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ATTENTION DELEGATESNOTICE OF MEETINGThe next meeting of the Delegates will be

held via video Zoom Webinar on Wednesday,December 2, 2020 beginning at 12:30 p.m.Eastern Time. It will follow the DelegatesForum which will begin at 11:00 a.m. ET.

DELEGATES CREDENTIALS Claudia L. Burk, Bakersfield, CA, Kern

County Kennel Club Dr. Timothy Carrion, Owings Mills, MD,

Swamp Dog Retriever Club Carey Fayram, Gilroy, CA, Del Monte Kennel

Club Jan Ritchie Gladstone, Stokesdale, NC, St.

Petersburg Dog Fanciers AssociationHeidi Henningson, Springfield, NE,

American Chesapeake Club Michael L. Moscowitz, New Haven, CT,

Shoreline Retriever Club Sherri Swabb, Sugarcreek Township, OH,

Dayton Dog Training Club Laurie Zembrzuski, Leesburg, VA,

Bedlington Terrier Club of America

Nominating CommitteeThe AKC Board of Directors, at its July 2020

SEPTEMBER 2020AKC GAZETTE 1

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VICE PRESIDENTSJAY WAKS

Senior ExecutiveVice President &General Counsel

ALEXANDRA ALESKOVSKYExecutive Vice President &

Chief Growth Officer

THERESA CHINSenior Vice PresidentPlanning & Operations

AIDEN COLIESenior Vice President

Technology

KIRSTEN BAHLKEVice President

Purebred Consumer Demand

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MARK DUNNSenior Vice President

Registration &Customer Development

KEITH FRAZIERBusiness Support

Services/NC Facility Ops

SHEILA GOFFEGovernment Relations

BRANDI HUNTERPublic Relations &Communications

DOUG LJUNGRENSports & Events

HEATHER MCMANUSDeputy General Counsel

MARI-BETH O’NEILLSport Services

ELIZABETH SOROTAMarketing

DAPHNA STRAUSBusiness Development

DENNIS B. SPRUNGPresident

Chief Executive Officer

GINA M. DINARDOExecutive Secretary

JOSEPH V. BAFFUTO, JR.Chief Financial Officer

TRIAL BOARDSAPPEALS TRIAL BOARD

RALPH DEL DEO, ESQ., CHAIRMARTHA FELTENSTEIN, ESQ.BARBARA W. MIENER, ESQ.

TRIAL BOARD MEMBERSDR. KLAUS ANSELMCHARLES FOLEYROGER HARTINGERMEDORA HARPERDR. ROBERT MYALLBERNARD SCHWARTZ

BETTY-ANNE STENMARKJAMES WHITE

TRIAL BOARD CHAIRSTHERESA DOWELL, ESQ.BARBARA PENNY, ESQ.LAURIE RAYMOND, ESQ.DANIEL SMYTH, ESQ.

PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARDDAVID HOPKINS, ESQ., CHAIR

TIM CARWILE, ESQ.JOHN RUSSELLALTERNATESMIKE NECAISEBILL TEAGUE

CLASS OF 2018JAMES R. DOK

DR. J. CHARLES GARVINRONALD H. MENAKER

CLASS OF 2019DR. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIADR. THOMAS M. DAVIES

ANN WALLIN

CLASS OF 2020PATRICIA M. CRUZWILLIAM J. FEENEY

KAROLYNNE M. MCATEER

CLASS OF 2021RITA J. BIDDLE

DOMINIC P. CAROTATHOMAS POWERS

HARVEY M. WOODING

DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio

The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promotingthe sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function.Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the pure bred dog as afamily companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of alldog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRONALD H. MENAKER, CHAIRMAN • DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES, VICE CHAIRMAN

MISSION STATEMENT®

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APPEALS TRIAL BOARDMARTHA FELTENSTEIN, ESQ.,CHAIR BARBARA W. MIENER, ESQ. BARBARA PENNY, ESQ.

TRIAL BOARD CHAIRSTHERESA DOWELL, ESQEUGENIA HUNTER, ESQ. LAURIE RAYMOND, ESQ.

TRIAL BOARD MEMBERSDR. KLAUS ANSELMKATHI BROWN

TRIAL BOARD MEMBERS (cnt’d)CHARLES FOLEYROGER HARTINGERMEDORA HARPERDONNA HERZIGCARL HOLDER

LAURIE MAULUCCIDR. ROBERT MYALLHON. JAMES PHINIZY

ROBERT STEINBETTY-ANNE STENMARK

SYLVIA THOMAS

PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARDJOSEPH BENAGE, ESQ.

TIM CARWILE, ESQ., CHAIRJOHN RUSSELL

ALTERNATESBILL TEAGUE

ROBERT W. MONTLER

CLASS OF 2021RITA J. BIDDLE

DOMINIC P. CAROTADR. THOMAS DAVIESTHOMAS POWERS

CLASS OF 2022CHRISTOPHER L. SWEETWOOD

HAROLD “RED” TATRO III ANN WALLIN

CLASS OF 2023DR. J. CHARLES GARVIN

STEVEN HAMBLINDANIEL J. SMYTH, ESQ.

CLASS OF 2024DR. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIADR. MICHAEL KNIGHT

KAROLYNNE M. MCATEER

DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio

RONALD H. MENAKER, Chairman Emeritus

MISSION STATEMENT The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding theintegrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding fortype and function.

Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the pure bred dog as afamily companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of alldog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDR. THOMAS M. DAVIES, CHAIRMAN • DOMINIC P. CAROTA, VICE CHAIRMAN

VICE PRESIDENTS

KIRSTEN BAHLKE, Purebred Consumer Demand

MARK DUNN, Executive Vice President

KEITH FRAZIER, Executive Vice President, Business Support Services

SHEILA GOFFE, Government Relations

BRANDI HUNTER, Public Relations & Communications

DOUG LJUNGREN, Executive Vice President, Sports & Events

HEATHER MCMANUS, Deputy General Counsel

MARI-BETH O’NEILL, S port Services

PAULA SPECTOR, Corporate Services

DAPHNA STRAUS, Business Development

TIM THOMAS, Judging Operations

JAY WAKS, Senior Executive Vice President & General Counsel

EXECUTIVE OFFICERSDENNIS B. SPRUNG

PresidentChief Executive Officer

GINA M. DINARDOExecutive Secretary

THEODORE PHILLIPSChief Financial Officer

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meeting, elected the Nominating Committeethat is to select candidates for vacancies on theBoard of Directors that are to be filled at theMarch 2021 Delegates Meeting. There arefour vacancies for the Class of 2025. The Nominating Committee members are:

Ms. Nancy Fisk, Chair, Hockamock KCViola Burgos, Naugatuck Valley KC

Eduardo Toshio Fugiwara, Fort LauderdaleDog Club

Doug Johnson, Colorado Springs Kennel Club Harold Miller, American Foxhound Club

Alternates:Marge B Calltharp, Chinese Shar-Pei Club of

AmericaMelanie Steele, Abilene Kennel Club

NOTICEThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary

Committee has suspended Mr. RichardWhetsell (Prairie Grove, AR) from all AKCprivileges for five years and imposed a $1,000fine, effective August 11, 2020, for submittingfalse applications to register or transfer whichaffect the Stud book and submitting applica-tions to register litters containing false certifi-cations as to the signature of one of the own-ers. (Rottweilers)

NOTICEThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary

Committee has suspended the following indi-viduals from all AKC privileges for life and

imposed a $10,000 fine, for conduct prejudi-cial to purebred dogs, purebred dog events, orthe best interests of the American KennelClub based on their violation of the AKC’sJudicial or Administrative Determination ofInappropriate Treatment Policy:Effective August 11, 2020:Mr. Darryl Butler (Harrisburg, PA) Belgian

Malinois, German Shepherd DogMs. Marjorie Satterfield (Shiatook, OK)

Multiple Breeds

CONFORMATION JUDGESLetters concerning judges and provisional

judges should be addressed to the Judging Op-erations Department at PO Box 900062,Raleigh, NC 27675-9062. Letters concerningAgility, Obedience, Rally, Tracking, and VSTapplicants should be addressed to the Com-panion Events Department in North Carolina.The American Kennel Club will, at the re-

quest of a judge or judge applicant, providethat individual with copies of letters receivedregarding their judging qualifications. As a re-sult, it should be understood that any suchcorrespondence will be made available, uponrequest, to the judge or judge applicantIt is the responsibility of all Conformation

and Junior Showmanship judges to notify theJudging Operations Department of anychanges or corrections to their address,phone, fax or emails. These changes are veryimportant because they affect your judges’record, the web site and the Judges Directory.


