The Poodle Papers

Official Publication of “ The Poodle Club of America ”

Spring2004
2002-2004
OFFICERS & COMMITTEES President’s Message
President:Anne Rogers Clark
1st Vice Pres.: Doris Cozart
2nd Vice Pres.:Diann Ellis
Corres. Sec.: Helen Tomb-Taylor
pcasecretary@aol.com
Record. Sec.: Doris Grant
Treasurer: Scott Olund
President's Message
Variety Representatives
Toy:Jack MacGillivray
Mini:Barbara Furbush
Stand.: Dr Samuel Peacock By now you all must know of the change in venue
Publicity: Thomas Carneal for the 2004 POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA'S
AKC Delegate: Barbara Green
Specialty Show. Much thanks must be given to
Show Committee
Chairperson: Glenna Carlson
Barbara and Jack Furbush for stepping into the
Performance Events Obedience
Chairperson-Susie Osborn
breach (caused by Leap Year changing the date
Performance Events Agility of the annual show) and finding an alternate
Chairperson-Jan Hopper j
WC/WCX Working Certificate show site that not only compares to the Show
Chairperson- Mrs. Beverly Cobb
Place Arena-but may be better in some respects.
Public Education Coordinator
Arlene Scardo This all so includes a wonderful area for the
Affiliate Club Council:
WC, WCX trials. Barbara has done a terrific
Diann Ellis job in seeking out solutions to every problem
PCA Foundation:
Exec. Director Michael Wahlig
that might come up in relocating the show for
Genectic Anomalies Committee:
this year. It has been a huge task, however Bar-
Director Michael Wahlig bara with help from our show chair Glenna
PCA Poodle Rescue Central: Carlson, and assistant show chair Richard
Sandra Malicote
713 -526 -9619 Lehman as well as other members of the Board
email:Kirschpdl@aol.com
was well up for the job. Thank you all that
Poodles in America:
Editor:Betsey Leedy have become involved and given so freely of your
Breeder Referral: time and expertise.
Richard Lehman
956-447-1939

PCA Home Page

Anne Rogers Clark
Leslie Newing
www.poodleclubofamerica.org

PCA Information
Hal Kinne
pca@poodleclubofamerica.org

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Editor: Leslie Newing
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Email: lnewing@earthlink.net
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Coming Specialties SWEEPSTAKES: TBA
JULY 23 GREATER MILWAUKEE POODLE CLUB
P.C.A. AFFILIATE CLUB SHOWS BREED: MR. WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM
* Note this listing comes from Diann Ellis JULY 24: & 25 TIDELANDS POODLE CLUB
BREED: KEN NAGLER & PATRICK
. SHELMADINE
2004 JULY 28GREATER PITTSBURGH POODLE CLUB
APRIL 17 WASHINGTON POODLE CLUB BREED:: CHARLES CYOPIK
BREED:: MR. JORDAN CHAMBERLAIN AUGUST 13 COLUMBINE STATE POODLE
APRIL 26:WATCHUNG MOUNTAIN POODLE CLUB BREED: WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM
BREED: KENNETH M. MC DERMOTT
OBEDIENCE: PATRICIA MAYNARD
OBEDIENCE: H. EDWARD WHITNEY
APRIL 30 :WILLIAM PENN POODLE CLUB SWEEPSTAKES: DORI CARNELL
BREED: MRS. CAROLYN TAYLOR JUNIOR SHOWMAN: N/A
OBEDIENCE: FRANK WASHABAUGH AUGUST 20:WESTERN RESERVE POODLE CLUB
MAY 8 LOS ANGELES POODLE OBEDIENCE CLUB, BREED: MICHAEL CANALIZO
INC. TBD: SWEEPSTAKES
JUDGES: OBEDIENCE: N/A AUGUST 20:POODLE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALI-
MAY 8 HUB POODLE CLUB OF ORANGE COUNTY FORNIA, INC.
BREED: MRS. MAUREEN RUSSO BREED:JERRY L. ROSZMAN
MAY 16 POODLE CLUB OF HAWAII AUGUST 20 :HEART OF AMERICA POODLE CLUB
BREED: PEGGY HAUCK BREED: MRS. KAREN S MCFARLANE
OBEDIENCE: WINSTON KUPAU OBEDIENCE: MR. RICHARD CRAVEN
MAY 22:PANORAMA POODLE CLUB OF MT. SPOKANE AUGUST 21:SAN DIEGO POODLE CLUB
BREED: ARLY HUSSIN: CONFORMATION BREED:: LUIS AIZECORBE
OBEDIENCE:JOYCE OSTBY: AUGUST 22:SAN DIEGO POODLE CLUB
MAY 28 POODLE CLUB OF MASSACHUSETTS BREED: ADRENA BRUNOTTE
BREED:: DANIEL AUGUSTUS SEPTEMBER 17:QUINNIPIAC POODLE CLUB
OBEDIENCE, REGULAR CLASSES - H.E. BREED:: MRS. NONA CATERALL
WHITNEY OBEDIENCE: MRS. ELIZABETH CHASE
OBEDIENCE, RALLY AND NON-REGULAR OCTOBER 7:GREENSPRING POODLE CLUB
CLASSES - TBA BREED:: DR. SAMUEL M. PEACOCK
SWEEPSTAKES - HELEN SOKOPP OBEDIENCE: MRS. MARIE V HUFFMAN
JUNE 18 ORLANDO POODLE CLUB OCTOBER 16 POODLE CLUB OF CENTRAL CALI-
BREED:: RANDY GARREN FORNIA
OBEDIENCE: WILLIAM DILLARD BREED:: MRS. PEGGY HAUCK
SWEEPSTAKES: JOE WAKE DECEMBER 10:POODLE CLUB OF LEHIGH VALLEY
JUNE 26 POODLE CLUB OF OKLAHOMA CITY BREED:: JACK MACGILLIVRAY
BREED: MARILYN MAYFIELD DECEMBER 11:POODLE CLUB OF LEHIGH VALLEY
JULY 1:THE POODLE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFOR OBEDIENCE: JOHN LANDIS
NIA,
BREED: ANDREW MILLS * Note this listing comes from Diann Ellis
JULY 2: TAMPA BAY POODLE CLUB POODLE CLUB OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
BREED: J. RAY JOHNSON
PRESIDENT: Janet D. Collins, 25076 Asti Rd., Cloverdale, CA
OBEDIENCE: HAROLD LAVENE - NOVICE &
95441 707-857-3607
NON-REGULAR
SECRETARY: Mary Olund, 12 Elkin Ct., San Rafael, CA 94901
HAROLD DOAN - OPEN & UTILITY
415-457-4648
SWEEPSTAKES: TED LEE
BREEDER REFERRAL: Mary Olund, 415-457-4648
JULY 7: POODLE CLUB OF SAN ANTONIO
RESCUE REFERRAL: Mary Olund, 415-457-4648
BREED: W. EVERETT DEAN:
OBEDIENCE: FRANK SALING SAN DIEGO POODLE CLUB
JULY 15:BLUEBONNET POODLE CLUB PRESIDENT: Michelle Mixon, 1857 Warnock Dr., Ramona, CA
EVENT No. 2004157302 92065 760-787-0763
DATE: JULY 15, 2004 SECRETARY: Norma Strait, 1531 W. Knapp Dr., Vista, CA
BREED: EDD E. BIVIN 760-724-9134
OBEDIENCE: FRANK WASHABAUGH BREEDER REFERRAL: Norma Strait, 760-724-9134
RESCUE REFERRAL: Janine Loescher, 619-262-7650
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* Note this listing comes from Diann Ellis THE POODLE CLUB OF SOUTHERN
TWIN CITIES POODLE CLUB 2004 CALIFORNIA, INC.
Board members list: PRESIDENT: Madeline Patterson, 4570 Moorpark Rd.,
PRESIDENT:Elaine(Robinson)Rude Camarillo,CA 93012 805-529-4705
VP: Kay Reilly SECRETARY: Jill Ferrara, 9200 Encino Ave., Northridge,
TREASURER:Sue Blomquist CA91325 818-993-8948
SECRETARY Holly Corbett BREEDER REFERRAL: Madeline Patterson, 805-529-
5748,27 ave.so. Minneapolis,MN.55417 7405
hollyc31681@wetv.net RESCUE REFERAL: Madeline Patterson, 805-529-7405
DIRECTORS:
Judy Menzos TAMPA BAY POODLE CLUB
Terri Meyers PRESIDENT: Linda Sciacca, 6166 Seminole Blvd.,
Eva Mitchell Seminole, FL33772 727-391-1332
Linda Hoof SECRETARY: Elizabeth Hutchens, POP Box 5222,
Barb Beneke Clearwater, FL33752 727-789-2574
BREEDER REFERRAL: Linda Sciacca, 727-391-1332
Sincerely,
RESCUE REFERAL: Karen Toth, 727-541-1332
Holly Corbett

