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firmly in favor of the changes they are All Dogs.” This new program is a would perform the reinstatement
recommending. recreational version of the scent work exam and where. There will likely
There was discussion of the use that working detection dogs perform. be another proposed amendment
of the Limited Registration option In a variety of settings, dogs locate a brought by the Rules Committee to
which began in 1989. The question scent and indicate to the handler that the delegates in the future.
was: should it be eliminated? There a scent has been found. Information The Eukanuba Performance Games
are three types of breeder: the fancy, about the program can be found at are being held in Ohio September 14-
commercial, and infrequent. Dog www.akc.org/events/scent-work 17 and will feature scent work trials,
fanciers use Limited Registration most The vote on the proposed dock diving, barn hunts, agility, Fast
often. It is viewed as a useful tool for amendment to Chapter 16, Sect. 6 CAT, and Trick Dog demonstrations.
responsible breeders. of Rules Applying to Dog Shows was Jim Dok reported on the AKC
Delegates were reminded that adopted. The dog awarded Select Political Action Committee. 100%
their Parent Club website should be Dog/Bitch will be included in the of contributions made to the non-
user friendly for the general public. calculation of Grand Champion points partisan AKC PAC support the
Pertinent breed information such as for that award. election campaigns of candidates who
acceptable coat colors, size or type of The proposed amendment to value purebred dogs and respect the
coat should be prominently featured. Chapter 11, Sect. 8-A of Rules rights of dog owners, exhibitors, and
This helps puppy buyers and judges. Applying to Dog Shows was breeders. For more information go to
The Delegates Forum held prior withdrawn so there was no vote. This www.akc.org/pac
to the membership meeting on amendment addressed the issue of The next Delegates meeting will be
September 12 was “AKC Scent requiring permanent identification held in Orlando, FL December 14-15,
Work-A New Opportunity for of a dog DQ’ed for aggression, who 2017.

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