March 2021 ASC Bulletin

In This Issue:

July 2020 Show Information................. p.5
Standing Committee Reports.............. p.16
Flushing Show................................... p.32
Jan. 2023 Judges Nomination Form.... p.57
Obedience/Rally Trophy Donations.... p.58

AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB, INC.
BOARD MEMBERS, 2020-2022

President Director, Class of 2023
Diane Kepley Laurie Foley
[email protected] [email protected]

First Vice-President Director, Class of 2023
Anthony Stallard Jeff Wright
[email protected] [email protected]

Second Vice-President Director, Zone I
Kathleen Brock Stacy Dobmeier
[email protected] [email protected]

Corresponding Secretary Alternate Director, Zone I
David Roberts Heidi Armour
103 Lyndenbury Dr [email protected]
Apex, NC 27502
919-637-1003 V Director, Zone II
866-243-1068 F Dale Ward
[email protected] [email protected]

Recording Secretary Alternate Director, Zone II
Jane Williams Karin Linde Klerholm
[email protected] [email protected]

Treasurer Director, Zone III
Beth Williams Laura Heidrich
[email protected] [email protected]

Assistant Treasurer Alternate Director, Zone III
Kevin Carter Lisa Arnett
[email protected] [email protected]

Director, Class of 2022 Director, Zone IV
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]

Effective December 2020

Copyright 2021, American Spaniel Club, Inc. No part of this
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President’s
Message

By DIANE KEPLEY, ASC President

WELCOME TO 2021!—IT’S ALREADY BEEN A WILD RIDE...

COVID threw a monkey wrench into the club’s plans cial Cocker Spaniel Maturity competition. In that event,
for the 2020 Cocker Spaniel National last July—and Mrs. Bennet’s CH Toybox Sugar Coated was awarded
when it tried its tricks again at the beginning of 2021, Best in Maturity.
a band of intrepid ASC volunteers and Board members
got together to say—not this time, COVID! A short two Congratulations to all those who entered and competed!
weeks after the Flushing Spaniel Show was cancelled by
the City of Knoxville because of a surge in COVID cases, We have every intention of holding the 103rd Flushing
the show was back on in Ocala, FL. Spaniel Show in Knoxville, TN in January 2022. At this
writing, the former Holiday Inn is being transformed into
There are too many club members who pitched in to a new and improved Marriott, and from all indications,
thank personally, but all of us owe a huge debt of grat- the remodel is going well. We’ll have more details for you
itude to Phil Briasco and the Greater Ocala Dog Club. on the 2022 Flushing Spaniel Show in the months ahead.
Because of his generosity, we were able to move the
show to the GODC grounds at minimal cost to the club The ASC Board and the show committee are current-
for the site. We are also grateful to Foy Trent for work- ly in the planning stages for the 2021 Cocker Spaniel
ing long hours on short notice to revamp the show’s National and Agility Trial, which is scheduled to be held
program and to ensure all those who requested refunds at Purina Farms July 22-24, with a regional specialty on
were able to receive them in a timely manner. And Show July 25. Assuming Purina Farms is able to reopen in time
Chair Jane Williams, who had already worked tirelessly for us to hold the National at that facility, we’ll all gath-
to make sure the show would be a success in Knoxville, er there to celebrate Christmas in July! There are breed
went into overdrive to make sure all those on site in educational opportunities planned for attendees, an ASC
Ocala had everything they needed as well. THANK YOU, Foundation fundraising evening, the Top Dog dinner,
EVERYONE! and other fun events on the schedule.

Judges Nancy Gallant and Billie Hayes did the ASC There likely will be changes at the show because
proud and persevered through wind and rain to select of possible COVID restrictions, but we’ll work through
this year’s Flushing Spaniel Show winners. those in the weeks ahead. Also, because of the retirement
of Gary Weitz of Purebred Studios, we will no longer
• Congratulations to the Best in Show winner of the have Gary at ringside recording our shows. We’ll all miss
American Spaniel Club’s 102nd Flushing Spaniel Gary. He has been described by many members as part
Show, Sussex Spaniel, GCHB Kamand Arundel of the ASC family, and we are grateful for the services he
Train Wreck @ Tara. has provided to the club.

• Best in Show Cocker Spaniel was awarded to Beginning with the 2021 Cocker Spaniel National,
Black Cocker GCHS Silver Pine Just in Time for we will have a new videographer at ringside. We have
Stich. contracted with Show Dog Video Pros to not only record
the show, but also to provide live-streaming services,
• NOHS Best in Show was GCH Rotojet’s Refresh assuming the show is held at Purina Farms. The ASC
Your Memory (Black Cocker Spaniel). website will have more information about the services
being provided and how to sign up for them.
• Best in Futurity for the 2021 Flushing Spaniel
Show was awarded by judge Maureen (Russo) Because of the disruptions COVID has caused, we are
Peteler to Mrs. Lindy Bennet’s Black Cocker, all keenly aware of the need for backup plans for our
Toybox Duck Duck Goose. events this year. We are actively reviewing sites which
may be able to accommodate the National Specialty as
As you may recall, because we were unable to hold well as the annual Agility Trial should Purina not reopen
the 2020 National as scheduled, the Futurity nominated in time.
puppies that would have been shown at Purina last July
were given the opportunity to show in January in a spe- continued >

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> PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE I would also like to note that at the end of 2020, the
ASC Foundation negotiated a new 18-month contract
I would be remiss if I also did not note the retire- with the University of Pennsylvania for the cataract
ment of our long-serving club secretary Kathy Patterson. research project led by Dr. Aguirre. As noted by ASC
Starting in her position when Dr. Clyde Shaw was ASC Foundation President, Julie Virosteck, in her annual
president, Kathy has provided all ASC members, as well report, there is some confidence that it will take until at
as officers and board members, a firm guiding hand on least the middle of 2022 to finally determine the genes
all matters related to the club’s operations. Her wealth and mutations for this disease.  Then, the work will turn
of knowledge has been invaluable to us all, and many of towards developing a test and putting it into produc-
us will continue to turn to her for guidance in the future. tion with a selected laboratory.  The ASC Foundation is
grateful for all the donations made by ASC members and
The club’s secretarial duties have now been divided friends of Cocker Spaniels, but is especially grateful for
into two positions. Our Corresponding Secretary is David continued support through ongoing eye exams.
Roberts, and our Recording Secretary is Jane Williams.
With the change in positions there is also a change in the It’s through the love of all of our dogs and the support
official address for the club. It is now: of our dog community that many of us have been able
to make it through the past year and difficult times. Our
Mr. David Roberts, Corresponding Secretary thoughts are with all those who have either contracted
American Spaniel Club, Inc. COVID or have loved ones who have been affected by
this pandemic.
103 Lyndenbury Dr. / Apex, NC 27502
[email protected] Please stay safe—protect your loved ones—and plan
for a better 2021!
Because of the change in sites of the 2021 Flushing
Spaniel Show, we were unable to hold the club’s annual
meeting, which was scheduled be held in Knoxville. The
annual standing committee reports along with budget
items were reported to the ASC Board and are published
in this edition of the Bulletin.

2021

22-25

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Treasurer’s
Report MARCH 2021

Submitted by BETH WILLIAMS, ASC TREASURER

ANNUAL FLUSHING 2021 Revenue 2021 Expenses 2020 Net
SHOW 2021
Here I have provided a 0 — $300.00
report of the 2021 Annual Candid Photo License $339.06 — $453.00
Flushing Show. The last Catalog Ads $720.00 — $3,300.00
column of the chart com- Catalog Sales $154.01
pares line items from 2020 Covid Supplies — $271.68 —
and 2021. The online auc- Flowers — — ($437.00)
tion proceeds were applied Foy Trent $450.50 $963.00 $5,337.00
to this show; any dona- Futurity $567.00 $600.00
tions made by individuals Insurance — 0 ($90.00)
will be allocated per their Judge’s Education 0 $1,587.61 ($600.00)
requests. Judges’ Expenses — $5,500
Site / Venue1 $5,000 $360.00 $863.00
I have also summarized Food & Beverage — $2,672.02 ($3,281.00)
our current finances. Be Host Hotel2 — — ($26,885.00)
reminded that ‘Restricted Online Auction $13,493.23 $321.00 ($2,271.00)
Funds’ are those invested Rentals — —
in Fidelity accounts, the RV’s $880.00 — ($703.00)
interest on which pays Santa Swap $1,050.00 — —
for Perpetual Memorial Seating 0 —
Trophies (for which we are Silent Auction $445.00 — ($5,058.00)
taxed). Our ‘Unrestricted Sponsor Seating 0 — —
Funds’ include our check- Tack Room 0 $8,765.12 —
ing account with Regions Trophies3 $7,850.85 —
Bank and a surplus cash Vendors 0 $21,194.44 $3,780.00
investment account with $30,795.64 $675.00
Fidelity. TOTALS
$3,674.00
If you have any ques- NET INCOME/LOSS $9,975.00
tions or concerns, the
best way to contact me is 0
via e-mail: asc.treasurer. $1,300.00
[email protected]
2020 ($4,744.00)
2021 $9,601.20

1 Member donation $5,000 to ASC earmarked specifically to be used as a donation to the GODC for
use of the site; the GODC charged $500 total to cover RV’s, PortaPots, & Trash

2 ASC normally receives a rebate check from the Holiday Inn WFP in addition to a free room night
for every 40 booked - this accounts for the discrepancy in host hotel bills between 2020 & 2021

3 Donations include trophies & rosettes; rosettes are included in the superintendent’s invoice, not the
“trophy expense” line item above

The Futurity expense column reflects the class placement prizes as well as BOV & BOS prizes;
Foy Trent usually pays the class placement prizes and lists it as an expense on the invoice. To help
them this year, ASC prepared those cash prizes and Foy credited our invoice. We normally don’t
“see” this amount in our accounting and line items as it is usually reflected in how much we receive
from the Superintendent.

Unrestricted Funds $77,588.10
Regions Bank $23,518.18
Fidelity ‘Cash Surplus’ account
$101,106.28
Total Unrestricted Funds $126,156.35
Restricted Funds

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We Are Grateful!
ASC HOLIDAY AUCTION

THANK YOU TO OUR AUCTION ITEM DONORS AND WINNERS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO
OVER $14,000 OF DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB.

