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A Thanksgiving Tradition

Welcome! Welcome to the 2015 National Dog Show Presented by Purina®. Now in its 14th year, the National Dog Show continues its theme of “A Thanksgiving Tradition,” with this year’s official original artwork on the front of the program by nationally known and loved artist, Chris Duke. It features our Best In Show winner from 2014, Nathan, the beloved Bloodhound with a backdrop of Philadelphia and memories from last year’s show. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all we have to be grateful for – a Thanksgiving feast, our families and friends around the table and, of course, our treasured family pets. The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® airing on NBC on Thanksgiving Day in all U.S. time zones following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, brings families, friends and even our pets together with us to watch and enjoy the most beautiful conformation dog show in the country. Our host and partner this weekend, The Kennel Club of Philadelphia, presented its very first dog show here in the Delaware Valley in 1879. The show became an annual event in 1933 and has been presented continuously ever since. There are numerous fun activities to enjoy at the National Dog Show Presented by Purina®. Inside this program you will find all the event information you need to enjoy the weekend. Please be sure to stop by the Purina Pro Plan® booth to see how our partner and title sponsor, Nestlé Purina PetCare, is developing special dog foods that can help senior dogs regain their vitality and foods that keep canine athletes and your dog in top form. Also, don’t miss a visit to the benching area, where you can get up close and personal with the handlers and watch professional dog grooming and care. With permission, you can pet your

favorite breed or discover a new breed that you may never have seen or known about before. In Hall D you can watch the diving dog competition, freestyle flying disc and agility events featuring some of the most athletic dogs in those sports. Check the schedule listed in the program for Hall D showtimes on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to get your seat early in The National Dog Show Arena in Hall C to be part of the prestigious Group Competition kicking off at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, followed up with Best in Show beginning at 5:00 p.m. NBC will be filming the two-hour show that will air at noon on Thanksgiving Day. A very special thanks goes to Nestlé Purina PetCare and Purina Pro Plan® for their continued partnership and support of the National Dog Show Presented by Purina®. They work hard to keep our dogs healthy and happy with excellent pet products and innovations in canine health and wellness. And also to our long-time partner, the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, one of the most prestigious and successful kennel clubs in the world, for hosting this beautiful show every year. Thank you for spending your weekend with us. Thank you for spending your Thanksgiving Day with us! We appreciate your interest and, most of all, your love of the dogs. We hope you have a truly memorable experience at the dog show. Let us know about your experience on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kennelclubofphiladogshows. From our family to yours, enjoy the show and Happy Thanksgiving! Best Regards, The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® and the Kennel Club of Philadelphia

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New This Year is Lipinski and Weir Tara Lipinski, an Olympic gold medalist, and Johnny Weir, a two-time Olympian, three-time U.S. national champion and World bronze medalist, are analysts for NBC Sports Group’s figure skating coverage as well as select special events. Lipinski & Weir served as event reporters for NBC’s pre-game coverage of Super Bowl XLIX and as a fashion experts for NBC Sports Group’s coverage of the 2014 Kentucky Derby. They also previously worked for Access Hollywood on its coverage of the 2014 Academy Awards. A member of the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame, Lipinski’s figure skating career started early. At 14, she was the youngest person to win the U.S. and World Championships. And in 1998, she became the youngest

individual gold medalist in the history of the Olympic Winter Games when she captured a gold medal at the Nagano Olympics at the age of 15. During his distinguished 16-year career, Weir placed sixth at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010 and fifth at the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics. Weir won three consecutive U.S. National Championship titles (2004-2006) and a total of seven medals in 10 national championship appearances and was the bronze medalist at the World Championships in 2008. This year, to the delight of their own dogs, they make their first appearance at the National Dog Show and look to add their signature style and flair the the NBC broadcast at Noon across the country, on Thanksgiving Day!

Watching The National Dog Show... Like a Pro 1. How to Watch the National Dog Show Use this program as your on-site guide. There is a one page flyer describing all the locations and benched areas for specific breeds in the show, as well as the breed rings where competition takes place. Additional information is available in Hall A, at the Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s desk. All of these locations are open to the public. 2. Can I pet the dogs? Check with the dog’s owner/handler in the benching area before approaching or petting the dog. They are being groomed and getting ready to show in some cases. Please don’t hesitate to talk to the handlers and ask questions. 3. What are the judges doing when they examine the dogs in the ring? The judges in this competition are looking for the dog that best exemplifies what is known as the breed standard. Each judge is looking at each individual canine’s physical attributes and comparing those with that judge’s knowledge of the breed’s written standard based on bone structure, shape, movement, temperament and condition. 4.Why do the dogs trot during the competitions? The handlers trot with the dogs to show their movement and the dog’s special conformation features. 5. When is “Best In Show?” The Best In Show competition begins at 5:00 p.m. in Hall C, both Saturday and Sunday. This is the ‘highlight’ of the day’s competitions, so please plan your afternoon so that you can attend. 4