WESTERN RESERVE POODLE CLUB 2004 COLUMBINE STATE POODLE CLUB, INC.
PRESIDENT: Barbara Ackerman PRESIDENT: Bill Ramsey, 12030 Woodlake Rd., Elbert,
phone:440-842-2215 CO 80106 719-495-9144
10880 Woodview Blvd ,Parma Hts, OH 44130 SECRETARY: Bernice Ramsey, 12030 Woodlake Rd.,
email:guesswhoo2b@aol.com Elbert, CO 80106 719-495-9144
VICE PRES: Judy Pelgar BREEDER REFERRAL: Elaine Noel, 303-693-9946
phone:330-648-9420 RESCUE REFERAL: Jeanne Phipers, 303-985-2811
13005 Chatham, Spencer, OH 44275
email: jpelgar@earthlink.net
BLUEBONNET POODLE CLUB
CORRES SECY: Jan Gilson
PRESIDENT: Ricdhard Jordan, 110 Gary St., New
phone:440-238-9447
Waverly, TX 77358 936-344-9571
10096 Shale Brook Ct ,Strongsville, OH 44149
SECRETARY: Alice Herd, 5711 Sugar Hill Dr., #19,
email:bark@gttdogs.com
Houston, TX 77057 713-784-5915
TREASURER: MaryJo Baranowski
BREEDER REFERRAL: Guinnette Peebles, 281-477-
RECORDING SECY: Joan Madis
3297
RESCUE REFERRAL: Sally Kerns
RESCUE REFERAL: Guinnette Peebles, 281-477-3297
phone:330-467-7769
9040 Lowell Lane,Northfield, OH 44067
email: spring02@nls.net WATCHUNG MOUNTAIN POODLE CLUB
BREEDER REFERRAL:Sharon Shafranek PRESIDENT: Carolyn O’Rourke, 123 Main Street, Apt. B,
phone:419-929-6208 Hackettstown, NJ 07840 908-852-3299
1160 Chenango Rd , Wakeman, OH 44889 SECRETARY: Lynda Stadtler, 616 Grand Avenue,
email:divadulce2@aol.com Hackettstown, NJ 07840 908-852-6396
Board Members: BREEDER REFERRAL: Wolfgang Hahn, 212-831-8254
Carol Dean RESCUE REFERAL: Anita McKenna, 908-237-1347
Sally Kerns
Joanne Kirk POODLE CLUB OF OKLAHOMA CITY
Shelley Klein PRESIDENT: Dr. Roger Pritchard, 310 S. Sooner Rd.,
Midwest City, OK 73110 405-732-1873
PUGET SOUND POODLE CLUB SECRETARY: Sarah Schmidt, 3017 SW 95, Oklahoma
PRESIDENT: Dana Plonkey, 13710 Manor Way, City, OK 73159 405-692-0522
Lynnwood, WA 98037 425-743-1601 BREEDER REFERRAL: Karla Roth 405-376-3651
SECRETARY: Christine Dallas, 36313 84th Ave NE, RESCUE REFERRAL: Karla Roth 405-376-3651
Eatonville,WA 98328 360-832-3747
BREEDER REFERRAL: Judy Lord, 425-745-8131
RESCUE REFERAL: Kym Gagner, 425-822-2659
CONT. ON PAGE 12
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Dear Poodle friends,
Longtime Twin Cities Poodle member Rose
Marie "Sue" Julig,age 61 passed away
January 12 after a battle with cancer Pre-
ceded in death by husband Carl: and fa-
ther Woodrow. Survived by Mother,
M a r i e R o b e r t s , d a u g h t e r, C y n t h i a
Newcombe, Granddaughters Nicole and
Andrea-Rose,andBrothers Donald,
Dennis,and Douglas Roberts,and dearest
friend,Eva Mitchell.
Sue has been a TCPC fixture for over 20
years,finishing most of her Miniature
Champions herself.through Vol.IX of
Poodles in America ,she had 23 AKC cham-
pion Mini's,though the number is now over
50,and several more still out there wrap-
ping up their titles. Sue's wonderful smile
and good sportsmanship, and "joie de vie"
will be greatly missed,
Sincerely,
Holly Corbett,Secretary,
Twin Cities Poodle Club,Inc.
PCA National 2004
SUNDAY JUNE 6th AGILTIY
MONDAY JUNE 7th OBEDIENCE
TUESDAY JUNE 8th ALL DOGS
WEDNESDAY JUNE 9th ALL
BITCHES
THURSDAY JUNE 10th
INTERVARIETY
WICOMICO CIVC CENTER
SALISBURY Maryland
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PCA Foundation
The PCA Foundation recently received an updated sta-
tus report on the University of California,
Davis' work on characterizing the inher-
itance of Addison's Disease and linked
DNA markers. The report is dated October 15,
2003. As of that time, genomic information and data
had been collected on 1,349 Standard Poodles (10.5%
with Addison's). The heritability estimate for Standard
Poodles is quite high at 0.75. A single locus, autoso-
mal recessive mode of inheritance is suggested for Stan-
dard Poodles. This mode of inheritance may be proven
statistically if a sufficient number of dogs are added in
future analyses. The Dr. Oberbauer has assembled a
subset of an approximately 800 dog Standard Poodle
family to begin scanning the genome to identify a linked
marker. Using 182 highly related Standard Poodles,
screening has begun but linkage has not yet been iden-
tified. The Foundation continues to support this work.
Please continue to provide phenotype, Addisonian sta-
tus and pedigree data along with buccal epithelial swabs
to Dr. Oberbauer and her colleagues. The best way to
get information on how to provide the needed infor-
mation and materials is to visit the University of Cali-
fornia Davis web site at http://cgap.ucdavis.edu.
Thanks for all the past support.
University of California Davis has just
completed a two year study to define the
inheritance of idiopathic epilepsy in the
Poodle. They have collected phenotypic, pedigree
and survey data for 72 Toy Poodles (8.3% affected), 54
Miniature Poodles (18.5% affected) and 1,291 Stan-
dard Poodles (3.4% affected). DNA samples have also
been collected and stored. The Foundation will con-
tinue to support further work on this project. As in all
UC Davis studies, to make submission convenient for
owners, Internet access (http://cgap.ucdavis.edu) per-
mits owners to go to the website and request the study
participation kits. The kits include a questionnaire for
the phenotypic parameters, the buccal epithelial col-
lecting swabs, instructions on how to swab and a re-
turn postage paid envelope. What could be easier?
Please participate.
Michael Wahlig
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Sent in by Betsey Leedy
THE STAGES OF CANINE PREGNANCY
Canine pregnancy lasts nine weeks and then you have
approximately 8 weeks of rearing to do. I have identified
and defined the several stages we go through in this pro-
cess:
Week one: Was he the right one? Typified by agonizing
over whether you chose the right stud
Week two: Was she fertile? Indicated by mildly threat-
ening thoughts directed at your bitch and concern about
wasted $$$
Week three: Oh lord, we missed her...stupid sterile stud
dog
Week four: Vet appointments fix everything You sched-
ule a vet visit for a sonogram and wake up the morning of
the planned test to discover she looks like she ate a water-
melon!
Week five: Not enough food in the world to feed this
bitch...
Week six: Oh lord she's lost some babies...when really
she has just moved them around a bit and now she is hang-
ing down more than spread out like a watermelon
Week seven: Dreams of glory featuring puppies with the
best parts of both parents
Week eight: Nightmares of disaster featuring puppies that
look like the neighbor's dog
Week nine: Maximum guilt...how could you do this to
this sweet little girl, she can't eat or sleep and neither can
you.
Stage One labor:
Now, is it now? No she is just rehearsing AND she has
picked out one fake place for puppies, one real place and
just rolls her eyes at the lovely new whelping facility you
built for her.
Stage Two:
Well the fake place (the closet) has been passed up for the
bushes in the front yard and you cannot convince her that
her humongous butt is clearly visible to all passers-by...her
head is hidden, she thinks she is in a den and to h*** with
you, you have no idea what you are doing. Your job is to
get her into the whelping box without stressing this deli-
cate little dog mom to be or calling in the crane or fork-
lift.
Actual delivery of babies:
At this point Time is not on your side...it races, then crawls,
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races then crawls. Do you call the vet, do you wait. You
have lighter moments ...the bitch trying to crawl into the
laundry basket with the babies.
Puppies Day one:
Hubby comes in to view the litter, points at one and says
"Wow is he cute". He is half the size of the other babies.
Puppies Week One:
Looking for heads in all the wrong places...now you
KNOW better than to look for heads when they have
smushed up muzzles from nursing
Puppies Weeks Two and Three:
You do their stress activities, monitor weights and every
day hubby comes in to check on his boy...yes he is cute...
fast, too. Easy to be fast when you are long as a freight
train with long legs to match. You've picked out the best
rears and tails from watching them nurse.
During week three you discuss devotion to motherhood
with your bitch when she announces the darn things have
sharp teeth.
Week Four and Five:
They really are cute and you are caught thinking they are
cute, because they are now on solid food and you are fast
running out of clean paper. Hubby plays with his boy child
and begs you to stack him up and tell him what you think
... you develop really good diversionary strategies.
Week six:
You are starting serious evaluation and start taking pic-
tures ... you notice while doing the photographs that
hubby's pick is now the same size as his littermates. The
litter looks really good...aren't you glad you got that ge-
neric sperm and they all look like your bitch, who is per-
fect in every way
Week seven:
While analyzing the photos you keep coming back to one
striking male who is very balanced and very
proportioned...this cannot be happening, Could this be the
"little " male your hubby liked.. THAT can't be...
Week eight:
The puppy party where all your friends and some of your
enemies come over to pick your little darlings apart in
great detail and make rude remarks about the faults that
nasty stud produced. Their decision is unanimous ... pick
of the litter is a strong handsome boy who trots wonder-
fully, comes when called and thinks your hubby hung the
moon.
AUTHOR UNKNOWN
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PCA Seminar 2004

It is a great privilege and honor for the
Poodle Club of America Foundation to
present as our 2004 Seminar speaker the
distinguished Tufts University geneticist,
Dr. Jerold Bell. Dr. Bell, known to the
readers of the AKC Gazette for his insight-
ful and thought-provoking columns, is a
consummate teacher and lecturer.

Although Dr. Bell was our Seminar pre-

senter in 1998 when he discussed pedigree
analysis and genetic disease management
(those tapes are still available), so much
has happened, and changed, in the field of
genetics in the last eight years that we felt
is was important to ask him to return, and
bring us all up to date. Those of you who heard him in
1998 know how important it will be to have pen and
paper--or laptop--ready when he begins. Have you made your res-
Dr. Bell always tailors his remarks to the specific breed ervations yet for the Great-
club which invites him; so he is very interested in the
results of our health survey which we are conducting. est Show on earth? This
Since poodles have been the paradigm for much of the
canine genetic research--thanks in great part to your
years theme is under the
contributions for research funding through the PCA
Foundation--you should expect to hear a lot of specif-
big Top!
ics which your dollars have made possible. Its circus Time in Salisbury
This is a gentleman and a topic which you cannot af- Maryland!
ford to miss!

Mary Linda Yeakey, Seminar Coordinator

The following are a list of additional campsites in the area that will
accept Poodles for PCA
National:
Bali-Hi RV. Park US 50 to RT. 90 left on St.Martins Neck Road. (Approx. 25 miles from show site) Ph. 410-352-5477
Eagles Nest Park - US 50 to 611 S. left on Eagles Nest Rd. (Approx. 25 miles) Ph. 410-213-0097
Frontier Town Campground US 50 to Hwy. 611 S. & 4 miles down ( Approx. 25 miles ) 1-800-228-5590
Ocean City Campground In Ocean City 70 th Street and Bay (Approx. 30 miles) 410-524-7601
Princess Anne Campground US 13 Brittingham Lane (Approx. 18 miles) Ph. 410-651-1520
Roaring Point Waterfront Camping Rt 50 to RT 349 Southwest (Approx. 21 miles) Ph.410-873-2553
Sandy Hill Family Camp US 50 to W 349, W. Royal Oak Rd. to Sandy Hill Rd. (Approx. 21 miles) Ph. 410-873-2471

