September 2020 ASC Bulletin

AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB, INC. In This Issue:
BOARD MEMBERS, 2020-2022
January 2021 Show Information........... p.8
President Director, Class of 2023 January 2022 Judges Ballot................ p.29
Diane Kepley Jeff Wright Who Is On The Ballot........................ p.30
[email protected] [email protected] Hall of Distinction............................. p.35
Welcome to the Club House............... p.36
First Vice-President Director, Zone I ASC Health & Rescue Foundation....... p.38
Anthony Stallard Stacy Dobmeier
[email protected] [email protected] December Bulletin

Second Vice-President Alternate Director, Zone I Special
Kathleen Brock Heidi Armour
[email protected] [email protected] Stud Dog

Secretary Director, Zone II Section
Kathleen L. Patterson Dale Ward
P.O. Box 4194 [email protected] Don’t hide your boy away. . .
Frankfort, KY 40604-4194 Share him with the fancy!
502-875-4489 V Alternate Director, Zone II In accordance with the ASC Code of Ethics,
866-243-1068 F Karin Linde Klerholm the Stud Dog feature is available
[email protected] [email protected] to all dogs eligible to be shown in
conformation classes in the United States.
Treasurer Director, Zone III
Beth Williams Laura Heidrich Stud Dog Feature Deadline
[email protected] [email protected] NOVEMBER 1, 2020.

Assistant Treasurer Alternate Director, Zone III Cost $35.00 includes photo, 3 generation pedigree,
Kevin Carter Lisa Arnett up to 30 words of copy, and contact information.
[email protected] [email protected] Questions?
Contact Stephanie Kaul, [email protected] or
Director, Class of 2022 Director, Zone IV Karen Osper, [email protected]
James Davis Stephanie Kaul
[email protected] [email protected]

Director, Class of 2022 Alternate Director, Zone IV
Linda Pitts Mariecel Torres-Young
[email protected] [email protected]

Director, Class of 2022 Director, Zone V
Vivian Hudson Deann Jepson
[email protected] [email protected]

Director, Class of 2023 Alternate Director, Zone V
Linda Bennett Beth Moore
[email protected] [email protected]

Director, Class of 2023 Effective January 2020
Laurie Foley
[email protected]

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President’s
Message

By DIANE KEPLEY, ASC President

PLANNING FOR FUTURE SHOWS IS UNDERWAY

In this issue of the Bulletin, we normally celebrate well as the participating flushing spaniel breed clubs, as
the accomplishments of the show committee, exhibitors, soon as possible what the guidelines are and how they
and dogs which took part in our National Specialty. It is might impact participation in the show.
sad that we were unable to get together this year for the
National, but—never fear—the show committee is ready There will be some new features at the 2021 Flushing
for the 2021 National with the same theme, judges, and Spaniel Show. For the first time, there will be an inde-
location! We WILL celebrate next July—so keep collect- pendent Cocker Spaniel specialty on Friday. That means
ing those ugly Christmas sweaters, and other holiday the Futurity will be moved to Saturday, and puppies
paraphernalia—and get ready for a return to Purina in which were eligible for the 2020 National Futurity will
2021! Additionally, the committee that was original- compete in a Senior Futurity. There will also be a Junior
ly planning for 2021 now has another year to put the Futurity for the puppies eligible for the 2021 Flushing
wheels in motion for a great 2022 National Specialty! Spaniel Show.

We all know the saying that every cloud has a silver Specialties are being expanded for the other breeds.
lining. I can report the decision to postpone the 2020 Clumber Spaniels, English Cockers, English Springers,
National to next year was not an easy one, but it was Irish Water Spaniels, Welsh Springers, and possibly
the correct decision to make. While there was lost rev- Sussex Spaniels will all hold at least one independent
enue, there was no financial liability to the club in lost specialty (and in some breeds TWO) over the Flushing
deposits/fees/etc. Also, even though we were unable to Spaniel Show weekend. This is in addition to their nor-
celebrate the outstanding dogs in our breed at the annual mal Flushing Spaniel Show sweepstakes and regular
Top Dog Banquet, the committee was able to recognize classes. We hope that will provide an incentive for a
each dog as usual in a catalog and send rosettes to their greater number of entries across the board.

owners. Additionally, the ASC Board has approved a new

In the meantime, planning is well underway for the corporate sponsorship package to help raise incremental
2021 Flushing Spaniel Show. As you may know, the revenue for the Flushing Spaniel Show weekend.

Holiday Inn is undergoing renovation and will reopen There is also an effort underway by the ASC Board to
sometime next year as a Marriott. The space on the lower provide assistance to our member clubs. We all know
level where we have held the Flushing Show is not part how hard it has been for many clubs to continue their
of the hotel and is open for our use. There are three efforts in a time of declining memberships. Some clubs
hotels with ASC blocks of rooms, but they are filling up
fast. Please contact show chair Jane Williams if are doing quite well, while others are struggling.
you have problems getting a reservation at the We would like to see all of our member clubs
Hilton, the Cumberland, or the Tennessean. succeed, so in that effort, a special committee
is working on a tool-kit of sorts to help those

Because of all of our concerns regarding clubs which might need assistance.

COVID-19, a special committee has been In recent weeks, the membership was
formed to consider how the AKC best prac- made aware of an issue regarding a lapsed
tices guidelines can be adapted to fit our member. Although that issue has been
particular circumstances. The committee
hopes to have preliminary guidelines to resolved, I want to again apologize to all
present to the ASC Board for approval members for the way in which this was
by October. It’s comprised of several handled by me and the ASC Board.

members of the show committee, As we all deal with the effects of
along with top handlers and judges. COVID-19, I hope you are all safe and
We plan to inform ASC members, as well.

2021

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Treasurer’s
Report SEPTEMBER 2020

Submitted by BETH WILLIAMS, ASC TREASURER

Below, I have summarized our current finances. Please be reminded that ‘Restricted Funds’ are those invested in
Fidelity accounts to fund Perpetual Memorial Trophies (for which we are taxed). Our ‘Unrestricted Funds’ include our
checking account with Regions Bank and a surplus cash investment account with Fidelity.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at [email protected].

FISCAL YEAR 2020 YEAR TO DATE

Source Revenue Expenses Net
$52,838.76 $43,408.07 $9,430.69
General Club Business $55,764.00 -$5,334.00
includes all non-show revenue and expenses $50,430.00 $13,525.20
$5,987.80 $17,621.89
Flushing Spaniel Show $19,513.00 $105,159.87
January 2020 $122,781.76

Cocker Spaniel National Specialty
originally July 2020 / now July 2021

TOTALS

Current Checking Account Balance $63,107.67
Current Fidelity Account Surplus Cash Balance1 $23,516.80
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR UNRESTRICTED CLUB USE $86,624.47

Current Fidelity Perpetual Memorial Trophy (PMT) Balance2 $124,928.79
TOTAL FIDELITY INVESTMENTS ACCOUNT BALANCE $148,445.59

¹ Surplus Cash = funds available for unrestricted club use, currently in a Fidelity account.
² Funds restricted to be used for Perpetual Memorial Trophies (PMTs).

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102nd Annual Flushing Spaniel Show
January 15-17, 2021 Knoxville, TN

Jane T. Williams, Show Chair

Keep the 102nd Flushing Spaniel Show on your calendar. Diane Kepley appointed a committee to
monitor what is currently being done at shows to make it possible to host shows in these trying times.
Serving on the committee with Diane are Linda Donaldson, Mary Napper, Marlene Ness, Linda Pitts,
Tony Stallard, and Jane Williams. They are collecting premium lists, policies, and state and local reg-
ulations to be best prepared for the show. The show will be held in the World’s Fair Exhibition Hall
on Friday through Sunday, January 15-17, 2021—same site as last year.

The Knoxville Hilton still has rooms available but The Tennessean Hotel is fully booked with little
or no prospect of cancellations. Parking will be available to ASC in the Holiday Inn parking deck below
the hotel and in the city parking lot on the opposite side of the Knoxville Convention Center. This
lot has parking space for RVs but there are NO hookups. Please note that the Holiday Inn is under
massive renovation as it becomes a Marriott property.

Due to constraints for this year’s show, there will be no judging seminars.

There will be Sweepstakes for most breeds and a Cocker Spaniel Specialty show on Friday. On both
Friday and Saturday there will be several breed specialties. Also on Saturday will be TWO Cocker
Spaniel Futurities! Some of the breeds will have three sets of points over the three days. The dogs
that were nominated for the July 2020 ASC Futurity will be eligible to show in the Senior Futurity in
January.

The schedule for the week includes:
(For full schedule, including judges, see www.americanspanielclub.org/events-results/2021-flushing-spaniel-show)

Thursday, January 14
ASC Board Meeting; Tack room move-in

Friday, January 15
Concurrent Specialties for Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels,

English Cocker Spaniels; Sweepstakes for Clumber, English Cocker Spaniels,
English Springer Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Irish Water Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels,
and Welsh Springer Spaniels

Saturday, January 16
Concurrent Specialties for Clumber Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels,

Irish Water Spaniels, and Tennessee Valley English Cockers;
Cocker Spaniel Futurity; Cocker Spaniel Maturity;
Cocker Spaniel Regular Classes through Winners Bitch;
ASC Annual Meeting followed by reception

Sunday, January 17
American Water Spaniel, Boykin Spaniel, Clumber Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel,

English Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel, Field Spaniel, Irish Water
Spaniel, Sussex Spaniel, and Welsh Springer Spaniel Best of Breed;
Cocker Spaniel Best of Variety; Junior Showmanship; Best In Show

Because we will have three conformation rings, additional ring stewards will be needed. Please let
me know if you are willing to contribute to the show’s success. Email [email protected].

