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Official Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America

Spring 2009

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August 8, 2009 Poodle Club of Mohawk Valley
Coming Specialties classes designated as specialty with the Southern Adirondack
Dog Club judges TBA
August 14, 2009 Columbine State Poodle Club
P.C.A. AFFILIATE CLUB SHOWS Ann Hearn
Obed Pat Maynard
* Note this listing comes from Helen Lee James August 21, 2009 Heart of America
May 21, 2009 San Bernadino Riverside Poodle Club TBA Ms Terri Lyddon
May 22, 2009 Panorama Poodle Club of Mt. Spokane August 22, 2009 Puget Sound Poodle Club
Monica Canastrini Scott Wolfe
Joyce L. Ostby Sweeps John Gaidos
May 22, 2009 Tidelands Poodle Club of Virginia September 12, 2009 San Diego Poodle Club
Sari Tietjen Supported entry Langley KC TBA
May 23, 2009 Tidelands Poodle Club of Virginia September 13, 2009 San Diego Poodle Club
Charlotte Patterson TBA
Classes designated as Specialty at Langley KC September 20, 2009 Poodle Club of Hawaii Judges
May 22, 2009 Greater Cincinnati Poodle Club Scott P Wolfe TBA
Patrick Higgins, Obed October 2, 2009 Twin Cities Poodle Club
May 23, 2009 Greater Cincinnati Poodle Club Charles C Scott TBA
Catherine Thompson Obed October 3, 2009, Great Lakes Poodle Club of Chicago
May 29, 2009 Poodle Club of Massachusetts Michael Dachel Doris Cozart
Obed. And Rally Ellen I. Adomelis Dianne Allen Obedience/Rally
June 18, 2009 Orlando Poodle Club October 8, 2009, Greenspring Poodle Club
Luis Sosa Elaine Lessig
Sweeps: Larry Cornelius, Obedience John Landon /Cheryl Pratt
Ron Roberts Obed. October 16, 2009 Poodle Club of Central California
June 24, 2009 Oklahoma City Poodle Club Janet Leslie Buchanan
June 24, 2009 Oklahoma City Poodle Club Obed Michael Gadsby
Edd E. Bivin October 17, 2009 Poodle Club of Central California
July 2, 2009 Lone Star Poodle Club Alvin Eng
AM Show Eugene Blake Obed Mrs Jill Urbina
July 2, 2009 Lone Star Poodle Club November 5, 2009 Tampa Bay Poodle Club
PM Show Jordan Chamberlain Mrs. Norma J. Strait
Obed Nancy Simmons November 6, 2009 Tampa Bay Poodle Club
July 2, 2009 POODLE CLUB of SOUTHERN CA David R. Miller
AM Show S. K. Sparks Obed Ronald Roberts
July 2, 2009 POODLE CLUB of SOUTHERN CA November 12, 2009 Central Carolina Poodle Club
PM Show Mrs M Anderson Mrs. Toddy Clark
July 16, 2009 Bluebonnet Poodle Club obedience/rally Mr. Anthony Cherubini
Doris Cozart . December 5, 2009 Hub Poodle Club of Orange County
Obed. Joyce Morgan and Judith Brown Judges, TBA
July 17, 2009 Columbia Poodle Club
Sari Tietjen
Obed/ Rally Theresa Temple
July 24,2009. Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club
Joan P. Scott
July 29, 2009 Greater Pittsburg Poodle Club
“ Nothing in life is to
John R. Cole
July 29, 2009 Western Reserve Poodle Club be feared. It is only
Dana Cline
July 30, 2009 Creole Poodle Club of New Orleans
Mrs. Terry L Berrios
to be understood.”
* Note: If your show is not listed, please contact Helen
Lee James at horselesscarriage8@earthlink.net I list
MARIE CURIE
only the shows that she sends me the information on. If
the listing is not complete, please contact Helen Lee.
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Official Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America
Spring 2009
2008-2010
Officers & Committees
President:Jack MacGillivray
President’s Message:
1st Vice Pres.: Glenna Carlson
2nd Vice Pres.Helen Lee James The 77TH Poodle Club of America National Show was another banner year thanks to the
Corres. Sec.: Peggy McDill hard work of many, and I do mean MANY volunteers. Great thanks and congratulations
poodleclubsecy@aol.com
Record. Sec.: Joan Scott go to Glenna Carlson, Show Chairperson, and her assistant, Art Foran who ran a smooth
Treasurer: Scott Olund and professional operation. The Club received many compliments, and we are all very
Variety Representatives
Toy:Nancy Hafner proud of this year’s Show.
Mini: Luis Aizcorbe
Standard.: Michael Wahlig
Perhaps one of the highlights for me was the Board’s presentation of the American Kennel
Publicity: Joan McFadden Club Good Sportsmanship Award to Alice Wolaniuk. Given only once per year, Alice was
AKC Delegate: Mary Ellen Fishler
Show Committee a popular choice for this year’s award due to her many years of service to the Club, not
Chairperson: Glenna Carlson only as a volunteer heading the Raffle, but in many other capacities as well.
Assistant Chairperson: Arthur Foran
Performance Events
Obedience Chairperson-Linda Morris Another highlight of the week was the presentation of a completely new judges’ education
Performance Events Agility Chairperson- program designed and presented by Scott Wolfe and Gina Weiser. The program is a fresh
Debbie West
WC/WCX Working Certificate Chairper-
approach to teaching prospective judges about our breed, and we received many compli-
son- Joyce Carelli ments on its’ originality and effectiveness. The program is targeted to convey the essence
Public Education Coordinator
of style, elegance, and other aspects of our Breed Standard which make the Poodle unique
Nancy Hafner among all other breeds. The program is a work in progress, and I want to give special
Judges Education thanks to Scott and Gina for taking this project on. Their presentation was tops, and they
Nancy Hafner make a great team.
Affiliate Club Council:
Hlen Lee James
PCA Foundation: On a business note, the Board approved the latest revision of the bylaws which we are
Exec. Director Tom Carneal
processing through AKC before presenting the document to membership for a vote. We
PCA Foundation: have attempted to update the bylaws, provide for greater communication between the
Coordinator_ Mike Wahlig
PCA Poodle Rescue Central: Board and the membership, and to greatly increase the ability to conduct business and
Sally Poindexter communicate over the internet and through our Website. Hopefully this process will not
poodelclubofamerica@yahoo.com
take too much longer depending on AKC’s approval process.
Poodles in America:
Editor:Betsey Leedy
Another important bit of information is that Volume XI of the Poodles in America has
Breeder Referral: been indefinitely delayed. This in no way is the fault of the PIA publishing Committee, as
Poodleclubofamerica.org
Connie Green-314-997-2711
the work has become irrevocably delayed due to circumstances that are beyond the Com-
mittees’ control. The Board apologizes for any this delay and will publish an update to
PCA Home Page
Lisa Wolfe
advertisers and members just as soon as events unfold and progress is known.
pcaupdateinfo@yahoo.com
www.poodleclubofamerica.org
We look forward to seeing you all at the PCA Regional this coming December, which will
PCA Information be held at the AKC/Eukanuba National Show in Long Beach, California.
Hal Kinne
infopoodleclubofamerica@yahoo.com
Best Wishes until then,
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Jack MacGillivray
Editor: Leslie Newing
Email: lnewing@earthlink.net

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Judges Ballots for 2011- Watch your Snail mailbox!

Dear Poodle Club Members & Affiliate Clubs,

The nomination process for 2011 is complete. We received 129 nomination forms for our 2011 slate. The
ballot has been prepared from your nominations and has been mailed.

Each member or affiliate club has one ballot and may vote for 3 judges for each variety and three judges
for inter-variety.

The balloting procedure is time sensitive. Ballots must be placed in the numbered envelope marked “BAL-
LOT” and returned in the enclosed, preaddressed envelope. The envelope must be postmarked on or before
June 15th, 2009.

In accordance with our current protocol, the ballots will be counted by a Certified Public Accountant.

Please contact me any time if you have questions or need clarification.

Sincerely,

Peggy McDill
Corresponding Secretary

Roster Update Form

First Name ______________MI ___Last Name___________________

Home Address:
__________________________City_______________State___ZIP___Work Address:
__________________________City_______________State___ZIP___
Phone:
H: (__) ___-_______ W: (__) ____-________C: (__)___-_________
Fax: (___) _______Email:___________________________________
Kennel Name: _________________________________________________________
Affiliate Club ______________________ Variety(s) S T M
Other ____________________________________________________

“I prefer to conduct Poodle Club of America, Inc., business by electronic Mail.”

Signed: ________________________________________________________

Return to: Peggy A. McDill

24922 Las Marias Lane
Mission Viejo, California 92691-5119

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Official Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America
Spring 2009

What’s Where
National Specialty News 6

Push-Me-Pull-You, by Joann Neal 17

AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award 19

Affiliate Club News 20

Working Poodle 27

Poodle Club of America Rescue 34

Poodle Club of America Foundation 37

In Memoriam 38

Regional News 40

AKC Delegates Corner 41

PCA is not responsible for any statements or claims Poodle Papers!

made by its contributors. PCA reserves the rights
to edit all copy and make editorial comments where
necessary and deemed appropriate by the editor.
PCA reserves the right to refuse items submitted for
publication. Written permission must be received and
granted by PCA in order to reprint any editorial ma-
terial. Contributors reserve all rights to their articles
and permissions must be granted by them for reprint
purposes. © 2007 Poodle Club of America
Deadline for the next newsletter is July 30th. Please
get your articles to me by that date. Anyone who
has an interesting topic that they would like to see
in the newsletter, please feel free to email me at
lnewing@earthlink.net
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Editor of The Poodle Papers

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National Specialty
News from Linda: From Peggy McDill
Now that life is calm once again here in Salisbury, I wanted
to take a minute, catch my breath, and give everyone an over- PCA 2010
view of the 2009 PCA Obedience/Rally Trial. The day was
beautiful and sunny, most exhibitors were successful, and Friday, April 23 - Friday, April 30, 2010.
we really were able to see a wonderful performance given
by many outstanding poodles.
Wicomico County Civic Center
Shirley Barkan with her little girl, Abby, (OTCH MACH5 Salisbury, MD
Sanew’s Abundance of Energy UDX8) captured not only the
High In Trial prize, but also won the High Combined award.
Big congratulations go out to Shirley, who also won High In
Headquarters hotel not yet selected.
Trial last year when she retired Apple. Highest Combined
without an OTCH went to Napoli Onceacmepoodlekit UD
owned by Patricia Rose. And finally, the Highest Scoring
Champion of Record came out of the Novice B class and
was awarded to Ch. Jay P’s Chatabout Zorro Rojo CD AXJ
RAE owned by Donna Fox. The Highest Scoring Cham- SPECIAL THANKS
pion/Rally Combined award went to Don Brown and his TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED
standard poodle Ch. Liberty’s Time is of the Essence CD
RE. Way to go, Don! It was truly an exciting exhibition put
THE 2009 PCA TROPHY FUND
on by our poodles on Tuesday.

I want to take a moment and thank those of you who helped
to make this a wonderful Trial, not only for the exhibitors,
but for the judges as well. I have received many thank you
notes from our judges expressing their joy at having such
experienced stewards. Thank you Ann Mandelbaum for
providing PCA with these experienced and caring stewards!
The exhibitors appreciate them as much as the judges do,
you can be sure. I also want to thank Holly Schroth for
the excellent care she gave as our hospitality chair. Finally,
I want to thank Arthur Foran, his soothing presence helped
even the most nervous and frazzled exhibitor feel that their
needs were being met. The rings were set up meticulously
and the use of the PA system was kept to a minimum.
To all Friends and Members who supported the 2009 Trophy
Fund with your generous donations, a Special Thank You.
Over 100 donations were received totaling slightly over
$5,000. Without your contributions the many trophies and
medallions would not have been possible.
To our Special Vendors: Christine Pawlosky of the Oster
Company and Carol Grossman of Purina, thank you so much
for all your help and the wonderful prizes furnished by your
companies.
And, Thank You to Audrey Shade and Inga Semenschin for
all their help during the show.