Auction Item Donors Auction Item Winners

Amanda Hickman, Amanda Toner, Amy Rutherford, Amanda Toner, Andrea Floyd, Anthony Cuccaro,
Andrea Floyd, Anthony Cantor, ASC (Zone IV), Ashley Travis, Bea Pruitt, Becky Parchman,
ASC Friends, Baker’s Acres, Bea Pruitt, Bonnie Buell, Bridget Nicole Reiser, Candace Heath,
Becky Parchman, Beth Williams, BirchAndArrow.com, Carolyn Grabowski Kelley, Cheryl Brown,
Bonnie Buell, Brenda McManigle, Candace Heath, Colleen Keough, Diane Kepley, Donald Dietz,
CJ Dyment, Connie Darling, Darcie Cantor, Debi Elaine Narduzzo, Ellen Dana, Ellen Kovar, Erin Baker,
Rudman, DeBrands, Erin Myers, Evan/Stacy Threlfall, Frances Leiby, Jackie Curry, Jane Williams,
Jane Williams, Jared Bendis, Jeannie Myers, Jeannie Montanelli, Jeannie Myers, Jennifer Benning,
Jeet Kaul, Jeff Wright, Jen Holmberg-Baggenstos, Jennifer Doornbos, Jessica Legath, Jonetia Hennecke,
Jennifer Blessing, Judith Webb, Karen Osper, Judith Sarkisian, Judith Webb, Julie Virosteck,
Kelly Ladouceur, Kellyn Miller & Kim Lourier, Kathy Fortune, Kathy Wise, Kellyn Miller, Kim Tees,
Kim Tompkins, Kim Vavolo, Laurie Foley, Lesli Smith, Krysta Renninger Laura Hightower. Lesley Anne Potts,
Linda Moore, Linda Pitts, Linda Wright, Lindy Bennett, Leslie Brown Blanchette, Leslie Smith, Linda Durham,
Lisa Arnett, Lisa Gaertner, Luke Baggenstos, Linda Moore, Linda Murphy, Linda Pitts, Lisa Barras,
Lynda O’Connor Schneider, Malissa Shotwell, Lori Rodekohr, Marilyn Lewis, Marlene Ness,
Mark Ragusa, Marlene Ness, Patricia Elkins, Mary Demery, Marya Fittje, Michaela Garloff,
Per Rismyhr, Rachael Legath, Rowan Baggenstos, Nancy Bates Keene, Neville Ward, Raewyn
Sachin Kaul, Shawna Buckley, Stacy Dobmeier, McCullough, Rhonda Mink, Shannon Petty,
Stacy Duncan, Stephanie Kaul, Terry Kelso, Sharleen Perreira, Shyanne Gates, Stacie Roberts,
Terry Voss, Tiffany Skinner, Tom Dowell, Stephanie Kaul, Stephanie Nicolai Beardsley,
Tony & Joan Stallard, Tyler Crady-Roche, Susan Horovitz, Terri Procuniar, Tina Kocar,
Victor Rosado Tina McBee Montgomery, Toni Bradley

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Thank You!
OUR HEARTFELT THANKS TO OUR
ASC JANUARY 2021
FLUSHING SPANIEL SHOW DONORS

Platinum Grand Champion ($3500 and above)

Stephanie Kaul
Lisa Barras

Dawn Close and Johnny Downing of Riverwood
Anonymous

Gold Grand Champion ($1000 - $3499)

Regina Beinhauer
Tony and Joan Stallard
Calvin and Dale Ward
Jane and Beth Williams

Anonymous

Silver Grand Champion ($500 - $999)

James Davis
Motoei Furukawa

Diane Kepley
Linda G. Moore and Laurie Foley

Bronze Grand Champion ($100 - $499)

Lisa Arnett Laura Heidrich Karen Osper
Fulvia Bartoli Susan Horovitz Linda and Mike Pitts
Lindy and Hal Bennett Deann Jepson David and Ellen Roberts
Kathy Brock David Kittredge Mariecel Torres-Young
Anthony and Alexandria Cuccaro
Elena Kuzn John Zolezzi
Don Dietz Kelly Ladouceur
Elena and Stephen Duggan Sherie Luebker In Memory of
Maryland Cocker Spaniel Club CH Tru-Luv & St James’
Diane Gilbert Doug and Marleta McFarlane
Renee Guidry Golden Eye RN TD,
Billie Hayes Beth Moore owned by Gail Workman,

Grand Champion (up to $100) bred by Patricia Elkins

Kevin Carter
Colleen Keough and Randy Lake

Jeff Wright

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6666 2020 ANNUAL REPORTS 6

AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB, INC.

FOUNDED 1881 • AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB MEMBER SINCE SEPTEMBER 19, 1889

Standing Committee Reports

AKC DELEGATE REPORT • Chapter 14, new Section 36 of the Field Trial Rules
which passed 99% to 1%.
The following report is a recap of information present-
ed at the formal Delegate Meeting followed by informa- • Chapter 15, new Section 27 of the Field Trial Rules
tion that was communicated at the Delegate Committee which passed 100%.
Meetings. Please note that the Q4 Committee Meetings
and Delegate Meeting were held via Zoom but were split • Chapter 9, Section 1 of the Beagle Field Trial Rules
into different weeks with the Committee meetings pre- which passed 99% to 1%.
ceding the Delegate meeting by two weeks.
• Chapter 3, Section 1 of the Field Trial Rules and
AKC DELEGATE MEETING Standard Procedures for Basset Hounds which
December 2, 2020 (ZOOM) passed 99% to 1%.

At the Delegates’ Forum Meeting, all candidates for • The AKC Financial Report, as of October 31, 2020,
the Class of 2025 presented themselves and their plat- was presented by Ted Phillips and is highlighted
forms for their candidacies. as follows;

The Delegate Meeting followed the Forum Meeting – YTD, increase of 9.4% vs. PY 2019 increase in
session. One of the less formal items that was commu- Litter Registrations with 234,992 registrations.
nicated was that there will be a virtual event held on
February 12, 2021 honoring Ron Menaker, past Chairman – YTD Dog Registrations demonstrates an
of the Board and creator of the Dog Museum. As many of increase of 17.7% vs. PY 2019 with 587,462
you may know, Ron, Edd Biven, and Frank Sabella were registrations.
recognized for their contributions to the sport of dogs at
the November Board meeting. – YTD event entry status demonstrates a decrease
of 54% to 1,305,498 entries vs. PY 2019 of
Items voted on at the Delegate meeting included the 2,831,349 entries with a corresponding decrease
following; in events by 46%.

• Article IV, Section 1 of the Charter and Bylaws of – Overall expenses were reported as down by
the AKC, which would prohibit a local Specialty 15% in 2020 vs. Budget
Club from applying to AKC for Member status in
accordance with Article IV of the Bylaws. This – YTD investment performance is at 2%
proposal passed with a 78% for and to 22%
against. DELEGATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
November 16–20, 2020 (ZOOM)
• Article VIII, Section 7 of the Charter and Bylaws
of the AKC which would eliminate balloting for Highlights from the By-Laws Committee meeting:
unopposed Board candidates during the annual • Most of the discussion was on various Articles
election. This proposal passed 97% to 3% against. and Sections of the Bylaws with proposed amend-
ments.
• Chapter 16, Section 1, of the Rules Applying to
Dog Shows-Championships, which incorporates • The following Articles discussed; Article 13-14-18-
a new paragraph 8 to permit a 2020 National 20 and 21.
Specialty to be held in 2021 in addition to a 2021
National Specialty. This proposal passed 96% to • The following proposals are being sent to the
4% against. Board and then to the Delegate Body for a vote.

– Article 4, Section 1 which deals with the house-
hold requirements.

– Article 6, Section 2 which deals with proxy vot-
ing being prohibited.

– Sent back to the subcommittee was Article 4,

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2020 ANNUAL REPORTS 6 Highlights from the Dog Show Rules Committee
meeting:
> STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Update presented on the Premium List streamlin-
Section 5 which deals with name and address ing project with the remaining element of Junior
of clubs and the publication in the AKC Showmanship Competition wording to reduce the
Gazette. The subcommittee plans to continue content space in the Premium List. Several options
to review along with other parts of the AKC for premium list wording have been completed
Bylaws for future changes. and will be sent to the Delegate Body for review
and consideration per Staff recommendation.
Highlights from the Parent Club Committee meeting: Including language regarding Show Veterinarian
found in Chapter 9, Sections 4-9 & Chapter 10,
• Pat Laurans reported on AKC Reunite’s pet disas- Sections 2-7 and Chapter 15, Section 1.
ter relief efforts this year with Rita Biddle commu-
nicating the following details; • Cindy Stansell presented a report on sub-commit-
tee activities including the following;
• AKC Reunite is set to deliver the 91st and 92nd
trailers with one to be delivered to Mission Viejo, – Including a separate prompt on the event appli-
CA and another being delivered to Idaho. cation for junior entry fee so that show chairs
understand that the entry fee does not have to
• There have been eight (8) emergency situa- be the same as other entries.
tions in which trailer relief has been used in
recent months. Details are as follows; 3 events – Suggested changes to By-Laws language that
in California, 2 events in Oregon, 1 event in better addresses the needs of Juniors was also
Colorado, 1 event in Washington State and 1 event proposed. Suggestions include adding “Junior
in Arizona. Advocate” to the list of annual club contacts;
Allowing Juniors to show a Canine Partner;
• In 2020, 31 emergency grants totaling of over Financial considerations for offering junior
$75,000 have been fulfilled. showmanship including reduced entry fees for
juniors in all AKC events rather than just Junior
• As of November 2020, 434 clubs have participat- Showmanship. Also discussed were education
ed with total funds raised of $2,309,517 of which programs such as Quiz Bowls and SAFE pro-
$1,659,517 were donations and $650,000 were grams. It is planed that these ideas will be con-
funded by AKC Reunite. solidated into a “Best Practices” document that
will be circulated to All-Breed and Specialty
Highlights from the All-Breed Clubs Committee Clubs.
meeting:
Highlights from the Coordinating Committee included
• Nancy Fisk and Margaret DiCorleto reviewed the information from Dennis Sprung as follows:
“At-Risk” sub-committee work
• AKC National Championship has been well
• Outreach activities encouraging all-breed club planned with extraordinary safety and social dis-
members to confirm if need for assistance. tancing measures in place. This event will be dif-
Guidance suggesting that AB club members part- ferent than the previous 20 years. Details include;
ner with at least two people to conduct in-per-
son checks to assess what may be needed for – Masks required—zero-tolerance policy
the member’s dogs. Discussion of establishing
GoFundMe accounts to assist with payment of – Show-N-Go style event; No seating, day or
vet bills and/or other needs. Recommendation for evening
clubs to define criteria to define at-risk circum-
stances for those within their communities. – No dryers

• Mari-Beth O’Neill communicated that approxi- – No Meet-The-Breeds or spectators
mately 105 Juniors will be participating in events
in Orlando. Jackets will be distributed to all – No Judges dinner
Juniors. In addition, it was recently established
that breed courses for Juniors are free on the AKC – Live streaming of every breed in real time each
website. day. Proceeds from this initiative will be donat-
ed to Take the Lead plus 4 affiliates
• It was reported that the AKC is working with
Superintendents regarding event cancellations to – Entry counts as follows; continued >
try to notify the public of show cancellations prior Agility = 608
to the opening of entries if possible. The goal is Juniors = 108
to reduce the exhibitor financial exposure to lost
entry fees.