Stay safe and healthy and be a positive thinker.

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From the
Secretary

Submitted by KATHY PATTERSON, ASC SECRETARY

Hall of Fame Nominations Versatility Award

The Hall of Fame is open to any former or current The American Spaniel Club, Inc. will offer a
member of the American Spaniel Club who it is felt has Versatility Award to members in good standing who
made a significant contribution to the American Spaniel have a flushing spaniel achieving at least three titles at
Club organization itself or to the Cocker Spaniel breed. AKC authorized events in the following categories:
Nominations are intended for people and not organiza-
tions or kennels. Nominations can be made for an indi- Breed Conformation Hunting Test
vidual or couple as appropriate. Obedience Tracking
Rally Master Agility
Significant contribution is defined as one that is Field Trial
important and had profound impact in shaping the breed
or the club as it is known today. Significant contributions Earning three titles out of the seven listed is neces-
go beyond the bounds of normal volunteerism, standards sary—one title must be a conformation Championship,
of ethics or animal husbandry and successful breeding one title must be in either Obedience, Rally, or Agility
programs. and one title must be in either Field, Hunting or Tracking.
During the time the titles were earned, the flushing span-
Nominations are accepted during the month of iel must have been owned by a member of the club. The
October. award will be an engraved plaque. Only one plaque will
be awarded if jointly owned.
Send nominations to:
To apply, members must submit a copy of the AKC
Kathleen Patterson registration papers, a copy of the AKC conformation
ASC Secretary Championship certificate, and a copy of two other AKC
[email protected] titles from the list to Versatility Award Chair, Jeanne
Grim, by November 1. The award will be presented at
The Ruby Award the ASC Annual Meeting in January.

The Ruby Perpetual Memorial Award was established Performance Versatility Award
by the American Spaniel Club, Inc., together with the
Friends of Ruby, to honor the achievements of CH. Pett’s The American Spaniel Club, Inc. will offer a
Southwest Breeze, SH, MH, CD, WDX, the first Cocker Performance Versatility Award to members in good
Spaniel ever to attain this group of titles. The Ruby standing who have a flushing spaniel achieving at least
Memorial Award recognizes the comprehensive achieve- three titles at AKC authorized events in the following
ment of any Cocker Spaniel who earns all titles carried categories:
by Ruby: a conformation championship, obedience title,
Master Hunter title and a Working Dog Excellent title. Obedience Hunting Test
Rally Master Tracking
The Ruby Perpetual Memorial Award reflects a high Field Trial Agility
level of performance and breed type as defined in the
breed standard and tested in competition and trials. Earning three titles out of the six titles listed is nec-
essary—one title must be in either Obedience or Rally
The Ruby Perpetual Memorial Award will be present- Master, one title must be in Agility and one title must
ed during the January ASC Annual Meeting in recogni- be in either Field, Hunting or Tracking. During the time
tion of the honor and prestige it carries. when two of the three titles were earned, the flushing
spaniel must have been owned by a member of the club.
Applications are due by November 1. The award will be an engraved plaque. Only one plaque
will be awarded if jointly owned.
Send nominations to:
To apply, members must submit a copy of the AKC
Kathleen Patterson registration papers, a copy of the three AKC titles from
ASC Secretary
[email protected]

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> FROM THE SECRETARY The Bentley Memorial Award will be presented at
some time during the January ASC Flushing Spaniel
the list to Versatility Award Chair, Jeanne Grim, by Show in recognition of the honor and prestige it carries.
November 1. The award will be presented at the ASC
Annual Meeting in January. Requirements for the award

The Bentley Memorial Award The dog must be a conformation champion. The per-
formance titles may be earned before the conformation
The Bentley Memorial Award was established by championship.
the American Spaniel Club, Inc. and Carolee Douglas
(Kapewood’s Versatile Cocker Spaniels), to honor the The required conformation award(s) are earned while
achievements of CH LaMar’s Bentley UD TD AXP AJP, holding the performance titles.
the first sporting dog to win an all-breed BEST IN SHOW
and multiple BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOWS while holding Acceptable Performance Titles
the titles of CDX, OA, and OAJ. The Bentley Award rec- • Titles in 3 areas of performance at the novice level
ognizes the versatility of the cocker spaniel that excels in
conformation while holding performance titles. (CD; NA/NAJ (both); TD or TDU; JH)
— OR —
The award will be given when an ASC member in • Titles in 2 areas of performance if 1 title is from
good standing submits the following documentation to
the Secretary of the American Spaniel Club by November an advanced level (CDX; OA/OAJ (both); TDX or
1st. VST; SH or higher). The advanced title must be
from a different area than the novice title.
• Copy of the dog’s AKC Registration Certificate
• Copy of the Conformation title Certificate Acceptable Conformation Awards
• Copy of performance title certificates (must be earned after performance titles)
• Proof of conformation award(s) earned after dog • 1 All Breed Best In Show or Reserve Best in Show
• 2 All Breed Group Placements (1-4)
fulfilled performance requirements • 3 Best in Specialty Show wins
• 1 Owner-Handled Best In Show or
The cocker spaniel being considered for the award
must be owned/co-owned by a member(s) of ASC while Reserve Best in Show
the titles and awards were achieved. • 2 Owner-Handled Group Placements (1-4)

The Bentley Memorial Award will be a ceramic statue
of a cocker spaniel along with a $500 check.

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Mystery solved!

By KARIN LINDE KLERHOLM

I have always been interested in the history of our Sure enough, it was an old oak frame—but in the frame
breed, as I am a firm believer in the mantra that was an old photo of the most beautiful Cocker I had ever
you have to know where you came from in order seen. It was much prettier than Obo II’s photo and in
to know where you are going. Over the years I excellent condition.
have collected old Cocker books and magazines as my
“reference library” on the breed. I have found many of It was an antique dealership selling items from an
these artifacts on Ebay and have also picked up a few at estate up in Ontario, Canada,—the high quality Cocker
the ASC silent auction table. producing province of the late 1800’s—that was offering
the frame with photo for sale. Unfortunately they did
One of my most prized possessions is the Marion not provide the name of the estate. This was simply a
Mangrum’s set of five books—Who’s Who In Cocker MUST HAVE for me and I paid a lot to have it shipped to
Spaniels—printed 1944–1958. I had found volumes I and Sweden as it was a pretty big frame—25.5" x 21.5" and
II at an online antique book site and was looking for the the photo is 13.5" x 10.5". When it arrived the glass had
rest of the set, but to no avail. As it happened, I was been shattered while being transported over the Atlantic
given the book and magazine collection of one of the old but the photo was thankfully unharmed and in excellent
time breeders in Sweden, Mrs. Leila Axelsson of Alheim condition. I was hoping that it would be possible to have
fame. She thought it was time to get rid of her library a look at the backside of the photo when I replaced the
and, lo and behold, there were the three remaining vol- glass—to see if there was an owner’s name or a dog’s
umes of Mangrum’s that I had been looking for—WHAT name written on the back—but it was blank. However,
A TREAT!!! it was an original photo of the time period as stated in
the Ebay listing, so I searched in my breed reference
Some twenty years ago I was looking through the library in order to find out who the dog was and who
Cocker items available at Ebay and there was an “Antique had owned him.
1880 Oak frame” listed. I thought it was a strange listing
among the Cocker items, so I clicked on it. I nearly fell The dog, a male as seen in the photo, had obviously
backwards from my chair when the item photo opened. been important enough for the owner to have his photo
taken at an expensive and professional studio at that
time, as he is standing on a covered podium of some
kind. Who was he?

I went through all my
books and my older maga-
zines (and I have A LOT),
but to no avail. I thought it
was strange that this photo
of this beautiful Cocker had
never been published in any
of the older ASC books or in
any other of the older mag-
azines. I finally had to give
up—he was nowhere to be
found or identified.

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> SPANIEL SLEUTHS Approximately ten years later, I purchased a batch of
CANCH Billy Obo and his pedigree the Cocker Spaniel Visitor and Cockers Calling magazines
from the fifties while visiting the USA. My husband, Erik,
sounded off in his usual manner, “how many more of
those old smelly magazines are you going to pile up and
collect?”

After going through half of the stack I had just bought,
I stopped in my tracks. Staring at a page in the 1952 July
issue of the Cocker Spaniel Visitor I nearly started to cry
of happiness. There he was—CANCH Billy Obo—depict-
ed in the same photo as I had bought ten years earlier. I
had found him!