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Please notify Judging Operations by email [email protected].

APPLICANTSThe following persons applications have been

submitted for the breed(s) specified but they areNOT eligible to accept assignments.

NEW BREED JUDGING APPLICANTSMs. Gerri C. Auchincloss (108458) [email protected] Pointing Griffons

Ms. Elaine Demopoulos (108485) NJ(321) [email protected] Ridgebacks

Ms. Karen F. Fitzpatrick (108457) IL(815) [email protected] Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers

ADDITIONAL BREED JUDGING APPLICANTSMr. Jerry A. Berkowitz (3631) FL(610) [email protected] Retrievers

Mr. Douglas E. Broadfoot (96999) [email protected] Hounds, Petits Bassets GriffonsVendeens, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos

Ms. Judith A. Brown (0253) TX(713) [email protected], Brussels Griffons, Cavalier

King Charles Spaniels, Chihuahuas, ChineseCresteds, English Toy Spaniels, Italian Grey-hounds, Manchester Terriers, Papillons,Pekingese, Pomeranians, Shih Tzu

Mrs. Regina (Regi) Lee Bryant (105299) CA(209) [email protected] Cattle Dogs, Border Collies,CardiganWelsh Corgis, Pembroke WelshCorgis, JS

Ms. Mary Jane Carberry (49892) NC(336) [email protected] of Toy Group (Maltese, Papillons,Pomeranians, Pugs, Toy Fox Terriers)

Mrs. April Clyde (52836) DE(302) [email protected] Griffons, Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels, Silky Terriers, Chinese Shar-Pei,Chow Chows, Coton de Tulear, Lhasa Apsos

Mrs. Mary Faeth (101477) CA(530) [email protected], Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, Gordon Setters, IrishWater Spaniels, Wirehaired Vizslas

Mrs. Debra Ferguson-Jones (95483) WA(425) [email protected] Terriers, Bull Terriers, Cairn Terri-ers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Wire Fox Ter-riers, Russell Terriers, Sealyham Terriers,Skye Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers


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Mr. Lloyd Graser (16626) TN(262) [email protected], American Water Spaniels, CockerSpaniels, Weimaraners

Mr. Duff M. Harris (91790) CA(714) [email protected] of Terrier Group (American HairlessTerriers, Bedlington Terriers, Cesky Terriers,Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Manchester Terri-ers, Sealyham Terriers)

Mr. Thomas L. Hossfeld (36941) AZ(520) [email protected] Coonhounds, Greyhounds, Otter-hounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Portuguese Po-dengo Pequenos, Scottish Deerhounds

Dr. John V. Ioia (3948) NY(845) [email protected] of Terrier Group (Bull Terriers,Miniature Bull Terriers, Miniature Schnau-zers, Sealyham Terriers, Skye Terriers,Staffordshire Bull Terriers)

Mr. Richard Todd Jackson (94771) MD(202) [email protected] Water Spaniels, Irish WaterSpaniels, Spinoni Italiani, Affenpinschers,Manchester Terriers, Pekingese

Mr. Douglas A. Johnson (17190) IN(812) 332-5923

[email protected] Malamutes, Anatolian Shepherds,Dogues de Bordeaux, German Pinschers,Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs,Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, BergamascoSheepdogs, Berger Picards, Polish LowlandSheepdogs, Pumik

Miss Sandra Lex (7136) CAN(416) [email protected] Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Smooth FoxTerriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Lakeland Terri-ers, Welsh Terriers, West Highland WhiteTerriers

Ms. Melinda L. Lyon (5917) KY(502) [email protected], Bichons Frises, Bulldogs, Nor-wegian Lundehunds, Tibetan Spaniels, Ti-betan Terriers

Mrs. Carol Makowski (18958) CO(303) [email protected] Bassets Griffons Vendeens

Mrs. Janice L. McClary (4812) CA(562) [email protected] Retrievers, Black Russian Terriers,Giant Schnauzers, Scottish Terriers, CavalierKing Charles Spaniels, Havanese

Mrs. Knowlton A. Reynders (15203) NH(603) [email protected]


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Dachshunds, Grand Bassets GriffonsVendeens, Ibizan Hounds, Otterhounds,Pharaoh Hounds, Plott Hounds, PortuguesePodengo Pequenos, Salukis, Dogues de Bor-deaux, Silky Terriers

Mr. Harold Tatro (31708) TX(817) [email protected], Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels, Chihuahuas, English Toy Spaniels,Italian Greyhounds, Papillons, Pekingese,Pomeranians, Poodles, Silky Terriers, York-shire Terriers

Mrs. Helen G. Tomb-Taylor (23264) TX(963) [email protected] Eskimo Dogs, Bichons Frises,Coton de Tulear, Dalmatians, Finnish Spitz,Lhasa Apsos, Lowchen, Norwegian Lunde-hunds, Schipperkes, Tibetan Spaniels, Ti-betan Terriers, Xoloitzcuintli

Mrs. Cindy Vogels (6275) CO(303) [email protected] Frises, Bulldogs, Chow Chows, Dal-matians, French Bulldogs, Lhasa Apsos,Shiba Inu

Ms. Sandy Weaver (94535) GA(770) [email protected], Portuguese Water Dogs, Ti-betan Mastiffs, American Eskimo Dogs, Dal-matians, Shiba Inu, Xoloitzcuintli

Ms. Mimi Winkler (65274) NY(914) [email protected], French Bulldogs

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGING APPLICANTSMs. Peggy L. Coffman (108555) OH(440) [email protected]

Mrs. Kathryn Rendina (108439) [email protected]

Ms. Grace Ann Szczurek (108487) IL(630) [email protected]

ADJUNCT JUDGING APPLICANTSMr. Richard Todd Jackson (94771) [email protected] Terriers

Mr. Gregg G. Kantak (94772) [email protected] Terriers

PERMIT JUDGESThe following persons have been approved

on a Permit basis for the designated breeds inaccordance with the current judging approvalprocess. They may now accept assignments andthe fancy may still offer comments to JudgingOperations.


