PuV tWS Official

PuV tWS

VOL . 32 FEBRUARY 1984

the

Official

Newsletter

of the

NO. 1

PCA OFFicERS

PRES, H, MICHAEL CRUMAY R. D. #2. Box 280 ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022

1ST VP ROBERT COLEMAN 2ND VP LES BENIS

SEC'Y DEE RUMMEL RT. 3. BROWN Ro, WHITEWATER, WI 53190

TREAS, CONSTANCE PETERSON 21856 BEAR CREEK Ro. Los GATOS. CA .95030

CONTENTS

PCA BOARD

OF DIRECTORS

' KATHLEEN ELLIS FL

JULIUS HIDASSY CA

SALLY HINES MA

ELIZABETH KELLER - Ml

BARBARA PESSINA NY

STEWART WELLS MD

THE HERDING PULI 10-15 Articles by L. Benis,

SECRETARY'S NEW MEMBERS WRITE ON

MESSAGE 3 L. Colton, and I. Helwig

4 Photos by Brigante, Ellis, : Wulf, and Shaffer

"A Few Words about Ethics"6 by B. Pessina

SPECIAL STARS NEW STARS OUR MEMBERS WRITE

7 8

THE BREEDER'S DIGEST "Genetic Aspects of Hip Dysplasia"(Another Look)16

by C. W. Foley,Ph.D "Hidden Treasure" 18

by P. Giancaterino OFA REPORT 20

"How to Eat Like a Puli" 9 by T. Gibson

"1984 Specialty Update" (from letters by Maass

9 · FOND FAREWELLS 21 FUTURE STARS/STARMAKING 22

and Gebhardt) BREEDER'S DIRECTORY 23

i6 w~iting a lette~ to an edito~ to let them kno ~ white Pulik (6ee p. 4-5 to~ the Sec'y'6 lett he~ an6we~) ••• o~ he could le doing an a~ticle t new "WR.17[ ON!" column 6- - oto b

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DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE IS APRIL 18, 1984, 2

Stcretarr S Message: YOUR BOARD IN ACTION

Your Board of Directors has had many subjects to ponder and discuss since the Annual Meeting last September , If you read the minutes of those three meetings in the Nov/Dec PN you know what those subjects are . Some topics are still under discussion, and because of their nature will take some time to complete,

We received a letter fr om L:i;s s .. Robbins , including a donatio~ to the Trophy fund of $150 , 00 , announcing the dissolution of the Puli Club of Southeastern Michigan,

We received a reply from the publication DOG FANCY, which I have asked our editor to print elsewhere in PN. (cd:S ee toee ­owing Sec'y-0 ~e-0-0age}

In resp ons e to requests from the membership that more time be allowed th:l Annual Meetings, the Board has decided that in­stead of having the RAFFLE during the dinner, it will be conducted during the coctail hour. The RAFFLE has, in the

'past few years, grown so large that tt has taken over the din­ner almost entirely, and caus­ing the Annual Meeting to start so late that there has been little time left for the busi­ness of the Club ,

The Board has also decided to accept no CHALLENGE TROPHIES from this point on. At present the following are to be offer­ed at future Specialties: Best of Breed - Sylvia Owen Memor ­ial Trophyand M.E. O.E . Trophy ; Best of Opposite Sex The Pebbletree Challenge Trophy; Winners Dog: Trophy offered by E. Gebhardt and L. Hart; Winners Bitch: Trophy offered by Dr. Mary Wakeman. Best of Winners: Am, & Mex. Ch , Sas ­volgyi Puszi Pajtas Memorial Trophy.

As CHALLENGE TROPHIES for reg­ular classes are retir ed they will be replaced with silver­plated Revere Bowls on bases,

These bowls will be selected by the present Trophy Chai r­person, Pat Giancaterino. This will give uniformity to all CHALLENGE TROPHIES and make re­placements standard. CHALLENGE TROPHIES that presently must be awarded outside the ring, once retired, will not be re­placed , The trophies refered to are: Breeder of BOB , Breed­er of Best Senior in Sweepsta­kes,Best in Junior Sweepstakes and Best in Senior Sweepstakes.

Any questions regarding troph­ies should be directed to Pat Giancaterino.

I recently received inquiries regarding the availability of Puli puppies that seemed some­what suspicious. One of these, from an individual in New York City, was a typewritten form letter with a blank space left for the name of a breed to be inserted, Apparently the per­son had mailed this out to other breeds, as well. Another inquiry was from an individual in Texas wh o indicated he was acting as agent for someone out of the country who was in­terested in obtaining a Puli bitch.

Both were sent a copy of the Breeder's Directory , as it is not my job to screen inquiries, but I CAN WARN. You might want to ALERT BREEDERS IN YOUR AREA to be EXTRA careful in these instances, For more specific information, contact me. The Board has decided that t he NAMES OF ALL NEW APPLICANTS to membership in PCA will be pub ­lished in PN. This allows all members the opportunity to ad­dress any comments they may have, pro or con, to the Board prior to it's reaching a final decision.

Applications for the following are now before the Board:

Roberta Hanson 200 Granada Way Los Gatos, CA 95030

Ann Potter 3232 W. 139tJ1 Street Hawthorne, CA 90250 Jack D. & Betty Jo Burris 3023 Southern Blvd. Parsons, KS 67357

Please address all comments to the Secretary within 30 days of PN 1 s postmark date.

In addition to the above, the Board is now working on REVIS­ING THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM to include more pertinent information on the applicant.

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Puli News/February 1984 3

Make welcome the following new members!

MARYNELLE CLARK, CRAIG CLARK, and RICHARD BURCH, Box 162, Dublin, OH 43017, They own 6 Pulik, which they breed and show. Occupations: Realtor, Hair Stylist and teacher. They are sponsored by Mary Wakeman and Diane E. Hober.

PHYLLIS CLARK, 319 Chelmsford Rd, Rochester, NY 14618 owns two Pulik which she breeds and shows, She is a member of a University faculty. Her spon­sors are Nancy McGarvey and Ann Bowley.

JOAN FLECK McHALE, Locust Lane Farm, Hume, VA 22639, is a housewife and horse breeder. Joan doesn't own a Puli at the present time, but plans to,and may possibly breed. Sponsors are Carol Mattingley and Ann Bowley.

SUSANNE POWELL, 319 Chelmsford Rd., Rochester, NY 1461 8 owns two Pulik which she shows and intends to breed. Susanne is a Senior Art Director. She is sponsored by Nancy Mc Garvey and Ann Bowley.

DR. S. DIANE SMITH, 6488 Ascot Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 owns two Pulik, shows and plans t o breed, Diane is a professor. Her sponsors are Julius Hidass y and Barbara Pohlmann.

SUE SCHULTZ (mail c/o Su san McManus Maass) is in Real Es­tate, used to breed Pulik s ome 16 years ago, owns one Puli at present which she doesn't plan to breed, She is sponsored by Earl Gebhardt and Sue M. Maass.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS:

Jim Belanger & Mike Connery 3928 Fulton Grove Road Cincinnati, OH 45245 Ph. (513)752-7405

Deborah Good 719 Country Club Drive Hannibal, MO 63401

Gordon & Ilona Helwig 5363 Turney Drive Streetsville, Ontario L5M 1Z4 Canada

Lois Wolff McManus 7238 Harbor Light Way Sacramento, CA 95831 (After 4/1/84 )

4 Puli New s /Feb r uary 1984

IXx: FAIICY Linda Lel<is, il:l1tor P, 0, Box 40)0 San ClllMl\te, Cl, , 92672

Dear Ma, Lewls,

In the August, 1 ',e) iaaue of Dog FanC)' 1n which you featured the

Pull and Ko11011dor breeds, you included & box coat&in1ng & deacriptioa

of each,

Since your deacriptlon of our breed was followed by llat1ng the

Secretary of the Pul1 Club of 4-rie&, I.lie, as III source far flartber

infor-.t1oa, 1t appeared th&t the deacriptloo either 11&8 obtained fro■ ,

or was a&nct-loaed by thia club, neither of wh.lch 1a true,

Since there &re SOM 1.nnacuraciee, we wou.l.d appreciate & publiehed

correction,

Firetly, the word "straif;ht" does not appear in our Standard

under the descriptioa of eo&t,

Under "Color" there &re two errors, llovhere in our Standard does

it aay "the darker the better", and one of the accepted colors 1a llllite,

which you do not Hat at &11,

I 111111 enclos1ng & copy of our Standard for your inforu.Uon,

If you had consulted us before pr1nt1ng the article, we would h&Te been

happy to haw aupplled 7ou with this &nd other helpful Mteri&la, &nd

st&nd ready to do 1110 in the t'Uture, if called upon,

~ Dee Ruuel, Secretary Pull Club of A■erlca, Inc, Pebbletree Jlara, Rt, ), Brow Rd, Vla1~enter, VI,, 53190

