Winter 2015 issue

BdFC of SEM - BouvNews Quarterly A PUBLICATION OF THE BOUVIER DES FLANDRES CLUB OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN VOLUME XXXV /NUMBER 4 - WINTER 2015

Ch K-Jan’s Formidable Moonlight Magic

Thank you to everyone who came out to our AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day on Sunday, September 20th! It was a great day filled with fun, friends and dogs.

We especially want to thank our “try-it” session leaders:

• Barn Hunt - Karli & Olivia Mueller and Cindy Angiulo • Rally - Leslie Shimp • Tracking - Linda Lemmer

Additional thanks to Linda Lemmer for conducting our Canine Good Citizen test.

Celebrating Over 35 years of Dedication and Devotion to the Bouvier des Flandres

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Ch K-Jan’s Formidable Moonlight Magic

Ch I’m Special Extreme Justice x Ch K-Jan-D’s Kelly Girl Guess finished his AKC Championship in style, winning back-to-back 5pt majors from the Bred-by class. Thank you to Judge Bill Shelton (photo above) and Judge Deborah Brooks (cover photo) for awarding Guess these majors. Guess started the road to his AKC Championship winning back-to-back Best of Breeds from the 9-12mo class. Along the way, he’s earned multiple Puppy Group placings and a Bred-by Group placing. We are all so proud of this boy and looking forward to all that’s to come as he works towards his AKC Grand Championship. Breeder/Owner: Janet Lentini (K-Jan Bouviers) Breeder/Owner: Darcie Livingston (Moonlight Bouviers) Breeder/Owner/Handler: Wendy Sparschu

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ABdFC National Specialty Results

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Could Fido Fetch A Cure?

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What to Expect When You Visit a

Veterinary Oncologist

12 Success in Show

Dogs

16 2016 ABdFC

Specialty Info

17 Crossing the Border

With Your Dog?

18 All about CHIC

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Car Sickness in Dogs

24 Human Foods Dogs Can and Can’t Eat

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ABdFC Carting Trial hosted by Mi Bouv

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28 Mi Bouv Club Fun

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NOHS Finals Breed Winner & Group 4 No. 2 - GCH I'M Special Knock Out Blue

CGC – Bill Webb

Top 20 Stats - May 1, 2015 - Sept 30, 2015

#17 - CH Limerick's Veni Vidi Vici - Steven & Megan Abe #19 - GCH CH I'M Special Knock Out Blue CGC - Bill Webb

Obedience Average Scores – Thru Sept 30, 2015

Novice #1 - GCH CH I'M Special Knock Out Blue CGC - Bill Webb

Agility Stats – Thru Sept 30, 2015

Open & Open Preferred #1 – GCH I’M Special Inspired Design CDX BN RE NA NAJ – Leslie Shimp

Points Forward Agility Championship #3 – CH I’M Special In Real Time AX AXJ OF – Deb Kaufman

Rally Average Scores – Thru Sept 30, 2015

Novice #4 – Cam’s Pistol Packin’ Paisley – Marilyn Adams

Member Brags Susan Mullen’s girl Kalie will be featured in the 2017 ABdFC Bouv calendar! She won the “Splish Splash” category in the Photo Calendar Contest held during the 2015 ABdFC National.

Sandy Jarrell has a new grandson! Cameron Mitchel Jarrell was born on Aug. 22, 2015.


2015 National Specialty Results Best of Breed – GCH CH Rocheuses Me And My Shadow Cornus – Owners: F & C Dreyfus & H & C Johnson & K Brown

Best of Winners - Rocheuses Tickle Me Bad – Owners: Candace Mallette & Heather & Colton Johnson

Best of Opposite Sex – Quiche’s Luck Be A Lady – Owners: Elaine & Louise Paquette

Select Dog – GCH CH Brocade Lil Deuce Coupe Barjen – Owners: Janice Brind & Yvonne Savard & Ray Waterman

Select Bitch – CH La Chanson’s Martini Madness – Owners: Jim & Chan Kuhn & Pilar Kuhn & Rod Ott

Best Owner-Handled – CH Terra’s Emerald Dream – Owners: Michele Jacobson & Terry Burian-Creel

Best Puppy in Puppy Classes - Cobeauche Oh Mon Etoile – Owners: R Mariko Saum & Margaret Brown

Best Bred-By-Exhibitor - La Chanson’s Moon River – Owners: John & Diane Thomas & Pilar Kuhn & Rod Ott

Best Veteran - GCH CH Rocheuses Me And My Shadow Cornus – Owner: F & C Dreyfus, H & C Johnson, & K Brown

Award of Merit – GCH CH Stonepillar’s Steel Blu – Owners: Julianna & Daniel Garrison & Elaine Paquette

Award of Merit – GCH CH Delux Jumpin’ Jack Flash CGC – Owner: Judy Edick

Award of Merit – CH Rocheuses Papa Was A Rolling Stone – Owners: C & H Johnson & Faris Taylor & D & M Johnson

Award of Merit – GCH CH Bon Idee’s Made You Look CGC – Owners: Sandra Mestyanek & Angie Motta & Brenda Watson

Award Of Merit - CH Terra’s Emerald Dream – Owners: Michelle Jacobson & Terry Burian-Creel

Winners Dog - B.Witchn That’s How I Roll – Owners: Rick McKissen & Jeannie Harbin & Karen Brown

Reserve Winners Dog - Quiche’s Major League – Owners: Elaine & Louise Paquette

Winners Bitch - Rocheuses Tickle Me Bad – Owners: Candace Mallette & Heather & Colton Johnson

Winners Bitch – Aristes Living In The Light – Owners: Garry Williamson & Cindi Stumm & Fritz Dilsaver

Best Altered - Hirschs Kiss Me In The Rain - Owners: Dana & Patrick Kelleher & Lynette D Hirsch

Best Dog in Futurity - CH Valkin’s Jokers R Wild – Owner: Nancy Valaske

Best Bitch in Futurity - Bellisimo Natalina Talk Of The Town – Owners: Michael Picchittino & Angela Sugimura

Best in Sweepstakes - CH Brocade Barbu No Shirt No Shoes At Bon Idee – Owners: Angie Motta & Dayle Sullivan

