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 April 3rd, 2012 | Category: AKC  I want to thank the members that were so kind with their comments about the DPCA’s position letter on Crufts.
The architect of this letter was board member Julie Stade, thank you Julie.
Thank you,
Jeff Brucker
DPCA President
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Dear Mr. Singer:
In regards to the request for all Parent Clubs to designate a Crufts Qualifying Event in 2012, the Doberman Pinscher Club of America finds itself unable, in all good conscience, to accommodate your directive. As we are sure you already know, the Doberman Pinscher in the United States is traditionally a cropped and docked breed, as described in our AKC standard.
Unlike many other European countries where cropping has been banned for domestic competitors only, The Kennel Club of England has, additionally, chosen to ban the exhibition of cropped foreign dogs which originate from countries where cropping is still both legal and accepted. Even in the U.S.
where our breed standard calls for a cropped and docked dog, we do not now, nor have we ever, disqualified foreign or domestic Dobermans with natural ears or tails from the breed ring. Thus, we find an “invitation” to encourage our top conformation dogs to attempt to qualify for Crufts somewhat disingenuous at best when they would obviously be disqualified upon merely entering the English show ring.
With all due respect, Doberman fanciers in this country are currently fighting a public relations “war” against the well-funded animal rights agenda here; we have no wish to be subject to the laws of an even more extreme AR faction overseas. While the DPCA is certainly supportive of AKC and Eukanuba events, we cannot endorse, on principle, a meaningful partnership with either the Crufts show or The Kennel Club of England for the aforementioned reasons.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Jeffrey Brucker
DPCA President
November 18th, 2011 | Category: AKC From: Jim Crowley <JXC@akc.org>
Subject: Two items of interest
Date: November 15, 2011 9:27:47 AM PST
To: Delegates <delegates@mailgate1.akc.org>
As a heads up, there are two items you should be aware of:
Group realignment
The proposal from the Group realignment Committee, which was accepted and approved by the AKC Board in November is posted on the home page of the public AKC web site. It includes their recommendations for the assignment of breeds to groups, the AKC’s tentative plan to provide judges for the new groups, and an FAQ on realignment. The rule changes necessary to go from 7 to 11 groups will be read in December for a vote at the March, 2012 meeting. If approved by the Delegates, the changes would not go into effect before 2015.The link is listed as the first item under Top Stories in the news section, and it just went up 5 minutes ago.
AKC Club Insurance
FYI, Equisure is changing carriers for the club insurance in 2012. As a result many clubs that have the current policy are getting cancellation notices from Colony, the present
carrier, in advance of renewal. If you get any calls from your club , just refer them to Equisure, 1-800-752-2472.
Jim Crowley
November 8th, 2011 | Category: AKC A message from the AKC
Competitions “Just for Juniors” to Debut at 2011 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
New York, NY – This December, the AKC is offering two new competitions
just for juniors at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship: the AKC
Juniors Agility Competition and the AKC National Obedience Juniors
Competition, which will join our long-standing Junior Showmanship
competition. I’m pleased to announce that more than 100 junior handlers
have entered these inaugural events.
We wish them all the best of luck and we encourage you to stop by the
Agility and Obedience rings on the morning of Friday, December 16th
(Agility) and Saturday, December 17th (Obedience) to cheer on the future
of our Companion sports.
Juniors participating in the AKC Juniors Agility Competition will be
running both Standard and Jumpers with Weaves courses in either the
Junior Excellent or Superior Classes, depending on whether they’ve
achieved an agility title. The junior obedience entrants will compete in
three age divisions in Beginner Novice and/or Novice classes twice,
based on their AKC obedience accomplishments.
We have some very accomplished juniors entered. Three of the agility
juniors competing have also qualified for the AKC Agility Invitational
and will run their dogs in that competition over the weekend. Several
obedience juniors will exhibit multiple dogs, and one junior will
compete in all three events – Junior Showmanship, the AKC Juniors
Agility Competition and the AKC National Obedience Juniors Competition.
In addition to our junior “firsts,” Veterans and All-American dogs will
also compete for the first time. We’ve invited our “older stars” that
made a mark in the show world during their careers. The Veterans
competing have won either All-Breed Best in Shows, National Specialties
or were once ranked in the top five of their breed. Many of them are
former National Championship competitors. At least one of our Veterans
competed at the inaugural AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in 2001 and
will have some of its progeny exhibited at the show as well.
Finally, we hope you’ll support the AKC Canine Partners enrolled
All-American dogs that will compete at the AKC Agility Invitational and
AKC National Obedience Invitational for the first time. They’ll be in
the rings Saturday and Sunday.
We look forward to seeing you in Orlando! Stay tuned to
www.akc.org/invitational for the latest updates.