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> SPANIEL SLEUTHS

In the 1952 article I found out that truly bred for a purpose and I so wish I could have put
my hands on him in real life.
Billy Obo was bred and owned by Mr.
Needless to say, Billy Obo moved with us to Winning
Lance Farewell of Toronto, Ontario, Woods in Florida but he now resides in my bedroom
closet in order to protect him from the sharp daylight that
who bred Cockers under two different is threatening to destroy this old photo. He is my true
Cocker TREASURE!
prefixes—Obo and Deer Park.
I decided to do some pedigree research on my own
Billy Obo was born on September Red Brucie line of Cockers to see how far back I could go and—
thanks to the Cockers-Worldwide database that is run
10, 1903, and had twelve crosses to CH Obo II, per the by our Canadian cocker friends, Jean Delisle and Pierre
Talbot—I have made it all the way down 32 generations
published pedigree. to CH Obo II and, yes, CANCH Billy Obo is in all of the
Rotojet pedigrees, too!
The article continued to describe Billy Obo as one of
the unsung dominant sires in the pedigree—behind breed Looking at the pedigrees of all the dogs that have led
icon, Red Brucie—through his dam, Ree’s Dolly, when up to the modern day cocker I feel so humbled by the
grandsires like CH Kemah, CH Durbar, CH Midkiff Creme dedication, knowledge, blood, sweat, and tears that have
De La Creme, CH Max Dare, Pardon, or CH Lucknow been put into this breed since the 1880s by their breed-
Lottery—that also carried the Billy Obo bloodline—were ers. They all had a vision of what they wanted to make
present in the girls bred to the Red Brucie bloodline. of the breed and to hand over to the next generation of
breeders. We are where we are today because of them
To say that I was over the moon to have identified the and we have to be equally responsible in our own “hand
beautiful dog on the photo was an understatement. I had over” to the next generation of breeders.
his photo hanging on my bedroom wall in Sweden and
every evening I looked at him before going to bed, study- Above all else—they should be merry!
ing his breed details: his beautiful head and lovely soft
expression, pronounced stop, powerful muzzle, big span-
iel nose with large open nostrils, and long low set ears.
He also had a beautiful neck, with perfectly set shoulder
and upper arm, well sprung ribs, and a remarkably good
croup for the time—with good rear angles, too! He was

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PET THERAPY
PAWS BY MY SIDE

By JOYCE MCINTYRE, ASC THERAPY DOG COMMITTEE CHAIR
and LORY GRIFFEN, GUEST CONTRIBUTOR

A JOURNEY OF PET THERAPY AND HEALING

I’m proud and honored to share Lory Griffen’s therapy pack, watching everything going on while riding up the
dog experiences which have spanned over three decades. I steep rocky trail. They stopped working on the trail just
met Lory on Facebook through a mutual friend. My friend to pet and watch him. It was an extremely tough trail and
knew we both had therapy dogs and we had a lot in com- he added an extra heavy four pounds to my pack.
mon. I have thoroughly enjoyed Lory’s therapy dog stories
over the last several months. We also have exchanged Even though I have had several therapy dogs over
grooming tips on tools, products, and sources of both. The the years, I was employed at a family business and had
saying, “our dogs lead us to the nicest people,” has proven small children; therefore, I could only spend a limit-
to be true where Lory Griffen is concerned. I want to share ed amount of time volunteering with my dogs. Time
her years of pet therapy experiences as well as where her allowed me to be more serious about pet therapy after I
journey has taken her. retired. My therapy dog after retirement presently is CH
Silverhall White Russian THDA TKDN CGC AD TDIAOV
Lory is sharing her journey with us by answering aka “Sawyer.” His breeders are Bonnie Pike and the late
questions related to her therapy dog experiences and time Wilson Pike of Silverhall Cockers. His sire is CH Atomic
spent in canine sports and activities. Answers provided Toys Manhattan out of CH Silverhall Swissair. Sawyer
below are from Lory. has a well-rounded foundation and the temperament it
takes to be a great therapy dog. He is smart, patient, lov-
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED ing, and has great instincts. He seems to sense when and
IN PET THERAPY AND HOW DID YOU where he is needed without being guided. He goes first to
BECOME A PET THERAPY TEAM WITH the person who needs him the most when we are in a big
YOUR FIRST THERAPY DOG? room full of people. Besides being a Hospice Dog, Sawyer
visits students at colleges and universities during their
In the 1980’s a very dear friend, Sue Walsh, and I finals to help with stress levels. I have had people tell me
trained obedience dogs together. Sue has always been that they would not have gotten through the day without
a great encouragement for me with my therapy dogs him, as they hold onto him in a big bear hug. A therapy
and has helped me with advanced training. Other than dog must also be able to accept tight hugs from strangers.
Cocker Spaniels, I have had two German Shepherds People can tug on ears or tail and they also seem to like
that I also co-bred with Jerry Sukeforth. My GSDs were to stroke fur in all directions. We have been invited to
working dogs in agility, obedience, tracking, air scenting, celebrations of life where there were bagpipes, drums,
search and rescue, water work, and anything they were and very loud musical instruments. Sawyer would
given the challenge to do. My two GSDs were certified inspect the instruments and sit with the audience. He has
to be therapy dogs, as well. My GSD male was a cadaver confidence that I will take care of him and I know he will
dog in the state of Maine. One of my Cockers loved to signal to me when he has had enough. If this happens,
train with my male GSD whenever she had the chance. I give him a break. We have a great bond which makes
us a great team. The longer we are a therapy team, the
Besides my Cockers and Shepherds, I also had a stronger the bond.
Yorkshire Terrier for 15 years who loved to visit senior
facilities as a therapy dog. He was also an accomplished WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MOST
hiking and trail buddy. His picture was published in a IMPORTANT QUALITIES A DOG MUST
trail magazine. He was in full show coat with his head HAVE TO BECOME A THERAPY DOG?
peeking out of my backpack while we were hiking up a
rocky trail in Dolly Sods, WV. The trail workers remarked Some of the most important qualities are patience,
at how happy our little Tylar was to sit on top of the friendliness, love of people, eagerness to please, and

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> PET THERAPY Sawyer is an active therapy dog and he has had many
memorable experiences. One lady that he saw weekly
being used to noises of all kinds. You never know what always said—no matter how much pain she was in—that
kinds of sounds or experiences the dogs will confront. he made her pain go away. She wanted him to sit on her
Those sounds/experiences could be loud, soft, some- lap. She was so fragile that I would tell her he could sit
thing very unusual or sudden, moving objects, clumsy beside her, and she would get upset and say firmly, “NO,
walking, shuffling feet, banging sticks, and even wheel- on my lap!” Just before she passed away, her family
chairs or scooters. Therapy dogs are also confronted with called for Sawyer to come see her. She was very restless.
different smells and odors. Some of the odors come from When he laid down beside her, she calmed down imme-
the dining rooms of the facilities we visit. They have to diately and passed away very peacefully.
learn the dining room is off limits; therefore, the “leave
it” command is a must for a therapy dog. Whether it is Another gentleman with Parkinson’s hadn’t spoken
food, tissues on the floor, dropped pills, or food smells on or responded to much of anything in months. He smiled
residents’ clothes, “leave it” is very important. Another when he saw Sawyer and started moving his fingers.
important quality I have found with my dogs is that they On each visit he responded more until in time he start-
should be able to get along with other dogs. We have ed talking a little to Sawyer. He called him Ginger. His
come across dogs at facilities that are not therapy dogs
that were either brought in by family wife had the biggest smile at each visit
or are living at the facility. The therapy and sometimes she had tears of joy.
dog must be able to ignore other dogs. Our director told me that Sawyer is a
miracle worker with his friends. She
WHAT ARE SOME THINGS witnessed it every time he visited them.
YOU HAVE DONE TO On one visit this gentleman wanted
PREPARE YOUR DOGS Sawyer’s leash. When I gave it to him
FOR THERAPY DOG TESTING he wrapped it together like an accordion
AND VOLUNTEERING? as one would while walking your dog.
I asked him if he was going to walk
My husband and I take them every- Sawyer and he told me yes. I hooked
where with us; they are not exclud- a second leash on Sawyer and his wife
ed from anything we do. They go moved the wheelchair around so he
over unsteady bridges, winding bumpy could walk Sawyer. He had the biggest
roads, hiking, and camping. They are smile on his face. I looked at his wife
exposed to loud noises as well as soft and tears were streaming down her
noises and they are around children of face. He said, “Walking my Sawyer.”
all ages. I have different types of music What a happy day for both of them!
playing in our home and I take them
to therapy dog classes. The classes We knocked on the door of a lady
give them great practical situations. that lost her husband of many years
My Cockers are show dogs so they get (over 60 years, I think she said). Her
used to a lot of different situations at heart was broken and she hadn’t been
shows, such as moving crates on dol- out of bed in weeks. When we went in,
lies, dropped objects that make loud she was dressed up nicely but still in
noises, echoes in big buildings and bed. She saw Sawyer and the tears were
many other unexpected noises. I take streaming down her face. I put a blanket
my dogs to conformation and obedience on her bed, and Sawyer laid down beside her. I don’t
classes. I also love to teach them tricks, and I want them usually allow him to lick or kiss faces. He must have
to earn a Canine Good Citizenship title before I test for decided this was an exception because he licked her tears
their therapy dog certification. This isn’t something that away, and she smiled and gave him a big hug. She told
has to be done; however, I feel these titles are just bond- him how very much she needed him to come see her on
ing time with my dog and help to reinforce confidence. If that day. He just laid there with his head on her lap while
my dogs are startled by or uncertain about something, I she talked to him. She finally got up and started showing
let them get used to it. I don’t rush to them or baby them. us pictures of her dog she had in the past. Sawyer had
I let them get used to it, examine it, and put high quality made her day better. That’s what therapy dogs do.
treats near it. Life for them should be fun.
The Director of the facility told me that, if she hadn’t
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MOST seen with her own eyes the miracles that Sawyer does
MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES WITH each time he goes to the facility, she wouldn’t believe it.
PET THERAPY?
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> PET THERAPY him so many valuable lessons that we cannot teach him,
because our children and grandchildren are older.
He is a true asset to their facility and a valued member
of their facility family. It makes our visit so worthwhile IF SOMEONE HAS A PUPPY, WHAT
when I can help Sawyer make a difference in a resident’s ARE SOME THINGS THEY CAN DO TO
day or week. PREPARE HIM/HER FOR THERAPY DOG
TRAINING?
Another lady had not left her suite at all since she
moved to the facility. Sawyer went to see her and she Socializing, socializing, socializing—with all types of
started talking and communicating with us, telling us toys, noises, and people in all positive ways possible.
stories of her past. Our coordinator said that she hadn’t Obedience classes, taking him/her to stores, car rides,
spoken with anyone at all before Sawyer started visit- hikes, exposure to loud noises, music, and people of all
ing her. Sometimes people will communicate with dogs ages are very important. Exposure to all types of clothes,
when they will not communicate with people. Sawyer hats, and voices can be helpful as well—and knowing
seemed to help her out of her “shell.” She is now going to that balloons make loud noises sometimes. Learning
several of the community activities and talking with the tricks for entertainment on therapy visits can be a plus
rest of the residents. She no longer stays in her suite. The but not mandatory. Any type of obedience class is great
coordinator tells people that she has witnessed Sawyer’s for puppies and dogs of all ages.
therapy work so much that she is one of his biggest fans.
WHAT DOGS DO YOU HAVE NOW, AND
During a visit we started hearing very loud sirens and HOW ARE THEY INVOLVED WITH PET
flashing lights. I had absolutely no idea what was going THERAPY?
on. The sirens were so loud I couldn’t hear anything—
and I am hard of hearing!! I looked out I have a seven month old puppy,
the door and saw firefighters going up Morgan. His registered name is Silverhall
and down the hallway. To my surprise Winter Solstice. Hopefully when he fin-
we were in the middle of a fire drill. ishes his championship, he will go on to
Another reason to get our dogs used to become a therapy dog. Morgan has been
loud, unusual sounds and have a good out with his handler, Stacy Dobmeier,
heel with your dog! two weekends, one in PA and the other
in Ohio. He was Best ASCOB variety in
On one visit the coordinator was doing Sweepstakes, reserve to the 5-point major
a video of us coming down the corridor to 3 times, and the big thrill was when he
put on their website. Sawyer was pranc- was awarded Best of Winners for a FIVE
ing down the hallway as he would in the POINT MAJOR during the two weekends.
show ring with head held high and his We are thrilled with his first experiences
long coat flowing. People were coming in the breed ring, even if he did think it
out of their rooms smiling and clapping was ‘Funtime at the OK Corral!’ We love
for him. He took a perfect left turn at the the fact that he has so much fun wherever he is, and we
end of the corridor, and I went right into are very glad to have him home for a while now.
the wall. I would never make a good handler!
I also have CH Silverhall White Russian THDA CGC
ARE YOUR THERAPY DOGS INVOLVED TKDN AD TDIAOV, aka Sawyer. He has been an active
WITH OTHER DOG SPORTS OR therapy dog for five years. He has received the Achiever
ACTIVITIES? Dog Award and an Active Outstanding Volunteer Award.