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Please support our show with a donation to the
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THANK YOU, DORIS
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Patron $25.00 or more,Toys, Miniatures, Standards,
General Fund, or Obedience
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Spotlite on a P.C.A. Member producing Toys. Together they have sired or whelped
more than 40 titled dogs. I phased out of my breeding
This Edition of the Poodle Papers shines it’s spotlite program when I started to judge.
on Doris Cozart
I am approved to judge the Non-Sporting group, Toy
Brief Personal Biography for Poodle Papers: Mrs. Doris
group and half of the Working group. I am currently
Cozart
active in my local kennel club, president of our local
judges group and trying to learn to grow Plumeria.
I have two children and one very nice husband, Gene.
We will have been married for 48 years in July. Our
son, Michael, is not doggy at all. Our daughter, Debbie,
is active in the world of dogs as a multi-group judge
and breeder of Standard Poodles - she is continuing
with the Cotian kennel prefix. PCA Raffle
Our first Poodle was a companion puppy bought for
the children by their grandparents. This was the begin- Raffle Table time is coming up soon at the PCA Spe-
ning of our love affair with Poodles. At that time Gene cialty show in June and we could use your help. We
was in the Air Force and we changed bases many times. need people to sell those winning Raffle tickets and we
One assignment was in England the quarantine for dogs need the younger generation to pick those winning tick-
was very strict and onerous and we decided that we ets. In the past, we have been fortunate to have been
could not take our Poodle with us. She stayed in the helped by some of our great Junior Showmanship han-
US with my parents. While in England (1965) we vis- dlers and many other wonderful workers of all ages
ited a Poodle Kennel with a friend as he wanted a pet who generously gave us some of their time.
puppy and having owned a Poodle, we qualified as "ex-
perts". Well, he did not get a puppy but I came home Could we count on you this year? Please contact Patty
with a show prospect Poodle and that was the start of Moulthrop or Alice Wolaniuk at 410-755-6719 or
the Toy breeding program. In England I learned to awolaniuk@dol.net or send a note to Alice Wolaniuk,
groom for the show ring, not very well but I tried!! I 445 Sassafras Rd., Warwick, Md., 21912. Hope to hear
exhibited at Crufts and placed third in a class of 36 and from you soon.
the show obsession started..
Alice Wolaniuk
It really turned into a family affair. We would all pack
up for a weekend of shows and make a mini vacation
out of the trip. As the children got older it was easier
for just me to go to the shows alone or with friends as
the family had other things to do. Along the way we all MOVING?
made great friends, most of whom we still are in con-
tact with today. As Debbie got older we would go to
Please if you have moved please
the shows together, she showed many of our Poodles. email me your new address so I
After she graduated from college, she would generally can update it to keep you getting
keep one toy (mixed in with a couple of Standards) and
show it for me. Along the way I have used several the Poodle Papers. I only get one
handlers Wendell Sammet, Dee Shepard, Richard Bauer update a year otherwise so your
and Mark Shanoff. Each of these people added much
to my understanding of showing dogs. Gene was al- issues of the Poodle Papers will
ways interested in the dogs and he was the National drop if I don’t have an up to date
Show Chairman for seven years.
address on you.
We have bred over 20 toy champions. They have in- Email lnewing@earthlink.net
cluded Group, Best In Show and Specialty Best in Show
winners. Additionally we have bred or owned 4 top
Thanks.Leslie
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Wow!! I can’t believe this year has gone by so fast!! It is with writing for Poodle Papers. As I look back on train-
almost time for PCA again. This is my last article – and I ing methods and ideas it gives me an opportunity to
hope I have persuaded a few of you to come out and try out reflect, revise and change. I believe that whatever type
for the WC/WCX. Deaux Rey and I will be there again of trainer you become, whether you train horses, dogs,
this year, even though he already has his WCX. We or even people, being steadfast in your methods and
wouldn’t miss it for anything. never being open to new thoughts or ideas ensures you
will become out of touch. Not to say what is old can-
This year not become new again, but new can be better - and at
we have de- the least will expand your perspective on the goal you
cided to try are working towards.
our hands
(and paws) It is important to be careful not to jump around from
at Novice one method of training to another. But what to do if
Obedience. one type of training becomes stale and the dog quits
responding? You have to be ready to look around for
Last year I other ways – and – even when you find another way –
made my you have to be ready to implement that style and make
husband a smooth transition from one method to another.
drive five
hours out of In the past year I have attended two seminars by Mike
our way to visit the Ward Duck Carving Museum in Stewart of Wild Rose Kennels (Wildrose Kennels,
Salisbury. The birds looked so real it is amazing. I am so www.uklabs.com, Michael H. Stewart, 260 CR 425
impressed at what an artist can do with a simple piece of Oxford, MS 38655, 662-234-5788,
wood. As fate would have it, PCA is going to be held in mstewart@uklabs.com .) On the website Mike’s
Salisbury this year, and you may have a chance to visit the methods are described this way – “The Wildrose train-
Museum – I promise you will not be disappointed. Salisbury ing processes are designed to create a positive, produc-
will be fun place to hold PCA. tive relationship between the gundog and the handler
by establishing clear expectations for the retriever’s
I must say I have learned a lot of things about Hunt Testing calm behavior and performance, as well as, a strong
and Poodles over the past year. I think a lot of it has to do cont. on page 35

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"PUPPY SIZE" look. One by one the dogs were brought out and she held each
one. One by one she said, "Sorry, you're not the one."
This is one of the neatest stories I've ever heard. You will know
precisely what this little girl is talking about at the end! It was the last cage on this last day in search of the perfect pup. The
"Danielle keeps repeating it over and over again. We've been volunteer opened the cage door and the child carefully picked up
back to this animal shelter at least five times. It has been weeks the dog and held it closely. This time she took a little longer. "Mom,
now since we started all of this," the mother told the volunteer. that's it! I found the right puppy! He's the one! I know it!" she
screamed with joy. "It's the puppy size!"
"What is it she keeps asking for?" the volunteer asked."Puppy
size!" replied the mother. "Well, we have plenty of puppies, if "But it's the same size as all the other puppies you held over the
that's what she's looking for." "I know...we have seen most of last few weeks," Mom said. "No not size ---- the sighs. When I
them," the mom said in frustration...Just then Danielle came held him in my arms, he sighed," she said. "Don't you remember?
walking into the office. "Well, did you find one?" asked her mom. When I asked you one day what love is, you told me love depends
"No, not this time," Danielle said with sadness in her voice. "Can on the sighs of your heart. The more you love, the bigger the sigh!"
we come back on the weekend?"
The two women looked at each other for a moment. Mom didn't
The two women looked at each other, shook their heads and know whether to laugh or cry. As she stooped down to hug the
laughed. "You never know when we will get more dogs. Unfor- child, she did a little of both.
tunately, there's always a supply," the volunteer said. Danielle
"Mom, every time you hold me, I sigh. When you and Daddy
took her mother by the hand and headed to the door. "Don't
come home from work and hug each other, you both sigh. I knew
worry, I'll find one this weekend," she said. Over the next few
I would find the right puppy if it sighed when I held it in my arms,"
days both mom and dad had long conversations with her. They
she said. Then holding the puppy up close to her face she said,
both felt she was being too particular. "It's this weekend or we're
"Mom, he loves me. I heard the sighs of his heart!"
not looking any more," Dad finally said in frustration. "We don't
want to hear anything more about puppy size either," Mom added.
Close your eyes for a moment and think about the love that makes
Sure enough, they were the first ones in the shelter on Saturday you sigh. I not only find it in the arms of my loved ones, but in the
morning. By now Danielle knew her way around, so she ran caress of a sunset, the kiss of the moonlight and the gentle brush of
right for the section that housed the smaller dogs. Tired of the cool air on a hot day.
routine, mom sat in the small waiting room at the end of the first
row of cages. They are the sighs of God. Take the time to stop and listen; you
will be surprised at what you hear. "Life is not measured by the
There was an observation window so you could see the animals
breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
during times when visitors weren't permitted. Danielle walked
slowly from cage to cage, kneeling periodically to take a closer
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Obedience
PCA will be here before we know it and it will
be the greatest show on earth once again! Obe-
dience will take place on Monday, June 7th, at
the Wicomoco Civic Center in the arena on sod.
Judging will start at 1:00 pm and you will be able
to enter the arena anytime after 10:00 am.
Be sure and make plans to stay for the obedience
dinner which will start after judging is completed
around 7:00pm. It's a great way to complete an
exciting evening of obedience.
The most exciting news of all is that we will have
Rally Obedience offered for the first time. If you
have never seen it, plan to come and watch. And
if you have seen it, please enter it so the AKC
knows we want it to stay. It could be a titling
sport within the next year hopefully, if enough
interest is there for it. So let's all come out and
have some fun with our obedience dogs!
I'll see you all there in June!
Susie Osburn
Obedience Trial Chairman
lidopoodles@cox.net
Interested in hosting
a of any breed to match her record. What a dog!!
Regional ?
Contacted Diann Ellis for all the
details.
E-mail: ragtime@involved.com
Bring the Poodle World close to
your home.
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PCA:
Optigen 20/20 Clinic
PCA will run an Optigen 20/20 Clinic (PRA) on June
8th and 9th. The cost is $208.00, plus a 5% addi-
tional saving if a PCA online entry is used. Must
bring copy of same to showsite. There is a separate
$10.00 fee to be made out to the Vet for the blood
draw.
A microchip clinic will be held as well on those days.
FMI CONTACT BARBARA GREEN
BGREEN8248@AOL.COM
Congratulations to Joann
Neal and Betty!
From Joann Neal March 2, 2004
Bad Betty drew Track #5 at Tracking Club of El Paso's
annual TDX (Tracking Dog Excellent) test on Sunday,
February 29. In 30 mph winds, she sailed through her
880-yard, 6-turn track in 24 minutes, happily retreiving
all the articles, and carrying her last glove back to
prance around and show off to the gallery. That makes
her:
CH OTCH MACH Braylane Betty's Bein' Bad UDX
TDX VCD3
Betty is 12 years old. No other poodle has accom-
plished what Betty has. I'm not sure where she stands
with other breeds, but I imagine there aren't too many
Volunteer’s needed
to work
at the trial in June!
Contact Jan Hopper:
Janbhop@aol.com
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On Fifth
CONT. FROM PAGE 2
* Note this listing comes from Diann Ellis
QUINNIPIAC POODLE CLUB
PRESIDENT: Ann Mandelbaum, 193 Weekeepeemee Rd.,
Woodbury, CT 06798 203-266-0836
SECRETARY: Debbie West, 85 Old Church Rd.,
Trumbull, CT 06611 203-576-8910
BREEDER REFERRAL: Suzanne Newing 203-255-3396
RESCUE: DARYL MASONE 203-729-8846
TIDELANDS POODLE CLUB
PRESIDENT: Penny Garwood, 5 Cindy Court, Hampton,
VA 23666 757-826-9341
SECRETARY: Doug Chezem, 1101 Coriander Ct.,
Virginia Beach, VA 23462 757-467-9494
BREEDER REFERRAL: Doris Bernsen, 757-481-1728
RESCUE REFERRAL: Jane Carroll, 757-258-9322
HEART OF AMERICA POODLE CLUB
PRESIDENT: Dale Hunsburger, 9375 SW Highway Z,
Trimble, MO 64492 816-790-3255
SECRETARY: Martha Lewis, 5721 Leavenworth Rd.,
Kansas City, KS 66104 913-596-2162
BREEDER REFERRAL: Tom Carneal 660-582-4955
RESCUE REFERRAL: Susan Riedel 402-797-7665
Poodle Club of Lehigh Valley
PRESIDENT: Antonette Hess, 213 Mickley Rd., Whitehall
, PA 18052 610-821-6948
SECRETARY: Virginia Haddad, 850 Robin Hood Dr., Allen-
town, PA 18103 610-437-5528
BREEDER REFERRAL: Virginia Haddad, 610-437-5528
RESCUE REFERRAL: Antonette Hess, 610-437-5528
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The Dog Owner
AKC DEBUTS After the breeder has started the online process
the new owner can log on using information from
ONLINE DOG REGIS- the Dog Registration Application and their last
name. They will need to confirm their address,
TRATIONS name the dog, choose a registration package and
pay via credit card.
— New Service Offers Ease and Convenience to
Immediate feedback will be given if any of the in-
Breeders and Dog Owners —
formation is incorrect, allowing for faster resolu-
tion of errors and processing of registrations. Stan-
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club is
dard AKC rules and policies for registering a dog
pleased to announce that as of February 23, 2004
will be applied throughout the online process.
individual Dog Registration Applications will be
accepted online at www.akc.org. This new service
And of course, for both breeders and buyers there
offers numerous benefits to both breeders and dog
is the benefit of increased speed. By bypassing
owners and follows the Online Litter Registration
the need to send registration forms by mail, buy-
service launched by the AKC in October 2003.
ers can register their dog the same day they take
it home.
“This initiative marks another milestone in AKC
online services. The ability to register AKC dogs
“This new service will offer great convenience to
via a self-service web site is a tremendous conve-
thousands of our customers. However it should
nience that we are pleased to offer our custom-
be noted that only dogs being sold directly from
ers,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and
and to a single owner can be registered online at
CEO.
this time,” said AKC CIO Charley Kneifel. “We look
forward to offering online registration for dogs with
Dogs may be registered online whether the litter
multiple owners and dogs sold through third par-
registration was done online or in traditional hard
ties (i.e. pet stores) in future generations of the
copy form. The online process not only speeds
service.”
and simplifies the new owners’ registration expe-
rience, but also eliminates data entry by the AKC.
For further details, visit the Online Dog Registra-
At this time, the service is only offered for dogs
tion home page at http://www.akc.org/dogreg
with single breeders being sold to single owners.
The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in
The Breeder
1884, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to
The process begins with the breeder. Once online,
the advancement of purebred dogs. The AKC
he/she can complete all the required dog informa-
maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in
tion (color, sex, etc.) and, if the dog has been sold,
the world, oversees the sport of purebred dogs in
the breeder will also enter the new owner infor-
the United States, and along with its 4,500 licensed
mation. When this has been done the new owner
and member clubs, educates the general public
can log on to complete the registration process. If
about responsible dog ownership. More than
the breeder is keeping the dog, he/she will just
15,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred
need to follow a few simple steps to register the
dogs are held under AKC rules each year includ-
dog in his/her name.
ing conformation, agility, obedience, tracking, herd-
ing, lure coursing, hunt tests, and field and
The system can also aid breeders by organizing
earthdog trials. Affiliate AKC organizations include
dog sale information into an easily printed form,
the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Com-
suitable for inclusion as part of their record keep-
panion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of
ing.
the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org.

