Poodle Papers Spring 2009

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Official Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America

Spring 2009

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Coming Specialties P.C.A. AFFILIATE CLUB SHOWS

* Note this listing comes from Helen Lee James May 21, 2009 San Bernadino Riverside Poodle Club TBA May 22, 2009 Panorama Poodle Club of Mt. Spokane Monica Canastrini Joyce L. Ostby May 22, 2009 Tidelands Poodle Club of Virginia Sari Tietjen Supported entry Langley KC May 23, 2009 Tidelands Poodle Club of Virginia Charlotte Patterson Classes designated as Specialty at Langley KC May 22, 2009 Greater Cincinnati Poodle Club Scott P Wolfe Patrick Higgins, Obed May 23, 2009 Greater Cincinnati Poodle Club Charles C Scott Catherine Thompson Obed May 29, 2009 Poodle Club of Massachusetts Michael Dachel Obed. And Rally Ellen I. Adomelis June 18, 2009 Orlando Poodle Club Luis Sosa Sweeps: Larry Cornelius, Ron Roberts Obed. June 24, 2009 Oklahoma City Poodle Club June 24, 2009 Oklahoma City Poodle Club Edd E. Bivin July 2, 2009 Lone Star Poodle Club AM Show Eugene Blake July 2, 2009 Lone Star Poodle Club PM Show Jordan Chamberlain Obed Nancy Simmons July 2, 2009 POODLE CLUB of SOUTHERN CA AM Show S. K. Sparks July 2, 2009 POODLE CLUB of SOUTHERN CA PM Show Mrs M Anderson July 16, 2009 Bluebonnet Poodle Club Doris Cozart . Obed. Joyce Morgan and Judith Brown July 17, 2009 Columbia Poodle Club Sari Tietjen Obed/ Rally Theresa Temple July 24,2009. Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club Joan P. Scott July 29, 2009 Greater Pittsburg Poodle Club John R. Cole July 29, 2009 Western Reserve Poodle Club Dana Cline July 30, 2009 Creole Poodle Club of New Orleans Mrs. Terry L Berrios

* Note: If your show is not listed, please contact Helen Lee James at [email protected] I list only the shows that she sends me the information on. If the listing is not complete, please contact Helen Lee. Leslie

August 8, 2009 Poodle Club of Mohawk Valley classes designated as specialty with the Southern Adirondack Dog Club judges TBA August 14, 2009 Columbine State Poodle Club Ann Hearn Obed Pat Maynard August 21, 2009 Heart of America Ms Terri Lyddon August 22, 2009 Puget Sound Poodle Club Scott Wolfe Sweeps John Gaidos September 12, 2009 San Diego Poodle Club TBA September 13, 2009 San Diego Poodle Club TBA September 20, 2009 Poodle Club of Hawaii Judges TBA October 2, 2009 Twin Cities Poodle Club TBA October 3, 2009, Great Lakes Poodle Club of Chicago Doris Cozart Dianne Allen Obedience/Rally October 8, 2009, Greenspring Poodle Club Elaine Lessig Obedience John Landon /Cheryl Pratt October 16, 2009 Poodle Club of Central California Janet Leslie Buchanan Obed Michael Gadsby October 17, 2009 Poodle Club of Central California Alvin Eng Obed Mrs Jill Urbina November 5, 2009 Tampa Bay Poodle Club Mrs. Norma J. Strait November 6, 2009 Tampa Bay Poodle Club David R. Miller Obed Ronald Roberts November 12, 2009 Central Carolina Poodle Club Mrs. Toddy Clark obedience/rally Mr. Anthony Cherubini December 5, 2009 Hub Poodle Club of Orange County Judges, TBA

“ Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.”

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Official Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America

Spring 2009

2008-2010 Officers & Committees President:Jack MacGillivray 1st Vice Pres.: Glenna Carlson 2nd Vice Pres.Helen Lee James Corres. Sec.: Peggy McDill [email protected] Record. Sec.: Joan Scott Treasurer: Scott Olund Variety Representatives Toy:Nancy Hafner Mini: Luis Aizcorbe Standard.: Michael Wahlig

Publicity: Joan McFadden AKC Delegate: Mary Ellen Fishler Show Committee Chairperson: Glenna Carlson Assistant Chairperson: Arthur Foran Performance Events Obedience Chairperson-Linda Morris Performance Events Agility ChairpersonDebbie West WC/WCX Working Certificate Chairperson- Joyce Carelli Public Education Coordinator Nancy Hafner Judges Education Nancy Hafner Affiliate Club Council: Hlen Lee James PCA Foundation: Exec. Director Tom Carneal PCA Foundation: Coordinator_ Mike Wahlig PCA Poodle Rescue Central: Sally Poindexter [email protected] Poodles in America: Editor:Betsey Leedy Breeder Referral: Poodleclubofamerica.org Connie Green-314-997-2711 PCA Home Page Lisa Wolfe [email protected] www.poodleclubofamerica.org PCA Information Hal Kinne [email protected] The Poodle Papers Layout & Graphic design Editor: Leslie Newing Email: [email protected]

President’s Message: The 77TH Poodle Club of America National Show was another banner year thanks to the hard work of many, and I do mean MANY volunteers. Great thanks and congratulations go to Glenna Carlson, Show Chairperson, and her assistant, Art Foran who ran a smooth and professional operation. The Club received many compliments, and we are all very proud of this year’s Show. Perhaps one of the highlights for me was the Board’s presentation of the American Kennel Club Good Sportsmanship Award to Alice Wolaniuk. Given only once per year, Alice was a popular choice for this year’s award due to her many years of service to the Club, not only as a volunteer heading the Raffle, but in many other capacities as well. Another highlight of the week was the presentation of a completely new judges’ education program designed and presented by Scott Wolfe and Gina Weiser. The program is a fresh approach to teaching prospective judges about our breed, and we received many compliments on its’ originality and effectiveness. The program is targeted to convey the essence of style, elegance, and other aspects of our Breed Standard which make the Poodle unique among all other breeds. The program is a work in progress, and I want to give special thanks to Scott and Gina for taking this project on. Their presentation was tops, and they make a great team. On a business note, the Board approved the latest revision of the bylaws which we are processing through AKC before presenting the document to membership for a vote. We have attempted to update the bylaws, provide for greater communication between the Board and the membership, and to greatly increase the ability to conduct business and communicate over the internet and through our Website. Hopefully this process will not take too much longer depending on AKC’s approval process. Another important bit of information is that Volume XI of the Poodles in America has been indefinitely delayed. This in no way is the fault of the PIA publishing Committee, as the work has become irrevocably delayed due to circumstances that are beyond the Committees’ control. The Board apologizes for any this delay and will publish an update to advertisers and members just as soon as events unfold and progress is known. We look forward to seeing you all at the PCA Regional this coming December, which will be held at the AKC/Eukanuba National Show in Long Beach, California. Best Wishes until then, Jack MacGillivray

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Judges Ballots for 2011- Watch your Snail mailbox! Dear Poodle Club Members & Affiliate Clubs, The nomination process for 2011 is complete. We received 129 nomination forms for our 2011 slate. The ballot has been prepared from your nominations and has been mailed. Each member or affiliate club has one ballot and may vote for 3 judges for each variety and three judges for inter-variety. The balloting procedure is time sensitive. Ballots must be placed in the numbered envelope marked “BALLOT” and returned in the enclosed, preaddressed envelope. The envelope must be postmarked on or before June 15th, 2009. In accordance with our current protocol, the ballots will be counted by a Certified Public Accountant. Please contact me any time if you have questions or need clarification. Sincerely, Peggy McDill Corresponding Secretary

Roster Update Form First Name ______________MI ___Last Name___________________ Home Address: __________________________City_______________State___ZIP___Work Address: __________________________City_______________State___ZIP___ Phone: H: (__) ___-_______ W: (__) ____-________C: (__)___-_________ Fax: (___) _______Email:___________________________________ Kennel Name: _________________________________________________________ Affiliate Club ______________________ Variety(s) S T M Other ____________________________________________________ “I prefer to conduct Poodle Club of America, Inc., business by electronic Mail.” Signed: ________________________________________________________ Return to:

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What’s Where National Specialty News

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Push-Me-Pull-You, by Joann Neal

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AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award

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Affiliate Club News

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Working Poodle

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Poodle Club of America Rescue



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Poodle Club of America Foundation

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In Memoriam

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Regional News

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AKC Delegates Corner

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National Specialty From Peggy McDill

News from Linda: Now that life is calm once again here in Salisbury, I wanted to take a minute, catch my breath, and give everyone an overview of the 2009 PCA Obedience/Rally Trial. The day was beautiful and sunny, most exhibitors were successful, and we really were able to see a wonderful performance given by many outstanding poodles. Shirley Barkan with her little girl, Abby, (OTCH MACH5 Sanew’s Abundance of Energy UDX8) captured not only the High In Trial prize, but also won the High Combined award. Big congratulations go out to Shirley, who also won High In Trial last year when she retired Apple. Highest Combined without an OTCH went to Napoli Onceacmepoodlekit UD owned by Patricia Rose. And finally, the Highest Scoring Champion of Record came out of the Novice B class and was awarded to Ch. Jay P’s Chatabout Zorro Rojo CD AXJ RAE owned by Donna Fox. The Highest Scoring Champion/Rally Combined award went to Don Brown and his standard poodle Ch. Liberty’s Time is of the Essence CD RE. Way to go, Don! It was truly an exciting exhibition put on by our poodles on Tuesday.

PCA 2010 Friday, April 23 - Friday, April 30, 2010. Wicomico County Civic Center Salisbury, MD Headquarters hotel not yet selected.

SPECIAL THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THE 2009 PCA TROPHY FUND

I want to take a moment and thank those of you who helped to make this a wonderful Trial, not only for the exhibitors, but for the judges as well. I have received many thank you notes from our judges expressing their joy at having such experienced stewards. Thank you Ann Mandelbaum for providing PCA with these experienced and caring stewards! The exhibitors appreciate them as much as the judges do, you can be sure. I also want to thank Holly Schroth for the excellent care she gave as our hospitality chair. Finally, I want to thank Arthur Foran, his soothing presence helped even the most nervous and frazzled exhibitor feel that their needs were being met. The rings were set up meticulously and the use of the PA system was kept to a minimum.

To all Friends and Members who supported the 2009 Trophy Fund with your generous donations, a Special Thank You. Over 100 donations were received totaling slightly over $5,000. Without your contributions the many trophies and medallions would not have been possible.

Overall there are many people who made the 2009 Obedience/Rally Trial a success. I hope everyone enjoyed the day and plan to again make the trek to Salisbury in April of 2010. See you then!

And finally a Special Thank You to Holly Schroth, without whom the Trophy Committee’s work would not have gone so smoothly and Barbara Furbush for her kind support and maintaining custody of our beautiful challenge trophies from show to show.

Linda F. Morris

To our Special Vendors: Christine Pawlosky of the Oster Company and Carol Grossman of Purina, thank you so much for all your help and the wonderful prizes furnished by your companies. And, Thank You to Audrey Shade and Inga Semenschin for all their help during the show.

