Bulletin Board - The American Shetland Sheepdog Association

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The National Issue
Bulletin Board
An Official Publication of the American Shetland Sheepdog Association
Summer 2013
ASSA Board Members
Officers — September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2013
President
Vice President
Corresponding Secretary
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
Robert Piccirillo
Susan Beacham
Liz Bianchi
Kathy Kozakiewicz
Merrylee Malanowski
(636) 274-7080
(208) 442-7252
(757) 436-4868
(602) 254-2328
(847) 382-2610
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Regional Directors — September 1, 2012 through August 31, 2014
Region 1 Lynda Bernier
Region 2 Terry Jennings
Region 3 Liz Boyd-Oliver
(207) 729-0478 [email protected]
Region 4 Walt Christiensen
(734) 421-7065
Region 5 Sandra McCambridge (503) 366-6262
Region 6 Barbara Wright
(210) 698-1125
Region 7 Nancy Craig
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Directors At Large — September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2013
Sharon Parrish
David Calderwood
(417) 461-1253
(541) 342-1958
[email protected]
[email protected]
Delegate to The AKC
Legal Counsel
Marjorie Tuff
Donald Miller
Meredith Hector
Dorothy Christiansen
(732) 780-0942
(301) 299-2586
(954) 593-2324
(815) 485-3726
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Committee Chairpersons
AKC Sportsmanship Award
Terry Jennings
(804) 338-3651
[email protected]
Legislative Education
David Calderwood
ASSA Outstanding Service
Award
Brian Cleveland
(815) 966-2285
[email protected]
Legislative Liaison
Charlotte C McGowan (617) 527-3450
[email protected]
Awards—Conformation
Liz Boyd-Oliver
(828) 390-0234
[email protected]
Life Membership
Sandy McCambridge
(503) 366-6262
[email protected]
Awards— Performance
Jim Melton
(801) 942-4762
[email protected]
Meet The Breeds
Jennie Hynes
(203) 563-9587
[email protected]
Awards— Versatility
Susan Bintliff
(609) 410-0889
[email protected]
Membership
Yvonne Samuelson
(650) 440-9714
[email protected]
Breeder Referral
Barbara Aulbach
(503) 543-7556
[email protected]
National Show Chair
Rita Von Pusch
(813) 390-3221
[email protected]
Bulletin Board Editor
To be Announced
National Trial Chair
Nancy Craig
(951) 766-0108
[email protected]
Educational Grants
Yvonne Samuelson
(650) 440-9714
[email protected]
National Show Planner
Al Bianchi
(757) 436-4868
[email protected]
Film/Video Rental Library
Carolyn Ing
(978) 371-1195
[email protected]
National Show Treasurer
Ursula Dudek
(256) 820-6292
[email protected]
Futurity
Sharon Parrish
(417) 461-1253
[email protected]
Publications
Nancy Runyon
(859) 734-9854
[email protected]
Gazette Columnist
Kim Schive
(978) 371-1195
[email protected]
Rescue Coordinator
(815) 485-3726
[email protected]
Handbook Editor
Sharon Parrish
(417) 461-1253
[email protected]
Research Advisory
Mary Mahaffey
(706) 769-5057
[email protected]
Health
Glenda Henson
(303) 682-0223
[email protected]
Ringside Mentoring
Patty Skinner
(503) 626-6160
Historical
Patricia Ferrell
(413) 527-5051
[email protected]
Symposium
Cindy Wilson
(360) 733-6010
[email protected]
Historical
Patricia Ferrell
(413) 527-5051
[email protected]
Trophy Solicitation
Conformation
Kyle Bohnenkamp
(630) 232-4251
[email protected]
Judges Education
Linda More
(919) 233-9539
[email protected]
Trophy Solicitation
Performance
Jim Melton
(801) 942-4762
[email protected]
Judges Gifts
Glenda Henson
(303) 682-0223
[email protected]
Webmaster
Walt Christiensen
(734) 421-7065
[email protected]
Judges Mentoring
Tom Coen
(413) 528-6933
[email protected]
Jen Milani
(302) 235-8460
[email protected]
Junior Showmanship
Meredith Hector
(786) 554-2113
[email protected]
(514) 342-1958
[email protected]
[email protected]
American Shetland Sheepdog Association
Summer 2013
Volume: 68-9
Bulletin Board
President’s Message
I
want to extend my sincere appreciation to all
those that worked so tirelessly over the last year,
continuing right on
through National week, to
help make the first ‘no-host show’ in
Albany possible. It not only took a
‘village’ to plan, work through issues
- then put the plans into action - but
to decidedly set egos aside, and establish a team focus that allowed the
organization to record this vision,
and most importantly the event, as
being successful! It was by all accounts, a great venue and show!
While the current Board cannot
take credit for the charting the
course to select Albany for 2013, the
Oregon Coastline
Points of Interest
direction that Rita Von Pusch and
Al Bianchi injected brought forth a
fresh perspective to the show, and
made it all work. The shortened
show week, the reserved seating
area (which is “wildly popular”)
additional seating for the judges
and the press, and the ‘Chuck a
Duck Competition,’ to name a few
“new ideas”, illustrate how both
the Show Committees, and the
Planners are trying to make each
and every show more enjoyable,
and at the same time ‘break even.’
ASSA Foundation Meeting ........ 7
2013 ASSA Annual Meeting ...... 9
2013 ASSA Board Meeting ...... 15
ASSA Health Information........ 36
ASSA Rescue Report ................ 38
2013 National Results.............. 46
Junior Handler Sponsorships .. 54
Regional Round-Up .................. 56
2012 Handbook Information .... 57
Futurity Nomination................ 58
2013 Awards Applications ....... 59
The necessity of continually explaining why each, and every
event needs to be ‘economically
feasible,’ is a direct reflection on
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Membership Applications in Progress
New applicants for ASSA membership will henceforth be published on the website at
www.ASSA.org in the Members Only section. The listed date of each applicant's posting will
commence the 60-day review period. If a member wishes to communicate positive or negative
factually-based information regarding an applicant, it should be sent to the Membership
Chair, Yvonne Samuelson, at PO Box 1024, Tracy, CA 95378, or by e-mail at:
[email protected]. All applications to be voted on at next regularly scheduled Board
Meeting must be received at least 90 days before the meeting, in order to allow for the 60day review period, and a 30-day investigation period, should one be needed.
President’s Message Continued ...
the number of member queries we receive on
why, with a healthy treasury, we couldn’t afford
to ‘lose monies’ in the process?? It is also an accurate portrayal of just how difficult it is to effect
change, even in a tumultuous environment, and
times that threatens our sport.
As a student of history, I am a firm believer,
and active proponent in that recognition of our
past is vitally important. As breeders of purebred dogs, history, is everything! Even more important, though is ensuring the future of the
Shetland Sheepdog! Having adequate funding
means that we can go forward with the many
valuable activities ASSA participates in, and by
our charter, and membership, we pledge to support. Rescue, breed promotion/education, junior’s
scholarships, regional seminars, health fairs are
just a few of these commitments. It also means
that the American Shetland Sheepdog Association understands it’s responsibility to be more
than just a ‘one trick pony,’ and is addressing the
reality that our greatest fight may be yet to
come; the legislative stand to preserve the rights
of you, your kids, and grand-kids to own, and
breed Shetland Sheepdogs.
The responsibilities to ensure a memorable
national show each year has been passed on to
several very capable people. It was a real pleasure to watch it unfold!
Congratulations to all the winners, and to
those who brought their exhibits long distances
to participate. Many kudos to our wonderful
judges who understood their responsibilities to
the breed, and came up with many beautiful selections.
Many thanks to all those Committee Chairs,
members, and Regional Club members that made
the 2013 National all that it could be, and
“Totemly Cool !”
As for 2014?
Meet me in St. Louis!!
NEW!
Change for dues payments
for those who pay online!
Pay Dues
Online!
You can now pay your dues
online from the ASSA website
in the Members Only section!
Use the “Pay Now” button. You can make a payment
without having to have a PayPal account. You can
use your debit or credit card. For those of you who
have a PayPal account, you can still pay through
PayPal to: [email protected]
Life Members
Albert Bianchi
Robert Carpenter
Brian Cleveland
Nioma Coen
Thomas Coen
Barbara Curry
Peggy Haderlie
Donald Henderson
Jan Leonard
Charlotte C. McGowan
Linda C. More
Beverly Muhlenhaupt
Anne Power
Lynette Saltzman
Stanley Saltzman
Harriet Smith
Rose Tomlin
Melanie Williams
Carol Williamson
Dick Wolcott
50+ Year Members
Nancy Ahern
Don K. Combee
Sharlene Defee-Rubenstein
Joseph Molloy
Lynette Saltzman*
Stanley Saltzman*
Elaine Samuels
*Life Member
50 Year Clubs
Pacific Northwest SSC
SSC of Southern California
SSC of Northern California
Tri-State SSC
Interstate SSC
Evergreen SSC
SSC of Georgia
Greater St. Louis SSC
Trinity Valley SSC
SSC of Houston
Chicagoland SSC
Awards
ASSA Outstanding Service
2008
2009
2009
2010
2011
2011
2012
2012
2013
2013
Patricia Ferrell
Robert Miller
Sharon Parrish
No awards were given
Janet Leiper
Patricia Wright
Mary Galloway, DVM
Jim Melton
Marcia Bittner
Marjorie Tuff
ASSA Outstanding Sportsmanship
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Julie Desy
Sheila Monks
Beverly Muhlenhaupt
Linda Nicholas
Claudia Frank
AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship
2013
Locklyn Guzman
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American Shetland Sheepdog Association Foundation
Albany, OR
Thursday, April 25, 2013
President:
Vice President:
Corresponding Secretary:
Recording Secretary:
Treasurer:
Robert Piccirillo
Susan Beacham
Liz Bianchi
Kathy Kozakiewicz
Al Bianchi
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2013. The President, Corresponding Secretary,
Treasurer and Recording Secretary were in attendance. The following report was received from the Treasurer:
“This report summarizes the financial position for the Foundation as of December 31, 2012, and the financial activity of the Foundation for 2012.
The checking account balance was $80584.97. That money, broken down by fund, was as follows:
Health Research ............$ 31575.86
DM Research ...................15061.60
Rescue ...............................18280.23
Neary Trust.........................1225.00
Scholarship .........................4098.26
Legislation Education ........8774.72
General ................................1569.30
The brokerage account, with a year-end market value of $99070.41, had the following holdings:
Comerica Stock
Pepsico Stock
Ogden Trust
Neary Trust
Investment Account
Cash Account
Stock ...................$ 6068.00
Stock .....................19502.55
Mutual Fund ........47214.12
Mutual Fund .......... 1225.23
Mutual Fund ........20717.80
Cash ....................... 4342.71
Performance-wise, the investment account earned 6.95% last year and the other funds averaged out at about $3%
growth each.
The income statement for 2012 shows a decrease in the operating account of $8688.99. The Rescue account was
drawn down by about $600.00, essentially a breakeven year. The overall drawdown is explained primarily from
the transfers to the Rescue Operating account in the amount of $15000 over the course of the year; the grants and
distributions we made; and, also from the increase in the size of the awards for scholarships from $1000 to $2000.
Also, regretfully, direct donations were off nearly $20,000 for the year as compared to the previous year.
I note from the Rescue reports that they had an exceptionally needy year. Despite the fact that they generated
nearly $21,000 from their sales and fundraising efforts, the $32,000 cost of dealing with an increased number in
mass intakes and usual veterinary expenses necessitated the expenditures.
I have attached a copy of the preliminary statement which I have given to our CPA so you can see the income and
expenditures by category.
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In any event, from the operating account’s available funds, we were easily able to make $23,750 in donations for
various causes, fund rescue operations with $15,000, fund participation in conferences, and still have a very
healthy balance.
During 2012, the Foundation made the following major charitable distributions:
NAIA ....................... $ 7,500
Take The Lead ........ $ 3,000
AKC- CHF ............... $ 5,000
AKC-CAR ................ $ 500
University of Missouri ..$ 500
AKC Humane Fund ......$ 3,000
Scholarships ..................$ 4,000
North Kingstown FD ....$ 500
The Foundation’s income tax return for 2012 is being prepared by the CPA at this time and will be filed as required.
I am working on the 2012 Donor List and the Foundation article for the 2012 Handbook. The BB and Handbook
editors will be sent copies.
I am just about finished with setting up a PayPal account for receiving donations.
At this time, I recommend that you authorize the following grants: $2000 each to NAIA, Take The Lead, and the
AKC-CHF Donor Advised Fund; and $1000 each to the AKC Humane Fund and the AKC Canine Animal Recovery.
We have sufficient funds on had to make these distributions.”
The ASSA Foundation donated $250.00 to the North Kingstown Fire Dept. in memory of Virginia Perry Gardiner.
There are no matters of business other than the above donation recommendations requiring attention at this time.
I look forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming National.
Kathy Kozakiewicz moved and Liz Bianchi 2nd that the ASSA Foundation make the grants recommended by the
ASSA Foundation Treasurer. The motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
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AMERICAN SHETLAND SHEEPDOG ASSOCIATION
2013 ANNUAL MEETING
April 24, 2013
Albany, OR
President Robert Piccirillo called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Roll
was taken and a quorum was present. Jim Melton moved and Janita Jaster 2nd to accept the 2012 Annual Meeting minutes as published. There being no objections, the motion carried.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT- Robert Piccirillo
President Robert Piccirillo welcomed everyone to Albany, OR. President Robert Piccirillo asked for a
moment of silence to remember the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.
President Robert Piccirillo announced the following awards:
The Breeder of the most Champions in a year:
Top producing sire:
Top producing dam:
Bella Thompson
Guy Jeavons & Mark Houston-McMillan
Ch Macdega Notorious ROM - Tom and Nioma Coen
GCh Solange Body Language – Linda Nicholas
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Recording Secretary - Kathy Kozakiewicz:
Kathy reported on significant motions passed by the Board at this week’s meeting.
1. Nominees to the AKC for Lifetime Achievement Awards:
Conformation:
Marjorie Tuff
Performance:
Claudia Frank
Companion:
Nancy Craig
2. A Grand Champion win of 2 or more points will meet the requirement for ASSA Associate Membership.
3. The ASSA will be putting a souvenir store on-line.
4. Two Canine Health Fund Grants of $2500 as requested by the Research Advisory Committee were
approved.
5. The Board did not approve a request for $22,000 for further research into Lance Canines. This request was weighed against the fact that Dr. Lee Ann Clark (Clemson University) submitted a proposal to the NIH for a SNP test to identify dermatomyositis (DM). The cost of this study is estimated
to be $250,000. While other monies to fund this study may have been identified, this is not certain.
6. The Board reaffirmed the 4-month restriction from exhibiting Shelties prior to a National for the Futurity judge.
7. Glenda Henson will chair a new committee which will seek ways to encourage health tests on our
Shelties. The full proposal is found in the Board minutes.
8. The ASSA Transition Book is woefully out of date. Vice President Susan Beacham will have updates
finalized by September, 2013.
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9. The ASSA will be forming a Financial Steering Committee. This committee shall consist of the ASSA
Treasurer (Chair), ASSA President, ASSA Foundation Treasurer and an ASSA member at large chosen by the Board.
10. 2013 Election: The contract has been signed for the 2013 election of Officers & Directors-At-Large.
The nominees put forth by the Nominating Committee are:
President:
Robert Piccirillo
Vice President:
Jane Howard
Corresponding Secretary: Liz Bianchi
Recording Secretary:
Kathy Ryan
Treasurer:
Merrylee Malanowski
Directors-At-Large:
David Calderwood, Frank Lannon, Bob Olsen, Robin McTaggert
Additional nominations may be made in accordance with Article IV Section 5 which states: “Additional
nominations of eligible members may be made by written petition addressed to the Recording Secretary
and received at his or her regular address no later than June 1. The petition must be signed by ten (10)
members in good standing and accompanied by the written acceptance of each additional nominee signifying his or her willingness to be a candidate. No person shall be a candidate for more than one (1) position and the additional nominations that are provided for herein may be made only from among those
members who have not accepted a nomination of the Nominating Committee.”
Please send additional nominations to me at the address below.
Kathryn Kozakiewicz
2739 N 21 Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85009-1928
Treasurer – Merrylee Malanowski:
The following information was submitted for inclusion in the minutes.
ASSA Treasurer’s Accounts
Education Account .............................................. $ 5,022.67
General Checking Account .................................... 116,770.23
Trophy/Money Market Account .............................. 55,662.07
Total .......................................................................... $177,454.97
Individual Committee Accounts As Reported
National Treasurer Account ................................. $24,476.38
National Treasurer Money Market .......................... 1,900.90
National Performance Treasurer Account................ 4,719.49
Futurity Account ....................................................... 5,963.31
Handbook Account .................................................... 6,450.69
Legislative Action Committee ................................... 4,348.59
Total ............................................................................ $47,859.36
Total in all accounts as of 3/31/2013 ........................ $225,314.33
A bond has been set up encompassing the offices of Treasurer, National & Performance Treasurers,
President, Legislative Action/Education account, Futurity and Handbook accounts per the recommendation of the Treasurer and the bond exchange.
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Corresponding Secretary – Liz Bianchi:
Since the September board meeting, the Corresponding Secretary has sent a “thank you” letter to the
Fredericksburg Dept. of Tourism, welcome letters to new members, and sympathy cards as appropriate.
Contracts for the 2015 judges have also been sent out.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Below you will find a list of ASSA committees.
AKC Delegate: Marjorie Tuff
Delegate, Marjorie Tuff thanked the ASSA members for standing together in the face of many changes
by the AKC (some welcome and some not so welcome). She reminded the membership that she is here to
assist with individual’s AKC issues if needed. Just give her a call.
AKC Sportsmanship Award: Terry Jennings
Locklyn Guzman of Apple Acres Shelties was chosen for this award.
ASSA Outstanding Service Award: Brian Cleveland
Marjorie Tuff and Marcia Bittner were chosen for this award in recognition of their years of service to
the ASSA.
ASSA Foundation: Al Bianchi
This report summarizes the financial position for the Foundation as of December 31, 2012 and the financial activity of the Foundation for 2012.
The checking account balance was $80,584.97. That money, broken down by fund, was as follows:
Health Research ................. $31,575.86
DM Research ........................ 15,061.60
Rescue ................................... 18,280.23
Neary Trust ............................1,225.00
Scholarship .............................4,098.26
Legislation Education ............8,774.72
General ...................................1,569.30
The brokerage account, with a year-end market value of $99,070.41, had the following holdings:
Comerica Stock
Pepsico Stock
Ogden Trust
Neary Trust
Investment Account
Cash Account
Stock ..................... $ 6,068.00
Stock ....................... 19,502.55
Mutual Fund .......... 47,214.12
Mutual Fund ............1,225.23
Mutual Fund .......... 20,717.80
Cash..........................4,342.71
Performance-wise, the investment account earned 6.95% last year and the other funds averaged out at
about $3% growth each.
The income statement for 2012 shows a decrease in the operating account of $8,688.99. The Rescue account was drawn down by about $600.00, essentially a breakeven year. The overall drawdown is ex-
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plained primarily from the transfers to the Rescue Operating account in the amount of $15,000 over the
course of the year; the grants and distributions we made; and, also from the increase in the size of the
awards for scholarships from $1,000 to $2,000. Also, regretfully, direct donations were off nearly
$20,000 for the year as compared to the previous year.
I note from the Rescue reports that they had an exceptionally needy year. Despite the fact that they
generated nearly $21,000 from their sales and fundraising efforts, the $32,000 cost of dealing with an
increased number in mass intakes and usual veterinary expenses necessitated the expenditures.
In any event, from the operating account’s available funds, we were easily able to make $23,750 in donations for various causes, fund rescue operations with $15,000, fund participation in conferences, and still
have a very healthy balance.
NAIA ....................... $ 7,500
Take The Lead ........ $ 3,000
AKC- CHF ............... $ 5,000
AKC-CAR ................ $ 500
University of Missouri ..$ 500
AKC Humane Fund ......$ 3,000
Scholarships ..................$ 4,000
North Kingstown FD ....$ 500
The Foundation’s income tax return for 2012 is being prepared by the CPA at this time and will be filed
as required.
I am working on the 2012 Donor List and the Foundation article for the 2012 Handbook. The BB and
Handbook editors will be sent copies.
Awards – Conformation: Liz Boyd-Oliver
There were 6 ROM, 2 CC, 114 CH, 31 GCH, 5 Bronze GCH, 2 Gold GCH and 1 Platinum GCH.
Congratulations to Dee Kraft & Emily Anderson with:
Platinum Grand Champion Leeason Rock My Soul, 200 CC!
Awards – Performance: Jim Melton
Nine award requests were submitted. We had one request for a career achievement of 20 Obedience
High In Trials.
Educational Grants: Yvonne Samuelson
We have grant money available. Please apply to your Regional Director.
Futurity: Sharon Parrish
The status of 2014 Futurity as of March 27, 2013:
107 litter nominations
84 3-month nominations
11 6-month nominations
Handbook: Sharon Parrish
We moved to color photos in the 2011 Handbook which has been well received. We hope to increase participation in the Handbook. I have order forms and submission forms in the grooming area.
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Judges’ Education: Linda More
The number of judges applying for Shelties has continued to decline. We currently have 4 signed up for
Judges’ Education this week and expect a few more. The Judge’s Education participants will take part
in visiting hours this year.
Junior Showmanship: Meredith Hector
Rachel Robertson read a brief summary of her trip to Westminster, sponsored by ASSA.
Legislative Action/Education Committee: David Calderwood
A lot of bills have been introduced in many states this year. There are not enough people taking part in
educating the legislatures. We need volunteers in the communities. We must get involved! ASSA has
72 member clubs and only 55 have legislative liaisons.
Life Membership: Sandy McCambridge
Nioma Coen has been chosen as a Life Member of ASSA. A pin has been designed for ASSA Life Members. The design has been approved and casting will begin shortly.
Membership Chairman: Yvonne Samuelson
The following were voted into membership of the ASSA at this week's Board meeting. (Full membership
unless annotated with an (A))
Jennifer Brautigan (A)
Patricia Keohane
Michael Kilgore
Madeline Griffin-Cone
Jen McMakin
Lisa Schwartzenberg
Stephanie Burdett
K'Lynn Ball (A)
Audie Canida
Barbara Moeller
Karen Workman
Jaclyn Geister
Theresa Corcoran
Katy Jones
Christopher Jones
Peggy DeMers
Susan Kaneshiro
Judith Williamson
National Show Chairman: Rita Von Pusch
We are well underway with our first ASSA hosted National. Many thanks to all those who have stepped
up to help. In addition, a very special “thank you” to Mel Cohen who is retiring as Vendor Chair after
this show. Dog News wants to cover our National in its magazine.
National Show Planner: Al Bianchi
Purina Farms is the location of the 2014 National and 2015 is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. These are
planned to be “5 day” shows. 2016 is a west division show and we are searching for a viable site.
Rescue: Dorothy Christiansen
There was a recent intake of 22 Shelties in the Sacramento area. There is a need for on-going assistance
with Rescue.
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Trophies:
Performance: Jim Melton
We raised enough money to cover the performance trophies and ribbons, but it was a close call this year.
He also thanked all those who generously donated to cover the costs of the trophies, rosettes and ribbons.
Website: Walt Christensen
Thanks to member suggestions, this next year should bring several upgrades to the ASSA & the National on-line: Performance information will be added on-line; a conformation catalog will be available for
sale on-line; trophy donations will be taken on-line and souvenirs purchased on-line. PayPal will be
used for most of these on-line orders.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. There was considerable discussion concerning the new “5 day” National schedule. Items mentioned
were the stress on the puppies showing two days in a row; the stress on the people being on the go
non-stop; the Symposium was not well attended; and, the financial considerations of holding the National on the current “5 day” schedule vs. the traditional “7 day” schedule. A straw poll was taken of
the members present and an overwhelming majority preferred the “7 day” schedule.
ADDITIONAL COMMENT: Later in the week the National Show Chairman, Rita Von Pusch,
announced that the 2014 ASSA National would revert to the previous 7 day schedule. A cost
analysis of maintaining a 7 day schedule for 2015 will be worked up.
