SECRETARY SPAGES...Jan Ritchie Gladstone, Stokesdale, NC, St. Petersburg Dog Fanciers Association R....

ATTENTION DELEGATESNOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Delegates will beheld via video Zoom Webinar on Tuesday,September 15, 2020. For the sole purpose ofconducting the vote for the Delegate StandingCommittees, the meeting will be called toorder at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Thepolls with remain open until 12:30 p.m. ET.The Forum will begin at 11:00 a.m. ET. TheDelegate Meeting will reconvene at 12:00 p.m.ET.

DELEGATES CREDENTIALS Rhonda Dalton, Monmouth Junction, NJ,

Great Pyrenees Club of AmericaCarey Fayram, Gilroy, CA, Del Monte Kennel

Club Jan Ritchie Gladstone, Stokesdale, NC, St.

Petersburg Dog Fanciers AssociationR. Link Newcomb, Santa Ana, CA, Bulldog

Club of AmericaJack E. Sappenfield II, Durham, NC,

Durham Kennel ClubBettina (Tina) Sterling, Glen Mills, PA, Penn

Treaty Kennel ClubLinda C. Wozniak, Chapel Hill, NC, Bayou

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GINA M. DINARDOExecutive Secretary

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TRIAL BOARDSAPPEALS TRIAL BOARD

RALPH DEL DEO, ESQ., CHAIRMARTHA FELTENSTEIN, ESQ.BARBARA W. MIENER, ESQ.

TRIAL BOARD MEMBERSDR. KLAUS ANSELMCHARLES FOLEYROGER HARTINGERMEDORA HARPERDR. ROBERT MYALLBERNARD SCHWARTZ

BETTY-ANNE STENMARKJAMES WHITE

TRIAL BOARD CHAIRSTHERESA DOWELL, ESQ.BARBARA PENNY, ESQ.LAURIE RAYMOND, ESQ.DANIEL SMYTH, ESQ.

PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARDDAVID HOPKINS, ESQ., CHAIR

TIM CARWILE, ESQ.JOHN RUSSELLALTERNATESMIKE NECAISEBILL TEAGUE

CLASS OF 2018JAMES R. DOK

DR. J. CHARLES GARVINRONALD H. MENAKER

CLASS OF 2019DR. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIADR. THOMAS M. DAVIES

ANN WALLIN

CLASS OF 2020PATRICIA M. CRUZWILLIAM J. FEENEY

KAROLYNNE M. MCATEER

CLASS OF 2021RITA J. BIDDLE

DOMINIC P. CAROTATHOMAS POWERS

HARVEY M. WOODING

DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio

The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promotingthe sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function.Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the pure bred dog as afamily companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of alldog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.

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ALTERNATESBILL TEAGUE

ROBERT W. MONTLER

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CLASS OF 2023DR. J. CHARLES GARVIN

STEVEN HAMBLINDANIEL J. SMYTH, ESQ.

CLASS OF 2024DR. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIADR. MICHAEL KNIGHT

KAROLYNNE M. MCATEER

DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio

RONALD H. MENAKER, Chairman Emeritus

MISSION STATEMENT The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding theintegrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding fortype and function.

Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the pure bred dog as afamily companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of alldog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDR. THOMAS M. DAVIES, CHAIRMAN • DOMINIC P. CAROTA, VICE CHAIRMAN

VICE PRESIDENTS

KIRSTEN BAHLKE, Purebred Consumer Demand

MARK DUNN, Executive Vice President

KEITH FRAZIER, Executive Vice President, Business Support Services

SHEILA GOFFE, Government Relations

BRANDI HUNTER, Public Relations & Communications

DOUG LJUNGREN, Executive Vice President, Sports & Events

HEATHER MCMANUS, Deputy General Counsel

MARI-BETH O’NEILL, S port Services

PAULA SPECTOR, Corporate Services

DAPHNA STRAUS, Business Development

TIM THOMAS, Judging Operations

JAY WAKS, Senior Executive Vice President & General Counsel

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GINA M. DINARDOExecutive Secretary

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NOTICEOn March 6, 2020, a Trial Board of the

American Kennel Club heard charges againstMs. Linda Kepner (Hickory Corners, MI).The Trial Board sustained charges of neglectof a dog at or in connection with an event.The penalty was set at a six-month event sus-pension and a $1,000 fine. (Poodles, ShetlandSheepdogs)

NOTICE Ms. Tammy Seidlitz (Dublin, CA) Action was

taken by the City of Angeles Pug Club for con-duct at its January 17, 2020 event. Ms.Henderson was charged with inappropriate,abusive, or foul language. The Staff EventCommittee reviewed the Event Committee’sreport and set the penalty at a reprimand anda $100 fine. (Chinese Cresteds)

NOTICE Mr. Ed Sullivan (Kansas City, MO) Action

was taken by the Missouri Valley Hunt Club forconduct at its June 7, 2020 event. Mr. Sullivanwas charged with improper treatment in con-nection with an event. The Staff EventCommittee reviewed the Event Committee’sreport and set the penalty at a three-monthsuspension and a $300 fine. (LabradorRetrievers, Golden Retrievers)

NOTICEThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary

Committee has suspended Ms. Debora Rivera(Arcadia, FL) from all AKC privileges for tenyears and imposed a $2,000 fine, effective July15, 2020, for conduct prejudicial to purebreddogs, purebred dog events, or the best inter-ests of the American Kennel Club based ontheir violation of the AKC’s Judicial orAdministrative Determination ofInappropriate Treatment Policy. (GreatDanes)


Committee has suspended Ms. Theresa Weber(Sherwood Forest, CA) from registration privi-leges for three-months and imposed a $500fine, effective July 15, 2020, for signing anAKC document on behalf of another withoutfiling a properly completed power of attorneyform. (Pumik)


Committee has suspended the following indi-viduals from all AKC privileges for life andimposed a $10,000 fine, for conduct prejudi-cial to purebred dogs, purebred dog events, orthe best interests of the American KennelClub based on their violation of the AKC’sJudicial or Administrative Determination ofInappropriate Treatment Policy:


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Effective July 15, 2020:Mr. Carmine D’Apruzzo (Shirley, NY)

Rottweilers Ms. Marleen Puzak (Denver, CO) French

Bulldogs

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYINGTO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 2, Section 10 – Making Applicationto Hold a Dog Show The AKC Board has endorsed the followingamendment to CHAPTER 2, Section 10, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, proposed bythe Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee.CHAPTER 2SECTION 10. A specialty club that wishes tohold a futurity or sweepstakes, either in con-junction with a show or as a separate event,must apply to The American Kennel Club forpermission to hold the event.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYINGTO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 3, Section 3 – Dog ShowClassificationsThe AKC Board has endorsed the followingamendment to CHAPTER 3, Section 3, of theRules Applying to Dog Shows, proposed by theBoard of Directors. This amendment was inadvertently omittedfrom the March 2020 Delegate Meeting andwas to be read at the June 2020 Meeting, whichhas been cancelled. All business that was to beconducted at the June 2020 Delegate Meeting

will move forward to the next DelegateMeeting.CHAPTER 3SECTION 3. The regular classes of TheAmerican Kennel Club shall be as follows: Puppy (may be divided 6-9 & 9-12 months)Twelve–to–Eighteen Month (may be divided12-15 & 15-18 months)NoviceAmateur-Owner-HandlerBred-by-Exhibitor Puppy (may be divided 6-9 &9-12 months)Bred-by-Exhibitor American-BredOpenWinnersThese classes shall be divided by sex. The balance of this section is unchanged.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYINGTO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 3, Section 8-A – Dog ShowClassificationsThe AKC Board has endorsed the followingamendment to CHAPTER 3, Section 8-A, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, initiated by amember of the Board of Directors and pre-sented by Staff to the Board based theirrequest. This was to be voted on at the June 9,2020 Delegates Meeting, which has been can-celled. All business that was to be conducted atthe June 2020 Delegate Meeting will move for-ward to the next Delegate Meeting.CHAPTER 3


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SECTION 8-A. Clubs, at their option, mayoffer the Bred-by-Exhibitor Puppy Class, whichshall be for dogs that are: • Six months of age and over, but under twelvemonths as of the first day of the show: • Not champions on the date of closing ofentries for the show; • Individually registered with The AmericanKennel Club as the date of the show; • Owned or co-owned by any of the breeders ofrecord as of the date of the show. The person handling the dog in this classmust be a breeder of record and an owner ofrecord of this dog. In any subsequent classesfor which a dog from the Bred-by-ExhibitorPuppy class becomes eligible, there are norestrictions as to who may handle. Clubs may attheir option, further divide the Bred by-Exhibitor Puppy class into two age groups con-sisting of six months of age and under ninemonths, and nine months of age but undertwelve months.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYINGTO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 3, Section 11 – Dog ShowClassificationsThe AKC Board has endorsed the followingamendment to CHAPTER 3, Section 11, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, proposed bythe Board of Directors. This was to be voted onat the June 9, 2020 Delegates Meeting, whichhas been cancelled. All business that was to be

conducted at the June 2020 Delegate Meetingwill move forward to the next DelegateMeeting.CHAPTER 3SECTION 11. The Winners Class shall bedivided by sex and each division shall be openonly to undefeated dogs of the same sex whichhave won first prizes in either the Puppy (maybe divided by age), Twelve-to-Eighteen Month(may be divided by age), Novice, Amateur-Owner-Handler, Bred-by-Exhibitor Puppy (maybe divided by age), Bred-by-Exhibitor,American bred or Open Classes. There shall beno entry fee for competition in the WinnersClass. After the Winners prize has been awarded inone of the sex divisions, the second prize win-ning dog, if undefeated except by the dogawarded Winners, shall compete with the othereligible dogs for Reserve Winners. No eligibledog may be withheld from competition. Winners Class shall be allowed only at showswhere American-bred and Open Classes shallbe given. All other regular classes are optional.A member club holding a show with restrictedentries may include Winners Classes, providedthe necessary regular classes are included inthe classification.

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Eligibility The AKC Board has endorsed the followingamendment to CHAPTER 11, Section 8-A, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on arequest by Staff to the AKC Board. This will bevoted on at the March 10, 2020 DelegatesMeeting. CHAPTER 11SECTION 8-A. The preceding portion of thissection is unchanged. Any dog, that in the opinion of the EventCommittee attacks a person or dog at an AKCevent and is believed by that EventCommittee to present a hazard to persons orother dogs, shall be disqualified by the EventCommittee pursuant to this section, a reportshall be filed with the Executive Secretary ofThe American Kennel Club. The disqualifieddog may not again compete at any AKC eventnor be on the grounds of an AKC eventunless and until, following application forreinstatement by the owner to the AmericanKennel Club, the owner receives official noti-fication in writing from the AKC that thedog’s eligibility has been reinstated.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYINGTO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 11, Section 9 – Dog Show Entries,Conditions of Dogs Affecting EligibilityThe AKC Board has endorsed the followingamendment to CHAPTER 11, Section 9, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, proposed bythe Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee. This

was to be voted on at the June 9, 2020Delegates Meeting, which has been cancelled.All business that was to be conducted at theJune 2020 Delegate Meeting will move forwardto the next Delegate Meeting.CHAPTER 11SECTION 9. No dog with a communicable dis-ease shall be on the show grounds or premises.Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian’srecommendations to ensure that their dogs arefree of internal and external parasites, anycommunicable disease, and have appropriatevaccinations.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYINGTO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 14, Section 3 – Measuring,Weighing and Color Determinations WhenFactors of Disqualification in Breed Standardsor Eligibility Under the Conditions of a Classor Division of a Class Cancellation of AwardsThe AKC Board has endorsed the followingamendment to CHAPTER 14, Section 3, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, proposed bythe Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee. Thiswas to be voted on at the June 9, 2020Delegates Meeting, which has been cancelled.All business that was to be conducted at theJune 2020 Delegate Meeting will move forwardto the next Delegate Meeting.CHAPTER 14SECTION 3. In those breeds where certainheights are specified in the breed standard asdisqualifications, or in any class specifying