Sincerely,
Ron Menaker
Chairman
October 14th, 2010 | Tags: akc, breeder of merit | Category: AKC Last month, AKC’s Registration Division distributed the first in a series of AKC Clubs E-Packets. Due to the overwhelmingly positive reception of the service, we are happy to offer the next edition of the e-packet for October 2010; and with it, provide information on an exciting new program for breeders.
Since its founding in 1884, the American Kennel Club has served all who are committed and dedicated not only to the sport of purebred-dogs but to all dogs. As AKC has grown and expanded, the reach and influence of core-exhibitor breeders has expanded as well. With those breeders in mind, AKC has created the new Breeder of Merit program. It proudly honors breeder/exhibitors’ dedication and hard work as they continue to produce dogs that are healthy, capable, and beautiful. The foundation of today’s AKC, Breeders of Merit have the power to influence, guide, and teach future breeders, exhibitors, and all purebred dog owners.
AKC is excited to welcome all breeders interested in the program who meet its requirements. To help you with providing your club members information about the Breeder of Merit program, we include the following:
A Microsoft Power Point presentation, which explains why the program was implemented, the requirements breeders must meet to be accepted, and benefits that come with being a Breeder of Merit. It’s fully-automated, so be sure to turn up the sound on your computer. (Click here to download Microsoft’s free PowerPoint Viewer.)
Breeder of Merit Program application to print and distribute to club members.
6 Easy Ways to 100% Registration – a printable information sheet to help breeders ensure their puppies get registered.
Breeder of Merit booklet that briefly explains the program and who to contact at AKC with inquiries.
Full-page and half-page ads that promote the Breeder of Merit program, which can be added to your club’s newsletter.
We encourage you to distribute this information to your club members.
We hope you are as excited about the new Breeder of Merit Program as we are. For more information, go to akc.org/breederofmerit, or send an e-mail to merit@akc.org.
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October 5th, 2010 | Tags: akc, breeder of merit | Category: AKC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 4, 2010
Contact: AKC Communications
Phone: 212-696-8343
Email: communications@akc.org
AKC LAUNCHES NEW BREEDER OF MERIT PROGRAM
– Recognition Program Celebrates & Rewards Dedicated Breeders –
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced today the launch of the Breeder of Merit program, a new initiative designed to recognize AKC’s core breeders.
“The Breeder of Merit program allows the American Kennel Club to celebrate our dedicated, passionate breeders who truly are the backbone of the sport and the foundation of our organization,” said AKC’s Chief Operating Officer John Lyons. “Our Breeders of Merit are committed to both improving their breed through health testing and selective breeding programs, and proving their breed through achievements in the show ring. They are special and will be emulated by new breeders entering the sport. Being a successful breeder in the Fancy does not come easy. Years of hard work, vision, and a willingness to do the right thing are required to be successful. Our Breeders of Merit have these qualities and deserve to be recognized.”
To achieve the Breeder of Merit designation, breeders should:
· Certify that applicable health screens are performed on the sire and dam as recommended by the Parent Club.
· Hold membership in an AKC club.
· Have a history of at least 5 years involvement with AKC events.
· Earn Conformation, Companion and/or Performance titles on at least 4 dogs they have bred/co-bred.
· Demonstrate their commitment to ensuring 100% of the puppies they produce are AKC registered.
As part of the Breeder of Merit program, breeders will receive:
· Complimentary access to $20.00 value per month for free online reports in the AKC online store.
· Access to the AKC Direct toll free number.
· Online Record support to ensure that their records are accurate, complete and easily accessible.
· A frameable certificate of distinction.
· Free Online Breeder Classified listings along with a special Breeder of Merit designation.
· Acknowledgement on a special page of the AKC website and in the AKC Gazette.
· Free or discounted fees on all secondary transactions such as duplicate registration applications, revoke limited status applications, etc.
· Breeder of Merit web banner for display on their website.
· Breeder of Merit lapel pin.
· Breeder of Merit designation and gold border on registration applications and certificates for dogs bred by the Breeder of Merit.
There are many easy registration options available to the Breeder of Merit, including Full Litter, Full Litter Offspring, Full Litter PLUS and Full Litter Offspring PLUS. Learn more at http://www.akc.org/sixeasyways/.
To learn more or apply for the Breeder of Merit program, visit http://www.akc.org/breederofmerit or contact Tina Yuhl at 919-816-3932 or txy@akc.org.
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) proudly celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2009. Since 1884 the not-for-profit organization has maintained the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, and today its rules govern more than 20,000 canine competitions each year. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its nearly 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org.
