The Poodle Papers

Official Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America

Summer 2007

Poodle Club of America’s 75th Anniversary Show

2007 PCA Best of Breed

Ch. Smash JP Win A Victory
Owner: Ron Scott, Breeder: Yukiko Omura, Handler: Kaz Hosaka

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Coming Specialties JUDGE:LORENE VICKERS SMITH

HUB PC OF ORANGE CO.- DEC. 8
JUDGE-
P.C.A. AFFILIATE CLUB SHOWS ORLANDO POODLE CLUB-DEC. 13
JUDGE-MARIA AIZCORBE
* Note this listing comes from Michael Knight
2007 2008
COLUMBIA POODLE CLUB JULY 19 PC OF CENTRAL INDIANA- FEB. 8
JUDGE: PAT HASTINGS JUDGE- BETSEY LEEDY
GREATER MILWAUKEE-JULY 27 * Note: If your show is not listed, please contact
JUDGE: JACKIE STACY Michael Knight, mgk@tx.rr.com. I list only the
GREATER PITTSBURG-AUGUST-1 shows that he sends me the information on. If the
JUDGE: NORM KENNEY listing is not complete, please contact Michael.
COLUMBINE STATE POODLE CLUB -AUGUST
Leslie
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JUDGE : DORIS COZART
HEART OF AMERICA-AUGUST 22
JUDGE: WAYNE POWER
WESTERN RESERVE PC-AUGUST 23

Wanted:
JUDGE:KENT DELANEY
PC OF SAN ANTONIO-SEPT. 7
JUDGE:GARY SPARSCHU
SAN DIEGO PC-SEPT. 9
Photos, Tapes, CD’s, or DVD’s, of
JUDGE:SHEILA HOBSON Poodles . I need Poodles in all aspects of
PC OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-SEPT.20 the breed, doing what they do best, Agil-
JUDGES: RANDY GARREN ity, Rally, WC/WCX, Breed, Obedience ,
DANNY AUGUSTUS
JACKYN HUNGERLAND Therapy dogs, and family dogs, whatever
LUIS AIZCORBE your poodle does best. I am going to put it
DORIS COZART all together for the Eukanuba Booth for
QUINNIPIACP PC-SEPT. 21
December 2007.You can mail me them to
JUDGE: LYDIA HUTCHINSON
GREAT LAKES POODLE CLUB OF CHICAGO- me at:
OCTOBER 6
JUDGE: INGE SEMENSCHIN Mary Ellen Fishler
GREAT LAKES POODLE CLUB OF CHICAGO-
OCTOBER 7
PO Box 88
JUDGE:TOM CARNEAL Washington Grove, Md 20880
WASHINGTON POODLE CLUB- OCTOBER 12
JUDGE-BARBARA FURBUSH I need them by Sept. 1 ,2007 to make them
MISSION TRAIL PC- OCT. 19
JUDGE:NINA MASLENNIKOVA into a presentation for the PCA Eukanuba
CENTRAL CAROLINA PC OCT. 20 booth.
JUDGE: LUIS AIZCORBE
PC OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA- OCTOBER 20
Thanks for your help to make this years
JUDGE:CHARLES ARNOLD
CENTRAL CAROLINA PC OCT. 21 Booth another winning Booth for PCA.
JUDGE :JOAN SCOTT
PC OF OKLAHOMA CITY-NOV .1 Mary Ellen Fishler
JUDGE:DONNA BUXTON
PC OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN-NOV. 30
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Official Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America
2006-2008
OFFICERS & COMMITTEES
President:Doris Cozart
1st Vice Pres.: Michael Wahlig
2nd Vice Pres.:Michael Knight
Corres. Sec.: Peggy McDill
poodleclubsecy@aol.com
Record. Sec.: Sandy Marshall
Treasurer: Connie Green
Variety Representatives
Toy:Nancy Hafner
Mini: Luis Aizcorbe
Stand.: Glenna Carlson
Publicity: Del Dahl
AKC Delegate: Scott Olund
Show Committee
Chairperson: Glenna Carlson
Performance Events Obedience
Chairperson-Susie Osborn
Performance Events Agility
Chairperson-Jan Hopper
WC/WCX Working Certificate
Chairperson- Joyce Carelli
Public Education Coordinator
Arlene Scardo
Judges Education
Bill Cunningham-
dacunbirds@bellsouth.net
Affiliate Club Council:
Michael Knight
PCA Foundation:
Exec. Director Tom Carneal
Genectic Anomalies Committee:
Director Michael Wahlig
PCA Poodle Rescue Central:
Sally Poindexter
poodelclubofamerica@yahoo.com
Poodles in America:
Editor:Betsey Leedy
Breeder Referral:
Poodleclubofamerica.org
PCA Home Page
Mia DiBenedetto & Leslie Newing
pcaupdateinfo@yahoo.com
www.poodleclubofamerica.org
PCA Information
Hal Kinne
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Editor: Leslie Newing
Email: lnewing@earthlink.net
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Summer 2007
President’s Letter July 07
Our 75th anniversary national was a great show. The atmosphere was won-
derful, with great Poodles, super decorations, and enthusiastic exhibitors. This was
our biggest overall entry ever, with field trials, obedience, agility, and breed compe-
tition. The versatility of our Poodles in all aspects were celebrated in fine style.
The AKC’s web site shows off pictures from the PCA Hunt Trial. Go to:
http://www.akc.org/events/hunting_tests/retrievers/poodle_coa/2007/index.cfm
Our National Show Chairman was unable to be there this year, due to whelp-
ing a litter, so her most able assistant chairman, Richard Lehman, did an excellent
job. Richard is to be congratulated for putting it together and making it all work.
Kudos, Richard. All the committees worked hard to make this the best PCA Na-
tional. Each and every committee needs an extra round of applause for jobs well
done.
Annie's remembrance was both a sad and happy time. Several of her close
friends were there for the presentation: Mari-Beth O'Neill, Betsey Lebet, Thomas
Bradley, III, and Jim Reynolds. It seems impossible that PCA’s 75th show could
have happened without her, but she would have been pleased and proud of this
year’s show.
The 75th nostalgia DVD of past PCAs from the fifties and sixties was a big
hit. Many people were fascinated by footage from the old shows, trying to identify
the handlers and judges. One of the judges from the earlier events was Maxine
Beam, this year’s miniature judge. A special thank you to Scott Olund and Tom
Carneal for rescuing these memories for our 75th. Sales from the DVD will be used
to help defray the cost of the 75th anniversary show.
As everyone may now know, the Board has decided to hold the parade of
champions separately for each event at the National.(More details in this newslet-
ter.) This will allow the maximum number of spectators to see the titled dogs in
their individual events.
The board is working with Peggy McDill (corresponding secretary) to keep
up with the anti-dog legislation in California. Peggy has been an active participant
in opposing the bill to mandate neutering and spaying dogs or requiring fees to keep
breeding animals. PCA is ready to help in any way we can as a club. All dog people
should be working to help defeat the final vote on this bill. Our thanks go to Peggy
for her efforts and for keeping us informed on the progress to defeat this unfortu-
nate legislation.
The PCA Foundation will now be a separate entity from the Poodle Club.
More information about this is elsewhere in this newsletter. Nothing has changed,
however, in our dedication to supporting the Foundation.
I am looking forward to seeing you all again at the Regional in California
and the National next April.
Thank you all again for making our 75th specialty such an overwhelming
success. Without everyone’s hard work and enthusiasm, we could not have had
such a great time.
Enjoy your Poodles!
Doris Cozart
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Purina
From Carol Grossman

Since the inception of the PPCP program, April 2002, PCA has earned over $26,000.00 through it's partici-
pation. Half of these funds go directly to the Canine Health Foundation and the other half to the Poodle
Foundation.

This year as a tribute to "Annie" Nestle Purina decided to double the matching funds in the 1st quarter with
that money going directly to the Poodle Foundation per "Annie's" request.

Through their 1st quarter participation Poodle owners across the country earned $2,791.68 additional PPCP
income, based on 2006 redemptions. The earned income for the Foundation in "Annie's" name is $1,395.84.

In addition Nestle Purina, because of the overwhelming increase in redemptions, decided to underwrite the
Hunt Test Dinner with the like amount of $1,395.84.

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P.C.A. Foundation News

From Michael Wahlig

PCA Standard Poodle ASD Screening Clinic: Preliminary report

The sponsored ASD screening clinic at the PCA
Show in Salisbury was a great success thanks to
the participation and help of so many caring breed-
ers and pet owners as well as the monetary sup-
port of the PCA Foundation and the AKCCHF.
Five cardiologists evaluated approximately 250
Standard Poodles over 5 days. Ten Standard
poodles were found to have an ASD which is a
communication between the two upper chambers
of the heart that they were born with. Only one of
the ASDs was big enough to require a corrective
procedure. Prior to this 13 other standard poodles
had been diagnosed with ASDs across North
America (not all these dogs were closely related)
8 requiring a corrective procedure. Dr. Gordon
will be following up on these findings by screen-
ing dogs related to affected dogs in a couple of
other locations in North America in the next 6
months. A number of other abnormalities were
noticed in some of the 250 Standard poodles that
were evaluated and the significance, if any, was
discussed with their owners or agents at the time
of the evaluation by the cardiologist. When the
data is fully analyzed we will be reporting back to
this group in full the result and any genetic signifi-
cance.
Thank-you again.
Dr. Sonya Gordon

PCA Foundation
Start the Summer off with a donation to the PCA Foundation. You can contribute to this worthy
cause by simply filling out the form below. The Foundation acknowledges all contributions.

I wish to contribute $ ________________ to the Poodle Club of America Foundation, Inc., in the
name of ______________________________________________________________________.
This contribution is made in memory/ honor of
_____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
I wish this contribution to be used for _________________________________________
(Please specify a specific area, i.e. PRA, Hips, SA, vWD, or to the General Fund)

Mail your check to : (note Donations are Tax Deductible)

The Poodle Club of America Foundation, inc.
418 West 2nd, Maryville,MO 64468-2233
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The inaugural meeting of the newly elected Officers
PCA Foundation Board of Direc- and Directors of The Poodle Club of America Founda-
tors Elected To Ensure Optimal tion was held on June 14, 2007 at the PCA National
Specialty Members of the board were announced and
Research Participation will fulfill 2 year terms.

by Claudia Straitiff The Board Officers are Tom Carneal, Chairman;

Growth in canine health research is increasing based on the
human and canine genome projects. Research opportuni-
ties are expected to escalate over the next several years. In
order to stay current with emerging activities, the PCA Foun-
dation Board elected a new Board of Officers and Direc-
tors. This insures that the Foundation is positioned ad-
equately with financial and people resources targeted on
taking Poodle Health efforts to the next level.
Mike Wahlig, former Vice President of the Foundation out-
lined the rationale for establishment of the newly elected
Poodle Club of America (PCA) Foundation Board of Di-
rectors. Said Wahlig, “By electing a Board exclusively for
the Foundation, we can ensure that cutting edge research in
canine health gets the attention it deserves.” Tom Carneal,
the incoming Chairman of the Foundation Board will main-
tain a close relationship with the PCA Board of Directors.
Mike Wahlig will continue to provide expertise throughout
the transition.
Claudia Straitiff, Secretary; Nancy McGee, Treasurer.
Kathryn Foran, Pat Forsyth, Katherine Kinowsky, Brad
Odagiri, and Mary Yeakey will serve as Directors.
The PCA Foundation is active and will remain active
in the following projects with regard to current testing
initiatives being funded by the PCA Foundation. Cur-
rently the PCA Foundation teams with OFA, AKC Ca-
nine Health Organization and the Animal Trust to fund
various projects, including.
€ Neonatal Encephalopathy Research
€ Toe Cancer Research
€ Study of all dogs – distinguishing the
genes for size
€ Addison’s Research
€ Epilepsy Project
€ Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
€ Juvenile Renal Diabetes (JRD)

The purpose of the PCA Foundation is to: The PCA Foundation Board is scheduled to meet again
in September at the Regional Specialty to be held in
1. “Find, vet and fund” research activities that we Long Beach, California.
believe will benefit the Poodle Breed’s health
over time.
2. Support Education initiatives which create PCA June 2007
awareness and influence breeders and enthusi-
asts as part of the overall effort to improve was a time to
health in the Poodle breed.
3. Continue to support the ongoing efforts that
volunteer groups have conducted in order to
Remember “Annie”
raise funds for the Foundation, including:

The Performance Raffle con-

ducted on the Agility and Obedi-
ence event days and chaired by
Charlotte Mitchell

The Silent Auction conducted an-
nually at PCA Conformation
events

The sale of the Standard Poodle
database produced by Lynn
Brucker

The sale of Old Foundation Semi-
nar tapes(now available on-line)
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OptiGen Reports

Optigen News for first Quarter Poodle stats - PRA testing 2nd
2007 quarter of 2007
Optigen is happy to share the following information OptiGen is happy to share the following information
with the PCA for poodles tested the 1st quarter of with the PCA for Poodles being tested for PRA the
2007 (January-March 27, 2007): 2nd quarter of 2007 (Apr. 1, 2007 - June 30, 2007)

Total Poodles tested - 315 Total Poodles tested - 316

Normal - 208
Normal - 226
Carrier - 98
Carrier - 84
Affected - 10
Affected - 5
Miniature Poodles tested - 153
Total Toy Poodles tested - 169 Normal - 101
Normal - 117 Carrier - 45
Carrier - 48 Affected - 7
Affected - 4
Toy Poodles tested - 163
Total Miniature Poodles tested - 146 Normal - 107
Normal - 109 Carrier - 53
Affected - 3
Carrier - 36
Affected - 1
Countries testing this quarter include....US, Belgium,
Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Ger-
Sincerely, many, Israel, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa,
Becky Iddings Sweden, and UK.
Administrative Support Associate
Sincerely,
OptiGen, LLC Becky Iddings
Cornell Business & Technology Park Administrative Support Associate
767 Warren Road, Suite 300
Ithaca, NY 14850 OptiGen, LLC
Cornell Business & Technology Park
phone: 607-257-0301 767 Warren Road, Suite 300
fax: 607-257-0353 Ithaca, NY 14850
email: genetest@optigen.com
web: www.optigen.com phone: 607-257-0301
fax: 607-257-0353
email: genetest@optigen.com
web: www.optigen.com

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Affiliate Club News:

HUNT TEST & WC/WCX September 1&2
PCA will be holding a Hunt test for Junior,Senior and
Master hunters on Sept1,2007 and a WC/WCX on Sept
2,2007. It will be at Eileen Jaskowski's place in
Loveland Colorado.
Entry Contact:
Karen Schiltz
2263 Fountain Drive-Loveland Co 80538
e-mail at Solokaren@comcast.net
or
Secretary Tom Carneal
418 W. 2nd St Maryville,Mo 64468
ph-660-582-4955
cell-816-294-2831 or e-mail tomdave@asde.net.
This is Labor Day week end so motels are filling up-
contact tom for a list but most of the major chains have
a hotel in Loveland or Fort Collins. There will not be a
hunt test in Californis so make your travel plans for
Colorado.
Great Lakes Poodle Club of Chicago, Inc.
The Great Lakes Poodle Club of Chicago, Inc.,
recently elected the following officers for the year
2007-2008:
President: Jean Eremo
Vice-President: Samuel Quiaoit
Recording Secretary: Carol A. Cargle
Corresponding Secretary (pro tem): Carol A. Cargle
19302 W. Taylor Road, Lockport, IL 60441-
3944
Treasurer: Charisse Bruno
Board of Directors: Sharon Freund, Carlos Santos &
Betty Zaraza
Rescue Contact: Butch Singson, 630-771-1287 –
rescue_GLPC@yahoo.com
Breeder Referral:Marilyn Young, 630-551-0569–
breeders_GLPC@yahoo.com
Thank you very much,

Thanks Carol A. Cargle

Tom Carneal Corresponding Secretary

Correction to membership book:

Udenberg, DVM, Terill

(250) 549-0402
Tees S Watchung Mountain Poodle Club
2700-30 AVE., Vernon, BC vit-2B6
Fax: (250) 549-3594 President Marion Banta
E-mail: drtudenberg@msn.com First Vice President Linda Howard
Second Vice President Angela Spitaletto
From Peggy McDill Treasurer .Edna Vaughan
Dear Peggy....I am currently listed in the Standard Recording Secretary Madelyn Ashman
Poodle Breeders List on the PCA website. Corresponding Secretary Beverly Tiger
Board of Directors
I have a new e-mail address effective immediately and Jed Oldenburg
would like to inform you of this change. If you are not Gayle Roberson
the one who receives the change, then please advise to Anita McKenna
whom I should send this info. Breeder Referral- Angela Spitaletto
Rescue Anita McKenna
My name is Janet Elwert, 2497 Cranbrook Drive, Cin- PCA Delegate-Gayle Roberson
cinnati, Ohio 45231. The new e-mail address is
deltapoodles@cinci.rr.com.

