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FAQ -
Frequently Asked Questions
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Agility - Dog agility is a sport in which a handler is
given a set amount of time in which to direct a dog off-leash
through an obstacle course. Obstacle courses can consist of
A-frame, Dog Walk, See-Saw, Pipe Tunnel, Pause Table, Weave Poles,
Tire or Hoop Jump or Various Types of Jumps.
All-Breed Club - An organized group of dog fanciers, recognized by
the American Kennel Club (AKC) to hold all breed dog shows and
performance events within their geographic areas. All-Breed
Clubs have a responsibility to educate the general public on
responsible dog ownership, breeding practices and on the
multi-faceted world of purebred dogs.
All-Breed Show - An event where dogs are judged as to
how closely each CONFORMS (hence the term "conformation") to it's
own AKC breed standard. Many times shows are accompanied by
Obedience Trials, Junior Showmanship Competition, and some
non-regular class events, such as Sweepstakes, Futurity or Canine
Good Citizen tests. This is a great time to meet & speak with
exhibitors about the different breeds. The best time to approach
an exhibitor to speak with them about their breed, breeding
program, and to meet their dog(s) is after they have finished
showing. Always ask the owner's permission PRIOR to
touching, petting or feeding their dog.
American Kennel Club (AKC) - Organized in the late 1800's,
the AKC is a body of licensed clubs whose stated mission is to:
- Maintain a registry
for purebred dogs and preserve its integrity. Sanction dog
events that promote interest in, and sustain the process of,
breeding for type and function of purebred dogs.
For much more
information, with a great deal of history, go to the
AKC Website.
Armband - A number printed on paper which an
exhibitor wears to indicate the entered dog's (or Junior's)
reference number in the judge's book and catalog. This number is the
only identification that the judge is allowed access to before and
during the competition.
Article - Items used in Obedience Trial
competition which are utilized in exercises testing retrieval on
command or scent discrimination. These can be wooden, leather or
metal dumbbells.
Bait - When used as "to bait the dog" or "to
free bait," this refers to using an item of food or a toy to gain
the dogs' attention; showing expression and animation to the
judge. Or, it can be used as items of food (usually cooked liver,
cheese, steak, chicken or other treat) used to bait the dog to
show expression and animation.
Benched Show - An all-breed show specifically
designed for public education and enjoyment, wherein all dogs are
required to stay in an assigned "benching area" for the duration
of the show, (except when being exercised, groomed, or exhibited)
in order that the public may easily view the exhibits up close and
talk to the breeders, owners, and handlers. There are very few
benched shows in the USA - some examples are Westminster Kennel
Club in New York City, International Kennel Club in Chicago, and
Golden Gate in San Francisco.
Best In Show (BIS) - A coveted award given to the ONE dog
who, at the end of an all-breed dog show, has successfully
defeated ALL other dogs of all breeds entered that day.
Best Junior Handler (BJH) - The award given to the ONE Junior
Handler at an all-breed or specialty show, who is judged to have
exhibited the highest degree of skill in presenting their dog as
effectively and skillfully as possible, by way of defeating the
balance of other junior handling entrants.
Best of Winners (BOW) - A competition between the Winners Dog
and the Winners Bitch, held during the Best of Breed Competition,
where the two dogs are judged as to which one is considered to be
most closely conformed to its written breed standard. The winner
of BOW receives the highest number of points given to that breed's
WD or WB that day. For example, if it was only one point in Dogs
that day, and 3 points in Bitches, and the Dog won Best of
Winners, he, too would be awarded 3 points.
Bitch - A female dog. NOT a dirty word.
Brace - Two dogs of the same breed and exact
same ownership being shown together as a pair in order to display
the breeder's consistency in their breeding program. Dogs selected
to be shown in a brace should display the same attributes,
virtues, style and type. Brace competition is a non-regular
competition and no points are awarded.
Bred By - A class in conformation, the Bred by
Exhibitor class is a breeder's showcase of the dogs/bitches the
breeder is most proud of and those that they wish to represent the
best of their kennel. Exhibits must be shown by the actual breeder
of record and not a handler. AKC has recently implemented a
program to award dogs who finish their championships entirely from
the BBE class. A medallion is given to the breeder as special
recognition.
Breed - Used as a verb, to breed is to cause
the reproduction of two animals. As a noun, the term "Breed" is
used to describe a particular sub-species of animals of similar
type and heritage, who have been carefully and intentionally bred
to meet certain functional, temperamental, and physical
characteristics. "Breed competition" or "in the breed ring" are
also common references to competing in the conformation classes at
a dog show.
