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Mustard & Pepper
THE NEWSLETTER OF THE DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA
#213 Summer 2019
From the Editor:
OFFICERS:
Jim is always finding things that he thinks I should read. Since he is a night owl, I usually
President: Barbara Baese
find them laying on the kitchen counter when I get up in the morning. The other day he had
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two articles about improving your memory. The first was about upgrading your memory
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with a surgically implanted chip. Apparently, the Mayo Clinic and a team from Wake Forest
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Baptist Medical Center are both working with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Project
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Vice-President: Richard Yoho
Agency to develop devices intended to restore the memory-generation capacity of people with
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traumatic brain injuries; both groups have demonstrated that their implants consistently
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boost memory retention. The second article Jim had for me was titled “You Can Sharpen Your
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Memory with the Zeigarnik Effect.” Essentially the Zeigarnik Effect is the way the brain re-
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members unfinished tasks better than it does finished tasks. It’s like that tune that keeps run-
Secretary: Linda Gagnon
ning through your head that you just can’t seem to turn off because it is not finished. Dr.
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Bluma Zeigarnik’s study suggests that an interrupted task triggers a strong motivation to
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complete it while it is hard to focus on anything else because your mind wants closure.
Wendell, MA 01379-0981
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When I read the article about the Zeigarnik Effect, I thought about the problem of the Dandie
Treasurer: Diane Hanowitz
Dinmont being an endangered breed and maybe that isn’t so bad. Because we, as a group,
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have recognized this problem, we are now working on lots of ways to boost our wonderful
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breed. First of all, the Strategic Advisory Committee was formed. New banners, flyers, and
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dhanowitz@msn.com
posters were created. The membership was asked to get involved. More than ever we, with
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
our Dandies, are attending parades, Meet the Breeds, and Scottish Games. There are even Dan-
Karen Dorn
dies at the “Pups in the Park” events. Mentoring ideas are being planned to help new breeders
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and what more publicity could we ask for then for the Dandie to win 2 Best in Shows and 1
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Reserve Best in Show at the Specialty weekend. So maybe is isn’t so bad that we are an endan-
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gered breed because it keeps the problem in our focus.
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Sheridan Dulaney
One other thing before I close, this will be my last issue as the editor of Mustard and Pepper.
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I want to thank the DDTCA board for allowing me the privilege to be the editor. Thanks to
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Carole Driscoll for helping with the proofreading, for Brian and all the staff at Soli Printing for
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making things look so good, and to Karen Dorn who listened to my moaning and groaning as
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I put together each issue. I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge my soulmate and comput-
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er guru, Jim Shelton. When I needed a file converted or crashed the computer, Jim was there.
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But none of this would have happened if it had not been for Cathy Nelson. When I first be-
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gan, Cathy was the layout editor and my teacher. While I never learned to draw those cute
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Dandie cartoons, I did learn what I needed from her to be able to continue without her. With
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that said, my hard drive is almost full and my creativity is almost depleted. I need to
Sandra Pretari-Hickson
spend time with my dogs, my house and my husband too (not necessarily in that order.)
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AKC DELEGATE:
Karen Dorn
Sept 10 Mustard and Pepper Deadline
May 28-June 1, 2020 DDTCA National Specialty Weekend
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Dec 10 Mustard and Pepper Deadline
Gray Summit, MO
Breeder Referral :
Public Education:
Janette Shorrock……… ...…………...…(734) 206-4563
Kay Simpson……………………………...(407) 889-0282
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6796 Nightwind Circle, Orlando, FL 32818
forluvofdandies@yahoo.com
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Education:
Dr. David Bernander…………………………….(615) 791-9366
Social Media:
1410 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064
Sheridan Dulaney…………………………(615) 778-9092
DayOJoy@aol.com
sheridan.dulaney@gmail.com
Ethics:
Linda Gagnon…………..……….………..(978) 544-8933
Statistician:
P.O. Box 981, Wendell, MA 01379-0981
Norma Ryan…………………………….…(410) 838-7401
wetacres@gmail.com
dandie@verizon.net
Gazette Columnist :
Position Open
Genetics: Position Open
Sunshine:
Mary Menozi………………………………(423) 559-8778
Handbook & Historian: Positions Open
584 Sample Chapal Road SE,
Cleveland, TN 37323
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Investment Fund:
Trophy Coordinators:
Diane Hanowitz……………………….….(216) 291-4380
Regional Trophies:
dhanowitz@msn.com
Gary Myers…………………………… ….(760) 728-3345
