From: Veterinary Diagnostics Center [mailto:questions@vetdnacenter.com] 
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 9:33 AM
To: Vicki Keller
Subject: German Shepherd Dog DNA Test

DDC Veterinary in Fairfield, Ohio is now offering DNA Testing for 
coat-length among German Shepherd Dogs.

Long-haired coat length is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait, 
therefore dogs that are carriers of the long hair mutation will appear 
to be normal (short hair) themselves but will likely pass on the 
long-hair mutation 50% of the time.

The purpose of this new test is to accurately identify coat-length 
genotypes.  Breeders can use DNA testing as a tool to more effectively 
manage mating patterns and make better selection decisions.

There are 3 possible genotypes for coat length:

1) N/N Clear (those having 2 copies of the normal short-hair allele [N] 
and appear to be short-haired)

2) N/F Carrier (those having 1 copy of the normal short-hair allele [N] 
and 1 copy of the long-hair mutation [F] and appear to be short-haired)

3) F/F Affected (those having 2 copies of the long-hair mutation [F] 
and appear to be long-haired)

Some highlights regarding this new test:

*   DNA samples can be collected easily at home using buccal (cheek)

swabs provided as part of a free DNA sample collection kit.

*   Dogs can be DNA tested at ANY age.

*   The cost for testing is $58 (US) per canine with a $10 discount
per 
test for 5 or more submitted at the same time. Payment can be submitted 
with the return samples.

*   A detailed DNA report will be mailed within 10 business days of 
receipt of the samples.  Results can also be emailed to avoid any 
potential delays with regular mail service.

For questions, or to order sample collection kits, please call us at 
1-800-625-0874 or email us at contact@vetdnacenter.com

Testing can also be ordered online by following this link   
http://www.vetdnacenter.com/canine-long-hair-test.html

Thank you for your consideration.

DDC Veterinary
DNA Technology Park
One DDC Way
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
1-800-625-0874
www.vetdnacenter.com

Effective for imported dogs registered on or after March 1, 2006, any imported dog registered with the AKC must have an AKC DNA profile prior to registering its first litter whelped in the United States. This requirement does not affect foreign dogs registered with the AKC before March 1, 2006. This requirement applies to both 
males and females and will be used to verify future generations produced by these dogs. 
What breeders/owners need to do if they own a sire or dam that is subject to the requirement:

1. Obtain a DNA test kit.

2. Send the DNA cheek swab sample, the required paperwork and payment to the AKC in the envelope provided in the DNA test kit. To eliminate delays in processing litter applications, the completed test kits should be submitted in advance of the litter application.

From Rhonda Southern, Secretary/Treasurer, Southeast Region

SE Regional Contacts:

The Palmetto Schutzhund Club will be unable to host the Southeast Regional Conformation Championship.  The Region needs to select an alternative host club as quickly as possible.  To this end, we are requesting any clubs that are interested in hosting this event to e-mail Vicki Keller and myself as soon as possible but no later than Wednesday, February 1 by 5:00 pm.

Any club that wants to host the event should send as much information as possible (i.e.your proposed date, location, types of events, judge etc.).

The South Metro Atlanta SchH Club has requested to host this event.  If we receive any other bids, the Region will be allowed to vote on the hosting club (NOTE:  ALL OF THIS WILL HAVE TO HAPPEN IN VERY SHORT ORDER DUE TO THE SHORT NOTICE OF THIS EVENT).  If there are no other bids, the South Metro Atlanta SchH Club will host this event.

Sincerely,

Rhonda Southern
Secretary/Treasurer
Southeast Region
United Schutzhund Clubs of America
1932 Tara Circle
Douglasville, GA 30135
404-375-9182

• Updated USA Breeding Regulations
• Updated USA Breed Survey Regulations

The motion below  is up for discussion before the EB … please pass your comments and those of your club members along to any of your SE regional officers … thank you

Vicki

Subject: E-Ballot #2-06 (National Event Slate of Judges)

Motion: By Mark Przybylski, seconded by Bill Plumb, that two USA judges be utilized for USA national events whenever possible; with the option of using one recognized non-USA judge in one of the three phases, and the non-USA judge rotated through the phases on a regular basis. Beginning in 2007, the USA Judges Committee will provide a possible slate of authorized USA judges for all USA national events by January 31 of the event year.

Background: It has become glaringly apparent over the past few years that the only judges we see in the stadium at our national events are SV judges, with the occasional Canadian SV judge thrown in for variety. Since 2001, there have only been two USA judges in the stadium for the obedience and protection phases. That could be construed as an insult to our fully-licensed USA judges, of which many are more than qualified for the major events; and it certainly casts a cloud over all of the work they do every year officiating at the various local club trials. We need to utilize our USA judges as the ones who pick our World Team every year, exactly the same as Germany does. After all, we do not judge at their Bundessieger in any phase; not even the SV-licensed USA judges we had in our organization were ever afforded this honor. Therefore, our USA judges need to be more of a factor as well as a mainstay at our major events.

We will be having a regional meeting at the 06 Regional Championship on Friday, March 10. 

Some items on the agenda:

• Treasurer’s report 
• Bids and selection of 2007 regional championships and helper seminar hosts.  If your club is interested please notify Rhonda (sudlich@comcast.net)  Rhonda will notify clubs in advance of all bids.  Please include information on the location of the event, tracking conditions, and any other relevant information. 

Vicki Keller