Breed Standard - A written standard of excellence
describing the functional, temperamental, and physical attributes
which the dedicated students and caretakers of the breed - via
their national parent organization, have agreed upon as the
official description of perfection for their particular breed.
Campaign (To Campaign a dog in
Conformation) - To enter and
compete in a large number of shows with a Champion of Record (a
"Special") - in order to obtain national rankings by way of
defeating the greatest number of other dogs. Most commonly done by
using the services of a Professional Handler; although, there have
been several owners/breeders who have campaigned their own
Samoyeds 100% owner-handled. This usually requires a large
financial investment and should be done with a nice specimen of
your breed.
Campaign (In Obedience) - To enter and compete in a large number
of obedience trials at the Open or Utility level. Points are
accumulated with the scores achieved. Top dogs are recognized by
the AKC for placements in both the breed and group. An overall
"Top 10" list is accumulated of the dogs and handlers that achieve
the highest point totals during a calendar year.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) - AKC's temperament certification
program aimed mostly towards the general public as an
encouragement to buy/breed only temperamentally sound dogs, and to
do at least a *little* obedience training, so that their dogs will
be welcome, safe, and happy in public situations. Dogs and their
handlers are put through a series of simple exercises such as
walking on lead through a crowd of strangers, sitting on command,
standing for examination, response to being left alone for a
moment, etc. Successful participants are given a certificate of
achievement. Although the "CGC" is NOT an official AKC title, many
people are proud to list this among their dogs accomplishments, as
it represents that the dog is of stable temperament in public.
Catalogue - A document sold at shows which lists
each entered dog's entry number, class entered, registered name
and number, breeder, owner, sire, dam, and date of birth.
Excellent tool for following along with the competition and
looking for patterns in breeding that you prefer, as well as
breeders and exhibitors to contact. If the show also has obedience
classes the catalogue will list each dog by class and entry
numbers. It will also list the same information about the handler
and dog as for the conformation classes.
Champion - In AKC competition, a Champion of
Record ("CH") title is given to a dog or bitch who has won a total
of 15 points at licensed AKC shows. At least 6 of these points
must have come from "Major" wins (see "Points") under different
judges. A Champion of Record may then enter and compete in the
Best of Breed competition, and the "CH" becomes an official prefix
to the dog's registered name. Champions are often referred to as
"specials" - usually when they are being actively campaigned.
Choke (Collar) - A "choke" is a metal, nylon, or
leather collar consisting of a straight piece of the material,
usually joined by looping it through one of two rings on each end.
This is the most common collar worn by dogs in the breed ring.
Worn properly, with the pull loop coming off the top of the head,
this does NOT actually choke the dog, but rather gives a quick
correction to get the dog's attention. It immediately releases.
Classes - Although there ARE actual
instructional classes available to learn to handle dogs in many
performance events, the most common use of the term "Classes" is
when referring to the different class divisions which are
available to show your dog in when entered at a dog show. In
conformation, the "class dogs" (those who have not finished their
championships) are divided first by sex (males go in first), then
further divided by age group and experience level.
Closing Date - The last date by which entries must be
received by the show superintendent or secretary, in order for an
entry to be valid and included in the show's competition. Entries
usually close 3-4 weeks prior to the show date in order to allow
the club to arrange the judging schedule and prepare and print the
catalogs etc. Closing dates are always listed clearly in the
premium lists, as well as in the AKC's Gazette or online.
Conformation (not confirmation)-
How well a specific dog's
structure, type and temperament "conforms" to it's breed's written
standard of excellence. Conformation competition is also
commonly referred to as "breed competition."
Crate - A containment unit used to safely
transport and house a dog during rest periods. Dogs feel very safe
and secure in their crates, which double as their private "dens."
Crates are a CRITICAL piece of safety equipment for ALL dogs
traveling in cars. Crates function in much the same way as does a
child's safety seat; preventing dogs from being hurled through glass
windows during a collision, and taking the impact of a crash. DOGS
(and people) SHOULD *NEVER* ride in the back of a truck. If you
wouldn't allow your three year old barefoot human child to stand on
a hot or wet and slippery truck bed floor with no protection from
the elements or from the effects of a sudden stop, bump, turn, or
collision, why would you allow your dog??!! Illegal in most states
and grounds for immediate and non-negotiable return of any dog to
most breeders .
Croup - The lower spinal region of a dog,
containing the back of the pelvis to the root of the tail.
Dog - Used specifically, a term to
describe a MALE canine. Generally, a term used to describe the
canine species.
Exercise - to exercise (potty) one's dog -
allowing them to eliminate, stretch their legs, etc.
