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ATTENTION DELEGATESNOTICE OF MEETINGThe next meeting of the Delegates will be held atthe Doubletree Newark Airport Hotel onTuesday, September 25, 2018. For the sole pur-pose of conducting the vote for the DelegateStanding Committees, the meeting will be calledto order at 9:00 a.m. After those present at thattime have voted, the Delegate Meeting will recessto begin the Forum (approximately 1 hour induration). The Delegate Meeting will reconvenefollowing the conclusion of the Forum at whichtime anyone who had not yet voted will have theopportunity to do so, then the polls will be closed.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONLowchen Club of AmericaGrand Basset Griffon Vendeen Club of Amer-ica

DELEGATES CREDENTIALS Linda Deutsch, Bangor, PA, Plainfield

Kennel ClubTony Emilio, Pomfret Center, CT, Labrador

Retriever ClubKaren Gunzel, Hopatcong, NJ, Trenton

Kennel Club

SEPTEMBER 2018AKC GAZETTE 1

SECRETARY’S PAGES

8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016

Raleigh, NC Customer Call Center..............................................................(919) 233-9767New York, NY Office ...................................................................................(212) 696-8200Fax .............................................................................................................(212) 696-8299Website..........................................................................................................www.akc.org

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

VICE PRESIDENTSJAY WAKS

Senior ExecutiveVice President &General Counsel

ALEXANDRA ALESKOVSKYExecutive Vice President &

Chief Growth Officer

THERESA CHINSenior Vice PresidentPlanning & Operations

AIDEN COLIESenior Vice President

Technology

KIRSTEN BAHLKEVice President

Purebred Consumer Demand

CYNTHIA BEAGLESAssistant General Counsel

MARK DUNNSenior Vice President

Registration &Customer Development

KEITH FRAZIERBusiness Support

Services/NC Facility Ops

SHEILA GOFFEGovernment Relations

BRANDI HUNTERPublic Relations &Communications

DOUG LJUNGRENSports & Events

HEATHER MCMANUSDeputy General Counsel

MARI-BETH O’NEILLSport Services

ELIZABETH SOROTAMarketing

DAPHNA STRAUSBusiness Development

DENNIS B. SPRUNGPresident

Chief Executive Officer

GINA M. DINARDOExecutive Secretary

JOSEPH V. BAFFUTO, JR.Chief Financial Officer

TRIAL BOARDSAPPEALS TRIAL BOARD

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

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

BETTY-ANNE STENMARKJAMES WHITE

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

PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARDDAVID HOPKINS, ESQ., CHAIR

TIM CARWILE, ESQ.JOHN RUSSELLALTERNATESMIKE NECAISEBILL TEAGUE

CLASS OF 2018JAMES R. DOK

DR. J. CHARLES GARVINRONALD H. MENAKER

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

ANN WALLIN

CLASS OF 2020PATRICIA M. CRUZWILLIAM J. FEENEY

KAROLYNNE M. MCATEER

CLASS OF 2021RITA J. BIDDLE

DOMINIC P. CAROTATHOMAS POWERS

HARVEY M. WOODING

DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRONALD H. MENAKER, CHAIRMAN • DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES, VICE CHAIRMAN

MISSION STATEMENT®

8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10178

Raleigh, NC Customer Call Center..............................................................(919) 233-9767New York, NY Office ...................................................................................(212) 696-8200Fax .............................................................................................................(212) 696-8299Website..........................................................................................................www.akc.org

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

VICE PRESIDENTS

DENNIS B. SPRUNGPresident

Chief Executive Officer

GINA M. DINARDOExecutive Secretary

JOSEPH V. BAFFUTO, JR.Chief Financial Officer

TRIAL BOARDS

APPEALS TRIAL BOARDRALPH DEL DEO, ESQ., CHAIRMARTHA FELTENSTEIN, ESQ.BARBARA W. MIENER, ESQ.

TRIAL BOARD MEMBERSDR. KLAUS ANSELMCHARLES FOLEYROGER HARTINGERMEDORA HARPERDR. ROBERT MYALL

BETTY-ANNE STENMARK

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

PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARDDAVID HOPKINS, ESQ., CHAIR

TIM CARWILE, ESQ.JOHN RUSSELLALTERNATESMIKE NECAISEBILL TEAGUE

CLASS OF 2019DR. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIADR. THOMAS M. DAVIESRONALD H. MENAKER

CLASS OF 2020PATRICIA M. CRUZWILLIAM J. FEENEY

KAROLYNNE M. MCATEER

CLASS OF 2021RITA J. BIDDLE

DOMINIC P. CAROTATHOMAS POWERS

HARVEY M. WOODING

CLASS OF 2022CHRISTOPHER L. SWEETWOOD

HAROLD “RED” TATRO III ANN WALLIN

DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio

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

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRONALD H. MENAKER, CHAIRMAN • DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES, VICE CHAIRMAN

MARK DUNNExecutive Vice President

KIRSTEN BAHLKEVice President

Purebred Consumer Demand

BRANDI HUNTERPublic Relations &Communications

TIM THOMASJudging Operations

JAY WAKSSenior ExecutiveVice President &General Counsel

KEITH FRAZIERExecutive Vice PresidentBusiness Support Services

CYNTHIA BEAGLESAssistant General Counsel

HEATHER MCMANUSDeputy General Counsel

PAULA SPECTORCorporate Services

DOUG LJUNGRENExecutive Vice President

Sports & Events

SHEILA GOFFEGovernment Relations

MARI-BETH O’NEILLSport Services

DAPHNA STRAUSBusiness Development

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Anne M. Hier, North Branch, MI,Companion Dog Training Club of Flint, MIHelen Ingher, Post Orange, FL, Petit Basset

Griffon Vendeen Club of America

Alex Maranon, Griffith, IL, Skokie ValleyKennel Club Pamela Rhyner, Corpus Christi, TX, Corpus

Christi Kennel Club Jane Ruthford, Maple Valley, WA, Mt. Baker

Kennel ClubDr. Dawn Schroeder, Sun City, AZ, Scottsdale

Dog Fanciers AssociationNancy Smith, Lawrenceville, IL, Evansville

Kennel ClubDr. Robert D. Smith, St. Stephens Church,

VA, Virginia Kennel Club

NOTICEThe AKC Board of Directors, at its August 2018meeting, elected the Nominating Committee thatis to select candidates for vacancies on the Boardof Directors which are to be filled at the March2019 meeting. There are three vacancies for theClass of 2023.The committee members are:

Nominating CommitteeDr. Michael Knight, Chair

Texas Kennel Club, Inc.158 W Hidden Meadow CourtCresson, Texas [email protected]

Pamela BealeWestchester Kennel ClubPO Box 179, Peterborough, NH [email protected]

Ross JonesRio Grande Kennel Club2008 Dorothy St. NEAlbuquerque, NM [email protected]

Louise LeoneColorado Kennel ClubPO Box 992Franktown, CO [email protected]

Sylvia ThomasKennel Club of Riverside2155 Hackamore Pl.Riverside, CA [email protected]

AlternatesNance Skoglund

Gordon Setter Club of America301 Shamrock WayMahtomedi, MN [email protected]

Marilyn VinsonSoutheastern Iowa Kennel Club5538 W Misty Willow Lane


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Glendale, AZ [email protected]

Under the Bylaws of The American KennelClub, the Nominating Committee must reportits nominations to AKC before October 15,2018. After the Nominating Committee slateis received, the Delegates will immediately benotified. Petition candidates, per the Bylaws,then have until November 15, 2018 to submitpetitions containing the signatures of at least50 Delegates.

NOTICEAt its August 2018 meeting, the Board Appeals

Committee considered Ms. Diane K. Burvee’sappeal of the suspension of her judging privileges.The American Kennel Club Board of Directors atits May 2018 meeting suspended the judging privi-leges of Ms. Diane K. Burvee for a period of five (5)years and a fine of $2000.00, effective May 8, 2018,for inappropriate comments by an AKC Judgeregarding dogs or individuals on public forums.

Based on its review of the record and Ms.Burvee’s appeal presented in person, the AppealsCommittee determined that the suspension of Ms.Burvee’s judging privileges was properly imposed,and therefore, it denied Ms. Burvee’s appeal.