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 Page 14
you realize that you may have inadvertently created a
Managing Chronic problem,” Gordon says. “It is really a tough thing to deal
with.”

Liver Conditions When Carlie returned to living with Gordon after sev-
eral years with her professional handler, Gordon noticed
that she seemed run down and was thin. Both she and
Chronic hepatitis and microvascular dysplasia are two
the handler had noticed that sporadically Carlie wasn’t
very different chronic liver conditions that affect Poodles.
interested in eating. Blood tests revealed that a liver en-
Standard Poodles are more susceptible to contracting
zyme, called ALT, was elevated. After repeated blood
hepatitis, while Toy and Miniature Poodles are more likely
work in which Carlie’s ALT values fluctuated, a liver
to develop microvascular dysplasia, according to a Colo-
biopsy was performed by her veterinarian and Carlie was
rado State University canine liver specialist.
found to have CH.
One of the most important organs, the liver performs
One of the problems in identifying CH is that symp-
many essential functions, including helping to filter tox-
toms are often vague. “Few if any clinical symptoms
ins from the body. When the liver becomes inflamed or
show up early, except for abnormal liver enzymes,” Twedt
fails to function normally, signs of trouble can be very
says. Early symptoms include poor appetite, intermit-
subtle, says David Twedt, D.V.M., professor of clinical
tent vomiting and lethargy. As the condition progresses
sciences at Colorado State University College of Veteri-
to liver failure, more signs, such as fluid buildup in the
nary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, a leading re-
abdomen, liver encephalopathy and ulcers in the gas-
searcher on canine liver diseases.
trointestinal tract, become apparent. Liver encephalopa-
Early detection can be very beneficial in helping to
thy is a central nervous system disorder caused by the
manage liver conditions. Poodle owners and breeders
inability of the liver to eliminate ammonia and other tox-
should be aware of the signs of liver problems, especially
ins, which leads to neurological impairment.
if liver disorders occur in a dog’s bloodline.
Any definite diagnosis should be made by a qualified
Chronic Hepatitis
veterinarian. CH identification is made through a liver
Chronic hepatitis (CH) is an inflammation of the liver
biopsy, Twedt says, although a presumptive diagnosis
that results in progressive damage to liver cells. Eventu-
can be made based on abnormal liver enzymes and liver
ally scar tissue overtakes healthy liver tissue. CH may be
caused by such factors as abnormal copper accumulation
cont. on page 15
in the liver, drug toxicity or infectious agents, but often a
veterinarian may not be able to determine the source of
the inflammation.
Copper accumulation in the liver, called copper toxi-
cosis, is a metabolic disorder commonly seen in Bedling- New Poodle Judges
ton Terriers, Doberman Pinschers, Dalmatians and West
Highland White Terriers. Copper toxicosis isn’t very com-
mon in Poodles, Twedt says.
Mr. Bradley Jenkins, Bono, Ar.
A number of medications can cause liver toxicity, in-
cluding acetaminophen, anti-inflammatory medications
Mr. David Cook, Lakeville, Il.
and some chemotherapy drugs. Canine hepatitis virus and
leptospirosis, an infection caused by leptospire bacteria,
can cause CH and may be prevented by vaccination. Mr. David Kirkland, Spotswood, Nj
“The bulk of cases fall into the nebulous category of
unknown origin,” Twedt says. “Based on a breed study,
the disorder may be overrepresented in Standard Poodles. Mrs. Sue Weiss, East Meadows, Ny
Although some dogs may have a genetic predisposition
to CH, no one has determined a genetic linkage.”
Charla Gordon of Kansas City, Mo., a breeder of Stan-
dard Poodles for 25 years, knows firsthand the heartache
of having a dog diagnosed with CH. Gordon’s white Stan-
dard Poodle, “Carlie” (CH Somerset Sweet Success), was
recently diagnosed with CH at 8 years old. “Suddenly
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cont. from page 14 Page 15
function tests, including a bile acid test. The liver disor-
der is more commonly seen in middle-aged female dogs
between 3 and 10 years of age, with a mean age of 6 to
7 years.
The late onset of CH makes it difficult for breeders
who may have already bred their bitches before liver
problems were detected, Twedt says. “A dog with CH
shouldn’t be bred because the genetic transmission of
the condition is unknown.”
Gordon, who says Carlie likely inherited CH from
her dam’s bloodline, advises breeders to take special
breeding considerations with bitches that have a blood-
line history of liver problems, rather than spaying all
offspring. Gordon suggests waiting until the bitch is a
little older to breed her to give liver problems a chance
to show up. In addition, doing a lot of blood work and
tracking the results carefully to detect any liver prob-
lems even before signs appear is helpful, she says.
Management of CH is challenging when the cause is
unknown. “When we do not know the cause of CH, it is
hard to come up with specific treatments,” Twedt says.
“If the cause is copper accumulation, a dog can be given
drugs to remove copper. When the cause is unknown,
treatment tends to just be supportive — anti-inflamma-
tory medication to help reduce inflammation, antioxi-
dants and antifibrotic agents to help decrease scarring
of liver tissue, and medication to help increase bile flow.
“Traditional therapies include dietary manipulation,”
Twedt says. “Though a low protein diet has long been
thought to be the best course of action, we have found
that as long as the protein is high quality and biologi-
cally available, it can be beneficial, except for dogs in
the end stages of a liver condition. The diet should be
adjusted as needed depending on the stage of the liver
condition.”
The priority is for a dog to eat, Twedt says. Since
dogs with liver disease often suffer a loss in appetite,
the most important thing is to make the diet palatable
enough so that the dog meets its caloric needs.
Microvascular Dysplasia
Microvascular dysplasia (MVD) is a relatively newly
identified condition associated with microscopic abnor-
malities in the blood flow through the liver. Very small
portal veins that bring blood into the liver are not well
developed and consequently the blood bypasses the liver
through microscopic shunts depriving the liver of im-
portant nutrients. MVD is different from typical con-
genital liver shunts in which macroscopic blood vessels
either pass through or around the liver. The macroscopic
The Poodle Papers / Spring Edition
congenital liver shunts can often be corrected surgi-
cally, but microscopic shunts cannot, Twedt says.
MVD is overrepresented in Toy and Miniature
Poodles compared to Standard Poodles, Twedt says. “I
see two classes of dogs with MVD — those with clini-
cal signs and those that are asymptomatic and remain
asymptomatic throughout their lives.” MVD is usually
diagnosed in young dogs — probably 90 percent are
under the age of 2 — but occasionally the condition is
found in older dogs, Twedt says.
For dogs that show clinical signs of MVD, the symp-
toms are like those of other liver conditions. Affected
dogs may also have poor development, gastrointesti-
nal problems and liver encephalopathy, which make life
difficult for the dog and the owner. “Once a dog has
symptoms, it generally will always have symptoms, but
if the symptoms are managed early, some animals do
well,” Twedt says.
Leslie Newing, a breeder of Miniature Poodles and
Doberman Pinschers, owns a Doberman with MVD that
has progressed to the point it now affects neurological
function. “Her seizures are so violent,” Newing says.
“She becomes disoriented, and you have to be very care-
ful. She has no idea what is going on.”
Asymptomatic dogs may only have abnormal bile
acid concentrations without any other signs of the dis-
order. Whether an asymptomatic dog will eventually
develop signs of the condition is unknown,” Twedt says.
“Identifying MVD requires laboratory tests, imaging
studies and sometimes a liver biopsy.”
Similar to CH, there is no cure or surgical correc-
tion for MVD. Management of MVD is based on clini-
cal signs. Dietary management is important and so are
medications designed to trap ammonia. “Since dogs
with MVD do not process toxins properly and aren’t
able to metabolize ammonia or other toxins, they’re
prone to encephalopathy,” Twedt says. “Minimizing
ammonia formation helps to reduce the neurological
implications of MVD.”
Opening Communication Lines
To help limit genetic liver conditions in Poodles, Gor-
don encourages breeders to communicate openly with
one another. “Breeders need to be aware when a dog is
diagnosed with a liver disorder,” she says. “It’s impor-
tant to remember that it isn’t just your dog, but there
may be 10 other active breeders working with the same
bloodline. They need as much information as possible.”
As editor of the Poodle Club of America newsletter,
The Poodle Papers, and the organization’s Web site,
cont. on page 16
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cont. from page 15

It’s Newing has seen an increase in the number of Poodle

owners and breeders inquiring about both CH and MVD.
That “I don’t know if people are becoming more aware of these
conditions or if there is just more CH and MVD,” she

Time Again says.

Awareness is key. Being aware of the signs of liver
conditions, talking with others about it and helping your
POODLES IN AMERICA VOLUME X veterinarian make an early diagnosis can make a big dif-
ference in the life of your dog.

DID YOU FORGET? STANDARD POODLES ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CONTRACT-

ING HEPATITIS, WHILE TOY AND MINIATURE POODLES ARE

MORE LIKELY TO DEVELOP MICROVASCULAR DYSPLASIA.

