The dog show magazine celebrating the Toy Group of dog breeds - featuring articles, tips, and information provided with help from breeders, owners, handlers, club members, and judges.
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Breeder Owner: Anita Baksetersven
of Kennel Enga, Moelv, Norway Handler: Barbara Beissel, AKC Registered Handler Email: barbarabeissel@aol.com Sponsored by: Mark Benson & James Dillman
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S I LV E R G R A N D C H A M P I O N SANDERLIN DANCE LIKE A DICKENS
BREEDER/OWNER !" ANGELA " SANDERS SANDERLIN " MINIATURE " PINSCHERS " EXCLUSIVELY " HANDLED " BY !" MICHELLE " STARR
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Jon ColE & Rosalind kramer Thank You Judges
Handler: Daron Newcomb senatortwh@yahoo.com
Breeder: Anne Wylie
Owners: Anne Wylie & Mary Keeling
Outstanding top line & movement
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GCH. CH. Hylan Acres Step by Step Richie
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Maddie is off to a fast start in 2016!
BEST OF BREED & GROUP 2 Judge Elaine Lessig BEST OF BREED Judge Douglas Johnson BEST OF BREED Judge Robert Hutton
Thank you for recognizing Maddie’s breed type, movement and soundness. OWNED & LOVED BY: Maria Elena Pereira & Suzanne Peck PRESENTED BY: David Stout & Kristyn McCartney
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GOLD GCH HARBOR’S MAD ABOUT YOU
Maddie
IS ON THE MOVE
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Fleur de Passy ™ Japanese Chin
EXQUISITE ORIENTAL BEAUTY, FLAWLESS HEALTH & CLASSIC BREED STANDARD
D E E P E S T A P P r E C i AT i O n T O T H E J u D G E S
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“Valentino” bronze GCH Fleur de Passy ™ Dauphin & Dr. Anita Lopker
• Multi-Group Placing Exceptional Young Bronze GCH • Group Placing Puppy • Eukanuba 2014 BOB • Begins 2016 with a Trifecta of Big Best of Breed Wins and Group 3 Placement
Photo © Tom Weigand
Fleur de Passy ™ orion • Best BBE in Show • 2 BBE Group One Awards • Multiple BOW Awards
Fleur de Passy ™ L’etoile noire • 5 point Major • Multiple BOS & BOW Awards • All Breeder-Owner-Handled
A L L B R E E D E R - OWN E R - H A N D L E D B Y: D R . A N I TA L O P K E R
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Here's to getting
A HEAD OF THE GAME in 2016!
Photo by Rick Ortega
Grand Champion Brylee’ s Heavenly Walkin’ On Cloud Nine
Owned By: DR. DUNCAN SIMMONS & BONNIE SIMMONS Bred & Owned By: MICHELLE ABELS Presented By: HARRY BENNETT & S. D. ROWAN, JR.
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And here's to at Northern Neck! STICKING ONE’S NECK OUT
“ W A L K E R ” I S A W A R D E D Best Of Breed and Toy Group One B Y J U D G E M R S . N A N C Y H A F N E R W E L L , A S A N Y G I R A F F E W O U L D S A Y . . . Y O U D O N ’ T G E T T H E B E S T L E A V E S Unless You Stick Your Neck Out!
