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ATTENTION DELEGATESNOTICE OF MEETINGThe next meeting of the Delegates will be held

at the Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando FL on Friday,December 14, 2018, beginning no earlier than10:00 a.m. It will follow the Delegates Forumwhich will begin at 9:00 a.m.

DELEGATES CREDENTIALS Richard. L. Austin, Oreana, IL, Sandemac

Kennel Club Jennifer L. Guinn, Wood Dale, IL, Chicago

Bulldog ClubDouglas Warren Johnson, Colorado Springs,

CO, Colorado Springs Kennel ClubKelly D. Reimschiissel, Highland, UT, Utah

Valley Kennel ClubCathy Sumeracki, New River, AZ, Border

Collie Society of America Anne L. Testoni, PhD, Bolton, MA,

Wachusett Kennel Club

NOTICEMs. Joanne Brazeau (Rockaway, OR) Action was

taken by the Richland Kennel Club for conduct atits September 28, 2018 event. Ms. Brazeau wascharged with inappropriate, abusive, or foul lan-

NOVEMBER 2018AKC GAZETTE 1

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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®

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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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guage. The Staff Event Committee reviewed theEvent Committee’s report and set the penalty at areprimand and a $100 fine. (Mastiff)

NOTICEMr. Mitch Foust (Nampa, ID) Action was taken

by the Bonneville Basin Kennel Association forconduct at its September 14-16, 2018 event. Mr.Foust was charged with inappropriate, abusive, orfoul language. The Staff Event Committeereviewed the Event Committee’s report and setthe penalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine.(Brittany, Irish Setter)

NOTICEMs. Denise Riley (Huntsville, MO) Action was

taken by the Jesse James Kennel Club for conductat its August 18, 2018 event. Ms. Riley was chargedwith neglect at or in connection with an event andunacceptable conditions dogs and/or facility. TheStaff Event Committee reviewed the EventCommittee’s report and set the penalty at a oneyear suspension of all AKC privileges and a $1000fine. (Pug)

NOTICEMs. Tudor Wessels (New Market, AL) Action was

taken by the North Georgia Kennel Club for con-duct at its September 14, 2018 event. Ms. Wesselswas charged with failure to properly control a dogat an event. The Staff Event Committee reviewedthe Event Committee’s report and set the penaltyat a reprimand and a $200 fine. (Great Dane)

NOTICEMs. Lorene Wilson (Laguna Beach, CA) Action

was taken by the Group IV Terrier Club of SaltLake for conduct at its September 14, 2018 event.Ms. Wilson was charged with inappropriate publiccriticism of a judge, not disruptive, but demon-strating a lack of sportsmanship. The Staff EventCommittee reviewed the Event Committee’sreport and set the penalty at a reprimand and a$50 fine. (Multiple Breeds)

NOTICEThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary

Committee has reprimanded Ms. Iza Kabuska(Rio, WV) for submitting a registration certificateof transfer on behalf of the co-owner without aPower of Attorney form on file. (Multiple Breeds)

NOTICEThe Management Disciplinary Committee has

suspended the following individuals from all AKCprivileges for five years and imposed a $1000 finefor refusing to make their dogs and records avail-able for inspection when requested:

Effective October 8, 2018Ms. Linda Galan (Plymouth, CA) Multiple

BreedsMr. Ernie Miller (New Haven, IN) Multiple

Breeds

NOTICEThe Management Disciplinary Committee has

suspended Ms. Chad Wolf (Atglen, PA) for six


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months and imposed a $500 fine, effectiveOctober 8, 2018, for refusing to make his dogsand records available for inspection whenrequested. (Multiple Breeds)

NOTICEThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary

Committee has suspended Ms. Debbie Benedict(Somerset, PA) from all AKC privileges for fifteenyears and imposed a $3000 fine, effective October13, 2018, for conduct prejudicial to purebreddogs, purebred dog events, or to the best interestsof The American Kennel Club based on her viola-tion of the AKC’s Judicial or AdministrativeDetermination of Inappropriate Treatment Policy.(Multiple Breeds)

NOTICEREPRIMANDS AND FINESNotification of reprimands and/or fines

imposed on clubs for late submission of appli-cations. Chapter 2, Section 4 & 9.

Boston Terrier Club of Portland ..................$90Cook Inlet Kennel Club................................$60German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Oregon$90Kenosha Kennel Club, Inc............................$60Michigan Hound Association .......................$90Mid-Florida Cavalier King Charles SpanielClub................................................................$60Poodle Club of Alabama, Inc........................$60

Notification of reprimands and fines imposedon clubs for late submission of judges panel.Chapter 4, Section 1.

Copper State Basenji Club............................$60Dallas-Ft. Worth Toy Dog Club .....................$60German Shorthaired Pointer Club ofWashington....................................................$90Greater Houston Golden Retriever Club........................................................................$60Silky Terrier Club of Central Florida ...........$60Washington Poodle Club, Inc.......................$90Yorkshire Terrier Club of SoutheasternMichigan ........................................................$60

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 3, Section 13 – Dog Show

Classification The AKC Board has endorsed the following

amendment to CHAPTER 3, Section 13, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee and amended by Staff. This will bevoted on at the December 14, 2018 DelegatesMeeting. CHAPTER 3SECTION 13: A Club that provides Winners

Classes shall also provide Competition for Bestof Breed or for Best of Variety in those breedsfor which varieties are provided in this chap-ter. The awards in this competition shall beBest of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed.The following categories of dogs may be


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entered in this competition:Dogs that are Champions of Record.Dogs which according to their owners’

records have completed the requirements fora championship but whose championships areunconfirmed. The showing of dogs whosechampionships are unconfirmed is limited toa period of 90 days from the date of showwhere a dog completed the requirements for achampionship according to the owners’records.Grand Championship points may also be

awarded to Best of Breed or Best of Variety ofBreed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breedor Best of Variety of Breed, Select Dog andSelect Bitch.In addition, the Winners Dog and Winners

Bitch together with any undefeated dogs thathave competed at the show only in additionalnon-regular classes shall compete for Best ofBreed or Best of Variety of Breed.Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, and non-regu-

lar class winners that are not conformationChampions, are not eligible for GrandChampionship points.If the Winners Dog or Winners Bitch is

awarded Best of Breed or Best of Variety ofBreed, it shall be automatically awarded Bestof Winners; otherwise, the Winners Dog andWinners Bitch shall be judged together forBest of Winners following the judging of Bestof Breed or Best of Variety of Breed. If theWinners Dog or Winners Bitch was defeated ina non-regular class, it must compete for Best

of Winners, but may not be considered forBest of Breed or Best of Opposite Sex. Thedog awarded the Best of Winners shall becredited with the number of points calculatedfor Winners Dog or Winners Bitch, whicheveris greater. In the event that Winners isawarded in only one sex, or only one Winnersis present in the ring at the time of awards,there shall be no Best of Winners award.After Best of Breed or Best of Variety of

Breed and Best of Winners have beenawarded, the judge shall select Best ofOpposite Sex to Best of Breed or Best ofVariety of Breed.Eligible for this award are:Dogs of opposite sex to Best of Breed or Best of

Variety of Breed that have been entered for Bestof Breed competition. The dog awardedWinners of the opposite sex to the Best of Breedor Best of Variety of Breed.Any undefeated dogs of the opposite sex to

Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed whichhave competed at the show only in additionalnon-regular classes.A dog that has been defeated in any regular

class or non-regular class for single dog entriesin its breed or variety at the show is ineligibleto compete for Best of Breed or Variety. A dog that has been defeated by a dog of its

own sex in any regular or non-regular class forsingle dog entries in its breed or variety at theshow is ineligible to compete for Best ofOpposite Sex to Best of Breed or Variety.After Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed


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or Best of Variety of Breed has been awarded,the judge may choose Select Dog and SelectBitch.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 5, Section 2 – Ribbons, Prizes

and TrophiesThe AKC Board has endorsed the following

amendment to CHAPTER 5, Section 2, of theRules Applying to Dog Shows, based on a pro-posal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 5SECTION 2: Each ribbon or rosette,

except those used at sanctioned matches,shall be at least 2 inches wide, and approxi-mately 8 inches long; and bear on its face afacsimile of the seal of The AmericanKennel Club, the name of the prize, and thename of the show-giving club with numeralsof year, date of show, and name of city ortown where show is given. Except ribbons orrosettes used for regular and non-regularclass placements are not required to bearthe date of the show and location of theshow on the face, at the option of the club.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 7, Section 1 – JudgesThe AKC Board has endorsed the following

amendment to CHAPTER 7, Section 1, of the

Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on a pro-posal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee and Staff. This will be voted on atthe December 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 7SECTION 1: Any reputable person who is

in good standing with The American KennelClub may apply for approval to judge anyAKC recognized breed or breeds of pure-bred dogs, which in his or her opinion he orshe is qualified by training and experienceto pass upon, with the following exceptions:Persons connected with any publication in

the capacity of solicitor for kennel advertise-ments, persons connected with dog food,dog remedy or kennel supply companies inthe capacity of solicitor or salesman, personswho buy, sell and in any way trade in or traf-fic in dogs as a means of livelihood in wholeor in part, professional show superintend-ents and their employees, and persons whoshow dogs for others will not be approved ifstill engaged in such activities.No Judge may accept an assignment nor

officiate at any event where a member of hisor her household is involved to the extentthat there might exist an actual conflict ofinterest or the reasonable appearance of aconflict of interest.Eligibility is expanded upon in the Occupational

Eligibility Addendum and in the Rules, Policies andGuidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judges.


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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 9, Section 2 – Superintendents

and Show SecretariesThe AKC Board has endorsed the following

amendment to CHAPTER 9, Section 2, of theRules Applying to Dog Shows, based on a pro-posal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 9SECTION 2: Any qualified person may make

application to The American Kennel Club forapproval to act as Show Secretary of a dogshow. There is no limit on the number of Specialty

Shows for which an individual may beapproved Show Secretary. An individual willbe approved as Show Secretary for the show orshows of only one group or one all-breed clubin a calendar year. An individual must hold alicense from The American Kennel Club asSuperintendent in order to be approved asSuperintendent for more than one group orone all-breed club in a calendar year.



amendment to CHAPTER 9, Section 4, of theRules Applying to Dog Shows, based on a pro-posal by the Delegate Dog Show Rules

Committee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 9SECTION 4: As part of their duties, the

Superintendent or Show Secretary shall haveon hand at every show the various officialAmerican Kennel Club forms relating to thatevent.



amendment to CHAPTER 9, Section 12, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 9SECTION 12: Any reputable person or

superintending organization in good standingwith The American Kennel Club may apply fora license to act as Superintendent of a dogshow. This application must be made on aform which will be supplied by The AmericanKennel Club upon request. When the applica-tion is received, the Board of Directors shalldetermine whether the applicant is reasonablyqualified by training and experience to act asSuperintendent of a dog show and whether alicense shall be issued to said applicant.The fee for being granted a yearly license to

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of said license each year shall be determinedby the Board of Directors of The AmericanKennel Club. The fee for being granted alicense to superintend one show and/or onefield trial only shall be determined in likemanner.No yearly license will be issued to any person

or superintending organization until havingsuperintended at least three dog shows.No annual superintendent shall be granted a

license to be a judge.A Superintendent, an individual licensed to

superintend events as an employee of theSuperintendent, any other employee of theSuperintendent, any individual with an owner-ship interest in a superintending organization,or any person residing in the same householdas any of the foregoing, shall not exhibit or actas agent or handler at any show held thirtydays before or after a show which theSuperintendent has been approved to serviceby The American Kennel Club.For the purpose of this section, the employ-

ees of a Superintendent would include onlythose individuals who represent theSuperintendent or superintending organiza-tion at dog shows.Dogs owned wholly or in part by a

Superintendent, an individual licensed tosuperintend events as an employee of theSuperintendent, any other employee of thesuperintendent, any individual with an owner-ship interest in a superintending organization,or any person residing in the same household

as any of the foregoing, shall be ineligible tobe entered at any show held thirty days beforeor after a show which the Superintendent hasbeen approved to manage by The AmericanKennel Club.Any person acting in the capacity of

