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Breed Council and Registry Manual Table of Contents 1.0 FORWARD 2.0 BREED COUNCIL AND REGISTRY MANUAL
OVERVIEW 3.0 BREED
COUNCIL
4.0
REGISTRY 5.0 BREEDER'S AWARD 6.0 REGISTERED KENNEL NAME APPENDICES A. Breed Standard B. Application for Breeding Evaluation (form) C. A Guide for Measuring your SMP (form) D. Breed Council Evaluation Report (form) E. Final Evaluation Report (form) F. SMCNA Guidelines for Conformation Evaluation (form) G. List of Dogs Approved for Breeding Prior to Adoption of BCR Manual H. Genetic Health Guidelines I. Artificial Insemination Using Fresh Extended Semen (form) J. Artificial Insemination Using Frozen Semen (form) K. Application for Registration of Kennel Name (form) L. SMCNA Breeder's and Sire's Award Application (form) Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. Breed Council and Registry Manual 1.0 FORWARD This Breed Council and Registry Manual (BCR Manual) was developed by, and is intended for the sole use of the officers and members of the Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. (SMCNA), with the intent of improving the quality of the Small Munsterlander in North America. This manual contains information developed by the SMCNA and other organizations. The SMCNA would like to thank the Verband fur Kleine Munsterlander Vorstehhunde e. V. breed club of Germany, and Karl H. Sachau for their assistance in providing information used to evaluate conformation, and the Nederlandse Vereniging Van Heidewachtelliethebbers (Dutch Small Munsterlander breed club) for information used to develop this manual. The SMCNA would also like to acknowledge the many individuals that helped to develop this document including: Lisa Backer, M.D. for translating the German manual; Kris Hill for coordinating the translation, typing the German manual for review, and for input into this manual; the Board of Directors comprised of Tom McDonald, President; Bev Turner, Vice President; Jeff Turner, Secretary; June Sengpiel, Treasurer; and Paul Jensen, Registrar; and the Breed Council comprised of Paul Jensen, Chair; Tom Krsnich, Steve Harmeyer, and Kris Hill for their efforts in researching, discussing and improving the contents; and to the many SMCNA members that provided constructive comments and input regarding the SMCNA' s breeding program, Registry and function of the Breed Council. 2.0 BREED COUNCIL AND REGISTRY MANUAL OVERVIEW 2.1 Purpose The BCR Manual sets forth the SMCNA policies and practices for the Breed Council and the Registry. The BCR Manual shall be a guide for the Breed Council to evaluate an individual Small Munsterlander for its suitability for breeding. The BCR Manual shall provide the Registrar with guidance for registering purebred Small Munsterlanders and for the issuance of Pedigrees for qualified dogs. 2.2 Acceptance The BCR Manual shall become effective when approved by the Board of Directors. Revisions to the BCR Manual may be recommended by the Breed Council, or by the Board of Directors. Any member may offer suggestions for revisions to the Breed Council for their consideration. Any revision shall be approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Upon acceptance, the policies and procedures contained in the BCR Manual shall serve as the guide for administration of the SMCNA's breeding program and maintenance of the SMCNA's Registry. The Board of Directors intends that implementation of the policies and procedures contained in this manual will further the SMCNA's breeding program for the purpose of improving the breed. The Board of Directors considers this manual to be an intermediate step in the evolution of the SMCNA's breeding program. As the number of dogs increases and the expertise for evaluation of dogs increases, the qualifications for breeding, and the evaluation and testing processes may be revised. The Board of Directors will at appropriate times, direct the Breed Council to consider modifications to the manual and make recommendations on revisions. Future changes should be carefully considered so as to not cause an adverse effect on the breed. 2.3 Availability The BCR Manual shall be provided to all officers and members of the Breed Council. Any SMCNA member may also use the BCR Manual. The Secretary and the Registrar shall maintain a current version of the BCR Manual and make said copy available to any member for his/her use. Any member shall be allowed to copy the BCR Manual at his/her own expense, or a copy may be purchased from the Secretary at a nominal cost determined by the Board of Directors. If feasible, the BCR Manual will be made available to the membership without charge in electronic format or via the SMCNA web site. 3.0 BREED COUNCIL 3.1 Purpose The Breed Council shall have the primary purpose of providing an educated and fair evaluation of each dog submitted for breeding evaluation to determine that dog's suitability for breeding. The Breed Council may provide advice to the breeder regarding a potential breeding, but shall have no formal approval authority beyond evaluation and rating of individual dogs for breeding purposes. The ultimate responsibility in selecting mates shall remain with the owners of the dam and sire. However, the Breed Council may approve a breeding if one of the dogs has been given a Conditional Approval for breeding as set forth in Section 3.8. 3.2 Qualifications for Breeding The following qualifications must be substantially met in order for an Approval for Breeding designation to be awarded. A member(s) breeding in violation of these requirements shall be considered in violation of the SMCNA Code of Ethics and subject to disciplinary measures as determined by the Board of Directors. 1. Owner/breeder shall be member(s) of the SMCNA and in good standing. 2. Dog shall be registered by the SMCNA, or other registry of a regulating breed club in another country at the discretion of the Breed Council (e.g., Verband fur Kleine Munsterlander Vorstehhunde e. V., Germany. the Nederlandse Vereniging Van Heidewachtelliefhebbers, Netherlands. Dansk Munsterlander Klub, Denmark). 3. No dog shall be bred without Breed Council Approval of the dog for breeding. 4. Dog shall have been Approved for Breeding by the SMCNA prior to the mating. 5. The owner(s) of the sire and dam are mutually and/or individually responsible for determining that the dogs involved in any breeding have been Approved for Breeding, and that such SMCNA recommendation is in effect. 6. Breeder shall register all progeny of dogs Approved for Breeding and Conditionally Approved for Breeding shall be submitted for registration with the SMCNA Registry. 7. Dog shall be of normal temperament as judged by NAVHDA, or other approved testing organization, as determined by the Breed Council. Dogs that have been judged as aggressive, sensitive to people, fearful, or excessively shy may be retested and the test report submitted to the Breed Council for consideration. 8. Dog shall not be evaluated as gun shy or gun sensitive at a NAVHDA test. Dogs that have demonstrated some level of gun sensitivity may be retested at a NAVHDA Natural Ability, Utility Preparatory, or Utility Test or other test approved by the Breed Council, and the test report submitted to the Breed Council for consideration. 9. Dog shall have received a minimum of a: a. Prize III in a NAVHDA Natural Ability Test. Test scores of dogs run for "evaluation only" in the Natural Ability Test should only be considered in unusual and extenuating circumstances (i.e., beyond the reasonable control of the dog's owner). "Evaluation only" scores may be used, only if the dog ran in the test prior to becoming 20 months of age. or b. Prize III in a NAVHDA Utility Preparatory Test or Utility Test. 10. Dog shall comply with the Breed Standard (included as Appendix A) and as set forth in Section 3.6.3, Conformation. 11. Females shall be a minimum of two years of age prior to submittal of application for breeding that will include all required information. A male may be a minimum of 18 months of age prior to submittal of application for breeding if using PennHip for hip dysplasia certification. 12. Dog shall have a "good" or "excellent" rating by OFA or other approved testing organization for canine hip dysplasia or shall have a distraction index number less than 0.48 from PennHip when evaluated against a cross-section of dogs of the Small Munsterlander breed. If the number is 0.48 or greater, an OFA evaluation may be done after the dog reaches 24 months of age. The Breed Council shall periodically review the median distraction index number as the number of Small Munsterlanders evaluated using the PennHip method increases. The Breed Council may then recommend revising the maximum acceptable PennHip distraction index number. 13. Dog cannot be affected with a severe disorder, demonstrated genetic disease, or defect as noted by heritage or veterinarian examination. A list of severe genetic disorders or defects is included as Appendix H. 14. Dog affected with a mild disorder or a carrier of a severe disorder, demonstrated genetic disease, or defect as noted by heritage or veterinarian examination may be used for a Conditional breeding if the Breed Council decides that the dog can contribute substantially to the gene pool. A list of mild genetic disorders or defects is included as Appendix H. 15. Imported dogs that have been approved for breeding by a regulating breed club in another country as set forth above shall be considered Approved for Breeding by the Registrar upon receipt of an Application for Breeding Approval by the Registrar. 16. No dog shall be bred on successive estrus (heat) cycles. 17. Application for Breeding (Appendix B) must be processed prior to breeding.