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GROUP FIRST | MR. JON R. COLE
GROUP FIRST | MR. JAMES J. HUPP
T HE WE E K END OF A L I F E T I ME ! B ACK - T O - B ACK GROUP F I R S T S & R E S E R V E B E S T I N SHOW
GROUP FIRST | MRS. SUSAN ST. JOHN BROWN
GROUP FIRST | MR. JON R. COLE
RBIS: MR. NORMAN L. PATTON
FOUR GROUP FIRSTS • Mr. Jon R. Cole (Breed & Group) • Mrs. Cindy Lane (Breed) & Mr. James J. Hupp (Group) • Mrs. Susan St. John Brown (Breed & Group) • Mr. Jon R. Cole (Breed & Group)
FOUR GROUP SECONdS • Mr. Charles E. Trotter (Breed & Group) • Mrs. Elizabeth Muthard (Breed) & Mrs. Karen S. McFarlane (Group) • Mr. Malcolm E. Moore (Breed & Group) • Mr. Dennis McCoy (Breed) & Mrs. Keke Kahn (Group)
FOUR GROUP THIRdS • Mrs. Betty Regina Leininger (Breed & Group) • Mr. Charles E. Trotter (Breed) & Mr. Martin D. Doherty (Group) • Mrs. Houston (Toddie) Clark (Breed) & Mr. Joe C. Walton (Group) • Mrs. Audrey Lycan (Breed) & Mr. Dennis McCoy (Group)
FOUR GROUP FOURTHS • Mr. Rodney R. Merry (Breed) & Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones (Group) • Mr. James J. Hupp (Breed) & Mrs. Peggy Dillard Carr (Group) • Mr. Randy E. Garren (Breed) & Mr. Dana P. Cline (Group) • Dr. Robert D. Smith (Breed & Group)
KIKI ACCOMPLISHEd ALL OF THIS IN JUST SIx MONTHS! (JULy 17, 2015 TO JANUARy 18, 2016)
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GOLd GCH CH PRANA FENICE MERRy MySTIQUE
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RESERVE BEST IN SHOW | MR. NORMAN L. PATTON
BREd/OWNEd By: Mary Kendall Maginnis | Prana Papillons | Breeder of Merit PRESENTEd By: Ellen Perry
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52 DID YOU KNOw? compiled by sAMANtHA AdkINs 54 REMEMBERING MR. R. wILLIAM “BILL” TAYLOR compiled by pAMELA BrUCE & LYNdA tOrrANCE 60 Ivf GOES TO THE DOGS by kAtE ELdrEdGE 64 LONG TIME PASSING... by sUzANNE dILLIN 65 AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CANDIDS photos by krIstA drOOp 66 TNT TOP TwENTY 66 TNT ALL BREED SYSTEM 67 TNT BREED SYSTEM 68 TNT OwNER-HANDLER SYSTEM 69 ADvERTISING & SUBSCRIPTION RATES 70 INDEX TO ADvERTISERS t5 01 / 05$) 5 0:4 ' $"3:
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Breeders/Owners: Barbara Beissel, Mark Benson & James Dillman BarbaraBeissel@aol.com | BendillSilkyTerriers@juno.com
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THE FLORIDA CIRCUIT TO PROGRESSIVE TOY SHOWS & WESTMINSTER! ETCETERA
by BONNIE GUGGENHEIM TNT Advertising Director & Associate Editor
S ome years the Florida circuit is what people come to the sunshine state for… warm and sunny. Some years it is cold, windy and rainy. 2016 was all of the above with the majority of the shows cold for handlers and specta- tors, but seemed acceptable to the Toy dogs that often had adorable jackets and sweaters to keep them comfortable before going in the ring to be judged. What a fabulous circuit—it always is and my congratulations to all the clubs that make it happen. Great job! Rings were filled with top-winning dogs from all over the country which made the Group ring a fabulous place to see many of the dogs that will be at the Progressive Toy Dog Show, the specialties and Westminster. A number of these awesome Toys were number one in their breed for 2015 and came to start 2016 with lots of points and set the stage for the upcoming exciting shows in New York. Speaking of New York, we are all hoping the blizzard of
March questionnaire I have a couple questions for exhibi- tors, handlers, owner/handlers and even spectators. Email your answers to me at bonnie@dmcg.com—they will be published anonymously next month. s 7HAT DRIVES YOU CRAZY ABOUT OTHER EXHIBITORS s )S SENDING THE JUDGE A PHOTOGRAPH FROM A SPECIAL WIN IMPORTANT Have an article idea? Let’s talk! Plus send me your Toy candids to show off (because if you’re like me, your phone is full of absolutely adorable snap shots). And remember—inquiring minds want to know. Have a great February, win lots and enjoy New York and the shows. Bonnie bonnie@dmcg.com 863.738.8848
2016 is the end of extreme amounts of snow and ice so everyone can get to New York and enjoy all there is to do in this fabulous city that never sleeps. Not that weather ever keeps diehard handlers and exhibitors from a dog show, but it is more fun when you can enjoy the city after the shows and get to the theater and or dinner. Check out the Broadway shows in the evening if you are not grooming dogs… if you’re not doing that, I always find sitting in the diner at the wonderful New Yorker Hotel a ball because you see so many dog people there at all hours of the day and night and the lobby is filled with more of the same, but includes dogs.
