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The Neogram
USNMC Fall and Winter Edition
MBIS MBISS GCH Bruno Della Vecchia Roma
WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW
Owner Janice Wolf Handler Anthony Gurrola
Breeder Thierry & Jenny Paratore
Volume 20 Issue 3
2011 National Specialty Status:
CAKE ANYONE?
Member Marlene Church is hard at work trying to get
donations to be able to get a sculpted cake for the
USNMC 20th Anniversary National Specialty. She has
a goal of $500 and, if this is reached, will contract with a
local bakery for the delicious treat and will bring it herself in her van ot to the National. She is already halfway to the goal! If you are on Facebook, why not
―friend‖ Marlene Church to learn all about it. Otherwise,
you can call Marlene at 304-255-6955 and speak with
her about this lovely idea and others she has to make
our 20th National somethin’ really special!
The year 2011 is the 20th Anniversary of the founding of the USNMC and this year’s National Specialty will
be something special. We hope every USNMC Member, every past member and every fan of the breed will
be with us in Atlanta, Georgia to help celebrate the Mastino!
Where: Atlanta, Georgia
When; October 21, 2011
With: Douglasville Kennel Club
Judge: Dr. Nicola Imbimbo
HOTEL: Clarion Hotel Atlanta Airport South; 6288 Old Dixie Hwy; Jonesboro, GA. 30236
(770) 968-4300 Hotel (678) 466-2650 Direct; (770) 968-3872 Fax Rate: $74.00 per night
Located just 15 miles south of Downtown Atlanta and 7 miles from Hartsfield Jackson Intl Airport with easy
access to Interstates 75 & 285, the Clarion Hotel Atlanta Airport South is within 6 miles of Atlanta Exposition
Center, Southlake Mall, the Atlanta Beach, Clayton State University, Clayton County Performing Arts Center, the National Archives as well as the Georgia State Archives.
The HOTEL includes many amenities including complimentary 24-hour Airport Shuttle and transportation
within a 3-mile radius.
AND IN OTHER NEWS FOR THE NATIONAL
Our wonderful member Marlene Church is working hard on customized auction items so we will once-again
have an exciting auction at the banquet. Ya simply gotta come!
We are also looking forward to some fantastic hand-made collars as trophies and prizes (yes, Rex Davis is
hopefully one of these) and other people are still pledging trophies and support for this memorable show.
Stay tuned for more-on-going news. And thanks for all each of you who have already done much to contribute to the 2011 National’s success!!
Note: there’s still plenty of time to donate a trophy or donate $ towards a trophy or trophy category. Contact the Pledge Coordinator, Cathy Deluca by phone (516-483-1835) or email.
***2 options to pay: (1) Checks and money orders made out to the USNMC and mailed to the treasurer:
Mrs. Sharon Costello, 2650 Hwy # 57, Stewartsville, NJ 08886***
OR ***
(2) You may pay fast and easy at Paypal by sending an email to
[email protected]!***
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Here is the finished collar commentating the USMNC's 20th Anniversary, This
was made by Oli Collars and donated by Jim Hough to the 2011 National and
will be awarded to BISS.
Thanks again Jim it looks awesome !!
N e o g r am
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PRESIDENT ’S MESSAGE
Dear Fellow Members on the USNMC,
Another year has come and passed. It was an exciting time for the breed as members
participated in various successful shows and events. This year we have several events
planned culminating up to our National Specialty in Atlanta,GA.
In addition to the events we have active contributing committees looking for ways to
help the breed and the membership. We are a small community and I invite any of you
whom have an interest in participating in club business to drop me a line. If any of you
have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Finally, I will say that this last year has been difficult for many in today's economy. Let's
stick together as a club and community because our breed is worth it. My passion and
appreciation for the Neapolitan Mastiff grows every year and I am here for you: the club
membership.
Joe Attaway, New President of the USNMC:
Joe Attaway, Cell 205-240-3447 email: [email protected]
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USNMC Board of Directors Contact Information:
President; Joe Attaway 205-240-3447email: [email protected]
Vice President: Rita Biddle 517-626-6844 email: [email protected]
Secretary: Donna Welty 908-637-8957 email [email protected]
Treasurer: Sharon Costello, 908-454-8100; email [email protected]
Director: Mindy Aaron-McElyea 810-564-8105 email: [email protected]
Director: open
Director: Heidi Brown 208-624-4638 email; [email protected]
Director: Carlos Calderon 504-428-4323 [email protected]
Director: Troy Stroud 517-648-9370 email: [email protected]
Director: Susan Vann Spruill [email protected]
Editor’s Note
The next issue will be the puppy issue. Please send pictures of your favorite puppies. Name
and age if you like. Thanks for all the great photos and stories this issue. Keep them coming.
Thanks again
Troy Stroud
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C OV E R S T O RY
135 TH WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW
Bruno Della Vecchia Roma at the 135 TH WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW,
Madison Square Garden, New York City.
Story on Page 6.
What’s coming up in 2011 for the USNMC?
In addition to the 2011 National Specialty (see below for some info on that) the USNMC members
are going to be very busy in 2011.
Bylaws Committee
A committee has been formed to review the club bylaws and tweak them to both make them easier
to understand and to follow and to bring them in line with accepted practices in the AKC Dog Fancy.
Members of this committee are currently: Donna Welty and Peggy Wolfe.
The Bylaws Committee hopes to publish planned changes to the membership for review and feedback in an iterative (interactive????) cycle before bringing an entirely new document up for a vote.
Stay tuned for updates. If you are interested in joining or working with this committee, please contact Donna at 908-637-8957 or email her at [email protected].