6. What other activities can I see during the Dog Show Weekend? Hall D is the center of canine sports and dog entertainment on Saturday and Sunday. Watch the Incredible Diving Dog competition, agility, freestyle flying disc and other popular canine sports. Learn to train and handle your dog from our experts. See schedule in the program for days and times. Visit the many booths that will be on-site during the show to see all the new innovations for you and your pets. Visit the Purina Pro Plan® booth in Hall B and watch the Pro Plan® Performance canine teams perform, see schedule on page 5. Pick up your favorite Purina Pro Plan® samples and learn more about Nutrition that Performs from the many Purina Pro Plan® experts on hand to answer your questions. Check out the new “The Eagles’ Nest” and watch NFL football! 7. How do I meet the Therapy Dogs? Visit Hall B to meet our wonderful Therapy Dog Ambassador Team. They love kids and you can meet and greet them all day Saturday at the Ronald McDonald House booth! 8. How do I learn about responsible pet ownership? Talk to the owners and handlers of the dogs. They are experts on caring for their dogs, who incidentally are not only ‘show dogs’ but family pets as well. You can also visit purina.com, proplan.com and the akc.org to learn more about caring for your pet.

Show Dogs and Go Dogs! Celebrating our 14th year of the National Dog Show Presented by Purina®, this year’s “Go Dogs” will offer up their incredible athletic skills throughout the weekend. The Purina® Pro Plan® Incredible Dog Challenge® Diving Dog Qualifier in Hall D. Watch top diving dogs compete to gain automatic entry into a 2016 Regional Purina® Pro Plan® Incredible Dog Challenge®. The dog with longest jump wins! Also enjoy watching Freestyle Flying Disc, Agility, and other popular canine sports.

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Seven Each of the 187 registered breeds are assigned to one of the seven groups representing characteristics and functions for which the breeds were originally bred. The seven group winners compete for Best In Show.

SPORTING GROUP The invention of the gun led to the development of the sporting, or gun dogs, to aid in hunting upland game birds and waterfowl, performing at the direction of the hunter. While a number of these breeds perform more than one task, it is generally the duty of pointers and setters to point and mark game, for spaniels to flush game, and for retrievers to recover dead and wounded game.

HOUND GROUP Originally classified as sporting dogs because of their function as hunters, breeds in the Hound Group vary greatly in size, shape and coat. Most of these breeds were developed to hunt somewhat independently for their humans, who usually followed on foot or on horseback as the hounds chased down the prey. This group informally consists of scent hounds, dogs that hunt by tracking a scent, and sight hounds, who spot their game and run it down.

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ances of the dogs in the Working Group vary, most are powerfully built and intelligent, performing various tasks for their handlers. These dogs are working farm and draft animals. They guard homes and livestock, serve heroically as police and military dogs, security dogs, guide and service dogs and hunters. 6

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evolved in the British Isles. The geography of the specific area (water, rocky terrain) helped to determine the exact duties of each breed but it usually involved hunting vermin and varmints ranging from rats to badgers to otters and more. These are dogs of great determination, courage and self-confidence, with a great willingness to go to ground in search of their quarry.

TOY GROUP Toy dogs have been around for centuries, and are bred for one purpose: to be companions for their humans. Many have been bred down from and still resemble their larger cousins. Their small size and portability make them ideal for city dwellers and those with limited space.

NON-SPORTING GROUP The AKC originally registered dogs as either Sporting or Non-Sporting. Eventually, hounds and terriers were split from the Sporting Group and the Toys and Working dogs were split off from Non-Sporting, with the Herding Group eventually splitting from Working. Today, the Non-Sporting Group is literally every breed that is left, resulting in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, coat, function and history.

HERDING GROUP Herding is a natural instinct in dogs that is seen in the wild. Humans have used that instinct to their advantage on farms and ranches with herding dogs who have the sole purpose of gathering and moving livestock from one place to another. 7

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English Setter Gordon Setter Irish Setter Irish Red & White Setter Pointer German Shorthaired Pointer Weimaraner Vizsla Wirehaired Vizsla Brittany German Wirehaired Pointer Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Lagotto Romagnolo Spinone Italiano Flat-Coated Retriever Curly-Coated Retriever Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Chesapeake Bay Retriever Irish Water Spaniel American Water Spaniel Boykin Spaniel English Springer Spaniel Welsh Springer Spaniel Field Spaniel Clumber Spaniel Sussex Spaniel English Cocker Spaniel Cocker Spaniel (ASCOB) Cocker Spaniel (Parti-Color) Cocker Spaniel (Black)

Afghan Hound Saluki Ibizan Hound Pharaoh Hound Cirneco dell’Etna Greyhound Whippet Borzoi Scottish Deerhound Irish Wolfhound American Foxhound English Foxhound Harrier Beagle (15 inch) Beagle (13 inch) Rhodesian Ridgeback Norwegian Elkhound Basenji Portuguese Podengo Pequeno American English Coonhound Black and Tan Coonhound Bluetick Coonhound Redbone Coonhound Treeing Walker Coonhound Plott Bloodhound Otterhound Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Basset Hound Dachshund (Smooth) Dachshund (Longhaired) Dachshund (Wirehaired)

Doberman Pinscher German Pinscher Black Russian Terrier Giant Schnauzer Standard Schnauzer Rottweiler Bernese Mountain Dog Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Alaskan Malamute Siberian Husky Chinook Samoyed Akita Boxer Great Dane Bullmastiff Mastiff Tibetan Mastiff Neapolitan Mastiff Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Boerboel Portuguese Water Dog Newfoundland Leonberger Saint Bernard Great Pyrenees Kuvasz Komondor Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Airedale Terrier Irish Terrier Welsh Terrier Lakeland Terrier Wire Fox Terrier Smooth Fox Terrier Parson Russell Terrier Russell Terrier Border Terrier Kerry Blue Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Bedlington Terrier Manchester Terrier (Standard) Rat Terrier Miniature Schnauzer Australian Terrier Cairn Terrier Scottish Terrier Sealyham Terrier Cesky Terrier West Highland White Terrier Skye Terrier Dandie Dinmont Terrier Glen of Imaal Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier White Bull Terrier Colored Bull Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier Miniature Bull Terrier Norfolk Terrier Norwich Terrier

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Keep track of your favorite breed in each group and see if the judges agree!