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NEW BREED PERMIT JUDGESMs. Cheryl Burns (103979) PA(610) [email protected]

Ms. Sheryl A. Cammarata (108245) CO(970) [email protected] Retrievers, JS

Mr. James Dagan (108235) [email protected] Huskies

Ms. Lynne Dagan (108236) CO(719) [email protected] Huskies

Ms. Barbara Madrigrano (108197) WI(414) [email protected] Retrievers

Ms. Fay G. Rogstad (108279) WI(715) [email protected] Danes

Ms. Deborah Shindle (15129) FL(772) [email protected] Welsh Corgis, Pembroke WelshCorgis

Mrs. Pam Tozzi (103864) [email protected] Danes

ADDITIONAL BREED PERMIT JUDGESMrs. Emily K (Fish) Barnhart (92354) WA(360) [email protected], German Wirehaired Pointers, NovaScotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Otterhounds,Siberian Huskies

Mrs. Lorraine Wegmann Bisso (6094) LA(504) [email protected], Dalmatians

Mr. John F. Booth (6914) TX(210) [email protected], Basenjis, Grand Bassets GriffonsVendeens, Greyhounds, Harriers, IbizanHounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Otterhounds,Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens, PharaohHounds, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos, Scot-tish Deerhounds

Dr. Andrea Bradford MD (57438) GA(770) [email protected] of Toy Group (Biewer Terriers, CavalierKing Charles Spaniels, Chinese Cresteds, Pomera-nians, Poodles, Toy Fox Terriers)

Mr. Joseph Buchanan (104137) PA(610) [email protected], Cirneco dell’Etna, Otterhounds,Petit Bassets Griffons Vendeens

Mr. Michael Canalizo (17022) NY(727) [email protected]


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Barbets, Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes, CurlyCoated Retreivers, Nova Scotia Duck TollingRetrievers, Irish Red and White Setters,Clumber Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, SpinoniItaliani, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons

Dr. Lisa M. Costello (101255) IL(630) [email protected],Basenjis,Beagles,GrandBas-setsGriffonsVendeens,Otterhounds,PetitBassetsGriffonsVendeens,PharaohHounds,TreeingWalkerCoonhounds

Ms. Pamela DeHetre (66060) GA(770) [email protected] Malamutes, German Pinschers, GiantSchnauzers, Komondorok, Bulldogs

Mr. J. Calvin Dykes (100595) OR(541) [email protected] Frises, Norwegian Lundehunds, Ti-betan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers, Pekingese

Mrs. Sharon L. Dykes (100581) OR(541) [email protected] Frises, Norwegian Lundehunds, ShibaInu, Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers

Mrs. Nancy Eilks (23143) WI(920) [email protected] Mountain Dogs, Boerboels, Boxers,Bullmastiffs, Dogue de Bordeaux, GreaterSwiss Mountain Dogs

Ms. Donna Gilbert (58963) CT(203) [email protected] Coated Retrievers, Pulik*Permit status approval for Lagotti Romagnoli,Pumik pending satisfactory completion of requiredmeasurement and/or weighing test.

Mr. David W. Haddock (18846) TN(615) [email protected] Collies, Belgian Malinois, BelgianSheepdogs, Belgian Tervurens, BergamascoSheepdogs, Berger Picards, Bouvier desFlandres, Canaan Dogs, Cardigan Welsh Cor-gis, Pulik

Ms. Carolyn Herbel (4112) OK(405) [email protected] Hounds, Grand Bassets GriffonsVendeens, Norwegian Elkhounds, TreeingWalker Coonhounds

Ms. Dawn Hitchcock (100299) SC(864) [email protected], English Toy Spaniels, Maltese,Pomeranians, Poodles, Silky Terriers, ToyFox Terriers

Mr. Ronald V. Horn (65755) CO(303) [email protected] Griffons, Havanese, Pomeranians

Mr. Jamie Hubbard (80432) IN(812) [email protected]


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American Hairless Terriers, Dandie DinmontTerriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Glen of ImaalTerriers, Norfolk Terriers, Sealyham Terriers,Welsh Terriers, Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels, Berger Picards, Cardigan WelshCorgis, Pulik, Pumik

Ms. Robin A. Hug (67358) CO(303) [email protected] of Working Group (Dogo Argenti-nos, Dogue de Bordeaux, Neapolitan Mas-tiffs, Saint Bernards), Entlebucher MountainDogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Mr. Kristofer Kelso (40630) CT(203) [email protected], Weimaraners, Ibizan Hounds

Ms. Gloria Kerr (17561) AZ(520) [email protected] English Coonhounds, Azawakhs,Black and Tan Coonhounds, Bluetick Coon-hounds, Borzois, Ibizan Hounds, PharaohHounds, Plott Hounds, Redbone Coon-hounds, Salukis

Dr. Adam Stafford King (49694) IL(812) [email protected] of Toy Group (Biewer Terriers, Chi-nese Crested, Italian Greyhounds, Manches-ter Terriers, Miniature Pinschers, Pekingese,Pomeranians, Shih Tzu, Toy Fox Terriers,Yorkshire Terriers), Labrador Retreivers,Bull Terriers, Miniature Bull Terriers

Mr. David J. Kirkland (6340) NC(919) [email protected] Foxhounds, Black and Tan Coon-hounds, Cirneco dell’Etna, Grand BassetsGriffons Vendeens, Ibizan Hounds, Otter-hounds, Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens,Pharaoh Hounds, Portuguese Podengo Pe-quenos, Scottish Deerhounds

Ms. Nancy Liebes (5170) IN(713) [email protected] Hairless Terriers, Cairn Terriers,Smooth Fox Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, Rat Ter-riers, West Highland White Terriers

Mr. Brian Meyer (15140) IL(815) [email protected] Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers,Scottish Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Ter-riers, Welsh Terriers, West Highland WhiteTerriers

Mrs. Cindy Meyer (15141) IL(815) [email protected] and Tan Coonhounds, Bluetick Coon-hounds, Dachshunds, Ibizan Hounds, Otter-hounds, Pharaoh Hounds

Mr. Ken J. Murray (44568) IL(847) [email protected] of Toy Group (Biewer Terriers, BrusselsGriffons, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chi-


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nese Cresteds, Italian Greyhounds, JapaneseChins, Pomeranians, Poodles, Pugs, Shih Tzu,Toy Fox Terriers)

Mr. Bradley K. Odagiri (94657) HI(808) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (NorwegianLundehunds), Afghan Hounds, Azawakhs,Bloodhounds, Bluetick Coonhounds, Grey-hounds, Treeing Walker Coonhounds, Ger-man Shepherd Dogs, Pulik, SpanishWaterdogs

Ms. Sheila Dee Paske (46304) CA(530) [email protected] of Hound Group (American EnglishCoonhounds, American Foxhounds, EnglishFoxhounds, Harriers, Plott Hounds, Red-bone Coonhounds)

Mrs. Michelle Quesada (96333) CA(310) [email protected] Shar Pei, Lowchens*Permit status approval for Poodles, Shiba Inupending satisfactory completion of required meas-urement and/or weighing test.

Mrs. Sharon G. Reynolds (98177) VA(434) [email protected] Hounds, Borzois, Ibizan Hounds

Mr. Eric J. Ringle (6564) FL(954) [email protected] Terriers, Border Terriers, Cairn

Terriers, Cesky Terriers, Smooth Fox Terri-ers, Irish Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, NorwichTerriers, Sealyham Terriers, StaffordshireBull Terriers, West Highland White Terriers*Permit status approval for Manchester Terrierspending satisfactory completion of required meas-urement and/or weighing test.