Superintendent (or Show Secretary wherethere is no Superintendent) must abide by theeligibility requirements described in Chapter11, Section 12 of these Rules.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 10, Section 8 – Duties and

Responsibilities of Show VeterinariansThe AKC Board has endorsed the following

amendment to CHAPTER 10, Section 8, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 10SECTION 8:The official Veterinarian shall abide by the

eligibility requirements described in Chapter11, Section 12 of these Rules.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 11, Section 1 – Dog Show Entries,

Conditions of Dogs Affecting Eligibility The AKC Board has endorsed the following

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proposal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 11SECTION 1 (Foreign Dog):No dog shall be exhibited in a licensed or

member dog show, unless it is either individu-ally registered in the AKC Stud Book, or indi-vidually registered with a foreign registryorganization whose pedigrees are acceptablefor AKC registration. A dog with an AKC lim-ited Registration shall be ineligible to be exhib-ited in a breed competition in a licensed ormember dog show.An unregistered dog with an acceptable for-

eign registration that is individually registeredwith a foreign registry organization whose pedi-grees are acceptable for AKC registration may,without special AKC approval, be exhibited inlicensed or member dog shows that are heldnot later than 30 days after the date of the firstlicensed or member dog show in which the dogwas exhibited, but only provided that the indi-vidual foreign registration and name of thecountry of birth, are shown on the entry form;and provided further that the same name(which in the case of a foreign-registered dogmust be the name on the foreign registrations)is used for the dog each time. Foreign dogs not individually registered with

The American Kennel Club when first exhib-ited in a licensed or member dog show shallnot be eligible to be exhibited in any licensed

or member dog show that is held more than30 days after the date of the first licensed ormember dog show in which it was exhibited,unless the dog’s individual AKC registrationnumber is shown on the entry form, or unlessthe owner has received from The AmericanKennel Club an extension notice in writingauthorizing further entries of the dog for aspecified time with its individual foreign regis-tration number. No such extension will begranted unless the owner can clearly demon-strate, in a letter addressed to the ShowRecords Department of The American KennelClub requesting such extension, that the delayin registration is due to circumstances forwhich he is not responsible. Such extension notice will be void upon reg-

istration of the dog or upon expiration of theperiod for which the extension has beengranted if that occurs earlier, but upon appli-cation further extensions may be granted.Additionally, any unregistered dog with an

acceptable foreign registration must be eligi-ble for the individual class in which it isentered as outlined in Chapter 3 of the RulesApplying to Dog Shows.



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the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee and Staff. This will be voted on atthe December 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 11SECTION 1 (Stud Book):No dog shall be exhibited in a licensed or

member dog show, unless it is either individu-ally registered with the American Kennel Club,or individually registered with a foreign reg-istry organization whose pedigrees are accept-able for AKC registration. A dog with an AKClimited Registration shall be ineligible to beexhibited in a breed competition in a licensedor member dog show. (The remainder of the sec-tion is unchanged.)



amendment to CHAPTER 11, Section 8, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 11SECTION 8:A dog which is blind, deaf, castrated, spayed,

or which has been changed in appearance byartificial means except as specified in the stan-dard for its breed, or a male which does not

have two normal testicles normally located inthe scrotum, may not compete at any showand will be disqualified except that a castratedmale may be entered as Stud Dog in the StudDog Class and a spayed bitch may be enteredas Brood Bitch in the Brood Bitch Class. A dogwill not be considered to have been changedby artificial means because of removal of dew-claws or docking of tail if it is of a breed inwhich such removal or docking is a regularlyapproved practice which is not contrary to thestandard. Neutered dogs and spayed bitcheswould be allowed to compete in VeteransClasses only at independent specialties and/orthose all-breed shows which do not offer anycompetitive classes beyond Best of Breed.When a judge finds any of these conditions

in any dog he is judging, he shall disqualify thedog marking his book “Disqualified” and stat-ing the reason. He shall not obtain the opin-ion of the show veterinarian.When a dog has been disqualified at a show

as being blind, deaf, castrated, spayed orchanged in appearance by artificial meansexcept as specified in the standard for itsbreed, any awards taken by such dog at thatshow shall be canceled by The AmericanKennel Club and the dog may not again com-pete unless and until, following application bythe owner to The American Kennel Club, thatowner has received official notification fromThe American Kennel Club that the dog’sshow eligibility has been reinstated.When a dog has been disqualified under the


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standard for its breed, or when a male hasbeen disqualified as not having two normaltesticles normally located in the scrotum onthree separate occasions, by three differentjudges, such dog may not again be shown.When a dog has been so disqualified at a show,any awards taken by the dog at that show shallbe canceled by The American Kennel Club.When the judge of a sweepstakes or futurity

finds that a dog is ineligible to compete underthis section, the dog should be excused, butnot disqualified. A dog may only be disquali-fied in a sweepstakes or futurity under the pro-visions of Chapter 11, Section 8-A.A dog is considered changed in appearance

by artificial means if it has been subjected toany type of procedure, substance or drugs thathave the effect of obscuring, disguising oreliminating any congenital or hereditaryabnormality or any undesirable characteristic,or that does anything to improve a dog’s natu-ral appearance, temperament, bite or gait.Even procedures, substances and drugs

which are absolutely necessary to the healthand comfort of a dog shall disqualify that dogfrom competition if the former has the inci-dental effect of changing or even improvingthe dog’s appearance, temperament, bite orgait.There may be cases in which a veterinarian

has prescribed some drug as being necessaryfor the health of a dog. In such cases, the vet-erinarian’s advice should be followed, butthe dog should be withheld from competi-

tion in dog shows until all possible effects ofthe drug have worn off. (The remainder of thesection is unchanged.)

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 11, Section 8-A – Dog Show

Entries, Conditions of Dogs AffectingEligibility The AKC Board has endorsed the following

amendment to CHAPTER 11, Section 8-A, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 11SECTION 8-A (DQ Changes):A dog that in the opinion of the judge men-

aces or threatens or exhibits any sign that itmay not be safely approached by the judge orexamined by the judge in the normal mannershall be excused from ring. When the judgeexcuses the dog, he/she shall mark the dog“Excused,” stating the reason in the judge’sbook. A dog so excused shall not be countedas having competed. A dog recorded as“Excused for threatening or menacing” by ajudge on three occasions will be administra-tively disqualified by The American KennelClub.A dog that in the opinion of the judge

attacks any person or dog in the ring shall bedisqualified. When the judge disqualifies thedog, he/she shall mark the dog “Disqualified,”


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stating the reason in the judge’s book.When a dog has been disqualified under this

Section, any awards at that show shall be can-celed by The American Kennel Club, and thedog may not again complete unless and until,following application by the owner to TheAmerican Kennel Club, the owner hasreceived official notification from TheAmerican Kennel Club that the dog’s show eli-gibility has been reinstated. Any dog, that inthe opinion of the Event Committee attacks aperson or dog at an AKC event resulting in aninjury and is believed by that EventCommittee to present a hazard to persons orother dogs, shall be disqualified by the EventCommittee pursuant to the section, a reportshall be filed with the Executive Secretary ofThe American Kennel Club. The disqualifieddog may not again compete at any AKC eventnor be on the grounds of an AKC event unlessand until, following application for reinstate-ment by the owner to The American KennelClub, the owner receives official notificationin writing from the AKC that the dog’s eligibil-ity has been reinstated.A dog that is disqualified for attacking must

have, at the time of the infraction, a permanentidentification if the dog is ever to be eligible fora reinstatement. Per manent identificationincludes, but is not limited to, microchip; tattoo;or some distinguishing, unalterable uniquebody feature.A photo of the dog must be taken in the

ring.

If the dog cannot be permanently identifiedfor any reason, including but not limited to,the fact the dog is not microchipped nor tat-tooed; has no distinguishing, unalterableunique body feature; an appropriate scanneris unavailable; the dog is unapproachable; etc.the judge shall mark his/her book: “DQ’d forattacking; cannot be identified.” If theexhibitor states that the dog is microchipped,and there is no functioning scanner on theshow grounds, the owner must supply docu-mentation proving that the microchip waspresent in the dog at the time of the infractionin order to be eligible for reinstatement. Themicrochip number, the name of the provider,the date of insertion, and the dog's registra-tion number must be sent to the ExecutiveSecretary of the AKC within 5 days of theevent.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 11, Section 8-A – Dog Show

Entries, Conditions of Dogs AffectingEligibility This amendment to CHAPTER 11, Section

8-A, of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, wasbrought forward by the Delegate Dog ShowCommittee. It was unanimously disapprovedby the AKC Board. The Dog Show RulesCommittee is requesting this go forward to theDelegates for a vote as per the AKC Bylaws.This will be voted on at the December 14,2018 Delegates Meeting.


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CHAPTER 11SECTION 8-A (Reinstatement):The existing section does not change as this is just

an addition to the section.Reinstatement will be conducted by a com-

mittee of three qualified individuals at anappropriate date and location. No reinstate-ment procedure will take place on thegrounds of, or in any building, hotel, or venueconnected to a show or event.

Proper identification and proof of currentrabies vaccination of the dog at the time ofreinstatement are required.

The name, AKC number and owner’s con-tact information of the disqualified dog shallbe communicated to the ShowSuperintendents, Event Secretaries who shallalso be notified of same if and when such dogis reinstated.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 14, Section 5 – Measuring,

Weighing and Color Determinations whenFactors of Disqualification in Breed Standardsor Eligibility Under Conditions of a Class orDivision of a Class Cancellations of AwardsThe AKC Board has endorsed the following

amendment to CHAPTER 14, Section 5, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at the

December 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 14SECTION 5:Event Committees shall be responsible for

providing suitable equipment for determiningeligibility with respect to height and weight atevery show. Event Committees may delegatethis responsibility to the superintendents orshow secretary. All-breed shows shall berequired to have one set of complete wickets (2sets for shows with entries of 1,000 or more)and one digital scale with appropriate platformand calibrated weight. Specialty and Groupshows shall have one set of wickets appropriatefor those breeds and one accurate digital scalewith appropriate platform and calibratedweight, if applicable.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 16, Section 1 – ChampionshipsThe AKC Board has endorsed the following

amendment to CHAPTER 16, Section 1, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by Staff, Delegate All-Breed Club,Dog Show Rules and Parent Club Committeerecommendation, reviewed at the JuneDelegate’s Meeting. This will be voted on atthe December 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 16SECTION 1:Championship points will be recorded for

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at licensed or member dog shows approved byThe American Kennel Club, provided the cer-tification of the Secretary as described inChapter 6, Section 1, has been printed in thepremium list for the show.Championship points will be recorded

according to the number of eligible dogs com-peting in the regular classes of each sex in eachbreed or variety, and according to the Scheduleof Points established by the Board of Directors.If the dog designated Winners Dog or

Winners Bitch is also awarded Best of Breed orVariety, the dogs of both sexes that have beenentered for Best of Breed or Variety competi-tion and that have been defeated in such com-petition, shall be counted in addition to thedogs that competed in the regular classes forits sex in calculating championship points.If the dog designated Winners Dog or

Winners Bitch is also awarded Best ofOpposite Sex to Best of Breed or Variety, thedogs of its own sex that have been entered forBest of Breed or Variety competition and thathave been defeated in competition for Best ofOpposite Sex shall be counted in addition tothe dogs that competed in the regular classesfor its sex in calculating championship points.The dog awarded the Best of Winners shall

be credited with the number of points calcu-lated for Winners Dog or Winners Bitch,whichever is greater. If no points are creditedto the dog awarded Best of Winners, the regu-lar class dogs of both sexes shall be counted incalculating championship points. A maximum

of one championship point can be awardedwhen combining sexes for the Best of Winnerspoint calculation.Each AKC Breed Parent Specialty Club shall

have one designated Parent Club NationalSpecialty show per year. All others shall betermed a Parent Club Specialty show.Unless the Parent Club, in its Application to

the AKC to hold its National Specialty, choosesto exclude the following award: At theNational Specialty the dog designated ReserveWinners Dog and the bitch designatedReserve Winners Bitch will be awarded athree-point major, provided that the numberof dogs competing in the regular classes of theReserve Winner’s sex totals at least twice thenumber required for a five point major, in theregion in which the event is held.No major for Reserve Winners shall be given

based upon an award of Best of Winners. Incounting the number of eligible dogs in com-petition, a dog that is disqualified, or that isdismissed, excused or ordered from the ringby the judge, or from which all awards arewithheld, shall not be included.In counting the number of eligible dogs in

competition, a dog that is disqualified, or that isdismissed, excused or ordered from the ring bythe judge, or from which all awards are with-held, shall not be included.