Joanne and Bob Steele The Trophy Committee

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Jordan L. Chamberlain

It is a tradition of Poodle Club of America to only allow member-judges to select the Best of Breed winner at the National Specialty show. I was honored to be placed on the eligible judges list a few years ago, and was humbled to be invited to adjudicate the Best of Breed Competition at the 77th Annual Specialty. I arrived at the “Greatest Poodle Show on Earth” Friday afternoon as Dr. Sturz was finishing Standards. It was my choice to arrive at the “last minute” to ensure a clear, unprejudiced, mind walking into the ring for an assignment I consider one of the most, if not “the most” important assignment of them all. I was honored with three beautiful Poodles. The Breed competition came into the ring, and all three exhibited “an air of distinction and dignity peculiar to himself.” I knew on the

lovely length of neck, fitting into strong, muscled shoulders. I was most pleased with his spring of rib, and elbows that fight tightly against a great depth of chest. He stood on lovely feet, and is of correct bone. He is a true square dog, in solid, muscled body condition; he has the most level of toplines, and a beautifully correct, set on high, straight tail. He was beautiful to watch as he moved soundly and effortlessly, head held high, with a “straightforward trot with light springy action and strong hindquarter drive.” The Standard and the Toy both share many of these qualities, but on the day, the Miniature “had it all”, and as I stood there and looked at the three of them, I could not send the Miniature home with anything less than the Best of Breed Award. Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed to the Standard BOV winning bitch, Ch. Randenn Tristar Affirmation, a lovely black bitch, beautifully presented, and in impeccable condition. Best Puppy in Show to the white Standard bitch, Brighton Lakecove Encore. An exciting puppy to say the very least, uses herself extremely well, lovely head and eye, a pleasure to watch in the circle.

first go round that I would have to “split hairs” to get my task accomplished. I am not going to express any negative comments in regards to any of the exhibits. It was a great lineup. In addition, I have the greatest respect, and hold in the highest regard, the handlers, owners, and breeders of all three Variety winners. However, on the day, the Miniature dog, Ch. Campostela The Perfect Storm, was not to be denied. My comments will be limited to him. I was pleased to examine a lovely head, with a lot of chiseling under the eye so lacking in the breed at times, plenty of under jaw, a mouth full of teeth correctly aligned, with beautiful almond shaped eyes, full of expression. The Miniature has a

Best in Bred by Exhibitor Classes to the black Miniature, Dassin Hillwood Dierks Bentley. A handsome dog of correct proportion, lovely tail set and carriage, beautiful head and eye, steady moving dog in complete balance at all times coming and going and in the circle. Shown with great enthusiasm and in admirable condition by his breeder, he continues the Dassin standard of dependable Poodle type. Best Veteran in Show to the white Toy, Ch. North Well Chako JP Platina King. This 8 year old Toy is still an exciting dog to judge in my opinion, and although I understand this was his last official outing, the Top Dog All Breeds from

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2004 is one I will always consider an ideal Toy. He is well in size, is 100% a Toy dog, he exudes great confidence, has never been seen in less than spectacular condition, and connects with Mr. Brazier the way great dogs always do to their handlers. Best Stud Dog in Show to the black Toy, Ch. Baliwick Billy the Kid. Considering the two get that were shown with him, this is a very consistent sire. The two were evenly matched, both of good body, fair of face and expression, steady on the move, and not overdone in any way. Exactly as Toy Poodles should be in my opinion. Best Brood Bitch in Show to the white Standard, Ch. Brighton Curtain Call. The dam of my Best Puppy in Show, she has made a marked contribution the breed. The two get shown with their mother will continue the tradition of excellence this family has set for itself! Best Brace in Show to the white Standard pair, Admiration Charmed I’m Sure, and Admiration Come Fly With Me. I admire anyone that attempts this feat of athleticism, and the handler of this pair has obviously done a lot of work with them! The two for the most moved in great harmony, at times, almost as one. Lastly, I want to thank the membership of Poodle Club of America for trusting me with this honor, my stewards for their help and efficiency, and as always, all of the committees that see to everything one could possibly imagine.

Advertising

Mary Lebet, Catalog Advertising Chairman and Sandy Marshall, Assistant Chairman, are please to announce the Catalog Advertising Contest winners for 2009 - 1st - Sandra Fanelli - P. 332-333 - Come Sail Away - 2nd - Poodle Health Registry - P. 118-119 - Sailing to Salisbury - 3rd - Jan Hopper - P. 207 - too young to sail - Honorable mention - P. 103 - Poodle Club of Hawaii - We have navigated the stars - Special Achievement - Julie Pantages - P. 279 Pudel’n our way to Salisbury

Notes from Glenna: Seems impossible – PCA, 2009 is history – and a history making National it was. The Civic Center was especially beautiful – resplendent with topiary Poodles and ring design completed by Missy and her assistants - Joyce, Paul, Michael and Michael. Many people commented on the stunning décor. And, a banner event for 2009 – PCA hosted our first Tracking event – well received, attended and the dogs were terrific. Following the tracking tests were the Hunting Retriever Trials and WC/WCX. These events are spectacular as they show case our favorite breed doing the things they do best. Dana, Claudia, Linda, Joyce and many other volunteers set the pace for our full week of Poodle events. “Sailing to Salisbury”, our theme, was well presented in the catalog – many striking ads all packaged to perfection by Mary and Sandy. Meanwhile the vendors were having a better year – Laz and Aileen coordinate this important part of PCA perfectly. Food – there was and it was excellent – thanks to the planning and presentation provided by Toni, Mary, Ralph and Kay and Claudia. Health clinics were successfully presented by PCA’s Foundation, coordinated by Mrs. Pat Forsyth– it is very important that we offer as many opportunities as possible for breeders to have genetic testing done. Thanks to the Foundation for these clinics and their successful Foundation Seminar. Meanwhile, the hospitality room was again a gathering point for international guests, committee members and judges. Lois, Mary Ellen, Barbara, Joan, Holly, Marlene and many others hosted the room and presented treats for all - thank you so much! Joining the other committees are new trophy chairpersons, Joann and Bob Steele. Bob was unable to join Joann in Salisbury – we noticed Holly, Sandy and Inge helping Joann and Barbara when needed. Debbie West, Linda Morris and Ann Mandelbaum presented out Agility, Obedience and Rally events – a wonderful beginning to our indoor events at the Civic Center.

Choosing the winners was especially hard this year because the theme produced so many creative and artistic Peggy and her stewards kept the conformation rings running smoothly – and our judges were appreciative and compli- and beautiful!!! - ads - Congratulations to all the contestants - you really mentary cont. on page 9 made the catalog outstanding!!! The Poodle Papers

Page 9 your entry for 2010’s Greatest Poodle Show on Earth. cont. from page 8 Often overlooked – but without whose help PCA’s National would NEVER happen – those hard-working members who I wish you a wonderful year filled with good health, happy comprise our grounds committee – Bill, Brad, Dorothea, and winning Poodles. Karen and their volunteers who are always available to move this, find that, put this up…the list goes on. Glenna Carlson National Show Chairman Salisbury, MD, the community and the Wicomico Tourism Center led by Sandy Fulton support out National is so many ways – both financially and by coordinating the whole area as they welcome our Poodles and our days spent in their Here we are, again, thanking everyone who helped us at lovely area. We thank them for everything they make posthe Raffle Table to have another successful year. How sible for PCA!

Raffle Thank you’s

lucky can we be! The wonderful donations we receive Dennis McCoy again held a very successful live auction for from our vendors, as well as Poodle lovers in general entry numbers into the grooming area in 2010. The funds that make our table so exciting; the wonderful people raised in this endeavor are used to continue to make PCA’s who give up their precious time year after year to work National the beautiful, one-of-a-kind Specialty it is. at the table; and the wonderful people who purchase tickets again and again with hopes of getting the things Reserved seating was revised this year and was again a suc- that are the most appealing to them. Without all of the cess – with most seating reserved in advance of the show above, the Raffle Table would just not happen. How – thanks Kathy for coordinating this lucky we are that you are all there for us. Thank you again. Andy, Lisa, Scott and Leslie were terrific with out audio and video projects – along with our video photographer, Irv Krukenkamp – exciting things happened which we will expand on in 2010.

Scott, Lisa, Nancy and Gina conducted a very successful judge’s education group who enjoyed the daily guidance of ringside monitors and an afternoon with video presentations and hands-on evaluation of Poodles. With my thanks to the many members and non-members who work for Poodles each year (and I hope I have not forgotten anyone), I thank PCA’s Assistant Show Chairman, Art Foran. 2009 was Arthur’s first year in this difficult and demanding position – one he executed with grace and good humor. However, he is not convinced of what he was once told: “Don’t worry about it. The Show runs itself!” Arthur learned the Show runs itself with advance planning, a large binder with MANY subdivisions, a terrific memory and superb organization. And – we all get along with a lot of help from our friends! Thanks, Arthur! PCA has another friend who is always ready to help and has my grateful thanks. She is always willing to run an errand, go-for or do anything else asked of her – most just know her as “Debbie”. She is my long-time friend, Deb Spickler. Yes, 2010 is already in the early planning stages. We are happy to be returning to Salisbury and the Wicomico Civic Center with PCA taking center stage Friday, April 23 – Friday, April 30. It is time to mark your calendars and planning

Alice Wolaniuk, Patty Moulthrop, June Noyes and June Thompson.

From Debbie West:

I can’t believe that PCA has come and gone already. This was my first year as Agility Trial chair and It was FUN. When Glenna asked, she said that it mostly meant that I would have to be a cheerleader on the day, not much more. It was a bit more than that, but it was fun. Kathy and Art Foran, who are so organized and willing to share their time and expertise and Jan Hopper who has done this many times helped so much and answered all questions. I am always over extended in regard to time commitments that I did really question my ability to do one more job. I then thought about the community of people that I had to ask for help and that I would be helping and that made my answer easy. Poodle people and especially agility people know how to rise to the job and never was I unable to get the necessary workers for any job. We even had people fighting over jobs. Many people thanked me for being the Chair. but I want to Thank you, the poodle agility community for making my job Fun. I would like to congratulate Lee Spector and his poodle Buddy who was our High In Trial. Lee and Buddy’s course time was 33% faster than the allowed time. They were blazing. Debbie and the mostly mini crew

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This was their first trip to visit America, Peggy McDill our club Secretary, sent invitation to twenty six people to come to The Poodle Club of America’s Show and out of this number we had nine to be able to accept our invitation this year. Our venue was such a knockout inside with air conditioning and green grass and what a great learn experience for them. YES, they hired a TAXI to attend the Hunting event on Monday afternoon. The group was very helpful in teaching them all that they train the Poodles to do and how it all works. The land owner gave them a tour of his new boarding “Doggie Lodge” and then was so nice to drive them back to our hotel. When I got back from the Board Meeting they were having TEA and Cookies in the Hotel Lobby and had so many fun stories that they were telling each other. AS I took them out on my lunch break with directions in hand and the TAXI following . We walked over and were quiet as not to upset the dogs working and introduced them to several and had to leave them as I had to go back to the Board Meeting. They had such a great time learning about all Poodles as they attended every event that took place to see what Poodles could do! Thanks to all who visited and tried to give them information on these events that Poodles were able to perform. They went over early every day to the Civic Center to see everything that was the event for the day. They loved all the raffles and bought lots of tickets and some won and some of course didn’t but they had a great time! They had donated a Best Puppy Trophy and it was awarded outside the ring on Friday. What a thrill that was for them to get their picture taken with the winner. This picture along with many of the photo’s well over 2,000(I was told) will be in every paper in all of China! They are already making plans on next years trip to USA and The Poodle Club of America’s Show. Thanks to all who were so kind in helping with transportation and visiting with them about “POODLES” they loved every minute of our SHOW, the shopping, the visiting and meeting all of you ! Thanks, Nancy Hafner

“ Live your life and forget your age.”

