Poodle Papers Winter 2004

The Poodle Papers
Official Publication of “ The Poodle Club of America ”

Winter 2004
2002-2004 President’s Message

OFFICERS & COMMITTEES
President:Anne Rogers Clark
1st Vice Pres.: Doris Cozart
2nd Vice Pres.:Diann Ellis
Corres. Sec.: Helen Tomb-Taylor
Record. Sec.: Doris Grant
Treasurer: Scott Olund
Variety Representatives
Toy:Jack MacGillivray
Mini:Barbara Furbush
Stand.: Dr Samuel Peacock I want to wish the Members of the Poodle
Publicity: Thomas Carneal Club of America, Happy Holidays and a
AKC Delegate: Barbara Green
good and healthy New Year for themselves
Show Committee
Chairperson: Glenna Carlson and their Poodles.
Performance Events Obedience
Chairperson-Susie Osborn
Performance Events Agility
Chairperson-Jan Hopper j May we take this time to rededicate our-
WC/WCX Working Certificate
Chairperson- Mrs. Beverly Cobb
selves to continuing to produce beautiful
Public Education Coordinator
Poodles that are intelligent, healthy and
Arlene Scardo typical under our breed standard, so that
Affiliate Club Council:
Diann Ellis
they may continue to live up to the stan-
PCA Foundation:
dard of the toys, miniatures and standards
Exec. Director Michael Wahlig
that have preceded them.
Genectic Anomalies Committee:
Director Michael Wahlig
PCA Poodle Rescue Central: Let us dedicate ourselves to the above.

