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P ULI N EWS
V OLUME 66 N O 2 JUNE 2018
Puli News - June 2018 Page
Officers President’s Message
Presidet PCA is a club that completely runs on volunteer efforts. There are no paid positions or roles
James Moen in our club. Yet we continue to have our terrific Puli News and Puli Post published, we con-
2555 Holly Oak Driver
Danville, CA 94506-2057 tinue to keep track of our funds, we continue to put on a National Specialty each year with the
925-820-9072
moenmail@yahoo.com
many important volunteers that make it happen, there's the website, Facebook page, Book of
Titleholders, interfacing with and providing information to the public, and on and on. We are
Vice President
Brian Brubaker
all lucky these people give their time on our behalf.
201 Lamplite Dr
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-226-6317 And yet, it is often difficult to recruit people to help. Some positions remain unfilled, and
spindriftpulik@icloud.com some functions just don't get done.
Corresponding Secretary
Paula Van Laanen
N 4 W31041 Cherokee Trail
I've heard it said that for many clubs like ours, it is only a small group of people who do the
Waukesha, WI 53188 work, yet I've also heard members say they want to help, but just don't know how to make
262-436-4029
pvanlaanen@yahoo.com
that happen.
Treasurer
Linore Cleveland So the Board and I are soliciting your input - how can we make it easier to volunteer? Have
105 Hopi Way you seen other volunteer-based organizations that do a better job here? Let us know your
Kerrville, TX 78028
830-257-7814 thoughts and ideas.
pcatreasurer2015@gmail.com
Recording Secretary And a big Thank You to all of you who have volunteered, in the past and now. We all are
Ann Bowley
3577 Coventryville Road
grateful for your efforts.
Pottstown, PA 19465-8532
619-469-6430
wallbangerpuli@gmail.com Jim Moen, President
Board of Directors
Kathy Allen
3900 Happy Lane
Sacramento, CA 95827 Cover Photos:
916-369-7701 In this Issue
Vadrozsapulis@gmail.com
Front: Snitch
Stacy Gail Czekaj Officer & Committee Reports 2-7
1601 Hollywood St. Back: Shaker
Dearborn, MI 48124 2018 National 8-11
313-271-9106
sgbredwing@hotmail.com Gazette Article 12-14
Nancy Guagenti
114 Woodhill Rd
New Titles 14-15 PULI NEWS is published four times a year by the
Puli Club of America, Inc. (PCA) and is the official
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Nancy Kelly members or the PULI NEWS staff.
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San Antonio, TX 78213 as to the accuracy of any claim, offer or assertion
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Richard Tannen The Editor reserves the right to edit any
6805 Woodmark Ct. submissions and make corrections,
Dallas, TX 75230 omit material, or do minor reorganization
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The PCA and Editor reserve the right
to reject any submissions for any reason.
AKC Delegate
Maggie Witwer
27397 County Rd 58 1/2
Greeley, CO 80631-9730
970-352-4507
mwitwer@frii.com 2018 SEPTEMBER PULI NEWS DEADLINE ~ 31 August2018
Puli News— June 2018, Page 2
Cape Coral, FL 33990 Please send any membership questions or
Membership updates to:
Ph 239-574-2199
Julie Schuh
Membership Report June 2018 (for Email: RCMoody1@gmail.com
Puli News) 1616 E Calumet Street
Appleton, WI 54915
Jeffrey Lai and Gerald Spillman, Jr.
It is with great pleasure that we wel- Email: membership@puliclub.com
44 Bel Air Way
come the following new Associate
Members. Redwood City, CA 94062
Ph 650-568-1939
Robert and Claudia Moody Email: pulirules@gmail.com
2235 Coral Pointe Dr.
portunity to provide confidential feed- select two judges from a list of AKC ap-
Corresponding Secretary back. proved judges for the Puli and legibly write
these two names on the post card. This
Our 2019 ballots for judges for the Nation-
postcard requires a stamp and need to be
al and Regional Specialty have been count-
Corresponding Secretary Report for June ed by a group of five PCA members at the promptly mailed. The returned nomina-
2018 Puli News. tion ballots determine what judges make it
Kentuckiana Cluster shows in March 2018.
to the final ballot process. The judges re-
The breeder Survey has been completed Barbara Pessina has accepted the assign-
ceiving the most number of nomination
with the blinded and confidential results ment to judge our 2019 National Show.
votes will be listed on the final ballot. The
tabulated in a simple power point. This Dr. Eric Liebes has accepted the assign-
2020 Final Judges Ballot will be mailed to
data was presented to the Board the meet- ment to judge our 2019 Regional Specialty. you in August. Please promptly return the
ing held in April 2018 and will be distribut- Maggie Witwer and Jim Moen have gra- final ballot and adhere to instructions. The
ed to our breeders in June. The breeder ciously offered to chair the 2019 events and
2020 Final ballot will be counted at the
survey was conducted to get critical infor- will have more details to follow. 2018 National Specialty in Springfield,
mation on concerning trends in our AKC Members, the 2020 Specialty Judges MA. If you have any questions about the
Registration and litter data for the years Nomination and Final Ballot process will process please reach out to me at pvan-
2008 - 2016. 2017 data was not available. begin in early July 2018 . A brief review of laanen@yahoo.com.
Our breeder data will be available for gen- the two step process. The first mailing
eral membership review after our breeders your will receive in July is a nomination Respectfully Submitted,
have reviewed survey data and had an op- postcard that is enclosed with a list of AKC Paula Van Laanen
approved judges for the Puli. You will
Corresponding Secretary
Recording Secretary ed today. Please review/revise or approve Linore and Nancy G. will work on a new
on Facebook. form. The goal is to make it easy both for
breeders and club
BREEDERS LIST – As discussed on the
PCA Board Conference Call Minutes
previous call, currently there is no process administrators to welcome qualified Puli
– Apr 17, 2018
and the club has no breeders to be listed in Puli News and on
Members Present: Kathy Allen, Ann Bow- the PCA website.
forms for breeders to apply to be listed.
ley, Brian Brubaker, Linore Cleveland,
Requirements are not clearly described. It JUDGES ED’s BREED MENTORING
Nancy Guagenti, Helen
was proposed that PROGRAM – Brian has suggested it has
Lawson, Jim Moen, Nancy Kelly, Paula been awhile since the list of
.Van Laanan, Maggie Witwer. the renewal process be similar to member-
ship dues, running from January through Breed Mentors has been updated. Because
Members Absent: Stacy Czekaj, Richard December, with a he has joined the Judge’s Education Com-
Tannen (work). mittee, he will
reminder note to each listed breeder, pro-
Meeting called to order at 9pm Eastern. rating of fee when a breeder joins the list discuss this with the committee and give us
MINUTES FROM April Call – were post- mid-year, etc. an update on a future Board call.
Puli News - June 2018 Page 3
Recording Secretary (cont.)
2018 NATIONAL UPDATE – Ann re- are rising (for example, cost of health CONSOLIDATED RECORD OF MO-
ports Patty is concerned about having tests). She will submit TIONS PASSED – Historian Patty Anspach
enough entries to justify holding has requested the club
a short article for Puli News. A common
a herding event at this year’s National. theme is that breeders look both to the assemble a list of all motions passed. This
Both volunteers and costs are concerns. club and AKC for more has been done before, but previous Boards
Jim pointed out that have not
support. During discussion, it was suggest-
any profits from fund-raising Agility Trials ed we consider a Breeders Forum (open to maintained it. Motions are printed in Puli
are first earmarked to help cover costs of all) at the National, News, but Patty points out how difficult it
performance events is to search all of
encouraging breeders to share issues and
at Nationals. Nancy K said the real issue is possible solutions. Maggie also promised them to find motions on a given topic. It
getting enough volunteers to make the she’ll send us a 2 was suggested we start a process to main-
event work. It was tain such a list for all
page writeup on the Vizla club’s Breed
pointed out the Puli is a herding breed and Sustainability Committee that she learned new motions, then spawn a separate pro-
we should always try to feature herding at about at the recent ject to deal with documenting old motions
our Nationals, in one place. The
AKC Delegates conference.
though that is not always possible. We will Board will develop plans on the next Board
NEW MEMBERS INFORMATION
continue to track this. call.