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height limits, the judge has the authority todetermine whether any dog measures withinthose limits, provided the dog has not beenpreviously measured during any competition atthat show, excluding sweepstakes, futurities,and other special attractions.If, in the opinion of a competing exhibitor inthe ring, the height of a dog in that ringappears to be outside the limits of the breedstandard or the conditions of that class, suchexhibitor may, before every dog has been indi-vidually examined and individually gaited,request that the judge measure the dog andthe judge shall comply provided the dog hasnot been previously measured during any com-petition at that show, excluding sweepstakes,futurities, and other special attractions.If the judge finds that the dog’s height iswithin the breed standard or the conditions ofthe class, s/he shall mark and initial thejudge’s book “Measured in.” If the judge findsthat the dog’s height is outside the allowablelimits of the breed standard, s/he shall disqual-ify the dog and mark and initial the judge’sbook “Measured out - disqualified.” A dog that has thus been disqualified by threedifferent judges may not again be shown. If the judge finds that the dog’s height is not inaccordance with the conditions of the class,s/he shall mark and initial the judge’s book“Measured out - ineligible.” A dog thusdeclared ineligible for its class shall be consid-ered entered incorrectly and cannot be trans-ferred to any other class at that show. A dog

thus found ineligible by three different judgesmay not again be shown in that class. In subse-quent shows, this dog may be entered inanother class for which the dog meets theheight limit or transferred to an eligible OpenClass per Chapter 11, Section 6. In all cases, the judge shall use a wicket thatmeets American Kennel Club requirements.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYINGTO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 14, Section 4 – Measuring,Weighing and Color Determinations WhenFactors of Disqualification in Breed Standardsor Eligibility Under the Conditions of a Classor Division of a Class Cancellation of AwardsThe AKC Board has endorsed the followingamendment to CHAPTER 14, Section 4, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, proposed bythe Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee. Thiswas to be voted on at the June 9, 2020Delegates Meeting, which has been cancelled.All business that was to be conducted at theJune 2020 Delegate Meeting will move forwardto the next Delegate Meeting.CHAPTER 14SECTION 4. In those breeds where certainweights are specified in the breed standard asdisqualifications, or in any class specifyingweight limits, the judge has the authority todetermine whether any dog weighs within thoselimits, provided the dog has not been previouslyweighed during any competition at that show,excluding sweepstakes, futurities and other spe-


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cial attractions.If, in the opinion of a competing exhibitor inthe ring, the weight of a dog in that ringappears to be outside the limits of the breedstandard or the conditions of that class, suchexhibitor may, before every dog has been indi-vidually examined and individually gaited,request that the judge weigh the dog, and thejudge shall comply provided the dog has notbeen previously weighed during any competi-tion at that show, excluding sweepstakes, futuri-ties and other special attractions.If the judge finds that the dog’s weight iswithin the breed standard or the conditions ofthe class, s/he shall mark and initial thejudge’s book “Weighed in.” If the judge findsthat the dog’s weight is outside the allowablelimits of the breed standard, s/he shall disqual-ify the dog and mark and initial the judge’sbook “Weighed out - disqualified.” A dog that has thus been disqualified by threedifferent judges may not again be shown. If the judge finds that the dog’s weight is not inaccordance with the conditions of the class,s/he shall mark and initial the judge’s book,"Weighed out - ineligible.” A dog thus declaredineligible for its class or division shall be con-sidered entered incorrectly and cannot betransferred to any other class at that show. Adog thus found ineligible by three differentjudges may not again be shown in that class. Insubsequent shows, this dog may be entered inanother class for which the dog meets theweight limit or transferred to an eligible Open

Class per Chapter 11, Section 6. In all cases, the judge shall use a scale thatmeets AKC requirements including a platformof sufficient size as determined by theAmerican Kennel Club to safely accommodateall applicable breeds.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYINGTO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 14, Section 6 – Measuring,Weighing and Color Determinations WhenFactors of Disqualification in Breed Standardsor Eligibility Under the Conditions of a Classor Division of a Class Cancellation of AwardsThe AKC Board has endorsed the followingamendment to CHAPTER 14, Section 6, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, proposed bythe Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee. Thiswas to be voted on at the June 9, 2020Delegates Meeting, which has been cancelled.All business that was to be conducted at theJune 2020 Delegate Meeting will move forwardto the next Delegate Meeting.CHAPTER 14SECTION 6. In those breeds where certaincolor(s), pattern or markings are specified inthe breed standard as disqualifications, or inany class or division of a class where certaincolor(s), pattern or markings are required, thejudge shall determine if a dog is to be disquali-fied or declared to be ineligible for the classprovided that such determination has not beenpreviously made during competition at thatshow, excluding sweepstakes, futurities, and


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other special attractions.If, in the opinion of the judge, the dog’scolor(s), pattern or markings require disquali-fication, the judge shall disqualify the dog, andmark and initial the judge's book "Disqualified- Color (or Pattern or Markings)”. If, in the opinion of the judge, the dog’scolor(s) pattern or markings do not meet therequirements of the class or division of a classin which the dog is competing, the judge shalldeclare the dog ineligible to compete in thatclass or division of class, and, s/he shall markand initial the judge's book, "Ineligible - Color(or Pattern or Markings)”.If, in the opinion of any competing exhibitorthen in the ring, the color(s), pattern or mark-ings of a dog in the ring are disqualificationsunder the breed standard or do not meet therequirements of the class or division of a class,such exhibitor may, before every dog in thering has been individually examined and indi-vidually gaited, request that the judge renderan opinion of the dog’s color(s), pattern ormarkings, and the judge shall comply providedthat such determination has not been previ-ously made during competition at that show. Ifthe judge finds that the dog's color(s), patternor markings are disqualifications under thebreed standard, the judge shall disqualify thedog and mark and initial the judge's book"Disqualified - Color (or Pattern or Markings)".A dog that has thus been disqualified by threedifferent judges may not again be shown. If the judge finds that the color(s), pattern or

markings of the dog do not meet the require-ments of the class or division specified by thebreed standard, s/he shall mark and initial thejudge's book, "Ineligible - Color (or Pattern orMarkings)”. Any dog thus declared ineligible for its classshall be considered entered incorrectly andcannot be transferred to any other class or divi-sion at that show. In subsequent shows, thisdog may be entered in another class for whichthe dog meets the requirements or transferredto an eligible Open Class per Chapter 11,Section 6.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYINGTO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 14, Section 6-A – Measuring,Weighing and Color Determinations WhenFactors of Disqualification in Breed Standardsor Eligibility Under the Conditions of a Classor Division of a Class Cancellation of AwardsThe AKC Board has endorsed the followingamendment to CHAPTER 14, Section 6-A, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, proposed bythe Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee. Thiswas to be voted on at the June 9, 2020Delegates Meeting, which has been cancelled.All business that was to be conducted at theJune 2020 Delegate Meeting will move forwardto the next Delegate Meeting.CHAPTER 14SECTION 6-A. In those breeds where certainphysical traits (ear carriage, coat length, etc.)are specified as a condition of a class or a divi-


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sion of a class, the judge has the authority tomake a determination as to whether a dogmeets those requirements. If the judge findsthat the dog does not meet the requirementsof the class, s/he shall mark and initial thejudge's book, "Excused, ineligible for class." Any dog thus declared ineligible for a class ordivision of a class shall be considered to havebeen incorrectly entered and cannot be trans-ferred to any other class or division at thatshow. In subsequent shows, this dog may beentered in or transferred to another class forwhich the dog meets the requirements ortransferred to an eligible Open Class perChapter 11, Section 6.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYINGTO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 15, Section 2 – Protests AgainstDogsThe AKC Board has endorsed the followingamendment to CHAPTER 15, Section 2, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, proposed bythe Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee. Thiswas to be voted on at the June 9, 2020Delegates Meeting, which has been cancelled.All business that was to be conducted at theJune 2020 Delegate Meeting will move forwardto the next Delegate Meeting.CHAPTER 15SECTION 2. Any person who is handling acompeting dog in the ring in any conforma-tion competition may verbally protest to thejudge before every dog in the class has been

individually examined and individually gaited,alleging that a dog being shown in the compe-tition has a condition which makes it ineligibleto compete under Chapter 11, Section 8, orChapter 11, Section 8-C, of these rules or acondition requiring disqualification under thestandard for the breed; except that a verbalprotest alleging that the height or weight ornatural color and markings of a dog requiringits disqualification under the breed standard ora determination of its ineligibility under theconditions of its class must be made underChapter 14, Sections 3, 4, 6 or 6-A.The balance of this section is unchanged.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYINGTO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 16, Section 6 – Championships The AKC Board has endorsed the followingamendment to CHAPTER 16, Section 6, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, proposed byStaff and supported by the Delegate Dog ShowRules Committee.CHAPTER 16SECTION 6. The preceding portion of thissection is unchanged. Grand Championshippoints for a dog awarded Select Dog or SelectBitch shall count all eligible dogs of their sexin Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breedcompetition less the dog awarded Best ofBreed or Variety or Best of Opposite Sex toBest of Breed or Variety in addition to the dogsthat competed in the regular and non-regular(eligible for Best of Breed/ Variety) classes for


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their sex in calculating Grand Championshippoints. At independently held specialty showsfor breeds divided into recognized varieties, ifa dog designated Best of Variety is also awardedBest of Breed in intervariety competition, itshall receive Grand Championship points fig-ured at the highest point rating of any varietyentered at that specialty show. If a dog desig-nated Best of Variety or Best of Opposite Sex inits variety is also awarded Best of Opposite Sexto Best of Breed in inter-variety competition, itshall receive Grand Championship points fig-ured at the highest point rating of its sex in anyvariety entered at that specialty show. Suchpoints shall not be in addition to, but inclusiveof, any Grand Championship points previouslyawarded the dog in its variety competition.

The Boerboel Standard has been approved with aneffective date of: September 30, 2020

OFFICIAL STANDARD OF THE BOERBOELGeneral Appearance: Historically the Boerboeldeveloped as a general farm dog for the pio-neers who settled in South Africa since the sev-enteenth century. These dogs were often thefirst line of defense against predators and werevaluable in tracking and holding downwounded game. Old farmers told many a tale ofthe strength, agility and courage of theBoerboel. The dangers and harsh conditions ofsouthern Africa allowed only the fittest to sur-vive. The protective character of the Boerboel istoday still evident and is much sought after, as is

the calm, stable and confident composure ofthe breed. The origin and purpose of theBoerboel should be understood in order to pre-serve the unique identity and qualities of thebreed as a South African developed mastiff.Type, conformation, functional efficiency andmentality are equally important in the evalua-tion of the Boerboel as a whole. The Boerboelis a large dog that is strong, confident and mus-cular in appearance with powerful, free-flowingmovement. When observing a Boerboel at playor work, standing or moving, it should showstrength, suppleness, nimbleness and agility.Size, Proportion, Substance: The preferredheight for Dogs - 24 to 27 inches. Bitches - 22to 25 inches. Balance, proportion and soundmovement are of utmost importance-more sothan size. The body should have a greater totallength than total height and the relationbetween the length and height should ideallybe 10:9. Length of body is measured pro-ster-num to farthest point of rump. Height is meas-ured from the top of the shoulder blade to theground. Depth of the chest reaches down tothe point of the elbow, which is approximatelyhalf the total height at the withers. Front andrear angulation should be equal for proper bal-ance. Dogs are characteristically of largerframe and heavier bone than bitches. Bitchesare feminine, but without weakness of sub-stance or structure. Serious fault - Severely outof proportion and balance. Reversal of sexcharacteristics.


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Head: The head is an impressive and a distinc-tive feature of the Boerboel. It should beblocky, broad, deep, square and muscular, withwell filled cheeks and in proportion to thebody. Moderate wrinkling is observed over theforehead when the dog shows interest. Theskull is square, flat and muscular. The zygo-matic arch (cheek bone) is well muscled, butnot too prominent. The stop is visible, gradu-ally sloping. It should not be steep. The muzzleis broad, deep and narrows slightly towards thenose, straight and almost on a parallel planewith the skull. The muzzle measures slightlymore than a third of the total length of thehead. The nostrils are completely black, largeand widely spaced, with the septum (verticalline) of the nose perpendicular to the lowerjaw. The jaws are strong, deep and wide, andtaper slightly to the front. The teeth are white,strong, correctly spaced with complete denti-tion preferred. Ideally the dog should have ascissors bite. An under bite of up to ¼ inch isacceptable. The upper lip is loose and fleshy.Under the nose, the end of the upper lip musttouch the top of the bottom lip. Viewed in pro-file, the flews must not extend below the lowestlevel of the jaw bone. The lower lip is moder-ately tight without excessive jowls. The eyes aremedium sized, neither protruding or receding,forward facing and widely spaced, with anintelligent expression. The eyelids must betight fitting with complete pigmentation, show-ing no structural weakness. The color of theeye is preferably dark brown but all shades of

brown (preferably darker than the coat) areacceptable. The ears are medium sized, Vshaped, hanging forward, medium leather,tapering to a rounded point that reachesalmost down to a line extending from themouth. They are set wide and are carried closeto the head. When the dog is attentive the topof the ears and the skull give the appearance ofwidening. The facial expression should beintelligent and attentive. Serious fault - Yellow(bird of prey) eyes. Disqualifications - Blueeye(s), entropion or ectropion, over bite,under bite of more than ¼ inch, wry mouth,prick ears.