Thank you for your help.

Jan
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Tidelands Poodle Club of Virginia Officers & Member- Rescue Coordinator:Jane Carroll
ship Roster (effective April 2007) 2894 John Tyler Highway
Williamsburg, VA 23185
President:Sherry Bryant (757) 258-9322
3220 Meadowbrook Lane Rescue Hotline: (757) 565-5014
Chesapeake, VA 23321 “mailto:setterman1937@yahoo.com”
(757) 484-4516 setterman1937@yahoo.com
“mailto:sherryab@aol.com” sherryab@aol.com
Education Coordinator:Lee Latham
Vice President:Patricia Karton 129 Hall Drive
100 Crate Court Chesapeake, VA 23322
Yorktown, VA 23692 (757) 724-0038
(757) 898-8431 adagiostandards@cox.net
“mailto:sikart@juno.com” sikart@juno.com
VFDCB Delegate:Lloyd Burger
Treasurer:Phyllis Beckstrom Dutch Hollow Farm
565 Old Colony Lane 1261 Dutch Hollow Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (540) 348-1014
(757) 486-6346
“mailto:phyllis.beckstrom@suntrust.com”
phyllis.beckstrom@suntrust.com
PCA OptiGen Blood Draw at PCA
Corresponding Secretary:Lee Latham On Thursday and Friday, at PCA, the wrong tubes were
129 Hall Drive used for the blood draw for Optigen and NE.The blood
Chesapeake, VA 23322 at Optigen cannot be salvaged; the blood at University
(757) 724-0038 of Missouri CAN be salvaged, at an extra cost of $10
adagiostandards@cox.net per dog; which is being paid by Dr Malanati.
Dr Malanati will be refunding the $10 blood
Recording Secretary:-Penny Garwood
draw charge for Toys and Minis for Optigen. Those
5376 Green Park Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061 who paid in cash should contact Frances Rubinich
804-693-6629 (phone number below) or Gayle Roberson by email
“mailto:pgarw81849@aol.com” pgarw81849@aol.com (pocopoodles@comcast.net). Those who paid by check
should also contact Frances or Gayle as those $10
Board Members:Harold Bernsen checks probably don't designate Optigen or NE. The
1801 Broad Bay Circle NE money is going to U of MO for the extra process-
Virginia Beach, VA 23454 ing so there is no need for an additional blood draw on
(757) 481-1728 any of the Standards participating in this portion of the
“mailto:hbernsen@cox.net” hbernsen@cox.net
Clinic.
Becky Iddings at Optigen has contacted every-
Jane Isabelle
7909 Guinea Road one through the contact information on the forms.
Hayes, VA 23072 NONE of the checks or credit cards will be charged by
(804) 642-1585 Cell (757) 218-5229 Optigen until they have blood or swabs to process. Dr
“mailto:jisabel37@yahoo.com” jisabel37@yahoo.com Malanati will be at Rock Creek KC, Bel Alton, MD on
July 1 to redraw blood on Toys & Minis. Anyone wish-
Ruth Ann Piel ing to meet him there can contact Frances Rubinich at
3933 Lombard Court (301) 753-9322 for time, location on the grounds, etc.
Virginia Beach, VA 23456 There will, of course, be no charge for this re-draw.
(757) 471-5546
I have plenty of cheek swabs for those who
leopiel@verizon.net
wish to contact me. Becky Iddings said double sets of
Breeder Referral:Doris Bernsen swabs can be sent to be "sure" there are sufficient cheek
1801 Broad Bay Circle cells to process.
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-1728 Gayle Roberson
www.pocoapocopoodles.com
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Thank you!
What a wonderful celebration! It seems that all of the
planning, special 75th Anniversary commemorative
medallions, banners of past and present PCA medal-
lions and pins from previous years, reserved seating,
PayPal ordering, and the huge entry all seem to have
come together to make this year’s PCA the best in re-
cent memories. This all seemed easy, but it took the
work of many, many people to make it all work flaw-
lessly.
So much of PCA happens long before the event. Mary
Lebet and Sandy Marshall did an outstanding job with
catalog advertising raising more than has ever been
raised before. Lucille Perzan and Diana Gardner had
record trophy donations. Thanks ladies for all your hard
work. Months before the event Toni Sosnoff planned
the luncheons and dinner menus and Doris Grant and
Ann Mandelbaum took hundreds of reservations. Thank
you. Anne and Jim White had the responsibility of put-
ting together a new project – that of reserved seating.
It was so good to have them back on the Show Com-
mittee; they worked for months to put this new feature
into place and did a fabulous job. As usual, Jean Lazarus
had a fine turnout of vendors. Jean, you always do a
great job.
From before the grass was installed until it was hauled
away, Bill, Dorothea, and Karen Grace assisted this year
by new member Dana Stewart and Tony Dibley played
a major roll in making everything happen so smoothly.
Thank you so much! Dennis McCoy’s committee
worked thorough the week getting groomers situated
within the building and spontaneously creating a raffle
which raised almost $2,000 to help defray show ex-
penses. Great job. Look for some changes in how we
do things next Spring.
Missy Galloway and crew transformed the rings, foyer,
and luncheon rooms into a celebration of flowers and
balloons. Betsey Leedy and the ring stewards along with
Andy Kress’ announcing got all into to rings and com-
petitions right on schedule. Thank you Barbara Green
and Michael Wahlig and your committee members for
getting all the testing done for those who wanted it on
their dogs. Thank you Mary Yeakey for organizing the
Foundation seminar.
Thank you Ellie Holowaychuk for distributing luncheon
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and dinner tickets. Thank you Jo Ann Geramita for or-
ganizing the Parade of Champions and for helping
Margaret Tauzin with grooming spaces and the setup
tags. I know that I can always count on your organiza-
tional skills.
Michael Knight, Richard Jordan, and Janet Kingsley,
among others – thanks so much for setting up and man-
ning the Judges’ and foreign visitors’ Hospitality. The
room looked lovely and all commented on how wel-
come they felt. Nancy McGee – what wonderful pins
and T-shirts you planned for the 75th Anniversary.
As usual the committee chairs and co-chairs did their
magic. Thanks to Patty Moulthrop, Alice Wolaniuk,
June Thompson, and Terrill Udenberg and all your com-
mittee members for setting up the Raffle. Thanks also
to Doug Chezem and Sam Crosley for the Silent Auc-
tions. Catalog sales and Poodles in America sales were
handled by Janet and Allen Kinglsey. Thanks to both
of you for your hard work with this and other commit-
tees. Also thanks for your willingness to work with the
new PayPal ordering procedures. Your work, as well
as that of Doris Grant, Ann Mandelbaum, Lucille
Perzan, Mary Lebet, and the Whites made an experi-
ment work excellently.
The wonderful PCA banquet was organized by Kay
Tripp and her committee. Thanks! Finding the 75th
Anniversary medallions as door prizes was a real treat!
Thanks Missy Galloway for getting the wine for the
evening donated. It certainly helped make the evening
special.
Thank you new member Claudia Stratiff for a delight-
ful hunting dinner. I hope that this is going to be an
annual event.
Joyce, Susie, Jan, Kathy, and Claudia – Your various
events ran flawlessly. Thank you for making this hap-
pen!
I want to give a special thanks to Deb Spickler for her
serving as my assistant this year. I couldn’t have done
it without you!
Richard Lehman
Asst. National Show Chairman
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THE POODLE CLUB OF
AMERICA
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
SALISBURY, MARYLAND
JUNE 15, 2007
The meeting was called to order by President Doris
Cozart immediately following the PCA Annual dinner
at the Civic center which began at 7:45 PM.. All Board
members were present except Glenna Carlson. Roll was
taken in writing by sign in sheets placed at each table.
There were 65 members and 102 guests present. Guests
from the following countries made note of this on the
sign in sheets. Guests from Denmark, Scotland, En-
gland, Canada, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Japan,
Australia and Slovenia were present.
Mrs Cozart announced that this has been a wonderful
PCA and that for our 75th it's been a fabulous show.
Each and everyone of you can take the credit for it by
coming, working or showing. It's one of the best shows
we've had in many,many years.
She then called Sally and Hal Kinne to the podium
where they were awarded by the Board the first time
PCA, AKC Good Sportsmanship award. Mrs Cozart
noted that the Kinnes ,who are long time members of
PCA, have contributed to our breed in so many ways.
The Kinnes are the epitome of all that any club could
ask of club members and breeders. They have been
stewards of the breed for more years than they care for
us to remember. Sally stated that although never at a
loss for words, this is the nicest thing that has ever hap-
pened to us. Hal was speechless. Mrs Cozart then asked
Kay Tripp to take a bow for arranging the lovely din-
ner we are enjoying tonight.
Next she called upon Tom Carneal and Scott Olund to
thank them for providing us with the DVD rendition of
PCA film from long ago which was taken from old 16
millimeter films we had in the archives. Although the
film was in poor condition , Scott persisted until he
found a company to do it. Thus we now have a piece
of history we all can share. These DVD's were sold at
the show at a nominal cost and were yet another source
of revenue for the club. Thank you Scott and Tom.
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Next on the agenda, Mrs Cozart called on the judges to
say a few words about the quality of our Poodles at this
show. First up was the Toy judge, Mr Dana Plonkey.
He thanked PCA for giving him the honor to do this
assignment for the 75th anniversary show and felt that
his Toy entry was stunning. He was thrilled by what
he saw. The specials class was exceptional. He had a
lot of type and a lot of soundness. He did find a little
bit of front and feet problems in this variety that we
need to work on. Overall the quality was wonderful.
Probably the best he has had judging PCA so far.
Next person up to the podium was the Miniature judge
Ms Maxine Beam who said, needless to say, it is al-
ways an honor to judge at PCA and the best dogs are
always found here. She was pleased with the quality
of the entry including some delightful youngsters and
the black dog she found for BOV. We do need to work
on the fronts more so there is more reach forward to
cover more ground. Also we need more bend of stiffile
and shoulder lay back. Thank you.
Maxine was followed by a few comments from the Stan-
dard judge Mr Edd Bivin. Mr Bivin said he commented
to the AKC Board member who attended PCA this year
that if AKC ever wants to do a film or an instructional
kind of media thing on how to hold a National Spe-
cialty show you should start right here. It is beauti-
fully planned and executed and it's always a pleasure
to be here. The quality of the standards was way be-
yond my expectations class after class. Mr Bivin felt
there were so many positive things going on in Stan-
dards, we don't need to dwell on the problems. The
quality of what we see at PCA is not always typical of
what we have the pleasure of seeing around the coun-
try and you know that. There were so many lovely
young dogs two years old or so who will be up and
coming in another year. We have to be encouraged by
that so congratulations for that. He did want to cau-
tion us about one thing and that is the distortion of the
eyes by pulling them as tightly as we do. Read what
the standard says about the shape and placement of an
eye. Think about how you would feel if you were a
dog and your eyes were distorted. It was great fun
being here and nice to be back Thank you.
Last but not least, Ms Helen Lee James Intervariety
judge was asked to speak. Thank you. I cannot ex-
press the joy I have felt in the last three days in looking
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at all three varieties and the progress our breeders have
made and with what was presented and the way it was
presented and the dogs themselves. Poodles have been
my life off and on since 1959 and as a Poodle club
member since somewhere in the sixties, I have enjoyed
so many positive things. She referred to Jim Clark's
remark about the Poodle being your companion in the
hunting field during the day and then at night the dog
comes in and is a fourth for bridge. That's the kind of
dog I must live with. A gentleman with a sense of hu-
mor who is a half a step ahead of you all the time. The
dogs I have seen in the last three days have raised my
optimism tremendously because here I have found what
I expect Poodles to be in contrast to many of the dogs
I've seen over the last two years in some of our out-
reaches. I want the dog who is indeed sound enough to
go into the field and water and who has the sense of
humor and the common sense to come in and be your
delightful companion. We are blessed with the dogs
here. My hopes and expectations are indeed raised
because now I am again committed to devoting time to
the breed for the future of the breed and to dogs in gen-
eral . This has been a most positive experience and I
want to thank the club, the exhibitors, and specifically
the breeders who have brought these wonderful dogs
in. Thank You.
The minutes of the last meeting had already been sent
to the membership previously so were not read..
MrsCozart then entertained a motion to approve them.
Mike Wahlig so moved all were in favor.
Presidents Report: Mrs Cozart says everything seems
to be going very smoothly. The board has been meet-
ing this week and a synopsis of these meetings will be
posted to the members of what went on at the board
meetings so there is no sense going through every item
here tonight. I would like very much to ask one thing
tonight. Would every international visitor stand up
please. We hope you all had a wonderful time and
enjoyed our poodles and will come back again. Thank
you for coming.
First Vice President's report: Mike Wahlig: He wants
to read to us something amazing that happen today. He
hopes he pronounces the name correctly. Zuleika
Torrealba retired seven trophies today. They are, The
Walter Johnson,The Ensarr, the Showtime, The Beltor
Gigadibs, The Cyrano, The Tallyho and the James Ed-
ward Clark. He wants to also mention the great bar-
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gain that was had by those who took advantage of the
Atrial Septal Defects test provided by Texas A and M
University at this show. At a private veterinarian this
test would have cost $125,000 since they performed
over 250 tests. There will be more to come on the data
they get from these tests. The other thing he wanted to
mention was with all the advances in technology with
respect to genetic analysis now available to us with the
geneticists we work with, he truly believes we are on
the cusp of some really great advances and discoveries
for Poodle diseases and in the next few years we will
have a whole lot of answers. In order to make sure
that we are set up and ready to do that, what we have
done is to re energize the Foundation. We have elected
a new and separate Board of Directors and Officers for
the Foundation who are very energetic,committed
people who will take this Foundation forward to an even
higher level because we are going to have some tre-
mendous work to do in the next few years. The new
President of the Foundation is Tom Carneal, The Trea-
surer is Nancy McGee, the Secretary is Claudia Straitiff.
The Board members will be Katie Kinowski ,Brad
Odagiri, Kathryn Foran and Pat Forsythe. Mike Wahlig
will act as a liaison between PCA and The Foundation.
Second Vice President Michael Knight, also the Affili-
ate Club Council Chairman's report: Sixteen countries
and sixty four visitors were represented in our Hospi-
tality room this year. Michael thanked Richard Jordan
for his invaluable help with the running of the Hospi-
tality Room.. Thank you's also go to Janet and Alan
Kingsley for all their help with unloading the supplies.
It was a tremendous job. He is glad to report that he
was $695 under budget. Some English attendees, who
were so pleased with Hospitality in the past, decided to
return the favor this year with donations of bowls of
candy from England which many of us enjoyed.
Michael spoke briefly about the Affiliate Club Program
he introduced this year. We have so far offered nine
programs to the Affiliate clubs. These are guidelines
these clubs can use to formulate programs at their meet-
ings and they have been well received by the Affiliate
clubs. We had 64 in attendance at the Affiliate Club
meeting Thursday night which is a high from previous
years. The topic was about the dos and don'ts of rescue
and we all learned a lot. Our program for June will
be on the happenings at PCA because that is for those
who could not come. Our program for July will be on
how to provide for our dogs if we precede them in death.
Michael further mentioned that his goal will be to try
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to be more accessible to all who need to reach him. He
is aiming for a turnaround of two days or less to re-
spond to your calls and emails.
Treasurer's report: Connie Green: She does not believe
there is a $20 bill on the Eastern Shore that has not
passed through her hands. We had some record set-
ting sales in tee shirts and the pins were a sellout. We
reached new heights in advertising revenues and this
was probably the largest catalog we have ever had.
Thanks to all for their support of Advertising and the
trophy fund. Also I want to thank everyone for their
support of the new Pay Pal Program offered this year.
There were some glitches. We hope to get those cleared
up by next year. Thanks to all who purchased reserved
seating. We sold all the seats and it was great new
revenue for the club. Connie is planning on the Trea-
surers report being in the mail by the 30th of this month.
If anyone has any questions please don't hesitate to call
her. Lastly, it has been reported that the Silent Auction
netted over $3900 for the Foundation. Thank you all
for coming and do come back next year with your
checkbooks.
Recording Secretary's report: Sandy Marshall: No
report
Corresponding Secretary's report: Peggy McDill: No
Report
AKC Delegate's report: Scott Olund No report
Toy Representative's report: Nancy Hafner It was a
wonderful Toy entry but she must tell us the Japanese
have landed. The breeder (Yukiko Omura) who bred
the best of breed winner has bred for five generations
to come to this point. He bred WD,RWD,WB,BP, BOS,
BOW, BOV and BOB. The dam of the breed winner
has had eight puppies, seven of which are
champions.The last puppy, number eight, was winners
bitch so we in the other colors need to get busy. Thank
you for coming
Miniature Representative's report: Luis Aizcorbe: No
report but he remarks that Miniatures were better than
they were last year and he hopes that continues.
Standard Representative's report: Glenna Carlson was
absent.
Assistant Show Chairman and acting Show Chairman
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this year in Glenna Carlsons absence, Mr Richard
Lehman: He remarked that It was easy to take over for
Glenna this year because he discovered she doesn't do
that much. This is due to the wonderful crew that
Glenna has assembled who work to put on the show
So many people stepped in and did their jobs so well..
We are especially proud of the 75th anniversary com-
memorative medallions we had this year patterned af-
ter the first PCA logo of long ago. A true keepsake for
all who received one. We did a lot of things this year to
make the 75th anniversary special like introducing Pay
Pal. and reserved seating which both appear to be a
success. He then asked for the show committee to
please stand for recognition. He thanked Missy
Holloway for getting the 15 cases of Precious Bitch
wine that was provided at the dinner. Thanks too to
Sandy Fulton from the Tourist and Convention Bureau
for contacting the States Attorney General and helping
us get the wine to Salisbury after a little snag from the
Liquor Control Board. Special thanks to the Grace
family who have done so much work for PCA for many
years. Bill Grace needs some help this year loading up
the truck tonight so volunteers will be welcome.
Thanks to Patty Moulthrop for her work in implement-
ing the reserved seating program which has created a
new source of revenue for the club. Thanks to all com-
mittees for making this show so great.
Old Business to be brought before the membership?
None Any New Business? None. Doris then com-
mented this is probably the shortest PCA meeting we
have ever had. I will take a motion to move that the
meeting be adjourned. Barbara Furbush moved that
we adjourn. All were in favor.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:28 EDT.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sandy Marshall, Recording Secretary
• Addendum or correction to the minutes. 6 trophies
were retired not seven. The James Edward Clark Tro-
phy was not retired. SM Rec Sec.
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National Judges Vote Parade of Champions