Overall there are many people who made the 2009
Obedience/Rally Trial a success. I hope everyone enjoyed
the day and plan to again make the trek to Salisbury in April
of 2010. See you then!
Linda F. Morris
And finally a Special Thank You to Holly Schroth, without
whom the Trophy Committee’s work would not have gone
so smoothly and Barbara Furbush for her kind support and
maintaining custody of our beautiful challenge trophies from
show to show.
Joanne and Bob Steele
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PCA 2009 Intervariety Commentary
Jordan L. Chamberlain
It is a tradition of Poodle Club of America to only allow
member-judges to select the Best of Breed winner at the Na-
tional Specialty show. I was honored to be placed on the
eligible judges list a few years ago, and was humbled to be
invited to adjudicate the Best of Breed Competition at the
77th Annual Specialty.
I arrived at the “Greatest Poodle Show on Earth” Friday
afternoon as Dr. Sturz was finishing Standards. It was my
choice to arrive at the “last minute” to ensure a clear, un-
prejudiced, mind walking into the ring for an assignment I
consider one of the most, if not “the most” important assign-
ment of them all.
I was honored with three beautiful Poodles. The Breed com-
petition came into the ring, and all three exhibited “an air of
distinction and dignity peculiar to himself.” I knew on the
first go round that I would have to “split hairs” to get my
task accomplished. I am not going to express any negative
comments in regards to any of the exhibits. It was a great
lineup. In addition, I have the greatest respect, and hold in
the highest regard, the handlers, owners, and breeders of all
three Variety winners. However, on the day, the Miniature
dog, Ch. Campostela The Perfect Storm, was not to be de-
nied. My comments will be limited to him.
I was pleased to examine a lovely head, with a lot of chiseling
under the eye so lacking in the breed at times, plenty of under
jaw, a mouth full of teeth correctly aligned, with beautiful al-
mond shaped eyes, full of expression. The Miniature has a
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lovely length of neck, fitting into strong, muscled shoulders.
I was most pleased with his spring of rib, and elbows that
fight tightly against a great depth of chest. He stood on
lovely feet, and is of correct bone. He is a true square dog,
in solid, muscled body condition; he has the most level of
toplines, and a beautifully correct, set on high, straight tail.
He was beautiful to watch as he moved soundly and effort-
lessly, head held high, with a “straightforward trot with light
springy action and strong hindquarter drive.”
The Standard and the Toy both share
many of these qualities, but on the
day, the Miniature “had it all”, and as
I stood there and looked at the three of
them, I could not send the Miniature
home with anything less than the Best
of Breed Award.
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed
to the Standard BOV winning bitch,
Ch. Randenn Tristar Affirmation, a
lovely black bitch, beautifully present-
ed, and in impeccable condition.
Best Puppy in Show to the white Stan-
dard bitch, Brighton Lakecove Encore.
An exciting puppy to say the very least,
uses herself extremely well, lovely
head and eye, a pleasure to watch in
the circle.
Best in Bred by Exhibitor Classes to the black Miniature,
Dassin Hillwood Dierks Bentley. A handsome dog of cor-
rect proportion, lovely tail set and carriage, beautiful head
and eye, steady moving dog in complete balance at all times
coming and going and in the circle. Shown with great enthu-
siasm and in admirable condition by his breeder, he contin-
ues the Dassin standard of dependable Poodle type.
Best Veteran in Show to the white Toy, Ch. North Well Cha-
ko JP Platina King. This 8 year old Toy is still an exciting
dog to judge in my opinion, and although I understand this
was his last official outing, the Top Dog All Breeds from
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2004 is one I will always consider an ideal Toy. He is well
in size, is 100% a Toy dog, he exudes great confidence, has
never been seen in less than spectacular condition, and con-
nects with Mr. Brazier the way great dogs always do to their
handlers.
Best Stud Dog in Show to the black Toy, Ch. Baliwick Billy
the Kid. Considering the two get that were shown with him,
this is a very consistent sire. The two were evenly matched,
both of good body, fair of face and expression, steady on the
move, and not overdone in any way. Exactly as Toy Poodles
should be in my opinion.
Best Brood Bitch in Show to the white Standard, Ch. Brigh-
ton Curtain Call. The dam of my Best Puppy in Show, she
has made a marked contribution the breed. The two get
shown with their mother will continue the tradition of excel-
lence this family has set for itself!
Best Brace in Show to the white Standard pair, Admiration
Charmed I’m Sure, and Admiration Come Fly With Me. I
admire anyone that attempts this feat of athleticism, and the
handler of this pair has obviously done a lot of work with
them! The two for the most moved in great harmony, at
times, almost as one.
Lastly, I want to thank the membership of Poodle Club of
America for trusting me with this honor, my stewards for
their help and efficiency, and as always, all of the commit-
tees that see to everything one could possibly imagine.
Advertising
Mary Lebet, Catalog Advertising Chairman and Sandy
Marshall, Assistant Chairman, are please to announce
the Catalog Advertising Contest winners for 2009
- 1st - Sandra Fanelli - P. 332-333 - Come Sail Away
- 2nd - Poodle Health Registry - P. 118-119 - Sailing
to Salisbury
- 3rd - Jan Hopper - P. 207 - too young to sail
- Honorable mention - P. 103 - Poodle Club of Hawaii
- We have navigated the stars
- Special Achievement - Julie Pantages - P. 279 Pudel’n
our way to Salisbury
Choosing the winners was especially hard this year be-
cause the theme produced so many creative and artistic Peggy and her stewards kept the conformation rings running
- and beautiful!!! - ads smoothly – and our judges were appreciative and compli-
- Congratulations to all the contestants - you really mentary
made the catalog outstanding!!!
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Notes from Glenna:
Seems impossible – PCA, 2009 is history – and a history
making National it was. The Civic Center was especially
beautiful – resplendent with topiary Poodles and ring design
completed by Missy and her assistants - Joyce, Paul, Mi-
chael and Michael. Many people commented on the stun-
ning décor.
And, a banner event for 2009 – PCA hosted our first Track-
ing event – well received, attended and the dogs were terrif-
ic. Following the tracking tests were the Hunting Retriever
Trials and WC/WCX. These events are spectacular as they
show case our favorite breed doing the things they do best.
Dana, Claudia, Linda, Joyce and many other volunteers set
the pace for our full week of Poodle events.
“Sailing to Salisbury”, our theme, was well presented in the
catalog – many striking ads all packaged to perfection by
Mary and Sandy.
Meanwhile the vendors were having a better year – Laz and
Aileen coordinate this important part of PCA perfectly.
Food – there was and it was excellent – thanks to the plan-
ning and presentation provided by Toni, Mary, Ralph and
Kay and Claudia.
Health clinics were successfully presented by PCA’s Foun-
dation, coordinated by Mrs. Pat Forsyth– it is very important
that we offer as many opportunities as possible for breeders
to have genetic testing done. Thanks to the Foundation for
these clinics and their successful Foundation Seminar.
Meanwhile, the hospitality room was again a gathering point
for international guests, committee members and judges.
Lois, Mary Ellen, Barbara, Joan, Holly, Marlene and many
others hosted the room and presented treats for all - thank
you so much!
Joining the other committees are new trophy chairpersons,
Joann and Bob Steele. Bob was unable to join Joann in
Salisbury – we noticed Holly, Sandy and Inge helping Joann
and Barbara when needed.
Debbie West, Linda Morris and Ann Mandelbaum presented
out Agility, Obedience and Rally events – a wonderful be-
ginning to our indoor events at the Civic Center.
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cont. from page 8 your entry for 2010’s Greatest Poodle Show on Earth.
Often overlooked – but without whose help PCA’s National
would NEVER happen – those hard-working members who I wish you a wonderful year filled with good health, happy
comprise our grounds committee – Bill, Brad, Dorothea, and winning Poodles.
Karen and their volunteers who are always available to move
this, find that, put this up…the list goes on. Glenna Carlson
National Show Chairman
Salisbury, MD, the community and the Wicomico Tourism
Center led by Sandy Fulton support out National is so many Raffle Thank you’s
ways – both financially and by coordinating the whole area
as they welcome our Poodles and our days spent in their
Here we are, again, thanking everyone who helped us at
lovely area. We thank them for everything they make pos-
sible for PCA!
the Raffle Table to have another successful year. How
lucky can we be! The wonderful donations we receive
Dennis McCoy again held a very successful live auction for from our vendors, as well as Poodle lovers in general
entry numbers into the grooming area in 2010. The funds that make our table so exciting; the wonderful people
raised in this endeavor are used to continue to make PCA’s who give up their precious time year after year to work
National the beautiful, one-of-a-kind Specialty it is. at the table; and the wonderful people who purchase
tickets again and again with hopes of getting the things
Reserved seating was revised this year and was again a suc- that are the most appealing to them. Without all of the
cess – with most seating reserved in advance of the show above, the Raffle Table would just not happen. How
– thanks Kathy for coordinating this lucky we are that you are all there for us. Thank you
again.
Andy, Lisa, Scott and Leslie were terrific with out audio
and video projects – along with our video photographer, Irv
Krukenkamp – exciting things happened which we will ex- Alice Wolaniuk, Patty Moulthrop, June Noyes and June
pand on in 2010. Thompson.

Scott, Lisa, Nancy and Gina conducted a very successful
judge’s education group who enjoyed the daily guidance of
ringside monitors and an afternoon with video presentations
and hands-on evaluation of Poodles.
With my thanks to the many members and non-members
who work for Poodles each year (and I hope I have not for-
gotten anyone), I thank PCA’s Assistant Show Chairman,
Art Foran. 2009 was Arthur’s first year in this difficult and
demanding position – one he executed with grace and good
humor. However, he is not convinced of what he was once
told: “Don’t worry about it. The Show runs itself!” Arthur
learned the Show runs itself with advance planning, a large
binder with MANY subdivisions, a terrific memory and su-
perb organization. And – we all get along with a lot of help
from our friends! Thanks, Arthur!
PCA has another friend who is always ready to help and has
my grateful thanks. She is always willing to run an errand,
go-for or do anything else asked of her – most just know her
as “Debbie”. She is my long-time friend, Deb Spickler.
Yes, 2010 is already in the early planning stages. We are
happy to be returning to Salisbury and the Wicomico Civic
Center with PCA taking center stage Friday, April 23 – Fri-
day, April 30. It is time to mark your calendars and planning
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From Debbie West:
I can’t believe that PCA has come and gone already. This was
my first year as Agility Trial chair and It was FUN. When
Glenna asked, she said that it mostly meant that I would have
to be a cheerleader on the day, not much more. It was a bit
more than that, but it was fun. Kathy and Art Foran, who
are so organized and willing to share their time and expertise
and Jan Hopper who has done this many times helped so
much and answered all questions.
I am always over extended in regard to time commitments
that I did really question my ability to do one more job. I
then thought about the community of people that I had to
ask for help and that I would be helping and that made my
answer easy. Poodle people and especially agility people
know how to rise to the job and never was I unable to get the
necessary workers for any job. We even had people fighting
over jobs. Many people thanked me for being the Chair. but
I want to Thank you, the poodle agility community for mak-
ing my job Fun.
I would like to congratulate Lee Spector and his poodle Bud-
dy who was our High In Trial. Lee and Buddy’s course time
was 33% faster than the allowed time. They were blazing.
Debbie and the mostly mini crew
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Our new Poodle Friends from HK, China Sailing to Salisbury for PCA: from Arthur

