2022 Norfolk Terrier Annual #7

["","","","","Long Island Kennel Club Welcomes The Norfolk Terrier Club Supported Entry Sunday May 21,2023 Breed Judge\u2014Desmond Murphy Trophies MBF Show Supt Norwich Supported Entry - Judge Polly Smith For Info contact : [email protected] or Evenings 516 676-9506","Wishing the Norfolk Terrier Club a GREAT year Louise Leone P.O. Box 992 Franktown, CO 80116","Martone Eden Norfolk Terriers Love & Commitment to the Breed MIKA Ch Martone Eden\u2019s Memories of You, CA, FCAT2, SWA, SCE, RATN, TKI, ATT Mary & Tony AKC Breeder of Merit Sweany Referrals Welcome 7605 Crab Thicket Road Puppies Occasionally Gloucester, VA 23061 [email protected] (757) 817-8946","Martone Eden Norfolk Terriers Love & Commitment to the Breed BRUNO Ch Martone Eden\u2019s Making Memories Together Special thanks to Meg Lockwood and Mary & Tony Sweany for their mentorship in me becoming a member of the Norfolk Terrier Club and to getting involved in the breed! ~ Kathy Batzel","Mathilde and I want to thank Barbara Miller for bringing us together and we wish the NTC a wonderful 2023. Claire Wachter Mathilde Max-Well's London Bridge","","","Mossgiel Kennels Proprietors Sue & Colin Mac Donald Cell # UK 07983770714 England to South Africa 50 Yrs Later South Africa to England Robert Black, Sue & \u201cJAMIE\u201d Colin & Sue Mac Donald Sue with \u201cSTARRY\u201d","Nightingale Norfolk Terriers The Coppedge Family Tishomingo, Oklahoma Ch Nightingale\u2019s Who Do You Love\u2014Penne Thank you to the late PW & Judi Hartell For making Penne happen! GCHG Nightingales Carry On at Barnstable \u2014 Callie Thank you Sandra Stemmler & Judi Hartell For making Callie shine! GCHB Nightingale\u2019s It\u2019s Deja Vue 580 371-6709 All Over Again\u2014Yogi! Email Thank you to [email protected] co-owners Steve & Lynne Aguirre!","","","Regency Norfolk Terriers Our Future Regency\u2019s Endless Alleluia GCH CH Tweedledee Teddy As Walk With Regency (Walker)\/ CH Tweedledee Teddy As Selah (Selah) Naomi (8 weeks) DOB 1\/13\/22 Regency\u2019s Faith Unstoppable of OHF GCHG CH Juslyn Choptank Dream On Tenterra (Tyler)\/ CH Regency\u2019s Our Lolly\u2019s Pub at OHF (Lolly) Ginger (8 weeks) DOB 5\/1\/22 Mike and Tina Dennis McAllen, Texas","Regency Norfolk Terriers Our Future Regency\u2019s Cowboy Preacher at Anthem GCHB CH Tweedledee Teddy At Walk with Regency (Walker)\/ CH Regency\u2019s Justified by Faith (Deanna) Chaps 8 weeks DOB 1\/7\/22 Co-owned with Janice Lorick of Montana Regency\u2019s Walk on Water at White Rock GCHB Tweedledee Teddy As Walk with Regency (Walker)\/ CH Regency\u2019s Justified by Faith (Deanna) Chester 8 weeks DOB 1\/7\/22 Co-owned with Mark & Phyllis Mackie of Texas Regency\u2019s Provider of Joy at CHF GCH Tweedledee Teddy as Walk with Regency (Walker)\/ CH Regency\u2019s Justified by Faith (Deanna) Beatrice 8 weeks DOB 1\/7\/22 Mike and Tina Dennis Co-owned with Liza Bezzeg of S. Carolina McAllen, Texas","","","\u201cPoppy\u201dSuddenly and too soon Still crying Missing you forever GCHB CH PACH7 Avalon Beulah She's So Poppilicious AX OAJ MXP26 MXPS3 PADP MJP30 MJPC3 PAX9 OF MFP T2BP MXE8 SXE9 EE8 CAX BCAT SWE SCME SEME SBME SHDE RATO CGCU TKN ATT JULY 2, 2009 \u2013 NOVEMBER 5, 2021","A Life Well Lived. Forever in Our Hearts Spring Cove\u2019s Chesapeake Schooner \u2018Schooner\u2019 5\/22\/08\u2014 9\/19\/22","CH Avalon\u2019s Royal Ensign Scuppers SE BCAT SWE SCM SIM SEM RATCH CGC TKI Norfolk Terrier Club Versatility Excellent Award Owned by Beth Jernigan \/ Bred by Lori Pelletier","","","","CH Tenterra Black Diamond CH Tenterra Dancing at the Ball CH TENTERRA EZ DANCE TO WISDOM CHIC # 150601, Cardiac Normal at 52 months, Doppler Echo Thanks to Judge Dr. Valeria Rickard, and to Bill McFadden for finishing him for me! Danny is proudly owned by Wisdom\u2019s Gate Norfolk Terriers Julie Gleeson [email protected]","Coastal\u2019s Nighthcap at Max-Well Coastal\u2019s Night Thyme at Max-Well Coastal\u2019s Nighthawk at Max-Well","Thank you all for your participation! The Annual Committee","COMMITTEE REPORTS Breeder Mentoring\u00a0 by Judi Hartell \u00a0 As the new Chair of Breeder Mentoring, I wanted to build a network of Norfolk Terrier breeders interested in preservation of our breed through thoughtful, educated breeding programs. It\u2019s a work in progress and I hope to have it fully in place by the end of the year. We first need to understand what it means to be a Breeder Mentor. It\u2019s a partnership with another breeder or potential breeder and is a long-term commitment on the part of both partners. The Mentor is to guide as needed, from the time someone decides they want to breed their dog, from the stud selection process through the pregnancy, whelping, evaluating and finally placing puppies. Experienced breeders often need a second hand and we need to have someone available as they may need help. Choosing your Mentor is important. You most likely already have someone you respect in the breed and they might be the perfect Mentor for you. If not, contact me and I will match you with a mentor that I think will be a good partner for you. Whatever your level of experience in breeding, it\u2019s always good to have a second hand or second opinion available to you. The biggest mistake I see with new breeders is to ask the opinion of a number of people, resulting in a very confused breeder. Pick one person whom you respect as a breeder to be your Mentor and partner with them to guide you in your breeding program. You might disagree on things from time to time, which is fine \u2013 in the end, it\u2019s your bitch and your decision. The Mentor\u2019s job is simply to guide you, educate you and lend a second hand in the process. To preserve our precious breed, we need more responsible breeders. Please consider breeding your bitch if your Mentor agrees she should be bred. Then, accept the hand that is offered. If you are an experienced breeder and need a helping hand, please contact me and hopefully I can put you in touch with the right people to help you. Referrals By Diane Barres My name is Diane Barres, I am the referral chair for the Norfolk Terrier Club. When someone contacts the club looking for a pup\/dog, I answer. 100% of the referrals are made by email. Most of the time I am only able to forward people to the kennel listings and the rescue chair. Additionally, I provide my phone number if someone wants to talk. It is rewarding to be able to let prospects know about an actual available pup\/dog. Just let me know puppy gender, age and date of birth, contact person, contact info (phone and\/or email), and state of pups location. There is no need to provide me with a pup\/dog\u2019s life story and pictures; you can do that when a potential buyer calls. This is a service I take pride in providing. The referral service is also for help placing an older dog that needs to find a home. Do you have a girl who is done having pups and looking for a castle to call her own. Did someone return an older dog that needs a new loving home? Placing a purebred registered pup\/dog takes lots of time, effort, and love. It is important to remember that not everyone who raises a litter has a list of potential puppy buyers. The referral position has been keeping me busy for almost 2 years now. In 2021, 125 requests were responded to; and in 2022, 129 people requested information. The responses are made quickly, as it is important to me that they get information and contacts for a purebred pup. Hopefully, this is done before they decide on a designer dog (mix breed-sorry could not resist the dig). We have the best breed in the world let\u2019s let people know we have kids to place. Remember\u2026. If it is not a Norfolk Terrier, it is not a dog! 77\u00a0 \u00a0","COMMITTEE REPORTS Norfolk Notes By Jeanne D\u2019Agostino, Editor \u00a0\u00a0 I first became Editor of the Norfolk Notes in 2011, and was happy to accept the position, as I felt my back- ground as an editor in educational publication materials would be helpful. Little did I know what was in store for me. The task was a little overwhelming at the on start, but I soon found my rhythm and it was smooth sailing after that. Back then many members did not have access to computers, so hard copies were mailed to them. Presently, the Norfolk Notes is strictly an on-line publication. I left my position as Editor of the Notes in 2018, but under Lori Pelletier\u2019s leadership returned as editor in 2020. This time the Norfolk Notes is a committee of three - myself, Editor - Angela Eckard, Layout - Susan Burrill, Proofreader. We work well together to bring what we hope is an informative and interesting read to our members. There are three issues per year: April-August-December. Before each issue, we send a notice to our members requesting stories and or photos for the upcoming issue. Going forward, we hope to have more involvement from our members. Their input helps to make the Norfolk Notes an enjoyable read. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 NTC Member Education\u00a0 by Judi Hartell \u00a0 From the inception of NTC I have been appointed Member Education Chair, a position for which I remain passionate. Having been reared \u201cin the dog world\u201d as we say, I was taught by my old mentors that pay- ment for teaching me was to pay it forward. I remain grateful to those old codgers as they taught me well, and hopefully by the time I leave this earth I will have paid back in full measure. My formal job description includes providing an educational article for each Norfolk Notes and each An- nual. The job has blossomed into a series of pet grooming videos and personal grooming lessons via Fa- ceTime with members. Early on I provided a Grooming Book that NTC sold from its website. We now host bimonthly Zoom presentations with educational topics for members and these are always well attended. Our most recent project is putting together a Puppy Packet for members. Free modules are coming avail- able to members to download from our website. The members choose those modules appropriate for the placement of each of their puppies \u2013 for example, if the puppy is being placed in an agility home, there will be a module for teaching the puppy the basics needed (age appropriate) to be ready for agility classes. We are offering a beautiful printed folder that identifies you as an NTC member and has a checklist on the back for what you have included in the folder (pedigree, medical records, etc.). These folders are sold to members in packets of 6 for $30.00. 78\u00a0 \u00a0","COMMITTEE REPORTS Notions By Priscilla Twombly As the current \u201cmanager\u201d of Notions (as there is not a committee, I would not call myself a chairperson) I am learning as I go and starting from scratch. I do not know how long I\u2019ve been a member of NTC, but I\u2019ve owned Norfolks since 1984 when I got my first bitch puppy, Abby, from a family in New Jersey. Over the almost forty years, I\u2019ve accumulated a number of Norfolk-themed items, and this has fueled my search for useful, quality pieces for our store. I was able to connect with the chair of Notions for the Norwich club, and she has given me some valuable advice: Keep it Simple. At the moment, we are selling at in-person events such as the specialties and supported entries but anticipate selling items through the website. For this reason, we are concentrating on items that are easily packed and shipped, given the exponential increases in shipping rates. So what do we have to sell? Cute bucket hats; quality aprons for grooming, cooking and gardening; cosmetics bags \u2013 great for keeping small tools organized; note cards; and more! All with our favorite dog breed\u2019s images. I plan to develop a line of embroidered tote bags and note pads, and would welcome any suggestions and sources for quality items. In addition, and available for shipping, are our puppy packs to contain all the paperwork a breeder gives to their new puppy owners. These come in a pack of six, packaged and shipped for $30.00. Check the website for more details! Membership By Beth Kravetz, Membership Chair Since becoming Chair upon Frank D\u2019Agostino\u2019s retirement in March, the Club has gained 4 Full Members, 20 Associate Members and one Foreign Member. I have revised all the new member applications and assumed the role of \u201ckeeper of the master list.\u201d I prepared a review of our membership dues. In coordination with the Treasurer, new members are now able to pay their new member fees online with PayPal or by using bank-to- bank transfer through Zelle. My ultimate goal is to have the entire application process available online. As part of the new applications, we are now asking about interests and skills (either dog related or not). As part of the 2023 renewal, I will be ask- ing all members to update the Club with this information so that we have a data base of member skills that the Club can draw upon and also involve more members. In 2023, we will begin a review of membership categories for future bylaw changes. I also have ideas for more all-member activities for 2023. And welcome any ideas from members. Feel free to contact me. [email protected]\u00a0 79\u00a0 \u00a0","COMMITTEE REPORTS ANNUAL 2022 #7 Submitted by Barbara Miller, Chair Jeanne D\u2019Agostino Editor, Sue Burrill Advertising At times putting the Annual together seems to be a full-time job and for the most part it might as well be. We are the same threesome who worked on Annual 2021 the club\u2019s 6th . Each phase of the Annual is important and each of us works diligently to achieve success. Sue Burrill receives the checks made out to the NTC receiving the number of page(s) the member wants to set aside. Checks are mailed to the club treasurer for deposit. The member has more than enough time to submit their advert. Jeanne D\u2019Agostino is sent the ads from Sue and then she, Jeanne, goes to work. Believe me it\u2019s work as usually each ad must be redone in order to be camera ready. This is timely. Jeanne is also responsible for sometimes retyping articles, reconstructing photos, placements of articles etc. to get the book ready for printing. This is a monumental undertaking. Barbara Miller, me, not only phones members to advertise but repeats the calls often. The membership must consider that each ad helps to defray the cost of printing. As coordinator one must have a good handle on the membership both here and abroad when soliciting articles. This year articles range from topics of interest of both current members and members of years past. There will also be articles such as Owner\/Handler; Judges\u2019 Opinion; Performance; NTC Club Committees; Associate Members and more each represented by NTC members\u2019 articles. New this year will be a section devoted to art. And as usual the club statistics, awards, descriptions of club trophies will all be listed. A few pages of stats will be eliminated directing the members to go to the previous year\u2019s Annual as we will only print stats from 2020 and 2021. We are recommending, due to being a small club, and needing the advertising to help pay for printing the Annual be published every other year. Website Annual Report Webmaster, Bonnie Schneider 2022 has maintained NTC Website and added a Puppy Pack download for breeds. Committee Reports, Financial Data and the Pedigree database were updated through the year with updated information for members. Pertinent \u201cNews\u201d Articles display on the Home Page to give Members a quick look at important topics they need to know quickly. Users can click on the \u201cRead More\u201d to drill down for detail information and links to pertinent web pages. Montgomery Week Schedules and the 7th Annual Publication updates were posted in News on the home page. The Events Section listed in the Events Calendar showed NTC supported Shows, NTC Zoom Meeting and Performance Events for 2022. Montgomery week information was posted in Events to provide Club Members with current access to information for the NTC National. Events\\\\Show Results displays winning placements from Montgomery 2021 and a link to a photo Gallery of the week was also posted. A form for Rescue was added to provide an online application for adoption and continues to collect information from interested individuals on adoption. The Membership Directory is under review to update member information with correct contact data. I thank everyone for their help throughout the year and look forward to continued success in 2023. 