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CHAPTER 14, Sections 12, 12A, 13, 13A and11AThe AKC Board has endorsed the following

amendments to CHAPTER 14, Sections 12,12A, 13, 13A and 11A, of the Field Trial Rulesand Standard Procedure for Pointing Breeds,based on a proposal by the American BrittanyClub. This will be voted on at the December14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.

CHAPTER 14SECTION 12:A National Open Gun Dog Championship

stake for Brittanys shall be for dogs over 6months of age, which by reason of wins previ-ously made in Gun Dog stakes qualify underspecial rules approved by the Board ofDirectors. This stake shall be run not morethan once in any calendar year by the ParentClub of the Breed and shall be designated ahorseback stake. The winner of such stakeshall become a Field Champion of Record ifregistered in The American Kennel Club StudBook, and shall be entitled to be designated “National Brittany Open Gun Dog Field

Champion of 20__.” (NGDC)

CHAPTER 14SECTION 12A:A National Amateur Gun Dog

Championship stake for Brittanys shall be fordogs over 6 months of age, which by reason ofwins previously made in Gun Dog stakes qual-ify under special rules approved by the Board

of Directors. This stake shall be run not morethan once in any calendar year by the ParentClub of the Breed and shall be designated ahorseback stake. The winner of such stakeshall become an Amateur Field Champion ofRecord if registered in The American KennelClub Stud Book,and shall be entitled to bedesignated “National Brittany Open Gun DogField Champion of 20__.” (NAGDC)

CHAPTER 14SECTION 13:A National Open Walking Gun Dog

Championship stake for Brittanys shall be fordogs over 6 months of age, which by reason ofwins previously made in Gun Dog stakes qual-ify under special rules approved by the Boardof Directors. This stake shall be run not morethan once in any calendar year by the ParentClub of the Breed and shall be designated awalking stake. Dogs placing in this stake shallbe credited with championship points inaccord with the schedule for FieldChampionships. The winner shall be entitledto be designated “National Walking BrittanyGun Dog Champion of 20__.” (NWGDC)

CHAPTER 14SECTION 13A:A National Amateur Walking Gun Dog

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of Directors. This stake shall be run not morethan once in any calendar year by the ParentClub of the Breed and shall be designated awalking stake. Dogs placing in this stake shallbe credited with championship points inaccord with the schedule for Amateur FieldChampionships. The winner shall be entitledto be designated “National Amateur WalkingBrittany Gun Dog Champion of 20__.”(NAWGDC)

CHAPTER 14SECTION 11A:A National Amateur All-Age Champion ship

stake for Brittanys shall be held not more thanonce in any calendar year and shall be fordogs which by reasons of wins previously madequalify under regulations submitted by theParent Club and approved by the Board ofDirectors of the American Kennel Club

PROPOSED CIRNECO DELL’ETNA STANDARD FORCOMMENTIn accordance with the Guidelines for BreedStandard Revisions this is being published toreceive any comments prior to the balloting ofthe club membership. Any comments may beforwarded directly to:Mari-Beth O’NeillVice-President – Sport [email protected]

General Appearance: Medium sized huntingdog, elegant, slender build but strong and

hardy. Long limbed, of light construction andsquare outline with a fine coat and erect earsalways alert. Honorable scars indicating aworking and hunting dog are never to bepenalized.The following description is that of the idealCirneco dell'Etna. Any deviation from thebelow described dog must be penalized to theextent of the deviation. Characteristics: A keenhunter. Adaptable to difficult terrain. Huntsby scent, sight and hearing. Strong-willed,alert and an excellent companion.

Size, Proportion, Substance: Height - Dogs 18to 20 inches; bitches 17 to 19 inches. Heightnot within the stated limits is a disqualifica-tion. Length from point of shoulder to pointof buttock equal to height at withers.

Head: Expression - Alert expression. Eyes -Relatively small, oval in shape, set somewhatobliquely. Amber or ochre blending with coat.Pigmentation of the eyelid rims correspon-ding to the color of the nose. Brown or yellowiris is a fault to be severely penalized. Walleye,an eye with a whitish iris or a blue eye(s) is adisqualification. Ears - Set very high and closetogether, erect and rigid, parallel or almostparallel when alert. Triangular shape with nar-row tip. Length slightly less but no more thanhalf the head. Totally hanging ears or bat earsare a disqualification. Skull - Width of skull lessthan one half the length of the head, in pro-file almost flat. Lean and well chiseled. Stop -


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Slight stop. Muzzle - Length equal to, but notless than 80 percent of the length of the skull.Planes - Top of skull and foreface parallel orslightly divergent. Nose - Bridge of nosestraight. Nose rather large, flesh colored,blending with coat. Cheeks - Flat cheeks.Mouth - Lower jaw lightly developed withreceding chin. Overshot mouth or undershotmouth is a disqualification. Lips - Thin, tautlips, just covering the teeth of the lower jaw.Bite - Regular and complete scissor bite, i.e.upper teeth closely overlapping lower teethand set square to the jaws. Teeth - Full denti-tion.

Neck, Topline and Body: Neck - Length thesame as the head. Strong, clean, well archedand muscular. Set well into shoulders. Topline -Straight topline sloping from withers towardscroup. Body - Chest - Reaches to, or nearly to,the elbow, without going beyond. Ribs -Slightly sprung, narrow but never flat.Underline & Tuck-up - Clean, gently rising,lean underline. excessive tuck-up is a severefault. Back - Upper profile straight withoutconspicuous muscles, the length is approxi-mately three times the length of the loin. Loin- Length of loin is approximately one fifth ofthe height at the withers and its width is nearlythe same as its length. Short, slightly devel-oped muscles but firm. Croup - Croup has flatprofile, sloping steeply downwards to root oftail. Tail - Low set, fairly thick at base, reachingto point of hock. Of equal thickness for most

of its length. Carried high and curved whendog is in action; sabre fashion when in repose.Hair on tail is semi-long and close. Tail curledover the back is a fault to be severely penal-ized.

Forequarters: Angulation - Shoulder blade(scapulum) to horizontal 55 to 60 degrees.Shoulders - Strong, long, moderately laid back.Shoulder blades - Upper tips close together.Length close to one-third the height at thewithers. Upper Arm - Length of upper armslightly less than length of shoulder blade.Elbow - Level or below the line of the brisketand well tucked in. Legs - Forelegs straight andparallel when viewed from the front. Lengthjust over ½ the height at the withers. Pasterns -Strong and slightly sloping. Dewclaws - Maynot be removed.

Hindquarters: Strong and muscular. Limbsparallel when viewed from behind. Angulation- Not excessively angulated. In profile a verti-cal line from rear point of buttock to groundclose to or touching the tips of the toes. Anglebetween pelvis and upper thigh is about 115degrees. Legs - Upper thigh - Broad, long,upper thigh with flat muscles. Stifle - Moderatebend of stifle. Second thigh - Slightly shorterthan the upper thigh. Lean and distinct mus-culature with light bone structure. Groove atAchilles tendon well marked. Hock joint -Angle at the joint is about 135 degrees. Hocks- Wide outer surface, cylindrical shape and ver-


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tical position. Length from sole of foot topoint of hock is just over a quarter of theheight at the withers. Dewclaws - Absent. Feet -Strong, well knuckled, firm, slightly oval, turn-ing neither in nor out. Pads - Well padded,hard and of the same color as the nails. Nails -Brown or flesh colored. Black nails are a dis-qualification.

Coat: Short on head, ears and legs. Semi-long(about 1 inch) on body and tail, but sleek andclose, ranging from fine to slightly coarse. Nofeathering.

Color: Self-colored light to dark shades of tan,with a mixture of slightly lighter and darkerhairs, or tan with white blaze or mark on head,chest and/or throat, white feet, point of tail,and/or belly. A white collar is less desired.Total depigmentation, self-colored brown orliver; brown patches or hairs; brindle coat orany presence of black patches, hairs, pigmen-tation or mucous membranes are a disqualifi-cation.

Gait: Springy trot without excessive extension.Viewed from behind, hind legs track theforelegs. Tendency to throw feet sideways orhackney action undesirable.

Temperament: Strong, lively, independenttemperament. Gentle and affectionate.

Disqualifications: Height not within the stated limits: Dogsunder 18 inches or over 20 inches, Bitchesunder 17 inches or over 19 inches. Walleye, an eye with a whitish iris or a blueeye(s); overshot mouth or undershot mouth. Totally hanging ears or bat ears. Total depigmentation; self-colored brown orliver; brown patches or hairs; brindle coat; anypresence of black - patches, hairs, pigmenta-tion, nails, or mucous membranes.

PROPOSED IRISH RED AND WHITE SETTER STAN-DARD FOR COMMENTIn accordance with the Guidelines for BreedStandard Revisions this is being published toreceive any comments prior to the balloting ofthe club membership. Any comments may beforwarded directly to:Mari-Beth O’NeillVice-President – Sport [email protected]

General Appearance: The Irish Red & WhiteSetter is bred primarily for the field. The stan-dard as set out hereunder must be interpretedchiefly from this point of view and all Judges atBench Shows must be encouraged to judgethe exhibits chiefly from the working stand-point. The appearance is strong and powerful,well balanced and proportioned without lum-ber; athletic rather than racy with an aristo-cratic, keen and intelligent attitude.


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Size, Proportion & Substance: Dogs are 24½to 26 inches tall; bitches are 22½ to - 24 inchestall. The length of body from point of shoul-der to point of buttock is equal or longer thanheight to top of withers, up to a ratio of 10 L -9 H. Bone is moderate in proportion to size.

Head: Expression - The gentle expression dis-plays a kindly, friendly attitude. The eyes aredark hazel or dark brown; round or nearlyround, with slight prominence and tightly fit-ted eyelids. The ears are set level with the eyes,well back, lying close to the head. Skull - Theskull is broad, in proportion to the body androunded without showing an occipital protu-berance. Stop - The stop is distinct, but notexaggerated. Muzzle - The muzzle is clean andsquare, of equal length to skull, with parallelplanes. Bite - A scissors bite is ideal; a level biteis acceptable.

Neck, Topline & Body: Neck - The neck is mod-erately long, very muscular, but not too thick,slightly arched, free from all tendency tothroatiness. Topline - The topline of the dog,from the withers to the croup should be level,not sloping. The croup should be wellrounded and sloping slightly downward to thetailset. Body - The body is strong & muscularwith a deep chest and well sprung ribs. Theback is very muscular and powerful. Tail - Thetail is of moderate length, not reaching belowthe hock, strong at the root, tapering to finepoint; no appearance of ropiness and carried

level with or below the back.

Forequarters: Angulation - shoulder blade welllaid back with upper arm equal in length andforming a nearly right angle with the shoulderblade. Tips of shoulder blades meeting fairlyclose, lie flat and are smooth with contours ofbody. Elbow - The elbows are free, turning nei-ther in nor out. Legs - The forelegs arestraight and sinewy, well boned, with strongpasterns. Feet - The feet are close-knit withplenty of feathering between toes.

Hindquarters: The hindquarters are wide andpowerful. Legs - The legs are of strong bone,well muscled and sinewy. The thighs, from hipto hock, are long and muscular. The stifle iswell bent. The hock is well let down and turnsneither in nor out, hocks are of moderatelength and strong. Feet - The feet are close-knit with plenty of feathering between toes.

Coat: Long silky fine hair called “Feathering”is present on the back of the fore and hindlegs and on the outer ear flap, also a reason-able amount is on the flank extending ontothe chest and throat forming a fringe. Allfeathering is straight, flat and not overly pro-fuse. The tail is well feathered. On the head,front of legs and other parts of the body thehair is short, flat and free from curl but aslight wave is permissible.