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2020 ANNUAL REPORTS 6 published in a prominent location in the premium
list and was extended to events scheduled to be
> STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS held on or before December 31, 2021.

Rally = 411+6 • Provision for an extension of the distance confor-
Obedience = 124+1 mation clubs may hold a show outside their terri-
Fast Cat = 116+ tory from 125 miles to 200 miles. This applies to
Dock Diving = 389 all types of confirmation clubs. Clubs with exten-
Conformation = 4,000, with 2,000+ in BBE, uating circumstances may request an exception
Puppy Stakes, and NOHS. to hold their conformation show up to 300 miles
outside of their territory. This is also an extending
• Some permanent Board Policy changes are as fol- of the distance specialty clubs may travel to join
lows; another specialty club of the same breed outside
their territory from 200 miles to 300 miles.
– Allowing specialty clubs to have additional
designated specialties with the Limited Number Bruce Van Deman
of Events Policy amended to allow specialty Delegate to the American Kennel Club
clubs to hold up to four additional Designated
Specialties per year. These four designated spe- AKC GAZETTE COLUMNIST
cialties are in addition to the competition spe-
cialty clubs could hold. December 4, 2020

– There is no limit on number of events for par- It was my pleasure to serve as the AKC Gazette
ent clubs. Local specialty clubs have the option Cocker Spaniel Columnist again this year on behalf of the
to hold shows on two days per year or two American Spaniel Club, Inc.
shows per year, at their option.
All columns were submitted to the AKC Gazette.
– Local specialty clubs have the option to hold During 2020 we covered a range of topics. We explored
up to hold one additional show in conjunction and emphasized the AKC Cocker Spaniel Standard as
with their breed’s national specialty. its provisions relate to the Cocker’s actual function and
abilities.
• There will be future usability of application pro-
cessing fees for events that have been cancelled All best wishes to the membership of the American
due to Covid-19. For these events, event appli- Spaniel Club, Inc. for a healthy, happy and successful
cation processing fees can be applied to a future 2021!
event of the same type. The club must notify the
AKC of the event the club would like the fees Respectfully submitted,
applied from previous date to future date. This
provision applies to events that were scheduled to Kristi L. Tukua, Esq.
be held on or before December 31, 2021. AKC Gazette Columnist
Submitted via email
• Allowance for up to three opportunities for [email protected]
Championship points at the same site on the same [email protected]
day. If a third opportunity for points is offered, at PO Box 250
least one of the events must be an Independent Delano, MN 55328
(Standalone, Concurrent, or Evening) specialty.
This was extended to events scheduled to be held ASC FOUNDATION
on or before December 31, 2021.
The Foundation of the American Spaniel Club was
• Provision for exhibitor opportunity to review formed to maximize the ability to raise money for the
event information prior to the opening date and health, rescue, and education challenges facing our
a requirement that an event’s premium list must parent club (ASC), its members and the fancy.  With
be published for 72 hours before entries may be a 501(c) (3) nonprofit charitable status and a separate
accepted. This was extended to events scheduled Board in place, the Foundation strives to promote the
to be held on or before December 31, 2021. There primary interests of ASC. 
has been no change to the AKC rules that requires
premium lists to be published five weeks prior
to the closing date of the event. Clubs may pub-
lish in their premium list that the location of the
rings, indoors or outdoors, will be determined on
the day of the event. Refunds will not be granted
based on the final locations. This detail must be

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2020 ANNUAL REPORTS 6 Respectfully,

> STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Deb Shanks
ASC Health Registrar
To that end, our primary research the past six years
has been toward funding the search for a genetic test for ASC WEBSITE
inherited cataracts in Cocker Spaniels with the University
of Pennsylvania and Dr. Aguirre.   This has required the Deann Jepson remained responsive to assisting users
Foundation to make a much larger financial commitment who are unable to log-in, updating show information as
than previous other research support. This was achieved submitted, ensuring the ASC board meeting minutes are
with strong support from the fancy.  By the end of 2020, added to the website in a timely matter, updating the
the investment will be our largest single research com- membership list, and responding to requests to update
mitment to date.    Despite the challenges of COVID 19, or change content.
Dr. Aguirre’s lab has made significant progress and the
fancy has continued to support their needs for updated Updating and maintaining the ASC website also
information. But we are not there yet.   By the end of included the following activities:
this year, we will have an updated report on research
progress and we will publicize that in January.  In the • New pictures were added to several of the header
meantime, we have signed an extension to our contract banners and pages.
with Dr. Aguirre and the University of Pennsylvania for
another 18 months. We believe with some confidence • The 2020 July National web page was set up and
that it will take that much additional time to finally deter- updated to reflect the transition of the show to
mine the genes & mutations for this disease.  Then, the 2021.
work will turn towards developing a test and putting it
into production with a selected laboratory.  • Results and pictures from the 2020 Flushing Show,
along with show report, were posted.
Not to be forgotten, since 2014, ASCF has spent over
$40,000 in general cocker rescue throughout the United • Several Board President Messages were published.
States.  From Foundation infancy in 1997 to 2020, our • Results and pictures from the 2019 National show
Rescue efforts have grown into a national network of
Affiliate organizations bringing some needed monetary were posted.
relief to local rescue organizations.    Rescue is a selfless • A fillable ASC Breeder Referral form was created
and expensive passion, and our support is rewarded with
saved lives and new homes for so many Cockers.   within the ASC store.
• Fillable forms were created to collect information
The American Spaniel Club Foundation makes a dif-
ference every day thanks to our contributors.  Everything and payments for ASC auction items, general
the Foundation can accomplish is by fundraising dona- donations, and junior handler donations.
tions and legacy estate bequeaths.  As ASC members • Several pages were set up within the ASC store for
make estate plans, we hope they will remember us in the Flushing show, including for online payments
those plans.  Members of the ASC know that Foundation for Purina patron and reserved seating, grooming
success depends on them as well as other supporters reservations, and trophy and rosette donations.
that understand our vision and are willing to show their
support with donations.      Attention needs to remain on additional priorities,
such as getting all the Hall of Fame information and win
We look forward to the future with great hope to final- pictures from previous shows posted, and Deann needs
ly achieve a successful test for inherited cataracts, and assistance to accomplish these two tasks. Deann always
to more fully investigate and invest in the high priority needs pictures to keep the website fresh, and ASC mem-
needs of our Cocker breeders and fanciers. bers are also encouraged to submit their pictures for con-
sideration at [email protected]. Member suggestions
Julie Virosteck and ideas are welcomed.
President ASCF
Respectfully submitted,
ASC HEALTH REGISTRY
Deann Jepson
The ASC Health Registry database has not been locat- Website Coordinator
ed to date. There is nothing new to report at this time.
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2020 ANNUAL REPORTS 6 Hunter Title and CH Bow-K’s & Gardian Should’ve Been
A Cowboy SH “Oakley” (owned and handled by Venee
> STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Gardner) earned his Master Hunter Title. Oakley also
earned his first Master Advanced qualifying pass at this
BREED STANDARD COMMITTEE hunt test. Congrats to Oakley and his Master Hunter
Title!
As Chairman of the Standard Committee, I would be
happy to continue in that capacity for next year. Here is The club also held an AKC field trial in September at
the report for 2020: the Oasis Game Farm in New Glarus, WI. Several club
members attended, and we all had a great time.
The Standard Committee did not have any meetings
or discussions during the year. As the current standard In October, the club held a second hunt test in
went into effect in March of 2018, there cannot be any Eatonton, Georgia. There were 70 dogs that participated
standard revisions until at least 2023. Subsequently, and two Cocker Spaniels. Dovecreek Isn’t She Dovely
there is nothing new to report regarding the standard CDX, RE, OA, OAJ, NF, TKN, WD, JH “Aisha” (owned
committee. and handled by Jan Epting), earned two passes towards
her Master Hunter title. Congrats to Aisha!
Respectfully submitted,
We are looking forward to a better year in 2021 –
Robert Ennis even though events were limited, we were able to hold
our annual hunt test, field trial and a second field trial
BREEDER REFERRAL in 2020. We are hoping to have a WD/WDX test some-
time in 2021, an AKC hunt test in July and a field trial
Report not received. in September, in Wisconsin. Training days are planned
(Tom Dowell) during the year. Please contact me with any questions
you may have regarding field events. vdahlk@charter.
EDUCATION – BREEDERS net

Was not notified to submit report until 2/1/2021. Thanks!
(Linda Pitts)
Vickie Dahlk
EDUCATION – JUDGES Field Chair

Was not notified to submit report until 12/30/2020. WORKING DOG/WORKING DOG EXCELLENT
RULES AND SCORE SHEETS
(Nancy Gallant)
This information has fallen off of the ASC website. I
EDUCATION - PUBLIC have included a revised scoresheet and rules for the ASC
Working Dog/Working Dog Excellent test.
Report not received.
(Diane Kepley) Please get this information back online under the
“FIELD” section. A link to the rules and scoresheet
FIELD should be provided for people who are interested in
either holding a WD/WDX test or running in one.
CSHE held an AKC hunt test on July 24, 25 and 26,
2020. The club usually holds our annual hunt test at Please contact me if you need further information
the State Mazomanie, WI dog training grounds. This regarding this test or any other information to update the
year state lands were closed due to Covid19. We had to field page on the website.
scramble to find new private grounds, which we found at
Rock River Kennels in Beaver Dam, WI. The 3 day event Thank you, SRREEUEPLOPEARSGT&EASSDCD2O1ER-N2E4DSUFHOMER: ETS
turned out very nice with 30 dogs entered on Friday, 48
and 49 on Saturday and Sunday. Of the total 127 dogs, Vickie Dahlk
we had three Cocker Spaniels, one at the Junior Level Field Chair
and two at the Master Level. Madison’s Hunting Star
Keep The Power SH, “Starla” (owned and handled by [email protected], 608-219-9570
Vickie Dahlk) earned two passes towards her Master

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> STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

FIELD COMMITTEE ADDENDUM - 1

AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB
WORKING CERTIFICATE TESTS

Revised 12/20

INTRODUCTION or parent breed clubs and may receive working titles
if the judging score sheets are sent to one of the ASC
The Working Certificate Test Program is an introduc- Field Chairpersons. Exhibitors should notify one of
tion to field work for both dog and handler. The pro- the ASC Field Chairs of the test date, site and judg-
gram is designed to give Cockers and all other Flushing es before the test if at all possible. ASC test forms
Spaniels the opportunity to test their natural hunting should be used if available. Field Chairperson will
skills in a non-competitive atmosphere. The Working send a test form and rules upon request.
Test Program supports fieldwork, urging owners to train
their Spaniels to a hunting companion level. Two awards 8. If a test is given by a group not directly associated
may be earned. with a parent club, the field chairperson may grant
working titles after determining the quality of the
The WD (Working Dog) certificate for satisfactory judging and test procedures.
work, and the WDX (Working Dog Excellent) is for out-
standing work. The ASC encourages the versatility of our Score Sheets and Certificates
sporting cockers in the field. The Working Test Program
is viewed as a first step towards entering the AKC hunt 1. Information on dogs to be tested should be entered
test program. on Working Test Judging forms supplied on request
by the ASC Field Committee Chair(s)or downloaded
PROCEDURES on the ASC website. On the form, all information
requested on the dog, owner, handler and test chair-
Offering Working Dog Tests person needs to be completed for titles to be issued.

