Issue 12 October 2014 SERVING, EDUCATING, ENCOURAGING, AND PROMOTING FELLOW DOG BREEDERS Helping You Achieve Your Kennel Goals Since 2007 ICAW newsletter It s time to get smart about your business and the way you care for your dogs! Works for dogs NOT for dog breeders. Don t play dumb! This Issue: Note from the President Bringing joy to families Page 5 BOAH Canine Brucellosis Page 26 Breeder Spotlight Myron & Tressie Hochstetler Page 11 Purdue University Standards for commercial breeding of dogs Page 14 ICAW Is your kennel legal? Page 13 And SO much more! INDIANA COUNCIL FOR ANIMAL WELFARE P.O. BOX 20717 Indianapolis, IN 46220-0717
2 ICAW Officers President: Lonnie Borkholder 574-646-2509 Past President: Levi Graber 812-636-6260 Vice President: John Troyer 260-593-3900 Secretary: Myron Hochstetler 260-768-9168 Treasurer: John Lengacher, Jr. 260-417-6609 Seminar Coordinator: Daryl & Kris Bontrager 260-768-4876 Government Relations: Craig Curry 317-771-0461 KMA Chairman: David and Polly Miller 260-768-7019 Northern Indiana Pet Breeders Contact: Milan Wingard 260-562-2852 Allen County Pet Breeders Contact: John Lengacher 260-417-6609 Eastern Indiana Pet Breeders Contact: John Mark Stoltzfus 765-489-5140 Southern Indiana Pet Breeders Contact: Mark Raber 812-636-0375 Become a member of ICAW! Contact the president of the chapter nearest you.
Indiana Council for Animal Welfare P.O. Box 20717 Indianapolis, IN 46220-0717 Membership Number For Office Use Only Member number Approved by Date Membership year The Indiana Council for Animal Welfare (ICAW) wishes to thank you for your support. Your membership allows us to educate the public about animal welfare, improve animal husbandry skills and present a united voice in federal, state, or local government legislation. ICAW is a 501 (C)(6) not-for-profit organization. For more information go to: www.icaw.org. Application for Annual Membership All contact information is kept confidential Name Kennel Name Address City State Zip Code Phone Fax Email USDA NUMBER State Registered yes no CHAPTERS OF ICAW: (check one) NORTHERN INDIANA PET BREEDERS ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN INDIANA PET BREEDERS EASTERN PET BREEDERS ALLEN COUNTY PET BREEDERS BREEDS YOU RAISE ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING LISTED IN THE NEXT BREEDER DIRECTORY? Yes No Individual/Family $35 Donation: Business/Association $100 Donation: Additional Donations $30 $60 $90 $120 Other Total Dollar Amount For Membership or Renewal, complete the form above and turn in (along with payment) to an ICAW officer at the annual ICAW Conference OR mail to: Kris Bontrager 10665 W. 325 N. Shipshewana, IN 46565
Code of Ethics The ICAW Professional Pet Breeders take pride in their responsibilities for proper care and handling of their pets. The following code describes general considerations: To provide food, water, and care necessary to protect the health and welfare of the pets that are in your care. To provide proper veterinary care of these pets for disease prevention, etc. To provide clean, well-kept facilities to allow safe, humane, and efficient pet management. To use proper re-homing practices for your pets, to ensure a happy and safe home. To use only veterinary accepted methods, if needed, to dispose of a pet. To provide all personnel with a working knowledge of your pets, including proper handling techniques. To provide transportation for your pets that avoid undue stress caused by overcrowding, excessive time spent in transit, or by discomfort during loading and unloading. Any person who willfully mistreats pets WILL NOT be tolerated in this organization. To conduct all business in an ethical manner. All breeders agree to follow the recommendations set forth in the above statements. All breeders agree to follow the USDA and/or the Indiana Board of Animal Health rules. All breeders agree to obtain all required licenses and operate your business 100% legally. Encourage all breeders to further their knowledge by attending meetings and conferences, and being active in their Chapter.
Retailing Puppies: From the ICAW President 5 There is no job as fulfilling as the one that brings joy to families. We are still learning at Clearview Kennel, but I ll share some of our secrets with you ICAW members. First, start out with QUALITY everything breeding parents, kennel, and service. The key to your success is having the right people in the right place. Our partner and friend, James, makes this possible. James does all the pictures, emailing, and website updating. For his service, we pay him 20% of our gross sales. It is well worth it as we are selling puppies for good prices. Our Boxers sell for $1000 - $2000, Golden Doodles for $1000 - $1500, and English Bulldogs for $2000. With these prices come high expectations from the customers. We vet check all our puppies and let them know if there are any issues. We also send a welcome kit and a health contract that states we will take the puppy back anytime they are unable to care for him/her. We do not want any of our dogs to go to the shelter. Another key for us is delivering all our puppies. We never ship. For this we charge $375, but that puppy will show up at their doorstep looking healthy and clean. One key step you cannot skip is a follow up call 3 days later, making sure the customer and their new puppy are doing well. Last but not least, you have to give the customer confidence you are not just in this for the money, but that you want what s best for the puppy. Following these few steps I believe anyone can be successful! Lonnie Borkholder ICAW President 574-646-2509 Test your know-how! (This here s a tuffy!) 1. How many breeds are currently registrable with the AKC? a. 42 b. 243 c. 179 d. More than Noah took on the ark! Answers on page 19 2. What is the youngest age at which a dog can compete for points in an AKC Conformation event? a. 8 weeks b. 6 months c. 2 years d. Depends on the dog s health 3. How many more teeth does a Mastiff have than a Shih Tzu? a. 5 b. How many rocks has he eaten lately? c. Same number d. 2 extra molars 4. True or False: The breeder s greatest responsibility is providing a comfortable, safe, social life for his ADULT dogs? 5. When a dog takes a drink of water, does it cup its tongue forward or backward?