for 2009 "The Board of Governors of PCA values the multi-
Miniature: faceted abilities of our wonderful breed. We have sup-
Richard Bauer 17 ported and worked to make the performance dogs an
Jane Forsyth 16Tie important part of PCA. As evidenced by the number
of entries at this year's events, performance events are
Barbara Furbush 16Tie
a key part of the excitement that is the PCA National
Ann Kennedy 16 Tie
Specialty Show. After considering a number of fac-
Joan Scott 15 tors, the Board has decided to hold separate parades
for conformation, obedience, agility and hunting titled
Toy Poodle dogs in conjunction with each event. By holding sepa-
Joan Scott 24 rate events, the dogs that are qualified for each event
Norma Strait 19 will be able to enter that event and be recognized on
Ann Kennedy 16 the day of the event, more participants who do not plan
Jordan Chamberlain 15 tie to stay for the conformation show will be able to par-
Doris Cozart 15 tie ticipate in or observe the parade on the day of their
Michael Dachel 15tie event and the size of each parade will be more man-
ageable. Certainly, dogs that are qualified for more
Richard Bauer 15 tie
than one parade can participate in all parades for which
Luc Boileau 15 tie
they qualify." [Parti-colored Poodles will be allowed
to participate in the parades for the events in which
Standard Poodle they earned their title.]
Dr. Donald Sturz Jr. 16
Richard Bauer Tie 15 The Officers and Board of the Poodle Club of
Frank Sabella Tie 15 America, Inc.
James Reynolds 14
Jordan Chamberlain 14

Intervariety JUDGES EDUCATION

Jordan Chamberlain 30 THE EDUCATION SEMINAR AND RING
Joan Scott 26 SIDE MENTORING WENT VERY WELL.
Anna Wanner 22 WE HAD ABOUT 17 ATTENDEES AND I
Janice Pardue 21 WANTED TO THANK ALL THE PEOPLE
Doris Cozart 20 WHO VOLUNTEERED TO BE MENTOR'S
ALL 3 DAYS. WE WILL BE CALIF AT THE
Address Changes REGIONAL AND THE SEMINAR WILL BE
Joyce Carelli AROUND 4 P.M. ANYONE WHO WANTS
220 Amblewood Trail TO BE A MENTOR AND IS ON THE PAR-
Hendersonville, NC 28739 ENT CLUB LIST PLEASE CONTACT ME .
828-693-7134 (fax number is the same)
e-mail: jcarelli@bellsouth.net AGAIN THANKS TO ALL

Jordan L. Chamberlain BILL CUNNINGHAM

126 Lookout Drive JUDGES EDUCATION CHAIRMAN
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(H) - 813-349-2497
email remains the same
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RESCUE NEWS
Many thanks to Donna Ezzell, Handi Skorich,
Guinette Peebles, Caren Reiman and Caroline Hair for
their fabulous informative presentations at the PCA
Affiliate Club Council Meeting, Thursday June 14th.
We all got to see the compassion and hard work that
goes into many of our rescues programs. Thanks to all
who attended the meeting, it was the largest meeting in
several years. I know the meeting ran late but there
was so much to hear and it was all so interesting. My
heartfelt thanks to all who presented and attended, there
are so many good things to come. Thanks to Dr.
Michael Knight for the meeting arrangements and Del
Dahl for his witty, interesting walk through the history
of the poodle and his new ideas for the future. I had
great feedback after the meeting from so many of the
audience and feel that the topics were well received.
A newsletter will be coming out soon to all af-
filiate and non affiliate rescue groups telling of our
fundraiser's that will start with the AKC CAR micro-
chip program which will kick off at the Regional on
September 19th, 20th and 21st in Long Beach, Califor-
nia. There will be pre-sales before the Regional and
the upcoming newsletter will explain the procedures
for the pre-sales and how all rescue groups can benefit
and make money for their organizations. I have or-
dered all materials and as soon as I put the pricing in
order all the information will be passed down to the
clubs and rescue groups.
I am diligently working on the new contact
booklet for all rescue groups so that we can network to
insure all dogs are safely rescued. Unfortunately, time
is not on my side with handling the day to day rescue
situations, but it is coming along and will be available
soon. I ask that any of the affiliate or non-affiliate
groups who know and work with any rescues, all breed
or poodle, pass the information on to me so no one is
omitted from the booklet.
Two more fundraiser's for all rescue groups are
in the works and will be announced soon.
We are putting together a rescue committee of
people throughout the country to be the PCA Rescue
Team and the announcement of this group will be forth-
coming. I am still filling a few areas of the country
that will allow the teams to work in their own parts of
the country and to network with other rescues for trans-
port of dogs throughout the country. Soon every part
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of the country will have an area coordinator that will
be able to facilitate rescue situations in that area. If
anyone is interested in joining the Rescue Team I would
love to hear from you, we can always use helping hands.
As soon as the team is in place the newsletter will in-
troduce all team members with phone numbers and
emails.
PCA has approved a Rescue Fund Account. All
donations are tax deductible and all funds received will
benefit our rescue programs and clubs. For more in-
formation, please contact me at SjPoodle@AOL.com .
When you are making your yearly PCA donations, think
about giving to the Rescue Fund, it will make a differ-
ence.
Thank you to all who have helped me so much
in the short time I've had this job. I couldn't do what I
do without so many of you. I thank you all for your
willingness to help, your unending devotion to the res-
cue dogs, and your tireless hours or work.
Sally Poindexter
Poodle Club of America Rescue Coordinator
SjPoodle@AOL.com
PCA Raffle Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who took part in anyway
to our Raffle this past June 13-14 & 15. Items do-
nated to our raffle were just spectacular; our work-
ers who gave of their precious time just can't be
beat or thanked enough; the younger generation
who picked the winning tickets were eager volun-
teers; and the wonderful people who year after year
come by to support us by purchasing raffle tickets
with hopes of wining those wonderful donations
are just super people.
It takes all of the above to make our raffle a suc-
cess and you did it!
The Raffle Committee
Alice Wolanuik
Patty Moulthrop
June Thompson
Terill Udenberg
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phoria, owned by Linda Matsubayashi from Toronto.
2007 PCA Agility Trial This remarkable team ran a 74 second course in 40.16
seconds, or 45.73% under standard course time!
2007 was the 75th anniversary of the Poodle Club of
America’s national specialty show and it was our 10th Of course a trial of this size could not be done with
agility trial. In honor of our 10th trial we invited back a out a legion of volunteers. A huge thank you to all the
judge from our first year, Janet Gauntt. That first year wonderful people that set bars, helped build courses,
we had an entry of 144 runs. For 1998 that was a big gate stewarded, did the 10,000 jobs required and built
entry, even at an all breed trial. This year we had an the ring up and tore the ring down. There is not room to
entry of 355 runs, a huge entry for a national specialty. thank you all individually, but I appreciate every single
Janet said that when she accepted the assignment she person that helped. The day went smoothly because of
remembered judging the first trial and thought “I’ll be all of you. We rent our equipment from Salisbury Ken-
home in time to do some yard work” but that was not nel Club and they commented on how easy it was to
to be! We started the first class at 8 AM sharp and the load everything up because of all the Poodle people
last run was over a little after 7 PM. Because AKC that helped clear the ring.
allows no more than 330 runs a day per judge we needed
to hire a second judge to do the overflow. Fortunately A special thanks must go to our trial Secretary for the
Dr. Sam Banks was showing his dog at the Salisbury last four years, Kathryn Foran, for organizing such a
Kennel Club trials the weekend before and he agreed big entry.
to stay over and judge the first two jump heights of the
day. Of course we could not do the trial without show chair
Glenna Carlson or assistant Richard Lehman to help
What fun it is to watch Poodles of all sizes doing us see the “big picture”. We are not just an agility trial,
agility. We had some wonderful runs, some awesome we are a part of PCA and these two work to make ev-
handling and a few Poodles that decided to get creative erything fit together.
on the course, as only Poodles
can do. No matter what the out- Although we had a
come, it was great to watch all huge entry this year, we
those Poodles run. are committed to hav-
ing an unlimited trial
When the standard classes were again next year. We feel
over the ring was cleared and we that all the Poodles that
honored all the MACH dogs do agility should have a
(Master Agility Champion) with chance to come to PCA
a special MACH parade. Each and show. If you are
dog with a MACH that entered training your Poodle in
in the trial received a special ro- agility think about com-
sette and a chance to show off. ing to PCA in 2008. You
Some had an especially good know the saying “dogs
time showing off! There were at jump, Poodles fly”?
least 3 dogs in the MACH parade Join all our flying
Photo courtesy of John Ashbey Poodles having a great
that were retiring from agility af-
ter PCA, and they were given a time.
grand send off. In order to get a MACH your dog must
accumulate 750 points from the Excellent B classes,
one point for each second your dog runs under time in Jan Hopper, PCA Agility Trial Chair
a class. We had many dogs with multiple MACHs and
one dog had a MACH 10!

High In Trial this year went north to Canada and a

speedy Miniature out of Novice A, Lemuria’s Zen Eu-
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champion of record in regular classes.
OBEDIENCE & RALLY The High Combined winner was:

The first thing I want to do is congratulate all of the ex-

hibitors for a job well done. We had a record number of
both obedience and rally entries this year and things ran
more smoothly than ever. The notes I got back from the
judges stated that they thoroughly enjoyed the variety of
great working poodles they judged, and they said their
stewards were top rate professionals at their jobs, mak-
ing the judge’s jobs that much easier. So I say thank you
to all for making PCA obedience and rally day a HUGE
success!

We had 198 obedience entries and 143 rally entries this

year. All I can say about that is WOW! Everyone that
placed received a beautiful gold commemorative medal-
lion to make the 75th Anniversary show that much more Photo courtesy of John Ashbey
special.