Carolyn Nusbickel 8134 Goshen Road, RD 2 Malvern, PA 19355 Ph. (215)296-8425

Barbe Pessina R.D. 1, Box 147 Putnam Valle~NY 10579

Wilma Peterson 4040 NW Cookingham Drive Kansas City, MO 64164

Bill & Cheryl Prokopowich General Delivery Cochrane, Alta TOL OWO Canada

Bari Reiner 14 Cypress Pond Road Westport, CT 06880-1826

Eileen Wilson 2404 Crane Street Slidell, LA 70460

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December 7, 1983

Dee Rummel, Secretary Puli Club of America, Inc. Pebbletree Farm, Rt. 3, Brown Rd. Whitewater, WI 53190

Dear Ms. Rummel:

Thank you for your letter of November 29 and your clarification of the Puli standard.

We always try to double-check our facts on all breed articles before printing them to make sure we have the facts straight. Although I am not saying that in this instance we might not have presented the most complete abbreviated standard, in going back over our reference books I found that we did present an accurate one:

The word "straight" appears under the "coat" heading of the Puli standard in the AKC's Complete Dog Book. The Roger Caras Dog Book: A Guide to Purebred Dogs, mentions under the Puli entry that darker coat colors are "preferred". Finally, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Dogs says the Puli "is like a smaller version of the Komondor, but the coat is black or gray instead of white". (In all honesty, however, the omission of white from our abbreviated standard was probably an oversight and for this I offer my apologies.)

To continue to be honest, I would absolutely love to work with the breed clubs on our breed profiles. Experience has shown, however, that of the many, many letters we have sent to clubs in the past, 9 out of 10 clubs never respond at all, and the 10th one promises to "bring it up at the next meeting", which is totally incompatible with the deadline-oriented publication process. It has therefore come to the point that the only time we make reference to the breed club is to refer our readers to it should they require information on a certain breed. This in no way implies a sanction or "seal of approval" of any kind from that club of the information preceding it. It is, rather, part of the public domain and is included as a service to our readers, to the club and, we hope, to the breed.

Rummel December 7 Page Two

I would appreciate any comments or suggestions you might have regarding this letter or how I can open effective lines of communication with purebred dog clubs.

Again, I thank you for your letter and your concern. I sincerely hope we can work together in the future.

Cordially,

JL-/!-=, John Riise Managing Editor

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Puli News/February 1984 5

Write On!

'' P.C.A. does have a code of ethics and in becoming a mem­ber we agree to abide by this code ••• remember that the code of ethics we subject others to is the one by which we our­selves should govern our dog related involve-ments . .. . .. .. ,,

••••••••••• ••••••••••• ••••••••••• A FEW WORDS ABOUT ETHICS

by Barbara Pessina

Success means different things to different people. The invol­vement of breeding and showing purebred dogs means different things to different people, and apparently, ETHICS do, too.

How often does one pick up some dog related magazine or breed newsletter only to find an art­icle related to ethics, or the lack thereof? How often doss one encounter a situation at a dog show, or dog related event, where the ethics or morals of an individual(s) can teserious­ly questioned? This does not have to be Puli-related; pick a breed (any breed), atadog show and stand quietly where you can watch and observe -~9at goes on

-and is being said.

There seems to be one common criteria associated with dog shows regardless of the breed of choice . That is: if you win it is because you have:

A. a poor front B. a poor rear C. it was a lousy judge D. all of the above

6 Puli News/February 1984

P.C.A. CODE OF ETHICS Section A. On breeding, a breeder should:

1. Breed only from stock that is itself physically and mentally fit.

2. Breed carefully to improve the breed. 3. Use all available means to determine that stock retain­

ed or sold for breeding purpose~ free from inheritable disease .

Section B. On sales, a breeder should: 1.

2 .

3.

Maintain a reasonable price within his locale, which price should also be compatable with national prices. Intelligently and honestly classify stock as show pros­pects, breeding prospects, or as pets. Not sell stock with AKC papers if it m~y be a potential detriment to the breed. However, the seller must keep the registration available for future needs, such as obedience or field trials. (Yithholding the AKC regis­tration requires a written agreement between the seller and buyer.)

4.

5. 6.

Provide a pedigree of at least 3 generations, typed or written legibly. Avoid false or misleading advertising.

7.

Supply records to the buyer regarding immunization, feeding and worming. Also .instruction.,'3 for future care. Not sell stock to pet shops or commercial kennels.

Section C. On showing, a breeder should:

1. Show, and encourage the showing of high quality stock. 2. Exhibit only the most creditable ring deportment and

accept the services of only those professionRl handlers whose behavior is exemplary •

3. Help the novice exhibitor and breeder, Use kind, con­structive and honest criticism.

In short, only a bad dog wins -unless the person considered to be an expert (and in this case, the person who talks the most, talks the loudest, and tends to critique everyone else's entry is considered to be the expert) happens to have an entry, and happens to win because he has:

A. a good front B. a good rear C. it was a good judge D. all of the above

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the beast, ~all tend to say things at times without really thinking of the possible reper­cussions of our statements . This is a competitive sport and be­cause of this very fact we won 1 t all agree on a given topic or dog at a ny time. However, we do all need to be a bit more charitable in our thoughts. While not attempting to dictate a moral standard of ethics, I would suggest that •• ,"Society between equals can only exist on the understanding that the interests of all are to be re­garded equally • •• "1

Those who seem best able to steer their own course in the dog world care about the good opinion of their peers , but

they have this distinction: they are PROFESSIONALS. By this I don't mean to imply they are professional handlers, or pro­fessional breeders, However, their acitons, whether in a job related environment or amongst their peers is sophisticated. They know that conflicts of in­terest between themselves and others are natural; and they have the intelligence to grasp this recurring feature of life without a need to reach out and negate the honest attempts of another individual.

We are all entitled to our in­dividual likes and dislikes in the world of dogs - however, we should remember the key word here - "INDIVIDUAL". What we may perceive as good in our own dog, another sees as bad, and vice-versa, This is no differ­ent than seeking the opinion of various judges at a dog show.

In the world of dogs we all live in glass houses. We all have faults that we are trying to elimfnate from a breeding pro­gram; at least I think we do since I have yet to see the perfect dog. We would all do well to remember this and think twice before making any critic-

al statement about another per­son or their dogs.

The Puli Club of America does have a Code of Ethics and in becoming a member of PCA we agree to abide by this Code and to uphold this Code in regard to breeding, selling arrl showing of Pulik. We should all refresh our memories :inthis regard, and remember that the code of ethics we subject others to is the one by which we ourselves should govern our dog related involve­ments.

Many of the culprits at dog shows, in our breed or in other breeds, would never see them­selves in this article because they just don't care! They are too busy in their quest for fame and fortune. However, I would hope that many of us would re­member that dog shows are sub­jective and interpretive. That a decision reached by a judge at a dog show on any one day is not going to change the course of the world; it will not alter · world events; and win or lose, there is something much more important at stake-the purpose, love and satisfaction that the involvement in the Sport of Dogs can bring to us.

1. Mill, John Stuart. Utili­tarianism, 1975. p 40

Years ago, PULI NEWS had a column called •speak Out• . The purpose of this column was to allow members an outlet through which to voice their opinions. We are returning that column, this time under the heading of •write Ont• (pun definatelyin­tented!). Regardless of the title, the purposeis the same.

Keep in mind that the opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer, and not necessarily those of P.C1A. No unsigned articles will be print­ed, nor will articles contain­ing advertisements.

With these things in mind, choose your topic, and WRITE ON!