NOTICEAs a result of an Event Committee determi-

nation the following individual stands sus-pended of AKC privileges. It should be notedthat this determination may still be appealed

and may be reversed. Upon expiration of theappeal process, an appropriate notice describ-ing the status of the individual’s suspension, ifany, will appear in this column:

Mr. Austin Bethea (Tallahassee, FL)Ms. Maureen Kolasa (Tucker, GA)Ms. Crystal Krysztofik (Rochester, VT)

NOTICEMs. Sioux Forsyth-Green (Pinehurst, NC)

Action was taken by the Moore County KennelClub for conduct at its May 5, 2018 event. Ms.Forsyth-Green was charged with inappropri-ate, abusive, or foul language at an event. TheStaff Event Committee reviewed the EventCommittee’s report and set the penalty at athree-month event suspension and a $1000fine. (Multiple Breeds)

NOTICEMr. Michael Monastero (Shartlesville, PA)

Action was taken by the Bryn Mawr’s KennelClub for conduct at its June 16, 2018 event.Mr. Monastero was charged with inappropri-ate, abusive, or foul language. The Staff EventCommittee reviewed the Event Committee’sreport and set the penalty at a reprimand anda $100 fine. (Cocker Spaniel)NOTICE

Mr. Michael Sullivan (Littleton, CO) Actionwas taken by the Flatiron Kennel Club for con-duct at its June 2, 2018 event. Mr. Monasterowas charged with neglect at or in connection


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with an event. The Staff Event Committeereviewed the Event Committee’s report and setthe penalty at a three-month suspension fromall AKC privileges and a $500 fine. (BelgianMalinois)

NOTICEMr. Dennis Witzke (Sherman, CT) Action

was taken by the Bronx County Kennel Clubfor conduct at its March 25, 2018 event. Mr.Witzke was charged with inappropriate, abu-sive, or foul language. The Staff EventCommittee reviewed the Event Committee’sreport and set the penalty at a reprimand anda $100 fine. (Multiple Breeds)

NOTICEMs. Louise Fox (Chugiak, AK) Action was

taken by the Alaska Kennel Club for conductat its June 23, 2018 event. Ms. Fox was chargedwith improper treatment in connection withan event. The Staff Event Committee reviewedthe Event Committee’s report and set thepenalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine.(Multiple Breeds)

NOTICEMs. Cathy Milachek (Aurora, CO) Action was

taken by the Flatiron Kennel Club for conductat its June 3, 2018 event. Ms. Milachek wascharged with neglect at or in connection withan event. The Staff Event Committee reviewedthe Event Committee’s report and set thepenalty at a six-month suspension from all

AKC privileges and a $1000 fine. (GermanWirehaired Pointer)

NOTICEMs. Suzanne Wilson (Riverside, CA) Action

was taken by the Mt. Palomar Kennel Club forconduct at its June 17, 2018 event. Ms. Wilsonwas charged with improper treatment at or inconnection with an event. The Staff EventCommittee reviewed the Event Committee’sreport and set the penalty at a one month sus-pension from all AKC privileges and a $100fine. (Golden Retriever, Pointer)

NOTICEThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary

Committee has reprimanded Ms. Lynn Miller(Aurora, CO) for her submission of an online lit-ter registration application and eight online dogregistration applications without written permis-sion of the co-litter owner. (Multiple Breeds)


Committee has suspended Ms. Joan Huber(Green Lane, PA) from all AKC privileges forten years and imposed a $2000 fine, effectiveApril 9, 2018, for conduct prejudicial to pure-bred dogs, purebred dog events, or to the bestinterests of The American Kennel Club basedon her violation of the AKC’s Judicial orAdministrative Determination ofInappropriate Treatment Policy. (MultipleBreeds)


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Committee has suspended Ms. BridgetBergstrom (Oshkosh, WI) from all AKC privi-leges for ten years and imposed a $2000 fine,effective July 9, 2018, for conduct prejudicialto purebred dogs, purebred dog events, or tothe best interests of The American KennelClub based on her violation of the AKC’sJudicial or Administrative Determination ofInappropriate Treatment Policy. (Great Dane,Chihuahua)


Committee has suspended Ms. Natalie Adkins(Browning, IL) from all AKC privileges forthree years and imposed a $500 fine, effectiveAugust 13, 2018, for her submission of a falseapplication to register or transfer which affectsthe Stud Book. (Treeing Walker Coonhound,Doberman Pinscher)


Committee has suspended Mr. Burke Earley(Youngsville, NC) from all AKC privileges forone year and imposed a $1000 fine, effectiveAugust 13, 2018, for harassment.

OFFICIAL STANDARD OF THE SPINONEITALIANOGeneral Appearance: The Spinone has a dis-

tinctive profile and soft, almost-human expres-

sion. The breed is constructed for endurance.Muscular, vigorous and with powerful bone,the Spinone has a robust build that makes himresistant to fatigue and able to work on almostany terrain; big feet and a two-piece toplinegive the dog stability on rough ground. TheSpinone covers ground efficiently, combininga purposeful, easy trot with an intermittentgallop. A harsh, single coat and thick skinenable the Spinone to negotiate underbrushand endure cold water that would punish anydog not so naturally armored. This versatilepointer is a proficient swimmer and an excel-lent retriever by nature. The Spinone ispatient, methodical and cooperative in thefield, and has a gentle demeanor.Size, Proportion, Substance: The height at

the withers is 23½ to 27½ inches for males and22½ to 25½ inches for females. Weight: Indirect proportion to size and structure of adog in working condition. Proportion: His buildtends to fit into a square. The length of thebody, measured from the point of the shoul-der to the point of the buttocks, is equal to orslightly greater than the height at the withers.Substance: The Spinone is a solidly built dogwith powerful bone.Head: Long, with muzzle length equal to

that of the backskull. The length of the head isequal to 4/10 of the height at the withers; itswidth measured at the zygomatic arch is lessthan half of its total length. The profile of theSpinone is unusual. The occipital protuber-ance is well developed, and the upper longitu-


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dinal profiles of the skull and muzzle aredivergent, downfaced, i.e., if extended, the topline of the muzzle emerges in front of or tan-gential to the occipital protuberance. A dish-faced muzzle is to be faulted so severely as toeliminate from further competition. The skullis oval, with sides gently sloping from the sagit-tal suture in a curve to the zygomatic arch.Cheeks are lean. The medial-frontal furrow isvery pronounced. Muzzle: Stop is barely per-ceptible. Bridge of the muzzle is straight orslightly Roman. Square when viewed from thefront. The width of the nasal bridge measuredat its midpoint is a third of its length. Theupper lips are rather soft and are rounded infront. The lower profile of the muzzle is cre-ated by the lower line of the upper lip. Eyes - Asoft sweet expression is of paramount impor-tance to the breed. It shall denote intelligenceand gentleness. Ochre (a soft golden brown)in color, darker eyes with darker colored dogs,lighter eyes with lighter colored dogs. Theeyes are large, almost round, well opened, andset well apart on the frontal plane. The lid fitsthe eye closely. The eye is neither protrudingnor deep set. Eye rim is clearly visible and willvary in color from flesh colored to browndepending on the color of the dog. Loose eye-lids must be faulted. Disqualification: Walleye(an eye with a whitish iris; a blue eye, fisheye,pearl eye). Nose - Large, bulbous and spongyin appearance with a rounded upper edge.Nostrils are large and well opened. In profile,the nose protrudes past the forward line of

the lips. Pigment is a rosy flesh color in white-and-orange dogs, brown in brown-and-white orbrown-roan dogs; in solid-white dogs, it canrange from flesh colored to brown.Disqualification: Any pigment other thandescribed or total depigmentation of the nose.Teeth - Jaw is powerful; at mid-length, thesides of the mandible are very lightly curved.Teeth are positioned in a scissors or level bite.Disqualification: Overshot or undershot bite.Ears - Almost triangular in shape with a slightlyrounded tip, they are set on a level with theeye; long, but not more than 2 inches belowthe line of the throat; pendulous, carried closeto the head and with little erectile power. Theleather is fine, covered with short, thick hairmixed with longer sparser hair, whichbecomes thicker along the edges. The forwardedge is adherent to the cheek, not curled, butturned back on itself.Neck, Topline, Body: Neck - Strong, thick,

and muscular, clearly defined from the nape,blending into the shoulders in a harmoniousline. The length of the neck shall not be lessthan two-thirds of the length of the head. Thethroat is moderate in skin with a doubledewlap. Chest - Broad, deep, well-muscled andwell rounded; extending at least to the elbow.The ribs are well sprung. The distance fromground to the elbow is equal to ½ the heightat the withers. Back - The topline consists oftwo segments. The first slopes slightly down-ward in a nearly straight line from the withersto the eleventh thoracic vertebra. The second


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rises gradually and continues into a solid andslightly convex loin without rising above thewithers. The underline is solid. It is almosthorizontal in the sternal region, then ascendsonly slightly towards the belly; there is mini-mal tuck-up. Croup - Wide, well-muscled, long.The hipbones fall away from the spinal col-umn at an angle of about 30 to 35 degrees,producing a lightly rounded, well filled-outcroup. Tail - Follows the line of the croup,thick, with no fringes. The tail is carried hori-zontally or down, flicking from side to sidewhile trotting. The tail is customarily dockedto a length of 6 to 10 inches. The structureand carriage of an undocked tail are consis-tent with those of a docked tail.Forequarters: Shoulders - The shoulders are

strong, well-muscled, long and well laid back;they are capable of moving freely and form anangle with the upper arm of approximately105 degrees. The tops of the shoulder bladesare not close together. The upper arm is ofequal length to the shoulder blade.Angulation of shoulder is in balance withangulation in the rear. Forelegs: The forelegsare straight when viewed from the front, withstrong, oval bone, well-developed muscles andwell-defined tendons; elbows are set under thewithers and close to the body. Pasterns arelong, lean and flexible, following the verticalline of the forearm. In profile, they are slightlyslanted. Feet - Front feet are large, compact,rounded, with well-arched toes which are closetogether, covered with short, dense hair,

including between the toes. Pads are lean andhard with strong nails curving toward theground, well pigmented, but never black.Dewclaws may be present.Hindquarters: Thighs are strong and well-

muscled, stifles show good functional angula-tion, lower thigh to be well developed andmuscled with good breadth. The distancefrom the point of the hock to the ground isabout one-third of the height at the withers,and the rear pastern is strong, lean and per-pendicular to the ground. Feet - The rear footis slightly more oval than the forefoot, with thesame characteristics. Dewclaws may be presenton the inner side of the rear pastern.Skin: The skin must be very thick, closely fit-

ting the body. The skin is thinner on the head,throat, groin, under the legs and in the foldsof the elbows, where it is soft to the touch.Pigmentation is dependent upon the color ormarkings of the coat. Disqualification: Anyblack pigmentation.Coat: A Spinone must have a correct, harsh,

single coat to be of correct type. There is noundercoat. The ideal coat length is 1½ to 2½inches on the body. The hair is shorter on thehead, ears, and along the top of the muzzleand front sides of legs and feet. The hair onthe backsides of the legs forms a rough brush,but there are never any fringes. The eyes andlips are framed by long, stiff hair forming eye-brows, mustache and beard. The coat iscoarse, dense and rather flat. The Spinone isexhibited in a natural state, in accordance


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with his function as a field dog.Color: The accepted colors are: Solid white,

white and orange; orange roan with or withoutorange markings; white with brown markings,and brown roan with or without brown mark-ings. The most desired color of brown is achestnut, "monk’s habit" brown, however,other shades of brown are acceptable.Disqualification: Any black in the coat, tri-color in any combination, tan points or anycolor other than accepted colors.Gait: He has a free, relaxed trot, geared for

endurance. This trot, with intermittent gallop,allows the Spinone to cover maximum groundwith the least amount of effort. Profile of thetopline is kept as the dog trots.Temperament: Sociable, docile, affectionate

and patient.Faults: Any departure from the foregoing

points constitutes a fault which when judgingmust be penalized according to its seriousnessand extent. Any characteristic that interfereswith the accomplishment of the function of theSpinone shall be considered a serious fault.