6 A WORD FROM THE Eastern Indiana CHAPTER By john mark stoltzfus. Hello everyone. Greetings from the East Central Chapter of ICAW. After listening in on the monthly ICAW conference call last night I once again realized what a great priviledge we have to have such an organization in our state. For me it is a benefit to listen as things are being discussed that arise across the state. The board does a great job. I think every breeder could benefit if they would take the time to listen in once in a while. Keep up the good work! On the kennel side of things here we started about a year and a half ago to socialize young puppies and the results are amazing. It creates happier puppies, happy customers, and happy children. I would encourage anyone to try socializing on a few puppies and see the difference for yourself! Wishing everyone a happy fall. John Mark Stoltzfus
Note from John and Debbie Stottele of The Family Puppy: We are so proud to partner with the breeders of Indiana. We have loved getting to know you all personally. We have developed a great reputation in the pet industry for providing happy, healthy puppies. This is only accomplished when we all work together for positive outcomes. Here is an article from AKC that talks about "Responsible Breeders" and the signs of a responsible breeder. As I read this article I was again pleased to say that we can truthfully say that the breeders we partner with meet these criteria and more! There are a few points that our partnership with you completes the "8 Signs of a Responsible Breeder"... We have seen most all the parent dogs and have photos of most of the kennels that we show to our customers. We also develop an ongoing rapport with the families that purchase your babies. We offer them health care and behavior training to encourage and resource them for lifelong ownership. Thank you for how you care for your dogs... it really makes a difference! This article from AKC describes you very well, CONGRATULATIONS! John and Debbie 7 8 Signs of a Responsible Breeder Congratulations on deciding to purchase a purebred dog and for doing your due diligence to ensure that your pet comes from a responsible, reputable breeder. Here are some things to look for while researching breeders. You should be able to visit the breeder's home or kennel and see at least one of the puppy's parents. While there, pay attention to the parent's temperament and appearance so that you get a sense of what your puppy may be like. Also, observe the premises. Is the house/kennel clean? Odor free? Dogs and puppies should be clean, well fed, lively, and friendly. Look for signs of malnutrition (like protruding rib cages) or such signs of illness as runny nose and eyes, coughing, lethargy, and sores. While there, interact with the puppies and dogs. Does the breeder appear to genuinely care for them? The puppies should not shy away from the breeder and should be outgoing with strangers. Breeders should care about health of your puppy and its parents. They should be informative and honest about a breed's physical and temperamental traits. And they should speak knowledgeably about genetic diseases that might affect their breed. A toy-dog breeder should not market "teacup" varieties. This is not an actual size classification and is usually attained through breeding runts. So-called teacup dogs often come with a host of health problems. The breeder should be friendly and willing to establish a good rapport with you. A good breeder will be an excellent resource and breed mentor for you throughout the life of your puppy, and encourage you to call if your dog has a crisis at any stage of its life. A responsible breeder may ask you to sign a contract indicating that if you fail to meet specified conditions of care, or you become unable to keep the puppy, the breeder will reclaim it. The breeder should not allow you to bring home the puppy until it's 8 to 12 weeks old. Puppies need ample time to mature and socialize with its mother and littermates. Breeders should be willing to answer any questions you have, and they should ask many of you as well. Breeders will want to make sure their puppies are going to good homes, with people who know what to expect and have made all the necessary preparations.
ICAW Farm Tour 2014 Thursday, October 23 This dawn to dusk event is FREE for all ICAW Board Members, Conference Speakers, Exhibitors, & Sponsors. Please RSVP to Beth @ 812-636-6060 or email to 100puppytails@gmail.com. 8:30 am Meet @ Daryl & Kris BontrageR.10665 W. 325 N. Shipshewana, IN 46565 9:oo am Ready to Pull out Car pool. 9:15 am Furniture Shop.... richard & henry yoder 10:15 am horse Barn.....ray yoder 11:15 am dairy Barn...Wilbur Yoder 12:oo pm Lunch @ John & Leona Troyer 1:30 pm Chicken Farm.John BeaChy 2:30 pm Professional Dog BreedeR.....Myron hochstetler 3:30 pm Dutch Creek Animal Park 5:oo pm Deer FarM.....Myron & Mike Miller 6:oo pm hog roast... 10667 W. 325 N. Shipshewana, IN 46565
Friday, October 24 : 2014 ICAW Conference Refining today one step at a time. 8:oo am Exhibitor Set-up 8:30 11:30 am Meeting at the Blue Gate Restaurant for ALL Industry Leaders 195 N. Van Buren Shipshewana, In 46565 12:oo pm Registration & Booth Visitation 1:50 pm Welcome by ICAW Beth Riggins 2:00 pm Dr. Bramlage, Dr. Kesler, Dr. Reinhold.. Normal Puppy, Respiratory, Diarrhea 4:00 pm Dr. Bret Marsh... How Can BOAH Recognize Certified Breeders & Track CEH 4:15 pm Animal Presentation by Maple Lane Wildlife...Petting zoo, Camel Rides 5:30 pm Dinner...Full Coarse Meal served by Amish School..Featured Speaker: Senator Carlin Yoder... 7:00 pm AUCTION!!! Saturday, October 25: 7:30 am Registration & Booth Visitation.coffee & donuts 8:30 am Welcome by ICAW Beth Riggins 8:45 am Brent Gattis..Washington D.C. Lobbyist, Joining Hands as an Industry 8:45 am KIDS CLASS..Education for ALL Ages 8:55 am Judge Linda L. Chezem......Property Rights, Zoning, NO Trespassing 9:25 am John Lapp...Wayne County, How to Market Your Business 9:35 am Booth Visitation 10:15 am Dr. Bramlage, Dr. Kesler, Dr. Sinn.. Veterinary Questions & Answers 11:45 am Lunch & Booth Visitation. Haystack served by Amish School 1:00 pm Bob Likins....PIJAC, How to Stop Pet Store Bans 1:10 pm Dr. Gipson......USDA, Embracing the Next Step 1:20 pm Joe Watson.....PetLand, What are the Expectations 1:50 pm Joe Grissom....Setting an Industry Standard 2:20 pm Recognition of Kids Class 2:30 pm Booth Visitation
10 A WORD FROM THE ALLEN COUNTY CHAPTER By john lengacher, jr. GREETINGS TO ALL! How does this find everyone doing? Here we cannot complain, busy as usual. I m actually ready to leave for a cousin s wedding in Iowa so I need to get this written before I go. On August 8, we had a litter of 7 English Bulldog puppies we were able to save them all so far. We spend a lot of time with them, time well worth it. I had an experience I wanted to share. Last Saturday, we had an insemination to do, so thinking I wanted to save time, I collected the male and put the semen in a little cooler with 2 hot water bottles. When I got to the vet, he checked the semen, and said it had gotten too hot and killed it. NOTE!! Keep semen at room temperature for a short period of time. God s Blessings to all. John and Susann Lengacher