Code of Ethics
Our new President, Joe, reports that he contacted the AKC’s Club Relations department who verified that the USNMC’s Membership Code of Ethics (COE) may only be changed by a vote of the entire membership. As there have been many concerns expressed about proper verbiage and suggested phrases to include in the code of ethics, Joe has also said that there should be a dialogue
between members and a Code of Ethics committee to suggest and review changes.
If you, as a USNMC Member, have any suggestions for changes to be made to the USNMC’s 2001
Code of Ethics, or ideas on how to word such changes, please let Joe know by calling him at 508221-1028 or emailing him at [email protected] to begin such a dialogue. If you would like to join
a new Code of Ethics Committee, please also let him know.
This is your chance to participate in the club’s progress!
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THE 135 TH WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW,
Madison Square Garden, New York City.
Story by Rachel Hosking
"A Neapolitan mastiff named Bruno Della Vecchia Roma had an easier time in his
breed competition - he was the only one of his kind entered" were the words stated
by the associated press. But at least our breed was represented at this prestigious
show and a BIG thank you goes out to Janice Wolf and Anthony Gurrola for making
that happen!
This year the benching was a little different as the garden is being renovated, there
was ample room for dogs, people, crates and chairs unlike previous years, so lets
hope the benching is the same next year but lets hope we see a breed entry that surpasses previous years. Since, MBIS MBISS GCH Bruno Della Vecchia Roma was the
only one at the show, handled by Anthony Gurrola, we put together a few pictures of
a day at Westminster with Bruno ......................
Getting ready for the Big Day
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Looks like Bruno scored an OSCAR! ..... award.
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Ring Time
Ready For Work
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Into Group
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Visiting my Fans
Nap Time …..what a long and Exhausting Day
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The East Lansing USNMC Regional
Thanks to Rita Biddle, Jim Hough, Mindy McElyea, Charina Smith, Rachael Hosking,
Kristin Hunley, Kris Stroud and the Ingham County Kennel Club for all the help that made it
work so well.
Most of the pictures were take by Jim, Rachael, myself and then anyone else that was
holding the camera at the time. We only had Rachael’s camera but it was busy the whole Show.
First are some trophy pictures. Followed by many photos of the different class, a few of the
crowd and some of the dinner afterwards.
The Stain-glass was made by Linda and Link of Baby Blue Kennels. They donated the
large piece and donors donated the other ones. The Drawing were donated by Charina Smith
and made by Anna Scala– Byers. The Collars were made by Major League Mastini and donated by donors. The Wine boxes were made by Marlene Church.
The dinner was at Michael’s Fish market and hosted by Mindy. The food was great and
we had a small auction afterwards. Everyone had a great time.
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Random Ringside Shots
Kristin Hunley,
Tony Gurrola,
and Mindy
McElyea
Kris Stroud
(left)
Charina Smith
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Jim Hough
Troy Stroud
Mindy McElyea
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Stargates Blue Jasmine
0: Deborah Cerafico
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Claytonhills Luthias O: Becky Zimmerman-Lane
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OPEN DOG LINE UP
Agrippina Gaius Grows on U - Jack Ketchum,
Vanguards Optimus Prime - D Daffnis,
Quickhicks Minos of Eclipse - Cathy Morris
Il Drago Ilario - handler Anthony Gurrola
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Judge Rita Biddle
with Maximums
Eragon - Jessica
Stites, Agrippina
Gaius Grows On
U - Jack Ketchum
Vanguards Optimus
Prime - D Daffnis
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OPEN DOG LINE UP
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Award of Merit
Il Drago Ilario - handler Anthony Gurrola
Quesso De Don Zamora - handler
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OPEN DOG LINE UP
12 & Under 18 mth Bitches, Judge Rita Biddle, Mastino Templar Knight of Cydonia Rachel Hosking
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Giovanna Del Pescatore - Charina Smith
Leggenda Khersones Anfeya - Lisa Hershberger
Baby Blue Trinity - handler
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Il Drago Lourdes - Charina Smith,
Saia Tou Dorikou - Denis Daffnis
Ironstone Jean Louise - Jessica Gibbons,
Leggenda Khersones Anfeya - Lisa Hershberger
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OPEN BITCHES LINE UP
Baby Blue Trinity - handler, Il Drago Lourdes - Charina Smith,
Saia Tou Dorikou - Denis Daffnis,
Ironstone Jean Louise - Jessica Gibbons
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Ironstone Jean Louise - Jessica Gibbons,
Giovanna Del Pescatore, Mastino Templar Knight of Cydonia, Stargates Blue
Jasmine
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Quesso De Don Zamora - handler,
Baby Blues Trinity - handler
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GCH Bruno Della Vecchia Roma - Anthony Gurrola,
CH Maximum’s Integra - Mindy McEyleu,
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CH Maximum’s Integra Mindy McElyea
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Quesso De Don Zamora - handler, Baby
Blues Trinity - handler
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DINNER - Troy Stroud, Ted Hosking, Jim Hough, Mindy and Doug McElyea, Tony Gurrola, Matt and Charina Smith
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Troy Stroud, Ted Hosking, Jim Hough, Mindy and Husband, Kristin Hunley,
Tony Gurrola, Matt and Charina Smith, Marie Pier
Jim Hough, Mindy and Doug -McElyea
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"Pick the Brain"
An in-depth perspective from Mastino breeders and show-goers in the United States.
By Carlos Carldon
The 10 questions are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
When and how did you first get invovled in our breed?
What 3 words best describes the Neapolitan Mastiff?