Unfortunately for the History of Poodles
several of this country’s finest breeders are “WHEN THE LIVER BECOMES INFLAMED OR FAILS TO FUNCTION
not represented pictorially in Volume X. If NORMALLY, SIGNS OF TROUBLE CAN BE VERY SUBTLE.”
you want to be represented please let me
know and we’ll try to get your Kennel Pre- DAVID TWEDT, D.V.M.,
sentation into the book. PROFESSOR OF CLINICAL SCIENCES AT COLORADO STATE UNI-
VERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND BIOMEDI-
CAL SCIENCES
Betsey Leedy
Symptoms of Liver Conditions
918-712-8622
Early Stages
oklapoodle@sbcglobal.net Lack of appetite
Intermittent vomiting
Lethargy
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
PLEASE EMAIL OR PHONE ME. Advanced Stages
Fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites)
MAIL YOUR AD TO: Neurological impairment (hepatic encephalopathy)
Ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract
BETSEY LEEDY Jaundice
6147 S. VICTOR AVE. Chronic weight loss
TULSA, OK 74136
Resources for Owners of Dogs with Liver Problems

Note: If your dog or bitch has become a top pro-
ducer during the 4 years covered by the publi-
cation you will receive a card telling you so and
asking for a 2x2 picture (that size only) that we
FMI Check out http://www.poodlesinamerica.com
The Poodle Papers / Spring Edition
The Internet provides a wealth of information for owners
of dogs with chronic liver disease. One e-mail group,
called canineliver-d, provides helpful information from
owners who have had dogs with liver conditions. To sub-
scribe, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canineliver-
d/ or send an e-mail to canineliver-d-
subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Another e-mail group formed specifically for owners
of dogs with microvascular dysplasia is called “Living
with Dogs and MVD.” To subscribe, go to the group’s
cont. on page 17
cont. from page 16
Web site at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/
livingwithdogsandmvd/. Another site for owners of dogs
with liver shunts that also provides support to owners of
dogs with MVD can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/
group/LiverShuntHelpNChat/.
"Reprinted with permission from the January 2004
issue of the Purina Pro Club Poodle Update, Nestle
Purina PetCare."
PCA Seminar 2004
When:Monday ,June 7th
Where: Showsite
Speaker: Dr. Gerald Bell
Topic: Genetic advances and
putting those advances to work
in your breeding program.
Neonatal Encephalopathy
The University of Missouri, College of Vet-
erinary Medicine is continuing to investi-
gate Neonatal Encephalopathy in Stan-
dard Poodles. Dr. Dennis O'Brien will
be presenting the results of their prelimi-
nary studies at the American College of
Veterinary Internal Medicine metting in
Minneapolis in June. Affected pups are
developmentally delayed and develop co-
ordination difficulties and seizures by 5-
8 weeks of age. If you think you have an
affected litter, please contact Liz Hansen
(hansenl@missouri.edu or 573-884-
3712) or Dr. Dennis O'Brien
(OBrienD@missouri.edu or 573-882-
7821). All information is kept confiden-
tial.
The Poodle Papers / Spring Edition
Page 17
Notes from the
Corresponding Secretary
To all Members and Affiliate Clubs, The Dues notices are
out and any changes that you want reflected in the Mem-
bership Roster must get to me or the Treasurer, Mr. Scott
Olund. I know this is difficult for the Affiliate Clubs be-
cause your elections are at various times of the year, but
please keep us on the update list, so phone calls we send
to your Club will not go to an incorrect phone #. Our
Roster is only as correct as the corrections you send us.
The National Specialty Judges Ballot is in the mail....It
must be returned to me by May 15.
Please remember:
1. Only 10 votes/variety-inter variety
if there are MORE, your ballot will be voided
2. Return in the Numbered Envelope. This will be opened
by the Tally committee.
3. Check for Correct Postage for your Ballot to be
returned...It cost PCA $0.60 to mail your ballot in the USA.
4. The ballot is double-sided/front and back and because
of printer error, some names are out of alphabetical order.
There are almost 500 judges approved to judge poodles,
so please scan the ballot before making your selections.
I do hope many of you are making plans to attend our
Family Reunion in June. I know this is going to be a
wonderful show for all of us.....Many thanks to our Show
Chairman, Glenna Carlson and Barbara Furbush for a job
well done, getting things rearranged under such short no-
tice.
See you in June
Helen Tomb-Taylor
Corresponding Secretary
“True friendship is like sound health;
the value of it is seldom known until it
is lost.”
Charles Caleb Colton
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2004 PCA National Spe- Hip/Elbow Preliminary
cialty Agility Trial Examination Policy
The 2004 PCA National Specialty Agility Trial has
moved, again! Because of the unavailability of the
civic center in
Salisbury we had
been planning to hold
the trial outdoors.
Plans had been made
to reduce any pos-
sible weather issues,
but when you have an
outdoor trial there is
always the risk of
problems with wind,
rain, heat, or cold.
When the indoor fa-
cility became avail-
able for our use on Sunday we jumped at the
chance, even though it meant having to cancel most
of our plans and redo the premium list (again) and
revamp our schedule. Now we can show our
Poodles indoors on sod with the luxury of air con-
ditioning, as we have been able to do the last 5
years. If any of you had hesitated to enter because
you have one of those “prima donna” Poodles that
don’t do heat or cold or wet, hesitate no more!
Support your national club and let’s have a record-
breaking entry!We have planned a discussion group
that will be held after the completion of judging
where we will be exploring the various ways of
training and improving performance on the weave
poles. Many consider this to be the most difficult
of agility obstacles and a solid, fast weave pole
performance is an asset in any level or venue of
agility. We are starting judging early and hope to
be done by mid-afternoon, so if your Poodle is not
quite ready for prime time agility stop by and cheer
on the rest of us foolish people who are bringing
our green dogs! Then stay for what is certainly
going to be a lively and informative discussion with
demonstrations.
Jan Hopper
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OFA HIP/ELBOW PRELIMINARY (UNDER 24
MOS) EVALUATIONS -
POLICY CHANGE - EFFEC-
TIVE 1/1/04
In an effort to encourage open
sharing of health test results,
beginning January 2004, the
OFA will publish preliminary
(under 24 months) hip and elbow
results on the OFA website IF the
owner has initialed the authori-
zation block to release all results
(including abnormal results).
Previously, preliminary results
were not published to the website. This policy
change is effective for all preliminary applications
received after 1/1/04.
source :http://www.offa.org/prelimpolicy.html
New at OFA..........Have you
tried it yet?
VERTICAL PEDIGREE DISPLAY
In our continuous effort to provide breeders with the
tools to help them make more informed breeding
decisions, the OFA is pleased to introduce "vertical
pedigrees"' to our website. This new feature can be
accessed from each dog's individual search results
page by clicking on the vertical pedigree link at the
top of the page. The vertical pedigree displays a 3
generation traditional pedigree, but also displays the
number of full siblings in the database and summa-
rizes either their phenotypic hip or elbow ratings.
The data displayed in the pedigrees is limited and
directly relational to dogs that have been submitted
to the OFA for evaluation.
source:http://www.offa.org/vertpedinfo.html
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I asked Joann Neal to do a column for the Newsletter that I
am sure will be of interest to you. Joann Neal, Sandstorm
Poodles, resides in Lubbock, Texas. A poodle owner for 45
years, she has trained and showed all three varieties to titles
in breed,obedience, agility, and tracking. Her miniature
poodle CH OTCH MACH Braylane Betty's Bein' Bad UDX
TDX VCD3 is the only poodle of any variety to be an AKC
triple champion plus a TDX (Tracking Dog Excellent).
SELECTING A PUPPY
FOR PERFORMANCE
Most people starting out in performance did not select their
dogs for this purpose. Most started out at local obedience
classes just trying to get handles on energetic pets. This
changes when these now "dog trainers" look for their next
dogs. But they often proceed knowing little about how to
improve their chances for selecting a puppy that will ma-
ture into a dog that enjoys training and showing, and that
maximizes their training abilities. Unfortunately, the ma-
jority of poodle breeders do not participate in the perfor-
mance sports, so they are often also lacking the knowledge
to channel the right puppies into these homes.
Because agility is such a popular and growing sport, and
because poodles as a breed are naturally equipped to be
great agility and obedience dogs, breeders are finding a
wonderful market for their puppies in performance homes.
Performance enthusiasts usually don’t quail at the initial
cost of a good poodle, as the "start-up cost" of the dog is
small compared to what they will spend on entry fees, travel,
equipment, and instruction. Their dogs get the best of care
and lots of quality time with their owners. For these rea-
sons, there are advantages for the breeder who can estab-
lish a good reputation with the performance fancy.
Paraphrasing the popular radio talk-show host Dr. Laura,
marrying someone with the idea of changing them is a big
mistake. This is equally true when buying a puppy. Pup-
pies are born with the personalities that they will have as
adults, and no amount of socialization, training, or tender
loving care will change their basic psychological makeup.
Therefore, nothing that one does in the training process is
nearly so important as selecting the right subject. Physical
soundness is equally as important, but will not be addressed
here at this time.
A professional dog trainer friend once made the following
observation on trying to repair bad temperaments through
training: "You can make them better, but you can’t make
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them right." You can pour your heart and soul into trying
to make an insecure dog be confident, or a biting dog not
bite, or a shy dog be friendly. You might make them better,
but they will never be right. Some traits seem to mellow or
lose intensity with age, but many of the undesirable traits
(think of separation anxiety or sound sensitivity to thun-
derstorms or fireworks as examples) get worse with age.
This is not to say that dogs with shortcomings have not
had success in performance sports. Some people derive
their pleasure seeing what they can accomplish with "lost
causes." But, considering the amount of time that is needed
to get a good prospect ring-ready, few trainers other than
these saviors would knowingly select a dog that needed
twice the time, and whose performance would often be
compromised by his insecurities.
Many people ask me how I get my dogs to work in such an
enthusiastic, tail-up manner. My big secret is that I select
an enthusiastic, tail-up puppy to train. There are hundreds
of training methods that give good results if applied by a
competent trainer. If your priority is a dog that is friendly
with strangers, you must choose a puppy that does not hang
back to see what the other puppies are going to do when a
stranger approaches. If a self-confident, trusting dog is
desired, you must choose a puppy that is relaxed or busy
when picked up--not panicked with legs splayed, or legs
wrapped around your arm holding on for dear life. If you
want a dog that is not sound-sensitive, then you must choose
a puppy that is not cowered by loud noises. If you want an
energetic dog that will race around the agility course at
high speed, then the sweet little puppy that is content to be
held is not going to be your dog. A puppy that is destined
to be a great heeler, or will happily accompany you around
an agility course, is NOT the one that draws back when
you reach for it, or that freezes or throws a prolonged tem-
per tantrum when you put a leash on it. Leashed for the
first time, your prospect is the one that sizes up and tests
that thing around his neck, then trots happily along with
you, perhaps grabbing the leash in his mouth or chasing
your feet. The dog that is confident in unfamiliar locations,
when set down by itself in an unfamiliar place for the first
time as a puppy, will immediately explore in an enthusias-
tic manner, not drop its tail, freeze, or look for a hiding
place. Dogs that cannot "forgive" (recover quickly from a
correction) will display the same behavior as a puppy. They
melt into submissive behavior, or go off by themselves if
stress is applied, rather than bouncing back to the trainer.
Different trainers like different levels of hardness/softness
in their dogs. These degrees can be observed in the young
puppy.
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Puppies that are not suitable candidates for performance
competition may be fine for various types of pet homes. A
low-energy dog is the curse of the performance trainer. He
Watchung Mountain
lags while heeling, walks in on recalls and retrieves, and
fails to make agility course time. But the couch potato is
Poodle Club
craved by the pet-buying public. The less ambitious the dog, Presents
the less mischief he gets into, and the fewer problems he
causes. Sound-sensitive dogs are often in a state of nervous A Seminar with Alan Waterman
stress in the noisy world of the dog show, but are easy for
the average pet owner to deal with. These dogs get accus- "SHOW GROOMING
tomed to the noises of the home, but stop any undesired THE POODLE"
behavior when the owner raises his voice. A dog that is sus-
picious of strangers will have a hard time keeping his mind August 21 & 22
on his job in close proximity to judges, ring crew, and spec-
tators, but will do fine in a home where visitors are a rarity,
or for the owner that wants a watchdog. Likewise, a dog LEBANON TWP,NJ NORTH OF CLINTON,
that is stressed by strange surroundings will have no prob-
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An excellent age to evaluate poodle puppy temperaments is
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toys or miniatures. Puppies younger than 7 weeks may be
too immature to get an accurate assessment. Older than 10 $150 if paid by July 15th,
weeks, the environment may mask favorably, or may dam-
age, the "raw personality." For instance, if puppies are left
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excel in training venues. The original work in this field was c/o Marion Banta
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simply-performed tests done on young puppies that were
amazingly accurate identifiers of future success. Buyers and msbanta@earthlink.net
sellers of performance puppies can do some reading and
hone these evaluation skills, or engage people knowledgable
in temperament-testing litters, to help them do the same.
If you live to be a hundred, I
By Joann Neal want to live to be a hundred
Current household includes: minus one day, so I never have
CH OTCH MACH Braylane Betty’s Bein’ Bad UDX TDX VCD3 (Mini)
CH OTCH Sandstorm Skirt Alert UDX MX MXJ (Mini) to live without you.
CH Sanway Lockside Latte, UDX TDX MX MXJ VCD3 (Toy) -- Winnie the Pooh
MACH Sandstorm Boot Scoot CDX TD VCD2 (Toy)
and the "baby" CH Songbird Sandstorm Saketumi
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PCA’s Blue Ribbon Buffet Dinner

Thursday, June 10, 2004

A great time to wind down after the show,
chat with old friends and meet new ones!

