said - Kennel Spotlight

Issue 12
October 2014
SERVING, EDUCATING, ENCOURAGING, AND
PROMOTING FELLOW DOG BREEDERS
Helping You Achieve
Your Kennel Goals
Since 2007
ICAW
newsletter
It’s time to get smart
about your business and the
way you care for your dogs!
Works for dogs…
NOT for dog breeders.
Don’t play dumb!
This Issue:
Note from the President – Bringing joy to families
BOAH – Canine Brucellosis
Breeder Spotlight – Myron & Tressie Hochstetler
Purdue University – “Standards for commercial breeding of dogs”
ICAW – Is your kennel legal?
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Page 26
Page 11
Page 14
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INDIANA COUNCIL FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
P.O. BOX 20717
Indianapolis, IN 46220-0717
And SO much more!
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ICAW Officers
President: Lonnie Borkholder 574-646-2509
Past President: Levi Graber 812-636-6260
Vice President: John Troyer 260-593-3900
Secretary: Myron Hochstetler 260-768-9168
Treasurer: John Lengacher, Jr. 260-417-6609
Seminar Coordinator: Daryl & Kris Bontrager 260-768-4876
Government Relations: Craig Curry 317-771-0461
KMA Chairman: David and Polly Miller 260-768-7019
Northern Indiana Pet Breeders
Contact: Milan Wingard 260-562-2852
Allen County Pet Breeders
Contact: John Lengacher 260-417-6609
Eastern Indiana Pet Breeders
Contact: John Mark Stoltzfus 765-489-5140
Southern Indiana Pet Breeders
Contact: Mark Raber 812-636-0375
Become a member of ICAW! Contact the
president of the chapter nearest you.
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Code of Ethics
The ICAW Professional Pet Breeders take pride in their responsibilities
for proper care and handling of their pets. The following code
describes general considerations:
 To provide food, water, and care necessary to protect the health and
welfare of the pets that are in your care.
 To provide proper veterinary care of these pets for disease prevention ,
etc.
 To provide clean, well-kept facilities to allow safe, humane, and efficient
pet management.
 To use proper re-homing practices for your pets, to ensure a happy and
safe home.
 To use only veterinary accepted methods, if needed, to dispose of a pet.
 To provide all personnel with a working knowledge of your pets, including
proper handling techniques.
 To provide transportation for your pets that avoid undue stress caused by
overcrowding, excessive time spent in transit, or by discomfort during
loading and unloading.
 Any person who willfully mistreats pets WILL NOT be tolerated in this
organization.
 To conduct all business in an ethical manner.
 All breeders agree to follow the recommendations set forth in the above
statements.
 All breeders agree to follow the USDA and/or the Indiana Board of Animal
Health rules.
 All breeders agree to obtain all required licenses and operate your
business 100% legally.
 Encourage all breeders to further their knowledge by attending meetings
and conferences, and being active in their Chapter.
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From the ICAW President
Retailing Puppies:
There is no job as fulfilling as the one that brings joy to families. We are still learning at Clearview Kennel,
but I’ll share some of our secrets with you ICAW members.
First, start out with QUALITY everything – breeding parents, kennel, and service. The key to your success
is having the right people in the right place. Our partner and friend, James, makes this possible. James
does all the pictures, emailing, and website updating. For his service, we pay him 20% of our gross sales.
It is well worth it as we are selling puppies for good prices. Our Boxers sell for $1000 - $2000, Golden
Doodles for $1000 - $1500, and English Bulldogs for $2000. With these prices come high expectations
from the customers. We vet check all our puppies and let them know if there are any issues. We also
send a welcome kit and a health contract that states “we will take the puppy back anytime they are
unable to care for him/her.” We do not want any of our dogs to go to the shelter.
Another key for us is delivering all our puppies. We never ship. For this we charge $375, but that puppy
will show up at their doorstep looking healthy and clean.
One key step you cannot skip is a follow up call 3 days later, making sure the customer and their new
puppy are doing well.
Last but not least, you have to give the customer confidence you are not just in this for the money, but
that you want what’s best for the puppy.
Following these few steps I believe anyone can be successful!
Lonnie Borkholder
ICAW President
574-646-2509
Test your know-how! (This here’s a tuffy!)
1. How many breeds are currently registrable with the AKC?
a. 42
b. 243 c. 179 d. More than Noah took on the ark!
Answers on page 19
2. What is the youngest age at which a dog can compete for points in an AKC Conformation
event?
a. 8 weeks b. 6 months c. 2 years
d. Depends on the dog’s health
3. How many more teeth does a Mastiff have than a Shih Tzu?
a. 5 b. How many rocks has he eaten lately? c. Same number
d. 2 extra molars
4. True or False: The breeder’s greatest responsibility is providing a comfortable, safe,
social life for his ADULT dogs?
5. When a dog takes a drink of water, does it cup its tongue forward or backward?
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A WORD FROM THE Eastern Indiana CHAPTER
By john mark stoltzfus.
Hello everyone. Greetings from the East Central Chapter of ICAW. After listening in on the
monthly ICAW conference call last night I once again realized what a great priviledge we have to have
such an organization in our state. For me it is a benefit to listen as things are being discussed that arise
across the state. The board does a great job. I think every breeder could benefit if they would take the
time to listen in once in a while. Keep up the good work!
On the kennel side of things here we started about a year and a half ago to socialize young puppies and
the results are amazing. It creates happier puppies, happy customers, and happy children. I would
encourage anyone to try socializing on a few puppies and see the difference for yourself!
Wishing everyone a happy fall.
John Mark Stoltzfus
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Note from John and Debbie Stottele of The Family Puppy:
We are so proud to partner with the breeders of Indiana. We have loved getting to know you all personally. We have developed a great
reputation in the pet industry for providing happy, healthy puppies. This is only accomplished when we all work together for positive
outcomes.
Here is an article from AKC that talks about "Responsible Breeders" and the signs of a responsible breeder. As I read this article I was
again pleased to say that we can truthfully say that the breeders we partner with meet these criteria and more!
There are a few points that our partnership with you completes the "8 Signs of a Responsible Breeder"...
We have seen most all the parent dogs and have photos of most of the kennels that we show to our customers. We also develop an
ongoing rapport with the families that purchase your babies. We offer them health care and behavior training to encourage and resource them
for lifelong ownership.
Thank you for how you care for your dogs ... it really makes a difference!
This article from AKC describes you very well, CONGRATULATIONS!
John and Debbie
8 Signs of a Responsible Breeder
Congratulations on deciding to purchase a purebred dog and for doing your due diligence to ensure that your pet comes
from a responsible, reputable breeder. Here are some things to look for while researching breeders.