2805 Rainbow Glen Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028
Judges' Education:
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Betty-Anne Stenmark……………….…. (650) 851-8190
Annual Trophies:
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Joy Bernander…………………………….(615) 791-9366
ba@kingsmtndandies.com
1410 Columbia Avenue
Franklin, TN 37064
Legislative Liaison:
DayOJoy@aol.com
Katherine Jacobson…….………………..(605) 716-9253
PO Box 170, Piedmont, SD 57769
Ways & Means:
katherinejacobson@gmail.com
Richard Yoho……………………….……. (407) 814-9989
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Mailing Labels:
Tim Schafer………………………….……(630) 261-0212
Website:
1015 East Wilson Ave., Lombard, Il 60148
Sandra Pretari-Hickson.…………………(650) 346-9912
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Meet the Breeds Coordinator:
REGIONAL CHAIRS:
Sherri Foxman……………………………(216) 469-0357
Eastern:
Norma Ryan………………….(410) 838-7401
c/o Party 411, 23050 Miles Road
Bedford Heights, OH 44128
1115 Prospect Mill Road, Bel Air, MD 21015
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sherri@party411.com
Membership :
Southern:
Joy Bernander………………(615) 791-9366
Lakes:
Jennifer Hecker……………...….(616) 299-5552
Sandra Still ……………………….…….. (919) 757-6407
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Mid-American:
Katherine Jacobson…(605) 716-9253
Mustard & Pepper Editor : Position Open
Western : B J Pumfrey...………….……..(604) 946-7754
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Properties:
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Diane Hanowitz……………...……...…..(216) 291-4380
dhanowitz@msn.com
SPECIALTY 2019 CHAIRMAN:
Betty-Anne Stenmark……………….…. (650) 851-8190
ba@kingsmtndandies.com
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
ADVERTISERS:
REGULAR FEATURES:
Code of Ethics………………………………42
AKC Delegate Report…….………………..12
Chapal……………………………………….40-41
JD’s Birthday Party……………………….35-36
Calendar ……………………………………2
DDTCA Store……………..…………………43
Lakes Region Report……………………….29
Committees……………………..………….2
King’s Mtn. Family ………………………...24-28
Specialty 2019..…………………………...16-23
From the Editor……………..……………..1
Specialty 2020……………………………….44
Spotlighting the Member ………………..38-39
Legislative Report……………...…………..8
Still……………………………………………..13
Tartan Day Parade………………………...30-31
Membership Report…………….………….7
Van Oene……………………………………...34
Western Region News…………………….32-33
Officers, Directors………………………….1
Yoho, Houser………………………………..11
President’s Message………………………..3-4
Statistical Report .…..……………………..9-10
SAC Report………………………………...14-15
believe it takes a genuine interest in our breed and meeting
PRESIDENT Barbara Baese
others who share that Dandie passion to attend a Specialty; to
ANNUAL MTG. – Gray Summit on May 3, 2019.
make the commitment in time and expense to be here. I know
you ARE here for dog shows – many of us care about the con-
I gave the Vice President all agenda items and reports so he
formation ring and doing well in it! AND we are also here to
could conduct the annual mtg. in my absence. This report
get to see a gathering of wonderful Dandie faces and to meet
was saved so it could be published below as my President’s
in person many of the folks who have been your FaceBook
Message.)
friends or whose photos and stories you’ve seen in our news-
This year has continued to be one of change for our Club and
letter or on our Club website. We are here to ask questions,
for our breed. We are shaped by the people and dogs who par-
get advice, get others’ opinions and share our own. And we
ticipate as our representatives and likewise, we are impacted
are here to MEET NEW PEOPLE, WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
by the losses of those influences – those that are no longer
AND BE GRATEFUL FOR OUR OLD FRIENDS, THE LONG TIME
active and those who’ve died - both human and canine. We
FANCIERS WHO WE ONLY GET TO VISIT WITH EVERY FEW
have had substantial losses in the last few years: long term
YEARS IF WE ARE LUCKY. And please understand, we are also
members who helped make this club and formed our tradi-
here to have FUN, enjoy good food and good company and
tions. These were the people who for decades learned from the
share some joy and laughter! A National Specialty, for those
mentors that preceded them and then became our mentors.
of you who are new to the AKC dog world and breed clubs, is
And what we have learned and now inherit is how we must
like a conference in other worlds of work or shared hobbies
protect and promote the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, as we carry
and passion pursuits. It is a combo of education through sem-
on their breed work as our work. Per our DDTCA constitution
inars and meetings and social experiences with hospitality
in Article 1, Section 2 here are some of the objectives listed:
gatherings and shared meals. There are lots of opportunities
to rub elbows and my request is that you talk to at least three
• to promote and advance the breeding of pure-bred Dandie Dinmont Terriers and to do all possible to bring their nat-
people you’ve never met before or don’t really know and find
out who they are, why they’re here and how & why they have
ural qualities to perfection.
Dandies. (Since we aren’t together now, I ask that you get to
• to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at
know members at upcoming events like Montgomery, PA in
Oct, the AKC National in FL in Dec. or any of the special Dan-
dog shows.
die Scottish events during the summer. Even use the directory
to call someone in your state or your DDTCA region to chat or
• to urge all to follow the Code of Ethics adopted by the Club as a guide for breeding & ownership practices regard-
have a get-together.) I am asking you TO REACH OUT to each
other. It’s a chance to make new friends AND it’s also a
ing the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.
chance to practice the kind of OUTREACH we need in our
• to encourage Dandie Dinmont enthusiasts to be active in Club events and activities AND ACTIVELY PROTECT, PRO-
breed. And it’s a chance to listen, to learn and to take that
info home with you, online with you, and to the public in
MOTE, PROPAGATE, PRESERVE AND ADVOCATE FOR
your informal walks, vet visits or your formal MEETS &
THE DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER.