TOY Italian Greyhound Chinese Crested Toy Poodle Pomeranian Smooth Coat Chihuahua Long Coat Chihuahua Toy Fox Terrier Miniature Pinscher Toy Manchester Terrier Havanese Maltese Shih Tzu Cavalier King Charles Spaniel English Toy Spaniel (B&PC) English Toy Spaniel (KC&R) Japanese Chin Papillon Silky Terrier Yorkshire Terrier Affenpinscher Brussels Griffon Pug Pekingese

NONSPORTING Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Miniature) Bichon Frise Coton de Tulear Löwchen Dalmatian Xoloitzcuintli Finnish Spitz Keeshond American Eskimo Dog Norwegian Lundehund Chinese Shar-Pei Chow Chow Shiba Inu Schipperke Lhasa Apso Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Boston Terrier French Bulldog Bulldog

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HERDING German Shepherd Dog Belgian Malinois Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Tervuren Briard Berger Picard Pyrenean Shepherd Collie (Rough) Collie (Smooth) Shetland Sheepdog Australian Shepherd Miniature American Shepherd Border Collie Bearded Collie Old English Sheepdog Polish Lowland Sheepdog Puli Canaan Dog Australian Cattle Dog Bouvier des Flandres Beauceron Bergamasco Entlebucher Mountain Dog Norwegian Buhund Finnish Lapphund Icelandic Sheepdog Spanish Water Dog Swedish Vallhund Cardigan Welsh Corgi Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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INTRODUCING

Seven New Akc Breeds The following seven new American Kennel Clubrecognized breeds will make their national television debuts on The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®, on NBC from Noon-2:00 p.m. in all time zones following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The new breeds will be among 187 AKC-sanctioned breeds as over 1,500 dogs compete for the prestigious title of “Best In Show”.

THE LAGOTTO ROMAGNOLO (Lah-gah’-to Ro-man-yo’lo) is an ancient breed of retrieving water dogs in the lowlands of Comacchio and marshlands of Ravenna, in Italy.  During the centuries, the great marshlands were drained and turned into arable land. Subsequently the Lagotto changed from being a water dog to an excellent dog for searching for truffles in the flat open country and in the hills of Romagna, a job that it performs with passion and efficiency.  Small to medium-sized dog, well proportioned, powerfully built, of a rustic appearance, with a dense, curly coat of woolly texture. The dog should give the impression that he has the strength and endurance to work all day in difficult and challenging terrain. 

THE BERGER PICARD (Bare-Zhay-Pee-Carr) is a mediumsized, active and athletic herding dog, and was bred to be a working companion, enthusiastically performing its job while also responding well to training. This breed has a shaggy, wiry topcoat with a short, dense undercoat to produce a weatherproof coat that is overall rough to the touch. The Picard’s coat comes in shades of fawn with or without gray underlay and trim on the ears as well as brindle. Monthly brushing is necessary to prevent matting, with occasional bathing and hand-stripping of the ears to neaten.

THE MINIATURE AMERICAN SHEPHERD is a small size herding dog, developed in the United States. This is a highly versatile, energetic dog, an athlete with superior intelligence and a willingness to please those to whom he is devoted.

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THE CIRNECO DELL’ETNA (Cheer- Nec- Ko) has been present in Sicily for over 2,500 years and shares a common origin with the Pharaoh Hound and other breeds throughout the Mediterranean basin. As a hunter of small mammals and fowl, the Cirneco is a hardy, compact dog that was successful in hunting under adverse conditions - high heat, on rugged terrain formed by volcanic lava and with little food or water over extended periods of time. The affix “dell’Etna” was only added to the name Cirneco in 1939 when the first breed standard was accepted by the Italian Kennel Club. Etna comes from Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, situated on the east coast of Sicily and the area with the highest concentration of Cirnechi.

THE BERGAMASCO (Bur-ga-mass’-ko) is a sheepdog with a strong work ethic and the Bergamasco’s most unique characteristic is its coat, which contains “dog hair,” “goat hair” and “wool” that combine to form black or gray felt-like mats. The mats grow over the course of the dog’s life, reaching the ground at approximately 6 years of age. The coat can actually smell like a sweater when it is wet. But despite its formidable appearance, the Bergamasco is really a trim, athletic sheepdog.

THE BOERBOEL (Bore’-bul) is a large dog that is strong, confident and muscular with a distinctive, blocky head. Despite its size, it is the most agile of the mastiff-type breeds. The word Boerboel means “Farm Dog” and it serves as a capable working dog as well as a loyal companion in its home country of South Africa. The skin of a Boerboel should be dark on his stomach and under his fur, as well as the roof of his mouth, which protects against heat and sun. The coat is short, dense coat can be brindle, brown, cream, reddish brown or tawny.