You should be able to visit the breeder's home or kennel and see at least one of the puppy's parents. While there,
pay attention to the parent's temperament and appearance so that you get a sense of what your puppy may be like.
Also, observe the premises. Is the house/kennel clean? Odor free? Dogs and puppies should be clean, well fed, lively,
and friendly. Look for signs of malnutrition (like protruding rib cages) or such signs of illness as runny nose and eyes,
coughing, lethargy, and sores.
While there, interact with the puppies and dogs. Does the breeder appear to genuinely care for them? The
puppies should not shy away from the breeder and should be outgoing with strangers.
Breeders should care about health of your puppy and its parents. They should be informative and honest
about a breed's physical and temperamental traits. And they should speak knowledgeably about genetic diseases
that might affect their breed.
A toy-dog breeder should not market "teacup" varieties. This is not an actual size classification and is usually
attained through breeding runts. So-called teacup dogs often come with a host of health problems.
The breeder should be friendly and willing to establish a good rapport with you. A good breeder will be an
excellent resource and breed mentor for you throughout the life of your puppy, and encourage you to call if your dog
has a crisis at any stage of its life.
A responsible breeder may ask you to sign a contract indicating that if you fail to meet specified conditions of care, or
you become unable to keep the puppy, the breeder will reclaim it.
The breeder should not allow you to bring home the puppy until it's 8 to 12 weeks old. Puppies need ample time
to mature and socialize with its mother and littermates.
Breeders should be willing to answer any questions you have, and they should ask many of you as well. Breeders will
want to make sure their puppies are going to good homes, with people who know what to expect and have made all the
necessary preparations.
ICAW Farm Tour – 2014
Thursday, October 23
This dawn to dusk event is FREE for all ICAW Board Members, Conference Speakers, Exhibitors,
& Sponsors.
Please RSVP to Beth @ 812-636-6060 or email to [email protected].
8:30 am – Meet @ Daryl & Kris BontrageR……….10665 W. 325 N. Shipshewana, IN 46565
9:oo am – Ready to Pull out………Car pool……………………………………………………….
9:15 am – Furniture Shop……………………….………...…………riChard & henry yoder
10:15 am – horSe Barn………………………….…………….…..…….ray yoder
11:15 am – dairy Barn……………………………………………….....Wilbur Yoder
12:oo pm – Lunch @ John & Leona Troyer
1:30 pm – Chicken Farm……………………………………………….John BeaChy
2:30 pm – Professional Dog BreedeR….…..………….…….Myron hoChStetler
3:30 pm – Dutch Creek Animal Park
5:oo pm – Deer FarM………………………..….……………………..Myron & Mike Miller
6:oo pm – hog roaSt…………………..………………….……10667 W. 325 N. Shipshewana, IN 46565
2014 ICAW Conference
Refining today…one step at a time.
Friday, October 24 :
8:oo am – Exhibitor Set-up
8:30 – 11:30 am – Meeting at the Blue Gate Restaurant for ALL Industry Leaders
195 N. Van Buren Shipshewana, In 46565
12:oo pm – Registration & Booth Visitation
1:50 pm – Welcome by ICAW – Beth Riggins
2:00 pm – Dr. Bramlage, Dr. Kesler, Dr. Reinhold…………..…Normal Puppy, Respiratory, Diarrhea
4:00 pm – Dr. Bret Marsh……………….…..…How Can BOAH Recognize Certified Breeders & Track CEH
4:15 pm – Animal Presentation by Maple Lane Wildlife….…….………….Petting zoo, Camel Rides
5:30 pm – Dinner………………………………………………………...Full Coarse Meal served by Amish School
…………………..Featured Speaker: Senator Carlin Yoder…………….……..…………………………
7:00 pm – AUCTION!!!
Saturday, October 25:
7:30 am – Registration & Booth Visitation…………………………………………………. coffee & donuts
8:30 am – Welcome by ICAW – Beth Riggins
8:45 am – Brent Gattis …………………….……….Washington D.C. Lobbyist, Joining Hands as an Industry
8:45 am – KIDS CLASS…………………………………………………….…………………….Education for ALL Ages
8:55 am – Judge Linda L. Chezem….…………....………….…….Property Rights, Zoning, NO Trespassing
9:25 am – John Lapp.................................................Wayne County, How to Market Your Business
9:35 am – Booth Visitation
10:15 am – Dr. Bramlage, Dr. Kesler, Dr. Sinn……………………..……Veterinary Questions & Answers
11:45 am – Lunch & Booth Visitation……………………….………………Haystack served by Amish School
1:00 pm – Bob Likins……………………………….……………………….…..PIJAC, How to Stop Pet Store Bans
1:10 pm – Dr. Gipson……………………………………..……………..………..USDA, Embracing the Next Step
1:20 pm – Joe Watson……………………………………..…….............PetLand, What are the Expectations
1:50 pm – Joe Grissom……………………………………….……………………....Setting an Industry Standard
2:20 pm – Recognition of Kids Class
2:30 pm – Booth Visitation
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A WORD FROM THE ALLEN COUNTY CHAPTER
By john lengacher, jr.
GREETINGS TO ALL! How does this find everyone doing? Here we cannot complain, busy as
usual. I’m actually ready to leave for a cousin’s wedding in Iowa so I need to get this written before I go.
On August 8, we had a litter of 7 English Bulldog puppies we were able to save them all so far. We spend
a lot of time with them, time well worth it.
I had an experience I wanted to share. Last Saturday, we had an insemination to do, so thinking I
wanted to save time, I collected the male and put the semen in a little cooler with 2 hot water bottles.
When I got to the vet, he checked the semen, and said it had gotten too hot and killed it.
NOTE!! Keep semen at room temperature for a short period of time.
God’s Blessings to all.
John and Susann Lengacher
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Breeder Spotlight: Myron and Tressie Hochstetler
Hello from the Hochstetlers! We are a family of 7: Myron, Tressie,
Kendra, Madeline, Braden, Olivia, and Eliana. We have many dogs
that we raise, play with, OFA certify, sell, and most importantly…love.
We raise Bichon Frise, Boston Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel,
Cocker Spaniel, Havanese, Poodle, and a few more.
Over the years we learned that the more our puppies are socialized,
the more they are active, loving, friendly, and definently less shy!
And they grow up to be a better whelping mother. From Day 3 to
Week 8, the children get the puppies out to hold and play with them.
This method is also a great way to get exercise and fresh air, especially
during the winter.
When I was 20, I got my first dog. It was a Boston Terrier. She raised
a number of litters for me. We kept some of her offspring, and slowly
grew from there. In 2007, we bought our first kennel and raised puppies in that for a number of years.