1. A working dog test may be offered by a flushing 2. The ASC Working Certificate Form should be sent to
spaniel club or by a group of flushing spaniel own- the Field Committee Chairperson in charge of certif-
ers. icates. Copies should be made and retained by test
giving club. The original form will be sent to the ASC
2. Permission to hold a test must be obtained from the Field Chair so that the Certificate can be sent it to the
Chairperson(s) of the ASC Field
3. Owner. A copy will be kept on file by the Field
3. Committee and notification must be sent to the Committee Chair.
appropriate parent breed club representative.
4. The test chairman is responsible for sending the orig-
4. The test chairperson must state the date and site inal form to the ASC Field Chair.
of the test and name(s) of proposed judge(s). The
judge(s) must be thoroughly familiar with the work 5. The ASC Field Chair(s)shall keep permanent records
of flushing spaniels in the field. The judge(s) qualifi- of every dog that qualifies for a Working Dog (WD)
cations should be briefly listed on the test application or Working Dog Excellent (WDX) title.
if they are not known to the Chairperson.
6. The ASC Field Chair(s) shall complete and mail WD
5. Breeds for which notification must be sent to par- or WDX certificates to the owners of dogs that pass
ent breed club secretaries include English Cocker working tests. Only one WD and one WDX certificate
Spaniels (ECS), English Springer Spaniels 9ESS), allowed for each dog.
Welsh Springer Spaniels (WSS), Field Spaniels (FS),
Clumber Spaniels (CS). Breeds that fall under ASC HOW TITLES ARE EARNED
rules and regulations include: Cocker Spaniels and
Sussex Spaniels. Working tests are non-competitive events. There
should be no ranking or placing of dogs. A total of three
6. Field Chairs for the parent clubs of ECS, ESS, flushing spaniels must run to constitute a valid test. A
FS, WSS and CS will need to be notified by the dog must receive Satisfactory (S) rating in all categories
Chairman/Secretary of the working dog test to to receive a Working Dog Certificate (WD). A dog must
request rules/score sheets for those dogs in order for receive Excellent (E) ratings in all categories to receive a
them to participate. Working Dog Excellent Certificate (WDX).

7. Breeds under ASC jurisdiction may participate in The judge(s) shall determine which title a dog receives
working tests offered by any of the above specialty provided the decision follows ASC guidelines.

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> STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

FIELD COMMITTEE ADDENDUM - 2

ASC WD/WDX RULES Land Test Requirements

Field Site 1. The Dog must sit or stay by handler at the starting
line, unleashed, until instructed by the judge(s) to
There should be suitable cover, such as stubble, proceed. The handler then sends the dog, walking
brush, grass, etc., high enough to hide the birds used behind, allowing the dog to work the field and direct-
in the test. The area used must be a safe distance from ing when necessary. Dogs are run individually, not
human habitation so that birds may be safely shot. braced.

Birds 2. Dog must show a reasonable response to whistle and
or command, and cover the course with a spaniel
Each dog should work at least two (2) live birds. type pattern of quartering. The dog must not be com-
More may be used if circumstances require it to give the pletely out of control, although leniency and time
judge(s) sufficient information on the dog’s capabilities. would be given for the handler to collect the dog.
Pigeons, quail, chukar or pheasant may be used and
should be planted a minimum of 20 to 30 yards ahead of 3. The Dog is not required to be steady to flush or shot.
the dog and/or starting line, and apart from each other.
4. The Dog must demonstrate sufficient hunting ability
Gun Safety and desire to find and produce game in a workman-
like manner, without undo urging, or pottering.
Established safe gunning rules must be followed.
A bird that flies over the gallery should not be shot. 5. The Dog must retrieve birds to hand or deliver with-
Another bird should be put down for the dog. A dog in a few steps of the handler, so that the bird can
must be given a chance to flush and retrieve. If a dog be taken or picked up, without handler chasing dog.
has demonstrated sufficiently that it can find and flush Handler may direct a dog to a fall if the dog has not
birds, but the birds can’t be shot, a dead bird may be marked it. However, for a WDX the dog is expected
thrown, with a shot fired at the same time to allow a dog to mark an open, direct fall and deliver to hand. For
to demonstrate its retrieving ability. a WD, close proximity is fine.

Field Marshall 6. The Dog must not damage birds. No chewing or
crushing. Birds damaged by shot do not apply.
At least one marshall should be appointed to keep
spectators, other handlers and dogs in a close group Water Test Requirements
behind the judge(s) or in an assigned area. This is to pre-
vent interference with the work of the dog being tested, For the water test a dead bird is thrown into the water
to give the gunners a chance to shoot, and to ensure the from shore at a distance of about 10 to 15 yards. As the
safety of everyone. bird is thrown a shot is fired. The dog must swim and
retrieve the bird to shore for both levels. For a WDX the
WORKING DOG TEST ON STATE LANDS bird must be delivered to hand.

Insurance 1. The Dog may be held on leash until handler is direct-
ed by judge to send dog. For WDX the dog should be
All state hunting department regulations should be steady, BUT may be held with gentle restraint.
followed. A Working Test could fall in the same category
as a field trial under state hunting laws. A working test 2. The Dog must retrieve to shore; delivery should be
should be covered by insurance just as shows and obedi- within close proximity to handler, without handler
ence trials. If the event is sponsored by ASC, contact the having to chase the dog. For WDX delivery must be
Insurance Chairman prior to scheduling the event. to hand.

3. The Dog must willingly enter the water on its own. If
the dog must be urged, it cannot receive a WDX.

4. The Dog must prove its ability to make a water
retrieve by swimming a minimum of 10 yards.

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> STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

FIELD COMMITTEE ADDENDUM - 3

AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB

WORKING DOG CERTIFICATE TEST

— SCORE SHEET —

Registered Name:_______________________________________________________________
Call Name: ____________________________________________________________________
AKC Number: ______________________________ Sex: _______ Date of Birth:_____________
Breed:________________________________________________________________________
Owner(s):______________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________ City:________________ State:_____ Zip:___________
Handler:__________________________ Email Address:________________________________
Test Offered by (club):___________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________ Chairman:____________________________________
Address:_________________________ City:________________ State:_____ Zip:___________
Judge(s):______________________________________________________________________

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> STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

FIELD COMMITTEE ADDENDUM - 4

AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB
WORKING DOG CERTIFICATE TEST – SCORE SHEET CONT.

Excellent (E) • Satisfactory (S) • Failed (F)

�������� Steady On Line: Dog sits unleashed beside handler until released to seek game

�������� Quarters Efficiently: Covers ground in a workmanlike manner within gun range,
displaying scenting ability and use of wind. Barking while quartering is objectionable
and should be penalized

�������� Finds and Flushes Birds: Flushes without urging—a slight hesitation is allowable

�������� Marks Downed Bird: Need not mark exact spot, can be able to be handled to bird

�������� Retrieves on Land: Finds and picks up bird, returning briskly to handler. Close
proximity is satisfactory. To receive an excellent score dog must retrieve to hand.
Dog is scored on two birds

�������� Retrieves From Water: Voluntarily enters water; swims to bird and delivers bird
to handler. Minimum distance 10 yards. To receive an excellent score dog must
retrieve to hand

�������� Does Not Display Gun Shyness

□ Not Qualified: Did not receive at least a satisfactory score in each area. Or showed Hard
mouth, delivers chewed or crushed bird

□ Working Dog Certificate: Dog’s performance would make a satisfactory companion
hunter during a day in the field. Dog worked within gun range of handler, under reasonable
control, was never a nuisance. Dog can find, flush and retrieve birds from land or water,
and does not display gun shy or hard mouth.

□ Working Dog Excellent Certificate: Dog displayed all abilities for a Working Dog
Certificate in an outstanding manner. Dog must deliver to hand on all retrieves.

Judge(s) Signature:______________________________________________________________

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2020 ANNUAL REPORTS 6 FOREIGN LIAISON

> STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS During 2020 we have had only one new Foreign
Member joining the ASC:
FINANCE
• Ellen Kovar, Canada
In accordance with the ASC Money Handling process,
account numbers and passwords were obtained for In January we had at least 13 foreign visitors at the
on-line access to all of ASC Financial Accounts at Fidelity Flushing Spaniel Show in Knoxville, TN, originating from
and at Regions Bank. On January 7, 2021, all ASC Brazil, Canada, Hungary , England, Finland, Denmark,
accounts including Perpetual Memorial Trophy accounts Sweden, Peru and Ukraine, and I made personal contact
were accessed and reviewed. The account information with all of these foreign visitors. They all thoroughly
was compared to the Treasure’s Report for FY2020 activ- enjoyed our show!
ity and for portions of the first 3 months of FY2021 (Oct
2020 to Dec 2020). This review concluded the following: The ASC National in St. Louis, MO, was cancelled
due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and I know for a fact that
• The Accounts balances accurately reflected the many of our “regular foreign visitors” really missed going
balances as presented in the Treasure’s Report for to this supreme show dedicated to our beloved breed.
all club accounts.
During the upcoming year I will continue on the
• Account activity for both revenue and expenses “meet and greet” with foreign visitors and members
is consistent with transactions documented in the at the ASC shows, as well as making personal contact
spreadsheet used by the ASC Treasurer to record over Facebook and other social media with breeders and
ASC financial activity and are consistent with fanciers around the world, spreading the word on the
expected club financial activity. benefits of becoming a member of the ASC.

