Winter 2015 — 2016 - The American Shetland Sheepdog Association

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Bulletin Board
An Official Publication of the American Shetland Sheepdog Association
Winter 2015 — 2016
ASSA Board Members
Officers—September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2017
President
Vice President
Corresponding Secretary
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
Sharon Parrish
Terry Jennings
Liz Bianchi
Donna Crabtree
Merrylee Malanowski
(651) 308-6213
(804) 3383651
(757) 436-4868
(910) 661-5592
(847) 382-2610
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Regional Directors—September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2016
Region 1
Region 2
Region 3
Lynda Bernier
Holly Hatcher
Liz Boyd-Oliver
(207) 729-0478 [email protected]
Region 4 Walt Christensen
(734) 421-7065
Region 5 Jim deKieffer
(303) 646-0667
Region 6 Barbara Wright
(210) 6989-1125
Region 7 Marcia Bittner
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Directors At Large—September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2017
Brian Cleveland
Nancy Craig
(815) 966-2285
(951) 776-0108
[email protected]
[email protected]
Delegate to The AKC
Legal Counsel
Marjorie Tuff
Donald Miller
Kathy Ryan
Greg Speeks
(732) 239-6897
(301) 299-2588
(781) 801-8517
(804) 790-1750
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Committee Chairpersons
AKC Judge Mentor List
Tom Coen
(413) 528-6933
[email protected]
Legislative Liaison
Charlotte C McGowan (617) 527-3450
[email protected]
AKC Outstanding
Sportsmanship Award
Terry Jennings
(804) 338-3651
[email protected]
Life Membership
Sandy McCambridge
(903) 763-8499
[email protected]
ASSA Outstanding Service
Award
Nioma Coen
(413) 528-6933
[email protected]
Membership
Lynda Bernier
(270) 729-0478
[email protected]
ASSA Store
Debi Vetz
(314) 752-5709
[email protected]
National Show Chairman
Rita Von Pusch
(813) 390-3221
[email protected]
Awards—Conformation
Michelle Toczek
(816) 721-5486
[email protected]
National Performance Trial
Chairman
Nancy Craig
(951) 776-0108
[email protected]
Awards—Performance
Susan Bintliff
(609) 410-0889
[email protected]
Assistant National
Janita Jaster
Performance Trial Chairman
(903) 520-2238
[email protected]
Breeder Referral
Barbara Aulbach
(503) 543-7556
[email protected]
National Show Planner
Al Bianchi
(757) 436-4868
[email protected]
Bulletin Board Editor
Janet Nurse
(630) 363-9656
[email protected]
National Show Treasurer
Ursula Dudek
(256) 820-6292
[email protected]
Educational Grants
Yvonne Samuelson
(650) 440-9714
[email protected]
Publications
Nancy Runyon
(859) 734-9854
[email protected]
Film/Video Rental Library
Carolyn Ing
(978) 371-1195
[email protected]
Futurity
Kathryn Hensley
(219) 661-1182
[email protected]
Handbook Editor
Lynda Bernier
(207) 729-0478
[email protected]
Health Committee
Glenda Henson
(303) 808-5249
[email protected]
Historian
Patricia Ferrell
(413) 527-5051
[email protected]
Judges Education
Glenda Henson
(303) 808-5249
[email protected]
Judges Gifts
Robert Olsen
(781) 749-2042
[email protected]
(540) 788-1332
[email protected]
Holly Hatcher
National Sheltie Rescue Network (NSRN)
NSRN Coordinator
Barbara Edelberg
NSRN Director of
Finances
NSRN Assistant
Coordinator
Dorothy Christiansen
Jim Melton
(801) 942-4762
[email protected]
(815) 485-3726
[email protected]
(801) 942-4762
[email protected]
Research Advisory Committee Mary Mahaffey DVM
(706) 769-5057
[email protected]
Ringside Education
Sandy McCambridge
(903) 763-8499
[email protected]
Symposium
Cindy Wilson
(360) 733-6910
[email protected]
Trophies & Rosettes
Stephanie TrautmanRiley
(954) 242-1223
[email protected]
Trophy Donation Solicitation
Conformation
Irene Munsey
(813) 986-4711
[email protected]
Jim Melton
(801) 942-4762
[email protected]
Junior Showmanship
Becky Johnson
(815) 791-9110
[email protected]
Trophy Donation Solicitation
Performance
Legislative Alert (LAWS)
David Calderwood
(514) 342-1958
[email protected]
(602) 254-2328
[email protected]
Versatility Achievement Awards Susan Bintliff
(609) 410-0889
[email protected]
Webmaster
(302) 235-8460
[email protected]
Kathy Kozakiewicz
Jen Milani
Winter 2015 — 2016
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Bulletin Board
Volume 72-4
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear ASSA Members,
The 2016 ASSA National Specialty is fast approaching. Complete information for the National that starts
Saturday, April 16, with the Herding Test and Trial and ends Saturday, April 23, with Best Of Breed judging can be found
on the ASSA Website. Entries for Futurity, Conformation, Herding, and Performance events close Wednesday noon,
March 23, 2016. For those of you who plan to attend the 2016 National, I look forward to seeing you at John Ascuaga’s
Nugget Casino Resort in Reno (Sparks), Nevada.
ASSA and Shelties were recently promoted at two Meet The Breed events.
The 2015 Eukanuba
AKC Championship Show that was held in December in Orlando, Florida, was hosted by members of the Tampa Bay
Area and Mid-Florida Shetland Sheepdog Clubs. Jennie Hynes and a number of volunteers represented ASSA and
Shelties at the January 2016 AKC Meet The Breeds event in New York City. Collages of photos and recognition of club
members and volunteers who assisted with both booths appear in this Bulletin Board. Thank you to the Florida clubs
and Jennie and her group for again volunteering to organize a presence at these Meet The Breed events. Their
knowledge and expertise are much appreciated. and provide a valuable public education service.
The 2014 ASSA HANDBOOK project will be underway shortly. Lynda Bernier is the HANDBOOK Editor for the
2014 book. Dogs that completed AKC Conformation and Performance titles and dog show wins during the
2014 calendar year are eligible to be featured in the book. Watch the ASSA Website Home Page at www.assa.org for
the Information Flyer, Master Order Form, and Photograph Submission Form. Deadline for book orders and photo
submissions is June 1, 2016.
The Sheltie community, family, and friends said farewell to three ASSA Members who passed away in recent
months after lengthy illnesses. Toni Mapes, Toven Shelties, and Locklyn Guzman, Apple Acres Shelties, died in
December 2015 while Janet Induni passed away in January 2016. Both Toni and Locklyn joined ASSA in 1997; Janet,
in 2003. May you rest in peace.
Locklyn Guzman had been selected to judge Futurity at the 2018 ASSA National. With her untimely passing, the
Futurity assignment has been passed to Jennie Hynes who was next in line based on number of votes received.
Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy, and successful 2016.
Sincerely,
To Advertise . . . .
Inside covers are available
for advertising pet products,
dog food, pens, etc as well
as for advertising Member
Club activities such as
shows and symposia. The
cost is $100 for front/back
inside covers (add $20 for
each photo). All ads must
be copy-ready.
Subscriptions . . . .
Hard-copy issues are $20.00 (US Dollars)
per year that covers Winter through Fall
issues, eg, Winter 2015 — Fall 2016.
Send payment to
Merrylee Malanowski
ASSA Treasurer
28608 West Roberts Road
Barrington, IL 60010-7017
Send all name and address changes to
Merrylee.
Changes in your
Information . . . .
Deadline for next issue.
Send your changes in name,
address, phone number,
e-mail, kennel name, etc to
Send all information to:
[email protected]
Janet Nurse
46 South Summit
Villa Park, IL 60181
June 1, 2016
E-mail
[email protected]
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Points of Interest
ASSA Board of Directors/Reg.Directors/Committee
Chairs
President’s Message
1
ASSA Health Clinic
3
Membership Applications/Life Members/Awards
4
Who Are Your Local AR’s?