Neck, Topline, Body: The neck is powerful, ofmedium length, and forms a muscular arch. Itflows smoothly into the sloping shoulders,gradually increasing in width from the head tothe shoulders. (In the female the muscles areless accentuated but should remain in balancewith the head and body). The dewlap is notice-able but disappears towards the sternum. Thetopline is firm and level, extending in a straightline from behind the withers to the croup. Theback remains horizontal to the ground whilethe dog is moving or standing. The underlineof a mature dog has a slight tuck-up. The bodyis blocky, muscular and solid, with good depthand width. The back is broad and straight, withpronounced muscles. The ribcage is wellsprung and well filled behind the shoulderblades. The transitions between the chest, loinand rump are well filled and flowing. The loin


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is strong and muscular, and only slightly nar-rower than the ribcage and rump. The croup isbroad, flat and strong, with well-defined mus-culature. Its height should not exceed theheight at the shoulders. The tail is thick and setfairly high. It should be well covered with hairand without kink. The tail may be docked orleft undocked, both being equivalent. Ifdocked, tails are traditionally docked at thethird or fourth caudal vertebrae. Theundocked tail should reach to the hocks whenthe dog is standing and be carried with a slightcurve upwards when excited or moving. Tailset is more important than the length.

Forequarters: The forelegs are strong boned,with well-defined muscles. Viewed from theside the forearm should be vertical from theelbow to the pastern. When viewed from thefront they should be parallel to each other, notbowed or with toes turning inward. Elbowsshould be held close to the body. Length of theforeleg to the elbow is approximately 50 per-cent of the dog's height at the shoulder. Thechest is broad, deep and wide with well-sprungribs and strong developed pectoral muscles.The shoulders are moderately sloping, power-ful and muscular, with no tendency to loose-ness. The shoulder blade is long with moderateangulation. The upper arm is equal in bothlength and angulation to the shoulder blade.The pastern is short, thick and strong and witha slight slope when viewed from the side. Thefront feet point straight forward, are large,

round, strongly boned and compact. The toesare well arched, with short, preferably blacktoenails and protected by hair in between.Front dewclaws may be removed. The pads arethick, tough and black.

Hindquarters: The hindquarter is sturdy andmuscular. The hind legs are strong boned. Thestifle should be sound, strong and moderatelyangulated and in balance with the forequarters,to support the powerful propulsion from thehindquarters during movement. The upperthighs are broad, deep and muscular as seenfrom the side and the rear. The lower thighshave well defined muscles and show substancedown to the hocks. The metatarsus is broad, rel-atively short and perfectly upright. The hindfeet point straight forward. Rear dewclaws, ifany, are generally removed. Coat and Color: The coat is short, dense,smooth and shiny. The skin is thick and loosebut fits smoothly. Skin is well pigmented. Therecognized colors / patterns are with or with-out a mask; however, the black mask is desir-able. Red, Brown, Reddish Brown, Fawn,Cream, brindle in any accepted color and IrishMarked. Limited clear white patches on thelegs and the fore chest are permissible.Piebald, a white dog, with colored markings,total area of white may not exceed 33 percentor is disqualified, ticking or spots within thewhite to be disqualified. The Boerboel is wellpigmented, especially on the lips, palate, theskin and hair around the eyes, nose leather,


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paw pads, toenails, the anus and the skin andhair around the genitals. Disqualifications -Blue colored (Powder Coat) dogs, any basecolor not listed, long coat, and nose leather inany color other than black.

Movement: Movement is the ultimate test forcorrect conformation. The Boerboel is themost agile of the molosser breeds and it shouldbe reflected in its movement. The Boerboel’smovement is powerful and with purpose. Thefront reach should complement a strong reardrive. The legs and body should move in linefront to rear. As speed increases the legs willconverge under body towards a center line.The back remains firm and strong and withoutexcess body roll.

Temperament: The Boerboel is a dominantand intelligent dog with strong protectiveinstincts and a willingness to please. Whenapproached is calm, stable and confident, attimes displaying a self-assured aloofness. Heshould recognize a threat or lack thereof. He isloving with children and family. An aggressiveor belligerent attitude towards other dogsshould not be faulted. Boerboels that areshown in competition should be trained toallow examination.

Faults: The foregoing description is that of theideal Boerboel. Any deviation that detractsfrom the above described dog must be penal-ized to the extent of the deviation. Severely out

of proportion and balance. Reversal of sexcharacteristics. Yellow (bird of prey) eyes.

Disqualifications: Blue Eye(s). Entropion or ectropion. Under shot greater than ¼ inch or overshotbite. Wry mouth.Prick ears. Blue colored (Powdered Coat) dogs, whiteexceeding more than 33 percent of the coloron a dog, ticking or spots within the areas ofwhite. Any base color not listed.Long coat. Nose leather in any color other than black.

Approved July 13th, 2020Effective September 30th, 2020

PROPOSED AUSTRALIAN TERRIER STANDARD FORCOMMENT:In accordance with the Guidelines for BreedStandard Revisions this is being published toreceive any comments prior to the balloting ofthe club membership. Any comments may beforwarded directly to:

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boned working terrier, rather long in propor-tion to height with pricked ears and dockedtail. Blue and tan, solid sandy or solid red incolor, with harsh-textured outer coat, a distinc-tive ruff and apron, and a soft, silky topknot.As befits their heritage as versatile workers,Australian Terriers are sound and free movingwith good reach and drive. Their expressionkeen and intelligent; their manner spirited andself-assured. The following description is thatof the ideal Australian Terrier. Any deviationfrom this description must be penalized to theextent of the deviation.

Size, Proportion, Substance: Size - Height 10 to11 inches at the withers. Deviation in eitherdirection is to be discouraged. Proportion - Thebody is long in proportion to the height of thedog. The length of back from withers to thefront of the tail is approximately 1 to 1½ incheslonger than from withers to the ground.Substance - Good working condition, mediumbone, correct body proportions, symmetry andbalance determine proper weight.

Head: The head is long and strong. The lengthof the muzzle is equal to the length of theskull. Expression - Keen and intelligent. Eyes -Small, dark brown to black (the darker the bet-ter), keen in expression, set well apart. Rimsare black, oval in shape. Faults - Light-coloredor protruding eyes. Ears - Small, erect andpointed; set high on the skull yet well apart,

carried erect without any tendency to flareobliquely off the skull. Skull - Viewed from thefront or side is long and flat, slightly longerthan it is wide and full between the eyes, withslight but definite stop. Muzzle - Strong andpowerful with slight fill under the eyes. Thejaws are powerful. Nose - Black. A desirablebreed characteristic is an inverted V-shapedarea free of hair extending from the nose upthe bridge of the muzzle, varying in length inthe mature dog. Lips - Tight and dark brown-or black-rimmed. Bite - Scissors with teeth ofgood size.

Neck, Topline, Body: Neck - Long, slightlyarched and strong, blending smoothly into welllaid back shoulders. Topline - Level and firm.Body - The body is of sturdy structure with ribswell sprung but not rounded, forming a chestreaching slightly below the elbows with a dis-tinct keel. The loin is strong and fairly shortwith slight tuck-up. Faults - Cobbiness, too longin loin. Tail - Set on high and carried erect at atwelve to one o'clock position, docked in bal-ance with the overall dog, a good hand-holdwhen mature, docked leaving slightly less thanone half, or undocked from straight to curvedforward. The tail set is of primary importance.

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the shoulder blade. The angle between theshoulder and the upper arm is 90 degrees.Faults - Straight, loose and loaded shoulders.Elbows - Close to the chest. Forelegs - Straight,parallel when viewed from the front; the boneis round and medium in size. They should beset well under the body, with definite bodyoverhang (keel) before them when viewedfrom the side. Pasterns - Strong, with onlyslight slope. Fault - Down on pasterns.Dewclaws – May be removed. Feet - Small,clean, catlike; toes arched and compact, nicelypadded turning neither inward nor outward.Nails - Short, black and strong.

Hindquarters: Strong; legs well angulated atthe stifles and hocks, short and perpendicularfrom the hocks to the ground. Upper andlower thighs are well muscled. Viewed frombehind the rear legs are straight from the hipjoints to the ground and in the same plane asthe forelegs. Faults - Lack of muscular develop-ment or excessive muscularity. Feet - (Seeunder Forequarters.)

Coat: Outer Coat - Harsh and straight; 2½inches all over the body except the tail,pasterns, rear legs from the hocks down, andthe feet which are kept free of long hair. Hairon the ears is kept very short. Undercoat -Short and soft. Furnishings - Softer than bodycoat. The neck is well furnished with hair,which forms a protective ruff blending into theapron. The forelegs are slightly feathered to

the pasterns. Topknot - Covering only the topof the skull; of finer and softer texture than therest of the coat.

Colors and markings: Colors - Blue and tan,solid sandy and solid red. Blue and tan - Blue:dark blue, steel-blue, dark gray-blue, or silver-blue. In silver-blues, each hair carries blue andsilver alternating with the darker color at thetips. Tan markings (not sandy or red), as richas possible, on face, ears, underbody, lower legsand feet, and around vent. The richer thecolor and more clearly defined the better.Topknot - Silver or a lighter shade than headcolor. Sandy or Red - Any shade of solid sandyor solid red, the clearer the better. Topknot -Silver or a lighter shade of body coat. Faults -All black body coat in the adult dog. Tan smutin the blue portion of the coat, or dark smut insandy/red coated dogs. In any color, whitemarkings on chest or feet are to be penalized.

Gait: As seen from the front and from the rear,the legs are straight from the shoulder and hipjoints to the pads, and move in planes parallelto the centerline of travel. The rear legs movein the same planes as the front legs. As the dogmoves at a faster trot, the front and rear legsand feet may tend to converge toward the cen-terline of travel, but the legs remain straighteven as they flex or extend. Viewed from theside, the legs move in a ground-covering stride.The rear feet should meet the ground in thesame prints as left by the front feet, with no


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gap between them. Topline remains firm andlevel, without bounce.

Temperament: The Australian Terrier is spir-ited, alert, courageous, and self-confident, withthe natural aggressiveness of a ratter andhedge hunter; as a companion, friendly andaffectionate.

Faults: Shyness or aggressiveness toward peo-ple.

PROPOSED CHINOOK STANDARD FOR COMMENT:In accordance with the Guidelines for BreedStandard Revisions this is being published toreceive any comments prior to the balloting ofthe club membership. Any comments may beforwarded directly to:


General Appearance: The Chinook was devel-oped in the United States as a sled dog whoseunique function was both drafting and sleddog racing. Bred to combine the power offreighting breeds with the speed of the lighterracing sled dogs, the Chinook is an athletic,hard bodied dog showing excellent forwardreach and rear extension in a seemingly tirelessgait. The Chinook is an impressive dog, with anaquiline muzzle, dark almond eyes, black eyemarkings, a variety of ear carriages, and a dis-

tinctive tawny, close fitting coat. The saber tailis held in a graceful sickle curve. Males appearunquestionably masculine; females have a dis-tinctly feminine look and are judged equallywith the male. A dignified and affectionatefamily dog, Chinooks are known for their loveof children. The Chinook is to be presented ina natural condition with no trimming. The fol-lowing is a description of the ideal Chinook.

Size, Proportion, Substance: The Chinook is aslow maturing breed, often not reaching matu-rity before 4 to 5 years of age. Size - Ideal heightat the withers: males 24 to 27 inches; females22 to 25 inches. Proportion - When measuringfrom point of shoulder to the point of buttocksthe Chinook is slightly longer than tall.Females may be somewhat longer in body.Substance - Muscular with moderate bone, agender difference is easily discernible. TheChinook exemplifies a sound athlete in grace,muscle tone, movement, and carriage.

Head: The head is broad, wedge-shaped, andimpressive but in balance with the size of thedog. Cheeks are well-developed and slightlyrounded. The expression is intelligent, inquisi-tive and kind. The eyes are medium in size andalmond in shape with black rims that accentu-ate the eye and give character. The eye can beany shade of brown but dark brown is pre-ferred. Black pigment in an apostrophe shapeabove the inner corner of each eye is pre-ferred. Disqualification - Any eye color other


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than brown. The ears are set slightly below thetop line of the skull and are expressive. Theyare medium in size, V-shaped, and slightlyrounded at the tip. The ear tip should be justlong enough to reach the inside corner of theeye. Any ear type is allowed, including drop,prick, or propeller ears that maintain a foldwhen at attention. Matched ears are preferredand for historical reasons, dropped ears aredesirable. Mismatched ears are not to befaulted. The topskull is broad and slightlyarched between the ears. When viewed fromabove, the topskull is almost square, narrowingslightly as it approaches the eyes. The stop ismoderate and marked with a central furrowextending up the top skull. The muzzle isaquiline, having a slight dip just before thenose leather, and shorter in length than thetop skull, measuring from nose to stop asapproximately 2:3 in ratio with stop to occiput.Viewed from the front, the muzzle is tapered toform a blunt wedge. Viewed from the side, thetop of the muzzle and the top of the skull arealmost parallel. The nose is large, prominentand the leather is solid black. The lips areblack. Bite - The Chinook has a full comple-ment of strong teeth meeting in a scissors or alevel bite.