3.3 General Breeding Guidelines Following are the SMCNA guidelines for breeding. 1. Dogs previously designated an Approved for Breeding, (or Conditionally Approved for Breeding if it was not a onetime breeding approval) need not resubmit an Application for Breeding. However, the breeder must notify the Registrar in advance of their intention to breed and which mate they are considering, and the Breed Council shall approve or disapprove of a second mating of a dog Conditionally Approved for breeding as set forth in Section 3.12. 2. Dog shall have been Approved for Breeding by the SMCNA prior to the mating. 3. No bitch shall be bred after achieving nine (9) years of age. 4. Stud dog owner has the same responsibilities as the owner of the bitch in all matters relative to selection of dogs for breeding. 5. Stud dogs over nine (9) years of age should be evaluated for semen fertility. 6. Bitch and stud dog should be found to be free of brucellosis by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days prior to the breeding, or after contact with a dog that has not been tested within 30 days. 7. Dogs in a foreign country may be considered for breeding using fresh chilled or frozen semen, and would be subject to compliance with the requirements and procedures set forth in Sections 3.2 through 3.6. 3.4 Application Each breeder/owner shall submit an application requesting named dog be evaluated for purposes of breeding. Any dog older than 24 months of age (18 months for males if using PennHip) may be submitted for evaluation. The Application for Breeding Evaluation form (included as Appendix B and available from any Breed Council member and the Registrar) shall be completed by the owner of the dog requesting the evaluation, and submitted to the Registrar. The applicant is solely responsible for the complete submission of the necessary documentation. The completed form shall be submitted with the following information: 1. Copy of SMCNA or other approved pedigree as set forth in Section 3.2. 2. Documentation of breeding approval from foreign regulating breed club if applicable. 3. Copy of Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), PennHip, or equivalent, canine hip dysplasia certificate. 4. Copies of all NAVHDA, or equivalent, hunt test reports. 5. Minimum of three photographs (front, side, and rear). 6. SMCNA A Guide for Measuring your SMP form-Appendix C (preferably completed by a Breed Council member inspecting the dog, but may be completed by a veterinarian or the owner). 7. Owner's personal evaluation of said dog including: a. Hunting abilities, temperament (incidents of poor behavior such as aggressive fearful or shyness), health issues (bite, eyes, urinary problems, seizures, allergies, or other maladies or symptoms, known or suspected faults) or defects (including but not limited to temperament, performance, and conformation). b. Known temperament, health, performance, or conformation issues of any ancestors. 8. Owner(s) / breeder(s) who submit this application for breeding do so voluntarily with the understanding that not all dogs will meet the Club's minimum standards for breeding. 9. Owner(s) / breeder(s) shall hold harmless the SMCNA, the Board of Directors, Breed Council, and individual members on all matters relating to review and evaluation of dogs for breeding, publication of results, the breeding, any complications arising from the breeding, and/or progeny resulting from breeding of approved dogs. 10. Dogs in a foreign country or in North America may be considered for breeding using fresh chilled or frozen semen. The breeder needs to supply proof that the donor dog complied with the conditions set forth in sections 3.2 through 3.6 prior to the breeding and submit either the Artificial Insemination Using Fresh Extended Semen form (Appendix I) or the Artificial Insemination Using Frozen Semen form (Appendix J) to the Registrar after completion of the procedure. 3.5 Breed Council Evaluation Procedures The procedures to be used by the Breed Council in evaluation of dogs submitted for review are set forth herein. The Breed Council shall use the BCR Manual as a guide in completing its evaluation of individual animals. Any deviation from the policies and procedures set forth herein shall be with the agreement of a majority of the Breed Council, and shall have the intent of protecting and improving the quality of the breed of the Small Munsterlander. The following procedures shall be followed: 1. The Application for Breeding Evaluation Form shall be submitted by the owner to the Registrar. 2. Upon receipt of an application (see above), the Registrar shall copy and distribute to the other members of the Breed Council either electronically or by other means. 3. All Breed Council members should review each application. If possible, at least one Breed Council member shall personally inspect said dog. 4. A majority of the Breed Council shall determine the evaluation recommendation and the Chair of the Breed Council shall write the final determination. 5. The Breed Council Evaluation of the dog shall normally be completed and mailed to the breeder and Board of Directors within 14 days from the Registrar's receipt of a complete Application for Breeding. It is the breeder's responsibility to provide all required information with the application, and to allow ample time for Breed Council review and follow-up with the breeder if additional information is necessary. 6. In dogs where the Breed Council may have some question regarding said dog's breeding quality, every attempt should be made for at least one Breed Council member to personally inspect said dog. The dog's owner shall have the primary responsibility to make the dog available to the Breed Council. 7. Any costs associated with a physical review of the dog by a member of the BC shall be borne by the owner of the dog. The Breed Council member incurring these expenses shall submit the expenses to the Treasurer and a bill will be sent to the owner. The Breed Council member shall inform the owner of this requirement prior to agreeing to inspect the dog and incurring the expense. 8. The Breed Council members reviewing the applicant dog shall complete an Evaluation Report (standard form included as Appendix D) on each dog, and provide a copy to the Chair of the Breed Council. 9. The Chair shall prepare a Final Evaluation Report (standard report form included as Appendix E) and provide to all Breed Council and Board of Directors members. 10. The Registrar shall provide a copy of the Final Evaluation Report to the dog owner(s). 11. The Final Evaluation Report shall include the Breed Council recommendation of either: a. Approved for Breeding - dog substantially meets all minimum requirements for breeding, b. Conditionally Approved for Breeding - there are certain limitations associated with the approval, or c. Not Approved for Breeding - dog is not recommended for breeding. The Report shall detail any conditions or restrictions, which may be applicable. 12. If the Final Evaluation Report recommends a Conditionally Approved for Breeding, the Report shall explain the conditions and restrictions applicable including, but not limited to type of dog allowed to mate, or number of breedings allowed. 13. Dogs owned or co-owned by a member of the Breed Council or the Board of Directors shall be evaluated by other members of the Breed Council following the same procedures as set forth above, except that the owner may not vote on his/her dog's Application for breeding. The Registrar shall prepare the Final Evaluation report on the evaluated dog, including that of the Registrar, except that the Registrar shall not vote on his/her dog. 3.6 Evaluation Factors The Breed Council shall evaluate dogs submitted for evaluation based on the following general criteria: 1. Temperament, 2. Hunting abilities, 3. Conformation, and 4. Health. The SMCNA shall recognize evaluations of dogs that have been imported and have been evaluated and approved for breeding by a regulating breed club in a foreign country. At the discretion of the Registrar, the Breed Council may issue a Breeding Approval on imported dogs previously approved for breeding by the foreign club without full evaluation. 3.6.1 Temperament The SMCNA shall recognize the temperament evaluations performed as part of NAVHDA testing. 3.6.2 Hunting Abilities The SMCNA recognizes the importance of using uniform testing procedures. The NAVHDA organization has been supportive of our efforts to organize as a breed club, and the SMCNA will continue to support its efforts by using the NAVHDA testing system. The SMCNA will therefore, utilize the NAVHDA testing system, specifically the NAVHDA test reports for the purposes of evaluating a dog's performance to meet the qualifications for breeding. The Breed Council may also take into consideration other test results from other nationally recognized testing organizations if they provide any additional insight into the dogs hunting skills. 3.6.3 Conformation The dog must conform to the recognized Breed Standard (Appendix A) as set forth in Section 3.2, herein. Until such time as the SMCNA initiates and governs formal conformation evaluations, the Breed Council shall use information provided by the owner as follows: 1. Three photographs (front, side and rear views). 