2. Zana Friend moved and Marjorie Tuff 2nd that the names of all the ASSA Best Junior Handlers be
listed in the ASSA catalog each year. The motion carried.
3. The membership discussed the 4-month restriction for Futurity Judges exhibiting at shows. It was
mentioned that if the membership respects the individual enough to vote for them, they should respect their integrity during the judging. Dottie Adkins moved and Melanie Williams 2nd to eliminate
the 4-month restriction on Futurity Judges exhibiting beginning with the 2013 election (2016 ASSA
National). The motion carried.
Dottie Adkins moved and Julie Desy 2nd that the elimination of this restriction be made retroactive
to the 2014 and 2015 Futurity judges. The motion failed.
Ellen Worthington moved and Kathy Kozakiewicz 2nd that the meeting adjourn.
adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
The meeting was
Note: Committee Reports as submitted to the ASSA Board can be found in the minutes of the ASSA
Board meeting.
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Board of Directors’ Meeting
Albany, OR
April 22 – 24, 2013
Meeting Schedule: Monday, April 22, 2013
Called to order:8:12 AM
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Reconvened: 8:05 AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Reconvened: 6:16 PM
OFFICERS
Robert Piccirillo
Susan Beacham
Merrylee Malanowski
Liz Bianchi
Kathy Kozakiewicz
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Corresponding Secretary
Recording Secretary
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Lynda Bernier
Region 1
Terry Jennings
Region 2
Liz Boyd-Oliver
Region 3
Walter Christensen Region 4
Sandra McCambridge
Barbara Wright
Region 6
Nancy Craig
Region 7
DELEGATE TO THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
Marjorie Tuff
Recessed: 5:05 PM
Recessed: 11:42 AM
Adjourned: 6:30 PM
DIRECTORS
AT LARGE
David Calderwood
Meredith Hector
Sharon Parrish
Region 5
LEGAL COUNSEL
Donald Miller
Meredith Hector, Lynda Bernier and Donald Miller did not attend any of the sessions. Nancy Craig did not attend
Monday. Marjorie Tuff was not present on Tuesday. Susan Beacham did not attend Wednesday. National Show
Planner, Al Bianchi; National Show Chairman, Rita Von Pusch; National Performance Chairman, Karen D’Augusta; and Glenda Henson attended various sessions of the meeting.
President – Robert Piccirillo
President Robert Piccirillo welcomed the Board to Albany, Oregon. He stated that the duties of the Board included
protecting the Shetland Sheepdog and keeping ASSA viable, strong and financially sound. In addition, he reminded the Board that this was the first ASSA hosted National and it was the first National with the shortened 5-day
format.
Vice President – Susan Beacham
A major change in the position of Trophy/Rosette Chairman has been made. The position is now appointed by the
Vice President with the input from the National Show Chairman so that they can work together each year which
will make it so much easier to keep control of the order. This way, a new VP doesn’t have to learn how to do it
when there was originally no order sheet/lists to go by previously. I have made up a list for all trophies and rosettes required PRIOR to closing of entries and given it to the new National Trophy/Rosette Chairman: Stephanie
Riley.
The Transition Book – many changes have been made to the first 1/3 or so of the book and those changes were sent
to the President, Bob Piccirillo quite a while ago for his approval. Once he has given me the OK, I will send it on
for publication and proceed with the next portions of the book. These changes will be sent to Jen Milani for publication on the web site.
The Board discussed the fact that the Transition Book is woefully out of date and is causing confusion among committee members and ASSA members at large. The updates need to be completed speedily so that an accurate book
can be uploaded to the website. Vice President, Susan Beacham assured the Board that the updates would be completed prior to the end of her term (August 31, 2013).
Recording Secretary – Kathy Kozakiewicz
Kathy Kozakiewicz stated that she has worked with Dorothy Christiansen and Sharon Parrish to ready the first
mailing for the 2013 ASSA Elections. These letters are ready to be mailed right after the National. Election Services Solutions will serve as the professional teller for the 2013 election.
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Interim Minutes of the Board:
Nancy Craig moved and Walter Christensen 2nd that ASSA participate in the AKC program to award 3 pt. major
to RWD & RWB at the 2013 National. The motion carried: yea: Meredith Hector, David Calderwood, Liz Oliver,
Barbara Wright, Sandy McCambridge, Lynda Bernier, Dorothy Christiansen, Nancy Craig, Suzi Beacham, Merrylee Malanowski, Walt Christensen, Kathy Kozakiewicz nay: Sharon Parrish, Liz Bianchi
Dorothy Christiansen moved and Walt Christensen 2nd that ASSA donate $250 to the ASSA Foundation in memory
of Virginia Perry Gardiner; money to be split between health research and rescue. This motion was defeated unanimously.
Dorothy Christiansen moved and Walt Christensen 2nd that ASSA donate $250 to the ASSA Foundation in memory
of Virginia Perry Gardiner; to send a donation to one of the local recipients that were requested in the obituary.
This motion carried unanimously.
Dorothy Christiansen moved and Walt Christensen 2nd that a Memorial Ad in the 2013 ASSA national Specialty
catalog honoring Virginia who always gave generously of her talents and her jewelry. This motion carried unanimously.
Walt Christensen moved and Sharon Parrish 2nd that ASSA accept the Junior Showmanship Committee’s unanimous recommendation that Leah Escalante and Alexis Parisek receive a scholarship of $2000 each. This motion
carried unanimously.
Sharon Parrish moved and Walt Christensen 2nd that the Board approve the recommendation to appoint Linda
Nicholas as Publications Chairman. The motion carried unanimously.
Merrylee Malanowski moved and Suzi Beacham 2nd to accept the minutes of the Fall Board Meeting as revised.
The motion carried unanimously.
Sandy McCambridge moved and Walt Christensen 2nd that ASSA list the names in the National show catalog and
the Bulletin Board of those that have been honored with Sportsmanship or Service Awards. The motion carried
unanimously.
Terry Jennings moved and Merrylee Malanowski 2nd that ASSA charge $35.00 for 2011 Handbooks sold from inventory through the ASSA Publications Chairman. The motion carried unanimously.
Bob Piccirillo recommended and the Board approved Nancy Runyon as Publications Chairman when Linda Nicholas decided she would not be able to serve.
Liz Bianchi moved and Dorothy Christiansen 2nd that the interim minutes of the Board be accepted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Corresponding Secretary – Liz Bianchi
Since the September board meeting the Corresponding Secretary has sent a “thank you” letter to the Fredericksburg Dept. of Tourism; welcome and thank you letters to Officers, Directors, and Committee Chairmen who assumed or left, respectively, their positions; and sympathy cards as appropriate. Contracts for the 2015 judges have
also been sent out.
Liz received a letter from AKC requesting nominations from ASSA for Life Time Achievement Awards in the areas
of Conformation, Performance (eg, Herding), and Companion (eg, Obedience, Rally, Agility).
Liz Bianchi moved and Kathy Kozakiewicz 2nd to nominate Marjorie Tuff for Conformation. The motion passed by
majority.
Dorothy Christiansen moved and Sharon Parrish 2nd to nominate Claudia Frank for Performance. The motion carried unanimously.
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Susan Beacham moved and Terry Jennings 2nd to nominate Nancy Craig for Companion. The motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer – Merrylee Malanowski
ASSA Treasurer’s Accounts
Fund Balances as of 3/31/2013-All Accounts
General Checking Account
Trophy/Money Market Account
Education Account
$116,770.23
$55,662.07
$5,022.67
*Totals as of 3/31/2013
$177,454.97
ASSA Individual Committee's Accounts
National Treasurer Account
National Treasurer/Money Market Account
National Performance Treasurer Account
Futurity Account
Handbook Account
Legislative Action Committee
$24,476.38
$1,900.90
$4,719.49
$5,963.31
$6,450.69
$4,348.59
Totals as of 3/31/2013 (As Reported)
$47,859.36
**Totals in all accounts as of 3/31/2013
$225,314.33
*Publications and Film/Library accounts are closed and combined in the total for the Treasurer's accounts.
**Totals on all above may/will change after bank statements are received to reflect a more accurate accounting.
Actions since Sept. 2012
 Implemented an Excel Expense Report form available for use on ASSA website for use of all members/
committees for reimbursement. Voted on and Board approved in 2008, implemented 2011-2012.
 Implemented a National Show Report of combined Breed and Performance Venues for a better evaluation
of profit and loss, eliminating the miscellaneous category.
 Reviewed the Transition Book and submitted corrections and changes for review.
 Implemented an Excel spread sheet for Award Inventory Items to track and keep count of asset value of
inventory held by Treasurer and the specific committee Chairs.
 Changed from silver to silver plated over bronze spoons to save approximately 50% on cost per spoon while
not changing quality of award.
 “Breeder Referral” information to be collected and then sent on to Jen Milani to handle for the website.
 Implemented a “Pay Now” Button on the Members Only section of the ASSA website to enable members to
pay their dues and order mailed Bulletin Board issues on line by the use of a debit or credit card or through
the use of a PayPal account.
 “Occupation” dropped from the renewal notice. A separate list may be setup at a later date if so desired by
the Board.
 Video/Film Library and Publications accounts closed and now handled by the Treasurer.
 A list of the totals of all trophy donations received for Performance and Breed to be sent to the Treasurer by
the chairpersons to add to her report for National Show Report.
 A bond has been set up encompassing the offices of Treasurer; National and Performance Treasurers; President; and Legislative Action/Education, Futurity and Handbook accounts per the recommendation of the
Treasurer and the bond exchange. The cost of the bond is $348.00 for all accounts and is registered with
the Treasurer at her address.
Recommendations for Board Consideration:
 Excess funds over a certain dollar amount be moved from checking account into an account(s) that would be
more beneficial to the club. An example would be a steady growth fund account.
 A financial steering committee to be formed to drive the stability of the organization.
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A separate committee to be set up to deal with "Membership". This committee would consist of the Treasurer and 2-3 other people. The membership list and the dues notices would be compiled and mailed by this
committee. The Treasurer would receive and apply the dues. The committee would be responsible for the
up keep of the membership list, mailing labels, sending out dues notices and changes of address. An email
list would be instituted to enable to correctly notify each committee and regional rep when a change to an
email address, location move or address/telephone change made. This committee may be board or Treasurer selected.
An online addition be made to the "Members Only" website to enable the membership to make trophy donations for conformation and performance via a button similar to the one used now for the online payment of
dues where members could pay using a debit or credit card or paying through Pay Pal and the link would
go directly to the trophy bank account. There is a space for a notation when you pay on line so they could
list the class, venue, etc. Since Pay Pal charges a fee for this a flat rate charge would have to be applied up
front. Fees would add $3.00 to each total. The fee would be evaluated in one year to determine if a lower
amount would be applicable.
A change for the Pay Pal on line dues and mailed Bulletin Board fees to reflect the amount when dues are
paid online from Canada, Japan, etc. as Pay Pal fees are higher and the dues we receive are less than the
dues/mailed Bulletin Board fees. Fees would stay the same for U.S. members paying on line. Fees for outside the U.S. would add $3.00 to each total. The fee would be evaluated in one year to determine if the correct fee is being applied.
Liz Bianchi moved and David Calderwood 2nd that the ASSA establish a Financial Steering Committee consisting
of the following members: ASSA Treasurer (Chair), ASSA Foundation Treasurer, ASSA President, and an ASSA
member at large approved by the Board. The motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed the committee to deal with “membership” and determined it was within the purview of the
Treasurer to formulate such a subcommittee if needed. In addition, it was the consensus of the Board that the various PayPal related suggestions be implemented.
AKC Delegate Report – Marjorie Tuff
The March Delegate meeting was held in Newark, New Jersey on March 11th and March 12th, 2013. There was a
presentation from a Delegate regarding electronic voting. It would be a secure website and save the club money.
They felt that it is less expensive than sending out the ballots to the membership. This is just a proposal but I can
see that it would help many clubs in the future.
It was recommended that when sending communications to the Clubs , it should also be sent to Delegates.
Recommended to the AKC to not give out Cruft certificate invitations to dogs with docked or crop disqualifications
as they are not eligible and the breed clubs do not want them.
Doug Lundgren spoke on performance events and stated that: there were 1,157,743 entries in Agility in 2012 which
was a 11.3% increase and that Companion entries had a 118,000 entry growth. Obedience was at 73,000 entries
which was a 5.4% increase and that Rally was at 64,000 entries which is a 6% decrease. Tracking was at 112
which was 5.6% increase. This resulted in a 9.4% increase in performance events. They will not be adding anymore
classes. The procedure for the process of Wait List is being looked at by the staff. They would also like to redo the
Agility entry forms and the fee or Agility to be increased and the fee for Rally be decreased. They feel that it may
help clubs offer Rally.
Proposal on amendment to Article IV Sections 1 and 3 of the Chapter and By-Laws of the AKC which will expand
the eligibility requirements for AKC membership to permit licensed AGILITY CLUBS that meet the criteria to apply to become AKC Member Clubs. This proposal was passed
ASSA Legal Counsel – Donald Miller
Since the date of my last report to the Board, I have not been consulted in connection with any material potential
liabilities or claims which may have an adverse effect on the ASSA or its balance sheet other than as follows:
In 2012, the Blue Ridge Shetland Sheepdog Club ("BRSSC") asserted verbally and in writing that it had secured
the right to be the "host club", to sponsor, or otherwise hold the 2015 ASSA National Specialty, that certain of its
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efforts in regard to that Specialty had been appropriated by the ASSA for the sole benefit of the ASSA, or that the
ASSA had wrongfully deprived the BRSSC of economic or other benefits which may inure from the 2015 ASSA National Specialty. The ASSA has denied the allegations. No action has been taken by the BRSSC with respect to its
allegations.
ASSA Foundation – Al Bianchi
This report summarizes the financial position for the Foundation as of December 31, 2012 and the financial activity of the Foundation for 2012.
The checking account balance was $80,584.97. That money, broken down by fund, was as follows:
Health Research
DM Research
Rescue
Neary Trust
Scholarship
Legislation Education
General
$31,575.86
15,061.60
18,280.23
1,225.00
4,098.26
8,774.72
1,569.30
The brokerage account, with a year-end market value of $99,070.41, had the following holdings:
Comerica Stock
Pepsico Stock
Ogden Trust
Neary Trust
Investment Account
Cash Account
Stock
Stock
Mutual Fund
Mutual Fund
Mutual Fund
Cash
$ 6,068.00
19,502.55
47,214.12
1,225.23
20,717.80
4,342.71
Performance-wise, the investment account earned 6.95% last year and the other funds averaged out at about $3%
growth each.
The income statement for 2012 shows a decrease in the operating account of $8,688.99. The Rescue account was
drawn down by about $600.00, essentially a breakeven year. The overall drawdown is explained primarily from
the transfers to the Rescue Operating account in the amount of $15,000 over the course of the year; the grants and
distributions we made; and, also from the increase in the size of the awards for scholarships from $1,000 to $2,000.
Also, regretfully, direct donations were off nearly $20,000 for the year as compared to the previous year.
I note from the Rescue reports that they had an exceptionally needy year. Despite the fact that they generated
nearly $21,000 from their sales and fundraising efforts, the $32,000 cost of dealing with an increased number in
mass intakes and usual veterinary expenses necessitated the expenditures.
In any event, from the operating account’s available funds, we were easily able to make $23,750 in donations for
various causes, fund rescue operations with $15,000, fund participation in conferences, and still have a very
healthy balance.
NAIA
Take The Lead
AKC- CHF
AKC-CAR
$ 7,500
$ 3,000
$ 5,000
$ 500
University of Missouri
AKC Humane Fund
Scholarships
North Kingstown FD
$ 500
$ 3,000
$ 4,000
$ 500
The Foundation’s income tax return for 2012 is being prepared by the CPA at this time and will be filed as required.
I am working on the 2012 Donor List and the Foundation article for the 2012Handbook. The BB and Handbook
editors will be sent copies.
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Awards, Conformation – Liz Oliver
Have processed all 2012 Awards and submitted the report to Catalog Chair for publication. There were: 6 ROMS,
2 CCs, 114 CHs, 31 GrChs, 5 Bronze, 0 Silver, 2 Gold, and 1 Platinum Grand Ch this year!! This is our very first
ASSA or any Sheltie to receive the Platinum Grand Championship!! Congratulations to Dee Croft, Emily Anderson
& Platinum Grand Champion Ch Leeason Rock my Soul, 200 CC. The updated awards application for 2013 with
deadline dates for the 2014 National have been sent to Sharon Parrish, Linda Wilson, and Walt Christiansen for
publication.
The cost of foreign postage is not covered by the $7.50 ASSA charges. It was the consensus of the Board that the
postage charged for awards sent to foreign countries should be the actual cost of said postage.
Awards, Performance – Jim Melton
For 2012 accomplishments, we received 13 applications for titles earned in that year:
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6.
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8.
9.
Champion Tracker: 1
Herding Champion: 1 (1 spoon)
Master Agility Champion: 3 (2 spoons)
Obedience Trial Champion: 2 (2 spoons)
Preferred Agility Champion: 1
Agility Excellent Jumper: 1
Master Agility Excellent: 2
Master Agility Excellent Jumper: 1
Rally Advanced Excellent: 1
In addition, we received one application for a career achievement award: 1) 20 or more obedience Highs in Trial: 1
The issue of what to do for a Sheltie which earned 3+ championships arose. Nancy Craig mentioned that a Sheltie
could potentially achieve 6 championships. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that ASSA would
award a paper certificate for dual, triple etc championships (up to 6). One championship must be in conformation.
AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award – Terry Jennings
The committee recommended Locklyn Guzman for this award. Merrylee Malanowski moved and Dorothy Christiansen 2nd to accept the committee’s recommendation. The motion carried unanimously.
ASSA Outstanding Service Award – Brian Cleveland
The committee recommended Marjorie Tuff & Marcia Bittner for this award. Merrylee Malanowski moved and
Dorothy Christiansen 2nd to accept the committee’s recommendation. The motion carried unanimously.
Bulletin Board Editor – Linda Wilson
The 2013 Rosters have been mailed. Several corrections are coming in, which are being corrected, and should be on
the ASSA site as they are received.
ASSA member clubs are encouraged to submit items to their Regional Directors to be included in the “Regional
Roundup” section of the Bulletin Board.
Educational Grant Committee – Yvonne Samuelson
October 2012
$125 granted to the Greater St. Louis SSC for a herding seminar.
5/4/13
$125 granted to the SSC of Western New York for a one day seminar on chilled semen by Lisa Graser and MDR-1
testing and vaccine protocols by Dr. Julie Iverson.
ASSA/4H Junior Mentoring Program-Connie Nelson
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At this time, a Questionnaire for Prospective Participants is being finalized. We are also looking for breeders who
may be interested in being part of the program in their area. This is a wonderful way to give your retired show
dogs the opportunity to be someone’s “one and only”. A questionnaire for Breeders will appear in the next Bulletin.
We are starting our 4-H year soon, with a Dog Activity Fun Day in May. 4-H’ers will be working with volunteer
trainers in the disciplines of Showmanship Handling, Obedience and Agility. I will have an opportunity to speak
with 4-H Leaders from around the North East. As in the past, I have mentioned this program, and I also plan to
speak with parents at this event.
Futurity – Sharon Parrish
Activities of Committee Since Last Board Meeting:
1) Processed all 2013 litter, 3-month, and 6-month nominations received through 27 March 2013, date of Onofrio entry close, and resolved outstanding questions
2) Processed 2014 litter, 3-month, and 6-month nominations received through 27 March 2013
3) Deposited monies received for 2013 and 2014 Futurities to bank account
Status of 2013 Futurity as of 27 March 2013
 310 litters nominated for 2013 Futurity (311 for 2012)
 318 puppies nominated individually at 6-month time point (286 for 2012)
 101 Futurity entries, 31.8% of 6-month nominations
 Database closed and listings of 2013 Futurity eligible individuals sent to Show Superintendent Onofrio
 $5,261.00 received for 2013 Futurity nominations
Status of 2014 Futurity as of 27 March 2013
 107 litter nominations received
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84 3-month nominations received
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11 6-month nominations received
Futurity Bank Account
31 March 2013 Bank Statement Balance
01 April 2013 Checks awaiting deposit
$5,963.31
$ 673.00
Handbook Editor – Sharon Parrish
The 2011 ASSA Handbook project was completed in November 2012 with shipment of individual and bulk book
orders to customers and delivery of unsold inventory to the ASSA Publications Chairman. At conclusion of the project, all expenses incurred to compile, edit, print, and distribute the book had been covered by income from photo
features and prepublication book sales. A modest profit of $1,427.69 was realized. The 2011 Handbook marked the
first edition for color reproduction of dog photos. Color adds new appeal, dimension, and quality to the publication;
and was well received by individuals who featured their dogs and purchased books.
2012 ASSA HANDBOOK
The 2012 ASSA Handbook project was started early in January 2013 with development of a database to create a
mailing to owners of dogs that completed AKC titles that are eligible for the Conformation and Advanced Titlist
Pedigree Sections and to manage photograph submissions and book orders. With an earlier start, the Editor hopes
the 2012 edition will be issued by late Summer 2013.
The estimate for printing the 2012 Handbook is $22,467.00, which is approximately 4½% more than the invoiced
cost for the 2011 book ($21,575.03). Photographs and book orders arrive daily showing good participation and interest in the 2012 book. The fee schedule for photos, books, and advertisements is unchanged from the 2011 project.
Hopefully, photo submissions and book orders will surpass those of 2011 to easily cover the increased printing,
binding, and shipping estimate; and increased general costs of producing the Handbook. It was the consensus of
the Board that if necessary the Handbook Editor could request funds from the ASSA Treasurer to cover the cost of
publication of the Handbook in the event income from photos and book purchases does not cover the overall cost of
the 2012 project.
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Handbook Bank Account: Ending balance on 31 March 2013 $6,450.69
At the time of the last Board Meeting, US Bank still had not managed to change the second signatory on the account from previous Treasurer Susan Christie to current Treasurer Merrylee Malanowski despite two attempts by
President Bob Piccirillo who initially established the account for National Show Treasurer use. The change was
finally accomplished and on record at the bank on 14 November 2012.
The ASSA Board encourages member clubs to award a Handbook for Best of Breed at their specialty shows.
Historical Committee – Pat Ferrell
Committee Members: Bob Miller, Tina Stoner
Bob reports that since the demise of the printed and CD versions of the AKC Awards, the Events function on the
AKC web site is our only source for show results. During the past year he had detected three different cases of a
computer bug in the software used to post those show results - all of which the AKC has now corrected once he
brought it to their attention. He has also already submitted the needed information on pedigrees and titles for
2012 to the Handbook Editor.
Tina reports that 315 Champions finished in 2012 and 12 ROMS were earned. There were 12 Best In Show Shelties wins for the year as well.
For the archives I have received from Mary Lewis, sister of Peggy Thomforde of Faunbrook Shelties, most if not all,
AKC title certificates for the Faunbrook Shelties, some pictures of the dogs, Peggy's Westminster Judges Badge
from 1958, some assorted articles and a couple of books. From Thelma Mauldin I received 6 (six) VHS Tapes labeled: 1, Mary Van Wagenen slides 1936-1970, 2. MVW Shetland Sheepdogs in your pedigrees: 3. Oct 1985 ASSA
1986 Dallas Nat. Interviews - Symposium, Mary, Connie, Jean: 4. Notable Old Time Shelties: 5. 1986 Breeder Interviews, Master Tapes, Dallas Symposium: 6. 1975 compiled. Along with the tapes were quite a few slides and
some notes and/or listing of the dogs appearing on the tapes. The tapes are being sent on to Bob Miller who has
been able to convert some of his own tapes to DVD's and he hopes to do the same with these. Requests for other
information have been answered as received including some pictures sent and pedigree information with Ch. get,
(from Bob) for the upcoming 2013 National Symposium.