PACKET – Helen is researching what can
AKC STATISTICS FOR PULI BREED – and should be sent to new club 10:15pm meeting adjourned---respectively
Paula reported on the breeder survey re- submitted by Ann Bowley
members. We want not only to welcome
sults. Two-thirds of
them, but give them information about the
respondents are unable to meet the de- Puli and about
mand for Puli puppies. They mostly will
how to learn more. She hopes to get this
sell puppies to people
effort into place before the National.
who have had a Puli before. Breeder costs
PCA Board Conference Call Minutes TUTE (Jim). Regarding possible contribu- testing/following guidelines) and forms for
– Mar 20, 2018 tion this year, the Consensus breeders who want to be on our Breeders
List? Currently the
Members Present: Kathy Allen, Ann Bow- was PCA will not donate this time, but
ley, Linore Cleveland, Stacy Czekaj, Nancy hopes to donate in those years the Puli process is not documented. Linore suggests
Guagenti, Helen breed will be covered. the form should describe requirements,
have a place to
Lawson, Jim Moen, Nancy Kelly, Paula Ask Brian to communicate this to Dr. Pen-
Van Laanan, Maggie Witwer. ta. identify breeding stock (name, registration
number) which would allow us to check
Members Absent: Brian Brubaker ENCOURAGING DUES RENEWAL
OFA tests, and have
(travelling), Richard Tannen (work). (Jim). Linore reported 16 members have
not yet renewed. At least 2 them submit form, but not pay fee until
Meeting called to order at 9pm Eastern.
“approved.” Linore also suggests the pro-
cannot be reached by email. After discus-
MINUTES FROM FEB 20 Call – were cess should include
sion, the Board will attempt to personally
posted today. Please review/revise or ap-
contact those Breeder Listing renewal reminders similar
prove on Facebook.
to membership renewals. Linore and Kathy
members to encourage renewal. Jim will
2018 NATIONAL – HERDING UPDATE will draft a
post of suggested people for each Board
(Ann). Patty needs a rough count of how
member to call. process statement and forms.
many Pulik would enter
BREEDERS LIST (Linore). Issue: Should VOTING FOR JUDGES AT 2019 NA-
Herding event. Request will be in March
we develop a process (including verifica- TIONAL (Paula). At the Kentuckiana Clus-
Puli News. Will decide next month.
tion about ter, five PCA club members
DOG JUDGES EDUCATIONAL INSTI-
Puli News— June 2018, Page 4
counted the 2019 final ballots. Results, in key function. No one has found guidelines Store. AKC also
order of votes: Barbe Pessina, Eric Liebes, for this committee. Jim will try to find.
discussed a bill in Congress that would up-
Linda More, Nancy K. suggested
date dog import regulations, which have
William Shelton, Pat Trotter. Maggie is we brainstorm names on our Facebook not been updated
sending Paula the exact dates, then Paula group, then contact people directly. Add
since 1956. Thousands of dogs per year are
will begin contacting this to future Board
currently being imported without any
the judges in order of votes for the National Meeting agenda. health inspections.
and the Regional. Paula plans to send out
NEW MEMBER PACKETS (Helen). Helen Last year, the canine Flu source was traced
2020 ballots in
suggested the club send new members a to a dog imported from South Korea.
June, so ballots can be counted at the 2018 Welcome Packet with
COMMITTEES/BOARD LIAISON PRO-
National.
information about the Puli and the club. GRAM (Nancy G). Nancy asked Board
SURVEY SENT TO PULI BREEDERS She had seen some information given to members to post info and
(Paula). Paula reported she got 7 surveys new members
updates to our Facebook group. We plan to
back and will report results
attending National Specialties but thought review how this program is working on
on the next conference call. we should regularly send such information next month’s
to all new
RECORD OF MOTIONS PASSED. Histo- conference call.
rian Patty Anspach is seeking a list of ap- members. Helen and Nancy G. will develop
NEW MEMBER IDEA. Because Richard
proved motions. This will a more specific proposal for us to review.
could not attend, we decided to delay dis-
be discussed more on next conference call. REPORT FROM AKC DELEGATES cussion his suggestion
MEETING (Maggie). At the conference,
PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE to offer a free 1-year subscription to Online
AKC Delegates meeting report
(Jim). Should this committee’s functions be Puli News to new PCA members. But it
merged into the Members (Maggie). Maggie attended a meeting orga- was suggested we
nized by the Vizla Club of American about
Education Committee? The Public Educa- consider adding this to Helen’s new mem-
their new Breed
tion Chair position has been open for a long ber “Welcome Packet” idea.
time. After Sustainability Committee. She will send us
10:19pm meeting adjourned---respectively
information she got at the meeting. At the
discussion, it was clear this committee’s submitted by Ann Bowley
regular
function is different from Members Ed –
Meet the Breeds is a conference, AKC recommended Breed
clubs monitor their breed page in the AKC
PCA Board Conference Call Minutes – LIAISON DISCUSSION UPDATE - Herding/Herding Stats: Ann Bowley is
Fed 20, 2019 liaison to Patty Anspach. Ann men-
- Jim works on the Web Page Com-
tioned Patty is planning
Members Present: Kathy Allen, Ann mittee headed by Valarie Cheimis, so
Bowley, Brian Brubaker, Linore Cleve- he will be the liaison. Herding for this year’s National, with
land, Stacy Czekaj, Nancy info to be published in Puli News. We
- Val is also PCA’s Media Coordinator
need entries paid in advance
Guagenti, Helen Lawson, Jim Moen, and Brian is her liaison for that func-
Richard Tannen , Maggie Witwer (10 tion. and a count of participants. The cost
present). will be lower than in recent years.
- Rescue Trust and Rescue Trust Treas-
Members Absent: Nancy Kelly, Paula urer are being removed from the PCA HANDLING OF MEMBERSHIP RENEW-
Van Laanan. Committees list, since ALS – Linore suggests we send a per-
sonalized email to members
Meeting called to order at 9pm East- Rescue is a separate legal entity.
ern. who have not renewed. Others sug-
- Brian has joined the Judges Educa-
gested phone calls in mid to late
MINUTES FROM JANUARY MEETING - tion Committee, so he is the natural
March. Richard Tannen suggested
They are being reformatted and will Board liaison.
be posted on our Facebook sending postcards. We will discuss
- Membership: Linore is currently
more on Facebook and decide at next
group. Board liaison.
Puli News - June 2018 Page 5
meeting. help them learn more about the rules.
breed, in hopes some will decide
DOG JUDGES INSTITUTE--Brian has MOTION: Linore Cleveland: I move
been in contact with Dr. Gerald Penta. to become responsible breeders them- that we approve PCA sponsoring the
The event depends on breed selves. 2019 Texas agility trial
club donations. The institute rents fa- Richard Tannen talked about ways to proposal forwarded from Dagmar
cilities, sets up show tents and rings, increase membership. The idea Fertl. Motion seconded by Brian Bru-
offers lunches, and judges pay evolved to look into giving those baker. Motion carried
to attend. Breed clubs donate mem- on the PCA Breeders List the ability to unanimously.
bers’ time as well as making dogs give first-time Puli owners a free one-
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS – Linore
available for the seminars and year subscription to Puli
reviewed the open applications, which
hands on education. Funding donation News. The Board will discuss this more had been posted on the
levels are $50-99.00/$100-250-/$250- on the Facebook group and possibly
Board’s Facebook group. One applica-
499-/and $500-plus Brian is develop a motion on how to
tion is on hold, since no sponsor was
going to ask when and where next proceed. listed. Linore will follow up.
event is. After learning this, the Board
PROPOSAL FROM DAGMAR FERTL FOR MOTION: Linore Cleveland: I move
will decide whether PCA will
AGILITY TRIAL IN TEXAS – Jim reported that we: 1) approve the Household
make a donation this year. Dagmar’s proposal membership application, adding
CRITICAL ISSUES----The AKC Puli regis- includes working with a local agility Ross Allen, Kathy Allen’s husband; 2)
tration numbers---if no puppies are Superintendent, who will manage the approve the Household membership
available from PCA breeders, trial. The trial would be held application adding Ian Schuh,
buyers are forced to look elsewhere. in Spring, Texas, north of Houston. PCA Julie Schuh’s son; 3) approve the new
Many do not want to wait a long time will receive $2,000. Dagmar has al- Household membership application
and search the web, ready lined up 5 PCA from Jeff Lai and Joe Spillman.