Ex-Pen - A portable wire fencing unit taken to
shows to allow dogs a safe, clean place to eliminate and stretch
out.
Finish - In conformation competition, to finish
means to have won enough points to be awarded the title of
Champion of Record. In obedience a finish is a transitional
movement the dog makes between the completion of a recall, and the
return to the heel position.
Flexi - "Flexi-Lead" is the common brand name
of a retractable, spring loaded lead which allows a dog to wander
and traverse at a distance from the handler without getting caught
up in the lead itself. Not used in competition.
Flyball - A canine sport for dogs. A relay race
consisting of 4 dogs that individually run over 4 hurdles placed
10 feet apart and retrieve a tennis ball after triggering a box.
The dog must then return back over the jumps with the tennis ball
in their mouth. Once the dog has crossed the finish line, the next
dog goes. Once all 4 dogs have completed, the race is over. This
sport is played with two lanes and whichever team crosses the
finish line first wins the race. Dogs compete for titles as well
as for rosettes for defeating other teams.
Free Bait - To use food, toy, or some other
enticement to get the dog to stack properly (without physical
interaction from the handler) and show alert, animated expression
while standing in the breed ring being judged. The term "free"
comes from "hands-free."
Futurity -
A non-regular competition
whereby the breeder nominates a litter before it is whelped, and
enters the produce from that litter in a special competition
(usually held at National Specialty Shows). The idea is that these
dogs represent that breeders best efforts in researching and
planning their highest quality litter for that year, based upon
their knowledge, understanding and confidence of the genetic
potential of the proposed breeding.
Gait - The most efficient way of moving for a
particular dog. Most breeds are gaited at a trot or jogging speed.
Get -
The offspring of a stud dog.
Groom (Conformation) - To bathe, dry, comb, clip and scissors
a dog to best exhibit its virtues. Very strict rules and
traditions govern "correct" grooming, and significant talent and
experience is required to become excellent at show-grooming the
coated breeds. Note: See rules & correct grooming for
Samoyeds especially when it comes to using the scissors!
Group(s) - Groupings of dogs by their traditional
functional similarities. The AKC currently has seven groups:
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Sporting (dogs used for
upland game bird hunting i.e. retrievers, pointers, setters,
spaniels)
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Hound (dogs who track by
sight or scent)
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Working (guard, pulling
and/or rescue dogs)
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Terrier (dogs who were bred
to kill vermin)
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Toy (dogs who were bred
strictly as small companions to people)
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Non-Sporting (dogs whose
original job no longer exists, or who no longer are used for
their original function)
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Herding (Dogs bred to gather
and move livestock - formerly part of the Working Group)
Each recognized breed belongs
to a specific Group. Each breed awards a Best of Breed (BOB)
winner to represent that breed in the afternoon's Group
competition, whereby the BOB contestants compete for group
placement awards of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in group. The
winner of each group's first place award goes on to represent
their group in the Best in Show competition at the end of the
day.
Handler - The person presenting the dog in
competition. Often a term used to refer to a professional handler.
Judge - An adjudicating official tasked with
evaluating and comparing how well, in his/her opinion, and in
comparison to the other dogs entered in the class that day, a dog
conforms to its breed's written standard of excellence. Other
performance events also have official judges.
Judging Schedule - A small (usually free) publication
offered by the superintendent/show secretary which lists when and
where each breed will be judged that day, and by whom. For a
complete listing of dogs, their breeders, owners, etc, buy a
complete catalog.
Junior - A young person between the ages of 10
and up to their 18th birthday, who competes with other juniors of
similar age/experience levels in exhibiting their technical skills
of handling dogs, ring conduct, and sportsmanship.
Junior Handling - The actual competitive classes offered
for Juniors exhibiting their handling skills, which are usually
offered at dog shows and matches. The AKC and CKC offer classes
for two age groups, each divided by skill:
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Novice Junior (Ages 10 up to
14, who have won less than three 1st place awards with
competition)
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Novice Senior (Ages 14 up to
18, who have won less than three 1st place awards with
competition)
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Open Junior (Ages 10 up to
14, who have won at least three 1st place awards with
competition)
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Open Senior (Ages 14 up to
18, who have won at least three 1st place awards with
competition)
The first place winners of each
of these four classes compete for Best Junior Handler.
Lead - A thin leather, nylon, cotton, etc.
piece of material usually with a metal snap or clip connector on
one end to attach to the dog's collar, and a loop on the other end
for the handler to hold on to, leading the dog around the show
ring. This is not called a leash - which is a thick piece of
material used to take your dogs for a walk or compete in
obedience.
Loin - The area of the body between the last
ribcage and the beginning of the pelvis. The lower portion of the
loin is known as the "tuck-up."