5-6
2015 NAIA Annual Conference
7
Regional Roundup
8-11
Meet the Breeds—2015 Eukanuba
Meet the Breeds—2016 Westminster
12
13
ASSA Handbook
14
Code of Sportsmanship
15
Guidelines for Ethical Behavior
16
ASSA Publications Available
18
2015 CHIC Numbers—4th Quarter
19
Gallbladder Mucocele Study/OAF Health Survey
20
Active Research/Genetic Diseases in Shelties
Dermatomyositis Research Update
Investigation of Bladder Cancer in the Shetland
Sheepdog
21-22
23-24
2016 National
Health Clinic
EYE EXAMS CANCELLED
American Shetland Sheepdog Association National Specialty
April 16 — 23, 2016
John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort
Reno (Sparks), Nevada
The ASSA National is the club’s annual week-long specialty
event. The week includes Futurity, conformation, and Junior
Showmanship judging; obedience, rally, agility, and herding
trials; and social and educational events.
Follow the schedule, plans, and features for the Reno National
on the ASSA Website www.assa.org/national/.
Unfortunately the ophthalmologist for
the Health Clinic has cancelled and
the Committee has been unable to
locate a replacement.
For the
2016 Health Clinic we will NOT be
offering Eye Checks. When you fill
out the pre-registration form, please
ignore or cross out the portion for the
Eye Exam. Other tests we will be
offering are vWD, MDR1, free dental
exams and free patella checks. We
will also have an information table for
all the new tests we hope will be
approved by OFA soon so that we
may offer them at the 2017 Clinic. If
you have any questions concerning
the 2016 Health Clinic, please
contact me at [email protected].
Revised
Health Clinic
Form
Looking forward to seeing everyone
in Reno at the Health Clinic.
Glenda Henson
ASSA Health Committee
ASSA Future National Specialty Locations and Judges
2017 and 2018 Locations and Judges are pending AKC approval.
2016
Reno, Nevada
Location: Nugget Casino Resort
April 16-23, 2016
Judges:
Ellen Worthington—Best of Breed
Linda C More—Dogs
Yvonne Samuelson—Bitches
Greg Speeks—Futurity
2017
Gray Summit, Missouri
Location: Purina Farms
April 14-22, 2017
Judges:
Glenda Henson—Best of Breed
David Calderwood—Dogs
Jan Haderlie—Bitches
Jan Hammett-Bright—Futurity
2018
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center
April 23-29, 2019
Judges:
Brian Cleveland
Kathy Ryann
Hector Hector
Jennie Tomlin Hynes—Futurity
Winter 2015 — 2016
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ASSA Health Clinic
Tuesday, April 19, 2016, after the Symposium
Deadline for pre-registration is April 5, 2016
Please print clearly!
NAME _________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS______________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _______________________________________________ STATE ______ ZIP __________________________
PHONE
(_____) __________________________________________ ___________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________________
We will be confirming microchip information for permanent ID status. Be sure your dog is chipped ! !
Cancelled
Eye Exam (registrable with CERF or OFA) ....... #of dogs____ x $35.00 each = $ _______
vWD (VetGen)…….. .......................................... #of dogs ____x $75.00 each = $ _______
TOTAL TO ENCLOSE
Patellar Luxation .......... #of dogs____ FREE
$ _______
OFA Dentition ......... #of dogs____ FREE
MDR1 (WSU) ............... #of dogs____ anticipated (FOR ESTIMATING SUPPLY NEEDS ONLY)
Swabs will be available at the Health Clinic. Collected swabs must be retuned with a check made out to Washington
State University in the amount of $60 per kit by the end of the week in order to receive the group discount and
free mailing. (Swabs collected at home may be brought to the National and submitted with the group for the discounted
rates.)
CEA (Collie Eye Anomaly OptiGen DNA testing - via a cheek swab) will be offered through an online 20/20 clinic
format. Dogs need not be present at the National in order to participate. Please contact Sue Atwood at
[email protected] if you wish to sign up for this test. She will provide you with the ASSA participation
code and instructions as it gets closer.
ASSA will pay for shipping of samples on all swabs submitted at the National. Additional swabs may be
available (at no cost), while supplies last, should you wish to test other dogs not in attendance. HOWEVER, be aware
that under the present system, you may be required to pay for them when submitted, and they could be at the higher
rate.
Please Note: Registry in the OFA/CHIC database is an additional fee, separate from the above. We will mail in
Dental and Patella Database forms for you. However, there is a small OFA fee, so be prepared with either a check or
credit card number. Discount stickers for some tests will be available for clinic participants.
If you will be submitting the results of vWD and MDR1 once received, you will want to print out the DNA application listed
below and bring it with you as well. We will provide you with a sticker authorizing the group rate for OFA registry.
Questions? Contact Glenda Henson, [email protected]
After February 1, 2016, please
mail completed form with check made out to “ASSA 2016” in US Funds to
Glenda Henson, 1623 Strecker Pines Court, Wildwood, MO 63011
DO NOT INCLUDE FEES FOR MDR1 or CEA TESTING. THOSE ARE PAID SEPARATELY.
We will have information available at the Clinic concerning exciting
new tests for Degenerative Mylelopathy, PRA and Dermatomyositis !
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Membership Applications in Progress
New applications 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
Membership Chair Lynda Bernier, 86 Back Meadow Drive, Warren, ME 04864 or by e-mail at [email protected]
All applications to be voted on at the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting must be received at least 60 days before the meeting in
order to allow for the 60-day review period. Board vote could be delayed beyond the next meeting if an application requires
investigation.
Life Members
Albert Bianchi
Robert Carpenter
Dorothy Christiansen
Brian Cleveland
Nioma Coen
Thomas Coen
Barbara Curry
Julie Desy
Peggy Haderlie
Donald Henderson
Janice Leonard
Charlotte C McGowan
Linda C More
Beverly Muhlenhaupt
Anne Power
Lynette Saltzman
Stanley Saltzman
Harriet Smith
Rose Tomlin
Melanie Williams
Dick Wolcott
Awards
50-Year Member 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
Cleveland SSC
SSC of Greater Detroit
Lochland SSC
50+ Year Members
Nancy Ahern
Don K Combee
Sharlene Defee-Rubenstein
Lynette Saltzman*
Stanley Saltzman*
Gerald Carey
Charlotte Clem McGowan*
* Life Member
ASSA Outstanding Service
2008
2009
2009
2010
2011
2011
2012
2012
2013
2013
2014
2014
2015
2015
2015
Patricia Ferrell
Robert Miller
Sharon Parrish
No awards given
Janet Leiper
Patricia Wright
Mary Galloway, DVM
Jim Melton
Marcia Bittner
Marjorie Tuff
Sandy Ganz
Diane Wolcott
Nancy Craig
Keith Kozakiewicz
Mary Mahaffey, DVM
AKC Outstanding
Sportsmanship
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Julie Desy
Sheila Monks
Beverly Muhlenhaupt
Linda Nicholas
Claudia Frank
Locklyn Guzman
Julie S Iverson, DVM
Becky Johnson
Winter 2015 — 2016
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Who Are Your Local AR’s?
By David Calderwood
There are many animal welfare groups advocating for the humane treatment and ownership of animals,
such as the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) and the Sportsman’s and Owners’ Voting Alliance
(SAOVA). However, the voices of those with multi-million dollar budgets like the Humane Society of the
United States HSUS), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and others who support the
abolishment of all animal use and ownership are often heard the loudest. It is imperative that we support
our smaller, grass roots animal welfare groups like the NAIA and SAOVA which strive to promote the
welfare of our pets as well as defend our rights of ownership or we will lose that privilege.
To win any fight it is vital to know the opposition. In the 2014 Summer/Fall edition of the Bulletin Board, I
described and provided an overview of the two distinct groups of animal rights extremists: advocates who
demonstrate in the streets and the executives of large animal rights groups like the HSUS and PETA. In
this article I will focus on the local advocates with extremist views whom I refer to as “ARs”.