Best of Opposite to Best in Sweepstakes - Limerick By Jove- Cynthia & Don Thames & Penelope & William Ogden

Best in Veteran Sweepstakes - GCH CH Rocheuses Me And My Shadow Cornus – Owners: F & C Dreyfus & H & C Johnson & K Brown

Best of Opposite to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes - CH Terra’s Emerald Dream – Owners: Michelle Jacobson & Terry Burian-Creel

Best Junior Handler- Annessa Towell

Best 4-6mo Puppy – Margaux’s Gunpowder And Lace – Owner: Sandi Lyon

Best of Opposite Sex 4-6mo Puppy – Always Avalon Elegant Shooting Star – Owners: Leslie & Steve Martine & Shelley Bowman

Stud Dog - GCH CH Rocheuses Me And My Shadow Cornus – Owners: F & C Dreyfus & H & C Johnson & K Brown

Brood Bitch - GCH CH Aristes Zoe – Owners: Rhoda Paul & Cindi Stumm & Fritz Dilsaver

Brace - GCH Ch Star & Terra’s Red Barron – Owners: Michelle Jacobson & Terry Burian-Creel

CH Star & Terra’s Shadow Dreamer – Owner: Michelle Jacobson


Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Obedience Classes - Dasha’s Boo Bear Surprise UD GN GO RAE3 OA NAJ AJP – Owner: Tony & Cathy

Longworth

Highest Combined Score In Rally Advanced B & Excellent B Classes - Dasha’s Boo Bear Surprise UD GN GO RAE3 OA NAJ AJP – Owners: Tony

& Cathy Longworth

High Bouvier in Herding Trial (Oct 3) - Ezekiel Murrer Lord of Mount Nevin - Owner: Robert Lee Murrer Jr.

Reserve High Bouvier in Herding Trial - CH Always Flowering Calla Lilly - Owners: Jan Murayama & Shelley Bowman

High Bouvier in Herding Trial (Oct 4) - Rock Run’s Lillies of The Field RAE BN CA NJP HSAs MdM CGCA - Owner: Kim Morrisette

Reserve High Bouvier in Herding Trial - Rock Run’s Ruby Tuesday RAE BN NDD HSaS MdM HSBdM CGCA - Owner: Kim Morissette

Tammy White Memorial Trophy - GCH War Bouviator Ekabu’s Mercury V Dewerckers CAA HSAsd HSAdM CGC - Owner: Kim Morissette

Note: The overall HIT was also won by Rock Run’s Lillies of The Field RAE BN CA NJP HSAs MdM CGCA - Owner: Kim Morrisette

Novice Draft Dog - Bouviers that passed on Oct 5

Ch DeLux Constant Gardener Runamok BN CGC RA THDA VBX - Owners: Sharron & Erick Lux; Handler: Sharron Lux

Ch Lamadero’s Eyes On the Prize by Reidsan - Owners: Wilbert Reid & Mrs. Sherell Guichard-Thomas; Handler: Sherell Guichard-Thomas

Avion’s Just a Jewel - Owner: Maureen Benetti; Handler: Deborah Eddings

Ch DeLux Rhinestone Cowboy CD RAE CGCA - Owners: Sharron & Erick Lux; Handler: Sharron Lux

Draft Dog – Bouviers that passed on Oct 5

Normark’s Gidget The Party Girl CDX RE NAJP NAP NDD - Owner/handler: Janet Weeks

Ch Always Flowering Calla Lily - Owners: Jan Murayama and Shelley Bowman; Handler: Jan Murayama

Hawkridge Symphony On Fire Owner/handler: Tina Clifford

Dasha’s Boo Bear Surprise UD GN GO RAE3 OA NAJ AJP OF DD CGC - Owners: Tony & Cathy Longworth; Handler: Cathy Longworth

Novice Draft Dog – Bouviers that passed on Oct 6

Ch Sleeping Lady’s Hanna At Bouvieracres VCD1 BN RN CGC - Owner/handler: Vineta Hesson

Ch Rogue’s Frontier Sundance - Owner/handler: Michelle Jacobson

Draft Dog – Bouviers that passed on Oct 6

Normark’s Gidget The Party Girl CDX RE NAJP NAP NDD - Owner/handler: Janet Weeks

Hawkridge Symphony On Fire - Owner/handler: Tina Clifford

Dasha’s Boo Bear Surprise UD GN GO RAE3 OA NAJ AJP OF DD CGC - Owners: Tony & Cathy Longworth; Handler: Cathy Longworth

Normark Great Gatsby CDX RE MDD OAP NAJP - Owner/handler: Janet Weeks

Ch Lamadero’s Eyes On the Prize by Reidsan - Owners: Wilbert Reid and Mrs. Sherell Guichard-Thomas; Handler: Sherell Guichard-Thomas

Avion’s Just a Jewel - Owner: Maureen Benetti; Handler: Deborah Eddings

High Bouvier in Agility Trial - Obvious Monsoon Season RE HSAs OAP NJP CGC – Owner: Alexandra Newman

The Multi-Level Performance winner is:

Jan Murayama and CH Always Flowering Calla Lilly HSAdsc NAJ

The Reserve Multi Level Performance winner is:

Cathy Longworth and Dasha's Boo Bear Surprise UD GN GO RAE3 OA NAJ AJP OF DD CGC

Complete results can be found at: http://bouvier.org//specialty/2015/index.html


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Could Fido Fetch A Cure? Clinical trials involving dogs may help cancer researchers develop treatments for human beings By Judith Lavelle | Chemical & Engineering News – Volume 93, Issue 33, pp 10-15 Full article access: http://cen.acs.org/articles/93/i33/Fido-Fetch-Cure.html Highlights from this article:

• Clinical Trial at University of Missouri is examining a new class of chemotherapy agents called indenoisoquinolines.

• Trial is a collaboration between researchers at the nation’s top veterinary hospitals and the National Institutes of Health – aka the Comparative Oncology Trials Consortium (COTC).

• The COTC effort recruits pet owners to enroll their dogs in clinical trials to test emerging cancer therapies.

