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MARCH 2018 AKC GAZETTE 1 ATTENTION DELEGATES NOTICE OF MEETING The next meeting of the Delegates will be held at the Doubletree Newark Airport Hotel on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 , beginning no earlier than 10:00 a.m. It will follow the 9:00 a.m. Delegates Forum. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION American Sloughi Association United States Neapolitan Mastiff Club DELEGATES CREDENTIALS Gloria Askins, Greer, SC, Greenville Kennel Club Pamela Beale, Peterborough, NH, Westchester Kennel Club Gale K. Cummings, Norton, MA, Ladies’ Dog Club Jeffrey M. Margeson, Lovettsville, VA, United States Australian Shepherd Association Cindy Miller, Annville, PA, Waterloo Kennel Club Sandra Muer, Bloomington, IL, Corn Belt Kennel Club Kate DeSanto, Voorhees, NJ, American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association Greg Smith, Arnold, MO, Jefferson County Kennel Club of Missouri Linda C. Foiles, Louisburg, NC, Tibetan Spaniel Club of America Jacque E. Glenn, Raymore, MO, Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America MARCH 2018 AKC GAZETTE 1 S ECRETARY S P AGES 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617 260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Raleigh, NC Customer Call Center..............................................................(919) 233-9767 New York, NY Office ...................................................................................(212) 696-8200 Fax .............................................................................................................(212) 696-8299 Website..........................................................................................................www.akc.org EXECUTIVE OFFICERS VICE PRESIDENTS DENNIS B. SPRUNG President Chief Executive Officer GINA M. DINARDO Executive Secretary JOSEPH V. BAFFUTO, JR. Chief Financial Officer TRIAL BOARDS APPEALS TRIAL BOARD RALPH DEL DEO, ESQ., CHAIR MARTHA FELTENSTEIN, ESQ. BARBARA W. MIENER, ESQ. TRIAL BOARD MEMBERS DR. KLAUS ANSELM CHARLES FOLEY ROGER HARTINGER MEDORA HARPER DR. ROBERT MYALL BETTY-ANNE STENMARK TRIAL BOARD CHAIRS THERESA DOWELL, ESQ. BARBARA PENNY, ESQ. LAURIE RAYMOND, ESQ. DANIEL SMYTH, ESQ. PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARD DAVID HOPKINS, ESQ., CHAIR TIM CARWILE, ESQ. JOHN RUSSELL ALTERNATES MIKE NECAISE BILL TEAGUE CLASS OF 2019 DR. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIA DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES RONALD H. MENAKER CLASS OF 2020 PATRICIA M. CRUZ WILLIAM J. FEENEY KAROLYNNE M. MCATEER CLASS OF 2021 RITA J. BIDDLE DOMINIC P. CAROTA THOMAS POWERS HARVEY M. WOODING CLASS OF 2022 CHRISTOPHER L. SWEETWOOD HAROLD “RED” TATRO III ANN WALLIN DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio MISSION STATEMENT The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership. BOARD OF DIRECTORS RONALD H. MENAKER, CHAIRMAN DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES, VICE CHAIRMAN JAY WAKS Senior Executive Vice President & General Counsel ALEXANDRA ALESKOVSKY Executive Vice President & Chief Growth Officer THERESA CHIN Senior Vice President Planning & Operations AIDEN COLIE Senior Vice President Technology DOUG LJUNGREN Executive Vice President Sports & Events KIRSTEN BAHLKE Vice President Purebred Consumer Demand CYNTHIA BEAGLES Assistant General Counsel MARK DUNN Executive Vice President KEITH FRAZIER Executive Vice President Business Support Services SHEILA GOFFE Government Relations BRANDI HUNTER Public Relations & Communications HEATHER MCMANUS Deputy General Counsel MARI-BETH O’NEILL Sport Services ELIZABETH SOROTA Marketing PAULA SPECTOR Corporate Services TIM THOMAS Judging Operations DAPHNA STRAUS Business Development

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Page 1: SECRETARY SPAGESimages.akc.org/pdf/secretary_page/SecyPages_March2018...ROBERT MYALL BERNARD SCHWARTZ BETTY-ANNE STENMARK JAMES WHITE TRIAL BOARD CHAIRS THERESA DOWELL, ESQ. BARBARA

MARCH 2018AKC GAZETTE 1

ATTENTION DELEGATESNOTICE OF MEETINGThe next meeting of the Delegates will be heldat the Doubletree Newark Airport Hotel onTuesday, June 12, 2018, beginning no earlierthan 10:00 a.m. It will follow the 9:00 a.m.Delegates Forum.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION American Sloughi AssociationUnited States Neapolitan Mastiff Club

DELEGATES CREDENTIALS Gloria Askins, Greer, SC, Greenville Kennel

ClubPamela Beale, Peterborough, NH,

Westchester Kennel ClubGale K. Cummings, Norton, MA, Ladies’

Dog Club Jeffrey M. Margeson, Lovettsville, VA, United

States Australian Shepherd AssociationCindy Miller, Annville, PA, Waterloo Kennel

ClubSandra Muer, Bloomington, IL, Corn Belt

Kennel Club Kate DeSanto, Voorhees, NJ, American

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon AssociationGreg Smith, Arnold, MO, Jefferson County

Kennel Club of MissouriLinda C. Foiles, Louisburg, NC, Tibetan

Spaniel Club of AmericaJacque E. Glenn, Raymore, MO, Cardigan

Welsh Corgi Club of America

MARCH 2018AKC GAZETTE 1

SECRETARY’S PAGES

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

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

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

VICE PRESIDENTSJAY WAKS

Senior ExecutiveVice President &General Counsel

ALEXANDRA ALESKOVSKYExecutive Vice President &

Chief Growth Officer

THERESA CHINSenior Vice PresidentPlanning & Operations

AIDEN COLIESenior Vice President

Technology

KIRSTEN BAHLKEVice President

Purebred Consumer Demand

CYNTHIA BEAGLESAssistant General Counsel

MARK DUNNSenior Vice President

Registration &Customer Development

KEITH FRAZIERBusiness Support

Services/NC Facility Ops

SHEILA GOFFEGovernment Relations

BRANDI HUNTERPublic Relations &Communications

DOUG LJUNGRENSports & Events

HEATHER MCMANUSDeputy General Counsel

MARI-BETH O’NEILLSport Services

ELIZABETH SOROTAMarketing

DAPHNA STRAUSBusiness Development

DENNIS B. SPRUNGPresident

Chief Executive Officer

GINA M. DINARDOExecutive Secretary

JOSEPH V. BAFFUTO, JR.Chief Financial Officer

TRIAL BOARDSAPPEALS TRIAL BOARD

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

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

BETTY-ANNE STENMARKJAMES WHITE

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

PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARDDAVID HOPKINS, ESQ., CHAIR

TIM CARWILE, ESQ.JOHN RUSSELLALTERNATESMIKE NECAISEBILL TEAGUE

CLASS OF 2018JAMES R. DOK

DR. J. CHARLES GARVINRONALD H. MENAKER

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

ANN WALLIN

CLASS OF 2020PATRICIA M. CRUZWILLIAM J. FEENEY

KAROLYNNE M. MCATEER

CLASS OF 2021RITA J. BIDDLE

DOMINIC P. CAROTATHOMAS POWERS

HARVEY M. WOODING

DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio

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

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

MISSION STATEMENT®

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

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

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

VICE PRESIDENTS

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 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

JAY WAKSSenior ExecutiveVice President &General Counsel

ALEXANDRA ALESKOVSKYExecutive Vice President &

Chief Growth Officer

THERESA CHINSenior Vice PresidentPlanning & Operations

AIDEN COLIESenior Vice President

Technology

DOUG LJUNGRENExecutive Vice President

Sports & Events

KIRSTEN BAHLKEVice President

Purebred Consumer Demand

CYNTHIA BEAGLESAssistant General Counsel

MARK DUNNExecutive Vice President

KEITH FRAZIERExecutive Vice PresidentBusiness Support Services

SHEILA GOFFEGovernment Relations

BRANDI HUNTERPublic Relations &Communications

HEATHER MCMANUSDeputy General Counsel

MARI-BETH O’NEILLSport Services

ELIZABETH SOROTAMarketing

PAULA SPECTORCorporate Services

TIM THOMASJudging Operations

DAPHNA STRAUSBusiness Development

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MARCH 2018AKC GAZETTE 2

Linda Pleasant, Sebring, FL, Heartland DogClub of FloridaSusan Werner, Haymarket, VA, Middleburg

Kennel Club

NOTICEMs. Shannon Honeycutt (Beech Grove, IN)

Action was taken by the LaPorte County Ken-nel Club for conduct at its November 2, 2017event. Ms. Honeycutt was charged with unau-thorized removal of property at or in connec-tion with an event. The Staff Event Committeereviewed the Event Committee’s report andset the penalty at a one year event suspensionand a $1000 fine, effective November 2, 2017.

NOTICEMs. Dorothy Holmes (Scottsdale, AZ) Action

was taken by the Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Asso-ciation for conduct at its November 24, 2017event. Ms. Holmes was charged with failure toproperly control a dog at an event. The StaffEvent Committee reviewed the Event Commit-tee’s report and set the penalty at a six monthevent suspension and a $1000 fine, effectiveDecember 19, 2017. (Rottweiler, All AmericanDog)

NOTICEMr. Alan St. Clair (Seabrook Island, SC) Ac-

tion was taken by the Space Coast Kennel Clubof Palm Bay for conduct at its December 11,2017 event. Mr. St. Clair was charged with in-appropriate, abusive or foul language. The

Staff Event Committee reviewed the EventCommittee’s report and set the penalty at aone month event suspension and a $500 fine,effective December 12, 2017. (Keeshond)

NOTICEThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary Com-

mittee has suspended Mr. Randall Cox (Galax,VA) from all AKC privileges for three yearsand imposed a $500 fine, effective February 8,2018, for his submission of false applicationsto register or transfer which affect the studbook. (German Shepherd Dog)

NOTICEThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary Com-

mittee has suspended Mr. James Maynard(Williamston, SC) from all AKC privileges forone year and imposed a $1000 fine, effectiveFebruary 8, 2018, for harassment and inappro-priate, abusive or foul language. (MultipleBreeds)

NOTICEThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary Com-

mittee has suspended Mr. Randolph Brent(Huttonsville, WV) from all AKC privileges forfifteen years and imposed a $3000 fine, effec-tive February 8, 2018, for conduct prejudicial topurebred dogs, purebred dog events, or to thebest interests of The American Kennel Clubbased on his violation of the AKC’s Judicial orAdministrative Determination of InappropriateTreatment Policy. (German Shepherd Dog)

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MARCH 2018AKC GAZETTE 3

NOTICEThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary Com-

mittee has suspended the following individualsfrom all AKC privileges for ten years and im-posed a $2000 fine, for conduct prejudicial topurebred dogs, purebred dog events, or to thebest interests of The American Kennel Clubbased on their violation of the AKC’s Judicialor Administrative Determination of Inappro-priate Treatment Policy:

Effective February 8, 2018Ms. Deborah Hosler (Petersburg, MI) Siber-

ian Husky, MastiffMr. Thomas Brooks (Chesterfield, VA) New-

foundland

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 Conformation

and Junior Showmanship judges to notify the

Judging 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.