11 Breeder Spotlight: Myron and Tressie Hochstetler Hello from the Hochstetlers! We are a family of 7: Myron, Tressie, Kendra, Madeline, Braden, Olivia, and Eliana. We have many dogs that we raise, play with, OFA certify, sell, and most importantly love. We raise Bichon Frise, Boston Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, Havanese, Poodle, and a few more. Over the years we learned that the more our puppies are socialized, the more they are active, loving, friendly, and definently less shy! And they grow up to be a better whelping mother. From Day 3 to Week 8, the children get the puppies out to hold and play with them. This method is also a great way to get exercise and fresh air, especially during the winter. When I was 20, I got my first dog. It was a Boston Terrier. She raised a number of litters for me. We kept some of her offspring, and slowly grew from there. In 2007, we bought our first kennel and raised puppies in that for a number of years. In 2012, due to the upgrades and the tightening laws, we started dreaming of building a bigger and better kennel! So then, in the fall of 2013, we were able to break ground. We are enjoying our new kennel to it s fullest and are hoping to spend many years in this one! To us, something that is an essential part of raising dogs is having them OFA Certified for hearts and knees. Since doing this we have very little problems with heart murmurs and luxating patellas. In the Spring, we vaccinate our adults with a 5-way vaccine and in the Fall we do Neopar. We also de-worm all the adult dogs 4 times a year. The following is our protocol for our puppies: 3 weeks of age: Pyrantel Pamoate Suspension 4 weeks old: Pyrantel, Marquis 5 weeks: Ivomec Pour On, Intra-trac III, Neopar, Pyrantel 6 weeks: Pyrantel, Marquis 7 weeks: 5-way, Panacur for 3 consecutive days 8 weeks: Ivomec Pour On, Marquis Another important thing for us is we have Dr. Hilary Reinhold, Lagrange Veterinary Clinic, come out to our kennel 4 times a y year to give rabies shots, health checks, and/or dental exams and cleanings which contributes to the health of our dogs. So overall, dog breeding is many things!! It s responsibility; earning a living; it s loving, providing, nurturing, and also for us, it s the goal of getting the dogs to adapt to a good home.
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13 Is Your Kennel Legal? When do I have to become USDA/State licensed? Here are some of the rules in effect from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) (federal) and/or the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH). USDA rules apply if you have: -more than four breeding females and -sell your puppies within the wholesale market (any person buying with the intent to resell, such as a pet store or distributor, or anyone who retails puppies for you) -or sell retail (directly to a customer) when you do not meet your customers face-to-face at the time of sale, allowing them to see the dog or puppy. 1. Do you have more than 4 breeding females and are having someone sell your puppies on the internet, then ship them to their new owners without meeting them face-to-face? You must obtain a USDA license. 2. Do you have more than 4 breeding females and sell your puppies wholesale (wholesale means you are selling to anyone who sells the animal again)? You must obtain a USDA license. 3. Are there more than 4 breeding females at one residence or at one address and you said yes to #1 or #2 question? You must obtain a USDA license. 4. Do you have more than 4 total breeding females at various locations and receive money for the sale of the puppies? You must obtain a USDA Broker s license. 5. Are you a breeder who is selling your own puppies retail and also buying puppies for resale and not meeting customers face-to-face? You must obtain a USDA Broker s license. 6. Are you offering a service to breeders, and consequently getting paid a portion of the amount received for the sale of the puppy? You must obtain a USDA license. 7. Do you have more than 20 sexually intact females older than one year of age? You must obtain a license with BOAH. 8. Do you sell 500 or more dogs and/or puppies per year? You must obtain a Broker s license with BOAH. 9. Do you sell more than $600 in dogs and/or puppies a year? You must get a retail merchants certificate and either collect and pay sales tax or obtain a tax exemption form from the buyer. What are the consequences/benefits of being legal? Being properly licensed means you can freely conduct your business and know that you do not have to be concerned about operating illegally; allowing you to sell in all markets maximizing your profits. Not registering leaves you subject to fines and other legal penalties. Questions? USDA contact number: (919) 855-7100 BOAH contact number: (877) 747-3038
14 Agriculture News Purdue animal welfare center to write standards for commercial care, breeding of dogs August 13, 2014 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The director of Purdue University's Center for Animal Welfare Science will lead a two-year research project to develop and test science-based, nationwide animal care standards for the commercial breeding and raising of dogs. The goal is to provide breeders with uniform standards for dog care and well-being in all states, said Candace Croney, an associate professor of comparative pathobiology and animal science whose research focuses on the behavior and welfare of animals. "Although many states have standards in place, they are highly variable from state to state," she said. "In addition, several factors that significantly impact dog welfare, such as their housing, have not been well studied, raising questions about the basis and adequacy of current standards. This project will help fill the gaps in regard to better meeting dogs' needs." The public is becoming increasingly concerned that existing state laws, typically written as minimum standards, do not fully address important elements of dog care and well-being, such as health, genetics, reproductive soundness and behavioral wellness. The ethical issues involved, including lifelong obligations to the animals, must also be addressed, Croney said. It is estimated that there are more than 78 million pet dogs in the U.S. "Given that over 36 percent of households own dogs, breeding of dogs - particularly under conditions that appear to harm them - obviously evokes strong reactions by the U.S. public," Croney said. The project, funded by the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, Pet Food Institute and World Pet Association, will draw on the varied expertise of many Purdue researchers and colleagues at other institutions. Additional support is being provided by the Science Fellows program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the USDA-APHIS Center for Animal Welfare. "The multidisciplinary expertise of the team involved is critically important to addressing this problem," Croney said. The project involves drafting comprehensive care practices based on the latest research on animal welfare science. Input from breeders, veterinary practitioners and other experts on canine care, reproductive management and welfare will also be incorporated. Then breeders in Indiana and several