• The cancer therapies being tested could help humans in the future. • Certain breeds of dogs can develop specific cancers with startling frequency (see next page). • This breed specific cancer phenomenon can help researchers understand how genetics figure into the

development of cancer. • The more genes linked to cancer, the more clues this will provide to help develop promising drug

targets. • Clinical trials allow participating dogs to receive interventions that represent the latest developments

in cancer research with expenses being covered in most cases. • 22 US veterinary hospitals participate in the COTC (see map below).

Members of the Comparative Onology Trials Consortium



What to Expect When You Visit a Veterinary Oncologist Dr. Rachel Reiman is a veterinary oncologist at Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists in Port Washington, Wisconsin. She completed her DVM at Kansas State University and her oncology residence at Louisiana State University. Dr. Reiman is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine with a specialty in oncology. AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF): Are there any common symptoms in cancer in dogs? Dr. Rachel Reiman (Reiman): The most obvious is any new lump or bump. Whenever we have an owner who suspects that there is a new lump or bump on their pet’s body, we recommend getting them in to have that checked out. Another symptom that can give us a clue that there may be an underlying cancerous process is unexplained weight loss. Some owners find sores that potentially won’t heal. Also, in routine screening blood work, we can sometimes see things such as elevations in calcium or liver enzymes that may signal an underlying cancerous process. CHF: If someone suspects their dog may have cancer, should the first step be to take their dog to see their regular veterinarian or should dog owners go directly to see an oncologist? Reiman: That’s a really good question. We really rely on our regular veterinarians or family veterinarians to be our first line of defense because they are seeing those patients on a yearly or semi-yearly basis. So we want them to be the first to look at new lumps and bumps as they’re noticed since they are also keeping track of weight, body condition and all of those things. What we see as veterinary oncologists is kind of a snapshot in time; this pet as it is right now versus a family veterinarian who sees a pet year after year or semiyearly. So they’re going to be able to detect weight loss and also keep track of new lumps or bumps that weren’t on their previous visit records. It’s important to set up a relationship with that veterinarian because they know your pet the best. CHF: Once a dog is referred to an oncologist and an appointment is scheduled, is there anything that an owner should bring with them to that first visit? Reiman: Absolutely. What we would love to have is a list of the pet’s medications, including the supplements the pet’s taking, such as a glucose and chondroitin. In addition to the list, we’d like to see the dosage and frequency of giving. Pet owners should also provide some type of recent (within the last year or two) medical record, which can either be provided by your family veterinarian via fax or email to us or brought with the patient. We’d also like to see any

type of X-rays, CT, MRI or ultrasounds that have been done. Additionally, I really enjoy and find it helpful if owners also bring the list of questions and concerns they may have about treatment, quality of life, side effects, etc. All of those types of questions are what we need to address at that first consultation. CHF: Do most oncologists work alone in an oncologyspecific practice? Reiman: The vast majority of oncologists work in multidisciplinaryspecialty hospitals, meaning that there are usually multiple specialists of all different varieties within that practice. For example, the practice that I’m at right now does not only have oncologists, but we also have surgeons, internal medicine, dermatologists, neurologists, etc. The benefit of having that many specialties in the same practice is that most of the time, most pets don’t have just one thing wrong. As oncologists, we treat cancer, but we also treat the entire pet, and it’s not uncommon for some of our patients to have multiple issues. For example, we may have a dog that comes in with a low thyroid level and is on medication for that, but also has concurrent cancer. We can’t ignore the low thyroid level just to treat the dog’s cancer. If we can treat all of those conditions, we’re going to get a better quality of life. So it’s very good to have other specialists close by so we can just trot down the hall and say “Hey, I have this patient that has a thyroid condition in addition to lymphoma. Let’s talk about the best management of these two conditions and how we’re going to provide the best quality of care for that dog.”

CHF: When a dog and its owner walk into a specialty clinic, what are their first steps? Do they see a doctor immediately? Reiman: When a patient walks in to our hospital, they get registered at the front desk. That includes supplying information about their dog’s age, breed, sex, pertinent medical history, etc. After that process of getting registered, the first person the pet owner is going to see is the veterinary technician. Veterinary technicians are people who have advanced training in animal handling and also in the pathophysiology of diseases in pets. They usually begin by taking a very brief history. They want to know how long you’ve had your dog, how old your dog is, any concurrent


health issues, etc. They’ll also take a list of the medications your dog is taking. They gather that information and then present it to the veterinarian so the veterinarian can speak to the owner about any specifics as they relate to that pet’s type of cancer. The veterinarian will also discuss any additional diagnostics that need to be performed. CHF: Are there special tests that are routinely used by oncologists to fully diagnose the nature of a dog’s problem? Reiman: That’s a good question. A lot of the tests that we do are very specific, depending on the type of cancer we are dealing with, but there are some basics that we use very routinely. Prescreening blood work is important because we are not only looking for evidence of cancer within the blood work itself, but we’re also looking for concurrent disease. Again, because most of our pets are older, it’s not uncommon for them to have other problems that we need to be aware of. After that, we usually look at some type of an X-ray, whether that be of the chest or the abdomen, depending on what we’re seeing on blood work, on our physical exam, etc. If we have a tumor that is really very small inside or is in a location where we’re concerned about blood supply, we may also recommend a CT scan or an MRI. CHF: Can you tell us a little bit about how some of these tests work? Reiman: Well, one of the most common tests we do is an X-ray, which is very similar to the type of X-ray that you or I would get. It is a screening test, using very low doses of radiation, which allows us to safely look at the inside of a pet in a noninvasive manner. The X-ray technology that we have for pets is incredibly similar, if not the same as, those that you or I get. Most pets don’t even need sedation for their X-rays. Occasionally, we have a few pets that do. The other test that we like to run commonly is an ultrasound of the abdomen. Again, this is the exact same technology human doctors would use if you or I needed an ultrasound. It’s the same test they do on pregnant women to look at the baby. In our case, we’re not looking for babies, we’re looking at organs, so we’re going to look at liver and spleen and kidneys and all of those things. An ultrasound is actually sound waves that bounce, that are transmitted into the animal and then bounce back. So the test itself is very, very noninvasive and very safe. There is no exposure to radiation, and we get a lot of really good information about what’s going on inside the animal without having to go in and look. CHF: Approximately how long does it take for a dog to complete a visit to the oncologist? Reiman: Generally, our first consultation takes about an hour to an hour and a half. During that time, we’re going to talk about the type of cancer that the dog has, treatment options and what further diagnostics we need to take. Then we can set up a type of treatment plan or a plan to move forward with additional testing. Some of those tests can be done the same day, others have to be scheduled at a later date depending on the schedule of the owner and veterinarian, etc. CHF: Once a diagnosis of cancer has been made, what are the next steps typically?