80\u00a0 \u00a0","COMMITTEE REPORTS The Norfolk Terrier Club Statistics Committee By Annette Haile A spreadsheet was maintained of all AKC titles earned by registered Norfolk Terriers. In calendar year 2021 there were 233 titles earned, up from 142 in 2020. The titles were earned in 12 categories: Conformation, Agility, Barn Hunt, Canine Good Citizen, Coursing Ability, Earthdog, Obedience, Rally, Scent Work, Temperament Testing, Tracking and Trick Dog. In Conformation there were 44 Champions, 8 Grand Champions, 2 Grand Champion Bronze, 1 Grand Champion Silver, and 2 Grand Champion Gold. The top Performance categories were: 54 Scent Work titles, 45 Agility titles, 19 Coursing titles, 16 CGC titles and 16 Trick Dog titles earned. The spreadsheet was then used to determine 2021 NTC awards including Performance Title Awards, New ROMs, Top Sire, Top Dam, and Partree and Maplehurst Trophy awardees. Award certificates were printed for the new ROMS, Top Sire and Top Dams. \u2022 Performance Title Awards: 34 lapel pins and 4 medallions were awarded to members \u2022 New ROMs: Watercroft One for The Road GCHS CH Max-Well\u2019s Cradle Robber GCHS CH Max-Well\u2019s Meant to Bee GCHS CH Nightingale\u2019s Carry on at Barnstable Glenelg Gilly Flower Top Sire with 4 champion offspring: Watercroft One for The Road Top Dams each with 3 champion offspring: GCHB CH Hikari of Forest Scene Jp CH Osito Daisy Duke o GCHS CH Max-Well\u2019s Meant to Bee GCHS CH Nightingale\u2019s Carry on at Barnstable \u00a0 Health Committee Chair: Marian Shaw DVM The health committee revisited the importance of health testing for our breed as well as the importance of the recording results with OFA so that more information is available to breeders. In addition, we have reached out to several prominent cardiologists for recent information on the treatment and diagnosis of Mitral Valve Disease which continues to be a breed wide problem. This information should be coming by the end of the year. 81\u00a0 \u00a0","COMMITTEE REPORTS Advertising By Chris Smith, Chair Thank you to all who supported the Montgomery catalog campaign. NTC placed a memorial ad for members and friends we have lost, an ad for the Roving and a thank you to donors for contributing to trophies and the general fund. We also have an increase in personal ads over last year with an offset of NTC\u2019s portion of the advertising costs. All ads were received by me and submitted prior to the first deadline with no additional charges being required. NTC Rescue By Heidi Evans, Chair We are fortunate to have a wonderful Board of the Norfolk Terrier Rescue Inc., we have had several Board meetings via conference calls and zoom. Minutes are available upon request. We have dealt with four dogs in the past year. Two were placements due to death of the owners. One was because of the dog not adjusting well to a new baby in the home. One was due to being too much of a puppy for the elderly owners. All dogs have been successfully rehomed. At this time there is a Norfolk that is being evaluated to see if he can be taken into rescue. We get many requests weekly for \u201crescue dogs\u201d and most want young dogs, house trained and pure bred. In many cases these dogs do not come with the papers in their paws. We have set up a Facebook page where when a dog becomes available people interested can submit an application for that dog. Our Treasurers is currently unable to submit a report, but I know that we have $7017.15 in the treasury, (which can be gone with one sick dog). We appreciate all donations. Judges Education Committee \u00a0 By Jim Covey, Chair Thanks first of all to Judi Hartell and Lori Pelletier for carrying the weight of preparing for and presenting our seminars. If anyone else is interested in assisting in presentations, please let us know. Seminars this past year were held in Illinois in June and in Raleigh NC in September. There were 21 attendees in Raleigh. We have scheduled a presentation in Arizona in March 2023. We are updating our mentor list on the AKC website. Again, if anyone is interested in being a ring side mentor, please reach out to me. 82\u00a0 \u00a0","COMMITTEE REPORTS Performance Report NTC 2022 Since the 2021 Annual Meeting, the Performance Committee met via Zoom to review and revise the point system for Versatility and Versatility Excellent Awards, which we try to do on an annual basis. The Club hosted two performance events organized and chaired by Beth Kravetz. Last October was our 4th annual FAST CAT, held in conjunction with the Montgomery All-Terrier Agility Cluster. That event netted the Club over $2700. This year\u2019s event, to be held October 4 and 5, is on track to do the same, as the event is sold out! Volunteers and participants always welcome from the Club. Come and watch our little speed demons motor down the track! This past September we hosted two Farm Dog Certification tests in conjunction with the ANTA fall festival weekend. 26 dogs were entered and all achieved the FDC title. Eleven were Norfolk terriers! Congrats to all. This event netted the Club $1100. During the year, Performance Committee members presented Zoom seminars on Scent Work (Beth Jernigan) and Agility (Beth Kravetz and Marian Shaw). These both educated and entertained our membership and hopefully coaxed a few out of the woodwork to try these sports! In the next year we will be meeting to discuss versatility designations for the ever-growing list of competitive dog sports and plan for coming performance events. In our very tiny club of only 150 Norfolks born every year, 223 performance titles were achieved in 2021 across almost every AKC sport. What a testimony to the biddable and versatile nature of our breed, as well as support from our parent club which is greatly appreciated. \u00a0 Judge Selection Committee Lori Pelletier: Chair As\u00a0a\u00a0club\u00a0we\u00a0selected\u00a0Judges\u00a0for\u00a0MCKC\u00a02021\u00a0and\u00a0MCKC\u00a02022.\u00a0\u00a0Due\u00a0to\u00a0COVID\u00a0our\u00a0specialty\u00a0at\u00a0MCKC\u00a0was\u00a0cancelled\u00a0for\u00a0 2020\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0judge,\u00a0Kathleen\u00a0Ferris\u00a0was\u00a0reassigned\u00a0to\u00a02023.\u00a0\u00a0We\u00a0are\u00a0currently\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0process\u00a0of\u00a0selecting\u00a0judges\u00a0for\u00a0 2024,2025.\u00a0Members\u00a0have\u00a0until\u00a0October\u00a015th\u00a0to\u00a0vote.\u00a0\u00a0The\u00a0ballots\u00a0were\u00a0sent\u00a0electronically\u00a0to\u00a0Members\u00a0\u00a0by\u00a0our\u00a0Corresponding\u00a0 secretary\u00a0on.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0MCKC\u00a0judge\u00a02023:\u00a0Kathleen\u00a0Ferris\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sweepstakes\u00a0Judge:\u00a0Ken\u00a0Slump\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Roving\u00a0National\u00a0in\u00a0Oklahoma\u00a0in\u00a02023\u00a0TBD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sweepstakes\u00a0Judge:\u00a0TBD\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0MCKC\u00a0judge\u00a02024\u00a0TBD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sweepstakes\u00a0Judge:TBD\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0MCKC\u00a0judge\u00a02025\u00a0TBD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sweepstakes\u00a0Judge:TBD\u00a0 83\u00a0 \u00a0","COMMITTEE REPORTS Thinking of Listing Your Kennel or Becoming a Norfolk Terrier Breeder? By Deb McMahon, Kennel Listing chair \u00a0 As many of you know and agree, this little red dog makes a large impact on our lives and those around them. They are special little dogs that have such wonderful traits and qualities. However, breeding one of these little guys can be time consuming, costly, and emotional. On the other hand, it can also be very rewarding and bring such joy into your life and others\u2019. This article will hopefully encourage you to look at the possibility of listing your kennel or becoming a breeder, to hopefully allow the legacy of this little red dog to continue for years to come. Over the last year there were only forty-nine registered litters, with fifty-six registered pups. These numbers are getting lower each year, for several reasons. If this trend persists, as they have for the last few years, there is a possibility that this breed will become extinct. This is why we need breeders and your kennels to be listed today. People who often become breeders are those who are may participate in dog shows or companion\/performance events with their dogs. If this sounds like you, then you may want to consider breeding your dog or listing your kennel. There are numerous members of the Norfolk Terrier Club who would be happy to mentor those entering the community of breeders, to help make your new venture less overwhelming. Please visit the \u201cBreeder Mentoring\u201d section of the NTC website for more information. Remember what Peggy Adamson said, \u201cA breed will stand or fall according to its breeders \u2013 not its loyal fanciers, not its judges and handlers, not its exhibitors and trainers. For the breeder is the only link between the past and the future; only through them can the breed stay alive.