AKC, American Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club seal and design, and all associated marks and logos are trademarks, registered trademarks and service marks of The American Kennel Club, Inc.
To become a fan of the AKC on Facebook, go to http://www.facebook.com/americankennelclub. To follow the AKC on Twitter, go to http://www.twitter.com/akcdoglovers.
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September 7th, 2010 | Tags: akc | Category: AKC The American Kennel Club Parent Club Conference was sponsored by The American Kennel Club, and other sponsors were Eukanuba and AKC CAR (Companion Animal Recovery).
The organization and attention to the smallest detail made this conference a truly superior experience.
I was asked to attend by DPCA President, Janet Van Wormer. Prior to the conference, attendees were asked to choose specific presentations of interest.
There were also several meetings for the entire group. Without exception, all presentations were well worth attending.
My choices were “Impact of Declining Registrations/Mentoring and Parent Clubs”, “Improving the National Specialty”, and “Breed Standards”. The presenters of these three were beyond compare,, including John Wade, John Lyons, Alan Kalter, and Mari-Beth O’Neill among many others. Hearing opinions and advice from this caliber of speakers was very worthwhile.
Other meetings that I chose to attend were “Docking and Cropping”, “AKC Parent Club Communications”, “OnLine AKC”, “Legislative Issues and the Chapter Club”, and “Canine Health and Welfare”. Speakers in these sessions included Patti Strand, Eddie Dzuik, Dr. Frances Smith, Dr. Patricia Haines, Alan Kalter and Dr. Thomas Graves as well as several others. Each session was extremely informative and well presented.
The free exchange of information continued non-stop, even on breaks and at meals. The speakers were always available to speak to us one on one.
While the entire conference was beyond compare, the highlight for me was a wonderful video produced by Alan Kalter. This video urged us all to STAND UP AND BE COUNTED so we do not lose our right and privilege to own and breed dogs. I will attempt to obtain this video prior to the DPCA National Specialty so that it can be viewed by the membership attending the General Membership Meeting.
It is truly impossible to give a summary of the many sessions. The three days were filled with an intensity rarely experienced. I have copious notes and am very willing to discuss any meeting I attended. Not one minute was wasted. A cadre of dedicated AKC employees, officers and delegates did an amazing job.
And the food was marvelous!
JUDITH A. BROWN
DOBERMAN PINSCHER CLUB OF AMERICA
October 20th, 2009 | Category: AKC, President's Message Dear DPCA Members,
The intent of the AKC Parent Club archives is to insure that irreplaceable artifacts and documents are preserved in perpetuity, and not lost or destroyed over time. It is in no way meant to limit the DPCA’s access to or use of this material. To have our archives stored at someone’s home or a storage unit somewhere is not the way our archives should be preserved and it limits our members the opportunity to access them.
If the DPCA wishes to have a reasonable amount of material in the archive shipped for display at its National Specialty and later shipped back, at our expense, AKC will accommodate that and we have it in writing. The only contingency would be that AKC is not responsible for the material, if lost, stolen, or damaged in shipping, or while out of AKC’s possession. The DPCA archivist will select items every year for display at our National and they will be shipped by AKC to our National site, just as we do now.
The other question that was raised was obtaining duplicates of DVDs, particularly if our club isn’t able to make duplicates before the transfer. This type of request is part of the AKC complimentary reference service. Research may be conducted by Norma Blake Archivist and photocopies made at no cost. If we prefer to conduct research ourselves, make copies, or view the collection at any time, we may do so during normal business hours.
In terms of the logistics, our club is responsible for gathering and boxing the collection and shipping to AKC in care of Norma Blake’s office. 100% of the shipping expense is reimbursed.
The collection is quite large, well over 150 file boxes and in view of that it could take up to a year to entirely process. After the collection is processed a finding aid, which catalogs the collection and summarizes it, is drafted and placed online. This document is a useful tool for our club. For example, if you want information on dilated cardiomyopathy, the inventory will direct you to the box and folder number related to this topic. This makes items easily identified and therefore more accessible to club members. You can view a finding aid online at www.akc.org/about/depts/archive/finding_aids.cfm to view how this will work.
I hope this will explain why it is a win win for DPCA to transfer our archives to AKC.
Best Regards,
Janet Van Wormer
DPCA President
February 1st, 2009 | Category: AKC AKC is excited to offer new web banners for AKC registrants. Dog owners and breeders in good standing with the AKC who have registered an AKC dog or litter during the past two calendar years may request the banner for their website. To complete the online request form, go to http://www.akc.org/breeders/index_bb.cfm
The form requires users to agree to the Terms of Agreement.
This program allows our registrants to show their dedication to the AKC and to the purebred dog community. Thank you for spreading the word about this exciting new program.
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