GREETS at shows or Celtic games.
This is where YOU come in. I am talking to you in this room,
You see, as a Club and as Officers and Board Members we have
not because you are obviously the people in the chairs listen-
done a lot of things regard-
ing to this meeting, but JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE HERE. I
Continued on page 4
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ing our Dandies and activities pretty much the same way as
Games Assoc. that provides a list of all events across the coun-
try that may have a “ready interest” in Scottish heritage and
many other breed Clubs being we are bound by certain AKC
our beloved Border country Dandies? If you haven’t partici-
regulations in the formation and operation of our Club busi-
pated yet in either a MTB or Highland Games, this year is your
ness. But we have also known our numbers were declining for
chance. You can contact Diane Hanowitz about the upcoming
the past 25 years without a lot of success in stopping that de-
events and how to take part.
cline. However, this year our breed actually rose 6 points in
the AKC rankings, which is a significant change in the right
What is clear is that we cannot do this alone as a Board of 9 or
direction after many years of declining numbers. Also, 2018
a Committee of 6 members. We need your help and we need it
had a big increase in Dandie litters going from 9 in 2017 to 23.
now. I am asking for your help to attend at least one of these
Individual
AKC registrations had
events in the next year between May
an increase over the prior year to
2019 & May 2020 when our next
53 – all good signs in the right
Specialty will be at Purina Farms in
direction. Our breed is considered a
St. Louis, MO. Also, I am asking you
vulnerable species in the UK as
to get together with other Dandie
well, and numbers there increased
owners in your area or take a road
from 80 to 123 Dandies registered,
trip meeting at a park halfway in
which is a big increase and very
between to have a fun day with a
hopeful for the breeders and own-
picnic & Dandie races. Or get in-
ers there and for the US.
volved in a new activity with your
dog – therapy work like reading to
In April 2016, I formed an action
kids at schools or the library, new
committee, headed by one of our
AKC events like nose work, barn
long-time members, Jody Mox-
hunt and dog dancing. All of these
ham. She also was an experienced
can mean bonding with your Dandie
business consultant and marketing
and they don’t require perfect
manager for many well-known US
grooming or competing in a ring.
companies. That group has met
They can bring breed visibility to
monthly through conference calls
places where Dandies are rarely seen
and group emails for two years to
and awareness of their special breed
look into what our obstacles have
characteristics.
been in sustaining our breed and
how we can do a better job of en-
Finally, we have one other obstacle –
couraging Dandie owners to be
one that’s been on-going and contin-
involved with their dogs in activi-
uous as long as we’ve had a DDTCA .
ties and participate in helping the Club achieve their mission of
We don’t have enough ACTIVE members, we don’t have
ENSURING THE LONG TERM SURVIVABILITY OF THE DANDIE
enough younger members, we don’t have enough breeders and
DINMONT TERRIER. You have taken their surveys and we
we still have some members who don’t get along.
have paid attention to the results of those answers, as a Board
So this is what I am asking all of you to do: PULL TOGETHER
and are working on your main concerns – the membership
FOR THE SAKE OF THESE 4 LEGGED CREATURES WE LOVE
process being easier and available online, feeling connected and
AND REACH OUT IN KINDNESS TO HELP THE CLUB, YOUR
welcomed as members through a new website design and pho-
NEW DOG OWNERS AND EACH OTHER AS YOU ORGANIZE
to gallery plus getting help with showing & breeding through
EVENTS OR TRIPS. Find common ground in the joint purpose
a mentor. All of these are in various stages of development by
of saving our breed by putting differences aside. Choose to be
SAC with the Board. You will be hearing an update tonight
part of the solution. We can help each other to work on posi-
from Karen Dorn of the Strategic Advisory Committee provid-
tive steps to achieve our goals. I implore you to make an extra
ing some details on our current status and future work in
effort, take a new approach or try something different – reach
Dandie breeding and mentoring.
out by phone, write a note or email, attend a show “just to
From your input, we have developed handout materials and
watch” and support exhibitors, participate in a meet the breed
portable banners that we provide at no cost to members to use
booth or create your own social time with a picnic or group
at your local Meet the Breeds, parades, pet fairs and especially,
walk just for fun! WHERE WILL THE NEXT BREEDERS AND
the Highland Games. They are shipped out and easily returned
MENTORS COME FROM WHEN WE’RE GONE? ONLY YOU
and have been used in the last two years across the country at
CAN DECIDE THAT, BUT DON’T TAKE TOO LONG, OR IT’LL
various events to increase awareness and demand for our
BE DECIDED FOR US. THANK YOU
breed. Did you know there’s a National Celtic/Highland
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Overview of Board Business:
Board Teleconference Meeting, March 2019
Strategic Advisory Committee: Ms. Baese asked if discussion
was needed on committee reports in hand. She asked if there
Meeting called to order at 5:11p.m. PST. A quorum was pre-
were any data from Website of SAC . Ms. Hanowitz answered
sent.
that all seemed to be moving along well. She will present the
President’s Report:
Barbara Baese reported she still had not
Outreach Coordinator’s Report and the Treasurer’s Report at
received all the committee reports from the Secretary. Others
the Annual Meeting.