\u201d The longevity of a breed takes years of planning and loving work from the dedicated breeders. Please consider listing your kennel or becoming a new breeder. Listed below are links you may find helpful: Norfolk Terrier Breed Standard NTC Code of Ethics NTC Kennel Listing Application 84\u00a0 \u00a0","COMMITTEE REPORTS NTC Trophy Report Henrietta Lachman, Chair \u00a0 The NTC Board voted to support the entries at the following shows to which the NTC donated trophies: 3\/22\/22 Fort Worth KC Show 4\/22\/22 Columbia Terrier Show 5\/6\/22 Garden State Terrier Show 09\/22 Michigan Terrier show In the Spring I solicited the membership for Trophy donations for our upcoming National Specialty which is being held in conjunction with Montgomery County Kennel Club Show on Sunday, October 9,2022. The membership was more than generous. Thank you. NTC will be supporting the following shows which proceed the NTC National Specialty with engraved trophies for BOB, BOS, BOW, Winners Dog & Winners Bitch. The NTC will also be giving a gift to each judge. 10\/6\/22 Hatboro Kennel Club I 10\/7\/22 Hatboro Kennel Club II 10\/8\/22 Devon Dog Show Association The trophies for the NTC National Specialty have been ordered and received. For the major classes there are silver engraved trophies including the 2 new classes bred by puppy dog and bitch. Chris Smith, our Show Chair, has made beautiful glass bells engraved with a Norfolk Terrier for first in each puppy class. The club will also be offering wonderful trophies from Doggone Embroidery. The club will be offering Rosettes for all the major wins plus first in each class. New this year, we will be displaying the club\u2019s beautiful perpetual trophies at the Specialty Dinner Saturday night. The winners are engraved on each trophy so I hope you will enjoy reading through the past winners. This year through the generosity of the NTC Club members all of the trophies, judges gifts and rosettes are paid for\u2014thank you. AKC Delegates Meeting September 2022 Abridged Version By Susan Schneider The Executive Secretary read the names of the new Delegates seated since the last meeting in June 2022 and then the Sponsors of each new Delegate in attendance were introduced to the meeting attendees. There was one new club elected as an AKC Member Club (Baytown Kennel Club). The Chairman\u2019s Report was presented noting that the New COVID rules such as \u201cone-plus-one\u201d rule (one class dog and one class bitch) allows for the generating of 1 point for winner\u2019s dog\/bitch. This was to encourage exhibitors to stay in the sport of dogs since prior to this change, exhibitors who found themselves in a situation in which no points could be earned in the classes faced the challenge of having to defeat Specials or win the 85\u00a0 \u00a0","COMMITTEE REPORTS Group to earn points. Therefore, some of those competitors felt discouraged and ended up not attending at all. For low entry breeds, meaning those breeds with fewer than 3500 entries in the previous year, the one-plus-one initiative generated an average of 2.7 additional low entry breed entries in the regular classes at All-Breed shows, and the absentee rate was reduced from 38% to 27% in this category. More than three entries of low entry breeds were shown in the classes on average as a result. Comparing entries from 2021 to 2022 showed an increase in showing of single dogs and bitches since the \u201cone-plus-one\u201d rule was enacted and this also reduced the absenteeism in the classes. This also generated over $150K in revenue. It was also noted that the AKC increased the mileage limit for Specialty Clubs to 300 miles out of their territory to join other clubs in the same breed to have a show. Judging dogs is both a privilege and a service, and it can be challenging to balance the call to serve with personal goals for one\u2019s dogs. A permanent policy now allows individuals who are judging NOHS groups or NOHS Best in Show only, to exhibit in regular competition on the day they judge. 86\u00a0 \u00a0","LINK Robert Eli DiNunzio I began my dog career at the age of seven, collecting stray dogs in the neighborhood. I taught them to do astonishing tricks and spent all of my time with them. One night Carrel Lape had a dog act that performed at my father\u2019s nightclub. I became enamored with his beautiful collies and my father encouraged me to focus on collies. Mr. Lape took me un- der his wing and I joined the collie club and started teaching obedience at his school. With the help from other breed- er in the club I bought two promising puppies to show in breed. At 15, I was noticed showing my dogs at the Philadelphia Dog Show by the celebrated professional handler Vernelle Hartman Kenrick. I was thrilled. I moved to Virginia and became her assistant. Vernelle\u2019s husband Calvin was a top Poodle breeder. He would spend countless hours teaching me structure, balance, movement, condition and groom- ing. I showed his dogs for many years. After twelve years, I became weary of traveling and I followed my dream and bought a small farm. My interest in show dogs led me into the world of show horses. In my mid-twenties I successfully rode and showed hunters on the horse show circuit. My young conformation horses were what I was known for with 3 Horses of the Year awards. Simultaneously, I opened Hound N Hair a grooming salon and boutique in Warrenton, Va. In 1976. Hound N Hair is still a thriving business. In addition to working at the shop I also I began restoring an 1830 Va. Farm house. This led me to studying horticulture at Longwood Gardens in Pa. I restored several wonderful houses and two of them were on the Virginia House and Garden tour. Sadly in 2009 I lost my best friend Woody, a Jack Russel Terrier. Many months later still grieving over Woody a friend [ Debbie Prichard] called and asked if I would be interested in co-owning a Norfolk terrier puppy that she wanted to have in our area for breeding. Soon after meeting with Sue O\u2019Brien, Luigi came into and changed my life. This time I asked Roxanne Sutton to show my dogs. Roxanne has masterfully presented my Norfolks ever since and has been a major force in our success. I was very lucky with our senor bitch Tootsie producing many Champions - including Ch. Argyle\u2019s Marimba Queen dam of G CH G Argyle\u2019s Red Diamond. Three time All Breed Best in Show Winner, 24 Group First Wins, National Specialty Best of Breed Winner . My Norfolks [currently 6] live with me at Argyle House circa 1759 in Warrenton, Va. This is where all the puppies are born and raised and what a joy they bring. 87","NOT SO NEW Introduction to Rachel and Erica Venier, Orchard Hill By Rachel Venier, with Erica Venier Named for its location and history, \u201cOrchard Hill\u201d is a southern-facing hill on the outskirts of Reading, Pennsylvania, that was at one time a working apple orchard. For the past forty-five years we have been fortunate to use the ten-acre property as a home base for our dog and horse activities. My mother, Erica, is the daughter of working artists who always encouraged her to view things critically and with a sharp eye. Their artistic sensibility was a strong influence on her. When she was a child, my grandmother introduced her to the world of pure-bred dogs through a well-worn copy of The New Book of the Dog, (pub. 1908). Long before my mom could read, she spent hours admiring the many photos and paintings that illustrated the book, determined to someday have a household of purebred dogs of her own. By the time I was born, my mom was starting to live out her childhood vision. Through the 1970\u2019s and 80\u2019s, mom bred and showed Shetland Sheepdogs under the Wits\u2019 End prefix. Even as a toddler, I gravi- tated toward the dogs. I remember \u201cpicking\u201d my first litter as a four-year-old. (Incidentally, I picked right, though I suspect my mom steered me in that direction.) Growing up, my mom taught me the fundamentals of type, structure, and movement. Watching the Shel- ties play in a field, my mom would candidly evaluate each dog for me. If two dogs were strong in a certain area, she showed me which was a tick better. She even evaluated our barn cats\u2019 conformation. Though I was too young to fully absorb the lessons when they began, they have lasted through my lifetime. I fo- cused on campaigning show hunters in my childhood but came back to dogs in my last year of college. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Norfolk Terriers entered our lives in 1996. We have finished over 130 AKC champions in Cavaliers, including four ACKCSC National Specialty Best of Breed winners, and mul- tiple best-in-show, specialty, and group-winning dogs. We both judge Cavaliers in the AKC and interna- tionally. Our Norfolk numbers are more limited, but no less dear. Many years ago, I turned around from another breed ring and found myself face to face with a Norfolk. It was love at first sight. I have admired and stud- ied the breed since that day. While I won\u2019t try to list all of my influences, certainly the Nanfan Norfolks and their U.S. progeny helped set my eye for Norfolk type. And I was later influenced by the incomparable Ch. Cracknor Cause Celebre and some of her stellar descendants. Our first Norfolk was Ch. Abbedale\u2019s Ever So Clever, bred by Joan Eckert. \u201cScout\u201d began our relationship with the Green Team, which finished her for us in 1997. She only gave us two male-singleton litters, one of which, Ch. Orchard Hill One for Fun (by Ch. Max-Well\u2019s Spring Into Action), was also finished by Peter, Beth, and Ernesto. Almost a decade ago, my mom mentioned to Pam Beale how much I loved the Norfolk UK Ch. Kinsridge Top Gun. To our amazement, Pam and Beth then offered us one of their Top Gun daughters, Ch. Yarrow Venerie Annie Get Your Gun. Annie was a small bitch but had beautiful head type and outline, with little ears and moderately short back. She finished easily, shown by Ernesto, then proved herself in the whelp- ing box, giving us three super puppies\u2014Ch. Orchard Hill Bread and Jam for Frances (by Ch. Krisma Flashback for Kinsridge) who was winners bitch at Montgomery in 2017; Ch. Orchard Hill Party On at Y-V 88","NOT SO NEW (the last puppy by Ch. Cause for Celebration) who is now proving himself as a producer, having already sired the young best-in-show winner GCH Yarrow Venerie Patrick Henry; and GCHB Orchard Hill I Can Explain (by GCHG Yarrow Venerie Winning Ticket), our \u201cHead Boy,\u201d who, in roughly six months as a spe- cial, gave us a whirlwind campaign with Leonardo Garcini, winning multiple groups, a terrier specialty, a reserve best in show, and best of breed at the AKC National Championship. While our Norfolk program is admittedly small, we are proud to be a part of the global preservation breed- er community, with its strength of mission, purpose, and ethic. Ultimately, all preservation breeders, across breeds and boundaries, are working in the same direction. With our shared work, I hope to see Norfolk numbers increase in the United States, both to maintain breed vitality, and so more people can have my experience: finding themselves face to face with a Norfolk and joining the devotees preserving the breed. 89","FROM OUR SHOW CHAIR Love of Dog Sports \u2026 leading to Norfolk Terriers and New Memberships By Chris (Ellithorpe) Smith In the early fifties, a group of private individuals purchased several hundred acres of woodlands located in Holland Massachusetts that would eventually become the Palmer Beagle Club, which remains in exist- ence and is recognized by the AKC. Club members including Dad, built a club house, cut brush piles for snowshoe hare to survive New England winters, and fenced the grounds for large pack hare trials. Going to the club was a weekend training event for Dad, my older brother and me while Mom enjoyed a break from family duties. Additionally, Dad was almost deaf since childhood so having another set of ears to locate the hounds was advantageous for him. If we weren\u2019t at the club, we were traveling to field trials throughout New England and New York. I owned and trained my first FCH, Sam, at the age of nine. Fast forward, I went off to college, then married a military enlistee. We had one child, a son, who at the age of 12 very much wanted a dog for bird hunting. Note: My husband did not hunt. Therefore, a family dilemma ensued with the decision being made that we would look for a slower foot hunting pointing dog that I would train. Dandy, our first Weimaraner came to live with us in 1986. This dog pulled me back into the sport where I had left off in 1968, when leaving for college. Dandy ended up on the Top 10 WCA obedience list while qualifying for the Gaines trials; however, he was our son\u2019s number one hunting com- panion. The one wish I had as a child that could not be fulfilled because of our family\u2019s financial status was to own a beautiful show dog like those I saw on tv during Westminster. It was probably the only time I was allowed to stay up beyond bedtime to watch tv. Over the next thirty-five years, several lovely Weims came to live with us and my childhood wish was fulfilled. I often showed my own dogs in conformation and trained them for competitive obedience and hunt tests. I thank Judy Colan (Colsidex) and Sue Thomas (Camelot) both from RI for giving us the pleasure to own and show dogs from their kennels that were often BOB, BISS, and Group placing, and among the Top 20 in conformation and performance. In 2019, we lost our last two Weims within six months of each other at the age of 13 \u00bd. After their loss, my husband and I made the decision not to own another dog. We planned to travel\u2026that thought lasted about three months! We went on our first vacation and met a couple with their Yorkie and realized we could handle travel and a small dog. We did know from our active lifestyle that we wanted a small, smart dog that was not a lap dog or yappy dog. Through my RI Weim connection, I had once met this very cute, smart, and clever male Norfolk who had piqued my interest in the breed. I knew this individual was particular about the health and temperament of her dogs since she was a DVM. I also had an acquaintance from Canada that judged those cute and clever Norfolks, so I gave her a call. We talked about the differences in both the Borders she bred and the Norfolks she knew. This individual suggested I give Lori Pelletier a call. Well, wouldn\u2019t you know \u2026 that cute little brown dog I met sometime prior was bred by her. At the time of my call, Lori didn\u2019t have puppies but referred us to a litter that was on the ground and sired by Elton. There were three puppies, two males and a female. We were looking for a male. After meeting with the breeder, Marla Doheny, we were given the opportunity to take pick male with the understanding we would try to finish him. Wouldn\u2019t you know, COVID hit within three months of our pup coming to live with us. The world shut 90","FROM OUR SHOW CHAIR down, as we all know. It was not good timing to get a puppy while having no other dogs in the house. For- tunately, we\u2019ve come through it just fine. During May and June 2021, our little man stepped into the show ring with Lori and us helping at ringside while he finished his championship. You might laugh but the ta- ble is intimidating after showing dogs who stand on the ground like statues. We also attended Montgom- ery week in 2021, not with Finley as a Special but to do obedience. We earned two legs in Rally at Hat- boro and met many new Norfolk friends with whom we share a common bond, our love of dog sports. In conclusion, a new chapter has begun in our lives. Finley is now Ch. Valhala North Star Over Avalon, RN, RATN, CGCA, TKI, ORT, L1C. And I am NTC\u2019s Show Chair. We shall see where the road takes us. Thank you to all in the Norfolk Terrier Club who have welcomed us as new members. I would especially like to thank Lori Pelletier for her kindness and commitment to mentor new people; and to Sheila Foran for encouraging me to go forward with this little dog in performance. BISS, Ch. Colsidex Nani Just a Dream, NSD - Top 20 - never professionally handled, 13 class bitches for a major. Judge: Jim Reynolds Dad, Ginger & Chris Finley (Ch Valhala North Star Over Avalon) 91","Constance Coleman Interviewed by Barbara Miller I had the great pleasure of interviewing Constance Depler Coleman in early 2021 as she was enjoying her mid 90\u201ds. She was as sharp as a tack and thrilled that I reached out to contact her. The tread that connected us obviously was our Norfolk terriers. The year she was born, in the state of Illinois, Calvin Coolidge was president, Gertrude Ederle swam the English Channel and A.A. Milne had his book \u201cWinnie the Pooh\u201d published. In her early years she grew up in New York City living with her parents in an apartment across from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her father\u2019s interest was football and he coached at Columbia University as well as starting the Brooklyn Dodgers NFL football team; remaining the head coach from 1929 through 1931. Constance\u2019s playground was Central Park and the many schools she attended. She showed promise in creative arts at the Lincoln School, Columbia University. As a child she didn\u2019t have a dog but did dabble in drawing them. Constance felt she was, \u201ca child in an adult world.