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Coming Specialties MAY 16 POODLE CLUB OF HAWAII
BREED: PEGGY HAUCK
P.C.A. AFFILIATE CLUB SHOWS OBEDIENCE: WINSTON KUPAU
* Note this listing comes from Diann Ellis MAY 22:PANORAMA POODLE CLUB OF MT. SPO-
KANE
. BREED: ARLY HUSSIN: CONFORMATION
2004 OBEDIENCE:JOYCE OSTBY:
JAN 5 TAMPA BAY POODLE CLUB, INC. MAY 28 POODLE CLUB OF MASSACHUSETTS
BREED: JOHN SHOEMAKER BREED:: DANIEL AUGUSTUS
SWEEPSTAKES :EMILY HOOVER OBEDIENCE:ELIZABETH CHASE
JAN 15COLUMBIA POODLE CLUB SWEEPSTAKES TBA
BREED:PATTI STRAND - CONFORMATION JUNE 18 ORLANDO POODLE CLUB
OBEDIENCE CAROL CALLAHAN BREED:: RANDY GARREN
JAN 16 COLUMBIA POODLE CLUB OBEDIENCE: WILLIAM DILLARD
BREED: MYCKI FULDA SWEEPSTAKES: JOE WAKE
JAN. 31 HEART OF AMERICA POODLE CLUB JULY 7: POODLE CLUB OF SAN ANTONIO
BREED: MRS. BILLIE KNEALE BREED: W. EVERETT DEAN:
SWEEPSTAKES: CARL GOMES OBEDIENCE: FRANK SALING
FEB. 6 POODLE CLUB OF CENTRAL INDIANA, JULY 23 GREATER MILWAUKEE POODLE CLUB
BREED: MRS. HELEN TOMB-TAYLOR BREED: MR. WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM
OBEDIENCE: MRS. CATHERINE M. JULY 28GREATER PITTSBURGH POODLE CLUB
THOMPSON BREED:: CHARLES CYOPIK
FEBRUARY 26 VALLEY OF THE SUN POODLE CLUB, OCTOBER 7:GREENSPRING POODLE CLUB
INC. BREED:: DR. SAMUEL M. PEACOCK
BREED: EUGENE BLAKE OBEDIENCE: MRS. MARIE V HUFFMAN
OBEDIENCE ED HAAS
LISA PUSKUS: SWEEPSTAKES
MARCH 12BLUEBONNET POODLE CLUB
BREED:MRS. INGEBORG E. SEMENSCHIN October:cont. from page 3
OBEDEINCE-MS. BONNIE BAKER -
MARCH 26KEY TO THE SEA POODLE CLUB, INC. POODLE CLUB OF SAN ANTONIO
JUDGES: N/A PRESIDENT: Joe Strange, 4737 Rittiman Rd., San
MARCH 26;POODLE CLUB OF MOHAWK VALLEY Antonio, TX 78218 210-655-1171
(formerly Hudson ValleyPoodle Club.) SECRETARY: Barbara Bragg, 114 Kettle Cove, Universal
BREED:RICHARD BAUER City,TX 78148 210-658-6860
MARCH 27 KEY TO THE SEA POODLE CLUB, INC. BREEDER REFERRAL: Joan Pfeifer, 210-341-5727
JUDGES: N/A RESCUE REFERRAL: Joan Pfeifer, 210-341-5727
APRIL 1 GREATER WICHITA POODLE CLUB, INC.
BREED: MRS. BARBARA H. FURBUSH NEW OFFICER NOTIFICATION FOR
APRIL 2POODLE CLUB OF LAS VEGAS SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS POODLE CLUB
JUDGES: CONFORMATION: N/A PRESIDENT: Lisa Brazil-Lindsay, 7137 Stanford Ave., St.
SWEEPSTAKES: N/A Louis, MO 63130 314-862-9028
APRILS 3 POODLE OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLUB OF SECRETARY: Connie Green, 33 Ladue Terrace, St. Louis,
GREATER NY MO 63124 314-991-1825
OBEDIENCE NOV A-B & OPEN B: JOHN LANDISBREEDER REFERRAL: Connie Green, 314-991-1825
OBEDIENCE UTIL A-B & OPEN A: JERRY NO RESCUE REFERRAL AT THIS TIME
IERMIERO
APRIL 17 WASHINGTON POODLE CLUB PANORAMA POODLE CLUB OF MT.
BREED:: MR. JORDAN CHAMBERLAIN SPOKANE
APRIL 30 :WILLIAM PENN POODLE CLUB PRESIDENT: TONY SINGLETON, 15611 E. LAUREL
BREED: MRS. CAROLYN TAYLOR RD., ELK, WA 99009 509-292-2323
OBEDIENCE: FRANK WASHABAUGH SECRETARY: CAROLYN HARTILL, P.O. BOX 437,
MAY 8 LOS ANGELES POODLE OBEDIENCE CLUB, CHEWELAH, WA 99109 509-935-8468
INC. BREEDER REFERRAL: RONDA SINGLETON, 509-
JUDGES: OBEDIENCE: N/A 292-2323
MAY 8 HUB POODLE CLUB OF ORANGE COUNTY RESCUE REFERRAL: DONNA CONVERY, 509-489-
BREED: MRS. MAUREEN RUSSO 6337
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* Note this listing comes from Diann Ellis WASHINGTON POODLE CLUB
TAMPA BAY POODLE CLUB, INC. PRESIDENT: Linda McNeely, 4317 Langdon Drive, Mt.
PRESIDENT: Linda Sciacca, 6166 Seminole Blvd., Airy, MD 21771, 301-831-5876
Seminole, FL 33772 727-391-1332 SECRETARY: Kay Tripp, 15209 Turkey Foot Rd.,
SECRETARY: Elizabeth Hutchens, PO Box 5222, Darnestown, MD 20678 301-948-1919
Clearwater, FL 33758 727-789-2574 BREEDER REFERRAL: Kay Tripp, 301-948-1919
BREEDER REFERRAL: Linda Sciacca, 727-391-1332 RESCUE REFERRAL: Sandy Marshall, 301-384-5625
RESCUE REFERRAL: Karen Toth, 727-541-3223
POODLE CLUB OF MASSACHUSETTS
POODLE CLUB OF HAWAII PRESIDENT: Andrew Kress, 21 Sawin St., Sherborn, MA
PRESIDENT: Shirley Leu, 3655 Kawelolani Pl., Hono- 01770 508-655-8137
lulu, HI 96816, 808-732-7427 SECRETARY: Darrell Fritz, 112 Humphrey St.,
SECRETARY: Sally Ventura, 46-503 Kaiku Plantation Dr., Marblehead, MA 01945 781-639-0230
Kaneohe, HI 808-235-5863 BREEDER REFERRAL: Joan Kress, 508-655-8079
BREEDER REFERRAL: Bradley Odagiri, 808-373-3838 RESCUE REFERRAL: Merilea Agostino, 508-877-7285
RESCUE REFERRAL: Sally Ventura, 808-235-5863
GREATER PITTSBURGH POODLE CLUB
VALLEY OF THE SUN POODLE CLUB, PRESIDENT: Linda Caldwell, 313 Glenview Dr., Lower
INC. Burrell, PA 15068 724-339-3949
PRESIDENT: Ralph Sweet, 918 N 343rd Ave., Buckeye, SECRETARY: Mary Ann O’Neil, 118 Whippoorwill Rd.,
AZ 85326 623-386-2323 Burgettstown, PA 15021 724-339-3949
SECRETARY: Jane Newton, 4812 S Fair Ln., Tempe, AZ BREEDER REFERRAL: Mary Ann O’Neil, 724-729-
85282 602-438-9628 3506
BREEDER REFERRAL: Janice Bounds, 480-358-1500 RESCUE REFERRAL: Janice Gunner, 412-486-2626
RESCUE REFERRAL: Maryln Brooks, 602-943-8468 POODLE CLUB OF LAS VEGAS
PRESIDENT: ANN AMBORT, 4118 MEADOWGLEN
POODLE CLUB OF MOHAWK VALLEY CIRCLE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89121 702-456-3325
(formerly Hudson Valley Poodle Club.)
SECRETARY: ROSE BROCK, 5025 PACIFIC GROVE
PRESIDENT: Vinnie Beratta, 5796 Rt 5, Vernon, NY
DR., LAS VEGAS, NV 89130 702-658-1115
13476, 315-829-2767
BREEDER REFERRAL: KIM BUCHAN, 702-655-0877
SECRETARY: Kathy Gilooley, 682 Woolheater Rd.,
RESCUE REFERRAL: JULIE ARNOLD, 702-456-9551
Fleischmanns, NY, 914-399-3462
BREEDER REFERRAL: Debi Williams, 315-695-6843 COLUMBIA POODLE CLUB
RESCUE REFERRAL: Debbie Huerta, 315-825-0221 PRESIDENT: Deb Frasieur, 8017 N. Foss,
GREATER MILWAUKEE POODLE CLUB Portland, OR 97203 503-289-5590
PRESIDENT: Suzanne Wendt, 1825 N. 18th Ave., West SECRETARY: Arlene Derr, 13223 SE Harold,
Bend, WI 53090, 262-306-0126 Portland, OR 97236 503-761-3500
SECRETARY: Katherine Kinowski, 7493 Wildwood Rd., BREEDER REFERRAL: None presently
West Bend, WI 53090, 262-338-9702 RESCUE REFERRAL: None presently
BREEDER REFERRAL: Roberta Gilson, 920-893-0399
RESCUE REFERRAL: Maris Doege, 920-625-3709 WILLIAM PENN POODLE CLUB
PRESIDENT: Patricia Lorenz, 1704 Old Bethlehem
ORLANDO POODLE CLUB Pk.,Sellersville, PA 18960 215-257-3444
PRESIDENT: Bill Cunningham, 1000 Elm Street, Oviedo, SECRETARY: Mae Dennison, 46 Sunset Dr., Voorhees,
FL 32765 407-365-1520 NJ 08043 856-767-0893
SECRETARY: Anne Thorne, 1008 Ridge Pointe Cv., BREEDER REFERRAL: Barbara Burdick, 215-657-5673
Longwood, FL 32750 407-339-6140 RESCUE REFERAL: Gayle Roberson, 609-426-0559
BREEDER REFERRAL: Bill Cunningham, 407-365- GREENSPRING POODLE CLUB
1520 PRESIDENT: Lamar Solomon, 5502 Bartonsville Rd.,
LOS ANGELES POODLE OBEDIENCE Frederick, MD 21704 301-695-6613
SECRETARY: Phyllis Ensor, 2315 Stockton Rd., Phoenix,
CLUB, INC. MD 21131 410-771-4706
PRESIDENT: Joe Indelicato, 2445 Trails End Road, BREEDER REFERRAL: Dorothy Stackhouse, 301-695-
Acton, CA 93510 661-269-2828
6613
SECRETARY: Jeanine Sullivan, 9806 La Canada Way,
Sunland, CA 91040 818-352-5052 RESCUE REFERAL: Paul Waterman, 410-552-6650
cont. on page 2
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Treating Canine Liver Disease Signs of Disease
Clinical signs of liver disease in dogs include jaun-
Though canine liver disease can be life threatening, dice, abdominal fluid, and abnormalities in liver size or
it also can be managed successfully when diagnosed shape. Signs of disease detectable to owners might in-
early. Proper nutrition and medication both can con- clude lethargy, depression, poor appetite, weight loss,
tribute to successful management of dogs with liver vomiting, diarrhea, increased drinking and urination, and
disease. reduced exercise tolerance. More severe cases might
“Treatment of liver disease requires knowing the include central nervous system abnormalities such as
exact cause of disease or extent of liver damage,” says excessive salivation, pacing, seizures or coma.
David C. Twedt, D.V.M., professor of small animal Predisposed Breeds
medicine at Colorado State University’s College of A number of dog breeds are suspected of having a
Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. “Early genetic basis for increased incidence of chronic hepati-
identification and appropriate therapy are very impor- tis, or ongoing liver disease. For example, 20 breeds of
tant.” dogs are recognized as having abnormal copper con-
Early diagnosis can be challenging, since the liver centrations in conjunction with liver disease (see above,
has a tremendous reserve capacity and will continue to “Breeds Associated with Increased Liver Copper Con-
function adequately until damage occurs to about 70 centrations”).1 Among these, Bedlington terriers have
percent of the organ. Although it does make diagnosis an inherited autosomal recessive gene that causes cop-
difficult, the liver’s reserve capacity is important, since per toxicosis, a disease depicted by a toxic accumula-
the liver is responsible for many critical body function of copper in the liver (see “Eliminating Copper
tions ranging from producing key proteins to protect- Toxicosis” on page18). Awareness of breed predisposi-
ing the body from toxic substances. tion is important for disease diagnosis and breeding con-
Liver disease generally is suspected based on clini- siderations.
cal signs noted during a physical examination, says Diagnosing Liver Disease
Susan E. Bunch, D.V.M., Ph.D., professor of internal “The two most common liver abnormalities identi-
medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine at North fied in dogs are secondary reactive disorders and pri-
Carolina State University. “Many veterinarians offer mary liver disease,” Twedt says. “Reactive disorders are
wellness examinations, and if abnormal liver enzyme very common and occur secondary to systemic or meta-
activities are identified, they are investigated.” bolic disease, with the liver as the innocent bystander.
“Proper nutrition can help improve liver function and Secondary disorders generally resolve when the primary
enhance the liver’s functional reserve,” says Purina disease is treated. Primary liver diseases, on the other
Research Fellow Dorothy Laflamme, D.V.M., Ph.D. hand, are those in which the liver is solely responsible
“Nutrition also helps support liver regeneration and aids for the disorder.”
symptomatic relief of clinical signs.” Because the liver is central to many other organs, it
can suffer consequences from illness in other organs.
Liver Function For example, Bunch says, dogs with inflammatory bowel
Understanding how liver disease can impact canine disease can have modest increases in blood liver enzyme
health requires learning more about how the liver func- activities as a result of absorbing toxic substances from
tions. Among its many roles, the liver is responsible a diseased intestine. Due to the proximity of the pan-
for producing proteins, including transport proteins, co- creas to the bile duct, severe pancreatitis can cause tran-
agulation and anticoagulation proteins, and albumin, sient bile duct obstruction and dramatic changes in liver
the protein principally responsible for maintaining fluid function tests. A liver biopsy in both cases would indi-
and blood pressure in the veins of the body. cate results related to intestinal or pancreatic disease.
The liver also helps to maintain the body’s blood Laboratory testing often is needed to confirm the pres-
glucose, or sugar, concentration; aids in digestion of ence of liver disease and to help characterize the type.
nutrients, such as fat; and activates and deactivates Unexplained liver enzyme activities that are persistently
drugs in the body. The liver stores life-sustaining abnormal should be investigated using radiographs, ul-
amounts of blood and certain vitamins and minerals. trasound and possibly liver biopsy. For most types of
And, through a well-developed network of immune primary liver disease, biopsy is essential, Twedt says.
cells and antibodies, the liver protects the body from For dogs with chronic hepatitis, repeat liver biopsy is
infectious agents absorbed from the intestine. an ideal way to determine whether medications are work-
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ing. regenerate and to help maintain lean body mass.
Careful consideration should be given when decid- The source of protein is important in dogs with liver
ing whether to take a liver biopsy. “Indications for per- disease.2 Dogs have fewer signs of end-stage liver dis-
forming a liver biopsy are a patient with abnormal liver ease when protein comes from milk or vegetable diets
enzymes and clinical evidence of liver disease,” Twedt as opposed to meat diets. “Meat and blood are poorly
says. “A biopsy can help explain the cause of abnormal tolerated in encephalopathic patients,“ Laflamme says.
liver enzymes or function tests, such as blood bile ac- “The main thing is to monitor protein adequacy to as-
ids.” sure protein depletion does not occur.”
The cause of primary liver diseases, such as acute In dogs such as Bedlington terriers that accumulate
liver injury and chronic hepatitis, can range widely. copper in the liver, copper should be controlled, and
“Among causes of primary liver disease are reactions diets should be supplemented with appropriate vitamins,
to certain antibiotics, toxic injury from plants, insects, Twedt says. Though diets low in copper will not re-
environmental poisons, copper accumulation, various duce existing copper in the liver, they may help to slow
drugs and infectious causes (see “Potential Causes of further copper accumulation. Copper chelating agents
Primary Liver Disease in Dogs” on page 6),” Bunch also may be necessary.
says. “Many times the cause is unknown.” Dietary fiber also is believed to benefit dogs with
Acute liver failure occurs when there has been a sud- liver disease by helping to acidify contents in the colon
den massive loss of normal liver tissue and function, and minimize ammonia absorption. Dietary fiber binds
potentially resulting in death before therapeutic inter- bile acids in the intestinal tract and promotes their re-
vention can occur. At the other end of the scale, abnor- moval, thus altering the bile acid pool. Soluble fiber
malities in blood levels of liver enzymes can be found may help to manage end-stage liver disease by impair-
during routine evaluation, yet with no other clinical ing intestinal uptake of ammonia.
evidence of disease.” In addition, dietary fat from medium-chain triglyc-
Diet Management erides may be useful in some patients with liver dis-
“Dietary management is an important part of treat- ease. “Medium-chain fats are more easily digested and
ment for dogs with liver disease,” Bunch says. “De- absorbed, and provide a readily available source of
pending on the type and severity of liver disease, a spe- energy,” Laflamme says.
cial diet may or may not be needed. The purpose of a Disease Management
special diet would be to aid in addressing liver dys- With early intervention, therapeutic management of
function caused by an inability to process protein waste canine liver disease can be beneficial. Anti-inflamma-
products, such as ammonia, which cause central ner- tory therapy, for example, can help reduce inflamma-
vous system abnormalities, and to provide an appro- tion caused by chronic hepatitis. “One study we con-
priate blend of nutrients designed to promote liver re- ducted at Colorado State showed that dogs with chronic
covery.” hepatitis tended to have prolonged survival when treated
In most cases, dogs should be fed a quality com- with anti-inflammatory drugs,” Twedt says.
plete and balanced diet, which is important to support Antioxidant therapy helps to control free radicals pro-
liver regeneration and healing. Home-prepared diets duced in chronic hepatitis. Free radicals are molecules
may not contain complete nutrition, and thus, long-term with an unpaired electron that are created from toxic
usage is discouraged, Laflamme says. Adequate pro- agents or certain drugs and are believed to cause liver
tein and caloric intake is important, because it supports damage during fat peroxidation. Antioxidants help mini-
liver repair and recovery. Frequent, small meals should mize oxidative damage by scavenging free radicals.
be fed to limit time between meals and to improve nu- Vitamin E functions as an antioxidant by protecting
tritional status, and a highly digestible diet also is im- membrane phospholipids from oxidative damage when
portant. free radicals are formed. Therapy with vitamin E helps
While no single diet will suit the nutritional and clini- to reduce oxidative injury to liver tissue by providing
cal needs of all dogs with liver disease, selection of an protection. Vitamin E also helps protect the liver from
appropriate diet depends on specific clinical signs. For copper-related oxidant damage.
dogs that show signs of mental disturbances secondary Copper chelators can be used to help reduce high
to liver failure, or hepatic encephalopathy, the protein levels of copper in the liver, such as Bedlington terri-
content of the diet should be decreased. Even in these ers experience with copper toxicosis. Chelators bind
dogs, however, protein is necessary to help the liver
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with copper either in the blood or tissue and then facili- Pekingese
tate its removal through the kidneys.
Keeshound
In addition, zinc therapy helps to prevent copper ac-
cumulation in dogs with abnormal liver copper. Dietary Bull Dog
zinc binds to an intestinal copper-binding protein called Schnauzer
metallothionein, preventing its transfer into the blood. Poodle
The metallothionein-bound copper is later excreted in
Old English Sheep Dog
the stool.
Long-Term Prognosis Samoyed
Early identification of liver disease, combined with Dalmatian
appropriate therapy and diet, are key to successful man-
agement. If the basic structure of the liver, including its *Known Inherited
anatomic and physiologic relationships, is preserved, Adapted from the Canine Liver Registry at Columbia,
complete recovery is highly likely due to the liver’s tre- MO
mendous regenerative capacity. Though there is no spe-
cific recommendation for preventing disease, early di- Source: Twedt DC. Diagnosis and Management of Cop-
agnosis has been shown to improve survival. © per Associated Liver Disease. The European Journal
of Comparative Gastroenterology. 1997; 2:2.
1 Twedt DC. Diagnosis and Management of Copper Associ- Potential Causes of Primary Liver Disease in Dogs*
ated Liver Disease. The European Journal of Comparative Plants Cycad palm, especially the seeds; Chinaberry
Gastroenterology. 1997; 2:2. tree fruit; Aflatoxins; Amanita mushrooms
2 Michel KE. Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal, He-
patic, and Endocrine Diseases. Textbook of Veterinary Inter-
Insects Bees; wasps; hornets
nal Medicine: Diseases of the Dog and Cat. W.B. Saunders
Company, New York. 2000; 5:1, p. 259.
Environmental Poisons Closantel; heavy metals, in-
cluding lead, arsenic and thallium
“Proper nutrition can help improve liver function and
enhance the liver’s functional reserve. Nutrition also
Drugs T r i m e t h o p r i m - s u l f a s ; c a r p r o f e n ;
helps support liver regeneration and aids symptomatic
acetaminophen;phenobarbital; primidone; tetracy-
relief of clinical signs.”
cline; diethylcarbamazine-exibendazole
Purina Research Fellow
Dorothy Laflamme, D.V.M., Ph.D.
*Information provided by Susan E. Bunch, D.V.M.,
Ph.D., professor of internal medicine at the College
of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State
BREEDS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED
University.
LIVER COPPER CONCENTRATIONS
Bedlington Terrier* Reprinted with permission from Today's Breeder,
Doberman Pinscher* Nestle Purina PetCare Co.
West Highland White Terrier*
Skye Terrier*
PCA is not responsible for any statements or claims
Norwich Terrier made by its contributors. PCA reserves the rights to
Wire Fox Terrier edit all copy and make editorial comments where nec-
Airedale Terrier essary and deemed appropriate by the editor. PCA re-
Cocker Spaniel serves the right to refuse items submitted for publica-
tion. Written permission must be received and granted
Labrador Retriever by PCA in order to reprint any editorial material, con-
Golden Retriever tributors reserve all rights to their articles and permis-
German Shepherd Dog sions must be granted by them for reprint purposes.
Collie
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AKC ANNOUNCES The Purina Program in

DEBUT OF 2002 donated $600.00+ to
ONLINE LITTER REGISTRATION
our Genetic Anomalies
— New Service Offers Ease and Conve- foundation and a matching
nience to AKC Customers —
amount went to AKC's Ca-
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club is nine Health Foundation.
pleased to announce that as of October 27, 2003
litter registrations will be accepted online. This will So if you do use Purina,
enable users to more quickly and easily register
their litters at www.akc.org. This service is the first Please participate
of many new services that AKC plans to offer
through its web site, including online registration of
individual dogs.
PCA Regional
“This initiative marks a major step forward with Thank You!
AKC technology. It allows our clients the ability
to register their dogs using a self-service web site.
With over 1.5 million users monthly at akc.org, I just want to thank everyone who en-
this is a tremendous opportunity to offer conve- tered and or came to the PCA Specialty and
nience to our current customers and expand the
reach of our services to new breeders,” said Den- the Bluebonnet Poodle Club Specialties. It
nis Sprung, AKC Senior Vice President and Chief felt like a big and fun party.
Operating Officer.
I've always known " POODLE
The system offers a more efficient and faster pro- PEOPLE " were special , as are
cess to customers. Breeders will now enter their
own information, eliminating redundant data en- POODLES-----just couldn't believe the
try by the AKC. Standard AKC rules and policies Grand Gathering of both.
for registering a litter will be applied throughout
the online process. In addition to improving ac-
curacy, the speed of the delivery over data trans- I also want to thank again all of you
mission lines will eliminate the two – five day mail from near and far who helped us set up ,
delivery.
ring steward, decorate and operate.
“The ability for customers to make transactions My hat goes off to our Professional
online will put them in the driver’s seat, allowing
them to be in control of the process and do busi- Handlers. You all were so cooperative and
ness with us 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” professional.
added Sprung. “AKC benefits as well, in terms of
staff efficiencies and our ability to expedite ser-
vices.” The judges were superb.
For further details, visit the online litters registration web It made me feel so proud to be one of
page at www.akc.org/litters. such a fine group of people.
Sincerely, Richard Jordan