Yes, my GSDs were search and rescue dogs and my Both dogs were bred by Bonnie Pike and the late
Cockers were/are into agility, obedience, trick dog, Wilson Pike of Silverhall Cockers. Morgan is sired by
Canine Good Citizen titles, conformation, hiking, camp- GCH Toybox Lightening Strike At Normandy out of
ing, lots of backroad adventures, and travels. Morgan Silverhall Social Butterfly. They were given an outstand-
just graduated from his puppy AKC STAR class. He ing foundation by Wilson and Bonnie. People say that
is now competing in AKC conformation with Stacy a therapy dog is born. I believe that statement, but we
Dobmeier as his handler. He is Silverhall Winter Solstice must nurture the great foundation they were born with
by GCH Toybox Lightening Strike At Normandy out of by helping them become the best dogs the breeder has
CH Silverhall Social Butterfly bred by Bonnie Pike and entrusted us to raise. We are our dogs’ ambassadors.
the late Wilson Pike. He is getting a lot of learning experi- They totally trust us and they know we will not put them
ences from showing that will be valuable for his training through any more than they can endure, so they can
for pet therapy later. Kalli, Stacy’s daughter, teaches him
that children are gentle, loving, and kind. She is teaching

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> PET THERAPY the dog. It made an unbelievable difference to her. One
day the brake got turned off on the wheelchair and my
bring as much happiness and joy as they can when we cocker stopped the wheelchair from rolling away. The
visit facilities. They are full of love for their family and dogs were there for her. Even though she always said
the people they visit. Sawyer seems to know who needs she wasn’t a “dog person,” she always had a dog right
him the most and is drawn to them. He has even stopped there with her.
at residents’ doors who are in Hospice. Sawyer brings
love and hope to those who need it. I also spent a long period of time with a serious illness.
My dogs were my personal therapy dogs. I learned how
HOW HAS BEING A PART OF A THERAPY valuable they really are. My dogs were by my side and
DOG TEAM HELPED YOU? always made me happy. I plan to volunteer as much as I
can to share the happiness and joy of my therapy dogs.
Sawyer and I are definitely a bonded team. We go
into places we normally wouldn’t go and meet people When I visit with people, I think I get as much out of
we probably would never have met unless we were a the visit as they do. The dogs make them happy, but the
therapy team. I have met very interesting people as well visit bring me happiness, too. I love to see people smile
as some very famous people and some people just like and I love to hear them say, “I needed to see you today,
myself. Being a therapy dog team brings joy and happi- Sawyer. Thank you for coming.” I love to hear them
ness to people and that in turn brings me happiness. I laugh and know that other people care about them. I
always try to be positive with people and be positive in also love to see the students at the universities smile and
life. Therapy dog volunteering has shown me that we hear the stories they tell me about their dogs at home
need to be cheerful and a smile means a lot to everyone.
I have also broadened my small circle of travel with my and when they see our dogs they don’t feel
dog. I drive further distances to go to uni- as stressed. I love to see people smile. Dogs
versities, colleges, facilities, and hospitals wipe tears away, they make pain go away,
where I would never think of driving alone and they make stress go away.
before. I usually let my husband do the
driving! We moved to Columbus, Ohio, 20 years
ago from New Hampshire. Another great
HOW CAN SOMEONE FIND OUT way to meet new people is with the ther-
MORE ABOUT BECOMING A apy dog teams. I belong to Therapy Dogs
VOLUNTEER PET THERAPY International Chapter 304. I have been the
TEAM? secretary for our rapidly growing Chapter of
50+ members for about three years.
There are several therapy dog organi-
zations. If you have a specific facility you Paws By My Side is my slogan. I have
would like to visit, check what organization always had a little dog, mostly a Cocker,
they prefer. If they do not have a preference, right by my side. Cockers are known as
check online to see what organizations are velcro dogs. They love to be with “their per-
active in your area. See which guidelines son”, and I have always had my Cocker right by my side.
you prefer as some are stricter than others. The organi-
zations that enforce the strictest rules are the those that I have no idea how many years total we have been vis-
are usually used by the hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, iting because I had to take some time off due to illness;
and senior care centers. With COVID-19, the restrictions however, the past six years I have been making weekly
are going to be much more stringent when visiting is therapy dog visits.
opened up again.
My Cockers are kept in full coat because the residents
IN SUMMARY, TELL THE READERS WHAT love the feel and looks of a long silky coat and my ther-
PET THERAPY MEANS TO YOU. apy dog in training is a show puppy. They love to run
their fingers through the long coat. In many cases, it can
When I started in pet therapy, I didn’t think I would get be therapy for them. We go into the therapy rooms just
into it the way I am now. I just started doing it because for that purpose. I do total grooming on my dogs every 5
I had family members that were in rehab hospitals and days and definitely before each visit. Morgan may have
they missed my cockers. I got special permission to bring to be groomed more often since he is currently showing
my therapy dog, Kenzie, to see them. The nurses saw in conformation.
what a change she made for the patients and my family
member. When the family member returned home, the I was an active member of the ASC for about 10+
dogs stayed by her side day and night. She always had years in the 1980’s and 1990’s; however, when I became
a hand or foot on a cocker moving it around to massage
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> PET THERAPY and Team Morgan to many
therapy visits in the future.
ill, I had to let my mem-
bership lapse. Last year I Thank you, Lory Griffen,
became an associate mem- for sharing your experienc-
ber and have applied for a es with your therapy dogs
full membership again with and your new therapy dog in
Bonnie Pike and Karen Osper training. Your passion and
as my sponsors. dedication to pet therapy is
amazing and impressive. You
I have been a member of have devoted many years to
Piscataqua Obedience Club, bringing joy to others, and
now an Associate member, my hope is you enjoy many
for over 40 years. I would more years visiting with your
love to join an Ohio Cocker therapy dogs. Sawyer is a
Club close to Columbus so beautiful dog inside and out, and I wish you all the best
that I can be an active mem- with your therapy dog in training, Morgan.
ber.
If anyone would like information or guidance with
Sawyer will be training for his Canine Good Citizen becoming a therapy dog team, feel free to contact me at
Urban Title this fall, when it’s cooler. Hopefully barn [email protected]. I would be happy to help you.
titles are in his future also. After Morgan finishes his
championship title, he will start on his performance Joyce McIntyre
titles. He is still young; therefore, we want him to enjoy ASC Therapy Dog Committee, Chair
being a puppy and work on his life activities. He is such a Cocker Spaniel Club of Central Oklahoma, President
fun puppy and both dogs love life and all it has to share. Oklahoma City Obedience Club, Member
Being a therapy team will be part of Morgan’s future Handler to therapy dogs, Suzie Q and DeeDee
also, I am sure. I will be honored to handle Team Sawyer