6:30 Hors d’oeuvres 7:30 Buffet Dinner

(BYOB….wine glasses will be provided)

$30 by reservation only

Casual Dress
Use form on Page 22 of the Premium List for reservation Form

Menu
Chicken Chesapeake, Roast Beef,
Garlic & Pepper Roasted Pork Loin with Gravy
Mashed Potatoes, Rice Pilaf
Green Beans Almandine Squash and Zucchini
Rolls & Butter
Iced Tea, Water, Coffee & Canned Sodas

Nifty Door Prizes!

This is not the same old PCA Banquet! The dress is casual, so come as you are…or
you can take a few minutes to change into whatever is comfortable, like an old PCA
Tee-shirt (there are rumors that there just might be an old Tee-shirt contest!). There’s
no drive to the hotel….it’s at the Civic Center. Circus-themed decorations are
needed….contact Sandy Marshall (sgmarsh7@juno.com, 301-384-5625 or Kay Tripp
(dktripp@aol.com, 301-948-1919, Fax: 301-948-3931)…..we also need help decorating
on Thursday afternoon. Let us know if you can donate a door prize. Please note that no
alcoholic beverages can be sold at the Civic Center, but they can be consumed! So,
BYOB….a bottle of wine or some beer….glasses will be provided!

Make your reservations early!

Limited number of Buffet tickets on sale at the show.

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PCA WC/WCX TEST AND LOCATION FINALIZED
With all the changes this year, the PCA WC/WCX tests are no exception. The tests will be held on
Saturday, June 5, at a beautiful new location conveniently located just about 10 minutes from the main
PCA event building. The new location is
Crop-Les Farm on Ben Davis Road in
Powellville, MD. This is a privately-owned
farm that was designed specifically for dog
field events, so we’re really looking forward
to being able to use this great facility. Judges
for the event are Mario Cilia from Lisbon, MD
and Marcie Baer from Gambrills, MD. Both
are experienced field judges and are excited
to be able to judge poodles for the first time.

PHOTO’S BY RICHARD LEHMAN

We have several volunteer spots open if anyone is in-

terested in helping with the test. There’s no better way
to get a feel for what is expected of our wonderful dogs
than to volunteer and help with the test. There’s al-
ways a need for relief workers in the field (blowing a
duck call, shooting a shotgun – blanks only, or throw-
ing ducks), and we do have a specific need for a
“dogsitter” for one of the judges’ own dogs while she
holds down her judging assignment. No experience is
needed for any of the positions – only an open mind
and willingness to learn something new!

So why not plan on getting to PCA early enough to take in this great event? After all, you haven’t seen
anything until you’ve see these great dogs doing what they were originally bred to do and having just
a blast doing it! And the judges, exhibitors, helpers and spectators from past years will certainly attest
to the fun that everyone has!! The Premium List is available on-line and will be mailed along with the
regular PCA Premium List. I hope to see a great turn out again this year.

Joyce Carelli
WC/WCX Assistant Chairman

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decorated setup. I hope that all get with the spirit of
National Plans - Update! this year’s contest and try for several cash prizes.

AH, WELL, it took us nearly eight years to get it right,
and now we have the challenge of having PCA in an-
other location. The good news is — this year’s show
site in Salisbury is going to be GREAT, and many of
the procedures that we’ve used in the past will be used
again. So, much will be very familiar.
ENTRY INTO THE CONVENTION CENTER:
Confirmation entry will be no earlier than 10
AM on Monday, June 7, 2004, through the doors on
the north side of the building. This is right across the
street from the large paved parking area that is part of
the shopping mall, now closed.

However, THERE WILL BE SOME CHANGES....
1.) Exhibitors can expect to have an indoors
bathing area for dogs located about a one minute walk
from the grooming area. Arrangements are being made
to be able to bathe several dogs at one time with an
abundance of hot water.
2.) The tented and non-tented exercise pens are
approximately a one minute walk from the grooming
area. The human “ex-pens” adjoin the grooming area. Let’s work together to make this the best PCA national,
3.) The “out-of-doors” smoking area is no more
than a 30 second walk from any setup.
4.) Entry into the arena for both confirmation
and obedience participants will be no earlier than 10
AM – an hour earlier then previous years. This time
will depend on how quickly the setup committee can
get grooming spaces marked.
Obedience entry will be through the main doors
on the west side of the building across the street from
the Convention Center’s main parking lot. Entry will
be no earlier than 10 AM on Monday, June 7, 2004.
Note –these same doors will be used by vendors start-
ing at an earlier time. NO dogs, crates, grooming
equipment, etc., will be allowed into the building
before the obedience exhibitors’ entry time! Your
cooperation will be appreciated!
EVER!
Richard Lehman
Asst. National Show Chairman
PCA LUNCHES AND DINNERS, JUNE
2004

SOME THINGS STAY THE SAME: MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS

EARLY!
1.) Entry into the arena for confirmation exhibi-
tors, ONLY, will be by the number system that we’ve
used in the past. Be sure to get your entry request sent
May 21,2004 will be the final date to or-
to Margaret Tauzin as soon as possible after May 1, der and pay for all meal tickets. In the past
2004. we have had some flexibility in accepting food
reservations after the closing date for mail-
2.) We will be using the piggy system and will ing or at the show. This will NOT BE POS-
be drawing for a cash prize to those setups which have SIBLE THIS YEAR. IN ORDER TO AVOID
received “clean” pigs all days as we’ve done in the past. DISAPPOINTMENT, PLEASE ORDER
3.) This year’s show theme is “Under the Big
EARLY.
Your consideration will be greatly appreci-
Top”(Circus) as announced at the end of last year’s
ated...
show. We will again be giving a cash prize to the best
Doris Grant
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Greetings! THE RED ROOST

Maintaining The Comfort of Older Pets by Amy D. Shojai.
2670 CLARA ROAD
Amy is the author of more than a dozen books on dog and WHITEHAVEN, MD
cat health and behavior. She lives in Sherman,
TX(www.shojai.com).
410-546-5445
A good definition of old age for an animal is the last 25 WHEN TUESDAY JUNE 8TH
percent of life. Longevity is influenced by a combination 7:00 P.M.
of genetics, environment and health care over a life time.
Toy breeds may live in to their teens or even reach twenty
while large breeds commonly reach 10 to 13 years of age, COME TO THE RED ROOST FOR AN ALL
so would be considered old at seven. Giant -breed dogs
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age even faster--Great Danes are considered senior at age
five. $28.00 PER PERSON TAX AND GRATU-
Before the time comes for that final, awful, but loving ITY ARE INCLUDED IN THIS AMOUNT.
choice, use the "L.O.V.E. Plan to help ensure that your pet's STEAMED CRABS, FRIED CHICKEN,
golden years are enjoyable. The acronym stands for Listen
with your heart; Observe for changes; Visit the veterinar-
CORN ON THE COB, FRIED SHRIMP,
ian; Enrich the environment. (The L.O.V.E Plan was intro- CLAM STRIPS, HUSHPUPPIES SODA,
duced in Complete Care of Your Aging Dog, written by COFFEE, TEA AND DESSERT.
Amy Shojai) (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES EXTRA)
Listen with your heart means pay attention to your intu-
ition, which tells you something isn't quite right. Observe
for changes involves knowing what's normal for your pet IT IS A 20 MINUTE TRIP TO THE RED ROOST SO WE
so you recognize abnormal changes. Visit the veterinarian WILL PLAN TO LEAVE THE CIVIC CENTER IN A
to validate your concerns, as well as to monitor your pets GROUP BY 6:45. RESERVATIONS ARE FOR 7:00 P.M..
health. Enriching your aging pet's environment--nutrition, DIRECTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IF YOU PLAN TO
exercise, medications and surroundings. ARRIVE AT A LATER TIME OR MIGHT GET LOST.
Adjusting the environment to protect pets, and to main- PLAN ON PROVIDING YOUR OWN TRANSPORTA-
tain their physical and emotional health. The goal is to TION WITH A FRIEND UNLESS WE ARE ABLE TO
allow aging pets to continue to function in as normal a fash- PROVIDE BUS TRANSPORTATION, HOWEVER, WE
ion as possible. CANNOT GUARANTEE IT AT THIS TIME.

INTERNET RESOURCES
Helpful products: FOR RESERVATIONS: SEND $28.00 PER
dog ramps www.bedderbacks.com PERSON TO DORIS GRANT:
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Dog litter pan www.puppygopotty.com
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Wheel chairs for pets www.k9carts.com
For most of us, our pets have been there through every- PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS
thing for us and as they age, a little extra kindness and con- BY MAY 21, 2004.
sideration will make aging easier.