NEW BREED JUDGING APPLICANTSMr. William Anderson (103943) WI(224) [email protected]

Mrs. Dawn L. Gabig (103897) NC(252) [email protected] Mountain Dogs, JS

Ms. Debra Guerrero (103977) WA(253) [email protected] Terriers, Miniature Bull Terriers

Ms. Carol Preble (102691) IL(815) [email protected] Huskies

Ms. Carlin Rasmussen (103975) WI(715) [email protected] Retrievers, JS

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MARCH 2018AKC GAZETTE 4

Ms. Karen R. Scheiner, ESQ. (103945) NJ(856) [email protected]

Mrs. Christine M. Walker (100261) NY(716) [email protected]

APPROVED BREED JUDGING APPLICANTSMs. Judi Bendt (37568) SD(605) [email protected] of Toy Group (Brussels Griffons,Miniature Pinschers)

Mr. J. Calvin Dykes (100595) OR(541) [email protected] Eskimo Dogs, Xoloitzcuintli

Mrs. Sharon Dykes (100581) OR(541) [email protected], American Eskimo Dogs,Xoloitzcuintli

Mr. Rick Gschwender (6740) ID(208) [email protected] Frises, Chinese Shar-Pei, Keeshon-den, Poodles

Ms. Kathryn Leonardt (23180) FL(301) [email protected] Retrievers

Mr. Gary Stiles (51717) WA(360) [email protected] of Toy Group (Affenpinschers, Brus-sels Griffons, Chinese Cresteds, English ToySpaniels, Italian Greyhounds, Maltese,Pekingese, Pomeranians, Poodles, Shih Tzu,Silky Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers)

Ms. Sandy Weaver (94535) GA(770) [email protected] Russian Terriers, Cane Corsos, Dober-man Pinschers, German Pinschers, GiantSchnauzers, Standard Schnauzers

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGING APPLICANTSMs. Cheryl Burns (103979) PA(610) [email protected]

Ms. Shea Jonsrud (103980) CO(303) [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. M. E. Robin Barry (103739) FL(352) 239-3265

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MARCH 2018AKC GAZETTE 5

[email protected] Ridgebacks, Whippets, JS

Ms. Julie A. MacKinnon (103623) [email protected] Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers

Kathryn Sneider, VMD (103627) MA(508) [email protected] Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers

Ms. Marsha (Michelle) Struble (103633) IA(515) [email protected]

APPROVED BREED JUDGESMs. Christine Erickson (22529) AZ(480) [email protected] King Charles Spaniels, JapaneseChin, Miniature Pinschers

Mr. Kevin M. Flynn (66204) MA(617) [email protected] Retrievers, Irish Water Spaniels,Welsh Springer Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani

Mrs. Linda C. Flynn (66205) MA(617) [email protected] Retrievers, Spinoni Italiani,Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, WirehairedVizslas

Mr. Kirlyn Fouts (91125) CO(719) [email protected]

English Foxhounds, Rhodesian RidgebacksMr. Juan J. Griego (90265) NM(505) [email protected] of Working Group (Anatolian Shep-herds, Portuguese Water Dogs)

Mrs. Nancy R. Griego (90264) NM(505) [email protected] of Working Group (Anatolian Shep-herds, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Por-tuguese Water Dogs)

Mr. Bill Lee (18750) CO(720) [email protected] Griffons, Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels, English Toy Spaniels, Havanese,Maltese, Manchester Terriers, Papillons,Pekingese, Pomeranians

Ms. Edweena “Teddy” McDowell (17411) KS(913) [email protected] Terriers, Glen of Imaal Terriers,Miniature Schnauzers, Parson Russell Terri-ers, Rat Terriers, Scottish Terriers, SealyhamTerriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, WelshTerriers

Mrs. Anne Marie Taylor (7522) MI(810) [email protected], Curly-Coated Retrievers, Nova Sco-tia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Irish WaterSpaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, Wire-haired Vizslas

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MARCH 2018AKC GAZETTE 6

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGESMiss Grace Freeman (103757) MO(573) [email protected]

Mrs. Tiffany Holley (101941) [email protected]

Ms. Laura V. Pearson (103751) WA(425) [email protected]

RESIGNED JUDGESMrs. Marsha Hall BrownMs. Kimberle Schiff

EMERITUS JUDGESMs. Virginia “Ginny” BoyleMr. Kark H. KreckMrs. Jeanne D. Zuver

DECEASED JUDGESMr. Linton MoustakisMrs. Rondi Ross

PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKINGJUDGES COMPLETED The following persons have completed their

Provisional Judging assignments and theirnames have been added to the list of regularapproved judges.Mrs. Laura Feldt (100075) KY(502) [email protected] – TD/TDU

Ms. Mary Ginter (96327) KY(270) [email protected] – TD/TDU

Mr. Stuart H Lease (100467) CA(951) [email protected] – TD/TDU

Mrs. Sandy Svendsen (99683) CA(707) [email protected] – All

PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKINGJUDGES The 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. Francis Keays (97639) ID(208) [email protected] – TDX

Dr. Kamrin MacKnight (97565) CA(650) [email protected] – TDX

DECEASED OBEDIENCE JUDGESMarjorie Robinson (ME)Bobby Whiteside (VA)

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MARCH 2018AKC GAZETTE 7

APPLICATION FOR BREED-SPECIFICREGISTERED NAME PREFIXThe following applications for a breed-specific

Registered Name Prefix have been submitted toThe American Kennel Club. Letters in regardto these applications should be addressed toGina DiNardo, Executive Secretary:4PAWS – Miniature American Shepherds –Debra ShambaughAJT – Doberman Pinschers – JermaineAndersonA LEGACY – Chihuahuas – Belinda DemareeMcCormickBAUTZEN – Leonbergers – Allyson PielopTaylorHONEY HOLLOW – Labrador Retrievers –Lonnie J. MoranINTRYNZIK – Cavalier King Charles Spaniels –John C. Goodwin & Elise M. GoodwinKENSINGTON – Tibetan Terriers – WendyllBehrendLIGHTSOME – Yorkshire Terriers – SvetlanaV. KienkoOTC – Labrador Retrievers – Elizabeth E.Wise VaughanPATTY’S ROYAL – Boxers – Patricia J. SextonSETA – Papillons & French Bulldogs – ColleenMcKee-SanchezSTIRLING – Bichon Frise – Paul A. Flores &Kimberly A FurlongWAGNTAIL – Golden Retrievers – Janis L.BerieWILDERNESS RUN – Dachshunds – Susan JillChidlow

WIND DIAL – Pembroke Welsh Corgis –Candace Longan

REGISTERED NAME PREFIXES GRANTEDThe following applications for a breed-specific

Registered Name Prefix have been granted:ABBERANN – Glen of Imaal Terriers –Theresa H. Nesbitt & Ann WhiteBROOKRIDGE – Australian Shepherds –Susan Moorehead & Reggie MooreheadBRUSHY HOLLOW – Beagles – Kurt JeremyGeigerBLUE CYPRESS – Labrador Retrievers –R. Randall RollinsCAROUSEL – Great Danes – Amanda TebaultCOOSA CREEK – Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels – Julianne DragoDELMOBULL – French Bulldogs – Alexis J.Del ValleDOBERHAUS – Doberman Pinschers – MargoL. RichardsDOWDY FARMS – Mastiffs – Stephanie L.DowdyRAVENHILL – Russell Terriers – Billie M.Sumrell-FultonRIO NOVA – Newfoundlands – Tracy K. Luber SILVER BIRCH – Samoyeds – Beth A. OrtensiSUDON – Great Danes – Susan F. HookomVON CALVO – German Shepherd Dogs –Lino CalvoWINDGATE – Cavalier King Charles Spaniels– Jess L. Oakley & Veronica T. Soler

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MARCH 2018AKC GAZETTE 8

BOARD OF DIRECTORSFEBRUARY 8-9, 2018

The Board convened on Thursday, February8, 2018 at 8:04 a.m. All Directors were present.Also present was the Executive Secretary. The January 2018 Board minutes, copies ofwhich had been provided to all Directors, werediscussed. Upon a motion by Dr. Battaglia, sec-onded by Mr. Dok, the January 2018 minuteswere unanimously approved.

PRESIDENT’S REPORTBoard Action ItemsMr. Sprung reviewed Action Items, andreported on Staff initiatives. Legal Status ReportJay Waks, Senior Executive Vice President andGeneral Counsel, and Heather McManus, VicePresident and Deputy General Counsel, pre-sented a status report on pending litigationand other Legal activities for the months ofNovember and December 2017. It wasreported that the Legal Department workedon 892 agreements in 2017, a 47% increasefrom 2016 and 224% increase from 2015.

EXECUTIVE SESSIONThere was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to dis-

cuss sensitive business matters. There wasnothing reported out of this session.AKC Humane Fund UpdateDaphna Straus, Vice President of BusinessDevelopment and Secretary of the AKCHumane Fund (HF) gave a review of theFunds 2017 activities. Doug Ljungren, AKCHumane Fund President was present for thisportion of the meeting. AKC HFProgramming consists primarily of grant-mak-ing and provides no direct services. Charitableand educational activities include BreedRescue Grants, Grants to Domestic ViolenceShelters, Scholarships, Awards for CanineExcellence (ACE Awards) and funding theAKC Library. The majority of Grants in 2017 were made inthe Domestic Violence program area.53 Domestic Violence Shelters successfullyapplied for HF grants to care for and improveinfrastructure for pets. Total grant awardswere $51,750 plus an additional $39,000 infuture grant commitments. Programs havebeen funded in 37 out of 50 states since theinception of the program. The AKC Humane Fund through its SandyFund donated $10,000 to each of the follow-ing Organizations:

• The Houston SPCA• Napa Humane• Sonoma Humane Society• The Sato Project (Puerto Rico)

The John D. Spurling Scholarship supports

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MARCH 2018AKC GAZETTE 9

diverse academic pursuits. Five (5) scholar-ships are awarded per year totaling $10,000 tofull-time students enrolled in courses of studythat contribute to the well-being of dogs andresponsible pet ownership.In 2017, AKC HF was accepted to the portfolioof Survey Monkey charities. The public fuelsSurvey Monkey’s donations to charities by tak-ing surveys. Survey Monkey donates $0.50 persurvey, donated to the charity of the respon-dent’s choosing. In 2017, HF successfully lob-bied to become part of the Survey MonkeyContribute roster. To date, $27,303 has beencontributed from 14,772 people. In 2017, a Juniors Scholarship was endowed inthe name of GCHP Hill Country’s Let’s GetReady to Rumble. A $5000 annual scholarshipwill be awarded to the winners of the JuniorVersatility Awards 1st and 2nd place in mem-ory of Rumble. Junior Versatility recognizesJuniors who compete in at least 3 AKC Sports.