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Nosework
When It’s All Fun And Games
By KELLY LADOUCEUR, KLAD Cockers » [email protected]

HOW TO BUILD THE DOG’S HUNT DRIVE AND COMMITMENT TO ODOR

Over the past couple of years I’ve written a series they’re busy sniffing, toss one of the tins into the grass.
of articles introducing you to nosework as a fun It really doesn’t matter where. Get your dog’s attention
new sport for you and your dogs, whether you’re a and give them your search command (I use ‘find it’). If
performance person or not. As I’ve said over and over, they appear to be having a hard time finding it, casu-
nosework is an inexpensive and relatively easy sport that ally wander over to the general area of the tin, so they
can help tire out your dog both mentally and physically. search there. When they’ve found it, give them a nice
Over the last seven years, nosework has literally explod- big reward, and while they’re eating that, pick up the
ed onto the performance scene, resulting in a number of tin and toss another tin in the other direction. Again,
organizations with which you can earn titles. Whether give your search command and watch them hunt for the
you choose to compete or not, nosework is a great way tin. By now they should be getting the idea of the game
for you to learn more about your dog, including reading and be hunting more enthusiastically for the tin. Once
their body language. Last month I promised to write they find it, reward generously and throw another tin.
about some nosework games that can make things even You can keep this game going for as long as your dog
more fun, for those of you that want to do more than a has enthusiasm for searching. This isn’t a complicated
regular search. game, but it’s a great way to build the dog’s hunt drive
and their commitment to odor. Plus it teaches them that
The first thing I want to suggest isn’t actually a nose- searching for odor is more rewarding than crittering or
work game—it’s called scatter feeding. Please note that sniffing pee mail.
scatter feeding works best with kibble fed dogs—it just
doesn’t work as well with raw, cooked, or canned fed One thing that can be challenging for Cocker Spaniels
dogs. Basically what you do is go into your backyard (or is searching overhead. Our dogs are genetically pro-
a fenced grassy area) and scatter your dog’s meal in the grammed to have their noses on the ground. As you
grass. Don’t just dump it out, take the extra time to really move into the higher levels in most nosework organiza-
spread it out. Then let your dog spend the next half hour tions, the maximum hide height increases. While odor
or so searching for their food. I will often sit in the yard does generally drop down from higher hides, dogs aren’t
with a book or my phone and just hang out while the dog always able to pick up the odor plume from the ground.
does their thing. I recommend doing this with one dog at Part of our job as trainers and handlers is to teach our
a time, to prevent any resource guarding or dog fights.
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their food. Scatter feeding satisfies the dog’s natural
instinct to forage for food, allows them to use both their
nose and their brain and ultimately tires them out. This
is particularly helpful with very busy dogs and puppies,
for when you just need 30 minutes of not watching them
like a hawk.

The first nosework game I want to suggest is some-
what similar to scatter feeding. You need a fenced area
that preferably has grass. I suggest a fenced area because
this game is challenging to do on leash. Honestly it
would require more coordination than I personally have
to manage the odor tins, rewards, and a leash. For this
game I have 3–4 odor tins prepared (a swab with odor,
tucked inside a piece of straw, then placed inside a
ventilated metal tin), using whatever odor(s) the dog is
proficient on. Take the dog into the backyard and, while

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> NOSEWORK

dogs that if they don’t find anything down low, they Detection Dogs Association) and CWAGS (Canine Work
need to search higher up. A fun game for teaching dogs And Games) both offer titles based on the dog working a
to search higher is to take a very long string (clothesline distance from the handler. It has been eye-opening to ask
or something sturdy) and string it from a low point to Charlotte to work away from me, to see where our train-
a high point (say 12" as the low point and 5–6' as the ing needs to be improved. If you want to play this game
high point). Using clothespins or binder clips (also called at home, set a hide in a room. Don’t make it a super easy
alligator clips), attach socks or envelopes or some other hide, but don’t make it super hard either. Try to make it
kind of container that can easily be hung at 1–2' inter- accessible, so that the dog can put their nose on it or at
vals along the string. Start with the hide in the lowest least very close to it (not at the back of a drawer). Stand
item, and when the dog finds that, have a party and then in the door to the room and ask the dog to search. Most
re-set. Place the hide in the second object and ask the experienced dogs will start working and hopefully find
dog to search again. When they find it, party with a good the hide relatively quickly.
reward, then re-set and place the hide in the third object.
Each time you re-set, place the hide one object further Once thing that many dogs struggle with is ignoring
up the line. This will gradually teach the dog to search distractors in favor of odor. What Cocker Spaniel can
higher, in a methodical manner. Baby socks work great resist a tasty morsel? There are many ways to work
for this, because they’re very breathable and lightweight. through this challenge, but all of them ultimately use the
If the dog is struggling to scent the higher items, you can same reasoning—convince the dog that the odor is more
crouch down and encourage your dog to put their paws valuable than the distractor. I will let my dogs sniff the
up on your knee so they can reach higher. Or if you have distractor box, paw at it, indicate on it, whatever. But
a dog that is very comfortable with being held, you can the second they go to the odor box I have a HUGE party,
try picking up your dog and asking them to search while with super high value treats (several in rapid succes-
being held. Very few dogs are truly comfortable with sion). For those of you that proof against distractors in
this, and their search style and indication may differ other sports, the concept is the same. You reward what
greatly from what you’re used to seeing, but, if your dog you want the dog to focus on and ignore the distractions.
will allow this, it gives you a significant advantage when When working on distractors, make the searches super
working higher hides. I have taught Charlotte to search easy (even going down to just two boxes) and use the
while being held, and it allows her to search at 4–5' highest value reward you can think of, while making the
heights with confidence. distractor super boring to start with (grass from outside,
stale milk bones, etc). As the dog gets better at ignoring
Another game that is fun is seeing how your dog the distractor, you can ramp up the difficulty of the dis-
searches at a distance. Because nosework is a dog-dom- tractor, moving on to liver dog treats, then smellier soft
inated sport, they should have no issue working away treats, to human food. Make sure you vary the amount
from us. But because we’re human, we often build that of distractor—I have seen dogs ignore big chunks of dog
dependence on us into the sports we play with them. cookies or food while going crazy for what amounts to
When we attempt to work our dogs from a distance, we crumbs. As with everything, the more you work through
learn a lot about habits we may have built in to their with your dog in training, the more prepared you will be
searches, intentional or otherwise. The SDDA (Sporting for competing.

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______ Jean Delisle ______ Jean Delisle
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______ Cindy Lane ______ Cindy Lane
______ Rhonda Mink ______ Rhonda Mink
______ Mary Napper ______ Mary Napper
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Who is

ONTHEBALLOT?

GET TO KNOW THE NOMINEES FOR JANUARY 2022 COCKER SPANIEL JUDGES.

REGULAR CLASSES ager growing up in Australia. To this very day they are
still close to my heart.
JEAN DELISLE
I have been fortunate to judge Cockers at some of
I have been involved in purebred dogs for 30 years. the most prestigious shows around the world including
With Pierre Talbot, we have been breeding and exhibit- the USA Summer National (2011) and Flushing Show
ing American cocker spaniels under the Kebec’s prefix. I (2017), Westminster Kennel Club (2013), and the AKC
will always cherish the moment when I handled my dog Royal Canine National Championship (2017). I have
Calif to Best Veteran at ASC in January 2010. Most of our also judged the club shows in Finland, Sweden, and
dogs are Canadian and American champions and some Netherlands.
are FCI International Champions and FCI World win-
ners. I’m proud that our Cockers have won the Canadian CINDY LANE
National three times; three different dogs from the three
varieties over three decades. Cindy C. Lane of Cin-Dee’s Cockers has been breeding
and showing cockers since 1975. Several of our approxi-
I judge all Sporting breeds and half of the Toy Group mately 60 AKC champions are listed as American Spaniel
(AKC #105555). In Canada I judge the full Toy Group. I Club’s Hall of Distinction ROM and LOM top producers
am currently studying for a third group: the Non-Sporting award recipients. Among these, there have been National
breeds. I’m a member of the Canadian Dog Judges WD, WB, Futurity and AOM winners, and BISS winners.
Association (CDJA) and the current Editor of the CDJA She began judging in 2007. She presently holds regular
Quarterly Newsletter. I also wrote articles for dog maga- status approval for the Sporting, Non-Sporting, and Toy
zines in Canada and the USA. Groups as well as Best In Show. Mrs. Lane is a retired
NBPTS mathematics teacher.
I own and maintain Cockers-Worldwide.com (
Cockers.com), the Online Pedigree Database with over She is a Lifetime Member of the American Spaniel
187,000 American Cocker Spaniels from all over the Club, Inc. and the Carolina CSC, Inc. She serves as a
world. I currently serve on the Canadian Kennel Club Parent Club approved mentor for cockers. She is a mem-
Communications Committee as well as the Canadian ber of the Dog Judges Association of America and the
Kennel Club Foundation, continuing to be involved American Dog Show Judges organization.
advancing the interests of purebred dogs.
RHONDA MINK
After working all my life in media, specifically in
Television Broadcast as National News TV Director, my I would like to begin by thanking the members of the
journey brings me now to consider another aspect of the American Spaniel Club, for nominating me to judge in
dog show scene. 2022. I consider this an honor and privilege.

