Nov 2009 AKC Gazette

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NOVEMBER 2009 Contents NOVEMBER 2009 COLUMNS/DEPARTMENTS FEATURES 30 Chill Out Ice! Wind! Snowbank-scaling Samoyeds! Winter can mean an avalanche of trouble, but planning ahead can help you survive the season. By Susan McCullough 30 2 4 8 10 14 18 22 24 26 4<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=1">NOVEMBER 2009</a> NOVEMBER 2009<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=2"></a> <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=3">ContentsNOVEMBER 2009COLUMNS/DEPARTMENTS</a> ContentsNOVEMBER 2009COLUMNS/DEPARTMENTS<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=4">President's LetterL ast month we witne</a> President's LetterL ast month we witne<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=5"></a> <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=6">AKC® Updates Edited by BUD BOCCONE </a> AKC® Updates Edited by BUD BOCCONE <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=7">FROM THE CHAIRMANJILLES MINGASSON ©AKCI </a> FROM THE CHAIRMANJILLES MINGASSON ©AKCI <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=8">AKC® UpdatesMeet the BreedsOCTOBER 17 AN</a> AKC® UpdatesMeet the BreedsOCTOBER 17 AN<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=9">AMERICAN KENNEL CLIPSCOURTESY MARETTA KENNEDY</a> AMERICAN KENNEL CLIPSCOURTESY MARETTA KENNEDY<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=10">EVENT SHOTS Photos by MARY BLOOMUnited State</a> EVENT SHOTS Photos by MARY BLOOMUnited State<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=11">NOVEMBER 20099</a> NOVEMBER 20099<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=12"> Gertie Gear pet airbeds provide vet-reco</a> Gertie Gear pet airbeds provide vet-reco<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=13">Crunchkins, winner of APPA's Best New Holiday Pro</a> Crunchkins, winner of APPA's Best New Holiday Pro<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=14">John Paul Pet Oatmeal Grooming Kit keeps your pet</a> John Paul Pet Oatmeal Grooming Kit keeps your pet<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=15">The Puppy Development Puppy Pac is safe, portable</a> The Puppy Development Puppy Pac is safe, portable<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=16">On All Fronts Edited by REBECCA WALLWOR</a> On All Fronts Edited by REBECCA WALLWOR<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=17"></a> <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=18">On All FrontsShiba Inu Puppy Cam FansTo The Res</a> On All FrontsShiba Inu Puppy Cam FansTo The Res<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=19">QUIETin the Kennel! Looking for a new way t</a> QUIETin the Kennel! Looking for a new way t<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=20">Better BreedingBY JEFF GROGNET, DVMSavi</a> Better BreedingBY JEFF GROGNET, DVMSavi<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=21"></a> <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=22">Better Breeding In puppies, the virus attacks</a> Better Breeding In puppies, the virus attacks<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=23"></a> <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=24">The Judge's EyeBY DR. ALTON PERTUIT2014:A</a> The Judge's EyeBY DR. ALTON PERTUIT2014:A<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=25">PUPPY 6–9 MO DOGS. At 9:00 A.M. thephone beeps a</a> PUPPY 6–9 MO DOGS. At 9:00 A.M. thephone beeps a<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=26">NutritionBY CAROLINE COILE, PH.D.Eat Hear</a> NutritionBY CAROLINE COILE, PH.D.Eat Hear<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=27">The Heart of theMatterEvery cardiac patient is</a> The Heart of theMatterEvery cardiac patient is<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=28">Healthy DogEdited by LINDSEY KAMRATHBack t</a> Healthy DogEdited by LINDSEY KAMRATHBack t<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=29"></a> <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=30">Healthy DogAussies. A similar Golden Retriever</a> Healthy DogAussies. A similar Golden Retriever<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=31"></a> <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=32">ChillOutBy Susan McCullough30 </a> ChillOutBy Susan McCullough30 <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=33"> planniSngnaowhebadnk-scalingavSalsaumnrvcohiy</a> planniSngnaowhebadnk-scalingavSalsaumnrvcohiy<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=34">have wood stoves for backup heat, and many have t</a> have wood stoves for backup heat, and many have t<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=35">Challenge no.3: DowntoBusiness Many responsibl</a> Challenge no.3: DowntoBusiness Many responsibl<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=36"> B </a> B <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=37">Distinguished Heritage Whelped May 15, 1974, b</a> Distinguished Heritage Whelped May 15, 1974, b<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=38">first Dalmatian alongside Michael andMickey in S</a> first Dalmatian alongside Michael andMickey in S<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=39">Sweet Spots: Mickey's illustrious offspring inclu</a> Sweet Spots: Mickey's illustrious offspring inclu<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=40"> Thehorrorsof thismonsterhurrican</a> Thehorrorsof thismonsterhurrican<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=41"> Severaldecadesago,twosistersperishedintheirsubm</a> Severaldecadesago,twosistersperishedintheirsubm<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=42">Federal Emergency ManagementAgency (FEMA), the</a> Federal Emergency ManagementAgency (FEMA), the<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=43">COURTESY OF MISHA GOODMAN </a> COURTESY OF MISHA GOODMAN <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=44">Every fall for the past 14 years, the best agilit</a> Every fall for the past 14 years, the best agilit<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=45">als begin provides only a smallamount of time to</a> als begin provides only a smallamount of time to<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=46">Small Dogs. New to world competition, Conn said, </a> Small Dogs. New to world competition, Conn said, <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=47">their daughter and Twix earn a Top: Gamel a</a> their daughter and Twix earn a Top: Gamel a<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=48">AKC