After much research, done for the 100 year presentation, the Futurity winner from 1941 was identified and records
show that no Futurity or Sweeps were held by the ASSA in 1943, 1944, 1945 & 1946 during and immediately following the War. That information has been passed on to the Handbook Editor and completes the listing of all the
dogs who took either Best In Futurity or Best In Sweepstakes over the years. All the judges have not been identified but in general for those early years the same judge who did the classes also judged Futurity. Positive verification is not available however. Sweepstakes, when they were held, generally took place twice a year in conjunction
with various All-Breed Shows and separate from the ASSA Specialty (1948-1956) before returning to a Futurity
and part of the Specialty itself.
The English Shetland Sheepdog Club has put out a new DVD on their Breed Standard. A copy was obtained of the
NTSC version, playable in this country, to have available for comparison.
Once again the Board discussed the sheer volume of material being preserved. It was suggested that quotes be obtained for professionally copying key items to CD or other media.
Judges Education – Linda More
The number of judges interested in applying for Shelties has continued to decline. Those published in the Gazette
are sent a letter, Vignette card, and directed to the materials and mentor list on the ASSA website. As of this date,
there are four judges signed up for the national specialty workshop, and 4 or 5 more that may attend, including 3
from overseas. Jane Hammett Bright presented a seminar in February at the Greenville- Spartanburg shows in
SC, with 7 attendees. We had inquiries for two events in Pennsylvania, one of which appears geared toward the
public rather than judges. I suggested a local breeder for the first. The other event expects few attendees and given
that Shelties were presented less than a year ago in western PA, our inclination is to decline.
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At Bob Piccirillo’s request, guidelines for partially reimbursing expenses for seminar presenters were developed for
the transition book.
Proposed Transition Book Guidelines for ASSA JUDGES EDUCATION:
REIMBURSEMENTS FOR SEMINAR PRESENTERS
 If the presenter will already be attending the event (whether judging, exhibiting, or to attend other seminars) – no reimbursement.
 If the presenter is making a special trip to give our seminar, and it is less than 150 miles one way, no reimbursement.
 If the presenter is making a special trip, and the distance is greater than 150 miles one way such that an
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overnight stay is necessary, and there is no friend or colleague to stay with, then there should be a reimbursement of $75, and no more than $100. If there is free lodging available, the reimbursement should be
$50.
If it is a special trip, and the distance is greater than 300 miles one way, there should be a reimbursement
of $125, and if an overnight stay must be purchased, the reimbursement should be $175.
A signed ASSA expense Report will be filled out and forwarded to the Judges Education Chair within 30
days of the supported event.
NOTES: It is not easy to categorize the varied possibilities of travel expenses, and time, required to meet requests
for seminar presenters. The foregoing is an attempt to narrow the possibilities into 4 basic categories. The number
of requests for seminars has declined somewhat, as has the attendance at such seminars. I have said before that I
do not think it is appropriate for ASSA to try to fulfill requests that would require our presenter to fly or to drive
very long distances, and that we must be selective about which seminar requests we can honor.
It was the consensus of the Board that these new guidelines be placed in the ASSA Transition Book.
Judges Gifts – Barbara Wright
The gifts for the Conformation Judges will be photograph albums featuring pictures of their winners plus candid
photos of their judging. Our show photographer, Chris Lynch, will provide the official photographs and Dean Von
Pusch has offered to provide the candid pictures. Dean has also offered to assemble the albums and send them to
the Judges.
This gift has been well received in the past and I have every confidence that it will be this year, also. Both photographers are aware that, as stated in the Transition Book, the albums are to be in the Judges’ hands within 2
months after the National.
Junior Showmanship – Meredith Hector
Committee Members: Marjorie Tuff, Connie Nelson, Jennifer Crank and Shannalee Michalsky
The Board reviewed the proposed changes to the Junior Showmanship Westminster/AKC National Championship
sponsorship submitted by the committee. Several concerns were voiced and the proposal was sent back to the committee for further work.
Legislative Alert Warning System (LAWS) – David Calderwood
Actions since the last meeting:
 Attended the annual NAIA Conference in Redondo Beach, California on November 10 and 11, 2012.
 As the Legislative Liaison of the Evergreen State Shetland Sheepdog Club Cindy Wilson also attended the
NAIA conference
 Paid expenses of Cindy Wilson for the NAIA Conference in the amount of $891.41
 Current checking account balance as of 3-31-13 is $4,348.59
 Sent a number of “Calls to Action” to ASSA member club Legislative Liaisons
 Used the ASSA Blog to communicate with the membership on legislative issues
 Updated "ASSA-legislative-network" Yahoo Group consisting of ASSA member club Legislative Liaisons
called: ([email protected])
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Plans for the next period:
 Continually save various articles, reports and articles to help oppose animal rights legislation and will continue to do so on a daily basis in support of our ASSA Legislative Liaisons to oppose local and regional issues
 Continue to work with the ASSA member club Legislative Liaisons to increase our legislative network
Unresolved Issues:
 Must create compensation guidelines for attending the NAIA Conference
 Naming a co-chair
 Rename the committee? Should we change the name of the committee to better reflect its focus?
 Web site links should be added to the ASSA legislation page
Kathy Kozakiewicz was named the Co-Chair of this committee. Links suggested by the Committee will be added to
the ASSA Legislation page.
Life Membership – Sandra McCambridge
Committee Members: Joy Bass, Carolyn lng
Changes were made to the composition of the Life Membership Committee. Mr. Tom Coen has stepped down as
Advisor to the Committee. And, Mr. Al Bianchi is no longer a member of the Committee . Carolyn lng was asked to
join the Life Membership Committee, and she happily agreed.
At the last Board Meeting, I (the Committee), suggested we give our Life Members a pin commemorating their
achieving the highest honor ASSA bestows upon a member. With this in mind, the Board charged us with the task
of sourcing and providing a sample of an appropriate pin for consideration at the next Board meeting. We would
like the following recommendations considered: Approve the black and white drawing for a new Life Member pin
as well as approve the associated costs involved in bringing this project to fruition.
Sharon Parrish moved and Merrylee Malanowski 2 nd the approval of the new gold covered brass pin for Life Members. The motion carried unanimously.
The Committee also recommended and the Board approved issuing appropriate Certificates of Achievement to current and new Life Members, similar to those given to 50-year members.
The committee recommended Nioma Coen for Life Membership. The Board voted by secret ballot to add Nioma
Coen as a Life Member of the ASSA.
Media Library – Carolyn Ing
Videos of the 2012 ASSA National are now in the library and available for rent.
Membership – Yvonne Samuelson
The following individuals were voted into membership in the ASSA. The annotation (A) after the individual’s
name indicates an Associate Member.
Jennifer Brautigan (A)
K’Lynn Ball (A)
Patricia Keohane
Michael Kilgore
Madeleine Griffin-Cone
Jen McMakin
Lisa Schwartzenberg
Stephanie Burdett
Audie Canida
Barbara Moeller
Karen Workman
Jaclyn Geister
Theresa Corcoran
McTipper
PaRodise
Gryphyn
Bridgeway Above
Lakehaven
Pleasant Prairie
Oakenwind
Raintree
Prairie
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Christopher Jones
Peggy DeMers
Jennifer McFarlin
Susan Kaneshiro
Judith Williamson
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Antioch
Antioch
Darlin
Karosel
Pacific Blue
Chandelle
The Board was asked to clarify whether a 2 point Grand Champion win would meet the requirement for Associate
Membership. Kathy Kozakiewicz moved and Dorothy Christiansen 2nd that a Grand Champion win of two or more
points meets the qualification for Associate Membership. The motion carried unanimously.
Some questions arose concerning the 60 day comment period when posting applicant names both on the website
and the Bulletin Board. The Board discussed the issue and the following clarifications were made:
Liz Bianchi moved and David Calderwood 2nd that each applicant’s name must have been posted on the ASSA website for 60 days and that the 60 days must end a minimum of 30 days prior to the next regular ASSA Board meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Walt Christensen moved and Barbara Wright 2nd that the 60 day comment period for new applicants begins with
the publishing of their names on the ASSA website. The motion carried unanimously.
The 60-day period on an individual applicant must expire at least 30 days before the person will be voted on at the
next regularly scheduled Board Meeting. The 30 days before voting is meant to allow time for the Membership
Chairman to investigate any concerns received on an applicant and include findings with the application sent to
the Board for consideration. It was emphasized that sitting Board Members should be held to the same requirements as members in general if they have concerns about an applicant. Board Members will be expected to write
letters of concern during the review period instead of bringing up their concerns for the first time at a Board Meeting. To ensure Board Members are aware of new member applications, it was recommended the Chairman send
applicant names to the Board at the same time they are sent to the website.
The Board agreed the names of applicants will no longer be published in the Bulletin Board; however, the standard
"Membership Applications In Progress" block should appear in each Bulletin Board with statement new applicants
can be found in the Members Only section of the ASSA Website.
National Show Chairman – Rita Von Pusch
2014 ASSA National – Gray Summit, MO
Show site contract has been signed
Hotel contracts TBD
Superintendent contract is signed
Show photographer contract is signed
Video photographer contract is under review
Judges contracts have been signed
AKC approval is pending president signature
Logo is being designed for approval by the board
2015 ASSA National – Fredericksburg, VA
Show site contract currently under review
Currently the budget for a 5 day show has a $6,500 loss
Hotel contracts TBD
Superintendent contract is under review
Show photographer contact is under review
Video photographer contract is not yet signed
AKC approval is pending application
Old Business: The ASSA Souvenirs are up and running, the full report will be available after the completion of the
show. I am not able to estimate the full benefit of these sales until after the show. ASSA store, this concept has
come a long way since we last spoke, I will have much more to add to this discussion at the board meeting.
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New Business: Currently under consideration is the lack of attendance for the Symposium; I believe the Monday
time slot is a large deterrent to this being successful. I will discuss the alternatives with the Show Planner to see if
we can find a better time slot for this program. There is a lack of local support for the two upcoming Nationals in
Gray Summit and Fredericksburg; we have an agreement in Gray Summit for the advance work but no commitment during the show. For Fredericksburg, we have no local commitment whatsoever; this becomes a bigger and
bigger issue as we move to No Host Club Nationals. The National Show Planner is currently investigating this,
and together we hope to have a secondary plan in place should we be faced with no local support.
The Board discussed the proposal to have an on-line souvenir store which accepted electronic payments. After discussion, Kathy Kozakiewicz moved and Merrylee Malanowski 2 nd that the on-line store should be implemented.
National Show Planner – Al Bianchi
2013 (Albany, OR) – This upcoming national is the first time we will run the shortened format. The entry size fits
the model. I am looking forward to see how it plays out for us with scheduling and the budget and actual P&L.
2014 (Gray Summit, MO) – The local club has agreed to be the participating club, but to a point. They do not want
to do raffles. I had not anticipated this and as of yet I am sitting on my final response to them. In all likelihood
the answer will be to let them be responsible for the local club functions and offer up the raffle opportunities to other regional clubs.
2015 (Fredericksburg, VA) – Just about finished with contract negotiations with the convention center. As I write
this I am trying to finish agreement with them on the rental cost and a sales tax issue. They have made some good
concessions, but we need a bit more to meet our budget requirements. After the unfortunate misunderstandings
with the Blue Ridge club last Fall I approached them anew with the participating club offer and shortened format.
They recently advised that they were declining the offer. I have turned to the next closest club, Central Virginia,
and have verbal agreement that they will be the participating club.
2016 (WEST - TBA) – Regretfully, the management of the Reno, NV site was unwilling to commit to anything 3
years out and despite the best efforts of the local club we had to drop negotiations. I turned to Dan Wheatcroft to
see if we could revisit the Pomona, CA site which was originally scheduled for this year with the thought that the
shortened format would make it more viable. Regretfully, there was no negotiation on the rent and we recently
terminated pursuit of that site. I have identified potential sites in Spokane, WA and Boise, ID and will begin exploring those shortly.
2017 (Gray Summit, MO) – The Purina sight is tentative for this year. I have identified sites in TX and KS that
have potential.
2018 (EAST – TBA) – There is a nice facility in Salisbury, MD. The Poodle Club uses it with great success. Airport
service could be an issue but it is worth looking at. Virginia Beach remains another option. I’m open to suggestions for other venues.
There are no immediate issues requiring board action. However, I think it would be prudent to consider possibly
allowing variance of the East/Mid/West location rotation if suitable sites cannot be found to fit the rotation and going with one elsewhere out of the region that works.
National Performance Committee - Chairperson: Karen D’Augusta, Co-Chairperson: Nancy Craig
Committee Members: Agility – Gail Shattuck, Herding – Alan Hummel, Obedience & Rally – Linda Bianco
We have worked on any problems that have come up with regard to the 2013 show. We are working on the entries
and catalog for 2013. Everything is in order for this show.
I have sent an email to the people that said they would chair Agility , Obedience & Rally in 2014 in St. Louis. As
we will need to get moving on that as soon as 2013 is finished.
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Unresolved Problems: We will need people to help, as there is no local club for additional people to fill jobs that
need to be done. Any one that would like to help, send them to Nancy or Karen.
Recommended Board Action: We are do not have a chairman for the East Coast for Agility and Obedience & Rally
for the East. If there is any one that the board can refer please let Nancy or Karen know who they are.
Karen D’Augusta resigned as National Performance Committee Chair effective after the 2013 show.
Publications – Nancy Runyon
I took over handling of this position in November 2012. I completed a full inventory of all materials given to me
and also received the 2011 Handbooks from the publisher. I don’t have any prior records. Since taking over this
position I have sold a total of 36 handbooks. An interesting note about the handbook sales is that 17 were sold to
ASSA members and 19 went to non-members. Our total inventory of handbooks is 367 books. I also sent 20 Pictorial Standards to Yvonne Samuelson for new members. And I sent Bill Munsey 100 “A Pet Buyers Guides” pamphlets and 75 “Owners Guide to the Shetland Sheepdog” phamplets.
I will not be able to attend the National this year but I am making arrangements for samples of the 2011 Handbook to be on display at the National and orders will be taken for me to ship out after the National.
Unresolved Problems: We have 139 of The Shetland Sheepdog CD’s. These are in an outdated format reducing
their effectiveness and use. They are currently priced at $43.00.
Recommendations for Board Consideration: I think we should put a clearance price on the CD’s and try to reduce
this inventory before they are completely unusable. I would suggest pricing them at $15.00 to $20.00 to try to sell
some of them.
Walt Christensen moved and Dorothy Christiansen 2 nd that ASSA sell the remaining CDs for $20 and the operating system needed disclosed. The motion carried unanimously. In addition, these can be made available at the online store when that is up and running.
Rescue – Dorothy Christiansen
Committee Members: Darla Duffey, Assistant Coordinator, Barb Edelberg, Rescue Booth Chairman; Jim Melton,
Assistant to Rescue Booth Chairman; Doris Brown, Linda Isbell and Sherry Lindsay, quilt organizers.
In 2012, we had 67 active Sheltie rescue groups. They helped 2432 purebred shelties get proper vet care and new
homes. I took in $44,972.67 from donations and fundraisers and paid out $45,592.70. The year started with
$4821.21 in checking and ended with $4201.18 in checking.
Unresolved Problems: An ethical issue for which there is no answer—how to make ASSA member breeders more
responsible for what they produce. Rescues do NOT insist a breeder take back what they have produced and sold
but it is hoped (expected?) that a small monetary donation would be in order to cover vet expenses. We have had
several members in the past who have been wonderful about sending a donation while happy to let rescue place the
dogs. This year we have had several members less responsive to this request. Sadly the dogs taken in have been in
dreadful shape, needing extensive vet care. One would like to hold ASSA member breeders to a higher standard
but, like morality, there is no way to legislate it.
Research Advisory Committee – Mary Mahaffey
Committee Members: Laura Georgi, Ph.D., Wendy Wallace, DVM
Activities of Committee Since Last Board Meeting:
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Study
Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital anomaly of the heart that affects several breeds including Shelties. Information about the PDA study and the call for DNA samples was posted on the ASSA website in January, 2012. As
of March, 2013, Dr. Meurs reports that she has received DNA samples from 8 Shelties, 2 affected and 6 unaffected.
She said that although the number of DNA samples is not large, it is a start, and more samples are needed. See:
http://www.assa.org/documents/PDAdescriptionJan2012.pdf .
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Gallbladder mucocele research
As of February, 2013, Dr. Mealey of Washington State University, who did the work identifying a genetic mutation
associated with gallbladder mucoceles in Shelties, has not yet published the subsequent research findings that additional factors may be involved in the formation of mucoceles. Dr. Mealey will not offer a DNA test to dog owners
until she is convinced that such a test will definitely help make breeding decisions. The more recent work will be
submitted for publication in the near future and ASSA members will be notified when the work is published. For
now, Sheltie owners should be aware of the problem in the breed and make sure that their veterinarians consider
that diagnosis in dogs with anorexia, vomiting, and/or abdominal pain. This is especially important in dogs having
known affected individuals in the pedigree.
Dr. Jody Gookin, a faculty member at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine with expertise in hepatic disease in dogs, plans to submit a grant to the AKC Canine Health Foundation concerning gallbladder mucoceles in Shelties. Her plan is to evaluate asymptomatic Shelties 9 years of age or older hoping to obtain
50 Shelties with normal gallbladders and 50 developing gallbladder mucoceles. Ideally, she would like the dogs to
be as unrelated to one another as possible. Should the grant be funded, Cay Ireland, who lives in North Carolina,
has agreed to help Dr. Gookin promote the study among Sheltie owners and veterinarians in the area around NC
State University. The ASSA RAC will promote information about the study through the ASSA website, list serve,
and other outlets.
It is certain that there is much work to be done before veterinary medicine has a good handle on the causes of
gallbladder mucoceles. Still, it is great to know that we have direct contact with researchers willing to work on the
problem.
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)
Drs. Leigh Anne Clark and Kate Tsai of Clemson Canine Genetics, Clemson University, http://
www.clemsoncaninegenetics.com/ have found genes of interest concerning EPI that they wanted to sequence in
dogs. Last fall, they expressed interest in receiving DNA samples from at least 12 different breeds of dogs, including Shetland Sheepdogs. Information about this study was posted on the ASSA website August, 2012, see: http://
assa.org/documents/ExocrinePancreaticInsufficiency2012.pdf . As of 2/28/13, they had received DNA samples from
10 affected Shelties. They determined genotypes for 8 Shelties for a major histocompatibility complex gene known
as DQB1. An allele of DQB1 is highly associated with EPI in German Shepherds; however, it was found that the
Shelties tested did not have that allele. Drs. Clark and Tsai speculated that since the Shelties did not have the
same allele as the affected German Shepherds and the age of onset of EPI in Shelties appeared to be later than in
German Shepherds that the underlying cause of the problem in Shelties may be different. As a result, they are no
longer actively seeking DNA samples from Shelties with EPI.
Dermatomyositis (DM)
Dr. Leigh Anne Clark (noted above) is the primary investigator on work regarding DM in Collies and Shelties. In
correspondence with the Chair, Dr. Clark noted that “… we have used arrays to generate SNP profiles for DMaffected Collies and healthy Collies. Analyses of these SNPs show a strong correlation on one chromosome. Preliminary data in Shelties support this finding. Thus, we hope to generate SNP data for the Sheltie samples collected,
and then combine all of the Collie and Sheltie data for a large analysis which should yield a small chromosomal
region of interest.” As of 2/28/13, her laboratory has received DNA samples from at least 35 DM affected Shelties
and 47 healthy control Shelties. Their goal is to obtain DNA samples from at least 50 Shelties in each group. She
recently received, from Europe, DNA samples from affected and normal Shelties. In 2010, $5,000 was donated by
the ASSA Foundation to help defray the cost of sample shipping and processing. At least $1,000 of that donated
money remains for sample collection.
Dr. Clark’s group resubmitted their DM research proposal to the NIH in February, 2012, and requested $250,000K
in direct costs. The proposal received a highly fundable score, but the NIH is working on a "continuing resolution"
budget because of the fiscal situation, and they will fund fewer grants than usual this year. Dr. Clark expects to
know whether or not the grant is funded by the end of March, 2013. If the NIH does not fund her grant, Dr. Clark
plans to submit a proposal to the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) later this spring. Mary Mahaffey talked
with Samantha Wright at the CHF to convey that the ASSA is very interested in Dr. Clark’s work and would generously support her grant proposal, if approved, through the Shetland Sheepdog Donor Advised Fund.
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More information about DM, Dr. Clark’s research, and DNA sample submission see: http://www.assa.org/
health.html#DM .
Dental Studies – Lance canine teeth & abnormal upper 3rd incisor teeth
Since January, 2010, the ASSA has solicited the donation of DNA (blood) samples from dogs affected with one or
both of the above dental dysplasias and from their normal relatives in hopes that these samples could be used to
develop a DNA test to identify carriers, thus allowing breeders to eventually breed away from these anomalies.
Samples were collected by the Animal Molecular Genetic Laboratory, Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Missouri under the guidance of Dr. Gary Johnson. More recently, the ASSA
Foundation and the Shetland Sheepdog Club of Georgia donated funds to cover the cost of overnight shipping of
blood samples for this research project.
Mary Mahaffey and Dr. Johnson recently discussed the status of the project, and Dr. Johnson stated that he is
ready to begin evaluating some of the DNA samples. In February, Dr. Johnson submitted a proposal to the ASSA
Research Advisory Committee for consideration, giving various options ranging in cost from $8,000 to $23,000 with
time lines ranging from 6 to 12 months. The committee evaluated the proposal and recommended that the ASSA
Foundation consider funding the option which costs $22,000 as it was considered to be the most cost efficient. The
proposal from Dr. Johnson along with a letter from the Committee explaining it recommendation was sent to the
ASSA Foundation Board of Directors on February 24, 2013.
Urinary Bladder Cancer Study
An updated report of the work being done by the Ostrander Laboratory at the National Human Genome Research
Institute at NIH and the Purdue Comparative Oncology Program at Purdue University was received in August.
The new report was placed on the ASSA website and sent to the editor of the Bulletin Board. They had completed
a SNP based genome-wide analysis in more than 60 Sheltie cases and controls. Also, they have received samples
from 84 Shelties with bladder cancer and 130 healthy, Shelties that are at least 8 years of age. This study is still
active and more samples are needed.
Notice of Active Research Studies: A notice of active research studies needing participants was made and sent to
the editor of the Bulletin Board for inclusion in future issues.
AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF)
CHF Shetland Sheepdog Donor Advised Fund: For the period between 1/1/12 and 12/31/12, the beginning balance
for the Fund was just over $62,000. Contributions from individuals and the ASSA Foundation to the CHF were
$5,060 and from the Purina Parent Club Partnership Program $2,280. Interest dividends and realized/unrealized
gains (losses) brought the ending balance to just over $69,000. Grants sponsored by the ASSA through the Donor
Advised Fund for $2,500 each are as noted below.
Grant sponsorships: Two grants were approved for support ($2,500 each) by the ASSA from the Donor Advised
Funds within the CHF during the 2012 grant cycle.
Grant #1577: Fine Mapping of Loci for Transitional Cell Carcinoma in the Scottish Terrier, West Highland White
Terrier, and Shetland Sheepdog, Dr. Elaine Ostrander, PhD; National Human Genome Research Institution.
Project Goal: The goal of this project is to find the gene mutation that is responsible for Transitional Cell
Carcinoma, a type of bladder cancer, in three breeds of dogs with higher risk for the disease.
Grant # 1615: Identification of Idiopathic Epilepsy Genes in Australian Shepherds Dr. Ned E. Patterson, DVM
PhD; University of Minnesota.
Project Goal: This research group aims to identify the genetic mutation associated with epilepsy in Australian Shepherds and develop a DNA based test to identify affected dogs and aid in diagnosis. After identifying a mutation, the researchers will also test to see if the mutation(s) affect other dog breeds with a
high incidence of epilepsy.
For the upcoming 2013 grant cycle, the Committee evaluated grant proposals approved by the CHF and recommended that the ASSA sponsor 2 grants at $2,500 each using donor advised funds with the CHF:
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Grant #01766: Identification and Validation of the Genes That Define Abnormal Development of the Kidney in
Dogs. Dr. Kerstin Lindblah-Toh, Broad Institute, 1/1/2013 to 12/31/2014.
Grant #01849: Filling the Gaps in the Canine Genome. Dr. Shaying Zhao, University of Georgia, 1/1/2013 to
12/31/2014.