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patches (clear islands of red color); both col-ors show the maximum of life and bloom.Flecking but not roaning is permitted aroundthe face and feet and up the foreleg as far asthe elbow and up the hind leg as far as thehock. Roaning, flecking and mottling on anyother part of the body is objectionable.

Gait: When moving at the trot, the gait is longstriding, very lively, graceful and efficient. Thehead is held high, and the hindquarters drivesmoothly and with great power. The forelegsreach well ahead and remain low. Seen fromfront or rear, the forelegs and hind legs belowthe hock joint move perpendicularly to theground with no crossing or weaving.

Grooming: The trimming of an Irish Red andWhite Setter should be kept to a minimum,maintaining a neat natural appearance andnot to be shaved with clippers. Light trimmingwith thinning shears is allowed. Under theears, tail, pasterns and hocks may be trimmedfor neatness. Feet may be cleared of hairincluding the bottom and around the edgesleaving hair between the toes. No other trim-ming is allowed including the whiskers whichshall remain intact.

Temperament: They display a kindly, friendlyattitude, behind which is discernible determi-nation, courage and high spirit.

Faults: Any departure from the foregoing stan-

dard is considered a fault and the seriousnessof the fault is in exact proportion to its degree.

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 butthey are NOT eligible to accept assignments.


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NEW BREED JUDGING APPLICANTSMrs. Kym Anton (105283) WA(206) [email protected] Retrievers, Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels, JS

Mrs. Regina Lee Bryant (105299) CA(209) [email protected] Shepherds, JS

Ms. Rebecca Gorton Dannaker (105288) [email protected] Retrievers

Ms. Deirdre Maureen Dawson (105262) CA(925) [email protected] Terriers

Mrs. Bergit Coady Kable (100809) CA(818) [email protected] Terriers, Border Terriers, CairnTerriers, Smooth Fox Terriers, Wire Fox Ter-riers, Miniature Schnauzers, Norwich Terri-ers, Scottish Terriers, Soft Coated WheatenTerriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, WelshTerriers, West Highland White Terriers, JS

Mrs. Lou Ann Lenner (103733) [email protected]

Ms. Denise Paquette (105310) CA(530) [email protected] Setters

Ms. Diane L. Price (18148) AL(256) [email protected] Eskimo Dogs

Mr. Cameron Dale Riegel (105311) NM(505) [email protected], Bouvier des Flandres, JS

APPROVED BREED JUDGING APPLICANTSMr. Larry C. Abbott (20217) TX(972) [email protected] Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Bel-gian Sheepdogs, Berger Picards, Border Col-lies, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, GermanShepherd Dogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis,Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Shetland Sheep-dogs, Spanish Water Dogs, Swedish Vall-hunds

Mrs. Vicki L. Abbott (6644) TX(972) [email protected] Foxhounds, Basenjis, BassetHounds, Beagles, Bloodhounds, Dachs-hunds, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens, Har-riers, Ibizan Hounds, Otterhounds, PetitsBassets Griffons Vendeens, Whippets

Mr. James S. Albrecht (100017) MA(603) [email protected], Belgian Sheepdogs, BelgianTervuren, Icelandic Sheepdogs, Pulik


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Ms. Anne M. Beckwith (100057) OH(614) [email protected] Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, SkyeTerriers, Welsh Terriers

Mrs. Shilon Bedford (15789) MN(320) [email protected] Toy Spaniels, Italian Greyhounds,Poodles, Silky Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers

Mrs. Eva E. Berg (5646) CA(925) [email protected] Cattle Dogs, Australian Shep-herds, Bearded Collies, Beaucerons, Bou-viers des Flandres, Briards, EntlebucherMountain Dogs, Norwegian Buhunds, OldEnglish Sheepdogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Mr. Hal Biermann (3643) NJ(973) [email protected] of Working Group (Boerboels, Chi-nooks, Dogues de Bordeaux, German Pin-schers, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs,Komondorok, Kuvaszok), German Wire-haired Pointers

Mrs. Christine E. Calcinari (7041) NH(603) [email protected] of Terrier Group (American Hair-less Terriers, Bedlington Terriers, BorderTerriers, Bull Terriers, Glen of Imaal Terri-ers, Manchester Terriers, Miniature Bull Ter-riers)

Mrs. Maureen A. Day (29991) NC(516) [email protected], Doberman Pinschers, Great Danes,Dalmatians, Tibetan Spaniels

Mrs. Gayle M. Denman (7289) UT(801) [email protected] of Terrier Group (Glen of ImaalTerriers, Irish Terriers, Lakeland Terriers,Welsh Terriers)

Mr. James Donahue (101625) IL(847) [email protected], Dachshunds, Greyhounds, Otter-hounds, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos,Sloughis, Italian Greyhounds

Mrs. Beth Downey (102539) MS(410) [email protected] Russian Terriers, Cane Corso, Dober-man Pinschers, Dogues de Bordeaux, GreatDanes, Mastiffs, Neapolitan Mastiffs, Siber-ian Huskies, Tibetan Mastiffs, Finnish Lap-phunds, Pulik, Shetland Sheepdogs

Ms. Julie Dugan (98801) DE(302) [email protected] Setters, American Foxhounds, Boxers,Cane Corsos, Giant Schnauzers, SiberianHuskies

Mrs. Nancy J. Eilks (23143) WI(920) [email protected]


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Balance of Herding Group (BergamascoSheepdogs, Miniature American Shepherds,Spanish Water Dogs)

Mr. Bob Eisele (7354) NY(631) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (BichonsFrises, Boston Terriers, Finnish Spitz, Low-chen, Norwegian Lundehunds, Tibetan Ter-riers), Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs,Spanish Water Dogs

Mr. James (Jim) A. Fehring (90519) OK(918) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (BichonsFrises, Bulldogs, Chow Chows, French Bull-dogs, Keeshonden, Schipperkes, Shiba Inu,Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers )

Mrs. Lisa Graser (37267) TN(608) [email protected] Terriers, Australian Terriers, WelshTerriers

Mr. Lloyd Graser (16626) TN(262) [email protected] Pointing Griffons

Dr. John V. Ioia (3948) NY(845) [email protected] Terriers, American StaffordshireTerriers, Australian Terriers, Lakeland Terri-ers, Rat Terriers

Mr. Bradley Jenkins (7469) AR(870) [email protected] Staffordshire Terriers, Bull Terri-ers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Lakeland Terriers,Miniature Bull Terriers, Scottish Terriers

Mr. Kristofer Kelso (40630) CT(203) [email protected], Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, Bea-gles, Doberman Pinschers, Poodles

Ms. Diane Kepley (90370) MD(240) [email protected], Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Terriers

Mr. Gary L. Myers (96616) CA(760) [email protected] Terriers, Cesky Terriers, Irish Terriers,Parson Russell Terriers

Ms. Erika Peters (7424) VA(703) [email protected], Ibizan Hounds, Akitas, Ti-betan Spaniels

Mrs. Angela Pickett (100269) FL(407) [email protected] Eskimo Dogs, Boston Terriers,Bulldogs, Chinese Shar-Pei, Coton de Tulear,Dalmatians, Finnish Spitz, French Bulldogs,Lhasa Apsos, Norwegian Lundehunds, Ti-betan Terriers


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Mrs. Betty Jean Pollock (39858) TX(903) [email protected] of the Working Group (AnatolianShepherds, German Pinschers, Greater SwissMountain Dogs), Lagotto Ramagnoli, Neder-landse Kooikerhondjes, Australian Shep-herds, Entlebucher Mountain Dogs,Miniature American Shepherds

Mr. John C. Ramirez (1814) CA(310) [email protected] Terriers, Cairn Terriers, CeskyTerriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Norfolk Terri-ers, Norwich Terriers, Scottish Terriers, WestHighland White Terriers

Ms. Linda L. Reece (90740) VA(757) [email protected] Wirehaired Pointers, Curly-CoatedRetrievers, Gordon Setters, Irish Red andWhite Setters, American Water Spaniels,Boykin Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Irish WaterSpaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Welsh SpringerSpaniels, Weimaraners, Wirehaired Vizslas

Mr. Eric J. Ringle (6564) FL(954) [email protected] Terriers, American StaffordshireTerriers, Australian Terriers, Bull Terriers,Smooth Fox Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers,Lakeland Terriers, Miniature Bull Terriers,Miniature Schnauzers, Scottish Terriers,Skye Terriers, Welsh Terriers

Ms. Sharon Sakson (7030) FL(352) [email protected], Anatolian Shepherds, Boxers,Dogues de Bordeaux, Giant Schnauzers,Great Danes, Kuvaszok, Mastiffs, PortugueseWater Dogs, Samoyeds, Standard Schnauzers

Ms. Claudia Seaberg (22813) TN(615) [email protected] of Toy Group (Shih Tzu)

Mrs. Barbara Shaw (6554) TX(903) [email protected] Springer Spaniels

Ms. Linda Tefelski (39991) TN(916) [email protected] Welsh Corgis

Ms. Marjorie Underwood (5582) OH(513) [email protected] Bay Retrievers, Curly-Coated Re-trievers, Flat Coated Retrievers, Labrador Re-trievers, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers

Mr. Ed Valle (93014) FL(407) [email protected], Manchester Terriers

Mrs. Deborah Y. Verdon (7115) TX(985) [email protected] of Working Group (Komondorok,Kuvaszok, Saint Bernards, Tibetan Mastiffs)


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Mr. Joseph R. Vernuccio (96251) CT(203) [email protected] Terriers, Bull Terriers, DandieDinmont Terriers, Miniature Bull Terriers,Norwich Terriers, Skye Terriers

Mrs. Lisa Warren (6013) PA(610) [email protected] Shepherds, Bernese MountainDogs, Boerboels, Chinook, Saint Bernards,Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Ms. Kimberly Washington (97473) CA(213) [email protected] Staffordshire Terriers

Mrs. Sherry Webster (6863) TN(901) [email protected] Spaniels, Australilan Cattle Dogs, Aus-tralian Shepherds, Bearded Collies, BergerPicards, Border Collies, Bouvier des Flan-dres, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Collies, Ger-man Shepherd Dogs, Miniature AmericanShepherds, Pumik

Mr. Wood Wornall (95931) MO(805) [email protected], German Wirehaired Pointers,Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Curly-Coated Re-trievers, Flat Coated Retrievers, Gordon Set-ters, Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels,Field Spaniels, Brussels Griffons, CavalierKing Charles Spaniels, French Bulldogs

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGING APPLICANTMr. Jeffrey P. Ryman (93219) WA(360) [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 JUDGESMs. Connie DuBois (104885) [email protected], JS-Limited

Mrs. Stephanie Dycha (104685) IL(815) [email protected], JS-Limited

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

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

Mr. Jay J. Roden (104891) OH(513) [email protected] Danes, JS


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

APPROVED BREED JUDGESMrs. Mary E. Benedict (66054) NY(585) [email protected] Cattle Dogs, Beaucerons, BelgianMalinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Briards, OldEnglish Sheepdogs, Polish Lowland Sheep-dogs, Pumik

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, Stan-dard Schnauzers

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

Ms. Grace M. Fritz (21887) KS(913) 706-5365

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[email protected] Setters, Clumber Spaniels, EnglishSpringer Spaniels, Field Spaniels, SussexSpaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, Vizslas,Norwegian Elkhounds

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-gan Welsh Corgis

Mrs. Margo Klingler (6882) LA(940) [email protected]

Mrs. Paula J. Knight (100745) WV(304) [email protected] Hounds, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos

Ms. Pamela S. Lambie (96227) AZ(760) [email protected] Romagnolo, Pointers, German Wire-haired Pointers, English Setters, Irish Set-ters, English Cocker Spaniels, WelshSpringer Spaniels, Wirehaired Pointing Grif-fons

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

Ms. Ann H. Roth (63187) NC(910) [email protected] of Terrier Group (Bedlington Terri-ers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Norfolk Terri-ers, Norwich Terriers, Russell Terriers)

Mr. Harry H. “Butch” Schulman (59014) KY(502) [email protected] of Sporting Group (Lagotto Romag-noli, Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes, 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


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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] Kooikerhondjes, Labrador Re-trievers

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGEMrs. Beth Downey (102539) MS(410) [email protected]