NORMAN VINCENT PEALE

Sailing to Salisbury for PCA: from Arthur PCA 2009 is now History. It was a great show and, like all PCA Nationals, had some added features this year that made it unique. VENDOR BINGO: This game was funded entirely by the Wicomico County Bureau of Tourism, to increase the number of visitors to our Vendor area. It was a great success and we understand that the County intends to increase the level of funding next year so that even more exhibitors, and Vendors, can benefit from the idea. WEB CAM: Irv Krukenkamp of Show Dog Video Pros stepped in on short notice to fill our need for a videographer. He was also able to provide us with two Webcams for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday’s judging. This was a “first” for PCA and seemed to be very well received. Irv reported the PCA Webcam site received a staggering 1 million hits per day! Those who saw the Webcam images reported they were so clear that they could identify individual spectators. (I guess this means I’ll need to wear a tie next year!) FRONT ROW SEATING: This year we increased the number of reserved seats by placing them around three sides of the ring/s. All 112 front-row seats were offered at a lower than last year pre-show price and most were sold through this pre-purchase option. ADDITIONAL X-PENS: A PCA member-exhibitor suggested that it might be a good idea to have two additional x-pens set up in the loading dock area in case of rain. MB-F provided those additional pens at our request, and as you all know, it did rain the first few days of the show. It appears that many Poodles -- and their groomers -- were grateful they didn’t have to dodge raindrops to use the outdoor x-pens this year. PRE-PAID RV PARKING: To speed up the move-in process, we offered an opportunity to pre-pay for RV parking spaces this year and it was a big hit. By eliminating most

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Page 13 of the Saturday evening and Sunday morning RV registration process and by using a single-file waiting line on Saturday, the Civic Center was able to reduce the total initial entry time to the RV parking area/s to just over one hour.

CENTRALIZED TICKET TABLE: We centralized the distribution and at-show purchase of Luncheon, Dinner and Reserved Seating tickets at a single, centrally located table on the Arena floor. This approach cut down on the confusion about where tickets could be purchased and where pre-paid tickets could be collected. It also reduced the number of volunteers needed to staff these functions. AGILITY EQUIPMENT: Since moving to Salisbury, PCA has rented its Agility equipment from the Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club. This worked well until SMKC moved its own Agility Trial dates to the 3 days prior to PCA. This put some pressure on SMKC to hastily wrap up their Sunday Trial in order to get their equipment to the Civic Center in time for PCA’s use. To eliminate this pressure on SMKC, we re-engaged our previous equipment supplier, MAX 200. Not only did this make life easier for SMKC, it also gave our exhibitors a chance to purchase agility equipment onsite at a discounted price. It was a successful strategy for everyone. POODLE RESCUE FOUNDATION: We were able to move the Rescue Foundation booth from its Lobby location to the Normandy Arena on Wednesday, which greatly increased traffic to their booth. WICOMICO COUNTY KIOSK: In past years, we have tried to answer show attendees’ questions about local restaurants and nearby attractions. To improve that effort this year, Wicomico County set up a new kiosk in the Civic Center Main Lobby, staffed full-time by County personnel who provided Vendor Bingo Cards, restaurant coupons, local maps and personalized answers to many attendees’ questions.

This year it seemed that everyone was in a good mood, that the show was a success, and that Sailing to Salisbury for PCA was a big hit. Now we start on 2010

Judges Education: The new powerpoint for Judges Education was well received and attended. The ringside mentoring was full of new judges and our mentors. Great space was given to us by the Show Chairman again this year. Thank You, Thank You! We had several who helped with each of the Varieties in mentoring. Many of our judges did stay all three days to see and learn all they could about our BREED. Thanks to all that help with the mentoring and letting us use their dogs for hands on and moving them at the Seminar. We suggested that they go back into the grooming area to be able to talk with the handler’s and go over some of the dogs. This was most appreciated by all. Have had several wonderful notes and cards and email from our PCA Judges Education Students Thanking US for our help and all stated they appreciated the Judges Education Program, the good mentors they had been assigned to help them understand POODLES. They went home with a good understanding of our breed. Thanks to all those who replied to the Yahoo list on the request for our Judges Education questioner. Judges Education, Nancy Hafner, Gina Wieser and Scott Wolfe

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Hospitality at PCA

This year the hospitality room at PCA was busier then ever. There were many countries represented at the international table. Japan, China, Scotland, Brazil, Argentina, France, England, Australia, Slovenia, and Canada.. Lois Noble and I would like to thank all the members and supporters who helped work . This is a job that starts at 6:00 a.m. picking up platters and plugging in coffee pots, and goes often until 8:00 p.m. ordering the next days platters and picking up fresh supplies. The room is never left unmanned.

Sheree Stone Melancon (832) 212 1306 9911 Palisade Lake Drive Houston, TX 77905 Email: [email protected] Kennel Name: Deaux Rey Standard Poodles Affiliate Club: Bluebonnet Poodle Club

Kathleen Poe (916) 723 9172 8125 San Cosme Dr. Citrus Heights, CA 95610 There is work to do all day: refreshing platters, keeping the Email: [email protected] judges and stewards tables supplied and cleaning. It is a job Kennel Name: Barking Poodles Miniature Poodles that does not give its workers the applause they deserve. We Affiliate club: Poodle Club of Central California would like to give our appreciation to these people: Barbara Deer, Jan Hopper, Joan Kress, Daniel Augustus, Barbara Conley, Lisa and Scott Wolf, Linda Morris and anyone who donated their time and effort.

Clay Williams (972) 727 8968 C(214) 403 3303 1314 Clearview Dr. I would also like to thank the Kinglsy’s for taking care of the Allen, TX 75002-2912 Legislation cards and the e mail address coupon card while Email: [email protected] they manned the catalogue table. Kennel Name: Monogram Toy & Standard Poodles Affiliate Club: Lone Star PC Mary Ellen Fishler Valerie Wilmot Please join the board of governors (817) 868 1512 408 Catalpa Lane in welcoming our new members for Euless TX 76039 Email: [email protected] 2009! Kennel Name: Shimmer Ring Standard Poodles Affiliate Club; Lone Star PC Nancy & Jack Baker (321) 267-1738 P.O. Box 339 Scottsmoor, Fl 32775 Email: [email protected] / jackb339@gmail. com Kennel Name: Nanjac Toy Poodles Affiliate Club: Tampa Bay Poodle Club Anita McKenna (908) 237 2762 8 Knoll Tavern Rd. Flemington, NJ 08822 Email: [email protected] Kennel Name: Robin Hill Standard and Miniature Poodles Affiliate Club: Watchung Mountain Poodle Club

Respectfully Submitted, Peggy McDill Corresponding Secretary

“ It’s faith in something and enthusiasm for something that makes a life worth living.”

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Opposition reflex is a phenomenon that has been experienced by anyone who has owned a dog, or has had a child, or who deals with people in any way. It basically means that when you push or pull on the dog or person one way, they go the other. It is not a thought-out process on the part of the one being pushed or pulled, it is, just as the term suggests, a reflex. On the part of dogs, the common observed scenario is a person pulling on the leash and the dog putting on the brakes; or, a person pulling a dog back while it drags them forward. With parents and children, the parent tries to guide the toddler by the hand, and the child pulls back or goes limp and collapses. With husbands, the wife says, “You need to lose weight,” and the husband orders chicken-fried steak and fries. The old saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence,” is nothing but opposition reflex explained in bovine terms. A restraining fence causes the animal to strive to be on the other side. Many dogs become escape artists, usually not because they particularly want what is on the other side of the fence, but because an irresistible force within them wants to escape confines. Opposition reflex probably has at its roots a defensive mechanism that causes the animal or man to try to escape a predator or escape being trapped. Quick action is needed in such circumstances—thus a reflex rather than a thought process guides the evasive action. Certain groups of trainers have learned to use opposition reflex effectively to get dogs to do what they want. Sled and other draft dogs pull against the harness and propel the sled or cart forward. Trainers of police dogs use opposition reflex to teach dogs to attack. They hold the dogs back and tease them until the dogs are growling and lunging forward with power and excitement. Unfortunately, most dog owners unwittingly use opposition reflex to teach unwanted behaviors. One often sees conformation people trying to drag puppies that have not been sufficiently leash-trained around the ring. Dogs which fencefight passing dogs, pedestrians, or cars have advanced their opposition reflex into a crazed psychosis. Most cases of dog-on-dog aggression and dog-on-people aggression started with a dog being restrained behind a fence, window, or door, or being restrained on a leash or tie-out chain, or being held in someone’s lap. The dog was effectively restrained while being “teased”—in this case by passing people, cars, dogs, or wildlife—just as the police and military train dogs to attack. Eventually whatever originally piqued the dog’s interest goes away, making the dog believe that its show of aggression caused the retreat. The aggressive behavior becomes very self-rewarding with its accompanying adrenalin rush. This is why dogs attack postal carriers or other

people who come to the door, or people who reach for them when they are in someone’s lap. They have gradually gotten bolder and bolder with the barking, lunging, and carrying on, because nothing ever happens to them, and the “intruder” always “retreats.” If the dog were in the wild, the chances are good that he would get his clock cleaned if he rushed headlong at an intruder. He would be more cautious in the future. When dogs jump on people, and the people push them down or knee them, the dogs keep coming back for more. People trying to get a dogs to come to them tend to snatch them when they get within reach, causing the dogs to bolt or stay just out of reach in the future. One can observe many cases of opposition reflex at work watching people train dogs for obedience. The dog lags, the person pulls or jerks on the lead, and the dog puts on the brakes. Pretty soon, the dog associates the lagging position with the leash pull, and stops or lags more whenever he finds himself a little behind. The behavior is shaped on lead, then becomes more pronounced when the leash is off. Trainers often knee a dog which is crowding. This typically causes the dog to lean into the handler even more, until heeling becomes a “contact sport” to the dog. People often try to train stays by jerking or manipulating the dog back where it was left. The more they put the dog back, the more it wants to leave. People walking their dogs in the park can often be observed being drug forward by their dogs while they pull back. One would think the thought process of the dog would make it get tired of choking and gagging and expending its energy in this way, but the behavior is not caused by thought. It is caused by a reflex. One would think that it would occur to people that the more they pull back, the more the dog pulls against them, but it rarely does. Could it be opposition reflex on the part of the HANDLER that is causing him to continue pulling, jerking, and pushing against the dog, when it obviously is not causing the desired results? In many cases, if the handler would stop his tug-of-war or pushing contest with the dog, he could think how to use opposition reflex to his advantage. When one of my students is having a hard time keeping his dog with him when heeling off-lead, I often attach a light line to the dog and keep applying gentle pressure to pull the dog AWAY from them. After only a bit of work to get the dog to understand what is happening, the dog is straining with every muscle to try to get back to his handler and stay in heel position. Many people who are training stays gently pull the dog’s leash to get the dog to pull back and resist moving. For many dogs which jump up on their owners, taking hold of the dogs’ front feet and holding them in the jumping-up position until they are very unhappy about being there, is a very effective cure. The dogs start wanting DOWN instead of UP!

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In almost any case where the dog is pulling on the leash towards some desired destination or object of interest, rather than hauling back on the leash, which causes the dog to pull more, one can “goose” the dog from the rear with a toe, or pull on his tail, or grab his “skirts,” and thus trigger his opposition reflex to cause him to turn his back on what he wanted. Adding a “leave it” command to the “goose” quickly teaches the dog to ignore whatever he was looking at (tidbit on the ground, another dog, the person he was about to jump on), and keep his eye on his “sneaky” handler instead.

Understanding and using a dog’s opposition reflex can increase the effectiveness of the serious competitor or the casual dog owner.

“ Poodle”

By LaDonna Olanyk (~written for Fred, my standard poodle friend~) A poodle has such poise and grace,

When training a dog to walk on a leash, one can get the dog to move forward much more quickly if he will loosen the leash instead of tightening it. Coupling that with the handler FACING THE DIRECTION HE WANTS TO GO instead of facing the dog, and luring the dog with food will usually work to get the dog started. If a puppy I am leash-training is resisting, I pick the puppy up and take him away from his familiar place, then walk him back toward it, and he is generally more willing to go. For instance, walk toward the house instead of away from it. Or, walk toward the other dogs instead of away from them. Be sure to praise the puppy and give it the treats when it moves, and not when it is pulling back, or it is the pulling back that is being rewarded.