How do you feel the breed has changed from when you first became involed to now?
Do you believe the AKC standard is adequate enough?(If not, what aspects need attention?)
What is the most common judging mistake for our breed?
Who is your favorite judge? Who would you like to see judge our Nationals?
Which dog at present in the US most appeals to you and why?(Not owned or bred by you)
8. What would you like to see differently breeding-wise in the US.
9. Do you feel a bitch or a dog is the most important in a breeding program?
10. How do you want to be remembered in the breed? How would you like people to perceive your
kennel name?
-----------------Janice E.Wolf
Otella Neapolitan Masitffs
Amarillo, TX
1. The first Neapolitan Mastiff I ever saw was a patient in my veterinary hospital as a patient. I was immediately captivated by his appearance, even though he was still a puppy. Several years later I treated another Neo and at that time I decided that I must have one. I contacted Thierry Paratore who sent me a
black male puppy. That pup is CH Ikon Della Vecchia Roma.
2. Impressive, gargoyle, devoted.
3. I think the breed is developing into a better moving dog, which makes the breed more competitive in the
working group.
4. I feel that it is adequate.
5. Not addressing the issue of poor movement and mass.
6. My favorite judge is Edd E. Bivin. He has much knowledge about the breed and is not afraid to put up a
"rare" breed if the animal is worthy.
7. The Neo that most appeals to me is CH Bijoux Della Vecchia Roma. She has produced many beautiful
puppies from several different males and continues to be a show dog as well. She has passed on her
puppy nurturing to her female pups.
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8. I would like to see breeders put more emphasis on good health and structure.
9. I feel that a male is more important to a good breeding program because he can spread his genetic material through the breed faster than a female can.
10. I would like to be remembered as an lover and supporter of the Neapolitan Mastiff, and as an honest
breeder of quality dogs. Otella (which is my mother's middle name), I hope, will always be known for
these principles.
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Susan Vann-Spruill
Mastini De La Famiglia
Virginia Beach, VA
1. I owned and showed Bullmastiffs in the mid 90's but always had a fascination with the Neapolitan and
knew I would get one in the future. I would attend the ARBA shows to see as many Neapolitans as I could.
I got my first Neapolitan from Blue Blood Kennels and have had at least 2 or more at all times since then.
2. Powerful, loyal, stubborn
3. I think people are starting to get away from super overdone dogs that may not be the healthiest. I think a
blend of looks, functionality and good health are most breeders goals where as in the past I think a lot of
people just wanted to see extremes.
4. The standard is ok to me but I think more should be said about the drastic changes these dogs undergo as
they mature. I know several exhibitors who have been told by judges that their dogs did not have enough
wrinkles/mass when they were adolescent dogs.
5. I see 2 on a regular basis. First is to reward plain dogs that have virtually no breed type. Second would
be to not excusing dogs that are very obviously lame and in a lot of cases actually pick them as the winner.
6. I am not too picky about judges as long as they respect our breed and really want to understand these
dogs. I do think the Nationals should always have a breeder judge or someone considered to be an expert.
7. Gr. Ch Bruno DVR- to me he is the total package. He looks like he can do everything a Neapolitan was
bred to do.
8. There needs to be a serious reduction in the number of poor quality litters being produced. Too many
people think the requirements for a good breeding are 1 male and 1 female and put no more thought onto it
than that.
9. I don't breed but feel that the bitch is the backbone of a good breeding program.
10. I would hope people would remember me as someone who loved this breed and always had it's best
interest at heart.
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I have met so many interesting people who have become life long friends through this breed and hopefully others feel the same about me.
My kennel name La Famiglia represents what my dogs are to me- family!!
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Chaina Smith
Corrado Mastini
Indiana
1.When and how did you first get involved in our breed? (Where did your first show/breeding prospect come
from?)
My first Neo came from Thierry & Jenny Paratore of Della Vecchia Roma Kennels in 2007, Francena della
Vecchia Roma.
My husband and I loved the Breed since before we were together. My husbands AB was diagnosed with Cancer at the age of 6y and we sadly had to put him down before we got married. While on our Honeymoon, we
talked about getting another dog and I wanted something I could show but not a High Maintenance haircut
kinda dog. We discussed the Neapolitan Mastiff. Started researching, going to watch them at shows in person.
I started talking to a breeder to get more up close and personal and hung out and took care of their dogs and
they referred me to Della Vecchia Roma Kennels in California.
2.What 3 words best describes the Neapolitan Mastiff?
Enchanting, Loyal and Messy :)
3.How do you feel the breed has changed from when you first became involved to now?
I feel that their are more people than before trying to improve the breeds Health & Longevity. Both will take a
while but there are good Breeders with good progressive ideas making good strides. Just like the Mastino
Health Foundation! I think some people realize their past mistakes and are learning from them.
4.Do you believe the AKC standard is adequate enough?(If not, what aspects need?)
I think it needs revised with a little more attention to detail. Such as the Height. I think it should match the Italian Standard of 29 inches. There is no reason to have 31 inch Males. I see a lot of Dane type Neos in the show
ring, long legs, no chest, roach backs and incorrect head planes. Not good for the judges to see these dogs and
think they are correct when they are just starting out themselves.
Another thing that bothers me is Ear Crops. Danes and Dobes are expected to have their ears nice and cropped
(if they show them cropped) and I hate to see the Expression ruined by a Koala bear look crop or ears flopping
over and looking like SharPeis.
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5.What is the most common judging mistake for our breed?
Taking an assignment to Judge when you don't like the breed.
Choosing a Larger dog over a correct dog.