Reiman: Once that diagnosis has been reached, we talk to the owners about options. Most oncologists are very big into options; we want to lay out at least two to three different options or approaches to the treatment of that type of cancer knowing that there’s very likely no one right answer for every single pet and every single owner. We want to outline our options and then have a discussion of risk-to benefit ratios of each of those options. Some treatment options may be low risk, but may have shorter remission times. Others may be slightly higher risk in terms of side effects or complications, but may give us a longer period of time. Which option we choose or is chosen by the owner depends on what risk they are willing to accept in terms of what benefit we may get. A lot of the discussion is about what the owner can do for their pet. That can be as simple as oral medications at home to help with any discomfort, nausea, etc.

CHF: How often should an owner expect to bring their dog in for oncology rechecks? Reiman: This depends on the type of cancer that we’re treating and also on the type of treatment chosen. For some types of cancers, owners actually bring their pets in weekly for therapy. For others, we only see the pet back monthly for rechecks. How frequent those rechecks are depends on the status of the animal. Those animals that are very critically ill with their cancer at the time that we make that diagnosis often need to come in much more often, at least initially. Hopefully, as we get that pet on the path to recovery, they see us less and less. Although we miss them, we like to see them less. If the pet is fairly healthy and feeling good at the time of the diagnosis, we may not need to see them as often, depending on what treatment is chosen. CHF: In your opinion, what are our greatest gaps in knowledge in canine oncology, and what sort of research should CHF be recruiting in the future? Reiman: I think the biggest gap is defining the underlying cause of cancer and trying to develop methods and strategies for early detection of cancer. The old adage, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” is never more apparent than when we’re talking about cancer in dogs and cats. If we can do more to prevent them developing cancer, we’re going to be far more successful than actually treating that cancer. This article was adapted from a podcast in our HealthE-Barks educational series. To listen to this and other podcasts in this series, please visit www.akcchf.org/podcasts.


Success in Show Dogs: Breed Type Is Flexible, Not Liquid

If there is anything that will confuse someone trying to get a handle on correct type in a dog breed, it is to hear about all the "different types" there are in the breed. By Richard G. ("Rick") Beauchamp | April 11, 2013

If there is anything that will confuse someone trying to get a handle on correct type in a dog breed, it is to hear about all the "different types" there are in the breed — the mountain type, the jungle type, the living room type, the boudoir type. When we look to the breed standard, we find not a word about any of these "types." What the breed standard says is what makes a good individual dog of the breed and the things that make a not-so-good dog of the breed.

To listen to some of these exponents of "types," I wonder how in the world they ever get to create a picture of the ideal dog in their mind's eye.

Correct type is the ideal. Dog perfection, if you will. We all know that perfection rarely if ever occurs in purebred dogs. Even our best dogs will fall either slightly to the left or a bit to the right of it. In this respect, some flexibility in interpreting the breed standard must be allowed. A word of caution here, however: This does not mean that an individual's interpretation of the ideal dog described in the breed standard can flow as far and wide as some might like to see it go. There can be observable differences within dogs of the same breed without straying from the original concept of the dog breed (the breed standard). These dogs remain within the parameters of correct breed type but are of different styles.

Common sense tells us every person who reads the breed standard will interpret it in a slightly different manner. It is critical to understand that these interpretations do not change the breed standard or the origin and purpose of the dog breed. The latter are facts that remain constant no matter who reads the standard, studies the breed's history or becomes a breeder. These facts stand firm regardless of how well or how poorly they are understood. If we allow interpretations to create correct type, the variations could and would extend beyond recognition. Correct type is what puts the reins on this happening.

No one should breed or judge show dogs without knowing all the implications of the preceding paragraph!

Styles Within the Breed Standard

Interpretations of the breed standard do create the styles that will always exist within correct type, but they do not and cannot create type itself. A good part of the reluctance to abandon the belief that there are many types within a dog breed stems from the fear that if there is only one type, an individual dog breeder or exhibitor may not have it. It may not align with their particular interpretation of the breed standard.

Accepting the interpretations or variations as styles rather than types can help immeasurably in reassuring a dog breeder or dog show judge that the breed variations do exist, and they can, within limits, be considered under the umbrella of correct type.

This can be in a single characteristic or in the manner that a whole series of characteristics combine to create a different look. For instance, a single characteristic like length of neck can change the style of a purebred dog significantly. The opposite end of the style spectrum would be adding size, bone and coat to a breed.

One dog breeder may believe just a little less neck creates a picture of greater stability. Another may see more length as helping portray the breed more accurately. Neither of the two styles is taken to extremes, yet each produces a different look, both within the realm of correctness.

Each of the two breeders becomes known for their style of dog.

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A conformation dog show judge comes along and selects the dog he feels characterizes the breed best. It could come from either the style of dog Breeder "A" produces or Breeder "B." However, the judge must keep in mind what the ideal is and when given the choice opt for the ideal or as close to it as he can get on the day — in this case the neck being neither too long for the standard, nor too short for it. This is a simplification, of course, but it's presented simply in order to get the point across.

Understand, the allowance for style doesn't permit Breeder "A" to make his breed look like a giraffe nor does it give Breeder "B" the right to breed a neck that is far more fitting for a hippopotamus. There are common-sense limits that keep us from going too far in either direction.

Acknowledging deviations from perfection as different types somehow implies that the deviations are just as good as the ideal, and therefore there is no need to be concerned with achieving the ideal nor, because ideal is not the operative word, does one need to worry about extremes. It becomes a breed-as-you-may, judge-as-you-may situation. Perfection may not be achievable, but that doesn't eliminate our responsibility to constantly work toward getting as close to it as possible. It is the very purpose for having written breed standards. An analogy I have used many times is: The great difficulty in climbing to the top of the mountain does not eliminate the mountaintop!