SAC minutes note that the website Gal-
had received them. Secretary was not present at meeting, so
lery is not up and running, but it is hoped that it will ready to
she will derive this information from the recorded minutes and
have a demonstration at the specialty. She continues to work
will act on reports. Those not received at all were from Lakes
with Dynamics Online toward website readiness.
Region, Labels and Judges Education.
2019 Specialty:
Ms. Baese asked Ms. Pretari-Hickson if a
Ms. Baese reported to the board on those tasks she had agreed
room and time were set for the annual board meeting. She
to do at the last meeting. These included checking with a fam-
thinks all is well but will confirm and get back to the board.
ily that had not renewed and with the audit committee. Both
Lunch is also scheduled to be included with the meeting.
were accomplished successfully, with an email glitch causing
Ms. Hanowitz spoke in regard to the specialty deadlines for
the non-renewal and the information being imparted to the
donations and reservations. She noted there is still time to
Auditors. She also followed up with our Education Chair, Dr.
donate and there will be a page for general donations as well
William Purdy, who had resigned his position, asking him to
as for targeted ones. The deadlines are also posted on Face-
reconsider. He was adamant that he would not, but we are
book and the premium is out in hard copy and is available
fortunate to have Dr. David Bernander considering the posi-
online. She has a rooming list for all reserving under the
tion. He will advise Ms. Baese with his decision.
club’s ID.
Secretary’s Report:
The minutes of the previous meeting had
There was discussion regarding upcoming specialties and the
been emailed prior to this one and Mr. Yoho moved to accept
availability of judges to fill in if the elected judge isn’t availa-
said minutes with one correction. Mr. Hunt seconded it and
ble. After our top two choices, the next three include two
the motion carried.
judges who will probably be available and one who is probably
The two top judges have been chosen for the 2020 and 2021
already booked for our date. We were also reminded that we
specialties for both regular classes and sweepstakes. Jay Rich-
will continue to be on week 22 (after this year) per the AKC ’s
ardson will judge in ‘20 and Peter Green in ‘21. While both
corresponding date calendar.
have accepted, Mr. Green was a bit hesitant because of his age.
Unfinished Business:
Treasurer Ms. Hanowitz spoke on the
Mr. Richardson accepted immediately and was pleased and
return of dues. There is only one-member outstanding. Mr.
honored to have been chosen. In Sweeps, Norma Ryan has
Yoho suggested someone who could track them down to see if
accepted the assignment for ’20 and Laura Chapal for ’21.
non-renewal was deliberate or an oversight.
Treasurer’s Report:
Ms. Hanowitz sent all data prior to the
Ms. Hanowitz also indicated that she has a new spreadsheet
meeting. Additional data will be addressed in Unfinished Busi-
set up for the specialty. We were supposed to have 60 dinners
ness.
for both banquet and buffet , to date we only have 27 reserva-
Committee Reports
tions each. Ms. Baese noted that in her experience, most re-
spondents wait till the last minute, some even past deadline.
Handbook Committee:
Mr. Yoho, Vice President, spoke on
She asked for ideas in getting word out and reservations in.
the Champion Handbook and Jennifer Hecker’s work on the
Diane indicated that another announcement is coming out and
project. He complimented her saying she is doing incredible
Ms. Pretari-Hickson will repost on Facebook.
work. Ms. Baese asked how these records can be shared and
Dick noted we can access the records from the Dandie Dinmont
Website: Ms. Hanowitz stated that if anyone needed to test
data base. Ms. Baese indicated she would like everyone to be
anything to please email her and she will authorize the testing.
able to see it and would like to make all aware that it is updat-
Ms. Baese will be android tester.
ed and how to use it. Per Mr. Yoho, we do need to advise
Audit:
Ms. Hanowitz sent everything to the audit committee
those contributing to the data base that if their submission is
on 3-18. She modified the income statement from the last one
listed without a photo it is because the photo was never sent.
and there was a material difference in income vs loss. This
We need to track the submission process, however, for maxi-
latter resulted from the finalization of the Whitfield and
mum accuracy and timeliness. He noted that Ms. Hecker is
Maxfield bequest. She suggested we initiate a bequest account.
tracking all areas of participation, not simply conformation.
In any event, we are showing a net income of $7,800.
Continued on page 6
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Committee Chairs: Ms. Baese spoke to the open committee
Minutes of the Annual Board Meeting May 2, 2019
chair positions and how crucial it is that they be filled. They
The meeting was called to order at 12:15 by Vice President
are Historian, Genetics, Education and Editors of the M and P .
Richard Yoho, standing in for President Baese who was ill and
Leah Shelton has had sole responsibility for the latter since
unable to attend. Also, not in attendance was Kay Simpson,
Cathy Nelson’s passing, and that she has proofreading help
who had puppies and no “sitter.” All other board members
and nothing else. Perhaps it should be a team position. Bar-
were in attendance.
bara reminded the Board that she asked the board about a
The minutes were emailed prior to the meeting and there was
year ago to submit names of two or three people who might
one correction, the misspelling of a member’s name. It was
be willing to fill positions. It is a means of involving new peo-
corrected.
ple as well as getting our work done. Leah has given us more
than sufficient notice of her final edition and we will need
Secretary’s Report: The report was primarily concerned with
someone for fall. They will need the summer to get ready.
our 2021 specialty judge, who had been noted on Facebook as
Several members were suggested, but there was a reminder
being missing and was subsequently found and who had not
that the M and P now involves the online version as well as
returned his contract. There was discussion on how to pro-
the hard copy. She suggested we refer to the skills sheets re-
ceed and Ms. Gagnon made a suggestion that we call and give
turned with dues.
him the option to withdraw. She’ll report back to the board.