Photo by Breeder/Owner: Mary Ann Paul
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FLORIDA CLASSIC CLUSTERS Brooksville, Fl | January 14 -18 & 20 -24, 2016 | photos By the winning image
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FLORIDA CLASSIC CLUSTERS Brooksville, Fl | January 14 -18 & 20 -24, 2016 | photos By the winning image
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T H I S B U D ’ S F O R Y O U
Si lver GCH We-Syng Red Bud Maripaul
This is one of the highlights of his career Group 1 NOHS. What a special day receiving this placement with other wonderful competition in this group. Many thanks to Judge Susan St. John Brown and all our wonderful friends who cheered us on...
Sonset Chins Jean Welsh We-Syng Nanette Wright | Among the fi nest
Owned by: JeanWelsh, Mari Swick & NanetteWright Exclusively handled by: Breeder , NanetteWright and Owner, JeanWelsh
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Owned by: Lucille Bardack
Submit your cute photos to our TOYBOX department. Any clear photo will do—black & white or color, regular photo or digital. (If sending digital images, send high resolution 300 DPI for best quality.) Please submit your name and the name of the dog.
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P u zz l e BIS CAN CH AM GCH STARS AT SEA PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER AT ZHEN
BRED & OWNED BY Carol Clouse, Dr. Dennis Eschbach, Debbie Eschbach & Polona Blatnik
WE ARE Re b e l
GCH ZHEN’S THAT’S WHO
BRED BY Carol Clouse, Bill Thompson & Amy Thompson OWNED BY Carol Clouse & Kristina Karraker
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GCH CH HERITAGE'S ODE TO JOY CH Her Majesty’s Royal Confidante ROM x Heritage’s Catch Me If You Can
AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 Best Of Opposite Sex Westminster here we come! n n
Thank you Denis Brown for your loving care and expert handling of Joy 1 A 4 3 > F = 4 3 1 H ) 7 4 A 8 C 0 6 4 ? > < 4 A 0 = 8 0 = B k 0 = = ? 0 A < 0 = 7 0 = 3 ; 4 3 1 H ) 3 4 = 8 B 1 A > F = Thank You Judge Mrs. Rosalind Kramer
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Lorraine NEW GCH DREAMTIME Sparkling Lorraine
Owner: Deserae Buckmaster | Handlers: Trish Kulessa & Ken Lambert
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NOR’EAST T O Y D O G C L U S T E R “Come Play in our Air Conditioned Toy Box” N E W S I T E - A I R C O N D I T I O N E D – P AV E D P A R K I N G S P O R T S T U R F F L O O R I N G
F O U R S H O W S & T R I A L S I N T H R E E D A Y S WI DE WORLD OF I NDOOR SPORTS | 1 6 1 0 DAV I SV I L L E ROAD , NORTH K I NGSTON , R I
CLASSIC TOY DOG CLUB OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS, INC. Friday morning and Saturday, May 27 & 28, 2016
TOWN & COUNTRY TOY DOG CLUB OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS, INC. Friday afternoon and Sunday, May 27 & 29, 2016
Bay Colony Pomeranian Club and the Patriot Pug Dog Club consider classes on Saturday as their specialties. Yankee Miniature Pinscher Club will have an independent Specialty on Saturday evening. Judge Marlene Dunbury, Conformation | Judge Elizabeth Chase, Obedience and Rally