Choosing a more Mature dog with poor construction over a nicer slightly younger one because its SAFE to
choose the older one if you dont know what you are looking at.
6. Who is your favorite judge? Who would you like to see judge our Nationals?
I have a few Judges I really like, Paula Nykiel, Ed Bivins, Chris Walkowicz (sp?), Dana Cline, Robert
Shreve & Rita Biddle. I think Ed Bivins would be interesting to Judge a Nationals. I like the Breeder
Judges judging as everyone does, we KNOW they know what to look for in a Quality Mastino.
7. Which dog at present in the US most appeals to you and why?
Gr CH Bruno della Vecchia Roma. He has made accomplishments no one else has so far and has made history. No other Neo has really been this campaigned and been successful. It also helps that he is a nice representation of the Breed.
8.What would you like to see differently breeding-wise in the US.
People stepping back and reassessing their stock.
Breeding with Health in mind.
No more square dogs.
9.Do you feel a bitch or a dog is the most important in a breeding program?
The Bitch. If you do not have a healthy, health tested female how can you eliminate potential
health problems within what you are trying to accomplish by breeding the female? Certain health issues
are passed down from the mother and if she is not healthy from the start than you only have yourself to
blame. The Stud dog can sell your pups but it is the job of the Bitch owner (breeder) to have healthy stock
to start out with while developing your breeding program, your future stock, and reputation.
10.How do you want to be remembered in the breed? How would you like people to perceive your kennel
name?
I just want to be remembered as someone with Standards, Morals, Competitive dogs, and the will to
Help others. I don't need all the glitz and glamour, just Respected.
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Reproduction and a Test of a Coupling – Submitted by Peggy Wolfe
The following is a chapter taken from a rather non-orthodox paperback book that I was generously given by Jane Pampalone some years ago. The book is titled The Neapolitan Mastiff and is “Translated from the Italian” by Mario Nardi.
The inside page says that this translation is copyrighted 1979 by Mario Nardi who was granted permission for the translation by the Editoriale Olympia Publishing House, Milan, Italy.
This book is Mr. Nardi’s individual translation of the book of the same title by Nicola Imbimbo. Please note that this
translation was done about 25 years ago of a book written some years before that. The book appears to be a rather direct translation from Italian to English and the words are sometimes quite clumsy.
This chapter is interesting in that it leads the fledgling breeder to examine, in minute detail, every characteristic of a candidate for breeding, not just looking at Wrinkle, Head, and Mass but in assessing the true objective of not reproduce
problems in the offspring. As the author says, breeding is not just a matter of written tables and cold scientific facts.
However, these tables and these opinions are interesting and may be of value to any who want to consider finding the
best candidate to breed to.
The ambition of every breeder is to produce a quality dog: a prototype that collects in itself those characteristics of the exemplary
type. The breeder looks to leave his mark in the story of the breed.
Very often a stud coupled with the same few breeding females will not reveal his best. However, when submitted to others—Behold!
He will produce a champion.
For many it is this reason, forgetting that, maybe, a good mastiff might have descended from such a coupling from another breeder.
The life of the Mastiff is short. The average age is about 10 years. Very often, a sire will disclose his qualities or deficiencies only
after death.
The time necessary to complete the development of a Mastiff is 2 to 6 years. This is the period that the Mastiff is serviceable, and
thereby expresses his optimum production. After 6 years, his capacity to inseminate and the female to ovulate fall sharply. Also,
when the first offspring of the male shall have reached maturity, and is certain of the good qualities transmitted from the father, from
that point, it will not be too long for the father to be used.
The choice made for a coupling, beyond the visible characteristics of the two subjects, especially of their morphology, is made on the
basis of ancestry. Even better, if one remembers the reputation or possible defects of the ancestors. In fact, it is easy to correct a
defect of the perpendicular that is present only in the last generation. Meanwhile, it will be extremely difficult to eliminate a
marked peculiarity, for example prognathous, that is present for more than one generation. (emphasis added.)
Having the possibility of choosing between two males, let us say, a father and son, both of good standards, the choice is then to fall
on the more mature one. In fact, sometimes in the future, the possibility exists of using the younger subject at such time as it is too
late to use the older one.
In the evaluation of the reproductive capacity of the Mastiff, one should not be misled by the number of females that the male has succeeded in covering. Recollections of some within the coastal region are that some Neapolitan Mastiffs have accomplished 150 to 200
services in one year. The result: an impressive number of puppies of which assuredly shall spring 10 to 15 subjects of optimum quality.
A more valid observation can be made in the average of the subject’s output. A meritorious Mastiff is one that can produce 10 excellent puppies rather than one that produces one champion and nine other dogs that are ―throw-away.‖
A common fallacy is that of using a single male for an indefinite period of time with such persistence only in the hope for the probability of a genetic opportunity.
A better logic would be to use the best female offspring of the male for a coupling with a male of another kennel; the females born of
such a paining re-invigorated with the male to work a consanguinity of Grandfather-Grandson.
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At this point, one must appraise the issue, positively or negatively as to whether it is advisable to change the bloodline of the
Male.
Before carrying out a union, it is useful to analyze the details of the characteristics of the subjects. The directions that follow below do not have to be very exacting as to apply to an expert or a passionate breeder. They will bring joy to many unskilled that
carry out a coupling for seeing a litter of Mastiff’s born.
In the tables below are indicated for you twelve elements that characterize the typical type. For every element you have ten possibilities.
The numbers below express large defects and serious abnormality. The higher the number on the list, the closer the characteristic is to perfection.
ELEMENT OF TYPE
STATURE-WEIGHT-AND FRAME (Basic Bone Structure)
1.