Mr. Andrew Ritter (92968) NJ(908) [email protected] Malinois, Bergamasco Sheepdogs,Berger Picards, Briards, Cardigan Welsh Cor-gis, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Pumik

Ms. Lily Russell (74429) IA(319) [email protected] Cattle Dogs, Beauceron, BelgianLaekenois, Bergamasco Sheepdogs, FinnishLapphunds, Icelandic Sheepdogs, Norwe-gian Buhnunds, Spanish Water Dogs,Swedish Vallhunds

Mr. John Schoeneman (98359) NC(704) [email protected] Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Bel-gian Tervuren, Berger Picards, CanaanDogs, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pulik,Swedish Vallhunds

Mr. Gus Sinibaldi (103241) NC(954) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (BichonFrises, Coton de Tulear, Finnish Spitz, Low-chens, Norwegian Lundehunds, Schip-


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perkes, Tibetan Terriers), Cavalier KingCharles Spaniels, Chihuahuas, Silky Terriers,JS-Limited

Mr. Joseph Smith (95833) CA(510) [email protected] of Working Group (Chinooks, DogoArgentinos, Great Pyrenees, Greater SwissMountain Dogs, Komondor, Neapolitan Mas-tiffs, Saint Bernards)

Mrs. Helene Stearns (101598) PA(570) [email protected] Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, SoftCoated Wheaten Terriers, Welsh Terriers*Permit status approval for French Bulldogspending satisfactory completion of required meas-urement and/or weighing test.

Ms. Claire Wisch-Abraham (100709) VA(443) [email protected] Setters, Cocker Spaniels, SussexSpaniels, Spinoni Italiani, Vizslas, Weimaran-ers

Mrs. Tami Worley (90328) OR(503) [email protected] Shepherds*Permit status approval for Shetland Sheepdogspending satisfactory completion of required meas-urement and/or weighing test.

CONFORMATION JUDGE: RESIGNED BREED The judge below has notified AKC to resign

their privileges for the following:Ms.Laurie Telfair (18751) TXGerman Shorthaired Pointers, Labrador Re-trievers

RESIGNED CONFORMATION JUDGEDr. Sandra B. Barker

EMERITUS CONFORMATION JUDGEMrs. Sue MillsMrs. Karen S. RiddleAPPLICATION FOR BREED-SPECIFIC REGISTEREDNAME PREFIX

Thefollowingapplications forabreed-specificRegisteredNamePrefixhavebeensubmitted toTheAmericanKennelClub.Letters inregard totheseapplications shouldbeaddressed toGinaDiNardo,ExecutiveSecretary:A’LORING-Vizslas- Alexandra R. Lorenti andAllyson R. LorentiBEARFOOTBALOO-Olde English Sheepdogs-IngerMartensBIRDWING- Beaucerons- SusanGriffin and JackCarneyBIRKLINE- Doberman Pinschers- Samary KBirklineCANEY BRANCH- French Bulldogs- EllynHut-sonCHICKASAW-Golden Retrievers- Harry L. Erick-son and Bernadette EricksonCONQUEST-Labrador Retrievers, Golden Re-trievers- Kristen Creamer-AllisonCOYLETY-Border Collie-DeniseMCoyle andThomas J Coyle


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KALON-Doberman Pinschers-Rachael P KelseyPATRIOT FARM- Boston Terriers- LorraineChapmanPETITE FLEUR-Pugs-Patricia A.Manney andPeterM.ManneyPINNACLE- BOXERS- Julie Lawrence andMichael ShepherdPOINTBREAK-Australian Shepherds-Tracy L.MarekQB - Boston Terriers- Dominic Koon and JodiKoonREGAL- Chinese Cresteds-NormaMFeldmanandDouglas C. FeldmanRICK’S- Labrador Retrievers-Rick E. DickmanROYALWORTH-Dachshunds-PaigeHorneRUKAYA-Rhodesian Ridgebacks-Tayler SuterkoSTONESIDE- GermanWirehaired Pointers-BradFetnerTWISTEDACRES-Mudi and Border Collies-Re-beccaW. IngersollULYSSES-Shetland Sheepdogs-Chris U. Putnamand Kristine L. Putnam

REGISTERED NAME PREFIXES GRANTEDThe following applications for a breed-specific

RegisteredNamePrefix have beengranted:BLUEHEAVEN–Labrador Retrievers –DoriLenaeus&Rachael LenaeusCASENPOINT–Vizslas- Carter ForbesCHERRYHILL – Shetland Sheepdogs- Rachel R.PerkinsCHOPTANK–Norfolk Terriers – Kay R.Graham&Tom J.Graham IIILANSDOWNE–IrishWolfhound–ElizaGordon&

DerekGordonMKHAUS–German ShepherdDogs–Kara L. Spin-ner&Mike SpinnerMORENA–Australian Shepherd -Olga Ledya&Sofiya BlankenshipNEVANI–GoldenRetrievers- NicoleM.DiOrioREGALIA–Akita- Carol D. Laubscher&Terri L.Mar-tinRELGALF –NorwegianElkhounds –GeorgeG.MatthewsSIREN–Bichon Frise- AmandaL. AaronSPELLBOUNDS–Maltese–HeleneM.RezekSTONECREST–Labrador Retriever- ClaireWhite-Peterson&WilliamN. PetersonSUNLIT- AfghanHound&ChineseCresteds- TaraM. RichardsonWILLYNWOOD-American Staffordshire Terrier-WilliamF. PetersonARTISTRY’S – Pomeranians-Marina Persic LehnBELLANOTTE’S - Labrador Retriever- AngelaM.RiceBLUERUN- PortugueseWaterDogs- CherylWHoofnagle and Juanita CaseyBLULAKE-Kerry BlueTerriers- Phillip J. Lemieuxand JoseC. BenavidezBUCKSKIN- Boxers – V. J. FergusonCATOCTINMTN- Bulldogs Debbie S.MorrisonCOOLRUNNIN-Dachshunds- Roberta C.McKayandDickie R. RiceEARTHBORN-Miniature American Shepherds-JosephineW. ZukasENERGON-Bull Terriers- Pamela PichilliHEARTLAND-Havanese- SandyMcCabe&KevinMcCabe


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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, INC.

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSAKC OFFICES AT 101 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK,

NY AND VIA VIDEO CONFERENCEAUGUST 11, 2020

The Board convened via Video Conference onTuesday, August 11, 2020 at 11:02 a.m.

Mr. Sprung was present in the NY Office. Allother Directors participated in the meeting bytelephone or video conference. The ExecutiveSecretary was present in the NY Office andparticipated by video conference.

The July 14, 2020 Board meeting minutes,copies of which had been provided to allDirectors, were reviewed.

Upon a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded byMr. Sweetwood, the July 14, 2020 Board meet-ing minutes were unanimously approved.

PRESIDENT’S REPORTMr. Sprung complimented the Chairman, ViceChairman and the entire Board of Directorson the diligence and productivity of theirmeetings in a one-day time frame as well asappreciating the quality of work by the field


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and in-office staffs.

Aggregate entries are 55% below year overyear totals or minus 921,438 thru June 2020.Combined with 57% of our events being can-celled we are taking a very conservative out-look but remain positive in the big picture.

Virtual offerings are engaging fanciers andwelcoming people new to AKC, we areresearching ways for expansion in this area.

Registration continues to increase amidst thetemporary spike in demand for puppies.Multiple departments are collaborating onleveraging this interest with offers tailored tonew registrants.

At the same time, we are experiencingincreases in social media and a strong e-com-merce uptick for products in our online shopand of our brand’s legacy offerings specificallyfor core constituents.

A number of presentations will be part oftoday’s meeting including IT, Finance,Government Relations, Marketing,Broadcasting, Sponsorship and MediaAdvertising Sales.

September Delegate Meeting – Balloting SystemDemonstration:Tim Pursell, Director, IT Operation, partici-pated in this portion of the meeting. Mr.

Pursell provided an overview on the softwaresolutions that will be utilized during theSeptember Delegate Zoom meeting in orderto implement the Delegate Committee elec-tions and the votes on proposed rule changes.