BREED OR CLASS
FRIDAY AM
FRIDAY PM
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Toy Group
Daniel Augustus Joseph B. Smith
Joseph F. Joly III
Howard M. Yost
Malcolm E. Moore
Toy Puppy Group
Not Offered
Not Offered
Albert Miniero Not Offered
Toy Bred By Exhibitor Group
Not Offered
Richard F. Sedlack Joseph F. Joly III Joseph F. Joly III Joseph F. Joly III Joseph F. Joly III Joseph F. Joly III Teresa Garrod Joseph F. Joly III Joseph F. Joly III Joseph F. Joly III Richard F. Sedlack Joseph F. Joly III Joseph F. Joly III Joseph F. Joly III Joseph F. Joly III Richard F. Sedlack Joseph F. Joly III Richard F. Sedlack
Raymond P. Stevens
Affenpinschers Brussels Griffons
Daniel Augustus Daniel Augustus Nancy S. Cowley Joseph B. Smith Joseph B. Smith Daniel Augustus
Howard M. Yost Howard M. Yost Howard M. Yost Howard M. Yost Howard M. Yost
Malcolm E. Moore Malcolm E. Moore Malcolm E. Moore
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Chihuahuas (Long) Chihuahuas (Smooth)
TBA TBA
Chinese Cresteds
Sharon Renee Stevens
Raymond P. Stevens Dr. Geno Sisneros Dr. Geno Sisneros Malcolm E. Moore
English Toy Spaniels (Blenheim & Prince Charles) Daniel Augustus
Howard M. Yost Howard M. Yost Howard M. Yost Howard M. Yost Dr. Geno Sisneros Howard M. Yost Howard M. Yost Howard M. Yost Howard M. Yost Dr. Geno Sisneros Dr. Geno Sisneros
English Toy Spaniels (King Charles & Ruby)
Daniel Augustus Daniel Augustus Daniel Augustus Daniel Augustus Daniel Augustus Daniel Augustus Daniel Augustus Daniel Augustus Daniel Augustus Lauren A. Payne
Havanese
Italian Greyhounds
Albert Miniero
Japanese Chin
Malcolm E. Moore Malcolm E. Moore Malcolm E. Moore Raymond P. Stevens Malcolm E. Moore Malcolm E. Moore
Maltese
Manchester Terriers (Toy)
Miniature Pinschers
Papillons Pekingese
Pomeranians
David Gilstrap Not Offered
Pomeranian Sweepstakes
Not Offered
Not Offered
Richard William Powell Sharon Renee Stevens
Poodles (Toy)
Daniel Augustus Lauren A. Payne
Richard F. Sedlack Joseph F. Joly III Richard F. Sedlack Richard F. Sedlack Joseph F. Joly III Joseph F. Joly III Richard F. Sedlack
Raymond P. Stevens Malcolm E. Moore
Pugs
Howard M. Yost Dr. Geno Sisneros Howard M. Yost Howard M. Yost Howard M. Yost Howard M. Yost Dr. Geno Sisneros Howard M. Yost Elizabeth Chase Elizabeth Chase
Pug Sweepstakes
Richard William Powell
David Gilstrap
Shih Tzu
Daniel Augustus Daniel Augustus Daniel Augustus Daniel Augustus
Malcolm E. Moore Malcolm E. Moore Malcolm E. Moore Raymond P. Stevens
Silky Terriers
Toy Fox Terriers Yorkshire Terriers
4-6 Month Puppy Junior Showmanship
Not Offered
Not Offered
David Gilstrap
Daniel Augustus Dr. Ellen Adomelis Dr. Karen Tucker
Richard F. Sedlack Dr. Ellen Adomelis Dr. Ellen Adomelis
Raymond P. Stevens
Obedience
Elizabeth Chase Dr. Karen Tucker
Rally
FRIDAY
SATURDAY Jack Cadalso
SUNDAY
Agility
Jack Cadalso
Paul Mount
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C H I N E S E C R E S T E D S
A C C O M P L I S H E D & E X Q U I S I T E
M A K E I T A “ S U N N Y ” D A Y
Flash ! WB AT COWTOWN SPECIALTY
A c e ’ s B l a c k G o l d o f G i n g e r y THE WINTER MAY BE COLD & HARSH, BUT OUR “SUNNY” IS WARM & BRIGHT!