Subject decidedly lightly constructed
2.
Subject below stature.
3.
Subject at limit of stature, whether minimum or maximum
4.
Subject with favorable stature
5.
Subject with average stature, but little solidity
6.
Subject with average stature but discordant
7.
Subject with average stature – well proportioned
8.
Subject with favorable stature – little bulk
9.
Subject with favorable stature—solid and good
10.
Subject with advantageous proportion – optimum frame
HEAD, SKULL, AND MUZZLE
1.
Head untypical
2.
Head to the limit of type
3.
Head Bull-doggish or boxer-ish – planes not parallel
4.
Head not well proportioned
5.
Head good proportions – good parallelism
6.
Sufficient Skull – good proportions, good parallelism
7.
Optimum skull—good muzzle – good proportions
8.
Skull flat and good volume. Muzzle good squareness, harmonious
9.
Skull optimum volume, muzzle flat, well squared and deep
10.
Head typically grand. Skull large and flat. Great Harmony
JAWS AND SET OF TEETH
1.
Prognathous accented – hare lips
2.
Prognathous – mandible inferior – rounded
3.
Teeth set with slight prognathous – deficient of two pre-molars
4.
Teeth scissored – deficient pre-molars
5.
Teeth complete – scissor bite
6.
Good jaws. Teeth correct and complete. Incisors not aligned
7.
Teeth level bite, correct and complete
8.
Teeth correct and complete. Incisors in line but too close
9.
Good jaws, set of teeth correct and canines well spaced
10.
Optimum jaws with well-developed mandible. Teeth set correct and complete. Canines strong and well spaced.
Teeth well developed and well set in jaws
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EYES AND EXPRESSION
1.
Rapacious eyes. Not very clear. Shimmering eyes. Squinting
2.
Yellow eyes –- non-typical expression
3.
Eyes good color – Ectropian. Falling expression
4.
Eyes good color – positioned too lateral – expression of a bulldog
5.
Eyes of good color. Open too wide or jutting out too much. Untrustworthy expression
6.
Eyes well formed. Color good. Wicked expression
7.
Eyes well formed. Color good, but hollow expression. Expression houndish
8.
Eyes well shaped and color good but too close together (too central) expression wolfish
9.
Optimum eyes in form and color and in good position. Expression is typical.
10.
Optimum eyes in form and position. Expression soft and decidedly pleasant. At attention, a slight inclination of the head.
WRINKLES AND DEWLAP
1.
Totally devoid of wrinkles and dewlap
2.
Subject lean – lips insufficient
3.
Wrinkles hardly indicated – sufficient lips
4.
Wrinkles poor – lips flabby and hanging
5.
Wrinkles adequate – dewlap adequate but lips insufficient.
6.
Wrinkles dis-organized – abundant dewlap—lips sufficient
7.
Wrinkles pronounced—dewlap of a calf. Lips well formed
8.
Wrinkles good and well described. Dewlap clean and tidy
9.
Wrinkles well-pronounced and clean dewlap well divided. Good lips.
10.
Optimum wrinkles well protruding and designed. Dewlap thick and dense and well divided. Lips good style. Rectilinear
and well rounded.
ANTERIOR AND FORWARD BREAST
1. Anterior a musical lyre-winged breast
2. Arched radius breast of a bulldog – chest of a greyhound
3. Short radius-shoulder. Arm too long, and breast tight
4. Arms right length—anterior left-handed – anterior of a puppy
5. Arms and shoulder solid. Chest too tight or too wide
6. Arms shoulder and forward breast sufficient
7. Arm and shoulder of proper length – forward breast lightly open or lightly closed
8. Arms and shoulders solid and of proper length. Ample chest. Elbow too closed
9. Optimum arm and shoulder. Ample chest and muscular—elbow free and sufficient.
10. Strong arms. Solid shoulders. Forward chest open and muscular. Elbow sufficient.
TRUNK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Subject square or exceptionally long
Subject has tendency to stay in a square, trunk too short or too long
Trunk lightly short – trunk cylindered – thorax barreled
Trunk lacking proportion to the size of the dog and disharmonious
Trunk sufficient for length. Thorax under-developed
Trunk sufficient for length – thorax small in depth. Little hoping
Trunk lightly short or slightly long – good thorax
Trunk right length – thorax deep but with transverse diameter insufficient.
Trunk solid of proper length with thorax well developed in three dimension
Trunk powerful. Thorax developed in profundity. Height and transverse diameter ribs well distanced dorsal.
DORSAL LINE (TOPLINE)
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Back of a mule or back of a carp
Higher line tends to Cifosis (spine is defective in that it arches over loin)
Dorsal line tends to rise toward the rear. Light ciforsis
Dorsal line with withers too low. Subject dropping down too much in front
Good dorsal line with significant depression along topline
Good withers. Good dorsal line. Vertebral column slightly falling.
Good line upper side with good withers. Vertebral column solid and robust
Good withers but with shoulder too distant. Dorsal line too rectilinear
Good withers. Column compatible with good physiological curvature.
Optimum line with withers prominent. Column solid with long vertebrae and well joined.
BACK GROUP (LOIN, LEGS, BUTTOCK) AND TAIL
1.
Group foreshortened or rectilinear – tail trumpet shape
2.
Back short, poor angulation, tail constantly carried above the dorsal line
3.
Back group too long or too rectilinear – tail attachment too high.
4.
Back short or angularly high. Tail carried between the legs
5.
Back of good length. Not sufficiently angled. Gay tail
6.
Back group of proper length and proper angulation
7.