I am honored to be considered for judging at the My beginning in Cockers dates back to 1985, when
Flushing Spaniel Show. I showed my first Cocker to his championship. It just
so happens that he was a chocolate! This was at a time
JAMIE HUBBARD when showing and breeding browns was not as popular
as it is today. My goal was to improve the type and struc-
I am delighted again to be on the ballot for the ture of my browns without sacrificing health or tempera-
American Spaniel Club Flushing Show. As most of you ment. I believe over the years I have done just that with
know, my passion for Cockers started when I was a teen- much hard work and perseverance.

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> WHO IS ON THE BALLOT? limited breeding program, both owner-handled and
using handlers, Carl and I have had 60 plus champions
Having had many wonderful mentors over the years in all three varieties; ASCOB Winners Dog at the 1994
has helped me learn and grow as a breeder and now American Cocker Spaniel National Specialty (with a
a judge. Some of my mentors include Pat Smith, brown dog); Black Best of Winners; BOV Puppy; BOV
Patron; Norm and Mary Doty, Normar; Cindy Mueller, Futurity at the 2016 ASC Flushing Spaniel Show, with
Pineshadows; and Rosemary Smalley, T-Rose. The most of our dogs either placing or winning their class at
wealth of knowledge I received from these Cocker breed- ASC. I am also proud that a third dog out of our breed-
ers is priceless. ing also accomplished Winners Dog at the 2004 National
Specialty going on to become a multiple Best in Show
To date, I have bred over 50 champions, in all three winner.
varieties, ASCOB being my favorite. Some accomplish-
ments special to me would be #1 ASCOB dog 2003–2004, I am a life member of the American Spaniel Club,
ASC ASCOB variety winner 2003, Multiple BIS winner having served six years on the ASC board as Director at
on two continents, and Eukanuba Invitational Best Bred- Large, and longtime President and Show Chairman of the
By ASCOB. I have shown my cockers Breeder/Owner/ Cocker Spaniel Specialty Club of Dallas. I am a parent
Handled to top five rankings and continue to show my club approved mentor for American Cocker Spaniels and
own dogs, finishing many from the Bred-By class. I a mentor and presenter for Chinese Cresteds. I started
also have bred and shown several Irish Setters to their judging in 2007 and I have had the great honor to judge
championships. I still own Irish Setters to this day and the American Spaniel Club’s Cocker Spaniel National
consider them my second breed. Specialty in Pomona, California, in 2009. I have also
had the honor to be invited to judge in China, Canada,
I joined the American Spaniel Club in 1988. The other and for the Australian Shepherd Club of America,
clubs I am a member of would include The Irish Setter International Canine Events, International All Breed
Club of America, Bay Cities Cocker Spaniel Club, Dog Canine Association, and Fila Brasileiro Association.
Judges Association, and The National Dog Groomers
Association. I believe in giving each dog my full attention and
consideration, as they are entitled to my honest and
Currently I am approved to judge Cockers Spaniels, unbiased opinion.
Irish Setters, and Junior Showmanship. I plan on adding
several more Sporting breeds and one Hound breed to PIERRE TALBOT
my judging agenda—hopefully early next year.
I was born in Quebec City, Canada, and have been
When I am not showing or judging, I work as an all- breeding and exhibiting American Cocker Spaniels since
breed groomer in my own shop. I have been doing this the early 1980’s under the Kebec’s prefix. Most of my
since 1980. My other interests include antique collecting, dogs are Canadian and American champions. With me as
traveling, gardening, and racing. breeder/owner/handler, my dogs won All Breed BIS and
BIS in Specialties in the USA. I’m extremely proud that
Again, I thank you for your nomination and consid- my Cockers have won the Canadian National three times;
eration. three different dogs from the three varieties spanning
over three decades.
MARY NAPPER
In 2005 I finished Top breeder/owner/handler in cock-
As a breeder-judge I am very honored to be nominat- er spaniels in USA as well as #5 ASCOB with CH Kebec’s
ed by my peers to judge at the prestigious ASC Flushing Californian Trader (ROM-HT, LOM-HT, LVP-HT). At
Spaniel Show. the 2011 Paris, France, FCI World Dog Show, my red/
white dog won the Breed and became World Champion.
I started in the sport of dogs in 1975 in Kalamazoo, In 2013 in Budapest, Hungary,—again at the FCI World
Michigan with an Old English Sheepdog and a great men- Dog Show—I handled my red/white bitch “Madame”
tor. I have also owned and exhibited American Cocker and won the Champion Class and Vice World Winner.
Spaniels, Chinese Cresteds, Komondorok, Afghans, and My dogs are also Gundogs BIS winners in Europe, South
Miniature Pinschers. Tumbleweed Cockers was start- America, and the Caribbean.
ed with a red/white boy from Alice Kaplan and Karen
Gordon—CH Trojan’s Bustlin’ Bogie (“Bogie”, as my I judge all Sporting breeds and half of the Hound
husband was an avid golfer)—in 1985, and we decided Group. In Canada I judge the full Hound Group. I am
on Tumbleweed as we had moved around like a tumble- currently studying for a third Group (Herding) and enjoy
weed. discovering new breeds and their unique purpose and
function. I am a Lifetime Canadian Kennel Club Member.
I attended my first Cocker National in Arlington,
Texas, in 1987 and decided to join ASC. With a very continued > 30

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> WHO IS ON THE BALLOT? Specialty, and one was Best Opposite Sex at Westminster—
of course, all with a natural tail.
In the last few years, I’ve enjoyed gardening and
photography. If you happen to view my Facebook page, It is a great honor for me that the club members found
you’ll notice hundreds of photos of birds from around it fit to nominate me to judge the futurity in January
the house—and sometimes further away, to find them 2022.
in their natural surroundings. It is relaxing and a pas-
sion to observe them. And as Henry Ford said: “Anyone Thank you. I really appreciate it.
who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.
Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” JOANN STAMM

It is always an honor to be on the ballot to judge at I have been breeding and showing cockers for over
ASC. Thank you all for your consideration. two decades. I have been a member of ASC for almost
as long. I have been a member of all breed clubs and a
Futurity Classes longtime working member of a specialty club in Florida.

CSABA HAVASI Over the years I’ve had some amazing wins and the
most memorable have been at the ASC shows including
I was born in August 1977 in Budapest, Hungary, and many best of varieties, AOM, WD, WB, and twice have
when I was young my family added our first dog to the won Best in Futurity. I proudly display those ribbons and
family. He was a black Puli, a breed I still love today. trophies in my living room. I’ve been fortunate to win
varieties at Westminster and Eukanuba as well. My heart
I have been living with Cockers since I was 12, but dog, Luke, was #1 ASCOB for several years and was the
I only became interested in shows and breeding later. first cocker to obtain Grand Champion status. He was
In the early years I studied the breed, did research, and also the first brown to win the variety at Westminster.
studied pedigrees. I have been attending ASC events He was co-owned and co-bred with my good friend,
since 2009 and, since 2011, my breeding—in the hands Jim, and that made all those wins so much fun! Those
of the Pitts—has been continuously presented with memories are just a small part of why I love this breed
unbroken success. so much!

In the early years, I used the prefix “Madman’s I’ve done some judging and have really enjoyed it. It
Cometh,” but as I dug deeper into the mysteries of may be something I go after in the future, but I still work
breeding and transformed my breeding program, in full time so it may have to wait until retirement. I really
which line breeding played a major role, I changed it to enjoy traveling—that is my passion at the moment and I
“Madman’s.” hope to resume that in the near future.

I am grateful to all those who shared their knowledge I would be very honored to be included on the ballot
and experience with me, as everything I have built is for the January 2022 Futurity judging. Thank you for this
thanks to them. Special thanks to my mentors, Linda opportunity!
Pitts and Bonnie S. Pike.

Many dogs from the Madman’s kennel have won
the WD/WB at the ASC Flushing Show or the National

> NOSEWORK I hope you have enjoyed this series of articles on the ins and outs
–continued from page 26– of nosework. If you have any questions about anything I’ve written or
| 32 | suggestions for future articles, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at
[email protected]. I can talk about dogs and training all day long!
Happy sniffing!

Kelly Ladouceur has been breeding and competing under the KLAD prefix for almost
20 years. She is involved in conformation, obedience, rally obedience, scent hurdle,
nosework and therapy work.

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LEGISLATIVE ALERTS

Update on Legislation Impacting
Dog Breeders and Fanciers

By LINDA WRIGHT, ASC LEGISLATIVE LIAISON

GREETINGS, EVERYONE! HOPING THIS REPORT FINDS YOU ALL HEALTHY AND WELL.