DisqualificationsWalleye (an eye with a whitish iris; a blue eye, fish-

eye, pearl eye.)Any pigment other than described or total depig-

mentation of the nose.Overshot or undershot bite.Any black pigmentation. Any black in the coat; tri-color markings in any

combination, tan points or any color other than

accepted colors.Approved August 14, 2018Effective January 1, 2019

CONFORMATION JUDGESLetters concerning judges and provisional

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

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

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

APPLICANTSThe following persons applications have

been submitted for the breed(s) specified but


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mailto:[email protected]

they are NOT eligible to accept assignments.

NEW BREED JUDGING APPLICANTSDr. Ryan Buzard (99221) AZ

(480) [email protected] Ridgebacks

\Ms. Jennie Hynes (105029) CT(203) [email protected] Sheepdogs, JS

Mrs. Doreen Luhrs (104893) NC(704) [email protected]

Mrs. Debra A. Mitchell (103629) TX(214) [email protected] Eskimo Dogs, JS-Limited

Mr. Jay J. Roden (104891) [email protected] Danes, JS

Mrs. Susan Souza (105071) CA(707) [email protected] Podengo Pequenos, MiniaturePinschers, JS-Limited

Ms. Judy Wade (99715) TX(214) [email protected]

APPROVED BREED JUDGING APPLICANTSMr. Jerry Alan Berkowitz (3631) FL

(610) [email protected] Shorthaired Pointers, Curly-CoatedRetrievers, Labrador Retrievers, AmericanWater Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels, SussexSpaniels, Vizslas, Poodles, Tibetan Spaniels

Mrs. Ronda Bermke (94073) WI(920) [email protected], Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, Shet-land Sheepdogs

Mr. Alberto Berrios (6945) GA(678) [email protected] Collies, Beaucerons, Border Collies,Norwegian Buhunds, Spanish Water Dogs

Mrs. Terry L. Berrios (7393) GA(678) [email protected] of Terrier Group (Cairn Terriers,Glen of Imaal Terriers, Skye Terriers)

Dr. Albert P. Bianchi (5459) VA(757) [email protected] Retrievers, Salukis, MiniatureSchnauzers, Chinese Cresteds, Havanese

Mr. Rick Blanchard (90228) RI(401) [email protected] Pinchers, Neapolitan Mastiffs, SaintBernards, Standard Schnauzers


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Mr. John F. Booth (6914) TX(210) [email protected] of Terrier Group (AmericanStaffordshire Terriers, Border Terriers,Cairn Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers, KerryBlue Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers, Nor-wich Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Soft CoatedWheaten Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terri-ers, West Highland White Terriers)

Ms. Joy S. Brewster (5904) CT(203) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (Lowchen)

Mrs. Barbara L. Burns (6398) IL(815) [email protected] Hounds, Sloughis, Leonbergers,Neapolitan Mastiffs, Briards

Mrs. Kathleen V. Carter (6164) [email protected], Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes,Clumber Spaniels

Mrs. Shirley A. Cole (93493) AZ(480) [email protected] Schnauzers

Mrs. Terry Dennison (47424) AK(907) [email protected] Bassets Griffons Vendeens

Ms. Grace M. Fritz (21887) KS(913) [email protected]

Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Eng-lish Setters, Irish Setters, Clumber Spaniels,Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels,Field Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, WelshSpringer Spaniels, Vizslas, NorwegianElkhounds

Ms. Patricia Gilliard (66855) FL(904) [email protected] Bulldogs

Dr. Casey Gonda DVM (99469) VA(434) [email protected] Deerhounds

Mr. Robert E. Hutton (15138) KY(502) [email protected] Mountain Dogs, Boxers, Bullmas-tiffs, Dogues de Bordeaux, Great Pyrenees,Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Mastiffs, New-foundlands, Portuguese Water Dogs, Rot-tweilers, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies

Ms. Karen Hynek (35536) MO(636) [email protected], Flat Coated Retrievers, Golden Re-trievers, Labrador Retrievers, English Set-ters, Gordon Setters, Irish Red and WhiteSetters, Whippets, Dalmatians

Mrs. Robette Johns (7134) CA(704) [email protected] Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Bel-gian Tervuren, Bouvier des Flandres, Cardi-


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gan Welsh CorgisMrs. Paula J. Knight (100745) WV

(304) [email protected] dell’Etna, Ibizan Hounds, Otter-hounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Portuguese Po-dengo Pequenos

Ms. Pamela S. Lambie (96227) AZ(760) [email protected], Lagotto Romagnolo, Pointers, Ger-man Wirehaired Pointers, Chesapeake BayRetrievers, Flat Coated Retrievers, EnglishSetters, Irish Setters, English Cocker Spaniels,Irish Water Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels,Wirehaired Pointing Griffons

Mrs. Diane Landstrom (36322) AZ(623) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (TibetanSpaniels, Tibetan Terriers), Australian CattleDogs, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs,Belgian Tervuren, Canaan Dogs, Entle-bucher Mountain Dogs, Icelandic Sheep-dogs, Old English Sheepdogs, Pulik

Mr. John S. Lucas (7444) TX(469) [email protected] de Bordeaux, German Pinschers,Komondorok, Kuvaszok, Neapolitan Mastiffs,Newfoundlands, Tibetan Mastiffs

Ms. Ann H. Roth (63187) NC(910) [email protected]

Balance of Terrier Group (Bedlington Terriers,Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, Nor-wich Terriers, Russell Terriers)

Dr. Vicki Sandage DVM (98425) KY(606) [email protected] Collies, Belgian Malinois, BelgianSheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren

Mr. Harry H. “Butch” Schulman (59014) KY(502) [email protected] of Sporting Group (Lagotto Romag-nolo, Nederlandse Kooikerhondje, Chesa-peake Bay Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers,Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, EnglishSetters, Gordon Setters), Bedlington Terri-ers, Smooth Fox Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers

Ms. Holly S. Scott (75555) CO(970) [email protected] Shepherds, German Pinschers,Great Pyrenees, Standard Schnauzers

Mrs. Cindy Stansell (44666) NC(919) [email protected] Cattle Dogs, Bearded Collies,Beaucerons, Belgian Malinois, BelgianSheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, Berger Pi-cards, Miniature American Shepherds

Ms. Laurie Telfair (18751) TX(972) [email protected] Kooikerhondje, Labrador Re-trievers


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JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGING APPLICANTSMrs. Beth Downey (102539) MS

(410) [email protected]

Mr. Gerald C. Guzman (98309) CA(818) [email protected]

Ms. Johanna Johanson (3976) NM(505) [email protected]

Mrs. Jacqueline Short-Nguyen (105077) PA(920) [email protected]

PERMIT JUDGESThe following persons have been approved

on a Permit basis for the designated breeds inaccordance with the current judging approvalprocess. They may now accept assignments andthe fancy may still offer comments to JudgingOperations.

NEW BREED JUDGESMr. Edmond J. Blausten (104505) VA

(804) [email protected] des Flandres, JS

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

Vizslas, Great Danes, American StaffordshireTerriers, Bull Terriers, Miniature Bull Terri-ers, Boston Terriers, Chow Chows, FrenchBulldogs, Bearded Collies, JS

Mr. Jason Nicolai (104673) NC(828) [email protected] Bull Terriers

Ms. Sylvia Nolan, DVM (104471) WA(360) [email protected] Welsh Corgis, JS-Limited

Mrs. Carrie Stuart Parks (3011) ID(208) [email protected] Pyrenees

Mrs. Diane C. Stille (104487) CO(303) [email protected] Hounds, Bedlington Terriers

APPROVED BREED JUDGESMs. Mary Jane Carberry (49892) NC

(336) [email protected] Greyhounds, Miniature Pinschers,Poodles, Shih Tzu, Silky Terriers

Ms. Janet Cohen (90134) NJ(516) [email protected] of Working Group (Saint Bernards,Standard Schnauzers)

Mrs. Penny DiSiena (76729) FL(330) 421-3618


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[email protected] Frises, Chow Chows, Coton deTulear, Finnish Spitz, Schipperkes, Shiba Inu

Ms. Helen Dorrance (19022) TX(512) [email protected] of Sporting Group (Lagotto Romag-nolo, Nederlandse Kooikerhondje, GordonSetters, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons)

Ms. Marie Ann Falconer (51642) MA(413) [email protected] of Herding Group (Canaan Dogs,Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, MiniatureAmerican Shepherds, Norwegian Buhunds,Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Swedish Vall-hunds)