The Role of the Dog Show Judge

There are times when a variation, a style, may be acceptable but not preferable. What follows will take some thinking about in that it flies in the face of "modern" dog show judging. Judging that gives an eye to the breed's future or how a show dog may contribute to or hamper its breed exceeds judging responsibility.

A more "old-fashioned" approach assumes a judge's responsibility is to select the best breeding stock from that present. It is apt to be but not exclusively a characteristic of the breeder-judge. If attention is paid to such judging, great contributions can be made to a breed that may sorely need help in certain areas. The all-rounder, particularly the newer all-rounder, understandably may not be close enough to the breed to make calls of this nature.

In all dog breeds, as said above, we have quality dogs falling to both the left and right of that target of perfection. Let's use the Bichon Frisé breed as an example. To the one side we have a Bichon Frisé a shade sturdier in makeup — in bone and substance throughout — thereby creating a slightly longer, lower picture. To the other side we have a proportionately taller, more elegantly boned Bichon with slightly greater length and arch to the neck, giving the appearance of a leggier, more exaggerated dog.

They both fall within the spectrum of an acceptable Bichon Frisé, yet they are of entirely different styles. Both Bichons Frisés maintain correct type in that they deviate from the ideal only slightly.

What might the specialist say in regard to the two Bichons Frisés? A breeder-judge might give each of the dogs an important win at different times depending upon the circumstances of the day. Faced with the decision between the two, the breeder-judge might well choose the slightly leggier dog because experience in the breed has taught the judge the "drag" of the breed at hand drifts to an incorrect, heavier-cast, shorter-legged and shorter-necked dog.

This is a much different situation than a judge or breeder who has made a predetermination that a long neck is the only way to go in the Bichon Frisé breed irrespective of all else. The standard of the Bichon Frisé does not state that the only thing of consequence in the breed is a long neck and does not indicate in any part that a breeder or judge has license to approach the breed in this manner. A judge, whether specialist or all-rounder, who enters the ring determined to reward only the style of Bichon Frisé he prefers is in grave danger of putting up a lesser dog over a better one that happens to fall slightly toward another style. Such a judge has forgotten that it's all about putting up the dog with the most quality as described in the standard.

I find myself unable to agree that the good all-rounder and the good specialist should always end up in the same place. This is not to serve as a comment in favor of one type of dog show judge or the other. Only the most presumptive all-rounder judge could expect to know the nuances of, say, the Shiba Inu to the extent a longtime and successful breeder-judge would, nor would he hope to fully understand the fluctuations that exist as the immature Shiba Inu puppy passes on through the various stages on the road to maturity.

On the other hand, the average specialist does not delude himself thinking he can walk into the Shiba Inu ring with the decided advantage of being intimately familiar with all the Spitz breeds and a solid background in overall conformation, bone structure balance and movement.

It should be obvious both the specialist judge and all-rounder judge are needed. The good dog breeder is one whose aim is to produce a line of dogs to succeed under both.

Perhaps we might come closer together — those of us who opt for one true breed type and those who say there are many breed types — if we were simply to agree there are variations within a dog breed but standing out there just beyond the variations is that one shining image of purebreed perfection. That is the one we might both call the impossible dream, the one we all aspire to.

This article originally appeared in the October 2012 issue of Dogs in Review magazine. Purchase the October 2012 digital back issue or subscribe to receive 12 months of Dogs in Review magazine.


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Crossing the Border With Your Dog?

Your dog must be healthy and have a valid rabies vaccine certificate to enter the United States.

Rabies vaccination certificates must be from a licensed veterinarian and include:

;; Your dog’s description (including breed, sex, age, color, markings, and other identifying information)

;; Date of rabies vaccination

;; Expiration date of vaccination certificate (or date your pet’s next vaccination is due)

;; Veterinarian’s signature

Rabies vaccination certificates must be up-to-date.

;zCheck for expiration dates (or date your pet’s next vaccination is due) on the rabies vaccination certificate.

;z Is your vaccination certificate expired? No problem! Just get your dog a booster shot before arriving at the border.

;z If your dog or puppy is being vaccinated against rabies for the first time, you must wait 30 days before bringing it into the United States.

If your puppy is younger than 4 months old, it can’t enter the United States.

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Dogs may not enter the United States if they look sick or have a disease that can spread to others.

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CHIC Information

The Canine Health Information Center, also known as CHIC, is a centralized canine health database jointly sponsored

by the AKC/Canine Health Foundation (AKC/CHF) and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).

Mission Statement

To provide a source of health information for owners, breeders, and scientists, that will assist in breeding healthy

dogs.

CHIC Goals

• To work with parent clubs in the identification of health issues for which a central information system should be

established.

• To establish and maintain a central health information system in a manner that will support research into canine

disease and provide health information to owners and breeders.

• To establish scientifically valid diagnostic criteria for the acceptance of information into the database.

• To base the availability of information on individually identified dogs at the consent of the owner.

CHIC Benefits

Once in place and accepted within the dog breeding community, the CHIC program offers benefits to breeders,

buyers, parent clubs, and researchers.

• For breeders, CHIC provides a reliable source of information regarding dogs they may use in their breeding

programs. In the future, breeders can begin to analyze the pedigrees of a proposed breeding for health strengths

and weaknesses as well the traditional analysis of conformation, type, and performance strengths and weaknesses.


• For buyers, the CHIC program provides accurate information about the results of a breeder's health testing. For

diseases that are limited to phenotypic evaluations, there are no guarantees. However, the probability that an

animal will develop an inherited disease is reduced when its ancestry has been tested normal. Further, as more

DNA tests become available and the results are entered into CHIC, the CHIC database will be able to establish

whether progeny will be clear, carriers, or affected.

• For parent clubs considering establishment of health databases on their own, CHIC provides the answer with no

upfront investment required by the club. The CHIC infrastructure is supplied and maintained by the OFA. The data

is maintained in a secure environment by trained staff. The services are not subject to the time, technology, and

resource constraints that parent clubs might face on their own. This frees parent clubs to focus on their core

strengths of identifying health concerns, educating their membership, and encouraging participation in the CHIC

program.

• For researchers, CHIC provides confidential and accurate aggregate information on multiple generations of dogs.