In 2012, due to the upgrades and the tightening laws, we started dreaming of building a bigger and better kennel! So then, in
the fall of 2013, we were able to break ground. We are enjoying our new kennel to it’s fullest and are hoping to spend many
more years in this one!
To us, something that is an essential part of raising dogs is having them OFA Certified for hearts and knees. Since doing this we
have very little problems with heart murmurs and luxating patellas.
In the Spring, we vaccinate our adults with a 5-way vaccine and in the Fall we do Neopar. We also de-worm all the adult dogs 4
times a year.
The following is our protocol for our puppies:
3 weeks of age: Pyrantel Pamoate Suspension
4 weeks old: Pyrantel, Marquis
5 weeks: Ivomec Pour On, Intra-trac III, Neopar, Pyrantel
6 weeks: Pyrantel, Marquis
7 weeks: 5-way, Panacur for 3 consecutive days
8 weeks: Ivomec Pour On, Marquis
Another important thing for us is we have Dr. Hilary Reinhold, Lagrange Veterinary Clinic, come out to our kennel 4 times a
y year to give rabies shots, health checks, and/or dental exams and cleanings which contributes to the health of our dogs.
So overall, dog breeding is many things!!
It’s responsibility; earning a living; it’s loving’, providing, nurturing, and also for us, it’s the goal of getting the dogs to adapt
to a good home.
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Is Your Kennel Legal?
When do I have to become USDA/State licensed? Here are some of the rules in effect from the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) (federal) and/or the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH).
USDA rules apply if you have:
-more than four breeding females and
-sell your puppies within the wholesale market (any person buying with the intent to resell, such as a pet
store or distributor, or anyone who retails puppies for you)
-or sell retail (directly to a customer) when you do not meet your customers face-to-face at the time of
sale, allowing them to see the dog or puppy.
1. Do you have more than 4 breeding females and are having someone sell your puppies on
the internet, then ship them to their new owners without meeting them face-to-face?
You must obtain a USDA license.
2. Do you have more than 4 breeding females and sell your puppies wholesale (wholesale
means you are selling to anyone who sells the animal again)?
You must obtain a USDA license.
3. Are there more than 4 breeding females at one residence or at one address and you said
yes to #1 or #2 question?
You must obtain a USDA license.
4. Do you have more than 4 total breeding females at various locations and receive money
for the sale of the puppies?
You must obtain a USDA Broker’s license.
5. Are you a breeder who is selling your own puppies retail and also buying puppies for
resale and not meeting customers face-to-face?
You must obtain a USDA Broker’s license.
6. Are you offering a service to breeders, and consequently getting paid a portion of the
amount received for the sale of the puppy?
You must obtain a USDA license.
7. Do you have more than 20 sexually intact females older than one year of age?
You must obtain a license with BOAH.
8. Do you sell 500 or more dogs and/or puppies per year?
You must obtain a Broker’s license with BOAH.
9. Do you sell more than $600 in dogs and/or puppies a year?
You must get a retail merchants certificate and either collect and pay sales tax or obtain a
tax exemption form from the buyer.
What are the consequences/benefits of being legal? Being properly licensed means you can freely
conduct your business and know that you do not have to be concerned about operating illegally; allowing you to
sell in all markets maximizing your profits. Not registering leaves you subject to fines and other legal penalties.
Questions? USDA contact number: (919) 855-7100
BOAH contact number: (877) 747-3038
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Agriculture News
Purdue animal welfare center to write standards for
commercial care, breeding of dogs
August 13, 2014
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The director of Purdue University's Center for Animal Welfare Science will lead
a two-year research project to develop and test science-based, nationwide animal care standards for the
commercial breeding and raising of dogs.
The goal is to provide breeders with uniform standards for dog care and well-being in all states, said
Candace Croney, an associate professor of comparative pathobiology and animal science whose
research focuses on the behavior and welfare of animals.
"Although many states have standards in place, they are highly variable from state to state," she said. "In
addition, several factors that significantly impact dog welfare, such as their housing, have not been well
studied, raising questions about the basis and adequacy of current standards. This project will help fill the
gaps in regard to better meeting dogs' needs."
The public is becoming increasingly concerned that existing state laws, typically written as minimum
standards, do not fully address important elements of dog care and well-being, such as health, genetics,
reproductive soundness and behavioral wellness. The ethical issues involved, including lifelong
obligations to the animals, must also be addressed, Croney said.
It is estimated that there are more than 78 million pet dogs in the U.S.
"Given that over 36 percent of households own dogs, breeding of dogs - particularly under conditions that
appear to harm them - obviously evokes strong reactions by the U.S. public," Croney said.
The project, funded by the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, Pet Food Institute and World Pet
Association, will draw on the varied expertise of many Purdue researchers and colleagues at other
institutions. Additional support is being provided by the Science Fellows program of the U.S. Department
of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the USDA-APHIS Center for Animal
Welfare.
"The multidisciplinary expertise of the team involved is critically important to addressing this problem,"
Croney said.
The project involves drafting comprehensive care practices based on the latest research on animal
welfare science. Input from breeders, veterinary practitioners and other experts on canine care,
reproductive management and welfare will also be incorporated. Then breeders in Indiana and several
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other Midwestern states will be enrolled in a pilot project that will include evaluating the health and wellbeing of dogs before and after implementing the standards.
When the standards are finalized, the Purdue Center for Animal Welfare Science will develop education
programs for breeders.
"Using this approach will ensure the production and proper vetting of the standards developed to improve
voluntary compliance with best practices," Croney said.
Croney said the approach also will:
* Help breeders make informed choices about participating in voluntary dog welfare assurance programs.
* Create a mechanism by which to address public concerns about commercially bred dog welfare.
* Demonstrate the pet industry's willingness to assume its ethical obligation to regulate its animal care
practices.
Croney said the standards also could be adapted to enhance the care and welfare of dogs in shelters,
laboratories and other commercial venues.
"It is imperative that the U.S. pet industry demonstrate commitment to animal well-being and to broad
social responsibility by facilitating efforts to improve the welfare of breeding dogs," Croney said.
"Capitalizing on the center's expertise in animal welfare science and ethics will help the pet industry
ensure that all dogs are offered the quality of life they deserve."
Writer: Keith Robinson, 765-494-2722, [email protected]
Source: Candace Croney, 765-496-6665, [email protected]
Ag Communications: (765) 494-2722;
Keith Robinson, [email protected]
Agriculture News Page
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Sugarfork Kennels
(the Anderson family)
Sugarfork Kennels is owned and run by
myself (Kenneth), my wife Abigail, and our
family. We are located in Goodman, Missouri,
and have been raising dogs for fourteen years.