Facebook, etc. So the relatively small members to be the Trial Committee. Motion seconded by Richard Tannen.
number of approved Puli breeders in Jim pointed out the dates for this trial Motion carried unanimously.
the US and the difficulty of are the same as the 2019
Meeting adjourned at 10:20pm EST.
finding Puli puppies is a major prob- California Agility trial, also done for
Respectfully submitted, Ann Bowley,
lem. This and previous Boards believe fundraising. Cathy Pronzini is working
Recording Secretary
part of the solution is to with AKC Event Operations to
encourage Puli owners to join PCA and make sure this complies with AKC
Puli News Editor High Scoring Puli in Obedience: the #1 Rally Puli, had a total score of
318. not 316 as reported in the March
Shaker, CH Bartok’s Harvest Song, who
Puli News.
was the #1 Obedience Puli, had 116
First, my humble apologies to Kathy Al-
placements, 3 HIT/HCs, and a 233 Linore Cleveland
len who I had inadvertently left off the
score value for a total point value of 352.
Board of Directors list in the last few Puli Puli News Editor
News.
High Scoring Puli in Rally:
Corrections: to the March 2018 issue: Pierce, CH Bartok’s High Note,who was
Puli News— June 2018, Page 6
HEALTH
OFA Quarterly Breed Report 1Q2018 PULI
Puli Name REG # SEX AGE OFA ID TEST CHIC#
Lambak The Trouble with Tribbles DN42824302 F 33 PU-1838G33F-VPI Hips
F 33 PU-PA220/33F/P-VPI Patella
Sinergi Sometime Soon DN37280101 M 136 PU-1837G136M-VPI Hips 127071
M 136 PU-EL178M136-VPI Elbow 127071
M 136 PU-PA219/136M/P-VPI Patella 127071
M 136 PU-EYE79/136M-VPI Eyes 127071
Lambak Test of Time DN45160102 F 24 PU-DM166/24F-PI DM
Szentmihalyi-Szabo Apolka DN47600201 F 18 PU-DM167/18F-PI DM
Puli News - June 2018 Page 7
PULI CLUB OF AMERICA
2018 NATIONAL SPECIALTY
Please join us for the 2018 PCA National Specialty week-
end – held in conjunction with the Leaf Peeper Cluster
(Albany and Troy Kennel Clubs) in Springfield, Massachu-
setts.
(all events/times subject to change)
Thursday, October 18 – Monday, October 22
Show Venue: Eastern States Exposition “The Big E”
1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield,
MA 01089
Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Springfield South – Enfield
Connecticut
1 Bright Meadow Blvd
Enfield, CT 06082
860-741-2211
Negotiated Room rate: $105 per night plus applicable
room taxes (currently 15%). Please ask for the Puli Club
of America rate when calling. Make your reservation ear-
ly! This is a limited room block as this will also be the
Cluster’s host hotel!
The hotel offers an airport shuttle from Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) which is the closest
airport at just 15 miles away. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Albany, New York’s Airport
(ALB) are both approximately 100 miles from the host hotel.
Thursday, October 18 All Thursday Events to be held at the host hotel.
Judges Education
(The seminar portion of the judges education is open to all members for observation only. The hands-on
portion is closed and available to judges only.)
9:30am – 12 noon
Annual Board Meeting
2 – 4pm
Welcome Reception & Members Education
Members Education Tentative Topic of Discussion: “All Things Puli”
5-7pm
All Members Encourage to Attend and Participate in Members Education!!!
Welcome bags will be distributed at the welcome reception!
Light refreshments will be served at the Welcome Reception – price is included with the price of a banquet ticket.
Puli News— June 2018, Page 8
Friday, October 19 All Friday Events to be held at the Big E show site.
Puli Club of America Regional Specialty
Albany Kennel Club
Superintendent: MB-F www.infodog.com
Judging Times TBA
Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes
Judge: Carol Brown (Kernersville, NC)
Regular Classes
Judge: Anna Quigley (Chehalis, WA)
Friday Evening – Free Time
Saturday, October 20 Puli Club of America National Specialty
Albany Kennel Club
Superintendent: MB-F www.infodog.com
Judging Times TBA
Rally and Obedience Trials
(Held in conjunction with the Berkshire Belgian Tervuren Club)
Judge: TBA
Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes
Judge: Linda Pitts (Knoxville, TN)
Regular Classes
Judge: Sharon Redmer (Whitmore Lake, MI)
Annual Banquet
Cash Bar opens at 6:30pm
Dinner Buffet opens at 7:30pm
The menu will feature a selection of the following: Chicken francaise, salmon, vegetarian tortellini, vegetables, roasted
potatoes, salad and soup.
Annual General Membership meeting to be held at the banquet; this year’s basket auction at the banquet
will feature dog-themed adult beverages!
Silent Auction
Puli News - June 2018 Page 9
Sunday, October 21 All Sunday Events to be held at the Big E show site.
Puli Club of America Supported Entry
Troy Kennel Club
Superintendent: MB-F www.infodog.com
Judging Times TBA
Judge: Linda Robey
Sunday Evening – Free Time
*Monday, October 22 It is our hope to be able to offer Herding Instinct Tests on Monday at Nutmeg Farm (Portland, CT); how-
ever, due to personal reasons with the host/owner of Nutmeg Farm, this is still tentative.
RAFFLE: Point of Contact Valerie Cheimis (email: valcheimis@att.net)
Items to be raffled (open to entire cluster attendees):
~Size 350 East Coast Crate with Grooming Top and dolly system
~Pewter Bracelet with running puli
**ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BE ANNOUNCED**
BASKET AUCTION: To “shake it up” this year, we are asking attendees to donate adult beverages with a dog theme for auction
this year! Please get creative and bring your items to the Annual Banquet for the auction! Thanks go to
Kathy Allen for the idea!
SILENT AUCTION: Point of Contact Stacy Czekaj (email: sgbredwing@hotmail.com)
If you have items to donate, please contact Stacy!!!
SPECIALTY APPAREL: Point of Contact Kathy Allen (email: vardozsapulis@gmail.com)
HOSPITALITY BAGS: Point of Contact Sheri Grossman (email: energieeee@aol.com)
HERDING CHAIR: Point of Contact Patty Anspach (email: wyldmor@centurylink.net)
OBEDIENCE/RALLY
CHAIR: Point of Contact TBD
Puli News— June 2018, Page 10WELCOME RECEPTION &
BANQUET TICKETS
$65 per person
Price includes refreshments at the welcome reception and the Annual Banquet dinner on Saturday night.
Reservations Required:
Contact: Alece Coulman (email: spindriftpulik@gmail.com)
For payment Contact: Linore Cleveland, PCA Treasurer
105 Hopi Way Kerrville, TX 78028
Or go online to the Puli Club website and use PayPal to pay for your dinner. You may find that the Pu
liclub website is a bit slow at this time. We are having to update much of the site to meet the SECURITY
demands of PayPal. Please be patient if you find it slow. We are working on it.