Mr. Philip Freilich (16669) CA(952) [email protected] of Working Group (Boerboels, Chi-nooks)

Ms. Kari Hill (80054) SC(864) [email protected] Terriers, Bedlington Terriers,Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Parson RussellTerriers

Ms. Cynthia Hutt (95461) CO(720) [email protected], Pulik, Shetland Sheepdogs

Mr. Richard J. Lewis (18253) WA(509) 697-6032

[email protected] Hounds, Beagles, Dachshunds, IrishWolfhounds

Mr. Milan D. Lint (100895) NY(917) [email protected], Poodles

Mr. Brian Meyer (15140) IL(815) [email protected] of Toy Group (Affenpinschers, Eng-lish Toy Spaniels, Pekingese)

Mr. James A. Moses (93094) MO(770) [email protected] Spaniels, Afghan Hounds, IrishWolfhounds, Bedlington Terriers, BorderTerriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, MiniatureSchnauzers, Parson Russell Terriers, Rat Ter-riers, Scottish Terriers, Soft Coated WheatenTerriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Ms. Mary C. Murphy-East (36967) MN(763) [email protected] Hounds, Grand Basset GriffonVendeens, Otterhounds, Manchester Terriers,Havanese, Miniature Pinschers, Pugs

Mrs. Betsey Orman (99925) WI(847) [email protected] Shepherds

Mr. Andrew Ritter (92968) NJ(908) [email protected]


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Balance of Working Group (Anatolian Shep-herds, Komondorok, Saint Bernards, Stan-dard Schnauzers), Collies

Mrs. Janet M. Schwalbe (48619) GA(706) [email protected] English Coonhounds, Black andTan Coonhounds, Bluetick Coonhounds,Plotts, Redbone Coonhounds, TreeingWalker Coonhounds

Mrs. Keiko Shimizu (101335) CA(949) [email protected], Boston Terriers

Mr. Masaki Shimizu (100795) CA(310) [email protected] Shorthaired Pointers, Golden Re-trievers, Labrador Retrievers, French Bull-dogs

Mr. Karl M. Stearns (101597) PA(570) [email protected] Retrievers, Bedlington Terriers,Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Terriers, RussellTerriers, Scottish Terriers, Skye Terriers,West Highland White Terriers, Dalmatians,Schipperkes

Ms. Debra Thornton (18837) VA(434) [email protected] of Terrier Group (American Hair-less Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Glenof Imaal Terriers, Rat Terriers, Scottish Ter-

riers, Skye Terriers)Ms. Lee Whittier (18526) WA

(802) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (ChineseShar-Pei, Tibetan Spaniels), Basenjis, Beagles,Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Salukis

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGESMs. Rachel Robertson (104669) PA


Mrs. Heather M. Tuvey (98988) CA(707) [email protected]

BEST IN SHOWThe following persons, having successfully

completed the required Group Assignments inthe first Variety Group for which they are ap-proved, has been added to the list of judges el-igible for approval to judge Best In Show.Mrs. Pamela J. Lambie (96227) AZ


Mrs. Mary B. Napper (62737) TX(817) [email protected]

Mrs. Joan V. Savage (7479) OR(503) [email protected]


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Mr. Frederick Raphael Vogel (91224) CT(860) [email protected]

REINSTATED JUDGEMs. Susan Shidler (97961) IL

(847) [email protected] King Charles Spaniels, JS

RESIGNED JUDGESMr. Michael J. LynchMr. Peter Rademacher

EMERITUS JUDGEMrs. Joan Schurr Kefeli

DECEASED JUDGESMr. Leon A. Breault Jr.Mr. John T. ConnollyMrs. Christina HubbellMr. William R. RussellDr. Daniel G. SenaMr. Daryl J. Turner

PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKINGJUDGES COMPLETED

The following persons have completed theirProvisional Judging assignments and theirnames have been added to the list of regularapproved judges.

Ms. Deborah Addicoat (93559) WA(425) [email protected]

Obedience – NoviceMr. Walter O’Brien (98901) GA

(404) [email protected] – All

Ms. Marina Pavlovsky (100485) NV(702) [email protected] – Open

EMERITUS OBEDIENCE/RALLY JUDGESJonathan Franklin (O)Curtis Cunningham (O/R)

APPLICATION FOR BREED-SPECIFICREGISTERED NAME PREFIX

The following applications for a breed-spe-cific Registered Name Prefix have been sub-mitted to The American Kennel Club. Lettersin regard to these applications should beaddressed to Gina DiNardo, ExecutiveSecretary:ABLEAIM – Whippets – Gail Boyd & JennyBoydBEARIVER – Cavalier King Charles Spaniels –Brenda ToepferBERKSHIRE – Poodles – Lee A. KohlenbergerCHERRY CREEK – Brittanys – Susan K. EstesCLOUD NINE – Australian Shepherds – BetteA. EvansCOPPER – Spanish Water Dogs & Pumik –Heather K. StimsonDE PANAIT – German Shepherd Dogs –Emanuel I. B. Panait


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EGYPTIAN – Cotons de Tuleur – Tracy K.McKown & Kent H. McKownJONES HOTWIRE – German WirehairedPointers – Connie S. Jones & Keven M. JonesL’S LEGENDARY – Miniature Schnauzers –Sharon D. GishMARBLE MANOR – Golden Retrievers – LynnM. KorbMONTAI – Pekingese – Heather L. GinochioQUIET CREEK – Bloodhounds – SusanLaCroix Hamil & Tara J. SchultzWATERDANCE – Labrador Retrievers – ReeseJ. Borill Jr.

REGISTERED NAME PREFIXES GRANTEDThe following applications for a breed-specific

Registered Name Prefix have been granted:ABSOLUTELY – Smooth Fox Terriers – J.W.Smith & Dana GabelANGEL FLIGHT – Rat Terriers – Mary E.Angel & Amanda A. AngelBAEZ – Dogues de Bordeaux – Jose Baez &Lizka BaezBIZZEEBOOTS – Old English Sheepdogs –Edy L. Dykstra-Blum & Holly HolbrookCEDAR HILL – Australian Shepherds – TerryVelnosky & Hope McQeenCOVENANT – French Bulldogs – Tiffany A.WhitfordKIRALY RIDGE – Vizslas – David W. Wolf &Kellie L. WolfNORTHSTAR – Siberian Huskies – MatthewRiley & Carrie Riley

SIGNATURES – French Bulldogs – Patricia N.BlairTAPESTRY – Brussels Griffon – Deborah K.ChristmannTWILLINGATE – Newfoundlands - Janet B.Rogers & Rob L. Rogers


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BOARD OF DIRECTORSAUGUST 13-14, 2018

The Board convened on Monday, August 13,2018 at 8:01 a.m. All Directors were present,except for Mr. Wooding. Mr. Woodingparticipated in the meeting by telephoneconference, but could not vote by Boardpolicy. Also present was the ExecutiveSecretary.

The July 2018 Board minutes, copies ofwhich had been provided to all Directors, werediscussed. Upon a motion by Dr. Battaglia,seconded by Mr. Feeney, the July 2018 minuteswere approved unanimously (Mr. Wooding notvoting).

EXECUTIVE SESSIONThere was an EXECUTIVE SESSION at the

beginning of the meeting to discuss sensitivebusiness matters. There was nothing reportedout of this session.

PRESIDENT’S REPORTBoard Action Items

Mr. Sprung reviewed Action Items andreported on Staff initiatives.

Historical Video InterviewsMr. Sprung presented a list of potential

interviews of individuals that will be filmed fora historical perspective. These interviews willbe filmed by AKC Multimedia specialists andfacilitated by our employees. They will captureeach individuals’ beginning in the sport, theiradvice on breeding, exhibiting, judging, etc.These videos will allow audiences to learnabout the AKC’s history, our sports, andpurebred dogs. Once completed, interviewscould be available on AKC.org, AKC.TV, andthrough the AKC Museum of the Dog.

AKC TV Update Gina DiNardo, Executive Secretary and

Russell Quy, CEO of B Live Productions, gavean update on the status of AKC TV. BrandiHunter and Ron Furman, AKC Staff were alsopresent for this portion of the meeting.

Initial launch goals have all been achievedincluding:

1) AKC.TV hub up and running 2) Staff on board3) Create programming ideas and start de-

veloping that content such as In the DogHouse, Canine Heroes, Ask the Vet andAsk the Groomer

4) Development of a new PR campaign toengage the fancy

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• As of August 12, AKCTV has just eclipsed2,100,000 million views across all AKC TVPlatforms.

• The networks, fourth platform, AmazonFire, will be available by the end of Au-gust.

• AKC events of various sport types including,all-breed dog shows, national specialties, andAgility, Rally and Obedience Championshipshave been covered.

AKC Pet Care Update Jim Tysseling, COO of AKC Pet Care

provided an update to the Board.Rebranding

A comprehensive rebranding effort of eachof the six stores is almost complete. Five (5)out of Six (6) stores are now branded asCanine Retreat by AKC. The last store, on theUpper West Side will have an open house onSeptember 13, 2018. Training & Development Program

Training and development practices wererecently updated. A new digital trainingprogram was implemented to onboardassociates. This enables CR to follow astandard process and positions theorganization to scale training for each store.

This new method of training delivery willprovide consistent training to newly-hired doghandlers and customer-facing staff.

Legal Status ReportJay Waks, Senior Executive Vice President

and General Counsel, and Heather McManus,Vice President and Deputy General Counsel,presented a status report on pending litigationand other Legal activities for the months ofJune and July 2018.