Our kennel is something that we work together
as a family to maintain and improve. Working
together helps to make it the best it can be. It is
a lot of hard work and it takes dedication on
everybody’s part, but working together
View from the side of the kennel
continues to make it improve as we continue to learn
and grow.
We have many different breeds in our kennel
that range from large to small breeds. Those breeds
are: Boxers, Dogue De Bordeaux’, Siberian Husky,
Standard Poodle, French Bulldog, Pugs, Shih Tzu,
and Scottish Terriers. We are both USDA and state
licensed, and receive a yearly inspection from the
Frenchie Male “Little Joe”
AKC.
Even though we have had a kennel for fourteen years,
we realize that there is always something new we can learn. We
try to keep an open mind to new and upcoming ideas. By doing
this we are able to see things that we can utilize to improve not
only our kennel but the quality of life for our dogs and puppies.
While we are proud of where we are right now in our business,
we realize that there is always room to improve and grow.
Because of this attitude, we are always looking for better ways
French Bulldog female puppy
of doing things that could
benefit our dogs in the best way
possible.
One of the things we
have and utilize at our kennel is
turnout yards. Our yards are
large so that dogs can be turned
out daily and have enough room
View of some of our turnout yards
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to exercise and play. We also have numerous turnout yards
so that we can let all our dogs exercise at once. Making sure
our dogs have exercise has increased their quality of life and
their overall health.
Outside kennels
Another important aspect to consider is the size of
pens for each breed of dog. A large breed dog will need
more space than a smaller breed. For example, our dogs
have an indoor & outdoor area that exceeds USDA space
requirements and at least meets the states space requirements
which three times the USDA requirement. It is important to us that
each dog has the appropriate amount of space in their pen for there
well being. Along with the size of our pens, is the surface that they
are on. Currently not all of our dogs are at ground level, but this is
something that we are hoping to complete within the next twelve
months. We know having our dogs on concrete will create a cleaner,
more desirable atmosphere for them and will also please our
customers.
Our main motto is that
“HONESTY IS ALWAYS THE
BEST POLICY.” Being honest
with our customers and fellow
“Sissy” (Scottish Terrier)
breeders is important to us. If we
are transparent in how we run our
kennel and raise our dogs, we know that our customers will
have confidence in buying from us. It is also important to be
transparent to the scrutiny of the general public. We face this
very thing every day due to the location of our kennel. We are
Little Siberian Husky female
located right on a well-traveled highway. The highway sits up
a little bit from our kennel, so people who are driving on the highway have a very good view of
the kennel and our turnout yards. Many times people will see our dogs out in our turnout yards
exercising and playing. These people will either slow down so they can get a better look or they
will actually stop on the side of
the highway and take pictures.
We realized early on that we could
either attempt to hide or we could
be open, honest, and transparent.
Since we know we have nothing
to hide and we are proud of our
business, we chose the latter of the
More of our turnout yards
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two. We work hard to have a good kennel and healthy dogs, and we do not want to do anything
that will hinder that—being transparent helps in this endeavor.
We cannot stress enough that honesty is always best.
We also feel that everyone in this business needs to
stick together. We all know that negative comments,
statements, and campaigns have been set up against us as an
industry. STANDING STRONG TOGETHER will not only
help us have a unified front, but it will also show those that
question us that we are reliable, honest people who raises good
quality dogs in a healthy, safe environment. There is strength
in numbers, so let’s all join together as one to stand tall and
stand firm for our industry.
“Trevor” cooling off
(English Bulldog)
We would like to end our story about us with an INVITATION TO ALL! You are always
welcome at our kennel, so if you are ever in our area, please stop in and say hello!
Sincerely,
Kenneth & Abigail Anderson & Family
2941 Route B
Goodman, MO 64843
(417) 364-8766
[email protected]
Test your know-how! ….Answers….
1. C. There are currently 179 registrable breeds in AKC. This does not include breeds in the
miscellaneous class or listed as foundation stock.
2. B. The youngest age is 6 months. Younger dogs may compete in puppy class but may not
earn points toward a championship.
3. C. Because every breed has the same number of teeth, smaller breeds are at higher risk for
early dental health problems. This is one reason why dental health is so important for
smaller breeds.
4. True. If a breeder cannot provide a high quality of life for his adult dogs, who should
believe he will do any better for his puppies? It’s the small things on a daily basis that
count!
5. A dog cups its tongue...backwards! Now you try!
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USDA Establishes New Health
Requirements for Dogs Imported to
the U.S. for Resale
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2014—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has amended Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulations
to require that dogs imported to the U.S. meet stronger health and safety standards to protect
Americans and Americans’ pets. The new rule ensures that dogs imported for resale are
vaccinated and in good health, and required to be over six months of age.
The new regulations are authorized under section 18 of the AWA, which Congress added in the
2008 Farm Bill. In September 2011, APHIS published and took comments on a proposed rule in
the Federal Register
addressing the requirements of
the new section of the AWA.
“This rule implements new
requirements in the Animal
Welfare Act to ensure dogs
imported for resale are healthy
and vaccinated,” said Kevin
Shea, Administrator for
APHIS. “This will help
safeguard the imported dogs,
the public, and our pets and
other animals.”
The final rule applies to dogs
imported into the continental
U.S., (including Alaska) and
Hawaii, from other countries
and from U.S. territories to the
continental U.S.
This final rule applies to dogs
intended for resale. It does
not apply to dogs that are
imported for research
purposes, veterinary medical
treatment, or for personal
companions.
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'DOING THE RIGHT THING' KEY TO FUTURE OF PET INDUSTRY
by Andrew Hunte, President, The Hunte Corporation
As someone who has worked in the pet industry for most of my adult life, I know first-hand that the majority of puppy
breeders are responsible, conscientious and committed to the highest standards of animal care. No one cares more for
animals than the people who devote their lives to working with them every day.
Yet, over the past three years, 55 communities in twelve states have passed bans on the retail sale of puppies, based on the
completely wrong and misguided perception that shutting down pet stores will put substandard breeders out of business.
Where does such an absurd notion come from?
It would be easy to blame everything on radical animal rights groups, whose extreme agenda is well known to anyone who
works in an animal-related business. Organizations like the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the American
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) have raised millions of dollars convincing the public that there is no
such thing as a humane pet breeder. Unfortunately, however, their task has been made infinitely easier by the worst
performers in our industry--the handful of pet breeders who fail to provide proper care and give everyone else a bad name.
