The Greater Gainesville Dog Fanciers Association, Inc.

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1 The Greater Gainesville Dog Fanciers Association, Inc. January 2019 Newsletter for Dog Lovers G.G.D.F.A. P.O. Box Gainesville, Florida General Meeting Dates: 2nd Tuesday each month PINE GROVE Baptist Church 4200 NW 39th Ave 7:30 pm Gainesville, FL Board Meeting Dates: 4th Tuesday each month Club Officers President Denise Gaboury 1st VP Pam Rice 2nd VP Kathy Davis Secretary Sarah Wingfield Treasurer Doris Horton Club Directors Carol Lamb Claire Hedrick Marge Saucier Linda Graham We Have Lost A Good Friend Russ Milner We are sad to report that one of our founding members of the club and dear friend to many, Russ Milner has passed away in he early part of December. He did not want any official attendance at a funeral per his family. But there may be a memorial in March for his birthday. I ll let us all know. He would have been 100 years old on his next birthday. He owned Calusa Animal Inn on Millhopper Road for 30 years. It closed in He raised and showed during his time with his primary breed American Black Cockers. Newsletter Editor Claire Hedrick Membership Chair Kathy Davis

2 News From AKC About AKC Rescue Network Published The AKC Rescue Network is the largest network of dog rescue groups in the country, and was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in late great 160 unique breeds are currently represented within the network. More than 450 AKC Rescue Network groups are located across the United States. AKC s National Breed Clubs spearhead the bulk of these rescue groups, and it s often breeders and fanciers that are at the heart of these rescues, rehabs and rehomes. The AKC Rescue Network s groups are unique in that the fostering/rehabilitation period lasts as long as is necessary before the dog is rehomed. Foster volunteers provide intimate, transparent knowledge about the dog s history, temperament, health concerns and special needs that allows them to place the dog in the best-fitting home. According to a recent AKC Rescue Network survey, rescue volunteers said the top three reasons cited by owners for surrendering their dog are change of lifestyle, not the right breed for them, and lack of time to spend with the dog. They also said that the biggest issues they face are the lack of foster homes, manpower, and funding. List of contacts by breed available online: America's VetDogs would like to share the following: Published.www. Etdogs.org America s VetDogs is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States. We were truly honored to have placed Sully, a specially-trained 2- year-old yellow Labrador Retriever service dog, with the president in June of 2018, who was specifically matched with him to provide support during his daily activities. Later this week, Sully will return back to America s VetDogs in Smithtown, New York for a temporary stay throughout the holiday season before joining the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center s Facility Dog Program. Sully will be working alongside fellow VetDogs facility dogs SGT Dillon and SGT Truman who are there to assist with physical and occupational therapy to wounded soldiers and active duty personnel during their journey to recovery at Walter Reed Bethesda. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bush family during this difficult time," said John Miller, President and CEO of America s VetDogs. "It was truly an honor to have provided service dog Sully to be by the president s side for the past several months. As a true patriot and a visionary, President Bush will forever be viewed by people with disabilities and their families as a hero through his efforts to enact the Americans with Disabilities Act. We are forever grateful to his service to the American people."

3 AKC History Timeline Thought this was interesting facts to read-claire Published: Sept 17, 1884: The first meeting of the AKC was held.the Constitution and Bylaws, and Dog Show Rules were created, and Major James M. Taylor was elected as the first President. 1886: Our first office opened at 44 Broadway in New York City in a room. Dr. N. Rowe wrote the first three volumes of the National American Kennel Club Stud Book. 1888: Veterinarians started being required at all events. 1889: The first issue of The AKC Gazette was published, and would continue without interruption for over a century. It is now one of the oldest dog magazines in existence. 1905: By this time, there were now 110 member clubs and 500 associate members. A rule was passed that The Superintendent of any show cannot exhibit or officiate as a judge at that show. Dog show classes start to include Puppy, Novice, Limit and Open : A point system for all-breed dog shows was established. 1911: A rule went into effect that gave sole privilege to the member club that had held the first show in a given area. That same year, definitive rules for classified and unclassified special prizes were established. A classified special prize was one offered in a single breed, somewhat similar to an award for best of breed (although the AKC did not record such a win). An unclassified special was a prize offered in classes involving multiple-breed competition similar to the present groups and best in show. 1914: A reciprocal agreement with The Kennel Club (England) was made. We also helped overturn a NYC ordinance that all dogs be muzzled in public. 1917: Applicants for Judges and Superintendents started being accepted. 1924: Comprehensive new rules for Groups & Best In Show judging were adopted. All breeds (except for those in Miscellaneous Competition) were separated into five groups: Group 1 Sporting Dogs, which included at that time all Hound breeds; Group 2 Working Dogs; Group 3 Terriers; Group 4 Toy Breeds; and Group 5 Non-Sporting Breeds. These Best of Breed winners in each group were then judged together to determine the best dog in that group and, finally, the five group winners met to decide the best dog in the show. The Westminster Kennel Club was the first to include judging for Best In Show under the new format. Later in the 1920 s, the groups were expanded to six, as Hounds became a separate group. 1929: The first edition of Pure-Bred Dogs was published. Nine years later, the book was renamed The Complete Dog Book. To date, it has sold more than 2 million copies. 1931: The Professional Handlers Association launched : The first book of AKC rules was presented in the November 1932 issue of the Gazette and was subsequently published as a separate booklet. That same year, the first Children s Handling Classes were held, and breeds were divided into 6 groups: Sporting, Sporting Hounds, Working, Terriers, Toys and Non-Sporting. 1934: AKC Library was established. 1936: The first official regulations and standards for obedience test field trials were published, based on the work of Helene Whitehouse Walker. That same year, the first licensed obedience trial was held in New York with 18 licensed tests and 200 dogs entered. The following year, Mrs. Walker and Blanche Sanders toured America in a Buick with a 21-foot trailer introducing the new sport of obedience : During World War II, dog shows, obedience trials and field trials continued but rules loosened generously. To comply with wartime attempts to conserve paper, The American Kennel Gazette was reduced in size. We also worked with Dogs for Defense to mobilize dog owners to donate quality animals to be trained to help American troops. 1946: Professional judges formed the Professional Dog Judges Association, which included many of the top all-breed judges of the time.competition, was made a separate class.