FINANCEJoseph Baffuto, CFO, presented AKC’s

unaudited financial results through July 31,2018. Total revenues year to date of $43.0million were 1.9% below budget, but 3.3%greater than July 31, 2017. Dog Registrations’volume of 351,246 were 1% below budget, but5% higher than 2017. The quantity of TotalLitters processed of 148,209 was nearlyequivalent to budget and 6% above last year’slevel. Total operating expenses of $41.2million were 4.2% below budget, but 11.9%higher than 2017. YTD Operating income of$1.8 million exceeds budget by $1.0 millionbut is below 2017’s operating income of $4.7million. Additionally, our investment portfolioreflected unrealized gains during the monthof July amounting to $1.6 million, resulting inthe year to date total increasing to $2.2 milliondollars.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARYNominating Committee

The Executive Secretary informed the Boardthat the Nominating Committee for the March2019 election of AKC Directors must beappointed by August 15, and its report mustbe received no later than October 15, 2018.


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Following discussion, the Board elected theNominating Committee, which is to selectcandidates for vacancies on the Board ofDirectors, which are to be filled at the March2019 meeting. There are three (3) vacanciesfor the Class of 2023.

Nominating CommitteeDr. Michael Knight, ChairTexas Kennel Club, Inc.

Pamela BealeWestchester Kennel Club

Ross JonesRio Grande Kennel Club

Louise LeoneColorado Kennel Club

Sylvia ThomasKennel Club of Riverside

AlternatesNance Skoglund

Gordon Setter Club of America

Marilyn VinsonSoutheastern Iowa Kennel Club

American Service Dog Access CoalitionSheila Goffe, Vice President, Government

Relations, was present for this portion of themeeting.

Ms. Goffe presented a proposal to the Boardfor working with leading national service dogorganizations and the travel industry accessproviders to develop a voluntary, authoritativeand verifiable service dog registry that wouldestablish a certification for dogs that meetspecific behavioral standards. With buy-infrom major access providers such as airlinesand hospitality providers, participants wouldbenefit from improved ease of access, whileweeding out dogs that were being fraudulentlymisrepresented as service dogs and/or wereunable to meet specific behavioral standards.Extensive work on this project with multiplepartners has been ongoing. Following amotion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Mr.Sweetwood, the Board VOTED (unanimously;absent Mr. Wooding) to consider the matter atthis meeting waiving its normal noticeprocedures. Following a motion by Dr.Battaglia, seconded by Mr. Sweetwood, theBoard VOTED (unanimously; absent Mr.Wooding) to approve the continuingcollaboration with key stakeholders to developa voluntary, efficient and authoritativecredentialing and listing program that can beused to verify that individual dog/handlerteams have passed baseline behavioralstandards and tests.ARTICLE VIII, Section 1 of the AKC Bylaws -Board of Directors Nominating Committee

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Hopkins. The proposal seeks to amendARTICLE VIII, Section 1 of the AKC Bylawsand offers a subsequent Standing Ruleamendment effective only if the Bylawsamendment is adopted. This proposed Bylawsamendment would change the procedures forthe appointment of the NominatingCommittee. If adopted, the AKC Board’sresponsibility for choosing the members of theNominating Committee would be shared witha segment of the Delegate Committees.Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded byMs. Biddle, the Board VOTED (unanimously;absent Mr. Wooding) NOT to approve theproposed changes. The Board noted that theyare awaiting and look forward to receivingfeedback from the Chairman’s Committee onthe Board Election Process on this proposaland any other suggestions which they mayoffer.

Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice President, SportServices, participated in the remainingExecutive Secretary’s portion of the meetingby videoconference. Parent Club Request to Retire Irish WolfhoundKennel Names

The Board reviewed a request from the IrishWolfhound Club of America to retire severalhistorically significant kennel names. The IrishWolfhound Club of America considers the listof kennel names submitted as significant tothe history and foundations of the breed.

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

(unanimously; absent Mr. Wooding) toapprove the Irish Wolfhound Club of Americarequest to retire the following kennel names:

Kilfane Ballytobin Dromore Felixstowe Cotswold Coolafin Hindhead Ifold Grevel Sulhamstead Oubourough Boroughbury Rippington Eaglescrag Ballykelly Cragwood Ambleside Kihone Killybracken

Basenji Stud BookThe Board reviewed the ballot results of the

Basenji Club of America membership onextending the open registration period forBasenji imports from Africa beyond December31, 2020 to December 31, 2030. A 2/3 majorityvote approving the proposal was receivedwhen the membership was balloted. Followinga motion by Mr. Sweetwood, seconded by Ms.Biddle, the Board VOTED (affirmative: Dr.Battaglia, Ms. Biddle, Mr. Carota, Ms. Cruz, Dr.Davies, Mr. Feeney, Ms. McAteer, Mr. Menaker,


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Mr. Powers, Mr. Sweetwood, Mrs. Wallin,against: Mr. Tatro; absent Mr. Wooding) toconsider the matter at this meeting waiving itsnormal notice procedures. Following a motionby Dr. Davies, seconded by Mr. Feeney, theBoard VOTED (affirmative: Dr. Battaglia, Ms.Biddle, Mr. Carota, Ms. Cruz, Dr. Davies, Mr.Feeney, Ms. McAteer, Mr. Menaker, Mr.Powers, Mr. Sweetwood, Mrs. Wallin, against:Mr. Tatro; absent Mr. Wooding) to extend theopen registration period for Basenji importsfrom Africa to December 31, 2030. Acceptance of Pedigrees from the Egyptian KennelClub

The Board reviewed a request from theEgyptian Kennel Federation (EKF) to beadded to the list of registries with pedigreesacceptable for AKC registration. Following amotion by Mr. Sweetwood, seconded by Dr.Davies, the Board VOTED (unanimously;absent Mr. Wooding) to consider the matter atthis meeting waiving its normal noticeprocedures. Following a motion by Dr. Davies,seconded by Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED(unanimously; absent Mr. Wooding) to addthe Egyptian Kennel Federation (EKF) to thelist of registries with pedigrees acceptable forAKC registration.Communications Report Second Quarter 2018

The Board reviewed a report on mediacoverage totals and activities highlights for thesecond quarter of 2018.

TOTAL Media numbers and values earnedas reported by media monitoring platform

Cision: Clips Evaluated in Q2: 4,079Q2 Audience Reached: 4,796,446,783Publicity Value for Q2: $5,859,811.47Select Media Highlights for the Quarter

include:

Government Relations Report Second Quarter2018

The Board reviewed a memo that is part of aseries of regular informational updates on theGovernment Relations Department. Thememo provided an update for the secondquarter of 2018 and a status update oncurrent department activity, major projects,significant legislative issues andaccomplishments. To date this year, the AKCGR team has been monitoring approximately2,100 pieces of legislation that could impactresponsible dog ownership, the health andwellbeing of dogs, the rights of dog owners,and/or the interests of the American KennelClub. The AKC GR team is also currentlymonitoring 343 proposed regulation changesat the state and federal level. National alertsand a list of current legislation and statusupdated daily is available on the AKC GRLegislative Action Center microsite atwww.akcgr.org.

Date Media Outlet Subject Audience

4/3 FOX & Friends Registration Statistics 1,797,051

4/5 NY Daily News NYC Most Popular Breed 26,099,210

4/12 People Pets AKC TV Launch 43,500,570

5/21 NY Post AKC Canine Retreat 23,913,072


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http://www.akcgr.org

Highlights from the second quarter include:AKC GR Mountain/West Legislative: AKCStaff prepared the extensive logistics for anational legislative conference, which tookplace on July 14-15 outside Denver Colorado.The goal of this two-day conference is toprovide participants with information, insightand advocacy assistance on specific legislationand policy trends currently impacting orexpected to impact the nation and westernstates in 2018.Maryland Federation: AKC continues to assistfanciers in Maryland to establish a new statefederation, Responsible Dog Owners ofMaryland.AKC Law School Writing Contest: The AKClaw school writing contest, designed as aneducational tool for outreach about animalissues to law students concluded in April. Thissecond contest garnered twice the number ofapplicants as the inaugural competition. Firstand second place finishers received cash prizesand their articles were published. Plans areunderway to prepare for a third annualconference to be launched later this year.Economic Impact: In April, AKC GR releasedupdated information on the economic impactof dog shows for all 50 states. One-page flyersproviding specialized information for eachstate are available in the GR toolbox.Fox News Online published an AKC GR OpEd, written by Sheila Goffe in June. The itemwas published in conjunction with joint effortsby AKC and NAIA to advance our Amendment

to the 2018 House and Senate Farm Bills torequire new reporting protocols along withadditional health checks for dogs beingimported into the United States. The UnitedStates Has Become a Dumping Ground for Foreign‘Puppy Mill’ and ‘Rescue’ Dogs: Here’s What Needsto Change, Fox News, 6/30/18.Report on AKC Conformation Education Summitand AKC Education Webinar Series

The Board reviewed a follow-up report onthe AKC Conformation Education Summit(Summit) and the AKC Education WebinarSeries (Webinar Series). The Summit was afull-day conference held on June 10, 2018 atthe DoubleTree Newark Airport Hotel. ASummit Web Page was developed(https://www.akc.org/public-education/education-summit/) and provides ongoing informationabout the Summit, presenters’ and panelists’biographies, and helpful resources. TheSummit was filmed and is available on AKC.TVin its entirety and as individual sessions. Therewere 279 attendees at the Summitrepresenting 312 Clubs (178 All-Breed, 134Parent Club). The Webinar Series wasannounced at the Summit. Presidents,Secretaries, and Delegates of all clubs wereemailed an announcement of the WebinarSeries. Information was also sent in the AKCCommunicates newsletter. A Webinar SeriesWeb Page: (https://www.akc.org/public-educa-tion/akc-education-webinar-series/) was developedto provide topic details, a schedule and linksto register. The last Wednesday of every month


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will bring a new topic covering misconduct,making your show an event, social media andmarketing, tax laws to name a few. The firstwebinar was held on June 27, 2018, on thetopic of Club Development and had over 145attendees. Registration for webinars throughJanuary 2019 is currently available. There arealready over 75 registrants for advertisedtopics. Vet Outreach Update

The Sport Services Department provided anupdate to the Board on the current initiativesbeing conducted to provide positiveinformation about the AKC and purebreddogs to Veterinarians, Veterinary Students andstaff at the Veterinary Schools, the AmericanVeterinary Medical Association, and theTheriogenology Residents funded by the AKCand AKC Canine Health foundation. SportServices administers the awarding of the AKCVeterinary Scholarships.

