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importance of being pro-active regarding Highlights from the general meeting:
arrangements for our pets if we become
incapacitated or die. The report is attached and There was a Q & A session for the 9 candidates
will be sent to Chow Life for publication. running for the 4 Board of Director Class
of 2029 followed by each candidate giving a
Highlights from the Parent Clubs Committee: 3-minute speech.

Robin Stansell reported that 15 people attended Tom Davies gave the Chairman’s report and
the first meeting of the “Targeted Breeds” noted that dog and litter registrations are down
subcommittee which was an introduction to the significantly. Breeders are reporting less interest
many threats to dog breeding. in puppies, and they are not breeding as much.
Sales of pet products have also declined. He
Sheila Goffe reported that the Humane noted that registration is important because it
Society of the U.S. (HSUS) is changing its brings in funds that support departments such
name as of Feb 14, 2025 to “Humane World as Government Relations, Public Education, and
for Animals”. The stated intent is to increase Inspections. There are plans in place to make
focus on the global nature of the organization online registration easier.
and the target is now the breeding of animals
with specific “negative” characteristics. She There is a new marketing program featuring
stressed that breed standards should be clear AKC commercials that targets a younger
and concise. She added that there are many demographic, the next generation of dog
breeds concerned about eligibility for the World owners. The ads will showcase purebred dogs,
Dog Show 2025 since dogs with docked tails or responsible ownership and breeding. The
cropped ears may not participate in dog shows commercials are set to air in February.
in Finland. There are also concerns about the
2026 show in Austria which has very strict The vote on proposed amendment to Ch. 16,
restrictions. Sect. 2 of Rules Applying to Dog Shows which
inserts verbiage to award championship points
Helen Prince reported that the Parent Clubs to a class dog awarded Reserve Best in Show
Committee is in the process of developing was adopted. Points earned would be based on
an online educational conference for Parent the highest number of points awarded from all
Clubs. The committee is looking for issues that groups excluding that from which Best in Show
will result in conference topics. An email and advanced.
response form will be sent to club presidents,
secretaries and delegates in January with a The next quarterly meeting will be held in
return deadline of February 1, 2025. Newark in March.

Again, Parent Clubs were encouraged to
interview and video their legacy breeders.

AKC Update

Eligibility of Championship Points for a Class

Animal Awarded Reserve Best in Show

The Delegate body at the Delegates meeting held on Friday, December 13, 2024, in Orlando, FL. has
approved changes to Chapter 16, Section 2 of the AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows which inserts
verbiage to award championship points to a class dog awarded Reserve Best in Show. Points earned
would be based on the highest number of points awarded in any breed from all groups excluding that
from which Best in Show advanced. This will be effective for events occurring on or after July 2, 2025.

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