There will be a Best Veteran competition at the All Breed show on Friday
NOHS competition at the All-Breed show on Saturday and Sunday
Watch the Puli Club website (puliclub.org) for additional information on the Specialty as it becomes
avaukabke,
Puli News - June 2018 Page 11Latest AKC Gazette Puli Column Pulik 06/18 Essential Oils and Your Dog’s Wellness I have asked Jenn Latusek-Nabholz who is a biologist and a purveyor of essential oils to share information on how essential oils can benefit your dog. This article specifically applies to dogs; while oils can be used with cats, birds, rabbits and other small animals, there are other safety precautions. Cats are especially sensitive to a variety of oils, so employ extra care when using oils in a household with cats and other small pets. By now, most if not all of you have heard about essential oils. These aromatic compounds are extracted from various parts of plants including (but not limited to) flowers, roots, stem, bark, resin, and seeds. Essential oils have been used for various medicinal, spiritual/religious, culinary, and perfume/beauty purposes for thousands of years. Essential oils can complement traditional veterinary medicine, as a part of your dog’s wellness plan. For both you and your dog, you should select only therapeutic grade oils, since these are of a superior quality and purity, and therefore are deemed safe and effective to breathe in; put on the skin; and if certified, even safe to ingest. Inexpensive oils may be found, however, you have no guarantee as to the quality of the oils. If not responsibly sourced, you could be getting oils contaminated with pesticides. Furthermore, if you select essential oils that are sourced only from their native habitats around the world, then you are using products that are of the high- est therapeutic quality. Location, climate, and environment determine the composition of the plant and the superior products are collected from farmers who have traditionally grown plants native to their country for many years. Single oils or oil blends (two or more essential oils together) may be used on your dog. When introducing es- sential oils to your dogs use caution and consider ways to keep your animals safe. Allow your pet to participate in the selection of essential oils you are considering (like people, there might be individual preferences or dis- likes). You can have your dog sniff the closed bottles to see if they exhibit an aversion to a particular one. Consider the following single oils or oil blends that are popular selections of essential oils to use for your dog: Cedarwood – calms nervous system; expectorant for coughs; supports clear skin and hair; useful in homemade pest and flea repellents. Clary Sage – naturally repels mosquitoes; possesses uplifting and mood balancing properties. Eucalyptus – possesses purifying properties that can be beneficial for skin and for cleansing surfaces and air. Some seasoned dog owners use eucalyptus as a flea repellent. Frankincense – supports cellular health and the nervous system; diffuse to promote peaceful environment and overall wellness. Some seasoned dog owners use frankincense for a variety of skin conditions. Helichrysum – stimulates healing and supports liver, digestive process, and immune function. Geranium – naturally repels insects. Lavender – soothes skin; promotes calm and relaxation, including restful sleep. Lemon – cleanses and uplifts; diffuse with cleansing blend to get rid of odors and freshen the air. Peppermint – naturally repels bugs; provides refreshing scent. Vetiver – calms emotions and promotes restful sleep. Wild orange – cleanses and purifies; uplifts mood and energy levels, Cleansing Blend - eliminates unpleasant odors and freshens the air; soothes bug bite irritations. Puli News— June 2018, Page 12
Digestive Blend - aids in digestion; soothe upset stomach from conditions like motion sickness, indigestion,
bloating, and gas.
Focus Blend – supports nervous system and emotions; use to promote focus and clarity during training or in so-
cial settings such as when visiting dog parks, using doggie day cares or play programs, boarding dogs, or attend-
ing competitions.
Grounding Blend – encourages emotional balance; diffuse to help relieve anxiousness.
Massage Blend – soothes muscles and joints and promotes healthy circulation.
Protective Blend – promotes healthy immune function; combine with water and white vinegar to use as non-
toxic surface cleaner. Some seasoned dog owners regularly use protective blend to clean around puppies.
Respiratory Blend – supports respiratory system; diffuse or dilute and apply to neck, back or ears to calm senses
and promote sleep.
The aromatic application of essential oils can be accomplished by (1) using a diffuser (ultrasonic is generally
preferred); (2) spraying a combination of oil and water mist into the air or on pet bedding; (3) letting your dog
smell oils on your hands; or (4) or placing a few drops of oil onto your air filter. When diffusing oils with dogs in
the home: (1) always leave a door open to the room where you are using the diffuser (so your pet can exit if they
either do not want to be exposed to the aroma or in the unlikely event that they would have an adverse reac-
tion); and (2) monitor your dog for any discomfort or distress (e.g., drooling, increased breathing rate, panting,
salivating, squinting, or other unusual activity). If you notice these changes, take the following steps: (1) Turn
off the diffuser; (2) air out the room by opening windows; (3) discontinue use of diffused oil; and (4) move your
dog to another room.
The topical application of essential oils can be useful for therapeutic massage and to address skin irritations.
Topical use facilitates the oils to pass through the skin for an immediate response. When topically using oils,
always dilute essential oils with carrier oil (e.g., fractionated coconut, almond, or hazelnut oils). Avoid eyes,
nose, and genital and anal areas when applying topically.
Below are some common do-it-yourself recipes that are usually of greatest interest to the dog owner.
Spray for Bugs
4 drops clary sage
5 drops Cleansing Blend
8 drops peppermint
4 drops lemon
2 drops geranium
2 drops eucalyptus
8 oz purified water
Directions: Combine in a dark glass spray bottle and be sure to swirl the bottle before each use.
Smell Good Dog/Home Spray
8 drops Cleansing Blend
2 drops lavender, peppermint, or wild orange
8 oz purified water
Directions: Combine in a dark glass spray bottle and be sure to swirl the bottle before each use.
Puli News - June 2018 Page 13Relax Diffuser Blend
1 drop lavender
1 drop cedarwood
1 drop vetiver
1 drop frankincense
Directions: Follow those provided by the manufacturer of your diffuser.
These books are recommended - Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals (K.L. Bell) and SpOil Your Pet (M.K. Frezzo
and J.C. Jeremias). Consult your vet about any holistic approach (including essential oil products) you are plan-
ning to follow.
- Jenn Latusek-Nabholz, Latusek14@gmail.com
- Dagmar Fertl, dfertl@gmail.com
Puli Club of America website: http://www.puliclub.org/
Daytime phone number (972) 742-5206
NEW TITLES
CH Piroskai Sosueme NA IT
“CASH”
Cash earned his Novice Agility (NA) and Novice Agility Jumpers (NAJ) titles
under Judge Susan Leitner
on March 31 2018 at an agility trial held in Spring Texas, hosted by the Blue
Bonnet Poodle Club
Cash earned his Open agility Jumpers (OAJ) title under Judge Bonnie McDonald
on 28 April 2018 at an agility trial held in Spring Texas, hosted by the Texas
Coastal Brittany Club
WAY TO GO CASH!!!
Owner: Dagmar Fertl and Irma Fertl
Breeder: Dagmar Fertl and Irma Fertl
Handler: Dagmar Fertl
Sire: CH Piroskai Mojoman Put A Spell On U RN MX
MXJ MJB2 OF CGC IT VPA
Dam: CH Piroskai Lollapalooza CGC IT VP
Puli News— June 2018, Page 14NEW TITLES
GCHB CH Piroskai Original Sin RN CGC IT
“EVE”
Eve finished her Novice Jumpers with Weaves Preferred (NJP) title under Judge Ronda
Bermke on April 7, 2018 at an agility trial held in Spring Texas, hosted by the Cypress Creek
Kennel Club
Eve finished her Novice Agility Preferred (NAP) title under Judge Susan Leitner on May 4,
2018 at an agility trial held in Spring, Texas, hosted by the Dalmatian Organization of Hou-
ston.
Eve finished her Open Agility Jumper Preferred (OJP) and her Open Agility Preferred
(OAP) titles under Judge Gill Chapman on June 2 and 3, 2018 (respectively) at an agility trial
held in Spring Texas, hosted by the English Cocker Spaniel Club of America.
WAY TO MAKE “IRMA” PROUD EVE!!!!