Ann Mandelbaum was the chief ring steward and she #27 OTCH Ridgewood Quintessence UDX, owned by
does her job so well that I don’t have to worry about Tatiana Nagro, with a combined score of 397.5.
anything regarding the stewards. PCA provide the stew-
ards with nice raspberry colored shirts that were sized to The second highest scoring poodle in regular classes
fit this year and they all looked great. was:
#98 Tempe Wick
Holly Schroth helped out as the obedience hospitality Air A Besque
chairman and she did a fabulous job as usual. The judges CD, also owned
had a very long day of judging for us and she kept them by Tatiana
happy with plenty to snack on and drink. Nagro, with a
score of 198.5
For the judge’s gifts this year I selected Weather Writer from the Open B
clip boards. They are great to use outdoors in the rain to class.
keep the judge’s worksheets dry. They were personal-
ized with the judge’s names on them. We also offered a
variety of non
Once again we offered a wonderful raffle, which just regular classes
keeps getting bigger and better each year. My thanks to this year includ-
all that worked hard on that, and to those who donated ing pre-novice,
such wonderful things to make it a success. graduate novice,
graduate open, Photo courtesy of John Ashbey
And last but not least, I want to give a big thank you to versatility, brace,
the National Show chairman, Glenna Carlson. It is and of course, team. Joann Neal’s Sandstorm team won
through her tireless efforts all year long that we are able first place this year by only a half a point with a total
to have such a beautiful show in the first place. Al- score of 766.5 out of a possible 800. As usual, the teams
though she was unable to attend the show this year, her were the hit of the show and they entertained us greatly.
presence was certainly there at our 75th anniversary show.
Once again, my thanks to everyone that helped to make
This year’s High in Trial winner was: our 75th anniversary show the best ever.
#42 Ch Ravendune Right On Target AX MXJ RE, owned
by Cathi Winkles, with a score of 199 from the Novice B Susie Osburn
class. She was also the high scoring poodle AKC breed PCA Obedience and Rally Chairman
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PCA's WC/WCX and
Hunt Tests A Rousing
Success!
PCA's Hunt Test on Saturday, June 9th was a wonder-
fully successful event highlighted by the first two dogs
to pass Master level tests at a PCA sponsored test. In
addition, one dog passed the Senior test and 7 of 9
dogs who ran in Junior passed the test. These are great
results for our hunting poodles! The WC/WCX tests
on Sunday were well attended by both spectators and
exhibitors alike. 41 Standard and 4 Miniature Poodles
competed on Sunday, with 16 Standard Poodles and 1
Miniature Poodle passing the WC test and 8 Standard
Poodles passing the WCX test. The local newspaper
covered the events and many new competitors were
pleased to see how their dogs handled the work at the
tests. We also welcomed several handler/dog teams
from Canada who made the trip especially for our 75th
Anniversary Show.
Of course events like this can't be put on without a lot
of help from committee members and other volunteers.
I'd like to personally thank each and every one of you
who worked hard to make the weekend a success! My
right hand helper, Linda Miller, was there every step of
the way acting as Chief Marshall and organizing and
directing volunteers. She was ably assisted by Joe
Quinn and his crew who volunteer each year to bring
all the necessary equipment and acquire and handle
the birds for us. Without Linda and Joe (and friends)
holding the tests would just not be possible. Susanne
Nash acted as Secretary for both tests this year and did
a bang-up job with the Premium Lists, entries and the
catalogs. And of course there is always paperwork
after the fact that has to be handled as well. Mary Lebet
and Sandy Marshall provided the morning coffee and
donuts - essential for getting the day off on the right
foot. Many PCA members helped in the field, and
several went beyond the call of duty. Scott Olund and
Mike Wahlig worked out in the field both days with
Scott even rowing a big heavy jonboat to an island to
set up and man a throwing station. Bill Cunningham
worked all day Sunday in the field too. Others helping
were Michael Knight and Del Dahl. PCA President
Doris Cozart, Michael Knight, Mary Lebet and Sandy
Marshall volunteered to make lunches for all the judges
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and workers - a lifesaving assist for me when the lunch
wagon cancelled just two days prior to the tests! There
were many others who deserve a lot of credit for vol-
unteering selflessly when asked to help and please note
that all your hard work is much appreciated!
Mark your calendar for the upcoming tests in Colo-
rado in September sponsored by PCA. Information
should already be in the mail along with the regular
Regional Premium Lists. Contact me at
jcarelli@bellsouth.net if you need more information.
Joyce Carelli
From Glenna
Dear PCA Members and Poodle Lovers Everywhere!
The Poodle Club of America’s 75th Anniversary Spe-
cialty was the awesome event we all planned for and
hoped it would be - I cannot think of anything the Show
Committee could have done to improve this historic
event! Though the arrival of a Caesarean Sectioned
litter kept me at home helping the newborns begin their
lives, each day of our National - from Saturday through
Friday, was filled with beautiful, intelligent Poodles
striving for peak performances in each of their indi-
vidual events.
Each member of PCA’s Show Committee knows his
responsibility and contributed to the perfection that
was PCA, 2007. Richard Lehman did his job and mine
- he was helped by our friend, Deb Spickler, who filled
in as chief errand runner among other things. Jean
Lazarus and the vendors were appreciated by all. Mary
Lebet and Sandy Marshall presented a spectacular cata-
log. Toni Sosnoff’s luncheons were delicious and well-
attended as was the PCA dinner on Friday night - a
perfect end to a great show - and this was planned by
D. Kay Tripp. Jack MacGillivray’s attention to every
detail made our judges feel welcome as did Michael
Knight, Richard Jordan and Janet Kingsley’s attention
to detail in the hospitality room and ring hospitality.
Nancy McGee presented yet another keepsake in the
Anniversary pin which, by the way, sold out completely!
Janet & Allen Kingsley presided, as usual, at the cata-
log and PIA table. Thanks to Lucille Perzan, Diana
Gardner and Barbara Furbush the trophy table was spec-
tacularly beautiful.
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The Silent Auction is always eagerly anticipated with
2007 being no exception - Doug, Sam, Judy and Char-
lotte workless endlessly on items for the auction - and
this one was a real success.
Bill Grace - our tireless Grounds Chairman - was helped
this year by Dana Stewart - thanks Dana. You guys do
a great job getting the building ready for the show and
Missy Galloway and Brad Odigari turn our rings into
works of art. Thanks to all. While this is all happening
inside, Dorothy and Karen Grace are helping with RV
parking outside!
The performance events were well attended - from the
Hunting Retriever Trial, WC/WCX, Agility, Obedience
and Rally - we had record entries - and the Hunting
Dinner on Sunday evening to present the PCA Hunting
Medallion was, I am told, lots of fun and everyone had
a good time. Thanks to Joyce, Jan, Kathryn and Susie
for each of the successful events - and thanks to Claudia
Straitiff for coordinating the Hunting Dinner.
Andy Kress announced as usual - and also was respon-
sible for the timely entry of judging results online. I
can personally tell each of you how valuable this is -
and fun to go online - see results - made me feel like I
was really there.
THE RAFFLE - another year and another great suc-
cess - thanks to all workers and especially chairper-
sons, Patty, June, Terrill and Alice.
Betsey Leedy and Ann Mandelbaum handled the rings
and kept everything running smoothly.
Another record was set in 2007 – the largest Parade of
Titleholders we have had - all superbly organized by
JoAnn Geramita.
Michael Wahlig and Barbara Green had records as well
in the numbers of Poodles presented for the various
health clinics that were available in 2007. Mary Yeaky
joined Mike in presenting the PCA Foundation Semi-
nar on Monday evening.
One last important thing I want to mention is the 75th
Anniversary Medallion that was offered as one of the
prizes in many events. The winners of these medal-
lions were thrilled and have a special remembrance of
PCA, 2007. The medallion will not be remade nor used
again.
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Each year at the Friday dinner I thank the Show Com-
mittee and all workers for all they do for Poodles and
for the Poodle Club of America. They make my job as
Show Chairman a wonderful one. I especially thank
each of you for taking over for me in 2007
And now we have turned our thoughts to PCA, 2008 -
our April National held again in Salisbury, MD at the
Wicomico Civic Center. We hope each of you will join
us and begin planning grooming area compeition for
the theme, APRIL IN MARYLAND! Dates of the
show, beginning with the Hunting Retriever Trial on
Saturday are April 19-25, 2008. Joining us on the judg-
ing panel are:
Toys Norman Patton
Miniatures Betsey Leedy
Standards Jack MacGillivray
Intervariety Maria Aizcorbe
Please remember the reason for PCA’s change of date:
Summer heat makes travel with Poodles from some of
the hotter parts of our country nearly impossible. Our
attempt is to make coming to PCA as easy as possible.
Avoiding airline embargoes and keeping Poodles out
of life-threatening heat are two ways we can help. We
hope the change will be good for everyone involved.
Have a wonderful summer. I hope to see each of you
in Long Beach, California for our wonderful Regional
in September.
Love your Poodles!
Glenna Carlson
National Show Chairman
Best of Variety Winners 2007
Photo Courtesy of John Ashbey
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Working Poodles Rec-
ognized at Purina Spon-
sored Medallion Dinner
Event
By Claudia Straitiff
It was a special night for many reasons, not the least of
which was the PCA Board of Directors revealing and
awarding the Hunting Poodle Medallions to the first
group of recipients as part of the 75th Anniversary Cel-
ebration. This was the first PCA dinner event and set
the tone for the weeklong anniversary celebration in
Salisbury, MD.
Purina hosted the dinner held at the Wicomico Civic
and Youth Center where more then 65 Working Poodle
“ The banquet on Sunday evening was just fabulous, I
just couldn't believe that was sitting there with the presi-
dent and a raft of brass from the Poodle Club of America
with a podium and what was it *fifteen*? *twenty*?
chockablock full tables covered with white tablecloths --
it was a dream come true.” Emily Cain, Canada.
fans and the PCA Board of Directors (who yes, are
Working Poodle fans!) gathered to celebrate a week-
end of outstanding Poodle performances in the field
and to recognize those who have achieved success in
the Hunting Poodle Medallion program since 2005.
“This was an event which the PCA Board of Directors
felt strongly that Medallion participants and past WC
WCX awardees deserved” says Claudia Straitiff who
hosted the dinner along with her husband Dana Stewart.
Straitiff is quick to mention that the recognition was
not just for the Medallion winners, but for “those who
had the patience and fortitude to use Poodles for hunt-
ing when other thought it was silly. It was that group’s
efforts that opened the door for Poodles to run in AKC
hunting retriever tests today.”
Doris Cozart, President of the Board of Directors of
PCA, recognized the participation and support of Purina
for this very special event. “Though the financial sup-
port was generated in part by Poodle supporters who
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redeemed the Purina Champion Labels as part of the
Annie Clark Purina drive sponsored by Purina, it was
via the generosity and recognition by Purina of the
importance of Poodles in the field that enabled us to
hold the dinner.”
Certificates of recognition were handed out to those in
attendance who had run their Poodles in WC and WCX
events prior to the start of the Medallion program 2005.
The weekend’s AKC Hunting Test Qualifiers and WC
& WCX awardees were also recognized.
But the high-
light of the
night for sev-
eral was the
awarding of
the first Gold,
Silver and
Bronze Medal-
lions for those
who had
achieved the
requirements
outlined by
PCA. The pro-
gram is based on a point system, where points are
awarded for various Hunting Test competitions spon-
sored by both PCA and the AKC, UKC and NAHRA.
The Medallions were revealed for the first time as re-
cipients opened handmade boxes from Susanne Nash.
The Medallions feature a Poodle exiting the water with
duck in mouth. “We have to thank Cathi Winkles, Cathi
Winkles Photography for providing a photo of a Poodle
with a duck in its mouth that everyone approved”
quipped Straitiff. “This was the toughest conformation
event in which I ever participated! We went through
MANY iterations of the design until Cathi provided
just the right photo. She graciously shared her work at
no cost to the club.”
Medallion Program Awardees included:
Gold Medallions (also Silver and Bronze):
Poodles/handlers that have achieved at least 15 passes
of which 10 must be at PCA sponsored events and 5 of
the passes must be at the WCX level.
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Ch. Ascot Boucheron Joalleria CD RN SH “Mulligan”
owned by Claudia Straitiff & Dana Stewart, Denver,
NC.
Bouncin Deaux Rey CD NA NAJ SH “Deaux Rey”
owned by Sheree Melancon, Houston, TX.
Silver Medallions (also Bronze):
Poodles/handlers that have achieved at least 10 total
passes of which 6 must be at PCA sponsored events
and 3 must be at the WCX level.
Cosmic Mountain Scout SH “Scout” owned by Gary
and Helen Scovel, Minocqua WI.
Lonetree’s Go Bang SH “Bang” owned by Mia
DiBenedetto and Jack Combs, North Kingstown, RI.
Bronze Medallions:
Poodles/handlers that have achieved 5 total WC WCX
passes at PCA Sponsored events.
Ch. Ascot For Your Eyes Only RN “Jamie” owned by
Claudia Straitiff and Glenna Carlson, Denver, NC.
Ch. Carlyn Calamity Jane RN “Janie” owned by Joyce
E Carelli, Jeanne Kennedy, Michael Lamb, Apopka,
FL.
Ch. Carlyn’s Neon Moon JH “Chip” owned by Joyce E
Carelli and Jeanne Kennedy, Apopka ,FL
Deaux Rey’s Splashin Fah So “Fah So” owned by
Sheree Melancon, Houston, TX.
Finesse All Jazzed Up CDX RAE AXP MJP “Rio”
owned by Carol & Kevin Stone, Seymour, TN
Ellery’s Salsa of Walnuthill WCX JH “Salsa” owend
by Emily Cain, Ontario, Canada
Also receiving Medallions, but not present at the din-
ner were:
Bronze:
“JIB” Ch. Kallista’s Silver Sails Aloft VCD2 RE
TDX MX MXJ owned by Suzi Cope, Southlake, TX
(Miniature Poodle)
“Charlie” Call Me Ragtime Charlie UD RE MH
MX AXJ owned by Jacquelyn Taylor, McKinney, TX
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UC Davis Study:
Dwarfism in Poodles
Project Title
* Genetics of dwarfism in Poodles
Announcements
* We invite breeders to submit cheek swab
samples from affected poodles to be archived in a
DNA bank that will ultimately serve as a resource
for understanding and eliminating Poodle dwarf-
ism.
* Request DNA Kits (Please include "Poodle
Dwarfism" in the comments box)Go on line to
http://www.vgl.ucdavis.edu/dogprojects
And enter DWARFISM as the keyword.
Background
* All three types of Poodles are affected by
dwarfism. It remains formally possible that there
are mutliple forms of dwarfism (genetic hetero-
geneity), but the simplest interpretation is that
there is only one form that stems from a single
ancestral mutation. If so, there is tremendous
power in assembling a set of DNAs from affected
dogs that are tied to (a) definitive diagnostic in-
formation) and (b) sire and dam registry informa-
tion. The genealogical data are necessary for cali-
brating our genetic analyses of the affected dogs.
Project Goals
* To collect DNA samples from affected
poodles
* To ultimately identify the gene(s) responsible
for dwarfism in the breed so that breeders can use
DNA test results to eliminate the mutation from
their bloodlines.
Participation Policy
* Participation in this project is voluntary, and
all information will kept strictly confidential.
If you have questions about this project, please
contact Dr. Mark Neff
e-mail: mwneff@ucdavis.edu
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From Mary Yeakey
barbicanpoodles@cox.net
Sunday afternoon at
Petsmart
is a busy place in Tulsa
Sunday afternoon at Petsmart is a busy place in Tulsa,
Oklahoma. When you live in the middle of the puppy
mill belt, you cannot miss one opportunity to find homes
for rescue poodles. Today there were assorted minis, 3
toys, one standard, a bischon/minipoodle mix, and a
Great Pyrennes/standardpoodle mix. Two weeks ago
we had 23 poodles in our rescue program. Last year
we re-homed over 100 poodles, and this year is even
busier.
Poodles always draw a crowd, and today is Super Bowl
Sunday so there are lots of women and kids at Petsmart.
“Is he housebroken?”
“Does she get along with other dogs?”
“What do you know of their backgrounds?”
The questions are as varied as the dogs themselves. Two
were found abandoned in a vacant house. One’s owner
went into a nursing home, and her beloved pet couldn’t
follow. One was found running stray. Two came from
a family moving out of state. Three are discarded breed-
ers from a puppy mill. The reasons are as endless as
the stream of dogs.
A woman comes up to the table, “I want you all to know
how marvelous this job you’re doing is! And, although
I cannot adopt a poodle right now, I want to help you.”
In her hand is a check for $100. She is not unique, nor
is her “income” the only kind of “income” we get. Our
rescue fund has three times as much money in it as our
general fund.
This is the eleventh year that Caren Reiman has headed
our rescue efforts, and her husband Floyd is getting
burned out from fostering, feeding, walking, scooping,
and going to the vet. You don’t have to talk to Caren at
length to discover what she thinks of most poodle breed-
ers—and yet she perseveres. Caren is dedicated, and
Rescue is her cause. She is, in great part, why our Af-
filiate Club is so vital. Nothing about a rescue pro-
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gram can be self-serving, and Caren’s efforts have
drawn others to our Club—to help her, and to help
poodles.
“Jane” has been inspired to foster some of our rescues,
and to try her hand, successfully, at obedience. “Cindy”,
a commodities trader for The Williams Cos., has
brought along many of her friends to help during our
adoption days. “Debbi”, who owns a flourishing
grooming business, has asked her staff to help clean up
our rescue dogs. “Sherry and Gary” have fostered,
fetched and toted, set up and broken down our rescue
displays. “Susan” designed and quilted a dog-themed
quilt for a raffle which brought in over $1000! Did I
tell you that these same people also help us put on our
Specialty Show each November?
When there is a real need, and real work to be done for
a greater good, volunteer organizations flourish. But it
takes one person like Caren Reiman who passionately
believes her mantra: “It makes a difference to this one
dog” to galvanize and spearhead a rescue program. And
Caren practices what she preaches: her own rescue
poodles include “Sarge” her 75 pound silver mis-mark,
and four pound “Pauli” in her doggy wheel chair—
and both accompany Caren to obedience classes and
children’s therapy-dog visits.
As I look around at my fellow club members, I won-
der, “Why would anyone like me who is a “show
breeder” volunteer to work a rescue program?”
Do you know, for sure, that not one of your pet puppies
has been through someone’s rescue program? Have
you been able to keep track of absolutely every puppy?
Do you believe that caring about poodles, and caring
for poodles aren’t the same? Do you believe in “pay-
ing it forward
Thank you!
I just want to thank everyone for their gener-
ous donations again this year making it pos-
sible for us to give all the pewter trophies
again!!
Lucille Perzan- Trophy Chairperson
Diana Gardener - Assistant Trophy Chair-
person
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Sent in from many people off the internet: were born; and that it is intended that they will be used,
(Cross-posted with permission. This is from the Coun- or sold, for one of the working purposes set out in the
cil of Docked Breeds in the UK. We need to be pre- regulations.
pared over here....as we'll be next.!)
The vet must sign a declaration that the requirements
of the regulations have been satisfied i.e. that he has
The Banning of Docking Tails been given the necessary declaration by the owner, or
in England and Wales. person representing the owner, and has seen the evi-
dence required.
Dear Subscriber,
The vet must have a completed statement, signed and
All UK legislation has now been passed and enacted
dated by the owner of the dog (or by another person
as follows;
whom the veterinary surgeon to whom it
is presented reasonably believes to be representing the
The docking of dogs' tails will be banned in England
owner), made in the form set out in the regulations.
from 6 April 2007 and in Wales from 28 March 2007
The vet must see the dam of the dog
but with exemptions from the ban for certain working
and a further piece of evidence such as: a current shot-
dogs, and for medical treatment. A total ban in Scot-
gun or firearm certificate issued to the owner of the
land will take effect 30 April
dog, or to the agent or employee of the owner most
likely to be using the dog for work in connection with
There will also be a ban on the showing of docked
the lawful shooting of animals OR a letter from a game-
dogs (all dogs docked after the commencement date
keeper, a land occupier (or his agent), a person with
of 6 April/28 March) at events to which members of
shooting rights, a shoot organiser, a club official, a per-
the public are admitted on payment of a fee. How-
son representing the National Working Terrier Federa-
ever, this ban does not apply to dogs shown for the
tion, or a person engaged in lawful pest control, stat-
purpose of demonstrating their working ability.
ing that the breeder of the dog whose tail is to be docked
is known to him and that dogs bred by that breeder
The exemption for working dogs allows a dog that is
have been used (as the case may be) on his land, or in
likely to perform certain specified types of work to
his shoot, or for pest control.
have its tail docked by a veterinary surgeon. The dog
will have to be less than 5 daysold, and the veterinary
Although the procedure is the same, the list of dogs
surgeon will have to certify that he or she has seen
which can be docked are different between England
specified evidence that the dog is likely to work in
and Wales. There is a total ban on docking
specified areas. Puppies being docked must be
in Scotland.
microchipped, either at the time of docking or when
the vet considers they are old enough. The types of
In England the following can be docked:
dog that will be allowed to be docked, and the types
of evidence needed, is
1. Hunt point retrieve breeds of any type or combi-
detailed below.
nation of types.
2. Spaniels of any type or combination of types.
Puppies from certain working dogs may be docked if
3. Terriers of any type or combination of types.
evidence is provided to the vet that it is likely to be
worked in connection with law enforcement, activi-
In Wales the following can be docked:
ties of Her Majesty's Armed Forces, emergency res-
cue, lawful pest control, or the lawful shooting of ani-
1. Spaniels of the following breeds: English Springer
mals. It is accepted that in a litter not all puppies
Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel and Cocker Spaniel,
docked will be found suitable for work.
but not combinations of breeds
The owner of the dog, or person representing the owner
2. Terriers of the following breeds: Jack Russell
must make a signed statement that: the dam of the
Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Norfolk Ter-
puppies to be docked is of a type which can be certi-
rier, but not combinations of breeds
fied as set out below; the date on which the puppies
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3. Hunt point retrievers of the breeds listed below:
Braque Italian, Brittany, German Long Haired Pointer,
German Short Haired Pointer, German Wire Haired
Pointer, Hungarian Vizsla, Hungarian Wire Haired
Vizsla, Italian Spinone, Spanish Water Dog, Weima-
raner, Korthals Griffon, Slovakian Rough Haired
Pointer, Large Munsterlander, Small Munsterlander.
It remains the prerogative of a veterinary surgeon as to
whether he chooses to dock a dogs tail or not.
The future for the 90% of dogs not covered by the above
exemptions appears bleak. The Board of the CDB will
be meeting shortly to discuss the future of the CDB,
we will keep you informed. Again, we would like to
thank all of those who have assisted in the campaign
over the many years we have been in existence. We
are just sorry, the outcome is not what we all would
have hoped for.
Kind regards,
Peter Squires