CHIC information will also be useful for epidemiological studies enhancing our knowledge of health issues affecting

all breeds of dogs.

• For everyone interested in canine health issues, CHIC is a tool to monitor disease prevalence and measure

progress.

CHIC Policies and Guidelines

The CHIC database is a tool that collects health information on individual animals from multiple sources. This

centralized pool of data is maintained to assist breeders in making more informed breeding choices, and for

scientists in conducting research. In order for data to be included in CHIC, test results must be based on

scientifically valid diagnostic criteria.

Breed Specific

Core to the CHIC philosophy is the realization that each breed has different health concerns. Not all

diseases have known modes of inheritance, nor do all diseases have screening tests. Some screening tests

are based on phenotypic evaluation, others on genetic testing. With all these variables, a key element of

CHIC is to customize or tailor the CHIC requirements to the needs of each breed. These unique

requirements are established through input from the parent club prior to the breed's entry into the CHIC

program. Breed specific requirements typically consist of the inherited diseases that are of the greatest

concern and for which some screening test is available. Each parent club also drives specific screening

protocols. As an example, one parent club may allow cardiac exams to be performed by a general

practitioner. Another parent club may require the exam to be performed by a board certified cardiologist.

A club may also use the CHIC program to maintain information on other health issues for anecdotal

purposes. Later, as screening tests become available, the disease may be added to the breed specific

requirements.


Identification

Regardless of breed, each dog must be permanently identified in order to have test results included in

CHIC. Permanent identification may be in the form of microchip or tattoo.

Informed Consent

CHIC operates an informed consent database. All information regarding test results remains confidential

unless the owner specifically authorizes release of the information into the public domain. Owners are

encouraged to release all test results realizing it is in the ultimate health interests of the breed and the

information greatly increases the depth and breadth of any resulting pedigree analysis. For those not quite

ready to accept open sharing of information, there is still value in submitting their results. All test

information entered into the database is available in aggregate for research and statistical reporting

purposes, but does not disclose identification of individual dogs. This results in improved information on

the prevalence of the disease, as well as information regarding progress in reducing the incidence of the

disease.

CHIC Numbers and Reports

A CHIC number is issued when test results are entered into the database satisfying each breed specific

requirement, and when the owner of the dog has opted to release the results into the public domain. The CHIC

number itself does not imply normal test results, only that all the required breed specific tests were

performed and the results made publicly available.

A CHIC report is issued at the same time as the CHIC number. The CHIC report is a consolidated listing of the tests

performed, the age of the dog when the tests were performed, and the corresponding test results. As new results

are recorded, updated CHIC reports reflecting the additional information will be generated. For example, if a

breed requires annual CERF examinations, an updated CHIC report will be generated every time updated CERF

results are entered. Another potential example is as new DNA tests are developed and added to the breed specific

requirements, updated CHIC reports will be generated as the test results are entered.

Once included in the CHIC program, the breed specific requirements are dynamic. As health priorities within a

breed change, or as new screening tests become available, the breed specific requirements can be modified to

reflect the current environment. If the breed specific requirements are modified, existing CHIC numbers are not

revoked. Again, the CHIC number is issued to a dog that completed all required tests at a given point in time.

CHIC will provide the parent club quarterly reports consisting of both aggregate numbers and specific dogs who

have been issued CHIC numbers.


CHIC Fee Structure

Test results from the OFA and CERF databases are shared automatically with the CHIC program. There is no

fee to enter test results from either the OFA or CERF, and there is no requirement to fill out any additional forms.

To enter results into CHIC from another source such as PennHIP, GDC, OVC, or parent club maintained databases,

there is a one time per dog fee of $25.00. To enter results from any of these organizations, a copy of the test

results, the fee, and a signed note requesting the results be entered into the CHIC database should be sent to the

OFA. Any additional results after the one time fee is paid are recorded at no charge. Additionally, there is no

charge when entering results on an affected animal from a non-CERF/OFA source.

Participation

Any parent club interested in participating in the CHIC program should contact either the OFA or the AKC/CHF to

discuss the program, entry requirements, answer any questions, or to request application forms.

Each breed should have a health committee and survey results which determine the major health concerns within

the breed. The club should select one person from the health committee to be the CHIC liaison, and to work with

the club's membership in determining what health tests should be considered for participation in the CHIC

program. Questions to be considered are: what tests are currently available and being used, and at what age are

the tests appropriate and reliable. Staff members from the OFA and the AKC/CHF will assist parent clubs during

this phase of requirement and protocol definition.

*Note – In addition to the breed specific requirements above,

a CHIC requirement across all participating breeds is that the

dog must be permanently identified via microchip or tattoo in

order to qualify for a CHIC number.


Car Sickness in Dogs

All dog owners need expert advice from time to time to meet the challenges of caring for their canines. The American Kennel Club aims to provide you and your purebred dog with the help you asked for. There are usually two reasons for car sickness in dogs. Either motion sickness affecting balance or car-related anxiety caused by some fearful aspect of traveling in the car. Regardless of the reason for your pup's puking problems, the main remedy to address the issue is the same, a good desensitization program.

Before we start with the desensitization program, there are a few other steps to take since you don't know whether the pup suffers from motion sickness or car-related anxiety. One reason for motion sickness in young pups is the lack of early handling by humans. Try cuddling her upside down in your lap, pick her up in the air or roll her around on the ground like a log. These small motions a few times a day will mimic what she is exposed to in the car.

Avoid travel in the farthest backseat where there is the most motion. Also, in the backseat pups can only see out the side windows where a whizzing blur of objects creates a fuzzy visual that causes or compounds motion sickness. By moving her closer to the front, say in the middle seat and having her look forward towards the windshield she will see less movement. Another option is to place her in a Vari-Kennel(r) crate which has solid sides to limit her visibility. If you don't use a crate, remember to use a seat-belt like harness on her while in the middle seat to keep her safe in case of an accident.

As for car-related anxiety, the pup may have associated car travel with bad things happening to her. As a very young pup she might have been taken away from her mother and thrown into a car to go to the vet to get shots which wasn't pleasant. At such a young age a few bad trips can ruin a dog's appeal to a car ride.