Owner: Dagmar Fertl and Terri Burrows
Breeder: Dagmar Fertl and Irma Fertl
Handled by Terri Burrows
Sire: IABCA IntCh Vargai Tsk Tsk Tsk To Piroska IT
Dam: CH Piroskai Muddy Waters CGC IT VP
Lambak Test of Time TKN CGC
“TESS”
Tess earned her Farm Dog Certification (FDC)
at Texas Herding Association’s Farm Dog tests
In Bertram TX on May 5, 2018
under Judges: Sheryl McDonald and Felicia Whelan
Owner: Linore Cleveland
Breeder: Sandra Schickedanz
Sire: CH Schickedanz’s Flying Wicket HT CDX
Dam: Ch Lambak Keeper Of Camelot
She also earned her International Championship at an ICE event
in Taylor TX April 21-22 2018
Puli News - June 2018 Page 15AGILITY PULIK TOP 10 2017
Staring January 1, 2017, ending December 31, 2017
Rank Puli Sex Primary Owner Total
Points
1 CH PACH Piroskai Quidditch RN MXP6 MXPS MJPS PAX RATN CGC B Dagmar Fertl 510
2 CH MACH4 Piroskai Nutn Bt Bliss 4 Mardi Gras PT MXC2 MJC2 XF B Joe Lapine 410
3 CH Loadespark Too Hot To Handle MX MXS MXJ MJS XF T2B D Alexandra Davis 245
4 MACH2 Xena Princess Warrior MXC MJC MFG TQX T2B4 B Ronnie CImprich 240
5 CH MACH3 Moonshadow Martuska Piroska RA MXS2 MJS2 NF B Jane Slade Exum 110
6 CH Bartok’s Harvest Song UDX3 OM5 PT MX MXJ B Nancy C Kelly 95
7 CH Moonshadows Csodas Renata RN MX MXJ JB OF B Jane Slade Exum 80
8 Puszta’s Rocco MXP AJP D Claudine Armand 35
9 Prestige Be My Marley NA NAJ D Josh Buell 20
10 CH Piroskai The Woodlands TX At Pajikos NAP NJP CGC D Pam Erstling 19
Puli News— June 2018, Page 16CH PACH Piroskai Quidditch RN MXP7 MXPS MJP6
MJPS PAX RATN CGC
#1 Agility
“SNITCH”
Owned and handled by Dagmar Fertl
DOB: 2 October 2010
“Snitch” (aka Pocket Puli) is my steady and consistent agility teammate. She’s accomplished agility firsts for me – multiple agility
champion titles, qualifying for AKC Agility Nationals, and now this recognition. We thank instructor Deva Wilson for making us look
smart on the courses, as well as the entire Dog Gone Fun Agility family for their friendship and providing such a great facility (don’t
hate us, but we get to train in a climate-controlled facility on soccer turf). “Snitch” loves getting her sports massages from Maxie Fos-
ter, and chiropractor Dr. Jackie Doval keeps her well-adjusted.
Congrats to the other Teams Puli who made the Top 10. On behalf of my mom, I congratulate the two other Piroska Pulik that made
this list – “Bliss” and “Woody.” I look forward to seeing more of Pulik running agility and having fun with their humans.
Bred and owned by Irma Fertl and Dagmar Fertl
Handled by Dagmar Fertl
Photo credit: Mark Reyna
Puli News - June 2018 Page 17CH MACH4 Piroskai Nutn Bt Bliss 4 Mardi Gras PT MXC2
MJC2 XF
#2 Agility
“BLISS”
Owned and handled by Joe Lapine,
DOB: 04 March 2008
Bliss would like to thank everyone for another
great year but a special thanks to Dagmar for her
support and friendship.
Joe Lapine
CH Loakespark Too Hot To Handle MX MXS MXJ XF T2B
# 3 Agility
“GEORGE”
Owned and handled by Alex Davis
DOB: 29 May 2006
George’s passion for agility continues.
His enthusiasm is also his biggest enemy as he will lose
a clean run because he is barking so much he hits a
jump or refuses to enter a tunnel.
I never know which dog I will have with me as we
enter the ring – it could be the dog who can place and
win the class or the over the top, barking comedian
who will crash and burn. Whichever dog I have, I love
running with this dog and know that now he has
turned 12 moving to the Preferred class is on the hori-
zon.
I am so proud of his achievements – both in the con-
formation and agility rings and I am honored that once
again he is in the Top 10 for 2017.
Alex Davis
Puli News— June 2018, Page 18MACH4 Xena Princess Warrior MXC MJC MFG TQX T2B4
#4 Agility
“XENA”
Owned and handled by Ronnie Cimprich
DOB: 14 April 2010
Xena, an 8 year old puli, lives with her pumi compan-
ion on a 317 acre farm in southern New Jersey and
has been competing in agility since she was 2. Now
one double Q away from MACH 3, she has had weav-
ing issues this past year, but now seems back on track.
Xena is a lovely affectionate dog and a wonderful agil-
ity team mate.
Ronnie Cimprich
CH MACH3 Moonsahdow Martuska Prioska RA MXS2
MJS2 NF
#5 Agility
“PIRI”
Owned and Handled by Jane Slade Exum
DOB: 14 July 2008
Piri is thrilled to be in the top ten again
especially since she has been only doing
limited agility now that she's approaching
ten years young.
Jane Exum
Puli News - June 2018 Page 19CH Bartok’s Harvest Song UDX3 OMS PT MX MXJ
#6 Agility
“SHAKER”
Owned and handled by Nancy C. Kelly
DOB: 10 May 2011
We are having a blast in agility. Shaker and I seem to be figuring it out as a
team of which I am definitely the weak link. I am thrilled to see her placing in
the top ten pulik in agility. We are still involved in other venues too so our
time for agility has to be split. We also had to take three months last fall for an
injury but when she came back it seemed she was faster than ever. This is
keeping me on my toes and I hope we can continue to develop our skills and
have fun together.
Congratulations to all the other Pulik in agility.
Nancy Kelly
CH Moonshadow Csodas Renata RN MX MSJ MJB OF
#7 Agility
“RENATA”
Owned and handled by Jane Slade Exum
DOB: 16 May 2012
Renata is excited to be included in the top ten since
she was hurt for part of the year and then her mom
broke her ankle and was out as well.
Jane Exum
Puli News— June 2018, Page 20CH Piroskai The Woodlands TX At Pajikos NAP NJP CGC
#10 Agility
“WOODY”
Owned by Pam & Bob Erstling, handled by Pam Erstling
DOB: 18 June 2013
We were quite surprised at this Honor as Woody
has only completed his Novice Titles thus far. He
continues to be very enthusiastic with a willingness
and drive that I cherish. His instructors love him
and we are hoping we can go far beyond Novice in
the Agility Ring. Keeping our fingers crossed and
looking forward to the year ahead.!
Bob and Pam Erstling
Photo by Mark Reyna
Editor’s Note.
The owners/handlers for the #8 and #9 Pulis in Agility are not members of the Puli Club of America. It has been the policy of Puli
News to feature only those Pulik who belong to PCA Members.
If you’re doing agility with your Puli, keep up the good work and, hopefully, we’ll see your Puli iin the top 10 in the years to come!