With well-coiffed fur and lovely face. The dainty feet with manicures, That “poodle” image he endures. A playful comic, furry clown, His joyfulness can’t be toned down. Matching ribbons, scarf and hat What other dogs submit to that?

For the dog that pulls on its leash while being walked, quickly reversing one’s direction and heading the other way with purpose, and repeating as often as the dog pulls, will eventually cause the dog to quit pulling. The handler does not get very far on the first few walks when using this method, but the dog usually figures out that he’s making no progress and he’s not in charge, and he quits the behavior (pulling on the leash) that he has discovered triggers the handler’s reverse. Many agility people use opposition reflex to get their dogs to speed up when going towards or over contact obstacles. We put a target (food or toy or touch-target) out, and then put gentle pressure backwards on the lead. Food alone often does not cause a dog to hurry, but holding the dog back from it does. One of my pet peeves at agility trials is people and their dogs leaving the ring after their run, mowing down everyone in their paths—the dogs dragging their handlers back to the crates to get a treat. I have particularly noticed that it is the slowest dogs on the course that are the most enthusiastic when dragging their handlers back to the crates. The handlers seem to have some idea that encouraging the dog to run AWAY from the agility obstacles is going to somehow make them want to hurry TOWARDS the agility obstacles. One result of this questionable training tool is that the dog decides to leave the agility course before he has finished the course in order to rush back to the crate for a treat. Another result is that some timid dog or unsteady handler gets knocked around right before his turn in the ring.

With curly lashes, fluffed up ears, But ... all is not as it appears. Deep down inside, beneath the fluff, A poodle’s made of tougher stuff. A fierce protector to his friends He’ll growl and bite as he defends. A loyal soulmate by your side, A pal in whom you can confide. A friend who listens to your fears And licks your face to wipe your tears. A poodle’s skills are oft ignored, But nonetheless, they’re still adored. 6-1-07 sent in via the internet by Sandy Marshall

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Poodle Club of America Awards Alice Wolaniuk With the AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award In the American Kennel Club’s on going efforts to recognize and celebrate its volunteer Club members, The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award program was established in 2006 to provide each member club with an AKC Medallion to award to one of its own on a yearly basis. This award honors those individuals who have made a difference in the sport of purebred dogs,who deserve special recognition, embodied the AKC Code of Sportsmanship, and have been an active and valued member of an AKC member club. Medallions are awarded solely at the club’s discretion. This year the board of the Poodle Club of America unanimously awarded the AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award to long time working member Alice Wolaniuk. I am thrilled to write this article. After all, I have known her since my childhood. Alice is known for breeding under the prefix of Kuinalow, a line of top winning black and brown toy poodles, including Ch. Kuinalow Graham Cracker, 1978 PCA BOV winner from the Bred By Exhibitor class. She is one of the founding members of the Affiliate William Penn Poodle Club. If you have ever visited the raffle tables at our National Specialty, you have met Alice. Her willingness to work tirelessly with a notable and constant sense of humor, and to help educate any newcomer to the breed and sport, is her legacy to Poodle Club of America. This is just one aspect of her life that makes her a constant source of pride to her husband of 57 years, Frank, and her children Gail and Steve. Submitted By Mary Ellen Fishler

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Affiliate Club News “AFFILIATE CLUB DUES

Our program was given by Del Dahl and myself and the

Annual dues both for individuals and Affiliate Clubs were due on March 1 for 2009. Last year, it was voted by the Board that Clubs who were in arrears for the time allotted in our present bylaws, 60 days, would be dropped from membership and would have to reapply. Only in “meritorious cases” would an additional grace period be allowed.

My contribution was a lead in with a brief discussion of oral critiques. Del’s portion of the program was inspirational, practical, and very educational based upon a program he is developing which will be of inestimable value to our Affiliate Clubs if they choose to take advantage of it.

Our PCA Treasurer, Scott Olund, has advised me that there are quite a number of Affiliate Clubs who as of the date of our National Specialty had not paid their annual dues.

If you have any doubt as to whether or not your club’s Treasurer has paid the annual dues, please make inquiries to determine if your club has paid the dues and is “in good standing”. Helen Lee James

subject was organizing modules of learning to help breeders, judges, and exhibitors “Develop a Comparative Language Based on the Breed Standard”.

His program was concerned with his “first module”, General Appearance, and a “facilitator’s guide” which provided instructions to a club to introduce this type of learning. He wanted all of us to understand that we must use language, a comparative vocabulary, which consistently describes a dog and which we all comprehend. Del explained this concept very well and gave examples of terms consistently used in judging cattle or halter horses. It is my hope that as this program develops and the other modules become available all of our Affiliate Clubs will take advantage of what I believe to be the best opportunity ever presented for an in depth learning experience. The number of people attending our Affiliate Club Council was disappointing and very few clubs were represented. Those who chose to attend the raffle or some other activity missed an exciting opportunity.

© Shella Barclay

Helen Lee James Second Vice President Poodle Club of America

Regional?

Sandstorm Miniatures BIG CONGRATULATIONS!

Another OTCH Poodle was achieved by OCTH MACH Sandstorm Skedaddle! Skid is owned by Rhonda Clark of Lubbock , TX and bred by Joann Neal. Skirt’s dam is CH OTCH MACH Braylane Betty’s Bein’ Bad, which makes Skid a third generation triple champion.

Is your club interested in hosting a Regional?

He is sired by Ch Songbird Rock My Way TP and out of CH OTCH MACH Sandstorm Skirt Alert. Skid is only the fifth poodle in any variety to earn this title! Skid is also the first dog Ronda has earned a OTCH and MACH with.....pretty awesome!

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TOY REPRESENTATIVE It was great seeing everyone in the ring showing all the beautiful Toy Poodles again this year. Congratulations to all! Our attendance was down somewhat HOWEVER, every class had several nice Toy’s in many of our colors to observe. I always try to remind myself and others of the fact that everyone wants to win their class, Winners Dog, Winners Bitch and Best of Variety. That just isn’t a reality, its all about bringing your breeding stock to show the Poodle World of your accomplishments for the year of 2009! To see how your Toy Poodles measurer up to your competition! Also to visit with your Poodle Friends that you may only get to see once a year. IT was great for you to bring your dogs over and put on the table for a up close view for our aspiring new Poodle judges to observe at ringside. Thank You for your help on this new idea for “Judges Education” this year. Hope to see a good entry at the Regional. Enjoy a safe summer of fun with your Poodles! Nancy Hafner

From Michael Wahlig Standard Representative After 8 days of events at the 2009 National Specialty show I have been asked to comment on what the Standard Poodle variety was like when we first became involved with the breed, what it is like today and what I see for the future. When we first started in Poodles, life was simple, it was divided into Wycliffe, Bel Tor, Alekai and Dassin. Jean Lyle, Becky Mason, Wendell Sammet and Bud Dickey were formidable breeders and advocates for their lines. If you were starting out you became an acolyte of one of these lines and that is how you saw the world. I remember spending hours looking at Poodle Review stud issues focusing on the tiny black and white photos of the big stud dogs of the day trying to discern everything you could from the picture and the accompanying pedigree. Ch. Wycliffe Thomas, Ch Wycliffe Kenneth, Ch. Dassin Debauchery and Ch. Bel Tor Big Picture seemed to be in a race to breed every bitch in the country. Our first Standard Poodle show dog, Degana Sams Alex Joshua, an infinitely patient dog whose championship was greatly delayed by his amateur handlers, had a number of Wycliffe dogs in his pedigree and so we came to see Standard

Poodles as Jean Lyle did, imposing, handsome and BLACK. Every once in a while we would stray and find ourselves looking at pictures of Big Picture and seeing a certain refinement that was attractive, or we’d see something in the white Alekai dogs of the day that attracted us. Debauchery lived just in the next state and his owner Joyce Bachner was a presence on the local show scene so Debauchery was always a dog to watch. When we first started showing we ran directly into two young siblings, Lou-Gin’s Kiss Me Kate and her brother Lou-Gin’s Solitaire. Over the next several years, as Kate enjoyed her fabulous specials career, we were reminded regularly that the Poodle world was much more than just imposing, handsome and BLACK dogs. As we progressed as exhibitors and then breeders and began to learn about type, style and soundness as well as focusing on the health of our dogs, the simple life became much more complicated. Eventually lines started to fade, you’d hear about someone breeding a Wycliffe dog to a Bel Tor bitch, or a black to a white. You’d hear about inherited health problems such as bloat or hip dysplasia in certain lines and worry about how to avoid those problems in your breeding. Health testing consisted of OFA x-rays. Bloat was the same problem it is today, and everyone had their own theory on how to deal with it. Over time, Jean and Becky departed the scene and their visions blended as breeders looked to create the future for Standard Poodles. Of course, both the Dassin and Alekai lines continue to put their stamp on contemporary Standard Poodles. We had the opportunity early on in our career to meet and entertain both Jean and Becky (however, not at the same time). They were fascinating women who really put all their energy into their breeding programs, were great advocates for what they believed and their lines were clearly the result of each of their own very focused visions of what made a Standard Poodle. Today’s Standard variety, evidenced by the dogs shown at the 2009 National Specialty, reflect the work of breeders of the last 30 plus years to create their own vision of the Standard Poodle using the lines that were predominant in the 1970’s. There has been a blending of styles and colors over the years, but the result is, in my mind, a type that still reflects the language of the Poodle breed standard “That of a very active, intelligent and elegant appearing dog, squarely built, well proportioned, moving soundly and carrying himself proudly.” I was pleased to get this writing assignment from Leslie Newing because it meant that my “job” at PCA this year was to sit and watch the Standard judging. “Can you sell T-shirts for an hour Mike?”, “Sorry, I’m busy doing my ‘job’ ”.

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From my seat in the bleachers, outlines, side picture and overall movement were very impressive. Grooming and presentation continue to excel. Temperaments were sound with only a couple of the entrants not enjoying themselves. I know people bring their best to PCA, but I was still very excited by what I saw. This year I saw more strength in the Dog classes than I did in the Bitch classes. The Winners Dog, who went on to Best of Winners, was everything I like in a Standard Poodle. I listened carefully to the Standard judge, Dr Donald Sturz Jr., speak at the PCA dinner on Friday evening. He presented one of the more thoughtful judging critiques that I have heard in a number of years. Hopefully, he will have an opportunity to write about his judging assignment. Since my observation was mostly from the bleacher seats, it would be interesting to have his comments on strengths and opportunities for our variety in writing. I am not a Pollyanna. Over the years, I have put in great efforts to focus on the problems of our Standards, and I’m well aware that handlers are very well paid to present the dogs in the best light possible, but overall, I was very excited to see the quality of entrants this year. To me the most interesting and challenging phenomenon in Poodles today is the technology and scientific advances that are available to breeders and our biggest challenge is how we use the technology and scientific advances to better our Standards. One example of the technology advancements is that around 30 years ago breeders started to “collect” their stud dog’s sperm and freeze it. The technology was new and not always trustworthy and in those days it was so expensive that few people could do it. When we were just getting going as breeders, a young dog came on the scene and took the Poodle world by storm. That dog was Ch. Eaton Affirmed. Through the use of modern technology, some 30+ years later his influence is still being directly felt in today’s Poodle world. His daughter, Ch. Randenn TriStar Affirmation, “Yes” is a formidable presence in the show world and this year’s Standard variety winner at PCA. That’s not great grand daughter or great, great grand daughter; that’s daughter. She’s a winner in the show ring, but is also a tremendous example of the results of modern day breeding technology and how that technology can be used by breeders. As a result of modem techniques of reproduction today’s breeders are going to have the ability to go back generations to pick the sire for their next litter. Also, with other advances in technology, it is much easier today to have the choice of

any dog in the world as the sire of your next litter. It gives today’s breeders concentrating on the next generation great opportunities and also great challenges. In 2008 AKC registered 49 Al Poodle litters and 5 were from non-AKC registered sires or foreign dogs. I don’t have any further breakdown among the varieties, but my suspicion is the majority of these litters are Standard Poodle litters. Today’s breeders need to have the eye of an artist and the computer skills of an IBM programmer to manage the variables and the mountain of information they need to make a reasoned and informed breeding decision. The data bases available to breeders are much more informative than 30 years ago, but they need to continue to strive to provide relevant and accurate information to assist breeders in making the best decisions they can. As to the future of the Standard variety, that is being decided in the whelping box every time a new litter is born. Breeders need to continue to focus on type, balance, temperament and the health of their breeding stock and the offspring they produce. Try to avoid the fads, the excesses and extremes and concentrate on the breed standard as they make breeding decisions. Breeders continue to have more and more information available to make thoughtful breeding decisions. Now they need to use that information to make the best breeding decisions possible. I think I’ll assign myself the same “job” next year at PCA, maybe I’ll even pay up for one of those ringside seats and see what another year has done to the Standard variety.