Parent Club Top Health Concerns Poll: The committee completed the Parent Club Top Health Concerns Poll and
submitted a list of health concerns* to the CHF November, 2012. The information provided aids the CHF in prioritizing the distribution of research funds. http://www.akcchf.org/research/research-priorities/ , http://
www.akcchf.org/canine-health/breed-specific-concerns/?breed=shetland-sheepdog.
CHF Club Membership: The Committee received a letter from the CHF in March acknowledging renewal of the
ASSA club membership for 2013. They also sent a 2013 label to be applied to the Club Membership Banner that is
displayed at the National.
CERF: The 3rd and 4th quarter 2012 CERF Breed Reports (listing the names, registration numbers and other information of all Shelties receiving CERF numbers) were obtained and posted in the Members Only section of the ASSA website. Also, the 2011 and 2012 “Stats” (Disease Incidence Report) were obtained and summarized. The detailed reports were posted in the Members Only section and summaries were posted in the Health section of the
ASSA website. The Disease Incidence Report lists the number of Shelties examined by board certified veterinary
ophthalmologists each year along with the number of normal and abnormal dogs. All abnormal findings are listed
and the number of males and females with a particular abnormality are given. No dog names are included in these
reports. Dogs receiving more than one examination in a given year are not listed more than once.
Before fall, 2012, the above reports had to be purchased from CERF for $15 each. They are now available for free
to anyone who has a dog with a current CERF number. In addition, the data from individual dogs is entered on a
regular basis, so the reports are completed in a more timely fashion. In previous years, the Disease Incidence Reports were over a year behind.
The “Blue Book” on CD with the 2010 American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists guidelines concerning classification of various ocular problems as 1) normal, 2) “breeders option”, or 3) rejected by CERF for each breed was
to be purchased by the Committee Chair for $40, but she was able to obtain the pages referring to Shelties from
OFA for free. This information is posted in the “Members Only” section of the ASSA website as a PDF document.
The document also briefly describes various ocular conditions seen in Shelties and discusses the reasons why some
are considered heritable and others not.
Report of CHIC dogs: The total of CHIC dogs as of 3/29/13 is 214 which is an increase of 39 since the fall, 2012
committee report. The 3rd & 4th quarter CHIC reports for 2012 were sent to the Bulletin Board editor for publication in the spring issue. The complete listing of CHIC Shelties can be found at: http://www.caninehealthinfo.org/
brdreqs.html?breed=SS . The Committee encourages ASSA members to do the minimum health testing of breeding
stock for dogs to gain CHIC status.
OFA Champions of Health: Is a monthly OFA website feature that “celebrates dogs that have achieved significant
accomplishments, whether in the ring, field, performance events, as working dogs, or as producers, AND that have
the full complement of breed appropriate health screening.” Shetland Sheepdog owners are encouraged to make
submissions. (See: http://www.offa.org/healthch/healthchamps.html ).
OFA Reports: The 2nd and 3rd 2012 quarterly reports were received and posted in the Members Only section of the
ASSA website and distributed via the Yahoo list serve. These reports list the registration names, etc. of Shelties
that have received OFA numbers for all health tests (except CERF reports) submitted to OFA.
OFA Statistics for Shelties can be viewed at www.offa.org/stats.html#breed . The breed rank, number of evaluations, % abnormal and % normal for hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, thyroid disease, patella luxation, vWD and other conditions are available. The statistics from the OFA eye registry will be included as of April, 2013. See table
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SHETLAND SHEEPDOG
Evaluations through December 2012
Registry
Rank
Evaluations
Percent Abnormal
Percent Normal
N/A
5
0.0
100.0
CARDIAC
93
105
0.0
100.0
COLLIE EYE ANOMALY
2
120
4.2
71.7
N/A
8
12.5
62.5
61
704
3.6
96.2
EYES
N/A
14
7.1
92.9
HIPS
145
19651
4.6
95.1
LEGG-CALVE-PERTHES
18
3384
0.0
100.0
MULTIPLE DRUG RESISTANCE (MDR1)
1
166
0.0
100.0
PATELLA
13
76
7.9
92.1
THYROID
4
1025
12.5
77.8
VON WILLEBRANDS
5
588
0.0
99.7
BAER HEARING TEST
DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY
ELBOW
Health survey: As a reminder, the Shetland Sheepdog health survey is posted on the OFA website and available for
owner participation. Anyone can add to the survey and access the results at: http://www.offa.org/surveys/
survey_sheltie.html. As of 3/29/13, 1406 (vs. 1400 last fall) Shelties have been entered into the survey. This survey is the health survey of the ASSA and all members are encouraged to participate.
Sheltie owners are also encouraged to submit DNA samples to the CHIC DNA Repository, http://assa.org/
health.html , and to use the Sheltie specific health survey if possible.
General correspondence: Since the fall report, the Committee addressed correspondence from 5 dog owners concerning inheritance of heart murmurs, increased bile acids, MDR-1 gene and what heartworm preventative to use,
and lymphoma in Shelties and if Shelties were at increased risk for cancer.
Subcommittee report: A subcommittee consisting of Glenda Henson, Chair, Sue Atwood, and Research Advisory
Committee members, Wendy Wallace, DVM, and Mary Mahaffey, DVM was formed to encourage the open exchange of health information and increasing participation in health testing by Shetland Sheepdog breeders, especially ASSA members. This subcommittee submitted a proposal to the ASSA Board of Directors separate from the
RAC report.
AKC Complete Dog Book: A section concerning Sheltie health was written for the new edition of the AKC Complete Dog Book.
Unresolved Problems: None at this time.
Consider funding the above mentioned dental studies through the ASSA Foundation as recommended by the Committee. The Board considered the $22,000 request for the lance canine teeth & abnormal upper 3 rd incisor teeth
study. Given the possibility of needing to provide funds that might be needed for Dr. Clark’s DM research proposal, the Board weighed the options and decided against funding the lance canine study at this time.
Consider approval of the donation of funds to each of these grants through the CHF Donor Advised Fund:
Grant #01766: Identification and Validation of the Genes That Define Abnormal Development of the Kidney in
Dogs. Dr. Kerstin Lindblah-Toh, Broad Institute, 1/1/2013 to 12/31/2014.
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Grant #01849: Filling the Gaps in the Canine Genome. Dr. Shaying Zhao, University of Georgia, 1/1/2013 to
12/31/2014.
Dorothy Christiansen moved and Kathy Kozakiewicz 2 nd to approve the $2500 requested for Grant #01766 and
Grant #01849 as requested. The motion carried unanimously.
*List of Shetland Sheepdog Health Concerns sent to the AKC Canine Health Foundation
(In addition to completing the Parent Club Health Poll)
Gallbladder mucoceles – determination of the cause and if appropriate, development of an accurate and
affordable DNA test and additional studies to determine appropriate treatment of dogs carrying the
mutation that has a causative effect on mucocele formation.
Dermatomyositis - finding the genes, if possible.
Epilepsy - finding the genes, if possible.
Renal disease - determine whether or not familial renal disease exists in Shelties, if so characterize the
problem and look for possible genetic cause.
Urinary bladder cancer - finding the genes, if possible. The ASSA is already assisting in solicitation of
DNA samples for a urinary bladder cancer study.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) – There is some concern by breeders that PDA may be a potentially heritable problem in some lines. The ASSA would support research that would investigate the possibility
of a heritable cause and develop a DNA test if appropriate.
Hypothyroidism – determining underlying cause and if appropriate finding the genetic mutation.
Rostral displacement (Lance) of the upper canine teeth - This is a heritable problem in Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs as well as other breeds. ASSA members would support work toward development
of a DNA test identifying carriers of this condition.
Portosystemic (liver) shunts
Corneal dystrophy
Skin allergies
Elbow dysplasia
Symposium – Cindy Wilson
I have been in contact with Dr. Van de Wetering and we are on track for her presentation at the Albany National
on Monday evening, April 22. Her requests for a power point projector and screen, podium, microphone, etc., have
been sent to the appropriate people. At last count, there were 21 people signed up for the Symposium. This is a
dramatic decrease in attendance. Part of the problem is a smaller entry, however I believe that the date/time is
also a big factor. People will be arriving, setting up and then needing to groom for Futurity the following day, leaving no time for attending a Symposium.
I would like the Board to consider moving the Symposium at future National’s to another date so that more people
can attend.
Trophy Solicitation, Conformation – Kyle Bohenkamp
I believe the following changes are necessary for the Conformation Trophy Fund to be successful.
· All donation amounts need to be evaluated with the actual cost information.
· Donation amounts should reflect both the cost of the trophy and ribbon, in doing so, the ASSA will not be
responsible for the entire cost of the ribbons.
· If Paypal is established for the Trophy Fund, the cost of Paypal should be incorporated into the donation
amount.
· There is a lot of interest in sponsoring Best Opposite Sex, Best of Winners, Winners Bitch, Winners Dog,
and Best Junior Handler. I believe those awards should be up for bid annually. Best of Breed and Best in
Futurity should also be included.
Winners Bitch is paid through 2014. It would be up for bid for the 2015 National. There is a $845.00 balance on the
Best of Winners Trophy. It would be up for bid as soon as that balance is exhausted.
The Board reviewed the suggestions and deferred action to the September meeting.
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Trophy Solicitation, Performance – Jim Melton
Activities of Committee Since Last Board Meeting: Solicited trophy donations for the 2013 ASSA National and submitted all associated donation information (e.g., donation dedications) to the Trials catalog editor. For the 2013 National, total new donations amount to $3055.00.
Unresolved Problems: The on-going bad economy has resulted in lower donations in each of the past four or five
years, with a slight but noticeable increase for the 2012 National. I do not expect that this situation will improve
and that donations will continue to decrease. Nonetheless, we are still receiving donations that completely cover
the cost of trophies, ribbons, and rosettes at the Trials events.
Recommendations for Board Consideration: I would like to request that the Board of Directors, in consultation with
the National Trials Chairperson and the Assistant National Trials Chairperson, to consider the following information: Every year for the last three or four years, I receive comments from a handful of Agility exhibitors who say
that typical Agility trials do not give expensive trophies, but instead give token trophies; the trials that do give expensive trophies usually allow the winner of an award to donate it back to the trial-giving organization.
I recognize that a National is a very special event and that we want to ensure that all aspects of it, including
awards, be equally special. However, as a very large number of potential placements are possible in an Agility trial,
it may be desirable to consider whether trophies of lower cost than our current plates are more appropriate for
Agility awards than for the other Trials and Conformation events.
The Board reviewed the suggestion of changing Agility trophies to something different that those given at the other
Trials and Conformation. This very thing was implemented for another performance venue a few years ago (at the
request of the exhibitors) and upon implementation the Board then received complaints that ASSA was treating
these exhibitors as “2nd class citizens.” It was the consensus of the Board to continue to provide similar trophies for
all ASSA National events.
ASSA Website – Walt Christensen
The website is being maintained on a daily basis. Medical information is added at direction of the Health Research
Committee.
Recommendation for Board Consideration: The committee recommends reformatting the website to change the
flow and use drop down menus for organization of large sections, eg, Health Research. The Board took no action at
this time but suggested the necessary manpower and financial resources be explored.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
 Health Committee Proposal – Glenda Henson
This committee was initially formed to investigate the feasibility of holding a “Health Clinic” at the 2013 ASSA National Show. The committee members were: Glenda Henson, Sue Atwood, Wendy Wallace, DVM, and Mary Mahaffey, DVM. Unfortunately, the National Schedule was unable to accommodate such a Clinic. However, committee members felt that the ASSA should do more to encourage the open exchange of health information by increasing participation in health testing by Shetland Sheepdog breeders, especially ASSA members. Additionally, the
CHIC program (http://www.caninehealthinfo.org/) should be promoted so that health data on individual dogs would
be available for all to use. Thirdly, Shetland Sheepdog owners should be encouraged to submit samples to the
CHIC DNA Repository (http://caninehealthinfo.org/dnabank.html) and to various studies in need of DNA material
to support the development of new tests. To accomplish this we propose a multi- pronged approach.
HEALTH CLINICS
A. Local Clinics
1. Promote and facilitate member clubs holding Health Clinics primarily for Shetland Sheepdogs. To accomplish this, we propose using the same grant funds available for educational programs or seminars. Currently, many clubs are unaware that Health Clinics are eligible for these funds. The money could be used
to pay for shipping of samples, subsidize a veterinarians’ participation or to advertise the Clinic. If there is
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no member club interest in holding a clinic, this grant could also be made available to individual ASSA
members who wish to sponsor a clinic primarily for Shetland Sheepdogs.
2. Provide a “How to Guide” for clubs interested in holding a Clinic. Attention to the details can mean the
difference between success and disaster. This Guide would be sent out with a letter offering the above financial support to all member clubs. The Guide would also be placed on the ASSA website. The committee would offer guidance if requested.
B. National Clinics
1. Hold a Health Clinic at the National Specialty every 2 or 3 years, space and time permitting, with ASSA
offering reduced rates due to volume with sample collection being done by volunteers from our vet members. The committee envisions this clinic being held when no judging or other ASSA sponsored event is
taking place, perhaps a 3 to 4 hour block one evening or even 2 hours on two evenings. ASSA would pay for
the shipping of all samples collected. If time and space are an issue, the Committee would offer only cheek
swab tests. This could be done in a grooming space at designated times. Holding a National Health Clinic
would assist the breeder who does not belong to a local club or have access to a locally sponsored health
clinic. All tests would be offered on a prepaid basis with perhaps a few of each available for purchase on
site.
PUBLICIZING THE NEED FOR HEALTH TESTING
A. Establish routine quarterly ads, to appear on the ASSA website, Shelties Online, the ASSA Bulletin Board and
in various breed publications explaining the need for health testing of all breeding stock. Such ads could also
list upcoming Health Clinics.
B. Establish a section in the Bulletin Board and in the Health Section of the website to explain the various tests
(not just those required for the CHIC program) and the diseases that they can help us avoid. This would be a
reasonably comprehensive and up to date reference should anyone want to go beyond the minimum requirements or had an unexpected health issue arise.
C. Encourage all ASSA members to utilize the OFA Health Survey (http://www.offa.org/survey_sheltie.html) developed for Shetland Sheepdogs. This could be done with a page in the National Catalog, a letter included in
the invitation to submit pictures for the Handbook, or in a letter included with the yearly dues notices. ASSA’s
Research Advisory Committee and the AKC Canine Health Foundation use this compiled data to determine
which problems occurring in Shelties are in need of research funding and in which studies Shelties should be
included. The committee would prefer a letter included with the dues notice stating the need for complying.
SUPPORT FOR CHIC CERTIFICATION
A. Offer an award (a specially designed enameled pin at a cost of approximately $3) as well as a listing in the National Specialty Catalog to ASSA members that achieve CHIC status on their Shelties in the previous year.
This could be expanded to recognize those breeders who consistently produce subsequent generations of CHIC
status offspring.
B. Offer a rebate to ASSA members for the cost of submitting the results of up to 2 health tests required for CHIC
status, to the OFA database. Suggested rebate, $15/test for a maximum of $30 per dog.
C. Offer the CHIC Champion of Health Award to a dog and owner at the National. The recipient would be chosen
by the Committee.
Champions of Health
The annual CHIC/Parent Club Champion of Health Award is intended to recognize a dog that has
had significant accomplishments in the ring, in the field, in performance events, as a producer, or
as a working dog, AND has the full complement of health testing appropriate for its breed. The
award consists of an engraved silver medallion, and a $100 donation to the AKC Canine Health
Foundation breed specific donor advised fund in the name of the honored dog. Ideally, the award
would be announced and given at the club’s annual awards banquet.
To participate, clubs should nominate from one to three dogs for the annual award, and present
their nominations to the OFA for final selection. The club may determine its own method for selecting the nominations, whether by committee, individual submissions, or club vote. Each nomination
should include a brief write-up of the dog’s accomplishments as well as a record of its health certifications. Regardless of the club’s selection process, it should be remembered that this is not a popularity contest and that health contributions remain the number one criteria in the selection process.
The nominations must be presented to the OFA a minimum of six weeks prior to the specialty
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event, in order to allow time for engraving, etc. The OFA reserves the right to withhold the award
based on a lack of suitable nominees.
SUBMISSION OF SAMPLES
A. Offer participants of all Health Clinics the opportunity to submit a cheek swab to the CHIC DNA Repository
free of charge.
B. Offer a rebate of up to $50 per dog for a maximum of 50 dogs per year, for the submission of samples from an
affected dog for any of the ASSA approved research studies in need of DNA samples. Owners must submit a bill
from their veterinarian, and proof of shipping with the address included to qualify for the rebate.
The following tests are currently available for Shetland Sheepdogs and are part of the ASSA determined CHIC
requirements. These tests are done by cheek swab unless otherwise indicated.
1.
2.
3.
4.
vWD - VETGen $90 per test with 25 participants (In some cases this may be reduced further.)
MDR1 - Washington State University $60 per test with a minimum of 6 in one mailing
CEA (Collie Eye) - Optigen $142.50 per test with 20 or more participants
Thyroid - Blood draw submitted to Michigan State (Would only be offered with sufficient interest, pending
availability of equipment needed, and qualified phlebotomists.)
5. Eye examination - either OFA Eye Certification Registry or CERF (Requires a veterinary ophthalmologist
and would only be offered with sufficient interest.)
6. OFA Hips (Would not be included in the Health Clinic due to the need for equipment and sedation.)
Optional CHIC data base tests:
1. Dentition - Requires an exam by a veterinarian
2. Cardiac Auscultation - Requires an exam by board certified cardiologist, or board certified specialist in internal medicine.
Sharon Parrish moved and Suzi Beacham 2nd that ASSA accept the health committee proposal as submitted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Kathy Kozakiewicz moved and Suzi Beacham 2nd to affirm the appointment of Glenda Henson as Chair of this committee. The motion carried unanimously.
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ASSA members have been constructing make-shift backdrops for each “Meet-The-Breed” exhibit. Kathy Kozakiewicz moved and Merrylee Malanowski 2nd that ASSA purchase a professional portable exhibit backdrop.
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The ASSA National Specialty Show will be featured in an upcoming addition of Dog News.
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Some members requested that the Board remove the 4 month exhibition limitation on Futurity judges since
this would restrict handlers from their work. Merrylee Malanowski moved and Liz Bianchi 2nd to keep the current restriction in place. The motion carried. Yea: Susan Beacham, Merrylee Malanowski, Kathy Kozakiewicz, Liz Bianchi, Terry Jennings, Liz Boyd-Oliver, Sandra McCambridge, Barbara Wright, Nancy Craig, David Calderwood, Dorothy Christiansen & Sharon Parrish. Nay: Walt Christensen
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A suggestion was brought to the ASSA Board that members of the Life Member Committee & Outstanding Service Committee should not overlap. After discussion, Sharon Parrish moved & Dorothy Christiansen 2nd that
no member or member of the same household shall serve on both the ASSA Life Member Committee & Outstanding Service Committee at the same time. The motion carried unanimously.
Kathy Kozakiewicz moved and Nancy Craig 2nd that the meeting adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm April
24, 2013.
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NEW ASSA HEALTH COMMITTEE!!!!
by Glenda Henson
 Information on the various tests and why the need for
This committee was initially formed to investigate the
feasibility of holding a “Health Clinic” at the 2013 ASSA
National Show. The committee members were: Glenda
Henson, Sue Atwood, Wendy Wallace, DVM, and Mary
Mahaffey, DVM. Unfortunately, the National Schedule
was unable to accommodate such a Clinic. However,
committee members felt that the ASSA should do more
to encourage the open exchange of health information by
increasing participation in health testing by Shetland
Sheepdog breeders, especially ASSA members. Additionally, the CHIC program: (http://www.caninehealthinfo.org/)
should be promoted so that health data on individual
dogs would be available for all to use. Thirdly, Shetland
Sheepdog owners should be encouraged to submit samples to the CHIC DNA Repository: (http://caninehealthinfo.org/
dnabank.html) and to various studies in need of DNA material to support the development of new tests.
them.
 Pins and a listing in the National catalog for those completing the testing required for a CHIC. Remember,
you just have to do the test…..the results do not have to
be normal or clear. It is the information we are interested in, for present and future breeders.
 ASSA will offer a rebate of $15 dollars for up to 2 CHIC
tests, with a maximum of $30 to help owners with the
cost of registering your test results with OFA.
 CHIC Champion of Health award will be presented to a
dog and owner at the National each year.
 ASSA will offer a rebate of up to $50 per animal to help
owners submit samples from affected dogs to ASSA
approved research studies needing DNA.
 Encourage ASSA owners to complete the OFA breed
survey so that Shelties may be included in more research projects and the committee can broaden the
scope of our testing.
Please read the entire proposal in the Board Meeting
minutes, but the highlights are:
 Educational financial grants available to clubs to help
them put on Health Clinics and a manual to show you
how to successfully hold a Health Clinic.
 Health Clinics available at the National with reduced
Be sure and look for more information coming in the
Bulletin Board, on the website, and the ASSA list. If you
have any questions concerning any of the above, please
contact me at [email protected]
costs, shipping paid by ASSA.
CANINE HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER - PARENT CLUB REPORTING
AMERICAN SHETLAND SHEEPDOG ASSOCIATION
CHIC NUMBERS ISSUED OR UPDATED - Q2 2013
Animal
KELLENE DEFYING GRAVITY
KARMUNS-BAILLIE WINGS OF JUSTICE
Date
New /
Update
5/9/2013
UPDATE
4/5/2013
UPDATE
MMJ SHELTIES STARLIGHT SIOFRA
4/5/2013
NEW
BARWOODS DEVONSON
5/16/2013
NEW
CHAPTERS SNOWY RIVER
4/23/2013
NEW
SEADREAM AMAZ'N GRACE
5/2/2013
NEW
GLENARRY DIVA
5/17/2013
NEW
GLENARRY BACK TALK
5/17/2013
NEW
ALLAROUND MAJESTYK GLACIER
5/24/2013
NEW
LAURENDEL BITTER CONQUEST
5/30/2013
NEW
SUNLAR PERFECT MATCH
5/30/2013
NEW
STONERHAVEN SAMURAI
6/14/2013
NEW
MASTERPIECE ALLEGRIA
6/27/2013
NEW
ECHOWYN IMPRESARIO
6/27/2013
NEW
CHIC #
83788
87967
88640
88869
89023
89220
89646
89647
89805
89970
89971
90403
90627
90628
Reg #
Owner
DN25681604
KELLI MARSHALL
DN30135404
JODY R. BOGUE
DN29388704
LINDA M. THOMPSON
DN27130206
BEVERLY LLEWELLYN
DN30045501
SUSAN L. ATWOOD
DN25153203
SHARON TROMBETTA
DN21388701
GLENDA HENSON
DN29898001
GLENDA HENSON, LINDA GUIHEN
DN16584002
ALANNA KELLY, TERRI LITTLE, VICKI ROLLS
DN11845104
SHAUNA DASNOIT
DN31238201
BARBARA LOMBARD, TONI DOYLE
DN05977903
ROBERT G. STONER, GUY A. MAULDIN
DN25713002
DEBORAH E. HULL, MARILYN CROMER
DN30987601
KRYSTN M. MESSER
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Dermatomyositis (DM) Research - A Search for Potential Genetic Cause
May, 2013 Update
Exciting news! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
Dr. Leigh Anne Clark of Clemson University recently received word that her research grant
proposal regarding dermatomyositis (DM) has been funded by the National Institutes of Health
(NIH) for over $200,000!
Here is a link to the NIH site with the project details:
http://projectreporter.nih.gov/project_info_description.cfm?
aid=8433553&icde=16397110&ddparam=&ddvalue=&ddsub=&cr=1&csb=default&cs=ASC
It is imperative that Sheltie owners help Dr. Clark by submitting blood samples from DM affected AND healthy control Shelties. Below is the call for DNA samples:
The Canine Genetics Laboratory at Clemson University is conducting research into the genetic
component of DM in Shelties. DM is a devastating dermatologic condition that most commonly
affects the skin and/or muscles. Currently the lab is in need of:
·
Blood samples from DM affected Shelties, along with a copy of the diagnostic biopsy report. Pedigrees are also requested whenever possible.