Going for a Ride Start with putting the pup in the car with you for a few minutes a day. Don't turn on the car or drive anywhere, just sit quietly giving praise and gently petting. Another good idea is not to feed the pup six to 12 hours before any planned travel or even sitting in the car. Feed her after the session or travel back in the house. Don't use treats to reward her in the car. This will only stimulate an already off-balance digestive system.

After a few days sitting in the car, try staring the car and letting it run for a few minutes with her in it. Bring a toy and play with her in the front seat. Make it a happy time. Then shut off the car and exit. Do this for a few days until she shows great enthusiasm for going to the car. The trick here is to progress slowly after she shows no sign of sickness. The next step is to drive up and down the driveway once then stop and exit. Do this for a few days and then maybe try up and down the street. You get the picture. Increase the amount of travel each time she reaches a plateau of not getting sick. If she gets sick then move the process backwards until she is not sick again. By taking one step back to move two steps forward you will progress.

Leader of the Pack One of the most important things you can do is be a strong pack leader for her. Show her that being in the car is fun and trouble free. Another tactic you can do is to not make a big deal when she does vomit in the car. Do not pull over to clean it up, as this signals her that puking will stop the car. By ignoring her and the mess until you are at your destination she will not think anything about it. Then take her out of the car and go back and clean up the mess without the dog in sight. If you get emotionally upset when she is sick in the car, such as yelling, she will begin to associate your emotional unbalance with something being "wrong" with the car.

If she still has problems, or is overly excited in the car, then you may have to take your vet's advice with a mild sedative for car rides. Unfortunately, some dogs never do get over car sickness. But with a young pup and being vigilant about her program you are more than likely to have a successful outcome.


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Human Foods Dogs Can and Can’t Eat Dedicated dog lovers tend to be very kind people. We share our hearts and homes (and for some lucky pooches, even the foot of our beds) with our canine pals. Surely there is nothing wrong with sharing our favorite foods with them too, right? Not necessarily. Many of the foods, such as fruits and vegetables, that humans digest just fine can wreck havoc on a dog's body, causing severe health problems. However, some of the foods people eat can be introduced to a dog's diet just fine, providing health benefits such as joint strength, better breath and allergy immunity.

Before giving your dog foods that you crave, keep reading to learn which foods are safe and which can send your dog straight to the vet.

Chocolate – No. This isn’t just an old wives’ tale. Chocolate contains a very toxic substance called methylxanthines, which are stimulants that stop a dog’s metabolic process. Even just a little bit of chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can cause diarrhea and vomiting. A large amount can cause seizures, irregular heart function, and even death. Shrimp – Yes. A few shrimp every now and then is fine for your dog, but only if they are fully cooked and the shell (including the tail, head, and legs) is removed completely. Shrimp are high in antioxidants, vitamin B-12, and phosphorus, but also low in fat, calories, and carbohydrates. Eggs – Yes. Eggs are safe for dogs as long as long as they are fully cooked. Cooked eggs are a wonderful source of protein and can help an upset stomach. However, eating raw egg whites can give dogs biotin deficiency, so be sure to cook the eggs all the way through before giving them to your pet. Turkey – Yes. Turkey is fine for dogs as long as it is not covered in garlic (which can be very toxic to dogs) and seasonings. Also be sure to remove excess fat and skin from the meat and don’t forget to check for bones; poultry bones can splinter during digestion, causing blockage or even tears in the intestines. Cheese – Yes. As long as your dog isn’t lactose intolerant, which is rare but still possible in canines, cheese can be a great treat. Many cheeses can be high in fat, so go for low-fat varieties like cottage cheese or mozzarella. Peanut butter – Yes. Just like whole peanuts, peanut butter is an excellent source of protein for dogs. It contains heart-healthy fats, vitamins B and E and niacin. Raw, unsalted peanut butter is the healthiest option because it doesn’t contain xylitol, a sugar substitute that can be toxic to dogs. Popcorn – Yes. Unsalted, unbuttered, plain air-popped popcorn is OK for your dog in moderation. It contains riboflavin and thiamine, both of which promote eye health and digestion, as well as small amounts of iron and protein. Be sure to pop the kernels all the way before giving them to your dog, as unpopped kernels could become a choking hazard.


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Cinnamon – No. Cinnamon and its oils can irritate the inside of pets’ mouths, making them uncomfortable and sick. It can lower a dog’s blood sugar too much and can lead to diarrhea, vomiting, increased, or decreased heart rate and even liver disease. If they inhale it in powder form, cinnamon can cause difficulty breathing, coughing, and choking.

Pork / ham – No. There is a reason most dog foods contain beef, chicken, fish, and other meats, but not pork. Pigs are very prone to parasites because they’ll eat virtually anything they can find, and those parasites don’t always cook out properly. They’re also prone to the food-borne disease Trichinosis, which can be passed to the consumer (humans and dogs alike) if the meat isn’t fully cooked. Pork bones, both cooked and uncooked, are very dangerous, too, as they can easily splinter in a dog’s stomach and intestines. Corn – No. A little bit of corn won’t exactly hurt your dog, but it should still be avoided. Most dry dog foods already contain fillers such as wheat and corn, so why give them more when they’re meant to be carnivores? Also, if a dog eats pieces of or a whole corncob, it can cause intestinal blockage. Fish – Yes. Fish contains good fats and amino acids, giving your dog a nice health boost. Salmon and sardines are especially beneficial – salmon because it’s loaded with vitamins and protein, and sardines because they have soft, digestible bones for extra calcium. With the exception of sardines, be sure to pick out all the tiny bones, which can be tedious but is necessary. Never feed your dog uncooked or under-cooked fish, only fully cooked and cooled, and limit your dog’s fish intake to no more than twice a week.