4 AKC History Timeline(continued) 1950: The Indefinite Listing Privilege program was established to allow dogs not registered with the AKC to participate in select events. The Bred-By- Exhibitor class was also created. 1951: A new rule restricted judges to 20 dogs per hour, and show-giving clubs had to indicate any limitations on their premium lists. 1956: The 5-millionth dog was registered, a Collie named Lassie the Golden Glory. 1971: Junior Showmanship class was officially recognized. 1973: All-breed clubs banded together to address the fuel shortage situation by holding their events at the same location on consecutive days, called Cluster shows. 1974: The first women delegates were admitted: Mrs. Carol D. Duffy to represent the Mid-Hudson Kennel Club; Mrs. Gertrude Freedman to represent the Bulldog Club of New England; and Mrs. Julia Gasow to represent the English Springer Spaniel Club of Michigan. 1977: The practice of licensed handlers ends, placing all handlers in the same category as exhibitors so that anyone could handle a dog for a fee. 1981: The 25-millionth dog was registered, a Scottish Terrier named Belgair s Duke of Rock Hill. 1982: The Dog Museum of America opened in New York City. Frank T. Sabella forever holds the distinction of being the first contributor of art with his gift donation of several paintings including the charming oil on canvas of a long-haired terrier painted by the well-known artist George Earl as well as a charming portrait of a Newfoundland by English artist Horatio Henry Couldery. It would ultimately move to St. Louis, Missouri and be renamed The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog. 1984:The American Kennel Club celebrated its 100th Anniversary with the Centennial Show in Philadelphia. A German Shepherd Dog won Best in Show. 1985: The first woman Director of the AKC was elected, Dr. Jacklyn Hungerland, a delegate of the Del Monte Kennel Club. 1989: The first Canine Good Citizen tests were conducted. AKC Herding Tests and Trials was established. 1991: AKC established Lure Coursing tests and trials in July : The first AKC National Invitational Dog Championship was held. 1994: The sport of Agility was established. That same year, AKC-licensed Earthdog tests debuted in October. AKC.org launched. 1995: Judith V. Daniels became the first female President. That same year, the Companion Animal Recovery program, now called AKC Reunite, was launched and the AKC Canine Health Foundation established with a $1 million AKC grant. 1998: The Canine Good Citizen program was established. AKC relocated various departments to Raleigh, N.C. In that year alone, there were almost 2 million dogs competing in over 15,000 licensed and sanctioned events. Also in that year, more than 1.2 million dogs and 555,000 litters were registered. DNA testing was instituted for parentage verification and genetic identity. 1999: Lifetime Achievement Awards are given for the first time. Rachel Page Elliott receives the award for conformation. The AKC headquarters in New York moved to 260 Madison Avenue, where it still operates at present. 2000: AKC.org was redesigned. The firstakc Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) were distributed, and recipients included the legendary NYPD K-9 Appollo. 2002: First Breeder of the Year award was given to Wendell S. Sammet. 2004: Registered Handlers Program was established. 2005: AKC Rally competition began. 2006: We supported the federal Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act (PETS) to require that pet-owning households are included in emergencypreparedness plans. It passed in Congress that same year, and was signed by President Bush.