Conference Attendance AKC has had a booth at AVMA annually and

two additional conferences to enrollpractioners inthe AKC Vet Net Program andprovide information about AKC and AKCaffiliates to attendees. In 2017, AKC Vet OutReach co-sponsored with OFA the attendanceof 26 Veterinary Students at the AKC/CHFParent Club Conference. The attendance ofstudents from almost every Veterinary Schoolprovides positive information about AKC, thebreeders they meet, and the knowledge gained

about AKC/CHF and the research that isfunded. Each student is requested to give apresentation on their attendance at theconference to a group at their school, thesepresentations average 100 in attendance.Sport Services will be including the fundingrequest to support this initiative in the 2019budget.Lunch N Learns

To date, fourteen (14) AKC Lunch N Learnshave been offered at U.S. Veterinary Schools.A presentation is provided by a local AKCAmbassador to a group during a lunchmeeting of a student organization. Staffcoordinates Theriogenologists, Veterinarians,Dr. Jerry Klein, AKC Chief Veterinary Officer,and Breeders of Merit to give presentations atthe Vet Schools. These programs have beenwell received with attendance averaging 90students. AKC Veterinary Scholarships

Sport Services has continued successfullyadministering the awarding of the AKCVeterinary Scholarships. The criteria includeinvolvement in AKC Events or purebred dogs.Scholarships were awarded to 11 studentstotaling $26,000 in 2018.DOGNY Dog Installed at 9/11 Museum

The Board was advised that in late 2017, the9/11 Museum reached out to the AKC aboutincluding one of the dogs from the DOGNYproject in their forthcoming exhibit. After avisit to our NY office and viewing images of thestatues located in the Raleigh office, they


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decided on “Let Freedom Ring.” The dog hasbeen safely loaned to them and transported toNew York City. As of Monday July 20th, it is ondisplay in the 9/11 Museum’s EducationCenter as part of the Dogs of 9/11 exhibit.The exhibit runs through October 20th, 2018.

MARKETINGKirsten Bahlke, Vice President Consumer

Demand, and Ron Furman, Director of MediaSales were present for this portion of themeeting. Staff presented an update on DigitalAd sales and revenues. Business metrics wereshared covering AKC.org, AKC Marketplace,email marketing, and social media.AKC PuppyFinder Order of Breeders inSearch Results

The Board was advised that the order inwhich breeders and litters appear in the AKCMarketplace: AKC PuppyFinder search resultswould change as below:

Breeder of Merit, Parent Club Member, Bredwith H.E.A.R.T., Other Club Members, OtherBreeders.

There was no objection to this change. Digital Marketing UpdateDigital revenue YTD is $3,091,890

AKC.org• Year to date (YTD) pageviews and users

are both up versus year ago (YAG), +10%and +13% respectively

• Successful SEO (Search Engine Optimiza-tion) efforts post re-launch continue toensure that our breed pages come up as

the first listing when someone searchesfor a specific breed of dog.

Email:Email open rates and click through rates for

all AKC emails continued to meet or exceedindustry benchmarks.

CONFORMATIONDoug Ljungren, Executive Vice President,

Sports and Events; Tim Thomas, VicePresident, Dog Show Judges and Lisa Cecin,Director of Club Relations, were present forthis portion of the meeting. Mari-BethO’Neill, Vice President, Sport Services; GlennLycan, Director, Operation Support; Alan Slay,Director, Event Programs; StephanieKennerley, Sport Development Manager; andBri Tesarz, Manager, Dog Show Rules,participated in this portion of the meeting viavideoconference. Golden Retriever Certification of Conformation As-sessment Title Recognition

The Board reviewed a recommendationfrom the Sports and Events Department torecognize the Certificate of ConformationAssessment title (CCA) granted by the GoldenRetriever Club of America. In the CCA test,dogs are individually evaluated against thebreed standard. This provides an assessmentof the dogs plus an educational opportunityfor owners and breeders. Dogs that pass theevaluation under three different judges areawarded the CCA title. The purpose of theprogram is to encourage interest in breed type


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and structure. Individuals who have achievedthe CCA would need to fill out and submit atitle application, a copy of the GRCAcertificate, and a processing fee to have thetitle put on their AKC record. The CCA suffixtitle would appear on a dog’s pedigree.Following a motion by Mr. Feeney, secondedby Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED(unanimously; absent Mr. Wooding) torecognize the Certificate of ConformationAssessment title (CCA) granted by the GoldenRetriever Club of America. The processing ofCCA titles will begin October 1, 2018, and theAKC will grandfather titles earned as far backas January 1, 2010.Changes to Show Conflict Distance Policy andNumber of Events Policy

The Board reviewed recommended changesto the Show Conflict Distance Board Policyand Number of Events Board Policy. Thepurpose of these recommendations is to (1)prevent additional All-breed shows in regionsthat are well served, and (2) update thecurrent isolated definition to allow existingclubs in underserved areas the option ofholding a third show. Following a motion byMr. Powers, seconded by Dr. Davies, the BoardVOTED (unanimously; absent Mr. Wooding)to approve the following policy changeseffective January 1, 2019. Clubs will be allowedto apply for a third 2019 AB event prior to theeffective date. Show Conflict Distance Policy(February 2006 Board meeting, Amended atthe April 2009, February 2014 and August

2018 Board meetings) • Conformation clubs are limited to 125

straight line miles from their territory.• Specialty clubs joining another specialty

club of the same breed are limited to 200miles from their territory.

• Specialty clubs joining the designated Na-tional Specialty are limited to 500 milesfrom their territory.

• Parent Clubs are encouraged to reviewdistances involved and impact on otherspecialty clubs prior to approval of theirmember club approval considerations.

• Clubs may request an exception fromEvent Operations through their ParentClubs if distance limitations cause unduehardship on the club and no other spe-cialty club, of the same breed, is bypassedwithout their concurrence.

Limited Number of Events Board Policy (April2009 Board meeting, Amended March 2015,July 2016, January 2017, January 2018 andAugust 2018 Board meetings)

• All-breed or limited-breed clubs have theoption to hold two shows in a calendaryear.

• Local specialty clubs have the option tohold shows on two days per year or twoshows per year, at their option.

• Local specialty clubs have the option tohold one additional show in conjunctionwith their breed’s national specialty.There is no limit on national clubs.

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Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, have theoption to hold up to four shows in acalendar year.

• Show or obedience clubs have the optionto hold any number of obedience trials.

• No conformation events will be approvedto be held on or between Dec 24th andDec 31st.

• Clubs in the continental U.S. grantedisolated status prior to January 1, 2019will retain their isolated status and will beallowed to hold up to 4 shows per year.

• All-breed or limited-breed club may, attheir option hold a third show providedthe following criteria are met:

1) All of a club’s shows must be heldwithin 50 miles of the club’s terri-tory.

2) All-breed clubs must have 20 or moreopen weekends in a calendar year(no all-breed show) within 400 milesfrom the club’s show site.

3) Limited-breed clubs must have 20 ormore open weekends in a calendaryear (no all-breed/limited-breed ofthe same group shows) within 400miles from the club’s show site.

4) All-breed clubs may hold a third All-breed event in a calendar year if

there are no All-breed shows within400 miles on the day of third show orany of the shows being held on theweek/weekend of their third show.

5) Limited-breed clubs may hold a thirdLimited breed event in a calendaryear if there are no All-breed or Lim-ited breed of the same group showswithin 400 miles on the day of theirthird show or any of the shows beingheld on the week/weekend of theirthird show.

Rules Applying to Dog ShowsChapter 11, Section 8

The Board reviewed recommendation fromthe Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee tochange four paragraphs of italics in Chapter11, Section 8 (paragraphs regarding thechange in appearance by artificial means) tobecome part of the rule; and adds aclarification to the Sweepstakes judge’sabilities when these conditions are present.

Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood,seconded by Dr. Davies, the Board VOTED(affirmative: Dr. Battaglia, Ms. Biddle, Mr.Carota, Ms. Cruz, Dr. Davies, Ms. McAteer, Mr.Menaker, Mr. Sweetwood, Mr. Tatro, Mrs.Wallin, against: Mr. Powers, Mr. Feeney; absentMr. Wooding) to consider the matter at this


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EVENT TYPE PROTECTED DISTANCE All-breed/limited breed clubs accredited after 1/1/2019 300 miles on any day of the cluster or circuit

All-breed/limited breed clubs accredited prior to 1/1/2019 200 miles on the day of the event

Specialty clubs 200 miles on the day of the event

meeting waiving its normal notice procedures.Following a motion by Mr. Carota, secondedby Ms. Biddle, the Board VOTED(unanimously; absent Mr. Wooding) toapprove the proposed changes. The proposalwill be read at the September Delegate’smeeting and voted at the December 2018Delegate’s meeting. If approved, the effectivedate will be January 1, 2019. Multiple Shows in One Day Policy

The Board reviewed a recommendation toadd additional structure to the Multiple Showsin One Day policy to enhance the success ofthese events and promote efficiency for thebenefit of clubs and exhibitors. This will bediscussed further at the October Boardmeeting. Scheduling Conformation Events

Based on a Board request, Staff developedrecommendations which would allow events torun more efficiently (reduce down time) andshorten the day. Staff provided several ideasfor discussion including:

• Establishing Board policy that specifies ascheduled group start time depending onthe size of the show.