Groups like the Indiana Council for Animal Welfare (ICAW) are absolutely vital to changing the public's perception of pet
breeders. Adopting and enforcing a Code of Ethics shows true commitment--not only to high standards of animal welfare,
but also to zero tolerance for those who deliberately mistreat their animals or fail to provide proper care.
Another important element in changing public perception is continuing breeder education. The Hunte Corporation shares
ICAW's belief in the importance of furthering knowledge about best practices in dog breeding. That is the focus of our annual
breeder educational conference, set for September 26-27 at our corporate learning center in Goodman, MO. Sign up for this
event can be through our website: www.huntecorp.com.
Many Indiana breeders already are aware of the work in progress at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine's
Center for Animal Welfare Science, where Dr. Candace Croney is developing a program of voluntary care standards for
commercial dog breeding kennels. Dr. Croney is working to develop, implement and test a comprehensive set of best
science-based kennel management practices, designed to continuously improve the care and well-being of commercially
bred dogs. The process is structured to allow for maximum input from the breeder community. Adoption and compliance
with comprehensive breeder standards based on sound veterinary science will go a long way toward addressing the
concerns of legislators and regulators who, all too often, rely on highly emotional and sensationalized animal rights
propaganda as they make their policy decisions. Voluntary compliance with these standards, which exceed USDA
requirements in some areas, will send a clear message: responsible professional puppy breeders don't just talk the talk. They
walk the walk as well.
The Hunte Corporation has pledged its strong support for the Purdue breeder standards program. As the nation's leading
puppy supplier, we purchase puppies only from professional breeders who meet or exceed federal standards and hobby
breeders who are exempt from licensing and meet our requirements. We are actively engaged in the ongoing battle to
protect the rights of puppy breeders as well as pet retailers. At the same time, we share ICAW's recognition that we must
collectively elevate our industry's animal care reputation to a higher level by making substantive improvements in the way
we do business. As one public relations expert told me, "It's not complicated. You do the right thing, and then you tell people
about it." By adopting voluntary codes of ethics and supporting the development of science-based standards for pet
breeding and kennel management, we can be confident that we're doing the right thing for the animals, and for our own
long-term future as professionals in the pet industry.
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Article written by Keisha C. of Arpeggio Poodles
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Poodle: Color Breeding
COMPRESSED BY ICAW FOR SPACE REASONS
People want to know what color puppies they will get if they breed this color to that color. What people do not seem
to understand is that when dealing with colors in poodles and poodle genetics NOTHING is certain. With some
research and knowing the background of your lines, one can make an educated guess.
Once you have established that two dogs are proper breeding material and that they offset each others faults, then you
have to take into account, color compatibility and what you are working towards in color. Trying to work on too many
colors at once can become frustrating and confusing, even though the temptation is great! Just throwing 2 colors
together can seriously destroy the colors and their points (pigment of the nose, lips, eye liner, and pads are considered
the points).
Remember when talking about points that,
Browns, Cafe Au Lait, and Silver beige should
ALWAYS have liver color points. Where the
breed standard states that liver colored points are
ACCEPTABLE in reds it is NOT preferred and
really and truly should be looked upon as a fault
in my opinion.
All other colors should have black or self colored
points.
Many colors are considered to be fading colors and will carry with them the fading gene automatically. These should
be remembered before thinking about your breeding program.
Colors that are considered fading colors are: EVERY COLOR BUT BLACK! That means BLUE, SILVER, BROWN,
CAFE AU LAIT, SILVER BEIGE, RED, APRICOT, CREAM, and WHITE. This also comes into play when talking
about Multicolors and mixes of the above colors. You can pretty much count on a Sable ALWAYS carrying the fading
gene and that the puppy will not stay the color that it is when it is born.
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT COLORS IN POODLES
*Please do remember, BLACK IS DOMINATE TO EVERYTHING!!!!!!
*When thinking breeding in your program and what color is best to mate with your dog, you must remember when
studying your dogs pedigree for colors that you also have to take into consideration the colors of the siblings of each
dog. There may be a color hidden there that you did not know about and need to consider. Its a good way to tell the
recessive color genes in your dog.
*Most people are noticing that blues seem to carry the gene for ALL COLORS. This includes the parti colors. This is
why many breeders think blues are a great basis for a breeding program, depending of course upon what colors you are
breeding for.
*The dogs being bred must carry the gene for that specific color in order for the puppies to be that color. For example,
you will NOT get a parti colored puppy out of a dog that does NOT carry the gene for parti.
*A color bred dog refers to a dog that has predominately only THAT color in their background.
*A hybrid color bred dog refers to a dog that has predominately only 2 colors in their background. Such as a black/red
hybrid or a black/brown hybrid.
DO NOT breed BROWN, CAFE AU LAIT, or SILVER BEIGE (Brown shades) to the following colors: RED,
APRICOT, CREAM, or WHITE. Mixing of these colors will cause incorrect pigment on the points since the brown
shades have liver colored points and Red, Apricot, Cream, and White should all have jet black points.
DO NOT breed REDS or APRICOTS to the following colors:
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SILVER or BLUE. Breeding red or apricot to silver causes the color to fade even more than they already do as the
silver and blue colors carries the fading gene. If you are truly working to deepen and darken reds and apricots and
produce beautiful dogs that hold their color, you do not want to introduce any more of the fading gene into these
already fading colors than you have to.
When breeding BROWNS, to keep them dark and reduce fading and taking the above rules into account, DO NOT
breed to the following colors: BLUE, SILVER, CAFE AU LAIT, SILVER BEIGE. These colors once again will
introduce the fading gene into your browns that you are trying to keep dark.
When breeding for icy whites DO NOT breed to the following colors: APRICOT and CREAM. These colors will add
a yellowish tone to your whites. However, there are some breeders out there that do breed for creams and off whites by
using these color combinations.
When breeding REDS, to keep them dark, to reduce fading, and keeping the points nice and jet black, DO breed to
the following colors: RED and BLACK. When using a black every few generations in a red breeding program you will
hopefully help to keep dark points on the puppies and also to darken their color. HOWEVER, be very careful what
colors are in the background of said black that you do not inadvertently introduce more of the fading gene. I would
pick a black that has an all black only background or even better a black that has an all red and black only background
(black/red hybrid). Many people consider a color bred red to have apricot in the background. This is because apricot is
a dilute of red so still in the same color family. HOWEVER, do not forget that this apricot causes more fading gene to
be present in your reds, so the fewer apricots used the better to keep the color.
When breeding BROWNS, to keep them dark and to reduce fading, DO breed to the following colors: BROWNS
and BLACK. Breeding true blacks to a brown is a great way to help reduce the fading that we see in most browns.