This was their first trip to visit America, Peggy McDill our PCA 2009 is now History. It was a great show and, like
club Secretary, sent invitation to twenty six people to come all PCA Nationals, had some added features this year that
to The Poodle Club of America’s Show and out of this num- made it unique.
ber we had nine to be able to accept our invitation this year.
Our venue was such a knockout inside with air condition- VENDOR BINGO: This game was funded entirely by the
ing and green grass and what a great learn experience for Wicomico County Bureau of Tourism, to increase the num-
them. YES, they hired a TAXI to attend the Hunting event ber of visitors to our Vendor area. It was a great success
on Monday afternoon. The group was very helpful in teach- and we understand that the County intends to increase the
ing them all that they train the Poodles to do and how it all level of funding next year so that even more exhibitors, and
works. The land owner gave them a tour of his new board- Vendors, can benefit from the idea.
ing “Doggie Lodge” and then was so nice to drive them
back to our hotel. When I got back from the Board Meeting WEB CAM: Irv
they were having TEA and Cookies in the Hotel Lobby and Krukenkamp of Show
had so many fun stories that they were telling each other. Dog Video Pros
AS I took them out on my lunch break with directions in stepped in on short no-
hand and the TAXI following . We walked over and were tice to fill our need for
quiet as not to upset the dogs working and introduced them a videographer. He was
to several and had to leave them as I had to go back to the also able to provide us
Board Meeting. They had such a great time learning about with two Webcams for
all Poodles as they attended every event that took place to Wednesday, Thursday,
see what Poodles could do! Thanks to all who visited and and Friday’s judging.
tried to give them information on these events that Poodles This was a “first” for
were able to perform. PCA and seemed to
be very well received.
They went over early every day to the Civic Center to see Irv reported the PCA
everything that was the event for the day. They loved all the Webcam site received
raffles and bought lots of tickets and some won and some of a staggering 1 million
course didn’t but they had a great time! They had donated a hits per day! Those
Best Puppy Trophy and it was awarded outside the ring on who saw the Webcam
Friday. What a thrill that was for them to get their picture images reported they were so clear that they could identify
taken with the winner. This picture along with many of the individual spectators. (I guess this means I’ll need to wear
photo’s well over 2,000(I was told) will be in every paper in a tie next year!)
all of China!
FRONT ROW SEATING: This year we increased the num-
They are already making plans on next years trip to USA and ber of reserved seats by placing them around three sides of
The Poodle Club of America’s Show. the ring/s. All 112 front-row seats were offered at a lower
than last year pre-show price and most were sold through
Thanks to all who were so kind in helping with transporta- this pre-purchase option.
tion and visiting with them about “POODLES” they loved
every minute of our SHOW, the shopping, the visiting and ADDITIONAL X-PENS: A PCA member-exhibitor sug-
meeting all of you ! gested that it might be a good idea to have two addition-
al x-pens set up in the loading dock area in case of rain.
Thanks, MB-F provided those additional pens at our request, and
Nancy Hafner as you all know, it did rain the first few days of the show.
It appears that many Poodles -- and their groomers -- were
“ Live your life and forget your age.” grateful they didn’t have to dodge raindrops to use the out-
door x-pens this year.
PRE-PAID RV PARKING: To speed up the move-in pro-
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE cess, we offered an opportunity to pre-pay for RV parking
spaces this year and it was a big hit. By eliminating most
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cont. from page 12
of the Saturday
This year it seemed that everyone was in a good mood, that
evening and Sun-
the show was a success, and that Sailing to Salisbury for
day morning RV
PCA was a big hit.
registration pro-
cess and by using
Now we start on 2010
a single-file wait-
ing line on Sat-
urday, the Civic
Center was able
to reduce the total Judges Education:
initial entry time
to the RV parking
The new powerpoint for Judges Education was well received
area/s to just over
and attended.
one hour.
The ringside mentoring was full of new judges and our men-
CENTRAL-
tors. Great space was given to us by the Show Chairman
IZED TICKET
again this year. Thank You, Thank You!
TABLE: We
centralized the
We had several who
distribution and
helped with each of the
at-show purchase
Varieties in mentoring.
of Luncheon,
Many of our judges did
Dinner and Reserved Seating tickets at a single, centrally
stay all three days to
located table on the Arena floor. This approach cut down on
see and learn all they
the confusion about where tickets could be purchased and
could about our BREED.
where pre-paid tickets could be collected. It also reduced
Thanks to all that help
the number of volunteers needed to staff these functions.
with the mentoring and
letting us use their dogs
AGILITY EQUIPMENT: Since moving to Salisbury, PCA
for hands on and moving
has rented its Agility equipment from the Salisbury Mary-
them at the Seminar.
land Kennel Club. This worked well until SMKC moved
its own Agility Trial dates to the 3 days prior to PCA. This
We suggested that they
put some pressure on SMKC to hastily wrap up their Sunday
go back into the groom-
Trial in order to get their equipment to the Civic Center in
ing area to be able to talk
time for PCA’s use. To eliminate this pressure on SMKC,
with the handler’s and
we re-engaged our previous equipment supplier, MAX 200.
go over some of the dogs.
Not only did this make life easier for SMKC, it also gave
This was most appreciated by all. Have had several wonder-
our exhibitors a chance to purchase agility equipment on-
ful notes and cards and email from our PCA Judges Educa-
site at a discounted price. It was a successful strategy for
tion Students Thanking US for our help and all stated they
everyone.
appreciated the Judges Education Program, the good mentors
they had been assigned to help them understand POODLES.
POODLE RESCUE FOUNDATION: We were able to move
They went home with a good understanding of our breed.
the Rescue Foundation booth from its Lobby location to the
Normandy Arena on Wednesday, which greatly increased
Thanks to all those who replied to the Yahoo list on the re-
traffic to their booth.
quest for our Judges Education questioner.
WICOMICO COUNTY KIOSK: In past years, we have
Judges Education,
tried to answer show attendees’ questions about local restau-
Nancy Hafner, Gina Wieser and Scott Wolfe
rants and nearby attractions. To improve that effort this year,
Wicomico County set up a new kiosk in the Civic Center
Main Lobby, staffed full-time by County personnel who pro-
vided Vendor Bingo Cards, restaurant coupons, local maps
and personalized answers to many attendees’ questions.

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Hospitality at PCA
Sheree Stone Melancon
This year the hospitality room at PCA was busier then ever. (832) 212 1306
There were many countries represented at the international
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helped work . Kennel Name: Deaux Rey Standard Poodles
Affiliate Club: Bluebonnet Poodle Club
This is a job that starts at 6:00 a.m. picking up platters and
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judges and stewards tables supplied and cleaning. It is a job
Kennel Name: Barking Poodles Miniature Poodles
that does not give its workers the applause they deserve. We
Affiliate club: Poodle Club of Central California
would like to give our appreciation to these people: Barbara
Deer, Jan Hopper, Joan Kress, Daniel Augustus, Barbara
Conley, Lisa and Scott Wolf, Linda Morris and anyone who Clay Williams
donated their time and effort. (972) 727 8968 C(214) 403 3303
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2009! Email: VAWilmot@aol.com
Kennel Name: Shimmer Ring Standard Poodles
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(321) 267-1738
P.O. Box 339 Respectfully Submitted,
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enthusiasm for something that
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Kennel Name: Robin Hill Standard and Miniature
Poodles
Affiliate Club: Watchung Mountain Poodle Club
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PUSH-ME-PULL-YOU people who come to the door, or people who reach for them
when they are in someone’s lap. They have gradually gotten
bolder and bolder with the barking, lunging, and carrying on,
Opposition reflex is a phenomenon that has been experi-
because nothing ever happens to them, and the “intruder” al-
enced by anyone who has owned a dog, or has had a child,
ways “retreats.” If the dog were in the wild, the chances are
or who deals with people in any way. It basically means that
good that he would get his clock cleaned if he rushed head-
when you push or pull on the dog or person one way, they go
long at an intruder. He would be more cautious in the future.
the other. It is not a thought-out process on the part of the
When dogs jump on people, and the people push them down
one being pushed or pulled, it is, just as the term suggests, a
or knee them, the dogs keep coming back for more. People
reflex. On the part of dogs, the common observed scenario
trying to get a dogs to come to them tend to snatch them
is a person pulling on the leash and the dog putting on the
when they get within reach, causing the dogs to bolt or stay
brakes; or, a person pulling a dog back while it drags them
just out of reach in the future.
forward. With parents and children, the parent tries to guide
the toddler by the hand, and the child pulls back or goes limp
One can observe many cases of opposition reflex at work
and collapses. With husbands, the wife says, “You need to
watching people train dogs for obedience. The dog lags,
lose weight,” and the husband orders chicken-fried steak and
the person pulls or jerks on the lead, and the dog puts on the
fries. The old saying, “The grass is always greener on the
brakes. Pretty soon, the dog associates the lagging position
other side of the fence,” is nothing but opposition reflex ex-
with the leash pull, and stops or lags more whenever he finds
plained in bovine terms. A restraining fence causes the ani-
himself a little behind. The behavior is shaped on lead, then
mal to strive to be on the other side. Many dogs become es-
becomes more pronounced when the leash is off. Trainers
cape artists, usually not because they particularly want what
often knee a dog which is crowding. This typically causes
is on the other side of the fence, but because an irresistible
the dog to lean into the handler even more, until heeling be-
force within them wants to escape confines.
comes a “contact sport” to the dog. People often try to train
stays by jerking or manipulating the dog back where it was
Opposition reflex probably has at its roots a defensive mech-
left. The more they put the dog back, the more it wants to
anism that causes the animal or man to try to escape a preda-
leave. People walking their dogs in the park can often be
tor or escape being trapped. Quick action is needed in such
observed being drug forward by their dogs while they pull
circumstances—thus a reflex rather than a thought process
back. One would think the thought process of the dog would
guides the evasive action.
make it get tired of choking and gagging and expending its
energy in this way, but the behavior is not caused by thought.
Certain groups of trainers have learned to use opposition
It is caused by a reflex. One would think that it would occur
reflex effectively to get dogs to do what they want. Sled
to people that the more they pull back, the more the dog pulls
and other draft dogs pull against the harness and propel the
against them, but it rarely does. Could it be opposition reflex
sled or cart forward. Trainers of police dogs use opposition
on the part of the HANDLER that is causing him to continue
reflex to teach dogs to attack. They hold the dogs back and
pulling, jerking, and pushing against the dog, when it obvi-
tease them until the dogs are growling and lunging forward
ously is not causing the desired results?
with power and excitement.
In many cases, if the handler would stop his tug-of-war or
Unfortunately, most dog owners unwittingly use opposition
pushing contest with the dog, he could think how to use op-
reflex to teach unwanted behaviors. One often sees confor-
position reflex to his advantage. When one of my students is
mation people trying to drag puppies that have not been suf-
having a hard time keeping his dog with him when heeling
ficiently leash-trained around the ring. Dogs which fence-
off-lead, I often attach a light line to the dog and keep apply-
fight passing dogs, pedestrians, or cars have advanced their
ing gentle pressure to pull the dog AWAY from them. After
opposition reflex into a crazed psychosis. Most cases of
only a bit of work to get the dog to understand what is hap-
dog-on-dog aggression and dog-on-people aggression start-
pening, the dog is straining with every muscle to try to get
ed with a dog being restrained behind a fence, window, or
back to his handler and stay in heel position. Many people
door, or being restrained on a leash or tie-out chain, or being
who are training stays gently pull the dog’s leash to get the
held in someone’s lap. The dog was effectively restrained
dog to pull back and resist moving. For many dogs which
while being “teased”—in this case by passing people, cars,
jump up on their owners, taking hold of the dogs’ front feet
dogs, or wildlife—just as the police and military train dogs
and holding them in the jumping-up position until they are
to attack. Eventually whatever originally piqued the dog’s
very unhappy about being there, is a very effective cure. The
interest goes away, making the dog believe that its show of
dogs start wanting DOWN instead of UP!
aggression caused the retreat. The aggressive behavior be-
comes very self-rewarding with its accompanying adrena-
lin rush. This is why dogs attack postal carriers or other cont. on page 18
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In almost any case where the dog is pulling on the leash to- Understanding and using a dog’s opposition reflex can in-
wards some desired destination or object of interest, rather crease the effectiveness of the serious competitor or the ca-
than hauling back on the leash, which causes the dog to pull sual dog owner.
more, one can “goose” the dog from the rear with a toe, or
pull on his tail, or grab his “skirts,” and thus trigger his oppo-
sition reflex to cause him to turn his back on what he wanted. “ Poodle”
Adding a “leave it” command to the “goose” quickly teaches By LaDonna Olanyk
the dog to ignore whatever he was looking at (tidbit on the
ground, another dog, the person he was about to jump on), (~written for Fred, my standard poodle friend~)
and keep his eye on his “sneaky” handler instead.
A poodle has such poise and grace,
When training a dog to walk on a leash, one can get the dog
to move forward much more quickly if he will loosen the With well-coiffed fur and lovely face.
leash instead of tightening it. Coupling that with the handler
FACING THE DIRECTION HE WANTS TO GO instead The dainty feet with manicures,
of facing the dog, and luring the dog with food will usually
work to get the dog started. If a puppy I am leash-training That “poodle” image he endures.
is resisting, I pick the puppy up and take him away from
his familiar place, then walk him back toward it, and he is A playful comic, furry clown,
generally more willing to go. For instance, walk toward the
house instead of away from it. Or, walk toward the other His joyfulness can’t be toned down.
dogs instead of away from them. Be sure to praise the puppy
and give it the treats when it moves, and not when it is pull- Matching ribbons, scarf and hat -
ing back, or it is the pulling back that is being rewarded.
What other dogs submit to that?
For the dog that pulls on its leash while being walked, quick-
ly reversing one’s direction and heading the other way with With curly lashes, fluffed up ears,
purpose, and repeating as often as the dog pulls, will eventu-
ally cause the dog to quit pulling. The handler does not get But ... all is not as it appears.
very far on the first few walks when using this method, but
the dog usually figures out that he’s making no progress and Deep down inside, beneath the fluff,
he’s not in charge, and he quits the behavior (pulling on the
leash) that he has discovered triggers the handler’s reverse. A poodle’s made of tougher stuff.