• Establishing Board policy that allows thefinal block of a judge’s assignment to beincreased to 35 dogs per hour.

• Establish a Board Policy that prohibitsjudges assigned to regular groups fromjudging special attraction groups (exclud-ing NOHS).

Staff will develop Board policy

recommendations or conduct additionalresearch based on the Board discussion.Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 9, Section12 & Chapter 10, new Section 8 - Eligibility of Su-perintendent & Show Veterinarian Clarification

The Board reviewed a recommendationfrom the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee(DSRC) to add clarification regarding aperson’s eligibility to serve as a showsecretary/superintendent or veterinarian. TheDSRC is suggesting adding a sentence toChapter 9, Section 12 and a new Section 8 toChapter 10 which requires those fulfilling theroles of show secretary/superintendent andveterinarian to abide by the eligibilityrequirements described in Chapter 11, Section12. Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood,seconded by Dr. Davies, the Board VOTED(unanimously; absent Mr. Wooding) toconsider the matter at this meeting waiving itsnormal notice procedures. Following a motionby Mr. Tatro, seconded by Mr. Carota, theBoard VOTED (unanimously; absent Mr.Wooding) to approve adding a clarificationregarding a person’s eligibility to enter anevent when acting as the showsecretary/superintendent or veterinarian. Theproposal will be read at the SeptemberDelegate’s meeting and voted at theDecember 2018 Delegate’s Meeting. Ifapproved, the effective date will be January 1,2019.Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 11, Section 2

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the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee(DSRC) to change paragraphs regarding theevent service fee in Chapter 11, Section 2 fromitalics to part of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows.The DSRC is recommending the italicized textbecome part of the rule as well as reorderingthe sentences in the second paragraph. Staffhas reviewed and agrees with part of thechanges. Staff agrees that the italics portionthat describes the administrative matters inregards to collection and remittance of fees tothe AKC can become part of the Rules Applyingto Dog Shows. However, the second paragraphdiscusses the amount of the event service fees.This is outlined as a power of the Board in theCharter and Bylaws of the American Kennel Club.The Charter and Bylaws of the AmericanKennel Club places the establishment andamount of fees within the Board’s purview.Article IX: Board of Directors General Powers“The Board of Directors shall have the generalmanagement of the business and affairs of theAKC…” and Article X: Board of DirectorsSpecific Powers, Section 15 “The Board shallhave power to determine and fix and fromtime to time change the amount of all fees tobe charged by the AKC…” This will bediscussed further at the October meeting. Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 5, Section 2

The Board reviewed separate recommen -dations from the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee (DSRC) and the All Breeds ClubCommittee to change the requirements for allribbons/rosettes used at conformation events

in Chapter 5, Section 2 of the Rules Applying toDog Shows. Each ribbon/rosette must meet therequirements outlined in the sectionincluding specific size and information to beincluded on the face of the ribbon/rosette.There is no difference in requirements for aclass placement vs. Best in Show ribbons. TheAll-Breed Club Committee has proposed twooptions, both of which allow the date andlocation of the event to be placed on theribbon’s face, back tab or a label affixed to theribbon. One option is to allow this for allribbons while the second option limits theribbons to those below the Group level. TheDog Show Rules Committee has proposed thatribbons or rosettes for regular and non-regular class placements are not required tohave the date or location of the event.Following a motion by Mr. Powers, secondedby Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED(unanimously; absent Mr. Wooding) toconsider the matter at this meeting waiving itsnormal notice procedures. Following a motionby Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Mr. Sweetwood,the Board VOTED (unanimously; absent Mr.Wooding) to change Rules Applying to DogShows Chapter 5, Section 2 to allow clubs theoption of printing the date and location of theevent on class placement ribbons. Theproposal will be read at the SeptemberDelegate’s meeting and voted at theDecember 2018 Delegate’s meeting. Ifapproved, the effective date will be January 1,2019.


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Superintendent and Show Secretary Eligibility &Responsibilities

The Board reviewed a recommendationfrom the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee(DSRC) to change Rules Applying to Dog ShowsChapter 9, Sections 2 & 4 to clarify theeligibility & responsibilities of theSuperintendent and Show Secretary. Thechange in Section 2, changes italicized Boardinterpretation and makes it part of the rules.Additionally, it clarifies that an individual canonly provide services for one all-breed or onegroup club in a calendar year. The change inSection 4 broadens the requirementsregarding which forms theSuperintendent/Show Secretary must haveavailable at events. All necessary forms areavailable on the AKC website or sent to theSuperintendent/Show Secretary prior to theevent. Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood,seconded by Mr. Tatro, the Board VOTED(unanimously; absent Mr. Wooding) toconsider the matter at this meeting waiving itsnormal notice procedures. Following a motionby Dr. Davies, seconded by Mr. Carota, theBoard VOTED (unanimously; absent Mr.Wooding) to change Rules Applying to DogShows Chapter 9, Sections 2 & 4 regarding theeligibility and responsibilities of theSuperintendents and Show Secretaries. Theproposal will be read at the SeptemberDelegate’s meeting and voted at the December2018 Delegate’s meeting. If approved, theeffective date will be January 1, 2019.

Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 3, Section13 - Winners Clarification

The Board reviewed a recommendationfrom the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee(DSRC) that was amended by Staff to add aclarification to Rules Applying to Dog ShowsChapter 3, Section 13 regarding a WinnersDog/Bitch that is defeated in a non-regularclass. Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood,seconded by Mrs. Wallin, the Board VOTED(unanimously; absent Mr. Wooding) toconsider the matter at this meeting waiving itsnormal notice procedures. Following a motionby Mr. Carota, seconded by Dr. Davies, theBoard VOTED (unanimously; absent Mr.Wooding) to amend the Rules Applying to DogShows Chapter 3, Sections 13 to clarify if aWinners Dog and/or Winners Bitch isdefeated in a non-regular class, it may onlycompete for Best of Winners. The proposalwill be read at the September Delegate’smeeting and voted at the December 2018Delegate’s meeting If approved, the effectivedate will be January 1, 2019.B-Match Status Report

The Board reviewed a memo that presentedaction that has be taken to grow participationin conformation B matches.

Actions taken to grow participation inconformation B matches:

1. Sports & Events begins sending promo-tional email blasts in support of B-matches (February 2016).

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clubs to customize their message (Octo-ber 2016).

3. Board Policy was changed to allow B-matches to be held in conjunction withlicensed shows (April 2017).

4. Board Policy was changed to allow 4-6-month-old puppy competition be held inconjunction with B-matches (September2017).

5. Club Development begins promotingthe holding of B-matches to clubs (Janu-ary 2018).

Through June 2018 the number of B-matches has increased by 2% from the sameperiod in 2017.

57% of the matches in 2018 have reportedincreases in entries.Review of “4-3 Event” Conformation Pilot Pro-gram

Staff presented a review of the “4-3 Event”pilot program for two shows over two days.Staff recommended the elimination of thepilot program. There was no objection to thisrecommendation and, effective immediately,AKC Staff will not approve future AB showsthat apply to use this type of 4-3 structure forcombining two events.Encouraging the Formation of Local SpecialtyClubs

Staff presented recommendations toEncourage the Formation of Local SpecialtyClubs.

Staff believes that Local Specialty clubs areimportant for the development of the breeds.

They provide the structure for holding events,the social framework for breed owners togather, and a welcoming starting point for newbreed owners wishing to engage with the AKC.Currently there are 69 breeds (36%) with nolocal Specialty clubs. Staff proposed changesto the Club Relations Department’s standardpractice regarding territory size that will allowterritories that are statewide or even multiplestates, depending on the density of the breed,in order to meet the usual householdrequirements. Club Relations will inform clubswith large territories that AKC reserves theright to reduce their territory should thebreed become more popular in the future andanother club in the area is justified. All otherpolicies and standard practices will remainunchanged. These changes will make it easierfor the accreditation of local Specialty clubsfor the less common breeds. If a club’sterritory is statewide, the word State will beincluded in the name. Other more flexiblereferences which identify areas of the countrywill be considered as part of the approvalprocess for multi-state local specialty clubs.There was no objection to these changes. AKC Event and Awards Search on AKC.org

Staff presented a status report on the newAKC Event Search & Results that was launchedin January 2018 and enhanced in May 2018with the addition of the map-based searchfeature. Goals of the new AKC Event Search &Results included increasing the daily usage ofthe search, improving the experience for users


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of mobile devices, and providing access toimportant event documents. Our metricsindicate that we have been successful inachieving all three goals. In June, usage of theevent search feature increased by 32%compared to the prior year. Of the searchesexecuted in June 2018, 27% of the searcheswere from a mobile device, more than doublethe usage over the same month the prior year.In June 2018, an average of 404 documents(premium lists, judging program, etc.) per daywere accessed through the AKC Event Search& Results. We have been successful in makingthe AKC Event Search & Results an attractiveoption for our customers to obtaininformation about AKC events.