Neck, Topline, Body: The neck is strong, bal-anced in length, arched, and covered with furthat forms a defined ruff. The skin on the neckis pliable but not pendulous. The neck blendssmoothly into the withers. Topline - The back is

straight, strong and level, with no sign of weak-ness. There is a slight arch over the loins. Thebody is well muscled and hard. The chest ismoderately broad, well filled and deep, andneither too broad nor too narrow. The forech-est has a prominent prosternum that extendsbeyond the point of shoulders when viewedfrom the side. The brisket reaches to or nearlyto the elbows. The ribs are well sprung, oval inshape, flattening toward the lower end to allowfor elbow clearance and efficient movement.The loins are muscular with a slight arch, hav-ing enough length to be athletic. The under-line has a moderate tuck-up. The croup is mus-cular, slightly sloping, broad and withoutexaggeration. Tail - The saber tail is set justbelow the level of the topline and is well coatedwith distinct but moderate fringing. It is broadat the base, tapering to the end and reaches tothe hock with a slight curve at the tip whenrelaxed. When alert or moving, the tail is car-ried in a graceful sickle curve, neither curlingto the side of the body nor touching the back.

Forequarters: The shoulders are moderatelylaid back, with the shoulder blade and upperarm being equal in length. The forelegs arestraight, well-muscled, with moderate, ovalbone. When viewed from the front, the legs areparallel, and straight. The elbows turn neitherin nor out. The pasterns are flexible, moderatein length, strong, and slightly sloping whenviewed from the side. Dewclaws may beremoved. The feet are tight, oval in shape, with


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arched toes, webbing between the toes, andwith strong nails. The pads are thick, tough,and darkly pigmented. The front feet may turnslightly outward when standing allowing thedog to push off from the center toes.

Hindquarters: The hindquarters are muscularand strong, moderately angulated, and in bal-ance with the forequarters. The upper andlower thigh muscles are well-defined. The rearpasterns are parallel to each other, and per-pendicular to the ground when viewed fromany angle. The rear feet point straight ahead.

Coat: The Chinook has a thick double coatlying close to the body. The outer coat isstraight, strong, and coarse. The length of theouter coat is longer over the ruff, shoulderblades, withers, breeches, and along the under-line and the underside of the tail but is neverso long as to obscure the clean-cut outline ofthe dog. The undercoat is short and dense,downy in texture, providing insulation. Thegroin and inside of the rear legs are protectedby coat. A Chinook in full coat feels soft andplush with coarser hair following the topline. Acoat in seasonal shedding may be thinner, feelcoarser, and should not be penalized. The tailis well-furred with feathering starting aboutfour to five inches from the root. There isslight feathering along the back of the forelegs.The Chinook is shown naturally and trimmingis not acceptable. Faults - Excessively shortcoat, long, rough, or shaggy coat. Trimming of

the coat, including whiskers, is to be severelypenalized.

Color: Tawny coloration, ranging from honeyto a deep reddish-gold, is a distinguishing char-acteristic of the Chinook and is preferred.Dilute tawny, and its associated diluted pigmen-tation of muzzle, nose, lips, pads, and eye rims,is acceptable. It is desirable for the ears andmuzzle to have darker coloring than the body.This darker ear and muzzle coloring runs froma tawny that is darker than the body to a blackshading, with some black shading being themost preferred. A black mark at and just abovethe inner corner of each eye is desirable.Symmetrical white or cream to pale gold mark-ings are acceptable on the cheeks, throat,chest, breeches, and underside. Any otherwhite markings are undesirable includingblazes, socks, and scarves. Disqualification -Any color other than tawny as described.Gait: The Chinook’s gait is smooth, easy, bal-anced front to rear and seemingly tireless. Theback is strong and level when gaiting. Whenviewed from the side, as speed increases, thehead and neck lower, the front feet reach outstrongly to a line directly below the nose, therear drives forward with power, coveringground with minimal effort. When viewedfrom behind, the rear pads are fully visible. Asspeed increases, the feet tend to convergetoward a center line of gravity.

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and playful family companion with a specialdevotion toward children. The Chinook is adignified dog; some Chinooks may be reservedwith strangers but should never appear shy oraggressive. They are willing workers who areeager to please and enthusiastic to learn.Chinooks are highly trainable, adaptable, andversatile in their abilities. Gregarious withother dogs, the Chinook works well in teamsand within family packs.

Faults: Variations are penalized to the extent ofthe deviations.

Disqualifications: Any eye color other than brown.Any color other than tawny as described in this stan-dard.

PROPOSED SIBERIAN HUSKY STANDARD FORCOMMENT:In accordance with the Guidelines for BreedStandard Revisions this is being published toreceive any comments prior to the balloting ofthe club membership. Any comments may beforwarded directly to:


General Appearance: The Siberian Husky is amedium-sized working dog, quick and light onhis feet and free and graceful in action. His

moderately compact and well furred body,erect ears and brush tail suggest his Northernheritage. His characteristic gait is smooth andseemingly effortless. He performs his originalfunction in harness most capably, carrying alight load at a moderate speed over great dis-tances. His body proportions and form reflectthis basic balance of power, speed andendurance. The males of the Siberian Huskybreed are masculine but never coarse; thebitches are feminine but without weakness ofstructure. In proper condition, with musclefirm and well developed, the Siberian Huskydoes not carry excess weight.

Size, Proportion, Substance: Height - Dogs, 21to 23½ inches at the withers. Bitches, 20 to 22inches at the withers. Weight - Dogs, 45 to 60pounds. Bitches, 35 to 50 pounds. Weight is inproportion to height. The measurements men-tioned above represent the extreme height andweight limits with no preference given toeither extreme. Any appearance of excessivebone or weight should be penalized. In profile,the length of the body from the point of theshoulder to the rear point of the croup isslightly longer than the height of the bodyfrom the ground to the top of the withers.Disqualification - Dogs over 23½ inches andbitches over 22 inches.

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shaped, moderately spaced and set a trifleobliquely. Eyes may be brown or blue in color;one of each or parti-colored are acceptable.Faults - Eyes set too obliquely; set too closetogether. Ears of medium size, triangular inshape, close fitting and set high on the head.They are thick, well furred, slightly arched atthe back, and strongly erect, with slightlyrounded tips pointing straight up. Faults - Earstoo large in proportion to the head; too wideset; not strongly erect. Skull of medium sizeand in proportion to the body; slightlyrounded on top and tapering from the widestpoint to the eyes. Faults - Head clumsy orheavy; head too finely chiseled. Stop - Thestop is well-defined and the bridge of the noseis straight from the stop to the tip. Fault -Insufficient stop. Muzzle of medium length;that is, the distance from the tip of the nose tothe stop is equal to the distance from the stopto the occiput. The muzzle is of mediumwidth, tapering gradually to the nose, with thetip neither pointed nor square. Faults - Muzzleeither too snipy or too coarse; muzzle tooshort or too long. Nose: Black in black, gray,sable, or agouti dogs; liver in red dogs, black,liver or flesh-colored in white dogs. Thelighter-streaked “snow nose” is equally accept-able. Lips are well pigmented and close fit-ting. Teeth closing in a scissors bite. Fault - Anybite other than scissors. Neck, Topline, Body: Neck medium in length,arched and carried proudly erect when dog isstanding. When moving at a trot, the neck is

extended so that the head is carried slightlyforward. Faults - Neck too short and thick;neck too long. Chest deep and strong, but nottoo broad, with the deepest point being justbehind and level with the elbows. The ribs arewell sprung from the spine but flattened onthe sides to allow for freedom of action. Faults -Chest too broad; "barrel ribs"; ribs too flat orweak. Back - The back is straight and strong,with a level topline from withers to croup. It isof medium length, neither cobby nor slackfrom excessive length. The loin is taut andlean, narrower than the rib cage, and with aslight tuck-up. The croup slopes away from thespine at an angle, but never so steeply as torestrict the rearward thrust of the hind legs.Faults - Weak or slack back; roached back; slop-ing topline. Tail - The well furred tail of fox-brush shape is set on just below the level of thetopline, and is usually carried over the back ina graceful sickle curve when the dog is at atten-tion. When carried up, the tail does not curl toeither side of the body, nor does it snap flatagainst the back. A trailing tail is normal forthe dog when in repose. Hair on the tail is ofmedium length and approximately the samelength on top, sides and bottom, giving theappearance of a round brush. Faults - Asnapped or tightly curled tail; highly plumedtail; tail set too low or too high.

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is never perpendicular to the ground. Themuscles and ligaments holding the shoulder tothe rib cage are firm and well developed.Faults - Straight shoulders; loose shoulders.Forelegs - When standing and viewed from thefront, the legs are moderately spaced, paralleland straight, with the elbows close to the bodyand turned neither in nor out. Viewed fromthe side, pasterns are slightly slanted, with thepastern joint strong, but flexible. Bone is sub-stantial but never heavy. Length of the leg fromelbow to ground is slightly more than the dis-tance from the elbow to the top of withers.Dewclaws on forelegs may be removed. Faults -Weak pasterns; too heavy bone; too narrow ortoo wide in the front; out at the elbows. Feetoval in shape but not long. The paws aremedium in size, compact and well furredbetween the toes and pads. The pads are toughand thickly cushioned. The paws neither turnin nor out when the dog is in natural stance.Faults - Soft or splayed toes; paws too large andclumsy; paws too small and delicate; toeing inor out. Hindquarters: When standing and viewedfrom the rear, the hind legs are moderatelyspaced and parallel. The upper thighs are wellmuscled and powerful, the stifles well bent, thehock joint well-defined and set low to theground. Dewclaws, if any, are to be removed.Faults - Straight stifles, cow-hocks, too narrowor too wide in the rear.

Coat: The coat of the Siberian Husky is double

and medium in length, giving a well furredappearance, but is never so long as to obscurethe clean-cut outline of the dog. The under-coat is soft and dense and of sufficient lengthto support the outer coat. The guard hairs ofthe outer coat are straight and somewhatsmooth lying, never harsh nor standingstraight off from the body. It should be notedthat the absence of the undercoat during theshedding season is normal. Trimming ofwhiskers and fur between the toes and aroundthe feet to present a neater appearance is per-missible. Trimming the fur on any other partof the dog is not to be condoned and shouldbe severely penalized. Faults - Long, rough, orshaggy coat; texture too harsh or too silky;trimming of the coat, except as permittedabove.

Color, Patterns and Markings: All ranges ofthe allowable colors which are black, gray,agouti, sable, red and white. May be solid col-ored. May have multiple shades. May havewhite markings. A variety of symmetrical orasymmetrical markings and patterns are com-mon, including piebald. No preference shouldbe given to any allowable color, marking or pat-tern. Merle or Brindle patterns are not allow-able and are to be disqualified. Merle isdefined as a marbling effect of dark patchesagainst a lighter background of the same colorand is not to be confused with a color patch ofbanded guard hairs amid white, as is seen indogs with allowable piebald. Brindle is defined


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as darker and lighter single-colored guardhairs producing a vertical tiger striping, not tobe confused with banded guard hairs and a dif-ferent color undercoat, which may producesome apparent horizontal striping.

Gait: The Siberian Husky's characteristic gaitis smooth and seemingly effortless. He isquick and light on his feet, and when in theshow ring should be gaited on a loose lead ata moderately fast trot, exhibiting good reachin the forequarters and good drive in thehindquarters. When viewed from the front torear while moving at a walk the SiberianHusky does not single-track, but as the speedincreases the legs gradually angle inward untilthe pads are falling on a line directly underthe longitudinal center of the body. As thepad marks converge, the forelegs and hindlegs are carried straightforward, with neitherelbows nor stifles turned in or out. Each hindleg moves in the path of the foreleg on thesame side. While the dog is gaiting, thetopline remains firm and level. Faults - Short,prancing or choppy gait, lumbering or rollinggait; crossing or crabbing.

Temperament: The characteristic tempera-ment of the Siberian Husky is friendly and gen-tle, but also alert and outgoing. He does notdisplay the possessive qualities of the guarddog, nor is he overly suspicious of strangers oraggressive with other dogs. Some measure ofreserve and dignity may be expected in the

mature dog. His intelligence, tractability, andeager disposition make him an agreeable com-panion and willing worker.

Summary: The most important breed charac-teristics of the Siberian Husky are medium size,moderate bone, well balanced proportions,ease and freedom of movement, proper coat,pleasing head and ears, correct tail, and gooddisposition. Any appearance of excessive boneor weight, constricted or clumsy gait, or long,rough coat should be penalized. The SiberianHusky never appears so heavy or coarse as tosuggest a freighting animal; nor is he so lightand fragile as to suggest a sprint-racing animal.In both sexes the Siberian Husky gives theappearance of being capable of greatendurance. In addition to the faults alreadynoted, the obvious structural faults common toall breeds are as undesirable in the SiberianHusky as in any other breed, even though theyare not specifically mentioned herein.