Sandy, Kirschpdl@aol.com

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EXHIBITOR'S PRAYER
Dear Protector of Dogs and Fools:
When that intelligent, hardworking, honest judge
finally sees what I see in this dog I've worked so hard
and long with, help me to accept my win with grace
and dignity.
And, when that blind, clueless idiot -- I mean, judge -
- somehow fails to see what a fine job we've done,
(well, at least better than the so-and-so he placed
ahead of us!), help me to accept my defeat with some
of that same grace and dignity.
Lord, you alone know how I've sweated blood over
this dog, the hours I've spent getting her ready (and,
Lord, are any of them ever ready?)
You (and probably only you!) understand why I've
spent good money on this animal.....money I could
have spent on lots of other things ---- things that
just might have afforded me a little more pleasure
and a lot less frustration.
Lord, tolerate my disappointment when I lose, and
help me keep it all in perspective.
Help me remember that when some dog show judge
gives me the gate, it's not as if St. Peter just gave me
those pearly ones.
Lord, clear my eyes and help me see, before I open
my big mouth, that theso-and-so with the cow-
hocked, pony-gaited dink walking out of the ring
ahead of me is actually a fellow exhibitor who has
also worked hard, maybe even sweated blood over
his dog too, and probably deserves to enjoy this
moment to its fullest while it lasts.
Lord, you know there are sometimes -- but not nearly
as often as I tend to suppose when I lose -- such ugly
things as Politics, Prejudice, and Unethical Practices,
which may cause my dog to get beaten unfairly --
sometimes.
Help me, then, to remember that several wrongs
won't ever make a right, and that none of the wrongs
gives me an excuse to act like an idiot.
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You know I'm a competitor, Lord; I make no bones
about that.
I love to win and I hate to get beat.
There are few things more abhorrent to me, Lord,
than placing sixth out of six.
If I didn't love to compete, I'd stay home and knit
afghans.
But then, there are probably Afghan shows, and
people who hire professional knitters with high-tech
knitting machines, and most likely there are afghan
show judges who raise sheep whose wool goes into
some of the winningest Afghans, and there I'd be --
still frustrated, still getting beat, and without a dog to
share half the blame.
This year, Lord, help me to have a little more faith in
my fellow dog folks, and for Heaven's sake, help me
win, or lose, with a little class.
Amen
Author unknown
The List—Do you want to be on?
If you received the ads and trophies mailing, you
needn’t read any further. But if you didn’t and would
like to receive the 2004 PCA Premium List, read on!
If you thought you were on the list but didn’t receive
the above mailing, it might be because:
1. Your address was wrong in the PCA 2003 catalog
(the most likely!)
2. Your dog is co-owned by several people.
3. You have moved in the last year.
4. You have been inactive at PCA in the last three years.
If you’d like to be added or returned to the list, please
send your address to: Helen Sokopp—by e-mail:
poodle@syrenapoodles.com; or fax: 978–526-8462; or
telephone: 978-526-1990; or snail mail: Box 1442,
Manchester, MA 01944.
Helen Sokopp
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WICOMICO YOUTH
AND CIVIC CENTER,
SALISBURY, MD
In late February/early March, Richard Lehman and I
took a trip to the beautiful Eastern Shores of Maryland
for a few days in lovely Salisbury, MD. Our task was
to determine whether the selected site was in fact suit-
able for The Poodle Club of America’s National Spe-
cialty. Not only did we VERY MUCH like the
Wicomico Civic Center and the space it offers us, we
were greeted enthusiastically by the Wicomico Tour-
ism Center as well as each restaurant we visited and
each merchant we talked with regarding what they
might provide for PCA. At the end of our visit, we
knew we had come to a community that looks kindly
on dog shows and hence falls into the category of
ENABLERS who are anxious to help us succeed with
our National Specialty. We were thrilled.
Parking for exhibitors and spectators is spacious. RVs
and campers also have lots of space for parking. Most
of the parking is on blacktop. Mats for exercise pens
will be needed. Electricity is limited – and at least 300
ft. of electrical cord is needed to reach available elec-
tricity. Water for filling water tanks is available. The
Civic Center is in charge of RV parking and the PCA
parking committee will also be available for arriving
RVs.
Grooming is really good with enough space for our
expected entry and the lighting is excellent. All of the
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grooming is in one area with a limited amount of groom-
ing on the main Arena floor. As we have done in the
past, entry into the grooming area for exhibitors will
be by preassigned numbers. Our goal is to have the
grooming area available to exhibitors no earlier than
10:00 am on Monday, June 7.
There are four areas for bathing – inside with hot/cold
running water – this is a real plus! Bring plenty of tow-
els as the bathing area is a short distance from the
grooming area.
We will have four public exercise pens – two inside the
building and two outside. Tent-
ing will be provided for private
exercise pens - the number of
which may be limited. Bring
shade for your pens and mats
might also be a good idea as RV
parking is on blacktop.
Crop-Les Farm where our WC/
WCX event is to be held is sim-
ply ideal for working dogs. It
was designed by a gentleman
who trains and competes in Hunt
Trials. We feel flattered and for-
tunate to be the ONLY Club ever
invited to have an event at Crop-
Les Farm
Agility will be judged on Sunday, June 6 in the
Normandy Room at the Wicomico Civic Center on turf.
The exhibitors will have all of the benefits of being
outside with the comfort of being inside. We are very
happy about this!
Obedience will have four rings in the Normandy Room
with judging on turf, Monday, June 7, 2004. Space for
crates will be clearly marked in the corridors . Soft
mesh crates are allowed for performance events only.
Space will be provided for Performance exhibitors to
store crates
The area for Vendors is in the lobby of the Civic Center
with additional vending on the second floor Galleria
which is available by escalator and overlooks the first
floor lobby.
The second floor is also accessible by elevator and dogs
are welcomed in all areas of the Civic Center except
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for food service areas, of course. These will be clearly FROM PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT
marked. 3 PASSENGER SEDAN INCLUDING LUGGAGE
$225.006 PASSENGER LIMO INCLUDING LUG-
We are told that the food provided by the Civic Center GAGE $250.00
– who will be catering our luncheons and Thursday 10 PASSENGER LIMO INCLUDING LUGGAGE
night BLUE RIBBON DINNER – is simply excellent. $300.00
We look forward to the menus they are offering. Res- PHONE 1-800-603-2989 AND ASK FOR TRACI
ervations for all food events need to be made by the THEY WILL ACCEPT SMALL POODLES IN
deadline, May 21, 2004 as we do not have the same CRATES. BE SURE TO NOTIFY THEM WHEN
latitude in having late reservations accepted. PLEASE MAKING YOUR RESERVATION SO THERE
keep this in mind and make your reservations when WILL ROOM ALLOWED FOR THEM AND ANY
your premium list arrives. TABLES, ETC.
Kay Tripp and Sandy Marshall are planning a relaxed Salisbury is served by USAirways with connecting
and really fun time at the Thursday night dinner. flights through Philadelphia and Washington National
Merchants in Salisbury, Oster Pet Products and indi- (Regan). A discount to those flying in for PCA may be
viduals have donated door prizes – sounds like it will available for PCA exhibitors and spectators so men-
be a most enjoyable evening. A cash bar will not be tion this when making your reservations. Car rentals
available but you can BYOB and wine glasses will be are available at the Salisbury Airport.
provided. Since the dinner will be at the Civic Center, SOME FAVORITE DINING PLACES AROUND
casual attire will be most acceptable – no need to dress TOWN:
up for this relaxing evening. We hope for a great turn FLAVOR’S OF ITALY
out for this new and revised PCA dinner. • 410-219-9110 (Walking distance Ramada)
ZIAS
We ended our productive visit feeling very positive • 410-543-9118
about all we accomplished and we know that our plans FRATELLI’S
for PCA 2004 are on solid ground. The Civic Center • 410-341-0807
is a great place to decorate for our Indoor Garden Party. VINNY’S LA ROMA
It will be simply …..well ..… simply beautiful! • 410-742-2380
We can hardly wait for the unveiling of THIS LOMARDI’S
GREATEST POODLE SHOW ON EARTH, 2004. • (Walking distance of Civic Center)
HUNAN PLACE
• 410-749-9800
SOME USUAL INFORMATION IMPERIAL GALLERY
• 410-546-3103 (Walking distance from Civic Cen-
Gene’s Limo Service will accommodate those who ter)
fly Baltimore and Philadelphia. TOYKO STEAK HOUSE
• 410-860-0078
AIRPORT LIMO/VAN/BUS by GENE’S LIMO
SERVICE FLANNERY’S
• 410-546-2570 ( Walking distance Ramada)
FROM BWI AIRPORT TO SALISBURY ADAMS RIBS
• 410-749-6961
3 PASSENGER LIMO INCLUDING LUGGAGE OLD MILL CRAB HOUSE
$175.00 • ( All you can eat) 302-846-2808
7 PASSENGER LIMO INCLUDING LUGGAGE RED ROOST CRAB HOUSE
$200.00 • (All you can eat) 410-546-5443
10 PASSENGER VAN INCLUDING LUGGAGE
$200.00 WATERMAN’S COVE
23 PASSENGER BUS INCLUDING LUGGAGE • 410-546-440
$400.00 BREW RIVER
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• 410-677-6757 COME TO THE RED ROOST FOR AN ALL YOU
MARKET STREET INN CAN EAT CRAB FEAST $28.00 PER PERSON TAX
• 410-742-4145 (Walking distance Ramada) AND GRATUITY ARE INCLUDED IN THIS
WEBSTER’S CHESAPEAKE STEAK HOUSE AMOUNT.
• 410-742-8000 STEAMED CRABS, FRIED CHICKEN, CORN ON
DAYTON’S CHICKEN & SEAFOOD THE COB, FRIED SHRIMP, CLAM STRIPS,
• 410-548-2272 HUSHPUPPIES SODA, COFFEE, TEA AND DES-
SAGE DINER (Breakfast) SERT. (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES EXTRA)
ENGLISH GRILL (Breakfast)
GOURMET LOCAL: IT IS A 20 MINUTE TRIP TO THE RED ROOST SO
LEGENDS (now David’s) WE WILL PLAN TO LEAVE THE CIVIC CENTER
• 410-749-7717 IN A GROUP BY 6:45. RESERVATIONS ARE FOR
CACTUS TAVERNA 7:00 P.M.. DIRECTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IF
• 410-548-1254 YOU PLAN TO ARRIVE AT A LATER TIME OR
GOIN NUTS MIGHT GET LOST. PLAN ON PROVIDING YOUR
• 410-860-1164 OWN TRANSPORTATION WITH A FRIEND UN-
SOME OCEAN CITY FAVORITES: LESS WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE BUS TRANS-
CRAB ALLEY (WEST O.C.) PORTATION, HOWEVER, WE CANNOT GUARAN-
• 410-213-7800 (By the docks) TEE IT AT THIS TIME.
CAPTAIN’S GALLEY (WEST O.C.)
• 410-213-2525 ( By the docks) If you are interested in the services of a hair salon or
BJ.’S ON THE BAY - 75th St. & Bay) full service day spa - both are unisex:
• 410-524-7575
FAGERS ISLAND RESTAURANT Terry Michaels/About Faces 410-543-8100
• 60th St on Bay 410-524-5500
GALAXY GRILL Designers Edge at 410-548-9010.
• 6601 Coastal Hwy. 410-723-6762
HARRISON’S HARBOR WATCH AMADA 3 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER
• Boardwalk South & Inlet 410-289-5121 COMFORT INN 6 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER
PHILLIPS SEAFOOD 21 Street HAMPTON INN 6 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER
• 410-289-6821 ALL OTHER MOTELS ON RT.13 BUSINESS
ALL FRANCHISE RESTAURANTS ON RT 13 N. BY APPROX. 6 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER.
CENTRE OF SALISBURY HAMPTON INN & HOLIDAY EXPRESS —
SEAFORD, DEL 23 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER.
We enjoyed dinner at David’s. Webster’s Chesapeake
Steak House and Brew River. Our luncheons were PLACES YOU MIGHT WANT TO VISIT:
wonderful at Goin Nuts and, if you like Chinese, the
Imperial Gallery is very close to the show sight and SALISBURY ZOO 1 MILE FROM CIVIC CENTER.
excellent. The Ramada Inn van is available for short WARD MUSEUM (WORLD FAMOUS FOR DUCK
trips around town to local restaurants. CARVINGS, ETC.) 2 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER.
GAMBLING AND SLOT MACHINES AT
A Tuesday, June 8th outing to The Red Roost, well- HARRINGTON, DE. 40 MILES .
known restaurant in Whitehave, Md specializing in crab ASSATEAGUE NATIONAL SEASHORE, MARY-
is planned. Information below. LAND 30 MILES .
CHINCOTEAGUE NATIONAL SEASHORE, VIR-
THE RED ROOST GINIA (HOME OF MISTY OF CHINCOTEAGUE) 60
2670 CLARA ROAD MILES.
WHITEHAVEN, MD OCEAN CITY, MD BEACH, BOARDWALK , FUN
410-546-5445 AND FOOD 30 MILES. ( NO DOGS
WHEN TUESDAY JUNE 8TH 7:00 P.M.