Bread – Yes. Small amounts of plain bread (no spices and definitely no raisins) won’t hurt your dog, but it also won’t provide any health benefits either. It has no nutritional value and can really pack on the carbohydrates and calories, just like in people. Homemade breads are a better option than store-bought, as bread from the grocery store typically contains unnecessary preservatives, but it’s best to avoid it all together. Yogurt – Yes. Plain yogurt is a perfectly acceptable snack for dogs. It is rich with protein and calcium. The active bacteria in yogurt can help strengthen the digestive system with probiotics. Be sure to skip over yogurts with added sugars and artificial sweeteners. Tuna – Yes. In moderation, cooked fresh tuna is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which promotes heart and eye health. As for canned tuna, it contains small amounts of mercury and sodium, which should be avoided in excess. A little bit of canned tuna and tuna juice here and there is fine – prepared only in water, not oil – as long as it doesn’t contain any spices. Honey – Yes. Honey is packed with countless nutrients such as vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K, potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper, and antioxidants. Feeding dogs a tablespoon of local honey twice a day can help with allergies because it introduces small amounts of pollen to their systems, building up immunity to allergens in your area. In addition to consuming honey, the sticky spread can also be used as a topical treatment for burns and superficial cuts.


Garlic – No. Like onions, leeks, and chives, garlic is part of the Allium family, and it is five times more toxic to dogs than the rest of the Allium plants. Garlic can create anemia in dogs, causing side effects such as pale gums, elevated heart rate, weakness, and collapsing. Poisoning from garlic and onions may have delayed symptoms, so if you think your dog may have eaten some, monitor him or her for a few days, not just right after consumption. Salmon – Yes. As mentioned above, fully cooked salmon is an excellent source of protein, good fats and amino acids. It promotes joint and brain health and gives their immune systems a nice boots. However, raw or undercooked salmon contains parasites that can make dogs very sick, causing vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and, in extreme cases, even death. Be sure to cook salmon all the way through (the FDA recommends at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit) and the parasites should cook out.

Ice cream – No. As refreshing of a treat ice cream is, it’s best not to share it with your dog. Canines don’t digest dairy very well, and many even have a slight intolerance to lactose, a sugar found in milk products. Although it’s also a dairy product, frozen yogurt is a much better alternative. To avoid the milk altogether, freeze chunks of strawberries, raspberries, apples, and pineapples and give them to your dog as a sweet, icy treat.

Coconut – Yes. This funky fruit contain Lauric, which strengthens the immune system by fighting off viruses. It can also help with bad breath and clearing up skin conditions like hot spots, flea allergies, and itchy skin. Coconut milk and coconut oil are safe for dogs too. Just be sure your dog doesn’t get its paws on the furry outside of the shell, which can get lodged in the throat. Almonds – No. Almonds may not necessarily be toxic to dogs like pecans, walnuts and macadamia nuts are, but they can block the esophagus or even tear the windpipe if not chewed completely. Salted almonds are especially dangerous because they can increase water retention, which is potentially fatal to dogs prone to heart disease. Peanuts – Yes. Unlike almonds, peanuts are safe for dogs to eat. They’re packed with good fats and proteins that will benefit your dog. Just be sure to give peanuts in moderation, as you don’t want your dog taking in too much fat, which can lead to pancreas issues in canines. Also, avoid salted peanuts. Macadamia nuts – No. These are some of the most poisonous foods for dogs. Macadamia nuts, part of the Protaceae family, can cause vomiting, increased body temperature, inability to walk, lethargy, and vomiting. Even worse, they can affect the nervous system. Never feed your pets macadamia nuts. Cashews – Yes. Cashews are OK for dogs, but only a few at a time. They’ve got calcium, magnesium, antioxidants, and proteins, but while these nuts contain less fat than walnuts, almonds, or pecans, too many can lead to weight gain and other fat-related conditions. A few cashews here and there is a nice treat, but only if they’re unsalted.


ABdFC Carting Trial – September 19th

Hosted by the Mi Bouvier Club

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped out with our 1st ABdFC Carting Trial on Saturday, September 19th!

Congratulations to all the following carting teams!

Novice Draft Dog qualifiers

• I'M SPECIAL INSPIRED DESIGN, Bouvier - OWNER: Leslie Shimp • AXEL VOM HAUS SCHARF, Rottweiler - OWNER: Cody White and Jason Foltz

Draft Dog qualifiers • GCH I'M SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL AGENT NDD CGC, Bouvier - OWNER: Patricia L. Murray • GCH CH ADARA ROCK N RICO FERMI DUMATIN, Bouvier - OWNER: Leslie McFarland • DALMAR'S MIKA GRACIOUS STEP IN TIME AT ADARA CD RN NA NAJ CGCA, Bouvier -

OWNER: Leslie McFarland


MI Bouvier Club Annual Fun Match

September 20th

Congratulations to all our Fun Match winners! BIG thanks to everyone who participated. And thanks to our judge Rita Biddle.

Best Puppy Best Opp Puppy

Formidable I'm Special Nciting a Runway Riot I'm Special Chusan Outside the Box

Best Adult Best Opp Adult

I'm Special Bovarius Got a Dream Copperfields I'm Special Point Blank


3-6mo Puppy Male 1 (19) I'm Special Chusan Outside the Box - Owners: John & Becki Kroll 6-9mo Puppy Female 1 (16) Formidable I'm Special Nciting a Runway Riot - Owner: Wendy Sparschu 2 (20) I'm Special Formidable Nchanting Nicholette - Owner: Pat Murray Open Male 1 (17) Copperfields I'm Special Point Blank - Owner: Jennifer Rakoske Open Female 1 (22) I'm Special Bovarius Got a Dream - Owner: Leslie Shimp Non-competitive Male 3 (15) Ziggy - Owners: Dave & Kris Sallay 2 (21) Ch K-Jan's I Got You Babe - Owner: Cheryl Montgomery 1 (25) GCh I'm Special International Agent CGC DD

Owner: Pat Murray Non-competitive Female 1 (18) GCh I'm Special Illustrious Design at Formidable BN RN DD VBB

Owner: Wendy Sparschu & Pat Murray 2 (24) Sadie - Owners: Donne & Edward Wells

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GCH I’m Special Huron’s Prevailing Wind x BGCH/UKC BIS CH Illustrious Design at Formidable CGC BN RN DD VBB

Co Breeder/Owner: Patricia L Murray‐I’m Special Bouviers Breeder: Wendy Sparschu—Formidable Bouviers

I’m Special Formidable Nchanting Nicholette

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A beautiful puppy girl with such beautiful flowing movement, who has been the judges

favorite more times than not, is now just awaiting one point to finish

Thank you Wendy for this Nchanting Beauty!

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Winter 2015 issue