BEST IN SHOWThe following person, having successfully

completed the required Group Assignmentsin the first Variety Group for which she is ap-proved, has been added to the list of judges el-igible for approval to judge Best In Show.Mrs. Debbie L. Melgreen (98655) IL(309) [email protected]

EMERITUS JUDGEDr. Dale D. Simmons

DECEASED JUDGESMr. Dennis M. BarnesMrs. Andrea McE. FieldMrs. Lucy Prescott GoodmanMr. Dennis MorganMrs. Dorothy K. SchulmanMrs. Dawn Marie StaffordMrs. Paulette (Polly) Anne SwansonMrs. Dawn E. WoodsMr. Stan A. Zielinski

PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKINGJUDGES COMPLETEDThe following persons have completed their

Provisional Judging assignments and theirnames have been added to the list of regularapproved judges.Mr. Paul Howe (95285) MN(507) [email protected] – Novice

PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKINGJUDGESThe following persons have been approved

as a judge on a Provisional basis for theclass/test indicated in accordance with theProvisional judging system. They may now ac-cept assignments.Ms. Laura Feldt (100075) KY(502) [email protected] – VST


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Ms. Carla Wolter (91476) IL(815) [email protected] – VST

APPLICATION FOR BREED-SPECIFICREGISTERED NAME PREFIXThe 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:BLUEBONNET – Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels – Mary E. Orns & Elizabeth A. VezinaCLARION – Poodles – Katherine KennedyVigil & Ann A. KennedyDANENDVOR – Great Danes – Amit Pathak &Heather N. PathakDEBANDLES – Labrador Retrievers –Deborah C. KidwellDTAILS – Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers– Donna L. BennettHIGH DESERT – Miniature AmericanShepherds – Sheri G. MorrisNAVABO DIAMOND – Maltese – Natalia V.GarlandPLAYFUL – Papillons – MaryAnn V. WikSAGA – Giant Schnauzers – Louise K.LagmansonSHORE CHARM – Australian Shepherds –Shane M. Griffin & Christina M. Wilkinson

REGISTERED NAME PREFIXES GRANTEDThe following applications for a breed-specific

Registered Name Prefix have been granted:ABSOLUT – Whippets – Judy A. Alexander &Lisa A. KlingCAROLINA DREAMS – Cane Corsos – SherryL. Williamson & Scott BartoloCYRANDALL – Cavalier King Charles Spaniels– Eva Marie TheodosiadisDANVILLE – Dachshunds – Joy GrantDELL ALBERA – Bergamasco Sheepdogs –Donna De FalcisLA BROSA – Dachshunds – Lana F. KovarikRED ROCK – Cane Corsos – Curtis M. GebersRILEY’S ROLLING – Beagles – Riley O. MilesROSEMONT – Bichon Frises – Laura A.WinstonSHOTIME – Pekingese – Dottie A. Baxter &Larry K. SmithTENAJEFF – Lagotto Romagnolo – Janet L.Smith WEBERHAUS – German Shepherd Dogs –Malinda J. WeberWINDMILL – Australian Shepherds – ReinaM. LarsonWINDY ACRES – Beagles – Cheryl Battista-Penny


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BOARD OF DIRECTORSOCTOBER 8-9, 2018

The Board convened on Monday, October 8,2018 at 8:34 a.m. All Directors were present.Also present was the Executive Secretary.

The August 2018 Board minutes, copies ofwhich had been provided to all Directors, werediscussed. Upon a motion by Dr. Battaglia,seconded by Dr. Davies, the August 2018minutes were approved unanimously.

PRESIDENT’S REPORTBoard Action ItemsMr. Sprung reviewed Action Items andreported on Staff initiatives.

Real Estate Update Mr. Sprung reported on the positive outcomeof the AKC’s early termination of the lease for260 Madison Avenue, as well as the successfulnegotiations on being able to leave the floorin its current condition.

Legal Status ReportThe Board reviewed a status report onpending litigation and other Legal activities

for the months of August and September2018.

Introduction to the IT Security Program The Board reviewed a document outlining theAKC’s new Information Technology SecurityProgram.

Professional security firms were engaged tohelp enhance a Security Program which isintended to guide both long-term decisionsand day-to-day operations related to thesecurity of AKC information assets.

The “Security Program” is a broad referenceto the following goals and activities:

• Formalized Security Policies • Dedicated Security Staff • Education – Many security threats can beavoided through simple education. TheProgram will ensure that AKC staff re-ceives frequent education and informa-tion regarding new and emerging securitythreats.

• Design and Architecture – The Programwill set architectural standards and guidedevelopment and engineering activities toensure that good security practices areembedded in IT products from their in-ception.

• Operations – The Program will overseedaily security operations including fire-wall configurations, security event moni-toring, vulnerability management,


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forensics analysis, patch management,compliance monitoring, and related re-porting.

• Incident Response • Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery

FINANCEAKC’s unaudited financial results throughAugust 31, 2018, were presented by JosephBaffuto, CFO. Total revenues year to date of $50million were 0.75% below budget, but 5.4%greater than August 31, 2017. DogRegistrations’ volume of 401,195 were 1% belowbudget, but 4% higher than 2017. The quantityof Total Litters processed of 169,631 wascomparable to budget and 6% above last year’slevel. Total operating expenses of $46.8 millionwere 4.3% below budget, but 10% higher than2017. YTD Operating income of $3.2 millionexceeds budget by $1.75 million but is below2017’s operating income of $4.9 million.Additionally, our investment portfolio reflectedunrealized gains during August amounting to$1.7 million, resulting in a year to date totalincrease of 4% or $3.9 million dollars.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARYMari-Beth O’Neill, Vice President, SportServices, participated in this portion of themeeting by videoconference

Cirneco Dell’Etna Club of America Proposed BreedStandard RevisionThe Board reviewed several proposed Breed

Standard revisions to the Cirneco Dell’Etnabreed standard, as submitted by the CirnecoDell’Etna Club of America, Inc. (CDECA). The current standard was approved April 12,2012. Staff recommends the proposedrevisions be published in the Secretary’s pageof the AKC Gazette for comment.

Following a motion by Mr. Powers, secondedby Mr. Carota, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to approve the proposedrevisions for publication in the Secretary’sPage of the AKC Gazette for comment.

Irish Red and White Setter Proposed Breed Stan-dard RevisionThe Board reviewed the proposed BreedStandard revisions to the Irish Red and WhiteSetter breed standard, as submitted by theIrish Red and White Setter Association Club ofAmerica, Inc. (IRWSAA). The currentstandard was approved August 8, 2006. Staffrecommends the proposed revisions bepublished in the Secretary’s page of the AKCGazette for comment.

Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood,seconded by Dr. Battaglia, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to approve the proposedrevisions for publication in the Secretary’sPage of the AKC Gazette for comment.

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The Board reviewed a request from theSchipperke Club of America, Inc. (SCA) toapprove their request to ballot themembership on a proposed Breed Standardchange to the “Tail” portion of the breedstandard. The proposed revision to theSchipperke standard was submitted to theBoard of the SCA as a result of the clubreceiving a petition requesting the revision.This petition was received by the SCA 3months after the results of the last ballot torevise the tail portion of the standard hadbeen tabulated.

There was a motion by Dr. Battaglia, secondedby Dr. Davies, to approve the request andgrant the SCA permission to ballot themembership. The motion did not pass:(affirmative: Dr. Battaglia, Ms. Cruz, Dr.Davies, Mr. Feeney, Mr. Menaker, Mr.Sweetwood, against: Ms. Biddle, Mr. Carota,Ms. McAteer, Mr. Powers, Mr. Tatro, Mrs.Wallin, Mr. Wooding). The SCA’s Board ofDirectors did not receive permission to ballotthe membership.

The Board objected to the terminology thatwas submitted to describe the tail. Had theproposed revision been submitted through theprocess of a committee submitting proposedrevisions first to staff for review the club wouldhave been advised to make changes.

Also, it was the sense of the Board that a ballot

on this issue was not in the best interest of theclub at this time; as the issue had just beenvoted on three months earlier and ballotingthe membership is expensive. Repetitiveballoting of the same issue in a short timeframe could cause financial hardship on theclub. It was suggested that the club shouldwork with the membership to come to anagreement on the issue.

Bracco Italiano – Recommendation to Advance toMiscellaneousThe Board reviewed a request, submitted bythe Bracco Italiano Club of America, toadvance the Bracco Italiano breed to theMiscellaneous Class. The Bracco Italiano Clubof America has met the requirements of theRecognition of New Breeds Board Policyapproved in February 2017.

Following a motion by Mr. Powers, secondedby Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to consider the matter at thismeeting waiving its normal notice procedures.Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood,seconded by Dr. Battaglia, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to approve the Bracco Italianoto be eligible to compete in the MiscellaneousClass effective July 3, 2019.

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advance the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier to theMiscellaneous Class. The American TeddyRoosevelt Terrier Club has met therequirements of the Recognition of New BreedsBoard Policy approved in February 2017.

Following a motion by Mr. Powers, secondedby Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to consider the matter at thismeeting waiving its normal notice procedures.Following a motion by Mrs. Wallin, secondedby Mr. Carota, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to approve the TeddyRoosevelt Terrier to be eligible to compete inthe Miscellaneous Class effective July 3, 2019.

2018 AKC Education UpdateThe Board reviewed an update on theaccomplishments of the AKC EducationDepartment which was provided by LeslieFetzer, Director of Education.

Canine CollegeThe AKC Canine College has a total of 14,322users. To date, there have been 13,784enrollments in the Canine College’s 450courses and exams.

The AKC Education Summit was held June 10,2018. The launch of the AKC EducationWebinar Series was announced at the Summit.

AKC Character EducationPublic Education launched the AKC Character

Education Program in April 2018. The AKCCanine Character Education Program is acomplete character education unit that isdesigned for schools and seeks to introducechildren to purebred dogs. The goal of thisprogram is to provide schools with a qualitycharacter education program, including allmaterials and lesson plans, that result inmeasurable improvement in student behaviorand peer relationships. The Matanuska-SusitnaBorough School District in Palmer, Alaskaconsisting of 47 schools and 18,800 students isthe first to incorporate the AKC CharacterEducation Program.

AKC Canine ClubsPublic Education launched the AKC CanineClubs Program in August 2018. The AKCCanine Club is an after-school club for doglovers that is hosted by a teacher or youthgroup leader at schools, libraries orcommunity organizations. The AKC CanineClub is designed to include students who owna dog, have an interest in owning a dog, or justlove dogs in general. This club teachesstudents about responsible dog ownership,training, canine science, canine jobs andmore. Public Education provides clubs withcurriculum for each month’s meeting as wellas a directory of available guest speakers fromour Canine Ambassador Program.

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53% growth in participation over 2017 with 18additional clubs offering the program at theirshow.

AKC Public Education BlogPublic Education launched a blog that coverstopics in Public Education. Content is addedbi-weekly. Its intent is to provide PublicEducation Coordinators and CanineAmbassadors with fresh ideas and resources,and regular news on the AKC’s PublicEducation efforts.

Junior Ambassador ProgramThe AKC Junior Ambassador program wascreated in collaboration with Sports Servicesand launched at the AKC Education Summitin June. The AKC Junior Ambassador Programaims to more fully engage Juniors in the sportof purebred dog, as well as give clubs moreresources to engage Juniors in their areas.

AKC Public Education Award WinnerThe Wenatchee Kennel Club was chosen asthe winner of the Public Education Award inJuly 2018. The Club is recognized for theirefforts to hold more than 180 classes for bothmembers and non-members, participation incommunity festivals, training and supporting4-H clubs, and cultivating a positive online andmedia presence. The club will receive a plaqueand $500 presented at their show and thegroundbreaking of their new building onOctober 19, 2018.

AKC Educator ResourcesEducator Resources is a webpage on the AKCwebsite geared towards teachers. It providesprofessional development articles, hands-onactivities, and lesson plans for grades K-12aligned to national standards in the subjects ofmath, science, social studies and language arts.New lesson plans continue to be added to thelibrary. The Alaska Native Science andEngineering Program (ANSEP) and the VetAssisting courses in the Mantanuska-SusitnaBorough School District are using the STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, andMath) lessons available on our website in everyK-12 school.