Local AR advocates are not representative of all advocates, some of whom are moderate in their views
and beliefs about the AR agenda. They all do, however, provide a formidable challenge to the grass roots
organizations working locally to defend our rights. In order to successfully oppose them, it is helpful to
understand their mindset and how they to react to certain words and subjects.
I have witnessed a number of common characteristics in the extremist ARs with whom I have become
acquainted that I believe are representative of many local ARs around the nation. It is advantageous to
understand how they think and tend to react to certain subjects and to certain words so that you can
respond to them effectively. Knowing their characteristics may help you to deal with them interpersonally
and in public meetings. Keep in mind that this is a generalization, and that there are always exceptions to
the rule!
General characteristics of ARs
Intelligent: Tend to be intelligent and well spoken.
Emotional: Arguments and conclusions are usually emotion-driven rather than based on rational
thinking.
Judgmental: Demonstrate a judgmental attitude toward those with opposing views.
Inflexible: Possess fixed rather than flexible attitudes and opinions.
Obsessive: Have unhealthy, obsessive views about animal rescue (e.g., are unable to say no to
another rescue animal).
Angry: Tend to approach those with conflicting opinions with anger, negativity, hostility and have a
negative view of mankind.
Many AR’s I have encountered hold animals in equal or higher esteem than humans. They tend to believe
that humankind is the greatest blight upon the earth and these attitudes are similar to those of extremist
environmentalists. In fact, there is often a great deal of overlap among the environmental and animal rights
movements.
ARs tend to oppose animal ownership as they believe “ownership” promotes and allows for the abuse of
owned animals. Although they understand that we need to bear responsibility for the animals currently in
our possession, they oppose intentional breeding and feel that domestic animals should be allowed to
become extinct. They feel ownership implies the right to make daily decisions for the animals we own,
including life and death choices. Because most AR’s see humankind in a negative light, they contend that
humans are not competent to make such decisions.
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This is an extremely important thing to understand: AR’s also have a very encompassing definition of
“animal abuse”. For example, they feel abuse includes normally accepted animal husbandry, housing
practices and training methods. Imagine if your local animal control officer was an AR and decided that
your training methods constitute abuse, or that crating a dog is an act of cruelty!
The fact that AR’s anthropomorphize and believe animals are on an equal or higher level than humans
leads them to believe humans should never force an animal to do anything the creature would not do of
its own volition. Therefore they do not tend to “train” animals or “do” the things we animal welfare people
do with our animals. Their lack of training experience means they have few or no credentials involving
animal behavior; yet they are still highly judgmental and contend that they are animal experts. Their
extreme emotionality, inflexible attitudes and obsessive nature leads them to be highly judgmental and
often angry toward others who disagree with their perception of the human/animal relationship. When you
demonstrate the fallacy of their thinking, many of them feel their core beliefs are being attacked and react
with hostility.
How can this knowledge be used in disagreements and policy conversations?
Keep in mind that the ARs have a deep love for animals as well as a negative view of humankind. Their
fixed and inflexible views often manifest in uncompromising positions when presenting their views to
public officials. This rigidity often results in predictable arguments during policy discussions and testimony
to elected officials. Their opinions tend to be emotionally based and their conclusions often are based on
their definition of abuse rather than fact. This can make reasoning with them a challenge and many times,
impossible.
The obsessive and judgmental nature of AR extremists leads to a conviction that “the end
justifies the means”. Therefore they will go to great lengths and often make untrue statements
to achieve their agenda. Because of their emotional style and often unrealistic goals they
sometimes make incriminating public statements about themselves that should be entered
into public record. Evidence of those statements can and may be needed in the future and
should be documented.
Digital communication/media that demonstrates their extreme behavior (protesting the local circus or dog
show, hostile email etc.) should be copied and saved. Make sure the time and date of the communication
are also documented so that facts are verifiable.
Elected officials are responsible for making public decisions and are held responsible and
accountable for those decisions. Therefore unless those elected officials make decisions
with their emotions, like the AR’s, those officials will make data-driven decisions, and not on
the emotional outburst of a particularly small minority of constituents. When giving testimony,
the AR’s will give emotional testimony. Therefore if you stick to the verifiable facts and
make it easy for those officials to verify those facts, you are far more likely to prevail.
When engaging an opponent it is vitally important to understand how he or she thinks and behaves. You
are more likely to succeed in pre-emptive testimony or effective counter testimony when you can predict
their tactics and anticipate their reactions.
This is not only a fight for the ability to breed and for the very ownership of our beloved dogs but a fight for
the future of our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren!
I wish to thank Dr. Grace Bullock for her input with later drafts and edits by Linda Nicholas
M.D.
Winter 2015 — 2016
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2015 NAIA Annual Conference
October 31—November 1, 2015
Orlando, Florida
In late October I attended the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) Conference in Orlando, Florida. I
am grateful to the ASSA for the opportunity to have done so. The conference consisted of two days of
presentations by representatives from Sea World, Ringling Brothers Circus, rodeos, cattle breeding, dog
breeding and the AKC. There were geneticists and various experts providing information in many areas of
animal husbandry. The subject of dog trafficking was also explored.
The premise of the NAIA is that the best means to successfully fight the animal rights activists is for all
groups which have a mutual dependence on animals to band together to fight the activists. This would
seem to be the only means to approximate the power and financial means of HSUS and PETA.
The threat of losing our rights to have relationships with any animals is real and imminent.
I would urge all of our members to support NAIA practically by re-education of the public and through
financial support.
The ASSA has been at the forefront of dog clubs involved with the NAIA. It is my hope that this support
continues by our organization and by our members as individuals.
Respectfully,
Julie Desy
A.S.S.A. NEVADA NATIONAL
2016 Junior Handling Clinic
Friday, April 22, 2016
All Junior Handlers ages 9 through 18 are welcome and encouraged to participate in the annual handling
clinic on Friday night, April 22, 2016.
Professional handlers and breeders will be on hand to guide you through the basics and the fine points to
help you show your dog to the best of your ability. Please see the schedule below for details:

One hour after conformation judging, all handlers (ages 9—18, novice, intermediate, and open levels)
will gather in the main ring. Junior aged handlers (ages 9—11) will work together as one group while
intermediate and senior aged juniors (ages 12—18) will work as another. Both groups will work on
handling skills for one hour.

After handling practice, we’ll gather again as a whole group to enjoy a pizza party and “mentor
summit.” You and your mentors can share your mentoring experiences. If someone mentors you, tell
us what helps and why. If you mentor somebody else, let us know why you mentor and specifically
what you’re doing to help others.
There is no fee for the handling clinic or pizza party but advanced registration is required using form
located on ASSA 2016 Nevada National Specialty “Download Forms” section.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Granite State
Shetland Sheepdog Club
July 23-24, 2016
“Rediscovering the Fun in Dogs”
Join us at our new venue for two
Shows plus a dinner/seminar
Hosted by the Colonial Sheltie
Club that will make a weekend of
Fun for all with everything under
one roof at the
Holiday Inn
42 Adams Place, Boxborough MA
Judges: Rick Thompson, Saturday
Ellen Worthington, Sunday
Easy access from Interstate 495
Plenty of free parking. RV Spaces!
Silent Auction!
Veteran & Juniors Classes!
Check out our Facebook page or
www.gssscnh.com as info. is added.
Four Specialty Shows in Two Days
March 18-19, 2016
Presented by
Potomac Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club, Inc.
54th & 55th Independent Specialty Shows
&
Shetland Sheepdog Club of Greater Baltimore
49th & 50th Independent Specialty Shows
Thursday PM, March 17, 2016
Puppy Sweepstakes .................................................. Patty Page
Potomac Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club
Friday, March 18, 2016
AM Conformation ................................... Dorothy Christiansen
PM Conformation............................... Sandra MacIntosh-Feret
Saturday, March 19, 2016
AM Conformation & Jr. Showmanship ................... Mark Lucas
PM Conformation & Jr. Showmanship . Charlotte Tull-Swinson
All Member Clubs !!!