New Poodle Judges Mr. Fred Dieball- Lapeer,MI Mrs Patricia Mowbray-Morgan- Lanesboro, MA Mrs. Sherry Swanson- Dublin,CA Mr. Irving Bonios, West Hollywood, CA Mrs. Karen Ashe-Parkville, MD Ms. Sharon Danley-White Beear,MN Mr. Alfred Ferruggiaro- Burtonsville, MD. Mrs Wendy Kobrzycki- Montgomery, MI Ms Patricia Laurans- Newtown, CT Mrs Kristi Tivilino-Seattle, WA

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“PCA 2009-A Look to The Future” by Luis E. Aizcorbe PCA-Miniauture Poodle Representative. It was a blast, wasn’t it? In spite of the fact that this year’s entries were down, in this writer’s opinion the 2009 version of the Poodle Club of America National was as competitive and overall as enjoyable as any within recent memory. I spent substantial time during conformation judging, mentoring prospective judges, a number of which expressed being awed by the glamour, organization and overall atmosphere of the show; and of course, the quality of the entry. Some volunteered that they had never witnessed another comparable breed national. But we already knew that, didn’t we? Foreign visitors were equally free with their expressions of praise. To everyone, starting with club President, Jack Mac Gillivray, to Show Chairman extraordinaire, Glenna Carlson and her excellent Assistant, Arthur Foran to all committee heads, members and tireless workers, our thanks and congratulations for their selfless contribution to the success of this show. Class after class of elegant Standard Poodles entered the ring to the excitement and cheering of the crowd, culminating in the breathtaking Best of Variety Competition which brought together a group of some of the best poodles to be seen anywhere, before the discerning eye of Dr, Donald Sturz. It would be difficult for me to comprehend that a better collection of poodles of any size could be assembled in the same ring at one time. Some sent chills down my spine. The depth of quality in the Toy Variety afforded Mrs. Norma Strait a number of choices not available to others judging this variety at recent PCA events. As PCA’s Miniature Poodle Representative and given my prior involvement in the breeding and showing of this variety, I was especially rewarded by the surge in quality of this year’s miniature entry . Mr. Richard Bauer expressed his surprise about the excellent quality of his entry, and his remarks could not have been more on the money. It was almost a revelation to see so many quality minis; mainly black, but also white, brown and beautiful dilutes. The “Specials” class was highly competitive and quality also abounded in most other classes in both sexes. The highlight of the show for Miniature Poodle fanciers came near the end of competition, when after a drought lasting several years, a black miniature dog, Ch. Compostela The Perfect Storm, made a statement in the Best of Breed ring unlike any other by one of his variety in recent history, and was rewarded with the Best in Show rosette. Although

unknown, as he recently had finished , this young dog, exemplified poodle type, and his performance proved he was hardly in awe of his surroundings. He withstood the formidable challenge of a Standard who has made poodle history and a Toy well on his way to doing so, while giving way in hardly any feature made available to the ringside observer. For me, it was quite a thrill to witness these three outstanding poodles, at the top of their game and handled to perfection vie head to head for poodledom’s most coveted award of the year: Best in Show at the Poodle Club of America National Specialty. It was the icing on the cake to what truly was a fantastic event. It sometimes happens that due to the lack of sufficient quality within a variety, judge’s error, or other factors, representatives of one variety or another fail to be competitive in the Best of Breed ring. It is to the credit of these year’s variety judges: Mrs. Norma Strait, Mr. Richard Bauer, and Dr. Donald Sturz that they presented the Best of Breed judge, Mr. Jordan Chamberlain with such high quality choices that he could have done no wrong. It is to Mr. Chamberlain’s credit that his selections on the day were predicated on his opinion about the contestants’ merits as he saw them, devoid of any pre-conceived ideas that sometimes creep into some judges’ decision making process. At a time when the whole sport of breeding and showing dogs is going through so many changes and challenges, most of them not for the better, predicting the future of Miniature Poodles in this country almost requires the benefit of a crystal ball. The down turn in the economy has affected people in almost all walks of life, the “dog game” being no exception. Dog legislation around the country has had a very negative impact on responsible hobby breeders. Some decisions made by the AKC, including those concerning their new registration policies, have served to emphasize the breeding of mixed breeds, whether they admit it or not, to the detriment of quality breeders of purebreds; and it goes on and on. All but the most naïve will agree that the common underlying force fueling these trends is financial: the struggle for the ever mighty dollar! What do all this, you wonder, has to do with the future of Miniature Poodles? I am a firm believer that the future of any breed rests with the quantity of its quality breeders and I fear that the day might come when some outside forces, financial and otherwise, might drive some weary quality breeders away. In spite of the health challenges that this variety is facing, few would question that quality Standard Poodles outnumber those in the other varieties. The reason is that there still are more good Standard Poodle breeders than good breeders of the Toy or Miniature varieties.

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During the 1960’s Miniature Poodles were, by far, the most popular variety, a fact that was borne by the overwhelming success of this variety in the show rings .The number of well known breeders of this variety, in this country and abroad, made those dedicated to the breeding of the two other varieties, pale in comparison. At the time, Miniature Poodle fanciers became enamored with English miniatures, nearly equating the word “English” with the word “Quality”. It became a status symbol to own dogs that carried the better known English kennel prefixes, and the American miniatures started exhibiting some of the features that were so admired in the English dogs. As PRA and other genetic problems propagated, some ignored them, while the more conscientious checked their dogs and proceeded with caution. Some were lucky to start their breeding programs with line-bred, genetically sound stock acquired before the time when the genetic diseases were discovered. The variety lost breeders discouraged by the genetic debacle they faced, while others stopped breeding for health and other reasons. Other reputable breeders continued, somewhat deflated by the loss of breeding resources available to them. This trend continued through the 70’s and 80’s leading to the decline of the Miniature Variety throughout the 90’s and the new century. During these years Standard Poodles started gaining popularity and steadily improved in quality and Toy Poodles continued on an up and down journey, facing some of the same perils Miniature breeders faced , but buoyed by several breeders whose efforts helped improve type. The Poodle Club of America Foundation has done a fantastic job of promoting and funding studies of numerous hereditary diseases plaguing our breed. Greatly due to the efforts of those working on behalf of this organization, tests have been developed for several of these hereditary diseases. Optigen tests has been invaluable, especially to Miniature and Toy Poodle breeders and is one reason we can be optimistic about the resurgence of this Variety ,but only if it is used. The quality of Miniature Poodles at PCA this year has made me more optimistic than ever about the future of Miniature Poodles in this country; It is time to build on something good and this can only be achieved through mutual cooperation , the sharing of factual information and a total commitment to testing. .And please, make your breeding decisions based on a stud’s quality, your knowledge of his genetic makeup and your perception about his compatibility with your bitch . Those that fail to breed to a stud they believe to be the best choice available, based on personal issues or petty jealousies are doing a disservice to themselves and to the breed. I have seen it happen during the days when we were active breeders. .

Website Update: National Notes From Lisa Wolfe

The results are in! And available on the PCA website. From the home page, just click on “2009 National Results” and navigate each 2009 event using the links on the left side of the page. A HUGE thanks goes to Andy Kress for tirelessly typing in the conformation and veteran sweeps results ringside while he adeptly announced. Talk about multi-tasking! Also a shout out goes to Joyce Carelli for working results, Claudia Straitiff & Dana Stewart for tracking and hunting, and Barbara Blanchfield for agility. Obedience results were obtained through http://www.infodog.com. I so appreciate the help of all involved to provide our website visitors with up-to-the-minute information. Website Statistics: On the average, the website attracts about 600 visitors per day, but during the National, the statistics soar. Here is a breakdown of the numbers: Total visits: March 2009: 20,326 visits April 2009: 27,352 visits Day by day website hits during the National: Sunday, April 19: 828 hits Mondy, April 20: 1.037 hits Tuesday, April 21: 973 hits Wednesday, April 22: 1,530 hits Thursday, April 23: 1,994 hits Friday, April 24: 2,202 hits Saturday, April 25: 1,271 hits Webcam, anyone? For the first time ever, webcams offering a view of both rings during conformation judging could be accessed via the website. These webcams, actually linked to the video photographer’s website, allowed enthusiasts not able to attend the National to experience just a little bit of the excitement. If you have questions about these webcams or video, visit the conformation results pages for a link to more information.

Affiliate Clubs please note!

If your 2009 dues have not been paid, no application for a specialty show will be approved nor will a medallion be sent to your club!! Helen Lee

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Westminster Results

Congratulations to “Yes” on her Group 1 and to all the other Poodles that won their varieties. Toys BOV : CH. Smash JP Moon Walk Miniatures BOV: CH Surrey Sweet Spice, Owned by Ron Scott and Debbie Burke Standards BOV: Ch Randenn Tristar Affirmation, Owned by Toni and Martin Sosnoff

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Owner

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Gold Gold Gold   Silver Silver Silver Silver   Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze

Jack Combs & Mia DiBenedetto Claudia Straitiff & Dana Stewart Carol & Kevin Stone   Mary Ruth Calhoun Carol & Kevin Stone Carol & Kevin Stone Patricia Rose   Danielle Rouleau Joyce Carelli Claudia Straitiff & Dana Stewart Linda and Ron Miller Amy Pyeatt Margaret Fox Jac Taylor Sheree Melancon

Ten Jamie Rio   Mac Sassy Rio Harper   Ruger MacGregor Ruffian Dash Hattie Sly Pasa LaTee

 Bibelot’s Tolka Hands Up MH  CH Ascot For Your Eyes Only RN JH Finesse All Jazzed Up CDX RAE MXP MJP JH   Tudorose McCheers JH NA NAJ K.C.’s Sassafras of Weilerback UD RAE AX AXJ Finesse All Jazzed Up CDX RAE MXP MJP JH Jo Whirlwinds Majormajormajor UDX RN SH    When the Gunsmoke Clears RN JH  CH Carlyn Hard Spun  CH Poo’Pla’s Ruffian of Talisker  Valentine’s Splash ‘N Dash RN  Hattie Mae La Rey RN  Valentine’s Sly As A Fox CD  Osea Que Pasa CD RE JH NAJ  Leap N La Tee CD JH

For more information: “If you are interested in learning more about Tracking or how to get started in Tracking, contact Carol Pernicka at [email protected]” “The rules and guidelines for participating in the WC WCX can be found on the PCA website. If you are interested in learning more about the WC WCX or starting basic retriever training, please contact Joyce Carelli at [email protected] or Linda Miller at [email protected]” THANKS EVERYONE. Claudia [email protected]