15 other Midwestern states will be enrolled in a pilot project that will include evaluating the health and wellbeing of dogs before and after implementing the standards. When the standards are finalized, the Purdue Center for Animal Welfare Science will develop education programs for breeders. "Using this approach will ensure the production and proper vetting of the standards developed to improve voluntary compliance with best practices," Croney said. Croney said the approach also will: * Help breeders make informed choices about participating in voluntary dog welfare assurance programs. * Create a mechanism by which to address public concerns about commercially bred dog welfare. * Demonstrate the pet industry's willingness to assume its ethical obligation to regulate its animal care practices. Croney said the standards also could be adapted to enhance the care and welfare of dogs in shelters, laboratories and other commercial venues. "It is imperative that the U.S. pet industry demonstrate commitment to animal well-being and to broad social responsibility by facilitating efforts to improve the welfare of breeding dogs," Croney said. "Capitalizing on the center's expertise in animal welfare science and ethics will help the pet industry ensure that all dogs are offered the quality of life they deserve." Writer: Keith Robinson, 765-494-2722, robins89@purdue.edu Source: Candace Croney, 765-496-6665, ccroney@purdue.edu Ag Communications: (765) 494-2722; Keith Robinson, robins89@purdue.edu Agriculture News Page
17 Sugarfork Kennels (the Anderson family) Sugarfork Kennels is owned and run by myself (Kenneth), my wife Abigail, and our family. We are located in Goodman, Missouri, and have been raising dogs for fourteen years. Our kennel is something that we work together as a family to maintain and improve. Working together helps to make it the best it can be. It is a lot of hard work and it takes dedication on everybody s part, but working together View from the side of the kennel continues to make it improve as we continue to learn and grow. We have many different breeds in our kennel that range from large to small breeds. Those breeds are: Boxers, Dogue De Bordeaux, Siberian Husky, Standard Poodle, French Bulldog, Pugs, Shih Tzu, and Scottish Terriers. We are both USDA and state licensed, and receive a yearly inspection from the AKC. Frenchie Male Little Joe Even though we have had a kennel for fourteen years, we realize that there is always something new we can learn. We try to keep an open mind to new and upcoming ideas. By doing this we are able to see things that we can utilize to improve not only our kennel but the quality of life for our dogs and puppies. While we are proud of where we are right now in our business, French Bulldog female puppy we realize that there is always room to improve and grow. Because of this attitude, we are always looking for better ways of doing things that could benefit our dogs in the best way possible. View of some of our turnout yards One of the things we have and utilize at our kennel is turnout yards. Our yards are large so that dogs can be turned out daily and have enough room
18 to exercise and play. We also have numerous turnout yards so that we can let all our dogs exercise at once. Making sure our dogs have exercise has increased their quality of life and their overall health. Outside kennels Another important aspect to consider is the size of pens for each breed of dog. A large breed dog will need more space than a smaller breed. For example, our dogs have an indoor & outdoor area that exceeds USDA space requirements and at least meets the states space requirements which three times the USDA requirement. It is important to us that each dog has the appropriate amount of space in their pen for there well being. Along with the size of our pens, is the surface that they are on. Currently not all of our dogs are at ground level, but this is something that we are hoping to complete within the next twelve months. We know having our dogs on concrete will create a cleaner, more desirable atmosphere for them and will also please our customers. Our main motto is that HONESTY IS ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY. Being honest with our customers and fellow breeders is important to us. If we Sissy (Scottish Terrier) are transparent in how we run our kennel and raise our dogs, we know that our customers will have confidence in buying from us. It is also important to be transparent to the scrutiny of the general public. We face this Little Siberian Husky female very thing every day due to the location of our kennel. We are located right on a well-traveled highway. The highway sits up a little bit from our kennel, so people who are driving on the highway have a very good view of the kennel and our turnout yards. Many times people will see our dogs out in our turnout yards exercising and playing. These people will either slow down so they can get a better look or they will actually stop on the side of the highway and take pictures. We realized early on that we could either attempt to hide or we could be open, honest, and transparent. Since we know we have nothing to hide and we are proud of our business, we chose the latter of the More of our turnout yards
19 two. We work hard to have a good kennel and healthy dogs, and we do not want to do anything that will hinder that being transparent helps in this endeavor. We cannot stress enough that honesty is always best. We also feel that everyone in this business needs to stick together. We all know that negative comments, statements, and campaigns have been set up against us as an industry. STANDING STRONG TOGETHER will not only help us have a unified front, but it will also show those that question us that we are reliable, honest people who raises good quality dogs in a healthy, safe environment. There is strength in numbers, so let s all join together as one to stand tall and stand firm for our industry. Trevor cooling off (English Bulldog) We would like to end our story about us with an INVITATION TO ALL! You are always welcome at our kennel, so if you are ever in our area, please stop in and say hello! Sincerely, Kenneth & Abigail Anderson & Family 2941 Route B Goodman, MO 64843 (417) 364-8766 scottiemom1964@hotmail.com Test your know-how!.answers. 1. C. There are currently 179 registrable breeds in AKC. This does not include breeds in the miscellaneous class or listed as foundation stock. 2. B. The youngest age is 6 months. Younger dogs may compete in puppy class but may not earn points toward a championship. 3. C. Because every breed has the same number of teeth, smaller breeds are at higher risk for early dental health problems. This is one reason why dental health is so important for smaller breeds. 4. True. If a breeder cannot provide a high quality of life for his adult dogs, who should believe he will do any better for his puppies? It s the small things on a daily basis that count! 5. A dog cups its tongue...backwards! Now you try!