Puli News - June 2018 Page 212017 Puli Agility Highlights This article presents some Puli Agility highlights, milestones and statistics on the state of the Puli in Agility during 2017. In 2017 the number of Pulik that earned a qualifying score in agility was 18. This number is a drop from the 25 Pulik that competed in 2016. I hope that this trend can be reversed in 2018 with more Pulik and their owners giving Agility a try. Please Note: Most Puli names listed below are WITHOUT their titles, since titles change quickly and I don’t want anyone to be unhappy because of out-of-date titles. There are some titles ‘as of’ 12/31/2017 and again these may not reflect current achievements. Puli Club of America National Specialty Agility Trial 2017 There was a one day Agility Trial at the National Specialty in 2017. The trial was held Thursday October 12, 2017 at the Never Go Back Ranch in Watertown, TN. The trial was open to all breeds. There were 12 Pulik entered in the trial, a really good entry. The High Scoring Puli was Loakespark Too Hot to Handle, handled by Alexandra Davis. ‘George’ was the top Puli qualifier in the Standard classes. New MACH Titles (Master Agility Championship) in 2017 In 2017 a MACH4 title was earned by Joe Lapine and CH MACH4 Proskai Nutn Bt Bliss 4 Mardi Gras PT MXC2 MJC2 XF Each MACH title takes a total of 20 Double Qs (qualifying in Standard and JWW classes on the same day) and 750 speed points (seconds under course time) from the Masters Classes. New PACH Titles (Preferred Agility Championship) in 2017 In 2017 a PACH title was earned by Dagmar Fertl and CH PACH Piroskai Quidditch RN MXP6 MXPS MJP6 MJPS PAX RATN CGC IT VP The requirements for the PACH title are 20 Double Qs and 750 speed points from the Masters Preferred classes. The Preferred Classes jump 4” lower and are allowed an extra 5 seconds per run to complete the course. BIG Congratulations to our MACH / PACH title recipients. Fast Pulik Puli News— June 2018, Page 22
Each year I calculate the Fastest Agility Runs by a Puli based on the information that I get from the AKC. Looking at the
2017 results, we see several repeat performers and a couple of new fast Pulik.
Jumpers with Weaves (JWW) classes are made up of jumps (single bar and spread), tunnels (open and col-
lapsed) and weave poles. The Yards per Second requirement for JWW runs is much higher than the Standard agility
classes since there are no contact obstacles in the course. I calculated Yards per Second by dividing the number of
yards in the course by the dog’s time.
The top 10 JWW (Jumpers with Weaves) Runs for 2017:
Puli Name (Titles as of 12/31/2017) Puli JWW Primary Own-
YPS Class er Name
1 CH MACH4 Piroskai Nutn Bt Bliss 4 Mardi Gras PT MXC2 MJC2 XF 5.070 Master Joe Lapine
2 CH MACH4 Piroskai Nutn Bt Bliss 4 Mardi Gras PT MXC2 MJC2 XF 5.020 Master Joe Lapine
3 CH MACH4 Piroskai Nutn Bt Bliss 4 Mardi Gras PT MXC2 MJC2 XF 4.957 Master Joe Lapine
4 CH Bartok's Harvest Song UDX3 OM5 PT MX MXJ 4.880 Master Nancy C Kelly
5 CH MACH4 Piroskai Nutn Bt Bliss 4 Mardi Gras PT MXC2 MJC2 XF 4.877 Master Joe Lapine
6 CH Loakespark Too Hot To Handle MX MXS MXJ MJS XF T2B 4.876 Master Alexandra Davis
7 CH MACH4 Piroskai Nutn Bt Bliss 4 Mardi Gras PT MXC2 MJC2 XF 4.850 Master Joe Lapine
8 CH Bartok's Harvest Song UDX3 OM5 PT MX MXJ 4.822 Master Nancy C Kelly
9 CH Loakespark Too Hot To Handle MX MXS MXJ MJS XF T2B 4.805 Master Alexandra Davis
10 CH Loakespark Too Hot To Handle MX MXS MXJ MJS XF T2B 4.792 Master Alexandra Davis
Standard Agility classes are comprised of the same selection of obstacles as in JWW, with the addition of three con-
tact obstacles (Teeter-totter, elevated Dog Walk, A-Frame), plus a table. The dog must touch the ‘contact’ zone (last
few feet of each ‘contact obstacle’). Missing the ‘contact’ zone results in a non-qualifying score, at all levels of agility.
The table is also a required obstacle, where the dog must stay for 5 seconds. The judge calculates the Standard Course
Time based on the course length and required YPS then adds 5 seconds for the time that is spent on the Table. I calcu-
lated Yards per Second by dividing the number of yards in the course by the dog’s time less the 5 seconds for the table.
The top 10 standard agility runs for 2017:
Puli Name (Titles as of 12/31/2017) Puli Std Primary Own-
YPS Class er Name
1 CH Loakespark Too Hot To Handle MX MXS MXJ MJS XF T2B 4.503 Master Alexandra Davis
2 CH Loakespark Too Hot To Handle MX MXS MXJ MJS XF T2B 4.422 Master Alexandra Davis
3 CH Bartok's Harvest Song UDX3 OM5 PT MX MXJ 4.418 Master Nancy C Kelly
4 CH MACH4 Piroskai Nutn Bt Bliss 4 Mardi Gras PT MXC2 MJC2 XF 4.308 Master Joe Lapine
5 CH MACH4 Piroskai Nutn Bt Bliss 4 Mardi Gras PT MXC2 MJC2 XF 4.288 Master Joe Lapine
6 CH Loakespark Too Hot To Handle MX MXS MXJ MJS XF T2B 4.263 Master Alexandra Davis
7 CH Loakespark Too Hot To Handle MX MXS MXJ MJS XF T2B 4.260 Master Alexandra Davis
8 CH MACH4 Piroskai Nutn Bt Bliss 4 Mardi Gras PT MXC2 MJC2 XF 4.252 Master Joe Lapine
9 CH Loakespark Too Hot To Handle MX MXS MXJ MJS XF T2B 4.240 Master Alexandra Davis
10 CH MACH4 Piroskai Nutn Bt Bliss 4 Mardi Gras PT MXC2 MJC2 XF 4.225 Master Joe Lapine
Puli News - June 2018 Page 23AKC Agility Masters Ranking System
The AKC maintains a Ranking System for Agility dogs that are competing in the Masters level classes. This system is
based on the accumulation of Double Qs (Qualifying in Standard and JWW classes on the same day) and speed points
(the number of seconds under Course Time of the dog’s run). The AKC publishes an annual MACH Ranking based on
scores obtained in a given calendar year and then uses these same types of statistics to determine the five invitees to
the AKC Agility Invitational held in Orlando Florida.
The following are the various rankings for Pulik.
2017 Top Pulik Based on AKC MACH Ranking System
Period: January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Rank Dog Name Points Owner Name
1 Piroskai Nutn Bt Bliss 4 Mardi Gras 1268 Joe Lapine
2 Loakespark Too Hot To Handle 728 Alexandra Davis
3 Xena Princess Warrior 541 Ronnie Cimprich
4 Bartok's Harvest Song 292 Nancy C Kelly
5 MACH3 Moonshadow Martuska Piroska 256 Jane Slade Exum
6 Moonshadows Csodas Renata 120 Jane Slade Exum
7 Maydl's Mazik Lokshn 11 Carole Hodes
2017 Top Pulik Based on AKC PACH Ranking System
Period: January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Rank Dog Name Points Owner Name
1 Piroskai Quidditch 1585 Dagmar Fertl
2 Puszta's Rocco 56 Claudine Armand
3 Applegate's Twinkle Little Star 11 Frances Levinson
4 Rackaorzo Zsandar 1 Frances Levinson
Puli Invitees to the 2017 AKC Agility Invitational
The AKC has a yearly Invitational Agility Trial in conjunction with the AKC / Royal Canin National conformation dog show
in Orlando Florida. A maximum of five dogs from each breed are invited. The qualification period for this competition is
July to June. The following is a list of the Top Puli qualifiers. Those that competed in the December 2017 Invitational
Agility Trial are those names below that are in BOLD.
The High Scoring Puli at the 2017 AKC Agility Invitational was Jane Slade-Exum and Moonshadows Csodas Renata.
Period: July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
Puli News— June 2018, Page 24Rank Dog Name Points Class Owner
1 Piroskai Nutn Bt Bliss 4 Mardi Gras 1182 Reg Joe Lapine
2 Xena Princess Warrior 635 Reg Ronnie Cimprich
3 Loakespark Too Hot To Handle 488 Reg Alexandra Davis 2nd Place
4 Moonshadow Martuska Piroska 262 Reg Jane Slade-Exum
5 Bartok's Harvest Song 172 Reg Nancy C Kelly
6 Piroskai Quidditch 761 Pref
7 Alternate Moonshadows Csodas Renata 169 Reg Jane Slade-Exum 1st Place
Puli Club of America National Specialty 2018
There are currently no plans to include an agility trial at the 2018 National in Springfield, Massachusetts.