AKC Canine Health Foundation UpdateDiane Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP, ChiefExecutive Officer of the AKC Canine HealthFoundation provided on update on theFoundations work in 2017. Key Foundation activities for 2017 included:

• Achieved GuideStar Platinum rating forthe first time

• Key Investments were made in: 1. Research programs funding growth 2. First AKC CHF veterinary student in-

tern

3. Catalogued all CHF-grant scientificpublications - >680 publications,

cited >23,000 times4. AKC CHF National Parent Club Ca-

nine Health Conference• New Corporate Support and Partnerships:

1. Elanco Animal Health2. Merck Animal Health3. Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Re-

search• An updated investment strategy and pol-icy

In 2017 $1.94 million was awarded for 43grants. The CHF is currently managing $10.79million in 140 active research grants. For 2017,AKC offered $1,000,000 in matching pledges.CHF match donations raised were $861,742.

Smart Pet Technologies UpdateMichael Basone, COO of Smart PetTechnologies, Herberto Calves, VP MarketingSmart Pet Technologies and Anthony Saracco,Vice President, Fredericks Michael & Co. gavean update on the LINK Collar by AKC.

EXECUTIVE SESSIONThere was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to dis-cuss sensitive business matters. There wasnothing reported out of this session.AKC Museum of the Dog UpdateJames Crowley, AKC Consultant, participatedin this portion of the meeting.

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EXECUTIVE SESSIONThere was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to dis-cuss sensitive personnel matters. It wasreported out of this Executive Session thatAlan Fausel has been designated as theDirector of the AKC Museum of the Dog totake effect when it relocates to New York.Until the relocation takes place, Alan will bean AKC employee in the New York Office, withthe title of Director of AKC CulturalResources. He will work on all aspects of therelocation leading up to the opening of theAKC Museum of the Dog in New York, antici-pated to be in January 2019. He will workclosely with Steven George, who will remainthe Director of the Museum while it continuesto operate in St. Louis. This decision andcourse of action was approved unanimously byboth the AKC Museum of the Dog and theAKC Boards.AKC TV UpdateGina DiNardo, Executive Secretary, RussellQuy, CEO of B Live Productions and ToddGalloway, Chief Digital Officer of BLive gavean update on the status of AKC TV. DougLjungren, Executive Vice President Sports &Events and Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice PresidentSport Services were present for this portionfor the meeting. On Saturday February 10, 2018 AKC willlaunch its brand new digital-first cable networkcalled AKC.TV. This new joint venture with BLive productions is an OTT (Over-the-top)digital channel that can be accessed via a new

innovative web-based platform www.akc.tv orfrom akc.org. Dog lovers will be able to connect to AKC.TVfrom any device including computers, tablets,phones, set-top boxes, and AppleTV with addi-tional platforms to come. Viewers can browsethe on-demand content library of dog trainingvideos, puppy and breed videos, original pro-gramming, live coverage of AKC events andour brand new weekly TV show, AKC Live!which covers all that is new or noteworthy inthe world of AKC and Purebred Dogs. This modern platform allows AKC to broadenits audience, helps to expand the awareness ofthe AKC mission, and promotes the value ofpurebred dogs as pets and in society. AKC.TVwill bring dog lovers into the world of the AKCthrough entertaining and educational contentthat they can access 24/7. New content will beuploaded weekly to keep the network fresh forviewers and give them insight into all aspectsof our community including responsiblebreeders, our Parent Clubs, AKC events, AKC’sunique charitable affiliates and anything imag-inable to celebrate purebred dogs and theirowners.This digital-first approach is in line with thenational trend; approximately 20 million con-sumers a year have “cut the cord” and arechoosing streaming services over traditionalcable services. It also allows for us to havecomplete control over our message while get-ting maximum visibility. Videos can be easilyshared across social media platforms and

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embedded into your websites.AKC Pet Care UpdateJim Tysseling, COO of AKC Pet Care gave anupdate on 2017 and plans for 2018. AKC Pet Care offers a wide range of servicesdelivered with the highest standard of care. Besides 24 Hour and Day Care offered is dogjogging by high-caliber athletes, dog walking,dog training utilizing programs of behavioralexperts and specialized grooming. All loca-tions have completed AKCs Safe Groomingand Safe Salon certification. Five of the sixlocations are in the process of rebranding –including coordinated interior design, consis-tent signage and the addition of upgradedfloors and kenneling. 2018 goals include the expansion of amenitypartnership programs to new and existing resi-dential buildings, increasing brand awarenessand optimizing grooming and training oppor-tunities. New client programs within the loca-tions and the addition of a dedicated socialmedia representative will facilitate uniquegrowth platforms.

AKC REUNITETom Sharp, AKC Reunite CEO, gave a presen-tation on AKC Reunites activities in 2017.Mark Dunn, AKC Reunite Managing Directorwas present for this portion of the meeting.Reunite has had excellent revenue growthover the past three years, with total revenue ofalmost $9 million in 2017, which equates to22% year over year topline growth. In 2017

AKC Reunite enrolled 460,000 pets, bringingtotal enrollment in the recovery service to 6.6million pets, representing 35 different species.In addition, 430,000 microchips were sold in2017. Since 2002, AKC Reunite has awarded over $7Million towards:

• Pet-related disaster preparedness / reliefgrants

• Matching grants for purchasing policedogs

• Microchip Scanner donations to sheltersThe AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer projectwhich launched in September 2013 has raisedover $1.6 million with 65 trailers donatedacross the country.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice President SportServices, participated in this portion of themeeting by videoconference. Azawakh Eligibility to Compete in the Hound GroupThe Board reviewed a petition from theAmerican Azawakh Association requestingacceptance for the breed into the AKC StudBook; and asking that the breed be eligible tocompete in the Hound Group. Following amotion by Mr. Menaker, seconded by Dr.Davies, it was VOTED (unanimously) toapprove the standard for the breed and tomove the Azawakh from the Foundation StockService into the Stud Book of the AmericanKennel Club on January 1, 2019. The StudBook will remain open until January 1, 2024.

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The breed will be eligible to compete in theHound Group on January 1, 2019. Great Dane Proposed Breed Standard RevisionThe Board reviewed the proposed revisions tothe Great Dane Breed Standard as submittedby the Great Dane Club of America, Inc.(GDCA). The GDCA made additional revi-sions to the standard based upon commentsreceived from publication in the Secretary’sPage. Following a motion by Dr. Davies, sec-onded by Dr. Garvin, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to permit the Great Dane Clubof America to ballot its membership on theproposed Standard changes, in accordancewith the GDCA’s Constitution and Bylaws.Canine Legislation Position Statement on DogTraining The Board reviewed a newly proposed CanineLegislation Position Statement on DogTraining. The proposed position statementprovides a basis for AKC to provide legislativecomment on the value of dog training fordogs, their owners, and the communities inwhich they live. It notes that there are numer-ous accepted perspectives and approaches todog training, and no one preferred protocolfor training all dogs. Finally, it states that AKCopposes arbitrary government restrictions onaccepted standard training practices. AKC is concerned by a disturbing new class oflegislative proposals at the state and local levelthat are aimed at arbitrarily restricting stan-dard accepted training methodologies andapproaches, and placing regulatory oversight

of trainers and their professional practices inthe hands of animal control or non-profes-sional animal protection boards that may havelittle experience or expertise in dog training. The purpose of the proposed position state-ment is to encourage dog training for all dogowners and to recognize the value of preserv-ing a range of training options so that thetraining needs of all dogs, their owners andtheir particular circumstances can be met. This will be discussed further at the Aprilmeeting. Canine Legislation Position Statement on Tether-ingThe Board reviewed recommendations for anew canine legislation position statementregarding the tethering of dogs. This positionstatement provides a basis for AKC to com-ment, where appropriate, on proposed bansthat have the potential for unintended harm-ful consequence for responsible dog owners. In recent years the AKC GovernmentRelations Department (GR) has trackednumerous legislative proposals that arbitrarilyequate tethering to animal cruelty and estab-lish bans or severe arbitrary restrictions ontethering. Such measures fail to recognize thatresponsible tethering may provide an optionfor restraining a dog in cases where othermethods of restraint are inappropriate or inef-fective. Arbitrary anti-tethering laws may alsoundermine positive canine activities such asfield trials, conformation dog shows, dog train-ing, grooming and other examinations that

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are part of responsible dog ownership andAKC events.This will be discussed further at the Aprilmeeting. Government Relations 4th Quarter 2017UpdateThe Board viewed an update on theGovernment Relations (GR) Department forthe fourth quarter of 2017. The memo pro-vided a status update on current departmentactivity, major projects, significant legislativeissues and accomplishments in 2017. Legislative/Regulatory Tracking: At of the endof 2017, the AKC GR team had reviewed, mon-itored and taken necessary action on approxi-mately 2,000 pieces of legislation that couldimpact responsible dog ownership, the healthand wellbeing of dogs, the rights of dog own-ers, and/or the interests of the AmericanKennel Club. AKC GR had also monitoredapproximately 4000 proposed regulatorychanges at the state and federal level. Detection Dog Project: GR staff and AKC’sfederal lobbyist have worked with key mem-bers of Congress to develop appropriate legis-lation requiring expanded transparency inhow federal agencies make detection/militaryworking dog purchasing decisions, the fullcost for producing a deployment-ready dog,and success rates of domestic-bred versus for-eign-bred dogs, and other factors that illumi-nate causes of, and solutions for the shortageof domestically-bred detection and militaryworking dogs. This proposed language and

required reporting were incorporated into HR2810 the 2018 National Defense AuthorizationAct, passed by Congress and signed into law(PL 115-91) in mid-December. GR staff and AKC’s federal lobbyist alsoworked with Congressman Mike Rogers andhis staff in the development of language forHR 4577, the Domestic Explosives DetectionCanine Capacity Building Act. This establishesa public-private working group to assist in thedevelopment of a domestic canine breedingnetwork to produce high quality explosivesdetection canines and modernize canine train-ing and selection standards. HR 4577 haspassed the House in December and is cur-rently in the Senate.Congressional Testimony: In October, SheilaGoffe provided testimony as an invited expertwitness before joint subcommittee hearing ofthe U.S. House Committee on Oversight andGovernment Reform; and the HouseCommittee on Homeland Security on theimportance of making domestically-bred dogsmore readily available to serve as explosivesdetection and working dogs.