Public Education also provide book studies,building lessons around popular children’sbooks about dogs. These lessons and activitiesall relate to purebred dogs and the AKCmission. Collaborations with the books’ authorsprovide an opportunity for both the author andthe AKC when they make appearances for booksignings at AKC events. Three new authorcollaborations have been added thus far in2018.

Public Education continues to develop itsrelationships with school districts andorganizations that serve educators. One suchrelationship has resulted in Public Educationreceiving a coveted invitation to present aworkshop at the North Carolina Center for the


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Advancement of Teachers in March 2019.

Plans for 2019 were also presented.

MARKETING and MEDIA The Board reviewed an update on Digital Adsales and revenues. Business metrics wereshared covering AKC.org, AKC Marketplace,email marketing, and social media.

Digital Marketing UpdateDigital revenue YTD exceeds $3,000,000.AKC.org

• Year to date (YTD) pageviews and usersare both up versus year ago (YAG), +8%and +11% respectively

• AKC.org performance improved: reducedaverage web page load time by 6 secondson desktop and 10 seconds on mobile

• Successful SEO (Search Engine Optimiza-tion) efforts post re-launch continue toensure that our breed pages come up asthe first listing when someone searchesfor a specific breed of dog.

AKC Marketplace• Year to date (YTD) pageviews and usersare both up versus year ago (YAG), +3%and +23% respectively

COMPANION AND PERFORMANCEDoug Ljungren, Executive Vice President,Sports and Events, and Caroline Murphy,Director, Performance Events participated in

this portion of the meeting byvideoconference. Pamela Manaton, Director,Obedience, Rally & Tracking, participated inthis portion of the meeting via telephoneconference. Pointing Breed Field Trials – Changes regardingWalking HandlersThe 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 horsebackhandlers and walking handlers.(2) Walking handlers shall be braced togetherin horseback stakes.Both these recommendations are being madeas a result of a survey conducted by thePerformance Events Department. Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood,seconded by Ms. McAteer, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to amended the Field TrialRules and Standard Procedure for Pointing Breedsto provide for these changes, which areeffective December 1, 2018.Procedure 1. Standards of Performance.

1-D. All-Age – Limited All-Age – GrandLimited All-Age. Starting with paragraph #3.At least 30 minutes shall be allowed for eachbrace of an All-Age or Limited All-Age stake.At least 60 minutes shall be allowed for eachbrace of a Grand Limited All-Age stake.Championship points will be withheld if a doghas not run the required time.


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An All-Age stake of any type must allow bothhorseback and walking handlers. An All-Agestake cannot be designated for walkinghandles only.

Procedure 4. Drawing and Bracing.

4-G. Bracing Walking Handlers Together.(new section)

In horseback handling stakes, walkinghandlers shall be braced together if possibleprovided the event secretary is aware of thewalking handler prior to the draw. Walkinghandlers should indicate on their entry formthat they will be walking. When the firstwalking handler is selected during the randomdraw, another walking handler shall beselected randomly as the brace mate. Thisprocess shall continue until all walkinghandlers have been braced.

Subsequent sections shall be renumbered.

Procedure 6. Running and Handling.

6-V. Horseback Handling.

The premium list for any licensed or memberfield trial must specify whether or nothandling from horseback will be permitted inany or all stakes. If handling from horseback ispermitted in any stake, the club shouldattempt to provide horses.

Mounted and foot handlers are not to besegregated in the drawing.

The remaining wording in this Section remainsunchanged.

Special Event Agility Trial IncreasesThe Board reviewed a recommendation fromthe Sport and Events Agility Staff to allowclubs to hold 2 Special Event Agility Trials peryear. 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 was approvedby the Delegate Companion EventsCommittee

Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded byMrs. Wallin, the Board VOTED (unanimously)to amended Chapter 2, Section 1 ofRegulations for Agility Trials and Agility CourseTests (ACT) effective January 1, 2019.

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of regular AKC classes and/or non-regularclasses or a unique eligibility criterion. A clubmay not change the other Regulationspertaining to regular classes including theequipment regulations. Special Event Trialsmust be open to all breeds including All-American dogs except at specialty events opento one breed. Regular classes offered atSpecial Event Trials count toward titles. ASpecial Event Trial counts as one of the 12events per year a club may offer.

Allowing Deaf Dogs to Participate in ObedienceThe Board reviewed a recommendation fromthe Companion Events Staff to allow deaf dogsto participate in obedience. The purpose is toremove the eligibility barrier that is in placebased on the previous group exercises inobedience, which required multiple dogs to bein a ring at the same time while off-leash. Thischange brings obedience in line with theother Companion Event sports of AKC Rally,Agility and Tracking, where deaf dogs areeligible to participate.

The AKC Delegate Committee on CompanionEvents (CEC) conducted a survey for thisproposal and the results showed anoverwhelming support with 88% completely infavor of allowing deaf dogs. The CEC votedunanimously to support this proposal.

Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, secondedby Mr. Tatro, the Board VOTED

(unanimously) to consider the matter at thismeeting waiving its normal notice procedures.Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, secondedby Mr. Tatro, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to amend Chapter 1, Sections12 & 17 of the Obedience Regulations effective,November 1, 2018.

CHAPTER 1Section 12. Dogs Eligible to Compete. As usedin these regulations, the word “dog” refers toeither sex but only to dogs that are eligible forentry in AKC events. Dogs with a PAL(Purebred Alternative Listing), ILP(Indefinite Listing Privilege), or AKC CaninePartners number must be spayed or neuteredin order to compete. A dog that is deaf maycompete in any obedience trial.

Section 17. Disqualification, Ineligibility,Excusal, and Change in Appearance of Dogs. Changes to Paragraph 2 & Paragraph 4.

Paragraph 2A dog that is blind or has been changed inappearance for cosmetic reasons (other thanchanges customarily approved for its breed)may not compete in any obedience trial andwill be disqualified. Blind means withoutuseful vision. The judge will not obtain theopinion of a veterinarian.

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section as being blind, for having beenchanged in appearance for cosmetic reasons,or for having attacked or attempted to attack aperson in the ring, all awards made to the dogat the trial will be cancelled by the AKC. Thedog may not again compete unless the ownerapplies for and receives reinstatement.

Obedience Open Class – Command DiscriminationExercise The Board reviewed a recommendation fromthe Companion Events Staff to clarify parts ofthe requirements of the Open Obedience class“Command Discrimination (Stand, Down,Sit)” exercise requirements.

The Command Discrimination (Stand, Down,Sit) exercise began in the Open obedienceclass on May 1, 2018. The exercise is new andhas some unique nuances. The staffrecommended clarifying two issues: 1) What is the proper position of a handler’shands and arms during the CommandDiscrimination exercise, and 2) Clarifying theproper ring set-up and scoring for theexercise.

Proper Position of Handler’s Hands and Arms- The question is when the handler turns toface their dog to command it to a newposition, if they may fold their arms in front oftheir chest before turning and walkingforward to the next location. This could beinterpreted as an additional command to the

dog to stay where they are positioned, whichmay be penalized. The staff recommendedthat the regulations be amended to clearlystate the handler’s hands and arms must hangnaturally at the handler’s side.

Judges have also asked for a proceduralclarification regarding the set-up of the ringfor this exercise. The Staff recommended thatthe regulations be amended to clearly statethat the exercise may be performed in anyarea of the ring that is at least 40 feet inlength.

Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded byMs. Biddle, the Board VOTED (unanimously)to consider the matter at this meeting waivingits normal notice procedures. Following amotion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Dr.Davies, the Board VOTED (unanimously) toamend the Obedience Regulations, Chapter 4,Sections 7 & 8 effective January 1, 2019.

CHAPTER 4Section 7. Command Discrimination. Theprincipal features of this exercise are the dog’scorrect response to the handler’s commandsand/or signals and that the dog stays until thehandler returns to heel position.The orders are: “Leave your dog” and “Back toyour dog.” The judge must use signals fordirecting the handler to command and/orsignal the dog to change position except forthe first position and that order is: “Stand your


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dog” or “Down your dog.”The handler will stand with the dog sitting inheel position in a place designated by thejudge. The judge will ask “Are you ready?”before giving the first order to “Stand yourdog” or “Down your dog.” The handler willgive a command and/or signal for the dog tochange position. On further order to “Leaveyour dog,” the handler may give a commandand/or signal to stay and will immediatelywalk forward 15 feet, turn, and face the dog.On the judge’s signal, the handler will give acommand and/or signal for the dog to changeto the second position. The judge will thenorder “Leave your dog.” The handler may givea command and/or signal to stay and willimmediately turn around and walk forward anadditional 15 feet, turn, and face the dog. Onthe judge’s signal, the handler will give acommand and/or signal for the dog to changeto the third position. The judge will thenorder “Back to your dog.” The handler maygive a command and/or signal to stay, andthen must return directly, walking around andin back of the dog to heel position. The dogmust stay in position without additionalcommands or signals until the handler hasreturned to heel position. The handler’shands and arms must hang naturally at thehandler’s side.Judging Procedure: This exercise may be per-formed in any area of the ring that is at least 40 feetin length. The 15-foot distances must be clearlymarked. The judge must be positioned so that both

the dog and handler are under continuous observa-tion during the entire exercise. An excellent positionfor judging this exercise is at an adequate distanceto the side and slightly to the rear of the dog.

Section 8. Command Discrimination, Scoring.A dog that fails to obey the handler’s firstcommand and/or signal for each position orthat does not stay until the handler returns toheel position must receive a non-qualifying(NQ) score.Substantial deductions will be made for a dogthat changes position after the handler hasreturned to heel position and before thejudge has said “Exercise finished.”

Minor or substantial deductions, up to a non-qualifying (NQ) score, will be made for thehandler’s hands and arms not hangingnaturally at the handler’s side. Depending onthe extent, minor or substantial deductions,up to a non-qualifying (NQ) score, will bemade for a dog that walks forward.Obedience Open Class-Get Your LeashExerciseThe Board reviewed a recommendation fromthe Companion Events Staff to amend theOpen Obedience class “Stay – Get Your Leash(Sit, Down)” exercise to a “Stand Stay – GetYour Leash” exercise. The current two-partexercise is unnecessarily long and this changeaccomplishes the goal of keeping the exercisepractical while saving time.


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Requiring the dog to wait for one minute doesnot serve a purpose greater than what isrequired in the second part of the exercise togo get the leash. Staff would like to change theexercise.

Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, secondedby Dr. Davies, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to consider the matter at thismeeting waiving its normal noticeprocedures. Following a motion by Mr. Tatro,seconded by Dr. Davies, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to amend the ObedienceRegulations, Chapter 4, Sections 3,4, 17 & 18effective January 1, 2019.

CHAPTER 4Section 3. Open A Exercises and Scores. Theexercises and maximum score in the Open Aclass:

Section 4. Open B Exercises and Scores. Thevarious orders of exercises in the Open B class(points and total scores are the same as inOpen A):

OPEN I-VI7. Stand Stay – Get Your Leash

Section 17. Stand Stay – Get Your Leash. Theprincipal feature of this exercise is that thedog stand and stay in position until thehandler has returned to heel position.

The orders are: “Stand your dog,” Leave yourdog to get your leash,” and “Back to yourdog.”

The handler will stand with the dog sitting inheel position in a place designated by thejudge, approximately 15 feet from the ringgate. The judge will ask “Are you ready?”before giving the first order. On the judge’sorder, the handler will command and/orsignal the dog to stand without touching thedog or the dog’s collar. The dog must standbut need not stand in heel position.

On further order to “Leave your dog to getyour leash,” the handler may give a commandand/or signal to stay and will walk forwarddirectly to the place outside the ring gatedesignated by the judge for the leash. Thehandler will pick up the leash, re-enter thering, stop and wait for the judge’s order “Backto your dog.” The handler must returndirectly, walking around and in back of thedog to heel position. The dog must remainstanding until the judge has said “Exercisefinished.” The judge will tell the handler

1. Heel Free and Figure Eight 40 points

2. Command Discrimination 30 points(Stand, Down, Sit)

3. Drop on Recall 30 points

4. Retrieve on Flat 20 points

5. Retrieve over High Jump 30 points

6. Broad Jump 20 points

7. Stand Stay – Get Your Leash 30 points

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“Attach your leash to the collar and maintaincontrol of your dog.” The handler is requiredto exit the ring gate with the dog undercontrol and without jumping, pulling ortugging on the leash.