20 USDA Establishes New Health Requirements for Dogs Imported to the U.S. for Resale WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2014 The U.S. Department of Agriculture s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has amended Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulations to require that dogs imported to the U.S. meet stronger health and safety standards to protect Americans and Americans pets. The new rule ensures that dogs imported for resale are vaccinated and in good health, and required to be over six months of age. The new regulations are authorized under section 18 of the AWA, which Congress added in the 2008 Farm Bill. In September 2011, APHIS published and took comments on a proposed rule in the Federal Register addressing the requirements of the new section of the AWA. This rule implements new requirements in the Animal Welfare Act to ensure dogs imported for resale are healthy and vaccinated, said Kevin Shea, Administrator for APHIS. This will help safeguard the imported dogs, the public, and our pets and other animals. The final rule applies to dogs imported into the continental U.S., (including Alaska) and Hawaii, from other countries and from U.S. territories to the continental U.S. This final rule applies to dogs intended for resale. It does not apply to dogs that are imported for research purposes, veterinary medical treatment, or for personal companions.
'DOING THE RIGHT THING' KEY TO FUTURE OF PET INDUSTRY by Andrew Hunte, President, The Hunte Corporation 21 As someone who has worked in the pet industry for most of my adult life, I know first-hand that the majority of puppy breeders are responsible, conscientious and committed to the highest standards of animal care. No one cares more for animals than the people who devote their lives to working with them every day. Yet, over the past three years, 55 communities in twelve states have passed bans on the retail sale of puppies, based on the completely wrong and misguided perception that shutting down pet stores will put substandard breeders out of business. Where does such an absurd notion come from? It would be easy to blame everything on radical animal rights groups, whose extreme agenda is well known to anyone who works in an animal-related business. Organizations like the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) have raised millions of dollars convincing the public that there is no such thing as a humane pet breeder. Unfortunately, however, their task has been made infinitely easier by the worst performers in our industry--the handful of pet breeders who fail to provide proper care and give everyone else a bad name. Groups like the Indiana Council for Animal Welfare (ICAW) are absolutely vital to changing the public's perception of pet breeders. Adopting and enforcing a Code of Ethics shows true commitment--not only to high standards of animal welfare, but also to zero tolerance for those who deliberately mistreat their animals or fail to provide proper care. Another important element in changing public perception is continuing breeder education. The Hunte Corporation shares ICAW's belief in the importance of furthering knowledge about best practices in dog breeding. That is the focus of our annual breeder educational conference, set for September 26-27 at our corporate learning center in Goodman, MO. Sign up for this event can be through our website: www.huntecorp.com. Many Indiana breeders already are aware of the work in progress at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine's Center for Animal Welfare Science, where Dr. Candace Croney is developing a program of voluntary care standards for commercial dog breeding kennels. Dr. Croney is working to develop, implement and test a comprehensive set of best science-based kennel management practices, designed to continuously improve the care and well-being of commercially bred dogs. The process is structured to allow for maximum input from the breeder community. Adoption and compliance with comprehensive breeder standards based on sound veterinary science will go a long way toward addressing the concerns of legislators and regulators who, all too often, rely on highly emotional and sensationalized animal rights propaganda as they make their policy decisions. Voluntary compliance with these standards, which exceed USDA requirements in some areas, will send a clear message: responsible professional puppy breeders don't just talk the talk. They walk the walk as well. The Hunte Corporation has pledged its strong support for the Purdue breeder standards program. As the nation's leading puppy supplier, we purchase puppies only from professional breeders who meet or exceed federal standards and hobby breeders who are exempt from licensing and meet our requirements. We are actively engaged in the ongoing battle to protect the rights of puppy breeders as well as pet retailers. At the same time, we share ICAW's recognition that we must collectively elevate our industry's animal care reputation to a higher level by making substantive improvements in the way we do business. As one public relations expert told me, "It's not complicated. You do the right thing, and then you tell people about it." By adopting voluntary codes of ethics and supporting the development of science-based standards for pet breeding and kennel management, we can be confident that we're doing the right thing for the animals, and for our own long-term future as professionals in the pet industry.