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CH . J ATEKOS BIKA OF PEBBLETREE Owned by: Dee Rummel

2 Yorkville KC j . Q. LaHam 4 Wheaton KC j. F. Young

CH . MOONSHADOW'S KIS KERINGO Owned by: Barbe & Russ Pessina

2 Albany KC j • H. Brunette 10/22/83 3 Troy KC j • E. Sellman 10/23/83 2 Toledo KC j • R. Mahan 10/29/83 3 Delaware KC j . E. Dixon 10/30/83 2 Windham KC j . L. Harris 11/26/83 3 Elmira KC j . R. Mahan 12/11/83 2 Worcester KC j . C. Smith 12/17/83

CH. WALLBANGER I'M HOT STUFF Owned by: Ann Bowley

2 Warrenton KC j . R. Finnie 9/30/83 3 Old Dominion KC j . C. Thomas 10/02/83 2 Vacationland KC j. K. Mueller 10/08 /83 3 Central Maine KC j . B. Esporite 10/09/83 1 Carroll KC j. L. Stan bridge 10/17/83 2 Durham KC j . F. McCartha 10/22 /83 2 Alamance KC j • E. Tipton 1 0/23/83 1 Queensboro KC j . R. Hartinger 10/29/83 4 Langley j . G. Sommers 11/06/83 2 Salisbury Md. KC j • J. Honig 11/12/83 2 Mispillion KC j . Mrs. Gunterman 11/13/84 4 Lima KC j . E. Pimlot 11/19/83 4 Nat 11 Capitol KC j . H. Fell ton 11 /25/83 2 Oakland KC j . c. Collie r 11/26/83 2 Boardwalk KC - j . A. Hodges 12/04/83 2 Chanango KC j . D. Parker 12/08/83 1 Del Otse Nango KC j . c. Collier 12/09/83 2 · Western Reserve KC j . Mrs. Taglaferri 12/18/83

CH . WALLBANGER KAVA-KAVA Owned by: Helen Yale

4 Battle Creek KC j . K. Mueller(date not given

CH. WALLBANGER KEDVES SZUKA Owned by: Carolyn Nusbickel

3 Middleburg KC j • P. Adamson 10/29/83 4 Charlot 1 vlle/Albmrl j • D. Bradley 10/30/83 1 Maryland KC j . Mrs. Anderson 11/27/83

CH. WALLBANGER KERMIT J. BOUNCE Owned by : J. & M. McNeill & A. Bowley

2 Dan Emmett KC j. R. Morrison 10/15/83 2 Mad River KC j • J. Stanek 10/16/ 83 4 Gtr. Kingsport KC j . T. Wurmser 11/04/83 4 Knoxville KC j • D. Grivas 11 /05/83 4 Oak Ridge KC j • R. Moore 11/06/83

DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE IS APRIL 18th.

Puli News/February 1984 7

OBEDIENCE NEWS? TELL NANCY!

DO YOU HAVE A NEW OBEDIENCE TITLE ? A SPECIAL OBEDIENCE RING ACHIEVEMENT? AN OBEDIENCE TRAINING TIP TO SHARE? --""-"-­A PROBLEM IN TEACHING A PARTICULAR OBEDIENCE EXERCISE? A QUE STION ABOUT OBEDIENCE RING PROCEDURE? IF SO, CALL OR WRITE OU R NEW OBEDIENCE COLUMNIST, NANCY ETCHELL , AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: 408 APPALOOSA DRIVE, RAYMORE, HO, 64 083 , HER PHON E: (816) 331-6573,

DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE OF PN IS APRIL 18th.

uli Ne s / Febru a ry 1984

Our Memhtr s Write: HOW TO EAT LIKE A PULI

by "TIKI"

(I told my Puli, "TIKI", that some Puli-people also own other breeds. Being the gen­erous soul that she is, "TIKI" offered to write some inst"iiict­ions for those other dogs, so they can be more Puli-like.

- Sherry Gibson)

A bout one hour before meal time, start pacing back and forth between the kitchen and living room (the route can be varied, depending on where "Mom" is.) If Mom is watching the news on TV, you'll have to get her attention. This can be accomp­lished in several ways.

First, try nudging her arm with your cold nose. If this doesn't work, lay your chin on her knee ani push down a couple of times (this is especially effective if you've just had a good drink of cold water). If all else fails, stand in front of the TV and bounce up and down. When she yells, whirl around three times, barking loudly, and dash into the kit­chen, making sure your coat brushes everything off the coffee table as you run past. She'll think this is so cute, she won't be able to resist dashing into the kitchen after you. Ignore the fact that she is yelling words you never heard before. She's probably just telling you how funny you are.

Now, quickly run to your food bowl and bat it with your front paw, so that it sails across the floor, bouncing off the cabinet with a loud "c-1-a-a-a-n-g-gl" (Omit this manuever if there are other dogs in the house. It will bring them all running, and you'll have to compete with them for Mom's attention.)

While she's mixing the food, keep bouncing up and down, up and down, and twisting your body in mid-air. Be sure to hit the floor hard enouth to

. rattle the dishes in the cup­board. Notice how she mutters under her breath when she puts your dish down. (She is un­doubtedly telling herself how lucky she is to have such a clever dog.) The actual meal can be accomp­lished in eithQr of two ways. If you're a 11 Ty~e A" personal­ity, and have a thousand other exciting things to do before bedtime, you'll want to expe­dite matters. Just place your

front paws on either side of the bowl, rest your lower jaw on the inside of the rim, open your mouth wide and inhale deeply. When done properly, the entire contents of the bowl can be transferred to your stomach with one "GULP"!

On the other hand, if you're a "Type B" and like to take life easy, and don't have anything scheduled after dining except a good nap by the fire, I sug­gest you linger a bit over the meal. If Mom was nice enough to mix in some table scraps with your dry dogfood, you can prolong the meal by sorting through the mixture. Lay each piece of dog kibble in a neat row next to your bowl (be sure to lick off any juice or gravy). Make another row for any vegetables Mom may have sneaked in. When done proper­ly, the kitchen floor can look really spectacular! This meth­od is especially fun if there are any other dogs around. You can get away with growling (a real "NO-NO" under any other circumstances) after all, you have a right to protect your, food! When you're finished, leave what you don't want for the others to fight over. Now go and submerge half of your face in the water bowl and drink noisily. Find Mom sitting in her recliner, half asleep, and thank her for the wonderful meal by hurtling into her lap and brushint your wet whiskers on her face, then dashing off before she can respond •

By practicing this routine daily, almost any dog can learnt~ eat like a Pulil I

ld. Note: 7he a4two4k U4ed with thi4 a4ticle i4 entitled "7Hl HllN9RY Pllll", and i4 4e­P4inted he4e !y pe1tmi44ion ot the a4ti4t, Sally Hine4. 7hi4 4ketch, and othe44 !y Sally, a4e availa!le on note pape4 4old !y the Pilg4im Puli Clu! (detail4 el4ewhe4e in PN),

7<T84 SPECIALTY Ui:'DATE

Earl Gebhardt wrote of news of the Specialty 1984 plans and how they are progressing ••• In case you haven't heard, Mrs. Kitty Drury is approved by AKC to judge our Specialty August 31, 1984. Klara Benis will judge sweepstakes and Mary Bell Reusch will judge Obedience.

Plans are still unannounced for Saturday, Sept. 1, 1984, (a free day), but there ARE plans for VERY SPECIAL activities to keep PCA members occupied with EXCITING things to do!!!

The evening will be devoted to the Banquet, Annual Meeting, and other festivities. On Sunday, there will be a Supported Entry at t he Cheyenne KC ( 80 miles from the hotel). We will all want to attend THAT show, for the judges are Derek Rayne for Breed and BIS, with Richard Renihan judging the Group! Plans are under way for more HAPPY HAPPF.N I NGS that evening! It's a surprise!

The Supported Entry on Monday, September 3rd, will be at the Colorado KC, in Denver (eight miles from the hotel). The Breed judge is Dr. Richard Greathouse (the Group and BIS judges to be announced later).

For those who can stay over, the Colorado KC will be host­ing the Dog Museum of America which will be set up at their show location through Sept. 4. The Puli People of Colorado are sponsoring a Children 1 sArt ex­hibit ani contest which will be at the same site.