Judging Procedures: Prior to the start of judging,the judge will decide where the leash will be placedoutside the ring on a chair or similar leash holder.The leash will be placed outside the ring by thesteward after the dog and handler have entered thering for judging. When positioning the dog andhandler for this exercise, the judge should ensurethat such positioning will permit the dog to keepthe handler in its direct line of vision as the han-dler leaves and returns to the ring, and that thehandler, when reentering the ring, is at least 15feet away from the dog until ordered to return.During this exercise the judge must be in positionto watch the dog and see the handler leave andreturn to the ring. Once the exercise is finished, thejudge must watch the dog and handler exit the ringtogether.

Section 18. Stay – Get Your Leash, Scoring. Anon-qualifying score (NQ) is required for adog that does any of the following: Fails tostand on the first command and/or signal,moves a substantial distance away from theplace it was where it was left, sits or lies downbefore the handler has returned to heelposition, or repeatedly barks or whines.

Substantial deductions will be made for a dog

that sits or lies down after the handler hasreturned to heel position and before thejudge has said, “Exercise finished.”

Depending on the circumstances, minor orsubstantial deductions will be made for thedog that moves a short distance from where itwas left, or that moves its feet repeatedly whileremaining in place.

A substantial deduction, under MiscellaneousPenalties, must be made for a dog that doesnot remain under control while leaving thering.

Rally Champion Title EnhancementsThe Board reviewed a recommendation tomodify the requirements to earn the new RallyChampion title (RACH).In November 2017, AKC enhanced the sportof Rally by adding two classes and the RACHtitle. Results-to-date indicate that thechallenge to earn the RACH is excessively longand extremely expensive. The Staffrecommendation is to modify therequirements to earn the Rally Champion title(RACH). The recommended changes are: (1)earn RACH points from the Advanced B class,(2) amend the Point Schedule to award agreater number of points by score, (3)calculate points toward the RACH title after adog earns the Rally Excellent (RE) title, and(4) reduce the minimum number of RACHpoints that must be earned from the Master


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class. These changes will make the titleachievable by the above-average dog that iswilling to put in the work. This recommendation is a change toRegulations and may be made by a vote of theBoard. If approved, this change would becomeeffective February 1, 2019.

Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood,seconded by Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to consider the matter at thismeeting waiving its normal notice procedures.Following a motion by Ms. Biddle, secondedby Mr. Tatro, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to amend the AKC RallyRegulations, Chapter 4, Sections 1, 2 and 3. Allpoints on all dogs’ records will be recalculatedusing the new point schedule and backdatedto the inception of the RACH title, which wasNovember 1, 2017.

CHAPTER 4Section 1. Dogs That May Compete. RallyChampionship points and triple qualifyingscores will be recorded for dogs after theyhave earned the Rally Excellent (RE) title.When a dog earns the Rally Champion(RACH) title, it may continue to compete andearn points.

Section 2. Championship Points. RallyChampionship points will be recorded fordogs earning a score of 91 or better in theRally Advanced B, Rally Excellent B and Rally

Master classes. A dog must earn a total of 300points, with a minimum of 150 points from theMaster class. Additionally, the dog mustreceive qualifying scores in Advance B,Excellent B and the Master class, on the sameday at the same trial at 20 separate licensed ormember rally trials.

Section 3. Point Schedule.

Retriever Hunting Tests – Allows ConsecutiveJudging AssignmentsThe Board reviewed a recommendation fromthe Performance Events Department, to allowone of the two judges assigned to a Retrieverhunt test level (Junior, Senior, Master) tojudge the same test level on consecutive daysor consecutive back-to-back events. Thispractice is currently allowed in pointing breedhunt tests. It has resulted in cost savings forthe host clubs.

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Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood,seconded by Dr. Davies, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to consider the matter at thismeeting waiving its normal notice procedures.Following a motion by Mr. Carota, secondedby Mrs. Wallin, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to amend Chapter 1, Section 6of Regulations & Guidelines for AKC HuntingTests for Retrievers. This change is effectiveJanuary 1, 2019.

CHAPTER 1Section 6. Judges’ Eligibility. Paragraph #16. Each test or division of a testshall be judged by at least two qualifiedJudges. One of the two Judges may judge thesame test level on consecutive days orconsecutive back-to-back events. The sameteam of Judges will not be approved to judgethe same test level on consecutive days orconsecutive back-to-back events.

CONFORMATIONDoug Ljungren, Executive Vice President,Sports and Events; Tim Thomas, VicePresident, Dog Show Judges; Mari-BethO’Neill, Vice President, Sport Services; GlennLycan, Director, Operation Support; Alan Slay,Director, Event Programs; and Bri Tesarz,Manager, Dog Show Rules, participated in thisportion of the meeting via videoconference.

Multiple Shows in One Day PolicyThe Board reviewed a recommendation to add

additional structure to the Multiple Shows inOne Day policy to enhance the success ofthese events and promote efficiency for thebenefit of clubs and exhibitors.

Multiple All-Breed or Limited-Breed Shows inOne Day Program (January 2017, amendedFebruary 2018, May 2018 and October 2018(effective January 1, 2019) The shows may be held by the same club ormultiple clubs. The number of point shows foran individual breed is limited to two per day.Club(s) may hold two all-breed shows in oneday, two group shows of the same group in oneday, or a combination of all-breed and groupshows. Consecutive days of multiple shows inone day are allowed.The Staff proposed policy changes includedthat the entry limit for each event under thispolicy should not exceed 550. Following a motion by Ms. Cruz, seconded byMs. McAteer, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to amend the policyrecommendation to an entry limit of 500. Following a motion by Mr. Powers, secondedby Ms. Cruz, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to amend the Multiple All-Breed or Limited-Breed Shows in One DayProgram Board policy – effective January 1,2019 (changes below): The following criteria shall apply for all-breed/limited-breed shows to qualify for themultiple shows in one day program:The following limitations are placed on this


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program:• Clubs that held a show of 500 entries orless the previous year are eligible for theprogram. Appeals for exceptions will bereviewed on an individual basis.

• Clubs holding multiple shows in one daymust limit the entries per show to a num-ber determined by the criteria regardingnumber of judges and number of rings.(See criteria below.) This limit must bepublished in the premium and in no case,shall exceed 500 entries. Entries includethose in the AB/LB show, Junior Show-manship and sweepstakes.

• All-breed shows must offer group andbest in show competition. Group showsmust offer group competition.

• The use of multiple group rings at all-breed shows is encouraged.

• No concurrent or evening specialties maybe held in conjunction with the shows.

• Junior Showmanship competition is al-lowed.

• Obedience, Rally, and Agility competi-tions are allowed, and encouraged, butmust have their own ring(s) for competi-tion. Obedience/Rally/Agility entries donot count against the 500 limit.

• Ownership of the corresponding datemust be agreed upon in writing and sub-mitted to AKC prior to event approval iftwo clubs are holding the same type ofevents on the same date and site.

• No more than one special attraction with

group competition may be offered be-tween the two shows. Approval of eventsthat feature special attractions will de-pend on the club’s successful historymanaging such events. Unsuccessful man-agement of special attractions could in-clude, but is not limited to, such things asconflicts between the special attractionand regular group times and extendeddelays for the event.

• Judges are limited to 100 entries perevent not to exceed 175 entries per dayaccording to the Rules Applying to DogShows Chapter 7, Section 13.

• The club must provide a minimum of onering for every 100 conformation entries.

Definition of Immediate FamilyThe Board reviewed a recommendation torevise the definition of immediate family, asincluded in the italicized portion of Chapter11, Section 13 of the Rules Applying to DogShows, to include grandparents andgrandchildren in the list of immediate familymembers.Currently, the members of an immediatefamily are defined as: husband, wife, father,mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law.Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood,seconded by Dr. Battaglia, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to consider the matter at thismeeting waiving its normal notice procedures.


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Following a motion by Ms. Biddle, secondedby Dr. Davies, the Board VOTED (affirmative:Dr. Battaglia, Ms. Biddle, Mr. Carota, Ms. Cruz,Dr. Davies, Mr. Feeney, Ms. McAteer, Mr.Menaker, Mr. Powers, Mr. Sweetwood, Mr.Tatro, Mrs. Wallin, abstained: Mr. Feeney) toamend the recommendation to add “domesticpartners” to the list of immediate familymembers.

Following a motion by Ms. Biddle, secondedby Mr. Tatro, the Board VOTED (affirmative:Dr. Battaglia, Ms. Biddle, Mr. Carota, Ms. Cruz,Dr. Davies, Mr. Feeney, Ms. McAteer, Mr.Menaker, Mr. Powers, Mr. Sweetwood, Mr.Tatro, Mrs. Wallin, abstained: Mr. Feeney) toamend the policy definition of immediatefamily as included in Chapter 11 Section 13 ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows to read:

For the purposes of this section, the members of animmediate family are one’s spouse, domestic part-ner, parents, grandparents, children, grandchil-dren, siblings, mother-in-law, father-in-law,brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, daughters-in-law,and sons-in-law; adopted, half, and step membersare also included in immediate family.

This change will become effective December1, 2018.

Scheduling Conformation EventsBased on a Board request, Staff developedrecommendations which would allow events to

run more efficiently (reduce down time) andshorten the day. Staff provided severalrecommendations 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).

• Develop an Enhanced Reporting tool -AKC will develop a notification systemthat proactively provides reports to clubsand show chairs at critical times in theprocess.

The Board will discuss this further at theNovember 2018 meeting.

Plum Creek Kennel Club Request for 1-year Excep-tionThe Board reviewed a request from PlumCreek Kennel Club to be allowed to hold twoevents over two days utilizing the 4,4/3,3format. Plum Creek Kennel Club (PCKC) is the onlyclub to have held this show format [holdinghalf of two conformation dog shows in a singleday followed by the second half of each dogshow the following day (4 groups from eachdog show on day one and 3 groups and BIS


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from each dog show on day two)]. In Augustthe Board voted to prohibit this format for AllBreed conformation events.PCKC is requesting this exception, as they arewell into the planning of their 2019 Februaryevents, and do not feel changing the structureat this time would allow them to hold aprofitable event.

Following a motion by Mr. Powers, secondedby Dr. Davies, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to consider the matter at thismeeting waiving its normal notice procedures.

Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood,seconded by Mrs. Wallin, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to grant PCKC a one-timeexception, allowing them to hold their twodog shows in February 2019 utilizing the4,4/3,3 format.

Junior Showmanship Stand Alone EventThe Board reviewed a recommendation fromthe Sport Services Department to revise theConformation Junior Showmanship Regulationsand Guidelines for Judging Juniors inConformation to allow clubs to include JuniorShowmanship at Junior Showcase events.

Clubs offering the Junior Showcase eventshave requested the ability to includeConformation Junior Showmanship inconjunction with the other sports beingoffered. Junior Showcase events are open to

Junior Handlers only, tailored to create awelcoming and encouraging environment forJuniors. Currently clubs can only offer Agility,Obedience and Rally as part of the JuniorShowcase.

Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded byMrs. Wallin, the Board VOTED (unanimously)to consider the matter at this meeting waivingits normal notice procedures.

Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, secondedby Mr. Tatro, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to amend Section 1 ofConformation Junior Showmanship Regulations.This change is effective immediately.

Conformation Junior Showmanship RegulationsSection 1. Approval of Classes. Any club thatis approved to hold a licensed or member all-breed show or a specialty show held apartfrom an all-breed show, may also be approvedto offer Junior Showmanship competition inconjunction with its show and/or inconjunction with a Junior Showcase event.

JUDGING OPERATIONSTim Thomas, Vice President, Dog ShowJudges and Doug Ljungren, Executive VicePresident, Sports & Events participated in thisportion of the meeting via videoconference.

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to guidelines used by staff when handlingmisconduct by judges across all disciplines.

This will be discussed further at the Novembermeeting.