FINANCEJoseph Baffuto, CFO, presented AKC’s unau-dited year-end financial results for 2017. Totaloperating revenues of AKC for the 2017 yearwere $73.5 million which was equal to Budgetand 10.5% higher than the 2016 year. Overalloperating expenses of $67.5 million werebelow Budget by 5.4%, approximately $3.9

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million, but 9% or $5.7 million above 2016actuals. Operating income of $6.1 million out-performed the 2017 Budget of $2.1 million inoperating income as well as last year’s compar-ison of $4.8 million through December 31,2016. Additionally, investment performanceresults in 2017 yielded $11.6 million in unreal-ized gains versus $6.0 million in unrealizedgains during 2016. The quarterly report willbe presented at the March Delegates Meeting.AKC Matching Grants for AKCCHF 2017In 2017, the AKC Board made three matchingpledges. One for $500,000 and two for$250,000, for a total of $1,000,000 in matchingfund opportunities for AKC CHF in 2017. TheCHF was able to earn pledges towards thesethree programs in the amount of $861,742.Following a motion by Ms. McAteer, secondedby Dr. Battaglia the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to fund the gap in the 2017 matchingfunds pledged and donate the balancepledged to CHF - $211,092 for 2017.

The Board adjourned at 4:40p.m.

Meeting reconvened on Friday, February 9,2018 at 8:09 am. All Directors were present except for HarveyWooding. Also present was the ExecutiveSecretary.

COMPANION AND PERFORMANCEDoug Ljungren, Executive Vice PresidentSport and Events, and Mari-Beth O’Neill Vice

President Sport Services participated in thisportion of the meeting. Stephanie Kennerley,Sports Development Manager and CarolineMurphy, Director of Performance events par-ticipated in this portion of the meeting byvideoconference. Dr. Mary Burch, Director ofCGC participated in this portion of the meet-ing via telephone conference. AKC Trick Dog Elite Performer Title The Board reviewed a recommendation to adda new more advanced title called Trick DogElite Performer (TKE) to the AKC Trick Dogprogram. The routine will consist of at least 10tricks, with a minimum of 5 tricks at thePerformer level. Novice and Intermediatetricks will not count toward the total of 10tricks. The distinguishing characteristic of theTrick Dog Elite Performer is that the dog mustperform a routine that has a theme or tells astory. Props, music and narration are allowed.Additional information will be posted on theTrick Dog website. Following a motion by Dr.Davies, seconded by Dr. Battaglia, the BoardVOTED (unanimously; absent: Mr. Wooding)to approve the new advanced title. The TrickDog Elite Performer (TKE) title will belaunched on June 1, 2018. American Belgian Malinois Club -Temperament Test TitleThe Board reviewed a recommendation fromthe American Belgian Malinois Club request-ing that the AKC acknowledge theTemperament Test title (TT) awarded to theBelgian Malinois by the American

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Temperament Testing Society. Recognition ofthis title has already been approved by theAKC Board for two other breeds. The titlewould be handled through the Parent ClubPerformance Events Titling Program. Ownersmust apply to the AKC on a form developedby the Performance Events Department, sub-mit documentation proving the dog haspassed the ATTS test and pay a processing fee.All dogs must be AKC registered or listed inthe PAL program. This will be discussed further at the Aprilmeeting. Addition to Non-AKC Events Policy -New AKC National Championship EventsCannot be Dual-LicensedThe Board reviewed a recommendation fromthe Performance Events Department toamend the current Non-AKC Events policy byspecifying that no AKC NationalChampionship event may be dual-licensedwith another organization except those thatwere dual-licensed as of January 1, 2018. This will be discussed further at the Aprilmeeting. Fast CAT - Modify Top 20 Dogs by BreedDisplayThe Board reviewed a recommendation fromthe Performance Events Department tochange the “Fast CAT – Top 20 Dogs byBreed” ranking list to display an average ofeach dog’s top three fastest runs. The rankinglists currently display the single fastest runspeed for each dog. There have been con-

cerns from the sport that due to variation inFast CAT courses, the single fastest run speedmay not be representative of which dogs areactually fastest. The surface, materials andgrade of the courses can vary. If approvedthese changes would become effective June 1,2018. This will be discussed further at the Aprilmeeting. AKC Family Dog ProgramThe Board reviewed a recommendation fromthe Sports & Events Staff to launch a new pro-gram entitled AKC Family Dog Program. Thisname will help bring public recognition andfocus to AKC’s efforts to develop activities andprovide information of interest to family com-panion dogs. The program will provide activi-ties that encourage training, socialization, andresponsible dog ownership and advocate forthe benefits that dogs bring to their familiesand society in general. AKC currently pro-vides Family Dog activities through theCGC/Trick Dog program and include CanineGood Citizen, STAR Puppy, Therapy Dog andTrick Dog programs. The new name reflectsAKC’s Mission to advocate for dogs “as a fam-ily companion” and one of AKC’s Core Values– “We cherish dogs as companions” and moreclearly conveys to the dog owning publicAKC’s interest and intent. With the launch ofthe Family Dog Program, AKC Sports & Eventscan be thought of in terms of four major typesof activities – conformation, companionevents, performance events and family dog

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activities.Without objection the Sport & Events depart-ment will launch the AKC Family DogProgram and Dr. Mary Burch will be theDirector of the AKC Family Dog Program. Anew Family Dog webpage should be launchedaround April 1, 2018. There was no objection. Emotional Support Dogs on AirplanesMr. Ljungren advised the Board that Dr. MaryBurch had been contacted by a major airlinethat is seeking help in defining requirementsfor emotional support dogs on airplanes. TheBoard was advised that AKC is planning towork with the airline to help develop a recom-mendation. Staff will develop a good manner test for emo-tional support dogs flying in the passengercabin test.

CONFORMATIONDoug Ljungren, Executive Vice PresidentSports and Events, Mari-Beth O’Neill, VicePresident Sport Services, were present for thisportion of the meeting. Glenn Lycan, DirectorOperation Support, Alan Slay, Director EventPrograms, and Bri Tesarz, Manager Dog ShowRules, participated in this portion of the meet-ing via videoconference. Two Shows in One Day Policy - ManagingSpecial AttractionsThe Board reviewed a Staff recommendationto make approval of future two shows in one-day special attraction events dependent on aclub’s ability to manage these events with spe-

cial attractions. Clubs have successfully beenhosting two all-breed/limited-breed shows inone day since 2014. Occasionally, the clubsoffer special attractions at both events whichresult in numerous groups being judged in asingle day and can significantly extend the day.In order to keep the day to a reasonablelength and still allow the clubs flexibility, staffrecommends making the approval of futureevents dependent on a club’s demonstratedability to manage past events. Following amotion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Mr. Dok,the Board VOTED (unanimously; absent: Mr.Wooding) to add to the policy (underlined) Multiple All-Breed or Limited-Breed Shows in OneDay Program (January 2017, amended February2018 Board meeting)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 following limitations are placed on thisprogram:

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

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

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• 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 and Rally competitions are al-lowed, and encouraged, but must havetheir own ring(s) for competition.

• 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.

• Approval of events that feature special at-tractions will depend on the club’s suc-cessful history managing such events.Unsuccessful management of special at-tractions could include, but is not limitedto, such things as conflicts between thespecial attraction and regular group timesand extended delays for the event.

Catalog Sales at EventsThe Board reviewed a Staff recommendationto change the Catalog Sales Board policy toallow clubs flexibility in when they may beginselling catalogs. Current Board policy requiresthat catalogs not go on sale until one hourbefore the judging of the first event includedin the catalog. Many times, exhibitors arrive atthe show site and immediately request a cata-log. If it is more than one hour prior to the start of

judging, the club must refuse the exhibitor’srequest and ask that they come back later.Staff recommends changing this policy toallow clubs to sell their catalog at any time onthe day of the event. This will allow clubs flexi-bility to run their event in a way that bestmeets the needs of their exhibitors. This will be discussed further at the Aprilmeeting. Junior Eligibility to Participate in NOHSThe Board reviewed a Staff recommendationto change the eligibility of Junior Handlersworking for professional handlers to allowthem to participate in the National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS). Currently, JuniorHandlers are not eligible to participate in theNOHS at shows/weekends/clusters where theyare assisting professional handlers. This con-flicts with the intent of Junior Showmanship and thelearning AKC wishes to encourage. Staff is recommending that Junior Handlersbe eligible to participate in NOHS so long asthey maintain their Amateur Status as outlinedin the Junior Showmanship Regulations,Section 2.This will be discussed further at the Aprilmeeting. Summary of All-Breed Events Offering NOHS in2017Staff provided an update on the number of all-breed events offering the AKC NationalOwner-Handled Series (NOHS) in 2017. 66%of all-breed events offered NOHS in 2017.

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This is an increase of 14% over 2016. Pee Wee Special Attractions in 2017Staff provided a status report on Pee Wee spe-cial attractions offered in 2017. The Pee Wee special attraction has continuedto grow in popularity. It was offered at 92events in 2017 versus 57 in 2016. The averagenumber of entries in 2017 was 8 versus 6 in2016. The clubs have reported very positiveexperiences for the children and their par-ents. Upon approval of the special attraction,Event Operations provides the club tips andguidelines to make the experience successful.After the special attraction, we ask the club toprovide a summary report and (optional) con-tact information of the entrants, as well asimages. Contact information provided by theclubs is forwarded to the Juniors departmentand they reach out to the families and providethem additional information about opportuni-ties within the sport. If the clubs provideimages from the special attraction, the Juniorsdepartment publishes those images on ourwebsite, after the receiving the necessary per-mission/waiver. Overall the special attractionis doing very well and is a good addition to theoptions available for clubs.B Match ReviewStaff provided an update on the conformationB-Match program match. In 2017, 59% of theclubs reported an increase in entries, 32%reported a decrease and 9% reported nochange. In 2017 there were 538 events, a dropfrom the 631 held in 2016. Since 2016, Sports

and Events sends promotional email blasts insupport of approved AKC B-matches. In Aprilof 2017, AKC provided flexibility to clubs wish-ing to hold a match concurrently with a con-formation dog show. Based on the need forentry level activities, coupled with the successof the match email promotion in terms ofentries, and the new flexibility provided clubs,Club Development plans to actively promotethe holding of B-matches by clubs. ClubDevelopment will communicate the success ofthe email program and the importance of pro-viding beginner level competitions such as B-matches to conformation Clubs.