Showing of Docked Dogs

A dog docked before the 28 March 2007 in Wales and

6 April 2007 in England may continue to be shown at
all shows in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern
From Nancy Hafner
Ireland throughout its natural life. CONGRADULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WHO
PLACED AT OUR NATIONAL. IT WAS
A dog docked on, or after, the above dates, irrespective GREAT FOR THE TOY VARIETY TO BE
of where it was docked, may not be shown at shows in AWARDED BEST OF BREED!
England and Wales where the public
is charged a fee for admission. THANKS FOR ALL THE EMAILS ABOUT
YOUR CONCERNS OF THE TOY VARIETY
However, where a working dog has been docked in
FOR THE BOARD MEETING. KEEP THE
England and Wales under the respective regulations set
out above, it may be shown where the public are EMAILS COMING OF ANY QUESTIONS,
charged a fee, so long as it is shown only to demon- CONCERNS OR PROBLEMS THAT YOU
strate its working ability. It will thus be necessary to FEEL THE BOARD NEEDS TO BE AWARE
show working dogs in such a way as ONLY to demon- OF FOR THE TOY VARIETY OR ANY OTHER
strate their working ability and not conformity to a stan- ISSUE!
dard.
YES, THERE WILL BE A BOARD MEETING
A dog legally docked in England, Wales, Northern Ire- BEFORE THE REGIONAL, SO SENT YOUR
land or abroad may be shown at any show in Scotland EMAILS TO ME EARLY IN SEPT..
or Northern Ireland.
ENJOY YOUR SUMMER AND HAVE FUN
Full information including a copy of the form need to
be completed and presented to the vet to complete can WITH ALL THOSE WONDERFUL PUPPIES...
be found at www.cdb.org/awa HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE REGIONAL IN
THE FALL.
The Kennel Club has a question and answer informa-
tion page at WISHING EVERYONE A SAFE AND HAPPY
h t t p : / / w w w. t h e k e n n e l c l u b . o r g . u k / c g i - b i n / SUMMER...
item.cgi?id=999
STAY COOL!
DEFRA has an information page at
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/welfare/act/
NANCY HAFNER 256-381-5744
docking.htm
NANCYSHAFNER@AOL.COM

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Regional News
From Peggy McDill:
Dr. Sondra St Clair will be our guest speaker for the
California Regional at the affiliate club council meet-
ing. Her focus is on "Integrative Therapy". The meet-
ing will be held outside on the patio at 7 PM. No host
bar. Hor d'oeuvres will be provided by PCA. Poodles
are welcome to come with their people. Dr St Clair
has graciously written the article for Poodle Papers to
introduce our poodle lovers to alternative, non inva-
sive therapies for our animals. Further information is
available at her website: www.toplinewellness.com
The Importance of Topline: a
healthy long life
By Sondra St. Clair, OMD, ND, VOMC
Living a healthy long life is what we all want for our
pets. The quality and length of their lives has much to
do with addressing small problems early rather than
allowing them create disease by accumulating over
time. Aging is a natural biologi-
cal process but disease associated
with aging is not. It is possible to
age gracefully with few or no
physical ailments. This means no
arthritis, digestive, kidney, liver or
heart problems, less fatigue and
greater continued playfulness —
living pain and disease free.
The key to promoting quality of
life with longevity is a combina-
tion of good nutrition, healthy liv-
ing and early detection of minor
imbalances. If your pet is already
experiencing illness or pain there are many paths to
wellness. We conventionally use drug therapy when
our pet shows signs of illness or pain. Despite the ad-
vances in medicine, both people and pets often don’t
always fully recover and may experience side effects
from drugs or surgery. Out of frustration, dissatisfac-
tion and despair, many people have turned to natural
health care when appropriate and are doing so with very
good results. We’ve seen positive results in ourselves,
now we’re doing the same for our pets. Here I’ll first
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discuss what can be done for some common afflictions
in older poodles and then how to detect subclinical
imbalances and resolve silent problems before they turn
into disease.
Top Line tells the story of our pets’ lives. Imagine an
older poodle and his topline. You have observed vis-
ible changes in the mid-back. You know that if your
poodle is having rear end problems he is tucking under
in the hindquarters. The topline we see in a senior dog
is in direct correlation with his spinal health and over-
all health. Spinal health is the story of major and mi-
nor traumas because every part of the body communi-
cates through the spinal column. Age-related diseases
are often an accumulation of minor traumas to the spine.
These minor traumas over time compromise blood flow
and nerve signals and thus nutrition to body areas and
organs. In essence, the area or organ is starved.
Changes in topline tell the keen observer what organs
and body systems are affected.
It would be common sense then to restore nutrition to
the compromised area. Without proper nerve and blood
supply it is virtually impossible to heal.
The body has amazing innate healing
abilities regardless of age, but needs the
proper nutrition to do so. We place a lot
of importance upon nutrition these days,
but if these wonderful supplements aren’t
getting to the body parts that need them,
then it doesn’t much matter. The path-
ways of food, blood and nerve distribu-
tion must be opened first. This means
working with the topline.
In older dogs the primary causes of back
problems are arthritis, disc disorders, and
spinal myelopathy. A slipped disc results
when the gelatinous shock absorbers between the bony
joints of the spinal column shift. But a slipped disc
usually occurs over time when a small misalignment
of the spine eventually creates inflammation and muscle
tension pulling the disc to cause slippage and inflam-
mation. Limping and hindquarter weakness may de-
velop as a consequence. Standard treatment includes
anti-inflammatory and steroid drugs, but results are me-
diocre. Unless the underlying structural problem is
resolved, inflammation and pain persist. When a pet
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has a back problem, think of
fixing the topline. The best
technology for working with
the topline is Veterinary Or-
thopedic Manipulation
(VOM). VOM is a safe and
gentle technique that resolves
the structural problem and
poses neither trauma to al-
ready sensitive and inflamed
tissue nor risk to the bone or
tissue itself. It can be used
on very small dogs (even
birds with their fragile hollow
bones) as well as frail elderly
dogs. VOM benefits older
animals with joint stiffness
and back problems, com-
monly the result of a lifetime of minor trauma from tion flow triggered her body’s natural healing process.
jumping and running. Such small injuries are not ap- Once the nerve signals and blood vessels that flowed
parent at the time they occur, but they add up and may to the liver had improved function, her hepatic num-
eventually slow an animal down. Vertebral disc dis- bers became within normal range. The same principle
ease, usually caused by arthritis, is an affliction Poodles can be applied to any degenerative condition. And re-
to which can be particularly susceptible. As tissue be- member, even if your dog is older, the body’s innate
comes inflamed, animals develop pain and stiffness in ability to heal will be stimulated with VOM.
the hindquarters. This can progress to paralysis if not
treated. By increasing circulation and nerve impulses Small problems in younger dogs tend to go unnoticed
to the affected spinal joint with VOM, inflammation, until they become bigger problems. This is because
pain and stiffness disappear. dogs don’t tell you when they hurt. Their nervous sys-
tems are different from ours. They lack the recurrent
Degenerative diseases that affect older poodles can be meningeal nerve that we have. The lack of this nerve
helped too. A degenerative disease is one that sending numerous pain signals made functioning pos-
progresses and worsens over time. Examples are dia- sible while they were injured or recovering from an
betes, epilepsy, congested livers, immune disorders, injury. It is one reason they survived in the wild long
kidney disease, or any organ or body system to which ago before they were domesticated, but it also is why
the spine communicates – that means every body part. their symptoms are so subtle. We need technology able
If a condition is severe, there may be an enormous por- to identify problems before they progress. Since we
tion of the organ that is not functioning and it will have want to prevent a minor problem from becoming a se-
difficulty repairing itself. But again, supplying food to rious problem how do we find out if something is
the starved organ is the only way it can repair. Drugs wrong?
may be necessary and may help the symptoms but will
never repair the underlying cause of a disease. Here is Western veterinary medicine has many complex tests
where VOM comes in. Creating that healthy topline that provide a rough picture of health. However, when
by supplying the organs with necessary nutrients re- tests are read, there is a range of normal levels is pro-
gardless of their condition, gives your pet the chance vided. Unless your pet’s levels are out of range, he or
to recover completely or improve. I worked with a toy she is considered healthy. Whether your pet is func-
poodle with a “sluggish liver” and abnormal liver read- tioning optimally may or may not be the case based
ings since birth. Her topline indicated that her spine upon those results. What is optimal for one animal
was misaligned in the mid back where the nerves travel may not be optimal for another as each breed has its
to the liver. Working in that area and opening the nutri-
cont. on page 37
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special physiological characteristics and your pet is an
individual with its unique health balance. In human
medicine, it is recognized by alternative medical prac-
titioners that by the time a condition is diagnosed with
standard western medical testing, the organ has pro-
gressed to a level of at least 40% dysfunction. More
often it is 60%. The same applies to animals. The key
then is early detection of minor imbalances.
VOM has the technology to evaluate this objectively
by stimulating spinal reflexes. The VOM practitioner
is able to observe healthy nerve communication or dys-
function in each vertebral segment of the spine. Many
people confuse VOM with chiropractics, but the two
are significantly different. VOM is a hybrid of a clas-
sical veterinary approach to neurological dysfunction
and chiropractic care. It is more precise and objective
in evaluation as well as in treatment. Many people are
familiar with chiropractic and its uses for skeletal mis-
alignment. VOM is a special type of neuronal “adjust-
ing” developed for pets based upon the lack of the re-
current meningeal nerve. Because of this distinction,
VOM adjustments are more power-
ful and effective than standard chi-
ropractic manipulation. Accom-
plishing much more than just align-
ing the spine, VOM taps directly
into the nervous system and benefits
not only the structure but the deeper
mechanisms that affect circulation
and nerves as well. And, only a few
sessions are needed because of the
way VOM quickly retrains the body.
Patellar surgery is commonly performed on one knee
only to be required later on the other knee. This indi-
cates the problem is most likely not the knee. It’s prob-
ably coming from the back. VOM technology realigns
the patella and corrects the back problem. Most pets
can avoid surgery.
Many dogs suffer from slight misalignments undetec-
ted by X-rays. Though subtle, they have the potential
to upset the normal biomechanics of motion and cause
inflammation and degeneration of tissue. These situa-
tions are often resolved by gentle VOM. Hindquarter
lameness, of unknown origin, is an example. Either
the back, hips or the hind legs may be involved. Fre-
quently the pet owner believes the cause is arthritis,
yet X-rays are negative. Similar to sciatica in people, a
pinched nerve can cause pain or reduce nerve supply
to a leg. VOM is also typically used to treat dogs for
musculoskeletal problems stemming from hip dyspla-
sia, arthritic changes, and injury. Dogs hit by cars, for
instance, may suffer joint misalignments in addition to
more obvious effects of trauma such as bone fractures
or lacerations. Even the constant tugging on a leash
can create a problem in the neck that may benefit from

