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AKC board of directors

erikam — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:19:49 GMT

Congratulations to Dr. Newman, the MCOA delegate on his re-election to the AKC board of Directors.
I wonder what his position is/ will be on the PRIME pogram? Might the fancy actually get some info on this or will it remain a secret ? Will the AKC still be the champion of the pure bred dog, or will mixed breeds continue to infiltrate ? How about dog name changes? Can that terrible mistake be rolled back? Is the AKC going to continue down the path to being the registry that caters to "high volume breeders" and mixed breeds in the name of increased revenue ?

Erika M.

http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4069

American Kennel Club News Article
AKC Announces Board of Directors Election Results

Date of Article: March 09, 2010

-- Dr. Charles Garvin, Dr. William Newman
& Patricia Scully Elected --

The Annual Meeting of the AKC Delegates took place on March 9, 2010. Three new Directors have been elected: Dr. Charles Garvin, Delegate from the Marion Ohio Kennel Club; Dr. William R. Newman, Delegate from the Mastiff Club of America; Patricia Scully, Delegate from the Obedience Training Club of Hawaii. Dr. Newman was an incumbent candidate. In addition, Ronald H. Menaker was re-elected as Chairman of the Board and Dr. Thomas M. Davies was re-elected as the Vice Chairman of the Board at a meeting of the AKC Board of Directors, convened after the Delegate Meeting.

Ronald H. Menaker has been the Chairman of the AKC Board of Directors since 2002. Menaker represents the Greater Freeport Illinois Kennel Club and is Show Chairman for the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. An active participant in the sport of purebred dogs for nearly 40 years, he bred and exhibited Giant Schnauzers, and has also shown Bedlington Terriers and Norfolk Terriers. A licensed AKC judge since 1994, Menaker is approved to judge Best in Show, all Working breeds, all Sporting breeds and several Terrier breeds. Menaker is also a member of the Board of Overseers for the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School.

Menaker is a retired Managing Director and Head of Corporate Services of J.P. Morgan & Co. Incorporated of New York, and a past President and Director of J. P. Morgan Services, Inc. He is also the Vice Chairman and past Chairman of New York Downtown Hospital. Menaker resides in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey with his wife Kathy.

Dr. Thomas M. Davies, AKC Delegate for the Springfield Kennel Club, was first elected to the Board in 2000 and has served on the Public Relations Committee, the Events and Clubs Committee, the Breeders Committee and chaired the Group Realignment Committee.

Dr. Davies has been involved in several breeds, but has had significant influence on the Bearded Collie. His involvement with the breed began before its official recognition by the AKC when he served as president of the Bearded Collie Club of America. While at this post, Davies was responsible for getting the breed into the AKC Stud Book. He is an honorary lifetime member of the club and is the author of the Bearded Collie standard. In the mid-80s, Dr. Davies became deeply involved in Siberian Huskies and Belgian Sheepdogs. He and his wife have bred and finished many champions in all three breeds. Dr. Davies continues to be an active member of the fancy. He is an approved judge for the Herding Group, Akitas and Siberian Huskies. He has served as show chairman for the Springfield Kennel Club and for the Connecticut River Working Group Association, the countrys first Working Group club. He has also served in various capacities for many all-breed and specialty clubs.

Professionally, Dr. Davies retired from the Bayer Corporation after more than thirty years in various areas of scientific research and product development. He currently resides in Brimfield, Massachusetts with his wife Roberta.

Dr. J. Charles Garvin, of Marion, Ohio, is a returning member of the AKC Board of Directors. He has been closely associated with Dalmatians since the 1960s. Since then, he has had 86 champions in the breed, most of them owner-handled. Dr. Garvin has judged at the Dalmatian Club of America (DCA) national specialty show five times, including the AKC Centennial Show in 1984, and has judged nationals in Canada and Australia. He is served multiple terms as DCA president and has sat on the clubs board of directors for 28 years. A life member of the Central Ohio Kennel Club and the Marion Ohio Kennel Club, he has been Marions AKC Delegate since 1990 and a club officer for 27 years. Dr. Garvin is an ophthalmic surgeon and president-chairman of a 72-physician medical-group practice. He and his wife of 33 years, Lynn, have two sons and a daughter.