Major - "A Major" is a big win for a class dog
who has defeated enough dogs that day by going Winners Dog or
Winners Bitch, to earn either 3, 4, or 5 points towards its
championship. The point schedule is different for each breed, sex,
and region, depending upon entries. Also see "Points" definition
below.
National - An annual specialty show hosted by the
breed's national parent breed club. Usually considered that
breed's most important, competitive, and prestigious event to win
or place well in.
Novice A/B - Basic level Obedience classes.
Novice Junior - A handling class for young people
between the ages of 10 and up to their 14th birthday who have not
yet won three first place awards in a novice handling class *with*
competition.
Novice Senior - A handling class for young people
between the ages of 14 and up to their 18th birthday who have not
yet won three first place awards in a novice handling class *with*
competition.
Obedience - A competitive performance event
whereby the dog and handler are judged on their ability to execute
a predetermined set of exercises which display the dog's ability
to adhere to certain commands. Dogs are scored on their
tractability, style, and execution using a *very* strict scale of
0 - 200 points. Dogs achieving 3 qualifying scores ("legs") of at
least 170 are awarded official AKC title(s) as suffixes to their
registered name. The three regular AKC obedience classes - in
order of degree of difficulty) are:
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Novice (which earns the title
of "Companion Dog" or "CD")
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Open (which earns the title
of "Companion Dog Excellent" or "CDX")
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Utility (which earns the
title of "Utility Dog" or "UD")
There are additional titles
available for dogs competing at the highest levels, such as UDX
for dogs earning 10 qualifying scores in both Open B and Utility
B, and OTCH (Obedience Trial Champion). Obedience Trials can be
held in conjunction with all-breed conformation shows, or as
independent events. The AKC is now in the process of creating a
special "juniors" obedience division to encourage kids to get
involved!
In the US 100
points must be collected to earn the title of OTCH.
Open A/B - Mid-level obedience classes (off
leash) which earn the suffix title of Companion Dog Excellent ("CDX")
when they earn three qualifying scores of at least 170 out of 200
points (including earning at least 50% of available points for
each separate exercise) from three different judges. Obedience
classes are divided into two groups; (A and B) - "A" for
exhibitors who have not yet added this title to a dog's name that
they have either handled or trained, and "B" or more experienced
exhibitors who have.
Open Junior - A handling class for young people
between the ages of 10 and up to their 14th birthday who have
already won three first place awards in a novice handling class
*with* competition.
Open Senior - A handling class for young people
between the ages of 14 and up to their 18th birthday who have
already won three first place awards in a novice handling class
*with* competition.
Parent Club (aka National Breed
Club) - The officially
recognized national organization governing each specific breed's
independent specialty clubs. Parent clubs or "National Breed
Clubs" are tasked with being the official guardians of their
breeds and their written standards and stud book in this country,
and to protect the welfare and integrity of their respective
breeds. The Parent Club for Samoyeds is the
Samoyed Club of America, Inc.
Pastern - The area between a dog's paws and it's
lower arm, which - in the front - relates to a human wrist area,
and in the rear relates to a human's sole of foot. In the rear,
the pasterns are topped by "hocks" which relate to a human heel /
ankle bone. Often, this entire rear foot assembly in general is
referred to as the "hock."
Patella - The knee joint of a dog's rear legs
which allow the dog's legs to bend and flex as they move. The
patellar joint consists of bone, ligaments and muscle tissue. A
frequent disorder of this joint, Patellar luxation is a looseness
or hyperextension of the joining tendons which allows the kneecap
to slip off of its "runners" causing pain and inability to move
correctly. Luxated Patellae can be surgically corrected. LP is
thought to be a genetically inheritable tendency, but can also be
caused by injury.
Points - In conformation ("breed") competition,
AKC awards between one and five points towards their Champion of
Record title - depending on the regional point schedule and/or how
many dogs defeated - to both the Winners Dog and Winners Bitch of
each breed entered at a show. To receive the title of AKC
Champion in the US, a dog must earn at least 15 points; at least 6
of which must come from two different judges, and be "majors." A
"major" is a substantial achievement earned by defeating a large
number of dogs relative to that breed. A major consists of either
3, 4, or 5 points. In obedience competition, points are awarded
towards the Obedience Trial Champion title based on scores and the
number of dogs defeated. 100 points earns the title of OTCH in the
US. Points are also given out to qualifying scores in the Open and
Utility level and accumulate within a calendar year to determine
placing within the breed and within the group. While earning each
title scores are given to the dog and handler. Any score over 170
points earns a qualifying "leg" towards their title. Three "legs"
and the dog earns the title associated with the scores. In junior
handling competition, points are garnered by the number of
competitors defeated. In the most widely recognized scoring
system, which AKC is in the process of beginning to track, one
point is awarded for each competitor you defeat. (You do not count
yourself, as you did not defeat yourself). The Best Jr. Handler
receives one point for each other competitor entered and defeated
that day.