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70’s and acquired my first Miniature in the late 70’s. I
Spotlite on a P.C.A. Member have shown both in conformation as well as in obedi-
This Edition of the Poodle Papers shines it’s spotlite ence.
on Diann Ellis
During the time of my involvement with Standards I
First of all I am an Oregonian bred and born. I’ve never was extremely fortunate to have as my mentor one of
lived in any other state at any time in my life. As a the great Poodle Breeders of all time, Mrs. Joy Tongue.
young person I used to spend my summers on a dairy I was fortunate to have personally known CH Hausfraus
farm. It seems like there have always been animals of Executive as well as his prominent son CH Acadia Com-
one kind or another around. As I grew a little older I mand Performance. I owned a Bart son (CH Acadia
was very interested in horses. I used to love to ride but Dinner Date; litter brother to CH Acadia Stagedoor
was never situated to where I could own one. Johnny) and numerous other Acadia progeny.
My husband Ben and I have been married 29 years this I never bred Standards because I didn’t have a facility
month (December). We both enjoy our travels and the that would accommodate the activity. I began to breed
animals we own. Currently we have three mini’s, a Miniatures in the 80’s under my kennel prefix of Rag-
cat, and a young but exuberant black Doberman male time. I’ve probably shown upwards of 30 Poodles to
puppy who’s very nicely put together. I expect him to their championships. Poodles In America lists me as
do well in the show ring when he grows up a little bit. having bred 11 champions. I owned two top-produc-
My mini’s are all retired champions, one of whom is ing Poodles (CH Ragtime Request of Heatherly and
CH Parade Ragtime Helonwheels, PCA WB and BOW CH McKernan Heatherly) and I bred one top-produc-
in 1995. ing Poodle (CH Fontella Ragtime). I will always love
Poodles and enjoy being around Poodle people.Through
As for family, Ben has a daughter and I have two sons, Poodles I have managed to meet many wonderful
all of whom are grown. So far we only have four grand- people and learn through them as well. The learning
children but when they all descend at once, four seems process is one that never ends and continues to this day.
like quite enough, thank you.
We’ve traveled quite a bit both within the U.S. as well

as internationally. Ben’s work used to take him to Eu- - AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL
rope and other interesting places periodically and oc- CHAMPIONSHIP PREMIERES
casionally I would join him (went to Shanghai and Hong
Kong in January of 1994). We own a big pickup and SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
fifth-wheel trailer we use for our travel. It’s set up to from 8 -11 PM (ET/PT)
accommodate the animals who really get their feelings
hurt if they don’t get to go along too. on Animal Planet
and
I am currently grinding down in my pet grooming busi- Discovery Channel.
ness. I guess I am about the only person I know still
grooming someone else’s pets after about forty years
at it. I guess I’ve probably owned pure bred dogs of
one breed or another for at least that forty years and
- ROAD TO THE NATIONAL
perhaps a little longer. CHAMPIONSHIP PRE-SHOW
My first Poodle was a 17 1⁄2-inch pet that was not much SPECIAL AT 7 PM (ET)
of an example of a Poodle but a dear dog. Subsequently DESCRIBES WHAT IT TAKES
I purchased my first what I would consider to be “real”
Poodle (a cream Standard bitch named CH Bel Tor TO WIN “BEST IN SHOW” -
Good Fortune) from Becky Mason. This was in the
late 60’s (she finished her championship in 1967). I
owned and exhibited Standards through the 60’s and
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Poodle Club of America Code of Ethics
POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA AND AFFILIATE CLUB MEMBERS ARE shots and kennel cough.
EXPECTED TO ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES. •The breeder will state in writing that the
purchaser has (a time specified by the
1. All Poodle Club of America members and affiliate clubs shall breeder) hours to have the puppy checked
be dedicated to the preservation and welfare of the Poodle Breed. out by a veterinarian and will be urged
to do so.
2. All PCA members and affiliate clubs must ensure that their •If the puppy is unsuitable due to a pre-
actions are in the best interest of the breed. existing medical condition or genetic fault
based upon veterinary findings, it may be
3. Members will at all times, whether at home, traveling, at returned during the time period stated in the
shows or at motels, display good sportsmanship and conduct contract for either a replacement or refund of
themselves in such a manner as to reflect credit upon the breed purchase price.
and the club. •Proof of genetic testing will be provided to
puppy buyers.
4. Novices are encouraged to seek the advice and assistance of • “ Pet Puppies” will be sold with” Limited
more experienced breeders and owners, and those sought out will registration” Unless the puppy is sold as a
graciously provide assistance and share the benefits of their show prospect, you will require them to spay
knowledge. or neuter the puppy.
•Above all NO PUPPY WILL BE RE
5. Each member of PCA who is a breeder will keep accurate LEASED BEFORE 8 (EIGHT) WEEKS OF
records of breeding as per American Kennel Club Rules and AGE.
Regulations, pedigrees and registrations. They will also maintain
the best possible standard of care for their dogs with regard to 9. The Breeder is responsible for any and all poodles that they
proper nutrition, housing, cleanliness and veterinary care. have bred for the life of that poodle. If at any time the owner
cannot keep the poodle, the breeder will take the dog back and
6. Breeding programs should exist for the betterment of the decide what is best for the poodle in question. Whether it is to
breed. Each member will plan their breeding program to maintain place the poodle or euthanize the poodle. It is the breeders
and intensify the virtues of type , quality, temperament, and place to take this responsibility. This helps take the burden off
eliminate faults. All breeding shall be done selectively towards rescue groups for the breed.
this goal and not purely for financial gain. Breeders may not
intentionally allow a poodle to be bred to any other breed of dog. A breeder of a rescued Poodle, who is a member of PCA will,
upon notification, provide for the Poodle’s care.
7. All poodles under consideration for breeding will be tested for
hereditary defects common to the breed. Proof of this testing 10. In all questions of ethics, covered or not covered by this
must be made available to puppy buyers. Depending upon the Code, the individual member shall act solely in the best
variety of the breed the common tests are as follows: interests of the breed, and the membership as a whole. He shall
Eyes- PRA &Cataracts also willingly aid any fellow member in upholding these
( Yearly Ophthalmologist Exam) interests.
C.E.R.F.
PRCD 11. Members shall bear in mind that a Code of Ethics is more
Hips-Penn.Hip/ O.F.A. (X-Rays of the hips- Permanent after 2 than a set of rules; it is a commitment to a high standard of
years) practice in owning and breeding and that adherence to the
X-ray- Stifles and or elbows. spirit of the Code is as important as adherence to its law.
Von Willebrands ( Bleeding disorder)
Skin- S.A.- Sebaceous Adenitis 12 .Any violations of the code of ethics will be brought to the
Thyroid Boards attention and dealt with as stated in the constitution
and by laws of the club.
8. Buyers will be carefully screened for puppies and/or older
dogs that are sold or placed.
AS A MEMBER OF POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA, I HERE BY CERTIFY
• Puppies will be sold with individual records. To be THAT I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE CODE OF ETHICS SET
included: FORTH ABOVE.
•Bill of Sale. Stating the conditions ( Terms) on Signature__________________________________

which this sale was made.
Pedigree of the puppy ( at least 3 generation) Date______________________________
•Written instructions about care & feeding.
All health records up to Date i.e. worming, Revised Oct. 2003
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Breeder Of The Year Award Group Winners

[Wednesday, November 12, 2003] The Group winners for The American Kennel Club's second
annual Breeder of the Year Award have been selected. The award, sponsored by Advantage Flea
Control, honors those breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament
and quality of purebred dogs.
A breeder is chosen from each of the seven groups: Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-
Sporting, and Herding. The individual Group winners will receive medallions at a presentation to
take place during Group judging at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach,
California on December 3, 2003. At the end of the ceremony, one of the Group winners will be
named the "AKC Breeder of the Year." The artwork for the medallions and the award are by "Origi-
nals By Spinger."
The group winners are:

SPORTING: Helen Szostak, Plymouth, MI, Grousemoor Flat-Coated Retrievers
HOUND: Patricia Craige Trotter, Antioch, TN, Vin-Melca Norwegian Elkhounds
WORKING: Mary M. Rodgers, Hamilton, MT, Marienburg Doberman Pinschers
TERRIER: Capt. Jean L. Heath & William H. Cosby, Jr., Pleasanton, CA, Black Watch Lakeland
Terriers
TOY: Thomas O'Neal, Genoa City, WI, Dreamridge English Toy Spaniels
NON-SPORTING: Joseph D. Vergnetti, Medina, OH, Dassin Poodles
HERDING: Jeré Marder, Chicago, IL, Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs
• FLASH: BREEDER OF THE YEAR IS MARY M. RODGERS, HAMILTON, MT,
MARIENBURG DOBERMAN PINSCHERS
PCA Foundation
Why not start the New Year out right with a donation to the PCA Foundation. You can contribute to this
worthy cause by simply filling out the form below. The Foundation acknowledges all contributions.
I wish to contribute $ ________________ to the Poodle Club of America Foundation, Inc., in the name
of ______________________________________________________________________. This contri-
bution is made in memory/ honor of _____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
I wish this contribution to be used for _________________________________________
(Please specify a specific area, i.e. PRA, Hips, SA, vWD, or to the General Fund)
Mail your check to : (note Donations are Tax Deductible)

The Poodle Club of America Foundation, inc.
2945 James town Rd., Long Lake, Mn. 55356

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AKC Chairman Appoints CHIC Update:

Committee To Deal With Many of you have received CHIC certificates acknowl-
edging the testing you have done on your dogs. Both
Conflicts Of Interest CHIC and PCA are very pleased that Poodles have been
[Tuesday, November 11, 2003] AKC Chairman Ron added to the CHIC program. The concept is to recog-
Menaker has appointed a committee to evaluate all nize that testing is a critical step in breeding healthier
areas of possible conflict of interest within the AKC Poodles and that making the test results available is the
and the sport. The committee will review conflict pro- next critical step.
visions now in place and make recommendations for
possible modifications or additions, if deemed neces- One specific question that was raised is whether the
sary. Its goal is a wide-ranging and thorough study of offspring of dogs that have been Optigen prcd/PRA
how, or if, conflict of interest situations warrant fur- cleared need to be tested or whether they can receive
ther regulation. Consistency of policy in all areas is an credit for the PRA test based on the fact their parents
important criteria. are clear. After discussion between PCA and the CHIC
program it was decided that the CHIC requirements
THE COMMITTEE for Toy and Miniature Poodles will be modified to read
David C. Merriam, Chair (AKC Vice Chairman) "Optigen prcd/PRA or have sire & dam which have
Judi Daniels (Chair of Delegates By-law Committee) each been tested clear through the Optigen prcd/PRA
Dennis B. Sprung (COO, AKC) test". On the CHIC record, PRA will be listed, but in-
Helen Lee James (All-breed judge from judges’ com- stead of showing an OFA number issued as a result of
munity) the test, CHIC will simply have the statement "Sire/
Jim Smith (Former AKC Chairman, judge and exhibi- Dam Tested Clear Using Linkage Based DNA Test".
tor)
Secretary: Jim Crowley (AKC Executive Secretary) As everyone is aware, the prcd/PRA test is a marker/
Advisor: Michael Swick (AKC General Counsel) linkage based test and not a test based on the actual
mutant gene, with the outcome being less than an ab-
THE SCOPE solute certainty in the test results. This, along with
The committee will be charged with a thorough inves- the fact that the existing test is only for the prcd form
tigation of all possible conflict of interest situations, of PRA, means it is important to be careful how the
to include but not limited to the following: CHIC program characterizes the results. The message
delivered to breeders is that the dog is out of two cleared
1. Delegate eligibility animals and gives the breeder the opportunity to make
2. Judge eligibility their own informed decision. We appreciate that CHIC
3. AKC employees in the sport understands that this solution encourages continued
4. Judges, handlers, and exhibitors testing of breeding stock and also gives breeders use-
5. Breeder judges and exhibitors ful information. PCA appreciates their flexibility in
6. Commercial breeders and AKC addressing this issue. Of course, this policy will be
7. Foreign judges assignments in the USA subject to further modification as the DNA test is re-
8. Transfer of ownership between breeders, judges, fined.
exhibitors and handlers Michael Wahlig
9. Loans, gifts, and business transactions between
judges, handlers and owners
10. Judges and exhibitors serving on the same boards
THE PLAN “ A true friend never gets in