JUDGING OPERATIONSTim Thomas, Vice President Dog ShowJudges, participated in this portion of themeeting. Judging Conflict of Interest PolicyA Board member received a request for anexception to the Judges Conflict of InterestPolicy. In response to this inquiry, Staff pro-vided information on the policy for discussion. The current policy, adopted at the May 2006Board meeting, and amended at the Board’sJanuary 2007 meeting is: No AKC judge may have a significant interestin a dog registry or dog event-governingorganization deemed by the AKC Board to bein competition with The American KennelClub. Significant interest would include, butnot be limited to an ownership, an interest in,employment by, a directorship in, and holding

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office in.Following discussion, it was the sense of theBoard that they did not want to make anexception to the policy nor change the policyat this time. Canine Breed Courses for Judges Staff presented a memo concerning AKC’sextended learning program for current andprospective judges. There are breed exams forall seven groups and 13 breed courses areavailable in the course catalogue with manyadditional breed courses in various stages ofdevelopment. The breed courses are intendedto expand the opportunities available for cur-rent and prospective judges to educate them-selves, and are developed collaboratively withthe parent club for that breed. Cost to enrollin a breed course is $50.Consistent with the responsibility of judges toknow and to judge by the current AKCapproved breed standard and to accentuatethe importance of ongoing study for judges inbreeds approved to judge; Staff recommendedthat effectively immediately the breed courseswill be available upon request for judges cur-rently approved to judge the respective breedfor a reduced cost of $20. There was no objec-tion from the Board. Low Entry Breed ListThe Board reviewed the 2018 Low EntryBreed list which will be published on the AKCwebsite by January 30, 2018 and effectiveMarch 1, 2018. Judging Operations publishesthe Low Entry Breed List annually for refer-

ence by current and prospective conformationjudges. Under current policy, the Low EntryBreed List impacts educational requirementsfor those seeking judging approval of thebreeds that appear on it, as well as the require-ments for permit status judges to advance toregular status in a breed. Breeds whose totalnumbers of dogs in competition from the pre-vious year were under 3500 are categorized asa Low Entry Breed.The 2018 Low Entry Breed List displays anincrease of six breeds from the previous year.Two breeds, the Nederlandse Kooikerhondjeand the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen,appear as newly recognized breeds. Fourbreeds – Wirehaired Pointed Griffons, BullTerriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, and ManchesterTerriers return to the Low Entry Breed List in2018 after a brief hiatus from it in 2017. Allbreeds on the 2017 Low Entry Breed Listremain in 2018. Mr. Wooding participated for the remainderof the meeting.

COMPLIANCEJay Waks, Senior Executive Vice President andGeneral Counsel and Heather McManus, VicePresident and Deputy General Counsel, partic-ipated in this portion of the meeting. WandaForlines, Director of Compliance, and MarcusBach, Director of Investigations & Inspections,participated by videoconference.Adding Section on Minors Participation in Dealingwith Misconduct at American Kennel Club Events

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Following the Compliance Department’s pres-entation at the June 2017 Delegate’s Forum,entitled “How to Hold an Event CommitteeHearing”, a question arose concerningminor’s participation in investigations andhearings. The Legal Department and itsCompliance group have received requests toprovide guidelines to club Event Committeesregarding a minor’s participation in discipli-nary actions. Minors may become involved in EventCommittee disciplinary matters as a witness,complainant or accused, just as an adult may.The proposed section will standardize therequirement of adult participation withminors in these situations. Legal and Compliance recommend that anadditional section be added to Dealing withMisconduct at American Kennel Club Eventsto guide the clubs in addressing a minor’sinvolvement in disciplinary matters and, ifneeded, at Event Committee hearings.Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, secondedby Dr. Davies, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to approve the addition of a new sec-tion of Dealing with Misconduct at AmericanKennel Club Events.

NEWSection V

MINOR’S PARTICIPATIONIN DISCIPLINARY MATTERS

InvestigationIf a person involved in the incident is a minor,

a parent or legal guardian of the minor mustbe notified prior to interviewing the minor.The interview of the minor may proceed onlywith the consent, in writing or orally, of a par-ent, legal guardian or an adult authorized inwriting by a parent or legal guardian to accom-pany the minor (“Authorized Adult”). Anysuch interview must be conducted in a man-ner consistent with and sensitive to the circum-stances of the situation and the age, under-standing and intellectual capacity of theminor, and in the presence of the AuthorizedAdult. HearingA minor may be called to testify and asked toswear or promise to tell the truth only with theconsent of an Authorized Adult noted in therecord. If a person participating in the hear-ing is a minor, the Authorized Adult accompa-nying the minor is allowed to remain with theminor during the minor’s participation in thehearing.RecordIf a person participating in the interviewand/or hearing is a minor, it must be noted inthe Event Committee’s hearing record andreport. The record of consent must be sub-mitted to the AKC in the Event CommitteeReport. Written consent may include anemail. Be certain to include the name of theAuthorized Adult who accompanied theminor during the hearing and the record ofpermissions that are required in this Section.Definition of Minor

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State law controls who is a minor.

Compliance Statistics - Fourth Quarter 2017The Compliance Department andInvestigations & Inspections Departmentreported its statistics for the Fourth Quarter of2017 and full year 2017.

The following AKC Management actions werereported: (Final Board Disciplinary actions are reported onthe Secretary’s Page.)

CLUBSThe Board reviewed a report on the prospec-tive Delegate credentials to be published intwo issues of the AKC Gazette, applications forAKC Membership and newly licensed clubs.

Delegates

DELEGATE FOR PUBLICATIONJacque E. Glenn, Raymore, MOTo represent Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of

America

Susan Werner, Haymarket, VATo represent Middleburg Kennel Club

Gale K. Cummings, Norton, MATo represent Ladies’ Dog Club

Linda C. Foiles, Louisburg, NCTo represent Tibetan Spaniel Club of America

Clubs

REPORT ON NEWLY LICENSED CLUBS

APPROVED IN DECEMBER AND JANUARY

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of theSusquehanna Valley, greater Carlisle, PA

St. Claire County Coonhunters Associa-tion, Ragland, AL

BUSINESS UPDATEAlexandra Aleskovsky, Executive VicePresident & Chief Growth Officer, was presentfor this portion of the meeting. An overview of2017 was presented:

• Dog and Litter Registrations ended FY17ahead of both prior year and Budget.

• Strategic marketing continued to supportSports & Events entries through multiplemarketing channels.

• Staff is in the final phases of the newAKC.org website relaunch after executingsuccessful Delegate Orientations and ad-dressing key internal stakeholder feed-back.

• There is an opportunity to focus on Ca-sual breeders (They bred 58% of TotalLitters registered in 2017 and the onlysegment to experience registrationgrowth). They also represented thefastest growing segment in Marketplace(represented 70% of listings with 88.5%listings growth). The Board agreed to

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focus on this initiative.• Continuing aggressive pace of Technol-ogy advancements in Application Mod-ernization, Data Center Migration, RiskMitigation and Core Web and Applicationsupport.

• Grew digital audience 35% YOY to over7.5MM monthly unique visitors generat-ing over 24 million-page views monthly.

AKC LOGOIn January 2018, the Board voted to revertback to the old AKC logo (pre-2015) as theonly official logo of The American KennelClub. The Marketing, Creative Staff as well asAKC’s Digital Agency indicated that the newlogo rendered better on digital platforms andmobile devices. A recommendation was madeto utilize the new logo for digital communica-tions and platforms where the old logo cannotbe used, and continue to use the old logo forOffline materials and Sports & Events.Following a motion by Mr. Powers, secondedby Ms. McAteer it was VOTED (affirmative: Dr.Battaglia, Ms. Biddle, Mr. Carota, Mr. Dok, Mr.Feeney, Dr. Garvin, Ms. McAteer, Mr. Powers,Ms. Wallin, Mr. Wooding; opposed: Ms. Cruz,Dr. Davies, Mr. Menaker) to adopt the recom-mended dual logo usage.

AKC Detection Dog Task Force UpdateMark Dunn, Senior Vice President Registrationand Customer Development, gave a presenta-tion to the Board. Sheila Goffe, Vice President

Government Relations, was present for thisportion of the meeting. This presentation wasgiven on the AKC Board-created committeeknown as the AKC Detection Dog Task Force. The Committee is involved in determining fea-sible methods for helping to improve thedomestic supply of explosives detection dogsfor the U.S. Background information aboutthe state of detection dog demand and supplyin the United States was provided to the Boardas well as an update on the work ofGovernment Relation s and the task force.Background: Experts recognize that there is nobetter or more efficient way to detect explosivesthan using high quality, specially trained scentdetector dogs. Since the terrorist attacks on 9-11, and subsequent attacks worldwide, globaldemand for high quality explosives detectiondogs has skyrocketed,” Goffe said. “A shortageof appropriate, domestically-bred dogs availablefor work as explosive detection dogs presents asignificant threat to U.S. security.”The most sought-after breeds for explosivesdetection work in public areas are Sportingdogs that are developed from field/workinglines.

The preferred breeds include:• Labrador Retriever • German Shorthaired Pointer• German Wirehaired Pointer • Vizsla• Other retriever breeds including Gold-ens and Flat-coats

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According to various sources within and out-side the government, 80% to 90% of the dogspurchased by Homeland Security and DODare from foreign vendors or domestic vendorswho import from foreign sources.

Government Relations • HR 2810 Update – HR 2810 passed withthe language that AKC Government Rela-tions submitted to increase accountabilityregarding the purchase of European dogsby the US Government. This means theDepartment of Defense must provide reg-ular reporting on numerous questions re-lated to the sourcing of military workingdogs, including the number of dogs pur-chased from domestic vs. non-domesticbreeders, the costs associated with each,information on the difference in account-ing for domestic vs. European dog pur-chases; and how they determine whichdogs to get. By March, a report should bemade to Congress on all the informationthat AKC requested.

• Senate Testimony – AKC VP of Govern-ment Relations Sheila Goffe testified onOct. 3 before a joint house/senate over-sight committee, along with Dr. CindyOtto of the Penn Vet Working Center andan Orlando police dog handler. She dis-cussed the AKC committee’s research andaddressed the concerns about the lack ofpedigrees and lack of demonstrable traitswith dogs in Europe. Sheila provided fol-

low-up to questions from the chair, regard-ing the problem with lack of pedigreesand lack of demonstrable traits with dogsfrom Europe, and the positive aspects ofdeveloping a domestic breeding program.

AKC US Detection Dog Conference The AKC Detection Dog Task Force will holdthe second AKC US Detection DogConference on Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 28-30in Durham, NC. This year will feature anexpanded format and an open invitation tobreeders and AKC clubs. The goal of thisyear’s event is to bring together not only thekey stakeholders leading academics, trainers,AKC breeders together with the key stakehold-ers for networking and information gatheringon what is involved with producing dogs fordetection work.Speakers will include Dr. Cindy Otto of PennVet Working Dog Center; Scott Thomas, for-mer director of the TSA Canine PerformanceBreeding Program; Dr. Matthew Breen of NCState University; and Dr. Paul Waggoner andPam Haney of Auburn University CaninePerformance Department.