Misrepresentation on Judging ApplicationsThe Board reviewed a memorandum thatproposes modifications to theMisrepresentation on Judging ApplicationsPolicy included in the Conformation JudgesPolicies section of the Board Policy Manualavailable on the AKC website.

This will be discussed further at the Novembermeeting.

Conformation Judging StatisticsJudging Operations provided the Board withstatistics related to conformation judgingapplications considered by the Judges ReviewCommittee in the previous three months, July- September 2018. This included the list ofNew Breed (NB) and Additional Breedapplicants presented for final approval duringthis period and the year-to-date summarystatistics for 2018

Mr. Wooding was not in attendance for the rest ofthe day’s meeting.

CLUBSDoug Ljungren, Executive Vice President,Sports & Events and Lisa Cecin, Director ofClub Relations, participated in this portion ofthe meeting. The Board reviewed a report on theprospective Delegate credentials to bepublished in two issues of the AKC Gazette,applications for AKC Membership and newlylicensed clubs.

Report on Member Clubs Bylaws Approved in Au-gust and September 2018

• American Maltese Association (1969)• Elmira Kennel Club, Elmira, NY (2011)• Greater Lowell Kennel Club, Lowell, MA(1983)

• Greenwich Kennel Club, Greenwich, CT(1933)

• Japanese Chin Club of America (1912)• Sussex Hills Kennel Club, Morristown, NJ(1968)

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• Central Ohio Pointing Breeds Club,greater Columbus, OH (includingcommunities northeast to Mansfield,southeast to Jamestown along Interstate71), 20 total households, 12 local.

• Greater Chicago Area Scent WorkAssociation, greater Chicago, IL(including communities north toWheeling, south to Rte 34, west to Rte.59), 22 total households, 19 local.

• Greater Kerrville Kennel Club, greaterKerrville, TX (including communitiesalong Interstate 10 north to Junction,south to Comfort), 32 total households,32 local.

• Kenai Peninsula Scent Work Club,Kenai Peninsula, AK, 29 totalhouseholds, 29 local.

• Liberty Saluki Club, Greater Lancaster,PA (including communities north toLansdale, south to New Castle, DE, westto Spring Grove, east to Philadelphia),24 total households, 13 local.

• North Louisiana Herding Association,greater West Monroe, LA (includingcommunities west to Shreveport, LA,east to Vicksburg, MS), 21 totalhouseholds, 12 local.

• South Louisiana Herding Club, greaterJackson, LA area (includingcommunities south to Baton Rouge,west to Lake Charles, east to NewOrleans), 26 total households, 16 local.

• Vikingland Retriever Club, greater

Alexandria, MN (southwest toOrtonville, east to Belgrade, west toAlexandria), 24 total households, 16local.

COMPLIANCEJay Waks, Senior Executive Vice Presidentand General Counsel and HeatherMcManus, Vice President and DeputyGeneral Counsel, participated in thisportion of the meeting. Wanda Forlines,Director of Compliance, participated byvideoconference.

Clare and Donna Harden ReinstatementRequestThe Board reviewed a request from Mr.Clare Harden and Ms. Donna Harden. Mr.and Ms. Harden have requestedreinstatement of their AKC privilegespursuant to Article XV, Section 7 of theCharter and Bylaws of the American KennelClub, Inc. On January 18, 1984, ClareHarden was suspended from all AKCprivileges for an indefinite period for falseregistration of five previously registeredShetland Sheepdog bitches under new anddifferent names. Donna Harden wassuspended from all AKC privileges for anindefinite period for improper certificationsmade to the AKC to effect transfers ofcertain registered Shetland Sheepdogs;improper certifications regarding leases oftwo Shetland Sheepdog bitches; knowingly


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providing an incorrect application forindividual registration of a ShetlandSheepdog; falsely registering two previouslyregistered Shetland Sheepdog bitches undernew and different names; and impropercertifications made in connection with theregistration of litters out of said bitches,effective December 13, 1982. TheManagement Disciplinary Committeereviewed Mr. and Ms. Harden’s request andrecommends, pursuant to AKC policy,reinstatement on the following conditions 1)Fines be set for Mr. Harden in the amountof $2000 and Ms. Harden in the amount of$3000; 2) those fines be paid in full prior toreinstatement or a reinstatement inspectionand 3) that Mr. and Ms. Harden pass areinstatement inspection. Following amotion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Mr.Tatro the Board VOTED (unanimously;absent; Mr. Wooding) to set the fine for Mr.Harden in the amount of $2000, the fine forMs. Harden in the amount of $3000 andapproved reinstatement if the fines werepaid, and Mr. and Ms. Harden passed areinstatement inspection.

Changes to AKC Discipline GuidelinesThe Board reviewed recommended changesfrom the Compliance Department to thecurrent AKC Discipline Guidelines forconsistency and to provide clarification.Following a motion by Ms. Cruz, secondedby Ms. Biddle, the Board VOTED

(unanimously; absent Mr. Wooding) toconsider the matter at this meeting waivingits normal notice procedures. Following amotion by Mr. Sweetwood, seconded by Mr.Powers, the Board VOTED (unanimously;absent Mr. Wooding) to approve therecommended changes to the AKCDiscipline Guidelines.

AKC DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES -EFFECTIVE October 8, 2018Explanatory Notes

• Articles XII and XIV allow for disciplinefor “conduct alleged to have beenprejudicial to the best interests ofpurebred dogs, purebred dog events, orthe AKC.”

• Discipline in excess of the Aggravatedterm, or less than the Mitigated term,must be approved by the AKC Board ofDirectors (“Board”). Discipline imposedfor cases not covered by the Guidelinesmust be approved by the Board.

• Circumstances that could, but wouldnot necessarily result in an act ofmisconduct being Mitigated wouldinclude, but not be limited to:

1. The lack of any prior offense.2. The lack of experience as aparticipant in events.

3. The minimal nature of theoffense.

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5. The recommendation of theEvents Committee.

• Circumstances that could, but thatwould not necessarily result in an act ofmisconduct being Aggravated wouldinclude, but not be limited to:

1. A record of prior offense(s).2. Extensive experience as aparticipant in events.

3. The seriousness of the offense.4. Refusal to acknowledgewrongdoing prior to formalissuance of Charges.

5. The recommendation of theEvents Committee

6. The action(s) of the individualresulted in the death of dog(s)

7. The misconduct is directedtowards or with a person under 18years of age.

• An especially egregious offense willresult in a more severe length ofsuspension and/or fine than suggestedin the Guidelines.

• Multiple serious offenses may result in alifetime suspension of all AKCprivileges.

• These Guidelines will be reviewed fromtime to time.

• Event Suspension is a suspension ofevent privileges for the individual andapplies to dogs registered or co-registered at the time of suspension, orsubsequently obtained during the term

of suspension, which may not beentered or compete in events duringthe term of suspension unless they aretransferred to another individual.

• Registration Suspension is a suspensionof registration privileges, which meansAKC will not accord registration of anylitter, or individual dog or transferownership of a dog solely or in part bythe suspended individual. In addition,AKC will not register any litter of dogs ifthe sire of the litter was owned solely orin part by a person who is suspended onthe date the mating occurred.

• Suspension of all privileges wouldinclude both event suspension andregistration suspension.

• At the discretion of the ManagementDisciplinary Committee (“MDC”) or theStaff Event Committee (“SEC”), acondition of suspension can include theprohibition of a suspended individualfrom being allowed on the grounds ofan AKC approved event. The factors forMDC or SEC to take into considerationin adding this condition of suspensionare 1) the possibility of future harm toan individual(s) and/or animal(s); 2)the nature of the conduct that lead tothe suspension; and 3) the involvementof the authorities.

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are to be reported to the FieldRepresentative in attendance or theapplicable AKC department andhandled internally by the AKC.

• Conduct addressed by SEC involving anindividual who is an AKC approvedjudge, may lead to review by theapplicable AKC department todetermine if further action is warrantedspecific to the person’s judgingprivileges.

• When discipline guidelines become lesspunitive, the new penalty (suspensionperiod and conditions and fine, ifapplicable) will be applied to personscurrently under suspension for thatoffense.

• Month is abbreviated as “mo”. A monthsuspension is defined as being thirty(30) days.

• For violations denoted with an asterisk(*), reinstatement is contingent onpassing an AKC kennel inspection,which will be scheduled only after theassociated fine has been paid.

• The classification of an offense(s) withinthese Guidelines will be made by eitherthe MDCor SEC. SEC will base theclassification on the wording in thecomplaint and may determine thatmultiple offenses apply. The penaltiesfor multiple offenses will runconcurrently unless MDC or SECdetermine that based on the severity ofthe offenses or record of prior offensesconsecutive penalties are warranted.

IN THOSE CASES WHERE AN EVENT ORREGISTRATION SUSPENSION IS CALLEDFOR, THE AKC MANAGEMENT DISCIPLI-NARY COMMITTEE MAY RECOMMENDTHE SUSPENSION OF ALL PRIVILEGES,WHEN WARRANTED BY THE SEVERiTY OFTHE CASE.

The following AKC Management actions werereported: (Final Board Disciplinary actions are reportedon the Secretary’s Page)

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CONSENTFollowing a motion by Dr. Battaglia, secondedby Dr. Davies it was VOTED (unanimously;absent Mr. Wooding); to approve the followingConsent Item:

• Delegate Approvals

Delegate ApprovalsLinda Deutsch, Bangor, PA To represent Plainfield Kennel Club

Tony Emilio, Pomfret Center, CTTo represent Labrador Retriever Club

Karen Gunzel, Hopatcong, NJTo represent Trenton Kennel Club

Anne M. Hier, North Branch, MITo represent Companion Dog Training Clubof Flint, MI

Helen Ingher, Post Orange, FLTo represent Petit Basset Griffon VendeenClub of America

Pamela Rhyner, Corpus Christi, TXTo represent Corpus Christi Kennel Club

Jane Ruthford, Maple Valley, WATo represent Mt. Baker Kennel Club

Nancy Smith, Lawrenceville, IL


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To represent Evansville Kennel Club

2019 BudgetJoseph Baffuto, CFO, gave an overview of theproposed 2019 budget. The 2019 Budget isMission Driven. Emphasis is on increasingentries, litters and individual registrations, aswell as adding more unique breeders.

Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded byMr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED(unanimous; absent Mr. Wooding) to approvethe 2019 Budget.EXECUTIVE SESSIONThere was an EXECUTIVE SESSION todiscuss sensitive business matters. There wasnothing reported out of this session.

New Business

March Delegates MeetingFollowing a motion by Ms. McAteer, secondedby Ms. Biddle, the Board VOTED(unanimously; absent Mr. Wooding) to holdthe March 2019 AKC Delegate Meeting inNewark, NJ. Special arrangements will beplanned so that Delegates will be able to seethe new AKC Museum of the Dog during thattime. There will be a special reception for theDelegates, at the AKC Museum of the Dog, onMonday evening, March 11, 2019. Details willbe arranged through AKC’s Conference andTravel Department.

The Board adjourned at 5:21 p.m.

The Board Meeting reconvened on Tuesday,October 9, 2018 at 9:11 a.m.

All Directors were present, except for Mr.Wooding. Also present was the ExecutiveSecretary.

EXECUTIVE SESSIONThere was an EXECUTIVE SESSION at thebeginning of the meeting to discuss sensitivebusiness matters. There was nothing reportedout of this session.

Implementation of the Two-In-One Day PolicyOn Monday of the Board meeting, the Boardvoted to approve policy changes to theMultiple All-Breed or Limited-Breed Shows inOne Day Program.

Staff presented the Board with a list of eventsoffering the two-in-one-day format that havealready been approved for 2019 and would beimpacted negatively by the changes in policy.

There are three (3) clubs that have beenapproved for a total of six (6) events in 2019that will not comply with the new policy basedon their entries in 2018. Following a motion by Mrs. Wallin, secondedby Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED(unanimously; absent Mr. Wooding) to grant a


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one-year exception in 2019 for the followingclubs to hold their events using the two-in-one-day format; Okaloosa KC, Fort Lauderdale KC,and Abilene KC.

It was VOTED to adjourn Tuesday, October 9,at 11:26 a.m.Adjourned Attest:

Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary


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