·
Blood samples from Shelties that are 10 years of age or older, are free from any skin conditions, and have no known family history of DM are eligible to participate as controls
·
A billing number will be provided to cover FedEx shipping of the sample.
·
All participation is confidential.
Please email Jacquelyn Evans at [email protected] if you are interested in participating in
the study, and she will give you instructions for sample collection and shipping. This is the preferred method of contacting Ms. Evans. Other contact information if needed:
Dr. Leigh Anne Clark
154 Poole Agricultural Center
130 McGinty Court
Department of Genetics and Biochemistry
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-0318
(864) 656-4696
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AMERICAN SHETLAND SHEEPDOG ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION—RESCUE
FINANCIAL STATEMENT—8/1/2012---12/31/2012
Balance on hand checking 7/31/12
$ 1065.41
RECEIPTS
ASSA Foundation
Ornament Sales
Donations
Memorials
Shirt Sales
Prints
From Saving
Uncashed check
$ 10000.00
190.00
490.00
225.00
122.00
50.00
8500.00
188.82
$ 19765.82
DISBURSEMENTS
Gulf Coast SR—HW
Long Island SR—HW
Mokena Post Office—mail shirts
New England SR—biopsies
Darla Duffey—ornament order
SR of IN—cardiac care
Indiana SR—emergency care
Tri-State SR—Brooklyn hoarder case
Mid-TN SR—eye surgery
Fresh Start SR of TN—HW
New Lenox Post Office—mail shirts
Indiana SR—HW
Indiana SR—u/s
Cindy Alvarado—buy prints
Sheltie Alternative of CA—multiple tests
Long Island SR—10 dog intake
Northern NV SR—massive dental
Triangle SR of NC—10 dog intake
Triangle SR of NC—HW
Gulf Coast SR—ear infection
Shoals Animal Hospital—HW
Sheltie Shack of KS—7 dog intake
Louisville SR—thyroid tests
SS Placement of NJ—multiple dogs
US Post Office—PO Box rental
Orland Park Post Office—mail prints
369.00
500.00
8.05
390.53
318.27
517.23
435.02
3000.00
1000.00
344.98
5.50
203.34
214.50
105.00
494.33
2476.00
499.30
2500.00
350.00
161.59
402.99
1163.00
114.00
981.07
70.00
4.82
$ 16629.12
Balance on hand – checking 12/31/12
Respectfully submitted
Rescue Coordinator
$ 4202.11
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PARADES AT THE 2013 NATIONAL
Dorothy Christiansen, Parades Chairman
The rescue parade was rather small this year but then rescue does not have a large presence in the Pacific
Northwest. I am not saying there is no need, just that we have only a few people who do it though they do it
well.
1. Aden owned by Caron daSilva, from Barb Aulbach’s Portland rescue
2. Duffy OA OAJ, owned by Julie Mulder
The parade of veterans was very large and some of the dogs had titles almost as long as the alphabet. How
delightful to see some old-timers enjoying the limelight again. Some of these dogs are still competing.
1. MACH 2 PACH Silver Mist Third Degree
DOB: 9/25/2002 Owner Lori Sage (missed rescue parade from my error but also qualified
for this one) Adopted from Barb Aulbach.
2. CH. Sea Haven Kirby Dreamland CDX RE PT MX MXB MXJ MJB NAP AJP OF NFP
DOB: 7/28/1998 (oldest parade entrant) Owners: Scott Zamvil, Yvonne Samuelson and Patricia
Nelson
3. CH Wildwest Bandito Incognito PT RA CD
DOB 6/1/2001 Owner: Laura Wilson
4. CH Lynnlea’s Jacqueline Suzanne
DOB: 6/13/2002 Owner: Doris Brown
5. Kensils’s Carbon Copy MX MXJ
DOB: 6/16/2000 Owner: Karen Dawes Jr.
6. MACH Apple Acres Viviane du Lac RN MXB MJG MXF T2B
DOB 4/20/2003 Owners: Pauline and John Cramer
7. MACH2 Apple Acres Sir Lancelot CD RE MXG MJG2 MXF T2B2
DOB 5/1/2002 Owners: Pauline and John Cramer
8. Caledon Fanmail CD RE NAJ MxP2 MXPB MJP3 MJPB CGC
DOB: 5/26/2001 Owners: Sara Perez and Barbara Aulbach
9. Hill View’s It’s All about Me CDX RAE PT AX MXJ AXP AJP NF CGC ThD
DOB: 5/31/2002 Owners: Laurie and Kristin Hope
10. Jules A Little Bit of Magic CD RE MX MXB MXJ
DOB: 5/27/2000 Owner: Julie Dickson
11. MACH Angel’s Mark My word MJS MXB NF CD HT
DOB:11/15/2001 Owners: Cynthia Padilla and Ernest Ciampini
12. MACH Angel’s Finest Hour MXS MJS OAP OJP HT
DOB: 11/15/2001 Owners Cynthia Padilla and Ernest Ciampini
13. MACH Callisto Genius at Work RN HT MXG MJG OF T2B
DOB: 11/18/2002 Owner: Christy Conn
14. MACH Hill View’s Amazin’ Grace CDX RE HSAs MXB MJS AXP AJP
DOB: 2/5/2000 Owner Stephanie Burdett
15. MACH 3 ADCH Jubilee Windgold Slickchick VCD2 RE PT MXB2 MJB2
DOB: 6/9/2000 Owner: Jo Ann Mather
16. OTCH Weatherman”s Tag Your’re It UDX OM1 RE
DOB: 4/28/2001 Owner: Neil Evans
17. VtCH Darrowby Tryan My Best VCD2 CDX TDX RAE HT MX MXJ OF MJP2 OFP CGC PD2
DOB: 12/17/1998 Owner: Penny Larson
18. Lakepoints Holiday Greetings CD RAE PT MXJ MJB MX
DOB: 10/8/2000 Owner: Shanna Wilkinson
I saved this one for last so I could give more detail. When Holly was 4 she became a seizure alert dog for her
owner. Subsequently Holly was awarded the AKC Award of Canine Excellence in 2007 and in 2012 she received the Hero Dog award. What a wonderful parade of pretty and talented Shelties.
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ASSA AWARDS FOR 2012
Congratulations to all those who achieved awards this past year. Many more titles were earned, but not applied for in order to receive recognition
by ASSA. Applications received after February 1, 2013 may not be listed in the National catalog.
My thanks and appreciation to Bob Miller and Tina Stoner for their assistance with research and record keeping. They really made this chairman’s
job a lot easier. Award applications are available on the ASSA website and in the BB. March 31, 2013 is the deadline to submit any 2012 awards.
BREEDER OF MOST CHAMPIONS
Guy Jeavons & Mark Houston-McMillan (9)
Bella Thompson (9)
TOP PRODUCING SIRE OF 10 CHAMPIONS
CH
Macdega Notorious, ROM
Tom Coen
Nioma Coen
TOP PRODUCING DAMS OF 3 CHAMPIONS
GrCH
Solange Body Language
Linda Nicholas
REGISTER OF MERIT
CH
GrCH
BISS CH
CH
Gairloch’s King Of Hearts, ROM
Dan Dee One From The Heart, ROM
Dundee Arizona, ROM
Braeleen Let Freedom Ring, ROM
Carmylie Autumn Storm, ROM
Christina Bjork
Susan G Beacham
Lyndee L Krivanek
Kathleen L. Brown
Lynda Bernier
GrCH
CH
Rosmoor Shaizach Starlet, ROM
Halstor Cindahope Trueheart
Jennie Hynes
Nancy Hildreth
Dianne Hawes
Robert J Krivanek
Jessica Omick,
Jean Simmonds, Susan Fox
Kate Hynes
Edith Overly
CENTURY CLUB
BIS GoldGrCH Karosel Kartwheels, CC
Kathleen Schmutz
GrCH
April Dunford
Sunburst One Cool Dude, CC
Dina Manship Planche
Denise Hines
Lorrie Reed, Karen &
Kevin Alderman
CHAMPIONS
CH
CH
Bellways Liquid Sky O’Brangay
Brangay Grand Citation
Cendy Eads McVoy
Brandol Eads
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
Winterset Hy-Verta High Country
Trilliant Triumphant
Trilliant Luminescence
Lynrose Cataway Silver Lites, CD
Truespirits Unversal Sky
Brangay Sweet Summer Time
Susan Ferroni-Keleher
Stephanie Trautman-Riley
Stephanie Trautman-Riley
Patty Page
H. Brian Reid
Brandol Eads
CH
CH
CH
Mijoy Dream Connection
Glenalben Storyland Reverie
Masterpiece Allegria
Joyce Van Kirk
Gayle Rizzo
Deborah Hull
Gayle Eads
Gayle Eads, John McVoy,
Cendy Eads McVoy
Pamela A Strametz
Linda A. Reid
Gayle Eads, John McVoy,
Cendy McVoy
Allison Volpert
Marilyn Cromer
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Castlebay Noteworthy
Nancy Craig
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
Kimark Page Turner
Sugar Hill The Beat Goes On
Lanstarr Triumph Be My Valentine
Triumph Sapphire
Elora Icon Espalon
Barbara A Hackel
Leslie A Smith
Eileen H Lanswer
Nadine J Iroff
Cindy L Frusettta
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
Cataway Place Your Bet!
Cataway Shelmar Casanova
Starhaven’s Divine Ms Pru, OA, OAJ
Foxglove Con Brio Fiorano
Stonerhaven Silver Bells, RE, AX, AXJ, NF
Lynroc Now That’s Pretty
Shield Crest Galveston
Truespirits Mayfair
Patty Page
Patty Page
Carl A Langhorst
Jennifer Moore
Robert Stoner
Jacqueline Thuener
Sheila Monks
H. Brian Reid
CH
CH
Ch
Kelvington’s Dancing ‘N Moonlite
Kelvington’s Divine Design
Ciel Brae Mission: (Im) Possible
Elaine Kelvington
Elaine Kelvington
David Bohnenkamp
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
Merrie-Go Spirit Warrior
Bluvalley Dreamscape
Show Biz Let’s Ask Mikey
Show Biz Cabana Boy
Westar’s Faron
Caledon Wyndsong Celebration
Caledon Liberty Day Dreams
Royal Hills On Broadway
Paray’s Julliard
C-A-Moon Dundee Prototype
Shaizach Diamonique
Wildoak Charisma
Wildoak Dirty Dancing
Fairway One Over Par
Pinnacle Star Satin
Wanda Hathcock
Dionne Kinjerski
Dottie Adkins
Dottie Adkins
Mark Hersman
Barbara Aulbach
Barbara Aulbach
Linda H Cornella
Lyndee L Krivanek
Lyndee L Krivanek
Lyndee L Krivanek
M.M. Character
M.M. Character
Cindy Wilson
Vicki Rolls
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Cendy McVoy, Mel Cohen,
Evon Cohen
Dennis Smith
Nadine J Iroff
Sharon Sampson, Susan
Pate, & Bobbi Pate
Cathy Price Jennings
Amy Langhorst
Carolyn Ing, & Kim Schive
Christina A Stoner
Avis Aono
Linda Reid, & Barbara
Thompson
David Kelvington
Kyle Bohnenkamp, &
Bethany Maguire
Jodi Odom
Susan Christie
Deborah Luper
Rick Carr
Michael J Cornella
Robert J Krivanek
Robert J Krivanek
Rebecca Jarit
Ursula Dudek
Ursula Dudek
Donna Colletti, Gregory
Colletti, & Terri Little
Samantha Burris
Samantha Burris
Diane Plinke
Ellen Worthington
Barbara Kenealy
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Silverado Daisy Chain Orlando
Carol Purath
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Silverado C R Ford
Carol A Reed
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Silverado Sweet Decadence
Samantha Burris
CH
Virgo Silverado Wish Upon A Star
Samantha Burris
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Edgemere Seriously Rockwood
Barbara Deloge
HC MACH CH Moonglow Chosen Bi Eclipse, CD RE HSADS, HSBD, HIADS, HIBD, HXADS, HXBD, MXG, MJG, MXF
Ulli Weinrich
Cheryl Sacerich
CH
Carmylie Dundee Downtown Brown
Cindy A Gaines
Jean D Simmonds
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Acadia Serenity
Catherine A Pruss
CH
Grandgables Acadia Accolade
Guy Jeavons
Mark Houston-McMillan,
& Catherine A Pruss
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Acadia Sunburst Merry And Bright
Catherine A Pruss
Sharon Crawford
CH
Clan Duncan Windance Steel The Show
Dana L Quinney
Lisa A Butterfield
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Mainland Loyal A Perfect Scheme
Linda S Griffith
Jo Virden
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Sterling Justa Gigolo
Peggy Stephens
Wendy Retzer
CH
Springtime Desert Fantasy
Vicki King
CH
Solange Valedictorian
Linda Nicholas
CH
Coastal Solange Calliope
Linda Nicholas
Tammy Alden
CH
Solange Tour de Force
Linda Nicholas
CH
Solange Significant
Linda Nicholas
CH
Kensil’s Rhythm Of Drums
Sylvia Calderwood
CH
Kensil’s Circus Carousel
Sylvia Calderwood
David Calderwood
CH
Kensil’s Mystic Mystere
Sylvia Calderwood
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Voyager’s Spanish Harlem
Rabbit Run Face Value
Clearsky The Prestige
Clearsky Dreamline Shapes Of Gold
Barwood Clearsky Bedazzle
Wistwin Rejoice
Homewood In The Hamptons
Icon Summer Breeze
Icon Abracadabra
Brian K Cleveland
Constance M Nelson
Terry Jennings
Terry Jennings
Terry Jennings
Dianne Hawes
Carl Skinner
Sharon Sampson
Sharon Sampson
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Sea Haven Sashay
Solange Curb Appeal
Lacewood Zenyatta
Sea Haven Rikadon Moon N Starz
Sea Haven Fashion Forward
Belmark Brynmere Tarnished Silver
Emperor My American Idol
Emperor Kiss An Angel
Redfield Incantation
Yvonne Samuelson
Yvonne Samuelson
Yvonne Samuelson
Donna McCulloch
Susan Kaneshiro
Sharon Shutte
Mary E Stuller
Mary E Stuller
Janet Calpin
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Dante’s Rocket Man
Grandgables New Playboy Rising
Grandgables Oh Show Pretty
Elizabeth Brinkley
Guy Jeavons
Guy Jeavons
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Grandgables Whoz Ya Grandaddy, RN
Guy Jeavons
CH
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Grandgables Alfenloch Uno
Grandgables Frosted Footsteps
Guy Jeavons
Paul Hannah
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Grandgables Altogether Avebury
Attridge National Pastime
Attridge Motor City
O’Sure Attridge Avatar
Belmark Unshakeable
Belmark N’Randomcreek Cotillion
Belmark Instyle
Belmark Be Still My Heart
Belmark Game Play
Shadowbrook’s Chyna Doll
Belmark Thriller
Suncrest Mentissimo
Warmwinds Hartwyn Autumn Blaze
Guy Jeavons
Beverly Klassen
Beverly Klassen
Beverly Klassen
Beverly Klassen
Bella Thompson
Bella Thompson
Bella Thompson
Bella Thompson
Bella Thompson
Bella Thompson
Greg Speeks
Susan Brillhart
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Shazadar’s She Made It
Candlelit Becoming Gold
Candlelit Secret Heart
Mejimo Illusion The Mentalist
Blue Heavens Divine Comedy
Blue Heavens Champagne On Ice
Blue Heavens Just Me
Wynstone Etched Bi Blue Heaven
Blue Heavens Iced Latte
Rosmoor Provencial
Rosmoor Shaizach Surreal
Lisa Brodsky
Joyce Becherini
Joyce Becherini
Robyn Fatula-Confer
Patricia Keohane
Lisa Graser
Lisa Graser
Lisa Graser
Lisa Graser
Jennie Hynes
Jennie Hynes
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Shadow Hill The Bachelor
Shadow Hill’s Secrets In The Sand
Sirron’s Sheer Glamour
Jane Hammett-Bright
Jane Hammett-Bright
Anne Norris
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Susan Christie
Barbara Thompson
Patricia Skinner
Suzanne Grey &
Laurel Godley
Tricia Harris
Yvonne Samuelson
Yvonne Samuelson
Jean Adair, & Mary
Mahaffey
Mark Houston-McMillan
& Judy Quirk
Paul Briganti, & Robin
Briganti
Karen Hannah, Guy
Jeavons, & Mark Houston
McMillan
Cheryl Poe
Doug Mock
Norma Engel &
Christine Laughlin
Lisa Graser & Lloyd Graser
Lloyd Graser
Lloyd Graser
Lloyd Graser
Lloyd Graser
Rose Tomlin
Rebecca Jarit & Rose
Tomlin
Samantha Norris
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Summer—2013
2012 Versatility Awardees
February, 2012
Versatility Excellent + Champion (VCX+CH)
CH Merrylea’s Kaskade Gale Winds, HT, OA, MXJ, NF,VCX
DL88109602 DOB: 04/22/01 Sable & White
Owners: Carol Jean DeMoss & Royanne Mac
1818 Middle Rd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
June, 2012
CH Homespun Allspice Silverlicious, CD, PT, NAJ, VCX
DN15594601 DOB: 7/10/06 Blue Merle
Owner: Julie S. Iverson, DVM
144 Gateshead Drive
McMurray, PA 15317
February, 2012
Versatility (VC)
Kaskade Dunade Rushin Berry Moonglow, PT, NAJ, VC
DN28240201 DOB: 06/02/10 Tricolor
Owners: Cheryl Sacerich, Kelli Weinrich, Carol DeMoss &
Elizabeth Wade
8066 Mulberry Woods
Chesterland, OH 44026-1440
July, 2012
CH Starfalls Skywalker, CDX, RE, PT, OA, AXJ, VCX
DN20108404 DOB:11/16/07 Sable & White
Owners: Reeley & Gina Grosso
2745 Monroe Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
March, 2012
Versatility (VC)
Imperials Cinderella Story, CD, RA, PT, VC
DN19645802 DOB: 11/16/07 Tricolor
Owners: Carol DeMoss & Elizabeth Wade
1818 Middle Rd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
September, 2012
MACH Lakehaven’s Roll Of The Dice, RN, HSAds, HIAs, MXS,
MJS, XF, VCX
DN07566102 DOB: 6/25/04 Bi Black
Owners: Lisa Schwartzenberg
114 Lake Country Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
April, 2012
Versatility Excellent (VCX)
Lira Invitation To Dance, UD, HSAds, HSBd, VCX
DN09698601 DOB: 11/28/04 Sable & White
Owner: Nancy J Heinrich
514 Stoney Brook
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
October, 2012
Versatility (VC)
Peggin Wheelin Jennie Sweet Le Reve, PT, NAJ, VC
DN19286304 DOB: 9/08/07 Tricolor
Owners: Becky Gay & Peggy Crawford
PO Box 770146
Eagle River, AK 99577
May, 2012
Versatility + Champion (VC+CH)
HC MACH Moonglow Chosen Bi Eclipse,
CD, RE, HSAds, HSBd, HIAds, HIBd, HXAds, HXBd, MXG, MJG,
MXF, VC
DN07841701 DOB: 5/19/04 Bi Black
Owners: Ulli Weinrich & Cheryl Sacerich
8066 Mulberry Woods
October, 2012
Versatility (VC)
Pinelands-Amati Fly So Free, HSAs, OA, OAJ, NF, VC
DN25701002 DOB: 7/5/09 Sable & White
Owners: Cathy Ammlung & Susan Bintliff
419 Klee Mill Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
May, 2012
Versatility (VC)
CH Cataway’s Martinique, RN, HT, NAJ, NF, VC
DN20878101 DOB: 11/20/07 Bi Blue
Owners: Mary Lou Williamson & Patty Page
1100 Cataway Place
Bryans Road, MD 20616-3102
December, 2012
TC Moonglow Chosen Bi Eclipse, CD, RE, HSAds, HSBd, HIAds,
HXBd, MXG, MJG, MXF, VCX
DN07841701 DOB: 05/19/04 Bi Black
Owners: Ulli Weinrich & Cheryl Sacerich
8066 Mulberry Woods
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2013 National Issue
Summer—2013
Extra! Extra!
Chicagoland SSC shows move to a NEW WEEKEND next year …
March 1st and 2nd, 2014
Watch our website for more:
www.ChicagolandSSC.org
Or contact our corresponding secretary:
[email protected]
“The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
(ACVO) Guidelines for Ocular Diseases in Shelties” has been
placed in the Members Only section of the ASSA website.
This document gives the guidelines used to determine which
ocular abnormalities are eligible for “Breeders Option” or are
unacceptable for certification. The last few pages of the document are very interesting. They list the number of Shelties
examined from 1991 through 1999 (14,863) and 2000
through 2008 (15,199) and the number (with percent) that
were normal and the numbers (with percent) diagnosed with
various conditions.
We are fortunate to have this information given to us. An
updated copy may be available in the coming months.
Best regards,
Mary Mahaffey
Chair, ASSA Research Advisory Committee
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JUDGES CRITIQUES
FUTURITY
Judge: Ms. Judy Decker
To be published in the next issue…..
DOGS
Judge: Ms. Jo Virden
What a wonderful experience to be able to put my hands on
so many lovely dogs. Thanks so much to my peers for bestowing such an honor on me and to ASSA for the hospitality all
week. I loved the hospitality basket and enjoyed many of the
items in our room during our stay. I will also keep the tray
as a souvenir. Someone had taken the time to paint some
darling Shelties on it. Kudos to the stewards, Marcia, Kathy
& Chris.
“Balance has to be the first consideration or we lose all and
we have no satisfaction in the resulting picture.”
Quote taken from the ASSA Handbook 1968-70, page 22.
Written by Evelyn Davis.
Here are some overall observations of what I saw and felt on
examination. The dogs were presented to me clean with not a
lot of colored chalk on the faces. Coats were good and very
abundant in some. I saw very few gay tails. Temperaments,
for the most part, were excellent with the exception of a few
very nervous puppies/handlers. Expressions were nice overall
- gone are the full eyes. I think the stops have gotten cleaner
and the head planes more correct. Rears were good overall,
although I did see some that had way too much rear angulation, which put the hock back too far. Fronts are still a problem. I felt a lot of very straight shoulders and short upper
arms. Where has the posternum gone? I strongly suggest
breeders look at their dogs in profile. When viewing the
front, the head should be in front of the legs and not above
them. There are still a lot of long bodies/short legs causing an
unbalanced picture (too much distance underneath between
front and rear assemblies). Many of these dogs also have big,
full coats which even makes the fault more obvious. I did see
a lot of missing premolars, some crowded lower incisors, and
even some upper incisor baby teeth in mature dogs.
6-9 Sable & White
1. Treasure Konanah JP Justifiable Boy: Very mature with
lots of coat, bone, short hocks, nice expression with good ear
set. Very balanced. Moved well on the down and back.
2. Kensil’s Nutrageous: Very young puppy with good head
planes and underjaw, nice short hocks, very confident with
acceptable side gait. Very moderate.
6-9 AOAC (Blue)
1. Granite Gables Featured Presentation: Very mature bigger puppy with excellent balance, nice arch to neck complimented by a big white collar, good balance of muzzle to skull,
nice short hocks, good bone, pleasing expression, good ear
set. Nice rear.
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2. Glenarry Raining Silver: This was also a bigger puppy
with good balance, nice bone, short hocks, not as necky as the
first place, confident.
9-12 Sable & White
1. Ridgewood Lynphil Harry Winston Reserve Winners Dog: Very
moderate, with exceptional expression, good head planes,
nice muzzle fitting into a lean skull, beautiful ears, excellent
condition with good bone. Nice side gait
2. Caledon Spyderman: Bloomy puppy in good condition,
short hocks. Not as good on side gait as first place
9-12 AOAC (Black)
1. Cimmaron Dark Shadows: Very mature, very plain tricolor with good balance, bone, and a lot of coat. Big round
muzzle fitting into lean skull with very dark eyes properly set
in skull. Good underjaw. Front & rear balanced resulting in
adequate movement. He was not very confident.
2. Syringa Treasure Trove: Mature puppy, very plain, nice
neck. Could have used more length of leg.