As all
AKC communications are forwarded to the board by
Missing Committee Reports : As noted, there are still three
both Ms. Gagnon and Ms. Dorn, the board is up to date on all
reports missing. In terms of Ways and Means, Mr. Yoho sug-
information from that source.
gested we sell the mugs at a reduced cost. We have more than
fifty remaining! We heard from Sunshine Committee, Mary
Treasurer’s Report:
Ms. Hanowitz had forwarded the re-
Menozi, but didn’t go over any regional reports. It was noted
ports prior to the meeting and there was no specific discus-
that the Southern Region needs to support at least one show in
sion. Ms. Hanowitz had one item for board discussion related
Florida and someone in that region should be searching out
to Meet the Breeds and other outreach functions. Trisha
the most appropriate site and give suggestions to the new re-
Smith created buttons for the last event she attended, and it
gional chair. Ms. Baese indicated that the board needs to dis-
was felt that they were even better than the crowns. They
cuss how to help committee chairs understand the importance
were priced and a motion was made by Ms. Hanowitz, second-
of their responses; that in fact their responses are archival and
ed by Ms. Dulaney, and unanimously passed to place an order
necessary.
for 1500 buttons with the new artwork and to keep the
crowns.
New Business:
Ms. Gagnon forwarded the new and revised
AKC litter and registration statistics. Ms. Baese asked that we
Committee Reports:
flag the report and be able to refer to it at the in vivo meeting
Strategic Action Committee – SAC report will be postponed
in May. Our number has gone up by six. We need to alert
to the General Annual Meeting, at which time, Ms. Dorn will
the membership that what we are doing to promote the breed
read a report from Jody Moxham. Ms. Moxham was unable
appears to be both working and making a difference.
to attend the specialty but sent her report to be shared with
Ms. Baese received a request from the University of Washing-
the membership.
ton (corrected in minutes) to look at our pedigrees in order to
Mustard & Pepper – The Board is aware that Leah Shelton
investigate the history of six breeds and were referred to us by
will retire from her post as editor after the Specialty issue. She
the AKC . Barbara will send a copy of the letter ahead of the
has sent a detailed report as well as suggestions. First, she has
meeting. The questions we should be asking are do we want
indicated necessary changes to the policies specific to M and P .
our pedigrees out there and what is the research team going to
Second, she feels the quarterly can’t be produced without a
do with them, etc. The letter indicates they “want to study,”
loss to the club, so encouraging pet participation in the form
but what exactly are they studying. Barbara wants to speak
of ads, etc., can only help the fiscal situation. Ms. Dorn
to the author of the letter and asked if there are questions we
moved, and Ms. Dulaney seconded that the policy format be
want asked.
changed as indicated by Ms. Shelton. Motion passed unani-
Our next meeting will be the annual board meeting on May
mously to reformat page 14 of the
DDTCA policy manual.
2nd Please advise Barbara Baese or Linda Gagnon of agenda
Ms. Gagnon agreed to do the reformatting.
items in order to plan the appropriate amount of time for dis-
Genetics – Mr. Yoho asked for discussion around Ms. Couto’s
cussion. Adjournment (time not noted on recording).
Genetics Report. There was none. Ms. Pretari-Hickson indicat-
ed that new member D’Arcy Downs-Vollbrecht is interested in
taking over the chairmanship of this committee.
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SANDRA STILL
sandystilldandy@gmail.com
This quarter, for your consideration, permit me to introduce:
Tyler Mills/ Bill Gorodoner
465 S. Poes Rd
Amissville, Virginia 20106
Hamilton & Ginger Boynton
757-274-4524
6057 E. Paseo Ventoso
tnm91789@gmail.com
Tucson, Arizona 85750
Endorser: Sandra Pretari-Hickson
Ham's Cell: 303-551-5097. Ginger: 303-808-6852
"Since adding a Dandie to our home, we would like to pursue
Ghboynton@gmail.com. Ginger.Rosacker@gmail.com
being active participants in the presentation and promotion of
Endorser: Betty-Anne Stenmark
the Dandie Dinmont." Tyler Mills is a professional handler
"I have owned Dandies almost all my life. I have two now;
and active dachshund breeder. Bill is a long time American
they are personality plus!"
cocker breeder. They are active in both of those breed clubs.
Janet Brown
Linda Hobbet
37091 Snider Ln.
517 Advancement Ave. #102
Hillsboro, Virginia 20132
Durham, North Carolina 27703
571-439-5315
706-202-7178
Janetnva@gmail.com
LLH@hobbeton.com or LLHobbet@gmail.com
Endorser: Sandra Still
Endorser: Sandra Still
"My Dandie Uly is being trained to be my service dog / thera-
"I am interested in conformation, agility, rally, obedience and
py dog. I am interested in conformation, therapy work, along
tracking." Linda belongs to the American Sealyham Terrier
with other dog sports such as earth dog or barn hunt. Uly is a
Club and the Airedale Terrier Club of American.
marvelous companion!"