2. SMP Conformation and Measurements Form (Appendix C -preferably completed by a Breed Council member inspecting dog or by a veterinarian). 3. Owner's personal evaluation of said dog that includes the following conformation factors: a. Coat, b. Furnishings, c. Structure, and d. Other suspected faults or defects (such as but not limited to lack of furnishings, pink nose, or problems of the tail, or feet). The SMP Conformation and Measurements Form (included as Appendix C) shall be submitted with the Application for Evaluation. The owner may complete it. However, the SMCNA encourages the owner to have a veterinarian perform the measurements, complete, and sign the form. The SMCNA shall recognize and utilize the basic information found from the evaluations done during NAVHDA testing. 3.6.4 Health The Breed Council will take into consideration the dog's overall health and genetic makeup when determining breeding suitability. Any breeding restriction recommendations resulting from health and genetic issues should reflect the degree of certainty that the health issue is known to cause a problem. 3.7 Approved for Breeding A dog will be given an Approved for Breeding recommendation when the Breed Council determines that the dog meets or exceeds the Qualifications for Breeding as set forth in Section 3.2 and 3.6 above. Upon receipt of a Final Evaluation Report from the Registrar that contains a recommendation of Approved for Breeding, the owner shall be authorized to use the dog for breeding only to another Approved dog. Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. Page 6 Breed Council and Registry Manual Approved: March 9, 2003 The owner of a dog whose breeding Approval is current may advertise the dog as such, may use the SMCNA Approved for Breeding in an advertisement of a litter when bred to another dog that has received an Approved for Breeding recommendation, or when advertising for stud service. The owner of a bitch that has been Approved for Breeding or Conditionally Approved for Breeding shall notify the Registrar prior to the breeding and inform the Registrar of the sire that will be used. A breeder may place his/her own conditional restriction on individuals in a litter that he/she has produced that would restrict the dog's use as a breeding animal. The SMCNA would support this breeder restriction by listing on the Pedigree. The breeder could remove the restriction by notifying the Registrar and requesting issuance of a Tracking number for the dog. 3.8 Conditional Breeding Approval A dog that meets most but not all of the criteria set forth in sections 3.2 Qualifications for Breeding and 3.3 General Guidelines for Breeding may under limited circumstances be issued a Conditional Approval. A Conditional Breeding Approval indicates that: 1. There is reason to suspect that a dog may have a condition that my be detrimental to the breed, however, that said dog would otherwise meet the Qualifications for Breeding as set forth herein, and overall the dog has other outstanding benefits that would be beneficial to the breed if the dog were bred for the purpose of determining if the defective characteristics are heritable. or 2. The dog has a noticeable conformation fault(s) such as but not limited to: a. excessive pink on the nose leather, b. lack of furnishings on the legs, ear, and tail (feathering), or c. open, thin, or woolly coat. 3. Breeding to a dog that has not been Approved for Breeding or is Conditionally Approved for Breeding when the conditions would exclude breeding to said dog shall constitute a violation of the SMCNA Code of Ethics, and shall be subject to disciplinary measure determined by the Board of Directors. 4. A Conditional Breeding Approval may restrict breeding of said dog to a specific dog(s) or specified type of dog that does not have the specific features or conditions specified that caused the Conditional Breeding Approval. In addition, the following conditions apply: 5. The SMCNA will not assist in marketing puppies from a Conditional breeding unless condition is removed prior to selling the puppies. 6. Any advertisement of litters from a dog (dam or sire) that was Conditionally Approved for Breeding shall disclose this breeding recommendation and the fact that puppies produced from a dog that was Conditionally Approved for Breeding will only be issued a Tracking Number by the SMCNA until requirements for issuance of a Pedigree have been met as set forth in Section 4.3 7. A Pedigree will be issued for a dog produced from a dog that was Conditionally Approved for Breeding upon request by the owner after demonstrating the dog has met the Qualifications for Breeding set forth herein, and the dog has achieved 30 months of age. 8. A breeder may place his/her own conditional restriction on individuals in a litter that he/she has produced that would restrict the dog's use as a breeding animal. The SMCNA would support this breeder restriction by listing on the Pedigree. The breeder could remove the restriction by notifying the Registrar and requesting issuance of a Tracking number for the dog. 3.9 Not Approved for Breeding A dog would be given a Not Approved for Breeding recommendation when the Breed Council determines that any of the following conditions exist: 1. Dog is not owned by SMCNA member(s) in good standing unless owner resides outside of North America. 2. Dog is not registered by the SMCNA unless the dog is registered by an approved registry identified in Section 3.2. 3. Breed Council has reason to believe that the dog is aggressive towards people. 4. Dog is gun shy as demonstrated in NAVHDA testing. A dog judged to be gun shy could be retested at a NAVHDA Natural Ability, Utility Preparatory, or Utility Test or other test approved by the Breed Council, and this information submitted to the Registrar for Breed Council consideration. 5. Dog does not have a proper scissors bite as demonstrated in NAVHDA testing. A butt bite, extra or missing teeth may not be a disqualifying condition, at the discretion of the Registrar. 6. Dog has demonstrated genetic diseases or serious defects such as but not limited to those listed in Appendix H. 7. Dog without tail or has corkscrew tail (pigtail). 8. Male dog without two descended testicles. 9. Solid colored dog, or dog without brown ears. 10. Dog with entropic, ectropic or other eye defect as demonstrated in NAVHDA testing or by a veterinarian. 11. Dog showing evidence of surgically corrected defects, including but not limited to corrections of defects in the eyes, bite, nose leather, etc. A dog that has received a Not Approved for Breeding should not be bred. The SMCNA recommends that said dog be spayed or neutered to prevent accidental spread of undesirable characteristics within the breed. 3.10 Special Exceptions The Registrar, in consultation with the Breed Council may consider special exceptions to the above procedures and requirements. Special exception circumstances must be rare and unforeseen circumstances that the dog owner could not have anticipated. The decision to grant a special exception to any of the above requirements must be based on what is in the best interest of the breed and/or dogs involved. The Registrar must have the majority vote of the members of the Breed Council to issue an Approval for Breeding or Conditionally Approved for Breeding under Special Exceptions. 3.11 Appeal Process The owner(s) of a dog that received a Conditionally Approved for Breeding or a Not Approved for Breeding recommendation may appeal said recommendation as set forth below: 1. Owner(s) may submit a written appeal to the Registrar within 90 days of the date of the Final Evaluation Report. The appeal should include the reasons why the owner(s) believes the recommendation was not appropriate. 2. The Registrar shall provide a copy of the written appeal to all members of the Breed Council and Board of Directors. 3. The Breed Council shall review the appeal and make a determination. 4. The Chair of the Breed Council shall provide a copy of the Breed Council determination to the Board of Directors. 5. The Board of Directors shall review the appeal and the Breed Council determination and notify the Chair of the Breed Council if it concurs with the Breed Council determination, or direct the Breed Council to consider the matter further. 6. The Breed Council and Board of Directors shall complete its review of the owner's appeal and notify the owner within 30 days of the Registrar's receipt of the owner's request for appeal. 3.12 Breeding Approval Change of Status The Breed Council may change the status of a Breeding Approval or Conditional Breeding Approval or revoke said Approval as set forth herein: 1. A dog could have its Conditional Approval removed and be issued a Pedigree if it can be determined that the conditional issue does not breed on or is resolved to the satisfaction of the Breed Council. 2. Breeding Approval may be revoked if said dog exhibits conditions or characteristics that would not meet the Qualifications for Breeding as set forth herein or would otherwise be detrimental to the breed if bred again. 3. Breeding Approval may be revoked if a dog produces progeny that are affected with or have a genetic disease. 