THE SPANISH WATER DOG’S origins are unknown and debated by many experts. What is known is that this rustic multi-purpose breed was developed in Spain many centuries ago to fulfill a variety of purposes including herding, hunting, water work and companionship. Starting in 1975, the breed was brought out from obscurity and in 1985, it was recognized by the Real Sociedad Central de Fomento de Razas Caninas en España. 11

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THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA ® THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA® is an open, benched all-breed show. The dogs are “benched” during the day in order to allow you, the public, to view and visit with 187 AKC recognized breeds that may be competing. There are only four benched shows held annually in the United States: Westminster KC, Philadelphia KC, International KC, and Golden Gate KC. The judges examine the dogs and place them according to how closely each dog compares with the judge’s mental image of the perfect dog as described in the breed’s official standard. The main consideration is the dog’s conformation or overall appearance, temperament, structure and movement. The judges are looking for characteristics that allow the dog to perform the function for which his or her breed was bred.

EARNING POINTS A dog will begin his show career by competing to become a “champion.” To earn an AKC Championship title (and to be able to place Ch. in front of his/her name) the dog needs to win 15 points at AKC shows. Points are earned by defeating other dogs of the same

sex and breed in classes held specifically for non-champions. Points used to determine national rankings are recorded by the AKC and based on the number of dogs defeated. For each dog defeated at a dog show, the other dog gets one breed point. The top dogs in the country easily have more than 50,000 points in a given year.

BEST IN BREED

In order to win “Best In Show” a dog must first be judged the best of many dogs of its same breed competing in the show. Some breeds have more than 100 dogs entered. The winner of the breed moves on to the Group judging.

FIRST IN GROUP

Each of the 187 AKC registered breeds are assigned to one of seven groups (Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding) representing characteristics and functions for which the breeds were originally bred. By winning the Group competition, that dog joins an elite group of winners of the seven group competitions that go on to compete for the ultimate “Best In Show” award, the coveted red, white and blue ribbon, and to become winner of The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®.

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2014 Best In Show Nathan, a playful Bloodhound whose stadium ring antics won over the crowd and the Best in Show judge, won the 2014 National Dog Show Presented by Purina® during the annual Kennel Club of Philadelphia cluster at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. The #8-ranked all-breed show dog in America last fall, GCH Flessner’s International S’cess, MT (a.k.a Nathan) was selected by Best in Show Judge Edd E. Bivin from among seven canines emerging from over 1,500 dogs at the tradition-rich, all-breed show. Capably handled by co-owner Heather Helmer, Nathan edged out a Setter (Gordon), a Samoyed, a Smooth Fox Terrier, an Affenpinscher, a French Bulldog and a Bearded Collie. Nathan finished his career with a second place in the Hound group at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in February. “He’s a gorgeous Bloodhound type,” said Bivin, who received an unexpected kiss while examining the dog. “He does a lot of things that the breed standard asks for. All of his antics are entertaining, but that has nothing to do with it. He showed well.” Nathan is fueled by Purina® Pro Plan® Sport (salmon) and is the fourth consecutive Best in Show champion at The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® to be fed Purina® Pro Plan®. Loved by everyone he meets, Nathan will be pursuing therapy work during his retirement years.

2014 Best In Show GCH Flessner’s International S’cess, MT (a.k.a Nathan)

Previous Best In Show

2013 Best In Show GCH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box (a.k.a Jewel)

2012 Best In Show GCH Afterall Painting the Sky (a.k.a Sky)

2011 Best In Show Ch. Steele Your Heart (a.k.a. Eira)

2007 Best In Show Ch. Buff Cap Creslane ArcticMist (a.k.a. Swizzle)

2006 Best In Show Ch. Smash JP Win A Victory (a.k.a. Vikki)

2005 Best In Show Ch. Rocky Top’s Sundance Kid (a.k.a. Rufus)

2010 Best In Show GCH Windntide Mr. Sandman (a.k.a. Clooney)

2004 Best In Show Ch. Aimhi Avalon Renaissance

2009 Best In Show Ch. Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot (a.k.a. Sadie)

2003 Best In Show Ch. Blue Chip Purple Reign

2008 Best In Show Ch. Cookieland Seasyde Hollyberry (a.k.a Holly)

2002 Best In Show Ch. Ale Kai Mikimoto on Fifth

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2nd Annual Calling All Dogs Walk Launches National Dog Show Month In Philadelphia The second annual “Calling All Dogs” fundraising walk for charity was a memorable success thanks to dog lovers in the Greater Philadelphia region. The event took place on Oct. 10 at Wilson Farm Park on the Main Line in Wayne, kicking off the National Dog Show Month in Philadelphia leading up to the all-breeds shows this weekend here at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. Of the estimated 250 attendees, some 150 people and 100 dogs traversed the one-mile loop following behind Marshal Steve Kramer of Langhorne, PA. Kramer is owner and handler of Abner and Stella, two massive Dogues de Bordeaux who are a part of the National Dog Show Therapy Dog Ambassador Team from the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. Non-profits benefiting from the charity fundraiser were the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, Main Line Deputy Dog and New Leash on Life. David Frei, host of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on the USA Network and expert analyst for the National Dog Show Presented by Purina® broadcast 16