Back of good length, slightly shortened and less solid, tail thin
8.
Back of proper length. Slightly rectilinear. Tail too direct
9.
Back Group good length and inclination. Good tail well carried.
10.
Optimum back group of proper length and inclination. Sound and well opened. Tail large and carried well.
ANGULATION – ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR
1.
Metacarpus indolent (soft); posterior stiff (straight)
2.
Metacarpus soft; posterior with angle too open; cow-hocked
3.
Metacarpus bent –perpendicular, rear the posterior lower than itself
4.
Metacarpus slightly inclined; – posterior slightly open or slightly closed
5.
Metacarpus long and slightly inclined—posterior out of the body line
6.
Metacarpus of proper length—slight left-handed posterior closed
7.
Anterior perpendicular – correct angulation of the shoulder excessively closed—posterior of good angulation.
8.
Anterior perpendicular and posterior correct—shoulder slightly angled—posterior proper angulation
9.
Anterior and posterior perpendicular correct—good shoulders—posterior of proper angulation.
10.
Optimum anterior and posterior angulation—metacarpus strong and solid—posterior of proper angulation and well muscular.
MOVEMENT
1.
Marked stagger (limp) about one or more body parts
2.
Movement of the posterior dragging or yielding
3.
Movement disordered with a shove in upper back
4.
Dorsal line rolled – a little shove (push) from the posterior
5.
Movement free but disorganized
6.
Movement free-posterior crosses to each side in movement
7.
Movement harmonious—gait not typical of the breed
8.
Movement harmonious—subject carries head and neck low
9.
Movement harmonious—dogs pace irregular
10.
Optimum Harmonious movement. Gait typical—especially at the trot. Expression strong and powerful.
Reporting the values obtained, that can swing from 1 to 10, we can then be able to half-score about 10 to the value to zero.
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For example: a value of 7 for the male and 6 for the female gives a total of 13 –which gives a score of +3
And a value of 3 for the male and 6 for the female gives a total of 9, or a score of –1
Excluding the value of 0 as an expression of adequacy, we must observe any negative value in a proposed breeding with close attention.
For the factors of the typical breed, if any of the scores results in a negative value beyond –4, it is inadvisable to carry out the mating.
If there are any negative values between –1 and –4 it will be necessary to evaluate negatively, no matter what bodily region. For example: Skull-Muzzle-Denture VS. Dorsal-back-posterior. If so, this also may be well to refuse.
For positive characteristics, we are going to observe those with high values that have the best possibility to become fixed satisfactorily.
The tales have a single purpose —to see what one is about. They help understand how we are going to fix defects in the heredity of
the dog. Any mating always rests beyond that of mathematic calculation. It is also a question of intuition and experience.
EXAMPLE ONE of a proposed breeding
ELEMENT OF TYPE
MALE
FEMALE
TOTAL
SCORE
Form-Weight-Bone-Structure
6
4
10
0
Head-Skull-Muzzle
8
5
13
+3
Eyes and Expression
4
4
8
-2
Jaw-Jaw Bone Denture
5
8
13
+3
Wrinkles Dewlap
10
5
15
+5
Anterior & Forward Breast
6
3
9
-1
Trunk
7
6
13
+3
Dorsal Line
5
4
9
-1
Body Group and Tail
8
6
14
+4
Angulation Posterior & Anterior
7
5
12
+2
Movement
8
3
11
+1
3 Negative
Points
This example indicates to us 3 Negatives in the various corporal regions of the subjects, as possible mates. Each negative point is
relatively small, therefore, this mating might be considered.
A clear positive plus 5 is concerned with the factor wrinkles and dewlap. In the choice of puppies resulting from this reproduction, with
much attention they should be weighted to the color of the eyes, the anterior and the dorsal line.
EXAMPLE TWO of a proposed breeding
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ELEMENT OF TYPE
MALE
FEMALE
TOTAL
SCORE
Form-Weight-Bone-Structure
3
5
8
-2
Head-Skull-Muzzle
8
7
15
+5
Eyes and Expression
5
5
10
0
Jaw-Jaw Bone Denture
3
3
6
-4
Wrinkles Dewlap
6
3
9
-1
Anterior & Forward Breast
5
4
9
-1
Trunk
6
6
12
+2
Body Group and Tail
5
4
9
-1
Angulation Posterior & Anterior
8
10
18
+8
Movement
7
5
12
+2
5 Negative
Points
This example shows five negative points, of which 3 are concerned with the region of the head (and one of which is quite pronounced
at –4). This mating is not recommended.
Provided by Rita, Article from AKC:
Registration Options & Advocacy: The Path to 100%
By now, we hope that you have seen AKC’s recent messages regarding the importance
of registration. If you have not, here they are in a nutshell: Every registration makes a difference to everyone involved in the world of purebred dogs. Registrations help AKC maintain a
strong legislative influence, fund canine health research, provide for disaster preparedness
and relief, and promote responsible dog ownership. The best way to ensure that our traditions
remain strong is for breeders like you to ensure that every puppy you produce is AKC registered.
For a long time, conventional thinking among breeders has been that AKC registration was
only required if a puppy they bred was going to compete in the field or the show ring. However, breeders are realizing that registrations are the foundation for our sports and support
AKC’s good works.
I used to think that the only time I needed to make sure a puppy I sold was registered
was if it was going to a show home."said Mary Ellen Fishler, Delegate of the Poodle
Club of America.
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"But recently I learned why every dog needs to be registered. From contributing to canine health research to supporting our efforts against radical legislation, funding provided by AKC registrations makes a difference ... for all of us and our dogs. I love
our sport, and want to ensure a strong future for it. The easiest way for me to do that is
through AKC registrations.