Sue McManus Maass writes that all the Puli people there a re very enthusiastic (including many who have never even been to a National Specialty). The group has held 4 or 5 fun matches (All-Breed) and the y have been so well-run that as people register they ask when the next one will be! Sue says she doesn I t know what they would do without Earl's able planning he has managed to secure really 11 key 11 weekend s to hold their matches! Sounds like they 1re having as much . fun in preparing for the Specialty as we are going

, to have when we get there! If ' so, it will be a weekend to re­member I Begin planning!!£!! to "Pack your Puli to the Pe~ks" next Labor Dav Weekend!

Puli News/February 1984 9

RETAIN

INCT?

by :.es Benis

~-ere is something electric in t e air which portends the opening of a door of Puli his-

o ry to today's recognition of a Puli's sheepherdingheritagel

Les Benis was there with his cameras to record this man-made approach to herding. Here is his report:

"Occasionally we hear from in­dividual people whose Puli turned in an excellent preform­ance when encountering sheep for the first time. The number of Puli owners who use their Pulis regularly for herding is even less. A new glimmer of hope was seen by all of us who attended the first herding ability test experiment spon­sored by the Pulik of No. Calif. on Oct. 29, 1983.

"In spite of the gloomy day, the limit r:£ twenty entries was filled early in the morning. With the excellent help of cer­tified herding instructor and examiner, Mr. Bob Carrillo, fue Pulis turned in a surprisingly good performance. With the possible exception of only two young Pulis, all attendees showed various levels of inter­est. Some of them were even over-eager, These Pulis were left to chase the sheep almost at will for a few minutes to get their steam off, Once they settled down it was much easier to coach tehm to approach the sheep with some attentiveness to the handler's (shepherd's) wishes. "In my opinion, Mr, Carril~ is not only an excellent instruct­or·and super ambassador for the new 'sport herding', but an \11-

matched dog phyciatrist as well. For the Pulis that were first wary of the sheep, he would catch a sheep and roll it on its back into a motion­less state, This position in animal language is the signal of total submission. He let the uneasy Puli sniff and poke around this overturned sheep until he got his conficence built up. Later he would lift up the Puli, hold him over a group of 5-6 sheep and when t)le sheep started to move away from the Puli, he would put him down ai the ground and encourage him to chase the sheep. Some of the Pulis he placed on the back of the gathering small group of sheep Again, when

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the sheep started to break, trying to get away from the Puli he would give encourage­ment for the chase,

"Mr. Carrillo got outright ex­cited about the possibilities he has seen in some of the Pulis. The Northern Californ­ia Puli People are seriously considering the organization of a herding class under him, for Pulis only. Unfortu·nately, the distance of his farm from San Francisco is not neglig­ible, but the pr~sent enthusi­asm will surely overcome the discomfort of long distance driving.

"Throughout the day we had more rain than sunshine but the croud of almost fifty Puli fanciers stayed together until it started to get dark. The more enthusiastic handlers went back to try their dogs two or three times, Each time the Pulis performed better and better,

"Most shepherd-owned Pulis I encountered in my life learned herding from older Puli com­panions. So at first, this somewhat man-made approach seemed unorthodox. However, with experience, tra Pulis will need less andless control from their handlers and they will start herding in real 1Puli style', The fact that our second and third generation 'living-room Pulis' have the ability and the enthusiasm to herd should fill t he hearts of all Puli owners with joy. I hope this new fad will catch on and will create a new kind ~usefull spo~ting competition among us, I, for one, am ser­iously looking into the poss­ibility of buying or leasing 2-3 sheep next spring for my backyard," ·---- •

A PULI REALLY IS

A SHEEPHERDING DOG!

BELEIVE IT! says Laurel Colton

"In 1970 I became the very proud owner of my first Puli. Bursting with pride, I would explain to anyone who would listen -- she's a sheepherd:ing dog! The frustrated dear spent her days I gathering I my jewelry and car keys into a pile on her bed, My next Puli spent the summer days keeping kids and dogs out of the pool. That was Benji of Pulipeak, C, D. who brought so much joy to my life and laughter. Then I hit the 1 big time' Szuszi from the Templomkerti Kennel in

Budapest. Now, I thought, just give her a chance, .and we'll see some real Puli Herd­ing Ability. Poor baby -- no sheep in her yard so she had to make do with cats -- round­ed up three grown ones and kept them in a bathroom until I discovered the motley crew. "For years I beleived Pulis could do the job even after my attempts' of having to chase sheep so we could get pictures of 1Puli With Sheep'. I still went around explaining, 'Pulis are sheep herding dogs' with a straight face. And finally, in Hungary, I saw a Puli doing his job. What a lovely sight, circling and gathering and even flipping a wayward ram to the ground on command,

"On August 7, 1983, my chance came with an invitation to par­ticipate in a herding seminar sanctioned by the parent club of Belgium Tervuren, This was their first trial for certifi­cation of herding instinct using sheep. Only fifteen dogs could participate because of the time needed for testing at this day-long affair, With the temperature well over a hundred degrees and the humid­ity not far behind, we waited to find out what Tervs, Beard­ies, Corgiee, a German Shepherd and a Puli would do.

"Robert Carrillo of Sebastapol set up a large corral with twenty sheep (ewes) who were used to being worked by novice dogs. Bob is a certified herd­ing judge for the North Ameri­can Sheep Dog Society. He has been breeding and trainihg working dogs for the past thir­ty-five years in this country and Australia where he is in great demand for his expertise. His ability to read livestock, dogs and their handlers enables him to bring out the herding instinct if it is there. The day was a resounding success! Several Tervs and Beardies were certified for herding instinc~ (the only two AKC clubs with a herding program) ~nd my Puli, BOOMER, received an unofficial certificate. Boomer is Ch. Domboldali Bomba Pipacs, C, D. He was also the star of the day, so I've been repeatedly told, but due to his ability or flying cords I'm not sure,

"Our turn came late in the af­ternoon. Rousing Boomer out of a snooze sheep? what sheep? think I'll sleep -- we stumbled over the recently plowed adobe terrain into the corral. Some obedience train­ing is necessary because you

can begin off-lead, which we did. I stood directly behind the twenty sheep while Boome r sniffed the ground some feet away. He didn't appear to se e the flock and my hopes were not high -- but twenty sheep to a Puli with heavy cords over his eyes? We need hundreds or possibly a thousand sheep. I called Boomer to com e and half expected him to go back to sleep but he obeyed me. With his cords swishing from side to side, the sheep reacted by moving. Now Boomer sees them! You could see his surprised reaction! But he immediately began doing a limited amount of 'wearing' or going from side to side behind them to the other side of the corral as the others had done, he swung them around and urged them through a shute. Boomer was able to send most of them through and went after a few that did not.

"What was I doing all this time? Along with Bob, swallow ing dust and tryirig to keep out of the way of twenty sheep and/or eighty hooves I I re­ceived very little instruction because it was impossible to

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speak since Boomer created such a dust bowl situation. He did take them away from the corral side on command 1_1 and also did automatic drops when I was able to say 'enough' -- a com­mand I did not know we knew.

"In recent years I have been training the dogs and myself to quiet commands of come; down; wait; and easy. Even though Boomer showed instinct and ability, ire hard pa rt will be training me before we can participate at a sheepherding trial. We will begin eight weeks of instruction in March. So -- and here comes the fast pitch -- a big thank you to Ann Decker, Klara and Les Benis and Barbara Pohlmann. Look at me now -- ten years later -­wearing my Little Bo Peep out­fit and herding sheep!" . ------· These articles were originally published in the Oct/Nov/Dec 1983 issue of PULIKEYNOTES, the newsletter of the Puli Club of Southern California.

Thanks to PULIKEYNOTES editor, Margaret Curran, for reprint permission.

THE LATE BLOOMER

by Ilona Helwig

As for Pulik loosing their ability to herd .••• A friend of Gordon's, through work, has a small ranch with some cattle and Saint Bernards. One day one of the Saints, looking for the kids coming home from school, got run over by a truck. It was not the driver's fault, but the next day he showed up with a nine year old Puli bitch, named Diana, to replace the dog he had killed. As it happened, he was moving into an apartment and couldn't take the Puli with him.

Diana, the city dog, took over the household within days ••••• kids, Saints, and cattle. One of the sons, Brian, who wa s about 14 at the time didn't like Diana at first,being used to the Saints. Within a short time, however, he gained re­spect for her and she became his favorite dog. On her own, she became the best cattle dog anyone could ever want. Once in a while, the cattle would break down the fence,and Diana would be right there, herding them back, and waking the house­hold with her joyful barks to announce her good deeds. This -was a Puli that NEVER SAW a cow until nine years of age!