2020 has certainly been a year full of challenges, • Contact the sponsor:
uncertainty, loss, anxiety and more political division than Mary Manoogian
I have known in my lifetime. Even during these uncertain
times, those who wish to take away our rights have not [email protected]
been deterred. Due to the pandemic, we have witnessed (517) 373-8670
a glimpse of what life without dog shows would be like.
Now, imagine if breeding and even the very existence of • Contact the House Agriculture Committee:
purebreds ceased to exist! We must never become com- Committee Chair, Rep. Julie Alexander
placent and take our freedoms for granted.
[email protected]
CURRENT LEGISLATION ALERT (517) 373-1795

The most notable event is Michigan House Bill To stay current on legislation, go to:
6009. A date is not yet scheduled for this hearing, but www.akc.org/legislative-alerts

recess ended August 6, so please act IMMEDIATELY. To sign up for updates from the
AKC Government Relations Department, go to:
This bill would ban ear cropping, tail docking, and www.akc.org/subscribe
“debarking.” No individual may perform these proce-
dures, and veterinarians may only do so if relieving an THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP
injury, illness, infection, etc. The AKC and the Michigan
Association for Purebred Dogs are closely monitoring this Courtesy of the AKC Government Relations Department
proposal and will provide updates and more information
if and when action is needed. I am also drafting a letter Take time to learn about your state
of opposition on behalf of the ASC (subject to approval and local animal advisory boards.
by our attorney, Linda Moore.) If you are a Michigan
resident, you are strongly urged to contact your local Some states and many local governments have animal
representative and communicate your opposition. I advisory boards and citizens’ committees that are often
would also urge you to notify veterinarians in your state the first (and sometimes only) source of information
that they could potentially lose the right to perform these used by elected officials on animal issues. These boards
safe procedures for their clients, possibly forcing them to often have tremendous power in introducing and influ-
obtain these services out of state. encing laws and regulations that affect dogs and dog
owners. Here are some important questions you can
The defeat of this bill is vital to ALL fanciers, breeders, research online:
and veterinarians. If passed, this will set a monumental
precedent, and other states will follow. I urge you all to Does your state, county, or city have animal control
contact the Michigan legislature and respectfully request or animal advisory boards? Who sits on the boards, and
that they vote NO on this ban! does the board membership equally and fairly repre-
sent all animal owners? How, when, and by whom are
Those who wish to do so may respectfully send com- board members appointed? Are dog trainers, exhibitors,
ments to the sponsor and House Agriculture Committee: breeders, boarding kennel owners, groomers, kennel
club members, and private practice veterinarians on the
board, or is the board stacked with representatives of

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> LEGISLATIVE ALERTS where you live, it might not be the best time to try
to redirect their focus to dog issues. But if your state
animal rights corporations and shelter employees/vol- legislature or local government is in recess or their
unteers? Are any seats on the board currently open? The meetings are suspended, this could be a great time to
answers to these questions can often be found on your engage in a discussion on dog issues. AKC’s Legislative
state or local government website. Action Center (https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/
status-legislatures-impacted-covid-19/) can provide
Seek appointments to these boards for yourself, other you with updates on the status of your legislature. If
responsible dog owners, and kennel club members capitol offices are empty, you may be able to reach your
who live within the board’s jurisdiction. This is vitally state officials through their district offices or home con-
important to ensure that residents with a variety of back- tact information.
grounds and expertise will have “the ears” of elected
officials in shaping canine and animal policy and laws Get your thoughts together about what you want to
where you live. Be proactive, add your animal activities say, which might include these elements:
to your résumé, and ask to be appointed.
• My name is _____, and I live in the _____ district.
Know who represents you and how to quickly (This lets your elected official know that you are
communicate with them on issues. their constituent. If contacting a lawmaker from a
different district, indicate that you live in their state,
Legislation, especially on the local level, can move county, city, etc.)
overnight. Do you know who represents you and how to
quickly communicate with them? Take advantage of this • I am a dog owner and I’m involved in _____ (AKC
downtime to compile a list of your elected officials, their events, pet therapy, breeding quality dogs, dog train-
phone numbers, and email addresses. ing classes that benefit the community, search-and-
rescue, etc.).
At the federal level, this includes your two senators
and your representative in Congress. In most states, it • I have _____ years of expertise as a _____ (Dog
includes your state senator and representative who are owner, breeder, exhibitor, trainer, etc.).
elected by your district. On the local level, it includes
your county and/or city representatives who are elected • I would appreciate the opportunity to talk with you
by district or at large. about _____.

To make your list of elected officials, first, go to • I am concerned about legislation that seeks to _____.
akcgr.org/akc/?0, and scroll down to “Find Your Elected
Official.” Enter your address, and then click on each • I support legislation that seeks to _____.
elected officials to view and record their contact infor-
mation. You can also go to your state and county/city • As my _____ (Senator, Representative, County
government websites for contact information. For a small Commissioner, City Council member, etc.), I encour-
local government, contact the county or city clerk and age you to _____.
ask.
• Please consider appointing me to serve on the
Sometimes no email addresses are provided, and _____.
instead, you must communicate through an online mes-
saging system. Check it out so you will know in advance • If you have questions on dog issues in the future, I
where to find it and how to use it. would be pleased to share my experience and exper-
tise on _____.
Send a friendly email or make a friendly call.
Even if you decide it’s best to make your call or send
Right now, many elected officials are working hard your message at a future date, take advantage of the
on emergency responses to Covid-19. Depending on downtime to script your message.

Go to akcgr.org/akc/toolbox?1 for information and
tools from AKC GR that you can include in your mes-
saging.

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PRODUCERS PERFORMANCE

HALL OF DISTINCTION HALL OF DISTINCTION

REGISTER OF MERIT (ROM) AGILITY HALL OF DISTINCTION (AHOD)

Dawn Close & GCHB Riverwoods Big Sky Montana Irene Barrie CH PACH Countrystars Gold Rush
Johnny Downing VCD1 RN TD OA MXP3 MJP3 PAX
CGCA TKI
Michelle Juliussen CH Aspire’s Starlight

Stacey Rossi CH Lakota’s Beautiful Dichotomy Carolee Douglas CH MACH Kapewood’s Thrilling
Escape CDX RA OF

REGISTER OF MERIT - Sheryl Gadol & GCH MACH Gadol’s King Of Hearts
HEALTH TESTED (ROM - HT) Dr. Alan Gadol XF T2B2 CGCA TKN

Rosemary Logrie GCHG Mardi Gras La Dolce Vita Kenyon Fairey, CH MACH HiTrails Sky Dancing

Robert Rubeck Jr. CH Rubic’s Flip City Kathleen Szakacs & In The Wind MFB T2B CGC TKN

Bonnie Ovnicek

Michelle Mamaradlo MACH Mamaradlo’s China Doll
MXF CGC

FIELD HALL OF DISTINCTION (FHOD)

Vickie Dahlk Hunting Star’s Bluebell MH

OBEDIENCE HALL OF DISTINCTION (OHOD)
NO ENTRIES

TRACKING HALL OF DISTINCTION (THOD)

Pat Etchells, Cocktails Rum-Runnin’ To Deerhill

Beth Basham & TDX TDU CGC TKN

John Etchells

Steve & Rita Crowe

586 Three Chimneys Lane
Loveland, OH 45140

(513) 683-9543 ~ Home
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[email protected]

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AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB
HEALTH + RESCUE FOUNDATION

MOLECULAR GENETIC STUDIES OF
INHERITED CATARACTS IN THE
AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL

PROGRESS REPORT, JULY 2020

By DOUG MCFARLANE, ASCF VICE PRESIDENT & ASCF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CHAIR

The ASC Foundation is pleased to share with you the mid-year report from Dr. Aguirre on cataract research. Below you
will find a synopsis of the report. The full 20-page report can be found here:
https://americanspanielclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ACS_Report_15_July_2020.pdf

We will be recording a presentation from Dr. Aguirre explaining the research progress and hope to have it available to
you no later than August 21. Watch ASC Group and social media for that announcement.

SYNOPSIS OF PAST + CURRENT WORK

In previously reported work, some candidate genes the onset. These two latter sub-groups may be analyzed
were selected, and pedigree analyses was done resulting later when a higher number of samples may be available.
in linking most of the affected dogs to three common
ancestors. To proceed with deeper analysis, 60 of the best
samples were divided into 26 affected cases and 34
An autosomal recessive inheritance model was hypoth- controls. The number of controls was later increased
esized that would explain at least a significant part of the to 70. Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) with
cases. But a deeper analysis of the data suggested that the larger sample size was done on the two age groups
a set of common, shared genetic variants causing ALL which have confirmed the specific chromosomal regions
genetic cataracts in the ACS population was unlikely. It as discussed in previous reports.
was concluded that some of cataracts seen may appear
similar, but the underlying genetic cause was different. All of this led to Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) for
The search to identify the underlying genetic causes selected cases and controls. Four cases of affected dogs
continues. and 4 controls were to be sent to a facility in Switzerland
for WGS. Unfortunately, the work was delayed due to
Since the last report, the number of dogs participating the impact of the COVID-19. Results have now been
in the study increased despite a slowdown in receiving received but the filtering analysis is still underway with
samples during the COVID-19 lockdown and closure of the hope of having some of the data available for the
the University. We thank the fancy for their support and August webinar.
ask that they continue as the more samples we receive
the stronger the analysis results. WHAT’S NEXT?