Legal Update:The Board reviewed a legal update as of July2020.

EXECUTIVE SESSIONThere was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to dis-cuss sensitive business matters. Nothing wasreported out of this session.

FINANCETed Phillips, Chief Financial Officer, provideda financial update for the six months endedJune 30, 2020:We continue to provide a positive picture ofAKC’s operations in a most challenging time. YTD Net Operating Income is $5,492 millionwhich is $3,064 million higher than the sameperiod in 2019. This is primarily due toincreased revenues from litter and dog regis-trations, merchandise sales, and admissions toAKC Meet the Breeds® held in January 2020. Expenses are a significant driver toward NetOperating Income as a result of containmentmeasures that reduced overall costs to a levelslightly lower than the same period in 2019.YTD Revenue increases were offset by lowerrevenue from Recording & Service Fees whichincludes Event Services.


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Total Revenues were lower than the 2020budget by $(902k) or (2.2%). Total Expenseswere lower than the 2020 budget by $(6,046)million or (15%). One item of note which projects positive direc-tion toward future events, fulfillment activitiesreported an increase in expenses in June vs.May due to requests for Event Kits, as well asCGC and Puppyfolders.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARYMari-Beth O’Neill, Vice President, SportServices; Sheila Goffe, Vice President,Government Relations; Brandi Hunter, VicePresident, Communications and PublicRelations; and Ashley Jacot, Director,Education, participated in this portion of themeeting.

Proposed Amendment to Article VIII, Section 7 ofthe AKC BylawsThe Board reviewed a proposed amendmentto Article VIII, Section 7 of the Bylaws of theAmerican Kennel Club, Inc. which was submit-ted by the Beaumont Kennel Club in accor-dance with Article XX, Sections 1 and 3 of theBylaws. Article VIII of AKC Bylaws addresses theNominating Committee and Elections.Currently Section 7 of Article VIII reads: SEC-TION 7. All elections shall be by ballot. The wording of the current Bylaw, strictlyinterpreted, requires AKC to hold an election

for Board members even if there are no candi-dates running in opposition to theNominating Committee’s Slate. TheBeaumont Kennel Club is proposing anamendment that will add wording into theBylaws so that if no valid additional nomina-tions are received by the Executive Secretary;no balloting will be required, and theNominating Committee's slate shall bedeclared elected.Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded byDr. Battaglia, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to approve the proposed amendmentsubmitted by the Beaumont Kennel Club. Theproposed amendment will be read at theSeptember Delegate meeting for a VOTE atthe December Delegate meeting.Proposed Amendment to Article VIII, Section7: SECTION 7. All elections shall be by ballot;except, if no valid additional nominations arereceived by the Executive Secretary byNovember 15; the Nominating Committee'sslate shall be declared elected at the annualmeeting and no balloting will be required. Ifno valid additional nomination(s) are receivedby the Executive Secretary by November 15;for any partial term up for election, the partialterm candidate shall be declared elected atthe annual meeting and no balloting will berequired.


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Proposed Amendment to Article IV, Section 1 ofthe AKC BylawsThe Board reviewed a proposed amendmentto Article IV, Section 1 of the Bylaws of theAmerican Kennel Club, Inc. which was submit-ted by the Delegate Parent Club Committee inaccordance with Article XX, Sections 1 and 3of the Bylaws. The proposed Amendment if approved willprohibit local breed specialty clubs frombecoming member clubs of the AKC.

Proposed Amendment to Article IV, Section 1: ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIPSECTION 1. All multi-breed Clubs orAssociations which have held at least threeDog Shows, Obedience Trials, Field Trials, orAgility Trials in consecutive years under rulesof the AKC and all Parent Specialty Clubswhich have been or shall be formed for theimprovement of any breed of purebred dogsshall be eligible to become members of theAKC.Following a motion by Mrs. Wallin, secondedby Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to consider the matter at this meet-ing, waiving the normal notice procedures.

Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, secondedby Mrs. Wallin, the Board VOTED (In favor:Dr. Battaglia, Ms. Biddle, Mr. Carota, Dr.Davies, Dr. Garvin, Dr. Knight, Ms. McAteer,Mr. Powers, Mr. Sweetwood, Mr. Smyth, Mr.Tatro, Mrs. Wallin; abstained: Mr. Hamblin) to

approve the proposed Bylaw amendment. The proposed Bylaw amendment will be readat the September Delegate meeting for aVOTE at the December Delegate meeting.

American Hairless Terrier Stud BookThe Board reviewed a memo from theAmerican Hairless Terrier Club of Americarequesting to keep the Stud Book Open forthe Breed. This will be discussed further at theOctober Board meeting.

Small Munsterlander – Advance to MiscellaneousThe Board reviewed a request from the SmallMunsterlander Club of America (SMCA). TheSMCA, seeks approval to move the SmallMunsterlander breed into the MiscellaneousClass.

Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec-onded by Ms. McAteer, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to consider the matter at thismeeting, waiving the normal notice proce-dures.

Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, secondedby Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to approve the breed for eligibility inthe Miscellaneous Class as of January 1, 2021.

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approved a petition for the Japanese Akitainuto be accepted into the FSS program. TheJapanese Akitainu Club of America requestedthe Japanese Akitainu be approved for record-ing into the FSS program with a Non-SportingGroup designation.

AKC Communications Q2 ReportThe Board reviewed a report on the AKCCommunications department’s media cover-age totals and activity highlights for the sec-ond quarter of 2020.

TOTALS: Clips Evaluated in Q2: 4,329 Q2 Audience Reached: 5,211,042,070 Publicity Value for Q2: $11,510,343.29 *Numbers and values provided by the third-party media monitoring platform Cision.

Highlights include announcing the most pop-ular dog breeds in an exclusive online piecewith the Associated Press. More than 1,300clips resulted, including CBS News, MarthaStewart Living, CNN, TODAY and broadcastaffiliates across the country, among others.

AKC Education Q2 ReportThe Board reviewed a memo that provided anupdate of Education department’s activitiesand accomplishments for the second quarterof 2020 as well as a status update of currentprojects and initiatives.

Canine College - Breed Courses and Exams The Pekingese, Bernese Mountain Dog andCaviler King Charles Spaniel courses launchedin quarter 2, with 100% of learners reportingthat they would recommend the course to oth-ers. The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno andAustralian Shepherd courses were updated inQuarter 2 and the Whippet and Silky Terriercourses are currently under development.

Breeder Education The “Selection of Breeding Stock”, “KennelBlindness”, and “Genetic Health” courses werecompletely redesigned and relaunched inquarter 2, featuring the most up to date infor-mation, as well as state of the art interactivities.The breeder exams for “Pedigree”, “Selectionof Breeding Stock”, “Kennel Blindness”, and“Genetic Health” were updated in Quarter 2.

Special Projects The Safe Handling course was launched inQuarter 2 and the AKC FIT Dog Level 1course was developed and launched inQuarter 2.

Public Education The AKC PupPals Program has had tremen-dous success since its launch in August 2019.The COVID-19 pandemic left many feelingisolated, so Public Education worked collabo-ratively with Marketing and Communicationsto expand the AKC PupPals Program to reachboth children and adults with video PupPal


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messages. The Education Departmentreceived over 320 dog video submissions andmore than 600 requests for PupPal videos.Nominees included healthcare workers, indi-viduals in the hospital, and those in quaran-tine seeking a positive message.

To assist parents and teachers during this diffi-cult time, Public Education created onlineactivities for children to do at home with theirdogs. These activities include, “do it yourselfagility,” creating art with your dog, and mak-ing your own dog treats.