SHOPPERALL THE BEST FOR YOUR PUREBRED PET</a> AKC SHOPPERALL THE BEST FOR YOUR PUREBRED PET<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=49">BREED COLUMNS </a> BREED COLUMNS <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=50">HOUND GroupBreed Columns IndexHOUND GROUP48 A</a> HOUND GroupBreed Columns IndexHOUND GROUP48 A<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=51">Veterinary Specialty CentersIVhaevterilnoanrgyb</a> Veterinary Specialty CentersIVhaevterilnoanrgyb<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 52" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=52">HOUND Groupslashes or puncture wounds. I tenta-</a> HOUND Groupslashes or puncture wounds. I tenta-<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 53" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=53">lines and families but those of otherbreeders as</a> lines and families but those of otherbreeders as<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=54">HOUND Groupvery strong this year—if you were loo</a> HOUND Groupvery strong this year—if you were loo<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 55" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=55">a variety or breed of domesticatedanimal.” I</a> a variety or breed of domesticatedanimal.” I<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=56">HOUND Group The rhomboid ear is an ear design</a> HOUND Group The rhomboid ear is an ear design<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 57" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=57">tive for entering their young dogs in afuturity </a> tive for entering their young dogs in afuturity <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 58" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=58">HOUND GroupThen Muddy, not to be outdone by his</a> HOUND GroupThen Muddy, not to be outdone by his<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 59" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=59">done a service to our breed by notencouraging po</a> done a service to our breed by notencouraging po<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 60" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=60">HOUND GroupDavid Helgesen exhaustively coveredt</a> HOUND GroupDavid Helgesen exhaustively coveredt<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 61" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=61">Breeders Panel 20TahnisdseRtaoyfBrersinploenes,</a> Breeders Panel 20TahnisdseRtaoyfBrersinploenes,<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 62" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=62">TERRIER GroupDiminishing EntriesAidrreodpaplei</a> TERRIER GroupDiminishing EntriesAidrreodpaplei<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 63" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=63"> Avoidance is not courage. Aggressivethreat-d</a> Avoidance is not courage. Aggressivethreat-d<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 64" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=64">TERRIER Groupmay have a darker body coat in sum-</a> TERRIER Groupmay have a darker body coat in sum-<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 65" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=65">club member just to fill the slot. At alllevels,</a> club member just to fill the slot. At alllevels,<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 66" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=66">TERRIER Groupthings that I felt were interesting</a> TERRIER Groupthings that I felt were interesting<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 67" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=67">acceptable point of view.” (The IrishTerrier sta</a> acceptable point of view.” (The IrishTerrier sta<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 68" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=68">TERRIER Group Red and wheaten are two colors </a> TERRIER Group Red and wheaten are two colors <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 69" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=69">Cresteds. In affected dogs, the zonularfibers su</a> Cresteds. In affected dogs, the zonularfibers su<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 70" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=70">TERRIER Groupbackdrop covering two sides of the</a> TERRIER Groupbackdrop covering two sides of the<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 71" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=71">are steadily improving. Auggie also wonhis first</a> are steadily improving. Auggie also wonhis first<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 72" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=72">TERRIER Group Dog Shows, a “picture book” of </a> TERRIER Group Dog Shows, a “picture book” of <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 73" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=73">the Advanced Terrier Institute. Manychairs of p</a> the Advanced Terrier Institute. Manychairs of p<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 74" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=74">TERRIER Groupsisting of bricks topped by a board</a> TERRIER Groupsisting of bricks topped by a board<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 75" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=75">DOG & LITTER REGISTRATIONSGROUPNO.1—SPORTING </a> DOG & LITTER REGISTRATIONSGROUPNO.1—SPORTING <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 76" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=76">BREEDERS' CLASSIFIEDSPUBLICATION OF ADVERTISEMEN</a> BREEDERS' CLASSIFIEDSPUBLICATION OF ADVERTISEMEN<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 77" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=77">GENERAL ADVERTISINGKELLELS FOR SALEBoarding ke</a> GENERAL ADVERTISINGKELLELS FOR SALEBoarding ke<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 78" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=78">Times PastStraight from the SourceBenched:</a> Times PastStraight from the SourceBenched:<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 79" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=79">NOW!!ORDERBringing back a100-year-old traditi</a> NOW!!ORDERBringing back a100-year-old traditi<a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 80" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=80">Dog PeopleRobertJ.Moore </a> Dog PeopleRobertJ.Moore <a title="Nov 2009 AKC Gazette page 81" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/031c812d?page=81"></a>