HOWEVER, once again be very careful what colors are in the background of said black that you do not inadvertently
introduce more of the fading gene.
When breeding WHITE, to keep the color icy white and keep the points jet black DO breed to the following colors:
WHITE, SILVER, BLUE and BLACK. Remember white is already a fading color so breeding it to another fading
color will not hurt the color. You really do have to be careful when breeding whites as it is easy to loose the pigment in
the points. Putting a Silver, Blue, or Black in the background will help to keep these points nice and dark.
When breeding for SILVER you will want to breed to the following colors: SILVER, SILVER BEIGE, WHITE, and
BLUE. Your best chances exist when one parent being bred to these colors is a silver.
When breeding for SILVER BEIGE (which is a VERY difficult color to reproduce unless breeding like color to like
color) you will want to breed to the following colors: SILVER BEIGE, SILVER, CAFE AU LAIT, and BLUE. I would
stay away from using whites, as I have said above, or you will have to worry about pigment on resulting white offspring.
COLOR BREEDING IN THE PARTI COLORS/PATTERNS
These general rules hold true also for the parti colors.
When it comes to color and pattern breeding in the parti colors (and by parti I mean the old definition of more than
one color), it is VERY difficult to say what you are going to get. This is probably due to breeders here in the US
focusing on the solid colors for so long and looking down upon the parti colors as something that is undesirable.
Now that the partis are allowed in the conformation ring in UKC and many breeders are working very hard to
produce as nice a quality as is being produced in the solids it is a color/pattern that people need to look at seriously.
NOTE: If you are breeding for a specific color pattern it is recommended to breed like pattern to like pattern for best
results.
TO BE CONTINUED NEXT ISSUE!
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Canine Brucellosis
Canine brucellosis is a bacterial disease of dogs that causes
infertility in males and females. Brucellosis can be economically
devastating to kennels because of lost litters and late-term
abortions.
Brucellosis infection has caused a reduction of 75% in the number of pups
weaned in some breeding kennels. The disease spreads rapidly among closely
confined dogs, especially at the time of breeding or when abortions occur.
How do dogs get canine brucellosis?
Dogs can be infected with canine brucellosis during breeding and through
contact with body fluids from an infected dog. The placenta of an infected female
has a high number of bacteria, as does the urine of a chronically infected male.
Fomites (shoes, human hands, clothes, contaminated equipment, etc.) can pick
up the Brucella bacteria and carry it to another cage or run, thereby infecting
other animals far away from the initial infected animal.
Many dogs will show few or no signs when positive, so they can spread
the disease (via urine or breeding) without the breeder or others knowing about
the problem.
What other problems result from brucellosis?
Canine brucellosis, also known as Brucella canis or B. Canis, is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be spread from a
dog to a human. Like dogs, a person may become infected with brucellosis after coming into contact with
infected animal body fluids like urine or birthing fluids and/or the placenta. Brucellosis produces flu-like
symptoms in people, including fever, malaise, headaches, etc. At this time a B. canis-specific test for humans
does not exist. People may become infected, recover and be unaware the cause of their illness was brucellosis.
Preventing Spread
Breeders should test all new additions to their kennels, quarantine for 30 days to 60 days and obtain a second
negative test before adding to the general population. All animals should be tested before breeding, especially
any animals from outside the kennel. Testing can be done by several methods. The PCR test seems to be the
most accurate.
When assisting a whelping female, breeders should wear exam gloves, eye protection, and should change
clothing and wash their hands before attending to any other dogs. This protects the handler, as well as prevents
spread.
Treatment
No effective treatment will cure brucellosis. Antibiotics may be used to suppress the organism, but once a dog is
infected, it will always have the disease. Many breeders may choose to euthanize positive animals because
infection means few or no puppies. Puppies born to infected mothers may be positive for life; therefore, their
reproductive status is questionable and they pose a health hazard to people.
Neutering male and female dogs will stop spread via reproduction, but they continue to be infected for
life. Females may continue shedding the virus years after spaying. In neutered males, the bacteria will hide in
their secondary sex organs (prostate, etc.) which remain after surgery, so even males can shed the bacteria in
their urine periodically for the rest of their life.
Continued…
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Reporting brucellosis
Historically, canine brucellosis used to be a reportable disease to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health
(BOAH), as part of the official reportable disease list.
BOAH has been working to update that list for a number of diseases of different species. Canine brucellosis is
part of that proposal and will be added to the reportable disease list in January 2015. Members of the board will
vote on the proposal at a public hearing on Oct. 9, 2014, which will add the disease back to the reportable list.
Once on the reportable list, veterinarians who diagnose B. canis will be required to report the positive to BOAH.
(This is not a requirement of the breeder.) This change is strictly a reporting requirement; other aspects of
managing the disease or treatment of the dog are left to the owner to decide.
BOAH board members will accept comments on the proposal to make brucellosis reportable until the October
Board meeting. If you wish to make a comment or personal appearance, please contact BOAH at:
[email protected] or 1202 E 38th Street; Discovery Hall, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46205.
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Probiotic – What works and what does not!
Intestinal micro-flora is important for nutrition and digestion but the most
important function is helping protect the body from bad bacteria! There is a
constant bacterial fight of good versus evil going on in the gut. If the good
bacteria do not win, the body may absorb bad bacteria or viruses causing
illness.
70% of the body’s immune system is in our gut and for good reason!
Good Bacteria!
Born sterile, the gut is seeded with good bacteria from mom shortly after birth. Mom’s cleaning and
mothering starts the transfer of good bacteria to the neonate. Nursing and continued cleaning by mom
repeatedly adds bacteria that aids in digestion and intestinal health throughout the nursing period.
Using a safe disinfectant such as Chlorhexidine around the babies keeps environmental bacterial
and fungal infection in check. Less exposure helps prevent bacteria from affecting the babies in a
negative way.
Healthy bacteria are constantly killed and quickly replaced in the normal gut. Stomach acid,
antibiotics, products that contain alcohol or just stress can upset bacterial balance in the gut. There is
a constant struggle for good bacteria to keep the bad bacteria from dominating and causing disease.
Some bad bacteria will get swallowed, especially with pets that like to chew, and the GI immune
system must deal with them.
Stomach acid will kill most of the bacteria consumed as a first line of defense. In the intestine, good
bacteria form part of the mucosal barrier of the intestine and if adequate, leave bad bacteria with no
room to live. After that, the immune system will have to deal with the infection but the goal is to
prevent the need for that immune response. That is where Probiotics can help.
Probiotic use: Love them or Hate them!
Hate them: Used on every kitten or puppy we can see little effect! A healthy litter with no issues
cannot get healthier. It is not wrong, it is just difficult to measure the benefit.