4. Conditional Breeding Approval may be changed to a Breeding Approval if said dog produced puppies without the condition that caused the Breeding Approval to be Conditional, and after the puppies have reached 30 months of age. At the sole discretion of the Breed Council, a dog may be bred more than once under a Conditional Breeding Approval. 3.13 Publication of Results Publication of the results of the evaluation is necessary to maintain a current list of approved dogs and to inform the membership and breeders of the current list of dogs Approved for Breeding. Upon completion of the Final Evaluation Report and distribution to the owner(s), Breed Council and Board of Directors, or when the status of an Approval is changed, the SMCNA shall publish the owner's name, dog's name and the Breed Council recommendation in the SMCNA newsletter, web site, or other means as determined by the Board of Directors. The published list shall conform to the current list maintained by the Registrar. 3.14 Prior Approval The evaluation of dogs for breeding and any breeding recommendations resulting from Breed Council evaluation as set forth in this manual shall be applicable upon approval of the BCR Manual by the Board of Directors. Dogs were previously approved for breeding by the Breed Warden or subsequently by the Registrar. Dogs previously approved for breeding prior to adoption of the BCR Manual shall retain the Approved for Breeding recommendation. However, this Breeding Approval may be revoked as set forth in Section 3.12 above. A list of previously Approved dogs is included in Appendix G. 4.0 REGISTRY The Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. shall maintain a Registry of purebred Small Munsterlanders. The policies of the SMCNA Registry shall be set forth in this BCR Manual. 4.1 Registry Policies The SMCNA Registry shall be administered by the Registrar according to the policies set forth below: Only purebred Small Munsterlanders will be registered. The owner of each registered dog shall be issued a Pedigree or a Tracking number as set forth herein. The Registrar shall issue Pedigrees to all dogs, puppies, and litters that meet the registration requirements set forth in Section 4.2. The Registrar may issue a Tracking number to dogs produced from parents that do not meet the Qualifications for Breeding set forth in Section 4.3. Registration fees will be determined by the Board of Directors, and fees will be transferred to the Treasurer in a timely manner. Dogs may not be registered by a name different from that used by another registry, nor will a dog's name be changed in the SMCNA Registry. The Registrar and other person appointed by the Board of Directors shall maintain electronic copies of the Registry. The Registrar shall provide back-up electronic files to the appointed person at least every six months. The Registrar shall maintain copies of all Applications for Breeding and Breeding Evaluation Reports, and shall provide a copy of the Final Evaluation Report to all Breed Council and Board of Directors members as set forth in Section 3.5. 4.2 Issuance of Pedigrees The following requirements must be met for issuance of a Pedigree: Pedigrees shall be issued to any dog, puppy, or litter that were produced from dogs Approved for Breeding. Issuance of a Pedigree does not constitute approval of using the dog for breeding purposes. If parent dogs were not Approved for Breeding and registered by the SMCNA, the Registrar may, at his/her discretion, register a dog, puppy or litter if it can be demonstrated by the owner(s) that ancestor dogs were produced by dogs approved for breeding by a breed club that maintains a qualified registry. That the parent dogs would have met the requirements in place at the time by the SMCNA to have been approved for breeding. That the dog has produced offspring that has been Approved for Breeding by the SMCNA. Pedigrees for dogs produced when either of the parents were Conditionally Approved for Breeding shall be issued only when the dog demonstrates that it has met the Qualifications for Breeding set forth herein, and that dog and none of its littermates demonstrate the condition(s) that caused the Conditional Approval and the dog is at least 30 months of age. 4.3 Issuance of Tracking Numbers Tracking Numbers may be issued at the discretion of the Registrar, as set forth below: 1. Tracking Numbers may be issued to purebred Small Munsterlanders that were produced from parents that do not meet the Qualifications for Breeding set forth herein, or that were produced from a dog with a Conditional Breeding Approval. However, the owner must provide documentation of their purebred status in the form of a pedigree for both parents registered with the SMCNA or another registry. 2. Dogs issued a Tracking Number may be issued a Pedigree upon request by the owner, and demonstration that all requirements for breeding have been fulfilled as set forth in Section 3.12. A Tracking Number form shall be clearly identified with the words "Tracking Number" and shall contain the following information: Dog's registered name, Owner's name and address, Date of whelping (spelled out), Dog's sire's name and dam's name, and Breeder's name and address. 4.4 Pedigrees Issuance of a Pedigree shall not constitute Approval to breed said dog. SMCNA Pedigrees shall contain the following information: 1. Dog's registered name, 2. Owner's name and address, 3. Date of whelping (spelled out), 4. Breeder's name and address, 5. Three-generations of the dog's ancestors including each dog's name, Tracking number, whelp date, and coloration, 6. Breeding Recommendations of ancestor dogs, 7. Hip Dysplasia rating and certification (e.g., OFA or PennHip number) for all dogs, if known, 8. NAVHDA or other organization prize level and points for all dogs, if known, 9. SMCNA logo or seal, and 10. Registrar's signature. 5.0 SMCNA Breeder’s and Sire's Awards The following are the qualifications for the Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. Natural Ability and Utility breeder’s award program. Both the Dam and the Sire qualify. 1. The breeder must be a member of SMCNA in good standing to apply. If co-owned one of the owners must be a SMCNA member in good standing. 2. The producing dam and sire must meet the SMCNA qualifications for breeding approval (Section3.2). 3. The litter registration must have occurred before the dogs are tested. 4. A Breeder’s Award or Sire’s Award can be awarded for each successful litter. Breeders are not limited to one award per calendar year. 5. If applying for a NA Breeder's Award or Sire’s Award, four dogs from the same litter listed must qualify with a minimum point total of 360 points (90-point average per dog) in NAVHDA Natural Ability tests (not necessarily in the same calendar year). 6. If applying for a UT Breeder's Award, at least three dogs from the same litter must qualify with a minimum of 180 points and a Prize II in NAVHDA Utility tests (not necessarily in the same calendar year). 7. Pups that are gun-shy, temperament shy or noted as aggressive towards people are not eligible for a Breeder’s Award or Sire’s Award. 8. It is the responsibility of the breeder to notify the Registrar and provide copies of qualifying NAVHDA test reports and the SMCNA Breeders Award Form (Appendix L) when a litter becomes qualified. 6.0 SMCNA Registered Kennel Name The SMCNA Kennel Name Registry will be administered by the Registrar or assigned Breed Council Member according to the policies set forth below: 1. The applicant(s) must be a member(s) of the SMCNA in good standing. 2. A SMCNA Kennel Name; a. Is a word or combination of words and /or letters not exceeding fifteen (15) letters in total. b. Can be used as a Prefix or Suffix to a dog's name. c. Must be reflected in the name of all dogs registered by the user of a SMCNA Kennel Name. d. Can be used by the breeder only for dogs that have been bred by them. 3. SMCNA will not knowingly approve this application if the name applied for is: a. A name now used by a breeder other than the applicant. b. A name considered by the Committee to be phonetically identical to a name registered as a kennel name with the SMCNA Kennel Name Registry. c. A color (by itself). d. A name that is misleading, confusing or is considered unsuitable as a SMCNA Kennel Name. 4. A SMCNA Kennel Name will be maintained even if a breeder’s membership lapse and it is not renewed. 5. Once a SMCNA Kennel Name is approved, no other breeder will be able to use that Kennel Name. 6. To apply for a SMCNA Kennel Name, fill out the SMCNA Kennel Name Form (Appendix K) and mail to the Registrar. 7. Each breeder will be allowed one, and only one, SMCNA Kennel Name. 8. A SMCNA approved Kennel Name is not recognized by NAVHDA as an approved Kennel Name. To protect your Kennel Name through NAVHDA, a NAVHDA Kennel Name Form must be approved through the NAVHDA system. The SMCNA offers breeders the Kennel Name Registry as a way to protect the usage of their kennel’s name in the naming of SMCNA registered dogs. When a kennel name is registered, the SMCNA will exercise reasonable care in protecting such name for the use of the individual(s) to whom it has been granted. The SMCNA does not endorse breeders or kennels, and the granting of a Registered Kennel Name does not imply endorsement of said kennel or its stock by the SMCNA. The Registered Kennel Name is for the sole use of the breeder in the naming of dogs bred by the breeder. Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. Breed Council and Registry Manual Approved: March 9, 2003 FCI Standard No 102/19.02.1996/ GB