\u201d When she was in 6th grade the family, she didn\u2019t have siblings, moved to California and she attended the Berkeley school system. In high school she became interested in industrial art and served on the school news- paper. At the California School of Art, she got to know the famous abstract artist, Mark Rothko while he was a summer instructor. Many times, after class according to Constance, the two would head to a bar whereby they became great casual drinking buddies. Constance found a niche in helping out war brides; taking them shopping and to lunch; spending time with them as many were far from home namely Australia. Her illustrations of these times were in many magazines. Meeting Martha Dean, a member of the Norwich Terrier Club, as well as a breeder of Irish Wolfhounds and the little red dogs Norwich with drop ears. Having paid a visit to Martha and being introduced to this little breed Constance purchased a bitch, \u201cSun Oak Tess of White Hall\u201d; who went on to her cham- pionship handled by Beth Sweigart. One Norfolk led to another from the White Hall kennel with Woody Wornall at the end of the lead as at that point she lived in Carmel. After years spent in Carmel, she be- came a member of the Carmel Art Center. Constance was bitten by the dog show world and usually could be found ringside Montgomery weekend. 92","Constance\u2019s career in art began in the 1950\u2019s designing greeting cards, wall papers and fabrics, most often with animals as the main influence. The Bar Hounds are unique as each painting depicts a hound in caricature of people such as playing cards or baseball. Her daughter Amanda has kept the original drawings and these caricatures can still be purchased through Amanda on line. Married and living in Cincinnati along with their three children she developed a passion for painting portraits; espe- cially animals, dogs being favored. Her client list for the most part was the rich and famous: lily Pulitz- er, Sophie Engelhard, Annette de la Renta and so many more. Her interest in animals began as a 17- year-old working at the Cincinnati Zoo admiring the many animals she encountered. Many years later, while at a charity luncheon for the zoo, she sat next to Jane Goodall, the two became fast friends. Constance and I have crossed paths many times. I was a house guest of Joy Taylor in, I believe the mid 80\u2019s, when low and behold who should stop by for a visit and tea\u2026Constance Coleman. On one of Joy Taylor\u2019s stateside visits to me I invited Constance to join us. It was a pleasure having the well- known artist, Constance Coleman and the well know Norfolk breeder Joy Taylor take part in a lunch- eon on my terrace. The last time I saw Constance was years ago at Madison Square Garden for Westminster. At this point I should note the famous trip Constance and her daughter, Amanda took to Tibet when she was 80 years old. The trip was part of a National Geographic excursion. While there, she sub- merged herself in the culture and especially enjoyed meeting the children while visiting parts of the country not on the usual tourist path. That trip led to another staying for a month. She painted all the animals she saw including dogs; farm dogs, shopkeepers\u2019 dogs, guide dogs and of course the dogs cherished by the monks. The vibrant colors of Tibet were incorporated in her paintings. When I spoke with her for this interview, she was just as fired up as when she was younger. Her ad- vanced years have brought her back to Cincinnati, selling her home and moving in with her daughter. Constance always chipper and willing to share her thoughts about painting and Norfolk is a woman of interest second to none. Thank you, Constance Depler Coleman, for allowing me the time to share highlights of your life. 93","WESTMINSTER June 20th, 21st & 22nd 2022 146th Annual Dog Show Unbenched What\u2019s happened to the snow? What\u2019s happened to canine charity theatre evenings? What\u2019s happened to club meetings? What\u2019s happened to February? They have all left the building! We, the canine community, for the 144 Westminster dog show were conditioned to pack our clothes, check the weather, make dinner reservations, certainly make hotel reserva- tions and head to the Big Apple. Those days are over. The Piers, the facility where we were moved to for daytime breed judging, has literally for the most part fallen into the Hudson River. The \u201cGarden\u201d even though it was refurbished to some extent still can\u2019t accommodate the dog show. The Pier found on the east side of Manhat- tan was deemed too small for the show. So, where to go? The ideal location was Tarrytown and the Lyndhurst Estate once the home of the Tuxedo and Westchester Kennel Club dog shows. A more lovely site cannot be found anywhere. Goodbye February Hello June!! Sunshine and flowers; huge white tents, ample parking for Exhibitors and Handicap and most importantly every hundred feet or so men and women available to offer directions to parking and rings. A perfect venue for a per- fect show. Westminster successfully held their 145th show on this site and again the 146th. Many of us feel this venue should become permanent. Both Take the Lead and Westminster set up booths that were busy all day with spectators and ex- hibitors making purchases. The excitement begins when dogs and friends begin to converge here on Long Island, namely my home. Louise Leo- ne arrived from Denver Colorado followed by handler Amy Rutherford and her capable assistant, Dasha Minarich along with those gorgeous canines. Food was in abundance for breakfast lunch and dinner. A highlight for me was the arrival of Devon and Adam Levy with their gorgeous seven-month-old baby boy, Ashton, stopping by for break- fast. The show covers three days of breed judging with Terriers on Tuesday, the second day. This is a show by Invitation: meaning the top five dogs in the breed are invited as well as the breed Specialty winner. Realizing this requirement, the breadth of quality is topnotch. Thirteen Norfolk were entered with two absent. Norwich on the other hand had an entry of twenty-five. The judge of the day was Mrs. Brigit Coady-Kabel, noted terrier handler and now AKC judge from California. We couldn\u2019t ask for a more knowledgeable judge on this day. Louise Leone and I arrived at the show grounds early morning and were directed to the Handicap parking. (Not her\u2026me needing a cane) All the tents were cloud white appearing like dollops of vanilla ice cream covering eight rings. Come this October, CH. Max-Well\u2019s Let Freedom Ring will turn two having not seen a show ring since last Montgom- ery County weekend. He was in wonderful condition showing off his strut with Amy Rutherford at the end of the leash. Bred by Akiko Takizawa and her close friend Masayuki Fukuda and owned by Barbara Miller earned the Award of Merit ribbon. \u201cRingo\u201d is sired by Ch. Max-Well\u2019s Villain and out of the bitch GCHB CH Hikari of Forest Sce- ne; he is mostly of the Max-Well pedigree with a deep red coat. GCH CH Juslyn Relish in the Moment, earned the bitch Award of Merit; owned by the Childers family, Jodie, Timothy and Molly. Mother and daughter Roxanne and Charlise Sutton and England\u2019s Martin Phillips bred this just turned three-year-old; sired by GCHS CH Arderry Penny Red to Jaeva out of the bitch Ch Jaeva Keen as Mustard. Select Dog went to Ch. Juslyn Choptank Dream On Ten- terra, a five year old quite comfortable in the show ring as he\u2019s, according to the 2022 stats, the number one Norfolk; sired by GCHS CH Avalon\u2019s First Voyage out of the bitch GCH CH Orison Midnight Dreamer at Jaeva; bred by Kay Graham, Roxanne Sutton, Martin Phillips and Andrew Gulick and owned by Douglass C. Mesker, R. Sutton, C. Sut- ton, Kay Graham and Martin Phillips; exhibited by Roxanne Sutton. Mauricio Vargas piloted the Best of Opposite Sex bitch, Ch. Avalon\u2019s Corona of Lindenwood for breeder\/owner Lori Pelletier. She\u2019s a three-year-old sired by the import