Post Sternum - The "breastbone" on a dog. Located on
its fore chest midway between its point of shoulders, a somewhat
protruding post sternum is desirable in most sporting, working,
and herding breed - as it is thought to indicate a chest cavity
large enough to accommodate lungs and heart expansion as they work
in heavy physical activity.
Premium List - A publication created by the show
superintendent or secretary which is mailed to prospective
exhibitors, listing the show giving club, the date and location of
the show, the judges, classes and awards ("premiums") offered,
etc. Premium lists contain forms and fees for entering, and list
the closing date by which entries must be received. You may
request a specific premium list by contacting the show
superintendent or secretary for the show you are interested in.
The names of the supt/secr in the US for each individual show is
listed in the AKC gazette or online.
Produce - The offspring of a brood bitch.
Progeny - Offspring
Regional - A grouping of states with similar
numbers of entries, which AKC designates as a Region for
calculating point schedules.
Reserve (or Reserve Winners) - See "Winners Bitch" and/or
"Winners Dog" descriptions below.
Ring Steward - A judge's assistant who is tasked with
coordinating the logistics of getting the exhibitors and their
dogs into and out of the rings efficiently. Stewards check in the
exhibitors, answer questions about ring procedures, call in the
classes, prepare the ribbons and trophies for distribution, and
maintain their own marked catalogs as back-up documentation for
official placements. Stewards are responsible for the smooth
operation of their rings, and the comfort of the judges they are
assigned to assist. Some Stewards are club volunteers while others
are paid for their professional services.
Roadwork - To exercise and condition a dog
usually by walking, jogging, or biking.
Secretary - A show official (usually an individual
person) licensed by the AKC, and hired by the show giving club to
act as the coordinating management for the show. The secretary
usually generates and distributes the premium lists, receives the
entries, creates the catalogs, provides the equipment and
materials needed, keeps all the records and generates the reports
for AKC.
Set Up - The area on the show grounds in which
you establish your home-base for grooming and holding your dogs
while you are not in the ring.
Sidegait - The movement of a dog as it is seen
from the dog's side. Look for how effectively it tracks, and how
appropriately it reaches with it's front legs, and drives off of
it's rear.
Slicker - A small grooming tool with a
rectangular head on the end containing fine teeth with bent tops
which is used to separate and brush out topcoat and furnishings
such as hock hair.
Special - Champion of Record who is being
actively campaigned.
Specialty - A show consisting of only one breed,
given by a "Specialty Club." Specialty clubs are groups of
individuals (breeders, exhibitors, pet enthusiasts, etc.) who
share a passion for a specific breed of dogs, and who host events
specific to promoting that breed. Specialties usually draw a large
entry of dogs, and wins garnered from specialties are very high
visibility within the national family of that breed's fanciers.
Stack -
To cause your dog to stand in a manner that best
displays it's virtues. In most breeds, the dog's forelegs are
stacked in alignment with their withers, and their rear pasterns
are squarely aligned and presented at a 90 degree angle from the
floor. There are exceptions by breed i.e. German Shepherd Dogs,
etc. One may "Hand stack" their dog by manually placing each foot
in it's best position, or else "Free stack" by using a hands free
method of using bait, verbal commands, body language, or lead
correction to get the dog to stack itself.
Standard - The officially recognized
written description of an ideal specimen of a specific breed. This
is the document judges are tasked to interpret when judging in the
breed ring, where dogs are judged as to how well they conform to
this written standard of excellence. Original breed standards are
written by the national parent clubs of each individual breed, and
are then adopted by the American Kennel Club.
Stifle - The curved area on a dog's rear legs
containing the thighs and patella (knee). The actual bend of
stifle regulates how much flexibility the dog will have to drive
off of its rear.
Stop - The skeletal junction on the skull's
foreface between the back of the muzzle and the beginning of the
topskull.
Superintendent - A show official (usually a
professional show managing company) licensed by the AKC, and hired
by the show giving club to act as the coordinating management team
for the show. The superintendent usually generates and distributes
the premium lists, receives the entries, creates the catalogs,
provides the equipment and materials needed, keeps all the records
and generates the reports for the appropriate kennel club. Refer
to AKC Licensed Superintendents in this FAQ.