Let us know of your activities and events.
These will be featured on a
Regional Roundup page in the
Bulletin Board.
Please send your “news” to me at
Janet Nurse, Editor
[email protected]
Winter 2015 — 2016
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Interlocking Shetland
Sheepdog Club Of
Monee
Pacific Northwest
Saturday, April 9, 2016
&
2 Shows in 1 Day
Judging Panel
A.M. Show:
Sweepstakes: Sue High
Conformation & Jr. Showmanship: Harriet G. Smith
Obedience: Catherine Peters
P.M. Show:
Conformation & Jr. Showmanship: Kim Shive
Obedience: Catherine Peters
Please come and support our breed specialty!
Des Moines
September 9, 2016
Join us Friday, September 9, 2016 for the Des Moines
Shetland Sheepdog Club Specialty at the Iowa State
Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Our Conformation judge is Mr. John Walsh, from
Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland.
A concurrent obedience trail is being held with a rally
obedience trial to follow.
Then stay for two more days of dog shows, obedience
and rally obedience trails held by the Des Moines
Kennel Club and the Des Moines Obedience Training
Club at the same site.
Entries close August 24, 2016 with Onofrio Dog Shows
superintending.
Celebrating our75th Anniversary
Emerald Empire
Four one-day Specialties
July 15—18, 2016
Albany, Oregon
PNWSSC
Friday, July 15, 2016
Judges
Conformation: Mrs. Suzanne Healy
Sweepstakes: Mrs. Wanda Fletcher
Obedience: Mr. Melvin Stanley
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Judges
Conformation: Mrs. Barbara Wright
Sweepstakes: Mr. Bryan Borchardt
Obedience: Mr. Melvin Stanley
EESSC
Sunday, July 17, 2016
Judges
Conformation: Mrs. Lynette Stewart
Sweepstakes: Mr. Jeffrey Yasenchok
Obedience: Mrs. Jill Jones
Monday, July 18, 2016
Judges
Conformation: Mrs. Janice Leonard
Sweepstakes: Mrs. Tammy Blakely
Entries Close: June 29, 2016
www.PNWSSC.com
www.facebook.com/PNWSSC75Anniversary
Show Secretary:
Carolyn Ritacco|[email protected]|503.706.2095
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ASSA Congratulates Pacific Northwest Shetland Sheepdog Club on 75 years as an ASSA Member Club.
Celebrating our 75 th Anniversary
July 15th — 18th, 2016
Albany, Oregon
Four one-day Specialties
in conjunction with
Emerald Empire
See complete information in Region 5 Specialty ad on previous page.
Show Secretary Carolyn Ritacco [email protected] (503) 706-2095
Alamo Area Shetland Sheepdog Club pays tribute to Alane L. Gomez
Barbara Wright presents Alane L. Gomez with a plaque
honoring her long time dedication to the Shetland Sheepdog
and the sport of dogs, at the Club Christmas party.
Alane is a long time member of the Alamo Area Shetland Sheepdog Club, serving as President and most recently as
our long time Secretary. In the 62 years of the Classic’s Shelties, there have been more than 15 champions and over
75 performance titles earned, including Obedience, Rally, Agility, Tracking and Herding.
Alane has been a member of the American Shetland Sheepdog Assn. since 1965, one of only seven 50 year
members in that prestigious category. She is an AKC judge, has judged all over the world and is one of the few judges
certified to judge Conformation through Best in Show as well as Obedience and Rally.
The Club was pleased to honor her this past year for her dedication to shelties and the sport of dogs.
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Greater Kansas City Shetland Sheepdog Club
New Date! March 11-12, 2016
New Location!
The American Royal – Hale Arena, 1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City MO
Join us for 4 days with 2 concurrent specialties and 4 all-breed shows.
Specialty Judges:
Friday 3/11 Conformation: Kathy Wilkins
Saturday 3/12 Conformation: Dianne Hawes
All breed Obedience Offered by the Weimaraner Club of Greater Kansas City/judge pending/Onofrio
All Breed Judges:
Thursday, 3/10 Mr. Houston Clark
Friday, 3/11 Mrs. Houston (Toddie) Clark
Saturday, 3/12 Mrs. Debbie L. Melgreen
Sunday, 3/13 Mr. Allen L. Odom
** For more information: www.gkcssc.org or visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/gkcssc
E-mail: [email protected]
2016 ASSA Nevada National Symposium “Straight Talk”
This year’s program is a special opportunity for Sheltie fanciers to hear directly from experienced people in our breed who will
respond to your questions concerning breeding practices, showing and handling, and judging.
The Symposium is scheduled for Tuesday morning, April 19, 2016. The program is a moderated panel discussion, organized
into three 55 minute segments, and is approximately three hours in length. There will be a 5-10 minute break between
segments. The program will be followed immediately by a box-lunch where attendees can meet and continue discussion with
the panelists.
During each segment the panelists will respond to questions which are of interest to the fancy and give their individual
perspectives in their answers.
The Program Moderator is Al Bianchi. The members of the three panels are:
Handlers: Julie Desy, Becky Johnson and Dottie Adkins
Breeders: Sylvia Calderwood, Lisa Graser and Linda Nicholas
Judges: Marjorie Tuff, Brian Cleveland and Janice Leonard
You are invited and encouraged to submit questions for the panelists to address in advance. Keep questions short and single
subject and be sure to identify which question is for which panel. Send your questions to Al Bianchi, [email protected]. Questions
will be accepted through the date of closing of show entries.
The cost of the Symposium is $25 per person and includes lunch.
Use the Master Reservation Form on the 2016 Nevada National “downloads” site to reserve your seat for this exceptional
opportunity!
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Meet The Breeds
2015 Eukanuba AKC Championship Show
December 12 & 13, 2015
Orlando, Florida
The following members of Tampa Bay Area Shetland Sheepdog Club and
Mid-Florida Shetland Sheepdog Club assisted with the ASSA Meet The Breed booth.
Bill Munsey *, Coordinator
Judy Smith *
Jacki Evans
Jan Huffor
Louise Lee
Bill Munsey *
Roger Lee
Irene Munsey *
Bob Keohane
Dick Korn
Pat Keohane *
Deb Holland
* ASSA Members
Bob Widdows
Stefanie Nawlin
Fran Salvas
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AKC Meet The Breeds
February 13, 2016
New York City, New York
I would like to thank the wonderful people who helped with the Sheltie booth this year. We had a
huge amount of interest and turnout by our Sheltie people. The booth looked great thanks to our
booth designer, Jen Milani. So glad Meet the Breeds fever has caught on because it really is a fun
event. This year because of the numbers we had in the booth, we were all able to have a lunch break
and time to view the other booths, vendors and agility competition going on at the same site. Would
also like to extend my thanks to Sharon Parrish for her huge support and enthusiasm about this
event. We had a great public turnout and much enthusiasm for our dogs!
Again many thanks to the individuals pictured below for assisting in the booth. If you see them in
your travels, please take a moment to thank them for their dedication to our breed and this event.
Sincerely,
Jennie Hynes
Hector Hector, Meredith Hector, Jen Milani, Kate Hynes, Courtney Hynes,
Katie Grohowalski, Julie Iverson, Janeen Simpson. and Debbie Hull
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be part of Sheltie History
in the
2014 ASSA Handbook
All
Photos in
COLOR
The 2014 ASSA Handbook project is accepting orders and photograph submissions. The 2014 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 2014 Make plans now to feature
your Sheltie in the Handbook and order your copy by June 1, 2016.
Pedigree and Showcase Sections
Shelties who completed the listed AKC titles and show wins between January 1 and December 31, 2014, are eligible for
inclusion in the Pedigree and Showcase Sections.
PEDIGREE SECTION
Full page with photo, featured title, AKC registration
information, and 3-generation pedigree
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)
ADVERTISEMENTS
SHOWCASE SECTION
Quarter page with photo, featured accomplishment,
and limited AKC registration information
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)
2014 HANDBOOK SALES
Full-page advertising space is available to Sheltie Reserve your 2014 Handbook at the pre-publication
Specialty Clubs and owners, breeders, and exhibitors.
price. A limited number of books will be available for
sale after issue.