12-18 Sable & White
1. Kensil’s Prince of Ravindale: Excellent length of neck
resulting in outstanding outline/balance. Good balance of
muzzle to skull, nice expression, good underjaw. Good on the
down & back.
2. Cimmaron Atonement: Excellent expression, good balance
of muzzle to skull, very mature with lots of coat and bone.
Good down & back. Not as much neck as first place.
12-18 AOAC (Blue)
1. Blue Havens The Gray Ghost (bi-blue): Beautiful color,
good head planes, short hocks, nice coat & bone. Nicely balanced with good movement down & back.
2. Bojangles Super Stealth (blue merle): Good bone, short
hocks, nice rear, adequate side gait. Not as balanced as first
place.
Novice Sable & White
1. Chelson Ashwyn True North: Very moderate with excellent expression, good head planes, short hocks. Nice coat in
excellent condition. Moved with ease.
Bred By Exhibitor
1. Stargazer Enterprize (blue merle): A flashy bigger dog with
lots of coat and bone. Nice ears and very showy.
2. Mistybrook’s Roundabout (bi-blue): Very moderate, flashy,
with good bone, short hocks.
American Bred
1. Wistwin Shalamar Ricochet (sable & white): Winners Dog:
This dog caught my eye the minute he walked in the ring!!!!
Very moderate with good bone, excellent balance, beautiful
head detail with exquisite expression, good head planes, underjaw, absolutely no depth to the head, good ears properly
placed on the skull, short hocks. Moved with ease down &
back as well on side gait. Just a confident young male. He
just fills the eye!!!! He is the epitome of a Sheltie!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. Apple Acres Road Block (tri-color): Very mature, flashy,
balanced with good balance of muzzle to skull. Lots of rich
black coat, good bone.
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Open Black
1. Sunset Karosel Call Of Duty: Good head planes, nice
short hocks & good bone.
2. Rosmoor Rowallan: Very coaty in good condition, nice
bone. First place was cleaner in the head.
Open Blue
1. Belmark Sticker Shock: Nice arch to the neck creating
beautiful balance. Nice balance of muzzle to skull, good head
planes, good on the down & back and adequate side gait.
2. Last Castle’s Honeymist Maillo: Nice head planes, good
bone, very coaty & flashy. Down & back not as true as first
place.
Open Sable
1. Chelson Ashwyn Hollywood North: Beautiful expression
with good head planes, short hocks, nice coat in excellent
condition, very flashy. Moved with ease in all directions.
Litter brother to the Novice dog.
2. Tresta Beujolais: Very moderate, good planes on the
head, nice expression, short hocks, good down & back.
Veteran Dog (9-12 years)
Ch. Braeleen Let Freedom Ring: Very moderate with excellent expression, proper stop with good head planes. This dog
has not coarsened in any way. Good on the down and back
and moved with ease going around. Excellent condition. He
was also the sire of my WD as well as the first place in Novice and open sable & white, and the grandfather of RWD.
Veteran Dog (12 & over)
Ch. Winterset Hy-Verta Razzle Dazzle, CDX, HT, OA, OAJ:
This little guy was 14 yrs. old and could keep up with any
youngster. What a happy boy he was!!!!
Stud Dog
1. Ch. Sea Haven Etched In Silver: This class is to be judged
solely on the get. One dog, one bitch were presented in the
ring with him, both bi-blacks, and were like two peas in a
pod. Both very moderate with good head planes, full muzzles,
nice expressions, bone, and moved well.
2. GCH Grandgables Lets Show Off: This class consisted of
a very mature, coaty, tri male and a very feminine sable
bitch. Both had excellent muzzle, stop, good ears, bone, and
moved well.
BITCHES
Judge: Mrs. Yvonne DeFreitas
Thank you to everyone for the opportunity to judge bitches at
the 2013 ASSA National. What an incredible experience,
placing my hands on all your lovely bitches. Keeping in mind
the importance of “The Standard”, finding those bitches with
structure, balance, movement, lovely expression, and the
“pick me” attitude as I placed my classes from first to fourth
was no easy decision. When my first class entered the ring to
the last bitch class before awarding Winners Bitch, I knew
the quality was going to be deep. Many classes the quality
was so deep, any one of my first four placements could have
taken first on any given day. Thank you all who bred and
exhibited so many lovely bitches!
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A special thank you to all who worked diligently to make
ASSA’s first hosted National a success. Not to be overlooked,
my ring stewards: Marcia Bittner, Kathy Ryan, Chris Machado, and Pat Mahoney. You ladies rock with your smiles
and efficiency in getting the classes to the ring!
We’ve seen in past years our breed going through stages. I
was pleased to see more dogs “balance” meaning proper proportion, head to body, amount of bone to size of dog, front
legs set well under shoulders, dogs with legs and less-long
bodies, lovely heads, tight lip lines, rounded muzzles, dark
almond eyes and sweet melting expressions. There were
many 16-inch bitches with arch of neck, some giving the impression of a tad longer in body and doggy in profile. I found
only a handful of dogs with more than 1-2 missing teeth and
mouths were clean!
6-9 Sable & White
Mystic Abilene: A gorgeous moderate-size puppy with a
sweet melting expression. Excelled in a flawless headpiece.
Beautifully show-trained, good reach and drive for this age of
puppy. Very feminine.
6-9 AOAC
Suncrest Sennelier: A moderate, stylish tri bitch with arch
of neck, moved with ease. Lovely lean head, pretty eye and
beautiful expression.
9-12 Sable & White
Lynphil Ridgewood Essence: Lovely sable bitch with pleasing expression. Good balance, beautiful side gate, level top
line. Bone fitting her size.
9-12 AOAC
Syringa-Akadia Dust Urself Off: A mature tri bitch with
substance, arch of neck, and smooth backskull with no depth.
Dark shaped almond eyes. Nicely balanced in profile.
12-18 Sable & White
Belmark Blown Away: A substantial bitch with neck, beautiful headpiece, and nice finish of muzzle. Lovely expression. A
doggy bitch in profile, she used herself and moved well.
12-18 AOAC
Blue Heavens Someone Like You: A lovely moderate blue
merle. Exquisite head, flat topskull, nice finish of muzzle and
dark eyes. Balanced. Moved around the ring with ease.
Novice
Cermel’s Kiss Me Kate Bradshaw: A pretty sable bitch with
balance and arch of neck. Beautifully angulated, nice outline
and moved well in all directions.
Bred-By-Exhibitor
Westpointe’s Guilty Pleasure: A gorgeous substantial sable
excelling in movement. Beautiful expression and outline.
Showmanship that said, “look at me!”
American-Bred
Apple Acres Tahiti: Another gorgeous substancial bi-black
bitch with outline, necky, sweet dark eyes and beautiful side
gait. A tad longer in body length.
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Open-Black
Shooting Star Nevermore: A lovely tri bitch with a melting
expression. Beautiful head, clean backskull, round muzzle
with the ideal finish, not over done. Small ears with a tight
ear set. Simply elegant.
Open-Blue
Paray’s Luminous Winners Bitch: Stunning, moderate, feminine
bi-blue. Balanced, lovely eyes that lend to a sweet expression.
Front legs set well under her shoulders. Moved easily coming,
going and around. A show dog attitude, unflappable!
Open-Sable & White
Paray’s Tradewynd Dreamsicle Reserve Winners Bitch: Another
striking substancial bitch with neck. Irresistible expression,
clean backskull, and full muzzle. Her balance, ease of movement/side gait, painted a lovely picture.
When all first place winners were brought in, looking down
the line, I can honestly say I would be pleased to take any one
of these beautiful bitches home! In the end, I pulled six bitches for Winner’s Bitch consideration: 6-9 Sable & White, 9-12
Sable & White, Novice, Open-Black, Blue and Sable. Balance,
outline, movement and showmanship played an important
part when I finally made my choice for both Winners and Reserve Winners Bitch. The Open-Blue bitch class winner,
Paray’s Luminous, was exquisite and beautifully presented
and very deserving of Winners Bitch! Reserve Winners Bitch
went to the Open Sable & White, a quality substantial bitch
with a “take another look” attitude. CONGRATULATIONS to
all my first place winners!
The Veteran Bitch classes took my breath away. Though I
had only one winner per age division, you are ALL winners in
my opinion! You’ve aged gracefully; those eyes are still dark
and with expression, kept your body in check (yes, senior
food) and float around the ring like a 2-year-old. It was an
honor to see so many beautiful Veteran Bitches still enjoying
the show ring.
Veteran Bitches, 9 years and under 12 years
Ch. Starphire Ollietta: A beautiful sable. Sweet melting expression, clean backskull, nice top line. Coming and going
with ease. Showmanship.
Veteran Bitches, 12 years and Over
Ch. Penelane’s A Promise Kept UD: This gorgeous veteran
almost had me in tears with her outstanding qualities at 14
years old. Beautiful headpiece, no depth, sweet dark eyes,
good reach and drive. This bitch seemed to love to show!
Brood Bitch
The heart of a breeding program, bitches that can reproduce
themselves. Are her get similar to one another? Are they a
mirror image of their dam? It is a joy to see quality passed
onto the get!
Ch. Akadia Shake UR Tailfeather: Her get had nice fronts,
front legs set well under shoulders, nice overall balance/
outline, sweet expression and showmanship.
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BEST OF BREED
Judge: Mrs. Marjorie Tuff
I would like to thank all of you for the honor of judging your
national again. The venue was wonderful and the dogs presented to me were spectacular.
The day started with our Juniors. These young people deserve our support and encouragement. They will be the future of our club. We have a responsibility to guide and encourage them as they have a responsibility to learn and educate themselves as much as possible. My Best Junior Award
went to a young lady named Rachel Robertson.
My Breed specials were a judges dream. You, the exhibitors,
brought many of your best dogs to this little town of Albany. I
appreciate the effort all of you gave to make this national so
special. This assignment was one that I have looked forward
to for over a year. As most judges will tell you, when you
start making the cuts of specials you become absorbed in
what you are looking for in your choices.
My choice for Best of Breed was a young tri-colored dog
named Ch. Jesstar Nirvana. He has a beautiful head and
good expression. I had many choices of some absolutely wonderful dogs but this dog on that day was exactly the type I
wanted. He is balanced and moderate, which is important in
our breed.
Best of Winners was a bitch named Ch. Paray’s Luminous.
She’s a beautiful young bitch that moves well and knows how
to show herself. I think she’s one to watch in future.
My Best of Opposite was a lovely sable bitch named Ch.
Neahm’s Kiss Me Kate. She was everything I would want in
a bitch. She was elegant, feminine and had a lovely head
with the softest expression.
The Select Dog was a sable dog named Ch. Paray’s Preferential. He was correct type, good outline and good head.
The Select Bitch was a bi-black named Ch. Mistybrook’s
Fiora. She had a sweet expression, good balance. She moved
effortlessly.
I was allowed to present eleven Awards of Merit:
Ch. Blue Heaven’s Champagne on Ice
Ch. Starphire Ollietta
Ch. Mystic Ava Gardner
Ch. Homespun Casual Blues
Ch. Coastal Wintercreek Storm Warning
Ch. Serenity’s Walk In The Park
Ch. Laureate Cold Play
Ch. Thunderhills Apple Bottom Jean
Ch. Sea Haven Kelev’s Keepsake
Ch. Kensil’s Circus Carousel
Ch. Suncrest Cerulean
I was looking for both balance and moderation. It was important to me that my dogs would look masculine and my
bitches had to look feminine. When I looked down the line of
my choices from my Best of Breed to the last Award of Merit
I felt that all of them exuded breed type, elegance, and well
deserved their awards.
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Results
FUTURITY
REGULAR CLASSES
Judge: Ms. Judy Decker
Best in Futurity
CH. BELMARK THRILLER
Runner-Up to Best in Futurity
TRILLIANT EMMALINE
Puppy Dogs 6 mos. & Under 9 mos.
1. KAROSEL SUNSET IN THE MONEY
OWNER: Kathleen Schmutz & Jennifer McFarlin
2. GLENARRY RAINING SILVER
OWNER: Glenda Henson & Karen Bever
3. KAREFREE KELISE NIGHT DEPOSIT
OWNER: Denise Reppert & Kelly Reppert
4. MILAGRO’S PERSUADER
OWNER: Renee Guillierie
Puppy Dogs 9 mos. & Under 12 mos.
1. SYRINGA TREASURE TROVE
OWNER: Deborah Sirdofsky
2. LACEWOOD REMBRANDT
OWNER: Barbara Ray & Tricia Harris
3. CH. ROSMOOR INTRIGUE
OWNER: Jennie Hynes & Rose Tomlin & Brian Cleveland
4. SHILOH’S THEN CAME YOU
OWNER: Vicki Hutchison, Sarah Parrott, Patti Hittler
Junior Dogs, 12 mos. & Under 18 mos.
1. CH. BELMARK THRILLER
OWNER: Bella Thompson
2. AKIRENE’S GAME ON KISMET
OWNER: Rodney Oishi
3. SEAHAVEN MOONLIGHT CRUZ
OWNER: Yvonne Samuelson
4. WEATHERMANS DRAGON SPIRIT
OWNER: Gail Dickson
Puppy Bitches 6 Mos. & Under 9 mos.
1. TRILLIANT EMMALINE
OWNER: Becky Johnson & Stephanie Trautman-Riley
2. SUNCREST SENNELIER
OWNER: Greg Speeks & Doug Mock
3. ATTRIDGE TEENAGE DREAM
OWNER: Beverly Klassen
4. ARENRAY’S BRYNLEE
OWNER: Karen Coombs
Puppy Bitches 9 mos. & Under 12 mos.
1. SYRINGA-AKADIA ALL GUSSIED UP
2. AKADIA BLUE BOMBSHELL
OWNER: Deborah Sirdofsky & Shannalee WallerMichalsky
3. BLUE HEAVENS MOONSHINE
OWNER: Lisa Graser & Lloyd Graser
4. SOONERS WIND CHIME
OWNER: Zana Friend & Gayle Rizzo
Junior Bitches, 12 mos. & Under 18 mos.
1. CH. KENSIL’S IRISH CLAN
OWNER: Sylvia & David Calderwood
2. KEYSTONE SENSATION
OWNER: Cathy Reid & Cindy Callaghan
3. BELMARK BLOWN AWAY
4. KENSIL’S RHYTHM AND REASON
OWNER: Sylvia Calderwood
DOGS
Judge: Ms. Jo Virden
Winners Dog
WISTWIN SHALAMAR RICHOCHET
Reserve Winners Dog
RIDGEWOOD LYNPHIL HARRY WINSTON
Puppy Dogs 6 mos. & Under 9 mos. Sable & White
1. TREASURE KONANAH JP JUSTIFIABLE BOY
OWNER: Carol Howell & Julie Desy & AikoWakasugi
2. KENSIL’S NUTRAGEOUS
OWNER: Sylvia & David Calderwood
3. WYNDSONG GHIRADELLI
OWNER: Deborah Luper
4. PARAY’S PARAMOUNT
OWNER: Tamara Schrupp & Tray Pittman
Puppy Dogs 6 mos. & Under 9 mos. Any Other
Allowed Color
1. GRANITE GABLES FEATURED PRESENTATION
OWNER: Rose Marie Doran
2. GLENARRY RAINING SILVER
OWNER: Glenda Henson & Karen Bever
3. APPLE ACRES VOICE MAIL
OWNER: Locklyn Guzman
4. GRANITE GABLES THE BOOTLEGGER
OWNER: R. Vale & F. Blachere & K. Kozakiericz
& R. Porter
Puppy Dogs 9 mos. & Under 12 mos. Sable & White
1. RIDGEWOOD LYNPHIL HARRY WINSTON—Reserve
Winners
OWNER: Rita Von Pusch & Crystal Wendling & Phil
Wendling
2. CALEDON SPYDERMAN
OWNER: Barbara Aulbach
3. SHILOHS THEN CAME YOU
OWNER: Vicki Hutchison, Sarah Parrott, Patti Hittler
4. BRANGAY THE ANNOUNCER
OWNER: EADS Brandol Cendy D McVoy Gayle, & John
McVoy
Puppy Dogs 9 mos. & Under 12 mos. Any Other
Allowed Color
1. CIMMARON DARK SHADOWS
OWNER: Susan Worsham
2. SYRINGA TREASURE TROVE
3. AKADIA PALISADES
OWNER: Shannalee Waller-Michalsky
4. LACEWOOD REMBRANDT
OWNER: Barbara Ray & Tricia Harris
Twelve to Eighteen Month Dogs, Sable & White
1. KENSIL’S PRINCE OF RAVINDALE
OWNER: Keri Warner & Surendra Subramani
2. CIMMARON ATONEMENT
3. WHISPERING KELL PERFECT CRIME
OWNER: Abby Thomas & Amy Massey & Jeannette
Powers-Hodson
4. NORTHVIEW SURFING COASTAL VIEW
OWNER: Judy Tulloch
Twelve to Eighteen Month Dogs, Any Other
Allowed Color
1. BLUE HEAVENS THE GRAY GHOST
OWNER: Lisa & Lloyd Graser, and James & Janet
Moses
2. BOJANGLES SUPER STEALTH
OWNER: Deanne Snedeker
3. CHELSON GOTTA WEAR SHADES
OWNER: Diane Mitchell
4. SERENADE SONG SUNG BLUE
OWNER: Dr. Craig & Caitlyn Bowen
Novice Dogs
1. CHELSON ASHWYN TRUE NORTH
OWNER: ANDRIASH Natalie Thomas & Sharon
Bred-By-Exhibitor Dogs
1. STARGAZER ENTERPRISE
OWNER: Jeri Wilson & Melissa Strong
2. MISTYBROOK’S ROUNDABOUT
OWNER: Tricia Harris & Janet Williams
3. LEITH’S N’SYNC AT PRAIRIEMIST
OWNER: POHL Norma Jeanne, & Barb Selby &
Denise Gordeyko
4. JAYLEIGH JESSE JAMES
OWNER: Heather Dahl, DVM
American-Bred Dogs
1. WISTWIN SHALAMAR RICOCHET—Winners Dog
OWNER: Susan G. Beacham & Lyn B. Leininger
2. APPLE ACRES ROAD BLOCK
3. LEGACIES N BELMARK VICTORIOUS
4. ICON SHOOTING STAR
OWNER: Jennifer McFarlin, S. Sampson, J. Jimenez,
R. McTaggart
Open Dogs, Black (Tri, Bi-Black)
1. SUNSET KAROSEL CALL OF DUTY
OWNER: Jennifer McFarlin and Kathleen Schmutz
2. ROSMOOR ROWALLAN
OWNER: Susan L. Atwood & Jennie Hynes
3. APPLE ACRES NET WORTH
4. ISTARI FULL THROTTLE
OWNER: K. Kozakiewicz & R. Vale & F. Blachere &
R. Porter
Open Dogs, Blue (Blue Merle & Bi-Blue)
1. BELMARK STICKER SHOCK
2. LAST CASTLE’S HONEYMIST MAILLO
OWNER: Young Lee Sun
3. SUNLAR APPLE ACRES TRAVEL GUIDE
OWNER: Joe Larson & Locklyn Guzman
4. BLUE HEAVEN’S SPITTIN’ IMAGE
OWNER: Lisa & Lloyd Graser
Open Dogs, Sable & White
1. CHELSON ASHWYN HOLLYWOOD NORTH
OWNER: Sharon Andriash
2. TRESTA BEUJOLAIS
OWNER: Karen Coombs & Petra Skapa
3. RIVERWIND’S MAKE A MEMORY
OWNER: Laura Gibson
4. CAMBRIDGE COMING ATTRACTION
Summer—2013
Veteran Dogs, 9 Yrs. & Under 12 Yrs.
1. CH. BRAELEEN LET FREEDOM RING
OWNER: Kathleen L. Brown
Veteran Dogs, 12 Years and Over
1. WINTERSET HY-VERTA RAZZLE DAZZLE, CDX, HT,
OA, OAJ
OWNER: Pamela A. Strametz & Susan Ferroni-Keleher
BITCHES
Judge: Yvonne DeFrietas
Winners Bitch
PARAY’S LUMINOUS
Reserve Winners Bitch
PARAY’S TRADEWYN DREAMSICLE
Puppy Bitches, 6 mos. & Under 9 mos. Sable & White
1. MYSTIC ABILENE
OWNER: Tracy Tuff
2. CIMMARON MISS DIOR
3. JESSTAR HYANNISPORT
OWNER: Jessica Starbuck
4. KENSIL’S KOOL KOOL KITTY
OWNER: Shannalee Michalsky
Puppy Bitches, 6 mos. & Under 9 mos. Any Other
Allowed Color
1. SUNCREST SENNELIER
2. BELMARK ESCAPADE
3. APPLE ACRES VICTORY DANCE
OWNER: Locklyn Guzman & Karen Munster
4. TRILLIANT EMMALINE
OWNER: Becky Johnson & Stephanie Trautman-Riley
Puppy Bitches, 9 mos. & Under 12 mos. Sable & White
1. LYNPHIL RIDGEWOOD ESSENCE
OWNER: Crystal & Phil Wendling
2. MINDALYN DREAM ALONE
OWNER: Cathy Dupree
3. PRIMO LA PALOMA BLANCA
OWNER: Johanna Primeaux & Beth Sullivan
4. STORYLAND’S SOONER ANGEL IN DISGUISE
Puppy Bitches, 9 mos. & Under 12 mos. Any
Other Allowed Color
1. SYRINGA-AKADIA DUST ‘URSELF OFF
2. MADSELIN SCANALIZE
OWNER: Susan Carbert
3. BLUE HEAVEN’S MOONSHINE
4. SUNAIRE MAINSTAY BURLESQUE
OWNER: Kathy Ryan, Steve Barger & Paul Capobianco
Twelve to Eighteen Month Bitches, Sable & White
1. BELMARK BLOWN AWAY
2. LYNPHIL’S IT’S ALL ABOUT ME
OWNER: Crystal & Phil Wendling
3. MYSTIC INFATUATION
OWNER: Tracy Tuff
4. NORTHVIEW’S MY TIME TO SHINE
OWNER: Tammy Kitami
Twelve to Eighteen Month Bitches, Any Other Allowed
Color
1. BLUE HEAVENS SOMEONE LIKE YOU
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2. ATTRIDGE SEXY IN THE CITY
3. KEDIOS NIGHT STORM
OWNER: Cathy & Doug Ohlendorf
4. KARMUNS SWEPT AWAY
OWNER: Karen Munster
Novice Bitches
1. CERMEL’S KISS ME KATE BRADSHAW
OWNER: Not listed in catalog
2. FELICITY DON’T YOU DARE ATTRIDGE
3. BARKLEY’S SS HAWAIIAN BREEZE
OWNER: Jacqueline Thuener
4. FAIRFAX HOT ON YOUR HEELS
OWNER: Karen Brearley
Bred-By-Exhibitor Bitches
1. WESTPOINTE’S GUILTY PLEASURE
OWNER: Linda Poirier
2. MINDALYN DREAM ON
OWNER: Cathy Dupree
3. SOONER’S WIND CHIME
4. AKADIA THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
American-Bred Bitches
1. APPLE ACRES TAHITI
2. SEAHAVEN TREVANNE GOLDIKOVA
OWNER: Colleen Andrus & Yvonne Samuelson
3. WYNDSONG UNFAILING LOVE
4. BELMARK SIMCO INSPIRATION
OWNER: Lona Sims
Open Bitches, Black (Tri, Bi-Black)
1. SHOOTING STAR NEVERMORE
OWNER: Debbie Majewski
2. APPLE ACRES EVENING WEAR
3. APPLE ACRES PROM NIGHT
OWNER: Karen Munster & Locklyn Guzman
4. PARAY’S PARK AVENUE AT WINTERCREEK
OWNER: Debby Gayton & Tray Pittman
Open Bitches, Blue (Blue Merle, Bi-Blue)
1. PARAY’S LUMINOUS
OWNER: Brenda Christenson
2. FREEDOM OF PARAY
OWNER: Kim Furlong
3. ICON NAHOKU
OWNER: Sharon Sampson
4. AKADIA SPARKLE PLENTY
Open Bitches, Sable & White
1. PARAY’S TRADEWYND DREAMSICLE
OWNER: Tray Pittman & Marcia Bittner
2. WINTERCREEK DUNDRIFTER REPEAT AFTER ME
OWNER: Debby & Jim Gayton
3. MYSTIC OUTSPOKEN
OWNER: Tracy Tuff
4. KEDIOS KELL REINA DE CORAZONES
OWNER: Amy Massey & C&D Ohlendorf & J. PowersHodson
Veteran Bitches, 9 Yrs. & Under 12 Yrs.