Building on the success of the AKC PatchProgram, Public Education created the AKCVirtual Patch Program so that this importantprogram could carry on during a time inwhich dog shows were not readily available.Children participated in a virtual scavengerhunt by viewing resources and videos to learnabout purebred dogs and AKC sports, beforereceiving a virtual patch.

In Quarter 2, Public Education hosted theAKC “At Home with My Dog” Art Contest.This contest encouraged participants to showus what “at home with my dog” looked likeduring this time. It allowed the public tochoose the winner for each category: grades K-5, grades 6-8, grades 9-12, and adults. 1,500votes were cast over the course of a week.

A new program, AKC Breed of the Week for

Kids, launched in quarter 2. This programprovides participants with a new breed eachweek about which they can learn. Childrennavigate through a variety of fun activities andview interactive videos about the breed, beforefinally earning a sticker of the breed that theycan add to their AKC Breed of the Weeksticker chart. These courses are on AKCCanine College and are free.

As Public Education continues to worktowards growing our resources for diverseaudiences, several resources were created inQuarter 2 that are geared towards exceptionallearners. Exceptional learners are those thatrequire academic modification in order to besuccessful in the classroom and include chil-dren with intellectual disabilities, hearing orvisual impairments, those on the AutismSpectrum, etc. Public Education now offerslessons and activities geared towards theselearners, as well as modified versions of ourmost popular offerings that suit their specificneeds. We were honored when our resourcesfor exceptional learners were featured on thecover of the June 2020 issue of ExceptionalParents Magazine, reaching a worldwide read-ership of over 100,000.

AKC Government Relations Q2 Report The Board reviewed a memo which providedupdates on the activities of the GovernmentRelations Department (GR).


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AKC Government Relations continues to mon-itor more than 2,300 bills at the federal, state,and local levels that could impact responsibledog ownership, the health and wellbeing ofdogs, the rights of dog owners, and/or theinterests of the American Kennel Club.

In the first two quarters of 2020, AKC GR pub-lished 156 legislative alerts online and via geo-targeted emails to impacted constituents, par-ent clubs and social media. This numberrepresents significant increase over the sameperiod in 2019. In the second quarter, GRpublished 46 alerts, not including dailyupdates and reports related to COVID-19 mat-ters. This also represents significantly higheractivity in tracking, analysis and reporting thanover the same period in 2019. A good portionof the increase in activity is due to increasedlegislative activity caused by the pandemic aswell as the front-loading of legislative activityin the first half of an election year.

GR is also monitoring 753 proposed regula-tory (administrative rule) changes at the stateand federal level, with approximately 630actively pending.

In addition, AKC GR is monitoring, analyzingand responding to constantly changing stateexecutive orders in all 50 states, state and fed-eral legislation and relief packages,business/events closure requirements, andefforts to limit legal liability regarding COVID-

19 transmission for organizations that followCDC, state and other relevant health andsafety precautions.

COVID-19 Related Activity: Since mid-March,the GR team has been active in public policyareas related to the COVID-19 pandemic andresponse. This has included outreach to stategovernors, administrators and lawmakersacross the country to ensure that pet food andcrucial supplies, along with care/kennelingfacilities be deemed essential to ensure thehealth and safety of pets, their owners, andessential workers needing alternate pet careoptions during the pandemic. AKC GR hasconducted outreach to key constituencies tourge their engagement on this issue as well.

GR continues to expand resources on the AKCGR COVID-19 resources webpage on the AKCLegislative Action Center, with daily updateson the constantly changing status of state legis-latures, and rules impacting dog owners.

GR established a secondinformational/resources webpage specific toCOVID-19 Civil Liability Limit Legislation tomonitor and advocate on behalf of legislationthat provides temporary, targeted protectionfrom COVID-19 civil liability litigation for non-profits and events that operate in keeping withCDC, state and other recognized health andsafety guidelines. Daily reports and updates onthis page provide information on proposals in


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federal and state legislatures around the coun-try, their status, advocacy assistance for clubsincluding a sample letter.

GR provided advocacy and assistance withrespect to assuring federal, state and local poli-cies that allow AKC to maintain minimumbasic operations in the light of group gather-ing restrictions and business closure orders.

AKC GR Key Issues pages are a one-stopresource for information, organized by topicor issue, on major canine policy issues. Thepages contain issue overviews, analyses, infor-mation about AKC efforts on the issue, links toalerts, testimony, articles, position statements,model legislation (if available), sample letters,webinars/videos, and other resources. GRdeveloped three new key issues pages in the second quar-ter: One on Detection Dogs, one on COVID-19 Civil Liability Protections for nonprofitsand events in compliance with health andsafety standards during the pandemic; andone on Pet Importation: Protecting Pet andPublic Health.

Other highlights included: Congressionalintroduction of the Healthy Dogs Import Act(HR 6921) which requires new health checksfor dogs being imported into the U.S. to pro-tect U.S. pet and public health; developmentof the AKC Taskforce on Anti-Breeder

Harassment and Retaliation (set for launch inAugust); positive new USDA commercial dogbreeder/dealer rules (concluding a two-yearrule-making process) that recognize andreflect AKC comments and recommendations;and an outline of more than 20 state legislativesuccesses in the second quarter.

Sheila Goffe provided a presentation on a newseries of comprehensive public policy guideson canine issues developed by GR. Theseguides are in keeping with maintaining andadvancing and AKC’s place as preeminentthought leader in canine policy. The guidesare designed to provide lawmakers, advocates,and the public with in-depth analysis, casestudies, statistics, and model legislative lan-guage. The first of this series, Why Breed-Specific Legislation Doesn’t Work: An Analysisof Dangerous Dog Policy was introduced inlate May. The Board reviewed the guide whichincludes background on the issue, case stud-ies, and sample legislation.

Detection Dog Task ForceThe Board reviewed an update on theDetection Dog Task Force (DDTF) and specifi-cally, the DDTF Pilot Patriotic Puppy Program(PPP).

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age of high-quality explosives detection dogsfor U.S. national and public security) whilealso advancing recognition of AKC as preemi-nent authority on canines.” The DDTFfocuses on three major areas:

• Breeder Education and Outreach, • Conferences/ Webinars, and • Public Policy (GR).

The Patriotic Puppy pilot program (PPP) ispart of the DDTF’s Breeder Education andOutreach initiatives. The program was estab-lished to study whether typical AKC breederscould, on a voluntary basis, breed and rear asuitable and reliable source of future “green”dogs that could then be purchased by lawenforcement or the military for advanced train-ing and successful deployment as explosivesdetection dogs. A number of valuable insights have beenlearned from the first phase of the PatrioticPuppy Program, which will conclude shortly.The DDTF will study, and if feasible, transitionthe PPP program, to a new phase that addressescurrent challenges including breeder incen-tives, specific market demands, new educationalstructures and approaches, and program scala-bility.

The DDTF has developed significant trainingand educational resources from the first phaseof the PPP that are currently in a test environ-ment. These materials will be used in the secondphase and will made available online shortly.

The Conference/Webinar and Public Policy(GR) aspects of the DDTF will remain inplace. Likewise, the other major portion ofthe DDTF Breeder Outreach and Educationprogram –the Confident Puppy CanineCollege course—will also advance as planned.Whereas Patriotic Puppy focuses on one-on-one assistance and data collection, theConfident Puppy course focuses on a broaderaudience and provides a more structuredapproach to understanding the fundamentalsof raising a confident puppy that could go onfor advanced training as a detection dog, serv-ice dog or well-trained competitor or pet. TheConfident Puppy course is scheduled fordeployment in October.