ELECTRONIC PHOTOGRAPHS ARE PREFERRED
Dog owners are encouraged to submit Electronic / Digital Images of their dogs. Electronic photos can be
transmitted as e-mail attachments to [email protected], which saves the cost of postage to send and return. More
important, valuable hard copy, glossy photos are not subject to loss or damage during mailing.
Contact Lynda Bernier, Handbook Editor, for information at
PHONE . . . (207) 729-0478
E-MAIL . . . [email protected]
Visit the ASSA Web site . . . www.assa.org . . . for complete information and to down load order forms.
Winter 2015 — 2016
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SPORTSMANSHIP & ETHICS
The start of 2016 brings with it a new AKC show calendar, club activities, and owner-breeder plans for their dogs. The
AKC Code of Sportsmanship and ASSA Guidelines for Ethical Behavior are reminders for everyone on the values,
principles, and ethics that serve Sheltie fanciers and all dog owners in pursuing their interests.
AKC Code of Sportsmanship
PREFACE: The sport of purebred dog competitive events dates prior to 1884, the year of AKC’s birth.
Shared values of those involved in the sport include principles of sportsmanship. They are practiced in all
sectors of our sport: conformation, performance and companion. Many believe that these principles of
sportsmanship are the prime reason why our sport has thrived for over one hundred years. With the belief that
it is useful to periodically articulate the fundamentals of our sport, this code is presented.
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Sportsmen respect the history, traditions and integrity of the sport of purebred dogs.
Sportsmen commit themselves to values of fair play, honesty, courtesy, and vigorous competition, as well
as winning and losing with grace.
Sportsmen refuse to compromise their commitment and obligation to the sport of purebred dogs by
injecting personal advantage or consideration into their decisions or behavior.
The sportsman judge judges only on the merits of the dogs and considers no other factors.
The sportsman judge or exhibitor accepts constructive criticism.
The sportsman exhibitor declines to enter or exhibit under a judge where it might reasonably appear that
the judge’s placements could be based on something other than the merits of the dogs.
The sportsman exhibitor refuses to compromise the impartiality of a judge.
The sportsman respects the AKC bylaws, rules, regulations and policies governing the sport of purebred
dogs.
Sportsmen find that vigorous competition and civility are not inconsistent and are able to appreciate the
merit of their competition and the effort of competitors.
Sportsmen welcome, encourage and support newcomers to the sport.
Sportsmen will deal fairly with all those who trade with them.
Sportsmen are willing to share honest and open appraisals of both the strengths and weaknesses of their
breeding stock.
Sportsmen spurn any opportunity to take personal advantage of positions offered or bestowed upon them.
Sportsmen always consider as paramount the welfare of their dog.
Sportsmen refuse to embarrass the sport, the American Kennel Club, or
themselves while taking part in the sport.
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ASSA Guidelines for Ethical Behavior
These recommendations are meant as guidelines for what the American Shetland
Sheepdog Association (ASSA) considers ethical dog-related practices in the areas of
breeding, selling, buying, and exhibiting the Shetland Sheepdog.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BREEDER/SELLER:
1) The ultimate goal of the responsible breeder should be to improve the breed by producing attractive, healthy,
puppies with good temperaments, whether for pet or show.
2) Breeders should have a basic knowledge of genetics, the breed, dog breeding in general, and the specific faults and
virtues of their chosen genetic lines. They should also be aware of potential health problems, associated both with
the breed itself, and the specific lines. This is to encourage improvement of the breed by using top quality stock,
along with extensive, researched knowledge.
3) A breeder should be discriminating in the placement of his stock. A breeder should not sell to, or aid in selling a
Sheltie to any person who he, or she, has reason to believe will not provide proper care and environment, or who
may use the dog in a fashion which is detrimental to the dog itself, or the breed.
4) It is recommended that breeders not sell puppies under the age of eight (8) weeks and/or without proper,
documented, immunization and health protection for their age.
5) Breeders should be honest and forthright in answering questions pertaining to their Shelties.
6) Breeders should recommend future immunization and worming schedules, as well as ways to deal with various
health and/or behavioral problems that might occur. Breeders should also inform new owners of any health
clearances that have been performed on one or both of the parents.
7) The ASSA encourages all Sheltie owners that breed Shelties to assume more responsibility for dogs produced
throughout their lives rather than just until the first sale.
8) Breeders should maintain the best possible health, safety, cleanliness and veterinary care for their animals, as well
as proper nutrition and socialization; and should pass these recommended measures along to new owners.
9) All agreements should be in writing, and be clearly understood by all parties.
10) Breeding arrangements should never be established which would encourage the pet buyer to undertake a breeding
program. If a "breeder" does not have the time, facility or desire to themselves have a litter out of a particular brood
matron, that dog should not be passed to a pet buyer just to produce puppies.
11) Responsible breeders should require the spaying/neutering of all non-breeding animals and follow-up should be
done to ensure that this aspect of the contract has been fulfilled.
BREEDING ANIMALS:
1) Shelties used for breeding should conform as closely as possible to the breed standard.
2) Breeding animals should be screened and clear of discoverable genetic defects prior to breeding.
3) The following is a partial list of possible screening recommendations:
 Eyes certified normal.
 Hips clear.
 Thyroid tested.
 Males should be entire (monorchids and/or cryptorchids should not be used.)
 Dogs with questionable temperaments should not be used for breeding.
 Dogs on medication intended to alter the dog's physical or mental condition should not be used for breeding.
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NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY:
1) A responsible breeder prohibits the sale of animals or the provision of stud services/brood matrons to commercial
operations, including puppy mills, pet shops, brokers, laboratories, auctions, raffles, or contest giveaways.
2)
Motivation for breeding the Shetland Sheepdog should be the creation and improvement of the breed, rather than
solely for financial gain.
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ASSA Guidelines for Ethical Behavior concluded
AKC RULES COMPLIANCE:
1) Complete and accurate records must be kept; and those necessary forwarded to new owners.
2) Breeders agree to abide by all AKC rules and regulations, whether pertaining to breeding, exhibiting, record-keeping
or any other aspect of purebred dog ownership.
3) Breeders will breed only AKC-registered dogs.
EDUCATION:
1) Sheltie owners should encourage public education, represent the breed honestly to prospective buyers, and help
people to make informed canine-related decisions.
2) Breeders should make themselves available to the purchaser after the sale has been consummated to help with
education counseling, grooming and other care questions as well as solving behavioral problems.
3) Breeders should make available to fellow breeders any information they have that might aid in that breeder's efforts
to improve the breed.
4) ASSA members should be an example of leadership and outreach to encourage proper ethical behavior.
SPORTSMANSHIP:
1) Maligning of others or others' dogs is inappropriate. Good sportsmanship is appropriate at all times.
In general, all dog owners have a responsibility to their canine companions to provide proper care and humane treatment
at all times, whether in a multiple or single dog household. Proper care and humane treatment includes adequate and
nutritious diet, clean water, adequate exercise, clean comfortable living conditions, regular veterinary care, kind and
responsive human companionship, and training for appropriate behavior. Dogs should not be kept in circumstances or
numbers where all of these needs cannot be adequately fulfilled.
Approved by ASSA Board of Directors - May 1996
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ASSA PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Effective January 11, 2016
ASSA HANDBOOKS
Here is your chance to fill in the gaps in your ASSA Handbook collection, or for the new fancier, to begin a collection.
Each of these Handbooks includes a review of the years Specialty Shows, champions and advanced performance titlists
(including pictures and pedigrees). Plus special articles often enriched with historic photos. Remember, website photos
and pedigrees can disappear but the Handbook saves photos and information forever.
All prices below are for shipments to the US and Canada.
Please contact the Publications Chairperson for shipping costs outside the US.