Making a litter healthier is not a good use for Probiotics. Using probiotics in situations that support the
immune function and prevent the body from getting sick is the goal.
Love them: Supporting the GI tract or protecting it when a stressful issue is going to happen is a
good use for Probiotic.
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Sick and on an antibiotic – Probiotic hastens recovery from GI upset caused by illness and oral
antibiotic use.
Weanling transferring to solid food. Allows for a smooth and diarrhea free transition.
Before shipping to assure control of diarrhea due to stress.
If they are not right and you are not sure what the issue is don’t wait. Give probiotic and help the
neonate fight whatever it is even when we do not know the cause!
Orphan being bottle fed – mom is not there giving probiotic so you need to replace her. Use probiotic
in the milk twice a day for first two weeks to improve digestion. (Usually stops “bottle fed diarrhea” in
48 hours).
What not to use: Sometimes it is easier to say what not to use! Here is a general guide:
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o
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Food with bacteria added is usually dead bacteria, and of no use.
If it was live bacteria the food would likely be digested and rotten by the time you wanted to feed it or
eat it yourself
Whole live culture bacteria.
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o
Most of these will be killed by the stomach acid and never get to the intestine.
What probiotic works:
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Bacterial spores that will pass the stomach acid and become active in the gut.
Treated products designed to pass the stomach acid.
Prebiotic Vs Probiotic:
Prebiotics are products that promote good bacterial growth but not pathogenic (bad) bacteria.
Prebiotics are an energy source that the good bacteria can use, but they are not available to the bad
bacteria. Much research is being put into how this works and the benefit of using Prebiotics with
Probiotic. Beta glucans (bgmos®) is the Prebiotic in Doc Roy’s® GI SYNBIOTICS. Bgmos® not only fuels
the good bacterial growth, it binds bad bacteria into clumps making them easier to spot and remove
by the immune system. You can see how Prebiotics can be beneficial to the GI of an upset pet. Many
new ones are on the horizon so stay tuned to this new area of research.
New Science:
Doc Roy’s® GI SYNBIOTICS are formulated to bypass the stomach acid delivering more active
bacteria to the intestine. Synbiotic fuels the growth of good bacteria, while supporting the removal of
bad bacteria using prebiotic science.
Our pets carry good bacteria that help digestion and their immune function. You can help the gut by
adding good bacteria at times when the bacteria balance is upset and the tummy has issues.
- Dr. B
A WORD FROM THE Southern Indiana CHAPTER
By Tim Wittmer
Hello to everyone in the doggy world! Greetings to all from Daviess County and the Southern Chapter. Not
sure how I got into writing this article, but hey! I’ll try to do my duties and pull a share of the load.
Looking to start a kennel? Have lots of questions? Not sure where to start? I would like to share a few
pointers if I may. I don’t profess to have all the answers, as we are still learning every day.
First of all – do plenty of homework before jumping in. Talk to other breeders, visit kennels, research
breeds, etc. Choose a breed that fits your lifestyle. Those high – dollar retail prices may look inviting, but
trust me – as a rule that means lots of time and attention. Also, if you’re looking for a quick dollar, SORRY!!
Do yourself a favor and find another profession. While we are not perfect, we strive for perfection. That
can only be achieved through whole – hearted commitment. I do, however, encourage anyone willing to try
their hand at the industry. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and do some work.
Everything seems to be going fine around here. So long for now!
Best regards,
Tim Wittmer
Get Excited for the 2014 ICAW Conference
A note from past ICAW President Levi Graber
As the 2014 ICAW Conference quickly approaches, I sit here thinking about all the years
I have been involved in this industry, all the conferences in various states that I attended, all the
speakers I have heard, and all the people I have met: I came to the conclusion that the ICAW
Conference is one that no breeder wants to miss! Why? Well let me take a few moments to tell
you.
Even though I have been in this industry for many years, there are still things I can learn
and people I can learn them from. Just as in everything else, there are constantly new ideas,
updates, and techniques that improve how things are done. Coming to conventions like the
ICAW Conference gives me a perfect opportunity to do just that. Many speakers and vendors
who attend the conference tell us that it is the best one in the county.
Some of the Speakers
ICAW works hard to have speakers who
are knowledgeable and helpful to everyone in our
industry. This year there are a number of familiar
faces along with some new faces who will be
sharing their knowledge with us at convention.
Dr. Bramlage will be sharing his many
experiences with us again this year. He is a very
Three very knowledgeable veterinarians taking the time to
knowledgeable veterinarian whom many are
learn from their peers. (See even they have something to
familiar with, and the wisdom he shares is
learn! So do we.)
invaluable. He is one of the leading veterinarians
in our industry. Dr. B began by having a few dogs that they bred, while having his own
veterinarian practice as well. From there he went on to work at Lambriar Puppies then to
Intervet, and Shering Plough. He is currently employed at Revival Animal Health. Dr. B is one
of those individuals who has a lifetime of experience and knowledge, and I look forward to
learning from him yet again.
Dr. Kessler is another knowledgeable veterinarian who will be sharing some of his
insights with us this year. He began at Lambert Vet Supply and then went on to Royal Canin. He
has also worked with many breeders over the years. He has a lot of experience and knowledge
that he has learned throughout the years.
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Joe Grissom will be joining us and sharing his
thoughts about setting the standard in our industry. Joe
worked for Royal Canin for years and has done a lot of
traveling speaking and educating breeders. He has an
intense desire to see breeders create marketable standards for
themselves instead of being told what to do and how to do it.
He wants this to happen so that in the end we can market
what we do.
Conversation is always good!
Professor Linda L. Chezem is a new face for us this
year. Professor Chezem has been a professor of Youth Development and Agriculture education
at Purdue University since 1998. She has 22 years of experience as an Indiana appellate court
judge. This year we have the honor of hosting her as she will be sharing her knowledge and
expertise on property rights and zoning. Her extensive understanding of these issues will
provide us with a greater understanding of the issues and help us as we continue to build our
industry. This is definitely a speaker you don’t want to miss.
Another new face to our conference this year is
Dr. Sinn. Dr. Sinn is a veterinarian for Lambert Vet
Supply. He is brand new to me, and I cannot wait to
hear what he has to say!
Discussion about speaker’s topics brings
growth!
Something for Kids too!
Many of us in ICAW have children who attend the conference with us. This year I am
excited to say that we will be having some entertainment just for them. There will be some mini
sessions for them regarding professional dog breeding along with a magic act by a magician. We
will also be handing out prizes just for the kids—those that participate won’t be disappointed!
(Too bad I’m not a kid anymore  )
Something New...