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PCA Tracking, Hunting, WC WCX Events Feature Poodles In the Field

Submitted by Dana Stewart and Claudia Straitiff – Co-Directors Working Poodle Program The 2009 Outdoor PCA field events were nothing short of wonderful. Once again God watched over the Poodles and we enjoyed blue skies and sunny warm days for the Tracking, Hunting Test and the WC WCX tests in Salisbury, MD. When late in the year we asked the Board to support a Tracking event for 2009 – people thought it could not be done. But with the hard work of volunteers PCA was able to offer the first Tracking Dog Tests in Elkton MD on Friday. We had 8 trackers actually try to qualify for their Tracking Dog titles. Seven Poodle/handler teams passed, including three teams that achieved new titles. On Saturday and Sunday we moved our outdoor Poodle party to the Anatidae Farm just north of Salisbury. This was a new venue for us. The setting and the owners could not have been better! Frank and Teri Durham – owners of Anatidae hosted our event on their farm which offered great water for tests and lovely terrain that allowed for spectators to get closer to the action than ever before! We had a new format to operate the tests this year, and a willing pair of judges that agreed to the format. Another new addition to the weekend was a Performance Raffle to benefit the PCA Foundation. There were plenty of Tracking and Poodle Retriever focused items in the raffle and Tracking and Retriever enthusiasts were able to generate more than $1100 dollars! The weekend culminated with what is now the Working Poodle Dinner on Sunday night. This year we added the Tracking folks so our party is getting even more festive! We recognized qualifiers from Tracking, Retrieving and WC WCX events and awarded the 2008 Medallions for which many of our WC WCX exhibitors work throughout the year. Once again the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center catering team served up our feast for our exhibitors and guests. We’d like to thank the following team of workers who Chaired “field” events and supported them with hard work and sponsorship! • Glenna Carlson, PCA National Show Chairman who always believes in us! • Members of the Board of Directors who continually support our events. • Tracking: Joan Scott, PCA Board Member and Carol

Pernicka , Joyce Lindloff and Kim Raymond who did all the work necessary to offer a Tracking Event at the caliber that PCA expects – and on short notice! • AKC Hunt Tests: Linda Miller and her committee of volunteers including Margaret Fox and Susanne Nash • WC WCX Hunt Tests: Joyce Carelli, Chair and her committee, including Dana Stewart and Kim Raymond. • Joyce Miller who organized Hospitality for us all weekend • Carolyn Wray (Tracking) and Carol Stone (Retrieving) who put together a Performance Raffle that was such a success. • Our many performance participants who pitched in as volunteers throughout the weekend. These events don’t happen without YOU. PCA’s Tracking Event Launches the Weekend! PCA held its first Tracking Dog test on Friday, April 17 at Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in Elkton, Maryland. Fair Hill is a 5600 acre multi-use facility with beautiful roll-

ing hills, light woods and lush grass, perfect for tracking. It was originally an estate of the famous DuPont family, and is still maintained meticulously, hosting numerous tracking tests during the year as well as international horse shows. Judges say this is one of the most lovely tracking sites in the entire country, and it made a beautiful backdrop for all the Poodles – even with their noses to the ground! Carol Pernicka – judge and owner/handler of a Champion Tracking Poodles herself, and Jacob Kay kept everything organized and the operations running smoothly throughout the day! Carol Pernicka had many nice things to say about the field of Poodles who participated in this inaugural event. “I cannot say enough about how well they [Poodles and Handlers] worked. Every dog was better than the last, moving steadily, methodically, and confidently down their track. They all ran their tracks in about 6 or 7 minutes; corners

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were precise, handlers able to walk briskly behind their dogs. What a beautiful example of great tracking. I was so proud of them all!” Tracking Dog Passes (* denotes new TD Title): • *Standard Poodle, Rebelstar’s Ella Enchanted owned by Sharon Fesmire of Tennessee. • *Standard Poodle, Kali’s Lil Lucky Simon, owned by Marcia & Gene German and handled by Bev Olsen from New Jersey • Standard Poodle, Miles Wicket of Wide Water VCD3 SH RE, owned and handled by Tom Reese. Wicket made it look easy, not shabby at all for a dog who is 13! • Standard Poodle, Colando’s Compay Segundo TD, one of three poodles entered by Shirley Robertson MD from Michigan. • Toy Poodle, Wraynbow FrenchVanilla CD TD RN NJP owned and handled by Carolyn Wray, all the way from Oregon! • *Standard Poodle, Czar Colando’s Wallace RN OA OPA NAJ OJP, owned and handled by Shirley Robertson MD from Michigan. • Standard Poodle, Colando’s William Carlos VCD1 RE OA NAJ, AXP, AJP, NFP owned and handled by Shirley Robertson MD from Michigan. Congratulations to all who passed and to everyone participated in order to make this a successful, enjoyable and educational event! PCA AKC Hunt Test - “Just Ducky!” The effects of holding annual retrieving events and encouraging participants to test their dogs’ retriever instincts could be seen in the field at the Hunt Tests and the WC WCX tests. Linda Miller, Hunt Test Chairperson kept things moving along with the help of Margaret Fox the Chief Marshal. Secretary Susanne Nash did a super job organizing the people and paperwork. Joyce Miller, Hospitality Chair kept the group fed and watered throughout the day and made sure we left things as we found them! As is tradition at PCA Hunt Tests, all participants were asked to volunteer for stints in the field or in other areas of the test: Most responded enthusiastically and willingly to help get the job done! To list all is to list every person that participated during the day, but suffice it to say we really appreciate you! Judges Megan Baker and Tom Lehr set up a sequence of tests that showed the increasing level of skills from Junior Hunter to Senior Hunter and through to the Master Hunter

levels of an AKC event. This was a change from the past – and enabled every handler and gallery member the opportunity to see all other participants and all test levels throughout the day. The format was designed to motivate those just beginning in the field to continue their training beyond Junior Hunter levels. It was well received and the Committee hopes to do it again next year! The new venue – the same distance from downtown Salisbury – but a different direction (west) proved to be a great option that provided landscape variety and space in which to run tests that were easily accessible by the gallery. The owners of Anatidae Farm, Frank and Teri Durham were welcoming and very supportive of the Poodle event. Their presence at the tests, as well as their interest and encouragement of the Poodles went a long way with everyone involved. We’ll be at Anatidae in 2010, you can plan on it. Qualifiers in the PCA Hunt Tests included: Junior Hunter: • Stoney Brook D. , “Lucy” owned/handled by Denise Herman • CH Poo’Pla’s Ruffian of Talisker “Ruffian” owned by Dana Stewart and Claudia Straitiff • Via Alps JP’s Promise Me Romance RA, “Roxy” owned/handled by Mary Hudson • K.C’s Sassafras of Weilerbach UD RAE AX AXJ, “Sassy” owned/handled by Carol Stone • Windswept Gentile Aloutte UD OA NAJ, “Ali” owned/handled by Suzanne Fairbarn • Tudorose Abby Girl, “Abby” owned/handled by Denise Herman • Valentine’s Sly As A Fox CD, “Sly” owned /handled by Margaret Fox • CH Carlyn Hard Spun, “McGregor” owned/handled by Joyce Carelli Senior Hunter • Jo Whirlwinds MAJORMAJORMAJOR RN UDX SH, “Harper” owned/handled by Pat Rose Master Hunter Handled by Jack Combs • Lonetree’s Go Bang MH, “Bang” owned by Jack Combs and Mia DiBenedetto • Bibelot’s Hands Up MH, “Ten” owned by Jack Combs and Mia DiBenedetto Poodles Entered in WC WCX Demonstrate Increasing Talent

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When PCA agreed to sponsor WC WCX certificates in the 90’s, it was a commitment to a journey focused on recognizing and generating retriever instincts in our breed. Eventually, due to the efforts of those in the early years, the AKC acknowledged the Poodle as a breed able to participate in AKC Retrieving tests.

the owner of the property ended up bringing back a car full of them to Salisbury because there weren’t enough participants left at the site to get them back to town! Thank you especially to Joyce Carelli who has Chaired the WC WCX events for many years. She and her committee did a wonderful job keeping handler/dog teams organized and everyone taken care of with food and drinks. Also thanks

While watching the Poodles run in the WC WCX tests this year, several of us commented that the 2009 “field” of dogs was consistently improved. Handlers were prepared and

educated about what to expect. Poodles were prepared to the work – and though some as always picked the WC WCX to demonstrate their comic sides – it was evident they had the instinct and drive to do the work. We can’t wait to see what the future brings! For whatever reason, the gallery this year was not as large as in years past. That’s a shame because we know that is where interest in our event can be generated. We did however, have visitors from Hong Kong come to the tests in a cab – a first for us in the field! This group of visitors was incredibly interested in what we are doing. They enjoyed watching the dogs work, and even got to throw a few bumpers for Poodle to retrieve. They stayed for the whole afternoon. In fact, they stayed so late visiting the kennels on site, that

to our throwers and volunteers in the field. This year we got to watch a very special “retrieve” of a boat by Dana Stewart – proving that not only our Poodles know how to bring back the goods. Though admittedly his “Here, Heel, Sit” isn’t very good. Congratulations to the 2009 Qualifiers. Working Certificate: 19 entered, 18 ran, 13 passed Passed Windswept Gentile Alouette UD OA NAJ WC TDI (Allie) Suzanne Fairbairn Valentine’s Splash ‘N Dash RN WC (Dash) Linda Miller CH Carlyn Hard Spun WC (MacGregor) Joyce Carelli Stoney Brook D (Lucy) Denise Herman Gloria’s It’s Magic Merlin CDX RE (Merlin) Joann Smith Villa Alps JP’s Promise Me Romance RA WC (Roxy) Mary Hudson Tudorose McCheers JH NA NAJ WC (Mac) Mary Ruth Calhoun

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Valentine’s Sly As A Fox CD (Sly) Margaret Fox CH Carlyn Calamity Jane NA JH WCX (Janie) Joyce Carelli Bibelot’s Tolka Hands Up MH WCX (Ten) Mia DiBenedeto Jo Whirlwinds Majormajormajor WDX RN SH WCX (Harper) Pat Rose Tudorose Abby Girl (Abby) Denise Herman CH Poo’Pla’s Ruffian of Talisker WC (Ruffian) Claudia Straitiff Working Certificate Excellent: 13 entered, 13 ran, 8 passed Passed CH Carlyn’s Neon Moon JH WCX (Chip) Joyce Carelli Lonetree’s Go Bang MH (Bang) Jack Combs Finnesse All Jazzed Up CDX RAE JH MXP MXJ WCX (Rio) Carol Stone Paradigm Walkn The Wild Side CD JH RN (Walker) Margaret Fox Stoney Brook D (Lucy) Denise Herman Jo Whirlwinds Majormajormajor UDX RN SH WCX (Harper) Pat Rose Bibelot’s Tolka Hands Up MH WCX (Ten) Jack Combs CH Carlyn Calamity Jane NA JH WCX (Janie) Joyce Carelli

Photos by John Carelli

WC/WCX Qualifiers 2009

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P.C.A. Rescue The Story of Marcus Marcus, the toy poodle with the grade 4 luxating patella, was the poster boy for Rescue in the booth. Handi Skorich of Indianapolis Poodle Rescue, took this little one in knowing that he would require surgery. She put her luscious handmade soaps for sale in the Rescue Booth, the proceeds of which were ear-marked to help with the cost of Marcus’ surgery, which had been optimistically posted for the week after PCA. Below is her follow up on Marcus. Marcus arrived home after his surgery on 4/30/ 2009. He

Handi Skorich, President Indianapolis Poodle Rescue

AKC Calls on All Dog Organizations to Spread Responsible Dog Ownership Message this September Date of Article: May 06, 2009 - Annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days Comprised of Hundreds of Events didn’t realize his leg would bend now. A couple of times he forgot about his affected leg and did actually touch it to the ground, something he has never been able to do in his entire life. The surgeon wants him to use it ASAP. I was so pleased that he had come so far temperament-wise being fostered while I was at PCA! He is not nearly as shy and timid. I plan to ask Mary, the foster Mom, if she would take him back until he is ready to go to his permanent home. I am so happy to see his behavioral progress and the improvement in his leg. Thank you PCA Rescue Foundation, Aroon and Debbie Maben, Ann Green, Missy Galloway, Ruth Hollis, and all the folks that purchased poodle soaps at the Poodle Club of America Nationals (PCA). I now know that we did in fact do the right thing in spending the money for Marcus to have this procedure.