1. CH. STARFIRE OLLIETTA
OWNER: Katie Grohowalski & Nancy Ager
Veteran Bitches, 12 Years and Over
1. CH. PENELANE’S A PROMISE KEPT, UD
OWNER: Linda & Michael Bianco
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BEST OF BREED COMPETITION
Judge: Marjorie Tuff
Best of Breed
GCH JESSTAR NIRVANA
OWNER: Rita Von Pusch and Jessica Starbuck
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed
CH. NEAHM’S KISS ME KATE
OWNER:
Best of Winners
PARAY’S LUMINOUS
OWNER: Brenda Christenson
Select Dog
GCH PARAY’S PREFERENTIAL
OWNER: Tray Pittman and Paul Flores
Select Bitch
CH. MISTYBROOKS FIORA
Awards of Merit
GCH. BLUE HEAVEN’S CHAMPAGNE ON ICE
CH. STARPHIRE OLLIETTA (Veteran) Bitch
OWNER: Katie Grohowalski & Nancy Ager
CH. MYSTIC AVA GARDNER Bitch
OWNER: Ni Yadong & Jiang Yaozhong
GCH. HOMESPUN CASUAL BLUES PT NA OAJ NE Dog
OWNER: Julie Iverson
GCH. COASTAL WINTERCREEK STORM WARNING Dog
OWNER: Debby & Jim Gayton
GCH. SERENITY’S WALK IN THE PARK
OWNER: Vicki Weis
CH. LAUREATE COLD PLAY Dog
OWNER: Sherrie Sparling & Cam & Becky Johnson
GCH. THUNDERHILL’S APPLE BOTTOM JEANS
OWNER: Michelle Miller & Marty Miller & Anne Power
CH. SEAHAVEN KELEV’S KEEPSAKE
OWNER: Dr. Stanley Levine & Yvonne Samuelson
GCH. KENSIL’S CIRCUS CAROUSEL
OWNER: Calderwood Breeders (as in catalog)
GCH SUNCREST CERULEAN Bitch
NON-REGULAR CLASSES
Best Stud Dog
CH. SEA HAVEN ETCHED IN SILVER
Best Brood Bitch
CH. AKADIA SHAKE UR TAILFEATHER
Stud Dog
Judge: Jo Virden
1. CH. SEA HAVEN ETCHED IN SILVER
2. GCH GRANDGABLES LETS SHOW OFF
OWNER: Rose Marie Doran & Ni Yadong
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3. CH. MISTYBROOK’S PROFILER
OWNER: Jan Williams
4. CH. BELMARK HIGH VELOCITY
Brood Bitch
Judge: Yvonne DeFrietas
1. CH. AKADIA SHAKE UR TAILFEATHER
OWNER: Deborah Sirdofsky & Shannlee Michalsky
2. KINGSLAND ATTRIDGE OBESSION
3. CH. APPLE ACRES MOST BEAUTIFUL
4. GCH. SIRIO CORONET MOONLIGHT MIST BN RN
OWNER: Dawn Cecilio
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
COMPETITION
Judge: Marjorie Tuff
Best Junior Handler
Rachel Robertson
Handling: Mystix Blu By U
Novice Junior
1. Sarah Schmidt
Novice Intermediate
1. Ruthanne Kadow
2. Alissa Crossland
3. Tara Fulten
4. Alexis Marie Shomaker
Novice Senior
1. Lydia Carnes
Open Intermediate
1. Taylor Barnes
Open Senior
1. Rachel Robertson
2. Emmylea Herring
3. Cailyn Bowen
4. Brandi Friesin
2013 AGILITY RESULTS
Novice A-12 Inch
1. KADENCE’S SUMMERTIME MELODY
OWNER: Haley Pemble & Gary Whitmore
Novice B-12 Inch
1. CALEDON ALLURE
OWNER: Terri Clark
Novice B-16 Inch
1. PLAILS MACKENNA MCCREE
OWNER: Cindy Hardy
2. TRIIECHO’S TURBO CHARGER
OWNER: Christine Baker
3. FAIRFAX HOT ON YOUR HEELS CDX HSAs
4. SHALAMAR’S HEART OF IRELAND
OWNER: Stephanie Burdett
Open-12 Inch
1. AGILE WALKING ON SUNSHINE NAJ
OWNER: Karyn Dawes Jr.
Open-16 Inch
1. WESTERNESSE FUN AND FROLIC NA NAJ NF
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OWNER: Joyce Herie
2. STARSTRUCK EVERLASTING TOUCH NA NAJ NF
OWNER: Patricia Conatser
3. CH KAROSEL WILLOW IN THE MIST PT NA NAJ
OWNER: Denise Berry, Jennifer McFarland, Robin
McTaggart
3. PACH JULES TARNISHED EMBERS CD RE PAX
MXP4 MJPS
OWNER: Julie Dickson
4. PACH4 KENSIL’S THE GOOSE IS LOOSE RN AX AXJ
MXP25 MXPS3 MJP26 MJPS3 MAX10 NF
OWNER: Gail Shattuck
Excellent 12 Inch
1. IVANLEE WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR OF OA OAJ
RN
OWNER: Susan Fry, Pamela Korcek
2. JULES WEATHERMANS BLACK DIAMOND OA OAJ
OWNER: Shelley Eckstrom
3. WINDGOLD BONNY CAMLINN CD RE MX MXJ
OWNER: Rosemarie Jorgensen
MAS P-12 Inch
1. MACH PACH WEATHERMANS HIT THE MARK PAX2
RE UD
OWNER: Dick Ashby
2. MACH4 STONECREST’S MARIAH
OWNER: Joan Cook
3. MACH APPLE ACRES VIVIANE DU LAC RN MXB MXF
MJG T2B
OWNER: John Cramer, Pauline Cramer
4. STONECREST AARANDA BLU ON BI
OWNER: Joan Crook, Aaron VanDevanter
Excellent 16 Inch
1. PLAIL’S BRUSHED BY AN ANGEL OA AXJ OF
OWNER: Marcy Mantell
2. BREEZEWAY’S RHYME & REASON
OWNER: Rebecca Chamlee
3. SPRING VALLEY TIME TO ECHO OA NAJ
OWNER: Jenelle Sharpley
4. GCH BLUVALLEY MACARENA CD CGC RE AX AXJ
OWNER: Rosemarie Jorgensen, Patricia Bores
MAS 12 Inch
1. ROCKSTAR CAN U HEAR ME NOW
OWNER: Kathy Leggett
2. HCMACH9 KJX TAYLORMADE TRACERBULLET UD
MXF VCD2
OWNER: Clare Lovett
3. SKYVIEWS ALASKA
OWNER: Gladys Pedigo, Michael Pedigo
4. MARSHLAND MY AIM IS TRUE AX AXJ
OWNER: Kathleen Miyamoto
MAS 16 Inch
1. MACH2 WESTERNESSE WASABI PT OF MXS MJS
OWNER: Nancy Taylor
2. TAYLORMADE KEY TO PERFECTION HSAds AX MXJ
OF CD
OWNER: Clare Lovett
3. MACH KRYSTALYN WHEN THE DUST SETTLES RN
MX MXB M
OWNER: Mary Dolan, Tom Dolan
4. IVANLEE UNDAUNTED RN AX AXJ NF CGC
OWNER: Sara Perez
MAS 20 Inch
1. ACCENT’S NICK OF TIME CDX GO MX MXJ
OWNER: Peggy Strauss
STANDARD PREFERRED CLASSES
Novice P -8 Inch
1. CH SUMMERSONG MOONLIT CAMEO NAJ
Novice P-12 Inch
1. HOLESOME’S BOY IN THE BOX
OWNER: Carol Brigitte Hole
2. MISTYBROOKS START THE PARTY
OWNER: Linda Miller, Michal Miller
Open P-12 Inch
1. CHELSON NAUTICA
OWNER: Elizabeth Patterson
MAS P-8 Inch
1. MACH2 STRATHSPEY LITTLE BIG MAN
OWNER: Kathie Leggett, Barbara Davis
2. MACH2 SILVER MIST THIRD DEGREE
OWNER: Lori Sage
STANDARD JUMPERS WITH WEAVES
Novice A-12 Inch
1. KADENCE’S SUMMERTIME MELODY
OWNER: Haley Pemble, Gary Whitmore
Novice B-12 Inch
1. CALEDON ALLURE
OWNER: Terri Clark
2. MISTYBROOK THRILLS AHEAD BN
OWNER: Dick Ashby, Marilyn Ashby, Lori Davis
Novice B-16 Inch
1. IVANLEE DARTAGNAN LEMASQUE
OWNER: Christina Grove
2. PLAIL’S MAKENNA MCCREE
OWNER: Cindy Hardy
3. CH SHOOTING STAR NORTHERN LIGHTS
Open-12 Inch
1. AGILE WALKING ON SUNSHINE NAJ
OWNER: Karyn Dawes, Jr.
Open-16 Inch
1. WESTERNESSE FUN AND FROLIC NA NAJ NF
OWNER: Joyce Herie
2. GCH STARGAZER SUPER NOVA NA
OWNER: Melissa Strong
Excellent 12 Inch
1. IVANLEE WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR OF OA
OAJ RN
OWNER: Susan Fry, Pamela Korcek
2. JAHDO’S SMOOTH JAZZ NF OA OAJ CD RA
OWNER: Linda Thompson
Excellent 16 Inch
1. SPRING VALLEY TIME TO ECHO OA NAJ
OWNER: Jenelle Sharpley
MAS 12 Inch
1. ROCKSTAR CAN U HEAR ME NOW
OWNER: Kathie Leggett
2. NAC MACH8 PLAIL’S FEW AND FAR BETWEEN
OWNER: Marcy Manfell
3. HCMACH9 KJX TAYLORMADE TRACERBULLET UD
MXF VCD2
OWNER: Clare Lovett
4. WEATHERMANS DANCES WITH ME
OWNER: Sherri Hoffenbeck
MAS 16 Inch
1. PLAIL’S BRUSHED BY AN ANGEL OA AXJ OF
OWNER: Marcy Mantell
Summer—2013
2. IVANLEE PACIFIC FLEET MX MXJ
OWNER: Lindsey Popov
MX MXB M
OWNER: Mary Dolan
4. SUMERSONG GIFT OF LOVE AXJ
OWNER: Jennifer Smith
MAS 20 Inch
1. ACCENT’S NICK OF TIME CDX GO MX MXJ
OWNER: Peggy Strauss
JUMPERS WITH WEAVES—PREFERRED
Novice P 8 Inch
1. CH SUMERSONG MOONLIT CAMEO NAJ
2. MACH3 JUBILEE WINDGOLD SLICKCHICK VCD2
MXF FT RE
OWNER: Jo Ann Mather
Novice P 12 Inch
1. CH SUMERSONG MOONLIT CAMEO NAJ
Open-8 Inch
1. HOLESOME’S BOY IN THE BOX
OWNER: Brigitte Hole
2. MISTYBROOKS START THE PARTY
OWNER: Linda Miller
3. DUFFY
OWNER: Julie Mulder
Excellent P 8 Inch
1. HIMARK’S BLACK OPAL OAP OJP
OWNER: Paige Rajnus
MAS P 8 Inch
1. MACH2 STRATHSPEY LITTLE BIG MAN
OWNER: Kathie Leggett
2. CHARBAR’S AERO DYNAMIC
OWNER: Kathy Johnson
3. MACH ANGEL’S FINEST HOUR MXS MJS OAP OJP
HT
OWNER: Cynthia Padilla
4. PACH JULES TARNISHED EMBERS CD RE PAX
MXP4 MJP5
OWNER: Julie Dickson
MAS P 12 Inch
1. STONECREST’S PARTY FOR TWO MX MXJ MXF
OWNER: Joan Cook
2. MACH4 STONECREST’S MARIAH
OWNER: Joan Cook
3. STONECREST AARANDA BLU ON BI
OWNER: Joan Cook
4. MACH PACH WEATHERMANS HIT THE MARK PAX2
RE UD
OWNER: Dick Ashby
OBEDIENCE
Novice A
MX MXJ XF MXB MJB
OWNER: Mary Dolan and Tom Dolan
2. GCH SIRIO CORONET MOONLIGHT MIST
OWNER: Dawn Cecilio
Novice B
1. MARSHLAND MY AIM IS TRUE AX AXJ
OWNER: Kathleen Miyamoto
2. SKYEHAVEN’S TEDD E BEAR MX MXJ MJB XF RA
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OWNER: Susan Costley and James Costley
3. LAKEPOINT’S ALASKAN COLD FRONT RN AX MXJ
OF
OWNER: Shanna Wilkinson
4. CH DAVAL UNCENSORED CD BN
OWNER: Pamela Strametz and Susan Ferroni-Keleher
Open B
1. OTCH MACH JESTER’S FIERY DETERMINATION
UDX2 OM2 RE XF
OWNER: Elizabeth Soule
2. WEATHERMANS WARRIOR PRINCESS RN CDX MX
MXJ
OWNER: Neil Evans
4. GYP-SEA’S TIMELESS TREASURE UD
OWNER: Jan Lewis
Utility A
1. RAVENWYN WINTER ILLUSION CDX BN GN GO
RAE2
OWNER: Sheri Schlorman DVM
Utility B
1. OTCH MACH JESTER’S FIERY DETERMINATION
UDX2 OM2 RE XF
OWNER: Elizabeth Soule
2. GYP-SEA’S TIMELESS TREASURE UD
OWNER Jan Lewis
3. WEATHERMAN’S WARRIOR PRINCESS
OWNER: Neil Evans
4. WINDSONG’S CINNAMON TOAST UD VER RAE
OWNER: Mary Foster
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1. MACH2 Westernesse Wasabi PT OF MXS MJS
OWNER: Nancy Taylor
2. GCH STARGAZER SUPER NOVA NA NAJ
3. PRECOCIOUS IN PERSONALITY
OWNER: Kerry Lynn Lamorey
4. LAURIEN’S LEGACY OF LOVE
OWNER: Laura Volberg and Jeffrey Volberg
Novice B
2. KENSIL’S IT’S ALL ABOUT THE GAME
OWNER: Karen Darling
3. IVANLEE MADE TO ORDER
4. LEODENS CHASE N BOOTY
OWNER: Karen D’Augusta and Cindy Frusetta
Advanced A
1. IVANLEE UNDAUNTED RN AX AXJ NF CGC
OWNER: Sara Perez
2. LAKEPOINT’S ALASKAN COLD FRONT RN AX MXJ
OF
MX MXJ XF MXB MJB
4. SEA HAVEN DANCING WITH THE STARS
OWNER: Patricia Nelson and Yvonne Samuelson
Advanced B
1. MACH WEATHERMANS BETTER DAY CD HT NF RE
OWNER: Kim Hansen
2. BON BON LEODEN BLUE IMAGE CD BN RE
OWNER: Taylor Barnes and Sharon Persey
3. LEEASON’S CHAMBER OF SECRETS
OWNER: Bonnie Logen
4. CLASSICA GLORIOUS MORN
OWNER: Debbie Addicoat and Melinda Galt
Beginner Novice A
1. MACH2 WESTERNESS WASABI PT OF MXS MJS
OWNER: Joyce Herie
2. LAURIEN’S LEGACY OF LOVE
OWNER: Laura Volberg and Jeffrey Volberg
3. WINTERCREEK DUNNOTTAR UNDAUNDED
OWNER: Linda Crossland and Alissa Crosslan & Debby Excellent A
Gayton
1. SKYHAVEN’S TEDD E BEAR MX MXJ MJB XF RA
MX MXJ XF MXB
Excellent B
1. LEEASON’S CHAMBER OF SECRETS BN RA PT AX
Beginner Novice B
AXJ OF
1. CH WESTAR’S RUN FOR THE MONEY
OWNER: Bonnie Logan
OWNER: Linda Bianco, Michael Bianco & Mark Hers2. MACH WEATHERMAN’S BETTER DAY CD HT NF RE
man
OWNER: Kim Hansen
2. KENSIL’S IT’S ALL ABOUT THE GAME
3. WINTERSET HY-VERTA’S FLYING CIRCUS CD BN
OWNER: Karen Darling
RA
3. HILL VIEW’S IT’S ALL ABOUT ME CDX RAE PT AX
OWNER: Cheryl Dalton
MXJ AXP AJP NF
4. CLASSICA GLORIOUS MORN
OWNER: Laurie Hope and Kristin Hope
4. LEODONS CHASE N BOOTY
OWNER: Karen D’Augusta and Cindy Fursetta
HERDING
Veteran Obedience
1. OTCH WEATHERMAN’S TAG YOU’RE IT! UDX OMI
RE
OWNER: Neil Evans
2. CH PENELANE’S A PROMISE KEPT UD
OWNER: Linda Bianco and Michael Bianco
3. LEEASON’S QUINCY B QUICK CDX RA AX OAJ XF
OWNER: Donna Sand and Christopher Sand
4. NOBILE HOUSE JUST A MOMENT CDX GO
REGULAR RALLY
Novice A
Started-A-Ducks
1. HIMARK AMAZIN SHE’S THE ONE OA OAJ RA BN
OWNER: Ellen Froot
Started-B-Ducks
1. CLASSICA PARFAYT KNYGHT
OWNER: Trish Rohner and Melinda Galt
2. FAIRFAX HOT ON YOUR HEELS CDX HSAS
Intermediate-A-Ducks
1. TAYLORMADE KEY TO PERFECTION HSADS AX AXJ
OF CD
OWNER: Clare Lovett
Summer—2013
Advanced-A-Ducks
1. HC MACH9 KJX TAYLORMADE TRACERBULLET UD
VCD2 MXF
OWNER: Clare Lovett
Herding Test Sheep-Qualified
CLASSICA TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE
OWNER: Melinda Galt
WESTERNESSE GOOD TO GO
OWNER: Kim Hansen
GCH STARGAZER SUPER NOVA NA
CLASSICA GOLDEN SPIRIT
OWNER: Patrick Galt
MACH KRYSTALYN WHEN THE DUST SETTLES
WESTERNESSE DREAM CATCHER
ONWER: Teiko Doran and Joyce Herie
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HILLVIEW’S UNEXPECTED PLEASURE
SAGEBRUSH GIRL IN THE VALLEY NA NAJ
OWNER: Alicia Keegan and Barry Siler
CH ADOHR KALEA PEG OF MY HEART HT
OWNER: Kathryn Rosdall and Trudy Kerr
CLASSICA GLORIOUS MORN
LAKEPOINT’S ALASKAN COLD FRONT
SHALAMARS HEART OF IRELAND
SKYHAVEN’S TEDD E BEAR
PRECOCIOUS IN PERSONALITY
OWNER: Kerri Lynn Lamorey
SUNETHA SAYNA SIPPIN SODA
OWNER: Karen Lewis and James Lewis
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CLASSICA LOVE’S LABOURS WON
OWNER: Melinda Galt
WINTERCREEK ANGELS WALK CD HT RN
OWNER: Elizabeth Knight
Started-A-Sheep
1. SOLAIRE MEKA’S MOUNTAIN NEWS
OWNER: Karen Lewis and James Lewis
Intermediate-A-Sheep
1. CLASSICA PARFAYT KNYGHT
OWNER: Trish Rohner and Melinda Galt
Thank you to all participants, congratulations to the winners!
See you in 2014!
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ASSA JUNIOR HANDLER SPONSORSHIP TO WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB SHOW OR
AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
In 1998, ASSA established a program to provide $500 sponsorships for Junior Handlers to complete in Junior Showmanship at the
Westminster Kennel Club Show. Several revisions have been made to the program that include increasing the number of yearly
sponsorships from 2 to 3 (2003) and adding the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Show as a second target event (2005). Since
2005, the highest ranking Junior, based on yearly show result statistics, from either the Open Junior, Open Intermediate, or Open
Senior class in each of the 3 geographic zones used for rotation of the National Specialty are eligible for sponsorships provided they
meet the entry qualifications for either Westminster or AKC/Eukanuba. Three Juniors received ASSA sponsorships in 2012 based on
their show records: Rachel Robertson, East Zone; Tanner Clark, Central Zone; and Haley Pemble, West Zone. Rachel and Tanner
exhibited at the 2013 Westminster Show while Haley competed at the 2012 AKC/Eukanuba Show. The following are reports of their
experiences.
RACHEL ROBERTSON
East Zone
First of all I would like to thank the ASSA for having this
sponsorship. This is the third time I’ve won it and so many
people mention to me how they wish their breed club supported
the juniors in the way the ASSA does. Hopefully, I speak for all
of the Sheltie Juniors when I saw how much we appreciate
everything you do you us.
This past year was fantastic. My main juniors dog, Selina, and
I qualified for Eukanuba, Westminster and the AKC’s new
Masters Class. I was the number 2 Sheltie junior in the country,
the number 6 herding junior in the country and the 31st ranked
junior in the country overall. Having such a great year allowed
me to compete at Westminster in February.
My mom and I view Westminster as a celebration of all the
hard work we put in during the year. And celebrate we did.
Along with our friends Lucie and Anna Gracie of Briarpatch
Bearded Collies, we created a full New York City experience: We
saw the Broadway musical Newsies, visited the Frick Collection
and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as enjoyed
numerous fantastic restaurants. This included our favorite
Chinese restaurant, which we conveniently decided to go to in the
middle of Chinese New Year. Every time we attend Westminster,
we try to make it a full experience because our motto is: Win or
lose, we eat well and shop.
I have qualified for and shown at Westminster four times. This
one was a little different. Beside the much-talked-about two
venue solution to renovations at Madison Square Garden, my
Westminster experience differed from that of previous years
because I was not only competing at Westminster, I was
stewarding as well. I was one of four juniors asked to steward at
this year’s show. I was paired up with 2011 AKC Breeder of the
Year Plaus Davern to assist English judge Frank Kane as he
judged a variety of sporting breeds. Stewarding for Frank Kane
was unbelievable and, frankly, I was a little star-struck. When I
was little I would watch reruns of Crufts on Animal Planet, and
Frank Kane was always commentating. Just watching him judge
was thrilling . . . until he broke his glasses in the middle of his
assignment. That was slightly terrifying as we had no clue if he
would be able to actually see the dogs he was judging.
Thankfully, he had another pair and the rest of my first ever
stewarding assignment went as planned.
For juniors, I was in Beth Sweigart’s first prelim on Monday.
Westminster’s new qualification requirement of seven Best
Juniors instead of ten open class wins really limited the number
of juniors who qualified. This year there were about 80 juniors as
opposed to 120 in previous years. All four Shelties entered in
juniors were in my prelim, and I feel we represented the breed
well. None of us made a cut, as Ms. Sweigart was very resolute in
her decision and went straight to her two finalists.
Despite not making the finals, I was quite happy with the way
Selina and I showed. Selina has been my main juniors dog for the
past six years, and we have become quite a team. As I enter my
last year in juniors, I once again want to thank the ASSA for
their continued support of me and my fellow juniors. We truly
appreciate it.
TANNER CLARK
Central Zone
I would like to express my dearest appreciation for the
sponsorship given to me by the ASSA. It helped us tremendously
with our expenses of going to the prestigious Westminster Dog
Show. My experience was priceless not only for the amazing
things about New York City but also for just the overall
breathtaking experience of competing there. The ASSA was (as
always) extremely supportive towards all juniors. Myself along
with the rest of Stellar Kennels send our most sincerest
appreciation.
HALEY PEMBLE
West Zone
This year’s visit down to Florida was bittersweet for me. I was
attending Eukanuba, but at the same time the ever present
feeling that this would be my last time competing in juniors hit
me at every set. I had to come to the realization that I would not
be able to show my neutered junior’s dog, Elliot, again. He has
been there from the very beginning of my junior career and was
able to see me off for the last time. Not only was he there for me
through highs, such as being the number one junior in the
country in 2011, but also was able to cheer me up through the
lows of not placing for months at a time. Eukanuba embodied all
of these conflicting emotions, packaged together into a week’s
event.