• All Perpetual Memorial Trophy accounts invest- Respectfully submitted,
ed with Fidelity are intact and earned expected
income for 2020. Karin Linde Klerholm

• The Surplus Cash Account invested with Fidelity HALL OF DISTINCTION
is intact and earned expected income for 2020.
Report not received.
No discrepancies were noted during this financial (Jeanne Grim, Registrar)
review.
INSURANCE
I would commend the record keeping of the ASC
Treasurer, Beth Williams. Her records accurately reflect Dear ASC Board,
club financial dealings in an easy to understand and rec-
oncile format. I have continued to keep the insurance policies updat-
ed and all of the policy contact information updated as
The loss of expected revenue from the cancelled July well. I have also spoken to both insurance companies to
2020 National Specialty and planned Agility events did touch base with our needs going forward since we have
(as expected) adversely affect club income, however a fabulous new rep.
going forward, the additional income generated by rais-
ing member dues, and the reduction of ASC Secretary The first company we use is Sportsman’s Insurance:
expenses following elimination of the secretary stipend They cover us in both the Knoxville site as well as the
will improve the club’s financial position. In addition, Grey Summit Site and Uninsured Motorists coverage.
at this date, the full impact of moving the 2021 Flushing (Hanover)
Show to Ocala Florida is uncertain but should not
adversely affect the club’s overall financial condition. • Trophies
• Employee Dishonesty coverage
A balanced two-year budget for fiscal years 2021 and • Directors and Officers coverage (Great American)
2022 will be presented to the ASC Board of Directors
for the review and approval at the next board meeting. We also have a policy through Equisure for general
These budgets are expected to provide a small surplus for
the club for fiscal years 2021 and 2022. continued >

Respectfully submitted

Tony Stallard
Finance Committee

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2020 ANNUAL REPORTS 6 Purina Farms was closed to events during that time and
continues to remain closed. However, they are hopeful
> STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS that activities will be resumed by the beginning of May
in 2021. The 2021 corresponding dates are Thursday–
liability/accident insurance for events such as Hunt tests Saturday, July 22–24, 2021. The show will hopefully be
where we use live ammunition as well as our regular at Purina Farms with the Wildwood Inn as host hotel.
events. The hotel contract has been signed and returned to
the Wildwood Inn by Diane Kepley. Our theme will be
Hoping you all have a great year. “Christmas in July” with decorations, trophies, contests,
and dinners focused on this theme. Alternate sites as well
Karen Osper as alternate dates have been suggested by ASC members,
Insurance Chair but I’m counting on Purina in July. I am, however, open
to suggestions and can investigate other possibilities.
JANUARY 2021 South Atlantic CSC will host the “Day-after” show on
FLUSHING SPANIEL SHOW Sunday, July 25, and Sherie Luebker will be the show
chair.
COVID-19 greatly modified the planning and orga-
nization for the January 2021 Flushing Spaniel Show. Following is a list of ASC members who have agreed
I worked closely with the KCC staff as COVID restric- to be committee chairs:
tions were implemented and kept President Kepley and
the show committee advised. As of Wednesday, 30 Show Chair: Dale Ward
December 2020, the day entries closed, the show was [email protected]
scheduled. Unfortunately for ASC, on December 31st, the
City of Knoxville made the decision to close city-owned Assistant Show Chair: Lindy Bennett
properties for all events. After meeting with President [email protected]
Kepley, James Davis, and Linda Moore, notifications
to AKC Event Planning, Foy Trent Dog Shows, judges, Budget Liaison: David Donaldson
hotels, other flushing breed liaisons and specialty show [email protected]
chairs, and ASC membership were notified of the show’s
cancellation. Futurity: Joan Stallard
[email protected]
A concerned group of members proposed a change
of venue so that the show could be held. Approval for Facility/Grounds: Calvin Ward
the move to the Greater Ocala Dog Grounds was grant- [email protected]
ed by AKC and the rest is history. Although Obedience
and Rally, all of the Sweepstakes and Specialty Shows RV Reservations: Tony Stallard
were cancelled, the three day show was held with three [email protected]
judges; Billie Hayes judged the Best of Breed for the ASC
Cocker Spaniel Specialty Show, Maureen Peteler judged Tack Room: Linda and David Donaldson
the Best in Futurity and Best in Maturity, and Nancy [email protected]
Gallant judged the Flushing Spaniel Best in Show. Many
thanks go to Linda Pitts, Stephanie Kaul, Lindy Bennett, Obedience: Sue Kelly / Richard Beaton
Beth Williams, Diane Kepley, Mike Pitts, Per Rismyhr, [email protected]
Joann Stamm, Dana Spurrier, Maureen Jewett, Mary Pat
Rowland, Karin Klerholm, and other volunteers for their Agility: Vivian Hudson
time and talents. [email protected]

Jane T. Williams Hospitality: Karin Linde Klerholm / Dana Spurrier
Show Chair [email protected]
[email protected]
JULY 2021
COCKER SPANIEL NATIONAL SHOW Judges’ Hospitality: Marilyn Spacht / Diane Gilbert
[email protected]
January 31, 2021
Catalog Sales and Information: Lisa Turner
As you all know, 2020 was our appointed year to [email protected]
host the ASC Cocker Spaniel National Specialty, and all
plans were postponed for a year due to the pandemic. Chief Ring Steward: Jane Williams
[email protected]

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2020 ANNUAL REPORTS 6 dispositions you want in your breeding program. We
plan to have pizza for supper Wednesday evening and a
> STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS box supper on Thursday.

Trophy Chair: Lindy Bennett Continuing the educational theme on Friday evening,
toyboxcockers.com at the end of judging and before the Foundation Dinner,
we plan to have a study group on the Cocker Spaniel
Advertising: Tonya Higdon Standard, using the Blue Book, the Powerpoint program
[email protected] that is used in Judges’ Ed, and possibly a hands-on
demo for some points. We will have “Cookies and Milk
Reserved Seating: Diane Nelson with Santa” at the hands-on demo session after the
[email protected] Foundation Dinner. The cost will be $60 and include
all activities and food. We plan to use the Purina spon-
Patron’s Seating: Bonnie Buell sorship to help offset the costs of these very important
[email protected] aspects of Breeder Education.

Vendor Space: Fulvia Bartoli Respectfully submitted,
[email protected]
Dale Ward
Breeders’ Education: Linda Pitts Show Chair, Zone II Director
[email protected]
FUTURITY
Judges’ Education: Nancy Gallant
[email protected] January 2020 – There were 45 Dam Nominations
accepted. A total of $450.00 was collected for these nomi-
Fundraising Chair: Genea Jones / Laurie Foley nations. A total of 37 Puppy Nominations were accepted.
[email protected] A total of $390.00 was collected for these nominations.
[email protected]
July 2020 (January 2021 Maturity) – There were
Awards Dinner: Kathy Patterson 39 Dam Nominations accepted. A total of $390.00 was
[email protected] collected for these nominations. A total of 38 Puppy
Nominations were accepted. A total of $470.00 was col-
Publicity Chair: Diane Kepley lected for these nominations.
[email protected]
All monies have been submitted to the ASC Treasurer.
Judges will be Casey Cooper (Futurity, Cut-down
Sweepstakes), Maureen Jewett (Owner-Handled Respectfully submitted,
Sweepstakes, Bred-by-Exhibitor Sweepstakes, Veteran
Sweepstakes), Kevin Flinn (ASCOB all classes, Parti-color Joan Stallard
non-regular classes and BOV, and BOB), and Michael ASC Futurity Chair
Faulkner (Black all classes, Parti-color through winners
bitch, and Junior Showmanship). Possibilities for Agility JANUARY 2022
Judges: Mary Mullen (Thursday), Laura English (Friday– FLUSHING SPANIEL SHOW
Sunday); Obedience Judges: Ginger Kinion; Luis Sosa
will be our show photographer. The 103rd Flushing Spaniel Show is scheduled for
January 14–16, 2022 in Knoxville, TN at the World’s Fair
We are planning an informative and fun evening of Exhibition Hall. The conversion and renovation of the
education on Wednesday directed specifically toward Holiday Inn to Marriott will have been completed and
new and experienced exhibitors of cocker spaniels, led will serve as the host hotel. Much of the planning for
by Linda Pitts and several other breeders/handlers and the 2021 show can be transferred to the 2022 show plan.
will include stations demonstrating lead training puppies,
trimming for show coats (including outlines, close-up Kim Vavolo, Trophy Chair, has asked to be replaced;
heads, toplines, feet, clippering, scissoring, stripping she has served as chair for ten years. This position needs
knife, and thinning shears). We are very excited about
this idea and feel that our Cocker Spaniel National is the continued >
best place to present this kind of educational opportu-
nity.

On Thursday, our planned educational activity is
to have Doug Johnson and Bill Shelton to speak on
“Preservation Breeding.” This seminar will focus on
developing a breeding program to achieve the look and

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2020 ANNUAL REPORTS 6 Relations Officer at the AKC. We speak on the phone
every couple of months, and email about once a month;
> STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS more often if I have questions or concerns. I receive regu-
lar alerts from the AKC GR Dept. and forward those on to
an organized, computer savvy person. Most of the show the membership through the email list, and the Facebook
committee is willing to continue in their roles, pending page, as well.
ASC Board approval.
I also receive alerts through the NAIA. Last year,
Jane T. Williams I attended their conference, but it was canceled this
Show Chair year, obviously, due to covid. I am always available for
questions, concerns or feedback from any ASC member.
JULY 2022 When there is a particular bill or proposed legislation
COCKER SPANIEL NATIONAL SHOW that is pertinent to our breed, or I have specific informa-
tion that I feel is helpful to our membership, I contribute
Report is the same as last year due to date change an article to The ASC Bulletin.
from 2021 to 2022
I am happy to continue in this role for 2021.
Carol Pinto
Show Chair Let me know if there is anything else you need from me.

LEGAL Thank you!

Dear Officers and Directors of the American Spaniel Linda R. Wright, JusWright Cockers
Club: Legislative Liaison

The year 2020 was obviously an unusual year with a MEDIA
number of issues due to COVID-19.
Was not notified to submit report until 2/1/2021.
As usual I reviewed most, if not all, of the contracts (Kathy Reid)
ASC entered into during the year. Because of COVID-19
and the cancellation of the National Specialty, ASC had PERFORMANCE EVENTS
to invoke the force majeure provisions in its contracts
for the National Specialty. Additionally, working with Agility
James Davis, the force majeure provisions in the con-
tracts for the January 2021 Flushing Spaniel Show were This committee serves as a liaison between the agility
reviewed and some revised or even added to the appli- community and ASC and in a consultative role to the
cable contracts. Ultimately, the force majeure provisions ASC Board. Another important part of this Committee
were invoked by ASC for the contracts with the hotels in is to promote new membership, which it actively does
Knoxville. during the National Specialty each July. This committee
has assisted many performance individuals in submitting
As I try to do in all recurring contracts, I note any and being accepted to membership, but with the cancel-
changes in the financial terms to provide this information ing of the National, membership did not grow this year
to Tony Stallard and Beth Williams so that they could as it has in past years.
track increased costs and more accurately prepare ASC’s
annual budgets going forward. The 2020 ASC Standing Agility Committee members,
Stacie Baumbarger, Dana Dow, Dr. Jeanne Grim, Dr.
Also, in 2020, I discussed with and obtained informa- Sylvia Martinez, and Chair, Vivian Hudson, did not meet
tion from Elena O’Leary regarding ASC’s fundraising to in person this year but interacted through electronic
avoid any possible taxation issues. means throughout the year as needed.