Melissa Jethanandani
Carol A. Buzzeo
29 Otter Creek Dr
85 Lafayette St.
Jackson, TN 38305
Williston Park, New York 11596-1613
864-934-8992
Home: 516-294-3862 . Cell: 516-724-1790.
melissajets97@gmail.com
cbuzzeo@verizon.net or bunnybuzzeo@icloud.com
Endorser: Sheridan Dulaney
Endorser: Donna Francis
" Zac is from Danchester's Kennel in Finland, a mustard, and
"My family loves the breed, and we would not go for another
he is a delight. We are interested in conformation, agility, and
breed. Dandie's are the best!"
scent work."
Karen Byers
Nina Melad
415 Pitt Mews
10960 Waterton Rd.
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
San Diego, California 92131-3628
703-836-3939
858-245-5683
bbbyers22314@msn.com
nina.melad@gmail.com
Endorser: Diane Hanowitz
Endorser: Gary Myers
"I am new to the Dandie breed with my beloved Rosie. I con-
'Emmitt is a mustard Dandie we received from Gary Myers; he
sider myself a Dandibassidor in my little town and want to
is the best dog ever! he is smart, cute, playful, and completes
bring attention to this lovable breed."
our family. We can't imagine being without him."
Mary B. Downs
Caroline Utz
17 Hastings St.
4 Southwood Dr.
Binghamton, New York 13901-1616
Orinda, California 94563-3011
607-725-6200
925-708-1125
MBD2149@columbia.edu
cautz@comcast.net
Endorser: Sandra Pretari Hickson
Endorser: Betty-Anne Stenmark
Mary has one Dandie, Hugo, and is interested in confor-
"I want to support efforts to sustain this wonderful breed. My
mation, rally, therapy, earth dog and barn hunt. She also be-
Arnie is a dear companion. He's enjoying retirement from
longs to the Border Terrier Club of American and Finger Lakes
showing by barking greetings to neighbors and digging for
Kennel Club.
ground squirrels.
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KATHERINE JACOBSON
various weather conditions. This bill would require the De-
The AKC governmental relations department has been busy
partment of Agriculture and Markets to issue “red and blue
this year with a number of concerning legislative proposals,
code alerts through public service announcements to notify all
each of which would have a detrimental effect on dog owners,
owners of companion animals in the area to bring their ani-
breeders, exhibitors and competitive events. Two come from
mals inside.” A blue alert would be issued when the tempera-
the state of New York where the Environmental Conservation
ture will reach 25 degrees or lower without precipitation, 32
Committee in the state assembly is considering a bill that
degrees or lower with precipitation, or if the wind chill will be
would prohibit any contest or competition where the objective
lower than zero degrees for at least two hours. A red alert
is the hunting or taking of wildlife for prizes or entertain-
would be issued when the heat index is forecasted to be 95-99
ment. This bill would severely impact the ability of those who
degrees for at least two consecutive days, or when tempera-
wish to compete with the traditional sporting breeds in events
tures reach 100-104 degrees for any length of time. No one
designed to showcase a dog’s original purpose. Although the
would be able to leave an animal outside or in a vehicle when
state assembly amended the bill to exclude field trials in dog
an alert has been issued. Those who violate the alerts will be
training areas, it would nonetheless prevent other competi-
given a warning and if they do not comply, the animals may
tions in the state when wildlife is killed. The official memo for
be seized. The bill does exempt working dogs and situations
the bill includes language straight from the animal activists’
when appropriate shelter is provided, however, it is not clear
talking points when it states that “competitions or contests
if shelter is required when the dog is outside for a brief period
such as these are inhumane and provide incentive to killing
or if the owner is present. The principle problem with the bill
animals for glory, prizes or titles. They are different from the
is that it specifies particular temperatures as dangerous, again
average hunting experience since they are often rigged with
without taking into consideration the vast differences among
animals that cannot escape. In many cases these competitions
dogs’ ability to tolerate heat or cold. This is yet another ex-
are conducted in a party-like atmosphere and are more like
ample of how a “one size fits all” approach to a perceived
slaughters or massacres and are unsportsmanlike. These com-
problem might prove to have unintended consequences. Every
petitions would be considered cruel by a typical hunter and
dog should be provided with adequate shelter and a safe envi-
promote excessive and unnecessary killing of wildlife.” Such
ronment, but designating arbitrary temperatures as
hyperbole, when coupled with the ignorance of many legisla-
“dangerous” will not replace a dog owner’s understanding of
tors as to what a field trial actually is, can be used to accom-
his or her companion and could even result in the seizure of a
plish a radical animal rights agenda at the expense of people
dog who was in no danger at all, or the death of one left out
dedicated to the preservation of purpose-bred dogs.
at a “safe” temperature.