Each year, the American Kennel Club® calls on its nearly 5,000 affiliated dog clubs and all other pet-related organizations from around the country to participate in AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days. The nationwide initiative educates the public about the importance of being a responsible dog owner and celebrates the deep bond between humans and their canine companions. “Last year more than 600 organizations across the U.S. held AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day events in their communities,” says AKC spokesperson Lisa Peterson. “We are thankful to those who have helped us spread this important message and encourage more organizations to join us in 2009.” Events can be held anytime during the month of September. Sign up at www.akc.org/rdod and create an “Event Ac-

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The Poodle Club of America Rescue Foundation held it annual

meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in Salisbury, Maryland at the conclusion of judging and the Parade of Champions. Nancy Williams, a certified Animal Behaviorist, spoke on “Temperament Evaluation for the Rescued Poodle.” Among the ‘pearls of wisdom’ that she dispensed to those in attendance included a behavioral assessment tool using the acronym: R-U-L-E. R = a reactive dog; U = a dog using aggressive threats; L = a dog with a lack of impulse control and E = a dog with everyday life problems that may be slow to recover in some situations. Any dog displaying these characteristics in her experience would be a difficult dog to place or a dog that would require extensive intervention. She has found that a rescue dog’s reaction to children, other dogs and cats is fairly predictive of how well the dog will do when placed. She suggested a simple coding method for placing rescues; green, yellow and red. For example, green coded dogs have few issues and can be easily placed, yellow coded dogs require supervision and some training and red coded dogs require life-long management and should never be placed with children. Ms. Williams has advised various rescue groups that it is important for them to develop standards for accepting dogs into rescue and to have consistent training protocols and objective methods for evaluation of these dogs. In addition, she believes that follow up at 6 months and 1 year after placement is very important. Included in her talk was video of her experience with some of the Michael Vick dogs. Ms. Williams was one of the few people in the US who has had hands-on interaction these dogs and she notes that there is still work going on today. Interestingly, the green-yellow-red coding method was used on these dogs. Only one dog was green coded, a Pit Bull bitch that was Vick’s personal pet, and she is the most successful placement of the lot to date. Ms Williams concluded her talk with a demonstration of some training toys and devices that she uses in her practice. The Rescue Foundation set up a first-time fundraising and information booth in the Atrium of the Civic Center for the two performance days of PCA. After PCA Foundation concluded their two-day fundraiser on the Arena floor, Rescue moved to that location for the rest of the week. Two community rescues sent merchandise for the benefit of their own programs. Handi Skorich of Indianapolis Poodle Rescue had wonderful hand-made soaps with poodles stamped on them for sale and raised $334 to help defray medical expenses for

Marcus (see attached picture and sidebar). Ruth Hollis of Poodle Rescue of North Texas sent beautiful crate pads, darling poodle-embellished pillow cases and greeting cards with images of rescued poodles on them and raised $434. PCA Rescue has a quilt raffle, a quilt Silent Auction and several smaller items for Silent Auction. In addition, we introduced our new logo on a pin and the booth’s banner. We are deeply grateful to Claudia Straitiff for the logo design. The Rescue Foundation raised over $1500 for the week. Only a few pins remain available for sale at $10 each plus shipping; contact Cindy if you would like to buy one – clcrawley@ starpower.net or 410.321.4493. The booth was faithfully maintained for the week by Sally Poindexter, Cindy Crawley, Melissa Bass and her rescue poodle, Lukas, Janet Howard, Fronah Heil and her rescue poodle, Hope, and Betsey Leedy. It was a great week. count” by August 1, 2009. The first 500 organizations who confirm the details of their event will receive a complimentary resource-filled packet including posters, brochures, stickers and many more materials to assist them in putting together an entertaining and informative event. All events will be listed on the AKC web site, searchable by state, beginning July 1. “The AKC believes that education is the key to addressing responsible dog ownership issues in every community,” added Peterson. “AKC RDO Days have helped clubs forge valuable relationships with legislators, news media and community leaders, which has helped bring clubs to the table when legislation is being discussed in their community and seek support for educational programs and activities.” Once again, Invisible Fence® Brand is a proud nationwide sponsor of AKC RDO Days and will support community events, as well as attend AKC’s flagship event in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 26th, where AKC’s Operations Center is located. Included will be activities such as AKC Canine Good Citizen® tests, Obedience/Agility/Rally demonstrations, microchip ID clinics, breeder referral and rescue information, raffles, games and many more entertaining and educational events. To learn more about AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days, sign up to hold an event or view photos and information about previous events, please visit http://www.akc.org/clubs/rdod/.

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PCA Rescue Foundation

Please think about a tax deductible donation to PCA Rescue before the end of the calendar year. One hundred percent of your donation goes to support the efforts of volunteers all over the United States to rescue Poodles from abandonment and find them permanent safe, loving homes. Clip and return this coupon to the address below. You will receive an acknowledgement of your donation by mail and in the 2009 PCA catalog. NAME ___________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ AMOUNT _______________________ Send this form and your check to: Anne Stokes, Treasurer 4014 Duplin Drive Greensboro, NC 27406

Poodles in America We are planning to extend Volume XI to a 5 year volume and will accept more ads if you wish to advertise. Exact publish date is not known, but will be this fall. New ad deadline will be August 1. The PIA committee thanks you for your patience and understanding. $275/per page and $10 for a dog who has become a Top Producer since Volume 10 stats. Betsey Leedy

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P.C.A. Foundation News Peabody is presenting to Nancy McGee his donation to the PCA Foundation. Donations were made for his haircut. OptiGen

During the first quarter of 2009 (January 1-March 31, 2009) OptiGen tested 268 Poodles for PRA. The breakdown is as follows: Total Miniature Poodles tested - 132 Normal - 96 Carrier - 34 Affected - 2

The Foundation is extremely proud of all the fundrais-

ing that took place at this years annual gathering. I cannot thank all the people who worked thru out the week but would like to call attention to the various leaders who provided the leadership to accomplish such great fundraising. We thank everyone who donated time,effort and prizes for all our our projects

Total Toy Poodles tested - 136 Normal - 87 Carrier 45 Affected - 4 Countries testing this period include: Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Norway, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and USA. If you have any question regarding this information, please feel free to email me. Sincerely, Becky Iddings Administrative Support Associate Sincerely, Becky Iddings Administrative Support Associate OptiGen, LLC Cornell Business & Technology Park 767 Warren Road, Suite 300 Ithaca, NY 14850 phone: 607-257-0301 fax: 607-257-0353 email: [email protected] web: www.optigen.com

The tracking event was headed by Carolyn Wray The WC/WCX event was headed by Carol Stone The Preformance Raffle was headed by Charlotte Mitchell Peabody’s Haircut was organized by Judy and Mark Leister Thank you Peabody for growing all that hair Mary Lebet for her efforts at the catalog advertising and providing the funding for the contest To Alan Kingsley for his year long efforts at selling the tapes and PIA Last but not least to Roger and Lynn Brucker for the PCA Data base. The annnual sales is outstanding The PCA Foudation Board is grateful to all involved and look forward to next year when we will add the silent auction to the events on Wed-Thurs and Friday A special thanks to all who worked the health clinic tables and to Joan McFadden for keeping us organized Best to all Tom Carneal-President PCA Foundation

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Seminar Features Wealth of Knowledge for Breeders “ABC’s of Dog Breeding” Still Offered at PCA Discount On April 21, more than 85 poodle people attended the PCA Foundation seminar, which this year featured Claudia Orlandi and her widely acclaimed presentation on the art and science of breeding better, healthier dogs. The day began with an update by PCA Foundation President Tom Carneal on research addressing health problems such as epilepsy, chronic hepatitis in Standard Poodles and Miniature-Poodle dwarfism (see upcoming Poodle Papers issues for more on these studies). During the seminar, Dr. Orlandi discussed breeding concepts and tools (such as genetics, breeding systems and anatomy), kennel blindness, and knowledge breeders need for the critical goal of eliminating genetic disease. She concluded the day by demonstrating her technique for measuring shoulder placement and angulation. Attendees practiced with some poodle “volunteers,” who enjoyed the attention. Many thanks to the breeders who volunteered your poodles during a very busy week! Throughout the day, Dr. Orlandi also shared her own experiences from more than 20 years of successfully breeding Basset Hounds. The Orlandis have bred more than 100 champions, including the top-producing Basset Hound dam in breed history and the top Group-winning Basset Hound (Ch. Topsfield Bumper Cars, CD, ROM). Ch. Topsfield Vision Silver Noodles was among the nation’s top hounds in 2008 and is now the top Group-winning bitch in breed history. In addition to breeding, Dr. Orlandi is also devoted to teaching and currently chairs Member Education for the Basset Hound Club of America. She dedicates her seminars and book to “my fellow breeders everywhere, who share a passion for dogs and the belief that there is always more to learn!” For anyone who couldn’t attend the PCA Seminar or had to leave early for other obligations, Dr. Orlandi has extended the PCA discount on her home study book, “The ABC’s of Dog Breeding: What Every Breeder Should Know,” through July 1. If you’d like to order one, send your mailing information with a check for $30 ($35 for Canadian orders), which includes shipping, to Claudia Orlandi, Ph.D., PO Box 169, Essex Jct, VT 05453-0169. Be sure to mention PCA to get the discount.

In Memoriam Judith DeLaughter

It is with a feeling of regret that we announce the passing away of Judy De Laughter, who lost her battle to the ravages of brain cancer on May the 8th. Judy, Karin Berlind’s mother, was a dedicated miniature poodle breeder and fancier who with her then husband, Joe Makowski , founded the Karadale prefix, which Karin has been so successfully developing for many years. Obviously, Karin acquired her love for and dedication to Miniature Poodles through her parents. We met Judy in the 1960’s, when she lived in Miami. She purchased an English black bitch, Ch. Tophill Thunderbird, which became the foundation for the Karadale Miniature Poodles. We became close friends and spent many a night discussing breeding strategies, and traveled together to shows on many occasions. Judy was an honest, breeder who stood by the power of her convictions and took excellent care of her dogs. She was a steadfast believer in checking for PRA and hips, which were of primary concern to responsible Miniature Poodle breeders of the day. When Judy moved away from Miami in the1970’s, we believe, we lost direct contact with her, and saw her in person only a couple of times. Through Karin, however, we kept abreast of her progress over the years. As fate would have it, two weeks after Karin attained her greatest success in dogs, her PCA win, she had to suffer the great sorrow of loosing her mother.

Luis and Maria Aizcorbe

Mentoring helps shape the future of our sport of purebred dogs. Have you mentored anyone lately?