In Closing
If you haven’t tried agility with your Puli, think about trying it in 2018! I hope to see new Puli Agility Stars in 2018.
I hope that you have enjoyed reading the 2017 Agility Statistics.
Now go out and make some of your own!
Cathy Pronzini
PCA Agility Statistian
Puli News - June 2018 Page 25PULI CLUB OF AMERICA
VERSATILE PULI AWARDS 2017
Dog's Name Award Points Owner Breeder
Level
CH Bartok's Harvest Song UDX3 PT MX MSJ OMS VPX 21.0 Nancy C Kelly Nancy C Kelly
CH Piroskai Quidditch RN IT CGC VPA 14.0 Dagmar Fertl Dagmar & Irma Fertl
CH Piroskai The Woodlands TX At Pajikos NA NAJ CGC VP 7.0 Bob & Pam Erstling Dagmar & Irma Fertl
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE SPECIAL PULIK!
The Versatile Puli Awards honor Pulis who have excelled in multiple venues. For each recognized venus in which a Puli can compete,
there are points awarded based on the level of title earned.
VP requires at least 7 Versatility Points from at least 3 of the categories 1-7.
VPA requires at least 14 Versatility Points from at least 3 of the categories 1-7, including at least 1 Versatility Point in both the Herd-
ing and Conformation categories.
VPX requires at least 20 Versatility Points from at least 4 of the categories 1-7, including at least 1 Versatility Point in both the Herding and Con-
formation categories. Note: Agility (5a and 5b) count as only one category, versatility points from titles in 5a and 5b are additive, up to a maximum
of 7
Owners may apply for this award at any time — each year the new awards are recognized in Puli News.
For more information about these awards, the venues currently recognized by PCA and the actual point levels, look at the Puli Club
website under the Activities heading and select “Versatile Puli Awards”
Puli News— June 2018, Page 26CH Bartok’s Harvest Song UDX3 PT MX MXJ OMS
VPX
“SHAKER”
Owned and handled by Nancy C. Kelly
DOB: 10 May 2011
Shaker is such a happy work-
er. No matter what the ven-
ue, she loves to be doing.
Her energy seems boundless.
In 2017 she suffered an inju-
ry (not related to any of her
regular activities) and had to
be on crate rest for 3
months. That was a real
challenge as she did not want
to be still. But she recovered
well and was ready to get
back to work. It is hard for
me to believe she is already
seven. I hope we have many
more good years.
Nancy Kelly
Puli News - June 2018 Page 27CH PACH Piroskai Quidditch RN IT CGC
VPA
“SNITCH”
Owned and handled by Dagmar Fertl
Bred by Irma Fertl and Dagmar Fertl
DOB: 22 October 2010
“Snitch” upgraded her Versatile Puli title during 2017. I think my mom would be pleased to know how right she was in
saying that “Snitch” needed a job and that she thought we would make a good team.
Dagmar Fertl
Puli News— June 2018, Page 28CH Piroskai The Woodlands TX At Pajikos NA NAJ CGC
VP
“WOODY”
Owned by Bob and Pam Erstling, handled by Pam Erstling
Bred by Irma and Dagmar Fertl
DOB: 18 June 2013
When we acquired Woody out of Irma Fertl's last litter, Bob said to me "I just want a buddy." And Woody is that and then
some. Winning his Championship in limited showing, he continues to place in the occasional Show. His main emphasis right now
however is Agility. Having completed his Novice Titles, we have embarked on our journey through Open. His boundless energy and
loving personality brings us great joy every day. We are very proud of our VP.
Bob and Pam Erstling
Puli News - June 2018 Page 29PULI RESCUE
Puli Rescue Thanks to each of you who made a donation to Puli Rescue when you paid
your dues. Also thanks to those of you who have already purchased a 2018 PCA Calendar.
All profits from calendar sales go to Rescue.
Puli Rescue thanks all of you for your generous donations. Please remember that Puli Res-
cue is a 501( c ) 3 organization so all donations are tax deductible.
If you work for an employer who does matching gifts, think about having your gift to Puli
Rescue matched by your employer.
Please consider using Amazon’s smile.amazon.com website and selecting “The PCA Res-
cue Trust fund” as the recipient of the AmazonSmile donation from your purchases.
If you have a PULI you’d like to memorialize, please think about the Puli Rescue
MEMORIAL WALL
There are new entries on the Memorial Wall
The form for adding a Puli to the Memorial Wall can be found online at
www.PuliRescue.org or in the June 2015 Issue of Puli News
LIST OF THOSE INTERESTED IN RESCUING A PULI
If you are interested in being on the list for a possible Rescue, go to the website for rescue
(pulirescue.org). There are instructions for how to get on the list.
IF YOU ARE WILLING TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE RESCUE PROCESS,
PLEASE CONTACT THE RESCUE COMMITTEE!
VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE GREATLY TO PULI RESCUE.
PCA’s Rescue Trust continues to be very grateful
for all the funds that support Rescue.
RESCUE TRUST CHAIR RESCUE TRUST TREASURER
Jane Slade Exum Alyson Conover
2855 Trickum Road 35 Benton Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188-1851 Belmont, MA 02478
770-928-3603 617-484-2287
pulimom@aol.com rescuetrustpca@gmail.com
Puli News— June 2018, Page 30PCA COMMITTEE CHAIRS
AGILITY & AGILITY STATISTICIAN LEGISLATIVE LIASION SPECIALTY CHAIR—2018
Cathy Pronzini (OPEN) Alece Coulman & Brian Brubaker
2555 Holly Oak Dr. 201 Lamplite Drive
Danville, CA 94506 Carlisle PA 17013
925-820-9072 MEDIA COORDINATOR 718-713-8795
corddogs@yahoo.com Valarie Cheimis Spindriftpulik@ icloud.com
2605 Titon Way
AKC COLUMNIST Lawrenceville, GA 30064
Dagmar Fertl 770-298-9221 SUPPORTED ENTRY COORDINATOR
30403 N. Holly Oaks Circle valcheimis@att.net Alece Coulman (Brubaker)
Magnolia, TX 77355-5704 P O Box 721
972-742-5206 Carlisle, PA 17013
dfertl@gmail.com MEMBER EDUCATION 717-713-8795
Carolyn Nusbickel spindriftpulik@gmail.com
AWARD COORDINATOR 526 Gardenia Lane
Cathy Pronzini Vero Beach, FL 32963
2555 Holly Oak Dr. 484-612-2955 TROPHY COORDINATOR
Danville, CA 94506 bokar1@comcast.net Gail Schroth
925-820-9072 218 Prestonwood Circle
corddogs@yahoo.com Barbe Pessina Crossville, TN 38558
632 Peekskill Hollow rd 734-618-9580
BOOK OF TITLEHOLDERS Putnam Valley, NY 10579 Gail.schroth@yahoo.com
Pam Barbro-Erstling 845-528-9350
7502 Place Vendome moonshadowpulik@aol.com
Spring, TX 77379-2803 EDITOR, PCA CALENDAR
281-379-6498 MEMBERSHIP Linda Hall
pbarbro@@sbcglobal.net Julie Schuh 10977 Dobbins Run,
1616 E. Calumet Street LaFayette, CO 80026-9679
HEALTH EDUCATION Appleton, WI 54915 303-828-0724
Linda Meakin DVM 920-213-0991 whirlwindgraphics@comcast.net
2713 Chestnut Lane Membership@puliclub.org
New Richmond, OH 45157-9067 CALENDAR MAILING
513-2584782 NEW MEMBER WELCOME Linda Hall
DrLinda@all-creatures.com Theodore J. Lawson, Jr 10977 Dobbins Run,
PO Box 34133 LaFayette, CO 80026-9679
San Antonio, TX 78265-4133 303-828-0724
HERDING/HERDING STATS 210-341-6156 whirlwindgraphics@comcast.net
Patty Anspach lawson@flash.net
2367 E 100 N VERSATILE PULI
Winamac, IN 46996 OBEDIENCE STATISTICIAN Cathy Pronzini
574-946-4267 Nancy Kelly 2555 Holly Oak Dr.