on NBC, welcomed the group, posed for pictures and autographed his therapy dog book, Angel on a Leash. The highlight of the day was the competition organized by prominent boarding and training facility What a Good Dog of Malvern, PA. Contests included beauty, top dog trick and best therapy dog story. Frei served as a contest judge and everyone was treated to a free breakfast by What A Good Dog. There was also a live DJ and a demonstration by the Penn Vet Working Dog Center. The walk was sponsored by What a Good Dog, Concord Pet & Food Supplies, Wagsworth Manor Pet Resort, VCA Wellington Hospital, VCA Family Pet Resort, VCA Old Marple Animal Hospital, Conlin’s Digital Print & Copy Center, Mike Ry Productions, Metropolitan Veterinary Associations, Valley Forge Casino Resort, Aussie Pet Mobile – Main Line and ASCPCA Pet Health Insurance. National Dog Show Month concludes with the NBC broadcast of The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®, showcasing the Philadelphia shows from noon-2 p.m. (in all time zones) on Thanksgiving Day following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

National Dog Show Gala Ties A Ribbon Around KCP’s Annual Philly Canine Celebration The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® on NBC Thanksgiving Day has brought some tremendous visibility to the Kennel Club of Philadelphia and its 100year tradition of hosting the all-breed conformation shows in America’s fourth-largest market. The Kennel Club, in turn, has established “National Dog Show Month” in Philadelphia, starting with a charity fundraising walk – “Calling All Dogs” -- in Wayne, PA and including the National Dog Show Gala to kick off the weekend with all the owners, handlers, sponsors, exhibitors, judges and officials in town. The third annual National Dog Show Gala took place Friday night at the Valley Forge Casino thanks to the efforts of the Casino and National Dog Show media partner 95.7 BEN FM, Philadelphia’s Adult Hits station. Special guests at the National Dog Show Gala were several dogs and their handlers, who make up the National Dog Show Therapy Dog Ambassador team. They were introduced by their biggest advocate, David Frei, one of the most authoritative voices in the dog show world and the National Dog Show’s expert analyst. Frei’s advocacy efforts have generated immeasurable advancements in the use of therapy dogs in healthcare institutions across the country. One of the institutions that promotes the therapy dog cause and benefits from The National Dog Show Gala is the Ronald McDonald House, where children are comforted by lovable canines in many of the more than 300 locations across the country. Several of the dogs from the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House make up the National Dog Show Therapy Dog Ambassador team. The Ronald McDonald House connection also includes a charitable donation from $3 off coupons distributed to families at the 178 McDonald’s restaurants in the Philadelphia area. That program is part of a new marketing strategy that includes 95.7 BEN FM and has helped the club achieve a 30 percent attendance increase over the past two years.

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David Frei Visits Penn Vet Students and PRMH When David Frei appeared on national TV during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade a few years back, Today Show anchor Matt Lauer captured the moment perfectly for the audience of millions by referring to Frei as “every dog’s best friend.” The dog world’s #1 television personality and one of its foremost experts, Frei was riding on a float alongside the celebrity beagle Uno, who had won the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show that previous February. The Macy’s Parade ride was the culmination of a whirlwind promotional tour that included a visit to the White House. As the longtime host of Westminster on USA Network and the expert analyst for The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® on NBC Thanksgiving Day, Frei went to Philadelphia in September at the request of the Human/ Animal Bond class that is taught by Michele Pich and Dr. Cindy Otto at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. On that day, Frei had an audience of future veterinarians so his presentation focused on the impact canine companions have on their human counterparts. Drawing on his passion for the critical role of dogs in our lives, Frei told the Penn Vet students that nothing has rewarded him more than his work with therapy dogs. He is the founder and chair of Angel on a Leash, a nonprofit organization that arranges therapy dog visits to places such as healthcare facilities, schools, and hospitals. He illustrated the impact of the program by highlighting anecdotes about the joy his therapy dogs Angel and Grace

PRMH Executive Director Susan Campbell (l), Frei with Vivian and Michele Pich.

elicited from patients who had not smiled in weeks. “The most tangible evidence of the impact of therapy dog visits in healthcare facilities has universal consensus,” Frei told the students. “When therapy dogs enter for a visit, the energy in the room changes. And that positive energy benefits everyone, including the doctors and nurses.” Following the classroom session, Frei and several Penn Vet students joined Pich and her therapy dog Vivian for their weekly visit to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, where ill children and their families stay while visiting the region’s sophisticated medical facilities. University of Pennsylvania veterinary doctoral student Jill Richter contributed to this article.