Often our pets have chronic condi-

tions such as allergies and epilepsy
in addition to “age-related” diseases
such as arthritis, disc disease, liver,
kidney and heart diseases and eye conditions. Muscu- VOM.
loskeletal conditions include slipped disc and patellar
luxation. These and more can be resolved with natural Epilepsy can result from a misalignment of the first
therapy like VOM. cervical vertebra located at the top of the neck. Con-
ventionally breed genetics are considered one cause,
but perhaps it is not the genes themselves but the struc-
For example, with a slipped disc, back pain, or patellar
ture of the head and neck of the breed. Even continual
(knee) luxation a minor adjustment can quickly pro-
tugging on a leash can even cause misalignment at this
vide relief and your pet can avoid the risks of surgery.
location. I’ve worked with pets that have suffered ter-
Patellar luxation is very common. I find that it is often
rible seizures and were on numerous medications.
the result of a low back problem creating a muscle
Despite conventional drug therapy, often at great ex-
spasm. This spasm pulls on the ligaments and tissues
that surround the patella causing it to slip out of place. cont. on page 38
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cont. from page 37
pense, the symptoms didn’t change or only improved
moderately meanwhile leaving the pet drowsy and
disengaged. This was the case for one dog whose neck
was severely misaligned, putting pressure on the nerves
and brain signals. After several VOM sessions, in co-
operation with the owner’s veterinarian, medication was
reduced slowly and carefully. Over a period of six
months his medication was completely stopped and the
pet was seizure free.
As an exhibitor, the benefits are amazing. Even the
slightest misalignment or tension is reflected in gait
and presence. Though imbalance may not necessarily
be apparent to the owner, it is very seldom that I see a
dog with out a misalignment. After all, dogs play, jump,
twist, run, etc. and something is bound to happen. Even
a slight misalignment can affect topline and topline is
critical to movement. Since every muscle movement
is fed from nerves running from the spine, topline will
affect gait. Even if your dog moves well, once your
dog receives VOM treatment you will notice that he
will perform better, be more engaged, animated, have
a more fluid gait, and he’ll have that extra special pres-
ence. You get an edge over the competition and you
have a healthy pet for years to come.
Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation addresses many
conditions that can affect your pet. In combination with
herbs, supplements and diet, your pet can enjoy an
amazing response to this natural approach to health care.
Visit toplinewellness.com to find out more about spe-
cific conditions and therapies and for more informa-
tion on the science behind VOM. Email Dr. Sondra for
a free chart of common poodle conditions and helpful
therapies. Dr. Sondra is a veterinary chiropractioner
and practices in Southern California. She may be
reached at (760) 730-3062.
Cooler Weather Part of
Planning for 2008 PCA
Hunting Retriever and
WC WCX Tests
By Claudia Straitiff
As is the case for all venues held at the PCA National
Specialty, though the 2007 PCA Hunting Tests and WC
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WCX Tests were just held, 2008 events are already be-
ing planned. The Poodle Club of America AKC Hunt-
ing Retriever and the WC WCX Tests will kick off the
76th Anniversary PCA Specialty. The events will be held
on Saturday April 19th and Sunday April 20th in Salisbury
MD.
Preliminary plans indicate that the tests will be held at
the same grounds as prior years, the Les-Crop Farms.
Different this year will be the fact that IN ONLY THE
WC WCX TESTS held on Sunday, April 20th, non-
buoyant neoprene vests (no flotation enhancements)
will be allowed for added warmth in water. This should
assist the less experienced Poodles (and those visiting
from warmer climates!) with adjusting to the cooler
waters of Maryland at least for the instinct tests.
AKC Hunting Retriever Test Regulations DO NOT al-
low the use of such protection and therefore the vests
will not be allowed in the AKC Hunting Retriever Tests
held on Saturday.
The same benefits that
will perhaps help Poodle
Fanciers from the West
Coast and Central States
transport their Poodles
via airline travel (cooler
weather of April) for con-
formation, agility and
obedience events will
provide a different chal-
lenge for our beginning
“Vests ok but no hats al-
Working Poodles. How- lowed at PCA WC WCX
ever, the Hunting Test/ event 2008”
WC WCX Test commit- Pictured: “Sky” owned by
tee is already working Di and Jody Wigelsworth
hard to make sure that the
gallery, participants, and their Poodles will be comfort-
able.
Ample tents for weather protection are being discussed
and of course the decision regarding the acceptance of
cold weather protection for the dogs has been endorsed.
Stay posted for more information regarding this event.
And keep training! This event promises to provide the
excitement, humor and demonstration of Poodle talent
that prior events included – and the weather might even
be more comfortable for all involved!
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REMEMBER THESE DATES!
SEPTEMBER 19-20-21-2007
REMEMBER THE LOCATION !
QUEEN MARY EVENTS PARK
LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA

REMEMBER THE HOST HOTEL !

REMEMBER TO MAKE YOUR
RESERVATION SOON !
COAST LONG BEACH HOTEL
700 QUEENSWAY DRIVE
LONG BEACH CA
562-435-7676
(MENTION YOU ARE COMING FOR THE
POODLE EVENT)

REMEMBER THE JUDGES!

DANIEL AUGUSTUS
RANDY GARREN
DR. JACKLYN HUNGERLAND
LUIS AIZCORBE
DORIS COZART
SHIRLEY INDELICATO
BETTY RIBBLE
ROSALIE ALVAREZ
ROBERT LONG
PATTI DAVIS
The premium list is off to the superintendent, Jack
Bradshaw, and will be sent out to exhibitors west of
the Mississippi, PCA Affiliate Clubs and PCA
membership by mid July. If you would like a pre-
mium list and am not in the mailing list please
contact Jack Bradshaw. It will also be on the website
for Jack Bradshaw at www.jbradshaw.com. This is
going to be an EXCITING EVENT and one in which
you DO NOT want to miss. Entries for the Confirma-
tion, Rally and Obedience will close at 12 noon PST
on August 29th and the Agility Entries will close on
September 5th before 11:59 PM PST for the Agility
events. The Trial Secretary is Lynda Tjarks at
Jumpnfunagility@yahoo.com or call 623-556-8460.
We have planned to mail the Confirmation and
Agility premium list in the same mailing. The hotel is
booking up so please get your reservations in soon.
Please contact the Coast Long Beach Hotel at
www.coasthotels.com or call 800-663-1144 or 562-
423-7676. The Poodle rate is $130.00.
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RV Parking is available only at the Queen Mary
parking area and is first come gets best position next
to the Events Park. Here is the list of events for the
Regional and PCSC days:
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
5:00 PM- Seminar-THE POODLE-Sponsored by
PCA. Presenters are Mr. William Cunningham and
Mrs. Doris Cozart. Coast Long Beach Hotel. Reser-
vations to dacunbirds@verizon.net. Mr. Cunningham
will also conduct ringside mentoring all three days of
the Regional shows. Please contact him for informa-
tion.
POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA AFFILIATE CLUB
COUNCIL MEETING
7:00 PM- Patio Area Coast Long Beach Hotel - No
host bar-Hor d'oeuvres provided by PCA. Open to all
Affiliate Clubs members. Speaker: Dr.Sondra St Clair
"Integrative Therapy" topic
www.toplinewellness.com .
Contact Michael Knight, PCA First Vice President
and Affiliate Club Council Chairperson at
mgk@comcast.net
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007
POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA REGIONAL
SPECIALTY AND OBEDIENCE AND RALLY
SHOW
Contact mail@jbradshaw.com or dssup@cs.com or
www.jbradshaw.com for times for judging and
directions. Queen Mary Events Park, Long Beach
POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA AGILITY TRIAL
(Poodles Only) Contact
Jumpnfunagility@yahoo.com or 623-556-8460 for
Premium List or Susie Osborn at
lidopoodles@cox.net or 702-493-3976 POODLE
CLUB OF AMERICA PARADE OF TITLE HOLD-
ERS Contact: Peggy McDill at Espreepdls@aol.com
POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA REGIONAL
BANQUET
Miramar Room-Coast Long Beach Hotel
No Host Bar. Cocktails 6:30 P.M. Dinner 7:30 P.M.
Reservations: Patty Moulthrop, Banquet Chairperson.
Information patty94549@aol.com. Make reservations
early as space is limited. Details in premium list
Contact: Jumpnfunagility@yahoo.com or
lidopoodles@cox.net
Queen Mary Events Park
SUPPORT OUR HOST CLUB FUNDRAISER:
PCSC's own Charlene Smutny has teamed up with
Ashley Craig to create a one-of-a-kind, Limited
Edition pin brush to commemorate the 2007 PCA
Regional. The design captures the beauty that is
poodles, as well as the elegance of the Queen Mary.
These brushes are only available through the website:
http://www.ashleycraig.net/contact.html Once you
get to the opening page, select Products, scroll to the
bottom of the page, and select Poodle Club of
America brush. From there, you may personalize the
brush, and choose styles and sizes to fit your dog's
grooming needs. Remember, a portion of the sales
goes directly back to PCSC. The sales for this very
special item will close at the beginning of the Re-
gional, so ORDER NOW.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

POODLE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

SPECIALTY SHOW (Host Club)
Contact: mail@jbradshaw.com or dssup@cs.com or
www.jbradshaw.com POODLE
CLUB OF AMERICA OBEDIENCE AND RALLY
SHOW
Contact: mail@jbradshaw.com or
lidopoodles@cox.net POODLE CLUB OF
AMERICA AGILITY TRIAL
Contact: Jumpnfunagility@yahoo.com or
lidopoodles@cox.net
Queen Mary Events Park

Friday, September 21, 2007
POODLE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SHOW (Host Club)
Contact: mail@jbradshaw.com or dssup@cs.com or
www.j.bradshaw.com POODLE
CLUB OF AMERICA OBEDIENCE AND RALLY
SHOW Contact mail@jbradshaw.com or
lidopoodles@cox.net POODLE CLUB OF
AMERICA AGILITY TRIAL
As you can see there is lots of activity going on the
three days so hope you can come and SHOW BE-
FORE THE QUEEN!!!
John Shoemaker
Show Chairperson, Confirmation Events/PCA/PCSC
Susie Osburn
Show Chairperson, Performance Events/PCA

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Sent in by Peggy McDill
*Reprinted with permission from Dogs in Re-
view May 2006)
TOO MANY PUPPIES?
Few subjects concerning domestic animals have been
given as much recent coverage in the mainstream press
as the mass importation — legal or otherwise, through
brokers via the internet — of purebred puppies from
foreign countries to satisfy the demand of the Ameri-
can pet market.
Exact data are difficult to come by. The puppies are
primarily shipped from what’s termed “low cost” coun-
tries in eastern Europe, Russia, or South and Central
America, where puppy farming is less expensive and
even less subject to government inspection than it is in
the U.S. Since conditions in most American puppy mills
are often less than acceptable, it’s easy to imagine how
these puppies may have been reared. Many of them
have left their dams too young, are sick, weak,
unsocialized, inadequately inoculated, provided with
forged health certificates and often falsified pedigrees
as well. The death rate among these puppies is typi-
cally high, and the veterinary expenses for those that
survive can be exorbitant — and are, of course, paid by
the unsuspecting buyers.
The total number of puppies imported by commercial
brokers is not known but is generally believed to be
well into the tens of thousands and growing rapidly.
An estimate by the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
at Los Angeles International Airport is that approxi-
mately 600 commercially imported puppies arrive per
month — over 7000 per year at this airport alone. John
F. Hoffman, a California lawyer who testified before
the U.S. Senate in November, 2005 on the need for regu-
lation of the sale of imported puppies, estimates that in
just the breeds he specifically researched, Bulldogs and
French Bulldogs, approximately 5000 puppies per year
are imported by commercial breeders. The total num-
ber for all breeds at all U.S. airports combined would
of course be several times that number.
Typically the imported puppies have to spend three to
four days in transit, tightly packed and under extremely
unsanitary conditions. The stress and trauma these pup-
pies are subjected to at such an early age basically defy
imagination.
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Not all commercially imported puppies arrive by air.
Others are regularly smuggled by car across the border
from Mexico. The Border Puppy Task Force, a consor-
tium of California animal welfare organizations, reports
that the puppies are often under-age, hidden in packing
crates or even spare tire wheel wells. They are usually
malnourished, diseased and not vaccinated against ra-
bies. If they are “cute” they can still sell for as much as
$1000-$2000 at swap meets and in parking lots. (To
put this figure into perspective, the Gross Domestic
Product per capita according to current data was $9000
in Mexico, similar to that in many Easteren European
countries but compared to $37,800 in the U.S.)
One reason for the burgeoning import market, of course,
is that it’s cheaper to bring in very young puppies from
abroad — even if some of them die in transit — than to
raise them from scratch in the U.S. Thus some puppy
mills which earlier bred their own puppies have now
turned to wholesale importing of stock for sale, with
dire consequences for both puppies and buyers.
STOPPING THE MASS IMPORTS
It should be easy, at least in theory, to stop this mass
imporation of puppies for resale. USDA regulations
prohibit carriers from accepting animals for transport
without a health certificate signed by a licensed veteri-
narian, and from transporting puppies younger than
eight weeks old. Both regulations are apparently rou-
tinely broken: health certificates can be forged, age of
puppies misrepresented.
CDC regulations require either prior rabies vaccina-
tion for imported dogs or confinement for 30 days af-
ter vaccination. Since rabies vaccination cannot be
given until the dog is three months of age, the mini-
mum age at which an imported puppy may legally be
sold in the U.S. is four months (five months in some
states). However, CDC has no funds to ensure that im-
porters comply with the confinement regulations, and
even if Humane Officers try to enforce the regulation
they are unlikely to get cooperation from City and Dis-
trict Attorneys, who usually consider animal welfare
issues “low priority” and rarely take action to enforce
even their own animal laws and ordinances, let alone
federal regulations.
— OR NOT ENOUGH?
cont. on page 42
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cont. from page 41 PCA welcomes new Members
So does the need for imported puppies mean that we Mary Ellen Fishler
don’t produce enough puppies here in the U.S? Why P.O. Box 88
doesn’t the average family that wants a purebred fam- Washington Grove, MD 20880
ily pet simply purchase one from any of the many con- (301) 977-6789
scientious American breeders who raise dogs because
they love them, who subject their dogs to health test-
Mrs. Nancy Murray
ing, socialize their puppies and screen their buyers?
The answer may lie in those last few words. Those of 211 Woolens Road
us who breed dogs as a hobby are very careful where Elkton, MD 21921
we let our puppies go. We want to make sure that the (410) 398-9490
new homes are for life, and we are also heavily cir-
cumscribed by regulations from the AKC, the breed Mrs. Shirley Malcolm
clubs, sometimes also by local ordinances. Quite 144 Hour Glass Circle
frankly, breeding dogs isn’t as much fun as it used to Hawthorne, FL 32640
be for many of us, and I don’t blame some of the best (352) 475-6243
and most successful breeders for quitting.
Mrs. Lois Noble
The fact that by doing so they inadvertently play into
Winter: 10132 Audrey Dr.
the puppy mills’, puppy brokers’ and pet shops’ hands
is unfortunate, but should not be put at their doorsteps Sun City, AZ 85831 (623) 815-1317
— at least not until the restrictions placed on hobby Summer: 5050 Division Ave
breeders are eased up and the good American breeders White Bear Lake, MN 55443
have a real incentive to keep producing happy, healthy (651)429-0859
dogs.
Mrs. Ellen Phelps
Certainly everyone would benefit — especially the dogs 25 Bayridge Ct
themselves — if it were easier for those who love dogs Apopka, Fl 32703
to breed puppies, and harder for those who simply do it (407) 788-2316
to make money. How this can be achieved I do not know,
but being clear about these basic facts should help.
Leslie L. Pope-Hall
Nobody wants to produce a puppy that ends up in a
shelter, but nobody wants the cruel commercial puppy 20 Needles Dr.
business to continue either. Ocala, Fl 24482
(352) 861-3292
Wouldn’t it be great if all potential puppy buyers had
to pass through a rigorous “Dog Owner’s Suitability Mr. John R Shoemaker
Test”? It would mean the end of the commercial puppy 12313 Alberta Dr.
mills, of shelters and rescues, and those of us who re- Culver City, CA 90230
ally care about where our puppies go would have to (310) 827-3766
worry much less.
Mr. Dana Stewart
OK, I know I’m dreaming…
8042 McConnell Rd.
Bo Bengtson, Editor-at-Large Denver, NC 28037
Dogs In Review (704) 483-6209