“SUNNY” SHINES AS SHE STARTS 2016
Breeders: Cindy Lackey & Arlene Butterklee
Owner: Arlene Butterklee
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Harmony BIS GCH & CAN CH South Fork’s Sweet Harmony
A ! SPECIAL ! THANK ! YOU ! TO ! Ms. Shelley Hennessey =hekf'Jeb[ZeA9
“HARMONY” ! in Ohio
“Harmony” & “Tiana” are always Breeder/Owner/Handled by: MJ Held 1442 Orchard Park Road West Seneca, New York 14224 716-675-4497
Tiana South Fork’s Smart Move W H A T ’ S N E W ? ?
“Tiana” finished in 5 shows 2 – 5 pt. majors! From the Bred by class! At the age of 15 months!
Co-Owned by: Alida Bender
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and tHe Beat
gOes On...
B r o n z e g C h K a n d i l a n d ’ s l i l ’ d r u m m e r B o y
Photo by Steve Ross
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Loved & Handled by: Gary Stiles, AKC Registered Handler
Loved & Bred by: Helene Benson Loved & Owned by: Helene Benson & Teresa Fisher
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S I LVER GCH B I SS BARBARY ’S GOLD N J EWELS
2015 #2 Toy Fox Terrier Breed * 2015 #3 Toy Fox Terrier All Breed ** #1 Toy Fox Terrier NOHS 2014 and 2015 ***
121 Bests of Breed and 15 Group placements
© Ka l lmee Photos
Susan and Steve Thibodeaux Cocoa, FL | www.kal lmeekennel.com A Tradition of Excel lence Since 1978
Thre e t rip s to t h e AKC Eukanuba National Championship Show!
2 Y E A R S O L D – BOB
1 Y E A R O L D – BO S
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6 MON T H S O L D – BOW AND BO S
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Jame s B I S S G C H S T E P A M G A R S K Y F A L L
F I R S T S H O W O F T H E Y E A R . . . B E S T O F B R E E D A N D A G R O U P 1 . Thank you Dana Cline for this exciting start to the New Year. Thank you Dennis McCoy for awarding James a Group 2 the following day.
Proudly Bred & Owned By: Jim & Linda Shre ff ler | Stepamgar CKCS Professionally Handled By: Michelle M. Jones | Assisted By: Mackenzie S. Jones
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M O V I N G Wave Hackney-like action is a high-stepping reaching, free and easy gait in which the front leg moves straight forward and in front of the body and the foot
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bends at the wrist. The dog drives smoothly and strongly from the rear.