The second problematic bill currently advancing through the
It is up to us, as dog owners and lovers, to protect our dogs
New York legislature would restrict when dogs are permitted
and our interests and to remain vigilant in our opposition to
to be outdoors. As it is currently written, Senate Bill 4577
those who would decide what is best for us and for our be-
would designate certain temperatures as too dangerous for a
loved companions.
dog to be outside. Such legislation utterly fails to take into
account the vast differences among breeds’ ability to tolerate
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er's help they figured out how to send 2019 reports back and
NORMA RYAN
forth. What a job that was, but it makes proofing so much
It is sad to see Leah leave the editor of M & P . She is a true
easier. It is wonderful for both of us to have our computers on
friend and a fantastic worker for the club. I am looking for-
and see errors or omissions.
ward to working with new editor, whoever that may be.
Good job to all the dandies that are participating in the show
The decision is to report Grand Champion points only with the
ring and other activities.
yearend awards edition. (it is a very long list of great dandies).
Keep up the good work of achievements.
Norma Ryan
Remember if there are errors or admissions, I can only use
(410) 838-7401
what AKC sends me. Please let me know if there is something
1115 Prospect Mill Road, Bel Air, MD 22105
missing are does not reflect the information you have.
dandie@verizon.net
I have a very good proofreader Trisha Smith; with her broth-
BOB WINS WITH COMPETITION
JANUARY THROUGH APRIL 2019
DANDIES OF THE YEAR STANDINGS
JANUARY THROUGH APRIL 2019
Joy, David & Robert Bernander
17
Sandra Pretari-Hickson & Betty-Anne Stenmark 9
CH
Day O Joy's Penniewise and Pound Foolish 52
Gary Myers & Karen Dorn
5
GCH
King's Mtn. Prima Ballerina
38
Diane Hanowitz
4
GCH
Von Maser's Harper Lady Of The Lake
17
Caroline Blair
3
Day O Joy's Wide Load
12
Paula & Allyson Borkgren,
2
GCH
Aranisle Star of San Jacinto
5
Ali Cox
1
Day O Joy's Keep On Truckin
5
Laura Chapal
1
GCHS Derrydown Can Webe Frank
5
JoElla Maser
1
GCH
Day O Joy's Dreamboat Sealed With A Kiss 5
CH
Paulee's Jeremiah Cobb
3
Day O Joy's Gone With The Wind
3
King's Mtn. Henry Higgins
3
CH
Tigh O'Tykes Tasket
3
King's Mtn. Goody Tiptoes
2
Puddockswell Moll Flanders
1
TOTAL TERRIERS DEFEATED IN 2019
Marilyn Monroe Di Luna Caprese
1
GCH
Aranisle Star of San Jacinto
1132
Von Maser's Pepper Mint Twist
1
CH
Pennywise Hearthrob
551
CH
Aranisle's Brute Force
383
GCHB CHDayOJoy'sPenniewiseAndPoundFoolish 203
Mack the Knife Di Luna Caprese 186
FIRST IN BRED BY THROUGH APRIL 2019
GCH
King's Mtn. Prima Ballerina
163
Joy, David & Robert Bernander
34
Dariant Hope
112
Sandra Pretari-Hickson Betty-Anne Stenmark
GCH
Derrydown Can Webe Frank
40
& BJ Pumfrey
3
CH
King’s Mtn. Henry Higgins
31
Paula & Allyson Borkgren
Elfwish Alice in Everland
8
2
Joella Maser
1
GROUP PLACEMENT SCORES JANUARY THROUGH APRIL 2019
BIS
G1
G2
G3
G4
TOTAL
GCH
King's Mtn. Prima Ballerina
0
0
2
1
0
8
CH
Day O Joy's Penniewise And Pound Foolish
0
1
1
1
6
CH
Aranisle's Brute Force
0
0
0
1
1
3
GCH
Aranisle Star of San Jacinto
0
0
0
1
1
3
CH
Pennywise Hearthrob
0
0
0
1
1
3
CH
King's Mtn. Henry Higgins
0
0
1
1
0
2
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NEW TITLES FROM JANUARY THROUGH APRIL
COMPANION AND PERFORMANCE TITLES:
Rally Excellent 29-Mar-19
2019
CH Mungo Murray's Merri Meg RE CGC
Phalkor Lucky Gold X CH Leeward's Doris P Wigglebottom
CONFIRMATION
Breeder/Owner: Joan Browder & Peter Schroeder
Champion 31-Mar-19
CH Day O Joy's Keep On Truckin
Canine Good Citizen 18-Mar-19
GCHS CH Day O Joy's Penniewise And Pound Foolish X
King's Mtn. The Spirit Of Bravery
CH Day O Joy's Private Investigator
CH King's Mtn. Stuart Little X
Breeder/Owner: Joy & David Bernander D.V.M.