The committee will be instructed to draw up a plan your way unless you happen
and a timetable for its work. It will be required to make
periodic reports to the Chairman on its progress. A fi- to be going down.”
nal date for completion should be set.
Unknown
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JUDGING PANEL the New York Sports Museum Hall of Fame in 1993,
and the Nature’s Recipe (formerly Quaker Oats) Hall
of Fame in 1998. Additionally, Mrs. Billings was a
FOR 2005 nominee for AKC’s Lifetime Achievement Award in
the category of Conformation in both 2002 and 2003.
AKC/EUKANUBA Judges for each of the seven variety groups are:
NATIONAL SPORTING – Marjorie Martorella of Englishtown, NJ
HOUND – Everett W. Dean, Jr. of Richmond, VA
CHAMPIONSHIP WORKING – Robert Stein of Henderson, NV
TERRIER – Betty-Anne Stenmark of Woodside, CA
ANNOUNCED TOY – Enrique Jorge Filippini of Buenos Aires, Ar-

gentina
NON-SPORTING – Maxine V. Beam of Roanoke, TX
NEW YORK, NY (Dec. 10, 2003) – The American HERDING – Eileen Pimlott of Cupertino, CA
Kennel Club announced today the panel of Judges who
have been selected for the fourth annual AKC/Eukanuba The Judge for Best Bred-By Exhibitor in Show is Mrs.
National Championship, to be held in Tampa, FL, on Jane K. Forsyth of Pinehurst, NC.
Saturday, January 15, 2005.
Jane Kamp Forsyth, began her career in dogs at a
The 2005 event will once again showcase the nation’s very early age. Mrs. Forsyth was named the Kennel
top AKC registered dogs as well as top international Review Handler of the Year three times. She has won
dogs. For the first time, Group and Best In Show judg- three Gaines Awards, including Woman of the Year, and
ing will be simulcast LIVE on Animal Planet and the was inducted into the American Boxer Club Hall of
Discovery Channel. Fame in 2001. After 43 years of handling, Mrs. Forsyth
retired in 1981 to become a judge. She now judges all
Heading the panel as Best In Show judge for the 2005 breeds in the U.S. as well as all breeds for the FCI. She
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is Michelle has judged in England, Finland, Sweden, South
L. Billings of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Mrs. Billings America, Puerto Rico, Canada, Italy, and Mexico. Mrs.
grew up in a family of dog and horse fanciers. Forsyth was honored to judge at the inaugural AKC
National Championship in 2001.
In 1952, she moved to Stone Mountain, Georgia and
started Kings Creek kennels. This kennel became Judges for the seven Bred-By Exhibitor variety
widely known for top quality Beagles and German groups are:
Shepherd Dogs. During this time, Billings also
became an all-breed professional handler, grooming, SPORTING – Mrs. Robert D. Smith of St. Stephens
training, and conditioning breeds from all Groups, Church, VA
until retiring from handling in 1970. HOUND – James Reynolds of Ontario, Canada
WORKING – Mrs. James Edward Clark of Green-
In 1972, Billings began her judging career. She is wood, DE
currently one of only ten women approved as an all- TERRIER – Dr. Sam Draper of Monroe, NY
breed judge in the US, and has been chosen to judge TOY – Dr. Harry Smith, of Durham, NC
numerous National Specialties here and abroad. In NON-SPORTING – Frank Sabella, Fort Lauderdale,
addition, she has judged at major shows all over the FL
world. HERDING – Steven Gladstone, Mount Pocono, PA
Billings has received numerous honors in the sport, most The Judge for Best Junior Handler is Robert S. Forsyth
notably the Gaines “Fido” award for “Woman of the of Pinehurst, NC.
Year” in 1983, and the Kennel Review award for “Judge
of the Year” in 1986. As a result of these and other All Poodles: Ellen M. Charles
milestones in her judging career, she was inducted into
cont. on page13
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TUES JUNE 8TH AFTER THE AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL

FOUNDATION SEMINARS CHAMPIONSHIP EXPANDS
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Poodle Club of America will have a trip — Recognizing the Breeder/Exhibitor —
to the famed HILLWOOD Mansion in
conjuction with our National. This was NEW YORK (December 18, 2003) — The American
Kennel Club and The Iams Company are pleased to
the home of Marjorie Merriweather Post extend special recognition to the breeders of AKC reg-
in Washington, DC. It is one of the great istered dogs.
museums in DC.
The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship has truly
become a breeder’s showcase for AKC registered pure-
We will have a luncheon with drinks ar- bred dogs. To further recognize these devoted indi-
viduals who are the heart and soul of the sport, the eli-
ranged for us.
gibility criteria for entry has been enhanced to include
Champions that have earned all of their points from
Don't miss out, as there will be a limit the Bred-By-Exhibitor Class.
on reservations. All dogs completing their championships dur-

ing the October 8, 2003 to October 5, 2004
For information and to make reserva-
qualification period, with all championship
points earned from the Bred-By-Exhibitor
tions at $55.00 each, contact Barbara Class will be extended an invitation to enter
Green at bgreen8248@aol.com. the January 15, 2005 AKC/Eukanuba Na-
tional Championship Show in Tampa,
Florida.
This will be one of the events of a life-
time. “While over 20,000 dogs complete their AKC champi-
onships each year, less than 4,000 earn their titles by
obtaining all of their points in the Bred-By Exhibitor
There will also be a beautiful raffle at Class,” said Show Chairman, Ron Menaker. “There is
nothing to compare with the justifiable pride shown by
the event as well.
breeders in the ring with the dogs that are the product
of all their hard work, perseverance, and dreams. It is
Happy New Year our privilege to be able to give them the recognition
they so richly deserve.”
Barbara
As dogs qualify, they will receive the prestigious
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
American Kennel Club Bred-by-Exhibitor medal-
cont. from page 12
lion and can look forward to an invitation to enter
Qualifying dates are as follows: the show. Thanks to the support of The Iams Com-
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship: October 8, pany, all Bred-By Exhibitor class award winners,
2003 – October 5, 2004 as well as the Bred-By-Exhibitor Variety Group
AKC National Obedience Invitational: July 1, 2003 – winners, placements and the winner of the Best
June 30, 2004 Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show competition will re-
AKC National Agility Championship: October 3, 2003 ceive significant cash prizes.
– October 31, 2004

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE the AKC headquarters. In 2001 he was named Vice
Contact: Daisy Okas President of Corporate Relations. In 2002, Den-
Date: November 11, 2003 nis created DOGNY, a fundraising and public art
Phone: 212-696-8343 project which increased awareness of the AKC’s
commitment to Search and Rescue dogs, raising
$2.5 million. Most recently, he was elected as
DENNIS B. SPRUNG Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
of the American Kennel Club in April, 2003. He
NAMED ACTING also serves as Vice President of AKC Companion
Animal Recovery a 501C(3).
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF
EXECUTIVE Prior to joining AKC, Sprung was a Delegate for
10 years from the Bronx County Kennel Club and
OFFICER also served as President. In 1993 he was hon-
ored with the “Fido” award for Dog Man of the Year.
The Sprung’s share their home with Ruby, a five
New York, NY – The Board of Directors of the year old Pekingese.
American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the
appointment of Dennis B. Sprung as acting Presi- The AKC, founded in 1884, is one of the oldest sports-gov-
dent and Chief Executive Officer effective Janu- erning organizations. It maintains the largest registry of pure-
bred dogs in the world, is responsible for overseeing the gov-
ary 1, 2004 following the retirement of Alfred L. ernance of the sport of purebred dogs, and keeps records of
Cheauré. competitive results. For further information about AKC and
the sport of purebred dogs, visit AKC Online at www.akc.org
“Dennis brings years of experience and expertise or contact the Communications Department at 212-696-8343.
to this position, having been involved in the fancy
for 35 years as a breeder, exhibitor, club officer,
judge and delegate,” said Ronald H. Menaker, AKC
Chairman of the Board. “This expertise, coupled
with the broad scope of his responsibilities over
the last 15 years, make him most qualified to take
on this role. The Board has every confidence that
his proven leadership abilities will enable the AKC
to achieve its goals and fulfill its mission in the
future.”
New Poodle Judges
Sprung has been involved with AKC shows since
1968. He and his wife Susan served in many ca- Mr. Dennis J. Kniola, Delaware,Oh
pacities in clubs and bred Afghan Hounds and
Greyhounds. Dogs they owned or bred have won
Mr. JR “Dick” Duding, Sarasota, Fl.
both Parent Club national specialties and over 175 Mrs.Janice Earl, Kimberling, Mo.
all breed Best In Shows. Mrs. Mary Lou Kniola, Delaware,Oh
Mr. Andrew G. Mills, Bonita, Ca.
He joined the AKC as an Executive Field Repre- Mrs. Brenda Newcomb, Palm Springs, Ca
sentative in 1989. In April of 1990, he was pro-
Mrs. Ruth M. Prehn, Lynn Haven, Fl.
moted to Assistant Vice President in the Dog
Events department and a year later assumed the Ms. Mary Schroeder, Littleton, Co.
additional responsibility of Director of the Field Mrs.Joan M. Zielinski, Kent, Wa.
Staff. In March of 1994, he was appointed Vice
President of Dog Events. In 1997, Sprung took
over the responsibility of Vice President of Plan-
ning and Development, which included relocating

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ing a puppy licking your face Ben Williams
Greetings! A dog is the only thing on earth that loves
you more than loves himself Josh Billing
I received information from info@bairestrade.com The average dog is a nicer person than the
average person Andy Rooney
(I do not know this person) concerning dogs from Ar- I wonder of other dogs think poodles are
gentina starting at 200.00FOB US dollars. Just to list a members of a weird religious cult Rita Tudner
fewexamples Collies for $290, Brussels Griffon for Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes
$500.00, Pomeranians-male $350-females for $420.00, like never washed a dog Franklin P. Jones
If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is
Pekinese for $500.00 and Westhighland Terriers that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven,
$900.00. These prices do not include expenses related and very, very few persons James Thurber
to freight! I really can't believe that anyone would spend If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough
that much money for a dog--sight unseen! The good exercise Unknown
Women and cats will do as they please, and
news is that poodles were not listed!! If any of you men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea
have friends other breeds, I would caution them as it Robert A. Heinlein
sounds like a broker or a large kennel operation! Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend.
Inside a dog it's to dark to read Groucho Marx
Now for some fun thoughts about our dogs!! If you pick up a starving dog and make him
prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principle
The reason a dog has so many friends is that difference between a dog and a man Mark Twain
he wags his tail instead of his tongue--Anonymous Dogs are not our whole life, but they make are
Don't accept your dogs admiration as conclu- lives whole Roger Caras
sive evidence that you are wonderful Ann Landers My goal in life is to be as good of a person my
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I dog already thinks I am Unknown
die I want to go where they went Will Rogers
There is no psychiatrist in the world like hav- Sandy Malicote, Kirschpdl@aol.com
CERF Data Now Available on OFA Website

To help breeders locate important screening information with less effort, the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF)
has graciously agreed to allow the OFA to display some of its data. In order for CERF results to appear on the OFA
site each dog must have:
1. An existing OFA record

2. A current CERF exam
3. Identical registration name and number information registered with each organization (in order to establish the
database links).
CERF will transmit this data to the OFA on a monthly basis. There will be a brief lag between the time the CERF
exam is conducted, the time the results appear on the CERF website, and the time they appear on the OFA website.
The OFA will only accept CERF results directly from CERF. No owner submissions will be accepted. The addition of
this information is designed to provide a maximum amount of health screening information in a single location.
Please refer to the CERF website itself if questions arise regarding the existence or validity of a particular dog's
CERF number. The CERF website address is www.vet.purdue.edu/~yshen/cerf.html.