Ms. Claudia Straitiff

8042 McConnell Rd.
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-6209
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In Memorium
Susan Fleisher Leaves Poodle
Health Legacy
5/9/1939 – 6/17/2007
On June 17, 2007 Susan Fleisher died in her own bed
after a long battle with multiple sclerosis and conges-
tive heart failure. Her service dog Cricket nuzzled
peacefully beside her. She was surrounded by faithful
friends, Debbie, Laura, Gretchen, and Kathleen.
Susan’s wishes were to be cremated and her ashes mixed
with her beloved Poodles —Electra and George — and
cast into the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, a fitting end
to a woman who enjoyed swimming in cold water.
Those who knew Susan regarded her as an unselfish
mentor with an infectious compassion for Poodles. Acts
that endeared her to others were her caring attention to
the health needs of Poodles and their owners as ex-
pressed in phone calls, correspondence, and emails.
When she attended the PCA specialty over the last few
years, friends flocked around her, discussing one case
or another.
She made major contributions to our understanding of
the inherited kidney disease JRD (juvenile renal dys-
plasia) in all breeds of dogs, and established several
professional websites devoted to the subject. Those
were mirrored and are now maintained by others. Her
most recent service to Poodles was establishing the
Poodle Health Registry, Inc. (PHR), an open interna-
tional registry for all varieties of Poodles and all dis-
eases. She and close friends set it up and provided for
continuity after her death. The PHR website also con-
tains a database that by mid-2007 contained pedigree
information and owner-listed health information on
veterinary-diagnosed dogs. Information on about
200,000 dogs is on line.
In 1990, Susan’s 21- month old female Standard Poodle
George was euthanized as the result of JRD, an inher-
ited kidney disease. In addition to Standard Poodles,
more than 20 breeds of dogs are afflicted with this fatal
genetic disorder. Despite the number of breeds affected,
there was very little information to assist Susan in her
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difficult struggle with George’s disease. Lack of knowl-
edge about maintaining a dog with kidney disease led
Susan to dedicate herself to research on this topic, con-
sult with experts, and create the Kidney Disease in Dogs
website. Other websites followed and Susan was rec-
ognized as a leading authority and resource on diagno-
sis, diet, and treatment of canine kidney disease of many
types. Her articles are quoted and referenced through-
out the canine health community.
Susan’s passion for the health of the Standard Poodle
came after George’s death and from talking to the many
heartbroken people she encountered. It also came from
the realization that many of the problems could have
been avoided. Susan and several friends, all fans or
breeders of Poodles, were concerned about the continu-
ing lack of readily available information about dogs
affected with known or suspected genetic diseases.
Various Websites have registries of single diseases. The
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) has a regis-
try of ten diseases, but registers all breeds of dogs and
not all ten diseases apply to Poodles. There are more
Poodle diseases which have a known or suspected ge-
netic component than OFA lists. However, until re-
cently there has been no single registry where not only
all these diseases of the three Poodle varieties were
listed, but also contained a registry of afflicted dogs.
Thus was born the Poodle Health Registry.
The Poodle Health Registry is an incorporated non-
profit organization with a Board of Directors, workers
and researchers to insure the information about diseases
and registrations is as complete, accurate and up to date
as possible. It maintains a Web site:
<www.PoodleHealthRegistry.org>
The goal of the Poodle Health Registry is to be the lead-
ing authoritative resource for health information about
Poodles. It is a tool for owners, breeders and veteri-
narians not only for information about a specific dog
or his relatives, but also for links to information and
research about the diseases themselves. As an addi-
tional goal, PHR plans to assist the veterinary profes-
sion in identifying the modes of inheritance for vari-
ous genetic diseases.
cont. on page 44
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cont. from page 43
Susan turned over the maintenance and updating of the
kidney websites to veterinarians at noted universities.
Her work in the development of the Poodle Health
Registry continued until ten days before her death.
Susan and her Standard Poodle service dogs lived in
the San Francisco Bay area. Electra lived to age 15.
Susan made provision for her service dog Cricket, age
4, to live with a trusted friend and neighbor who had
taken her for walks every day.
dard Poodles that needs discussing? I would appreci-
ate your thoughts of topics to begin a dialogue....I can
be reached until 9/1/2007 at 715-635-2776 and
ascotpoodles@charter.net. After September 1 - you will
reach me at 956-973-0927 and ascot@rgv.rr.com.
Have a great summer!
Glenna Carlson
Standard Poodle Representative

Friends will miss her sharp mind, open heart, humor,
infinite passion for Poodles; her deep appreciation of
and high standards for art, music (specifically opera),
fine food, beer, good friends and conversation; her sense
of fairness and generosity.
Memorial contributions may be made to PHR Treasurer,
1635 Grange Hall Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45432.
# the PCA Foundation. So,now that you are wearing a
(Sources: PHR Registry, Laura Zulch-Hays, Mykael and
John Moss)
STANDARD POODLE REP-
RESENTATIVE REPORT
Hi Everyone:
NOTE TO ALL PCA MEMBERS - NEW ONES, TOO!
The Show Committee is looking for some dedicated
members to work on different aspects of the show. Our
Trophy Committee needs an extra hand - Bill Grace
needs at least two people to help with the Grounds
Committee. Jan, in Agility, is looking for a couple of
people as two very busy Agility committee members
have moved on to serve on the newly formed Board of
PCA pin, let me know how you would like to partici-
pate and be on the Show Committee. I hope to hear
from many of you very soon. I can be reached until 9/
1/2007 at 715-635-2776 and ascotpoodles@charter.net.
After September 1 - you will reach me at 956-973-0927
and ascot@rgv.rr.com.
Thanks!
Glenna Carlson
National Show Chairman

What a thrill to know that, and this is approximate, more

than 500 Poodles participated in the various health test-
ing clinics available at PCA this year. Congratulations
to each of you who was able to get you Poodle (s) to
the clinics. We have such important testing available -
all to be used in hopes of breeding the healthiest litters
possible.

And speaking of litters: I have calls and e-mails nearly

daily looking for Standard Poodles to be companions -
service dogs - performance dogs - show dogs. Cur-
rently only one PCA breeder has let me know she has
pups. Please, if you need buyer referrals, let me know
what you have available - color, sex and the testing
that has been done. I need names of breeders who have
testing in place for referrals.

Do you have something on your mind regarding Stan- Till April, when we do it all again!
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breed and variety of your dog. You will receive the ques-
From blicht@darwin.psy.fsu.edu tionnaire via e-mail within 2-7 days of your request.
The questionnaire will come from the e-mail address:
Temperament Study:
dog_temperament_health@psy.fsu.edu
Florida State University (Note: this is an email address—not a web site link.)

In order to make scientifically accurate conclusions

Below is a request from a student of mine to partici-
about the temperament and health of various breeds, it
pate in her study on the temperament and health of vari-
is important that owners answer each question as truth-
ous breeds and mix-breeds of dogs. I am hoping that
fully and accurately as possible. The goal of this study
you will help her by completing a survey on one of
is NOT to show that any one breed or mix of breeds is
your dogs. Her study has been approved by her thesis
better or worse than any other. Your honesty and care-
committee consisting of myself and two Biology pro-
fulness in answering these questions is, therefore,
fessors at Florida State University (FSU). If you have
GREATLY appreciated.
any questions or comments, feel free to contact me (850-
644-6272 or blicht@psy.fsu.edu) or the Chair of the
Feel free to email me at the above address, or contact
FSU Institutional Review Board (850-644-8633).
me or Dr. Barbara Licht (blicht@psy.fsu.edu) at 850-
644-6272, or you may contact the Chair of the Florida
Dear Poodle Owners and Breeders,
State University Institutional Review Board at 850-644-
8633 if you have any questions or comments. I thank
My name is Ruth Marcec, and I am an undergraduate
you for your consideration and time. It is greatly ap-
Honors student attending Florida State University in
preciated.
the field of Biology (Pre-Veterinary). I am conducting
my Honors Thesis research on the temperament and
—Ruth Marcec
health of various breeds and mixed breeds of dogs. My
major professor is Dr. Barbara Licht.

