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Contents
VIZSLA/LAURIE FAIRCHILD
28
FEATURES
28 Red,Willing,and Able
Somewhere in this doggy world is a task the Vizsla isn't eager
to perform. We just haven't found it yet.
By Bud Boccone
34 Lo
President's Letter
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August 2008 Contents VIZSLA/LAURIE FAIRCHILD 28 FEATURES 28 Red,Willing,and Able Somewhere in this doggy world is a task the Vizsla isn't eager to perform. We just haven't found it yet. By Bud Boccone 34 Lo
President's Letter Reowcfhetohnmot uflhsoaondscsointmoIpeovawnaacioufnoartaecn,emidmtaenlnsysionf tow. As always, the AKC, along with its affiliate, AKC Companion Animal Recovery, stood ready to assi
AKC® Updates Edited by BUD BOCCONE FROM THE CHAIRMAN ReCdceoepmnatrmltymu, tnehniceta'AstipoKunCbslic- relations initiatives and the Marketing department's branding program were honored by t
AKC Updates ThoanfedaBmwoahirxedethde-ibrscrseuteasdsffepdshrtohguerldaismsue continue to devote significant resources to its preparation of a plan. There was a Board consensus not to move for
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EVENT SHOTS Photos by ROBERT YOUNG National Amateur Retriever Championship STOWE, VERMONT · JUNE 15–21 2008 2 1
8 1. William Earley with FC/AFC Ebonstar Gotta Zoom 2. Handlers view the test area from the line. 3. Brad Clow and FC/AFC Tangata Manu take a moment
The editors of the AKC GAZETTE have brought together a showcase of gifted artists who will create a one-of-a-kind tribute to your favorite work of art: your dog. BETH CARLSON Beth Carlson has sho
CHERIE VERGOS Cherie Vergos captures each dog's beauty and unique character in realistic, hand-drawn pet portraits. “The joy my work has brought to so many pet owners around the country is a constant
BONNIE DRUM YETTER Represented by Artworx Gallery in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Bonnie Yetter specializes in canine and equine subjects. “My pastel paintings capture ordinary moments that can be extraor
Paid Advertisement An Article on ITCHING Interminable itching, scratching, excessive hair loss, oily, smelly coats, cysts between toes, hot spots, scruffy coats – Haven't you put up with these co
Better Breeding BY PATRICIA TROTTER Sound Decisions Make Sound Dogs IncpaulableldiWsh“aReldlacSjiuntsrgte'sebtReJofooyuraerlnBtahlloisoadyrlteiinacerl,'e”s Kentucky Derby, columnist Jon
Each breed has evolved in the speci?c form best suited to perform its particular job. Unfortunately, the emphasis on winning has distorted those decisions for horse, dog, and even
The Judge's Eye BY KIM SCHIVE The Breeder-Judge & the All-Breed Judge Aabskbroeeuextdhtehirbe-ijdtuoidfrfgesreosnfcaens dybebtnwroenend– breeder-judges and the r
The Judge's Eye specialty. “You can only learn breed type by seeing the very best dogs,” she emphasizes, “and the national is the place to do that. It's also where you can meet the top breeders and
Behavior & Training BY PEGGY SWAGER Managing Insistent Barking Bcaalraukrsimensg,, ainccdalnufdeiahnrg.avAbetorsemhdoaownmsy, some dogs become very insistent in their barking, especially if
from barking. Gizmo, a Parson Russell Terrier, developed the habit of barking nonstop at dogs in the agility ring. He was too intense in his barking for the treat method to be effective, so we co
Success Stories BY BOBBIE KOLEHOUSE One fancier's ingenuity and commitment improves life for many. “UsdUelryviocehulor, pviacsiedsieopnarsea,s”nidessnattyresonfgCvthaosrcotao-l
PHOTOS COURTESY CAROL ULRICH As a young woman, Ulrich fell seriously ill. She learned it isn't best to put off your dreams, and in 1982 she bought her first show dog. “When I
Healthy Dog BY JEFF GROGNET, DVM Anatomy of an Allergic Reaction Thpsieronitmecbmtyuthfnoeresbyiogsdtneymofr'rsogjmaonbisnimsvtaso-. But under certain circumstances, antibodies produced by t
The e-mail was brief but ebullient: Bud: Friday at 11 a.m. is fine! Have a terrific day! Jack It was Jack Sharkey's response to my request for an interview. The Vizsla Club of America's Dr. Sylvia Ke
BY BUD BOCCONE In this case the object was Hungary's rus- set-coated dog-of-all-trades, the Vizsla. As I discovered while talking with the breed's
“The Vizsla's movement should flow. The word far-reaching in the standard is important. They need to be able to reach and drive. Faulty shoulder angulation will lead to wasted effort in the field.”—K