Toni and Martin Sosnoff Personify KCP’s Dogs’ Best Friend Award When the tragedies of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina visited two of America’s great cities, governmental agencies spared little expense addressing the human suffering that was so prevalent then, during those ensuing months and beyond. Toni and Martin Sosnoff saw another great need and knew that government would not be able to address the problems surrounding the canine populations so inextricably involved in New York City and New Orleans. So they acted, directing the financial resources of the Martin & Toni Sosnoff Foundation to take care of two specific needs. In New York City, the scores of search and rescue dogs working in the rubble of the World Trade Center toiled tirelessly and courageously for days searching for 18

life where there was little. They suffered burned feet, singed coats and the anxiety and depression that accompanies a mostly desperate and unfulfilling pursuit. A single phone call to the Animal Medical Center of New York City guaranteed that the medical bills of all 9/11 search, rescue and therapy dogs would be taken care of by the foundation until every last case was resolved. Following Katrina, New Orleans was largely uninhabitable and hundreds or more dogs and other pets were separated from their owners, literally homeless with no one to care for them during a recovery period that had no end date. The Sosnoffs once again identified a specific need and joined others in an undertaking with the Louisiana State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital to ensure that the animals would be cared for appropriately until they were reunited or adopted so that a very real need was properly addressed. This story you are reading now may be the first ever written about the work of Toni and Martin Sosnoff, who are a part of the showdog community as breeders and owners of (Continued on page 21)

John O’Hurley Delivers the Goods and the Dogs on Thanksgiving Day John O’Hurley has been the human face of the National Dog Show Presented by Purina® since its debut on NBC Thanksgiving Day, 2002. Fourteen years later, his presence in America’s living rooms has become a holiday tradition. Best known for his role as J. Peterman on “Seinfeld” and his turn as Ultimate Champion of the inaugural “Dancing with the Stars,” O’Hurley is also the author of three books about dogs. His most recent, The Perfect Dog, has been adapted for children’s theater and is now being produced across the country. His special touch makes the National Dog Show experience one that over 20 million total viewers look forward to each year. Here’s an inside look at John’s viewpoint on dog shows and the enriching role of dogs in our lives. Q: As you know, the movie “Best in Show” poked fun at the dog show world and that is a world that you are now very much a part of. What kind of input have you received from people over the years about the movie, which inspired the creation of “The National Dog Show?” JOH: People always ask – are the owners really as crazy as they were parodied in the movie? I always answer that real shows are often family events. Real owners learn how to get out of the way of their dogs and let them take the spotlight. The movie was a wonderful send-up of the rich history of the Dog Show world. I am a poor replacement for the talent of Fred Willard, but I strive to live in his shadow. Most people who have seen the movie are grateful that we present a show that is as much fun to watch as it is educational. Q: People are always asking you what your favorite breeds are. Can you choose just a couple? JOH: For the purposes of the show, I love the Irish Setter, and every year I make no apologies for my prejudice. Their color, gait and grooming make wonderful television. Q: What is your favorite memory of the show, on or off camera? JOH: My first year, when the judge was picking through the hair on the face of the English Sheep Dog, and (expert analyst) David (Frei) was remarking that the judge was looking for the eyes to gauge the dog’s attentiveness. I remarked, “If she picks through all that hair and finds only one eye, she’s got the wrong end of the dog.” Q: Why do you think viewers are so attracted to the National Dog Show two-hour special on NBC? JOH: It is a family show, about the family dog, on Thanksgiving, the greatest family day of the year. It is a brilliant piece of television programming. There is something for everyone of all ages. Q: Who are the most memorable people that you’ve met during these past thirteen years?

JOH: All of my great memories are about the dogs. A dog worthy of Best In Show looks different and carries itself differently, but whether they win or lose, they’re happy with themselves. They love being dogs, and they love being the dogs that they are, which is a wonderful lesson for all of us. Q: What would you be doing on Thanksgiving Day if there were no “National Dog Show?” JOH: I would be watching reruns of ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ on Thanksgiving Day from my home. I’d be referring to dogs by their color and size, and have a working knowledge of maybe two breeds. But 14 years of ‘The National Dog Show’ has given my wife and I a wealth of knowledge about God’s great creatures and the extraordinary experience of spending Thanksgiving week in New York City. We are so grateful for all. Q: In the fourteen years since you began hosting “The National Dog Show,” you’ve written three books about dogs. Was the show your inspiration? JOH: Absolutely, but I was also inspired by my own dogs, Sadie (a Cavalier King Charles spaniel) and Lucy (a Havenese) as well as my son, Will, who will be nine this year. As a matter of fact, my latest book, “The Perfect Dog,” was an outgrowth of a poem I wrote when Will asked whether a perfect dog existed. Q: I read once that you are a true convert to the Havanese breed? Still a huge fan? JOH: You know, we have the two, they’re kind of like Tweedledee and Tweedledum, but as every year goes by, we fall more in love with the Havanese. They’re such great dogs. My brother’s family lost one of their dogs last year and they went to the same breeder we went to in Colorado and picked out a gorgeous puppy. They feel the same way we do. They’re just a great little breed – not as yippy as the Maltese, very family friendly and very smart. Best of all, they don’t shed and they’re pretty much hypoallergenic. They’re great dogs. Q: So, John, after all these years hosting “The National Dog Show,” does the “perfect dog” exist? JOH: It certainly does. It’s the one next to you on the couch.

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TELEVISION COVERAGE NBC will broadcast a two-hour special from this show on Thanksgiving Day at noon, immediately following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In Southeastern Pennsylvania, tune in to NBC10 Philadelphia. In the Susquehanna Valley, tune in to WGAL-TV Harrisburg.