(P.S. Diana is gone; Brian is now a young married man on his own. His choice of dog to grace his home? Of course, it was a Puli - Ilong helped him locate a new puppy!)

"Antonio, I've been carrying this damned stick around for twelve years. Can you tell me what it's for?"

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DEE RUMMEL, BIKA, AND PRIMAS ATTEND A HERDING CLINIC IN WISCONSIN WHERE THE PULIK ENJOYED A DAY OF "DOIN' WHAT COMES NATCHERLY" TO THIS BREED ••• AND PROVE THAT A PULI CAN, INDEED, BE A SHOW DOG AND A WORKING DOG! (Photos by Wulf)

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HERDING INSTINCT IS SHOWN AT AN EARLY AGE - ELEVEN WEEKS - IN THESE TWO LITTER SISTERS. PYGMY GOAT KIDS ARE EXCELLENT COMPANIONS FOR PULIK ••• THEY ARE ALMOST AS SPIRITED AS PULIK, HIGHLY INTELLIGENT (FOR A GOOD CHALLENGE TO THE DOG) AND ARE EASY TO KEEP!

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THIS YOUNG PULI, UNDER A YEAR OLD, IS SEEN BEING TRAINED FOR THE HERDING TRIALS BY HIS OWNER, A HERDING TRIAL JUDGE. SHE WAS MOST IMPRESSED WITH HIS INSTINCT, HIS INTELLIGENCE, AND HIS TEMPERAMENT. IT IS UNFORTUNATE THAT A TRAGEDY OCCURED, AND HE WAS NEVER ENTERED IN A TRIAL.

* * * * THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE PHOTOS OF HERD­ING PULIK IN MY COLLECTION ••• I HOPE YOU HAVE ENJOYED SEEING THE DOGS IN ACTION ••• BUT, MOST OF ALL, I HOPE YOU AND YOUR DOG WILL TRY HERDING SOMEDAY!

WHEN YOU DO, DON'T FORGET TO SHARE PHOTOS WITH US! HAPPY HERDING!

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Wit ([]reeler~ ([)0est GENETIC ASPECTS OF HIP DYSPLASIA

(Another Look)

by C. W, Foley, Ph.D

Department of Veterinary Anatomy-Physiology University of Missouri-Columbia

It is generally agreed among those involved with dogs that hip dysplasia has a genetic base, The mode of inheritance or the type of gene action in­volved, or the extent to which this trait is inherited has not been documented sufficiently wellso that one can effective­:zyelirninate hip dysplasia from his or her kennel,

Grounds, Haterdorn and Hoffman (1956) concluded from their studies that canine hip dys­plasia was due to a recessive gene, A recessive condition (simple dorninant-recessi-ve traits) would suggest an either/or ex­pression of a trait. This is to say the dog is dysplastic or is not dysplastic with no variation in expression, With the variations observed in the expression of hip dys­plasia, a single gene pan- mode of inheritance could basically be ruled out. Other investigators (Schales, 1956, 1959, Olsson, 1961 and Hein, 1963) reported that the trait was determined by a dom­inant gene with incomplete penetrance, Incomplete pene­trance means that although the gene is dominant and should always cause hip dysplasia when present in the individual dog, sometimes the condition in question, in this case hip dysplasia, doesn't show or ex­press itself, because other traits or factors, or environ­mental conditions mask the ex­pression of the dominant gene, Many dominant and recessive traits in animals are shown to have incomplete penetrance, Dogs which do not show the trait (dysplasia) could still · transmit it. This type of in­heritance still does not ex­plain the variations observed · from radiographs.

A third group of investigators (Hutt, 1967; Henricson and Olsson, 1959) stated that hip dysplasia was determined by several pairs of genes and therefore is polygenic, They base their opinions on the ob­servations that there are vary­ing degrees of hip dysplasia, and that enviro~mental factors appear to be involved in the expression of the trait, These factors do indeed suggest a

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polygenic type of inheritance, but do not eliminate the poss­ibility of other types of gene action also being involved, such as a single base pair of genes being responsible fbr the appearance or lack of appear­ance of a trait with the poss­ibility of one or more pair of additional genes modifying the expression of the trait, or in this case, for the variation of hip dysplasia ranging from near normal to severe dysplasia, When one reevaluates the data presented in the literature, one might conclude that some investigators suggested the polygenic type of inheritance as the best fit, primarily be­cause dominant and recessive gen~ action seemed inappropri­ate and not because documented data suggested polygenic in­heritance. Heritability exti­mates for dysplasia (for the most part for German Shepherds) range from .22 to ,64, which implies that 22-64% of the variation between dogs is due to genetics,and 78-36% results from environmental factors. More recent reports give heri­tability estimates as high as 70%,

Heritability values for the Samoyed have been reported in the high 7O 1 s. These values are determined by the vari­ations observed in the express­ion of the traitor traits con­cerned,

If the inheritance of hip dys­plasia was totally polygenic, and with heritabilities of as high as stated above, and if known genetic principles were used,the trait (hip dysplasia) would be eliminated in a few generations. This has not been tre case. The phenotypic status of dogs no doubt has improved, but the trait has not been eliminated. The lack of elimi­nation may be in part due to an improper or lack of use of known genetic principles, The radiograph is only a tool, a diagnosis of a condition, and unless the information gained from it is properly applied, .:ne cannot expect much progress in selection.

Another problem must be ad­dressed, that is, if hip dys­plasia is totally due to a polygenic type of gene action, the mating of only those dogs with "normal" hips .may improve the phenotypic expression ob­served on the radiograph, but will not eliminate hip dyspla­sia, With an awareness that the progress made for the removal

of this trait is much slower than desired, another look at the genetics of hip dysplasia seems warranted,

Studies were conducted begin­ning with a pedigree analysis using information obtained from Labrador, Afghan, and Samoyed kennels. Only a limited number of pedigrees and data on in­dividual matings were submitted in answer to our request. Limited data greatly limits ire benefits of a pedigree study. A pedigree analysis may be used to get an indication of whether or not a trait is inherited, A pedigree analysis is made by checking the ancestors of two or more defective individuals to determine if the parents of each are related or if the various individuals trace to a common ancestor or ~ncestors. If the parents of -an individual defective dog are related,that is both defective dogs parents have a common ancestor, then heredity is indicated, but not proven. A pedigree analysis may also be used to determine the mode of inheritance for an inherit­ed trait, If several defective individuals trace to the same ancestor in the pedigree through their sire or their darn (one line or sometimes through both), a dominant mode of in­heritance is indicated, If a line comes from both parents to the defective individual and if both parents trace to the same ancestor further back in their pedigree, a recessive mode of inheritanceis indicat­ed (see Figure 1). If the fre­quency of a recessive gene in a breed is high such a pedigree analysis may not show two lines tracing to a common ancestor be­cause distantly relatedparents can be carrying the same re­cessive gene and the commonan­cestor may be so distant in the pedigree it can't be identi­fied, Pedigrees for the three breeds mentioned above all consistant­ly showed two lines tracing to dysplastic dogs which is sug­gestive of a recessive mode of inheritance. These pedigrees fit the pattern of a trait that is basically controlled by a pair of recessive genes (modifying genes must be pre­s~nt to account for the vari­ation in hip dysplasia). The final proof must come fromco~ trolled matings of dogs with known genetic background, or known dysplastic individuals and those with normal hips who have produced dysplastic off-

spring.

It is well recognized that in any inbred line common ances­tors will appear on both sides of a pedigree. (Inbreeding it­self, where defects are invol­ved is suggestive of a r~cess­ive trait.) However, if the defective animal · connects through defective ancestors or those that have produced de­fective offspring, a strong indicator of recessive mode of inheritance is indicated. The variable phenotypic expression of this trait, with the above information, suggests mod:iflers, or a polygenic type of gene action. This would account for the degree of severity express­ed. These modifiers or poly­genie genes might control traits such as rate of growth, pelvi~ muscle mas~, skeletal conformation of hindquarters, etc. The heritability esti­mates for CHD in Samoyeds was • 790~ ,14 based on 74 individ­uals. This was an insuffi­cient number of pups to give a true estimate, but certainly it

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is suggestive of high herit­ability and of additive modi­fier genes.