Dr. William R. Newman, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, has been a member of the Mastiff Club of America for 45 years. He has served the club as president, vice president, secretary, AKC Delegate, show chairman, and newsletter founding editor. Dr. Newman has produced numerous Mastiff champions and is the co-breeder of a three-time national-specialty winner. He has judged numerous Mastiff regional specialties and the national specialty show. Deeply committed to canine health, Dr. Newman has served the AKC Canine Health Foundation as a director and Millennium Founder. Dr. Newman is a board-certified radiologist and former hospital chief of staff. Newman holds a B.A. from Hofstra University, in New York, and an M.D. from the State University of New York.

Patricia Scully, of Suffern, New York, is a returning member of the AKC Board of Directors. She has been active in purebred dogs since 1962. She has been the Delegate for the Obedience Training Club of Hawaii since 1985, and was chairman of the AKC Delegates Obedience Clubs Committee at its inception. She has finished Pugs in obedience and conformation in several countries and has been an obedience judge for all classes for more than twenty-five years. Scully was a member of the 1996 AKC Presidential Search Committee and is a former president, director, and show and obedience chairman of the Pug Dog Club of America, of which she is an honorary lifetime member.

Opinions on improving a breed

SteveOifer — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:29:45 GMT

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The Europeans also have what are, in effect, 'notes for judges' which lay down certain details which are considered criteria essential to the breed. One of these refer to the 'Bite', where judges are told to penalise an undershot jaw, and , as is usual with the Europeans, all teeth should be present in the jaw, to the extent that if teeth are missing the animal can be barred from breeding, and cannot become a Champion.

Some countries, such as France, have a system of 'Confirmation' in order for dogs to be passed fit for breeding. A dog or bitch must either be placed 'Very Good' or higher, or be examined by a breed expert in order to qualify. The persons authorised to carry out confirmations are registered by the French Kennel Club (SCC) and are either breed specialists who have to undergo a course of training, or the All-Rounders licensed for the particular breed. While this does have pitfalls, at least most of the Mastiffs used for breeding are of reasonable quality.

From the Interpretation of the Standard...B.Baxter

Dogs really can tell if people are good or bad

Lovinmymastiff — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:05:50 GMT

So Harley growled at her first person yesterday. It was my ex husband who came here to visit my kids. He came up to my car and Harley didn't like that at all. This is the first time she has ever met him and just a little glance back he was an abusive partner/father. So I don't know if it was a bad thing or not but I kinda felt glad that she was being protective of me. And of course I do not encourage her to do this. I just held her leash and told her to hush and she calmed down.

first dog fight

TeresaC — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:33:35 GMT

Chaos had his first dog fight last night...... We were walking in the park near our house when a couple of rat dogs (off leash) came running over. Chaos greeted them politely, neutral tail, wagging and butt sniffing. Then one of the rat dogs started growling and launched himself at Chaos' face (drawing blood).
Obviously they were aware of their dog's tendency, because the owner grabbed him right up, where he flailed and nipped at his owner trying to get down. The other rat dog was loose, still darting forward and back, nipping and barking at Chaos.
I yelled at them to get their dog under control and Chaos started growling / barking and lunged forward at the remaining loose dog. He pulled me off my feet and dragged me towards the couple and their dogs.
I held on for dear life, and yelled at Chaos to "down". To my surprise and amazement he went right down on his belly. The couple leashed their dogs, glared at me and walked away. No apology, no NOTHING!
I was really rattled and upset by the event, but thought Chaos behaved really well all things considered. I was sooooooo grateful he stopped, because if he had hurt the dog or owner, even in self defense it would have been all his fault......