COMPANION AND PERFORMANCEDoug Ljungren, Executive Vice President,Sports & Events; Dr. Mary Burch, Director,AKC Family Dog Program; Carrie DeYoung,Director, Agility; and Caroline Murphy,Director, Performance Events participated inthis portion of the meeting via video confer-ence.

Virtual Home Manners ProgramDr. Burch presented a recommendation toimplement a new program called HomeManners (HM). HM fits well as part of AKC’sFamily Dog Program, especially during this“stay at home” time and when so many newdogs have been added as household pets. Theevaluation of a dog’s ability to perform ten


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home manners skills will be done by a videorecording. Two levels of Home Manners willbe offered – Virtual Home Manners Puppy(VHMP) and Virtual Home Manners Adult(VHMA). Dogs that pass the tests will beawarded these titles.

The Virtual Home Manners Puppy test is opento any dog that is between 12 weeks and oneyear of age and registered/listed with theAKC. The evaluation of a dog’s ability to per-form ten home manners skills will be done bya video recording viewed by CGC Evaluators.

The Family Dog Department will announcethe program during the week of October 5 –9, 2020 and will start accepting videos onOctober 19th for title application processing,which will start on November 2nd.

Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded byMr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to consider the matter at this meet-ing, waiving the normal notice procedures.

Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded byMr. Carota, the Board VOTED (unanimously)to approve the new Home Manners program.

Retriever Hunting Tests – Reduce Mileage Conflictto 150 MilesMs. Murphy presented a staff recommenda-tion to amend the Regulations and Guidelines forAKC Hunting Tests for Retrievers to reduce the

mileage conflict between Retriever HuntingTests from 200 miles to 150 miles.

In some parts of the country during certaintimes of the year, the demand to enter testsexceeds the supply of available slots. Some lim-ited Master Hunter (MH) level tests fill withinminutes. This is very frustrating for partici-pants, particularly amateurs who typically can-not travel long distances from home. Thismakes it especially discouraging when tryingto earn a MH title or also qualify for majorevents.

Steps were taken on January 1, 2020 to allowclubs to offer additional entries at their lim-ited tests. This has helped somewhat but manyparticipants are still being shut out from enter-ing Master Tests. Over time this recommendedchange will allow more events to occur duringthe optimal time of the year.

The Retriever Hunt Test Advisory Committeeunanimously supports this recommendation. This will be discussed further at the OctoberBoard meeting.

Beagle Field Trials – Two Class Option for BraceThe Board reviewed a recommendation fromthe Beagle Advisory Committee to allow clubsapplying to hold Brace trials, the option tohold two classes divided by sex rather than thestandard four classes divided by both heightand sex. The change provides clubs the option


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when applying for a traditional brace trial, theability to offer two classes and avoid having tocombine classes later during the trial.Clubs believe if they have the option to adver-tise and offer two classes, Open Males andOpen Females, it will help conserve upfrontresources/expenses plus make for a more pre-dictable and efficiently run trial. This recom-mendation was voted on during the BeagleAdvisory Committee’s June meeting where itwas unanimously voted in favor by all 12 mem-bers representing all beagling areas of thecountry.

Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec-onded by Dr. Battaglia, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to consider the matter at thismeeting, waiving the normal notice proce-dures.

Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, secondedby Ms. Biddle, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to add a new paragraph 5 to Chapter9, Section 1 of the Beagle Field Trial Rules.

Chapter 9. Description of Classes andChampionship Requirements - Section 1. (new 5th paragraph)

At a licensed or member Beagle field trial, theregular classes shall be: Open Dogs not exceeding 13 inches in height. Open Bitches not exceeding 13 inches inheight.

Open Dogs over 13 inches but not exceeding15 inches in height. Open Bitches over 13 inches but not exceed-ing 15 inches in height. However, if when the entries are closed, it isfound that there are fewer than six hounds ofa sex eligible to compete in any class, the FieldTrial Committee shall have the option of com-bining that class either by gender or size into asingle class.

However, only in the case of traditional Bracetrials, the host club has the option to offeronly two classes – Open Dogs and OpenBitches. The advertisement for the trial mustclearly identify the classes offered. Onceapproved by the AKC, a club may not decideto split a class by size.

The proposed rule change will be read at theSeptember Delegate meeting for a VOTE atthe December Delegate meeting.

Expansion of Agility Course Test (ACT) ProgramThe Board reviewed a recommendation toexpand the Agility ACT program to includeJumpers classes. This is consistent with thenormal agility levels, which includes Standardclasses and Jumpers with Weaves classes.

ACT1 & ACT2 are similar to Standard classes,requiring contact equipment (i.e., A-Frame,teeter) that many potential exhibitors do nothave at home. Given the success of the Virtual


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ACT program, it appears this is the perfecttime to offer ACT Jumpers classes, whichrequire less obstacles and will be easier to setup at home. Also, it gives the traditional ACTevents additional classes to add to their pro-gram. Dogs that earn two qualifying legs in theACT Jumpers classes will be awarded the titlesACT1J and ACT2J.

This will be discussed further at the OctoberBoard meeting.

CONFORMATIONDoug Ljungren, Executive Vice President,Sports & Events; Mari-Beth O’Neill, VicePresident, Sport Services; Tim Thomas, VicePresident of Dog Show Judges; Glenn Lycan,Director, Event Operations Support; and AlanSlay, Director, Event Programs participated inthis portion of the meeting via video confer-ence.

Oshkosh Kennel Club Request for 3-Day EventThe Board reviewed a recommendation toallow the Oshkosh Kennel Club to hold their2020 shows over three days. AKC RulesApplying to Dog Shows requires AKC permis-sion for an event to exceed two days in dura-tion.

Oshkosh Kennel Club (OKC) applied and hasbeen approved for shows on November 28 -29, 2020 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Oshkosh hasexpressed a need to reduce the number of

people in the buildings used for their show. Inaddition to this, the club will limit the numberof dogs per day. The club is requesting permis-sion to hold their two shows over three days.Each day will include breeds and groups forboth days with the 3rd day holding the finalbreeds, groups and two Best in Shows.

Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec-onded by Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to consider the matter at thismeeting, waiving the normal notice proce-dures.

Following a motion by Mr. Smyth, seconded byMs. McAteer, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to approve the request and allow OKC to holdtwo simultaneous shows, within a three-day for-mat.

The Board also VOTED to permit other clubsto hold their events using this format whenrequested, without further action by the Boardthrough July 2021. Staff will review eachrequest and provide approval for the use ofthis event format.

Junior Age Eligibility for 2021The Board reviewed a Staff recommendationfor an exception to the Conformation JuniorShowmanship Regulations to allow Juniors tocontinue to compete beyond their 18th birth-day up until their 19th birthday or December


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31, 2021, whichever comes first.

The cancellation of the majority of AKCConformation events for 2020 and the 2020Juniors Classic for Obedience and Rally inOrlando in December has prevented Juniorsfrom participating in AKC events. Extendingthe opportunity for Juniors to compete upuntil their 19th birthday or December 31,2021, whichever comes first will allow Juniorsto compete through 2021 and allows AKC tosupport the participation of Juniors in AKCevents.

Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, secondedby Ms. McAteer, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to consider the matter at this meet-ing, waiving the normal notice procedures.

Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec-onded by Mr. Smyth, the Board VOTED(unanimously) to allow Juniors to continue tocompete beyond their 18th birthday up untiltheir 19th birthday or December 31, 2021,whichever comes first.