Achieving IOO%: registration for your puppies has never been easier because of
our many Full Litter registration options available!
The Full Litter registration option allows breeders to individually register all the puppies in a litter to themselves at the time of litter registration for a discounted price.
With the Full Litter Offspring process, breeders who have already registered their litters with the AKC have a second opportunity to individually register all the puppies in the litter
to themselves at a discount, even though the breeder originally selected traditional litter registration.
The newly-introduced Full Litter PLUS registration allows breeders to register all puppies from a litter at the time of litter registration, each either in the name of the breeder or of
the new puppy buyers.
Lastly, the Full Litter Offspring PLUS form allows breeders to register all the puppies
in a litter after it's been registered, each either in the name of the breeder or of the new puppy
buyers. For either of the last two options, if a puppy is not named at time of registration, AKC
will later contact the new puppy buyers to get the name of their puppy. (For more information,
go to www.akc.org/breedersworkshop.)
If these registration options aren't the right fit for you, the traditional, two-tier registration process remains a great choice. This can be easily completed when a new owner picks up
their puppy. Because breeders are advocates for registration, new owners will register with
AKC if advised by the breeder to do so. When you complete the sales contract and review
health information with the new owner, take the additional step of completing the registration
process. It's simple-fill out the registration paperwork, collect the appropriate payment, and return it to AKC. If internet access is available, registering the puppy using AKC's online dog
registration is even quicker! (And for breeders who sell their puppies with a spay/ neuter
agreement, Limited Registration at the time of sale is available.) Breeders can tell new owners
of the many benefits they and their puppy will receive from AKC registration- a complimentary trial of pet healthcare, a certificate for a free first time veterinary visit, AKC’s New Puppy
Handbook, a frameable certificate and more-and about the good works their registration dollars
go to.
No matter which way a breeder prefers to register their litters and individual dogs, there
is an option for everyone to ensure 100% of their puppies receive the benefits of AKC registration that they deserve.
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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB LAUNCHES NEW COURSING ABILITY TEST
-- New Test Allows All Dogs the Chance to Experience the Fun and Excitement of Lure Coursing -New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the launch of a new titling event - the
Coursing Ability Test - on February 24, 2011 in Calhoun, GA. Open to all dogs, the Coursing Ability Test is an introductory event fashioned after the sport of lure coursing and meant to be a fun, healthy activity for dogs and their
owners. Coursing Ability Tests may be held by all licensed lure coursing clubs.
Eligible dogs must be at least 12 months of age and individually registered/listed with the AKC (registered purebred, Foundation Stock Service(FSS), Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) or AKC Canine Partner). In order to pass
the test, a dog running alone must pursue a lure, completing the course with enthusiasm and without interruption
within a given time.
"The Coursing Ability Test can provide a wonderful community outreach opportunity, an enjoyable experience for
dogs and owners and a way to expose a wider audience to the sport, " said AVP Performance Events Doug Ljungren. "Most dogs will chase a lure and have fun in the process."
Dogs that pass the Coursing Ability Test three times will earn a Coursing Ability (CA) title. Ten passes and a dog
earns a Coursing Ability Advanced (CAA) title and 25 passes results in a Coursing Ability Excellent (CAX) title.
Upcoming events include:
* Bluegrass Coursing Club, Feb. 24-25, Calhoun, GA
* Greyhound Association of North Georgia, Feb. 26-27, Calhoun, GA
* Alamo Area Whippet Club, Mar. 5-6, Hutto, TX
* Northwest Arkansas Kennel Club, Mar. 19-20, Rogers, AR
* Mid-Atlantic Hound Association of Central North Carolina, May 21-22, Rocky Mount, NC
These Coursing Ability Tests are being held in conjunction with the Club's normal Lure Coursing trial. Coursing Ability Tests may be held with a trial or as stand-alone events.
A summary description of the test, the regulations governing the event and a Coursing Ability Test application form,
as well as a list of upcoming events can be found on the AKC website at www.akc.org/events/performance. Click
on "Coursing Ability Test" on the left side of the page.
If your club is interested in holding a Coursing Ability Test, please complete the application form and submit to the
Performance Events Department. If you have questions, please contact Bob Mason at [email protected] or (405) 8262929 or
Lisa Carroll, Manager of Performance Events at [email protected] or (919) 816-3900.
Get social with the AKC! Join us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Mastino Health Foundation
Health Supplies
The Curse of the E-Collar
Robin Waldvogel White DVM
It is no secret that Mastinos do especially horrible in the traditional Elizabethan Collars or E-collars; an item often needed after a medical procedure or when a dog is to be prevented from licking, chewing or otherwise harming an area. Puppies do better then adults
but neither presents a pleasant experience for the owner. Giant e-collars are often hard to
find, crack immediately, cause the dog knock everything down and scrape up walls, and often leave an owner’s legs bruised and battered. But preventing self-trauma is very important
to the healing process; a good E-collar or lick preventative can minimize the chance of infection and scarring leaving the wound to heal faster. Throughout the years I have found a
number of alternatives to the traditional e-collar and while many only work in specific situations they are worth mentioning.
Bitenot
www.bitenot.com
The first no-cone anti-chew collar, this collar only works in
specific situations where the dog is to be kept from chewing on his
torso. Many limber Neos can still scratch ears, rub eyes and lick
feet using these devices.
BooBooLoon
www.boobooloon.com/
A relative newcomer to the area of non-traditional anti-chew devices the BooBooLoon
provides an inflatable deterrent to chewing and licking at the body. The XL size would fit a dog
with a 25" to 30" neck. I have not used this product yet and I can only imagine that a Mastino
may pop the balloon or that it would also require careful cleaning.