One of the breeds included in my study is Poodles. I

am requesting owners of Poodles to fill out a short ques-
tionnaire on your dog. All information provided will New Poodle Judges
be held strictly confidential, to the extent allowed by
law. Findings from this study will be posted in this
newsletter after the data are analyzed (February, 2008).
I am interested in all varieties of Poodles. So that no
William Holbrook-Sequim, WA
one spends too much time on the questionnaire, I ask
that you complete the questionnaire on ONLY ONE of Erika Moureau-Tomball, TX
your Poodles. If you have more than one Poodle, write
each dog’s name on a piece of paper, fold up the paper, Robert Frost- Honolulu, HI
and blindly (randomly) pick one. This way, I can get
an unbiased sampling of Poodles.
Frank Washabaugh-Ringoes, NJ
The study consists of two short questionnaires. The first
asks you to rate the temperament of your dog on 23 James Deppen- New Tripoli, PA
temperament items. It takes between 10 and 20 min-
utes. The second questionnaire asks about your dog’s Margo Klingler- Burkburnett,TX
health history. It takes between 5 and 15 minutes. This
second survey is optional, but your input would be ex-
tremely helpful to the study. I strongly encourage you
to complete the second survey, but if time is an issue, I
understand. If you are interested in participating, please
send me an email at the address below, and tell me the
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MUSINGS ON THE
NATIONAL
SPECIALTY SHOW
The greatest poodle show on earth—PCA as we affec-
tionately refer to it—has come and gone, and thoughts
about it linger. It was a wonderful show, with most of
the parts working with oiled precision. This is a won-
der, considering the large assemblage of workers it takes
to put on such a show. Special events that were well-
received were the Parade of MACH Poodles held on
Monday to celebrate ten years of PCA agility trials,
and the Parade of Past Winners that was held before
Best in Show on Friday to celebrate the 75-year anni-
versary of the show. It was great to see obedience,
agility, and field dogs included in this special anniver-
sary Parade. PCA has come a long way in show-cas-
ing poodles’ varied talents. When I went to PCA the
first time almost 20 years ago, obedience was held out-
doors in the heat while breed competition was going
on in another ring (also in the heat). Agility had not
been invented yet, and not many people even consid-
ered field-training a poodle, much less having hunting
tests at PCA. So I applaud the leadership of PCA for
broadening the horizons.
Unfortunately (in my opinion), this year it was an-
nounced that, instead of one Parade of Champions and
Performance Title-Holders, in the future
there would be separate Parades for
breed and performance. I got the idea
that there would be three—one each for
breed, obedience, and agility, held on
different days. I look at this as a large
step backwards. The Parade as it has
been has been a big celebration of the
poodle. It is like an enormous “Group
Hug.” Seeing an elderly man and his
elderly C.D. poodle, both limping
around the ring, cause my tears to flow
just as surely as the still-proud breed
champion of yesteryear. And the fact
that one follows the other says that one
is not more important than the other in
the eyes of God and Man. Judging from
the audience reaction to the spirited agil-
ity dogs, the therapy-dog stories, and the
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antics of the various poodle participants, the WHOLE
long Parade is enjoyed by all. The only complaints I
have heard about the Parade were fixed this year when
participants were able to leave the ring after receiving
their rosettes (and were able to go sit down and enjoy
the rest of the Parade), rather than having to stand in
the ring for the whole time. The idea that breed people
(or agility people, or obedience people) are not inter-
ested in seeing the famous or not-so-famous dogs of
the other venues separates the poodle world rather than
bringing it together. A friend attending PCA for the
first time, and watching the old dogs in the Parade, burst
into appreciative tears and said, “It’s like a beauty pag-
eant for menopausal women!!!”
I got the idea that the separation of the Parade was a
knee-jerk reaction to the news that there would be
(gasp!) parti-color poodles showcased in the Parade this
year. The way I see this is that the emperor has no
clothes. PCA could better spend it’s time addressing
the problem of probably half of the dogs being shown
in breed at PCA being dyed. No one who might want
to use such dogs in his breeding program has a clue
what color or colors they really are. They could ALL
be parti-color, for all we know! And I will bet that
many ARE mis-marked. Even the white ones show up
with a lavender tint—a glow-in-the-dark color that God
did not put on this earth. It would seem that a push for
judges’ education in recognizing dyed dogs and not
“using” them would be in order, if PCA is serious about
poodle color. I don’t believe the AKC has any proce-
dure in place for laboratory-testing of hair, but it does
Photo courtesy of Cathi Winkles
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allow its judges full discretionary power in deciding
which dogs to put up. I believe most judges have seen
enough dogs in their life-times to know what naturally-
occurring colors look like. I’ve heard people say that
they wanted to leave their nicely colored black dogs
un-dyed, but when set up in the ring next to the rest of
the dyed ones, theirs looked odd. If PCA wants to stay
the course with its solid-color only breed standard (I
personally don’t care one way or the other), it would
be nice to see some emphasis on dogs being shown in
their natural color—whatever that happens to be. This
problem is not particular to poodles, as many, many
breeds are dyed. Perhaps if PCA were to take a stand,
and start including this firm directive in judges’ educa-
tion, other breed clubs would follow. PCA could lead
instead of joining the pack. The fancy must break its
dependence on “The Bottle.” I will brain-storm on a
12-step program, and perhaps bring it to you in a fu-
ture column! The breed standard states “any solid
color.” It doesn’t say “certain solid colors.” It would
cause a lot of squirming if, one day, a grape-purple dog
showed up in the ring, and its handler demanded equal
consideration with all of the other dyed dogs of solid
color.
There always has, and always will be, a public appetite
for the various colors which are a disqualification in
the poodle breed ring. This phenomenon is just as
prevalent in other breeds as it is in poodles, with fanci-
ers of white boxers and white German shepherds and
such. Rare things are always admired and sought after
by a certain percentage of people. Phantom poodles
and parti-color poodles are not a threat to poodledom.
They occur, and just like the 5-legged frog, are sought-
after by people who enjoy the extra attention they gar-
ner. I have never understood the outrage over
labradoodles and their ilk. When I was a child, it was
pekepoos and cockapoos. On the one hand, poodle
people get upset because poodles are “too popular” on
the list of AKC’s most popular breeds, and everybody
wants one. Then, when someone wants a mixed breed
INSTEAD of a poodle, the same people get upset. The
fact that someone wants a mixed breed with a certain
appearance and characteristics… let’s see…that is ex-
actly how each and every breed recognized in the world
today got started. I expect serious breeders of old were
outraged when people sought out curly-coated dogs and
started clipping their hair in funny patterns, and horror
of horrors, started breeding them together and fetching
pretty prices on the off-spring. Partis and
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Heinzadoodles are not a threat to poodledom. I think
the poodle fancy is alive and well, if one can judge
from entries and attendance at PCA.
I am wondering how the change to April dates next
year for PCA will affect attendance. Agility entries
were up this year, presumably as a result of there being
weekend all-breed agility trials in Salisbury preceding
PCA. It’s hard to know how many exhibitors might be
attending PCA during summer vacation from school
that might not be able to attend in April—parents with
kids in school, teachers and other school employees,
and junior showmanship participants. It will be inter-
esting to see if the ability of people to ship their dogs to
PCA will make up for the loss of the school crowd. If
PCA can be moved to April, I suppose it can be moved
back to June if the change does not turn out to be the
boon to entries that is expected.
At the agility trials, it is encouraging to see the steady
improvement in the caliber of training of the poodles
that is evident from year to year. We see more and
more well-trained agility poodles, and fewer and fewer
dogs that have no clue what to do on the various ob-
stacles, or when “set free,” cannot be caught again. I
wonder at the mind-set of the eternal optimist who be-
lieves that some poodle epiphany will occur in the ring
(or in the field) at PCA, and that the dog which has
never come to hand when called in its life (outside of
mealtime) will suddenly obediently respond to its
owner’s wishes.
I wonder if anyone fudged their litter’s birth date to
coincide with June PCA dates, only to hear too late
that the show was moved to April. Alas!! On the other
hand, will we see any 14- or 15-month-old puppies now,
instead of the usual 13-month-old ones? Seriously, PCA
always seems to send my un-spayed bitches into heat.
Will the change in dates cause their cycles to change?
I did not know where I was headed when I started writ-
ing this column, and so it is hard to determine if I have
arrived. I have a definite sense that I have not behaved
myself. But my space is filled, and remember, we have
only ten months to get our dogs trained for their next
appearance at PCA!!
Joann Neal
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AKC Hunt Test at the
75th Anniversary
Poodle Club of
America, Inc. National
Specialty,
June 9, 2007
The Poodle Club of America, Inc. kicked-off its 75th
Anniversary National Specialty show with an AKC
Retriever Hunt Test on Saturday June 9 followed by
the WC/WCX performance events on Sunday at Crop
Les Farm in Powellville, MD.
On Saturday, Hunt Test dogs were judged in three divi-
sions: Junior, Senior and Master. This represents only
the second time PCA has included an AKC Master level
test. And for the first time, PCA had dogs qualify for
a Master leg.
Fifteen poodles were entered into the AKC Hunt Tests
this year. A total of 10 poodles earned qualifying legs,
compared to only 3 qualifiers in 2006.
t
Entries into the event represented the Carolinas to
Rhode Island, Texas to Wisconsin and states in between.
We also had a group of participants from Canada, too.
Brilliant sunshine and warm temperatures helped to
make the two-day event a success. And the enthusi-
Judges Sue Shaw, Mike Moss, Sandy Stiger and
Mary Williams
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asm supporting the poodle as a working retriever was
awesome! It was the largest gallery PCA has had for
the tests, with many first-time viewers to hunting
poodles.
Members of the Board of Directors and officers of PCA
were on hand to watch this special event as well as
Chuck Kimbrel, Field Representative – Sporting Breed
of the American Kennel Club.
Comments From The Judges
Master Judge Sue Shaw is no stranger to the PCA. Back
for her third judging assignment Shaw said the quality
of work she saw in 2007 was greatly improved from
2005. Handlers clearly were working with their poodles
in the field and their work showed. They are “learning
to read their dogs, and it’s all about control,” Shaw said.
“I saw improvement in both handlers and dogs.”
New to poodles this year was Master Judge Mike Moss
of State College, Pa. Both Shaw and Moss said they
had a wonderful time watching the poodles work. You
could clearly see that everyone was enjoying themselves
and their dogs they said.
Both judges expressed excitement at being a part of
the poodles ‘early’ field work and Hunt Testing in the
U.S. and say they were thrilled to see so many smiles
on so many faces.
PCA President Doris Cozart, said she was so proud
of the overall quality of the dogs and the handlers. She
said participants should be extremely pleased of what
they have accomplished this year with their dogs.
“The event shows the diversity of the poodle and that
form truly does follow function. The test shows the
retrieving abilities of the dog and the versatility of the
breed,” Cozart said.
The Master Hunt Test
Just three poodles took the challenge and entered the
Master Hunt Test judged by Sue Shaw and Mike Moss.
The Master test consisted of four series. The first se-
ries was a land triple with a walkup and honor. As han-
dler and dog were walking to the line, the first bird was
thrown without a call, right to left, at the handler’s right
side. Handlers immediately sat their dogs while the
second bird was thrown out in front of the dog, right to
left. The third or go-bird was a flier thrown left to right
angled back across a ditch.
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The first bird was thrown from the tip of the island left
Second series consisted of a double-land blind through to right into open water. The second bird was thrown
heavy cover and diagonally across a track. The line to the opposite side of the island right to left and land-
started at the top of a mound. ing onshore. To successfully retrieve this bird, the dog
had to swim a channel, go onto land and then re-enter
The third or land-water series consisted of a double the water and return to the line.
mark with a diversion bird thrown when the dog was
coming back from the first retrieve.
Seven poodles earned qualifying legs in Junior. There
were: Tudorose McCheers NA NAJ Owned by Mary
The final series was a delayed triple, with a blind fol-
Ruth Calhoun; CH Ascot For Your Eyes Only RN,
lowing. The line to the water blind was between two
owned by Claudia Straitiff & Glenna Carlson; CH
of the falls.
Carlyn Calamity Jane NA owned by Joyce Carelli,
Jeanne Kennedy & Michael Lamb; K.C.’s Sas-
Lonetree’s Go Bang SH, WCX owned by Jack
safras of Weilerbach UD RAE AX AXJ
Combs and Mia DiBenedetto of R.I.; and CH Ascot
owned by Kevin J. & Carol Stone; Ellery’s
Boucheron Joalleria, CD, RN, SH, owned by Claudia
Salsa of Walnuthill JH owned by Emily
A Straitiff and handled by Dana Stewart became the
Cain; Bibelot’s Tolka Hands Up owned by Jack
first two poodles to earn a Master leg at PCA. Con-
Combs & Mia DiBenedetto; Finnesse All Jazzed Up
gratulations to these terrific hunting poodles!
CDX RAE MJP MXP owned by Kevin J. & Carol
Stone.
Senior Hunt Test WC/WCX Coaching Session
Three poodles were entered into the Senior Hunt Test,
judged by Mary Williams of Hampstead, NC and Following the AKC Hunt Tests on Saturday, handlers
Sandra Stiger of Pittstown, NJ. were treated to a free Coaching Session from Master
Judges Sue Shaw and Mike Moss. Shaw and Moss
The first series was a double land mark with a walkup. guided the handlers and their dogs through a series of
The first bird down was a walkup with the bird coming marks and helped explain how they might best prepare
right to left just shy of a mound. The go-bird was a for field training. Many who participated were enter-
flyer sent right to left across a ditch. Senior dogs also ing the next day’s WC/WCX events for the first time.
had a land blind. The water series for seniors consisted Everyone was thrilled to have such one-on-one advice,
of a double mark, the first one a right to left, and the and many owners commented on how much they
second a left to right in open water. Water also in-
cluded a 30-yard water blind across the island and into
water. One poodle, successfully earned a qualifying leg.
CH Ascot Boucheron Joalleria, CD, RN, SH, owned
by Claudia A Straitiff and handled by Dana Stewart
qualified in the Senior Division.

Junior Hunt Test

Ten dogs competed in the Junior test also judged by
Mary Williams and Sandra Stiger. Junior dogs ran a
land then water series back-to-back. On land, a shot
flyer was thrown on the right side from right to left
toward the top of a berm. The second bird was thrown
left to right toward the shot flyer mark and landing on
Master judges Sue Shaw and Mike Moss
the berm. If the dogs successfully picked up and deliv-
conducted a Free coaching session following
ered the land birds, they immediately turned 180 de-
the tests.
grees to the water. Both water marks were launched
from an island about 35 to 40 yards from the line.
cont. on page 50
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learned — not only with their own dog, but by watch-
ing and listening to the judges’ comments to other par-
ticipants as well. We are so very lucky to have these
very generous and expert dog trainers interested in our
breed. Thank you so very much Sue and Mike!
Working Certificate and Working Certificate
Excellent
Over 80 enthusiastic fans, many first-time viewers to
the event turned out to watch the WC/WCX certificate
program. It was a very impressive group and the sup-
port for everyone was appreciated.
The Poodle Club of America, Inc. allows any regis-
tered Poodle over six months of age which meets the
performance requirements to receive the Working
Certificate and the Working Certificate Excellent.
DiBenedetto; K.C.’s Sassafras of
Weilerbach UD RAE AX AXJ owned by
Kevin J. & Carol Stone.
WC Certificate
A record-breaking 27 poodles entered the WC test.
WC event consisted of a land series with two single
birds. Marks were thrown down the slope of a berm
into light cover. The water series consisted of two single
water marks. The first bird was thrown right to left,
and landed on the shore across a channel. The second
bird flew left to right landing in a ponding area. While
all of the qualifiers did an excellent, special kudos must
go out to “Q,” an 11-year-old Mini whose heart is far
larger than his physical size. Even the judges could be
heard saying “Minis Rule” as Q returned with his final
bird! Congratulations little guy – and we hope to see
you again next year.

The purposes of these Certificates are to test the natu-

ral working ability of the Poodle and to demonstrate
his interest in birds, his ability to take direction from
the handler, his marking ability, his willingness to en-
ter the water, and his trainability.

The WC/WCX events were judged by Saturday’s Mas-

ter test judges, Sue Shaw and Mike Moss. As a special
surprise the judges gave each handler a handmade Pink-
colored (in honor of poodles!) blind pole and bird bag.
Shaw and Moss wanted to be sure handlers would be
prepared and “look good” in the field. Many thanks
judges for your very special attention!

The land series for the WCX was a double land mark
thrown diagonally down both faces of the hill into light
cover. Eighteen poodles entered the WCX.

WCX dogs also had to honor on this series. The first

bird in the water series was thrown into open water and
the second bird on to the water’s edge across a chan-
nel. Eight poodles qualified for WCX. Those qualify-
ing were: Lonetree’s Go Bang SH, WCX owned by
Jack Combs and Mia DiBenedetto of R.I.; Ellery’s
Salsa of Walnuthill JH owned by Emily Cain; CH
Ascot For Your Eyes Only RN, owned by Claudia
“ Q”
Straitiff & Glenna Carlson; CH Carlyn’s New Moon
Photo by Mia DiBenedetto
JH WCX owned by Joyce Carelli, Jeanne Kennedy
& Michael Lamb; Paradigm’s Walkn The Wild Side
CD WC JH owned by Margaret Fox; CH Ascot
Boucheron Joalleria, CD, RN, SH, owned by Claudia Seventeen poodles earned WC certificates including:
A Straitiff and handled by Dana Stewart ; Bibelot’s CH Ascot For Your Eyes Only RN owned by Claudia
Tolka Hands Up owned by Jack Combs & Mia
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Straitiff & Glenna Carlson;
Tudorose McCheers NA, NAJ
owned by Mary Ruth Calhoun;
Cosmic Mountain Scout SH
WCX owned by Gary & Helen
Scovel; Deaux Rey’s Splash N
Fah So JH WC owned by Sheree
Melancon; CH Ascot Boucheron
Joalleria CD RN SH owned by
Claudia A Straitiff; CH OTCH
MACH 4 Ravendune Rong On
Q owned by Cathi & Dick
Winkles ; CH Carylyn Clamity
Jane NA owned by Joyce Carelli,
Jeanne Kennedy & Michael
Lamb; Finnesse All Jazzed Up
CDX RAE MJP MXP owned by
Kevin J. & Carol Stone; OTCH PCA 2007 Hunt Test Qualifiers: Jack Combs with Go Bang and
Walnut Hill Castor of Tudorose Ten; Mary Ruth Calhoun with MC; Carol Stone with Rio and
owned by Emily Cain; Jo Whirl- Jazz ; Joyce Carelli and Janie; Dana Stewart with Jamie and
winds Majormajormajor owned Mulligan (missing Emily Cain & Salsa.)
by Patricia Rose; Valentine’s
Ruby ‘N The Rough CD OA NAJ JH WC owned by need to be sent out to Joe Quinn for supplying all of
Linda V. Miller ; Ellery’s Bright Star In Nixie NA the ducks and with working so hard to setup all of the
NAJ owned by Terry Pearce; Paradigm’s Walkn The tests and his very capable friends (Gary Boyce, Tom
Wild Side CD WC JH owned by Margaret Fox; Smith and Frank Orlando) for their continued sup-
Lonetree’s Go Bang SH WCX owned by Jack D port at each year’s events.
Combs & Mia DiBenedetto; K.C.’s Sassafras of
Weilerbach UD RAE AX AXJ owned by Kevin J. & And still more thanks, especially to all of the ‘worker
Carol Stone; Jo Whirlwinds Island Rook owned by bees,’ who manned the stations and worked tirelessly
Cheryl Ingwersen; Ellery’s Salsa of Walnuthill WCX in making this double-event a tremendous success. It
JH owned by Emily Cain; and Tudorose Blk Forest takes a great deal of coordination and hard work to host
Calla Lily owned by Helen & Gary Scovel . a Hunt Test and WC/WCX and as the event grows each
year, it takes more and more volunteers to keep this
So Many People To Thank great weekend going.
Thank you to our wonderful judges, Sue Shaw, Mike By the end of the two-day event there already was talk
Moss, Mary Williams and Sandy Stiger. Your exper- of more WC/WCX on the local level (the Massachu-
tise and encouragement was invaluable to us. And thank setts Poodle Club for one!). It is so exciting to see so
you to all of the Board Members and Club Officers much more support from fans across the country and a
of the Poodle Club Of America Inc., who were present renewed interest in working poodles for their original
to help and support the participants. purpose. With so much interest poodles in the field
sports will flourish. Thank you everyone at PCA!
Thank you also to Test Chairperson Joyce Carelli, Hunt
Test Secretary Scott Olund, and to Assistant Test Sec- Mia DiBenedetto
retary Susanne Nash. And not to be missed, Hunt Test
Marshal Linda Miller for keeping us all in line and
moving!

It takes a great deal of setup for the tests and kudos

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