Dogs In Review Magazine Novemeber Issue | Page 75

BEST OWNER-HANDLER
VOTING CRITERIA
� Nominees in this category are individuals who show their own dogs , dogs owned by members of their immediate family or those they actually co-own with another person or persons . Charging fees to show dogs for others would effectively eliminate an individual from consideration in this category . Sharing expenses with other owners would not be construed as charging a fee . � Quality of the dogs bred and exhibited � Handling ability of the individual � Condition and care of animals exhibited � Spirit of sportsmanship and observance of proper ring etiquette � Long-standing achievement in the sport of purebred dogs � Consideration may also be given for success over the previous 12 months .
Jay Hafford
Jay is an example of good sportsmanship , consistently showing his Afghan Hounds to top awards across the country . He keeps his dogs in excellent condition , groomed and presented to their full potential .
Patricia Haines , DVM
Patty is a very talented breeder / owner-handler who always presents her Pointers to perfection . A positive influence in the breed and the sport , she has consistently been strong at the Group and Best in Show level as well .
Alice Lawrence
Alice trains and presents her dogs to a level most professionals would be envious of . Her Pulik and Havanese are groomed to perfection , and her sportsmanship , win or lose , is a good example to all .
Tonya Struble
Tonya is an excellent breeder / owner-handler of top Golden Retrievers . She sets a high standard for the conditioning and presentation of her breed . Her displays of good sportsmanship are a great asset to the sport .
Karen Wagner
Karen has expertly presented her breeder / owner-handled Afghan Hounds for many years . Also an exhibitor in the Chinese Crested ring , her talented presentation and sportsmanship have made her a stand-out there as well .
OUTSTANDING BREEDER
VOTING CRITERIA
� A record of consistent quality over time � You may never have seen these breeders in the ring , but it is their dogs that are the considerations here . � In most respects , dogs carrying a breeder ’ s kennel name should have been bred by the breeder in question . � The mark of a valuable bloodline is that the dogs ( owned by the breeder or by others ) have been successful and have had a positive influence on the breed . � Numbers count . A breeder with a high percentage of outstanding dogs from a small breeding program can be as influential as one who maintains a larger breeding program . � Breeder ethics : dog-friendly kennel facilities , responsibility toward puppy buyers , cooperation with rescue organizations and health testing of all breeding stock � Success at national and important specialty shows
Susan LaCroix Hamil
Since the late 1960s , Susan has bred countless Quiet Creek Bloodhound champions , multiple BIS and Group winners , and the top-winning Bloodhound bitch of all time . She has also produced champions in several other countries and has dogs in working homes , one of them named “ Officer of the Year .”
Lydia Coleman Hutchinson
Lydia has produced more than 300 homebred Cairn Terrier champions under the Wolfpit prefix . Her dogs have been the backbone of the breed for more than 50 years , providing foundation stock for many newer breeders . The type has not changed through the years , providing a lasting imprint on the breed .
Douglas & Michaelanne Johnson
The Johnsons , along with son Colton and family , breed top-winning Old English Sheepdogs and Bouviers des Flandres under the Bugaboo prefix . Their dogs have consistent type that has been recognized at top levels of competition , making a mark in the show ring and also as companions and working dogs .
Deborah Shindle
Years of persistence and dedication to her Riverside Pembroke & Cardigan Welsh Corgis have rewarded Deb with great success . Her dogs have consistent type , temperament and have made a definite mark on the breeds . She has bred Specialty and BIS winners , as well as obedience and working title holders .
Doug Johnson & Jamie Hubbard
Doug and Jamie of Clussexx Kennel have made a mark on Clumber Spaniels , Sussex Spaniels , Welsh Springer Spaniels and English Toy Spaniels . True master breeders , their dogs in all these breeds have won top honors in the US and many other countries . DIR
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