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It’s PCA Agility

That Trial 2004
Time Again Exciting plans are underway for the 2004 agility trial
at PCA.
POODLES IN AMERICA VOLUME X This year we will be giving a high in trial medallion
for the first time. Kathryn Foran, trial secretary, is busy
PIA is more than just a coffee table book. It insures setting up a computer program and figuring out all the
your place in history as a breeder of Champions in con- logistics. We are planning on having an electric timer
firmation or performance events. for the trial, which will make the calculation of the HIT
as fair as possible.
If you are proud of your accomplishments you owe it
to yourself, your Poodles and your fellow breeders to Another first this year will be the addition of a photog-
show us the results of your hard work. You are also rapher taking action shots of the dogs as they run, in
supporting the Poodle National with your funds. addition to the video taping. What a fun PCA souvenir
to bring home, along with all those "Q" and new title
Kennel Presentations are $275 per page (limit of 2 pic- ribbons you win!
tures with 2 lines of copy to page) if received by April
1, 2004. The price is $300 per page if received after The performance raffle will be back, with all the won-
April 1st . Copy and pictures must be received by April derful items to buy chances on. There will also be a
15th. Picture cropping takes time and we try to show silent auction table this year, to benefit the PCA Foun-
the dogs rather than the people. We accept checks, MC dation, and the preliminary reports of items to be auc-
and Visa tioned sound very tempting.
Volume X will include Champions of record and Back by popular demand is the worker's sandwich and
MACHs that are published by the AKC through the salad buffet, the workers raffle and the "new title" rib-
December 2003 Gazette. bons.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS Closing date is May 14, and it will be an unlimited
entry as usual. Make your plans now to join us for the
PLEASE EMAIL OR PHONE ME. fun!
BETSEY LEEDY Oh, and if you don't have a dog to run join us anyway
6147 S. VICTOR AVE. and cheer on the Poodles and their handlers, or better
yet volunteer to work at the trial.
TULSA, OK 74136
918-712-8622 No experience necessary!
oklapoodle@sbcglobal.net
Jan Hopper
Note: If your dog or bitch has become a top pro-
ducer during the 4 years covered by the publica-
tion you will receive a card telling you so and Volunteer’s needed to work
asking for a 2x2 picture (that size only) that we at the trial in June!
will publish in the Top Producer section for $10. Contact Jan Hopper: Janbhop@aol.com
FMI Check out http://www.poodlesinamerica.com

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Here is the list of Blindness in Standard

obedience judges Poodle Puppies
for June 2004: Blindness in Standard Poodle Puppies. In 1994 a
number of noted researchers including Dr. Gustavo
Mr. James Ashton---------------Open B Aguirre, well know to Poodle breeders for his work
Mrs. Phyllis Broderick---------Open A, Novice A in prcd/PRA, published an article on Blindness due
Mr. George Davis---------------Utility A, Utility B to Polymicrogyria and Asymmetrical Dilatations of
Mrs. Nancy Withers-------------Novice B the Lateral Ventricle in Standard Poodles. The ar-
ticle did not cause a stir among breeders of Standard
The non-regular classes will bw assigned after the close Poodles and was quickly forgotten. Recently, addi-
of entries. The most exciting news is that we will be tional instances of blindness in Standard Poodle pup-
offering Rally obedience as a non-regular class for the pies have been reported. In seeking answers, breed-
first time next June. We will have levels I, II, and III it ers have started looking at whether the blindness
should be lots of fun to participate in as well as watch. described in the 1994 article could be occurring with
If you have never seen Rally obedience, make plans to more frequency today. Dr. Aguirre commented that
be at the Arena on Tuesday, June 8th, 2004. I promise when you see increased frequency of a disease that
you that you will have a good time.
clearly is an autosomal recessive, the obvious con-
clusion is that the gene frequency in the population
We will also have a silent auction on Tuesday specifi-
cally for obedience. Many of the items offered will is high.
appeal to the obedience exhibitor. Charlotte Mitchell
is helping to organize it and we are hoping it will be a The cases reported in the 1994 article were all pup-
big success. The proceeds will go to the PCA Founda- pies between 3 and 5 months of age. However, that
tion. was the age the puppies were presented to the spe-
cialists. The actual age of onset of the condition
I hope to see you all in June! may be much younger than that. In addition to the
blindness, other observed anomalies were unusual
Susie Osburn gate and possibly epilepsy. These anomalies may or
Obedience Chairman may not have any association with the blindness, but
were observations at the time of diagnosis. Dr.
Aguirre and his staff are interested in following this
Interested in phenomenon. If you have observed similar occur-
rences in your Standard Poodles, please contact Dr.
hosting Aguirre at the University of Pennsylvania. Since he
is currently relocating to Pennsylvania, the best time
a to contact him would be after the middle of January.
Regional ?
Contacted Diann Ellis for all the Michael Wahlig
details.
E-mail: ragtime@involved.com
Bring the Poodle World close to
your home.

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December 24, 2003!
Holiday wishes will be belated by the time you read this, but my best hope for a wonderful, healthy New Year
for all are included in this issue of Poodle Papers!
PCA, 2003 was a great National – a Specialty the Show Committee is very proud to have presented. However,
it is important that PCA, 2004 be just a bit different and possibly just the best National PCA has ever had. And
so, for 2004, PCA UNDER THE BIG TOP or CIRCUS, CIRCUS, CIRCUS is the theme we will use for Arena
decorations and exhibitors who wish to enter the grooming area décor competition will have lots of fun with
this year’s theme.
Some things new for PCA, 2004 are:
SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 WC/WCX

This is a change of day from Saturday to Sunday.
RALLY has been added to Obedience competition on Tuesday, June 8, 2004. This has been a very popular deci-
sion!
Sunday, June 6 WC/WCX

Monday, June 7 Agility
Tuesday, June 8 Foundation Day Seminars and Obedience
Wednesday, June 9 – Friday, June 11 Breed Judging
JUDGES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Toys: Dr. Richard Martinez

Miniatures: Mr. Luc Boileau
Standards: Mr. William Cunningham
InterVariety Mrs. Janice Pardue
Jr. Showmanship Mrs. James Edward Clark
Veterans Sweepstakes Mrs. Margaret Thornton
Novice A Mrs. Phyllis Broderick

Novice B Mrs. Nancy Withers
Open A Mrs. Phyllis Broderick
Open B Mr. James Ashton
Utility A Mr. George Davis
Utility B Mr. George Davis
Non-Regular Classes To be assigned
Rally 1 Mrs. Nancy Withers
WC/WCX Judges Pending
Agility Mr. Gregory Beck
Junior Showmanship will be judged Wednesday, June 9 with Mrs. Clark officiating.
Closing dates to remember:
Agility Closing Date 05/14/04

WC/WCX Entry Closing Date 05/19/04
Entry Closing Date, WEDNESDAY 05/19/04
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Following are some important things to remember as PCA’s Show Committee and PCA exhibitors
and spectators work together to have a great week of POODLES.
The American Kennel Club has firm rules regarding unentered dogs and underage dogs in the show
building during show hours. This was clearly explained to me and other members of the show com-
mittee, at PCA 2001, by the attending AKC Rep. He listed these regulations and explained that the
enforcement of them is THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SHOW GIVING CLUB. I hope ALL exhibi-
tors and spectators understand that PCA is not arbitrary in enforcing AKC’s regulations. AKC regula-
tions are for ALL exhibitors and must be enforced by PCA.
AFTER show hours is the time to bring out unentered stud dogs and those pups exhibitors have
carefully kept “under wraps” or in their air conditioned vehicles all day. Yes, PCA is about evaluating
stud dogs and their get and generally enjoying Poodles in ways that are inappropriate during pub-
lished show hours. Everyone looks forward to this wonderful part of having the best Poodles on our
continent in one place at the same time.
The piggy system will again be in operation – what a great addition that has been to the appearance
of the Arena.
The Radisson in Annapolis, MD. Will again be our headquarters hotel. This is a nicely located hotel
– very close to BWI – near historic attractions and wonderful restaurants. EVERYONE must do ALL
possible to keep this establishment clean. Reminding people who are exercising dogs in designated
areas to clean-up and showing those who do not know where exercise areas are located. Any
Poodle “accident” that happens must be taken care of immediately – whether it was caused your dog
or one belonging to someone else. Noise from Poodles left unattended MUST not be an issue – we
cannot afford to annoy Radisson guests with our Poodles. Please be especially conscious of the
need to be clean, courteous and quiet guests who just happen to have Poodles in their rooms! We
want the Radisson to be proud to be PCA’s headquarters hotel. Most of our guests were very coop-
erative and barking dogs were the exception – not the rule.
As a reminder regarding Poodle trims and our various events: The only event we have that allows for
a different trim than the four trims described in the Standard of the Breed and the modified version of
the Continental trim is Veteran Sweepstakes. For Veteran Sweeps ONLY: Any clip WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF DESIGNER OR GROOMING CONTEST CLIPS. Face and feet shaved. Ears may
be tasseled, feathered or shaved. Tail may have pompom or short blanket of hair. NO FANCY
ADORNMENTS (E.G. COLLARS, BOWS, BANDANNAS). No clip that would let the Poodle re-
semble any other breed.
I am reminding you of this because each year we have people enter in the Parade or Stud Dog or
Brood Bitch class in trims that are not accepted by the Standard of the Breed. Those people cannot
show their dogs. If you can help by passing this information along, it is appreciated.
Though PCA, 2004 is six months away, the Show Committee is already at work on the 72nd edition of
THE GREATEST POODLE SHOW ON EARTH!
SEE YOU THERE!
Glenna Carlson
National Show Chairman
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grees, and statistical analyses are not very forgiv-
Florida State University ing of missing information. Therefore, if you own
or have bred Poodles (of any variety) that have
Poodle Epilepsy Project: had seizures, and you have not already shared this
information with us, we would be very grateful if
2003 Update you contacted us. (See contact information below.)
As always, all information we receive will be kept
Barbara Licht, Ph.D., Linda Hyson, B.A., confidential.
Kathleen Harper, DVM, Ph.D.,
Mark Licht, Ph.D., and Shili Lin, Ph.D. The second qualification concerns the DNA analy-
ses. Someone had heard a rumor that we were very
In this brief update, we wish to share our accom- close to finding the gene(s) for epilepsy in Poodles.
plishments of the past year and also present some Although we are confident that we are making good
interesting new findings from research on human progress toward this end, it is much too early to
epilepsy that may be relevant to dogs. Although say that we are “close” to finding any genes. Be
we usually leave the best news for last, we would assured that when we do make such an important
like to announce upfront the two biggest accom- discovery, we will broadcast it widely to every
plishments to date of the Poodle Epilepsy Project. Poodle owner and breeder in the world. ☺
First, we were able to demonstrate with pedigrees
of affected litters (and confirm with statistical Another piece of good news is that we recently
analyses) that, at least in some standard poodle presented some of our research findings at the an-
families, idiopathic epilepsy is inherited as a re- nual meeting of the American Epilepsy Society.
cessive trait. That is, in order for an offspring to This is the premiere society that promotes research
have epilepsy, both parents must pass down the related to human epilepsy. We were pleased that
genetic defect. However, neither parent needs to members of the Society were interested in our find-
have epilepsy him or herself in order to pass down ings on epilepsy in Poodles. Although there are a
the defect. The second big accomplishment is that lot of researchers that study animal models of hu-
the geneticists with whom we are collaborating (the man epilepsy (as well as other diseases), the ani-
laboratory of Stefan Pulst, M.D. at UCLA) have mal models are primarily rats and mice due to the
begun the DNA analyses. They have completed ease of studying rodents in the laboratory and the
their preliminary analyses and are beginning to ease of breeding them. Although naturally occur-
embark on a search of the canine genome for the ring epilepsy in Poodles is much harder to study
gene (or genes) that causes seizures in Poodles. than is epilepsy in mice and rats, the seizures that
we see in Poodles are much more similar to those
As all good scientists do, we follow our list of ac- seen in humans. This means that not only is re-
complishments with a list of qualifications. Our search on human epilepsy relevant to our Poodles,
first qualification concerns the finding that the but research on our Poodles is relevant to human
mode of inheritance in some Standard Poodle fami- epilepsy. (We published a scientific article in 2002
lies is recessive. Although the patterns of inherit- documenting the similarity between human and
ance that we observe in most pedigrees are consis- canine seizures.)
tent with a recessive mode of inheritance, we were
only able to confirm this statistically in one very While attending the American Epilepsy Society
large pedigree, which consisted of two to three dif- conference, I (Barbara) learned a lot about the new-
ferent bloodlines being bred together. Our inabil- est research on human epilepsy. There were two
ity to confirm the mode of inheritance with statis- lines of research that I found particularly interest-
tics for other large pedigrees was because we had ing. One of these lines dealt with what is called
too much missing information in the other pedi-
cont. on page 21
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cont. from page 20 be used on children and adolescents that have very
“symptomatic” epilepsy. In contrast to “idio- severe and frequent seizures that cannot be con-
pathic” epilepsy, symptomatic epilepsy involves trolled with other treatments. Importantly, some
seizures that have a clearly identifiable cause. For recent work on a seizure-prone strain of mice has
example, symptomatic epilepsy includes seizures shown that the ketogenic diet is less effective at
seizure control than is a balanced diet involving
that are preceded by a severe head injury, or se- caloric restriction. Further, because individuals eat
vere exposure to a poison or to an infectious dis- a better balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates
ease that can attack and damage the brain. (These with these caloric restricted diets than with keto-
events often are called “insults” to the brain.) What genic diets, individuals may have fewer side ef-
has been known for many years is that not every- fects with caloric restriction. (In this research, ca-
one who experiences these insults to their brain loric restriction was defined as either a 15-30%
develops seizures. Until recently, it was not pos- reduction in calories or enough caloric restriction
sible to know if the ones who did develop seizures to produce a 20-23% reduction in body weight.)
after the brain insult simply had a more severe in-
jury or brain disease. However, recent genetic re- As with all research, there are qualifications re-
search is suggesting that what separates those who garding caloric restricted diets. Specifically, we
do develop seizures after a brain insult and those don’t yet know whether the same results that were
who do not develop seizures after a similar insult found for seizure-prone mice will hold for seizure-
is the degree to which one’s brain is genetically prone dogs or humans. In particular, because dogs
prone to seizures. In other words, the ones who have evolved to go very long periods of time with-
develop seizures after a severe insult to the brain out eating, caloric restriction may not have the same
had some genetic (inherited) predisposition to sei- effect on seizure control in dogs as it does in either
zures in the first place. Please note, however, that mice or humans. (Note that the ketogenic diet does
this genetic predisposition may be different from not appear to control seizures in dogs.) Nonethe-
the genetic predisposition that causes seizures in less, even if caloric restriction does not aid in the
those with idiopathic epilepsy. Thus, researchers control of canine seizures, other work on dogs sug-
are not saying that all individuals with seizures gests that caloric restriction can have positive ef-
inherited the same genetic defects. Rather, they are fects on a dog’s overall health and longevity. We
saying that when seizures develop, there most are writing this just before the winter holidays,
likely is some underlying genetic predisposition which is not a popular time to be talking about
to seizures. However, there are many genes that caloric restriction ☺. But the take-home message
can contribute to seizures—some genes may lead is that cutting back on calories may be good for
to the development of seizures even in the absence many different species and for many different rea-
of any brain insult (idiopathic epilepsy) and other sons.
genes may lead to seizures, but only when a se-
vere insult to the brain has occurred (symptomatic The members of Florida State University’s Poodle
epilepsy). Epilepsy Project wish all of you a peaceful and
healthy new year!!
A second line of research that I found interesting
concerns the ketogenic diet. This diet has been To provide information on a seizing Poodle or
found to help many human children and adoles- receive further information on epilepsy and its
cents who have severe seizures that cannot be con- treatment, please contact Barbara Licht, De-
trolled with anti-seizure medications. The diet in- partment of Psychology, Florida State Univer-
volves extremely high levels of fat, and extremely sity, Tallahassee, FL 32306; Phone: 850-644-
low levels of both protein and carbohydrates. The 6272; email: blicht@psy.fsu.edu
diet can have severe side effects, so it should only