SMALL MUNSTERLANDER (Kleiner Munsterlander Vorstehhund) TRANSLATOR: C. Seidler. ORIGIN: Germany. DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD: 24.06.1987. CLASSIFICATION FCI: Group 7 Pointing dogs Section 1.2 Continental pointing dogs, Type "Spaniel" With working trial. SIZE: Height at shoulder: Dogs 52 to 56 cm / Bitches 50 to 54 cm. Permitted tolerance in height plus or minus 2cm (measuring allowance). COLOR: Brown, white, white ticked with brown (roan); tan markings permitted on muzzle and eyes (Jungklaus markings). HEAD: Noble, dry, slightly rounded. Skull not too broad, with slight stop. Expression is part of type. MUZZLE: Strong, long, nasal bridge straight. Short, well fitting lips. Noseleather brown flesh-colored patches on noseleather undesirable. EARS: Broad, set on high, close fitting, running to a point. Must not reach too far beyond edge of lips. Short haired, smooth leathers are a fault. EYES: As dark brown as possible. Eyelids lying close to eye balls and covering haw. Entropion, ectropion and bird of prey eyes are faults. NECK: Medium length. Crest of Neck: Muscular and slightly arched. BODY: Chest: Deep and roomy, not barrel shaped. Back: Firm, medium length, with broad firm loin. Abdomen: Only slight tuck up. Skin: Taut. COAT: Sleek, dense, medium length, hardly wavy, close fitting. LEGS: Front legs: Straight, feathered. Hind legs: Well angulated, feathered. FEET: Round, arched, tightly knit. Too much hair is undesirable. TAIL: Medium length, with plume, carried straight out. Last third may be lightly curved upwards. GENERAL IMPRESSION: Strong with great nobility and elegance. FAULTS: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree. N .B.: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum. Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. Appendix A Breed Council and Registry Manual Approved: March 9, 2003
SMALL MUNSTERLANDER CLUB OF NORTH AMERICA, INC APPLICATION FOR BREEDING EVALUATION
Owner(s) of the dog: ________________________________________________________________ Kennel Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Dog's Registered Name: ___________________________________ Male _______ Female _______ Call Name: __________________Registration Number: _____________Organization: ____________ Hip dysplasia certification number: ______________________ Organization: __________________ Field Test Results: __________________________ Other Test Results: _______________________ Color of Dog: Brown/White: __________ Brown/white/ticked: _________ Brown/Roan: __________ The following pictures and documents must be enclosed with this completed form before your dog will be evaluated for breeding:
1. A photocopy of dog's pedigree. 2. A copy of dog's hip dysplasia certification. 3. Three (3) photos of dog standing: a. full left side of dog; b. full right side of dog; and c. from rear of dog. 4. Copies of NAVHDA hunt test report(s)
Owner's Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone number: _________________________ Email address: ______________________________ Date: _________________________________ Send to the SMCNA Registrar at:
SMALL MUNSTERLANDER CLUB OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. A guide for measuring your Small Munsterlander This information will provide us with a guide to evaluate an animal being considered for breeding stock. It should be filled out when the animal is going in for it’s hip dysphasia evaluation. Dog’s Registered Name: ________________________________________________ Sex: ________ Call Name: ______________Whelp Date: ________________ Date when measured: ____________ Owner’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ________________________ Phone: _______________________________________ Email:______________________________ Please have your Veterinarian complete the following, by circling the most appropriate answer. BODY DESCRIPTION: Weight: _____Lbs. Which best describes the condition at weighing? Please circle one. MUSCULAR SKINNY AVERAGE CHUBBY Height: ______inches. (Shoulder Height) Length: ______inches. (Length of torso from Chest to Buttock) Teeth Information: NORMAL BITE BUTTBITE OVERSHOT UNDERSHOT CROSS BITE Testicles normal: YES OR NO Umbilical Hernia: YES OR NO Eyelids: ENTROPION ECTROPION NORMAL Skin: TIGHTLY CLINGING NORMAL CLINGING LOOSE VERY LOOSE Front paw circumference ______inches. Have an assistant lift the dog’s front foot, measure thinnest part above paw (above dewclaw) but below first joint. HAIR DESCRIPTION: Texture: FEELS SILKY (soft, blow in the wind) MODERATELY HARSH HARSH Hair Density: OPEN SLIGHTLY DENSE DENSE Appearance: DULL INTERMEDIATE SHINY Paw hair: OPEN NORMAL PRONOUNCED Skin on the upper inside and between thighs is largely: BARE (very few hairs) COVERED (in hair) TEMPERMENT UPON EXAMINE FRIENDLY SHY ANXIOUS INSECURE RESERVED These measurements were made as requested on this form to the best of my knowledge. ______________________________________________________________________ (job position) Signature of evaluator: _____________________________ Date: ______________________
Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. BREED COUNCIL EVALUATION REPORT FORM Dog’s Registered Name _____________________________________________ Sex ______________ Call Name _____________Dog’s Date of Birth_______________ Registration number______________ Owner’s Name ______________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________ State_________________ Zip _____________ Telephone ______________________________________ Email _____________________________ Overall Impression __________________________________________________________________ Coat ______________________________________________________________________________ Head _____________________________________________________________________________ Nose _____________________________________________________________________________ Bite, Mouth _________________________________________________________________________ Eyes ______________________________________________________________________________ Ears _______________________________________________________________________________ Chest ______________________________________________________________________________ Front Angulation _____________________________________________________________________ Back Angulation _____________________________________________________________________ Top Line ___________________________________________________________________________ Tail _______________________________________________________________________________ Movement __________________________________________________________________________ Temperament _______________________________________________________________________ Judgment __________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date ______________ Breed Council Member’s Signature ___________________________________
Complete the Evaluation Report Form and mail to: The Registrar of the SMCNA
Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. FINAL EVALUATION REPORT FORM Dog’s Registered Name _______________________________________________ Sex ____________ Call Name ______________ Dog’s Date of Birth ________________ Registration Number ____________ Owner’s Name _______________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ State____________________ Zip ______________ Telephone ____________________________________ Email _________________________________ Pedigree _______ Hunt Test Results NA:_____________ Other ________ Hip Certification ___________ Completion of the following forms: Application for Breeding Evaluation Y N Comments _________________________________________ Conformation and Measurements Form Y N Comments ______________________________________ Conformation Evaluation Form Y N ______________________________________________________ Evaluation Report Form Y N Evaluated by ____________________________ Date ________________ Comments ___________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Approved Y N Not Approved Y N Conditional Approval Y N Reasons _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Remedy to change conditional approval _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Date ______________ Registrar’s Signature ____________________________________________
Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. Guidelines for Conformation Evaluation
Owner(s) of the dog: ___________________________________________________________________ Kennel Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Dog's Registered Name: ______________________________________ Male _______ Female _______ Call Name: _______________________Registration Number: ___________Organization: ____________