The high heritability for the Samoyed may account for the progress reported ?Y one auth?r in reduction of hip dysplasia in the Samoyed breed. The lower heritability figure for the German Shepherd could account for slower progress in the German Shepherd. Also the frequency of the gene in the German Shepherd may be greater than for the Samoyed and this would make it more difficult to obtain hip dysplasia free breeding stock, Remember, how­ever, that the selection based on the assumption that the trait is totally due to poly­genie genes would only improve the average phenotypic appear­ance, and would not prevent pups from appearing in litters that have severe dysplasia along with pups having radio­graphs classified exc 7llent •

The question as to whether or not CHD is inherited with a

Figure 1, Arrow diagram showing relationship of defective litters indicating a recess­ive condition.

recessive base, and the vari­ation observed due to polygen­ic modifiers can only be an­swered by breeding tests and increased number of available records. (ED: See Table I.)

Now if one assumes or accepts polygenic modifying genes as the cause of the variation then the hh pups might show extreme variation. If one assumed 3 pairs of gene modifiers, for example, A, B, C, with the A pair influencing muscle~ the B influnecing bone and C connect­ive tissue, 27 genetic combin­ations,and 7 variations in the expression of the trait could exist (see diagram 2). Each large letter would add some degree of abnormality to the expression; in some cases to bone, in some through mus~le and in some due to connective tissue. The more large letters the more severe the condition (and not always due to the same modifiers). The less large letters the less severe the condition. Also one can see, using diagram 2, that we see 7 extremes occuring with the following frequency:

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The dogs with only 1 or no large letters might on the radiograph appear or be called normal, the dogs would still transmit the trait. Remember the HH and Hh dogs also carry the modifiers but one cannot tell what modifiers are pre­sent, so when an Hh dog with 1 or O large letters (both par­ents appearing normal) some of the resulting pups might show severe hip dysplasia while others would appear normal. Based on the above, the quick­est and one certain way to re­move hip dysplasia from a ken­nel is to breed only those dogs that have a radiograph of excellent. If these dogs have Hh or hh (with no large let­ters) some hip dysplasia pups will still be produced. Only breeding tests can determine the true background.

Based upon the limited data available the elimination of

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TABLE 1.

An example of how a r ecessive gene with modifiers might work is as fo l lows :

Ass ume hip dys plasia as a recessive.

hh hip dysplasia Hh = appears normal, carries the gene for dyspla s ia

and will transmit it 1/2 of the time

and HH = the normal dog, and transmits only H or the

normal gene to its offspring Six combinations are possible from one pair of genes.

HH x HH all pups HH and normal

HH x Hh 1/2 pups HH normal 1/2 pups Hh = appears normal, carries hip

dysplasia gene

HH x hh all pups Hh, all appear normal but all wil l carry and ma y transmit th e condition

Hh x Hh 1/4 pups HH = appear normal, are normal 1/2 pups Hh = appear normal but are carri-

er s of hip dys plasia and would be ex­pect ed t o trans mi t hip dysplasia 1/ 2 of the time

1/4 pups hh = dysplastic, always transmits gene

Hh x hh 1/2 Hh = appears normal, will transmit gene 1/2 of the time

1/2 hh = shows dyspla s ia, always transmit dysplasia

hh x hh = all hh, all dysplastic, always tra nsmit gene for hip dysplasia

The above sugges t s that only the hh dog s show t he dysplastic condition, but the offspring of Hh migh t .

hip dysplasia should be approached in a systematic . fashion if one is to maintain • the many other desirable traits ·

HIDDEN TREASURE

by Patricia Giancaterino

I was working at my typewriter, trying to get all the necessary paper work ready as my litter of puppies would soon b e going, when the phone rang. It came as a welcome break in an other­wise trying, busy day. The ex­cited prospective owners were making the weekly call to see how things were going. They had been to the house several times to see the dogs, and .the biggest thrill was being able to "feel" the kicking of the puppies before being born • . They are a very nice couple and were eager to have a Puli, a special breed to them, I re­membered the day I called to let them know the puppies had . arrived, They both squealed like kids aiChristmas morning, I was delighted to have peopl~

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in an individual kennel, It is well realized that one cannot discard years of breeding just to eliminate one trait. One

who really wanted a Puli and were prepared to make a family member of the puppy. They as­sured me how much she would be loved and that they would give her a good home and the best of care, "After all, they were not just buying a dog, they were adopting a PULir• I knew this would be an excellent home; they really wanted that little girl. The call made me feel good and as I went to play with the puppies, I thought back to the time when I was going to pick up my first Puli, I read all the information AKC had to offer. I was impressed, The Puli was a very special breed, I also received informatio~ from several breeders, mostly stories translated fran Hungar­ian about the wonders of Pulis, how smart they were arrl all the endless deeds. "Not a dog, he is a PULI", a phrase that all Puli people spout off, I am

need not,

First one must hav.e anaccurErt.&­ly evaluated radiograph. Sec­ondly, the breeder,the veteri­narian and the geneticist (if one is involved) must communi­cate freely and openly with each other. Each kennel has a different genetic pool, the genetic principles utilized will be the same for all, but the extent to which these are applied will vary between ken­nels. Records must be avail­able on the majority of dogs in the kennel (for rapid re­sults). This does not mean just one pup in a litter, but all pups (if possible) in a litter, and on the parents as well, Use these records! The diagnosis cannot be faulted! Proper utilization of these +-~cords, and with the assumpt-121! of a recessive base with polygenic modifiers and the combined judgement of the breeder and veterinarian pro­gress should soon be evident. Breeding only those dogs with the best radiographic reading is a must, but not sufficient. A breeding test must be con­ducted on the resultant pups to determ i ne carriers. The evaluation of a radiograph in degrees of severity of hip dysplasia i s a great step for­ward, and a necessary one, Just to say a dog is normal or dysplastic will not work, If only those dogs whose radio­graphs are excellent are mated, and their pups screened by breeding tests, we are well on our way,

sure that most of you have read these stories and perhaps told a few, How special I felt to have ~he opportunity to own this special breed of dog.

Have you stopped lately to think about that wonderful TREASURE called a Puli?? Has the quest to have the top winning Puli, top producers, more records and having more winners than anyone else come first?? Do you have so many dogs that you only have time to feed, let them in and out and only those being shown at the time are in good condition?? How much time do your dogs spend locked away

• from human c·onpanionship?? When you look at a litter or a new Puli, do you think of him only in terms of what may · be accomplishedin the SHOW RING?? Please understand that Ido not mean we shouldn't look for the best ~ualities to carry on the breed, and showing .is a reward-

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ing part, but it is not ALL, What about that wonderful mind under the coat?? Those special traits that make the Puli dif­ferent from other breeds and his great intelligence, Is the Puli becoming another commodity, something to buy and sell at a whim, depending on what you feel at the moment,or worse, what is in vogue in the show ring??

Are the qualities that make the Puli unique being lost because the need to fulfill our egos is being placed first?? It is very easy to put the blame somewhere else when a dog does not turn out. But what about you, did you take the time to develop that personality, con­dition and care for that dog to bring ittoit 1 s full potent­ial?? Do you fall into that trap that only what you have and pro­duce is good and there is noth­ing of value anywhere else? Are you interested in the

future of the entire P.uli breed or just your own name and dogs?

Don't you remember your first Puli?? You spent hours with the dog, training him and learning from him. You knew his every move and his feel­ings and in turn he knew you, There was time for that special bonding between dog and owner. But then the numbers of dogs increasedas you became fascin­ated with the breed, the show­ing, and all the attention you attracted.Time became precious, There was too much to do and mt enough time for it all.In most cases, a dog looses s~mewhere down the line. Maybe it is the old dog, too old to be shown or worked in obedience, and past being able to produce. Maybe it's the one with the quirk,or not so pretty as the next, or maybe he just ruined his coat. Another Puli has taken your fancy and that one is pushed

. aside. If he is lucky he may

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2, Grounds, 0, V,, Hagerdom, and Hoffman, R.A. 1955, Hereditary Subluxation, J, Canine Genetics, 1-23,

3, Hein, H.E, 1963. Hereditary As­pects of Hip Dysplasia, Sm, An, Proc. 4:457-461,

4, Henricson, B, and Olsson, S,E, 1959, Hereditary Acetabular Dysplasia in German Shepherd Dogs, JAVHA 135:207-210,

5. Hutt, F.B. 1967. Genetic Se-lection to Reduce the Incidence of Hip Dysplasia in Dogs. JAVHA 51 :1041-1048.

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8. Norbert, B.L. and Olsson, S.E. 1966. On the Etiology and Path­ogenesis of Hip Dysplasia. A Comparative Review . J. Sm. An. Pract, 7:673-688.