Many agility people use opposition reflex to get their dogs A fierce protector to his friends
to speed up when going towards or over contact obstacles.
We put a target (food or toy or touch-target) out, and then He’ll growl and bite as he defends.
put gentle pressure backwards on the lead. Food alone often
does not cause a dog to hurry, but holding the dog back from A loyal soulmate by your side,
it does. One of my pet peeves at agility trials is people and
their dogs leaving the ring after their run, mowing down ev- A pal in whom you can confide.
eryone in their paths—the dogs dragging their handlers back
to the crates to get a treat. I have particularly noticed that it A friend who listens to your fears
is the slowest dogs on the course that are the most enthusi-
astic when dragging their handlers back to the crates. The And licks your face to wipe your tears.
handlers seem to have some idea that encouraging the dog
to run AWAY from the agility obstacles is going to somehow A poodle’s skills are oft ignored,
make them want to hurry TOWARDS the agility obstacles.
One result of this questionable training tool is that the dog But nonetheless, they’re still adored.
decides to leave the agility course before he has finished the
course in order to rush back to the crate for a treat. An- 6-1-07
other result is that some timid dog or unsteady handler gets
knocked around right before his turn in the ring. sent in via the internet by Sandy Marshall
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Poodle Club of America Awards Alice Wolaniuk

With the

AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award

In the American Kennel Club’s on going efforts to recognize and celebrate its
volunteer Club members, The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award program
was established in 2006 to provide each member club with an AKC Medallion to
award to one of its own on a yearly basis.

This award honors those individuals who have

made a difference in the sport of purebred
dogs,who deserve special recognition, embodied the AKC Code of Sportsman-
ship, and have been an active and valued member of an AKC member club. Me-
dallions are awarded solely at the club’s discretion.

This year the

board of the
Poodle Club
of America
unanimously
awarded the
AKC Out-
standing
Sportsmanship Award to long time working
member Alice Wolaniuk. I am thrilled to
write this article. After all, I have known her
since my childhood.

Alice is known for breeding under the prefix of Kuinalow, a line of top winning black and brown toy poodles,
including Ch. Kuinalow Graham Cracker, 1978 PCA BOV winner from the Bred By Exhibitor class. She is one
of the founding members of the Affiliate William Penn Poodle Club. If you have ever visited the raffle tables at
our National Specialty, you have met Alice. Her willingness to work tirelessly with a notable and constant sense
of humor, and to help educate any newcomer to the breed and sport, is her legacy to Poodle Club of America.
This is just one aspect of her life that makes her a constant source
of pride to her husband of 57 years, Frank, and her children Gail
and Steve.

Submitted By
Mary Ellen Fishler

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Affiliate Club News
“AFFILIATE CLUB DUES
Our PCA Treasurer, Scott Olund, has advised me that there
are quite a number of Affiliate Clubs who as of the date of
our National Specialty had not paid their annual dues.
Annual dues both for individuals and Affiliate Clubs were
due on March 1 for 2009. Last year, it was voted by the
Board that Clubs who were in arrears for the time allotted
in our present bylaws, 60 days, would be dropped from
membership and would have to reapply. Only in “meritori-
ous cases” would an additional grace period be allowed.
If you have any doubt as to whether or not your club’s
Treasurer has paid the annual dues, please make inquiries
to determine if your club has paid the dues and is “in good
standing”.
Helen Lee James
© Shella Barclay
Sandstorm Miniatures
BIG CONGRATULATIONS!
Another OTCH Poodle was achieved by OCTH MACH
Sandstorm Skedaddle! Skid is owned by Rhonda Clark of
Lubbock , TX and bred by Joann Neal.
Skirt’s dam is CH OTCH MACH Braylane Betty’s Bein’
Bad, which makes Skid a third generation triple champion.
He is sired by Ch Songbird Rock My Way TP and out of CH
OTCH MACH Sandstorm Skirt Alert.
Skid is only the fifth poodle in any variety to earn this title!
Skid is also the first dog Ronda has earned a OTCH and
MACH with.....pretty awesome!
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Our program was given by Del Dahl and myself and the
subject was organizing modules of learning to help breeders,
judges, and exhibitors “Develop a Comparative Language
Based on the Breed Standard”.
My contribution was a lead in with a brief discussion of oral
critiques. Del’s portion of the program was inspirational,
practical, and very educational based upon a program he is
developing which will be of inestimable value to our Affili-
ate Clubs if they choose to take advantage of it.
His program was concerned with his “first module”, Gen-
eral Appearance, and a “facilitator’s guide” which provided
instructions to a club to introduce this type of learning. He
wanted all of us to understand that we must use language, a
comparative vocabulary, which consistently describes a dog
and which we all comprehend.
Del explained this concept very well and gave examples of
terms consistently used in judging cattle or halter horses.
It is my hope that as this program develops and the other
modules become available all of our Affiliate Clubs will take
advantage of what I believe to be the best opportunity ever
presented for an in depth learning experience.
The number of people attending our Affiliate Club Coun-
cil was disappointing and very few clubs were represented.
Those who chose to attend the raffle or some other activity
missed an exciting opportunity.
Helen Lee James
Second Vice President
Poodle Club of America
Regional?
Is your club interested in hosting a
Regional?
Contact
Helen Lee James
at
horselesscarriage8@msn.com
Tel: 303-979-7638