Unlike previous years at Eukanuba, I was able to compete in
breed as well as juniors. I am sad to say that it was not the
Sheltie ring that I entered, but instead it was the American
Water Spaniel ring. I aim towards attending Eukanuba and
Westminster in the future, joined by a Sheltie that would do
ASSA proud. Though I was not in the Sheltie ring, the pre‑shows
still allowed me to practice and refresh myself right before the
Eukanuba show so that I was not going into it rusty to any
degree.
Though I did not make it to the final four I was, and still am, so
proud of Elliot for the spirit that he showed competing in juniors
after an almost six month break. He had the attitude of a dog a
quarter of his age, and held his stamina through the entire class.
I remember being just baffled at this change in his behavior; it
was almost as if he knew this was our send off from the juniors
ring. It makes me nearly tear up that we did not make it to the
finals, not for myself but for Elliot.
Even though I will not have the opportunity to attend
Eukanuba for juniors ever again, I look forward to attending this
prestigious show for a different reason; one that will allow me to
grow as a person and better myself in the dog show world.
2013 National Issue
Summer—2013
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We have a thriving online community that
exchanges up-to-the minute information on a wide
variety of topics for ASSA members. About half of
the membership is already online; won’t you join
us?
RULES & TIPS—updated!
Here are some tips, suggestions and rules for submitting articles for publication to the Bulletin
Board. While it might appear that you are saving
me time by doing special formatting yourself,
that is not necessarily the case.
ALL text should be in CENTURY or ARIEL 12 point,
left-aligned text, without special paragraph formatting
like spacing between paragraphs, line spacing, or indenting. Bold, italics and underlining is okay. Less is
best! You can always put formatting instructions in
<brackets> if you choose. No PDF files at the present
time can be used.
Let the computer wrap paragraph text for you. Only use
the ENTER key between paragraphs.
Please DO NOT USE the bullets or numbering feature.
Never ever ever use the spacebar in place of the tab key!
Please SPELLCHECK and GRAMMAR CHECK your
documents.
Avoid use of special characters like bullets, smileys,
dashes, ellipses (those three dots) or excessive use of
quotation marks, question marks, and exclamation
points.
Any lengthy, complicated documents you have, please
email or call me for advice on how best to send it.
Thank you!
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 Click on the link to Sign Up.
 Ensure that you put in your full real name in
the profile (no address or other information is
required) with the Yahoo e-mail address you
plan to use (or need to create) to post and
receive information. This is necessary so that
your ASSA membership can be verified.
 Go to www.assa.org, log into the members-only
section, and click on the Join Yahoo! button, or
go directly to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/americanssa/join
 If you are a member, we have lots of help for
you to figure out who you need to talk to for
help. Almost every file or form you need is on
the members-only section.
New Yahoo! Group
A new Yahoo group has been created for ASSA
Members
wishing
to
receive
e -mail
announcements from the ASSA regarding
business, news, national information, etc. without
the interactive nature of the Yahoo Americanssa
discussion group.
The assa_announcements list is a members-only
list for disseminating information to American
Shetland Sheepdog Association members
regarding association business and matters of
interest. This list is fully moderated and only
allows outgoing announcements and no replies.
There are two ways to join: There is a button for
subscribing included in the members-only section
of the ASSA website, or you can send an email to:
[email protected]
requesting to join this group. You must submit
your full name so that it may be verified against
the roster of current members. Volume for this
list should be low. It’s not necessary to join both
lists as announcements will be sent to both. For
those who read the current discussions on the
Yahoo web page, you may wish to subscribe to the
new list to have announcement e-mails delivered
to your inbox.
2013 National Issue
Summer—2013
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Regional Round-Up
Region 5
Region 6
Centennial SSC of Greater Denver, Inc.
Shoreline Shetland Sheepdog Club of Baytown
SPECIALTY SHOW
SPECIALTY SHOW
45th Specialty Show & Obedience Trial
Friday - September 20, 2013
Arapahoe County FG, Aurora, CO
January 24, 2014
Breed: Randy Sheets
Sweeps: Kathy Sheets
Obedience: Frank Saling
Rally: Barbara McClatchey
Breed: Ellen Worthington
Sweeps: Sharon Sparks
Obedience: Susan Oviatt
Sheltie Judges at all-breed shows:
Sept. 21 & 22, 2013:
Marjorie Tuff & Al Bianchi
Your participation is requested!
Active Research into disorders afflicting Shelties!
Information about the studies below can be found on the ASSA website
www.assa.org/health.html
Dermatomyositis* — DNA samples from normal & affected dogs needed
Bladder cancer — DNA samples from normal & affected dogs needed
Lance canine teeth*
Abnormal upper 3rd incisor teeth*
Epilepsy*
Cancer — hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, melanoma,
malignant histiocytic sarcoma, lymphoma
*sample shipping costs may be covered by these studies for DNA samples from
Shelties. See the ASSA website for information.
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The 2012 ASSA Handbook is now being prepared for publication. The 2012 edition will include valuable statistics,
pedigrees, and owner names and addresses; as well as photos of Shelties that earned AKC Conformation, Obedience,
Tracking, Herding, and Agility titles in 2012. Feature your Sheltie in the Handbook and order your copy based on the
information and prices shown below.
Contact editor for deadlines for PHOTO and ad submissions and book orders.
Pedigree and Showcase Sections
Open to Shelties who completed the listed AKC titles and show wins between January 1 and December 31, 2012.
PEDIGREE SECTION
SHOWCASE SECTION
Full page with photo, featured title, AKC registration
information, and 3-generation pedigree
Quarter page with photo, featured accomplishment,
and limited AKC registration information
Cost . . . . . . $60.00
Cost . . . . . . $30.00
AKC Conformation Titles
Champion Of Record (CH)
Grand Champion Of Record (GCH)
AKC Advanced Performance Titles
Utility Dog (UD)
Obedience Trial Champion (OTCH)
Obedience Grand Master (OGM)
Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX)
Variable Surface Tracking Dog (VST)
Champion Tracker (CT)
Herding Excellent (HX)
Herding Champion (HC)
Master Agility Excellent (MX)
Master Excellent Jumper (MXJ)
Master Agility Excellent Preferred (MXP)
Master Excellent Jumper Preferred (MJP)
Master Agility Champion (MACH)
Preferred Agility Champion (PACH)
AKC Conformation Accomplishments
Grand Champion (GCH) Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum Levels
Reserve Winners through Best of Breed at Specialty Show
Winners through Best of Breed at MAJOR point All-Breed Show
Herding Group 1
Best In Show
Reserve Best In Show
AKC Performance Accomplishments
Obedience High In Trial (Specialty or All-Breed Show)
Obedience High Combined Score (Specialty or All-Breed Show)
Herding High In Trial
Companion Dog Excellent (CDX)
Utility Dog Excellent (UDX—all levels)
Obedience Master (OM1 through OM9)
Tracking Dog (TD)
Herding Intermediate (HI)
Agility Excellent (AX)
Excellent Agility Jumper (AXJ)
Agility Excellent Preferred (AXP)
Excellent Agility Jumper Preferred (AJP)
Preferred Agility Excellent (PAX and above)
Master Agility Champion multiples (MACH2 and above)
Preferred Agility Champion multiples (PACH2 and above)
Agility Lifetime Achievement Titles (all levels of Master Agility, Master
Jumper, Master Agility Preferred, and Master Jumper Preferred)
FULL PAGE (6"x9") ADVERTISEMENTS
2012 HANDBOOK ORDERS
Specialty Clubs . . . . . black & white text ad
$50.00 per page
Prior to Handbook issue . . . . . $30.00
Foreign orders add $5.00 per book for shipping
Owners, Breeders, Exhibitors . . . . . Ad with color photo(s)
$60.00 per page
After issue, Handbooks will be sold for $35.00 through
Nancy Runyon, ASSA Publications Chairman.
Make checks payable to . . .
Mail photos, advertisements, and book orders to . . .
American Shetland Sheepdog Association (ASSA)
Sharon Parrish, ASSA Handbook Editor
All advertising, Handbooks, etc must be paid for in US funds
by money order or with a check drawn on a US bank.
1050 Kyler Road
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
PHOTOGRAPH SPECIFICATIONS
Electronic / Digital Images—Digital cameras used for candid photos or by professional photographers must be set at the highest quality setting which is typically 300 DPI
resolution or above to ensure quality photo reproduction when incorporated into Handbook page layouts. Electronic photos taken by show photographers should be more than
adequate for the Handbook. Hard copy, glossy paper photos should be scanned at 300 DPI to 400 DPI for best quality reproduction. Save scanned image as a “jpg” file. Send
complete electronic image (handler, judge, dog) as an e-mail attachment to [email protected]. Images will be cropped and sized to fit Handbook pages.
Glossy Paper Photographs—Send original, clear photos with good contrast between dog and background. Photocopies and ink jet printer reproductions of pictures are not
acceptable. Any size photo is acceptable because photos will be cropped to the dog and re-sized to fit. All photographs will be returned.
For additional information and order forms, contact Sharon Parrish at
PHONE . . . (417) 461-1253
CELL . . . (651) 308-6213 E-MAIL . . . [email protected]
Visit the ASSA Web site . . . www.assa.org . . . for complete information and to down load order forms.
ASSA Futurity Rules and Information
1. The Futurity Stakes are open to litters where the breeder of record is an
ASSA member. Each ASSA member/Member household may nominate
only ten (10) owned or co-owned bitches per Futurity year. The bitch’s
nomination must be postmarked on the envelope before the litter is born.
The Futurity is held on the day before the National and each puppy must be
entered in a regular class at the National. Put "Futurity Class" and age
division in the box on the entry form for "Additional Class". There is no
additional entry fee for the futurity class.
2. Starting with the 1995 Futurity, there is no ineligible zone. All litters
nominated for bitches that will whelp after the closing date of the prior
Futurity and before the beginning 18 month date of the next Futurity will be
added to the next Futurity by extending the 12 to 18 month class to include
the date in the ineligible zone. If a bitch is due right on the borderline dates,
you may keep her eligible in both futurities by entering her in both and
paying for both. Based on her actual whelping date she will then remain
eligible in one or the other Futurity. Occasionally we have the opposite
happen when Futurity year dates overlap. The same concept is applied she may be nominated for both years and the puppies may be nominated
for both Futurities also by paying double fees at each level. However, you
must chose which Futurity you will show in. You can only show a puppy in
one Futurity. If you decide to show the puppy in the 6 - 9 month class you
may not show that puppy again in the 12 - 18 month class the following
year.
3. Nominations of bitches bred may be made on the ASSA Bulletin Board
forms, or a 3 x 5 card, if at all possible. If necessary, you may submit
nominations on any piece of paper. You must include Show Location,
Show date/year, Dam, Date bred, Breeder(s) and your complete address
with phone number. Upon receipt of your bitches nomination, a form will be
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mailed to you that will include your 3 month and 6 month reminders. This
will be your only reminder. The Sire must be specified by the 6 month
nomination. The fee of $5.00 per dam must be enclosed with the original
nomination and a fee of $3.00 per puppy is due by 3 months with the exact
whelping date and sex of each puppy kept nominated. A $7.00 fee is due
by six months for each puppy you wish to keep nominated, and you must
include the pup’s full AKC registered name, sex, and new owner (if any).
Entries in the 6-9 months class must arrive at least 30 days prior to judging
(by midnight, February 5, 2012). All six month nominations must include
AKC litter number and proposed name, the name can be changed at a later
date but must have the same AKC registration number.
4. The Futurity will consist of six classes: 6-9 mos.; 9-12 mos.; 12-18 mos.
Winners of all above classes will compete for Best Puppy in Futurity.
5. Fees received for each class, less 30% (25% for expenses & 5% for the
breeder of the Best In Futurity winner) will be used as prize money in that
class. If divided by sex, money for that age group will be halved. Prize
money will be divided as follows: 1st - 40%; 2nd - 30%; 3rd - 20%; 4th - 10%.
Prizes revised if less than four (4) entries in a class. All prizes are paid to
the handler in the ring. A special award of 5% of the total prize money will
be paid, for each Futurity, to the ASSA member breeder of the Best in
Futurity Winner. All nominations, correspondence and checks (payable to
ASSA) are to be sent to the Chairperson:
Sharon Parrish
1050 Kyler Road
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
Phone (417) 461-1253 Cell (651) 308-6213
[email protected]
All money paid is irrevocable, with these exceptions:— overpayments made in error & nominations arriving too early or late for the age of the class. Money is
not returned for "misses." Members recruited to judge Futurity will have their money returned upon request. Requests must be made 30 days before the
Futurity date. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO ASSA.
On checks for the original nomination of the bitch, please write the bitch’s AKC name. On 3 and 6 month nominations please write the Futurity litter number
assigned. Also on 6 month nomination, add COLOR OF PUPPY.
Please do not send Certified Mail or Air Express letters. Remember, eligibility is determined by the postmark, not delivery date (except for the Futurity closing
date of 1 month prior to judging).
Canadian members, please send your Futurity fee by Postal Money Order/US funds.
Whenever there is an NSF check, the nomination for a litter will be ineligible until the check is made good and all bank charges incurred by ASSA are
reimbursed.
If you wish to know that your 3 month and 6 month Futurity nomination arrived safely, please include your e-mail address or a self-addressed, stamped
postcard or envelope with those nominations. The initial nomination is acknowledged by the letter returned to you, which contains tear sheets for 3- and
6-month nominations. If you do not receive that letter, then I never received your original nomination.
FUTURITY NOMINATION APPLICATION
Year _______________________Location _______________________________________________________________________________
Member/Breeder ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
[List all breeders and circle the name(s) of the ASSA member(s).]
Street ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: Home (_____) ____________________ Work (_____) __________________ E-Mail _______________________________________
Date(s) Bred _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sire ________________________________________________ Dam _________________________________________________________
Make check or money order payable to ASSA in US funds. Send nomination and check to
Sharon Parrish
1050 Kyler Road, Mount Vernon, MO 65712
2013 ASSA Conformation Awards Application
Each owner requesting an award must be a paid member in good standing and must submit the following form, or a copy thereof, to
the Awards Chairman for the award(s) said owner believes they have earned on a Shetland Sheepdog.
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Your dues must be paid at the time your dog earned the award and this award must have been earned between January 1 and
December 31, 2013 to be eligible.
Award applications and copies of title certificates should be submitted as soon as possible after the title is completed. In order to
be listed in the 2014 National catalog, your application and documentation must be received 30 days prior to the show
closing date. All other award applications for 2013 must be received by March 31, 2014. Please contact the Awards Chairman
if there is a delay on verification. You must send in copies of title certification in order to receive your award.
Deadline for receipt of application for Top Producing Sire, Top Producing Dam, and Breeder of Most Champions is
February 15, 2014.
Please mark only the award(s) for which you are applying.
For a reply regarding receipt of your application, contact the Chairman by e-mail or telephone (see below).
The responsibility for accuracy lies with the applicant and not the Awards Committee. It is the responsibility of the person
requesting the award to include all required documentation.
Send Applications to
Liz Boyd-Oliver, 2121 Autumn Lane, Morganton, NC 28655
Phone (828) 390-0234
e-mail [email protected]
USE ONE FORM FOR EACH DOG. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY!
Owner(s) ____________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address
______________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _____________ Zip ___________
Phone ______________________ Email __________________________________________
Registered Name of Dog
_______________________________________________________
Date(s) Finished Title(s) _________________________________________________________
NOTE: If you would like your
spoon or pin mailed to you,
please enclose a check for
$7.50, payable to ASSA, to
cover postage.
(Certificates
will be mailed without a fee.)
Up to 4 items, pins and/or
spoons, can be mailed for one
fee.
____ Please mail my award.
OR
____ I’ll pick up my award at
the National.
CIRCLE THE AWARD(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING
(See below for requirements for each award.)
CHAMPION (CH)
Register of Merit (ROM) *
GRAND CHAMPION (GCH)
Century Club (CC) *
GCH Achievement Level (circle level) Bronze Silver Gold Platinum
Best In Show (All Breed) **
Top Producing Sire
Top Producing Dam
SPOON for Champion (CH) — ASSA members receive a spoon for a Champion of Record. A copy of AKC Certification of Title must be included with the form.
Only one spoon is allowed per dog and will be awarded upon completing the first Champion title, regardless of venue (ie, conformation, obedience, herding, agility,
or tracking). Completion of additional Champion-level titles, Conformation and Performance, will receive certificates only.
(NOTE: Co-owners who are ASSA Members may purchase additional spoons for $35.00 each.)
ASSA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PIN for Register Of Merit (ROM) and Century Club (CC) – ASSA recognizes ROM and CC achievements for all Shelties,
regardless of ASSA membership. ASSA Members receive a pin award. Non-ASSA members receive a certificate only. Applications must include a copy of the
dog’s registration (as proof of ownership) and a list of all Champion offspring for ROM or list of shows and dates of Best Of Breed wins for CC. Pin awards will be
issued to the first ASSA owner named on the registration.
* ROM Dog = Sire of 10 or more Champions ROM Bitch = Dam of 5 or more Champions Century Club (CC) = 100 Bests Of Breed & multiples of 100
(NOTE: Co-owners who are ASSA Members may purchase additional pins for $35.00 each.)
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT for Grand Champion (GCH), Best In Show (All-Breed), Top Producing Sire, and Top Producing Dam — Dogs owned by
ASSA Members are eligible for Certificate awards. For Grand Champion (GCH) or GCH Achievement Level, include copy of AKC Certification of Title or Level
with form. For Best In Show, attach list of shows and dates. Top Producing Sire and Top Producing Dam awards recognize individuals with multiple offspring
that earn Champion (CH) titles from January through December 2013. Attach list of offspring and dates finished.
** Best In Show (All Breed) Dog = 20 or more Bests In Show Best In Show (All Breed) Bitch = 7 or more Bests In Show
ASSA Conformation BREEDER Of MOST CHAMPIONS Award Application
Deadline for receipt of application is February 15, 2014
Name(s) of Breeder _____________________________________________________________________________
Number of Champions Finished in 2013 _____________________________________________________________
Attach a list of the Champions finished. Include their registered names, dates they finished, and proof you are the breeder.
Effective March 25, 2013
2012 ASSA Awards Application — Performance Events Only
Each owner requesting awards must satisfy the following requirements:
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Your membership must be current (dues have been paid) at the time your dog earned the title, and the title must have been
earned between January 1 and December 31 (inclusive), 2012 to be eligible for a 2012 award.
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Applications for a 2012 award — an application form accompanied by a photocopy of relevant title certificate(s) — must be
received by the Performance Awards Chair no later than June 1, 2013. Submit them as soon as possible after the title is
completed; contact the Performance Awards Chair if there is a verification delay. The Performance Awards Chair is willing to
accept scanned copies of applications and certificates by email.
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Mark only the award(s) for which you are applying. (See below.)
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The responsibility for accuracy lies entirely with the submitter and not with the Performance Awards Committee. In particular, it is
the submitter’s responsibility to include all required documentation.
If you wish confirmation that the Performance Awards Chair has received your application, you may include a stamped,
self-addressed envelope or send email to the Performance Awards Chair requesting confirmation.
Send Applications to:
Jim Melton, 1930 Viscounti Drive, Sandy, UT 84093
Ph: +1.801.942.4762 [email protected]
USE ONE FORM FOR EACH DOG. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY!
NOTE: If you would like your
spoon to be mailed to you,
please enclose a check for
$7.50, payable to ASSA, to
cover postage.
(Certificates
will be mailed without a fee.)
Owner(s) ____________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address
______________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _____________ Zip ___________
Phone ______________________ Email __________________________________________
Registered Name of Dog
____ Please mail my award.
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OR
____ I’ll pick up my award at
the National.
Date(s) Finished Title(s) _________________________________________________________
A SPOON IS AWARDED FOR THESE TITLES (ONLY) — Circle the Award(s) For Which You Are Applying
OTCH
HC
MACH
PACH
CT
ENCLOSE A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR EACH AWARD REQUESTED
Only one spoon is awarded per dog. The spoon is awarded upon completing the first Champion title, regardless of venue
(conformation, obedience, herding, agility, tracking). Dogs completing additional Champion titles receive certificates for those titles.
NOTE: Applications for conformation CH Award Spoons must be sent to the Conformation Awards Chair.
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT — Circle the Award(s) For Which You Are Applying
CH/OTCH1
CH/HC1
OTCH + 3002
UD
UDX
3
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5
CH/PACH1
20+ Obedience HIT3
RAE
AX
AXJ
AXP
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CH/MACH1
HX
TDX
AJP
CH/CT1
1st 200 Score4
VST
MX
VCD1
MXJ
CH/UD1
5+ Herding HIT5
VCD2
MXP
VCD3
MJP
VCD4
PAX
Awards for two Championships and CH/UD: Submit a copy of both certificates of title.
Awards for 300 or more OTCH points after OTCH: Submit a list of trials and dates at which OTCH points were earned, including
number of points.
Awards for 20 or more Obedience Highs In Trial: Submit a list of trials and dates at which the HITs were won.
Awards for 1st score of 200 earned: Submit the name and date of the trial at which that score was earned.
Awards for 5 or more Herding Highs In Trial: Submit a list of trials and dates at which the HITs were won.
Versatility Awards
Application For:
____Versatility Certificate (VC)
____Versatility Certificate Excellent (VCX)
____VC or VCX + Champion
Dog’s Registered Name ___________________________________________________________________________________
AKC Registered Number __________________________ Sex ________ Birthdate
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Breeder _____________________________________________________ Color _____________________________________
Owner(s) _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip _____________________________________ E-Mail _______________________________________________
Please indicate the Highest SINGLE achievement earned in each Area and Category. The dog must have at least 1 point in each
Area, and a total of 6 points from all Areas for VC or a total of 10 points from all Areas with major points in Conformation for VCX.
CONFORMATION AREA
Point
Value
6
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awarded
Championship
3
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points
1
_____ Dog has a
2-point win
Date points or title earned
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PERFORMANCE AREA
Point
Value
HERDING AREA
Date Title Earned
Obedience Category
6
5
4
3
2
1
____
____
____
____
____
____
OTCH
UDX
UD
VER
CDX
CD
Date _________________
Agility Category
6
5
4
3
2
1
MACH
PAX
MX
AX
OA
NA
Circle appropriate title
PACH
Date _________________
MXJ
MXF
MXP
MJP
MFP
AXJ
XF
AXP
AJP
XFP
OAJ
OF
OAP
OJP
OFP
NAJ
NF
NAP
NJP
NFP
Point
Value
6
____ HCH
5
____ HX
4
____ HI
3
____ HS
2
____ PT
1
____ HT
Date title earned
____________________
Tracking Category
6
5
4
1
____
____
____
____
CT
VST
TDX
TD
1
____ RAE
Date _________________
Rally Category
Date _________________
VC/VCX DOCUMENTATION INFORMATION
For Award approval and to receive your certificate, e-mail or mail a completed copy of this application along with a copy of your dog’s
AKC Registration to
Susan Bintliff
286 Hapete Trail
Medford Lakes, NJ 08055
[email protected]
ASSA Members applying for a CH + VCX Award receive an ASSA Achievement Award Pin. Please mail a check for $7.50
(payable to ASSA) to cover postage to Susan Bintliff. Certificates for VC, VCX, and CH + VC will be mailed without a fee.
I hereby affirm that the above statements and the attached documentation are true to the best of my knowledge.
Signature _______________________________________________ Date ________________________________________
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ASSA National Specialties
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Progression of the Shetland Sheepdog (PowerPoint on CD)
10 Years of ASSA National Specialty Winners
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In the Ring with Mr. Wrong (American Kennel Club)
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Golden Oldies (by Pepper Power)
The Shetland Special (PDF files of magazine issues from
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2004
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ASSA Future National Specialty Locations and Judges
2014
Gray Summit, Missouri
Purina Farms
April 11-19, 2014
Judges:
Janet Turnage Nahikian - Best of Breed
Mark Houston-McMillan - Dogs
Nioma Coen - Bitches
Jane Hammett-Bright - Futurity
2015
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Robert Olsen - Futurity
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