CONSENTFollowing a motion by Dr. Battaglia, secondedby Jim Dok it was VOTED (unanimously) toapprove the following Consent Items:Delegate and Club Approvals Spinone Italiano Proposed Breed StandardRevisions

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Eliminating Requirement for New Clubs toHold a Fun Match Clean Up Italicized Sections of RulesApplying to Dog ShowsAdding Collar Policy to Rules Applying toDog ShowsMoving Chapter 8 in Rules Applying to DogShowsEvent Committee Authority to Deny EntriesChange NOHS Points Awarded at theNational SpecialtyProvide Clubs Flexibility when HoldingEvening Specialty ShowsBlack Russian Terrier Club of America -Temperament Test TitleMaking Agility Friendlier Amendments to Regulations for AKC ScentWorkSweepstakes Guidelines

Delegate ApprovalsKaren Cottingham, Salisbury, MDTo represent Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club

Elizabeth J. Faber, Winchester Center, CTTo represent Northwestern Connecticut DogClub

Eileen Boyer Narieka, Leesport, PA To represent Berks County Kennel Club

James “Jim” M. Talbert, Poquoson, VATo represent Lagotto Romagnolo Club ofAmerica

Spinone Italiano Proposed Breed Standard Revi-sions The Spinone Club of America, Inc. (SCA),requested that the AKC Board permit the SCAto ballot the membership on its proposedbreed standard revisions in accordance withthe SCA Constitution and By-Laws. The BoardVOTED to approve this request.Eliminating Requirement for New Clubs to Hold aFun MatchThe Board VOTED to approve a Staff recom-mendation to eliminate the requirement forNew Clubs to hold a Fun Match prior to apply-ing to the AKC to become an accredited club. This Policy change is effective March 1, 2018and will remove one step in the process forclubs to be admitted to AKC.The changes to “How to Form an AKC-AccreditedDog Club” appear on page 5 and are as follows:

Part I. AKC’s Basic Club Policies. (page 5)Continuity: We expect Prospective new clubsare expected to demonstrate ongoing viabilityby establishing a record of meetings, electionsand activities before coming to the AKC foraccreditation. If clubs have held fun matchesor other activities, a brief description shouldbe provided. Clubs should provide a detailedaccount of fun matches and activities, docu-mented with flyers, catalog covers, newsletters,programs, etc.

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electing temporary officers, drafting a set ofbylaws, scheduling a date for the first annualmeeting, and establishing a schedule of meet-ings/events/activities until the first annualmeeting and holding at least one “fun” match,your club will be eligible to apply for accredita-tion at the AKC, and to be approved for theholding of sanctioned match shows, and/ortrials and tests.Clean Up Italicized Sections of Rules Applying toDog ShowsThe Board reviewed many recommendedchanges to the Rules Applying to Dog Shows fromthe Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee. Board VOTED TO APPROVE the recom-mended changes to Rules Applying to Dog ShowsChapter 6, Section 2 and Chapter 7, Sections2, 12 & 19 for clarity and updated language.These proposed Rule changes will be read atthe March Delegate meeting for a Vote at theJune Delegate Meeting.

RULES APPLYING TO DOG SHOWS CHAPTER 6PREMIUM LISTS AND CLOSING OFENTRIESSECTION 2. The premium list shall containthe following: a list of the officers of the show-giving club with the address of the secretary, alist of the members of the Event Committee(there must be at least five) together with thedesignation of “Chairman” and theChairman’s address (and “Obedience TrialChairman” if an obedience trial is being heldby a club in connection with its dog show), the

names of the veterinarians (or name of localVeterinary Association) and, for anunbenched show, whether the veterinarian willbe in attendance throughout the show hoursor “on call,” the names and addresses of thejudges, together with their assignments, andthe name and address of the superintendentor show secretary who has been approved byThe American Kennel Club. The premium listshall also specify whether the show is benchedor unbenched, and shall give the exact loca-tion of the show, the date or dates on which itis to be held, and the times of opening andclosing of the show.Notification must be printed in the PremiumList only if the club is not offering the three-point major to the Reserve Winners at theNational Specialty.

RULES APPLYING TO DOG SHOWS - CHAPTER 7JUDGESSECTION 2. The application for approval tojudge must be made on a form which will besupplied by The American Kennel Club uponrequest and when received by said club will beplaced before the Board of Directors of TheAmerican Kennel Club who shall determinein each instance whether an approval shall beissued.SECTION 12. Any club or association thatholds a dog show must prepare, after theentries have closed and not before, a judgingprogram showing the time scheduled for thejudging of each breed and each variety for

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which entries have been accepted. If a substi-tute or additional judge has been approvedChapter 7, Section 8 or Chapter 7, Section 13,as appropriate, will be quoted listing thechanges. The judging program shall indicatethe number of dogs entered and state thetime for the start of group judging, if any. Theprogram shall be based on the judging ofabout 25 dogs per hour by each judge. Eachjudge’s breed and variety assignments shall bedivided into periods of about one hour,except in those cases where the entry in abreed or variety exceeds 30. The total numberof dogs assigned each judge will be indicated.Forty-five minutes to one hour must beallowed for rest or meals if a judge’s assign-ment exceeds five hours. A copy of the pro-gram and identification slip for each dogentered shall be mailed, published or madeavailable to the owner no later than one weekbefore the date of the event. Two copies ofthe program shall be sent to the Show PlansDepartment at the same time they are pub-lished or made available to exhibitors. Printeddocuments may be utilized at the exhibitor’srequest. The judging program shall be pub-lished in the catalog. No judging shall occurat any show prior to the time specified in thejudging program.SECTION 19. Only one judge shall officiate ineach Group Class and only one judge shallselect the Best in Show and Reserve Best inShow.

The Board of Directors suggests that whenever possi-ble the Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show bedetermined by one who has not already judged anybreed or group class of said show.

Except in hardship cases, when an exception may beapproved for a specific show, a judge will not beapproved to judge a breed and, at the same show, theVariety Group of which the breed is a part and Bestin Show and Reserve Best in Show.The Board VOTED NOT TO APPROVE therecommended changes submitted by theDelegate Dog Show Rules Committee to RulesApplying to Dog Shows, Chapter 3, Sections 13 &16.Adding Collar Policy to Rules Applying to DogShowsThe Board reviewed a recommendation fromthe Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee toadd a new section 16 to Chapter 11 of theRules Applying to Dog Shows to address the useof inappropriate collars and leads at dogshows. The Board VOTED NOT TOAPPROVE the recommended changes. Moving Chapter 8 in the Rules Applying to DogShowsThe Board reviewed a recommendation fromthe Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee(DSRC) to move Chapter 8, to become a newSection 17 in Chapter 2, in the Rules Applyingto Dog Shows. The Board VOTED NOT TOAPPROVE the recommended changes. Event Committee Authority to Deny EntriesThe Board reviewed a recommendation from

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the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee toexpand the authority of the Event Committeeto decline entries for its events in Chapter 11,Section 15 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows.The proposal from the DSRC would expandthe authority given within the Rules Applying toDog Shows to the Event Committee to denyentries to include for ‘threatening, violent, ordisruptive behavior…which is contrary to theAmerican Kennel Club’s Code ofSportsmanship.” The Board VOTED to denythis proposal as there is currently a means todeny entries and hold persons and dogsaccountable for their behavior at AKC events.Change NOHS Points Awarded at the National Spe-cialtyThe Board VOTED to change to the numberof National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS)points awarded for a NOHS Best ofBreed/Variety win at the National Specialty.Effective with the start of the 2018-2019Qualifying period (October 11, 2018), theNOHS Points Scale is:

This will recognize the importance and pres-tige of this win for an Owner-Handler.

Provide Clubs Flexibility when Holding EveningSpecialty ShowsThe Board VOTED to approve a Staff recom-mendation to change the Evening SpecialtyShows Policy to allow specialty clubs more flex-ibility for their shows. The new EveningSpecialty show policy limits an evening spe-cialty to 50 entries per ring, per judge concur-rently.

New Board Policy:Evening Specialty Shows (December 2005 Boardmeeting, amended January 2018)Effective March 1, 2018, evening specialtieswill be permitted following all-breed shows.Evening specialties are limited to 50 entriesper ring, per judge for all AKC approved com-petitions, provided the rings are run concur-rently. Black Russian Terrier Club of America –Temperament Test Title The Board VOTED to approve a request fromthe Black Russian Terrier Club of America forthe AKC to acknowledge the TemperamentTest title (TT) awarded to Black RussianTerriers by the American TemperamentTesting Society (ATTS). ATTS is a nationalnot-for-profit organization founded in 1977.ATTS provides a uniform temperament evalu-ation open to all dogs over 18 months of age.The test involves ten components which testfor behavior toward strangers, reaction toauditory stimulus, reaction to visual stimulus(the umbrella pop), reaction to unusual foot-

AWARD POINTS NOHS BIS 100

NOHS RBIS 75

NOHS GROUP 1 30

NOHS GROUP 2 20

NOHS GROUP 3 15

NOHS GROUP 4 10

National Specialty BOB 10

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ing, and reaction to an unusually dressedthreatening stranger. A dog fails if it showspanic, strong avoidance without recovery orunprovoked aggression.The title is handled through the Parent ClubPerformance Events Titling Program. Ownersmust apply to the AKC on a form developedby the Performance Events Department, sub-mit documentation proving the dog haspassed the ATTS test and pay a processing fee.All dogs must be AKC registered or listed inthe PAL program.Making Agility Friendlier The Board VOTED to approve four recom-mended changes to the Agility Regulationsthat are meant to bring greater consistency tothe sport or make it easier for clubs to preparefor events. These recommendations come outof discussions held at the 2017 Agility FieldRepresentatives meeting where four issueswere identified that clubs had repeatedlybrought to the Field Reps’ attention or judg-ing issues the staff had seen out in the field. The recommended changes are to:

1. Allow Judges to send equipment mapsout 48 hours in advance (currently 24hours).

2. Change the judging of the table from aFailure (a non-qualifying fault) to aWrong Course if the dog engages anotherobstacle then comes back to finish thetable count.

3. Clarify that handlers will receive a non-qualifying score if they touch any piece of

equipment during a run.4. Remove the “4-Paw Rule.”

REGULATIONS FOR AGILITY TRIALSChapter 4. General Course and TrialRequirementsSection 6. Preparing a Ring for Agility. Thejudge is allowed to send a diagram showingthe positions of all the obstacles no more than48 hours prior to the date of the trial to facili-tate course building. This diagram may notshow obstacle numbers, start and/or finishlines or the Send Line on the course. Thejudge may send an equipment list more than48 hours ahead if requested by the club. TheJudge may send a diagram more than 48 hoursahead showing position of the contact obsta-cles and a list of the other obstacles that maybe grouped together (bunched) in differentareas of the ring. Once the obstacles are setno dogs may train or practice on the obstacles.

Chapter 5. General Scoring CriteriaSection 5. Mandatory Elimination (NQ). Thefollowing individual faults call for MandatoryElimination which shall be marked as an “F”on the scribe sheet resulting in a non-qualify-ing score (NQ). The dog/handler may con-tinue their run except as may be noted else-where in these Regulations:

1. Handler or dog knocking down any ob-stacle or jump that is either presentlybeing performed or will be performed.Handler jumps over, goes under, or

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SECRETARY’S PAGESsteps on top of any obstacle. (If excessivethe judge may excuse the handler fortheir own safety.)

2. Displaces the top bar(s) or panel of ajump or breaking apart the tire jump.

3. Failure to clear the span of the BroadJump.

4. Missing a contact zone (except missingthe upside of the A-Frame or Dog Walkis not faulted).

5. Seesaw fly-offs.6. Failure to complete all obstacles that are

part of the course as described in Chap-ter 3.