Linda Moore Besides working extensively with the annual ASC
Legal Chair National Agility Committee, this Committee also pro-
motes and assists ASC stand-alone agility trials. We were
LEGISLATIVE approved to hold a first time stand-alone agility trial this

As the ASC Legislative Liaison, I continue to com-
municate regularly with Jennifer Clark, a Government

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2020 ANNUAL REPORTS 6 It was anticipated that in 2020 the Committee, made
up of members Stephanie Kaul, Stacie Baumbarger,
> STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Colleen Keough, David Donaldson, Marlene Ness, Tony
Stallard and ASC President Diane Kepley, would conduct
past April at Amherst, NH, but it was canceled due to a comprehensive review of the 2016 Strategic Plan to
Covid restrictions. We also struggled for weeks about analyze what has been accomplished, what needs to
whether the early July trial would be held, but ultimately be done, and what should be changed or added to the
decided to cancel it as well. Upon recommendation by Strategic Plan. Beginning the analysis was discussed in
this committee, the Board agreed all entries would be the first meeting of the year, but the best laid plans were
refunded, as all contracts were voided. disrupted by COVID.

We were able to hold the three day trials in Amherst, Nevertheless, the Committee, through Stephanie Kaul,
NH on August 21-23. It was a bit of a challenge, includ- continued its analysis of ASC specialty clubs and the
ing a judge change, new Covid rules enforced at the agil- Committee submitted suggested action items to the ASC
ity site and lower entries but it was a success. The trials Board.
yielded a profit of $1,700 to ASC.
In the spring and the fall, the Committee considered
As the Committee looks forward to another year, we the impact of COVID on ASC activities and its finances
wish to thank all who volunteered in any way to assist in and provided input to the ASC Board regarding options
making the stand-alone agility trials a success in difficult and alternatives for activities and fundraising.
times and supporting ASC. As this committee continues
to promote our breed through agility, we again invite you If any Board Members has any questions, do not hesi-
to be involved in another year of ASC excitement. We tate to contact me or any other Committee member.
encourage you to plan now to attend and volunteer at the
summer 2021 ASC National to be held at Purina Farms Linda Moore
in Gray Summit, MO. Agility will occur July 22-24 with Chair
Judges, Laura English and Mary Mullen.
TELLER
If you wish information regarding agility, wish to
volunteer or have other requests regarding ASC, please Report not received but no documentation that she
contact Vivian Hudson at [email protected]. You are was notified.
also invited to our Facebook page for more information
(American Spaniel Club – Agility 2021 Cocker Spaniel (Terry Procuniar)
National).
THERAPY DOG
Respectfully submitted,
ASC Therapy Dog Committee’s goal is to inform, men-
Vivian Hudson tor, and give presence to therapy dog teams that volun-
Chair, Agility Standing Committee teer to those in need of comfort, joy, and companionship
through scheduled visits to facilities, libraries, events,
Companion schools, and any place the teams can make a difference.

Was not notified to submit report until 1/31/2021. During 2020 I have written an article in each of The
(Susan Horovitz) Bulletin publications with emphasis on therapy dog
teams, and how they are navigating our “new normal”
STRATEGIC PLANNING without being able to visit the facilities we were used to
doing in past years.
Dear Officers and Directors of the American Spaniel
Club: In March of 2020 most, if not all, therapy dog vis-
its were suspended. I am an evaluator for one of the
The responsibilities of the Committee are to develop, registries, and I was not able to host therapy dog tests.
execute, monitor and report on any and all components The facilities where most teams volunteered were not
of the ASC Strategic Plan as approved by the ASC Board allowing volunteer programs because of COVID-19.
in July 2016. The overall purpose of the 2016 Strategic
Plan was to assess the current state of ASC and adjust
the organization’s direction in response to an obviously
changing environment.

continued >

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2020 ANNUAL REPORTS 6 Therapy dogs have not been as active as they were
in the past, but many handlers are training for titles that
> STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS AKC is allowing virtually such as Trick Dig and Rally.
Many people have taken short road trips, camping, hik-
Unfortunately there were therapy teams that had passed ing and in general spending more time with their dogs.
their testing but were unable to begin visiting. Many dog sports were cancelled, but later in 2020 some
of those dog events were allowed. Sadly therapy visits
Facilities and therapy teams had to think outside the were not.
box and find ways to still be connected to the people that
benefitted from therapy dog visits. Some facilities held It is the ASC Therapy Dog committee’s hope that our
window visits which allowed the residents of nursing therapy teams could be recognized in some way. The
homes, assisted living, or retirement facilities to still see committee wishes to get the message to other members
their therapy teams and enjoy seeing the dogs. Some had of ASC to think about pet therapy for the dogs that would
life-size cutouts of their dogs made and gifted them to the bring joy to other. We are positive in thinking we will
facilities. Zoom meetings were created to bring the teams be able to test more dogs and visit in person. Our goal
and the people that needed to see their fur friends safely is also to make people aware of this special group called
together. This has been very successful with library pro- “Therapy Dogs”!
grams where children can read to the therapy dogs from
their home. A library staff member is part of the visit as Respectfully submitted,
well as a parent or guardian. I’ve been actively involved
with these Zoom meetings for several months, and my Joyce McIntyre
therapy dog enjoys hearing her friends’ voices. Therapy Chair
dogs were given the chance to renew their status for
2021, but no face to face visits are allowed at this time. TOP DOG

The therapy dogs in The Cocker Spaniel Club of Report not received.
Central Oklahoma had to postpone plans to join volun- (Jeanne Grim and Kathy Brock)
teer efforts with a funeral home. Plans were in place for
an organizational meeting, but health concerns prevent-
ed this from happening. We are in contact with them
from time to time, and there is still interest in starting
this volunteer program when it is safe to do so.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Fiscal Year 2020

Source Revenue Expenses Net
$70,173.80 $59,773.59 $10,400.21
General Club Business
includes all non-annual show $51,020.00 $55,764.00 -$4,744.00
revenue and expenses $19,513.00 $5,987.80 $13,525.20
Flushing Spaniel Show $140,706.80 $19,181.41
January 2020 $121,525.39
Cocker Spaniel National Specialty
originally July 2020, now July 2021

TOTAL

Beth Williams
Treasurer

VERSATILITY AWARDS

Report not received.
(Jeanne Grim)

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2020 ZONE REPORTS

ZONE 1 I hope to see everyone together in July if we are lucky
enough to have our National at Purina.
Report Not Received.
(Stacy Dobmeier, Zone I Director) Respectfully submitted,

ZONE 2 Laura Heidrich
Zone III Director
American Spaniel Club members in Zone II have been
as active as the show calendar would permit during 2020. ZONE 4
Cocker Spaniel Specialty Clubs in Florida and Georgia
held specialty shows, with ASC members competing in 2020 brought some interesting and challenging times
agility, conformation, hunt tests, obedience and other to Zone IV. With COVID-19 numbers spiking and the
performance events as allowed by COVID 19 pandemic majority of the west coast being in a full shut down
safety practices. Also CGC and Therapy dogs have been from mid-March 2020 until early September 2020 and
recognized in Zone II. then again from early December through the end of
2020, there were virtually no west coast shows—and
I would like to offer my thank you to those Zone II subsequently, no physical zone meetings (which usually
ASC members so willingly worked to help make the 2021 occurred on specialty weekends). In the absence of phys-
American Spaniel Club Flushing Spaniel Show a reality ical meetings, Zone IV members were kept up to date
after the City of Knoxville closed all of their properties of the latest ASC/zone happenings (Bulletin and mem-
just hours after our entries closed. Against all odds, the bership deadlines, judges ballots, etc) with cadenced
show did go on thanks to many hard working members emails via MailChimp throughout 2020. Additionally,
who were in the Ocala, FL, area. My hat is off to all of our inaugural virtual zone meeting via Zoom was held in
you! early November 2020 to much success. The next virtual
Zone IV meeting will be held in February 2021. I know
We in Zone II are excited to host the ASC Cocker of several new litters, new champions, new grand cham-
Spaniel National Specialty in Grays Summit, MO, July pions, group placements, rankings, hard earned majors
22-24, 2020, and are ready to get this show on the road. won, etc throughout our zone during these challenging
times. My sincerest congratulations to those zone mem-
Respectfully submitted, bers, their charges, and all involved with their successes.
May 2021 bring all of us good health, safety, and some
Dale Ward much-needed normalcy.
Zone II Director
Stephanie Kaul
ZONE 3 Zone IV Director

While there is not a lot to report due to the lack of ZONE 5
our National and other specialty shows because of the
pandemic, I feel hopeful that I can be more involved this Deann Jepson reported that due to the pandemic,
coming year. she was not able to hold an in-person Zone meeting.
However, she created a Zone 5 membership list and cor-
Our Zone Specialty Clubs from Illinois, Indiana, and responded with the membership via email. She was also
Michigan were fortunate to come together and host 7 in contact with members throughout the year. Deann
shows in 4 days in Indiana in October. That was a great plans to hold a Zone 5 meeting at the 2021 July National
collaboration and there was quite a bit of input from Show.
the members when we were finally able to get together
informally. Deann Jepson
Zone V Director

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FLUSHING2 0 2 1 AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB

SPANIEL SHOW

Submitted by JANE T. WILLIAMS, FLUSHING SPANIEL SHOW CHAIR

AND THE SHOW GOES ON AND CONTINUES ON TO 2022

When the 2021 Flushing Spaniel Show entries closed was presented. The meeting was held and associated
at Foy Trent Dog Shows, all was set for the 102nd costs were discussed, task assignments were made and
Flushing Spaniel Show with Obedience and Specialties the Board agreed to seek approval from AKC on Monday,
to be held in Knoxville, TN, January 15-17, 2021. As January 4th. Follow-up board meetings were held after
New Year’s Eve morning began, a call from our Event AKC approval was granted and in ten days the show
Manager at the Knoxville Convention Center changed opened in Ocala.
everything. The City of Knoxville decided to close all
city event properties until at least the end of January. Although a number of entries from the other flushing
AKC, hotels, judges, ASC membership, Foy Trent, and spaniels were cancelled, the show began on Friday, 15th
the Flushing Spaniel breed club liaisons were notified January with a Cocker Spaniel Specialty. Breeder judges
that the show was cancelled. BUT, that was not the end Nancy Gallant and Billie Hayes judged the varieties and
of the show. GCHP Foley’s Frat Party was awarded Best of Breed.
On Saturday both Futurity and Maturity judging was
A group of ASC members, after receiving President held. Maturity was a special event for the puppies that
Diane Kepley’s cancellation announcement, got togeth- had been nominated for the July 2020 Futurity. Toybox
er to consider options to change the show’s venue. A puppies, bred by Lindy Bennett, were the winners of the
request to have an emergency board meeting was sent Futurity and Maturity Stakes judged by Maureen Peleter.
to President Kepley, and a proposal to move the show to Judges Gallant and Hayes spent the afternoon judging
the Greater Ocala Dog Club facility on the same weekend class dogs and bitches. More fun was had that evening