Watercroft One For The Road, out of the bitch GCH CH Avalon\u2019s First Crossing. The Best of Breed ribbon Bergit Coady-Kabel pointed to the Lori Pelletier bred, owned and piloted GCH CH Avalon\u2019s Rocket Man, better known as Elton and co owed with Leslie Walker and Steve Walker. This six-year-old sired by GCHS CH Avalon\u2019s First Voy- age out of the bitch Avalon\u2019s Redcoat Invasion has always maintained top status such as the 2022 stats showing he\u2019s number 4 Norfolk. A little bird mentioned Elton is now retired as Pelletier has earned her second breed win at West- minster. Pelletier had a good show winning both the Breed and Opposite. Congrats to the winners! And now on to the Montgomery County weekend in October 2022. - Barbara Miller 94","MONTGOMERY WEEKEND October 6th 7th 8th 9th 2022 Submitted by: Barbara Miller In the world of dog shows there\u2019s Crufts in England, Westminster in New York and then for all terrier aficionados there\u2019s Montgomery County weekend in Pennsylvania. We pack for it, we condition our terriers for it, we make our hotel reservations, we feel the anticipation of finally rolling down our driveway heading in the direction of this the most important terrier show in the United States. Louise Leone and I have been travelling companions throughout these many years; she from Denver and me from Long Island. Some of us travel locally, others from neighboring states while others trek from the west coast to the east coast to attend this glorious event. Montgomery is the weekend old friendships are renewed and new ones take shape. We started our journey the day before the first show arriving at the Holiday Inn, the host hotel, in Landsdale\/Hatfield, Pennsylvania. To our dismay the hotel was under construction, primarily the lobby but once in our refurbished room we were elated to find everything just per- fect. We joined Henrietta and Robert Lachman for a delicious dinner at Parc Bistro, located in a nearby town. Early to bed and early to rise is the name of the game as judging for Hatboro 1 began at 8:00 a.m. at Macungie Memorial Park. Nothing seems to stay the same as the move from the Wrightstown venue occurred a few years ago. There\u2019s nothing not to like at this venue especially knowing a good cup of coffee, fresh scrambled egg sand- wiches and muffins are available at the \u201cshed\u201d early morning. You know the song \u201cThe Long and Winding Road\u201d (Beatles) well we were on it; it\u2019s the route taken to Macungie. The Norfolk Terrier Club held a Supported en- try, Thursday Oct. 6th, Richard Allen the judge of the day. Mr. Allen is from the UK and a noted Wire Fox terrier breeder as well as having a keen knowledge of Norfolk terriers among the many terriers he judges. It was a blistery early morning with many of us in puffy coats, gloves and hats nevertheless our chairs were set up ringside. Mr. Al- len was in full command as his first class entered the ring. Huntwood\u2019s Black Berry Puddin At Juslyn: breeder Susan Depew & Lisa Sons: owned by Susan Depew, Roxanne Sutton and Charlize Sutton went Reserve Winners Dog. The just year old, Max-Well\u2019s Belle Captain (Cappy) bred\/owned by Barbara Miller and exhibited by Amy Rutherford earned a 3-point major going Winners Dog. His sire is the well known GCHS Max-Well\u2019s Cradle Robber out of the imported dam GCHS Villassa Country Belle, both Best in Show winners. The overall entry was 33 with 5 absent, bitch classes larger than dogs. The mother daughter combo of Rachel and Erica Venier, breeders\/owners presented a lovely good moving Norfolk winning Winners Bitch and Best of Winners for a five-point major. Orchard Hill Read the Room sired by Watercroft Calling Time, out of the dam Ch. Orchard Hill Bread and Jam for Frances. Roxanne Sutton led Sanctuary Top Shelf to the Reserve Bitch slot bred by Christie McMullen and Deborah Pritchard; owned by McMullen. The number one Norfolk in breed points, GCHS Juslyn Dream On Tenterra shown by Roxanne Sutton was the judge\u2019s choice for Best of Opposite. He was bred by Kay Graham, Roxanne Sutton, Martin Phillips and Andrew Gullick and owned Douglas Mesker, R. Sutton, C. Sutton, K. Graham and M. Phillips. The Best of Breed ribbon was awarded to GCH Huntwood\u2019s Pizza Pie, bred and owned by Susan Depew and Lisa Sons with additional owner Joan Eckert. The import Strathinver Pepperoni is the sire and the dam Huntwood\u2019s Pumpkin Pie at Tailesin. This was a well-deserved win as Pizza Pie moved around the ring led by Susan looking every bit the winner. Mr. Allen pointed to: Select Dog GCHG Avalon\u2019s Rocket Man@ Rexroth, Select Bitch Ch. Avalon\u2019s Corona of Lindenwood and Award of Merit Ch. Avalon\u2019s Storybook Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds. 95","We all headed back to the host hotel and the club social arranged by Show Chair Christine Smith. I should men- tion the Welcome bags were waiting for all in the hotel lobby Thursday and filled with doggy goodies such as a leash, dog toy, hand sanitizer, tissues etc. assembled by Lori, Chris and Linda Ayers A Welcome baggie is just that, setting the tone for the weekend. It was a casual time mingling with Norfolk friends and meeting a new mem- ber or two. The Lachmans, Louise and I stayed a bit but then moved on as we had dinner reservations once again at Parc Bistro. We definitely recommend this restaurant and if time allows the little town offers shops to browse. Pizza Pies arrived for the members at the social and I can attest to them being delicious as we lunched at the Pizza place the next day. Up and at it for Hatboro #2 Friday morning with George Wright as the judge of the day. Mr. Wright handed in his leash when he became an AKC judge several years ago. What I remember most about George is the lovely Kerry Blue terrier he exhibited as a handler. On this day the club Supported the Entry. Roxanne Sutton handled the nice- ly put together Reserve Winners Dog for breeders Mary and Tony Sweany owned solely by Mary; Martone\u2019s Eden\u2019s Making Memories Together. Barbara Miller\u2019s Max-Well\u2019s Belle Captain again took home the Winners Dog ribbon for 2 points. The Reserve the day before under Mr. Wright on this day took home the Winners Bitch\/ Best of Winners ribbon, Sanctuary Top Shelf for a five-point major. This young bitch is sired by the number one Norfolk in breed, GCHS Juslyn Choptank Dream on Tenterra and out of the dam Ch. Glenelg Looking Glass. To top it off she enjoyed her wining ribbon going Best of Breed. Best of Opposite ribbon went to GCHG Juslyn Chop- tank Dream on Tenterra. The club\u2019s Annual meeting took place at the host hotel. Members assembled in the room as did those on Zoom. President Lori Pelletier had packaged all the club committee reports and club stats in a folder for each member. A discussion took place concerning the club website whereby member Barbara Miller felt it was not user friendly. Webmaster Bonnie Schneider gave a full explanation including cost factors and the man in charge residing in Aus- tralia. Some of us, after the meeting, headed for the hotel\u2019s closed restaurant requesting hamburgers and fries. The chef\u2019s hospitality was wonderful. Devon Dog Show Association is held on the horse show grounds at Ludwig\u2019s Corner approximately a half hour from the Macungie site. Many of the vendors, some handlers in motor homes, at the Hatboro\/Macungie site stayed put not moving on to Devon. Devon was down 500 dogs and that should be an indication they should join forces with Hatboro. The very upbeat judge Joseph Vernuccio had an entry of forty with I believe five absent in this our 3rd Supported entry. He ushered into the ring his first class and was all business in his very friendly way selecting for his Winners Dog Max-Well\u2019s Belle Captain, earning another two points towards his championship. Again, Reserve Winners Dog went to Martone Eden\u2019s Making Memories Together. Another five-point major went to Sanctuary Top Shelf as she repeated her win of the day before, Winners Bitch\/Best of Winners. Susan Depew, Lisa Sons and Joan Eckert surely were pleased as their girl Ch. Huntwood\u2019s Pizza Pie took home the Best of Breed ribbon as she did at Hatboro #1. Best of Opposite ribbon was awarded to Ch. Juslyn Choptank Dream on Tenterra as the day before. The Annual dinner took place at the host hotel Saturday evening. A very talented Christine Smith, Show Chairman, turned an ordinary hotel meeting room into an elaborate lovely beautifully decorated \u201cballroom.