HUNGARIAN GOULASH A FULL PLATE OF VIZSLA TIDBITS FIRST AKC REGISTRATION Rex Z Arpadvar, 1960 PARENT CLUB Vizsla Club of America (http://clubs.akc.org/vizsla/), AKC member since 1971; Dr. Bernard
tables of those American hunters who were fortunate enough to own a specimen.” —A. Hamilton Rowan Jr., 1984 After World War II, the Allies divided the continent of Europe into spheres of democra
TOP: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FURRY KIND; BOTTOM: LAURIE FAIRCHILD Hunter,” Sharkey says. “And I said, What do you mean, show Hunter?” That one innocent question launched a major career in dogs,
Sunday in the Park with Jiggs: Dogs frolic around the plaque that stands as a tribute to a man whose life revolved around dogs. 34
RUN n By Penny Leigh No one worried about losing a stray ball at the sum- mer softball games when Jiggs Askew was in the stands.
Askew, above right, took pleasure in all aspects of the dog world. “We d
to the editor appeared in the local newspaper, accusing the city of spending taxpayers' money on dogs. Then a radio talk show attracted listeners who were critical of the park plans. Kennel club m
It's challenging to manage, but the diagnosis doesn't mean you have to lose your best friend. By Mara Bovsun Margo Hupe awoke one night
Alex lived a full life. as “Marjorie,” and some newspapers “It's not, medically, a death sentence,
When the information highway became easy to navigate in the mid-1990s, Dick found herself chatting with vets and owners as far away as Australia. She established a web site (see sidebar) that offe
Dick's experience with Queenie inspired her to start a cyberspace support group for owners of diabetic pets. that there are no clear preventative measures. “Being overweight is probably not a go
dog In 1967, Martin Seligman and Steven Maier published a landmark psychological study that advanced a new theory of depression. Using dogs as laboratory subjects, Seligman and Maier showed that d
BULL TERRIER/MELISSA L. HARRIS; POINTER/STEVE BARTLETT Ironically, the study did little to affect the scientific acknowledgement that animals, including dogs, experience mood states. Tragedy Ma
Dogs enjoy company, so losing that constant companionship can lead to a depressed
LABRADOR RETRIEVER/DIANE LEWIS Ruben speculates that the dogs at greatest risk for depression are likely those that “never leave the owner's side and don't socialize much with other people or p
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BREED COLUMNS SPOTLIGHT: SCOTTISH TERRIERS Highlighting a breed column of general interest each month Saving Sparky Whofefnicethrefrpohmontheeraloncga,lmshyehltearrctaslalinkg.tIot wsaysthaetdthoeg
HOUND Group About the Breed Columns The breed columns are a time-honored feature of the AKC GAZETTE. Each columnist is appointed by a breed's national parent club, which preserves the breed's standar
CAROL BEUCHAT Material Inventory: · Electric toothbrush—green · Full-length massage pad and cord (property of Mrs. Woodard to facil- itate a retreat to her safe place) ·
HOUND Group Penny Swan recalls her mother show- ing her flanged ribs back in the 1960s. “At that time I think there were a lot of dogs and bitches with them.” Randy Fredericksen and Joan Urba
dogs who bloat will do so again. We cannot monitor our dogs 24/7, and the crisis may occur when no one is around. It might happen when you are away from home traveling to a show or mantrailing in a r
HOUND Group and the field-trial judges who have seen her, she is unusual. My little Stella is spurlaut. So what does that unusual word mean? It means she voices on rabbit scent! Unlike most Dachshund
and destination in mind. You can often see proper movement in an 8-week-old Greyhound puppy, although many of them don't yet have their land legs. Observe the puppies coming toward you and going
HOUND Group trails out behind them at 3 o'clock, as if to say, “Yawn, ho- hum. I'll do this but I won't act thrilled about it.” After all, trot- ting around a ring could never compare to the absolute
America removed references to the Scottish Deerhound and the Great Dane from the Wolfhound standard. Today these two breeds are rarely brought into the discussion, but in their place is emerging a br
HOUND Group make every breeding a responsible addition to the gene pool of our breed. Learn all you can about what makes an individual and a family of dogs “better than the average bear” as Yogi used
PBGVCA Health and Rescue Foundation Board, 5400 Buck Quarter Rd., Hillsborough, NC 27278, or via e-mail at eppspbgvs@mind-spring.com. —M.L. Thank you, Maggie. Folks, please do take the time to co