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11. Schales, O. 1959. Conge nital Hip Dysplasia in Dogs. Dog World 44: 8 -12.

Specia l ehanks to OFA for per­mission to reprint this paper,

be sent off to another home;at least there he will receive :in­dividual attention. Worse, he may be pushed off into a kennel run or a crate, to receive only the basic care. I do not mean that every dog that we keep has to be in our homes from birth to death. Most of us have limited space and we can only keep a few dogs. Some dogs need to have a home of their own to be happy and well adjusted. A promising puppy may not turn out to be the fine dog we hoped and it is better to have it placed in a loving home rather than vegitate in a crate or kennel run. We must take the time to understand our Pulis and know each dog and what they need. You have a favorite dog and he is showered with lots of love and attention, then suddenly another comes along and he . gets left out. How would you react?? I think that it is time to take stock

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of where we are going as own­ers and breeders to put things back into the proper perspec t ­ive.

As breeders, our goal is to produce quality dogs, sound in body and temperament and with correct Puli type, including all the traits and character­istics the breed has been noted for. Each person who brings a litter into the world now, affects the breed for generat­ions to come. We are the guardians of the Pulis future! Before you have that next lit­ter examine your life. Do you have the time to care for all the dogs you have now?? Do you have the time, and I mean quality time, to spend with that new litter and with each puppy, not just your favorites? Why are you having puppies?? Being a breeder is more than putting a male and female 1:ogeth­er and having a litter. It is up to each person who plans to breed a litter to learn as much as he can beforehand, not just

abo ut our breed, but about dogs in general, proper animal hus­bandry and about the care and socialization of puppies and dogs. There are certainly en­ough books and infor~ation puolished on the sub j ect.

When you do have that l i tter, treat each one as a special treasure put in your care, Take the time to know persona1-ities, Know the people you plan to sell to and match pup­pies to people. We all want the extra nice puppies to be shown, butis that what is most important in a home. Educ~te the prospective owners in the special needs and requirements of our breed. No, the Puli is not the breed for everyone,

I don't beleive that I . have all the answers. I have made mistakes and h~ve found it necessary to re-examine my goals. I hope that I can learn from them and prevent making more in the future. I want to continue to learn about my

breed and want never to loose that magic feeling of my first Puli. The Puli is a special TREASURE. Each Puli deserve s more than just being caredfu~ They need the time, attention and love from you as a n owner. You must be able to know what is going on inside your Pulis head. Know why he acts the way he does. Be able ·to spot a problem early and know how and most importantly WANT to rectify it. Remember all the characteristics that first at­tracted you to the Puli Look at where you are now with your dogs and then decide if you have to take more time to know your TREASURES! My prospective buyers, they also said "How lucky you are to own so many Pulis!" "Yes",I replied and then thought to my­self, " how lucky are my Pulis to have me as an owner??"

Ask yourself the same question and be honest. Maybe it will make you think about it.

©hthopedic CcJoundation bOft cAnimaQg ASSIGNED OFA NUMBERS FROM 1/26/83 THROUGH 12/31/83

OFA NUMBER REGISTERED NAME REG . NUMBER SEX AGE

PU - 576 BOWMAKER'S TED E BEAR WE-590491 M 44 PU - 577 IMMERZU PIPACS FLYRT WE-872625 F 25 PU - 578-T MI-TONKA'S DREAM STREET ROSE WE-777158 F 24 PU-579 KAKUMEE DRESDEN DOLL WF-277812 F 29 PU-580 WITSEND TELSZULETES BETYAR, CH WE-896761 M 25 PU-581 AKHBAR SARAH ' S SIGFRIED WE-738212 M 32 PU-582 SNANA'S MIDNIGHT EXPRESSION WE-449093 F 39 PU - 583 WITSEND TELISZULETES CSIBE WE-970176 F 37 PU-584 HUNNIA'S BETYAR VAD CSIKO WF-174515 M 25 PU-585 LINDY'S MOLLY HACHET WE-799759 F 36 PU-586 WALLBANGER LITTLE BO DERIK WE-816586 F 28 PU-588 SUNDAY MUNKAS TOOET KUTYA, CH WE-889408 F 26 PU-589 VIHARSARKI CSAVARGO NELLI WE-237251 F 65 PU-590 MI-TONKA'S BAGOLYVAR WE-794779 M 29 PU-591 CUMBERLAND'S HERMSWORTH WE-912417 M 28 PU-592 MYSTIC'S MARTONVASARI FRUSKI WE-683878 F 40 PU-593 CANDACE JERUSHA REUMAH WE-929015 F 25 PU-594 CSANYTELEKI CIGANY, CH WE-941756 M 25 PU - 595 SZEDER'S HUROZZAS, CH WE-846334 M 27 PU-596 OCOEE FRUSKA WE-979732 F 25 PU-597 PRYDAIN GURGI C. D. WE-343192 M 49 PU-598 PUSZTAFI UR ROGOS CD, CH WE-794739 M 32 PU-599 WITSEND TELISZULETES BARTOK WE-895724 M 32 PU-600 HUNNIA GOGOS GAZDA WE-994338 M 27 PU-601 TEAKWOOD'S PARQUET, CH WF-062562 F 26 PU-602 HERCEG KAKUMEE REGAL WF-282250 M 25 PU-603 TOTHSZILVASI DUNDI 993148 M 24 PU-604 KOMAM ANYUS WE-890377 F 3 1 PU-605 PEBBLETREE'S JATEKOS PRIMAS WF-035421 M 24 PU-606 MT HOOD'S VIDAM KISLANY WF-243856 F 24 PU-607 PUSZTA'S MS. MITZI F 47 PU-608 MUNCHKIN COMICAL CUSSER WF-270824 F 24 PU-609 MOONSHADOWS KIS NYALOKA WF-051533 F 24 PU-611-T PIPACS IMMERZU RAGTIME BLUES, CH WF-126640 M 24

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CH. PELI-VOLGYI FIFI

July 5, 1970 - December 11, 1983

In addition to a dazzling show career, including three All­Breed Bests In Show, and Best of Breed at the 1975 P. C, A. National Specialty, "Fifi" w~s the sire of twenty champions from only eight bitches, and of seven Obedience titleholders, including one UD, three CDX and one American/Canadian CDX.

He was the first Best In Show Puli in the U.S. to sire a Best In Show Puli. His get have included the #1 Puli in the U.S. for 1979, and three other Group placing offspring, ore of which was the #1 Puli bitch in 1983. His grandchildren are now beginning to place in the Group ring.

"Fifi's" puppies have represented him well from 1977 through 1983 in the various classes at the National Specialties. His offspring won Best in Senior Sweepstakes in 1977 and again in 1978, and Best of Opposite Sex in Senior Sweepstakes in 1980, A granddaughter was Best of Opposite Sex in Junior Sweepstakes in 1983. One of his get was Best of Breed :in 1980 and another Best of Winners in 1977 and Best of Opposite Sex in 1979. Yet another was Best of Opposite Sex in both 1982 and 1983,

"Fifi's" attitude was regal. .. he considered himself royalty, and demanded and received respect from people and Pulik alike. His spirit was indomitable, his command of a tennis ball flawless, and his favorite place in the world, other than a bedpillow of a Holiday Inn, was the passenger seat of a van, sitting erect and surveying the scene as if it was created just for him. Those who knew him won't forget him and those who loved him know he hasn I t really gone - his coal black eyes still sparkle, and cords flying, ard voice at full pitch, he races and cavorts through our memory and heart. He was one of the great ones.,.someday I hope to see him again, peering from the eyes of a fuzzy puppy great-grandson.

WALLCROFT MARCHING TUNE, C.D.

Feb. 12, 1973 - Jan. 15, 1984

Died of congestive heart fail­ure. Beloved companion of Abbe and Howard Henkel. She went to all of Abbe's college classes, did demonstrations in Obedience for school children and ruled the household for ten years. She is missed so terribly. "Callie" was Abbe's first Puli and very special.