\u201d Her individually handmade tiles depicting Norfolk in their various areas of accomplishment were beautifully wrapped and set before each dinner place setting offsetting the black tablecloths. Chris arranged Fall colors of subtle leaves on the tables as well. Trophy chair Henrietta Lachman, who couldn\u2019t do this without her better half Robert, arranged all the club trophies on an 8\u2019 table for all to see. We should note Robert, several years ago, built heavy wooden boxes for each of the club trophies thereby preserving each forever. Year in and year out Henrietta has seen to it the trophies are polished and packed before and after each Montgomery. The club has a storage space about an hour\u2019s drive from the show site. Chris put her talents to work creating free standing \u201cposters\u201d of last year\u2019s Montgomery winners\u2026 winning photos matching descriptions of trophies won. Brilliant idea. She kindly bubble wrapped each presenting them to the winners after the dinner. Thanks Chris. Priscilla Twombly, Notions chair arranged long tables ladened with donated Norfolk objects for auction. We all took a peek and placed our \u201cbets.\u201d Dinner was ample with fish, chicken or steak available. I opted for the steak but next year I\u2019ll order the salmon. I really like this hotel as they go out of their way wanting to please. Lori Pelletier, our President took to the podium, Bonnie Schneider, the Webmas- ter, set up the Zoom for at homers to take part in the evening. The President\u2019s Award went to Sheila Foran for her years of service and stepping into the secretary position on sudden notice, the Governor\u2019s Award to Annette Haile as our outgoing club treasurer and the Members Award to Henrietta and Robert Lachman as outgoing trophy chair. Additional Awards are listed in this Annual. It was a perfect evening and those members who went above and be- yond are to be congratulated for a job well done. Each day of shows were days to remember but there\u2019s something about Montgomery itself. The red jackets of the members, the Overseas tented booth for meet and greet, the Montgomery club meeting place to purchase the save forever catalogs in hopes the pages don\u2019t fall out, mine already have, and of course the Montgomery booth to pur- chase caps, sweatshirts etc. All exciting all Montgomery. The vendors all weekend were upscale; Hunting Horn 96","and Beth Babos to name a few. As a side note I\u2019d like to thank them both for advertising in our club\u2019s Annual this year. The American Kennel Club\u2019s booth contained all sorts of pamphlets and goodies pertaining to our doggy world. Take The Lead booth encouraged all to buy a membership as I renewed mine. Take The Lead is an im- portant organization in our world as it exists to help those in the sport needing finances to pay bills such as rent, doctor bills and oh so much more. Once again many of us headed to the shed to get our coffee and eggs and once again hugging and saying hello to old friends. It\u2019s the early morning, in the dark for many, that brings us all closer together in our sport. Peggy Beisel McIIwaine leading the morning memorial service is a mainstay at Montgomery, year in and year out well attended. This was the Norfolk Terrier Club\u2019s annual Specialty, an honor to partake in an honor to win a ribbon. Those mem- bers contributing to the trophy and general fund filled two pages. Member participation is always important espe- cially when it entails financial donations. It is at these shows our trophy chair Henrietta Lachman outdid herself. Each day trophies were perfect on this day, Montgomery, it becomes the show of shows as each trophy was select- ed by Henrietta with great thought from vendors she has worked with for years. Beth Sweigart has been in dogs most of her life having been a Labrador breeder\/exhibitor and she\u2019s still at it. Read her article in this Annual. Beth met Joan Read and quickly fell in love with Norfolk and Norwich. She\u2019s a Long Island reared gal as am I and we became friends and competitors having met in the mid 70\u2019s. She had an entry of 35 with 5 absentees; one of which I couldn\u2019t understand as at the previous shows this bitch was in the ribbons, and one was a move up. Hope I have this correct. Derek Glas is a young man originally from Wisconsin who one day picked up a camera and never put it down. He is most sought after as a canine photographer. Derek judged Norfolk Sweepstakes (puppy) and Veteran Sweeps as well. The Sweeps rules are firm\u2026with puppy sweeps no champion of record and must be entered in regular clas- ses. Veteran sweeps champions accepted must be over 7 years of age and both Sweeps to be exhibited by the breeder\/owner or an immediate member of the family. He entered the ring looking every bit the judge he became as he examined each of the five entries before him. His eye for a Norfolk took him directly to Meg Lockwood\u2019s and Mary Jo Sweany\u2019s, Locklan Candy Cane with Martone, a lovely young bitch awarding her Best in Sweepstakes. Best of Opposite went to Martone Eden\u2019s Making Memories Together. This young male is owned by Mary and Tony Sweany and Kathy Bazel. It was lovely seeing both veterans in the ring with Lori Pelletier\u2019s GCHS Avalon\u2019s First Voyage taking Best and Ch Max-Well\u2019s Ramson the Cradle owned by Akiko Takizawa going Opposite. Joan Church long time member of the NTC has consistently throughout the years taken her place as the ring stew- ard, a position she handles well. We all thank Joan for keeping the ring running smoothly. Elizabeth \u201cBeth\u201d Sweigart is a much sought after AKC judge. As she enters the ring it\u2019s easy to see she takes com- mand immediately. Her selection for Winners Dog\/Best of Winners was awarded to the just turned year old Max- Well\u2019s Belle Captain earning a five-point major adding to his previous days wins just points from his championship, handled by Amy Rutherford. Reserve Winners Dog went to Martone Eden\u2019s Making Memories Together, having earned these ribbons at two previous shows on the weekend. The Sweeps winner, Locklan Candy Cane With Martone TKI, with her owner Meg Lockwood at the end of the lead accepted the Winners Bitch ribbon making co- owner Mary Jo Sweany thrilled. This lovely bitch from the Bred by Exhibitor class is sired by Martone Eden\u2019s Cruzin\u2019 Through Life out of the bitch Ch. Me-Lock Dolce Latte CA TKN. Both Meg and Mary Jo not only exhibit in confor- mation but excel in performance events as well. The judge\u2019s selection for Reserve Winners Bitch was awarded to Biscuit Hill Pip-Pip Cheerio shown by the lovely owner\/breeder Connery Cole in concert with breeders\/owners Heidi Cole and Ken Slump. Her sire is Ch Bliss Creek Radio Flyer at Aldwyn out of the bitch Ch. Juslyn Third Times A Charm at Biscuit Hill. The competition in the Specials class was a beautiful sight to behold. The judge awarded Best of Opposite Sex to Ch. Avalon\u2019s Grand Voyage handled by Cassandra Vargas, bred and owned by Lori Pelletier and co-owned with Susan Newell DVM. This two-year-old male is all Avalon bred, sire GCHS Avalon\u2019s First Voyage out of the dam Ch. Avalon\u2019s Road to Broadway. Kelly Brown piloted Ch. Avalon\u2019s Storybook Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds to the top slot, Best of Breed. This lovely bitch bred by Lori is sired by her recent Best in Show winner, GCHG Avalon\u2019s Rocket Man @ Rexroth out of the dam Ch. Avalon Broadway Star Crossed Lover. Kelly and Lori teamed up as co-owners and on this little girl and are proud of her winning ways. We should note nine Norfolk were entered in Bred by Exhibitor classes with Lockwood\u2019s and Sweany\u2019s girl taking the prize, Best Bred By, Locklan Candy Cane with Martone TKI. We, the Norfolk Terrier Club are a small group, therefore, getting together on a weekend such as Montgomery is important for us all. Some of us exhibit in Perfor- mance, some in Conformation and some do neither. I for one would like to see more members attend if only for Saturday and Sunday. It would give those members a chance to attend our annual dinner and meet fellow lovers of the breed. Possibly the powers that be could arrange a Saturday of sight seeing for members not interested in showing dogs and we could all meet up for dinner. It\u2019s just a thought\u2026What do you think? 97","Hatboro Devon Montgomery 2022 Photo\u2019s by Akiko Takizawa"]