5 AKC History Timeline(continued) 2008: We supported Georgia s signing of an antidogfighting legislation that made it a felony to own a dog for fighting, to bet on a dogfight or to allow a dogfight on one s premises. It also made it a misdemeanor on the first offense and a felony on the subsequent offenses to be a spectator at a dogfight. That same year, the AKC Humane Fund launched to unite a broad spectrum of animal lovers in promoting the joy and value of responsible dog ownership through education, outreach, and grantmaking. Also, the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program launched with more than 12,000 puppies completing the six weeks of training classes. 2009: AKC Canine Partners launched to allow - mixed-breed dog owners to participate in AKC Agility, Obedience, and Rally events. 2010: AKC Breeder of Merit program launched to honor core AKC breeder-exhibitors, recognizing their many years of dedication and commitment to breeding programs and AKC events. 2011: The AKC Therapy Dog title was instituted to reward dogs and owners who have provided ongoing community service to improve the well being of others. 2012: The AKC Humane Fund gives grants to 11 pets allowed women s shelters to provide a safe haven to women with pets from domestic violence. 2013: AKC Search and Rescue Wilderness (SAR- W) was established to acknowledge dogs who use air-scenting or tracking abilities to locate missing persons in a non-urban setting. That same year, the GoodDog! Helpline launched to give dog owners live telephone support from knowledgeable trainers. 2014: AKC Pet Disaster Relief presented its firstever Disaster Relief Trailer to Cleveland-Bradley County, Tennessee, to serve as temporary homes for pets in the aftermath of declared disasters. 2015: Bred with H.E.A.R.T. program launched. September 19 was declared Responsible Dog Ownership Day. That same year, the AKC Marketplace relaunched to better help potential dog owners find the right dog. 2015: Bred with H.E.A.R.T. program launched. September 19 was declared Responsible Dog Ownership Day. That same year, the AKC Marketplace relaunched to better help potential dog owners find the right dog. 2016: AKC Shop opens. Junior Showcase events are introduced. AKC Canine College launched. The AKC Canine Health Foundation kicks off a tickborne disease initiative to educate dog owners and to find better diagnostics, preventatives, and therapeutics. 2017: AKC.org becomes the number one content site for dogs as reported by ComScore, the industry s leading tracking source. The AKC Marketplace expanded to include Groomers as a helpful resource to dog owners. The AKC S.A.F.E (Safety, Assurance, Fundamentals, Education) Grooming Program also launched to support the grooming industry s self-regulation effort through education. My Best Friend Published: Abby Jenkins Published: March 2011 Black and white Thick and furry Fast as the wind Always in a hurry Couple of spots Rub my ears Always comes when his name he hears Loves his ball; it's his favorite thing What's most fun for him? Everything! Great big tongue that licks my face Has a crate, his very own space Big brown eyes like moon pies He's my friend till the very end!

6 VOLUNTEERS and WORKERS NEEDED For January Show 1/26 & 1/ Sign Up or contact Arvind debraganca TROPHIES FOR SHOW NEED TO BE PAID BY January Monthly Meeting If you are providing your own trophy please coordinate with Claire Hedrick or FOR SHOW FUND RAISER COMPLETED RAFFLE BASKETS and RAFFLE BASKET ITEMS NEED TO BE BROUGHT TO January Monthly Meeting OR Coordinate with: Susan Iserhardt (mobile) Cynthia Schmer (home) Pet Holidays In January National Walk Your Dog Month National Train Your Dog Month January 21st: Squirrel Appreciation Day January 24th: Change a Pet s Life Day Haiku by the Dog Published: I lie belly-up In the sunshine, happier than You ever will be. I sound the alarm! Meter reader - come to kill - Look! Look! Look! Look! Look! I sound the alarm! Garbage man - come to kill us - Look! Look! Look! Look! Look! I sound the alarm! Neighbor's cat - come to kill us - Look! Look! Look! Look! Look! How do I love thee? The ways are numberless as My hairs on the rug. Sleeping here, my chin On your foot - no greater bliss - Maybe catching cats. Look in my eyes and Deny it. No human could Love you as much I do. I am your best friend, Now, always, and especially When you are eating.

7 GGDFA Newsletter c/o Claire Hedrick 514 NW 127th Street Newberry, Fl ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED Secretary s Notice of GGDFA Meetings The next General Meeting of the GGDFA will be Tuesday, Jan 8 th, promptly at 7:30 pm PINE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, 4200 NW 39TH AVE, Gainesville, FL The next Board Meeting will be Tuesday, Jan 22nd Training Classes LOCATION: OAK HALL SCHOOL - Covered and lighted Tower Road, Gainesville Obedience/Rally classes Thursdays 6:00 pm With Denise Gaboury Conformation classes Club is not offering at this time Newsletter The views and opinions in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Newsletter Editor or those of the GGDFA Officers and Board of Directors. The editor reserves the right to edit or withhold copy that which may be detrimental to the standards of this publication. The deadline for submission of articles, announcements, and brags to the newsletter is the 15 th of each month. Materials received after that date will appear in the following month s publication, depending upon space availability. You can the editor at claire@ggdfa.org.