JOHN O’HURLEY,

versatile host, actor and television personality, returns for his 14th consecutive year as host of The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®. Dubbed one of People magazine’s “Sexiest Men Alive”, he is best known as “J. Peterman” on Seinfeld, for which he received a Screen Actors Guild Award. Recently, O’Hurley spent much of 2013 and 2014 in nationally touring theatrical productions, playing “King Arthur” in Spamalot and “Billy Flynn” in Chicago. He has authored three books – Before The Dog Can Eat Your Homework First You Have To Do It: Life Lessons from a Wise Old Dog to a Young Boy (Hudson Street Press, 2007), the New York Times bestseller It’s Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump (Plume, 2007), and his latest book for children The Perfect Dog (Grosset & Dunlap, 2013), which since its release has inspired The Perfect Dog, a musical designed for children’s theatre. The musical production is being licensed by Theatrical Rights Worldwide as part of its Theatre For Young Audiences catalogue. In the play, Sam, a 12 year-old perfectionist, must resort to training Max, the not-so-obedient family dog for the “Town Dog Contest”. In the end, Sam and Max learn that there is no such thing as perfect, but there is such a thing as perfect for each other. 20

DAVID FREI, one of the most

authoritative voices in the dog show world, is a natural choice to serve as the expert analyst. An American Kennel Club (AKC)licensed judge who has officiated dog shows all over the world, Frei has hosted USA Network’s coverage of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show since 1990. He has co-hosted the National Dog Show since its inception in 2002, becoming a Thanksgiving Day fixture in American homes. Frei is the director of communications for the Westminster Kennel Club, and is the founder and chief executive of Angel on a Leash, a non-profit foundation that facilitates therapy dog visits to patients in hospitals and healthcare facilities around the country. A successful breeder/handler/owner in his own right, he is proudest of the work his dogs do in the way of therapy at the Ronald McDonald House of New York and at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Frei’s first book, The Angel By My Side (Hay House Publishing, 2002, with Mike Lingenfelter), claimed two Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) awards. His latest book, Angel on a Leash (BowTie Press, 2011), also a DWAA award winner, tells of his years of experience and work with therapy dogs.

MARY CARILLO, longtime

NBC Sports analyst and lifelong lover of man’s best friend, brings a wealth of experience to the National Dog Show Presented by Purina® commentary team. Best known in recent years for her work as a host and correspondent for the Olympic Games on NBC, she also serves as a television analyst for major-event tennis coverage and as a correspondent for HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. In addition to the National Dog Show, Carillo has hosted USA Network’s presentation of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, alongside longtime host David Frei, in 2009 and from 2011- present. Her distinguished career in broadcast journalism has earned her two Peabody Awards, one for her work on the HBO documentary Billie Jean King: Portrait of a Pioneer and the other for co-writing the HBO documentary Dare to Compete: The Struggle of Women in Sport with Frank Deford. In 2010, she became the first female recipient of the Dick Schaap Award for Outstanding Journalism. A former professional tennis player, Carillo was named “Best Commentator” by Tennis Magazine from 1988-91 and “Broadcaster of the Year” by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) in 1981 and 1985. She has co-authored two books: Tennis My Way, with Martina Navratilova (Penguin, 1984) and Tennis Kinetics, with Rick Elstein (Simon & Schuster, 1985).

Toni and Martin Sosnoff (Continued from page 18) some of the finest standard and toy poodles in competition over recent decades. The Sosnoffs are the recipients of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s (KCP) 2015 Dogs’ Best Friend Award. “This award is intended to inspire and motivate people to contribute in their own ways to animal welfare so Toni and Martin Sosnoff are perfect for this recognition,” said Wayne Ferguson, president of the KCP. “We are so honored to be recognized by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia,” offered Mrs. Sosnoff, whose toy poodle was the #1 all-breed dog in America in 2004. “We try to do work that would otherwise not be done; fill needs that might fall through the cracks without someone to help. We were in New York City that day. The images were terrible and we were especially struck by the courage and intensity of those dogs and their relentless effort. We said to one another, we can’t rebuild the World Trade Center, but we can take care of the dogs.”

About the 2015 Cover: The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® ­ “A Thanksgiving Tradition” Chris Duke is an accomplished, awardwinning fine artist, in love with drawing and painting dogs. She paints her canine subjects in oil as well as watercolor and ink, continually finding it a worthy challenge to capture the character, dignity and mystery of a very soulful species. Her love of dogs and her rare talent for translating the canine essence into exquisite art has earned her the welldeserved title of official artist for the 2015 National Dog Show Presented by Purina®. We are proud to feature Chris’ beautiful artwork on the cover of this year’s program and on posters and other show materials. In addition to her internationally-known dog artwork, Chris also specializes in portraits of individuals, children, and families. Her paintings adorn corporate headquarters as well as homes across the country. Chris feels that a finely wrought portrait immortalizes a meaningful time and captures its importance. And, she has found that a painting is always better when it includes a dog in the scene! Chris regularly ponders wisdom gleaned from studying great painters across the ages, and notes, “Painting a living creature is a sublime occupation. Dogs, with their epic histories and fine souls, possess silent mystery for the artist to capture.” Chris lives with her husband John and Boston Terrier Lucy in New Hartford, Connecticut. Visit chrisdukeart.com. 21

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THE KENNEL CLUB of PHILADELPHIA Letter from the President