Flushing

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Flushing

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with a white elephant gift exchange, which raised over Anne Bolus ����������������� Best in Show
$1000 for ASC.
Maureen Burford ��������� Obedience and Rally
The final day of the show ended with sussex spaniel,
GCHB CH Kamand Arundel Train Wreck @ Tara selected Jean Delisle ��������������� ASCOB Cocker Spaniels
as Best in Show and black cocker, GCHS CH Silver Pine
Just in Time For Stich chosen Best Cocker In Show. James Fehring ������������� Parti Cocker Spaniels,
Boykin Spaniels, Clumber
As Show Chair in Absentia I want to thank every- Spaniels, and Sussex Spaniels
one who contributed to the show. Special thanks to
Stephanie Kaul, Linda Pitts and Mike Pitts, Diane Kepley, Mary Napper ������������� Black Cocker Spaniels
Lindy Bennett, Beth Williams, Karin Linde Klerholm,
Jeff Wright, Dana Spurrier, Mary Pat Rowland, Maureen Joann Stamm ������������� Futurity
Jewett, Sherie Luebker, and Joann Stamm for their time
and efforts to the show. Donald Sturz Jr. ��������� English Cocker Spaniels,
Irish Water Spaniels,
Plans for the 103rd Flushing Spaniel Show are already Welsh Springer Spaniels,
in progress. We will be in the World’s Fair Exhibition and Junior Showmanship
Hall on January 14-16, 2022. The host hotel will be the
newly renovated Marriott Hotel, formerly the World’s TBA ��������������������������� American Water Spaniels,
Fair Holiday Inn. James Davis is negotiating the hotel English Springer Spaniels,
contracts, and we will announce via email and post on and Field Spaniels
the show’s webpage when you may begin making reser-
vations. Our show coincides with the gymnastics compe- Breeders Education Chair, Nancy Gallant, has con-
tition, so prompt reservations are important. firmed that Douglas Johnson will present his Comparison
of Flushing Spaniels Seminar on Friday, January 14th.
We will have a Cocker Spaniel Specialty, Futurity,
Sweepstakes, and other Flushing breed specialties as part The annual meeting of the American Spaniel Club
of the weekend show. Judges originally hired for the 2021 will be held on Saturday, January 15th followed by a
show but moved to the 2022 show are Dr. Donald Sturz reception. I am looking for a Vendor Chair, Chief Ring
Jr., James Fehring, Anne Bolus, and Maureen Burford in Steward, and a Seating Chair; if you are interested, please
addition to the recently contracted judges elected by the contact me.
ASC membership. The judging assignments pending AKC
approval are: Stay tuned for updates to be published in the Bulletin
and posted on the ASC website.

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FLUSHING SHOW2021 FLUSHING SPANIEL SHOW

BEST IN SHOW
GCHB Kamand Arundel Train Wreck @ Tara

Karen Toner, Amanda Toner

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GCH Silver Pine Just In Time For Stich
April Stich
All show photos courtesy of Jeffrey Hanlin

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BEST VETERAN IN SHOW BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR IN SHOW /
GCHG Mar-K’s Sunrise at Midnight BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR COCKER IN SHOW
Jeffrey Hanlin, Mark J Ragusa, Marlene Ness
K-Line’s Dirty Business
Lisa Arnett, Judi Kline

NO PHOTO AVAILABLE:
OWNER HANDLED BEST IN SHOW
GCH CH Rotojet’s Refresh Your Memory

Cheryl L Brown

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Silverhall She’s Got the Look at Sunhaven

Astrid Lawrence

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635 Peacehaven Rd,
Kannapolis, NC 28083-6971
(704) 905-1084 Fx (704) 932-8265
email: [email protected]
website: www.dakotacockers.com

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BEST JUNIOR HANDLER
Bobby Brown showing GCHS Cameo Siloet’s Gold Coast Legacy

Owners: Lisa Brown, Diana Brown, Johnathon Wehry

RESERVE BEST JUNIOR HANDLER | 37 |
Wyatt Brown showing CH Nefer’s Blue Ain’t Your Color

Owners: Lisa Brown, Diana Brown, Johnathon Wehry

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BO FEBSRTE ESD BOYKIN SPANIEL
Larley’s Southern Cross
2021 FLUSHING Dr Ken Latimer, Paisley Knudsen
SPANIEL SHOW

ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL
CH Warwick’s Standing Ovation CH Advent’s Thy Will be Done Mt 6:10

Karen Florentine Nancy Stephens, Lesleigh Thompson

FIELD SPANIEL SUSSEX SPANIEL
GCH Sandscape Infinity Blue Chip Legacy GCH Kamand Arundel Train Wreck @ Tara

Jim Constance, Judy Constance, Karen Toner, Amanda Toner

Nichole Dooley Bunch

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FLUSHING SHOWCOCKER SPANIEL FUTURITY

BEST IN FUTURITY (BOV BLACK)
Toybox Duck Duck Goose
Lindy Bennett

BEST OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN FUTURITY (BOV PARTI) | 39 |
Bow-K’s Rock Hudson
Lisa K Bowers

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FLUSHING SHOWCOCKER SPANIEL FUTURITY

NO PHOTO AVAILABLE:

BEST OF VARIETY (ASCOB)
Laurent’s Best Dressed

Laura Heidrich, Genea Jones

BEST OPPOSITE SEX TO BOV (BLACK)
Acadia’s My Black Bear
Renee Guidry

Flushing

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FLUSHING SHOWCOCKER SPANIEL MATURITY

BEST IN MATURITY (BOV BLACK)
CH Toybox Sugar Coated
Lindy Bennett

NO PHOTO AVAILABLE:

BEST OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN MATURITY
(BEST OPPOSITE SEX TO BOV BLACK)
Izzybee Traysan Double Agent
Michelle D. Shealy, Tracy D. Greene

BEST OF VARIETY (ASCOB) BEST OPPOSITE SEX TO BOV (ASCOB)
CH Winelight Encore II CH Winelights Trademark
Jeannette Bruce Jeannette Bruce

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FLUSHING SHOWCOCKER SPANIEL MATURITY

BEST OF VARIETY (PARTI) BEST OPPOSITE SEX TO BOV (PARTI)
CH Laurent’s Fashion Show Bow-K’s After Hours
Dr James D Ireland
Laura Heidrich
Flushing

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Photos by Diana Han: Nor Cal Bulldogger

BV LA RAI ECTKY

2021 FLUSHING
SPANIEL SHOW

BEST OF VARIETY
GCH Silver Pine Just In Time For Stich

April Stich

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FLUSHING SHOW

BEST OF OPPOSITE TO BOV SELECT DOG
GCH Lehi N Amikcreek Design of Many Colors GCH Southdown Carousel Favored Son

Heidi Armour, Ann Morgante, Barbara Guyer Bruce Van Deman, Geri Roy

SELECT BITCH AWARD OF MERIT
Silverhall N Bib N Tux Eye Candy CH Encore’s N Kazuyo Queen I’lI Do Anything

Beverly Warren Kazuyo Nagasaka, Judie Posner

AWARD OF MERIT / BEST VETERAN / WINNERS DOG
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW Acadia’s My Black Bear

GCHG Mar-K’s Sunrise at Midnight Renee Guidry
Jeffrey Hanlin, Mark J Ragusa, Marlene Ness
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WINNERS BITCH / BEST OF WINNERS / RESERVE WINNERS DOG
BEST PUPPY CH Shadowcast Priority Mail
Rhonda Mink, Lane Tarantino
Tailormade Dance Party @ Foley’s
Nancy Foley, Janet Taylor

RESERVE WINNERS BITCH BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR / BEST BBE
Jaywyck’s Tyme For a Magical Moment COCKER IN SHOW / BEST BBE IN SHOW

Lynn Steel, Judy Klepp K-Line’s Dirty Business
Lisa Arnett, Judi Kline

NO PHOTO AVAILABLE:

BEST OWNER HANDLED
GCH Rotojet’s Refresh Your Memory

Cheryl L Brown

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SC OB
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V

2021 FLUSHING BEST OF VARIETY
SPANIEL SHOW GCH Dreamflight Samamari Holding Out for a Hero

Terri Ann Flores, Stephanie Kaul

BEST OF OPPOSITE TO BOV / SELECT BITCH
WINNERS BITCH / BEST OF WINNERS / GCH Micadee Shoot the Moon
BEST PUPPY / BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Lisa Arnett, Michael Asbill, Dee Torgerson
Silverhall She’s Got the Look at Sunhaven

Astrid Lawrence

AWARD OF MERIT AWARD OF MERIT / BEST VETERAN
CH KLAD Samamari Shut Up and Drive TKA GCHS Cameo Siloet’s Gold Coast Legacy
Lisa Brown, Diana Brown, Johnathan Wehry
Kelly Ladouceur, Stephanie Kaul

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FLUSHING SHOW

WINNERS DOG RESERVE WINNERS DOG /
Scottfree There’s No Business Like Show Business BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR

Dr Scott Goldberg Peri’s Power Point
Per Ingar Rismyhr

NO PHOTO AVAILABLE:

SELECT DOG
GCHG Foley’s Frat Party CGC
Nancy Foley, Susan Carter, Elena Duggan

RESERVE WINNERS BITCH
Silverhall Sweet Emotion
Jeff Wright

PV AARRI ETTIY

2021 FLUSHING BEST OF VARIETY
SPANIEL SHOW GCHS Very Vigie Nobody Is Perfect
Stephanie Kaul, Ellen Charles, Regina Beinhauer, Dawn

Close, Jackie Cavallin, Simon Whincup, Fran Glendinning

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FLUSHING SHOW

BEST OF OPPOSITE TO BOV SELECT BITCH
CH Silhouette Cuttingedge Never Go Back CH Laurent’s Fashion Show

Linda Pitts, Brandon Edge Laura Heidrich

AWARD OF MERIT AWARD OF MERIT / WINNERS BITCH
GCHB Dune’s Connect The Dots CGC Normandy N Javalin’s Perfect Silhouette
Regina Beinhauer, Linda Pitts, Jackie Cavallin
Dina Burke

NO PHOTO AVAILABLE:

SELECT DOG
GCHS Loma Point & B-Cubed’s Limited Edition

Marco Paseta, Jason Cedric Sebastian

RESERVE WINNERS DOG /
BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR

Terje’s Tatum
Jeff L Wright

WINNERS DOG / BEST OF WINNERS / RESERVE WINNERS BITCH
BEST PUPPY Peri’s Peppermint
Per Ingar Rismyhr
Normandy Silhouette N Javalin Bachelor Parti
Regina Beinhauer, Linda Pitts, Jackie Cavallin

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By KARIN LINDE KLERHOLM

Getting to Know

B l a k e , t h e S u ss e x a n d
T , B Cr o o p e r t h e l a c k o c k e r

~ ~W i n n e r s o f t h e 2 0 2 1 A S C F l u s h i n g S h o w

ZLet’s start with this year’s Best in show winner, the Sussex Spaniels are not an easy breed since the gene
Sussex Spaniel, GCHB CH Kamand Arundel Train pool is so small worldwide, and yet, you have such con-
Wreck @ Tara—aka Blake, bred by Karen Patrick sistency in type and sound conformation in your line,
Cottingham and Tara Darling Lyon and owned by how do you do it?
Karen & Amanda Toner. Congratulations Karen and
Amanda on your Best In Show win at the American Our breeding program evolved from Mildred. I have
Spaniel Flushing show 2021 with Blake, who is now always felt that whether it was the horses or the dogs
4 ½ years old and coming into his prime. we were breeding that the dam was the most important.
I believe stud dogs can improve on some faults, but it is
Can you please tell us a little more about when and the bitch that really dictates the success of a breeding.
how you got started in the wonderful world of Sussex We have been blessed to have had such success in our
Spaniels? breeding. We always try to keep our eyes on the future
and ask how we can better the breed by doing a breeding. 
We were very involved with Cocker Spaniels for many
years. My first year at ASC my friend had me watching a Is your first ASC Best in Show winner, Bean, GCHS
dog that she said had done a lot of winning, but I had to CH Kamand’s Full Of Beans @ Erinhill, in any way
ask her what it was. It was a Sussex Spaniel. I had never related to Blake?
seen one and probably had never heard of one but, I was
in love. I set my sights on obtaining one but that is easier Blake is Bean’s nephew. Bean’s litter brother (Barney)
said than done if you are not in the loop. is Blake’s father.