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REGIONALS WC/WCX A and both received ribbons. These guys are the fu-
ture of the WC/WCX.
“MINI” SUCCESS!
With the future in mind, don’t forget the WC/WCX
If you made it to the Regionals and didn’t come at PCA in June. Even if you already have a title,
out to see the WC/WCX you missed Poodle His- just Poodle up, enter and have some fun, rain or
tory in the making. Everyone was misty eyed as shine. Support the Catalog ads and if your Poodle
CH Kallista’s Silver Sails Aloft OA OAJ (Jib) came is Hunting, or Hunt Testing let everyone see his
across the dam, fell down, dropped the duck, got picture so potential participants have mentors to
up, picked up the duck, and BLAZED back to the turn to.
line to deliver the duck - to become the first Mini
ever to receive the WCX. What a Poodle! – What In closing, I cannot thank everyone enough. The
a day! – What a great time we all had in Mont- Judges, WCX’s Vicki Christiansen and Doug
gomery, Texas on October 7, 2003. Congratula- Nelson will go down in Poodle History, along with
tions are in order to Jib and Suzie! Jib and Suzie. James and Lou Davis’ knowledge
of Hunting and Retrieving dogs became a huge
Jib was not the only success story that came out of asset, so that our Poodles wouldn’t pick up bad
the Regionals. The WC/WCX came off without a habits while Testing on that second day. Many
hitch on October 7, 2003. We had 7 entries in the thanks to Susanne Nash who was a lifesaver for
WCX and 3 in the WC. Dennis and Brenda Ryan me in doing all the WC/WCX Catalogs. To every-
traveled from Florida in celebration of their 25th one who came out to help – Thank You – Thank
wedding anniversary. They came to Montgomery, You – and last, but not least to the Poodles who
Texas to participate with their two Standard participated. Without you, Poodles would not get
Poodles, Mi-Ste’s Zeke Wheel of Fire, WC (Zeke) to show that Poodles can still do what the Poodle
and Mi-Ste’s Meant To Be Bill, JH, WC (Bill). The was designed to do.
Ryan’s Poodles gave them a great anniversary
present – they both passed with flying colors. - and, my last word – Poodle Up!! – Get out and
“Leap N La Tee (La Tee), owned by yours truly participate – Support – Have a good time – and
was the only little lady at the Test, and earned her your Poodle will, too!!!
WC – and Jib also easily captured his WC Title.
Results of the October 7th and October 8th Tests are Love the Breed
included at the end of the article. Hunt Test Chairman
Sheree Menalcon
On October 8th, 2003, Bluebonnet Poodle Club
hosted the WC/WCX. Five Poodles entered the
WCX and two were in the WC Test. We had a
larger gallery on the second day because word had
gotten out about Jib. It is so fascinating to watch
Westminster Judges:
Jib run – so fascinating to watch that the Judges 2004
forgot to release my Poodle from his Honor. Not
that I minded – because I got a front row seat, and
Poodles Mr.Ken Falconi
my dog was steady. A great time was had by all. Non Sporting Group: Ms. Betty
Regina Leininger
At the conclusion of the WC/WCX Bluebonnet
sponsored a Puppy Stake. Here future WC/ Toy Group:Mrs. Dawn Vick Hansen
WCX’ers get the opportunity to have some fun with BIS: Mr. Burton J. Yamada
the duck wing. Two Poodles entered the Stake,
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The results of the first day, the PCA Regional
Trial on October 7th, 2003, are as follows: The results of the Bluebonnet Poodle Club Trial
on the second day, October 8th, 2003, are as fol-
Working Certificate Excellent lows:
Working Certificate Excellent
1. Mi-Ste’s “Meant To Be Bill” JH, WC,
PP625208/01, Call Name: Bill, M, 7-10- 1. Mi-Ste”s Zeke Wheel of Fire, JH, WC,
2000, Standard; Sire, Sundance Fun and PP592448/03, Call Name: Zeke, M, 6-
Games, Dam Sundance Irresistible Fire. 20-1999; Standard; Sire: Ch. Bay Breeze
Breeder: Dianne Wigelsworth; Owner Desparado; Dam: Ch. Sundance Irresist-
Dennis and Brenda Ryan, 1520 W.W. 16 ible Fire. Breeder: Dianne Wigelsworth;
Lane, Bell, FL 32619 Owner Dennis and Brenda Ryan, 1520
W.W. 16 Lane, Bell, FL 32619
2. Mi-Ste”s Zeke Wheel of Fire, JH, WC,
PP592448/03, Call Name: Zeke, M, 6-
20-1999; Standard; Sire: Ch. Bay Breeze 2. Bounce N Deaux Rey, JH, PP609140/07,
Desparado; Dam: Ch. Sundance Irresist- Call Name: Deaux Rey. M, 01-17-2000,
ible Fire. Breeder: Dianne Wigelsworth; Standard; Sire: Ch Osea Yosef; Dam:
Owner Dennis and Brenda Ryan, 1520 Kat’s Bounce N Rose. Breeder: Kathryn
W.W. 16 Lane, Bell, FL 32619 Bennett; Owner: Sheree Melancon,
15307 Geral Lane, Houston, TX 77084.
3. Ch. Kallista’s Silver Sails Aloft, OA,
OAJ, PP631948/01. Call Name: Jib. M, 3. Mi-Ste’s “Meant To Be Bill” JH, WC,
8-20-2000; Miniature; Sire: Ch. Tully PP625208/01, Call Name: Bill, M, 7-10-
Fog of Midnight. Dam: Ch. Kallista’s 2000, Standard; Sire, Sundance Fun and
Cartier of Aery. Breeder: Richard Games, Dam Sundance Irresistible Fire.
Bohannon and Marlene T. Miller; Owner: Breeder: Dianne Wigelsworth; Owner
Suzie Cope, 3550 Carmel Court, South Dennis and Brenda Ryan, 1520 W.W. 16
Lake, TX 76092 Lane, Bell, FL 32619
Working Certificate 4. Leap N La Tee, PP646785/02, Call Name:

La Tee, F, 3-12-01, Standard; Sire: Ch
1. Leap N La Tee, PP646785/02, Call Name: Litilann’s Roland of Shelzar; Dam: Fisher’s
La Tee, F, 3-12-01, Standard; Sire: Ch Morning Rose.; Breeder: Lucille and Earl
Litilann’s Roland of Shelzar; Dam: Fisher’s Fisher;Owner: Sheree Melancon, 15307
Morning Rose. Breeder: Lucille and Earl Geral Lane, Houston, TX 77084
Fisher; Owner: Sheree Melancon, 15307
Geral Lane, Houston, TX 77084 Working Certificate
2. Ch. Kallista’s Silver Sails Aloft, OA, 1. Ch. Kallista’s Silver Sails Aloft, OA,
OAJ, PP631948/01. Call Name: Jib. M, OAJ, PP631948/01. Call Name: Jib. M,
8-20-2000; Miniature; Sire: Ch. Tully 8-20-2000; Miniature; Sire: Ch. Tully
Fog of Midnight. Dam: Ch. Kallista’s Fog of Midnight. Dam: Ch. Kallista’s
Cartier of Aery. Breeder: Richard Cartier of Aery. Breeder: Richard
Bohannon and Marlene T. Miller; Owner: Bohannon and Marlene T. Miller; Owner:
Suzie Cope, 3550 Carmel Court, South Suzie Cope, 3550 Carmel Court, South
Lake, TX 76092
cont. on page 29
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PCA Regional Moments