Disqualification: Dogs over 23½ inches andbitches over 22 inches, merle, and brindle.

CONFORMATION JUDGESLetters concerning judges and provisional

judges should be addressed to the Judging Op-erations Department at PO Box 900062,Raleigh, NC 27675-9062. Letters concerningAgility, Obedience, Rally, Tracking, and VSTapplicants should be addressed to the Com-panion Events Department in North Carolina.


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The American Kennel Club will, at the re-quest of a judge or judge applicant, providethat individual with copies of letters receivedregarding their judging qualifications. As a re-sult, it should be understood that any suchcorrespondence will be made available, uponrequest, to the judge or judge applicant.

It is the responsibility of all Conformationand Junior Showmanship judges to notify theJudging Operations Department of anychanges or corrections to their address,phone, fax or emails. These changes are veryimportant because they affect your judges’record, the web site and the Judges Directory.Please notify Judging Operations by email [email protected].

APPLICANTSThe following persons applications have

been submitted for the breed(s) specified butthey are NOT eligible to accept assignments.

NEW BREED JUDGING APPLICANTSMrs. Connie Brown (107952) CA

(805) [email protected], JS-Limited

Mr. Richard (Ric) Brown (108381) MI(248) [email protected]

Ms. Anita Clouse (108393) IL(217) 816-2597

[email protected] Shepherd Dogs

Ms. Cassie Frank (108441) TX(702) [email protected] Welsh Corgis

Ms. Joann (Corbin) Richards (108420) MO(314) [email protected] Shepherd Dogs

ADDITIONAL BREED JUDGING APPLICANTSMr. James S. Albrecht (100017) MA

(603) [email protected] of Herding Group (BelgianLaekenois, Bouviers des Flandres, Entle-bucher Mountain Dogs, Finnish Lapphunds,Miniature American Shepherds, Old EnglishSheepdogs, Pyrenean Shepherds, SpanishWater Dogs, Swedish Vallhunds), TreeingWalker Coonhounds

Mr. Brian C. Bogart (100059) NY(716) [email protected] of Terrier Group (Cairn Terriers,Cesky Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers,Irish Terriers), Dogues de Bordeaux,Komondorok

Mr. Philip Briasco (66406) FL(352) [email protected] Danes, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels,Chihuahuas, Silky Terriers


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Mrs. Valerie J. Brown (6082) WA(509) [email protected] Terriers, American Hairless Terri-ers, Border Terriers, Bull Terriers, Glen ofImaal Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, Parson Rus-sell Terriers, Rat Terriers, Russell Terriers

Mr. Thomas Davis (104465) PA(724) [email protected]

Mrs. Linda Fiordiliso (98373) NY(631) [email protected] Eskimo Dogs, French Bulldogs,Lowchen

Mrs. DiAnn Flory (102063) VA(703) [email protected] Terriers, Bedlington Terriers,Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Irish Terriers,Kerry Blue Terriers, Manchester Terriers,Norwich Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers,Russell Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terri-ers

Mr. Edward A. Fojtik (104757) IL(847) [email protected] Setters, Bernese Mountain Dogs,Dogues de Bordeaux, Kuvaszok, Newfound-lands, Saint Bernards, Siberian Huskies

Mrs. Sioux Forsyth-Green (100789) NC(910) [email protected]

Balance of Working Group (Akitas, BerneseMountain Dogs, Boerboels, Dogo Argenti-nos, German Pinschers, Great Pyrenees,Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs), Labrador Re-trievers, English Setters, Cocker Spaniels,English Cocker Spaniels

Mrs. Nancy Griego (90264) NM(505) [email protected] Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Bel-gian Sheepdogs, Berger Picards, Pulik

Ms. Krista Hansen (95865) NY(585) [email protected] of Herding Group (BelgianLaekenois, Bergamasco Sheepdogs, BorderCollies, Canaan Dogs, Entlebucher Moun-tain Dogs, German Shepherd Dogs, Minia-ture American Shepherds, Polish LowlandSheepdogs, Pulik), Siberian Huskies

Ms. Janina Laurin (15650) CT(203) [email protected], Bullmastiffs, Kuvaszok, SiberianHuskies

Mr. Bill Lee (18750) CO(720) [email protected] of Toy Group (Toy Fox Terriers)

Mr. Richard J. Lewis (18253) WA(509) [email protected], Basenjis, Portuguese Podengo Pe-quenos, Redbone Coonhounds, Rhodesian


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Ridgebacks, Sloughis Ms. Sylvie McGee (95341) WA

(360) [email protected] English Coonhounds, Black andTan Coonhounds, Bluetick Coonhounds,Plott Hounds, Redbone Coonhounds, Tree-ing Walker Coonhounds

Ms. Hildegarde S. Morgan (7627) WY(970) [email protected] Eskimo Dogs, Bulldogs, BelgianLaekenois, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, FinnishLapphunds, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, PolishLowland Sheepdogs, Pumik

Ms. Lori Nelson (32409) AZ(480) [email protected] of Sporting Group (Barbets, Neder-landse Kooikerhondjes, Labrador Retrievers,Boykin Spaniels, Wirehaired Pointing Grif-fons)

Mr. Allan Reznik (103211) AR(949) [email protected], Chinese Cresteds, AmericanEskimo Dogs, Lhasa Apsos

Ms. Linda Robey (6621) MO(636) [email protected] Mountain Dogs, Komondorok

Mr. Jeffrey P. Ryman (93219) WA(425) [email protected]

Lagotti Romagnoli, Chinese Shar-Pei, ChowChows, Coton de Tulear, Lowchen, Norwe-gian Lundehunds, Tibetan Spaniels,Xoloitzcuintli

Mr. Harry H. “Butch” Schulman (59014) KY(502) [email protected] Hairless Terriers, Bull Terriers,Miniature Bull Terriers, Rat Terriers, Scot-tish Terriers, West Highland White Terriers,Xoloitzcuintli

Mrs. Sheila F. Smith (18648) AL(256) [email protected] Hounds, Borzois, Portuguese Po-dengo Pequenos, Salukis, Sloughis

Ms. Nancy Talbott (5898) CA(661) [email protected] Kooikerhondjes, GermanShorthaired Pointers, Vizslas

Ms. Gaye Lynn Todd (100927) IL(615) [email protected] Sheepdogs, Berger Picards, Bor-der Collies, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Collies,Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, NorwegianBuhunds, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Pumik

Mrs. Pamela Waldron (56812) WA(360) [email protected] Terriers, Pomeranians, Aus-tralian Cattle Dogs


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Ms. Sharol Candace Way (6668) PA(610) [email protected] Shar-Pei, Finnish Spitz, French Bull-dogs

Ms. Sherry Webster (6863) TN(901) [email protected] of Herding Group (BelgianLaekenois, Bergamasco Sheepdogs, Briards,Norwegian Buhunds, Polish Lowland Sheep-dogs, Pulik, Pyrenean Shepherds), Brittanys,German Shorthaired Pointers, EnglishCocker Spaniels

Mrs. Lisa Young (43070) SD(605) [email protected] Hounds, Treeing Walker Coon-hounds

PERMIT JUDGESThe following persons have been approved

on a Permit basis for the designated breeds inaccordance with the current judging approvalprocess. They may now accept assignments and thefancy may still offer comments to Judging Oper-ations.

NEW BREED PERMIT JUDGESMrs. Wanda Hepler (105920) NC

(919) [email protected] Danes

Ms. Dani Rosenberry (104224) PA(814) [email protected] Springer Spaniels, Affenpinschers,JS

Ms. Joyce B. Winkels (108226) [email protected] Cocker Spaniels, Pomeranians

ADDITIONAL BREED PERMIT JUDGESMs. Deborah Barrett (53586) AL

(205) [email protected] of Toy Group (Biewer Terriers, Ital-ian Greyhounds, Miniature Pinschers,Pekingese)

Mrs. Eva E. Berg (5646) CA(925) [email protected] Herding Group (Belgian Laekenois,Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Bel-gian Tervurens, Canaan Dogs, GermanShepherd Dogs, Pyrenean Shepherds, Span-ish Water Dogs, Swedish Vallhunds)

Mrs. Denise A. Borton (91682) MI(269) [email protected], Anatolian Shepherds, Black RussianTerriers, Boxers, Doberman Pinschers, Ger-man Pinchers, Greater Swiss Mountian Dogs,Komondors, Siberian Huskies

Ms. Anna May Fleischli Brown (6300) FL(217) [email protected]


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Affenpinschers, Maltese, Papillons, YorkshireTerriers

Mr. Dean Burwell (103997) SC(803) [email protected] de Bordeaux, American Hairless Ter-riers, Manchester Terriers, Rat Terriers

Mr. Paul Campanella (48571) NY(631) [email protected] of Sporting Group (Lagotti Romag-noli, Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes, GordonSetters, American Water Spaniels, BoykinSpaniels, Irish Water Spaniels, WelshSpringer Spaniels)

Dr. Norbert Dee (31419) VA(703) [email protected] of Hound Group (Azawakh,Cirneco dell’Etna, Grand Bassets GriffonsVendeens, Harriers, Ibizan Hounds, IrishWolfhounds, Otterhounds, PharaohHounds, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos,Sloughis)

Mr. Gary Dunlop (7280) OR(503) [email protected] of Working Group (Dogo Argenti-nos, Komondors, Kuvaszok, Neapolitan Mas-tiffs, Standard Schnauzers)

Ms. Leita Estes (7375) CA(619) [email protected], Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes,

Curly Coated Retrievers, Flat Coated Retriev-ers, American Water Spaniels, BoykinSpaniels, Clumber Spaniels, English CockerSpaniels, Sussex Spaniels

Mr. Alfred Ferruggiaro (7410) MD(301) [email protected] of Hound Group (Azawakhs, IbizanHounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Sloughis),Lagotti Romagnoli, Nederlandse Kooiker-hondjies, Great Pyrenees

Ms. Dawn L. Gabig (103897) NC(252) [email protected] Shepherds, Dogo Argentinos,Giant Schnauzers, Saint Bernards, StandardSchnauzers

Mr. Neal Goodwin (45218) CT(626) [email protected] Shorthaired Pointers, Pulik *Permit status approval for Lagotti Romagnoli,Vizslas pending satisfactory completion of re-quired measurement and/or weighing test.

Mrs. Michelle LaFlamme Haag (69404) AZ(801) [email protected] Coonhounds, Grand Bassets Grif-fons Vendeens, Petit Bassets GriffonsVendeens, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos,Treeing Walker Coonhounds

Mrs. Stephanie Hamblin Barnhill (47317) KS(785) [email protected]


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Anatolian Shepherds, Bernese MountainDogs, Bullmastiffs, Dogues de Bordeaux,German Pinschers, Great Pyrenees, New-foundlands, Standard Schnauzers

Ms. Mary Holkenbrink (93078) CA(925) [email protected] Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Red &White Setters, Irish Setters, Welsh SpringerSpaniels

Ms. Cheri Hollenback (71029) ID(509) [email protected] Mountain Dogs, Giant Schnauzers,Finnish Spitz

Ms. Linda Hurlebaus (16298) GA(770) [email protected] Terriers, American Hairless Terri-ers, Cairn Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers,Miniature Bull Terriers, Parson Russell Terri-ers, Scottish Terriers, Sealyham Terriers,Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Ms. Karen Hynek (35536) MO(636) [email protected], Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, CurlyCoated Retrievers, Nova Scotia Duck TollingRetrievers, Clumber Spaniels, Irish WaterSpaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Bloodhounds,Keeshonds*Permit status approval for Balance of SportingGroup (Lagotti Romagnoli, Nederlandse Kooiker-hondjes)pending satisfactory completion of re-

quired measurement and/or weighing test. Mrs. Pat M. Jenkins (99451) UT

(435) [email protected] Shepherds, Black Russian Terri-ers, Cane Corsos, Dogo Argentinos, GiantSchnauzers, Leonbergers, Newfoundlands,Rottweilers, Saint Bernards, Tibetan Mastiffs

Mrs. Sharon Masnick (97181) SC(843) [email protected], Lowchen, Shetland Sheepdogs

Ms. Kimberly Anne Meredith (5978) CA(925) [email protected] of Toy Group (Biewer Terriers, Chi-nese Cresteds, Havanese, Italian Grey-hounds, Maltese, Papillons, Silky Terriers,Toy Fox Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers)

Ms. Denny Mounce (7050) TX(281) [email protected] Welsh Corgis, Miniature AmericanShepherds, Norwegian Buhunds, Pulik,Pumi

Mrs. Shalisa Neely (98547) CA(707) [email protected], Borzois, Greyhounds, IbizanHounds, Irish Wolfhounds, NorwegianElkhounds, Pharaoh Hounds, PortuguesePodengo Pequenos, Salukis, Scottish Deer-hounds, Sloughis