Guidelines for Conformation Evaluation Definitions The letters used for rating a Small Munsterlanders conformation are used internationally. The definitions are listed below. V - Outstanding - The dog represents the ideal standard set by SMCNA and has all of the breed / type characteristics and presents himself in vital / excellent health. It needs to be mature and with distinct sound. The dog’s overall racial characteristics overshadow any small deficiencies. SG - Very Good - The dog has typical racial characteristics, balanced proportions, and is in very good condition. It has slight body or hair deficiencies that can be tolerated. G - Good – The dog portrays chief characteristics of breed / type, but has obvious faults / deficiencies from the norm. GGD - Adequate/Average - The dog shows evidence of breed or type, but has one or more prominent faults. NGGD - Below average – The dog has faults excluding him from breeding. The dog does not: Meet the standard type description, Behave as expected, or Acts aggressively. NA – Not allowed to be used for breeding – The dog has a defect or fault that excludes it from being used for breeding.
SMCNA Guidelines for Conformation Evaluation Dog's Registered Name: __________________________________ Dog's Call Name: ______________ Owners Name: _________________________________________ Date of Evaluation: _____________
Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. APPENDIX F Breed Council and Registry Manual Approved: March 9, 2003
Appendix G SMCNA Dogs Approved for Breeding * The following dogs were approved for breeding by the Breed Warden of the Small Munsterlander Club of North America. These dogs previously approved for breeding prior to adoption of the BCR Manual shall retain the Approved for Breeding recommendation. However, this Breeding Approval may be revoked as set forth in Section 3.12 below. 3.12 Breeding Approval Change of Status The Breed Council may change the status of a Breeding Approval or Conditional
Breeding Approval or revoke said Approval as set forth herein: 2. 3. 4. 5. Breeding Approval may be revoked if said dog exhibits conditions or characteristics that would not meet the Qualifications for Breeding as set forth herein or would otherwise be detrimental to the breed if bred again. 6. Breeding Approval may be revoked if a dog produces progeny that are affected with or have a genetic disease.
APPENDIX H Genetics The Breed Council of the Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. will use genetic reference information written by leaders in the field of canine genetic diseases that include, but is not limited to Dr. George A. Padgett, DVM, Dr. Jerold Bell DVM and Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia, Phd. when making health decisions. A biographical sketch of each health professional is listed along with a brief summary of the work they have done. George A. Padgett, DVM. Dr. Padgett is a retired veterinary pathologist from Michigan State University with special interest in canine genetics and what role breed clubs play in the control of the genetic diseases in their particular breed. He cites the need for open record keeping which will report all evaluations (abnormal as well as normal) as being essential to health improvement in a colony of dogs or a breed as a whole. Dr. Padgett was one of the founders of the GDC which is this kind of registry and author of the genetic reference book titled Control of Canine Genetic Diseases.
Severe Traits · Disorders that cause pain to the animal (i.e. glaucoma, CMO, hip dysplasia, entropion, distichiasis, luxated patella, Legg-Perthes) · Disorders that disfigure maim or otherwise render an animal nonfunctional (i.e. cataracts, retinal dysplasia and detachment, chondrodystrophy). · Disorders that require treatment for the life of the animal (i.e. Grey collie syndrome, diabetes, inherited hypothyroidism). · Disorders that require surgical correction for the animal to survive (i.e. esophageal achalasia, anasarca, ventricular septal defects). · Disorders that are difficult to control (i.e. multigene traits, abiotrophic traits). Less disagreeable (mild) genetic traits · Disorders that require one time surgery that is highly successful and principally cosmetic (i.e. inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, monorchidism). · Disorders that prevent an animal's use for the purpose for which it is bred (i.e. albinism, correct color, mild bite/dentition or gait abnormalities).
Responsibilities of a breeder: 1. Should have established breeding goals for their line, defined by their ideal dog so they know what they are breeding for and can select an appropriate test mate. 2. Should have an established selection method to use in selecting the test mate. 3. Should have arrived at a hierarchy or degree of disagreeableness of traits known to occur in their breed which they can apply to their dogs (all may not involve the "health" of their dogs). 4. Should know traits that occur in their line and traits that potentially could occur in their animal or are known to exist in their animal. Obligations of a breeder: 1. Register all animals that are known or potential carriers with an appropriate disease registry. 2. Test mate all offspring retained for breeding or sold as "breeding" quality in order to assure knowledge of the pathway of the gene in question. 3. Thoroughly explain to any purchaser of potential breeding stock that the defective gene may be present and what will be required to eliminate the gene. Do not imply that it is of no importance. 4. Thoroughly assure yourself and the breed that "pet quality" animals that will not be shown or used for breeding remain pets. a. Require a spay/neuter agreement. b. Do not issue papers until the animal is spayed or neutered. Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. APPENDIX H Breed Council and Registry Manual Approved: March 9, 2003 c. Require a deposit to be returned when evidence is presented that the surgery has been done. d. Require that the spay or neuter be completed before the animal would be of breeding age (7-9 months). Expectation when using a known carrier for breeding: 1. In any scheme used to control genetic diseases in dogs one produces an equal number of carriers whether a test mating or a dilutional system is used. 2. In the process of detecting carriers in the general population of dogs using a random mating system, large numbers of carriers are produced. 3. The effect of outcrossing is to hide a gene, not to eliminate it. 4. Any breeding is in effect a "test" breeding if total records are kept. This allows one to benefit by retrospective breedings if the records can be assembled accurately and used in the accepted way to assign the risk that an animal has of being a carrier after producing varying numbers of pups. Jerold Bell, DVM Jerold Bell, DVM, is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Clinical Veterinary Genetics Course for the Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. He was trained in genetics and genetic counseling at Michigan State University, and the University of Missouri. His DVM is from Cornell University. Dr. Bell is a lecturer to both all-breed and individual breed dog clubs. He is a project administrator of genetic disease control programs for national Parent Clubs. He performs genetic counseling through Veterinary Genetic Counseling, and practices small animal medicine at Freshwater Veterinary Hospital in Enfield, CT. He and his wife own Gordon Setters. A summary of Jerold Bells work on genetics and genetic counseling Breeding goals should be written down, and prioritized. These may fall under the categories of health, conformation, performance, and behavior. Goals can involve increasing trainability or performance, losing a detrimental gene, or acquiring a conformational characteristic. You should determine which traits you wish to retain, and which traits you wish to acquire in the offspring. The mode of inheritance of traits will determine how quickly you can achieve a goal. The response to selection can occur more rapidly with single gene traits, or may take a few generations for polygenic traits. Genetic diseases that cause death, discomfort, or those that are not treatable, should have a high priority in genetic disease control. An early goal is to decrease the incidence of affected dogs being born. Disorders with a late age of onset are more difficult to control, as genetically affected dogs can be bred before becoming clinically affected. A reliable early test for identification of affected dogs and carrier dogs leads to better management of genetic disorders. Breeders should understand the limitations of genetic tests to evaluate their results. This includes the age when the test can be performed, and the accuracy of the test. Breeders should understand that linkage based tests do not identify the defective gene, but a marker that lies close on the chromosome. If a crossover occurs between the marker and the defective gene during reproduction, false positive and false negative results will occur. Individual breeders can use genetic tests to identify carriers, work to breed away from the defective gene(s), and ensure that the defective gene(s) is not reintroduced in future matings. Each breeder will have his or her own rate of