2003
Photo’s by Richard C Lehman & Dann Reed

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PCA Regional Moments

2003
Photo’s by Richard C Lehman & Dann Reed

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Poodle Club of America RESCUED BY THE WEB
Foundation
Following up the column in the last issue about the Poodles
The Poodle Club of America Foundation has been work-
To Adopt web page, (http://www.geocities.com/di_cassie/
ing on producing a Poodle Health Survey with the help of
poodleadopt.html) here are a few additional web site sug-
Dr. George A. Padgett (Michigan State University ret.)
gestions for your consideration.
The survey will cover a "snapshot in time" from July 1,
If you have been involved in Rescue for any length of time
2000 to June 30, 2003, and is divided into two sections:
you have most likely discovered unexpected reserves of
one for everyone who owned a poodle during that time
creativity in your makeup – often Rescue involves putting
period, and the second is for breeders of litters born during
together ways of doing a pick up or delivery – a home visit
that time.
or time to review adoption applications – that can resemble
a “Rube Goldberg” construction. I have been amazed, and
Owners will be asked to identify the health issues of every
am truly in awe, of how quickly – and creatively – Rescue
dog they owned in that time frame from a compilation of
people have been to adopt and make use of the World Wide
146 documented poodle problems listed in an appendix in
Web to make this twenty-first century communication tool
Dr. Padgett's book, Control of Canine Genetic Diseases
work for Poodles that need to be re-homed.
(Howell, 1998).
I started my web site search with that Model A of search
All responses are anonymous.
engines – Google! – If you have web access through your
Internet Provider just type “www.google.com” in the ad-
We are hoping that most respondents will use the form
dress box at the top of the page - my IP is Yahoo – and
which will be available on the PCA website so that the
when the Google page comes up type Poodle Rescue in
results can be quickly tabulated electronically. However,
the “Search” box. Google gave me eighty – I am not mak-
there will be printed copies available in the poodle maga-
ing this up! – eighty pages of references, but, as you prob-
zines for those without computers.
ably know if you have used Google before, many of the
web sites are repeats – and some of them are pretty far
The survey results will help the foundation identify the
removed from your search entry. Scrolling through the
major health concerns of owners and breeders today so
suggested sites will give you a fairly comprehensive pic-
that research dollars can be wisely spent. It will also en-
ture of Rescue in many areas of the
able PCA to become a member of the CHIC (Canine Health
U. S., Canada, and even the U.K. and Australia!
Information Center) database, a semi-open registry for all
canine health problems. Breeders and owners will be able
Here are a few of my own favorite web sites – some of
to access CHIC to learn about health statuses in their dog's
them extremely valuable for the wealth of information pro-
family , and in any family of dogs they are considering.
vided, and some that are so well made that I just enjoyed
Dr. Padgett's book contains a fuller explanation of this
looking at them -
project.
http://poodleclubofamerica.org is the obvious place
The survey will be posted on the PCA website for about 6
to start. The PCA site is beautifully designed and
months, and is open to everyone, not just Americans. The
should be the “go to” site for Poodlers. It is packed
data will then be analyzed by Dr. Padgett and a report will
with all kinds of information, is easy to use, and
be forthcoming. Dr. Padgett has suggested that we redo
pleasing to the eye. Click on the “Rescue” button
this survey in 10 years to see what progress has been made.
on the left side. The Rescue Section is user friendly
and makes use of a U.S. map technique that is fa-
For those interested in helping to solve poodle health is-
miliar to many web junkies – click on the State
sues, Dr. Padgett's book presents a compelling case of why
you want and the nearest affiliated Poodle Club
and how it should be done. Personally, I would suggest
comes up, giving you the Club officers and Res-
starting to read the book at Chapter 10 to the end, and then
cue Chairman, together with addresses and tele-
going back to the first 9 chapters.
phone numbers – and even – in some cases – e-
Mary Linda Yeakey mail addresses. You are also able to scroll down
*Check thePCA homepage for the survey, there will be a link
cont. on page 28
to it as soon as it is active.
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Catharine C. Reiley dividuals who have made significant and truly outstand-
ing contributions to the sport of dog obedience
Catharine C. “Kae” Reiley of Ridgefield, Conn., died
October 18, 2003, at her home. Rescue
Miss Reiley was born February 23, 1917 in Rumson, cont. from page 26
N.J., the daughter of the through the States from Alabama to Wyoming. The
late Robert J. and Amanda National Rescue Chairman, Sandi Malicote is listed
Chatillon Reiley. She at the top, just above the description of the three
moved to Ridgefield from sizes of Poodles, and below the Breeder Referral
Bedford VIllage in 1981. Chairman.
She graduated
from Manhattanville Col- http://www.vipoodle.org is the web address of the
lege and obtained her MA Versatility in Poodles web site. The site covers
from Columbia Univer- many aspects of Poodles in addition to Rescue, and
sity. is a wealth of information on many subjects of in-
Miss Reiley worked for terest to us all. The Rescue section is particularly
the Girl Scouts of useful. In addition to a list of Rescue contacts in
AMerica from 1940 to many U. S. states, Canada, and the U. K. and Aus-
1970. She wrote many tralia, Versatility in Poodles has developed a Res-
publications including the cue Packet for individuals and/or organizations -
1954 edition of the Girl a sample list of forms and information that can be
Scout Handbook. Her used to set up a Rescue Service. VIP also recom-
book, “Group Fun,” was published by Dodd Mead in 1955. mends the book “Legal Forms and Agreements:
Kae was first introduced to dog obedience in 1954, Special Edition for Dog and Cat Shelters and Res-
when she and her Welsh Terrier, attended classes sponsored cue groups: by M. Ellen Dixon, Esq. – and they
by the ASPCA in New York City and conducted by Miss also remind Rescue people that it is important to
Blanche Saunders. abide by the rules of your County and State, so prop-
In 1958 she purchased her first poodle, Mount Louis erly designed forms and procedures are a must. You
Magie, a miniature, and in 1961, her first Standard Poodle, can look at each of the forms offered by clicking on
Carrion Regardez-Moi, who became owner handled, an the title, and a complete packet can be ordered by
American, Canadian and Bermudian Champion, and also clicking on the Supplies line and sending a dona-
gained obedience titles in those countries. This Poodle be- tion of $4.50. I have copied most of this informa-
came the foundation bitch for her Kaeley Kennels. tion right from the web site – VIP has obviously
Kaeley bred dogs Kae personally owned garnered spent considerable time and talent in developing this
more than 15 AKC championships and in excess of 50 obedi- Rescue tool – not a wasted word or space! Check it
ence titles. Other Kaeley poodles have garnered AKC breed out!
and obedience titles, including a number who earned track-
ing titles and two obtained obedience trial championship titles. The first Poodle Rescue group to be featured in this
Encouraged by Miss Saunders, Miss Reiley became column was the Poodle Rescue of New England,
an obedience instructor, and in 1962 founded the Kaeley affiliated with the Poodle Club of Massachusetts.
Obedience School in Mount Kisco, N.Y. The school operated The web address for PRNE is http://
year-round, with a curriculum ranging from kindergarten www.poodlerescuene.org. To quote the home page,
puppy training through utility. Approximately 500 students PRNE “is a group of volunteers devoted to the res-
were enrolled in these classes each year. cue and placement of homeless poodles. We work
Well known as a lecturer Kae has written dog obedi- with veterinarians, shelters, private homes and other
ence articles for many magazines and served as a consultant rescue organizations to care for and re-home poodles
for a number of books. She was co-author of “The Story of of all sizes. Poodle Rescue spays, neuters, heart-
Dog Obedience” published in 1972 by the Howell Book worm tests, vaccinates grooms and evaluates each
House. dog before placement into a loving home. Our goal
In 1985, Kae was the recipient of the D’Ambrisi is to match the right dog with the right home to
Award. This award, in memory of the first director of obedi- ensure a long and loving relationship for poodle and
ence for the American Kennel Club, is designed to honor in- owner.” The site is very bright and cheerful – and
The Poodle Papers / Winter Edition cont. on page 35
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cont. from page 23
Notes from the Secretary
A lot has happened in the last few Working Certificate Excellent cont.
months....Poodle Club of America Regional Specialty
is history, the Holidays are behind us and it is time to Lake, TX 76092
get ready for our Family Reunion in June.
I must say, the Regional Specialty cluster may 2. Leap N La Tee, PP646785/02, Call Name:
be history, but is it was also Historical. I have been to La Tee, F, 3-12-01, Standard; Sire: Ch
many Regional Specialties, but this one was a Poodle Litilann’s Roland of Shelzar; Dam: Fisher’s
Gathering of gigantic proportions. There were some Morning Rose. Breeder: Lucille and Earl
wonderful dogs from all over the USA and Canada. Fisher;Owner: Sheree Melancon, 15307
We had guests from each coast and Canada. I think Geral Lane, Houston, TX 77084
everyone had a lot of fun....even if they were not the
winners. My compliments to Richard Jordan and the
Bluebonnet Poodle Club. BPC not only orchestrated a
I’d like to add my own word of thanks to Sheree
Wonderful show, They Tied a Great Big Bow around it
for all of us!!. Melancon for putting together two days of
Each day was full of activities, Conformation, marvelous exhibitions of the sport of dogs. The
Obedience, Hunt Test, Parade of Champions, Veteran weather cooperated (how did she do that?) and
and Puppy Sweepstakes, Freestyle Dancing with Min- the dogs, as usual, were inspiring when they
iature and Standard Poodles, Silent Auction, Quilt weren’t making us laugh out loud. The success
Raffle, Shirt Sales, Vendor Shopping, Texas BarBQ, a of the two days of Trials are a tribute to her zeal,
Riverboat Dinner and Dance and a Pizza and Coke her talent, and her very authentic appreciation of
Farewell from Bluebonnet Poodle Club. The core ac- the abilities of our Poodles
tivities were repeated the two following days to com-
plete the cluster of events. I know that many of you
were disappointed that Agility was not offered, but com- Poodles in America
plication with approvals lead to the cancellation. An-
other look at the list of activities, you will come to the
Volume X
conclusion that the Host club was stretched to the limit
of manpower to insure the quality of all of the activi-
ties. We also know the number of people required to Kennel Presentations are
properly host an Agility trial. There may have not
been enough hours in the day to add this to the daily
$275 per page (limit of 2
events. Hopefully the next regional will have a plan to pictures with 2 lines of
provide this event to the many agility enthusiasts. Re-
member, when we attend our National Specialty, each copy to page) if received
event has its own day, BPC did many of the same events by April 1, 2004. The price
each day for 3 days!
PCA Rosters have been mailed, if you have any is $300 per page if re-
changes, please forward to me. Our mailing list is only
as good as the information you provide us.
ceived after April 1st .
The Judges ballots will be out in March, be Copy and pictures must
aware of the deadline for returning the ballot and us-
ing THE CORRECT POSTAGE. be received by April 15th.
I want to wish all of you a Very Happy New
Year and the best for your Poodles in the ring, at the
trial, at the hunt or in your lap. FMI Refer to Page 16 in
Sincerely, this issue of the Poodle
Helen Tomb-Taylor Papers
Page 30

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Poodle Prejudice heard less often today, these terms of disparagement

are only lightly buried beneath the surface of pop poodle
culture. I don’t know why, but strangers are almost al-
“I wonder if other dogs think French poodles are mem- ways apologetic when they learn that my white, curly-
bers of a weird religious cult.”–Rita Rudner haired standard poodle is a “he,” not a “she.”
Quiet, anonymous walks with a retired white show The poodle’s popular image as an icon of female fash-
poodle? I don’t think so. In our first month of neigh- ion persists despite the fact that he is a close cousin to
borhood walks, I learned not to fear the worst when the manly Irish water spaniel and the hardworking Por-
vehicles slowly trailed us. Two drivers of tow trucks tuguese water dog, with a common ancestor in Ger-
and a policewoman in a cruiser pulled up close to ask many, Russia, or Spain. Our poodle inherited his
admiring questions. The admirers, however, didn’t webbed feet from this ancestor. Duck hunters are said
entirely make up for the detractors, who pointed, to have shaved down the dog’s thick, curly coat to avoid
nudged their companions, raised their eyebrows and tangling, matting and burrs of the marshlands, but his
snickered. heart, kidneys, joints and tail needed protection from
the cold water, so these spots were left with tufted pom-
Searching for why my poodle polarized passersby, pons of protecting hair. In the public imagination it’s a
I discovered an empire of prejudice. Although he is short leap from what is known as the Continental Lion
born and bred in California, every man on the street cut to the excesses of the bewigged Louis XIV; the
will tell you our poodle is French. One web-distrib- poodle’s sporting origins have been forgotten. Like
uted parody of our nation’s current aversion to all many owners of companion poodles, I have never been
things French refers to poodles as “curly-haired sur- tempted to give my dog a Continental clip. I have been
render canines.” (I hope it’s parody because the writer tempted, though, to leave burrs and twigs in his white
also advocates mass immolation of poodles on Bastille coat just to show he’s a real dog.
Day.) In the poodle-fashionable Hollywood fifties to
be French was to have class, but today, our “freedom I confess that I too, was once poodle prejudiced. I
poodle” has joined “freedom fries.” admired my neighbors’ sturdy black standard poodle,
but white poodles brought to mind rhinestone collars,
In a 1988 interview, the rock musician Frank Zappa bows in the hair, heavy perfume, overfussed haircuts,
submits that poodles are the willingly emasculated and pre-women’s lib passive aggressiveness. Not the
victims of evil, idle women who have nothing better dog for this 21st century woman. All this baggage
to do than denude their dogs. Zappa’s view of poodles evaporated when a real white dog leaped lightly onto
as emasculated wimps is undoubtedly more widely the sofa on which I was sitting, arranged himself care-
held than I want to know. Movies and advertising pro- fully a shy distance away, and begged, with soulful eyes,
mote this view. In Best in Show, A white poodle that to be admired. I forgot what his prance at my side might
has lost its championship title is forced to watch while say about me until those first walks in my neighbor-
her female owners engage in a hair pulling cat fight. hood. With time, though, he’s taught me how to handle
In Intolerable Cruelty, a groomed-to-the-teeth white the fans and the critics. Under all those layers of cul-
poodle leashed to a come-hither looker snarlingly tural prejudice, not only is he a smart, affectionate com-
clamps down on the hand of her husband’s divorce panion, but he is also a natural performer with a talent
lawyer. Pongo of 101 Dalmations checks out a parade for making people smile. He may even, for all I know,
of potential girlfriends for himself and his owner. A enjoy making them snicker.
female white poodle and her owner don’t even merit
consideration; they are eliminated when they strut by, Reprinted with permission of the author," Elizabeth
noses held high in the air. M. Heinz, first published in The San Francisco
Chronicle.
Creative directors love poodles; their extreme
makeovers have recently appeared in catalogs (white
poodle as crowned princess) and on billboards (white
poodle as pompon-shaking cheerleader). While “Fifi”,
“Mimi,””tooty-fruity,” “froufrou,” and “pink” are