This year there is something new that I am very excited about. Thursday (October 23 rd)
there will be an all day farm tour for vendors, speakers, and ICAW board members. Those that
participate will be visiting a horse barn, dairy farm, chicken farm, kennel, deer farm, shop, and
the Dutch Creek Animal Park. There will also be two meals at two different breeder’s houses. It
is sure to be a good time and something none of you vendors, speakers, or board members want
to miss!
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The Booths, the People, and the Food
I cannot say enough good things about our speakers and what I learn from them, but there
are three other aspects of the conference that I enjoy as well. There are tons of booths from
businesses, associations, and organizations from all over our industry. The conference is a great
opportunity to meet these people face to face and find out more about what they do and why they
do it. To go along with that, when you go to the conference,
you see people that you wouldn’t normally get to see. Many
breeders from all over come together, and you get to interact
with them face to face rather than just on the telephone.
Finally, the food and the auction. Oh my is the food
good! From breakfast pastries to the amazing dinner at the
banquet—it’s all good! The banquet is a fun time for
everyone. Not only do we get to enjoy great food, but we
Many laughs to go around
also get the chance to participate in an auction. Different
items are brought in and donated so that all proceeds of the
auction go to ICAW. There are always good items there, and something for everyone to bid on.
Both the banquet and the dinner are definitely things to look forward to. And did I forget to
mention the camel rides? You read that right, camel rides will be given Friday night during the
banquet and auction time. Kids, you don’t want to miss this!
Thank you!
The ICAW officers work hard every year to make the conference good for all of us.
Daryl and Kris Bontrager have worked hard the past years to make these conferences the best
they can be so don’t forget to thank them when the privilege arises. Many countless hours and
conversations have happened on their part in order to make this possible. I would like to thank
them now for all their hard work.
I hope to see you October 24th & 25th in Shipshewana!
Sincerely,
Levi Graber
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AKC Reunite
America’s Pet Registry, INC.
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Luke & Amber Blakeslee
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Clarence & RuthAnn Bontrager
Dale & Jen Bontrager
Daryl & Kris Bontrager
Ernest & Mary Bontrager
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By Design
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LaGrange Vet Clinic
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Dewayne Miller
Enos & Lucy Miller
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Martin & Eva Miller
Maynard Miller/Shipshe Farm
Supply
Merle & Katie Miller
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Nelson Miller
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Enos, JR. & Wanda Mullett
Debbie Nihart
Jonathon & Erma Petersheim
Pet Land
Freeman Raber
Mark & Ruth Raber
Craig & Rhonda Riffey
Royal Canin
Brenda & Tony Schindler/QD
Kennel
Daniel J. Schlabach
Roy & Brenda Schlabach
Eric & Emily Schmucker
John Schmucker
Devon & Noretta Schrock
Darral Schwartz
Jacob Schwartz
Matthew Schwartz
Homer Slabaugh
Daniel L. Stoll
Marvin Ray Stoll
Stephen Stoll
John Mark Stoltzfus
John & Debbie Stottele
Devon Stutzman
Tom Tom Puppy, LLC
Devon & Marietta Troyer
John & Leona Troyer
Danny Truster
David J. Wagler
Harvey Wagler
Ira B. Wagler
David J. Wagler
Henry Wagler
Ira B. Wagler
Jason & Jean Wagler
Kevin Dale Wagler
Kevin & Linda Wagler
Lavern M. Wagler
Lonnie & Lydia Wagler
Marlin Lee Wagler
Martin Lee Wagler
Nathan & Marlene Wagler
Nicholas Wagler
Timothy & Martha Wagler
Wallace L. Wagler
Verlyn & Deb Weaver
Lavern & Kathryn Whetstone
Lavern Jay Whetstone
Milan & Lora Wingard
Timothy & Leanna Wittmer
Devon & Susan Yoder
Ernest Yoder
Memberships are due January 1st of the new year.
Reminders will be sent out before the April issue of the newsletter each year.
Questions? Call Kris at 260-768-4876
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ICAW ADVERTISING RATES
FOR SINGLE NEWSLETTER OR CONFERENCE BOOK AD:
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The ICAW Newsletter is a creation of Luke and Amber Blakeslee.
Full Page………………………..$150
½ Page……………………….…$80
Special
THANKS to Kris Bontrager for all her fantastic work gathering articles and keeping everyone
¼ Page……………………….…$40
on the ball! Her work is much appreciated.
Business Card…………………$25
FOR FULL YEAR AD IN THE NEWSLETTER:
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Full Page……………………….$500
½ Page…………………………$280
¼ Page…………………………$120
Business Card………………..$80
COMBINATION RATES:
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4 Full Page Newsletter Ads PLUS Seminar Book Ad……………………..$600 ($650 value!)
4 ½ Page Newsletter Ads PLUS ½ Page Seminar Book Ad……………$330 ($360 value!)
If you wish to advertise, simply email your ad to Craig Curry at [email protected]
Send and make checks payable to: Kris Bontrager 10665 W. 325 N. Shipshewana, in 46565.
Questions? Give Kris a call! 260-768-4876.
2014 ICAW CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
This program allows our supporters to know in advance how much they are contributing to the pet
industry. This sponsorship has four levels: PLATINUM, GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE. Below are the
designated contributions and rewards for each level of sponsorship. Levels of sponsorships will be
recognized at the conference and in the quarterly newsletter.
PLATINUM LEVEL:
Contribution $4000 – Friday night meal sponsor
Rewards: Full page ad in the CONFERENCE BOOK & the QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
TWO (2) standard booth spaces
Membership
GOLD LEVEL:
Contribution $3000
Rewards: Full page ad in the CONFERENCE BOOK, ½ page ad in QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
TWO (2) standard booth space
Membership
SILVER LEVEL:
Contribution $1500 – Saturday lunch sponsor
Rewards: ½ page ad in the CONFERENCE BOOK & the QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
ONE (1) standard booth space
Membership
BRONZE LEVEL:
Contribution $1000 – Drinks and refreshments sponsor
Rewards: ½ page ad in the CONFERENCE BOOK
ONE (1) standard booth space
Membership
The ICAW Newsletter is a creation of Luke and Amber Blakeslee
Special thanks to Kris Bontrager for all of her hard work coordinating the ads and articles!
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ICAW CORPORATE SPONSORS FOR 2014
Silver
Level
Bronze
Level
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$1500
$1000
Avenue Vet Clinic
Midwest Farm & Pet
Pet Land
QD Kennel
Indiana Council for Animal Welfare
Kris Bontrager
10665 W. 325 N.
Shipshewana, IN 46565
ph. 260-768-4876