Doggles www.doggles.com
An area specific product these items can be used to prevent
rubbing or scratching at the eyes. One thing of note, doggles can be
easily rubbed out of position and wearing them under supervision is
recommended.
Limb Products
Nurtured Pets www.nurturedpets.com
Stop Lik www.stoplik.com
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Health Supplies
DogLeggs www.dogleggs.com
Nurtured Pet products rely on a chemical deterrent (cayenne pepper, oregano,
lemon powder and clove oil) where the Stop Lik products deliver a mild electric stimulus,
DogLeggs provide covering and support for many leg specific injuries. All three products
work best for wounds on the lower legs. There are also a number of paw specific coverings or medical booties; however even large sizes often fall short when considering a
Mastino sized paw so always be sure to measure before ordering.
Other Alternatives
Although not terribly fashionable the old T-shirt often can be an effective deterrent
to chewing and licking at wounds on the torso or back. Just make sure to tie it up, 80’s
style, to prevent rear limbs getting stuck or it being soiled. For paw-specific protection I
have found that Neos can quickly chew and destroy booties, making the duct tape covered tube sock more economical then the $30 medical boot.
Choosing a Traditional E-Collar
Ask if a soft e-collar is appropriate. Often these E-collars work for dogs
that are not frantic about licking/scratching or when the wound is not
too sensitive.
Request an E-collar made of thicker flexible plastic as opposed to the
clear brittle type. This type can usually survive a few more bumps then
the cheaper harder plastic type.
Clear packing tape can be used to temporarily fix a cracked C-collar but
extra diligence is needed when cleaning the repaired collar to get in all
of the new nooks and crevices.
Written for the Neogram by The Mastino Health Foundation ©2011
Permission to publish and cross-post in entirety only as granted.
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Best of Winners
MastinoTemplar Hero
Ownwer Breeder Handler Luciano Ramos
Judge Gonnie Schaffer
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TN Regional Specialty Show
Special thanks to Bob Grohmberg(sp) for all the Pictures!! He sent in over 3000
pictures from the weekend. So this is going to be a tour of the show as Bob saw it !
Bob was busy first thing in the morning and all day long.
Troy Stroud with CH Maximum’s Integra
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Kristin Hunley with
Lyon De Diacono,
Troy Stroud with CH Maximum’s Integra
Jan Hendricx with Hatrium
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La Diosa Hera of Disarrop Mastini
Carlos Calderon with Asia’s When In Rome
Lena Moles and Oscar Illescas with Antica De La Bahia
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Lena Moles
Anna with Mastino Templar
“Poe”
Oscar Illescas with Antica De La Bahia
and Carlos Calderon with Asias When In
Rome aka Sophia
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Rachel Hosking, Oscar Illescas with Athenia and Carlos Calderon with Sophia
Antica De La Bahia
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Mastino Templar Knight of Cydonia
Mastino Templar Ravage
The Luciano
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Ch Ironwoods Marcelo Roman Luciano
Judge: Charles Castello
Owner/Handler: Susan Van-Spruill
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Lazzarus Della Vecchia Roma
Judge: Charles Costello
Owner: Susan Van-Spruill & Thiery & Jenny Paratore
Handler: Susan Van-Spruill
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Ch Asias When In Rome
Judge: Charles Costello
Owner /Handler: Carlos Calderon
East Lansing Regional and Chattanooga Regional
2010 Winner BISS
Best Of Breed:
Ch.Bruno Della Vecchia Roma,
Breeder: Thierry & Jenny Paratore,
Owner: Janice Wolf DVM
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Best of Opposite Sex
Ch. Maximum’s Integra
Judge: Rita Biddle
Owner: Melinda Aaron-McElyea
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Best of Winners
Baby Blues Trinity
Judge: Rita Biddle
Owner: Linda Young
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Winners Dog
Quesso De Don Zamora
Judge: Rita Biddle
Owner: Sandi Buttigieg
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Best of Sweepstakes
Mastino Templar Knight of Cydonia
Judge: Rita Bidddle/Dawn Hubbard
Owner/Handler: Rachel Hosking
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Best Puppy in Sweeps – Neapolitan Artwork offered by Melinda McElyea - Maximum Mastiffs
Best of Opposite Sex in Sweeps to Best in Sweeps – Neapolitan Artwork offered by Mastini Mayhem
Regular Classes
Best of Breed –
Large Stain Glass Artwork offered by Baby Blue Kennels Canada
Best of Opposite Sex – Leather Custom Artwork Collar offered by Jim Hough and Frank O’Randle
Best of Winners –
Leather Custom Artwork Collar offered by Jim Hough and Frank O’Randle
Winners Dog – Neapolitan Artworks offered by Corrado Mastini Charina & Matt Smith
Winners Bitch – Neapolitan Artworks offered by Corrado Mastini Charina & Matt Smith
Reserve Winners Dog - Neapolitan Artwork in Wood offered by Mastini Del Diacono
Reserve Winners Bitch – Neapolitan Artwork in Wood offered by Kristin Hunley
Best Puppy –Custom Puppy Collars offered by Shoestring Acres Mastini & IG, Dr. Daniel Renfrow
Best Bred by Exhibitor- Neapolitan Stain Glass head offered In Remembrance of Rare Breed Champion
RuneStone Aradia
Best of Opposite Sex
Ch. Maximum’s Integra
Judge: Rita Biddle
Owner: Melinda Aaron-McElyea