progress, depending on the frequency of the defective gene(s) in their own breeding dogs, and which desirable dogs are carriers. With reliable tests for carriers, you can breed quality carrier dogs to normal dogs. Normal testing offspring who display desirable traits should replace carriers for future breeding stock. This may not occur in one generation. As more breeders work away from the defective gene(s), the problem for the breed as a whole diminishes. A mistake of some breeders is to think that selection against carriers is unnecessary, as long as affected dogs are not produced. You should never select more carrier offspring in the next generation than the average frequency of carriers in the population. By not selecting against carriers in breeding stock, you are selecting for a carrier frequency of 50 percent, much higher than most breed averages. This almost guarantees that half the quality dogs in your next generation will be carriers. If a quality, normal testing dog has not been produced after a number of matings, a different method can be used. We can look to the common experience when a top performer does not reproduce itself well, but a littermate produces far better than itself. When left without quality, genetically normal breeding stock, breeding to an average, but genetically normal littermate may ultimately provide the desirable offspring you want. If a direct test of the genotype is available, the results of the proposed mates will be all that is necessary. If a phenotypic test for polygenic disease is available (such as hip radiographs or CERF examinations), then the results of the proposed mates, their full-sibs (littermates or repeat breedings), and the results of the grandparents and their full-sibs are important. With polygenic disease, the breadth of pedigree (full-sibs) is as important, if not more important than depth of pedigree (parents and grandparents) in visualizing the spectrum of genes that can be passed on. Normal breeding dogs from mostly normal litters are the best candidates for breeding. Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. APPENDIX H Breed Council and Registry Manual Approved: March 9, 2003 If there is no test for carriers, relative risk assessment can be used for genetic counseling. This technique is useful in autosomal or x-linked recessive disorders. It is based on pedigree analysis and knowledge of the known affected and carrier individuals in the pedigree. The downside of this technique is that it applies selective pressure against all relatives with involved pedigrees. Therefore, genetically normal individuals will be selected against. This can adversely impact the gene pool with widely dispersed genes, or in small breeding populations. Without genetic tests, breeders can still reduce the carrier risk in their matings. If a valuable breeding animal is determined to be a carrier, he or she can be retired from breeding and be replaced with a quality offspring. The genes of the retired dog can be preserved through the selected offspring, but the carrier risk can be cut in half. To further limit the spread of the defective gene, the offspring should only be used in a limited number of carefully planned matings, and should also be replaced with one or two representative offspring. In this way, you are maintaining the good genes of the line, reducing the carrier risk with each generation, and replacing, not adding to the overall carrier risk in the breeding population. If gene tests are not available, the storage of frozen semen is important for quality dogs with high-risk pedigrees. If tests evolve that can differentiate carrier from genetically normal dogs, offspring from frozen semen matings can be reintroduced into the gene pool. Both DNA (from blood or cheek swabs) and semen should be stored to utilize this method. The proper use of genetic tests is not one that continually multiplies carriers in a breeding program. It should be geared toward producing quality, genetically normal dogs. The total elimination of defective genes will probably be impossible for most breeds. With an established testing program, the breed can monitor the frequency of the defective gene in the breeding population, and work to decrease the percentage of carriers. Carmen Battaglia PhD Dr. Carmen Battaglia holds a PhD and Masters degree from Florida State University and is an author, researcher and lecturer. He has worked at Emory University, Florida State University, DeKalb College and the University of Tennessee Space Institute. In 1960 he established the Van Cleve Breeding Program. The intervening years included extensive breeding and research. He has authored many books and articles on education and on animals. His articles have appeared in the AKC Gazette, Dog World, Canadian Shepherd Journal, South African Dog Magazine, and dog publications in Australia and Ireland. Suggestions to Improved Planned Breedings (by Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia) Check the following when screening study dogs: 1. Frequency of the desired traits occurring among his ancestors (three generation pedigree) 2. Frequency of the desired traits found among his littermates 3. Number of carriers, affected littermates, and ancestors in his three generation pedigree 4. Number of pups produced with desired traits Steps to eliminate carriers: 1. Not repeat the breeding 2. Not use the sire/dam again 3. Test the offspring and not breed from carriers 4. Exclude littermates of those affected 5. Not breed to close relatives of those affected Characteristics of Good Brood Bitches: 1. Whelps naturally without problems 2. Milk supply sufficient to support litter size 3. Encourages puppies to nurse 4. Careful and calm with pups 5. Is attentive with puppies
APPENDIX I Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION USING FRESH EXTENDED SEMEN The collection of semen for the artificial breeding must have been reported to the Registrar and the collector/storer must be on record with the SMCNA as familiar with and complying with record keeping and identification of dogs. Section I – To be completed by owner or co-owner of dam: I/we certify that I/we am/are the owner ( ) co-owner ( ) of the female Small Munsterlander: _____________________________________________________ ____________________________; (registered name of dam) (dam’s call name) (SMCNA registration number of dam) and that on __________________________ I authorized _____________________________________ (date) (name of licensed veterinarian) to artificially inseminate said bitch with semen extracted from __________________________________ (registered name of sire) ____________________________; that I/we did ( ) did not ( ) witness the artificial breeding, and that (SMCNA tracking number of sire) no other male serviced my bitch prior or subsequent to this artificial breeding during the bitch's season. Owner Signature ____________________________________________ Date ___________________ Co-owner Signature __________________________________________ Date ___________________ Section II – To be completed by owner or co-owner of sire: I certify that I am the owner ( ) co-owner ( ) of the semen of the male Small Munsterlander: _____________________________________________________ ____________________________; (registered name of sire) (sire’s call name) (SMCNA registration number of sire) and that on __________________________ I authorized _____________________________________ (date) (name of licensed veterinarian) to artificially inseminate said bitch with semen extracted from __________________________________ (registered name of sire) ____________________________; that I/we did ( ) did not ( ) witness the artificial breeding, and that (SMCNA tracking number of sire) Owner Signature ____________________________________________ Date ___________________ Co-owner Signature __________________________________________ Date __________________
APPENDIX J Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION USING FROZEN SEMEN The collection of semen for the artificial breeding must have been reported to the Registrar and the collector/storer must be on record with the SMCNA as familiar with and complying with record keeping and identification of dogs. Section I – To be completed by owner or co-owner of semen: I certify that I am the owner ( ) co-owner ( ) of the frozen semen of the male Small Munsterlander: ________________________________________________________________________________________; (registered name of sire) (sire’s call name) (SMCNA registration number of sire) and that I authorized shipment by __________________________________________ of frozen semen (name of shipper of semen) collected from this stud to _____________________________________________________________ (name) ____________________________________________________________________________(address) (city) (state) (zip) (phone) for the purpose of inseminating the dam ____________________________________________(registered name & number of dam) Semen Owner Signature _______________________________________________ Date ___________________ Semen Co-owner Signature _____________________________________________ Date ___________________ Address______________________________________________ City ___________________________________ State _________________ Zip ____________________Phone _________________________________________
