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Wayne's Words
with Wayne CavanaughImproving Ring Procedure (08/25/2008): While the UKC staff cannot get to as many UKC events as we would like, we do get to a very good representation of shows across the country. This travel gives us a good place from which to assess the things that we believe can contribute to a constantly improving network of UKC conformation judges. Read more here  Previous Articles... |  |
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Beagle Q & A
with Todd Morgan- Question - What if I want to go to events in other states? Do I earn any points? Answer – Yes you do? Here is how it works: The state race will work off where your dog is registered on January 1 of the State Race year or in the case of Single Registered dogs, the state that they are registered to when single registered. The state that your dog is registered to is the state that your State Race points will go to. You can hunt in any state you wish and your points will go back to your state. (10/02/2007)
- QUESTION – I hear that UKC is starting a new Beagle format. What is it? How will it affect the Hunting Beagle program and how will it work? Answer – Yes, United Kennel Club is looking into a new Beagle format. We Todd Morgan are in the process of setting that program up. The program will be different than anything UKC has ever done as far as Beagles go, but is very familiar ground to us as far as putting on coonhound events. UKC prides itself on licensing some of the most professionally run events in the country. Currently, we license over 12,000 events for dogs. (01/13/2006)
- QUESTION: Rule 6 states that dogs will be scratched for running or molesting stock. What does UKC consider “molesting stock?” Answer: The dictionary defines molesting as, “To disturb, interfere with, or annoy.” That is exactly how United Kennel Club interprets when to scratch a dog for molesting stock. Running stock should be very easy for everyone to determine. If your dog is chasing after stock, it is scratched. Simple. The molesting part of it is what really needs to get defined. (12/05/2005)
- All four dogs are struck in and are running the rabbit. Before completion of any circles, the dogs break down and go into a check. Shortly after, one dog jumps the rabbit and it crosses the path in front of us. The rabbit then goes down over the hill into a hole (we all saw the rabbit). (and more) (07/13/2005)
- On a four-dog cast, all dogs are struck in. The rabbit is completely circled and seen by a cast member. The judge is present as Dogs A, B and C score on the line. Dog D misses the line. On the second circle, a line is marked and the cast agrees to pick the dogs up after they score it. Again, Dogs A, B and C score. Dog D misses it again. How do you score dog D’s strike points? (and more) (05/13/2005)
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Conformation 101
with Kathy LorentzenPREMIER 2009 by Kathy Lorentzen (07/13/2009): This year I attended PREMIER in a new capacity, that of ring steward. Read more here  Previous Articles... |  |
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The Coonhound Advisor
with Allen GingerichDog Declared Treed That Has Not Been Declared Struck; Dog(s) Declared Treed Possibly Taken Off Tree (11/04/2009): Read more here  Previous Articles... - Something Stinks, Strike Position Question, Who Has Authority to Assign Non-Hunting Judge and Calling Time Out not Always an Option (06/04/2008)
- Complaints: Master of Hounds, Licensed Event Participants and Event Participants Reminders (03/06/2008)
- Declared Treed But Not Declared Struck, Babbling and Bells (03/31/2007)
- Strike Positions Available, Catching Coon on Ground, Didn't See The Situation But Are Asked To Vote (12/13/2006)
- Casting Dogs Where Guide Doesn't Have Permission, Showing Dogs In The Proper Order, Dogs Barking In The Box (10/24/2006)
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| NADOI Training Tips: Back to the Basics, by Jeanne Hampl (08/25/2009): Not too long ago I did a presentation at the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County on teaching a reliable recall. I demonstrated with a darling Australian Shepherd mix. Teaching a reliable recall is necessary for your dog’s safety. Unless a dog has a reliable recall, he will never be able to enjoy off leash play. This exercise can be taught to any dog, no matter what age or breed. I teach from the outline below over a six-week class.
Read more here  Previous Articles... - Softball for Dog Training! Noelle Nasca, NADOI Member #1059 (04/13/2009)
- Wanted: New Home (02/12/2009)
- Desensitization Program to Overcome Fear of People
Anita Crafton, NADOI member #463 (12/29/2008)
- Check Out that Rescue Group!
Marlene Stachowiak NADOI member # 337 (10/17/2008)
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Ringside Conversation
with Richard Beauchamp“New” Breeds (01/27/2010): “New” breeds - or as folks here in the U.S. are apt to call any breed we don't normally see competing at our Group level - rare. There could be thousands being shown everywhere else in the world, but typically American - if it's not as we know it, it's not the real thing.
Read more here  Previous Articles... - The All Important (and Neglected) Upper Arm (12/16/2009)
- Those Who Judge (12/16/2009)
- The Exhibitor's Responsiblity, by Rick Beauchamp (09/23/2009)
- Tips for the Aspiring Judge, by Richard (Rick) Beauchamp (08/19/2009)
- Things We Talk About, by Richard G. (Rick) Beauchamp (05/11/2009)
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This Weekend At UKC
The Coonhound Department at United Kennel Club is pleased to announce their newest Chartered Breed Association, American Leopard Breeders Association recognized in May of 2008, will be hosting their First Annual American Leopard Hound Days. The event will be held in Sparta, Illinois at the fairgrounds. (More Information).
Also, on this same weekend will be the South Carolina State Championship to be held in Darlington, South Carolina. Both American Leopard Hound Days and the South Carolina State Championship are on the 2010 Purina Series schedule also known as Purina Points Events.(More Information).
The UKC Michigan Classic will be held this weekend, hosted by K9 Fanciers, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (More Information).
Find an event in your area.
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Bulldogs in England were originally working dogs who drove and caught cattle and guarded their masters' property. They were brought by working class immigrants to the American South where they used this all-around working dog for many tasks. By the end of World War II, however, the breed was almost extinct. Mr. John D. Johnson, a returning war veteran, decided to resurrect this breed. The modern American Bulldog continues to serve as an all-purpose working dog; a fearless and steady guard dog; and a loyal family companion. |

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