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WOW!!! – did you hear about the PCA Regionals? Blind: This is an area in the field where a panel of
The Mini did it!!! – the first Mini to pass WCX camouflaged cloth creates a semi-circle. The panel
ever!!! Congratulations are in order for Jib (Ch. is held by four poles driven into the ground. The
Kallista’s Silver Sails Aloft, OA, OAJ) and Suzie “Blind” hides the Thrower, the Shooter, and Bird
Cope. The amazing thing is that Jib has never been Boys so the birds can be thrown.
“force fetched” and he is
only 15 inches tall!!! As I Remote Launcher: This is a
said in one of my previous device that you put a bird into
articles, your Poodle’s and launch the bird into the air
heart can take you a long with a remote control.
way!! (Ed. Note: - and
those were FULL sized Winger: This device looks like
ducks, same as the Stan- a huge sling. A person has to re-
dards!) lease the “Winger” to throw the
bird into the air.
Have you ever attended a
Hunt Test and been mysti- The Line: This is the place that
fied by some of the words the dog goes to start the Test.
being tossed around?
Hunt Testing is just like any other sport - it has its Handler: This is the person that is Testing with
own language. You will enjoy the experience even the dog.
more when you go to a Hunt Test and are able to
understand what is being said. Here are some of Holding Blind: This area is similar to the “Blind”
the words you will hear at a Hunt Test and their in the field, except that this is where the “Han-
meanings. dler” keeps his dog before going to the “Line” to
Test his dog. A “Handler” never wants his dog to
Shooters: At Senior and Master Level Hunt Tests see the Test before his turn.
there are birds that are hand thrown into the air
and then shot in mid-air. The people that shoot the Popper Guns: These are guns that shoot blanks.
birds are called “Shooters”. They are only used for simulating the sound of real
gunshots. The birds in the “Blind” where the “Pop-
Thrower: The person that throws the birds for per Guns” are held are already dead.
the shooter is called the “Thrower”
The Mark: These are birds that are thrown out of
Bird Boys: These boys, or girls, usually shag the the “Blinds” for the dogs to retrieve.
birds back and forth from the “Line” to the “Blind”.
A Blind: (Can be confusing!) “A Blind” is a dead
Marshall: Each Division has a Marshall. If you bird that is planted somewhere in the Test Field.
are running with Junior Dogs then the Marshall is The dog doesn’t get to see where this bird is placed
called the Junior Marshall. If you are running with (hence the word “Blind”). There is usually an or-
a Senior Dog then the Marshall is a Senior ange ribbon where the bird is planted.
Marshall, and a Master is a Master Marshall. The
Marshall is similar to a Ring Steward. You must Shot Flyer: This a live bird that is thrown and
check in with the Marshall before running your shot by the “Shooter”.
dog.
Handle: Term that describes a dog that is trained
to respond to hand signals.
Cont. on page 33
Page 33
Cont. from page 32 Speaking of Hunt Test people. I have heard that
Cast: This is also when directing the dog with sometimes people can be unkind to those of us who
hand signals. are Hunt Testing Poodles. I have never encoun-
tered this at any of the events that I have partici-
Breaking: “Breaking” is when the dog starts on pated in. Everyone has always been more than
his own before the Judges have released him to helpful. Although Hunt Testing with a Poodle can
start the Test. The dog will automatically fail the be somewhat grandstanding, I can remember many
Test for “Breaking”. times people asking at what time will I be compet-
ing because they wanted to stay and watch my
Controlled Break: This is when the dog “Breaks” Poodle run. Let’s talk about pressure.
and the “Handler” is able to regain control.
That is one thing I am concerned about in the fu-
Refusal: When the dog refuses to leave the “Line” ture of the Hunting Poodle. I really wish that
to start the Test. Poodles weren’t an oddity in Field Events, but nei-
ther would I like them to take the path of the Ameri-
Taking the Line: The dog goes straight from the can Labrador. The Lab may be the number one
“Line” to the “Mark”. Breed in the United States but that is not the crown-
ing jewel that some people seem to think it is. Take
Sending the Dog: This is when the “Handler” re- a post lesson from the Poodles who were in the
leases the dog to retrieve the “Mark”. same boat not too many years ago. This type of
recognition may make the Breed better known, but
Recalling the Dog: This happens when the dog the repercussions of breeding for the masses can
has failed to find the bird. He is called back to the be devastating to the Breed Standard. I have seen
“Line” where his “Handler” is waiting. Labs that have Collie faces, and their size starts
from about 40 pounds and increases to 140 pounds
Blinking: This is when the dog goes to the bird or more. Many people who hunt Labs could care
and does not pick the bird up. less about conformation, and many people who
show Labs could care less if their dogs can hunt.
Switching: Occurs when two “Marks” have been Something is not right about this. If I was an out-
thrown and the dog “Takes the Line” to the “Mark” sider looking into the Lab world I would see two
and establishes the Hunt and then switches to where different breeds. In the Poodle world we have three
the other “Mark” fell and starts to Hunt. sizes and they all adhere to the same Standard. We
must also maintain that Standard with our Hunt-
Popping: When the dog is retrieving a “Mark” or ing and Performance dogs. Not all conformation
“A Blind” and the dog stops to look back at the champions are 100% correct, but they show a
“Handler” and the “Handler” has not signaled the strong resemblance to the Breed Standard. It is a
dog to stop. slippery slope that a Breed can start down when
they become divided over Field-vs-Conformation.
Deliver to Hand: This is when the dog puts the There has to be an equal balance of hunting and
bird in the “Handler’s” hand. performance ability and what the Standard requires.
As the Hunting Poodles increase in notoriety and
Now you can speak “Hunt Test, too. I hope that if availability we need to watch our step and maybe
you attend a Hunt Test, now or in the near future, we can avoid the path of the American Labrador.
that this will help you understand what is happen-
ing in the field. If you have any questions Hunt The other night at dinner I was asked two ques-
Test people are always eager to explain the lingo. tions - “Are Poodles like Labs?”, and “Why did
you decide to hunt with a Poodle?” The first ques-
Cont. on page 34
Cont. from page 33
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somehow overshadowed what the Poodle really has
tion has a short answer – no, Poodles are not like
the heart, the nose, and the brains to do – hunt!
Labs. The other question, of course, has a longer
It is because I love the Breed that I want others to
answer but I had never really thought about it until
be able to know what a great dog the Poodle is to
then. It really goes back to my experience with
hunt with – or maybe it is just what my Dad some-
my father as a child.
times said to me when I was little – “I’m just hard
headed and looking for a challenge”
My father was an avid hunter and raised Cham-
pion Field Trail Brittneys. We live in Okalahoma
Poodle UP!!!
near the Red River. Most people hunted with Point-
ers and many hunters felt the Brittney was too small
and his coat tangled in the briar too easily. Dad
Just Do it!!!
was a family man, and wanted a dog that his chil-
dren and his wife could enjoy. He also wanted
this dog to be noble in the Field. Dad felt that the Sheree Melancon
Pointer had been over bred and that they usually
cared little for family companionship, and some
were hard mouthed, which meant that they crushed
birds. They were also known to hunt too far ahead
From OFA:
and were more intent on finding birds (overdriven) Sebaceous Adenitis
and cared little for companionship. I guess with- Policy Clarification
out realizing it at a young age my father set a stan-
dard for what I would consider to be a hunting dog
when I became older. My Dad’s death when I was The OFA does not charge a fee to
15 prevented me from having in depth discussions
with him about hunting dogs. It wasn’t until I was enter abnormal SA results (the fee
in my late 20’s when I became interested in hunt- is refunded to the owner), or to
ing dogs again. I am sure he would be very pleased
with my endeavors with the Poodles. In some ways enter resubmit results on previ-
the Poodles are Brittney-like in the Field. They ously tested clear or equivocal
have a tendency to quarter, a trait that upland hunt-
ing dogs have. They go from side to side in the dogs. A number of owners have
field flushing game. When my male finds a bird assumed that the OFA policy not
he wags his tail before he picks up the bird. I had
seen this 100 times with Brittneys – it just makes to charge on resubmits applies to
them happy to find the bird. The Poodle, like the the labs as well. This is not the
Brittney or the Springer is light of foot - they bound
and hop across the muddy marshes or plowed case. Please note, the laborato-
fields. It is like they are on four springs and seem ries/ dermapathologists charge a
to never tire.
fee every time they process a new
Why do I hunt with a Poodle? I guess because I sample. Please consult the lab
was raised with the notion that your hunting dog
was your friend, a companion and a part of your prior to submission for their cur-
family – not a piece of equipment that you throw rent fees.
out in the yard and feed once a day, or take hunt-
ing twice a year. I feel that somewhere along the
way the Poodle’s other amazing traits may have
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Rescue
Cont. from page 28
found at http://www.floridapoodlerescue.org –
and again, this is a very carefully designed site.
the left side buttons cover application, poodles The mission statement is very comprehensive,
available for adoption, a donation thank you list, and the “left hand” list offers links to an on-
links to other Rescue sites and a hot line telephone line adoption application and something that
number. PRNE was listed several times in my fascinates me – an on-line video, with a voice
Google search. I was particularly impressed that over, of an adoption process from start to fin
the site is updated regularly, most recently as this -ish, played through the Microsoft media
is written on 1/1/04, on December 27, 2003. Not player, which can be downloaded at no charge.
all sites are updated in a timely fashion and some- If a picture is worth a thousand words, the
times the information becomes outdated. volunteers at FPR are world class communi
cators – and someone down there certainly has
http://www.centralpoodlerescue.homestead.com/ put their creative imagination to work to help
USA.html lists Poodle Rescue organizations by Florida’s Poodles in need. We have asked the
country, and in the U. S. by state. The Canadian FPA people to do a column about their work,
National Rescue Chairman is listed for Canada, and hopefully we will have that for you in the
and the U. K. and Australia Rescue Chairman are near future!
listed by area. The Central Poodle Rescue Page
web site describes its mission thusly “this web site And in the meantime – two things –
is intended to be a comprehensive listing of all - get on-line and Google, or Yahoo, or whatever
the organizations and individuals who rescue search engine works for you – there are a
Poodles who are homeless or unwanted and then myriad of Rescue sites out there – I didn’t even
help find perfect “forever” homes for them”. The get to Petfinder.com – which most sites I have
addition of links to other Poodle related web sites, mentioned recommend - if your own creative
a reminder that Rescue needs to be done respon- bone isn’t operating too swiftly maybe you can
sibly and mindfully, a way to add an organization “find” an idea to copy to help your Rescue ef-
to the list, and how to volunteer locally makes this forts.
a particularly useful site and - with a reminder - And second – Mary, the nag here – make your
that the site is not an endorsement of any of the plans now to attend the Rescue Meeting at PCA
organizations or people listed - covers most of the in June – plan to bring your own creative coups
bases that Rescue activists work with. And it’s and pick up a few new tips – see you there!
attractive and easy to use.
http://www.norcalpoodlerescue.org, is the web Mary Lebet

page of the NorCal Poodle Rescue group, which
was also featured in Poodle Papers in 2002. This
is a very attractive site, with some animation, and
also features the left hand side buttons to be clicked
Don’t forget
for specific information on the group mission,
links to other Rescue groups, and to their quar-
terly Newsletter (read them! – they are excellent!).
to make your
NorCal uses their telephone hot line to provide
information about Poodles available to adopt, reservations
which I believe is unique among organized Res-
cue groups. NorCal is one of the most efficient
and effective Rescue groups, and the quality of
for PCA June
their work is a tribute to the volunteers who make
it happen. 2004.
The Florida Poodle Rescue web page may be

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Important Announcement
PLEASE NOTE NEW DATES- NEW SITE-ALL EVENTS ARE MOVED BACK BY ONE
DAY from Original Schedule!
The Poodle Club of America will hold its national specialty show at the Wicomico Youth and
Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland, starting with agility on Sunday, June 6, at the Wicomico
County Equestrian Center on Rt. 50, Salisbury, Maryland. This is a lovely outdoor venue.
On Monday, June 7, the obedience trial will be held inside the Wicomico Youth and Civic
Center, on sod, as usual.
Breed judging will begin on Tuesday, June 8, for all dog classes. Bitch classes will be judged on
Wednesday, June 9, followed by Best of Breed on Thursday, June 10.
All activities for PCA will be held indoors, which is air-conditioned. All seminars, educational
activities, rescue and affiliate club meetings, as well as the Silver and Red Poodle Match will be
held in the Civic Center. The usual lunches and the Thursday night PCA Banquet will be held in
the Civic Center as well, catered by Civic Center Chef Larry. No outside food is allowed to be
brought into the Civic Center. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Ample parking is available for motor homes starting Saturday, June 5. As it gets closer to the
date and the premium list is mailed, all instructions for the show will be given.
Plenty of motels are available in Salisbury as well as in neighboring towns. Please do not book
a block of rooms unnecessarily to avoid complicating reservations for others.
Civic Center personnel will control all parking. PCA will have no authority or responsibility for
parking, except in keeping areas clean.
Final plans for WC/WCX are not yet available. The date for the trial is Saturday, June 5.
Times for all events will be published at a later date Go to www.poodleclubofamerica.org
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