wyldmor@centurylink.net 543 Old Cove Road North Danville, CA 94506
Jasper, GA 30143 925-820-9072
Sabrina Prim 706-253-9383 corddogs@yahoo.com
3961 E 500 S picikelly@aol.com
Lynn, IN 47355 WEB PAGE
765-874-1891 PUBLIC EDUCATION Valarie Cheimis
tuftonka1@aol.com (OPEN) 2605 Titon Way
Lawrenceville, GA 30064
HISTORIAN PULI NEWS 770-298-9221
Patty Anspach Linore Cleveland Valcheimis@att.net
2367 E 100 N 105 Hopi Way
Winamac, IN 46996 Kerrville TX 78028
574-946-4267 830-257-7814
wyldmor@centurylink.net pulinewseditor@gmail.com
JUDGES EDUCATION PULI POST
Barbe Pessina Julie Schuh
632 Peekskill Hollow Rd. 1616 E. Calumet Street
Putnam Valley, NY 10579 Appleton, WI 54915
845-528-9350 920-213-0991
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Carolyn Nusbickel RALLY STATISTICIAN
526 Gardenia Lane Julie Schuh
Vero Beach, FL 32963 1616 E. Calumet Street
484-612-2955 Appleton, WI 54915
bokar1@comcast.net 920-213-0991
Julie.schuh@me.com
Brian Brubaker
201 Lamplite Drive
Carlisle PA 17013 SPECIALTY COORDINATOR
718-713-8795 (OPEN)
spindriftpulik@icoulc.com
Puli News - June 2018 Page 31**PCA ROOM RESPONSIBILITY POLICY**
PCA has adopted the following rules in order to insure that the members and their dogs will be welcome at hotels in the future.
Any individual attending a PCA Sanctioned Event and staying in a hotel, motel, inn or campsite/fairground has the responsibility of leaving that room or campsite exactly as found.
This includes picking up after dogs on the grounds. Anyone who damages a room or campsite/fairgrounds and does not report the damage to the hotel/ campsite/fairground man-
agement and make immediate restitution or arrangements to do so within a period of time agreed upon by the management, will be subject to any or all the following actions by the
PCA Board of Directors.
1. May be banned from showing at the next PCA sanctioned event[s]. 2. May be subject to AKC sanctions. 3. Membership in PCA may be terminated and may not be allowed to be
reinstated.
DAMAGES SHALL BE DEFINED AS :
1. Flea infestation, urine, defecation and/or any damage to hotel/ campsite/fairground property [walls, bedspreads, carpets, drapes, etc.]. 2. Any verified complaint by the host
hotel/campsite/fairground 3. Any verified complaint by a PCA member.
PCA ROOM REGULATIONS :
1. All dogs must be crated and quiet when left alone in a room. Noisy dogs shall be quieted upon request, even if this means the owner/handler must stay in the room with the dog.
2. Individuals will be expected to immediately report any damage by dogs or themselves to the hotel/campsite/fairground management and to assume complete financial responsibil-
ity for those damages. 3. No bathing or grooming will be allowed in rooms. A grooming room will be available whenever possible. 4. Dogs are to be allowed on furniture ONLY if
the furniture is covered with protective covering provided by the owner/handler. 5. All owner/handlers will take preventative measures to assure that their dogs are free of fleas,
mites, intestinal parasites and other communicable diseases prior to arriving at the hotel/campsite.
BY SIGNING THE ENTRY FORM, COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY SHALL BE INSURED. ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE
REQUIRED TO COMPLY.
THE PULI CLUB OF AMERICA'S
GUIDELINES FOR OWNERS/BREEDERS/EXHIBITORS
The Puli Club of America, Inc. in accordance with the objectives of its Constitution, · Keep all puppies in the litter until they are a minimum of eight (8) weeks of
expects its members to use these guidelines in establishing a standard of conduct for age.
themselves as owners, breeders, sellers and exhibitors of Pulik. Every person who owns a · Be aware at all times that producing puppies is a commitment and they remain
Puli has an inherent responsibility to protect our breed. responsible for puppies they produce throughout the lifetime of those dogs.
· Breeders are required to provide assistance to dogs of their breeding in need
A. A PULI OWNER WILL PROVIDE ALL DOGS WITHIN THEIR KEEPING WITH: of re-homing, including taking the dogs back and fostering them until they can
· Appropriate food, water, health care and shelter. relocate them to a new home.
· Emotional requirements of attention, affection and appropriate training.
B. A PULI BREEDER WILL: C: PERSON SELLING A PULI WILL:
· Be well-informed about the Standard of our breed. · Maintain a reasonable price within one’s locale, which price should also be
· Be aware that the purpose of breeding is to maintain or improve the quality of compatible with national prices.
the breed in accordance with the standard. · Intelligently and honestly classify stock as show prospect, breeding prospect
· Use all available means such as knowledge of ancestors, and CHIC testing to or pet.
determine that breeding stock is free of inheritable disease. PCA required · Provide AKC papers with limited registration if the dog is a potential
CHIC testing includes: detriment to the breed.
1. OFA or Penn Hip for hips · Ascertain that the prospective owner has the knowledge, ability and facilities
2. OFA for patella to properly care for a Puli.
3. OFA Degenerative Myelopathy (DNA test) · Give the buyer an honest appraisal of coat management, physical, mental and
4. CERF (Canine Eye Registry)/OFA Eye Registry to be updated nutritional needs peculiar to the breed.
every 3 years · Provide a pedigree of at least 3 generations, typed or written legibly.
Additional tests that can be performed but are not required include: · Supply records to the buyer regarding immunization, feeding and instructions
1. OFA for elbows for future care.
2. OFA for cardiac · Release only puppies which are in good health and guarantee the health of the
3. OFA for thyroid puppy for a reasonable length of time.
4. BAER (hearing) test · Only release puppies after 8 weeks of age which is in keeping with most
· Obtain radiologically normal OFA/Penn Hip evaluation on all breeding stock animal welfare laws.
before breeding. · Provide written contractual proof of sale and guarantees. If registration
· Use only stock which is itself sound in body and temperament. papers are not yet available, a bill of sale, giving names and registration
· Breed only when in a position to properly care for the bitch and litter, numbers of sire and dam and date of birth are required.
recognizing that offspring might need housing for a considerable length of · Avoid false and misleading advertising, including internet and websites.
time. · Not sell or provide stock to pet shops or commercial kennels.
· Not breed a bitch at her first season, before the age of 2, nor breed her more · Not donate dogs, puppies or adults, for contests, raffles, or fund raising
than 2 out of 3 consecutive heat periods, taking the health of the bitch into events.
consideration at all times.
· Enter into all breeding arrangements with written contracts. D. A PERSON SHOWING A PULI WILL:
· Keep accurate and thorough breeding records in full accordance with AKC · Show and encourage the showing of high quality stock.
requirements. · Exhibit only the most creditable ring deportment and accept the services of
· Prevent all breedings that are not carefully planned and provide adequate only those professional handlers whose behavior is exemplary.
kenneling to prevent accidental or unplanned matings. · Help the novice exhibitor and breeder. Use kind, constructive and honest
· Insist that a visiting bitch be in the stud owner’s care and/or supervision criticism.
before, through and until completion of estrus, so that accidental mating to · Display good sportsmanship and conduct themselves, whether at home,
another stud not occur. traveling, at shows, or in hotels, in such a manner as to reflect credit upon the
· Not substitute one stud for another without the knowledge and agreement of Puli Club of America, themselves and the Puli as a breed.
all parties. · Exhibit dogs that are clean, in good physical condition and under control.
· Pay careful attention to physical and emotional needs of puppies produced.
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