It was previously reported the ACS seems to exhibit Given how complex this disease is in ACS, we hypoth-
distinct sub-phenotypes (sub-groups) of inherited cata- esize the occurrence of cataracts in ACS is likely a com-
racts. Age of onset was one sub-group and is the primary plex of 2 or more diseases. The selection of the appropri-
area of concentration. Two age groups emerged, ages 2-5 ate sub-populations of cases and controls has moved the
years and ages 5-9. The second sub-group is where one analyses and project forward. With the candidate region
eye develops a cataract at an early age and several years understood and having implemented the Whole Genome
later a second cataract appears in the other eye. The Sequencing with the results still pending, the immediate
third sub-group addresses the location of the cataract at and future objectives are as follows:

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> ASCF C. The preliminary cross-reference of the data did not
point out any specific correlation between unilateral
A. Increase the sample size of the database; a great- or bilateral, and age of onset. However, once a smaller
er number of cases means we enrich the specific pool of markers will be available, this relationship will
sub-populations, and a greater number of controls be revisited.
allowing us to avoid false positives. We believe we
have reached a point that allows us to proceed with D. Whole Genome Sequencing data analysis will be the
our plan, but we still need to keep updating our data focus of our next steps. Through the data generated,
and gathering new samples, at the very least for vali- we will select suitable markers to be tested within
dation. the population. Validation will then happen in two
steps—through further sequencing, investigating the
B. In this current phase of the project, we are confident segregation of candidate variants within the popula-
we have the candidate regions detected through tion, and/or conducting further experiments confirm-
GWAS that will focus the research using the newly ing a supposed effect of the variant on gene develop-
acquired Whole Genome Sequence results. ment.

2020 TOP PRODUCERS

january–june

Compiled by KATHY BROCK

TOP PRODUCING SIRES TOP BREEDERS
GCHP Clerwood Silhouette Speed Of Light, Blk – 5 Csaba Attila Havasi, Madman Cometh – 4
GCH Juli Style Absolute Charm, B/W – 3 Debra Podratz, Tri-Pod’s – 3
CH Che-Lee’s Star Fighter, Bf – 2 Laura Heidrich, Laurent’s – 3, all co-bred
GCHG Cocoas A Global Force For Good, Tri – 2 Renee Guidry, Acadia’s – 3, 2 co-bred
GCHG Conquest’s Maze Runner, B/T – 2 Ann T Morgante, Amik-Creek – 2, both co-bred
GCHG Dalin’s West Coast Connection, B/W – 2 Anita Bak, Ania’s – 2
CH Hood’s Razzle Dazzle, R/W – 2 Bonnie Pike, Silverhall – 2, both co-bred
GCHB Pbj’s Back In Black, Blk – 2 Cheryl Brown, Che-Lee’s – 2
CH Riverwood Rendezvous At Silverhall, B/T – 2 Emily Beth Staso, Ebs – 2, both co-bred
GCHP Trinity’s Tucked Under His Wing, Bf – 2 Genea Jones, Ashwood’s – 2, both co-bred
Heidi Armour, Lehi – 2, both co-bred
TOP PRODUCING DAMS Ileana Tosco, Rockin T’s – 2, both co-bred
GCH Ebs Unflappable, Tri – 2 Judi Kline, K-Line’s – 2
CH Lehi N Amik-Creek’s Fortune Cookie, Blk – 2 Judy Bjelland, Lomapoint – 2, both co-bred
GCH Lomapoint Playing With Matches, B/W – 2 Lane Tarantino, Lomapoint – 2, both co-bred
CH Rockin T’s Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Linda Pitts, Silhouette – 2, both co-bred
Livio Tosco, Rockin T’s – 2, both co-bred
R/W – 2 Mary Alice Lemm, Windrider – 2 both co-bred
GCH Silverhall Saturday Nite Fever, Brn – 2 Sandra McCord, Windrift – 2
GCHB Trinity’s Eternal Spring, Bf – 2 Susan Roeber, Bugler’s – 2, both co-bred
GCHG Tri-Pod’s Good To The Last Drop, B/W – 2 Wilson Pike, Silverhall – 2, both co-bred
CH Windrider Avalance Of Love, B/T – 2

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2019 TOP COCKERS

Compiled by JEANNE GRIM DVM

Top 5 Top 20 Agility

BLACK 1. MACH14 Tell-Tail’s Some Like It Hot MFB TQX T2B2 TKN
1. GCHG Sovran’s La Rejouissance 2. MACH24 Skiboo’s Bar-Bax Jumpin’ Waves TKN
2. GCHP Clerwood Silhouette Speed Of Light 3. MACH16 Bar-Bax’s Born To Make Waves XF T2B2 TKN
3. GCHG Conquest’s Maze Runner 4. MACH13 Nosowea’s N’ Dezwin’s Special Forces CD BN
4. GCHG Xotica N Bib “N” Tux One Shining Moment
5. GCHS Ania’s Celebrity Profile RAE2 OJP OF NFP T2B2 TKN
5. MACH5 Tribute’s Rock With You PAD PJD XF T2B
ASCOB 6. MACH4 Chica XXI MXF T2B THD CGCA TKA
1. GCHG Foley’s Frat Party CGC 7. MACH12 Buttonwood’s Cupid Strikes Again XF T2B2 CGC
2. GCHG Shanajen’s Like A Rock 8. MACH4 Joey D. Prestia Albrizio PJD XF CGC
3. GCHB Bleumoon’s Raspberry Beret 9. MACH4 Skiboo’s Fearlessly Flying Freyja T2B2
4. GCHS Be-Fit’s Ice Dancer 10. Maxximum Terror Alert MX MXJ XF T2B CGC TKA
5. GCH Petts Wood Natural Blonde 11. MACH3 Catch Me’s Petal To The Metal NF TKN
12. MACH Louie Winston Clumberstein MXF T2B TKA
PARTI 13. MACH3 Dunmorr N Lae’s B52 TD OF
1. GCHS Hoods Rock N My Genes 14. MACH4 Dunmorr N Chinquapin’s Savior-Faire TD XF T2B
2. GCHB Lomapoint She Does It For Money 15. MACH7 Dunmorr’s Nauti Zizi Z MFB TQX T2B2 CGC TKN
3. GCHG Pbj’s Parti Rockette 16. CH MACH3 Buttonwood’s Marshal Matt Dillon T2B3 CGC
4. GCHG Dalin’s West Coast Connection CGC 17. MACH7 Cocoas S’More Gallo RN MXP MJP XF T2B2
5. GCHS Loma Point & B-Cubed’s Limited Edition
CGC
Top 5 Owner-Handled 18. MACH Livingstone’s All Jazzed Up NF ACT1
19. MACH5 Paisley XV TQX T2B3 TKA
BLACK 20. CH MACH Hitrails Sky Dancing In The Wind MFB T2B
1. GCHS Ania’s Celebrity Profile
2. GCH New England’s Jack of Diamonds CGC TKN
3. GCH Mask’s I Hope You Dance CGC
4. GCHS Keryer’s Purple Rain Top Hunting Dogs
5. GCH D&D Hill Country Blackmail
>. GCHB Dovecreek Artful Dodger MH
ASCOB > Hunting Star’s Bluebell MH
1. GCHS Buttonwood’s To The Manor Born > Hunting Star’s Discovery-Dr. Watson MH
2. GCHS Cameo Siloet’s Gold Coast Legacy
3. GCHB Acadia’s Wishing Well CGC TKI Top Obedience Dog
4. GCHB Willowcreek&Jacobsen Sign Of The Times
5. GCH Pinecliff’s Peaches And Dreams > CH Catch Me’s Life In The Fast Lane UD PUTD RAE AX
AXJ XF SWN SCA SIA SBA SHDN
PARTI
1. GCHB Stand Alone’s All Fired Up Top Rally Dogs
2. GCHS Conquest’s This Moment I Own It!
3. GCH Monthaven’s Red, Retired Extremely > MACH PACH RACH3 Mrl N Dfl Whatever It Takes CD
RM7 RAE13 MXP5 MJP6 PAX OF T2B
Dangerous
4. CH K C Party Time Parti Boy CGC > CH MACH3 RACH Skiboo’s One Night Censation CDX BN
5. GCHB Troutcreek’s Paddling Up The River RM4 RAE2 MH17 MHA FDC MXP MJP RATN CGCA TKA

> RACH Riverside Rhyme And Reason CD BN RM4 RAE4

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THE CLUB NOTES, WITH SADNESS, THE PASSING OF
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS:

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Specializing in Parti Cockers and SAM & WILMA PARKER
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Business Card 1 column inch. . . . . . . . . . . $40.00 Ness........................................................ 26
Business Card 2.5 column inches. . . . . . . . $60.00 Omatsu....................................14–15, 26, 41
Business Card 5 column inches . . . . . . . . . $80.00 Parker...................................................... 42
Patterson.................................................. 41
(Business Card rates are annual – 4 issues) Pruitt....................................................... 19
Ragusa, M................................................ 26
Send your ad copy and checks made payable to: Ragusa, P................................................. 35
Roof......................................................... 35
American Spaniel Club, Inc. (ASC) to Rowlett.............................................FC, 2–3
Gina Lee, DPI, 2906 Clifty Drive, Madison, IN 47250 Thompson................................................ 13
Torres-Young........................................... 42
Electronic submission: Umbrello.................................................. 42
See info on previous page! Vavolo..................................................... 34
Vino......................................................... 13
Questions? Email [email protected] Virosteck.................................................. 13
Yamane.................................................... 14

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