Formulation of the Points Schedule Based on2020 EventsThe Board reviewed a Staff recommendationto modify the formulation of theConformation points schedule that will beeffective in May 2021 based on 2020 events.

The foundation for the Points Schedule

Formulation process is the number of eventswith competitors in each division/breed/sexcombination in a calendar year. The 2020events would likely drive up the 2021 pointschedule, which is not representative of thenormal level of competition.

To minimize the impact of the reduced num-ber of events in 2020, the Staff recommenda-tion is that the 2020 point schedule will beused for 2021 except in those cases where thepoint schedule formulations process indicatesthe number of competitors should bereduced.

The was no objection by the Board to modify-ing the formulation of the May 2021Conformation points schedule.

JUDGING OPERATIONSDoug Ljungren, Executive Vice President,Sports & Events; and Tim Thomas, VicePresident, Dog Show Judges, participated inthis portion of the meeting via video confer-ence.

Mandatory Ramp Examination – Miniature BullTerrierThe Board reviewed a request from theMiniature Bull Terrier of America. TheMiniature Bull Terrier of America hasrequested that the Board of Directors mandatethe use of a ramp for all examinations of thebreed including during group and Best in


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Show judging. Currently, Miniature BullTerriers may be judged either on the groundor the table at the discretion of the judge.

This will be discussed further at the OctoberBoard meeting.

CLUBSDoug Ljungren, Executive Vice President,Sports & Events; and Lisa Cecin, Director,Club Relations, participated in this portion ofthe meeting via video conference.

Delegates and Member ClubsThe Board reviewed a report on the prospec-tive Delegate credentials to be published intwo issues of the AKC Gazette, requests forAKC membership applications, and a reporton Member Club Bylaws approved and newlylicensed clubs.

Report on Member Clubs Bylaws Approved in Juneand July 2020Atlanta Kennel Club, Fulton County, GA(1916) Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America(1981) Clumber Spaniel Club of America (1989) Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Association,Scottsdale, AZ (1983) Windham County Kennel Club, WindhamCounty, CT (1978)

Report on Newly Licensed Clubs approved in Juneand July 2020National Treeing Walker CoonhoundAssociation, 31 total households (13 house-holds in 5 states west of the Mississippi River;18 households in 8 states east of theMississippi River).

COMPLIANCEMark Dunn, Executive Vice President; MarcusBach, Director, Investigations and Inspections;Bri Tesarz, Director, Compliance; and DavidRoberts, Executive, Breeder Development par-ticipated in this portion of the meeting viavideo conference.

Request for Special Application of Hardship PolicyThe Board reviewed a request for a specialapplication of the Hardship Policy to allow forthe transfer of dogs and semen owned by adeceased person who was on referral andawaiting suspension at the time of death.

This will be discussed further at the Octobermeeting.

(Final Board Disciplinary actions are reported onthe Secretary’s Page)

MARKETING SPONSORSHIPS AND MEDIA

Marketing Updates and Highlights for Q2Kirsten Bahlke, Vice President, ConsumerDemand participated in this portion of the


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meeting via video conference.

Overview of Q2 2020 Results • Continuous search engine optimizationand production of relevant content helpedAKC capture the surge in puppy and dogrelated searches driving record traffic levelsfor AKC.org and Marketplace. Users: 33M(+72% Year over Year) Sessions: 46M(+74% YOY).

• Q2 was an exceptional quarter for AKCShop with traffic approaching levels notusually seenuntil the Holidays and verystrong performance from key email.Users: 510k (+28% YOY) Sessions: 674k(+24% YOY). Q2 revenue +36% versus Q22019.

• AKC email sends grew by 30% in Q2 2020versus 2019 while keeping engagementmetrics

• strong. Total number of emails sent washigher in Q2 2020 than Q2 2019.

• Despite the significant increase in sends,open rates and click through rates in-creased.

• The first ever AKC Virtual Top Dog Chal-lenge was a rousing success! A great ex-ample of cross department collaboration,this event garnered almost 700 entries.

• The AKC social department continues togrow key social channels through innova-tive and relevant programming:• AKC Facebook finished Q2 2020 with a

total of 4,010,934 followers (+0.08% vs.

Q4 2019)• AKC Instagram finished Q2 2020 with

a total of 317,918 followers (+4.4% vs.Q4 2019)

• AKC Twitter finished Q2 2020 with atotal of 100,378 followers (+1.5% vs.Q4 2019)

Broadcasting, Sponsorship, & Media AdvertisingSalesRon Furman, Director, AKC Media and WilliamEllis, Manager, AKCTV participated in this por-tion of the meeting via video conference.

Digital Ad SalesYear-to-Date AKC Digital ad sales are 92% tobudget for the 1st half of 2020. Total Revenuein Q2 2020 was up 11% YOY despite pauses inad spending due to COVID-19. Direct DigitalSales also increased 6% YOY for the first halfof 2020. Several new brands came on boardfor Q2.

AKC.TV UpdateESPN celebrated “National Puppy Day” onMarch 23rd with encore broadcasts of the AKCAgility Premier Cup and the ESPNChampionship Pup.

On June 6th, the AKC premiered “World ofDog Sports” on ESPN. World of Dog Sportscelebrates canine athletes across the sports of:Agility, Fastest Dog (Fast CAT), Diving Dogsand Flyball.


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Encore broadcasts of AKC World of DogSports and ESPN Championship Pup wereincluded on ESPN News on July 4th and 5th.To date in 2020 there has been seven hours oforiginal programming featuring the AKCacross the ESPN networks:

• 3/23 AKC Agility Premier Cup • 3/23 ESPN Championship Pup • 6/6 AKC World of Dog Sports • 7/4 AKC World of Dog Sports • 7/4 ESPN Championship Pup • 7/5 AKC World of Dog Sports • 7/5 ESPN Championship Pup

AKC.TV TRAFFIC (1/1 - 6/30) Plays:• AKC.tv web: 2mm+ • AKC.tv apps: 409k+• Social: 1.07mm+ • Dynamic Content Embeds: 13.8mm+

AKC.tv has continued to produce new contentsince AKC TV began to work remotely onMarch 16th. Weekly episodes of AKCDogCenter continue to premier every Tuesdayand Friday with 30+ new episodes and 352+new minutes of content. Interviews and fea-tures include:

• Coronavirus updates with Dr. Klein • Book of the Month with author interviews • NYPD Transit bureau K9 Unit • Treat of the Month • Canine Partners anniversary • Training & Socialization tips• Paw of Courage award

Additional AKC.tv Premiers new Meet theBreed documentaries:

• Australian Shepherd • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel • Miniature Schnauzer • Shih Tzu

CONSENTFollowing a motion by Dr. Garvin, secondedby Dr. Battaglia it was VOTED (unanimously)to approve the following Consent item:

• Delegate Approvals

Delegate ApprovalsThe Board VOTED to approve the followingindividuals to serve as Delegates:

Roy Ed Degner, Montclair, CA To represent California Collie Clan

Joao Luiz Lopes Machado, Humble, TX To represent Chihuahua Club of America

NEW BUSINESS

December Delegate MeetingFollowing a motion by Mr. Powers, secondedby Mr. Smyth, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to hold the December AKC DelegateMeeting as a virtual meeting via Zoom tech-nology on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.Voting for all planned and published pro-posed Rule and Bylaw changes will take placein the meeting. Delegate Committee Meetings


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will be held the week of November 16-20,2020. Meetings will follow the same format asthe June and September 2020 Committeemeetings.

It was VOTED to adjourn Tuesday, August 11at 5:30 p.m.AdjournedAttest:

Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary

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