GCH CH King's Mtn. Oopsa Daisy
& Robert Bernander
Owner: Lindsay Stanton
Breeder: Sandra Pretari Hickson, Betty-Anne Stenmark
Champion 22-Mar-19
& B.J. Pumfrey
CH King's Mtn. Goody Tiptoes
CH King's Mtn. Robert The Bruce X
Advanced Canine Good Citizen 10-Mar-19
GCH CH King's Mtn. Oopsa Daisy
Melrose Rustic Charm
Breeder/Owner: Betty-Anne Stenmark, Sandra Pretari Hickson
Cassencarrie I Kid You Not X GCH CH Clossongrey Spider Web
& B.J. Pumfrey
Owner: Amy & Janice Judge
Breeder: Miriam Couto & Janice & Amy Judge
Champion 20-April-2019
CH Day O Joy's Wide Load
Master Agility Excellent Preferred 26-Apr-19
GCHS CH Day O Joy's Penniewise And Pound Foolish X
CH PACH Ando's Brandy Alyxandra
CH Day O Joy's Private Investigator
CH Elfwish Sweet Lloyd Of London X
Breeder/Owner: Joy & David Bernander D.V.M.
CH Elfwish Pippin R Li'L Shadow
& Robert Bernander
Owner: Kim O'Neill & Jennifer Hecker
Breeder: Frank & Dorothy LeHoty
Grand Champion Bronze 7-Mar-19
GCHB CH King's Mtn. Prima Ballerina
Scent Work Container Advanced 20-Apr-19
CH King's Mtn. Robert The Bruce X
CH PACH Ando's Brandy Alyxandra
GCHB CH King's Mtn. Angelina Ballerina
CH Elfwish Sweet Lloyd Of London X
Owner: Sandra Pretari Hickson
CH Elfwish Pippin R Li'L Shadow
Breeder: Sandra Pretari Hickson & Betty-Anne Stenmark
Owner: Kim O'Neill & Jennifer Hecker
Breeder: Frank & Dorothy LeHoty
Our Medallions Are still not here!
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Windsedge
Dandies
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AKC SEEKS TO INVOLVE MILLENNIALS
AKC now has 74 disaster trailers spread throughout the U.S.
Karen Dorn
and more on the way. This has been a very successful pro-
gram.
Before every official AKC meeting there is an educational fo-
rum. This quarter Doug Lundgren presented all the events.
Most of us can remember the days when only purebred dogs
The rules committee is exploring cutting the time between the
could participate in AKC events, and those were conformation,
entry and the show. With technology, can this be achieved?
field trials, and obedience. Now conformation and field trials
The junior programs have added scholarships, reached out to
are the only events that are restricted to purebred dogs. There
4-H club members, and established recognition awards. The
are lots of events that any dog can enter by getting an AKC Pal
all breed committee proposed changing the rules so that Group
Number. Titles are available that are put after the dogs official
2, 3 and 4, could pick up one major from any breed that they
registered name. Within each sport there are several levels of
have defeated.
achievement so the participant can continue to train and im-
prove and get even more titles. Here is the present menu of
Financially, the AKC is in good shape. Litter registrations are
sports: Obedience, Rally, Agility, Lure Coursing, Coursing
up 3%, and individual dog registrations are up 1%. Invest-
Ability Test ( CAT ), Fast CAT , Field Trials, Scent Work, Canine
ments, at 10.7 mil., have gone up and expenses have gone
Good Citizen, Urban Good Citizen, Farm Dog, Therapy Dog,
down 1.7%.
Trick Dog, Dock Diving, Herding, Earthdog and in October
there will be temperament testing. These sports are growing,
Media efforts have increased with hits on Facebook videos and
and others may be added in the future. They also have a title
websites. They have developed 12,000 video clips to use.
for multiple winners. For the Versatility dog title, the dog
With the growing media awareness comes increased dog own-
needs wins in 5 of the above sports with one being confor-
ership and registrations, increased public awareness of AKC as
mation. There is truly something for everyone. In the agility
a dog authority, and increased awareness of purebred dogs
sport it is now an option to color the dog as long as the color
being a purpose bred dog.
is only on 1/3 of the surface area. Do they need racing
stripes?
The dog rules committee is revising the rules to take out the
Now commercial breeders cannot get a USDA license without
italicized part and make it actually part of the rule. Chapter
an inspection.
AKC is forming a task force to deal with breed-
11, sections 4, 12 and 13, chapter 14, sections 8 and 4 were all
er harassment that has plagued many breeders. The Breed Sus-
passed by the delegates.
tainability Group has been formed to answer the question,
Foreign dogs may now be shown for 30 days on their foreign
“Why are there fewer breeders today and what can we do
number and 3 generation pedigree. There are efforts to not
about it.” Representatives from many breeds attended this
allow registration of dogs with “not allowed colors” as stated
meeting, even those whose breeds are not vulnerable.
in their standard. The claim is that these dogs cannot be pure
-bred and be these colors.
Got kids or grandkids at home for the summer saying that they are bored or just into their video games? Problem solved!
The kids and your Dandie can participate in the AKC B.A.R.K. Program.
The AKC B.A.R.K. (Be A Reading Kid) Program invites children of all ages to read a book of their choosing to a dog. They may read to their own dog, a dog belonging to a family member or friend, or a dog belonging to an AKC Canine Ambassador that has been approved to participate in the AKC B.A.R.K. Program.* This program is designed to provide a new activity for children to do with their dogs, ever strengthening the human-canine bond, while also providing an opportunity to improve their reading skills.
MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT:
https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-b-r-k-program/
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