Welcome to the 14th annual edition of The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® and hosted by The Kennel Club of Philadelphia. This year’s shows feature the TV debut of an unprecedented seven new AKC breeds in our shows: Lagatto Romagnolo, Berger Picard, Miniature American Shepherd, Cirneco Dell’Etna, Boerboel, Bergamasco and Spanish Water Dog. We continue to build upon our efforts to make our show experience entertaining and educational for all with exciting canine athletic events including The Purina® ProPlan® Incredible Dog Challenge® diving dog competition and demonstrations and clinics involving such subjects as canine health and how kids should interact with “man’s best friend.” This year’s NDS weekend will feature a Friday night gala hosted by The Valley Forge Casino benefiting local canine-oriented causes including the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House therapy dog program and the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). The Kennel Club of Philadelphia is no newcomer to the dog show world. Since hosting a major dog event in 1876 at the Centennial Exposition, we’ve been at the forefront of the purebred dog world. The KCP and its predecessors have been presenting shows since 1879. Our club predates the American Kennel Club (AKC), which was organized at a meeting of the then Philadelphia Kennel Club on September 17, 1884. We are not only one of America’s oldest continuing sporting events but our annual National Dog Show Presented by Purina® TV special is the most widely watched canine event in the world, capturing 25 million plus viewers a year with its broadcast on NBC at

noon on Thanksgiving Day and an NBC prime time encore presentation the following Saturday. The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® would never have been possible without the unwavering support of our partners at NBC, Carson International, our on-air talent and ambassadors John O’Hurley, David Frei and Mary Carillo, and our perennial title sponsor, Nestlé Purina Petcare. Our NDS family also includes our host venue, the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, and a large family of vendors and other partners and and my fellow Board Members, including (in alphabetical order): Harry Booker (Hospitality Chairman and AKC Delegate), Stanley Broadbent (Secretary and Permanent Ring Steward), Bill Burland, Duane Butherus (Chief Ring Steward), Frank DePaulo (Show Chairman), Peter Green (Judges Committee), Michael Halstead (Marketing Chairman), David Helming (Treasurer), Greg Kane, Sam McDonald, Samuel Peacock (Vice President), Steven Sansone (Head of Expo Sales), Ron Scott (Judges Committee), Eric Tweer and our newest member, Alan Welch. Sadly, we pay tribute to Charlie Schaefer and Robert Black, two gentlemen, long term KCP members and contributors to our sport. We will miss them. We hope you enjoy your visit to our shows and return for many years to come. Sincerely, Wayne Ferguson, President WAYNE FERGUSON, today’s show announcer, is President of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. Wayne has been immersed in the dog world for over 45 years and has bred and shown top Saint Bernards. Through the years he served as President of the AKC Canine Health Foundation and Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Show Chairman of the time honored Morris and Essex Dog Show.

The American Kennel Club: The Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog Shows are sanctioned by the AKC, the principal registry for purebred dogs in the United States and the largest registry in the world. Every year, owners register approximately one million dogs with the AKC. The AKC’s Canine Health Foundation is the world’s largest funder of exclusively canine research, with a mission to develop significant resources for basic and applied health programs with emphasis on canine genetics to improve the quality of life for dogs and their owners. The AKC and its affiliate, AKC Companion Animal Recovery, have been crucial in providing long-term care to displaced animals.

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Frank DePaulo Show Chairman Frank is a long time KCP member and has been Show Chairman since the 2014 KCP shows. As such, he acts as the overall coordinator of the various aspects of the physical staging of the dog shows, including venue and judging ring setup arrangements, the competition schedule and the smooth running of the judging process. Frank is a lifelong dog lover and established Tahari Kennels in 1979. Since that time, he has bred many Best in Show champions in the Ridgeback, Pointer and Whippet breeds that have carried the Tahari prefix. Frank continues to show and campaign dogs and is an AKC licensed judge. In addition to his role with the KCP, he is a lifetime member of the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club and a long time member of both the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of The United States and The American Pointer Club in which he has held various positions, including Show Chairman, Board of Directors, Vice President and President. Frank lives in Pennsylvania with his wife Judy and his two daughters.

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In Memory Robert Black was a member of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia for many years and served as our Chief Ring Steward. He also was Show Chairman of the Hatboro Kennel Club for 25 years and a friend to anyone in the Sport of Pure Bred Dogs. His career as a respected judge took him around the world. Robert showed a dedication to the sport that lasted a lifetime, working to create a great experience for anyone who showed a dog at “his show”. We miss him and will continue his work by creating the greatest experience possible for all who attend the National Dog show hosted by the gentlemen of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. Charlie Schaefer Charlie bred and exhibited Siberian Huskies beginning in the 1960s under his kennel name, OSAKANUC. He also owned Great Danes, a Doberman Pinscher, a Bernese Mountain Dog, a Shiba Inu, a Miniature Pinscher and a Standard Poodle. He was an officer of many clubs, including the Siberian Husky Club of America, The Kennel Club of Philadelphia (President, Show Chairman & AKC Delegate), Huntingdon Valley Kennel Club (AKC Delegate) and Hilton Island Kennel Club. Charlie was an AKC Delegate for 25 years and was licensed by the AKC to judge Siberian Huskies and Great Danes. He fostered many dogs that passed through his kennel on their way to permanent homes while assisting the Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue.

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