TOY REPRESENTATIVE
It was great seeing everyone in the ring showing all the
beautiful Toy Poodles again this year. Congratulations to
all! Our attendance was down somewhat HOWEVER, ev-
ery class had several nice Toy’s in many of our colors to
observe. I always try to remind myself and others of the
fact that everyone wants to win their class, Winners Dog,
Winners Bitch and Best of Variety. That just isn’t a reality,
its all about bringing your breeding stock to show the Poodle
World of your accomplishments for the year of 2009! To
see how your Toy Poodles measurer up to your competition!
Also to visit with your Poodle Friends that you may only get
to see once a year.
IT was great for you to bring your dogs over and put on the
table for a up close view for our aspiring new Poodle judges
to observe at ringside. Thank You for your help on this new
idea for “Judges Education” this year.
Hope to see a good entry at the Regional.
Enjoy a safe summer of fun with your Poodles!
Nancy Hafner
From Michael Wahlig
Standard Representative
After 8 days of events at the 2009 National Specialty show
I have been asked to comment on what the Standard Poodle
variety was like when we first became involved with the
breed, what it is like today and what I see for the future.
When we first started in Poodles, life was simple, it was di-
vided into Wycliffe, Bel Tor, Alekai and Dassin. Jean Lyle,
Becky Mason, Wendell Sammet and Bud Dickey were for-
midable breeders and advocates for their lines. If you were
starting out you became an acolyte of one of these lines and
that is how you saw the world. I remember spending hours
looking at Poodle Review stud issues focusing on the tiny
black and white photos of the big stud dogs of the day try-
ing to discern everything you could from the picture and the
accompanying pedigree. Ch. Wycliffe Thomas, Ch Wycliffe
Kenneth, Ch. Dassin Debauchery and Ch. Bel Tor Big Pic-
ture seemed to be in a race to breed every bitch in the coun-
try.
Our first Standard Poodle show dog, Degana Sams Alex
Joshua, an infinitely patient dog whose championship was
greatly delayed by his amateur handlers, had a number of
Wycliffe dogs in his pedigree and so we came to see Standard
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Poodles as Jean Lyle did, imposing, handsome and BLACK.
Every once in a while we would stray and find ourselves
looking at pictures of Big Picture and seeing a certain re-
finement that was attractive, or we’d see something in the
white Alekai dogs of the day that attracted us. Debauchery
lived just in the next state and his owner Joyce Bachner was
a presence on the local show scene so Debauchery was al-
ways a dog to watch. When we first started showing we ran
directly into two young siblings, Lou-Gin’s Kiss Me Kate
and her brother Lou-Gin’s Solitaire. Over the next several
years, as Kate enjoyed her fabulous specials career, we were
reminded regularly that the Poodle world was much more
than just imposing, handsome and BLACK dogs.
As we progressed as exhibitors and then breeders and began
to learn about type, style and soundness as well as focusing
on the health of our dogs, the simple life became much more
complicated. Eventually lines started to fade, you’d hear
about someone breeding a Wycliffe dog to a Bel Tor bitch, or
a black to a white. You’d hear about inherited health prob-
lems such as bloat or hip dysplasia in certain lines and worry
about how to avoid those problems in your breeding. Health
testing consisted of OFA x-rays. Bloat was the same prob-
lem it is today, and everyone had their own theory on how
to deal with it.
Over time, Jean and Becky departed the scene and their
visions blended as breeders looked to create the future for
Standard Poodles. Of course, both the Dassin and Alekai
lines continue to put their stamp on contemporary Standard
Poodles. We had the opportunity early on in our career to
meet and entertain both Jean and Becky (however, not at
the same time). They were fascinating women who really
put all their energy into their breeding programs, were great
advocates for what they believed and their lines were clearly
the result of each of their own very focused visions of what
made a Standard Poodle.
Today’s Standard variety, evidenced by the dogs shown at
the 2009 National Specialty, reflect the work of breeders
of the last 30 plus years to create their own vision of the
Standard Poodle using the lines that were predominant in
the 1970’s. There has been a blending of styles and colors
over the years, but the result is, in my mind, a type that still
reflects the language of the Poodle breed standard “That of a
very active, intelligent and elegant appearing dog, squarely
built, well proportioned, moving soundly and carrying him-
self proudly.”
I was pleased to get this writing assignment from Leslie
Newing because it meant that my “job” at PCA this year was
to sit and watch the Standard judging. “Can you sell T-shirts
for an hour Mike?”, “Sorry, I’m busy doing my ‘job’ ”.
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From my seat in the bleachers, outlines, side picture and
overall movement were very impressive. Grooming and
presentation continue to excel. Temperaments were sound
with only a couple of the entrants not enjoying themselves.
I know people bring their best to PCA, but I was still very
excited by what I saw. This year I saw more strength in the
Dog classes than I did in the Bitch classes. The Winners
Dog, who went on to Best of Winners, was everything I like
in a Standard Poodle.
I listened carefully to the Standard judge, Dr Donald Sturz
Jr., speak at the PCA dinner on Friday evening. He pre-
sented one of the more thoughtful judging critiques that I
have heard in a number of years. Hopefully, he will have an
opportunity to write about his judging assignment. Since my
observation was mostly from the bleacher seats, it would be
interesting to have his comments on strengths and opportu-
nities for our variety in writing.
I am not a Pollyanna. Over the years, I have put in great ef-
forts to focus on the problems of our Standards, and I’m well
aware that handlers are very well paid to present the dogs in
the best light possible, but overall, I was very excited to see
the quality of entrants this year.
To me the most interesting and challenging phenomenon in
Poodles today is the technology and scientific advances that
are available to breeders and our biggest challenge is how
we use the technology and scientific advances to better our
Standards. One example of the technology advancements
is that around 30 years ago breeders started to “collect” their
stud dog’s sperm and freeze it. The technology was new and
not always trustworthy and in those days it was so expensive
that few people could do it.
When we were just getting going as breeders, a young dog
came on the scene and took the Poodle world by storm. That
dog was Ch. Eaton Affirmed. Through the use of modern
technology, some 30+ years later his influence is still being
directly felt in today’s Poodle world. His daughter, Ch. Ran-
denn TriStar Affirmation, “Yes” is a formidable presence in
the show world and this year’s Standard variety winner at
PCA. That’s not great grand daughter or great, great grand
daughter; that’s daughter. She’s a winner in the show ring,
but is also a tremendous example of the results of modern
day breeding technology and how that technology can be
used by breeders.
As a result of modem techniques of reproduction today’s
breeders are going to have the ability to go back generations
to pick the sire for their next litter. Also, with other advances
in technology, it is much easier today to have the choice of
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any dog in the world as the sire of your next litter. It gives
today’s breeders concentrating on the next generation great
opportunities and also great challenges.
In 2008 AKC registered 49 Al Poodle litters and 5 were from
non-AKC registered sires or foreign dogs. I don’t have any
further breakdown among the varieties, but my suspicion is
the majority of these litters are Standard Poodle litters.
Today’s breeders need to have the eye of an artist and the
computer skills of an IBM programmer to manage the vari-
ables and the mountain of information they need to make a
reasoned and informed breeding decision. The data bases
available to breeders are much more informative than 30
years ago, but they need to continue to strive to provide rel-
evant and accurate information to assist breeders in making
the best decisions they can.
As to the future of the Standard variety, that is being decided
in the whelping box every time a new litter is born. Breeders
need to continue to focus on type, balance, temperament and
the health of their breeding stock and the offspring they pro-
duce. Try to avoid the fads, the excesses and extremes and
concentrate on the breed standard as they make breeding de-
cisions. Breeders continue to have more and more informa-
tion available to make thoughtful breeding decisions. Now
they need to use that information to make the best breeding
decisions possible.
I think I’ll assign myself the same “job” next year at PCA,
maybe I’ll even pay up for one of those ringside seats and
see what another year has done to the Standard variety.
New Poodle Judges
Mr. Fred Dieball- Lapeer,MI
Mrs Patricia Mowbray-Morgan- Lanesboro,
MA
Mrs. Sherry Swanson- Dublin,CA
Mr. Irving Bonios, West Hollywood, CA
Mrs. Karen Ashe-Parkville, MD
Ms. Sharon Danley-White Beear,MN
Mr. Alfred Ferruggiaro- Burtonsville, MD.
Mrs Wendy Kobrzycki- Montgomery, MI
Ms Patricia Laurans- Newtown, CT
Mrs Kristi Tivilino-Seattle, WA
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“PCA 2009-A Look to The Future”
by Luis E. Aizcorbe
PCA-Miniauture Poodle Representative.
It was a blast, wasn’t it? In spite of the fact that this year’s
entries were down, in this writer’s opinion the 2009 version
of the Poodle Club of America National was as competi-
tive and overall as enjoyable as any within recent memory. I
spent substantial time during conformation judging, mentor-
ing prospective judges, a number of which expressed being
awed by the glamour, organization and overall atmosphere
of the show; and of course, the quality of the entry. Some
volunteered that they had never witnessed another compa-
rable breed national. But we already knew that, didn’t we?
Foreign visitors were equally free with their expressions of
praise. To everyone, starting with club President, Jack Mac
Gillivray, to Show Chairman extraordinaire, Glenna Carlson
and her excellent Assistant, Arthur Foran to all committee
heads, members and tireless workers, our thanks and con-
gratulations for their selfless contribution to the success of
this show.
Class after class of elegant Standard Poodles entered the ring
to the excitement and cheering of the crowd, culminating in
the breathtaking Best of Variety Competition which brought
together a group of some of the best poodles to be seen any-
where, before the discerning eye of Dr, Donald Sturz. It
would be difficult for me to comprehend that a better collec-
tion of poodles of any size could be assembled in the same
ring at one time. Some sent chills down my spine. The depth
of quality in the Toy Variety afforded Mrs. Norma Strait a
number of choices not available to others judging this vari-
ety at recent PCA events.
As PCA’s Miniature Poodle Representative and given my
prior involvement in the breeding and showing of this va-
riety, I was especially rewarded by the surge in quality of
this year’s miniature entry . Mr. Richard Bauer expressed his
surprise about the excellent quality of his entry, and his re-
marks could not have been more on the money. It was almost
a revelation to see so many quality minis; mainly black, but
also white, brown and beautiful dilutes. The “Specials” class
was highly competitive and quality also abounded in most
other classes in both sexes.
The highlight of the show for Miniature Poodle fanciers
came near the end of competition, when after a drought last-
ing several years, a black miniature dog, Ch. Compostela
The Perfect Storm, made a statement in the Best of Breed
ring unlike any other by one of his variety in recent history,
and was rewarded with the Best in Show rosette. Although
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unknown, as he recently had finished , this young dog, ex-
emplified poodle type, and his performance proved he was
hardly in awe of his surroundings. He withstood the formi-
dable challenge of a Standard who has made poodle history
and a Toy well on his way to doing so, while giving way in
hardly any feature made available to the ringside observer.
For me, it was quite a thrill to witness these three outstand-
ing poodles, at the top of their game and handled to perfec-
tion vie head to head for poodledom’s most coveted award
of the year: Best in Show at the Poodle Club of America
National Specialty. It was the icing on the cake to what truly
was a fantastic event.
It sometimes happens that due to the lack of sufficient qual-
ity within a variety, judge’s error, or other factors, represen-
tatives of one variety or another fail to be competitive in the
Best of Breed ring. It is to the credit of these year’s variety
judges: Mrs. Norma Strait, Mr. Richard Bauer, and Dr. Don-
ald Sturz that they presented the Best of Breed judge, Mr.
Jordan Chamberlain with such high quality choices that he
could have done no wrong. It is to Mr. Chamberlain’s credit
that his selections on the day were predicated on his opinion
about the contestants’ merits as he saw them, devoid of any
pre-conceived ideas that sometimes creep into some judges’
decision making process.
At a time when the whole sport of breeding and showing
dogs is going through so many changes and challenges, most
of them not for the better, predicting the future of Miniature
Poodles in this country almost requires the benefit of a crys-
tal ball. The down turn in the economy has affected people
in almost all walks of life, the “dog game” being no excep-
tion. Dog legislation around the country has had a very nega-
tive impact on responsible hobby breeders. Some decisions
made by the AKC, including those concerning their new reg-
istration policies, have served to emphasize the breeding of
mixed breeds, whether they admit it or not, to the detriment
of quality
breeders of purebreds; and it goes on and on. All but the
most naïve will agree that the common underlying force
fueling these trends is financial: the struggle for the ever
mighty dollar!
What do all this, you wonder, has to do with the future of
Miniature Poodles? I am a firm believer that the future of
any breed rests with the quantity of its quality breeders and
I fear that the day might come when some outside forces,
financial and otherwise, might drive some weary quality
breeders away. In spite of the health challenges that this va-
riety is facing, few would question that quality Standard
Poodles outnumber those in the other varieties. The reason is
that there still are more good Standard Poodle breeders than
good breeders of the Toy or Miniature varieties.
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cont. from page 23
During the 1960’s Miniature Poodles were, by far, the most
popular variety, a fact that was borne by the overwhelming
success of this variety in the show rings .The number of well
known breeders of this variety, in this country and abroad,
made those dedicated to the breeding of the two other va-
rieties, pale in comparison. At the time, Miniature Poodle
fanciers became enamored with English miniatures, nearly
equating the word “English” with the word “Quality”. It
became a status symbol to own dogs that carried the better
known English kennel prefixes, and the American miniatures
started exhibiting some of the features that were so admired
in the English dogs. As PRA and other genetic problems
propagated, some ignored them, while the more conscien-
tious checked their dogs and proceeded with caution. Some
were lucky to start their breeding programs with line-bred,
genetically sound stock acquired before the time when the
genetic diseases were discovered. The variety lost breeders
discouraged by the genetic debacle they faced, while others
stopped breeding for health and other reasons. Other repu-
table breeders continued, somewhat deflated by the loss of
breeding resources available to them. This trend continued
through the 70’s and 80’s leading to the decline of the Min-
iature Variety throughout the 90’s and the new century. Dur-
ing these years Standard Poodles started gaining popularity
and steadily improved in quality and Toy Poodles continued
on an up and down journey, facing some of the same perils
Miniature breeders faced , but buoyed by several breeders
whose efforts helped improve type.
The Poodle Club of America Foundation has done a fantastic
job of promoting and funding studies of numerous heredi-
tary diseases plaguing our breed. Greatly due to the efforts
of those working on behalf of this organization, tests have
been developed for several of these hereditary diseases. Op-
tigen tests has been invaluable, especially to Miniature and
Toy Poodle breeders and is one reason we can be optimistic
about the resurgence of this Variety ,but only if it is used.
The quality of Miniature Poodles at PCA this year has made
me more optimistic than ever about the future of Miniature
Poodles in this country; It is time to build on something good
and this can only be achieved through mutual cooperation ,
the sharing of factual information and a total commitment
to testing. .And please, make your breeding decisions based
on a stud’s quality, your knowledge of his genetic makeup
and your perception about his compatibility with your bitch .
Those that fail to breed to a stud they believe to be the best
choice available, based on personal issues or petty jealousies
are doing a disservice to themselves and to the breed. I have
seen it happen during the days when we were active breed-
ers.
.
Helen Lee James
horselesscarriage8@earthlink.net
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Website Update: National Notes
From Lisa Wolfe
The results are in! And available on the PCA website. From
the home page, just click on “2009 National Results” and
navigate each 2009 event using the links on the left side of
the page. A HUGE thanks goes to Andy Kress for tirelessly
typing in the conformation and veteran sweeps results ring-
side while he adeptly announced. Talk about multi-tasking!
Also a shout out goes to Joyce Carelli for working results,
Claudia Straitiff & Dana Stewart for tracking and hunting,
and Barbara Blanchfield for agility. Obedience results were
obtained through http://www.infodog.com. I so appreciate
the help of all involved to provide our website visitors with
up-to-the-minute information.
Website Statistics:
On the average, the website attracts about 600 visitors per
day, but during the National, the statistics soar. Here is a
breakdown of the numbers:
Total visits:
March 2009: 20,326 visits
April 2009: 27,352 visits
Day by day website hits during the National:
Sunday, April 19: 828 hits
Mondy, April 20: 1.037 hits
Tuesday, April 21: 973 hits
Wednesday, April 22: 1,530 hits
Thursday, April 23: 1,994 hits
Friday, April 24: 2,202 hits
Saturday, April 25: 1,271 hits
Webcam, anyone?
For the first time ever, webcams offering a view of both rings
during conformation judging could be accessed via the web-
site. These webcams, actually linked to the video photog-
rapher’s website, allowed enthusiasts not able to attend the
National to experience just a little bit of the excitement. If
you have questions about these webcams or video, visit the
conformation results pages for a link to more information.
Affiliate Clubs please note!
If your 2009 dues have not been paid, no application
for a specialty show will be approved nor will a me-
dallion be sent to your club!!
Helen Lee
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Westminster Results
Congratulations to “Yes” on her Group 1 and to all the other Poodles that won their varieties.

Toys BOV : CH. Smash JP Moon Walk

Miniatures BOV: CH Surrey Sweet Spice, Owned by Ron Scott and Debbie Burke
Standards BOV: Ch Randenn Tristar Affirmation, Owned by Toni and Martin Sosnoff

photo by Lisa Croft-Elliott

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Working Poodle
Call
Medallion Owner Name  AKC Registered Name

Gold Jack Combs & Mia DiBenedetto Ten  Bibelot’s Tolka Hands Up MH
Gold Claudia Straitiff & Dana Stewart Jamie  CH Ascot For Your Eyes Only RN JH
Gold Carol & Kevin Stone Rio Finesse All Jazzed Up CDX RAE MXP MJP JH
       
Silver Mary Ruth Calhoun Mac Tudorose McCheers JH NA NAJ
Silver Carol & Kevin Stone Sassy K.C.’s Sassafras of Weilerback UD RAE AX AXJ
Silver Carol & Kevin Stone Rio Finesse All Jazzed Up CDX RAE MXP MJP JH
Silver Patricia Rose Harper Jo Whirlwinds Majormajormajor UDX RN SH
       
Bronze Danielle Rouleau Ruger  When the Gunsmoke Clears RN JH
Bronze Joyce Carelli MacGregor  CH Carlyn Hard Spun
Bronze Claudia Straitiff & Dana Stewart Ruffian  CH Poo’Pla’s Ruffian of Talisker
Bronze Linda and Ron Miller Dash  Valentine’s Splash ‘N Dash RN
Bronze Amy Pyeatt Hattie  Hattie Mae La Rey RN
Bronze Margaret Fox Sly  Valentine’s Sly As A Fox CD
Bronze Jac Taylor Pasa  Osea Que Pasa CD RE JH NAJ
Bronze Sheree Melancon LaTee  Leap N La Tee CD JH

For more information:

“If you are interested in learning more about
Tracking or how to get started in Tracking,
contact Carol Pernicka at tracker@lpbroad-
band.net”

“The rules and guidelines for participating

in the WC WCX can be found on the PCA
website. If you are interested in learning
more about the WC WCX or starting ba-
sic retriever training, please contact Joyce
Carelli at jcarelli@bellsouth.net or Linda
Miller at rmiller942@comcast.net”

THANKS EVERYONE.