Sweepstakes - A non-regular class, usually offered
at specialty shows, which are specifically designed to recognize
outstanding young dogs and puppies. Winners of Best in Sweeps,
Best Opposite Sex in Sweeps, and often all of the class placement
winners, receive a portion of the entry fees as prizes for their
placement. Sweepstakes are the only classes where money prizes are
normally awarded.
Tack - Equipment (collars, leads, grooming
products, combs, brushes, shears, etc) used to prepare and show a
dog. Usually stored in a "Tack Box".
Topline - The spinal section of a dog from it's
withers (top of shoulder blades) to the end of it's croup (at the
tail root).
Utility A/B - Highest level of obedience classes for
people seeking to earn the suffix title of Utility Dog ("UD") when
they earn three qualifying scores of at least 170 out of 200
points (including earning at least 50% of available points for
each separate exercise) from three different judges. Obedience
classes are divided into two groups; (A and B) - "A" for
exhibitors who have not yet added this title to a dog's name that
they have either handled or trained, and "B" or more experienced
exhibitors who have.
Veterans - A non-regular but competitive class
for dogs at least 7 to 8 years old, designed to honor those
dogs who have maintained their structural integrity, health, vigor
and love of showing into their golden years.
Westminster KC - A very prestigious all-breed
/all-champions limited entry benched show held in New York City's
Madison Square Garden each February, The Westminster Kennel Club
show is legendary. The WKC show is the 2nd oldest sporting event
in the United States, younger only than the Kentucky Derby. A
major social event as well, "The Garden" is an event every dog
lover should attend at least once. Normally nationally televised
over two nights.
Withers - The point at which the shoulder blades
(scapulae) meet. This critical structural point and its adjoining
muscles and ligaments regulate how effectively a dog is able to
cover ground with the rest of its front assembly. the tightness or
looseness of the shoulders can make the difference between a
sloppy thrown front and a clean tracking one. The angulation that
the shoulders make create the transition between the neck and
spine, and contribute to how easily a dog can reach ahead of
itself and how it carries it's head. The withers is also the point
at which actual HEIGHT of a dog is measured with a tool called a
wicket. The height of the dog needs to be determined for
obedience, agility and flyball competition as it will determine
the jumping height of the dog.
Whelp -
To give birth to a litter of puppies. A pregnant
bitch is considered to be "in whelp." When she is giving birth,
she is said to be "whelping."
Winners Bitch - The class (aka "unfinished" or
"non-champion") bitch who has defeated all other class bitches of
that breed at that show is the ONE female of that breed to be
awarded points towards her championship . The first place winners
from each of the bitch classes in that breed that day**, compete
for Winners Bitch. **This would be the 1st place 6-9 month Puppy
Bitch, the 1st place 9-12 Puppy Bitch, the 1st place 12-18 Junior
Bitch, the 1st place Novice Bitch, the 1st Place Bred-by Bitch,
the First place Can-Bred Bitch, and the 1st place Open Bitch.
After one Winners Bitch is selected, the bitch who originally took
2nd place to her in the classes is asked to come in and compete
with the remaining bitches for "Reserve Winners Bitch." The winner
of the "Reserve" is like a "runner- up" and is only awarded points
if, in the future, the Winners Bitch is found to be disqualified
for some reason and the award is disallowed. During the Best of
Breed competition, which is held after all class dogs (male and
female) of that breed have been judged, the Winners Bitch and
Winners Dog compete with each other for "Best of Winners." They
may *also* be awarded Best of Breed or Best of Opposite Sex to BOB
against the other, already finished champions in the BOB
competition.
Winners Dog - Same as above, but for males.
Substitute "Dog" for "Bitch" where appropriate.
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AI-Artificial Insemination
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AKC - American Kennel Club
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Am/Can-American and Canadian
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BISS-Best In Specialty
Sweepstakes or Best In Specialty Show
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BOH-Breeder, Owner, Handler
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BOS-Best of Opposite Sex to
Best of Breed
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CD-Companion Dog (AKC
obedience title from the Novice A/B class)
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CDX-Companion Dog Excellent (AKC
obedience title from the Open A/B class)
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CERF-Canine Eye Registry
Foundation (A group of board certified Veterinary
Ophthalmologists who maintain a registry of purebred dogs
that the ACVO Diplomats (members) examine and have found to
be unaffected by major heritable eye disease. CERF also
maintains a research data base which consists of information
that is generated by all examinations done by ACVO
Diplomats. Reports generated from this resource help
breeders and ophthalmologists identify trends in eye disease
and breed susceptibility. CERF is dedicated to educating the
public on matters involving canine eye disease. CERF
provides a variety of reports, the CERF newsletter and other
eye disease materials to help educate the owner/breeder on
heritable eye disease questions, healthy breeding stock, and
breed- specific eye problems)
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CGC-Canine Good
Citizen (AKC certificate (not an official title) indicating
that the dog has successfully participated in AKC's CGC
test-a casual set of exercises testing the dog's skills and
basic obedience)
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CH - Champion of Record (AKC
title awarded to dogs who have been awarded at least 15
points, including two majors in the breed ring, where their
conformation to the written standard of excellence for their
breed is judged.