HOUND Group scene and the fact that many people are only marginally familiar with the breed anyway, this isn't surprising. An increasing number of Plotts at AKC shows also seems to be producing a cor
Eventually, some puppies may “grow out” of the disease and go on to have a “normal” life. Even so, these dogs remain affected from a genetic point of view, and have a great propensity for perpetu
HOUND Group Deerhounds in Chardon, Ohio. J.S: When and where did you see your first Deerhound? J.F.: We encountered our first pair of Deerhounds while on vacation in Boo
TERRIER Group ISABELLE FRANCAIS A Little History to Put Things in Perspective DitdheyAouirkednaolwe Tthearrtiienrtbhecaemarelyth19e20s most popular breed in the country? Their popularity durin
TERRIER Group as though we have committed a crime— but without due process of law. Breed-specific ordinances have been with us for more than 30 years. It takes time for radical ideas to begin to
home some wonderful dogs from their tour of duty in Germany in the early 1980s. These imports served their Starcastle breeding program well with several generations of notable champi- ons who qualifi
TERRIER Group Now give your Border Terrier a big hug for me—no matter what size he is! —Lynn D. Looper, Granite Falls, N.C.; Llooper1@msn.com Bringing Higher Overall Quality to our B
feel and jaunty, unfussy look perfectly mirror the irrepressible personality of its wearer. But that's another column. As I write this, anticipation is heightening for the upcoming World Show and
TERRIER Group heard of carpooling. How about show- or meeting-pooling? Splitting the gas expense might encourage more people to participate. Likewise, how about shar- ing motor homes or motel rooms?
first Glen—but it took me a while to accept it, understand it, and truly appreciate it. Boy, I do now. The metamorphosis that a Glen is likely to undergo over time, and we're talking three to six yea
TERRIER Group Terrier Gameness Loabnogutitmtheete“rkreiernotwernreierrseoxftpernestasilokn and temperament” that they consider an important component of the Kerry Blue personality. What exactly does
When you breed a bitch and your plan works, great; you're a hero. If, after two litters, the results are less than heroic, the conscientious breeder should spay the bitch and place her in a loving ho
TERRIER Group for her. When we were not effective, we engaged hospice. I have heard dog owners say that they could never get another dog because the pain of euthanizing a beloved compan- ion was
DS) OGA CHRIS HALVORSON (D Hence, it's crucial to keep your preg- nant bitch away from potential sources of contact with the disease. It's also imperative to know which of your dogs (male or fem
TERRIER Group each pet according to your wishes.” The second way to ensure your pet's future is by establishing a pet trust. Some states have statutes that permit owners to create enfo
OGADS) CHRIS HALVORSON (D possible studs for their bitches, with attention, food dishes, treats, and other more than just the hope of getting a nice imagined signs of favoritism, the
TERRIER Group Welsh Terrier away coats were seen in the early dogs, we were discouraged from showing dogs with them. Although structural problems are easily dealt with when evaluating a litter, coa
because certain points are empha- sized more in some countries than others. The first standard was drawn up in Britain by men who valued the breed for its working ability, so the ideal
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BREEDERS' CLASSIFIEDS PUBLICATION OF ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE AKC GAZETTE SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AN ENDORSEMENT OF THE ADVERTSIER BY THE AKC. ALASKAN MALAMUTES www.hudsonshuskies.com, Houghtaling
BREEDERS' CLASSIFIEDS PUBLICATION OF ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE AKC GAZETTE SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AN ENDORSEMENT OF THE ADVERTSIER BY THE AKC. PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of Am
Times Past Puppies Are People,Too! Mrs. O.C. Beam, from the July 1930 GAZETTE: “At four weeks old, a puppy begins to assert his individuality. Do not ever think that one is just a d
Dog People WilliamSecord With our first “Canine Portrait Gallery” in this issue (page 12), we turn to the respected dog-art dealer and author for a quick primer on the
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