Teri

Troy P--Highlander-Ogara Strong as Steel

Jennie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:09:26 GMT

Just had to share a pic of our new boy, Troy P. Troy is owned by Steph Howells and myself.

Upset tummy

mindee — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:01:03 GMT

My poor Harley has an upset tummy. I had gotten some bacon treats and they didnt agree with her. She has always has a sensitive tummy, but usually little treats dont bother her.

Well last night she threw up after eating her dinner, then again sometime in the middle of the night. It wasnt a large amount, nor was it undigested food.

I think her tummy is still upset. Whats the best way to soothe it?

Just 24hr water only? I have had to that before when she was a pup. She snarfed some of my cousin's dog's food and she threw up for about 12hrs. Vet told me water only for 24hrs.

Should I get some pedialyte?

She is acting normal of course...just dont want to further irritate her tummy. Any suggestions would be great. I hate not feeding her...

Symp's major picture

Jademmastiffs — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:08:20 GMT

CH. Jadems Symphonic Serenade

SYMP

Moose's Champion picture!

Jademmastiffs — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:58:51 GMT

These were from the Denver CO. show

CH. Jadems Rythm-n-Boo

MOOSE

I LOVE how his championship picture turned out!

Moose's BOB pic

Jademmastiffs — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:05:35 GMT

This is from the Portland OR. show

CH. Jadems Rythm-n-Boo

Moose

Working on scanning his new pics now, Moose was exactly 12mo. old in this picture! Thanks for letting me share!

question?

pilgrimspal — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:27:35 GMT

i ( only once ) have seen points withheld - but my newbie question of the day is in the breed ring if the judge feels no dogs are worthy can he say no BOB if so whats it called? and has anyone ever witnessed it. as a newbie i would like to know or at that level is BOB awarded to the lesser of the evils??

Help! Is this normal for toenails????

MrsMastiffLover — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:35:25 GMT

Our dog is having trouble with one of his nails. He is still a puppy, so we are still working on getting him comfortable with the nail clippers and grinder, etc. We've been doing lots of positive reinforcement with that. He will allow me (Mom) to clip his toenails--if I'm quick and there are lots of treats. Dad is not allowed, according to him. The last few times I've cut them, I noticed splitting, etc. One of the nails on the back foot has split down to a nub, and I'm really worried about him.

He is fear-reactive with strangers (we've been seeing a behaviorist for this), so going to the vet for clippings seems to be out of the question.

WHAT DO I DO??? Do I need to get him to the vet to try to let her see it? I'm not even sure if he will allow her to get close to him. This is so frustrating. Any advice?

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Info on a missing person database

MaxiMoose — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:27:07 GMT

I saw this on my local news website and thought it might be a point of interest to some. I also looked to see if Gloria Davis was listed as a missing person and she was not. From some of the things I have read, she could be anywhere from Virginia to Florida to Tennessee and even as far west as New Mexico. This NamUs database could be worth the Anderson County authorities' time to look into.

http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/story/7182889/

Thought I share photos of the kids (dogs)

FriendlyMastiff — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:43:57 GMT

It's been awhile since I shared photos of the dogs.. all are doing well.
So far I have new photos of Tara, Abby and Oliver. Then have to share news of my new puppy.. Im getting a mini Dachshund, to show. Don will continue to show the Mastiffs and I'll show "Charlie". So here's a couple of photos I took a few days ago. Charlie photo taken by her breeder. Will get more photos of the rest of the clan.

The photo line up is Charlie, Charlie, Charlie, Oliver, Abby then Tara.

Prayers for Justice please!

kristag — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:12:16 GMT

Just took my beautiful baby girl Justice in this morning to get her cherry eye fixed and would like to ask for some prayers for her..please! this is going to be the longest day for me, I am sitting here watching the clock tick and I won't be able to pick her up until 3:00 or so... sigh! my vet will be very happy to have this over with too...I have rang his phone off the hook for the last two weeks with questions...but I don't care I want her to be okay!

thank you