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FDX-Flyball Dog Excellent title award to a dog that
competes in flyball and earns 100 points.
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NA-Novice Agility (AKC title awarded to dogs who
completes 3 legs in AKC novice agility.
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NAC - Novice Agility
certificate earned by a dog who completes 3 legs in NADAC
novice agility.
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OA-Open Agility
certificate earned by a dog who completes 3 legs in AKC open
agility.
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OFA - Orthopedic Foundation
for Animals - A research, diagnostic, and registration
organization of veterinary orthopedists whose mission is to
organize, collate and disseminate information concerning
orthopedic and genetic disease of animals. To advise,
encourage control and establish programs to lower the
incidence of orthopedic and genetic diseases. To encourage
and finance researches in orthopedic and genetic disease in
animals. The OFA is a diagnostic service and registry for:
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Hip Dysplasia-canine and
feline
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Craniomandibular osteopathy
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Copper Toxicosis-Bedlington
Terriers
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Von Willebrand's
Disease-Shetland Sheepdog, Doberman Pinscher, Scottish
Terriers
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Phosphofructokinase
Deficiency-Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel
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Progressive Retinal
Atrophy-Irish Setter
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Pyruvate Kinase
Deficiency-Basenji
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PHA-Professional Handlers'
Association
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SAS-Subaeortal Arterial Stenosis a serious genetic disorder of the cardiac system,
causing heart murmurs.
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SCA-Samoyed Club of America,
Inc.
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SCAustin-Samoyed Club of
Austin,
Inc.
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SHDCH-Scent Hurdle Dog
Champion (CKC certificate awarded to a dog that competes
succesfully in Scent Hurdle Dog Racing)
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TD-Tracking Dog (AKC
title awarded to dogs who have qualified in this first level
of Tracking Test)
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TDX-Tracking Dog Excellent (CKC/AKC
title awarded to dogs who have qualified in this highest
level of Tracking Test)
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- BaRay Event Services, Inc.
Contact: Sheila Raymond
Business Address: 203 S. 4th Ave., Sequim, WA 98382
Mailing Address: PO Box 3075, Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: (360) 683-1507
Fax: (360) 683-6654
e-mail:
dogshows@dbamlg.com
Website:
http://www.barayevents.com
- Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows
Contact: Jack Bradshaw
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 227303, Los Angeles, CA 90022-0178
Business Address: 5434 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022
Phone: (323) 727-0136
Fax: (323) 727-2949
e-mail:
mail@jbradshaw.com
Website:
http://www.jbradshaw.com
- Garvin Show Services, L.L.C.
Contact: Jane Garvin
Mailing and Business Address: 14622 SE Old Barn Lane, Boring, OR
97009-9267
Phone: (503) 558-1221
Fax: (503) 558-9236
e-mail:
jane@garvinshowservices.com
Website:
http://www.garvinshowservices.com
- Roy Jones Dog Shows, Inc.
Contact: Kenneth A. Sleeper
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 828, Auburn, IN 46706-0828
Business Address: 1105 W. Auburn Dr., Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: (260) 925-0525
Fax: (260) 925-1146
e-mail:
rjds@royjonesdogshows.com
Website:
http://www.royjonesdogshows.com/
- MB-F, Inc.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107
Business Address: 620 Industrial Ave., Greensboro, NC 27406
Phone: (336) 379-9352
Fax: (336) 272-0864
California Office: (510) 724-4716
Florida Office: (352) 796-1816
Michigan Office: (248) 588-5000
Oregon Office: (503) 649-8549
e-mail:
mbf@infodog.com
Website:
http://www.infodog.com
- McNulty Dog Shows, Inc.
Contact: Eileen McNulty
Mail Address: PO Box 175 Java Center, NY 14082-0175
Business Address: 1745 Route 78, Java Center, New York 14082-9629
Phone: (585) 457-3371
Fax: (585) 457-9533;
e-mail:mail@mcnultydogshows.com
Website:
http://www.mcnultydogshows.com/
- Jack Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 25764, Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0764
Business Address: 3401 NE 23rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73121
Phone: (405) 427-8181
Fax: (405) 427-5241
Oregon Office: PO Box 4660, Portland OR 97208-4660
Phone: (503) 239-1080
e-mail:
mail@jack.onofrio.com
Website:
http://www.onofrio.com
- Bob Peters Dog Shows, Ltd.