22 Interested in Health Testing? Sign up is available for upcoming OFA Health Clinics. Please call Luke and Amber Blakeslee for info! (see page 23) 2014 ICAW Conference Don t Miss it! To be held in Shipshewana, In. on October 24 th and 25 th (see page 7)
Poodle: Color Breeding Article written by Keisha C. of Arpeggio Poodles http://arpeggiopoodles.tripod.com/ COMPRESSED BY ICAW FOR SPACE REASONS 23 People want to know what color puppies they will get if they breed this color to that color. What people do not seem to understand is that when dealing with colors in poodles and poodle genetics NOTHING is certain. With some research and knowing the background of your lines, one can make an educated guess. Once you have established that two dogs are proper breeding material and that they offset each others faults, then you have to take into account, color compatibility and what you are working towards in color. Trying to work on too many colors at once can become frustrating and confusing, even though the temptation is great! Just throwing 2 colors together can seriously destroy the colors and their points (pigment of the nose, lips, eye liner, and pads are considered the points). Remember when talking about points that, Browns, Cafe Au Lait, and Silver beige should ALWAYS have liver color points. Where the breed standard states that liver colored points are ACCEPTABLE in reds it is NOT preferred and really and truly should be looked upon as a fault in my opinion. All other colors should have black or self colored points. Many colors are considered to be fading colors and will carry with them the fading gene automatically. These should be remembered before thinking about your breeding program. Colors that are considered fading colors are: EVERY COLOR BUT BLACK! That means BLUE, SILVER, BROWN, CAFE AU LAIT, SILVER BEIGE, RED, APRICOT, CREAM, and WHITE. This also comes into play when talking about Multicolors and mixes of the above colors. You can pretty much count on a Sable ALWAYS carrying the fading gene and that the puppy will not stay the color that it is when it is born. THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT COLORS IN POODLES *Please do remember, BLACK IS DOMINATE TO EVERYTHING!!!!!! *When thinking breeding in your program and what color is best to mate with your dog, you must remember when studying your dogs pedigree for colors that you also have to take into consideration the colors of the siblings of each dog. There may be a color hidden there that you did not know about and need to consider. Its a good way to tell the recessive color genes in your dog. *Most people are noticing that blues seem to carry the gene for ALL COLORS. This includes the parti colors. This is why many breeders think blues are a great basis for a breeding program, depending of course upon what colors you are breeding for. *The dogs being bred must carry the gene for that specific color in order for the puppies to be that color. For example, you will NOT get a parti colored puppy out of a dog that does NOT carry the gene for parti. *A color bred dog refers to a dog that has predominately only THAT color in their background. *A hybrid color bred dog refers to a dog that has predominately only 2 colors in their background. Such as a black/red hybrid or a black/brown hybrid. DO NOT breed BROWN, CAFE AU LAIT, or SILVER BEIGE (Brown shades) to the following colors: RED, APRICOT, CREAM, or WHITE. Mixing of these colors will cause incorrect pigment on the points since the brown shades have liver colored points and Red, Apricot, Cream, and White should all have jet black points. DO NOT breed REDS or APRICOTS to the following colors:
24 SILVER or BLUE. Breeding red or apricot to silver causes the color to fade even more than they already do as the silver and blue colors carries the fading gene. If you are truly working to deepen and darken reds and apricots and produce beautiful dogs that hold their color, you do not want to introduce any more of the fading gene into these already fading colors than you have to. When breeding BROWNS, to keep them dark and reduce fading and taking the above rules into account, DO NOT breed to the following colors: BLUE, SILVER, CAFE AU LAIT, SILVER BEIGE. These colors once again will introduce the fading gene into your browns that you are trying to keep dark. When breeding for icy whites DO NOT breed to the following colors: APRICOT and CREAM. These colors will add a yellowish tone to your whites. However, there are some breeders out there that do breed for creams and off whites by using these color combinations. When breeding REDS, to keep them dark, to reduce fading, and keeping the points nice and jet black, DO breed to the following colors: RED and BLACK. When using a black every few generations in a red breeding program you will hopefully help to keep dark points on the puppies and also to darken their color. HOWEVER, be very careful what colors are in the background of said black that you do not inadvertently introduce more of the fading gene. I would pick a black that has an all black only background or even better a black that has an all red and black only background (black/red hybrid). Many people consider a color bred red to have apricot in the background. This is because apricot is a dilute of red so still in the same color family. HOWEVER, do not forget that this apricot causes more fading gene to be present in your reds, so the fewer apricots used the better to keep the color. When breeding BROWNS, to keep them dark and to reduce fading, DO breed to the following colors: BROWNS and BLACK. Breeding true blacks to a brown is a great way to help reduce the fading that we see in most browns. HOWEVER, once again be very careful what colors are in the background of said black that you do not inadvertently introduce more of the fading gene. When breeding WHITE, to keep the color icy white and keep the points jet black DO breed to the following colors: WHITE, SILVER, BLUE and BLACK. Remember white is already a fading color so breeding it to another fading color will not hurt the color. You really do have to be careful when breeding whites as it is easy to loose the pigment in the points. Putting a Silver, Blue, or Black in the background will help to keep these points nice and dark. When breeding for SILVER you will want to breed to the following colors: SILVER, SILVER BEIGE, WHITE, and BLUE. Your best chances exist when one parent being bred to these colors is a silver. When breeding for SILVER BEIGE (which is a VERY difficult color to reproduce unless breeding like color to like color) you will want to breed to the following colors: SILVER BEIGE, SILVER, CAFE AU LAIT, and BLUE. I would stay away from using whites, as I have said above, or you will have to worry about pigment on resulting white offspring. COLOR BREEDING IN THE PARTI COLORS/PATTERNS These general rules hold true also for the parti colors. When it comes to color and pattern breeding in the parti colors (and by parti I mean the old definition of more than one color), it is VERY difficult to say what you are going to get. This is probably due to breeders here in the US focusing on the solid colors for so long and looking down upon the parti colors as something that is undesirable. Now that the partis are allowed in the conformation ring in UKC and many breeders are working very hard to produce as nice a quality as is being produced in the solids it is a color/pattern that people need to look at seriously. NOTE: If you are breeding for a specific color pattern it is recommended to breed like pattern to like pattern for best results. TO BE CONTINUED NEXT ISSUE!