7. Running the wrong course and not cor-recting the run before crossing the fin-ish line.

8. Handler touching any obstacle prior tocompletion of the course.

9. Contact between the handler and the dogthat aids the performance of the dog.

10. Any contact of dog and handler at thePause Table, Weave Poles, and contactobstacles.

11. Exceeding the refusal maximum for agiven class.

12. Exceeding the wrong course maximumfor a given class.

Section 6. Mandatory Excusals.Handlers can be excused by the judge at anytime for inappropriate actions including, butnot limited to those listed below. The follow-ing faults call for mandatory excusal. The

scribe sheet shall be marked “E” and the dogand handler are excused from the ring.

1. Handler continuously or conspicuouslyleads the dog through the course (exces-sive handling), uses harsh commands, orcorrections.

2. Unsportsmanlike conduct.3. A dog that leaves the course area and/or

discontinues working and/or is unre-sponsive and/or out of control.

4. Exceeding the maximum course time.5. Dogs fouling (includes vomiting) the ring

at any time.6. Inappropriate collar on dog discovered

after the dog has started its run.7. A handler that runs the course with han-

dling aids.8. Training in the ring including correc-

tions, purposefully touching the dog inorder to get it to perform an obstacle orpetting the dog on the Pause Table orcontact obstacles to reinforce a behavior.

9. Dogs biting handler, beyond playful nip-ping.

10. Exceeding the fault limit of the class.Fault limits may be applied only if boththe judge and the Trial Chairman agreethat it is in the best interest of the trialto do so. If applied the fault limit shallbe either three (3) or four (4) separatefaults that would normally result in anon-qualifying score. When a dog hasreached the established fault limit thedog shall be excused from the ring and

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SECRETARY’S PAGESthe handler should endeavor to exit thering in the most expedient manner pos-sible. Fault limits are allowed only in theExcellent and Master Agility Standardand Excellent and Master JWW classes.

12. Failure to comply with judge’s verbal in-structions.

13. Lead out advantage violation. Refer toChapter 5, Section 4e; Lead Out Advan-tage.

14. Any dog that does not enter or exit thering on leash. On leash is defined as hav-ing the leash attached to the dog’s collaror harness, or in the case of a slip lead,having the noose completely around thedog’s neck.

16. If the dog gets tangled up on the ClosedTunnel fabric, gets hung up goingthrough the Tire, or falls off the ascentside of the Dog Walk, A-Frame, or See-saw, the handler has the choice to imme-diately reattempt the obstacle once andthen leave the course. Alternatively, thehandler has the choice not to retry theobstacle the dog had trouble with andcontinue running the course.

Amendments to Regulations for AKC Scent WorkThe Board VOTED to approve the Staff’s sug-gested changes to the current Regulations forAKC Scent Work. This changes will becomeeffective March 1, 2018.See Attachment A.

SWEEPSTAKES GUIDELINESThe Board VOTED to amend a Board Policyregarding Sweepstakes. The new Policy which is effective immediatelywill read:Show Manual: The club may retain, for expenses,up to 50% of the sweepstakes entry fees collected.The club should only retain enough of the entry feeto cover the expenses of the competition.This change will allow clubs the opportunity tohold sweepstakes without exposing themselvesto a loss.

NEW BUSINESSChairman’s CommitteeThe Chairman reported that he hadappointed a committee to review the electionprocess for AKC Board of Directors and tomake recommendations to the Board on thatprocess. The Committee members are: RonMenaker, Dr. Tom Davies, Gretchen Bernardi,Jack Cadalso and Dan Smyth.

It was VOTED to adjourn Friday, February 9,at 12:23 p.m.Adjourned Attest:

Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary

Attachment AREGULATIONS FOR AKC SCENT WORKChapter 1, Section 2. Overview.…The dog isthe star of the Scent Work trial—the handler

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Chapter 2, Section 2. Class Eligibility. • Novice A Classes are open to dogs whohave not completed any title for that par-ticular element, who have not completeda comparable title with another organiza-tion, and whose handlers are neitherScent Work judges, nor have ever workedas professional detection dog handlers.

…Dogs are able to enter up to two (2) diffi-culty levels in each element, in each trial. Dogsmay only enter classes for which they are eligi-ble, according to the above guidelines.The remainder of this section is unchanged.

Chapter 2, Section 11. Sections A and B ofNovice Classes. Novice A and Novice B are dif-ferent sections of the same class. The hidelocation does not move between Novice A andNovice B. Teams are judged under the exactsame criteria in Novice A and Novice B.

The sections in the remainder of this chapter will berenumbered to reflect insertion of this section.

Chapter 2, Section 12. Entering Under aJudge.…Stewards and timers may compete inthe trial if it does not conflict with the comple-tion of their assignments. A person may not bethe timer for a class in which they are directly

competing.The remainder of this section is unchanged.

Chapter 3, Section 1. Clubs Eligible to HoldAKC Scent Work Trials. Any club or associa-tion that meets the requirements of theAmerican Kennel Club may be licensed tohold AKC Scent Work trials. Scent Work trialsmust be open to all breeds and to mixedbreeds registered with Canine Partners, exceptthat Specialty clubs and Group clubs maychoose to limit entries to the breed or groupapplicable to their club, and clubs mayexclude up to five (5) specific breeds to allevi-ate conflicts. Specialty clubs holding a limitedScent Work trial for all AKC recognized breedsmay accept entries of dogs of their own breedfirst, then accept entries from all breeds anddogs listed with AKC Canine Partners until theentry limit specified in the premium list isreached.

Chapter 3, Section 7. Order of Classes. Theorder in which classes will be run at trial is atthe club’s discretion. Once an order of classesis published though, the classes may not berearranged, unless all exhibitors are presentand consent to the change.The remainder of this section is unchanged.Chapter 3, Section 12. Event Committee. Aclub that has been granted AKC permission tohold a trial or match must appoint an EventCommittee, which will have complete respon-sibility for planning and conducting the event.

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SECRETARY’S PAGESThe Committee shall be composed of at leastfive (5) club members (including theChairperson), and shall ensure the safe, effi-cient, and orderly conduct of the event.Individuals who are judging at the event maynot serve on the Event Committee. TheCommittee must have on hand, on the day ofthe trial, sufficient assistance and equipment,and must ensure that the area is free of dan-gerous materials or conditions.The remainder of this section is unchanged.

Chapter 3, Section 14. Premium List. …• Names and cities of residence of judges,including their assignments

… The premium list must be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] prior to publica-tion. The premium list must be made availableby paper and/or electronically to prospectiveentrants a minimum of two (2) weeks prior tothe opening date for acceptance of entries forthe event.The remainder of this section is unchanged.

Chapter 3, Section 18. Waiting List.… Theclub must establish a maximum number ofentries that may be placed on the wait list.Whether a club is offering a wait list, howmany entries are being accepted on the waitlist, and the closing date/time of the wait listmust be published in the premium list. On theday of the trial, the club may assign entries forabsent individuals to those on the wait list who

are present at the trial site. If multiple wait-listed individuals are present at the event site,the runs must be assigned in wait-list order. Afull refund is to be reimbursed to any entrantwhose entry is replaced by a wait-listed entry.The remainder of this section is unchanged

Chapter 3, Section 20. Judging Limits. At notime may a club exceed the judging limits asspecified in Chapter 4, Section 3 of these regu-lations, except that the club may assign anoverage of up to 15 dogs per judge, with theexplicit written permission of the affectedjudges. After the entries have closed, if anyjudge exceeds the limit established in theseregulations, the club will immediately securethe approval of the AKC for an additionaljudge, or for reassignment of its advertisedjudges, so that no judge will be required toexceed the limit.

Chapter 3, Section 21. One Judge Per Class.Each class has only one assigned judge; classescannot be split between judges, with theexception of the Novice class. Clubs are ableto assign one judge to the Novice A sectionand a judge to the Novice B section if that isrequired for balancing of judging limits.The sections in the remainder of this chapter will berenumbered to reflect insertion of this section.

Chapter 3, Section 23. Entry AcceptanceMethods. …Guaranteed Entries for Show Workers:The club may guarantee entry spots for show

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SECRETARY’S PAGESworkers who have agreed to work at the trial.Alternatively, clubs may choose to grant vouch-ers to workers for entries into future trials.Entry spots for show workers are part of thetotal entry limit stated in the premium list.The remainder of this section is unchanged.

Chapter 3, Section 25. Armband Numbers. Anarmband number shall be assigned to eachdog in a trial and is used to determine therunning order of dogs as well as to help judgesand trial officials identify dogs in theirrecords. The running order may be modifiedfor the smooth running of the trial. For exam-ple, clubs can choose to run volunteers first,regardless of their armband number. The arm-band number need not be physically displayedon the dog or handler. Chapter 3, Section 31. Recording of Results.… For each dog entered in the class, themarked catalog must display the 1) Armbandnumber, 2) Dog’s AKC number, 3) Registeredname of the dog, 4) Call name of the dog, 5)Name of the owner, 6) Address of the owner,7) Name of the handler (if different from theowner), 8) Official time, 9) Number of faults,10) Result. At the club’s discretion, theaddress of the owner may be omitted from theclass pages and presented in an index at theback of the catalog. Recorded adjacent to eachentry of each dog must be one of the follow-ing: Qualified (Q), Did not qualify (NQ),Absent (ABS), Excused (EXC), Disqualifiedfor attack (DQ), Withdrawn- in season (AIS),

or Withdrawn due to Judge Change (AJC). Ifmarked “EXC” or “DQ,” a brief descriptionmust also appear in the catalog. If a dogearned a placement (1 through 4) for theclass, that must also be denoted adjacent tothe dog’s entry.The remainder of this section is unchanged.

Chapter 3, Section 32. Submittal of Results.An official marked catalog bearing the aboverequired information, and with each page ini-tialed by the individual who judged each class,must be sent to the American Kennel Club soas to reach its office within seven (7) days afterthe event. Included in this packet must be thejudge’s certification pages and Trial Secretarycertification, the Trial Secretary’s report, andpayment of recording fees. Clubs may incurfines for catalogs received after this deadline.The remainder of this section is unchanged.Chapter 4, Section 3. Judging Limits. The limitfor each Scent Work judge is 125 entries perday. With the express written consent of thejudge, the club may assign an overage of up to15 entries per day.

Chapter 4, Section 8. Confirmation of theAlert. When the handler calls Alert the judgeis responsible for confirming whether the alertis correct or incorrect. If the dog is clearlyindicating the source of the scent, the judgeshould respond in the affirmative when thehandler calls Alert.The remainder of this section is unchanged.

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SECRETARY’S PAGESChapter 4, Section 9. Alert Confirmation forAccessible Hides. If the dog is near the sourceof the scent, but it is not clear to the judgethat the dog has communicated the exact loca-tion to the handler, the judge should ask“where?” The handler must then indicate thesource of the scent by pointing or gesturing.If the area that the handler indicates includesthe hide location or the location where theodor would have settled in the judge’s expertopinion, the alert should be considered cor-rect and the judge should respond in the affir-mative.