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

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Regional News POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA REGIONAL The Poodle Club of America will be holding their Regional Specialty this year in conjunction with the American Kennel Club/Eukanuba National Championship-2009, a historical event celebrating the 125th year of the American Kennel Club,at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach,California on December 12th and 13th .This years Championship promises to be bigger and better then ever. Over 260,000 square feet of space will be utilized for Conformation, 30,000 square feet for Obedience, and a 60,000 square foot unique structure will host the AKC Agility Invitational “The core mission of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is to showcase the breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs.” In the past this show has been limited to an invitational list only but this year it will be an open entry. There will be approximately 70 different Regionals, Nationals, Independent Specialties and supported breed entries held in conjunction this year. There will continue to be the spotlight on the Bred-By-Exhibitor competition; which enables owners to handle the dogs they bred with care and pride. The Eukanuba World Challenge is an international, invitation-only dog show, it will continue this year. (Last year dogs from 52 countries competed for prestigious international recognition and prize money.) Beyond the excitement of the show rings, as an AKC Parent Club, we will be actively participating in one of the signature events that takes place over the weekend the Meet the Breeds segment of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. We will be on hand to meet and greet the public and educate them about the special characteristics of our wonderful Poodle. For those of you planning on making this trip, don’t forget that there are shows the week before which usually draw majors: December 4th and 5th is Shoreline Dog Fanciers; followed by Malibu Kennel Club on December 6th and 7th. These shows are all located at the same location in Costa Mesa. Then leading up to the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is: Beverly Hills Kennel Club on December 9th, Los Encinos Kennel Club on December 10th, and Long Beach Kennel Club on December 11th , all held at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center.

Carlson will be supplying all her previous knowledge and advice and Peggy McDill’s proximity to Long Beach will be make her assistance invaluable.I will be the hotel coordinator. Mary will be providing her committee information as we draw nearer to the date. Please remember that putting a Regional together takes lots of planning and manpower, so those of you who wish to help be apart of this endeavor please contact Mary at [email protected]. Our judges for Conformation are own members, Mr.John R. Shoemaker doing Toys and Mr. Frank T. Sabella doing Miniatures and Standards. The host hotel for PCA is brand new and opening in July 2009. It is the Avia Hotel-Long Beach, 285 Bay Street, Long Beach, CA 90802 (it is located across the street from the Convention Center), the phone is (562)436-1047and the web address is http://www.aviahotels.com/hotels/longbeach/. This is a four star hotel that does not normally allow dogs but is making an exception for the AKC/Eukanuba event. There are classic King guestrooms, classic double Queen guestrooms (limited), Grand King guestrooms, a Grand Suite, Lux Suite and Master Suite. Our rate for this event is $159 plus tax and incidental charges. There will be a onetime $75.00 non-refundable deep cleaning fee charged upon check-in for all rooms housing a pet. Rooms may be inspected daily and any damage to the room will be reported to the Director of Sales, discussed with the guest and handled on a case by case basis. The cut off date for reservations must be received before Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Reservations should be made by individual attendees directly with AVIA. A credit card number of 1 night advance deposit will be required to secure a room out of this block. Credit cards will be charged for one night room and tax at time of reservation. Any credit card or check deposit will be refunded it notice is received by 6 p.m., Pacific Time, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 and a cancellation number is obtained. If notice is not received by 6 p.m. Pacific Time, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 the guest will be responsible for one night’s room and tax, non-refundable. So make sure you mark your calendars and start making your plans to join the American Kennel Club, Eukanuba and the Poode Club of America this December, for what promises to be an exciting and unique experience. Mary Ellen Fishler, [email protected]

This years Regional Show Chairman is Mary Olund. Glenna

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A.K.C. Delegates Corner Gail Golab, PhD, DVM American Veterinary Medical Association ATTN: Animal Welfare Division 1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360 Dear Dr. Golab, The Board of Governors, representing the membership of the Poodle Club of America, desires to defend the practice of docking tails in our breed. It is our job, as the parent club, to protect and advance the interests of Poodles. First, we do this by being the guardian of our breed standard, and second, by educating the public with regard to breeding, proper care, and maintenance. We support and encourage research activities designed to improve the health and welfare of Poodles. Therefore, it is our aim to discourage the AVMA’s current proposed policy of anti docking as a purely cosmetic procedure. It is with some concern that the Poodle Club of America questions the AVMA’s standing on cropping and docking as an animal rights directive and not as a support of animal welfare; one being political and the other being a humanitarian issue. The docking of dogs tails is a practice which has been carried out for centuries in order to avoid tail damage, for hygiene and other reasons. There are over fifty traditionally docked breeds which are recognized by the American Kennel Club. It seems that the AVMA’s conviction for the banning of this practice is based on the supposed possibility of the pain endured during the process, potential health risks (infection, incontinence, etc), and that somehow the animal will become physically or psychologically disadvantaged. From our research, it seems nothing could be further from the truth. 1. The tail bone in a 3-4 days old puppy is still only partially formed and the nervous system undeveloped and therefore the level of pain is less and fleeting. (1) A parallel can be drawn comparing tail docking to human circumcision. There can be no question as to which causes actual pain. 2. Poodles are very versatile dogs. They work and perform at any task requested of them. They hunt, track, do search and rescue, etc. A long tail can be easily damaged in the home as well as the field. A docked tail is less susceptible to damage . Once damaged, the tail is extremely difficult to heal, whether broken or split, sometimes requiring amputation. Since tail docking was banned in Sweden in 1989, there has been a massive increase in tail injuries among previously docked breeds.(2) 3. When done properly, the procedure is quick, with very little vascular involvement, and with therefore less chance for infection. It is the rare docking procedure that goes wrong when done at 3-4 days. Yet the early spay neuter policy currently being applauded has all kinds of serious chronic conditions that can develop ie. chronic incontinence in young dogs, CCL rupture, hip dysphasia and other serious medical issues. (3) 4. The Poodle has been around for centuries. In fact it is one of the oldest breeds. P. Howard Price was able to trace back as far as Roman and Greek coins, and there are also little poodles represented on some monuments about the time of the Emperor Augustus, approximately A.D. 30, and there is art work throughout the centuries displaying Poodles with docked tails.(4) The Poodle has maintained popularity, for work, service, and pleasure throughout time, seeming to dispel the issue of being physically or psychologically disadvantaged The American Kennel Club recognizes tail docking, as prescribed in certain breed standards, as an acceptable practice integral to defining and preserving breed character, enhancing good health, and preventing injuries. The Poodle Club of America truly believes that the procedure of docking tails, when performed by a veterinarian, is safe and virtually pain free. We firmly believe that we, jointly with our veterinarians, should have the right to decide on the proper care and treatment of our pets. The Poodle Club of America is distressed with the AVMA’s attempt to misrepresent centuries of breed history by

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using inflammatory verbiage, such as the words amputation and cosmetic mutilation, to inflame animal rights advocates. This wording is designed entirely to elicit emotional responses and destroy any possibility of logical consideration. The Poodle Club of America respects and holds the AVMA and its members in the highest regard. You are a proven academic, professional, and science based medical association. Your expertise enables all animal owners to make informed decisions concerning the healthcare needs of their animals, including preventative care. We are grateful. But our membership has been polling its veterinarians and we have not found a preponderance of veterinarians who are against the procedure of tail docking. Please initiate a review of your membership and the actual percentages of established American veterinarians against tail docking. We would be interested in seeing the compiled data. The Poodle Club of America respectfully requests that the AVMA reverse their anti crop and dock policy immediately. Respectfully submitted,

Mary Ellen Fishler Representing the Membership and Board of Governors Poodle Club of America References 1. Prof. Dr. R. Fritsch, Clinic of Veterinary Surgeons Justus Lieberg University report at http://www.cdb.org/vets/fritsch. htm 2. The Case for Tail Docking, http://www.netpets.com/dogs/healthspa/case4dock.html 3. Early Spay-Neuter Considerations for the Canine Athlete One Veterinarians Opinion, Chris Zinc DVM, PhD, DACVP, http://www.caninesports.com/SpayNeuter.html 4. P. Howard Price, The Miniature Poodle, Great Britain, 1960

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October 16/17th followed by two days of all breed shows Del Valle Kennel Club Friday, Oct. 16th All three varities-Mrs. Janet Leslie Buchanan Obedience-Alvin W. Eng Saturday, Oct. 17th All three varities-Mr. Michael Gadsby Obedience-Mrs. Jill F. Urbina Sunday and Monday, Oct. 18th/19th To Be Announced The Poodle Papers

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The main focus of the Annual Meeting of the AKC Delegates on March 10, 2009 was the election of the new Board of Directors Class of 2013. Four new Directors were elected: Lee Arnold, Delegate from the Southern Colorado Kennel Club; Carl C. Ashby, III, Delegate from the United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club, Inc.; Alan Kalter, Delegate from the American Bullmastiff Association; and Dr. Robert D. Smith, Delegate from the Memphis Kennel Club. Due to term limits taking effect for the first time this year, there were no incumbent candidates. In addition, Ronald H. Menaker was re-elected as Chairman of the Board and Dr. Thomas M. Davies was elected as the new Vice-Chairman of the board at a meeting of the AKC Board of Directors, convened after the Delegate Meeting. The Beagle Field Trial Rules were amended, effective January 1, 2011, to differentiate Beagle Field Trial Championships by the three distinct hunting styles demonstrated in different field events. The AKC then announced that the first stand alone AKC Meet the Breeds event will take place at the Javits Center in New York City on October 17th and 18th, 2009. Pet Partners, Inc will be the anchor sponsor and the Cat Fanciers Association will participate displaying 41 breeds of cats. The event will emphasize responsible ownership for both dogs and cats. Poodle Club of America will again be taking part in this endeavor. Please contact me if you are interested in working this booth. We have already had good response. There was an extremely good presentation on the AKC’s involvement in current legislation. The AKC’s Government Relations Department in 2008 monitored 800 potential laws. So far, to date in 2009, they have dealt with 615 potential laws. This department does research and legislative analysis, models new legislation, has developed direct contact with various lawmakers and has engaged the assistance of the Federal bipartisan Lobbying Team of Greenberg and Travrig. The Government Relations Department is working with state federations and local dog clubs to protect the rights of owners and breeders. The web page for the Government Relations Department has a state level online tracking system with legislative ealerts and news updates. They encourage the support of the AKC PAC and the Canine Legislation Support Fund. Pac supports dog friendly political candidates, (donations must be made by individuals); and the Canine Legislative Support Fund supports advocacy and educational efforts, (individuals and Clubs may contribute). For more information on any of the measures currently being monitored, they can be con-

tacted at 919-816-3720 or [email protected], or visit the web at www.akc.org/canine-legislation. The group Realignment issue was presented and discussed again. Besides presenting the current recommendations, this time Darrell Hayes, Vice President, Dog Show Judges, discussed some of the procedures being put into place for judges to be prepared for the new groups. There was also discussion on the effect on Clubs who have Group Shows. The American Kennel Club believes that the realignment will help give more energy, and help revitalize current dog shows. Also at this meeting there was a non-binding resolution passed by a majority of the Delegates asking the Board to reconsider a program for mixed breeds. Previously, before I was the Delegate there were two votes taken that were against this idea. But now after one hundred twenty five years, where the American Kennel Club has been the nations’s premier advocate for dogs and the people who love them, the AKC is now acting even more broadly and effectively as the dogs champion by announcing their new mixed breed program. The Board of Directors voted unanimously after extensive research, including gathering feedback from AKC Delegates, AKC Clubs, and mixed breed dog owners The program, includes a Listing Service and Competition Elegibility. This program starts October 1st, 2009. If you would like to see all the information regarding this program contact [email protected]. As the Delegate for the Poodle Club of America, I have been asked to discuss some of our concerns over this registry. Since poodles seem to be the breed of choice for mixed breeds, we are worried how this registry will effect our rescue efforts. (we have continued to rescue mixed breed poodles along with pure bred). The foreseeable future is that there could be a tremendous influx of these mixed breeds now that they have a registry. Please feel free to contact me with any of your concerns or thoughts at [email protected] or 301-977-6789 Mary Ellen Fishler

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