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
1989 – 1998 Editions
$15.00 per book (includes shipping)
Astolat, E-Danha, Jo-Lyn, Herding
Faunbrook, Pocono, Sheltieland, Tracking
MarJan, Waljon
Shelties Rule! (The US/AKC World Agility Teams)
ASSA Foundation (A. Bianchi); The Correct Sheltie (T. Coen)
No Feature Article
Thistlerose, The Collie Crosses
Herding History, The Founding Fathers
Dorlane, 20 Years of High in Trials
Sea Isle Story, Importance of Bitch in Breeding Program (Coen)
Tull-E-Ho, Agility and the Shetland Sheepdog
$30.00 per book (includes shipping)
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Philidove, Ideal Type
History of Tracking Shelties
Sold Out
Sold Out
Starhaven
Best in Show Shelties, History of ASSA Versatility Program
Sold Out
Sheltie History – Fact, Fable and Fantasy
The Shetland Sheepdog (Physical Characteristics/ Standard Interpretation)
Oaklawn/Range Rover (behind Peter Pumpkin), Colors (DNA)
The Shetland Sheepdog – an American Success, Of the Good Ones
$35.00 Per Book (includes shipping)
2011
2012
2013
Sold Out
History of the Best All Around Sheltie Award
No Feature Article
Also Available:
Pictorial Standard $5.00 (includes shipping)
Shetland Sheepdog CD – The Ultimate Interactive Experience (Windows) $20.00 (includes shipping)
Mail order with check payable to ASSA to:
Nancy Runyon
1285 Hopewell Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Phone: 859-734-9854
E-mail: [email protected]
Winter 2015 — 2016
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CANINE HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER
PARENT CLUB REPORTING: AMERICAN SHETLAND SHEEPDOG ASSOCIATION
CHIC NUMBERS ISSUED OR UPDATED: Q4 2015
Date
New /
Update
CHIC
No.
Reg #
HOMESPUN CASUAL BLUES
12/3/2015
UPDATE
65589
DN21590105
JULIE S. IVERSON
HILL VIEWS FREE AS A BREEZE
12/3/2015
UPDATE
66400
DL85810503
JULIE A. GRIFFIN & MARIE MILES
FOXTAYLE'S TRUE BOLD ITALIC
12/3/2015
UPDATE
67968
DN10092802
JULIE A. GRIFFIN
LISKA STAR GAZER BIKIMICKO
10/15/2015
UPDATE
73603
SW122970
LAURENDEL BITTER CONQUEST
10/1/2015
UPDATE
89970
DN11845104
CAROL WILLIAMS & PAMELA M. BORUP
CAZES
SHAUNA DASNOIT
NEWRISING GRANDGABLES
PERSUASION
WELGLEN THE NONCONFORMIST
11/19/2015
UPDATE
102829
DN33346602
SUSAN LUCAS & NEKOLIA BURKE
11/19/2015
UPDATE
103758
DN32758202
LA VAR GRIFFIN & JULIE GRIFFIN
CHATEAU KISMET CARRY ON
ATWATER
ATWATER'S HIGH NOON AT
LOCKEHILL
ODYSSEY APPLE ACRES BUSY SIGNAL
12/3/2015
UPDATE
104576
DN36262704
DANIEL D & ALLANA D HEMENWAY
12/3/2015
UPDATE
106561
DN36955001
DANIEL D & ALLANA D HEMENWAY
12/23/2015
UPDATE
107291
DN27203702
RACHEL LUCAS
KARASHOME SILVER SORCERER
10/1/2015
NEW
108581
DN35967707
KAREN B. EVANS
DAEDREAM CUPID'S BEST WORK
10/9/2015
NEW
108708
DN33685401
DIXIE EIGENRAUCH
DAEDREAM MIRROR IMAGE
10/9/2015
NEW
108709
DN30833602
DIXIE EIGENRAUCH
DAEDREAM STARS N BARS
10/9/2015
NEW
108710
DN36760702
DIXIE EIGENRAUCH
BALENBRAE MAKE MINE MINK
10/15/2015
NEW
108873
DN31937201
ANNE DEWITT
ABBOTSFORD REDGAUNTLET
10/29/2015
NEW
109177
DN32063001
SONIA CARRINGER
WESTSTAR STONERHAVEN
BREEZIN IN
SHAIZACH SKYE DANCING SOLO
11/12/2015
NEW
109460
DN36957402
ROBERT & CHRISTINA STONER
11/19/2015
NEW
109595
DN31183001
SUNCREST SKYE DIODORA
12/9/2015
NEW
109596
DN37655301
JACQUELINE B. MASCIOLI & REBECCA
JARIT
JACQUELINE B MASCIOLI
KARAB'S WEST COAST BREEZE
11/19/2015
NEW
109597
AE530558
RANLYN'S HEARTS OF FIRE
11/25/2015
NEW
109728
DN38387202
DENISE BROWN
RANLYN'S ALL FIRED UP
11/25/2015
NEW
109729
DN38387201
DENISE BROWN
TRELYNN APPLECROSS INDEED
11/25/2015
NEW
109730
DN35564503
JANET L SHAFER & DEBBIE TRESNAK
AKADIA PALISADES
12/3/2015
NEW
109910
DN34483302
JANA ARMITAGE FREELANCE
12/9/2015
NEW
110016
DN38219702
KATRINA L. STEWART & SHANNALEE
MICHALSKY
NANCY PORTA
SUNAIRE MAINSTAY INTEGRITY
12/9/2015
NEW
110017
DN38410201
WILDOAK MIDNIGHT ILLUSION
12/17/2015
NEW
110222
DN31052503
WILDOAK CHARISMA
12/17/2015
NEW
110223
DN28736302
WILDOAK MEET ME IN DAYTON
12/17/2015
NEW
110224
DN31245202
CANDLELIT AMERICAN HONEY
12/23/2015
NEW
110313
DN31246901
KATHY RYAN & STEPHEN BARGER &
PAUL CAPOBIANCO
M. M. CHARACTER & URSULA ANN
DUDEK
DUDEK
DUDEK
JOYCE BECHERINI
SKYE THE ZESTY GUY
12/31/2015
NEW
110475
DN37102802
JACQUELINE B MASCIOLI
BELMARK WET AND WILD
12/31/2015
NEW
110476
DN38810306
SUE SCHAFFNIT
Animal
Owner
CATHY LIENERT-TIKAL & RICK GRANGE
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CONTROL Dogs Needed for a Gallbladder Mucocele Study
at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine is looking for control dogs to participate in a study
examining altered lipid metabolism in dogs with gallbladder mucoceles (GBM).
What does participation involve? Owners need to be willing to bring their dog to NCSU for a one time
visit. During the visit their dog will undergo a brief gallbladder ultrasound examination (no sedation
required). If the dog is found to qualify for the study based on this ultrasound examination, an ACTH
stimulation test will be performed and blood and urine samples will be collected. These are very safe tests.
Diagnostic tests performed on study participants will be paid for by a study grant.
We are looking for 5 more apparently healthy Shetland sheepdogs that are
≥ 10 years of age and are either spayed female or castrated male.
Dogs cannot be currently undergoing treatment for hypothyroidism or treatment with steroids or other
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Please contact our Clinical Studies Core coordinator Lyndy Harden-Plumley if you have a dog that you are
willing to have us screen for inclusion in the study as a control. [email protected] or 919-513-6384.
OFA Health Survey—OFA Health Survey
Dear ASSA Members:
Take a few minutes to go to www.offa.org/surveys/survey_sheltie.html and complete the Shetland Sheepdog health
survey. The OFA Health Survey is one of the few ways researchers can identify which breeds and which problems
deserve their attention and money. The data collected from this survey also help to determine which studies receive
funding from ASSA and the AKC Health Foundation. Our problems can only be addressed if we let the world know
what they are, so please go to the OFA Website and complete the Shetland Sheepdog Health Survey!
Sincerely,
ASSA Health Committee
Winter 2015 — 2016
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Your participation is requested
Active Research into disorders afflicting Shelties!