Contact: Bob Peters
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 579, Wake Forest, NC 27588-0579
Business Address: 88 Wheaton Ave., Youngsville, NC 27596
Phone: (919) 556-9516
Fax: (919) 554-0519
e-mail:
pete@bpdsonline.com
Website:
http://www.bpdsonline.com
- Rau Dog Shows, Ltd.
Contact: Kathleen Berkheimer
Mailing Addres: P.O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610-0898
Business Address: 235 S. 2nd Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
Phone: (610) 376-1880
Fax: (610) 376-4939
e-mail:
raudog@epix.net
Website:
http://www.raudogshows.com/
- Kevin Rogers Dog Shows
Contact: Kevin B. Rogers
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 230, Hattiesburg, MS 39403-0230
Business Address: 1007 W. Pine St., Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Business Address: PO Box 1019, Auburn, WA 98071-1019
Phone: (601) 583-1110
Fax: (601) 582-9909
e-mail:
krdogshows@rogersdogshows.com
Website:
http://www.rogersdogshows.com/
- Nancy Wilson
Contact: Nancy Wilson
Mailing and Business Address: 8307 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale,
AZ 85251-1715
Phone: (480) 949-5389
e-mail:
nancronw@aol.com
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You do not have to currently own a Samoyed to
become a member of the Samoyed Club of Austin, Inc. However, you must abide by
our Club's Code of Ethics,
Constitution & By-Laws, complete & sign a
membership application & submit with your
individual or family membership dues for the year, attend a meeting prior to
your membership application being read, and pay your annual dues on time.
While not a requirement, the club appreciates
active volunteers and participants.
Contact the Membership Chairperson:
Beverly Delaney, SCA Membership Chairperson
ala-kasam@hvc.rr.com
How do you earn the title
"breeder"? I don’t mean the term as it is used on a registration
certificate or entry form. When I refer to someone as a breeder, I
consider that person to be knowledgeable about their breed, but
there are other qualities which I feel must also be present in
order to qualify for the title.
First
of all, you have to have paid your
dues. By this I mean you have been around long enough to have
experienced the ups and downs of the dog world - you’ve had some
winners and some losers ( & survived both!). you’ve raised a
litter or two or three (and you’ve already planned the breedings
for the next two generations), you’ve experienced the heartache
associated with the death of your favorite pet or the pain of
losing one of your new puppies.
Secondly,
you’ve learned the meaning of good sportsmanship. This is a
learned art. You no longer pout at ringside, call the judge names,
call the handler names, call the winner names. You begin to
realize that 9 times out of 10 it is actually the dogs that are
judged - not faces, not politics, not favors, just dogs. And
you’ve learned how to win and lose gracefully. No gloating,
please.
Third,
you don’t rain on anyone’s parade. Why spoil someone’s excitement
over a win or an upcoming breeding or new litter? Everyone has
different tastes and opinions and they are entitled to them, just
as you are entitled to yours.
Fourth - you’ve learned to mind your own business
and avoid hurtful gossip. I realize that it is human nature to be
curious. I like a good story as well as the next person. But often
people, in an effort to appear more knowledgeable, pass off
second-hand stories and/or opinions as though they were the gospel
truth. The next time you hear a story being repeated - consider
the source and also consider the reputation of the person
repeating it.
Which leads me into the most
important aspect of qualifying as a breeder.
ETHICS. This is something
which cannot be learned by reading a book or attending a class.
The definition of ethics is "The moral quality of a course or
action", the definition of ethic is "A principle of right or good
conduct". Your ethics will determine the one thing that will cause
you to succeed or fail in dogs -
YOUR REPUTATION.
I am a firm believer in the "full revolution theory" - "What goes
around comes around", and nowhere is this more true than in the
dog world. If you treat others fairly - your fellow breeders, your
puppy purchasers, the judges, your fellow exhibitors - you will
very likely benefit from your fair behavior. And just the opposite
is true - if you involve yourself in backbiting, gossip and poor
sportsmanship, your reputation will suffer accordingly.
A reputation is earned --
which type you choose to earn is up to you!!
Author, Sharon
Simpson
Copyright © 2003-2004 Samoyed Club of Austin, Inc.. All rights reserved.
Revised: 03/11/08.
Credits:
American Kennel Club, Inc.
Nipissing Kennel Club, Inc.
Samoyed Club of Austin, Inc. & Members
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