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Mrs. Betty Nelson Pollock (39858) TX(903) [email protected], English Springer Spaniels, WelshSpringer Spaniels, Australian Cattle Dogs,Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Bel-gian Tervuren, Border Collies, IcelandicSheepdogs, Old English Sheepdogs

Mr. Benson E. Ray (97179) SC(843) [email protected], American Eskimo Dogs, LhasaApsos, Lowchen, Xoloitzcuintli

Dr. Valeria Rickard (92450) VA(703) [email protected] of Toy Group (Affenpinschers,Biewer Terriers, Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels, English Toy Spaniels, Italian Grey-hounds, Maltese, Miniature Pinschers,Pekingese, Pomeranians, Shih Tzu, SilkyTerriers, Toy Fox Terriers), StandardSchnauzers

Ms. Vicki Sandage DVM (98425) KY(606) [email protected] of Herding Group (BelgianLaekenois, Bergamasco Sheepdogs, CanaanDogs, Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, PolishLowland Sheepdogs, Pulik, Spanish WaterDogs)

Ms. Karen Scholz (100177) WA(425) [email protected]

Chinese Shar Pei, Chow Chows, Coton deTulear, Lhasa Apsos, Norwegian Lunde-hunds, Tibetan Spaniels

Mrs. Cathie Turner (95598) CA(818) [email protected] Coated Retrievers, English Setters,Clumber Spaniels, English SpringerSpaniels, Wirehaired Vizslas, Basenjis

Mrs. Leigh Ann Yandle (82616) GA(704) [email protected] Hounds, Belgian Malinois, BelgianSheepdogs, Belgian Tervurens, BergamascoSheepdogs, Berger Picards, Border Collies,Bouvier des Flandres, Cardigan Welsh Cor-gis, Miniature American Shepherds

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP PERMIT JUDGEMrs. Carol Preble (102691) IL

(815) [email protected]

EMERITUS CONFORMATION JUDGEMrs. Sharon Krogh

DECEASED CONFORMATION JUDGEMs. Nancy J. Perrell

REGISTERED HANDLERSLetters concerning registered handers and

handler applicants should be addressed to theHandlers Department at 8051 Arco Corporate


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Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617.The American Kennel Club will at the re-

quest of a registered handler applicant, pro-vide that individual with copies of lettersreceived regarding their handling qualifica-tions. As a result, it should be understood thatany such correspondence will be made avail-able upon request, to the registered handleror handler applicant.

It is the responsibility of all registered han-dlers to notify the Handlers Department ofany changes or corrections to their address,phone, fax or emails. These changes are veryimportant because they affect your handlersrecord, the Web site and the Handlers Direc-tory. Please notify the Handlers Departmentat (919) 816 - 3884 or Email [email protected]

NEW REGISTERED HANDLER APPLICANTSThe following persons have submitted an

application for the Registered Handler Pro-gram.Ms. Bekki Pina

15096 Enterprise RoadBowie, MD 20721

PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKINGJUDGES COMPLETED

The following persons have completed theirProvisional Judging assignments and theirnames have been added to the list of regularapproved judges.Ms. Deborah Addicoat (93559) WA

(425) 788-9895

[email protected] – Open

PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKINGJUDGES

The following persons have been approvedas a judge on a Provisional basis for theclass/test indicated in accordance with theProvisional judging system. They may now ac-cept assignments.None

APPLICATION FOR BREED-SPECIFIC REGISTEREDNAME PREFIX

The following applications for a breed-specific Registered Name Prefix have beensubmitted to The American Kennel Club.Letters in regard to these applications shouldbe addressed to Gina DiNardo, ExecutiveSecretary:ASPEN HILL - Lakeland Terriers - Susan KMunsonBELLESHADE - German Shepherds - IsabelLopezBRIARWOOD – Vizslas - Beth McNeishBRUSHY RUN – Basenjis - Beverly A BlandCARIBBEAN MIST - Belgian Malinois - ElaineAntonmatteiCHIC CHOIX - Lhasa Apsos - Juha O Kares &Clifton J Kenon, Jr.COUNTRIDOX – Dachshunds - Tamila LSmith & Joe M SmithCZECH MATE - German Shepherds - Sarah RAtlas


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FLASHY LABS - Labrador Retrievers - JillSmithFOREVR FARM - Australian Shepherds - Kath-leen Sumner & Evans SumnerHARLEQUIN-Dachshunds- Karen R. ScheinerKAREMY - Labrador Retrievers - Kathy J. Jack-son & Jeremy P. JacksonLAKE KATHYRN - Bernese Mountain Dogs -Andera C. BracikowskiLONGDOGIA - Dachshunds - Heather AckbyLOST HERITAGE - Treeing Walker Coon-hounds - Cole M. Vanover & Kristin B. LawlessLOST HERITAGE - Redbone Coonhounds -Cole M. Vanover & Kristin B. LawlessOUT WEST - Australian Shepherds - KellyCookePRISTINE – Boxers – Audrey D Kamphenkel& David N KamphenkelREMEDY - Australian Shepherds - Katie LKnudtsonRIM COUNTRY - Labrador Retrievers - Dar-nell M. GhidottiSANCTUARY – Bloodhound - Deirdre Rahn &Timothy RahnSILVERSHOT’S – Weimaraners - Judy L. Balog& Gerald GertiserSIRIUS - English Toy Spaniels - Patricia A. Cox& Beverly H MaurerSIXX - Australian Shepherds - Angelica L De-MontSTELLAR - Miniature American Shepherds -Lauren BrownTHOROUGHBRED - Cane Corso - JeromePowell Williams

VONBREMEN’S - Rottweilers - Colleen R.WinslowVON OSTENBERG – Rottweilers - AllisonCamper OstenbergWILDRIVER – Boxers - Lisa GottwaitWILLYNWOOD - American Staffordshire Ter-riers-William F. Peterson

REGISTERED NAME PREFIXES GRANTEDThe following applications for a breed-specific

Registered Name Prefix have been granted:AGRA – Australian Shepherds – Jenna M. CransARNAULT – Great Pyrenees – Linda M. Whisen-huntBELLE SHAIN – Labrador Retrievers & SpinoniItaliani – Frank L. LeatherburyCRESCENTMOON – Labrador Retrievers – JoeRicuperoELEVE – Boxers – Bryce BonetELOQUENT – Papillons – Wendy D. QueirosFREEDOM PAWS – Golden Retrievers & ShetlandSheepdogs – Tera T. JurrensKENTFIELD ANNUAL – Labrador Retrievers –Laurie M. SoloskiMIBRE – BASENJIS – Michelle Smith-Barbour &Orestos RiosNACHES RIVER – Labrador Retrievers – BrandonD. OrserONTHEBALL – Australian Shepherds – LeneWhittRONARA – Labrador Retrievers – Roni LaoTRIAD – Pembroke Welsh Corgis – Patty GaileyVANIER – Pekingese – Laurie L. LindemanXINGFU – Chinese Shar-Pei – Jeffrey D. Holton


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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, INC.

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSAKC OFFICES AT 101 PARK AVENUE,

NEW YORK, NY AND VIA VIDEO CONFERENCEJULY 14, 2020

The Board convened via Video Conference onMonday, July 14, 2020 at 11:02 a.m.

Mr. Sprung was present in the NY Office. Allother Directors participated in the meeting bytelephone or video conference. The ExecutiveSecretary also participated by video confer-ence.

The May 11, 2020 Board meeting minutes,copies of which had been provided to all Di-rectors, were reviewed.

Upon a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, secondedby Ms. McAteer, the May 11, 2020 Board meet-ing minutes were unanimously approved.

PRESIDENTS REPORTMr. Sprung reported that Management contin-ues daily meetings to collaborate betweenareas of responsibility and plan alternatives forthe short and long term. Multiple depart-ments are working together analyzing individ-

ual state regulations and their effect on staff'sability to travel to events and inspections.

There has been very positive feedback fromour core constituency on the President’s ongo-ing communications which provides updatedinformation on AKC’s efforts on every front.

Departments are running efficiently; somehighlights among many others are, increasesin each facet of the registration departmentwhich will be addressed today by a presenta-tion from Mark Dunn. Public Education hasoffered 72 breed webinars with 20,875 live at-tendees and additionally the recordings havebeen viewed 4,504 times. AKC.org garneredmore than 10 million unique people visiting inJune which is a 53% year over year increase.Marketplace continues to assist breeders withpuppy sales and last month 2 million peoplewent to these pages, a gain of 54% over lastyear. AKC's Instagram and TikTok accountsentertained additional followers.

Throughout the pandemic AKC.TV produced42 new episodes. Live coverage is scheduledfor the July 25th conformation dog show inBloomsburg, Pennsylvania and the DivingDogs event in Rock Falls, Illinois on August2nd.

Virtual events are increasing in popularity asthey engage the core constituency and are wel-coming of those new to AKC. The first virtual


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conformation show did well; thanks to eachJudge including Board members Red Tatro, RitaBiddle and Dr. Charles Garvin. As a result of theshow AKC donated $7,000 from entries to Takethe Lead. The next virtual show is in the plan-ning stages for August and a donation will bemade to “AKC Reunite Adopt A Canine Pro-gram” which will be matched by AKC Reunite.

Finally, Mr. Sprung was happy to announcethat a number of former employees were re-hired and positions have been offered to otherformer staff.In this challenging environment, AKC isproud and grateful to provide quality servicesto the fancy as well as those individuals whoare new to the dog world.

EXECUTIVE SESSIONThere was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to dis-cuss sensitive business matters. Nothing was re-ported out of this session.

Legal Update:The Board reviewed a legal update as of June2020.

FINANCETed Phillips, Chief Financial Officer, provideda financial update for the five months endedMay 31, 2020:YTD Net Operating Income is $4.637 millionwhich is $2.05 million higher than the sameperiod in 2019. This is primarily due to higher

revenues from litter and dog registrations,merchandise sales, admissions to Meet theBreeds held in January 2020 and cost contain-ment measures which kept overall costs similarto the same period in 2019. Revenue increaseswere offset by lower revenue from Recording& Service Fees in 2020.Comparison to 2020 YTD Budget as of May 31,2020: Total Revenues were lower than the2020 budget by $(879k) or (2.5%). This is pri-marily driven by declines in event revenues of$(2.134M) and offset by increased revenuefrom Registrations & Pedigrees of $1.584Mand Merchandise Sales of $755k.Total Expenses were lower than the 2020budget by $(4.556M) or (13%). Total Rev-enues were lower than the 2020 budget by$(879k) or (2.5%). Increased activity in Regis-tration led to the best May in both Litters andDogs since 2009 and 2007, respectively.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARYMari-Beth O’Neill, Vice President, Sport Serv-ices participated in this portion of the meet-ing.

Australian Terrier Proposed Breed StandardRevisionThe Board reviewed the proposed revision tothe Tail section of the Australian TerrierBreed Standard as submitted by The Aus-tralian Terrier Club of America, Inc. (ATCA).The current standard was approved August9,1988.

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Following a motion by Mr. Powers, secondedby Ms. Biddle, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to approve the proposed standard re-vision for publication for comment on theSecretary’s page of the AKC GAZETTE.

Belgian Malinois Proposed Breed Standard Revi-sionThe Board reviewed the proposed revisions tothe Belgian Malinois Breed Standard as sub-mitted by the American Belgian Malinois Club,Inc. (ABMC). The Board asked staff to go backto the Parent Club for clarification on the pro-posed changes to the Size, Proportion, Sub-stance; Neck, Topline, Body and Head sectionsof the Standard. This will be discussed furtherat a future Board meeting. Chinook Breed Standard RevisionThe Board reviewed the proposed revisions tothe Chinook breed standard as submitted bythe Chinook Club of America (CCA). The cur-rent standard was approved November 11,2009.

Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded byMs. Biddle, the Board VOTED (unanimously)to approve the proposed standard revisions forpublication for comment on the Secretary’spage of the AKC Gazette.

Siberian Husky Breed Standard RevisionThe Board reviewed the proposed revisions tothe Nose and Color, Patterns and Markingssections of Siberian Husky breed standard as

submitted by the Siberian Husky Club ofAmerica (SHCA).

Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded byDr. Davies, the Board VOTED (unanimously)to approve the proposed standard revisions forpublication for comment on the Secretary’spage of the AKC Gazette.

Proposed Amendment to Article VIII, Section 7 ofthe AKC BylawsThe Board reviewed a proposed amendmentto Article VIII, Section 7 of the Bylaws of theAmerican Kennel Club, Inc. which was submit-ted by the Beaumont Kennel Club in accor-dance with Article XX, Sections 1 and 3 of theBylaws. Article VIII of AKC Bylaws addresses the Nom-inating Committee and Elections. CurrentlySection 7 of Article VIII reads: SECTION 7. Allelections shall be by ballot. The wording of the current Bylaw, strictly in-terpreted, requires AKC to hold an electionfor Board members even if there are no candi-dates running in opposition to the Nominat-ing Committee’s Slate. The Beaumont KennelClub is proposing an amendment that will addwording into the Bylaws so that if no valid ad-ditional nominations are received by the Exec-utive Secretary; no balloting will be required,and the Nominating Committee's slate shall bedeclared elected.This will be discussed further at the Augustmeeting.