Chapter 4, Section 10. Alert Confirmation forInaccessible Hides. For inaccessible hides, thedog will not be able to pinpoint the exact loca-tion of the hide, so the judge will be lookingfor the dog to get as close as possible to theinaccessible hide location. If the dog is clearlyindicating this area, the judge does not needto ask “where?” If the dog has not indicatedclearly or seems to be indicating in multiplediffering locations, the judge should ask“where?” If, in the judge’s expert opinion, thearea that the handler indicates includes one ormore of the locations where the dog wouldhave encountered the escaping odor from theinaccessible hide, the alert should be consid-ered correct and the judge should respond inthe affirmative.

Chapter 5, Section 3. Placement of Odors.

The scent aid must always be placed inside ascent vessel, which is then hidden in thesearch area. Only one (1) scent aid may beused per scent vessel, and only one (1) scentvessel may be used per hide. The scent vesselmay be any small object that prevents the scentaid from coming into direct contact with anyobject or surface in the search area, and thatallows scent to escape. Some examples of ascent vessel include a plastic straw, empty lipbalm tube, or a metal tin with holes. Due tosafety concerns, scent vessels may never con-tain glass. The scent vessel may be affixed toan object or surface with tape, adhesive putty(such as QuakeHold) or by any other method,so long as it does not harm the object or sur-face.

Chapter 5, Section 4. Hides on BoundaryMarkers. The hide may never be placed on orinside an object that is put in the search areato denote the boundary (such as a cone orflag). However, the hide may be placed on awall or structure that is natural to the searcharea and is used as the outer limit of thesearch area. For example, the side of a build-ing may be used as the edge of a search area,and the side of the building may be in play.The sections in the remainder of this chapter will berenumbered to reflect insertion of this section.

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SECRETARY’S PAGESters, or no-pull harnesses will be permittedduring the search. Martingale collars are per-mitted. No odor-emitting collars (such as no-bark collars that spray citronella, or DAP calm-ing collars) may be worn or present in thesearch area. A wearable camera such as a GoPro may be mounted to the dog’s harness, ifdesired.The remainder of this section is unchanged.

Chapter 5, Section 10. Start Line. For eachsearch area there shall be a start line that thedog and handler must cross. The start linemay be a maximum of five (5) feet long. If thedog or handler fail to cross the start line, thejudge will record a fault for handler error.The sections in the remainder of this chapter will berenumbered to reflect insertion of this section.

Chapter 5, Section 12. Incorrect Calls. If thehandler makes an incorrect “alert” or “finish”call, the search is over. Teams do not proceedto the remaining search areas after an incor-rect call.The sections in the remainder of this chapter will berenumbered to reflect insertion of this section.

Chapter 5, Section 15. Distraction Items. • Non-Food Distraction: A non-food distrac-tion may be any item, other than food,that might be enticing to a dog. A usedtennis ball is a prime example. The non-food distraction may not contain any arti-ficial scent (such as another essential oil,

a perfume, or a scented lotion), but itmay contain the scent of another animal(such as a cat toy).

The remainder of this section is unchanged.

Chapter 5, Section 21. The Hide Steward. Foreach search, one individual, the hide steward,is in charge of placing the scent in the hidelocation designated by the judge. Having onlyone individual in contact with the scent willminimize the chance of contamination. Thehide steward should wear latex, nitrile, or vinylgloves when setting the hides, and should nothandle or move any other items.

Chapter 5, Section 15. Residual and LingeringOdor. If search areas are reused during thecourse of the trial, the judge must informteams during the handler’s briefing (and mayremind them on the start line) of the priorhide locations, to warn of possible residual orlingering odor. These areas may also bemarked with stickers or tape.The sections in the remainder of this chapter will berenumbered to reflect insertion of this section.

Chapter 5, Section 12. Rewards andReinforcers. Food or toy rewards may be usedby the handler at any time during the search(for example, to calm and focus a nervousdog.) However, these items may not be used tobait the dog toward a specific location tosearch. When a dog correctly finds the scent,

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SECRETARY’S PAGESthe handler may reward the dog with a food ortoy reinforcer, which may be delivered at oraway from source. The handler must take carenot to contaminate the search area with foodparticles or saliva. Toys may be thrown, but ifthe toy or the dog causes disruption to thesearch area, the team may incur a fault. Toysthat make noise are not allowed.

Chapter 6, Section 4. Non-Qualifying Faults.…

(f) The handler allows the dog to disruptthe search area unduly. This includes ex-cessive food residue, or intentional biting,hard scratching, pouncing or other by thedog that causes damage to the con-tainer/object/area. Cases in which adog's nose or feet get caught on contain-ers or other objects shall not be consid-ered a disruption of the area.

The remainder of this section is unchanged.

Chapter 7, Section 3. Container Searches. TheContainer search element mimics the work ofdetection dogs to search packages for contra-band. In the Container classes the dog mustlocate the target odor(s), which is/are hiddenin one or more containers within a searcharea, and communicate the find to their han-dler. A container can be a cardboard box, aback pack, a briefcase, a storage bin, a piece ofluggage, etc., as required by difficulty level.Container searches may be conducted either

inside or outside.The remainder of this section is unchanged.

Chapter 7, Section 6. Buried Searches. TheBuried search element simulates the task ofHuman Remains Dogs to search for scents thathave been buried under the ground. TheNovice and Advanced classes use containersfilled with store-bought soil (see Chapter 5,Section 7 above for size requirements), andmay be conducted indoors or outdoors.The remainder of this section is unchanged.

Chapter 8, Section 11. Handler DiscriminationAdvanced. … There is one hide at this level,which must be accessible and may not belocated higher than 24 inches off the floor.The remainder of this section is unchanged.

Chapter 8, Section 13. Handler DiscriminationMaster. Combined search. At this level, thesearch area presents the team with two ormore elements (container, interior, or exte-rior) within one search. For example, thesearch area may span indoors and outdoors,may be an indoor search that includes con-tainers, or any other combination. The han-dler scent may not be buried. Three handler-scented articles are hidden in two or threedistinct search areas. The total space of allsearch areas must be not less than 300 and notmore than 800 square feet. Each search areawill be worked independently, with a separatetime limit. One search area will have 1 hide,

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SECRETARY’S PAGESthe other will have 2 hides; none of thesesearch areas may be blank. None of the hidesmay be inaccessible, and none may be locatedhigher than 24 inches above the ground. Alsohidden on the course are two additional scent-aids, one scented by the judge, and onescented by a steward. There are one or two dis-tractions at this level, which may be non-food,food, visual, auditory, human, or mimic. Thedog must find the handler scents and commu-nicate the finds to its handler. The handlermust call “Alert” when the dog indicates eachfind. In each search area, the handler mustcall “Finish” to indicate that all hides havebeen found and to stop the time. The timelimit is set by the judge and must be between 2and 3 minutes for each search area. TheHandler Discrimination Detective Class isopen to dogs who have earned the HandlerDiscrimination Excellent (SHDE title).Table following this section will also be modifiedpursuant to these changes.

MARCH 2018CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

The New AKC Museum Of The DogWe celebrate our passion for purebred dogsevery day of our lives – at dog shows, matches,club meetings, social gatherings, and certainlyat home with our beloved canine companions.Because we must be the voice for our dogs, wecannot be an echo chamber. With pet owner-

ship and interest in dogs at an all-time high,the time is right for us to share our passionwith audiences beyond our core. Our expand-ing communication platforms such as AKC.tvare exposing more people to our content andmessaging on the digital level. Yet even with allof the technological advancements we enjoy,consumers are craving interpersonal connec-tions and new experiences more than everbefore. This year, we are continuing to buildthe groundwork that will allow us to bring theworld of purebred dogs to a broader segmentof the public in a brand new way. I amdelighted to announce that in less than a year,the AKC Museum of the Dog will return to itsoriginal home in New York City.The vision of the AKC Museum of the Dog isto celebrate dogs and the human-caninebond. We remain true to its mission.Through the Museum’s collection of fine artand artifacts, engaging exhibits and evolvingprograms, visitors will develop a deeper under-standing of and appreciation for dogs. We willachieve our educational objectives on agreater scale in New York City, where theregion is home to approximately twenty mil-lion people. The relocation of AKC’s head-quarters to a more suitable space at 101 ParkAvenue offers the rare opportunity for us tocombine our work on behalf of purebred dogswith a dynamic resource for the public.

Queenie Park in St. Louis has been a wonder-ful host to our Museum, to the extent that

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SECRETARY’S PAGESwhat was meant to be a temporary homeoffered more than thirty-two years of service.We are so grateful to the St. Louis communityfor their dedicated stewardship of the collec-tion.

In the quest to develop new and expandedaudiences, the heart of New York City onceagain presents itself as the most promisinglocation for the AKC Museum of the Dog.Economic development data show that NewYorkers love dogs, to the tune of well over amillion pets in the City. High levels of educa-tion and household income in the region arefurther indicators of demand for culturalentertainment. With approximately six hun-dred thousand people living within two milesof the Museum’s new site, there is strongpotential for a sizeable local membership.Widening that lens, we should also note thatNew York City welcomes 60 million touristsevery year from all over the US and otherparts of the world.Yet, one cannot assume “if we build it they willcome.” Experts have told us that when choos-ing cultural activities, people primarily con-template entertainment value, the ability toexperience something with friends or family,and the potential to expand one’s knowledgeor horizons. It is these considerations that willguide the interpretive strategy for ourMuseum. Interactive platforms and fun aspectsof the visitor experience will be key elementsin the plan to attract children and youth, as

well as the growing seniors market.

Displays of the Museum’s collection and arti-facts alongside evolving and interactive con-tent about dog breeds, the AKC and the roleof dogs in society will illuminate the human-canine bond and showcase our organization ina completely new and contemporary light.Our aim is to present programming that bal-ances art, education, data and whimsy, so thatvisitors are inspired to spend time with us andcome back repeatedly with their friends andfamily. We will have more than 17,000 squarefeet in which to tell the world our story andwelcome everyone to the wonderful world ofdogs. The statement-making ground floor willhost changing exhibits and events and willoffer curated retail items in a gift shop. Thenext floor up will be reachable by an interiorstaircase and elevator, where the Museum willhost the permanent collections and a portionof the AKC Library for public use. Uniquelydesigned by the award-winning global architec-ture firm, Gensler, the gallery experience willprovide flexibility in a physical sense as well aslearning and gathering to maximize interac-tion with our subjects. Nearby on the fifthfloor will be the new home of AKC’s corporateoffices. Construction is to begin within amonth.

Guiding us in this significant outreach effort isour new Director of AKC Cultural Resources,as well as four enthusiastic new members of

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SECRETARY’S PAGESthe Museum’s Board of Directors. A smoothtransition for the artwork is already underway,and a collection management policy is indevelopment. There will be many updates inthe coming months as we work toward our2019 opening. I invite you all to become partof this exciting project. Together we will builda home that pays homage to our traditions,inspires deeper learning, and invites the worldto share our passion for purebred dogs.