We have monitored user feedback to identifyenhancements that would make the searchmore useful for our customers.The Board adjourned at 5:23 p.m.

The Board Meeting reconvened on Tuesday,August 14, 2018 at 8:01 am.

Specialty Email Campaign Status ReportThe Staff presented a status report on the

effect that the specialty email blasts have hadon specialty entries. As part of Sports & Eventscontinued effort to promote conformationevents, a specialty email blast wasimplemented on January 3, 2018 forindependent specialties. The goal of thiscampaign was to increase entries. To meet thatgoal, the email criteria focused on registered

owners who have participated in any type ofAKC activity. At this point the data isinconclusive whether the email blasts havemeaningfully increased entries incorresponding specialty events. Staff feels thespecialty email campaign is in its infancy andwill continue the program. It will be reassessedin early 2019.Fundraising Update

Robert Holcomb, AKC Executive Director ofDevelopment, gave an update on fundraisinginitiatives for AKC affiliates in the secondquarter. Last fall, we launched an AKCHumane Fund crowdfunding and mailingcampaign which resulted in 381 gifts, withover 100 of these from individuals who hadnever supported the Humane Fund. In totalwe raised just under $80,000 from thisinitiative. In addition, we created andexecuted a 2017 Giving Tuesday Campaignfeaturing all four AKC nonprofit affiliatesraising just under $5,000 with most of thatgoing to the Canine Health Foundation. Thefocus has been on designing andimplementing a strategy for the Museum ofthe Dog Capitol Campaign. In March 2018, atthe Delegates’ meeting, Board memberDominic Carota gave a presentation that wasfollowed up with an overview of CapitalCampaign structure and timing. In May, weofficially launched our Club Campaignseeking gifts for the AKC Clubs Wall of Famesponsorships. To date we have received 18 giftspledges for a total of $118,000 in committed


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funds so far. On July 18th, Alan Fausel sent anemail solicitation to club members andexhibitors inviting them to support theMuseum’s capital campaign.

COMPANION AND PERFORMANCEDoug Ljungren, Executive Vice President,

Sports and Events, was present for this portionof the meeting. Caroline Murphy, Director,Performance Events; and StephanieKennerley, Sport Development Manager,participated in this portion of the meeting byvideoconference. Dr. Mary Burch, Director,Family Dog Program and Carrie DeYoung,Director, Agility Events participated in thisportion of the meeting via telephoneconference. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Participation inSpaniel Hunt Tests

The Board reviewed a recommendation toallow Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers(NSDTR) to participate in the SpanielHunting Test program. The NSDTR Club –USA, the AKC Parent Club, has requestedtheir participation. The Performance EventsDepartment has reviewed the history of thebreed and concluded that upland birdhunting was one of its historic functions. Thedepartment also attended a fielddemonstration and concluded the breed hasthe necessary skills to succeed. All otherretrieving breeds are already allowed toparticipate in Spaniel Hunting Tests.

Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood,

seconded by Dr. Davies, the Board VOTED(unanimously; absent Mr. Wooding) toconsider the matter at this meeting waiving itsnormal notice procedures. Following a motionby Dr. Davies, seconded by Mr. Carota, theBoard VOTED (unanimously; absent Mr.Wooding) to allow the Nova Scotia DuckTolling Retrievers (NSDTR) to participate inthe Spaniel Hunting Test Program.

This change will become effective, February1, 2019.Pointing Breed Field Trials – Changes regardingWalking Handlers

The Board reviewed two recommendedchanges to the Pointing Breed Field TrialStandard Procedures regarding walkinghandlers in Pointing Breed Field Trials.

(1) All-age stakes must allow both horsebackhanders and walking handlers.

(2) Walking handlers shall be bracedtogether in horseback stakes.

Both these recommendations are beingmade as a result of a survey conducted by thePerformance Events Department. Thisproposal will be sent to the Delegate FieldTrial and Hunting Test Committee for theirreview and will be discussed further by theAKC Board at their October meeting. Ifapproved, the changes would become effectiveDecember 1, 2018.Special Event Agility Trial Increases

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year. Clubs licensed for AKC Agility Trials maycurrently hold one Special Event Agility Trialper year. A Special Event Agility Trial isdefined as one where the club proposes aunique mix of regular AKC classes or a uniqueeligibility criterion. Over time we find thatclubs have come up with new ideas for SpecialEvent Agility Trials that would have betterattendance if they could make these events a“weekend” event. This proposal will be sent tothe Delegate Companion Events Committeefor their review and will be discussed furtherby the AKC Board at their October meeting. Ifapproved, the changes would become effectiveJanuary 1, 2019.Aspire Mentorship Program

The Board was provided with a status reporton the Aspire Mentorship Pilot Program. Inthe Spring of 2018 Sports & Events began theAspire Mentorship Pilot Program, an attemptto get new AKC dog owners involved in theworld of dog sports and activities. A list of twohundred owners who had registered a newpuppy in the specified time frame, and whohad no prior experience in AKC events withany other dog was compiled. These individualswere contacted to determine their goals andwhat activities they were interested in pursuingwith their dogs and based on that feedbackwere to be assigned a “coach.” The coachwould help with specific questions and walkthem through the process of finding trainersand local clubs to achieve their goals, whetherthey be as simple as a CGC or as complex as a

Conformation or field championship. Theindividuals who have accepted the invitationto Aspire will be coached according to theirinterests, and their participation in AKCactivities will be assessed as previouslyplanned. Participation in the program wasvery low (2%). This low level of participationdoes not justify the expansion of the program. AKC Fit Dog Program

The Board received information about a newSports & Events initiative called AKC FIT DOG.The program is intended to provide an incentivefor owners to get regular exercise by walking theirdogs. AKC FIT DOG is consistent with the FamilyDog department’s ongoing efforts to developactivities for companion dogs and introduce theirowners to the AKC. AKC FIT DOG will begin asan introductory level program that will offer dogowners who reach a specified fitness goal a freegift featuring the AKC FIT DOG logo.Participation in AKC FIT DOG will bring healthbenefits to both dogs and their owners.

The process to obtain the AKC FIT DOGaward is:

Dog owners who meet the criteria will signan online order form attesting that they havemet the initial criteria for AKC FIT DOG (i.e.,walked with their dog at least 150 minutes perweek for three months).

Dog owners will complete an online AKCFIT DOG questionnaire. This will provideinteresting personal stories and informationthat might be used to develop more advancedlevels for the program.


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JUDGING OPERATIONSTim Thomas, Vice President, Dog Show

Judges, was present for this portion of themeeting. Conformation Judging Approval Process

The Board reviewed a memorandum withrecommendations to modify aspects

of the Board’s Judging Approval Processrelated to areas not addressed in its originalreport which was presented to the Board at itsNovember 2017 meeting. The direction for itsreview, as provided by the Chair, was not toauthor a new Judging Approval Process, ratherto work within the structure and framework ofthe current and identify areas that requiremodification in the best interest of the sportand the AKC, hence evolutionary as opposed torevolutionary. Following a motion by Mr.Sweetwood, seconded by Dr. Battaglia, theBoard VOTED (unanimously; absent Mr.Wooding) to consider the matter at this meetingwaiving its normal notice procedures. Followinga motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Ms.Cruz, the Board VOTED (unanimously; absentMr. Wooding) to approve all proposedmodifications to the Conformation JudgingApproval Process to be effective January 1, 2019.

Modifications are:• All initial breed judging applicants must

successfully complete the ABC’s of DogBreeding Anatomy Part 1 and Part IIcourses available at no cost in the AKCCanine College.

• A modification to the Best in Show re-

quirements which will now require ajudge to have judged the group at least 5times on regular status.

• A modification to policy for VisitingJudge Policy that the club must providean interpreter if a Visiting Judge does notspeak and read English AND is unable toprovide an interpreter themselves.

• The inclusion of an additional statementto further emphasize a Visiting Judge’sobligation to judge in accordance to AKCRules, Regulations, and Polices, and AKCapproved breed standards.

• A modification to the policy which allowsVisiting Judges to be approved to judgeup to eight (8) all-breed shows per year,such that Visiting Judges may be ap-proved to judge up to eight (8) days atAll-Breed and/or Limited Breed events inone calendar year.

• Exempts the AKC National Champi-onship from counting against a VisitingJudge’s annual assignment limit.

• Re-establishes that Visiting Judges may beobserved on Procedure and breed spe-cific judging, the same as AKC judges.

Conformation Judging Guidelines for Non-ResidentJudges at AKC Events

The Board reviewed a draft copy of the Con-formation Judging Guidelines for Non-Resident(Visiting) Judges at AKC Events booklet. Thebooklet was designed to assist Visiting Judgesin comprehending AKC’s expectations. Thisbooklet, is essentially an abridged version of


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the Rules, Policies, and Guidelines forConformation Dogs Shows and should thoseinvited to judge AKC events who may not befamiliar with AKC Conformation Dogs Shows.Increased comprehension of AKC judgingprocedures and policies by Visiting Judges willresult in a more pleasant and satisfactoryexperience for exhibitors.Occupational Eligibility Addendum

The Board Approved Judging ApprovalProcess provides parent clubs the option torequest for a non-approved individual beapproved to judge a specialty show in itsbreed. This aspect requires that theindividuals requested must be occupationallyeligible, except that professional handlers maybe approved under this policy. Recently,Judging Operations has been contactedseeking clarification on the application of thispolicy, related to item #4, defining “Personswho are professional superintendents oremployees of superintendents” asoccupational ineligible to judge. Specifically,an individual was included on a ballot for aparent club who is under the employ of acompany which is owned by a superintendent,but the context of the employment isunrelated to the superintending busine

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