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Nominating CommitteeThe Executive Secretary informed the Boardthat the Nominating Committee for the March2021 election of AKC Directors must be ap-pointed by August 15, 2020 and its reportmust be received no later than October 15,2020.

Following discussion, the Board elected theNominating Committee, which is to select can-didates for vacancies on the Board of Direc-tors, which are to be filled at the March 2021meeting. There are four (4) vacancies for theClass of 2025.

Nominating CommitteeMs. Nancy Fisk, Chair, Hockamock KC

Viola Burgos, Naugatuck Valley KCEduardo Toshio Fugiwara, Fort Lauderdale

Dog ClubDoug Johnson, Colorado Springs Kennel Club

Harold Miller, American Foxhound Club

Alternates:Marge B Calltharp, Chinese Shar-Pei Club of

AmericaMelanie Steele, Abilene Kennel Club

COMPANION and PERFORMANCEDoug Ljungren, Executive Vice President,Sports & Events; Dr. Mary Burch, Director,AKC Family Dog Program; Carrie DeYoung,Director, Agility; Pamela Manaton, Director,Obedience, Rally, Tracking; and Caroline Mur-

phy, Director, Performance Events partici-pated in this portion of the meeting via videoconference.

Basset Hound Field Trials – Request to Hold FourTrials Per YearThe Board reviewed recommendations fromthe Basset Hound Club of America to modifythe Basset Hound Field Trial Rules to allow aBasset Hound club to hold up to four trialsper year, and to modify the Basset HoundField Trial Regulations to allow dogs runningin Small Pack and Large Pack trials to wear dif-ferent colored collars rather than have a num-ber painted on their sides.

Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec-onded by Mr. Hamblin, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to consider the matter at thismeeting, waiving the normal notice proce-dures.

Following a motion by Mr. Hamblin, secondedby Dr. Battaglia, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to amend Chapter 3, Section 1 ofField Trial Rules and Standard Procedures forBasset Hounds to allow each club to hold upto four trials per year.

Chapter 3, Section 1 of Field Trial Rules andStandard Procedures for Basset Hounds

Chapter 3 Making Application to Hold a FieldTrial


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SECTION 1. A club which wishes to hold a li-censed or member field trial must apply toThe American Kennel Club on a form whichwill be supplied on request to clubs that meetthe requirements of The American KennelClub. This application will be referred to theBoard of Directors of The American KennelClub which will consider it and notify the clubof its approval or disapproval. A licensed ormember club is allowed to hold up to fourfield trials per calendar year.

This will be read at the September Delegatesmeeting for a vote at the December Delegatesmeeting.

The Board also VOTED to modify the FieldTrial Regulations – Procedures 7B and 8A toallow dogs running in Small Pack and LargePack trials to wear different colored collarsrather than have a number painted on theirsides. This change is effective as of communi-cation to the fancy of the change. Additional Standard Procedures for the BassetHound Field Trials Run in Small Packs on Rabbitor Hare

Procedure 7-B. The Hounds shall be num-bered consecutively as entered, starting withthe number “1.” Each Hound shall have itsnumber painted on both its sides with adurable paint, the figures to be at least 3 ½inches high and clearly visible. The Field TrialSecretary and his assistant, if any, shall be the

only persons to record each number againstthe name of the corresponding Hound. Thesenumbers shall be used in the drawing and run-ning of the packs and the names of theHounds must not be used. Alternatively,hounds may wear color coded collars. The col-ors to be used are Red, White, Blue, Green,Yellow, Orange, Pink, Silver or Black.

Procedure 8-A. The Hounds shall be num-bered as entered, starting with the number“1.” Each Hound shall have its numberpainted on both its sides with a durable paint,the figures to be at least 3 ½ inches high andclearly visible. The Field Trial Secretary andhis assistant, if any, shall be the only persons torecord each number against the name of thecorresponding Hound. These numbers shallbe used in any drawing and in the running ofthe packs and the names of the Hounds mustnot be used. Alternatively, hounds may wearcolor coded collars. The colors to be used areRed, White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange,Pink, Silver or Black.

Dachshund Field Trials – Dachshund Club ofAmerica RequestThe Board reviewed a request from the Dachs-hund Club of America to make two changes tothe Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure forDachshunds to permit the use of tracking col-lars at the option of the host club, and to re-quire one of the two judges of a stake to havethe experience of judging at least ten Dachs-


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hund field trials.Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, secondedby Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to consider the matter at this meet-ing, waiving the normal notice procedures.

Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, secondedby Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to approve the two changes to theField Trial Rules and Standard Procedure forDachshunds – Procedure 3. Judging 3-D Col-lars to permit the use of tracking collars at theoption of the host club, and Chapter 5, Sec-tion 1 Qualifications to Judge to require oneof the two judges of a stake to have the experi-ence of judging at least ten Dachshund fieldtrials.The changes will become effective December1, 2020.

PROCEDURE 3. JUDGING3-D Collars. If a Dachshund under judgmentwears a collar, it shall be a well-fitting collarwith nothing hanging from it and with no at-tachments other than tags for identificationpurposes. Dachshunds may wear tracking collars at the optionof the club. The premium list and event advertisingmust state that tracking collars are allowed, other-wise they will not be allowed. The collar surfaceagainst the dog’s neck shall be flat (no protrusions).While the Dachshunds are under judgment, hand-held devices must be turned off. Handheld devicesmay be turned on only after the Dachshund has been

eliminated from competition by the judges or judg-ment has ceased.

CHAPTER 5 JUDGES AND THEIR DECISIONSSECTION 1. Qualifications to Judge.

For all regular classes, a judge who has judged lessthan 10 AKC licensed or member Dachshund fieldtrials must be paired with a judge who has judged10 or more AKC licensed or member Dachshundfield trials.

Assisting Companion Event Clubs and Exhibitors –Waive “Two-Judge” Requirement for 2020The Board reviewed a recommendation fromStaff to waive the “two-judge” requirement inagility, obedience and rally for the remainder2020. Many titles in these sports require threepasses under at least two different judges. Thecoronavirus has made it difficult to find judgesfrom outside the club’s area, thus limiting thepool of judges available for their events. Insome cases, exhibitors are having troubleachieving their titles.The two-judge requirement applies to the be-ginning to mid-level titles in agility, obedienceand rally – 18 agility titles, 10 obedience titlesand four rally titles. Waiving this requirementfor the remainder of 2020 when some judgesare reluctant to travel will provide exhibitorsmore opportunities to earn their titles, en-abling them to continue their growth in thesport by moving up to the next higher level.


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Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded byMr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to consider the matter at this meet-ing, waiving the normal notice procedures.

Following a motion by Mr. Powers, secondedby Mr. Carota, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to waive the “two-judge” requirementin agility, obedience and rally for the remain-der of 2020. This change is effective retroac-tively back to events held on or after July 1,2020.

Agility – Allowing Dogs with Coloring to ParticipateThe Board reviewed a recommendation tomake permanent the current “Pilot Program”regulation that permits Dogs with artificial col-oring in their coats to participate in AKCagility trials and ACT tests.

In July 2019 the Board approved a regulationallowing dogs that have been colored to partic-ipate in AKC agility events on a one-year trialbasis. The Regulations included qualificationsmeant to prevent extreme cases of coloring.The purpose of allowing dogs that have beencolored is to add an element of fun to eventsthrough allowing clubs to adopt themes or toencourage dog to “run for the cause” in sup-port of a local activity. During the one-yeartrial period there have been no issues regard-ing coloring.

Following a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded

by Ms. Biddle, the Board VOTED (unanimously) to consider the matter at thismeeting, waiving the normal notice proce-dures.

Following a motion by Mr. Powers, secondedby Ms. Biddle, the Board VOTED (In favor:Ms.Biddle, Dr. Battaglia, Mr. Carota, Dr.Davies, Mr. Hamblin, Dr. Knight, Ms. McAteer,Mr. Powers, Mr. Sweetwood, Mr. Smyth, Mr.Tatro, Mrs. Wallin; against: Dr. Garvin) to ap-prove Chapter 4, New Section 12 of Regulationsfor Agility Trials and Agility Course Tests.

CHAPTER 4 New Section 12. Dogs with Coloring. Dogs with artificial coloring in their coats mayparticipate in AKC agility trials and ACT tests.The coloring must not cover more than one-third of the dog’s coat. Coloring below thehocks and elbows may not be yellow. Coloredmarkings on a dog must not be in poor tasteand cannot contain profanity or conflict with asponsor of a trial. It is the responsibility of thejudge to decide if the coloring is acceptable.

North America Diving Dogs Premier TitleThe Board reviewed a request from NorthAmerican Diving Dogs (NADD) that the AKCrecognize the new NADD Premier title. This isa title for the dogs that jump over 28 feet. Cur-rently the highest title recognizes dogs thatjump over 24 feet. With the increasing num-ber of dogs participating in the sport and the


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growth in private facilities where dogs canpractice, dogs are jumping further. NADDwould like to acknowledge dogs that jumpover 28 feet on five plus occasions by awardinga new Premier title to dogs:

DP title Dock Premier – for dogs that jumpover 28 feet on five occasions.

DPA title – Dock Premier Advanced – over 28feet on 30 occasions.

DPX title – Dock Premier Excellent – over 28feet on 55 occasions.

DPX# - Every additional 25 jumps over 28 feetwill result in a number after the Excellent title.Higher level titles will supersede lower titleson the dog’s pedigree. Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec-onded by Ms. McAteer, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to consider the matter at thismeeting, waiving the normal notice procedures.

Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded byDr. Davies, the Board VOTED to recognize thenew NADD Premier titles. This is an additionto the Title Recognition Program and AKCwill start processing NADD Premier titles onOctober 16, 2020.

Dr. Mary Burch – International Journal of Compar-ative PsychologyThe Board was advised of a research paper by

Dr. Mary Burch which is to be published in theInternational Journal of Comparative Psychology.During the development of the AKC Tempera-ment Test, Dr. Burch conducted research onthe history of canine temperament testing.She became fascinated with the question ofwhether temperament is something that canbe modified. If temperament cannot be modi-fied, then a test is predictive. If temperamentcan be modified, then a test could be prescrip-tive. She wrote a paper on her research, whichhas now been accepted for publication in theInternational Journal of Comparative Psychol-ogy.

The abstract follows: Assessment of Canine Temperament: Predic-tive or Prescriptive? Mary R. Burch American Kennel Club

Abstract: Canine temperament testing hashistorically been linked to the predictabilityof future behavior. A predictive model of ca-nine temperament testing assumes that adog’s behavior in one situation will likely besimilar to its behavior in a variety of other sit-uations. An alternative model is proposed fora canine temperament test that could identifyareas in which a dog might fail to performcertain test items, but by using modern be-havior analysis techniques, behaviors couldbe modified through a prescriptive approach.This article describes the AKC TemperamentTest (ATT), which is the first prescriptive ca-


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nine temperament test. The ATT is designedto provide pet dog owners with informationabout potential problem areas that can bemodified through training.

Dr. Mary Burch – Serving on a National Academyof Sciences Study Review CommitteeThe National Academies of Sciences, Engi-neering, and Medicine (often shorted to theNational Academy of Sciences or the NationalAcademies) is a private, nonprofit, nongovern-mental institution to advise the nation on is-sues related to science and technology. It wasestablished in 1863 by an Act of Congress,signed by President Lincoln. The purpose ofthe National Academy of Sciences is to con-tribute to the welfare of the nation by provid-ing evidence-based counsel on complexquestions in science, engineering, and health.The results of the study process are intendedto inform government decision making andincrease public understanding.

The Board was advised that The National Acad-emy of Sciences has invited Dr. Burch to partic-ipate on the committee to review theDepartment of Veterans Affairs research studyon the “Potential Therapeutic Effects of Serv-ice and Emotional Support Dogs on Veteranswith Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.” The AKC Board extended its congratulationsand appreciation to Dr. Burch for her excel-lent work on behalf of AKC and dogs.

CONFORMATIONDoug Ljungren, Executive Vice President,Sports & Events; Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice Presi-dent, Sport Services; Tim Thomas, Vice Presi-dent of Dog Show Judges; Glenn Lycan,Director, Event Operations Support; and AlanSlay, Director, Event Programs participated inthis portion of the meeting via video confer-ence. Additional Actions to Assist Conformation Clubsand Exhibitors in 2020In April and May the Board approved 16 mod-ifications to event policies/procedure for 2020to provide clubs greater flexibility to holdevents and provide increased opportunities forexhibitors.

The Board reviewed three additional modifica-tions recommended by staff that would per-tain to conformation events.