If love could have saved her she'd still be here today.

Dee Rummel

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Starmaking: (£11,,.cttHIL/tters)

CH. SUNDAY ONE MORE GUESS, Litter due 1/20/84 Sire: Ch . Sunday Four Wheel Drive . Breeder : Roberta Taylor,, Wallacks Point, Stamford, CT 06902 (203)323-7680

q: U t l/ f ( s ta f j: (New Arrlv•lsi .I

LAWRENCE'S JATEKOS TOCSOK (PU-542), 5 males, 2 females whelped 1/13/84. Sire: Pebbletree 1 s Jeles (PU-477) Breeder: Elizabeth Lawrence, 2420 34 Ave. So~, Minneapolis, MN 55406 ( 612)729 - 8206

CENTENNIAL PLANS As most of you know by now, the American Kennel Club is holding it's 100th Anniver­sary Show in Philadelphia, PA on November 17th and 18th, 1984.

Pat and Lou Giancaterino will be your hosts for his big gala event. They

wi 1 offer transportation o and from the airport

(Phila. Int.), to and from he show site, hotel accom­

oodations, a real Italian Buffet.

Flyers with all the necess­ary rates and information will follow in a ·special · cailing to each member of PCA.

atch for it in the mail soon. Reservations must be received by _June 1, 1984.

PULI CALENDARS

- FOR 1984 -

The PULI CLUB OF CONNECTICU~ still has 1984 Puli Calendars for sale. They are only $3.75 plus 90¢ postage if purchased

· separately. Bulk orders are specially priced. Contact:

Roberta Taylor Wallacks Point

Stamford, CT 06902

DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE OF PULI NEWS IS APRIL 18, 1984.

PULI STATIONERY

PILGRIM PULI CLUB offers paper and post cards with Hines original drawings.

· for prices;

Margot Kitter 62 Avalon Rd .

Waban, MA 02168

note Sally Write

· Dear Shagg '1'E5, I HAVE.

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'84 PCA SPECIALTY SOUVENIR CATALOG

We are planning a spectacular 5½ x 8½ Specialty Catalog with a cover you will want to frame. 1his will be a beautiful addition to everyones "Puli Memorabilia". We are offering advertisements in this catalog at the following rates:

1 full page ••••••••.•.•• $25.00 1/2 page ••.••••••••••••• $18.00 Per photo ••••••••••••••• $ 5.00 ·

There will be an additional $14.00 for non-camera ready copy.

Send either camera-ready (pre­ferred) or draw up what you have in mind, and we will try to produce something for you.

DEADLINE for camera-ready ads is 7/25/84; non-camera ready ads is 7/1/84.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO PCA

Mail to: Larry Hart

Catalog Advertising 8639 Jay Court

Arvada, CO 80003

~ PLEASE NOTIFY PULI NEWS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO AS NOT TO MISS A · SINGLE ISSUE!

AKHBAR PULIK (P) 1/85 Haig Yaghoobian, Jr. 82 Broad Street, #3 Lynn, MA 01 902 Ph.(617)944-6850 ext.2517 days

ASHPAP PULIK (P) 6/84 John & Ann McLean 970 Welch Street Golden, CO 80401 Ph.(303)233-8352

BETYAR PULIK (P) Susie French RR5, Box 270 Greencastle, IN 64135 Ph.(317)526-2664

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BELROB ACRES (P) 1/85 Jim Belanger & Mike Connery 3928 Fulton Grove Road Cincinnati, OH 45245 Ph.(513)752-7405

BOLDOGSAG PULIK (P)(S) 6/84 Phil & Jenny Thurston 2 Conerly Road Somerset, NJ 08873 Ph,(201)249-8081

BOWMAKER PULIS (P)(D)(S) 1/85 Sherry Gibson 404 College Street Manchester, TN 37355 Ph.(615)728-6821

CALAMITY CREEK PULIK (P) 6/84 Phyllis J, McClellan Box 247 Nucla, CO 81424 Ph.(303)242-3563

CHAZAR'S PULIK (P)(S) 1/85 Earl Gebhardt & Larry Hart 8639 Jay Court Arvada, CO 80003 Ph.(303)420-9755

DJINI PULIK (P) Marcia M. Brown­Rt. 1, Box 101J Bennet, NE 68317 Ph.(402)782-3585

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DOMBOLDALI PULIK (P)(S) 6/84 Bill & Barbara Pohlmann P. 0. Box 2327 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 9027 4 Ph.(213)378-0012 DOWNHOME PULIS (P) 1/85 Foy Cothren 1765 Nottingham Southaven, MS 38671 Ph.(601)393-3884

ELLIGANTT PULIK (P)(S) 1/85 Billy & Kathleen Ellis 580 Citrus Drive Frostproof, FL 33843 Ph.(813)635-2519

Listings are accepted only for Pulik who are owned by members of the Puli Club of America,Inc.

The letters in parenthesis after the kennel name indicate what the breeder offers: (P) - Puppy, (D) - Adult, (S) - Stud service.

GOOSEBERRY HILL PULIK(P)(D)(S) Susan McManus Maass 1/85 P. 0. Box 505 Mead, CO 80542 Ph.(303)535-4998;(608)835-3900

HORBORTOS KENNEL (P)(S) 6/84 Diane E. Hober 3129 Brookview Lane Galena, OH 43021 Ph. (unlisted)

IMMERZU PULI KENNEL (P)(D)(S) Terry & Stephanie Horan 1/85 Bos 1403 Cochrane, Alta TOL OWO,Canada Ph.(403)932-3634

KAKUMEE PULIS (P)(D)(S) 1/85 General Delivery Cochrane, Alta TOL OWO, Canada Ph.(403)932-3634

KISALFOLD PULIK (P) 1/85 Jerry Ann & Tom Motter 136 Main Street Watsonville, CA 95076 Ph.(409)728-4641

KR1ATURA PULIK (P)(S) 1/85 Dr. Steven & Nicola Anschel 915 Pine Grove Pointe Drive Roswell, GA 30075 Ph.(404)922-1676

LAWRENCE'S PULIK (P) 1/85 Elizabeth Lawrence 2420 34 Avenue,. South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Ph.(612)729-8206

MAKOS PULIK (P)(S) 1/85 S, Eniko Szeremy 9801 Garrison Court Westminster, CO 80020 Ph.(303)424-6860

MI-TONKA 1 S PULIS · (P)(D)(S)1/85 Patricia Giancaterino 134 Mitchell Avenue Runnemede, NJ 08078 Ph.(609)939-3096

MOONSHADOW PULIK (P)(D)(S)1/85 Barbe Pessina R.D. 1, Box 147 Putnam Valley, NY .10579 Ph.(914)528-9350

MOYA 1 S PULIS (P) Delores Bleys 9170 S. E. 282 Boring, OR 97009 Ph.(503)663-3519

MT, HOOD PULIS (P)(S) Bill & Linn Hiett 34901 S.E. Skogan Road Sandy, OR 97055 Ph.(503)668-5294

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PEBBLETREE KENNEL,REG (P)(D)(S) Dee Rummel 1/85 Rt. #3, Brown Road Whitewater, WI 53190 Ph.(608)883-6532

PRYDAIN PULI (P)(D)(S) 1/85 Barbara Edwards 21856 Bear Creek Road Los Gatos, CA 95030 Ph.(408)354-0726

SUNDAY PULIK (P)(D)(S) 1/85 Roberta Taylor Wallacks Point Stamford, CT 06902 Ph.(203)323-7680

SZEDER PULIK (P)(D)(S) 1/85 Dr. Mary Wakeman RFD 1 Hampton, CT 06247 Ph.(203)455-9151

WALLCROFT PULIK (P)(S) 1/85 Robert & Margherita Walker 11 Waltham Road Wayland, MA 01778 Ph.(617)358-7944

WALLBANGER PULIS (P)(D)(S)1 / 85 Ann J. Bowley RD 2, Coventryville Road Pottstown, PA 19464 Ph.(215)469-6430

WEATHERBY KENNELS (P) Maggie Witwer 1914 18th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Ph.(303)356-1961

WINDSOR PULIK (S) B. J. Stibler, M.D. 6 Ann Court Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Ph.(201)530-1930

WITSEND PULIK (P)(D)(S) Pat & Bob Coleman Turkey Hill Road Haddam, CT 06438 Ph.(203)345-2609

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