Claudia *photo by Jon Carelli

cstraitiff00@bellsouth.net

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PCA Tracking, Hunting, WC WCX Events Pernicka , Joyce Lindloff and Kim Raymond who did all the
work necessary to offer a Tracking Event at the caliber that
Feature Poodles In the Field
PCA expects – and on short notice!
• AKC Hunt Tests: Linda Miller and her committee of
Submitted by Dana Stewart and Claudia Straitiff – Co-Di-
volunteers including Margaret Fox and Susanne Nash
rectors Working Poodle Program
• WC WCX Hunt Tests: Joyce Carelli, Chair and her
committee, including Dana Stewart and Kim Raymond.
The 2009 Outdoor PCA field events were nothing short of
• Joyce Miller who organized Hospitality for us all
wonderful. Once again God watched over the Poodles and
weekend
we enjoyed blue skies and sunny warm days for the Track-
• Carolyn Wray (Tracking) and Carol Stone (Retriev-
ing, Hunting Test and the WC WCX tests in Salisbury, MD.
ing) who put together a Performance Raffle that was such a
success.
When late in the year we asked the Board to support a Track-
• Our many performance participants who pitched in
ing event for 2009 – people thought it could not be done.
as volunteers throughout the weekend. These events don’t
happen without YOU.
But with the hard work of volunteers PCA was able to offer
the first Tracking Dog Tests in Elkton MD on Friday. We
PCA’s Tracking Event Launches the Weekend!
had 8 trackers actually try to qualify for their Tracking Dog
titles. Seven Poodle/handler teams passed, including three
PCA held its first Tracking Dog test on Friday, April 17 at
teams that achieved new titles.
Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in Elkton,
Maryland.
On Saturday and Sunday we moved our outdoor Poodle party
to the Anatidae Farm just north of Salisbury. This was a new
Fair Hill is a 5600 acre multi-use facility with beautiful roll-
venue for us. The setting and the owners could not have been
better! Frank and Teri Durham – owners of Anatidae hosted
our event on their farm which offered great water for tests
and lovely terrain that allowed for spectators to get closer to
the action than ever before! We had a new format to operate
the tests this year, and a willing pair of judges that agreed to
the format.

Another new addition to the weekend was a Performance

Raffle to benefit the PCA Foundation. There were plenty
of Tracking and Poodle Retriever focused items in the raffle
and Tracking and Retriever enthusiasts were able to generate
more than $1100 dollars!
ing hills, light woods and lush grass, perfect for tracking. It
was originally an estate of the famous DuPont family, and
The weekend culminated with what is now the Working Poo-
is still maintained meticulously, hosting numerous tracking
dle Dinner on Sunday night. This year we added the Track-
tests during the year as well as international horse shows.
ing folks so our party is getting even more festive! We rec-
Judges say this is one of the most lovely tracking sites in the
ognized qualifiers from Tracking, Retrieving and WC WCX
entire country, and it made a beautiful backdrop for all the
events and awarded the 2008 Medallions for which many of
Poodles – even with their noses to the ground!
our WC WCX exhibitors work throughout the year.
Once again the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center catering
Carol Pernicka – judge and owner/handler of a Champion
team served up our feast for our exhibitors and guests.
Tracking Poodles herself, and Jacob Kay kept everything or-
ganized and the operations running smoothly throughout the
We’d like to thank the following team of workers who
day! Carol Pernicka had many nice things to say about the
Chaired “field” events and supported them with hard work
field of Poodles who participated in this inaugural event.
and sponsorship!
“I cannot say enough about how well they [Poodles and
• Glenna Carlson, PCA National Show Chairman who
Handlers] worked. Every dog was better than the last, mov-
always believes in us!
ing steadily, methodically, and confidently down their track.
• Members of the Board of Directors who continually
They all ran their tracks in about 6 or 7 minutes; corners
support our events.
• Tracking: Joan Scott, PCA Board Member and Carol cont. on page 30
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cont. from page 28 levels of an AKC event. This was a change from the past
– and enabled every handler and gallery member the oppor-
were precise, handlers able to walk briskly behind their
tunity to see all other participants and all test levels through-
dogs. What a beautiful example of great tracking. I was so
out the day. The format was designed to motivate those just
proud of them all!”
beginning in the field to continue their training beyond Ju-
nior Hunter levels. It was well received and the Committee
Tracking Dog Passes (* denotes new TD Title):
hopes to do it again next year!
• *Standard Poodle, Rebelstar’s Ella Enchanted
owned by Sharon Fesmire of Tennessee.
The new venue – the same distance from downtown Salis-
• *Standard Poodle, Kali’s Lil Lucky Simon, owned
bury – but a different direction (west) proved to be a great
by Marcia & Gene German and handled by Bev Olsen from
option that provided landscape variety and space in which to
New Jersey
run tests that were easily accessible by the gallery.
• Standard Poodle, Miles Wicket of Wide Water VCD3
SH RE, owned and handled by Tom Reese. Wicket made it
The owners of Anatidae Farm, Frank and Teri Durham were
look easy, not shabby at all for a dog who is 13!
welcoming and very supportive of the Poodle event. Their
• Standard Poodle, Colando’s Compay Segundo TD,
presence at the tests, as well as their interest and encour-
one of three poodles entered by Shirley Robertson MD from
agement of the Poodles went a long way with everyone in-
Michigan.
volved. We’ll be at Anatidae in 2010, you can plan on it.
• Toy Poodle, Wraynbow FrenchVanilla CD TD RN
NJP owned and handled by Carolyn Wray, all the way from
Qualifiers in the PCA Hunt Tests included:
Oregon!
• *Standard Poodle, Czar Colando’s Wallace RN OA
Junior Hunter:
OPA NAJ OJP, owned and handled by Shirley Robertson
• Stoney Brook D. , “Lucy” owned/handled by De-
MD from Michigan.
nise Herman
• Standard Poodle, Colando’s William Carlos VCD1
• CH Poo’Pla’s Ruffian of Talisker “Ruffian” owned
RE OA NAJ, AXP, AJP, NFP owned and handled by Shirley
by Dana Stewart and Claudia Straitiff
Robertson MD from Michigan.
• Via Alps JP’s Promise Me Romance RA, “Roxy”
owned/handled by Mary Hudson
Congratulations to all who passed and to everyone partici-
• K.C’s Sassafras of Weilerbach UD RAE AX AXJ,
pated in order to make this a successful, enjoyable and edu-
“Sassy” owned/handled by Carol Stone
cational event!
• Windswept Gentile Aloutte UD OA NAJ, “Ali”
owned/handled by Suzanne Fairbarn
PCA AKC Hunt Test - “Just Ducky!”
• Tudorose Abby Girl, “Abby” owned/handled by De-
nise Herman
The effects of holding annual retrieving events and encourag-
• Valentine’s Sly As A Fox CD, “Sly” owned /handled
ing participants to test their dogs’ retriever instincts could be
by Margaret Fox
seen in the field at the Hunt Tests and the WC WCX tests.
• CH Carlyn Hard Spun, “McGregor” owned/handled
by Joyce Carelli
Linda Miller, Hunt Test Chairperson kept things moving
along with the help of Margaret Fox the Chief Marshal. Sec-
Senior Hunter
retary Susanne Nash did a super job organizing the people
• Jo Whirlwinds MAJORMAJORMAJOR RN UDX
and paperwork. Joyce Miller, Hospitality Chair kept the
SH, “Harper” owned/handled by Pat Rose
group fed and watered throughout the day and made sure we
left things as we found them!
Master Hunter
Handled by Jack Combs
As is tradition at PCA Hunt Tests, all participants were asked
• Lonetree’s Go Bang MH, “Bang” owned by Jack
to volunteer for stints in the field or in other areas of the
Combs and Mia DiBenedetto
test: Most responded enthusiastically and willingly to help
• Bibelot’s Hands Up MH, “Ten” owned by Jack
get the job done! To list all is to list every person that partici-
Combs and Mia DiBenedetto
pated during the day, but suffice it to say we really appreciate
you!
Poodles Entered in WC WCX Demonstrate Increasing Tal-
Judges Megan Baker and Tom Lehr set up a sequence of
ent
tests that showed the increasing level of skills from Junior
Hunter to Senior Hunter and through to the Master Hunter cont. on page 32
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cont. from page 30 the owner of the property ended up bringing back a car full
of them to Salisbury because there weren’t enough partici-
pants left at the site to get them back to town!
When PCA agreed to sponsor WC WCX certificates in the
90’s, it was a commitment to a journey focused on recogniz-
Thank you especially to Joyce Carelli who has Chaired the
ing and generating retriever instincts in our breed. Eventu-
WC WCX events for many years. She and her committee
ally, due to the efforts of those in the early years, the AKC
did a wonderful job keeping handler/dog teams organized
acknowledged the Poodle as a breed able to participate in
and everyone taken care of with food and drinks. Also thanks
AKC Retrieving tests.

While watching the Poodles run in the WC WCX tests this

year, several of us commented that the 2009 “field” of dogs
was consistently improved. Handlers were prepared and

to our throwers and volunteers in the field. This year we got

to watch a very special “retrieve” of a boat by Dana Stewart
– proving that not only our Poodles know how to bring back
the goods. Though admittedly his “Here, Heel, Sit” isn’t
very good.
educated about what to expect. Poodles were prepared to the
work – and though some as always picked the WC WCX to
Congratulations to the 2009 Qualifiers.
demonstrate their comic sides – it was evident they had the
instinct and drive to do the work.
Working Certificate: 19 entered, 18 ran, 13 passed
We can’t wait to see what the future brings!
Passed
Windswept Gentile Alouette UD OA NAJ WC TDI (Allie)
For whatever reason, the gallery this year was not as large as
Suzanne Fairbairn
in years past. That’s a shame because we know that is where
Valentine’s Splash ‘N Dash RN WC (Dash) Linda Miller
interest in our event can be generated. We did however,
CH Carlyn Hard Spun WC (MacGregor) Joyce Carelli
have visitors from Hong Kong come to the tests in a cab – a
Stoney Brook D (Lucy) Denise Herman
first for us in the field! This group of visitors was incredibly
Gloria’s It’s Magic Merlin CDX RE (Merlin) Joann Smith
interested in what we are doing. They enjoyed watching the
Villa Alps JP’s Promise Me Romance RA WC (Roxy) Mary
dogs work, and even got to throw a few bumpers for Poodle
Hudson
to retrieve. They stayed for the whole afternoon.
Tudorose McCheers JH NA NAJ WC (Mac) Mary Ruth Cal-
houn
In fact, they stayed so late visiting the kennels on site, that cont. on page 33
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cont. from page 32
Valentine’s Sly As A Fox CD (Sly) Margaret Fox
CH Carlyn Calamity Jane NA JH WCX (Janie) Joyce Carel-
li
Bibelot’s Tolka Hands Up MH WCX (Ten) Mia DiBene-
deto
Jo Whirlwinds Majormajormajor WDX RN SH WCX
(Harper) Pat Rose
Tudorose Abby Girl (Abby) Denise Herman
CH Poo’Pla’s Ruffian of Talisker WC (Ruffian) Claudia
Straitiff

Working Certificate Excellent: 13 entered, 13 ran, 8 passed

Passed
CH Carlyn’s Neon Moon JH WCX (Chip) Joyce Carelli
Lonetree’s Go Bang MH (Bang) Jack Combs
Finnesse All Jazzed Up CDX RAE JH MXP MXJ WCX
(Rio) Carol Stone
Paradigm Walkn The Wild Side CD JH RN (Walker) Mar-
garet Fox
Stoney Brook D (Lucy) Denise Herman
Photos by John Carelli
Jo Whirlwinds Majormajormajor UDX RN SH WCX (Harp-
er) Pat Rose
Bibelot’s Tolka Hands Up MH WCX (Ten) Jack Combs
CH Carlyn Calamity Jane NA JH WCX (Janie) Joyce Carel-
li

WC/WCX Qualifiers 2009

Congratulations to everyone!