Section II – To be completed by owner or co-owner of dam: I certify that I am the owner ( ) co-owner ( ) of the female Small Munsterlander: _____________________________________________________ ____________________________; (registered name of dam) (dam’s call name) (SMCNA registration number of dam) and that on ____________________ I delivered the dam to ____________________________________________ (date) (name of licensed veterinarian) and authorized him/her to inseminate this dam with semen collected previously from the sire _____________________________________________________________________________ (registered name of sire) (SMCNA registration number of Sire) I/we did ( ) did not ( ) witness the artificial breeding, and that I/we CERTIFY further that no other sire serviced this dam artificially or other wise prior to or subsequent to this artificial breeding during the dam’s season. Dam Owner Signature _________________________________________________ Date ___________________ Dam Co-owner Signature _______________________________________________ Date ___________________ Address______________________________________________ City ___________________________________ State _________________ Zip ____________________Phone ________________________________
Section III – To be completed by veterinarian: I certify that on ______________________________ (date) I received frozen semen of the above named stud from ________________________________________________________________________________(name and address) I inseminated the bitch named above with said semen on the following date(s) _____________________________ I affirm that the container, breed unit number _______________________________________________________ Was sealed when presented to me and that none of the semen was used to inseminate any other dam. Insemination was performed at the following address: _________________________________________________________________________________________ (number and Street) (city) (state) (zip) (phone) Signature ___________________________________________________________ Date ___________________ Printed Name _____________________________________________License No. _________________________ Address______________________________________________ City ___________________________________ State _________________ Zip ____________________Phone ________________________________
Regulations Applying To The Registration Of Litters Produced Through Artificial Insemination Using Frozen Semen Each person engaged in the collection, freezing, storage, shipping, and insemination of frozen semen shall follow such practices and maintain such records as will preclude any possibility of error in identification of any individual dog or doubt as to the parentage of any dog or litter. To provide a source of reference for the registration of litters of purebred Small Munsterlander dogs produced by artificial insemination, using frozen semen, applications for which have been made, or may later be made to the SMCNA, and to assure the accuracy of such applications, certain minimum records must be kept. All required records shall be made immediately, when the dog has been delivered for the purpose of semen collection, at time of shipment of frozen semen, and insemination of same; shall be kept on forms devoted to that exclusive purpose; and shall be consecutive, accurate and up-to-date.
Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF KENNEL NAME Read application instructions below before completing and please print. Kennel Name ____________________________________________________________ Second Choice ____________________________________________________________ Name of Applicant(s) ______________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ City __________________________ State_________________ Zip _______________ Telephone __________________________ Email ______________________________
THE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A SMCNA REGISTERED KENNEL NAME ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. The applicant(s) must be member(s) of SMCNA in good standing. 2. A kennel name is a word or combination of words and /or letters not exceeding fifteen (15) letters in total. The kennel name can be used as a Prefix or Suffix to a dog's name. A kennel name MUST be reflected in the name of all dogs registered by the user of a kennel name. The owner of a kennel name can use the name only for dogs that have been bred by them. 3. SMCNA will not knowingly approve this application if the name applied for is: A name now used by a breeder other than the applicant. A name considered by the Committee to be phonetically identical to a name registered as a kennel name with the SMCNA Kennel Name Registry. A color (by itself). In excess of fifteen (15) letters. Any name, which, if brought to the attention of the SMCNA Breed Council, and in the opinion of the Breed Council, is to be misleading or confusing or is considered unsuitable as a kennel name. 4. To SMCNA kennel name will be maintained even if a breeder's membership lapse and it is not renewed. 5. Once a SMCNA Kennel Name is approved, no other breeder will be able to use that Kennel Name. 6. To apply for a SMCNA Kennel Name, fill out the SMCNA Kennel Name Form (Appendix K) and mail to the Registrar. 7. Each breeder will be allowed one, and only one, SMCNA Kennel Name. 8. A SMCNA approved Kennel Name is not recognized by NAVHDA as an approved Kennel Name. To protect your Kennel Name through NAVHDA, a NAVHDA Kennel Name Form must be approved through the NAVHDA system.
Date ______________ Applicant's Signature ___________________________________________
Date ______________ Applicant's Signature ___________________________________________
The SMCNA offers breeders the Kennel Name Registry as a way to protect the usage of their kennel’s name in the naming of SMCNA registered dogs. When a kennel name is registered, the SMCNA will exercise reasonable care in protecting such name for the use of the individual(s) to whom it has been granted. The SMCNA does not register breeders or kennels, and the granting of a Registered Kennel Name does not imply endorsement of said kennel or its stock by the SMCNA. The Registered Kennel Name is for the sole use of the breeder in the naming of dogs bred by the breeder. Complete the SMCNA KENNEL REGISTRY FORM and mail to: Kristine K Hill, SMCNA Breed Council, 9117 Shirley St, Omaha, NE 68124
Small Munsterlanders Club of North America, Inc. Breeders Award Application Application for: ____ NA Breeders Award ____ UT Breeders Award Breeder’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Dam’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________ State: _________________ Zip:_________________ Telephone: _______________________________ Email: __________________________________ Sire’s Owner’s Name: _______________________________________________________________ Sire’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Whelp Date: _____________________________________ Litter Letter: _______________________ Dog # 1 Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Registration # of dog: _______________________ Owner: _________________________________ Dog # 2 Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Registration # of dog: _______________________ Owner: _________________________________ Dog # 3 Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Registration # of dog: _______________________ Owner:_________________________________ Dog # 4 Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Registration # of dog: _______________________ Owner: _________________________________ The following are the qualifications for the Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. Natural Ability and Utility breeders award program. Both the Dam and the Sire qualify. 1. The breeder must be a member of SMCNA in good standing to apply. If co-owned one of the owners must be a SMCNA member in good standing. 2. The producing dam and sire must meet the SMCNA qualifications for breeding approval. 3. The litter registration must have occurred before the dogs are tested. 4. A Breeders Award and Sire’s Award can be awarded for each successful litter. Breeders are not limited to one award per calendar year. 5. If applying for a NA Breeder's Award, four dogs from the same litter listed must qualify with a minimum point total of 360 points (90-point average per dog) in NAVHDA Natural Ability tests (not necessarily in the same calendar year). 6. If applying for a UT Breeder's Award, three dogs from the same litter listed must qualify with a minimum point 180-point and a Prize II per dog in NAVHDA Utility tests (not necessarily in the same calendar year). 7. Dogs that are judged as gun-shy, temperament shy or noted as aggressive towards people are not eligible for a Breeder’s Award or Sire’s Award. 8. It is the responsibility of the breeder to notify the Registrar and provide copies of qualifying NAVHDA test reports when a litter becomes qualified.
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