Thanks to the following judges for these prestigious wins: Best of breed | Nolan River KC Mrs. Arlene Benko | January 9, 2016 Best of Breed | Nolan River KC Mr. Peter Green | January 10, 2016
Owner/Handler: Larry & Penny Dewey | Breeder/Owner: Armando Angelbello
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SO YOU WANT TO JUDGE TOY DOGS Consider this first
by rod herner
T hat stranger in the ring, who is giving their handler definite instructions about which direction they should go, is seen in a different way by a Mas- tiff or a Doberman than by a Chihuahua or Yorkshire Terrier. The larger breeds might see the judge as a six foot person while through the eyes of Toy breeds, that same judge appears as a twenty foot giant! This situation is something that a “large breed” judge must take into consideration when judging Toy breeds. I know that I probably would react to a twenty foot giant ordering me around the ring with, “Which direction do you want me to go, and how fast?” and “Whatever you say”. With this perspec- tive in mind, it is understandable why we examine Toy breeds on the table, not to mention how much easier that becomes for the judge’s back and legs. (Toy breeders hope that the latter is not your primary reason for deciding to judge the Toys). When the toy breed enters the ring, address the handler with a pleasant, courteous voice that does not create a din. Actually, I’m sure that all exhibi- tors, regardless of the size of dog that they have on the lead, would appreciate that advice. In no way am I implicating that you can expect Toy dogs to be less stable than larger breeds, in fact, most Toys don’t realize how small they are. They should be ready to take on the world, no matter what the outcome may be. They should appear to own the ring and all that is in it. Of course, since the Toy Group is eclectic, there will be differ- ences in the demeanor of the terriers, the hounds, the spaniels, etc. You get
the idea, but in no case should they be shy or retiring. Be extra careful when examining Toys on the table. Again, use a dulcet voice or none at all. Too many judges use a heavy hand when going over Toys. As a judge who comes from a Toy breed, I always take care to be gentle and have a soft hand with the exhibits. Don’t turn the examination into a massage session. Extra consideration should be given to a first time entry. If he doesn’t stand perfectly still, that’s not a prob- lem. It is so important to have a dog’s first experience in the ring be an enjoy-
bites. I prefer to check for myself. Most Toy dogs are trained to allow for bite examination. Not all Toy breed bites should be checked with the same pro- cedure. Some can be properly checked without even opening the mouth. If you are judging Pugs, Japanese Chin, Brus- sels Griffon, Pekingese, Affenpinschers, English Toy Spaniels, or Shih Tzu, you should have either attended a well run seminar where proper bite examination is included or you should have been instructed by a quality breeder just how to go about checking the bite. A top winning dog’s career can be ruined by judge’s inconsiderate struggling to open a mouth. I’m sure that you have heard this statement many times before, but it deserves repeating. NEVER RE-EXAM- INE A TOY DOG ON THE GROUND. Put them back on the table a second time to check out whatever it is you wish to refresh in your mind. Remember that twenty foot giant! Last, but not least, whenever you are judging Toy breeds along with larger breeds in the same ring i.e. Junior Show- manship or Best in Show, please take into consideration that the Toy’s little legs cannot possibly cover the same amount of ground in the same amount of time as the larger dog. In Juniors, move the Toys and other smaller breeds together and for Best in Show, the dogs should be arranged from largest to smallest. The handlers usually take care of this themselves, but it is your job to keep on top of it. I hope you have fun judging the Toy breeds. It should be a fun time for both the judge and the Toy Dogs. I, personal- ly, enjoy being in the ring with them.
“NEVER re-eXAMine A toY doG on the GroUnd.”
able one. That also applies to the novice exhibitor. Be kind and helpful to them for they are the future of our sport. This same consideration should be given to a dog that shys away from you at first approach. Rather than excuse the dog as unable to examine, give them a sec- ond chance by softly touching and reas- suring them that all is well. Some of these exhibits may well be the result of a former heavy handed judge. Some can be resurrected with understanding and reassurance. Checking for the correct bite should not become a battle royal. If the exhibit denies you easy access to the mouth, have the handler show the bite. Some judges prefer to have all exhibitors show
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GCH AZEFER DUCHESS OF YORK Fergie
FERGIE HAS HAD A great year!
see you in NEW YORK!
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DEAR NoN-Pet owNers Author Unknown
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actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep per- pendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the OTHER END TO MAXIMIZE SPACE IS NOTHING but sarcasm. For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. !LSO ) HAVE BEEN USING THE BATHROOM for years—canine/feline attendance is not required. The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the oth- er dog or cat’s butt. I cannot stress this enough.
The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest. The stairway was not designed by .!3#!2¤