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P.C.A. Rescue
The Story of Marcus
Marcus, the toy poodle with the grade 4 luxating patella, was
the poster boy for Rescue in the booth. Handi Skorich of
Indianapolis Poodle Rescue, took this little one in knowing
that he would require surgery. She put her luscious hand-
made soaps for sale in the Rescue Booth, the proceeds of
which were ear-marked to help with the cost of Marcus’ sur-
gery, which had been optimistically posted for the week after
PCA. Below is her follow up on Marcus.
Marcus arrived home after his surgery on 4/30/ 2009. He
didn’t realize his leg would bend now. A couple of times he
forgot about his affected leg and did actually touch it to the
ground, something he has never been able to do in his entire
life. The surgeon wants him to use it ASAP. I was so pleased
that he had come so far temperament-wise being fostered
while I was at PCA! He is not nearly as shy and timid. I plan
to ask Mary, the foster Mom, if she would take him back un-
til he is ready to go to his permanent home. I am so happy to
see his behavioral progress and the improvement in his leg.
Thank you PCA Rescue Foundation, Aroon and Debbie
Maben, Ann Green, Missy Galloway, Ruth Hollis, and all
the folks that purchased poodle soaps at the Poodle Club of
America Nationals (PCA). I now know that we did in fact
do the right thing in spending the money for Marcus to have
this procedure.
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Handi Skorich, President
Indianapolis Poodle Rescue
AKC Calls on All Dog Organizations to Spread
Responsible Dog Ownership Message this
September
Date of Article: May 06, 2009
- Annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days Comprised
of Hundreds of Events -
Each year, the American Kennel Club® calls on its nearly
5,000 affiliated dog clubs and all other pet-related organiza-
tions from around the country to participate in AKC Respon-
sible Dog Ownership Days. The nationwide initiative edu-
cates the public about the importance of being a responsible
dog owner and celebrates the deep bond between humans
and their canine companions.
“Last year more than 600 organizations across the U.S. held
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day events in their com-
munities,” says AKC spokesperson Lisa Peterson. “We are
thankful to those who have helped us spread this important
message and encourage more organizations to join us in
2009.”
Events can be held anytime during the month of Septem-
ber. Sign up at www.akc.org/rdod and create an “Event Ac-
cont. on page 35
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Annual Meeting
The Poodle Club of America
Rescue Foundation held it annual
meeting on Wednesday, April 22,
2009 in Salisbury, Maryland at the
conclusion of judging and the Parade
of Champions. Nancy Williams, a
certified Animal Behaviorist, spoke
on “Temperament Evaluation for the
Rescued Poodle.” Among the ‘pearls
of wisdom’ that she dispensed to
those in attendance included a behav-
ioral assessment tool using the acro-
nym: R-U-L-E. R = a reactive dog;
U = a dog using aggressive threats; L
= a dog with a lack of impulse con-
trol and E = a dog with everyday life
problems that may be slow to recover in some situations.
Any dog displaying these characteristics in her experience
would be a difficult dog to place or a dog that would require
extensive intervention. She has found that a rescue dog’s
reaction to children, other dogs and cats is fairly predictive
of how well the dog will do when placed. She suggested a
simple coding method for placing rescues; green, yellow and
red. For example, green coded dogs have few issues and can
be easily placed, yellow coded dogs require supervision and
some training and red coded dogs require life-long manage-
ment and should never be placed with children. Ms. Wil-
liams has advised various rescue groups that it is important
for them to develop standards for accepting dogs into rescue
and to have consistent training protocols and objective meth-
ods for evaluation of these dogs. In addition, she believes
that follow up at 6 months and 1 year after placement is very
important. Included in her talk was video of her experience
with some of the Michael Vick dogs. Ms. Williams was one
of the few people in the US who has had hands-on interac-
tion these dogs and she notes that there is still work going
on today. Interestingly, the green-yellow-red coding method
was used on these dogs. Only one dog was green coded, a Pit
Bull bitch that was Vick’s personal pet, and she is the most
successful placement of the lot to date. Ms Williams con-
cluded her talk with a demonstration of some training toys
and devices that she uses in her practice.
The Rescue Foundation set up a first-time fundraising and
information booth in the Atrium of the Civic Center for the
two performance days of PCA. After PCA Foundation con-
cluded their two-day fundraiser on the Arena floor, Rescue
moved to that location for the rest of the week. Two com-
munity rescues sent merchandise for the benefit of their own
programs. Handi Skorich of Indianapolis Poodle Rescue had
wonderful hand-made soaps with poodles stamped on them
for sale and raised $334 to help defray medical expenses for
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Marcus (see attached picture and side-
bar). Ruth Hollis of Poodle Rescue
of North Texas sent beautiful crate
pads, darling poodle-embellished
pillow cases and greeting cards with
images of rescued poodles on them
and raised $434. PCA Rescue has
a quilt raffle, a quilt Silent Auction
and several smaller items for Silent
Auction. In addition, we introduced
our new logo on a pin and the booth’s
banner. We are deeply grateful to
Claudia Straitiff for the logo design.
The Rescue Foundation raised over
$1500 for the week. Only a few pins
remain available for sale at $10 each
plus shipping; contact Cindy if you
would like to buy one – clcrawley@
starpower.net or 410.321.4493. The
booth was faithfully maintained for the week by Sally Poin-
dexter, Cindy Crawley, Melissa Bass and her rescue poodle,
Lukas, Janet Howard, Fronah Heil and her rescue poodle,
Hope, and Betsey Leedy. It was a great week.
count” by August 1, 2009. The first 500 organizations who
confirm the details of their event will receive a complimentary
resource-filled packet including posters, brochures, stickers
and many more materials to assist them in putting together an
entertaining and informative event. All events will be listed on
the AKC web site, searchable by state, beginning July 1.
“The AKC believes that education is the key to addressing
responsible dog ownership issues in every community,” added
Peterson. “AKC RDO Days have helped clubs forge valuable
relationships with legislators, news media and community
leaders, which has helped bring clubs to the table when legis-
lation is being discussed in their community and seek support
for educational programs and activities.”
Once again, Invisible Fence® Brand is a proud nationwide
sponsor of AKC RDO Days and will support community
events, as well as attend AKC’s flagship event in Raleigh,
North Carolina on September 26th, where AKC’s Operations
Center is located. Included will be activities such as AKC
Canine Good Citizen® tests, Obedience/Agility/Rally dem-
onstrations, microchip ID clinics, breeder referral and rescue
information, raffles, games and many more entertaining and
educational events.
To learn more about AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days,
sign up to hold an event or view photos and information about
previous events, please visit http://www.akc.org/clubs/rdod/.
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PCA Rescue Foundation

Please think about a tax deductible donation to PCA
Rescue before the end of the calendar year. One hundred
percent of your donation goes to support the efforts of
volunteers all over the United States to rescue Poodles from
abandonment and find them permanent safe, loving homes.
Clip and return this coupon to the address below. You will
receive an acknowledgement of your donation by mail and in
the 2009 PCA catalog.

NAME ___________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

AMOUNT _______________________ Send this form and your check to:

Anne Stokes, Treasurer
4014 Duplin Drive
Greensboro, NC 27406

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

Betsey Leedy

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P.C.A. Foundation News

Peabody is presenting to
Nancy McGee his dona-
tion to the PCA Founda-
tion. Donations were made
for his haircut.
OptiGen
During the first quarter of 2009 (January 1-March 31, 2009)
OptiGen tested 268 Poodles for PRA. The breakdown is as
follows:

Total Miniature Poodles tested - 132

Normal - 96 The Foundation is extremely proud of all the fundrais-
Carrier - 34 ing that took place at this years annual gathering. I cannot
Affected - 2 thank all the people who worked thru out the week but would
like to call attention to the various leaders who provided the
Total Toy Poodles tested - 136 leadership to accomplish such great fundraising. We thank
Normal - 87 everyone who donated time,effort and prizes for all our our
Carrier 45 projects
Affected - 4
The tracking event was headed by Carolyn Wray
Countries testing this period include: Canada, Denmark, The WC/WCX event was headed by Carol Stone
Finland, France, The Preformance Raffle was headed by Charlotte Mitchell
Germany, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Norway, Russia, Slovenia, Peabody’s Haircut was organized by Judy and Mark Leister
Spain, Sweden, Thank you Peabody for growing all that hair
Switzerland, United Kingdom and USA. Mary Lebet for her efforts at the catalog advertising and pro-
viding the funding for the contest
If you have any question regarding this information, please To Alan Kingsley for his year long efforts at selling
feel free to email me. the tapes and PIA
Last but not least to Roger and Lynn Brucker for the PCA
Sincerely, Data base.
Becky Iddings The annnual sales is outstanding
Administrative Support Associate
The PCA Foudation Board is grateful to all involved and
Sincerely, look forward to next year when we will add the silent auc-
Becky Iddings tion to the events on Wed-Thurs and Friday
Administrative Support Associate
OptiGen, LLC
A special thanks to all who worked the health clinic tables
Cornell Business & Technology Park
767 Warren Road, Suite 300 and to Joan McFadden for keeping us organized
Ithaca, NY 14850
phone: 607-257-0301
fax: 607-257-0353
Best to all
email: genetest@optigen.com Tom Carneal-President
web: www.optigen.com PCA Foundation
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“ABC’s of Dog Breeding”
Seminar Features Wealth of Knowledge for Breeders
“ABC’s of Dog Breeding” Still Offered at PCA Discount
On April 21, more than 85 poodle people attended the PCA
Foundation seminar, which this year featured Claudia Or-
landi and her widely acclaimed presentation on the art and
science of breeding better, healthier dogs. The day began
with an update by PCA Foundation President Tom Carneal
on research addressing health problems such as epilepsy,
chronic hepatitis in Standard Poodles and Miniature-Poodle
dwarfism (see upcoming Poodle Papers issues for more on
these studies).
During the seminar, Dr. Orlandi discussed breeding concepts
and tools (such as genetics, breeding systems and anatomy),
kennel blindness, and knowledge breeders need for the criti-
cal goal of eliminating genetic disease. She concluded the
day by demonstrating her technique for measuring shoulder
placement and angulation. Attendees practiced with some
poodle “volunteers,” who enjoyed the attention. Many
thanks to the breeders who volunteered your poodles during
a very busy week!
Throughout the day, Dr. Orlandi also shared her own experi-
ences from more than 20 years of successfully breeding Bas-
set Hounds. The Orlandis have bred more than 100 champi-
ons, including the top-producing Basset Hound dam in breed
history and the top Group-winning Basset Hound (Ch. Tops-
field Bumper Cars, CD, ROM). Ch. Topsfield Vision Silver
Noodles was among the nation’s top hounds in 2008 and is
now the top Group-winning bitch in breed history. In addi-
tion to breeding, Dr. Orlandi is also devoted to teaching and
currently chairs Member Education for the Basset Hound
Club of America. She dedicates her seminars and book to
“my fellow breeders everywhere, who share a passion for
dogs and the belief that there is always more to learn!”
For anyone who couldn’t attend the PCA Seminar or had to
leave early for other obligations, Dr. Orlandi has extended
the PCA discount on her home study book, “The ABC’s of
Dog Breeding: What Every Breeder Should Know,” through
July 1. If you’d like to order one, send your mailing in-
formation with a check for $30 ($35 for Canadian orders),
which includes shipping, to Claudia Orlandi, Ph.D., PO Box
169, Essex Jct, VT 05453-0169. Be sure to mention PCA to
get the discount.
by Pat Forsyth
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In Memoriam
Judith DeLaughter
It is with a feeling of regret that we announce the passing
away of Judy De Laughter, who lost her battle to the ravages
of brain cancer on May the 8th. Judy, Karin Berlind’s mother,
was a dedicated miniature poodle breeder and fancier who
with her then husband, Joe Makowski , founded the Karad-
ale prefix, which Karin has been so successfully developing
for many years. Obviously, Karin acquired her love for and
dedication to Miniature Poodles through her parents.
We met Judy in the 1960’s, when she lived in Miami. She
purchased an English black bitch, Ch. Tophill Thunderbird,
which became the foundation for the Karadale Miniature
Poodles. We became close friends and spent many a night
discussing breeding strategies, and traveled together to
shows on many occasions. Judy was an honest, breeder who
stood by the power of her convictions and took excellent
care of her dogs. She was a steadfast believer in checking for
PRA and hips, which were of primary concern to responsible
Miniature Poodle breeders of the day.
When Judy moved away from Miami in the1970’s, we be-
lieve, we lost direct contact with her, and saw her in person
only a couple of times. Through Karin, however, we kept
abreast of her progress over the years. As fate would have it,
two weeks after Karin attained her greatest success in dogs,
her PCA win, she had to suffer the great sorrow of loosing
her mother.
Luis and Maria Aizcorbe
Mentoring helps shape the future
of our sport of purebred dogs.
Have you mentored anyone lately?
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The Poodle
Club of America
Foundation, Inc.

The Poodle Club of America Foundation is a tax-exempt public charity dedicated to

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

DONATION FORM
(PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY)

Donor name: __________________________________________________________________

Street address: ________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _______________________________________________________________

Phone number or email address: _________________________________________________

My donation is made □ in honor of: □ in memory of:

______________________________________________________
Use my donation □ wherever it is needed most (the PCAF General Fund), or
□ other (please specify below):
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

Please enclose with your check payable in US funds to “PCA Foundation” and mail to:

Nancy J. McGee, Treasurer

PCA Foundation
208 Crosbytown Road
Quitman, GA 31643

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING POODLES!