Information about the studies below can be found on the ASSA website at: http://assa.org/health.html
Dermatomyositis*
DNA samples from affected dogs needed, most importantly – biopsy samples of active lesions from affected dogs needed and part of the sample
collection cost may be covered by the research grant.
***NEW*** - Cheek swab DNA samples from any Sheltie over 8 yrs. of age are needed.
http://www.assa.org/health.html#DM or contact Jacquelyn Evans at [email protected]
Bladder cancer
DNA samples from normal & affected dogs needed
http://www.assa.org/documents/TCCUpdate02-11-14_000.pdf
“Border Collie” Collapse Syndrome
http://www.cvm.umn.edu/vbs/faculty/Mickelson/lab/EIC/bordercollieEIC/home.html
Gallbladder mucoceles
Dr. Gookin’s team is looking for 5 more apparently healthy Shetland sheepdogs that are ≥ 10 years of age and are either spayed female or
castrated male. Owners must be willing to travel to North Carolina State University. Dogs cannot be currently undergoing treatment for
hypothyroidism or being treated with steroids or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Please contact our Clinical Studies Core coordinator Lyndy Harden-Plumley if you have a dog that you are willing to have us screen for inclusion in
the study as a control. [email protected] or 919-513-6384.
Lance canine teeth*
http://assa.org/documents/LanceK9toothformsMay12wnewshippinginfo_000.pdf
Abnormal upper 3rd incisor teeth*
http://assa.org/documents/UMCSS3rdIncisorToothStudysampleform.pdf
Epilepsy*
http://www.assa.org/health.html#Epilepsy
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
http://assa.org/documents/PDAdescriptionJan2012.pdf
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Contact [email protected]
*Sample shipping costs (and potentially skin biopsy costs) may be covered by these studies.
See the ASSA website for information.
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Notice on Genetic Diseases in Shelties
Updated August 2015
Concerned breeders of Shetland Sheepdogs are striving to breed healthy Shelties and decrease the incidence of
heritable diseases in the breed. Hip dysplasia, thyroid disease, eye diseases, dermatomyositis (Sheltie Skin
Syndrome), von Willebrand’s disease (vWD), gallbladder mucoceles and epilepsy are some of the known health
problems of the breed. Although these problems are NOT COMMON in the breed, the Board of Directors of the
American Shetland Sheepdog Association (ASSA) recommends that questions about the health of the dog and its
relatives be asked when inquiring about the purchase of a puppy or adult, use of a stud dog and/or the acceptance of a
brood bitch. Does the Sheltie (adult or puppy) or its relatives have any of the above mentioned problems? Questions
should also be asked about abnormal tooth alignment, missing teeth, and cryptorchidism (retained testicle).
Tests are available for many potentially heritable health problems. Minimum health testing of breeding stock is
recommended by the ASSA through the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) program, www.caninehealthinfo.org/.
(For specific information on Shetland Sheepdogs, see: www.caninehealthinfo.org/brdreqs.html?breed=SS ). Many of
the test results for individual dogs can be found in the database of the Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
website: www.offa.org.
No animal (dog or human) is perfect and free of any genetic abnormality. The ASSA is NOT advising you not to buy a
puppy or breed to a stud dog if these conditions exist, but wants puppy buyers and breeders to be aware of genetic
problems in the breed so that informed decisions can be made when buying or planning a breeding.
Dermatomyositis Research Update - Genetic Testing Now Available
Researchers at Clemson University have identified genetic variants in 3 genes that are highly associated with
dermatomyositis. Certain combinations of alleles at these 3 genes cause an increased risk for development of the
disease, while other combinations are rarely observed in affected dogs. A manuscript describing the research will be
submitted for publication in 2016. Collection of DNA of affected dogs is ongoing. If you participated in the research
through submission of a sample from an affected or healthy dog to Clemson University or Texas A&M University, and
would like to know your dog’s results, please contact Jacquelyn Evans at [email protected] . Results are not
available for all participants because not all samples could be used.
In continuation of this research, we are now collecting cheek swabs from unaffected Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs*
born before February 2008 or before. We will generate genotypes for the 3 genes and provide them to their owners.
Participation is free and confidential. Only two dogs per owner will be accepted. In addition, genetic testing is also
available for younger dogs for $180/dog. To participate, please contact Jacquelyn Evans at [email protected].
For additional information: www.clemsoncaninegenetics.com/genetictesting.htm.
*Funding for testing of older Shelties is through a grant from the American Shetland Sheepdog Association Foundation.
Winter 2015 — 2016
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Investigation of Bladder Cancer in the Shetland Sheepdog
Updated February, 2016
Canine invasive bladder cancer, also known as transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the bladder, is a devastating
tumor that plagues senior dogs from all breeds. More than 20,000 dogs are thought to develop TCC each year with
approximately 50% of them showing spread of the disease to other organs. Standard treatments can extend the life
of a diagnosed dog for more than a year but there is no cure for the disease. The Ostrander Laboratory at the
National Human Genome Research Institute at NIH, in collaboration with the Purdue Comparative Oncology
Program at Purdue University, are working to identify the genetic variants that either confer risk for developing TCC
or enhance tumor growth and metastasis. Last year our labs identified a mutation in the BRAF gene present in 85%
of TCC tumors, including 100% of the Shetland sheepdog tumors tested. This exact mutation has been found in
many human cancers including melanomas, colon cancer, thyroid cancers, leukemias, and even human bladder
cancers. This finding reminds us just how similar our dogs are to us.
In the course of our studies we found that the BRAF mutation can be identified in urine from affected dogs. This
could lead to a non-invasive diagnosis method for breeds at risk of developing TCC of the bladder, such as the
Shetland sheepdog. Prescreening studies underway at the Purdue Comparative Oncology program will help to
determine how early in disease progression such a diagnosis is possible. It is predicted that early diagnosis and
early treatment will improve the prognosis for all dogs with TCC.
In addition to the activating BRAF mutation, we have identified and are in the process of categorizing additional
tumor-specific gene variants that interrupt functions important in cancer development and progression. By
grouping these genes in terms of interacting pathways and biological function, such as cell growth and tissue
invasion, we hope to determine additional treatment foci for clinical applications. We are also comparing the
expression of genes in the tumor with regions of the genome that are associated with disease susceptibility in at
risk breeds.
Our genome wide association studies have identified two distinct regions of the genome that appear to hold cancer
-causing mutations in breeds at risk for TCC. One of these regions is specific to the Shetland sheepdog. We have
now sequenced the complete genome of a Sheltie, a Westie, and a Scottie that were diagnosed with TCC of the
bladder. This allows us to leverage the association studies with a much denser screening of genetic variants to look
for mutations that could cause the disease.
It is important for us to maintain current health status data on the senior shelties that make up the control group
of our study. If you have donated a sample from your healthy old dog, or you have a dog that recently turned 10,
we would love to hear from you. Please update your dog’s health status with the short survey on our website, or
you can send an email to [email protected] and let us know if your dog is still healthy or if he or she was
diagnosed with cancer. If your dog received a diagnosis of cancer since their sample was submitted, we ask that
you please fax or mail the veterinarian’s report to us.
We are always looking for more participants for the study so please contact our Samples Manger, whose contact
information is listed below, if you have a Sheltie that has been diagnosed with TCC of the bladder or if you have a
Sheltie over the age of 10 that has never had cancer. You will receive a kit with a one page consent form, return
address label, a pair of vials for collecting 5-10 cc of blood at your veterinarian’s office, and instructions for
handling the collected sample. The collection kit is provided in a small cardboard mailer tube approved for shipping
biological materials by the postal service without ice. Your participation in the study and any information you
provide us will remain confidential.
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Investigation of Bladder Cancer in the Shetland Sheepdog - continued
Updated February, 2016
As always, the Ostrander Laboratory is truly grateful for the outstanding positive response we have always received
from the American Shetland Sheepdog Association and all Sheltie owners.
Heidi G. Parker, Ph.D.
Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health
Follow the Dog Genome Project on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/DogGenomeProject/
For Information About Participation in our studies contact:
Erica S. Chapman
Dog Genome Project Samples Manager
National Institutes of Health / NHGRI
50 South Drive, Bldg. 50, Room 5347
Bethesda, MD 20892-8000
[Phone: 301-451-9390] [Fax: 301-594-0023] [Email: [email protected]]
Health update survey:
http://research.nhgri.nih.gov/dog_genome/surveys/TCCS_Survey.shtml (password: Missy07)
ASSA Video Library
Video Rentals
Carolyn Ing
493 Westford Street
Carlisle, MA 01741-1557
VHS Tapes, CDs, and DVDs
 $10.00 rental fee for each item/title rented
 Contact Carolyn for rental fee on titles requiring more
than one item for complete title.
 Video items must be returned insured.
ASSA National Specialties
1982 through 2005 (2-6 VHS tapes per year)
2006 through 2011 (DVD)
ASSA National Visiting Hours
1984, 1990, 1991
ASSA Symposia
1985 — Whelping Box to Show Ring
1986 —So You Want To Be A Judge
1986 — Breeder Interviews — Moribrook, Sea Isle, Astolat,
Lingard, Willowand and Pocono
1986 — Dr. Monger, Eye Talk — Dr. Marlin Roll
ASSA Symposia cont.
1990 — Dr. Patty Olson — Infertility in the Female and Male
2005 — Breeder Panel
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Shelties in Motion (narrated by Jan Leonard)
Progression of the Shetland Sheepdog (PowerPoint on CD)
10 Years of ASSA National Specialty Winners
Study of Collie Gait
Basic Grooming (Collie Club of America)
Whelping Film (Collie Club of America)
Canine Vaginal Smears (slides on tape (Collie Club of
America)
Observing Dogs in Motion (American Kennel Club)
In the Ring with Mr. Wrong (American Kennel Club)
Exercise Finished. A Day with an Obedience Judge
(American Kennel Club)
Golden oldies (by Pepper Power)
The Shetland Special (PDF files of magazine issues from
1949-1950 and 1956-1962 on CD)
Winter 2015 — 2016
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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, the opposite happens
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 or
ASSA Website form, 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 bitch’s nomination, a
form will be mailed to you that will include your 3-month and 6-month
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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 6 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. All 6-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 months; 9-12 months;
12-18 months for dogs and bitches. Winners of all above classes will
compete for Best in Futurity.
5. Fees received for each class, less 30% (25% for expenses and 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:
Kathryn Hensley
800 East Franciscan Drive
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 661-1182
[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, the Chairperson 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
Kathryn Hensley
800 East Franciscan Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307
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2015 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, 2015 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 2016 National catalog, your application and documentation must be received 30 days prior to the show
closing date. All other award applications for 2015 must be received by March 31, 2016. 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, 2016.
 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.
NOTE: If you would like your
Send Applications to Michelle Toczek, 1106 South Outerbelt Road, Oak Grove, MO 64075
spoon or pin mailed to you,
Phone: (816) 721-5486
e-mail: [email protected]
please enclose a check
payable to ASSA for
$ 7.50 for US address
$15.00 for foreign address
USE ONE FORM FOR EACH DOG. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY!
to cover postage.
Up to
4 items, pins and/or spoons,
Owner(s) ____________________________________________________________________
can be mailed for one fee.
Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________
(Certificates will be mailed
City ______________________________________ State _____________ Zip ___________
Phone ______________________ Email __________________________________________
Registered Name of Dog
_______________________________________________________
Date(s) Finished Title(s) _________________________________________________________
without a 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 type of competition (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), Century Club (CC), and Best In Show (All-Breed) – 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. ASSA recognizes Best In Show (All-Breed) achievements for Shelties owned
by ASSA Members with a pin award. Attach a list of shows and dates.
* 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
*** Best In Show (All Breed) Dog = 20 or more Bests In Show *** Best In Show (All Breed) Bitch = 7 or more Bests In Show
(NOTE: Co-owners who are ASSA Members may purchase additional pins for $35.00 each.)
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT for Grand Champion (GCH), 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. Top Producing
Sire and Top Producing Dam awards recognize individuals with multiple offspring that earn Champion (CH) titles from January through December 2015. Attach
list of offspring and dates finished.
ASSA Conformation BREEDER Of MOST CHAMPIONS Award Application
Deadline for receipt of application is February 15, 2016
Name(s) of Breeder _____________________________________________________________________________
Number of Champions Finished in 2015 _____________________________________________________________
Attach a list of the Champions finished. Include their registered names, dates they finished, and proof you are the breeder.
Effective May 2015
Winter 2015 — 2016
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2015 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), 2015 to be eligible for a 2015 award.
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Applications for a 2015 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, 2016. 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 e-mail to the Performance Awards Chair requesting confirmation.
Send Applications to
Susan Bintliff, 286 Hapete Trail, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055
Phone: (609) 410-0889 e-mail: [email protected]
USE ONE FORM FOR EACH AWARD. 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 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.)
____ Please mail my award.
OR
____ I’ll pick up my award at
the National.
ENCLOSE COPY(IES) OF AKC TITLE CERTIFICATE(S) FOR EACH AWARD REQUESTED
Circle Award(s) For Which You Are Applying
ASSA Championship Spoon Awards
OTCH
HC
MACH
PACH
CT
Only one spoon is awarded per dog. The spoon is awarded
upon completing the first Champion title, regardless of type of
competition (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.
AKC Title Certificate Awards
UD
UDX
RAE
HX
TDX
VST
AX
AXJ
AXP
AJP
MX
MXJ
MXP MJP
PAX
Versatile Dog VCD1 VCD2 VCD3 VCD4 VCCH
Obedience
Rally
Herding
Tracking
Agility
Multiple Champion
ASSA Defined Career Achievement Certificate and Pin Awards
Both Champion (CH) and Utility Dog (UD) titles (Submit both title certificates.)
Combination of Champion (CH) and any performance championship (Submit both title certificates.)
Circle combination
CH+OTCH
CH+HC CH+MACH
CH+PACH
CH+CT
Combination of Champion (CH) and any 2 or more performance championships. (Submit
OTCH + 300
Indicate combination CH + _____ + _____ + _____ + _____ + _____
OTCH title and 300 or more additional OTCH points (Submit list of trials and dates where OTCH points
20+ Obedience HIT
1st 200 Score
5+ Herding HIT
20 or more Obedience Highs In Trial (Submit list of trials and dates where HITs were won.) Pin award
First 200 score received in obedience (Submit trial and date where 200 score was earned.)
Dog has won 5 or more Herding Highs In Trial (Submit list of trials and dates where HITs were won.) Pin
CH + UD
Double Champion
Effective May 2015
certificates.)
were earned, including number of points.) Award is open to all Shelties. Owner receives certificate. ASSA Member
Owner also receives ASSA Achievement Pin.
award
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Versatility Awards
Application For:
____Versatility Certificate (VC)
____Versatility Certificate Excellent (VCX)
____VC or VCX + Champion
Dog’s Registered Name ___________________________________________________________________________________
AKC Registered Number __________________________ Sex ________ Birthdate
__________________________________
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
_____ Dog has been
awarded
Championship
3
_____ Dog has major
points
1
_____ Dog has a
2-point win
Date points or title earned
____________________
PERFORMANCE AREA
Point
Value
6
5
4
3
2
1
Date Title Earned
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____
____
____
OTCH
UDX
UD
VER
CDX
CD
Obedience Category
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
6
5
4
1
____
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____
____
CT
VST
TDX
TD
1
____ RAE
HERDING AREA
Point
Value
6 _____ HCH
5
_____ HX
4
_____ HI
3
_____ HS
2
_____ PT
1
_____ HT
Date title earned
____________________
Tracking Category
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 _________________________________________
Effective May 20, 2012
American Shetland Sheepdog Association
Janet Nurse
Bulletin Board Editor
46 S Summit
Villa Park, IL 60181
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