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RETAIL SHOPPING:
A MUST IS THE “COUNTRY HOUSE” ABOUT 4 OptiGen Report:
BLOCKS FROM THE CIVIC CENTER.
SALISBURY DOWNTOWN NEAR THE PLAZA
ANTIQUE MALLS (2). The statistics for Poodles tested for PRA
REHOBOTH BEACH DE. OUTLET MALLS 1 HR. during the 1st quarter 2004
15 MIN. AWAY
OCEAN CITY OUTLET MALLS (THIS SIDE OF
(January 1 - March 24, 2004)
BRIDGE ON LEFT BEFORE OCEAN CITY) 30 at OptiGen follow:
MILES.
CENTRE OF SALISBURY MALL Total Poodles tested for PRA 1st quarter 2004 - 381
Pattern A - 236
YOU JUST MIGHT WANT TO STAY AWHILE SO Pattern B - 128
BRING A BATHING SUIT AND SUNSCREEN.: Pattern C - 17

LOCAL HOSPITAL: Breakdown for Toy and Miniature:

PENINSULA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: 410-
546-6400 ( NEXT TO RAMADA INN) Total Toys tested for PRA 1st quarter 2004: 237
IMMEDIATE MED CENTER 801 S. SALISBURY Pattern A - 137
BLVD. 410-543-0627 Pattern B - 86
Pattern C - 14
Glenna
Total Miniatures tested for PRA 1st quarter 2004: 144
Pattern A - 99
Pattern B - 42
Catalogs with results Pattern C - 3

$20.00 per catalog. •Complete statistics for all Poodles tested for PRA
through this time period:

Send your money to: Total Poodles tested for PRA: 2921
Breakdown by Toy & Miniature:
Janet Kingsley Total Toy Poodles tested for PRA: 1662
Pattern A - 1039
3311 Kingfisher Lane, Pattern B - 538
Pattern C - 85
Denton, Texas 76201 Total Miniature Poodles tested for PRA: 1259
Pattern A - 846
Pattern B - 366
Pattern C - 47
Checks payable to
Sincerely,
Poodle Club of
Becky Iddings
America. Administrative Support Associate
Please include your OptiGen, LLC

name & address.

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March 23, 2004 Another situation that provides clues for im-
proving the genetic test is the PRA-affected dog that
does NOT test as Pattern C with the current test. We’ve
UPDATE - said all along that more than one type of PRA occurs in
Miniature and Toy Poodles. So far, we can only distin-
OptiGen prcd-PRA guish prcd-PRA as one type, and non-prcd-PRA as a
second type. A small set of these PRA-affected dogs is
Genetic Testing helping our study of other PRA types. We must deter-
mine if there are prcd variants, or new genetic causes,
or non-genetic causes of PRA.
The OptiGen test for the prcd form of PRA (pro-
gressive rod cone degeneration form of Progressive Reti- Refinements to genetic testing are possible
nal Atrophy) has been in use for almost three years – since ONLY with the help of owners and breeders. It is cru-
June 2001. Background information on the test is found at cial that OptiGen test all PRA-affected poodles (done
www.optigen.com. at no charge). And, it is crucial that owners supply
OptiGen with eye exam reports when they are re-
It’s interesting to see that even with growing num- quested. If you have a dog that should be tested, please
bers of tested poodles, the distribution of Patterns A, B and contact us at genetest@optigen.com.
C remains similar between Miniatures and Toys, and re-
mains fairly constant after 3 years of testing compared to And finally, we’ve tested several PRA genes
after 1 year. These frequencies are: in Standard Poodles and so far have no specific leads.
Pattern A (normal) = 64.5% Since PRA in Standards is very infrequent, it is very
Pattern B (carrier) = 31% difficult to research. If you have a PRA-affected Stan-
Pattern C (affected) = 4.5% dard, we need to hear from you.

Such stability in the numbers could be a reflection Jeanette S. Felix, Ph.D.

of recommended breeding practice – selections are being President and Manager
made on the overall qualities of the dog, not solely on pres- OptiGen, LLC
ence or absence of a gene. OptiGen asserts that all dogs Cornell Business & Technology Park
can be bred if desired, regardless of Pattern A, B or C sta- 767 Warren Road, Suite 300
tus. As long as one parent is Pattern A, prcd-PRA affected Ithaca, NY 14850
offspring will not be produced.
phone: 607-257-0301
OptiGen and our research collaborators are work-
fax: 607-257-0353
ing on test improvements. The ultimate goal is discovery
email: genetest@optigen.com
of the prcd gene and the mutation (or several different mu-
www.optigen.com
tations) in the prcd gene that cause PRA disease. When
that goal is achieved, the genetic test will be based on de-
tection of a mutation, not on association of DNA markers
with the disease.

Currently, the test in use is a DNA marker test. This

test for Miniatures and Toys yields results with a high de-
gree of accuracy (currently estimated at 99-99.5%). All “A friend is someone who knows the
the same, there are clues that further improvement can be
achieved. For example, an older Pattern C dog with nor-
song in your heart and can sing it back
mal vision has provided a clue that the current test could to you when you have forgotten the
give, very infrequently, a false positive result. We are test- words.”
ing new DNA markers in older Pattern C, normal vision “ Unknown”
dogs to improve the test accuracy even more.

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Poodles in America, the nine volume PCA refrence set containing pedigrees of all Poodles recognized by AKC as
Champions from from 1929 through 1999, is available as a set or as individual volumes.

Volume I (1829-1959)……………$20.00
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PCA says Thanks !

Poodle club of America has just received the 2004 check from Purina for Poodle lovers that are
participating in the Parent Club Partnership Program. Purina had 761 Pro Club Members that de-
clared Poodle Club of America their Partner. Of those 761, 197 Pro Club members redeemed weight
circles in 2003. This earned $4,267.40 for their participation. This money is evenly divided between
the Canine Health Foundation for PCA's Donor fund and Poodle Club of America. The money PCA
received, funds our Educational Programs through the Genetic Anomalies Foundation. The check we
received in 2003 was over $600.00. The increase in 2004 to $2133.70 is greatly appreciated.

Again, Thank you for your participation in the Purina Program.

Helen Tomb-Taylor
Corresponding Secretary
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bond between the two. Our methods utilize positive habit
formation to forge an enduring, strong relationship with
the handler/owner clearly in control of the partnership.”
For me it was like a light in the window. If I had only
known of this type of training it would have saved me a lot
of time and frustration. Poodles in the hunting world are
often considered “soft” dogs who cannot handle a lot of
pressure from the E (electronic) collar. A Poodle will of-
ten turn off, or give up because the correction is too se-
vere. The Wild Rose method is different, and I believe work-
able for the Poodle. I can say this from experience, be-
cause my male Standard, Deux Rey, earned his JR and
WCX training with the conventional method of using an E
collar and sending him to a trainer. After those levels he
shut down. He was not very interested, he had no drive
left and was not very enthused. After transition to the Wild
Rose method his interest revived, and his drive and enthu-
siasm returned, and he has received his Seasoned Hunter
title in UKC. I am very pleased and excited about his
progress, and hope the Wild Rose training method can help
my female Standard, giving her the confidence to be the
dog I know she is. The upside of this is if your Poodle
does not respond well to the Wild Rose method, you can
always go to the E collar/Trainer system. I went the other
way around, and found it wasn’t the easiest or least expen-
sive way of doing it.
I also want to emphasize how important it is to be aware of
and alert to what is available to help make hunting and
retrieving – and training - your Poodle a positive and satis-
fying experience. Here I am, almost a year later, and if I
had started out reading the three books I am recommend-
ing I would have avoided particular training issues with
my dog. The first is “Retriever Training” by Robert Milner
(Hardback, pub. Ducks Unlimited, 2002, 208 pps, $28 new,
$20 used on Amazon). The second is “British Training for
American Retrievers” by Vic Barlow (paperback, pub
Willowcreek Publishing, 2003, 208 pps, $18 new or used
on Amazon). The last is “The Dog’s Mind” by Bruce Fogle,
DVM.(paperback, Howell Book House, 1992, 224 pps, $12
new, $6 used on Amazon). Read these books and then
attend a Wild Rose Clinic, if possible. It is well worth the
time and money invested, in my opinion.
I believe that Poodles truly have a future in Hunting and
Hunt Tests. As owners and enthusiasts of Hunting Poodles,
we must make wise choices for the breed. We must avoid
setting the Poodle up for failure in venues that they are not
trained for or genetically bred for.
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There are people who think it is silly to hunt with a Poodle
until they meet one. You have to remember that the people
that are crossing Poodles with other Sporting Breeds such
as Labs and Pointers are not trying to improve on the
Poodle. It is the other Breeds that they are trying to im-
prove. They are trying to give the other Breed some of the
Poodle’s qualities. That should tell the Poodle people
something – everyone wants the qualities the Poodle has,
they just don’t want it to be a Poodle. At some point the
Poodle has received some bad press about being a “foo-
foo” dog. But that is the beauty of the Poodle – not only is
it the smartest breed, it is by far the prettiest. The Poodle
is in every dog venue – obedience, agility, tracking, cart-
ing, herding, and last but not least, hunting. If someone
says to you “so Poodles can retrieve a duck. I can train
my Collie to do that”, you can reply “Yes, you can, but
can he point live birds?” Poodles naturally quarter, and
some point at game with foot up, tail up, and frozen watch-
ing the bird. Does that surprise you? – well it surprised
me! About a month ago I found out that my Poodle points
– and on the internet I found another Poodle that points.
Boys and girls, you don’t teach a dog to do that, it is bred
into them. That just reaffirms that Poodles are hunting
dogs and the most versatile Breed in the world.
What I hope to see in the future with Hunting poodles is
more doges competing in WC/WCX’s – and more Clubs
offering that competition at Shows. Maybe we can de-
velop more ways for the dogs to earn Titles and receive
recognition and awards from PCA, which would assur-
edly spark more interest in the Hunting Poodle. Before
my time on earth is done I would love to see a Poodle
competing at Westminster that has a JH, SH, or MH after
his name. That would show the world that not only is the
Poodle beautiful, but he is also a Sporting dog. It will also
prove that we as a Breed can work together and not sacri-
fice the Standard of the Breed for the workability of the
Breed. Yes, it could take years to accomplish – but know-
ing the Poodle it could happen sooner than anyone might
think.
So if you are coming to PCA this year – load up and come
out to the WC/WCX – I’m looking forward to meeting
you. Even if you are not ready to compete, the show of
support will be greatly appreciated by all. We have a great
time (Ed. Note: that’s an understatement!) rain (who can
forget 2003?) or shine!!!!!
Poodle UP!!! Just Do It!!!
Sheree Melancon
huntingpoodles@sbcglobal.com
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