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Regional News
POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA Carlson will be supplying all her previous knowledge and
advice and Peggy McDill’s proximity to Long Beach will be
REGIONAL make her assistance invaluable.I will be the hotel coordina-
tor. Mary will be providing her committee information as
The Poodle Club of America will be holding their Regional
we draw nearer to the date. Please remember that putting
Specialty this year in conjunction with the American Kennel
a Regional together takes lots of planning and manpower,
Club/Eukanuba National Championship-2009, a historical
so those of you who wish to help be apart of this endeavor
event celebrating the 125th year of the American Kennel
please contact Mary at cabpuddel@pacbell.net. Our judges
Club,at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Cen-
for Conformation are own members, Mr.John R. Shoemaker
ter in Long Beach,California on December 12th and 13th
doing Toys and Mr. Frank T. Sabella doing Miniatures and
.This years Championship promises to be bigger and better
Standards.
then ever. Over 260,000 square feet of space will be utilized
for Conformation, 30,000 square feet for Obedience, and a
The host hotel for PCA is brand new and opening in July
60,000 square foot unique structure will host the AKC Agil-
2009. It is the Avia Hotel-Long Beach, 285 Bay Street, Long
ity Invitational
Beach, CA 90802 (it is located across the street from the
Convention Center), the phone is (562)436-1047and the web
“The core mission of the AKC/Eukanuba National Cham-
address is http://www.aviahotels.com/hotels/longbeach/.
pionship is to showcase the breeders who have dedicated
This is a four star hotel that does not normally allow dogs
their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality
but is making an exception for the AKC/Eukanuba event.
of purebred dogs.” In the past this show has been limited
There are classic King guestrooms, classic double Queen
to an invitational list only but this year it will be an open
guestrooms (limited), Grand King guestrooms, a Grand
entry. There will be approximately 70 different Regionals,
Suite, Lux Suite and Master Suite. Our rate for this event is
Nationals, Independent Specialties and supported breed en-
$159 plus tax and incidental charges. There will be a one-
tries held in conjunction this year. There will continue to be
time $75.00 non-refundable deep cleaning fee charged upon
the spotlight on the Bred-By-Exhibitor competition; which
check-in for all rooms housing a pet. Rooms may be in-
enables owners to handle the dogs they bred with care and
spected daily and any damage to the room will be reported to
pride. The Eukanuba World Challenge is an international,
the Director of Sales, discussed with the guest and handled
invitation-only dog show, it will continue this year. (Last
on a case by case basis.
year dogs from 52 countries competed for prestigious inter-
national recognition and prize money.)
The cut off date for reservations must be received before
Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Reservations should be
Beyond the excitement of the show rings, as an AKC Parent
made by individual attendees directly with AVIA. A credit
Club, we will be actively participating in one of the signa-
card number of 1 night advance deposit will be required to
ture events that takes place over the weekend the Meet the
secure a room out of this block. Credit cards will be charged
Breeds segment of the AKC/Eukanuba National Champion-
for one night room and tax at time of reservation. Any credit
ship. We will be on hand to meet and greet the public and
card or check deposit will be refunded it notice is received
educate them about the special characteristics of our won-
by 6 p.m., Pacific Time, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 and a
derful Poodle.
cancellation number is obtained. If notice is not received by
6 p.m. Pacific Time, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 the guest
For those of you planning on making this trip, don’t forget
will be responsible for one night’s room and tax, non-refund-
that there are shows the week before which usually draw
able.
majors: December 4th and 5th is Shoreline Dog Fanciers;
followed by Malibu Kennel Club on December 6th and 7th.
So make sure you mark your calendars and start making your
These shows are all located at the same location in Costa
plans to join the American Kennel Club, Eukanuba and the
Mesa. Then leading up to the AKC/Eukanuba National
Poode Club of America this December, for what promises to
Championship is: Beverly Hills Kennel Club on December
be an exciting and unique experience.
9th, Los Encinos Kennel Club on December 10th, and Long
Beach Kennel Club on December 11th , all held at the Long
Mary Ellen Fishler,
Beach Convention and Entertainment Center.
megcamelot@aol.com
This years Regional Show Chairman is Mary Olund. Glenna
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A.K.C. Delegates Corner

Gail Golab, PhD, DVM
American Veterinary Medical Association
ATTN: Animal Welfare Division
1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360

Dear Dr. Golab,

The Board of Governors, representing the membership of the Poodle Club of America, desires to defend the practice of
docking tails in our breed. It is our job, as the parent club, to protect and advance the interests of Poodles. First, we do this
by being the guardian of our breed standard, and second, by educating the public with regard to breeding, proper care, and
maintenance. We support and encourage research activities designed to improve the health and welfare of Poodles. There-
fore, it is our aim to discourage the AVMA’s current proposed policy of anti docking as a purely cosmetic procedure.

It is with some concern that the Poodle Club of America questions the AVMA’s standing on cropping and docking as an
animal rights directive and not as a support of animal welfare; one being political and the other being a humanitarian issue.
The docking of dogs tails is a practice which has been carried out for centuries in order to avoid tail damage, for hygiene and
other reasons. There are over fifty traditionally docked breeds which are recognized by the American Kennel Club.

It seems that the AVMA’s conviction for the banning of this practice is based on the supposed possibility of the pain endured
during the process, potential health risks (infection, incontinence, etc), and that somehow the animal will become physically
or psychologically disadvantaged. From our research, it seems nothing could be further from the truth.

1. The tail bone in a 3-4 days old puppy is still only partially formed and the nervous system undeveloped and therefore the
level of pain is less and fleeting. (1) A parallel can be drawn comparing tail docking to human circumcision. There can be
no question as to which causes actual pain.

2. Poodles are very versatile dogs. They work and perform at any task requested of them. They hunt, track, do search and
rescue, etc. A long tail can be easily damaged in the home as well as the field. A docked tail is less susceptible to damage
. Once damaged, the tail is extremely difficult to heal, whether broken or split, sometimes requiring amputation. Since
tail docking was banned in Sweden in 1989, there has been a massive increase in tail injuries among previously docked
breeds.(2)

3. When done properly, the procedure is quick, with very little vascular involvement, and with therefore less chance for
infection. It is the rare docking procedure that goes wrong when done at 3-4 days. Yet the early spay neuter policy currently
being applauded has all kinds of serious chronic conditions that can develop ie. chronic incontinence in young dogs, CCL
rupture, hip dysphasia and other serious medical issues. (3)

4. The Poodle has been around for centuries. In fact it is one of the oldest breeds. P. Howard Price was able to trace back
as far as Roman and Greek coins, and there are also little poodles represented on some monuments about the time of the
Emperor Augustus, approximately A.D. 30, and there is art work throughout the centuries displaying Poodles with docked
tails.(4) The Poodle has maintained popularity, for work, service, and pleasure throughout time, seeming to dispel the issue
of being physically or psychologically disadvantaged

The American Kennel Club recognizes tail docking, as prescribed in certain breed standards, as an acceptable practice
integral to defining and preserving breed character, enhancing good health, and preventing injuries. The Poodle Club of
America truly believes that the procedure of docking tails, when performed by a veterinarian, is safe and virtually pain free.
We firmly believe that we, jointly with our veterinarians, should have the right to decide on the proper care and treatment of
our pets. The Poodle Club of America is distressed with the AVMA’s attempt to misrepresent centuries of breed history by
cont. on page 42
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using inflammatory verbiage, such as the words amputation and cosmetic mutilation, to inflame animal rights advocates.
This wording is designed entirely to elicit emotional responses and destroy any possibility of logical consideration.

The Poodle Club of America respects and holds the AVMA and its members in the highest regard. You are a proven aca-
demic, professional, and science based medical association. Your expertise enables all animal owners to make informed de-
cisions concerning the healthcare needs of their animals, including preventative care. We are grateful. But our membership
has been polling its veterinarians and we have not found a preponderance of veterinarians who are against the procedure of
tail docking. Please initiate a review of your membership and the actual percentages of established American veterinarians
against tail docking. We would be interested in seeing the compiled data. The Poodle Club of America respectfully requests
that the AVMA reverse their anti crop and dock policy immediately.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Ellen Fishler

Representing the Membership and Board of Governors
Poodle Club of America

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

Poodle Club of Central California Specialty

October 16/17th followed by two days of all breed shows Del Valle Kennel Club

Friday, Oct. 16th

All three varities-Mrs. Janet Leslie Buchanan
Obedience-Alvin W. Eng

Saturday, Oct. 17th

All three varities-Mr. Michael Gadsby
Obedience-Mrs. Jill F. Urbina

Sunday and Monday, Oct. 18th/19th To Be Announced

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DELEGATES REPORT
The main focus of the Annual Meeting of the AKC Delegates
on March 10, 2009 was the election of the new Board of
Directors Class of 2013. Four new Directors were elected:
Lee Arnold, Delegate from the Southern Colorado Kennel
Club; Carl C. Ashby, III, Delegate from the United States
Kerry Blue Terrier Club, Inc.; Alan Kalter, Delegate from
the American Bullmastiff Association; and Dr. Robert D.
Smith, Delegate from the Memphis Kennel Club.
Due to term limits taking effect for the first time this year,
there were no incumbent candidates. In addition, Ronald H.
Menaker was re-elected as Chairman of the Board and Dr.
Thomas M. Davies was elected as the new Vice-Chairman
of the board at a meeting of the AKC Board of Directors,
convened after the Delegate Meeting.
The Beagle Field Trial Rules were amended, effective Janu-
ary 1, 2011, to differentiate Beagle Field Trial Champion-
ships by the three distinct hunting styles demonstrated in
different field events.
The AKC then announced that the first stand alone AKC
Meet the Breeds event will take place at the Javits Center in
New York City on October 17th and 18th, 2009. Pet Part-
ners, Inc will be the anchor sponsor and the Cat Fanciers As-
sociation will participate displaying 41 breeds of cats. The
event will emphasize responsible ownership for both dogs
and cats. Poodle Club of America will again be taking part
in this endeavor. Please contact me if you are interested in
working this booth. We have already had good response.
There was an extremely good presentation on the AKC’s in-
volvement in current legislation.
The AKC’s Government Relations Department in 2008
monitored 800 potential laws.
So far, to date in 2009, they have dealt with 615 potential
laws. This department does research and legislative anal-
ysis, models new legislation, has developed direct contact
with various lawmakers and has engaged the assistance of
the Federal bipartisan Lobbying Team of Greenberg and
Travrig. The Government Relations Department is work-
ing with state federations and local dog clubs to protect the
rights of owners and breeders.
The web page for the Government Relations Department
has a state level online tracking system with legislative e-
alerts and news updates. They encourage the support of the
AKC PAC and the Canine Legislation Support Fund. Pac
supports dog friendly political candidates, (donations must
be made by individuals); and the Canine Legislative Support
Fund supports advocacy and educational efforts, (individu-
als and Clubs may contribute). For more information on any
of the measures currently being monitored, they can be con-
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tacted at 919-816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org, or visit the web
at www.akc.org/canine-legislation.
The group Realignment issue was presented and discussed
again. Besides presenting the current recommendations,
this time Darrell Hayes, Vice President, Dog Show Judges,
discussed some of the procedures being put into place for
judges to be prepared for the new groups. There was also
discussion on the effect on Clubs who have Group Shows.
The American Kennel Club believes that the realignment
will help give more energy, and help revitalize current dog
shows.
Also at this meeting there was a non-binding resolution
passed by a majority of the Delegates asking the Board to
reconsider a program for mixed breeds. Previously, before
I was the Delegate there were two votes taken that were
against this idea. But now after one hundred twenty five
years, where the American Kennel Club has been the na-
tions’s premier advocate for dogs and the people who love
them, the AKC is now acting even more broadly and effec-
tively as the dogs champion by announcing their new mixed
breed program. The Board of Directors voted unanimously
after extensive research, including gathering feedback from
AKC Delegates, AKC Clubs, and mixed breed dog owners
The program, includes a Listing Service and Competition
Elegibility. This program starts October 1st, 2009. If you
would like to see all the information regarding this program
contact mixedbreed@akc.org.
As the Delegate for the Poodle Club of America, I have
been asked to discuss some of our concerns over this regis-
try. Since poodles seem to be the breed of choice for mixed
breeds, we are worried how this registry will effect our res-
cue efforts. (we have continued to rescue mixed breed poo-
dles along with pure bred). The foreseeable future is that
there could be a tremendous influx of these mixed breeds
now that they have a registry.
Please feel free to contact me with any of your concerns or
thoughts at megcamelot@aol.com or 301-977-6789
Mary Ellen Fishler
“ Life is rather like a tin of sardines
- we’re all of us looking for the key. “
ALAN BENNETT
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