Many years later, thanks to Per Rismyhr and Laura Looking back, when did you know that Blake was
King we were able to purchase a bitch from Doug “that special puppy” and how did you come up with
Johnson. Her name is Mildred, CH Clussexx Windsong his registered name?
Wish Granted, and at 12 ½ she still rules the house, smil-
ing all the while. We bred Mildred to Fuzzy, GCH Erinhill Tara Darling-Lyon, who bred Blake’s litter, brought
Cpnwy Mr Fuzzywrinkles, and had eight puppies. In that the puppies for us to evaluate when they were about 9
litter were five champions, three grand champions, two weeks old. Mandi and I absolutely fell in love with Blake.
best in show winners (the only bitch in the history of Of course we liked his conformation, but there was just
the breed to win an all-breed best in show), two national something about his attitude that drew us in. Tara want-
specialty winners, one ASC Best in Show winner,  three ed the puppies named after beers from Sussex, England.
Westminster Kennel Club breed winners and a two-time Arundel is a brewery in Sussex and they make a beer
Westminster group winner. called Trainwreck—hence the name. If you knew him,
you would be able to see how fitting the name is. He can
When did you start showing your dogs? get tangled up in things and knock things over without
batting an eye.
Per Rismyhr has handled all of our Sussex spaniels
from day one. Barney, Kamand Tangled Up In Blue, was Tell us a little more about your relationship with
our first Sussex to gain an AKC conformation champi- Blake’s handler, Per Ingar Rismyhr. When did he
onship. first start to handle your dogs?

How did you start out with your breeding program Per handled our first Cocker special starting in 2008.
under the Kamand prefix ? His name was GCH Windsong All Kidding Aside, Sean.
He was also a Canadian champion. That fall Per intro-
The Kamand prefix evolved from KA for Karen and duced us to Laura King who made the arrangements for
MAND for Mandi (Amanda). It is pronounced “com- us to get Mildred. We have been with Per ever since. He
mand.”

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> GETTING TO KNOW in 1988. CH Snowy River’s Cashmere was a top producer
of 11 champions, following in her dam’s footprints. I
Blake with handler Per Rismyhr and Judge Nancy Gallant learned much helping the Roberts for many years as they
showed my dogs. I have finished dogs myself but mainly
has become far more than a handler for us. He is a dear have had handlers condition and show my dogs. I stick
and respected friend. mostly with solids but have had a couple partis.
What are your next plans for Blake?
Cashmere and the black/tan bitch Tara, CH Sandcastles
Blake will stay with Per for the rest of his specials April Showers, were my start with showing dogs, but the
career and hopefully go on to many more Bests in Show. little buff boy Snoopy, April’s Snoopy Love, started my
Thank you for your input Karen and Amanda, and love for the breed. He was my constant companion. He’d
once again congratulations on your Best in Show at go to the boat store at the lake, and we’d share a peanut
the ASC Flushing Show 2021! butter cup. He’d help me fish and eat all the bread I tried
to feed to the ducks. Even as a little kid I wanted to breed
ZWe now turn to the owner of Best Cocker in Show, and show cockers. I found a lady looking for a stud dog,
Ms. April Stich, and the story of her black boy, called her up, and made my mom do the breeding. As a
Trooper, GCHS CH Silver Pine Just In Time For Stich. little kid I was not allowed to watch, but I loved going to
Congratulations April on your boy’s second Best of see the puppies later.
Variety win at the ASC Flushing Show and this year
also Best Cocker Spaniel in Show. Please tell us more about how you came into contact
Can you please tell us a little more about when and collaboration with the late Sonia Santiago of
and how you got started in the wonderful world of Silver Pine Cockers in Brazil?
Cockers?
My brother gave me a cocker spaniel when I was six, When David and Ellen retired from handling, I
as he had grown up with one too. My mother had cock- showed my dogs and also had a couple other handlers.
ers from her Aunt Bessie. Later I found out that Aunt Flavio loved a black bitch I was showing—sired by CH
Bessie and Morris Runbaken were founding members Glenmurray’s Solid Black x CH April’s Tai Silk (my CH
of Meadowbrook CSC. I am a life member of American Silverhall Soldier O Fortune daughter). He bought her for
Spaniel Club. I’ve held each office of Meadowbrook Sonia and CH April’s Mysterious Empress, Annie, went
CSC, as well as show chair, and am a board member of on to be a top producer for Sonia and lived to 17 years
Farmington Valley KC. I have had the pleasure to have of age. Flavio also bought a buff bitch from me out of CH
judged multiple sweepstakes throughout the country April’s Red Rebel. Flavio joked she’d be Daniella’s proj-
including judging the Veteran and Bred-by Sweepstakes ect. The Dancassar dogs in Trooper’s pedigree go back to
at the 2016 ASC National Specialty. her, as Sonia got their dogs after the accident.
When did you start showing your dogs?
When breeding my “pet” cocker, I met David and Ellen I’d admired Sonia’s dogs from the very beginning.
Roberts who helped me get my foundation bitch whelped My mom and a lady who had one of my dogs actually
met Flavio before I did. They had gone to breakfast at
the Meadowland ASC and Flavio joined them, win-
ning them over with his charm. They were rooting on
the Minnesota Magic dog from the classes the year he
won. I was pleased later to have a daughter of his from
Annie. I also loved Dreamer, CH Silver Pine’s California
Dreaming. I saw him as a veteran and what a memorable
dog to put your hands on.

Looking back, when did you know that Trooper
was “that special puppy”? Please tell us a little more
about Trooper’s pedigree and background.

With a new teaching job further from my home,
I hadn’t bred my current black/tan bitch, CH April’s
Covert Affair. When Stephanie Kaul wanted something
nice to breed to her Sully son, Marvel (CH Samamari’s
Superhero), I thought it was a great co-breeding, widen-
ing the gene pool with east and west coast dogs. I got
Jayna, CH April’s Justice League, from this combination.

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> GETTING TO KNOW said, “Road Trip!”—and off we went to January ASC.
Sonia was coming and Per was also showing Trooper’s
Not knowing where to breed her, I called Sonia to see brother, JJ, from Italy and little sister, Paris of Cohoes,
what she had for stud dogs, thinking I could line breed who I co-own with Patti Nazarko. We were all packed
to Tai and the red Rebel daughter. She had only boys, and ready to go home after the black variety, but Kyle
including the number one sporting dog Justin, CH Silver Robinson judged a nail biter in the black variety, reminis-
Pine Black is Beautiful. My foundation bitch, Cashmere, cent of the days at the Meadowlands. What an absolute
is behind her boy three times, but very far back. We thrill for Trooper to win the black variety in such tough
agreed she could have a litter out of Jayna, then breed competition. I think my friends around me were worried
her and send her back. The timing was right as Sonia’s I’d faint. It was fantastic that Sonia was there to see so
handler, Daniel Beloff, happened to be in Miami so I sent many dogs she had bred and, to top it off, winning the
her to him to bring to Sonia for our great adventure. black variety.

Sonia didn’t get a bitch to keep from the first breeding, How did you feel when you got the call from Per
so she had another litter from Jayna and kept a silver this year, telling you that Trooper once again had
bitch. I really didn’t need a black dog, but Sonia said, won the Variety and also Best Cocker In Show under
“I have a stunning boy I’ll send you and you can have Nancy Gallant?
a bitch in the next litter.” We decided the long trip back
to the states might be too much for Jayna. I picked my As a teacher it was too difficult to go to ASC this year
puppy up at Logan airport in Boston and he sure had as I’d have to remote teach when I returned. On Friday as
attitude as he marched out with me on a lead. I told him we were leaving for the day I got a congratulations text
he was a good little Trooper and the name stuck. He was from Patti Nazarko that he won the variety under Billie
supposed to be Silver Pine N April’s Stich in Time, but Hayes at the specialty. I was thrilled and shared the news
the proverb got mixed up in translation. It didn’t hurt with my students who wished Trooper luck. I watched
that the state troopers helped me get a great parking spot the video some people posted and when Per called it was
to easily pick him up. such an honor that judge Nancy Gallant awarded Trooper
Best of Variety and then to go Best Cocker in Show was
Trooper sat at home until Per Rishmyr took him at icing on the cake. Per has been the catalyst in this dog’s
10 months old to the local December shows. He’d been career and has guided him every step of the way.
running in the yard and not consistently trimmed. He
got some points and Bonnie Pike said she was going to On Monday I was going to buy the kids dress down
breed to him some day and that I needed to send him passes in honor of Trooper’s win. My principal nicely
to the ASC Flushing show so he could go winners dog. gave me them and printed on them in Honor of Trooper!
Trooper went on to win the 9-12 dog class and reserve He’s got quite the fan club.
winners dog at ASC. I was ready to finish him and let
him come home to be a pet, but Per said he deserved to What are your next
plans for Trooper?
win at specialties, so we
held him out. He won As to the future,
at the Maryland Cocker he will eventually
Spaniel Club under come home to be
judge Marilyn Spatcht my house pet and
and finished at the hopefully continue
Northern Jersey special- to pass on his genes
ty under judge Dr. Alan to produce further
Santos. He later won generations of qual-
an Award of Merit at ity cocker spaniels
the 2019 ASC National bred to the standard.
Specialty under judge Above all I feel his
Clyde Shaw and at the temperament is his
Southern New Jersey best attribute.
specialties won his first
Specialty Best of Breed Thank you so
under breeder judge, much for your
David Kitteridge. input, April, and
best of luck with
Sonia Santiago at the ASC Flushing My good friend, Trooper and his handler Per Rismyhr Trooper in the
Show with Trooper and Jeff Wright, Xiomara Larson, who with winning rosettes future.
has been a Trooper fan
just before the 2020 BIS final since the beginning

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