1. Allow up to three events offering Champi-onship points at the same site on the sameday. At least one of the three competitionsmust be held by a specialty club.

2. Allow clubs to request an exception to holdtheir conformation show more than 200 milesoutside their territory.

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the final location.

Following a motion by Mrs. Wallin, seconded byDr. Garvin, the Board VOTED (unanimously) toseparate these matters and consider each recom-mendation separately.

Number of opportunities to compete in a singledayMany Specialty clubs are seeking to rescheduletheir shows later in the year in conjunctionwith all-breed shows. In some cases, this cre-ates a situation where a breed could be shownthree times in a day. A number of AKC policieslimit the number of events per day offeringChampionship points to two. Specialty clubsand exhibitors would benefit if the policieswhere modified to allow up to three events of-fering Championship points at the same siteon the same day.

The Board reviewed a staff recommendationto allow up to three events offering Champi-onship points at the same site on the same dayduring the 2020 calendar year. At least one ofthe three competitions must be held by a spe-cialty club. Following a motion by Mrs. Wallin, secondedby Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to consider the matter at this meet-ing, waiving the normal notice procedures.

Following a motion by Mr. Powers, secondedby Dr. Davies, the Board VOTED

(In favor: Ms. Biddle, Mr. Carota, Dr. Davies,Mr. Hamblin, Mr. Powers, Mr. Sweetwood, Mr.Smyth, Mrs. Wallin; against: Dr. Battaglia, Dr.Garvin, Dr. Knight, Ms. McAteer, Mr. Tatro,)to allow up to three events offering Champi-onship points at the same site on the same dayduring the 2020 calendar year. At least one ofthe three competitions must be held by a spe-cialty club.

Distance a club may travel outside of its territoryto hold an event In April, the Board approved the following ad-justment for 2020: Extend the distance confor-mation clubs may hold a show outside theirterritory from 125 miles to 200 miles. This ap-plies to all types of conformation clubs – Spe-cialty clubs, Group clubs and All-breed clubs.

This has allowed some clubs to consider sitesand clusters to hold their events in less restric-tive areas. The AKC has received requests fromclubs where their best or only opportunity isover the 200-mile exception, often by a fewmiles. Staff recommends allowing clubs to re-quest an exception to hold their conformationshow more than 200 miles outside their terri-tory for the rest of 2020.

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by Mrs. Wallin the Board VOTED (unani-mously)to permit Clubs to request an exception tohold their conformation show no more than300 miles outside their territory. Staff will re-view and approve provided the request is rea-sonable.

AKC Show Manual indoor/outdoor requirement The AKC Show Manual states that when acombination indoor/outdoor site is used, thebreeds and/or classes to be judged outdoorsmust be specified in the premium list. This al-lows exhibitors to determine if they want tocompete in the situation provided, indoors oroutdoors. If a change in location has to bemade, exhibitors are entitled to a refund if re-quested.

COVID regulations continue to change re-garding indoor venues. Clubs are requestingthey be allowed to state on the premium listthat the determination of ring location, in-doors or outdoors, will be made on the day ofthe event and not risk exhibitors cancellingtheir entries based on a change in location.This provides clubs some flexibility to moveforward with their events if they have space foroutdoor judging and the restrictions for in-door gatherings have not eased. This also pro-vides exhibitors with the information neededto enter or not, knowing the exact locationthey will be competing has not been deter-mined.

Following a motion by Mrs. Wallin, secondedby Mr. Tatro, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to consider the matter at this meet-ing, waiving the normal notice procedures.

Following a motion by Mr. Powers, secondedby Mr. Tatro the Board VOTED (In favor: Dr.Battaglia, Ms. Biddle, Mr. Carota, Dr. Davies,Dr. Garvin, Dr. Knight, Ms. McAteer, Mr. Pow-ers, Mr. Sweetwood, Mr. Smyth, Mr. Tatro, Mrs.Wallin; abstained: Mr. Hamblin) to approvethe following policy:

During the calendar year 2020, clubs may pub-lish in their premium list that the location ofthe rings, indoors or outdoors, will be deter-mined on the day of the event. Refunds willnot be granted based on the final location.

Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 16, Section8 New ParagraphDennis Sprung reviewed the recommendedchanges to Rules Applying to Dog ShowsChapter 16, Section 8. Due to the COVID-19pandemic occurring in the United States in2020 many Parent Clubs have been forced tocancel or postpone their 2020 National Spe-cialty.

Staff is recommending an amendment toRules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 16, Sec-tion 1, via the incorporation of a new para-graph 8 to permit a 2020 National Specialty tobe held in 2021 in addition to a 2021 National


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Specialty.

At the June Dog Show Rules Committee zoommeeting, the Committee voted to request thatthe Board make an exception to the rules topermit this in 2021. A rule change is requiredper our Bylaws in order to allow two NationalSpecialties in one year and the offering of re-serve majors at each if desired.

Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec-onded by Ms. Biddle, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to consider the matter at thismeeting, waiving the normal notice proce-dures.

Following a motion by Mr. Carota, secondedby Ms. Biddle the Board VOTED (unani-mously)to approve an amendment to Rules Ap-plying to Dog Shows, Chapter 16, Section 1, newparagraph 8 to permit a 2020 National Spe-cialty to be held in 2021 in addition to a 2021National Specialty.

New Paragraph 8 – A 2020 National Specialtymay be held in 2021 in addition to a 2021 Na-tional Specialty. If a Parent Club chooses tohold either one or two National Specialties inthe 2021 calendar year, the Parent Club mayexercise an option with its application to ex-clude the Reserve Winners three-point majorfrom one or both National Specialties. Thisparagraph is applicable to 2021 only and willself-eliminate on December 31, 2021.

If approved, Field Trial National Champi-onships held by the Parent Club would also beallowed to hold a 2020 National in 2021 in ad-dition to a 2021 event. (Pointing Breed FieldTrial Rules, Chapter 14, Sections 8 – 35; SpanielField Trial Rules, Chapter 15, Sections 23-26;Lure Coursing Trial Rules, Chapter 14)

These proposed Rule changes will be read tothe Delegates at the September meeting for aVote at the December meeting and would beeffective January 1, 2021 for the 2021 calendaryear.

Publishing of the Premium List and the Accept-ance of EntriesThe Board discussed the situation where pre-mium lists were being published and eventswere closing in a matter of minutes/hours.Many exhibitors were not aware of the oppor-tunity to enter until after the event had closeddue to the entry limit being reached. Staff rec-ommended an additional 2020 Action to helpthe sport policy to require a minimum delaybetween the publishing of the premium listand the acceptance of entries.

Publishing of the Premium List and the Ac-ceptance of EntriesIn order to provide fair opportunity for allexhibitors to enter upcoming events, pre-mium lists are required to be published atleast 72 hours prior to the acceptance of en-tries. Events whose entries are limited must


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have a defined Date and Time for the open-ing of entries which is to be prominently dis-played in the premium list.

There was no objection to this recommendation.

Standing Approval of Special AttractionsThe Board reviewed a Staff recommendation toadd UpDog Disc Dog events to the list of SpecialAttractions with standing approval. The AKC Board of Directors has establishedstanding approval for common Special Attrac-tions. The AKC has partnered with the UpDogorganization in the sport of Disc Dog. The rec-ommendation is that Disc Dog events heldunder the guidelines of the UpDog organiza-tion be added to the list of Special Attractionswith standing Board approval. Without objection, the Sports & Events Depart-ment will grant standing approval for Disc Dog

Special Attractions held according to the guide-lines of the UpDog organization.There was no objection to this recommendation.

JUDGING OPERATIONSDoug Ljungren, Executive Vice President,Sports & Events; and Tim Thomas, Vice Presi-dent, Dog Show Judges, participated in thisportion of the meeting via video conference.

Conformation Judging Statistics Judging Operations provides to the Boardstatistics related to conformation judging ap-plications considered by the Judges ReviewCommittee in the previous three months.The Board reviewed the list of New Breed(NB) and Additional Breed applicants pre-sented for final approval during the monthsof April - June 2020, and the year-to-datesummary statistics for 2020.


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CLUBSDoug Ljungren, Executive Vice President,Sports & Events; and Lisa Cecin, Director,Club Relations, participated in this portionof the meeting via video conference.

Delegates and Member ClubsThe Board reviewed a report on theprospective Delegate credentials to be pub-lished in two issues of the AKC Gazette,requests for AKC membership applications,

a report on Member Club Bylaws approvedand newly licensed clubs.

Report on Member Clubs Bylaws Approved in Mayand June 2020Great Dane Club of America (1893)

Report on Newly Licensed Clubs approved in Mayand June 2020Big Apple Working Group Club, greaterNew York, NY (including communities in

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Long Island and New Jersey, northeast toManorville, NY, southwest to Stockton, NJ,northwest to New Milford, NJ and southwestto Robbinsville, NJ), 30 total households, 27local.

Lone Star Dog Obedience Club, greaterDallas, TX (including communities west ofI-45/Rte75, east to Rockwall and north toMcKinney), 40 total households, 24 local.

Sample Bylaws Committee UpdateThe Sample Bylaws Study Committee sent aletter via email blast on June 5, 2020 to allmember club Delegates, Presidents andSecretaries requesting their input on theclub bylaw review and approval process, aswell as potential content revisions to thelocal club sample bylaws and parent clubsample bylaws.AKC’s email support team determined thatwhile the email was delivered to allDelegates, some may not have received itpossibly due to promotional links and“junk” folders.The Sample Bylaws Study Committee willresend the letter, include it on the DelegateList, and extend the deadline for input sub-missions from August 1, 2020 to August 15,2020.

COMPLIANCEThe following AKC Management actionswere reported:

(Final Board Disciplinary actions are reported onthe Secretary’s Page)

REGISTRATION UPDATEMark Dunn, Executive Vice President, pre-sented May YTD Registration data andanalysis, including the following:

• May Year-to-Date (YTD) Litter Registra-tion is now 5% better than projected and7% better than last year.

• May YTD Dog Registration is now 10%better than projected and 12% betterthan last year.

• May YTD Total Revenue from Registra-tion and related products and services,including DNA, AKC Canine Partnersand AKC GoodDog Helpline is $21.9M,which is 8% better than projected and$2.8M better than the same period lastyear.

• Analysis of recent dog registration activ-ity revealed that US households that reg-istered an AKC dog in May were 20%more likely to be new to AKC than dur-ing the same month in 2019

• The AKC Call Center has experienced a15% to 25% increase in daily contact vol-ume during the COVID pandemicdriven by increased interest in dog ac-quisition and dog registration

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by Mr. Powers it was VOTED (unanimously)to approve the following Consent items:

• Delegate and Club Approvals• Boerboel Proposed Breed Standard

Revision • Parent Club Request to retire Hether-

bull (Bulldog)

Delegate ApprovalsThe Board VOTED to approve the followingindividuals to serve as Delegates:

Kathleen C. Gottschalk, East Greenbush, NY To represent Albany Kennel Club

Debra Jo Ferguson-Jones, Renton, WA, To represent Richmond Dog Fanciers Club

Dr. Brenda Jean (BJ) Parsons, DVM,Zirconia, NC To represent English Setter Association ofAmerica

Melissa A. Robison, Sacramento, CA To represent Santa Cruz Kennel Club

Susan M. Weigel, Allwood, NJ To represent Saint Bernard Club of America

Request for AKC Membership ApprovalThe Board VOTED to approve the creden-tials of the following club which will beVOTED on by the Delegates:

Sherwood Dog Training ClubFocal Point: Sherwood, ORFirst License Trial: August 28, 201092 Households, 37 Local

Boerboel Proposed Breed Standard RevisionThe Board VOTED to approve the proposedrevision to the Boerboel standard with aneffective date of September 30, 2020. (seepage 62 of this issue for details)

Parent Club Request to retire Hetherbull (Bulldog)The Board VOTED to grant the requestfrom the Bulldog Club of America, Inc., toretire the kennel name “Hetherbull” forBulldogs.

NEW BUSINESS

September Delegate MeetingFollowing a motion by Dr. Garvin, secondedby Ms. McAteer, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to hold the quarterly SeptemberDelegate Meeting as a virtual meeting viaZoom technology on Tuesday, September15, 2020. Voting for all planned and pub-lished proposed Rule changes will takeplace in the meeting. Delegate CommitteeMeetings will be held the week ofSeptember 8-11, 2020. Meetings will followthe same format as the June 2020Committee meetings.


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Vote for Standing Committees in SeptemberFollowing a motion by Mrs. Wallin, sec-onded by Mr. Sweetwood, the BoardVOTED (unanimously) that the vote forStanding Committees should be held at theSeptember Delegates meeting in accor-dance with AKC’s Bylaws and the DelegateCommittee Standing Rule.

It was VOTED to adjourn Tuesday, July 14 at5:12 p.m.AdjournedAttest:

Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary.


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