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Continued 26 Canine Brucellosis Canine brucellosis is a bacterial disease of dogs that causes infertility in males and females. Brucellosis can be economically devastating to kennels because of lost litters and late-term abortions. Brucellosis infection has caused a reduction of 75% in the number of pups weaned in some breeding kennels. The disease spreads rapidly among closely confined dogs, especially at the time of breeding or when abortions occur. How do dogs get canine brucellosis? Dogs can be infected with canine brucellosis during breeding and through contact with body fluids from an infected dog. The placenta of an infected female has a high number of bacteria, as does the urine of a chronically infected male. Fomites (shoes, human hands, clothes, contaminated equipment, etc.) can pick up the Brucella bacteria and carry it to another cage or run, thereby infecting other animals far away from the initial infected animal. Many dogs will show few or no signs when positive, so they can spread the disease (via urine or breeding) without the breeder or others knowing about the problem. What other problems result from brucellosis? Canine brucellosis, also known as Brucella canis or B. Canis, is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be spread from a dog to a human. Like dogs, a person may become infected with brucellosis after coming into contact with infected animal body fluids like urine or birthing fluids and/or the placenta. Brucellosis produces flu-like symptoms in people, including fever, malaise, headaches, etc. At this time a B. canis-specific test for humans does not exist. People may become infected, recover and be unaware the cause of their illness was brucellosis. Preventing Spread Breeders should test all new additions to their kennels, quarantine for 30 days to 60 days and obtain a second negative test before adding to the general population. All animals should be tested before breeding, especially any animals from outside the kennel. Testing can be done by several methods. The PCR test seems to be the most accurate. When assisting a whelping female, breeders should wear exam gloves, eye protection, and should change clothing and wash their hands before attending to any other dogs. This protects the handler, as well as prevents spread. Treatment No effective treatment will cure brucellosis. Antibiotics may be used to suppress the organism, but once a dog is infected, it will always have the disease. Many breeders may choose to euthanize positive animals because infection means few or no puppies. Puppies born to infected mothers may be positive for life; therefore, their reproductive status is questionable and they pose a health hazard to people. Neutering male and female dogs will stop spread via reproduction, but they continue to be infected for life. Females may continue shedding the virus years after spaying. In neutered males, the bacteria will hide in their secondary sex organs (prostate, etc.) which remain after surgery, so even males can shed the bacteria in their urine periodically for the rest of their life.
27 Reporting brucellosis Historically, canine brucellosis used to be a reportable disease to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH), as part of the official reportable disease list. BOAH has been working to update that list for a number of diseases of different species. Canine brucellosis is part of that proposal and will be added to the reportable disease list in January 2015. Members of the board will vote on the proposal at a public hearing on Oct. 9, 2014, which will add the disease back to the reportable list. Once on the reportable list, veterinarians who diagnose B. canis will be required to report the positive to BOAH. (This is not a requirement of the breeder.) This change is strictly a reporting requirement; other aspects of managing the disease or treatment of the dog are left to the owner to decide. BOAH board members will accept comments on the proposal to make brucellosis reportable until the October Board meeting. If you wish to make a comment or personal appearance, please contact BOAH at: animalhealth@boah.in.gov or 1202 E 38 th Street; Discovery Hall, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46205.
28 Probiotic What works and what does not! Intestinal micro-flora is important for nutrition and digestion but the most important function is helping protect the body from bad bacteria! There is a constant bacterial fight of good versus evil going on in the gut. If the good bacteria do not win, the body may absorb bad bacteria or viruses causing illness. 70% of the body s immune system is in our gut and for good reason! Good Bacteria! Born sterile, the gut is seeded with good bacteria from mom shortly after birth. Mom s cleaning and mothering starts the transfer of good bacteria to the neonate. Nursing and continued cleaning by mom repeatedly adds bacteria that aids in digestion and intestinal health throughout the nursing period. Using a safe disinfectant such as Chlorhexidine around the babies keeps environmental bacterial and fungal infection in check. Less exposure helps prevent bacteria from affecting the babies in a negative way. Healthy bacteria are constantly killed and quickly replaced in the normal gut. Stomach acid, antibiotics, products that contain alcohol or just stress can upset bacterial balance in the gut. There is a constant struggle for good bacteria to keep the bad bacteria from dominating and causing disease. Some bad bacteria will get swallowed, especially with pets that like to chew, and the GI immune system must deal with them. Stomach acid will kill most of the bacteria consumed as a first line of defense. In the intestine, good bacteria form part of the mucosal barrier of the intestine and if adequate, leave bad bacteria with no room to live. After that, the immune system will have to deal with the infection but the goal is to prevent the need for that immune response. That is where Probiotics can help. Probiotic use: Love them or Hate them! Hate them: Used on every kitten or puppy we can see little effect! A healthy litter with no issues cannot get healthier. It is not wrong, it is just difficult to measure the benefit. Making a litter healthier is not a good use for Probiotics. Using probiotics in situations that support the immune function and prevent the body from getting sick is the goal. Love them: Supporting the GI tract or protecting it when a stressful issue is going to happen is a good use for Probiotic. Sick and on an antibiotic Probiotic hastens recovery from GI upset caused by illness and oral antibiotic use. Weanling transferring to solid food. Allows for a smooth and diarrhea free transition. Before shipping to assure control of diarrhea due to stress. If they are not right and you are not sure what the issue is don t wait. Give probiotic and help the neonate fight whatever it is even when we do not know the cause! Orphan being bottle fed mom is not there giving probiotic so you need to replace her. Use probiotic in the milk twice a day for first two weeks to improve digestion. (Usually stops bottle fed diarrhea in 48 hours). What not to use: Sometimes it is easier to say what not to use! Here is a general guide: o Food with bacteria added is usually dead bacteria, and of no use. If it was live bacteria the food would likely be digested and rotten by the time you wanted to feed it or eat it yourself Whole live culture bacteria.
29 o Most of these will be killed by the stomach acid and never get to the intestine. What probiotic works: Bacterial spores that will pass the stomach acid and become active in the gut. Treated products designed to pass the stomach acid. Prebiotic Vs Probiotic: Prebiotics are products that promote good bacterial growth but not pathogenic (bad) bacteria. Prebiotics are an energy source that the good bacteria can use, but they are not available to the bad bacteria. Much research is being put into how this works and the benefit of using Prebiotics with Probiotic. Beta glucans (bgmos ) is the Prebiotic in Doc Roy s GI SYNBIOTICS. Bgmos not only fuels the good bacterial growth, it binds bad bacteria into clumps making them easier to spot and remove by the immune system. You can see how Prebiotics can be beneficial to the GI of an upset pet. Many new ones are on the horizon so stay tuned to this new area of research. New Science: Doc Roy s GI SYNBIOTICS are formulated to bypass the stomach acid delivering more active bacteria to the intestine. Synbiotic fuels the growth of good bacteria, while supporting the removal of bad bacteria using prebiotic science. Our pets carry good bacteria that help digestion and their immune function. You can help the gut by adding good bacteria at times when the bacteria balance is upset and the tummy has issues. - Dr. B A WORD FROM THE Southern Indiana CHAPTER By Tim Wittmer Hello to everyone in the doggy world! Greetings to all from Daviess County and the Southern Chapter. Not sure how I got into writing this article, but hey! I ll try to do my duties and pull a share of the load. Looking to start a kennel? Have lots of questions? Not sure where to start? I would like to share a few pointers if I may. I don t profess to have all the answers, as we are still learning every day. First of all do plenty of homework before jumping in. Talk to other breeders, visit kennels, research breeds, etc. Choose a breed that fits your lifestyle. Those high dollar retail prices may look inviting, but trust me as a rule that means lots of time and attention. Also, if you re looking for a quick dollar, SORRY!! Do yourself a favor and find another profession. While we are not perfect, we strive for perfection. That can only be achieved through whole hearted commitment. I do, however, encourage anyone willing to try their hand at the industry. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and do some work. Everything seems to be going fine around here. So long for now! Best regards, Tim Wittmer
Get Excited for the 2014 ICAW Conference A note from past ICAW President Levi Graber As the 2014 ICAW Conference quickly approaches, I sit here thinking about all the years I have been involved in this industry, all the conferences in various states that I attended, all the speakers I have heard, and all the people I have met: I came to the conclusion that the ICAW Conference is one that no breeder wants to miss! Why? Well let me take a few moments to tell you. Even though I have been in this industry for many years, there are still things I can learn and people I can learn them from. Just as in everything else, there are constantly new ideas, updates, and techniques that improve how things are done. Coming to conventions like the ICAW Conference gives me a perfect opportunity to do just that. Many speakers and vendors who attend the conference tell us that it is the best one in the county. Some of the Speakers ICAW works hard to have speakers who are knowledgeable and helpful to everyone in our industry. This year there are a number of familiar faces along with some new faces who will be sharing their knowledge with us at convention. Dr. Bramlage will be sharing his many experiences with us again this year. He is a very knowledgeable veterinarian whom many are familiar with, and the wisdom he shares is invaluable. He is one of the leading veterinarians Three very knowledgeable veterinarians taking the time to learn from their peers. (See even they have something to learn! So do we.) in our industry. Dr. B began by having a few dogs that they bred, while having his own veterinarian practice as well. From there he went on to work at Lambriar Puppies then to Intervet, and Shering Plough. He is currently employed at Revival Animal Health. Dr. B is one of those individuals who has a lifetime of experience and knowledge, and I look forward to learning from him yet again. Dr. Kessler is another knowledgeable veterinarian who will be sharing some of his insights with us this year. He began at Lambert Vet Supply and then went on to Royal Canin. He has also worked with many breeders over the years. He has a lot of experience and knowledge that he has learned throughout the years.
31 Joe Grissom will be joining us and sharing his thoughts about setting the standard in our industry. Joe worked for Royal Canin for years and has done a lot of traveling speaking and educating breeders. He has an intense desire to see breeders create marketable standards for themselves instead of being told what to do and how to do it. He wants this to happen so that in the end we can market what we do. Conversation is always good! Professor Linda L. Chezem is a new face for us this year. Professor Chezem has been a professor of Youth Development and Agriculture education at Purdue University since 1998. She has 22 years of experience as an Indiana appellate court judge. This year we have the honor of hosting her as she will be sharing her knowledge and expertise on property rights and zoning. Her extensive understanding of these issues will provide us with a greater understanding of the issues and help us as we continue to build our industry. This is definitely a speaker you don t want to miss. Another new face to our conference this year is Dr. Sinn. Dr. Sinn is a veterinarian for Lambert Vet Supply. He is brand new to me, and I cannot wait to hear what he has to say! Discussion about speaker s topics brings growth! Something for Kids too! Many of us in ICAW have children who attend the conference with us. This year I am excited to say that we will be having some entertainment just for them. There will be some mini sessions for them regarding professional dog breeding along with a magic act by a magician. We will also be handing out prizes just for the kids those that participate won t be disappointed! (Too bad I m not a kid anymore ) Something New... This year there is something new that I am very excited about. Thursday (October 23 rd ) there will be an all day farm tour for vendors, speakers, and ICAW board members. Those that participate will be visiting a horse barn, dairy farm, chicken farm, kennel, deer farm, shop, and the Dutch Creek Animal Park. There will also be two meals at two different breeder s houses. It is sure to be a good time and something none of you vendors, speakers, or board members want to miss!
32 The Booths, the People, and the Food I cannot say enough good things about our speakers and what I learn from them, but there are three other aspects of the conference that I enjoy as well. There are tons of booths from businesses, associations, and organizations from all over our industry. The conference is a great opportunity to meet these people face to face and find out more about what they do and why they do it. To go along with that, when you go to the conference, you see people that you wouldn t normally get to see. Many breeders from all over come together, and you get to interact with them face to face rather than just on the telephone. Finally, the food and the auction. Oh my is the food good! From breakfast pastries to the amazing dinner at the banquet it s all good! The banquet is a fun time for everyone. Not only do we get to enjoy great food, but we also get the chance to participate in an auction. Different Many laughs to go around items are brought in and donated so that all proceeds of the auction go to ICAW. There are always good items there, and something for everyone to bid on. Both the banquet and the dinner are definitely things to look forward to. And did I forget to mention the camel rides? You read that right, camel rides will be given Friday night during the banquet and auction time. Kids, you don t want to miss this! Thank you! The ICAW officers work hard every year to make the conference good for all of us. Daryl and Kris Bontrager have worked hard the past years to make these conferences the best they can be so don t forget to thank them when the privilege arises. Many countless hours and conversations have happened on their part in order to make this possible. I would like to thank them now for all their hard work. I hope to see you October 24 th & 25 th in Shipshewana! Sincerely, Levi Graber
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