ICAW Helping You Achieve Your Kennel Goals …

1 ICAW newsletter Issue 12 October 2014 INDIANA COUNCIL FOR ANIMAL WELFARE BOX 20717 Indianapolis, IN 46220-0717 SERVING, EDUCATING, ENCOURAGING, AND PROMOTING FELLOW DOG BREEDERS Helping You Achieve your Kennel Goals Since 2007 This Issue: Note from the President Bringing joy to families Page 5 BOAH Canine Brucellosis Page 26 Breeder Spotlight Myron & Tressie Hochstetler Page 11 Purdue University Standards for commercial breeding of dogs Page 14 ICAW Is your Kennel legal? Page 13 And SO much more! It s time to get smart about your business and the way you care for your dogs! Works for NOT for dog breeders.

2 Don t play dumb! ICAW Officers President: Lonnie Borkholder 574-646-2509 Past President: Levi Graber 812-636-6260 Vice President: John Troyer 260-593-3900 Secretary: Myron Hochstetler 260-768-9168 Treasurer: John Lengacher, Jr. 260-417-6609 Seminar Coordinator: Daryl & Kris Bontrager 260-768-4876 Government Relations: Craig Curry 317-771-0461 KMA Chairman: David and Polly Miller 260-768-7019 2 Northern Indiana Pet Breeders Contact: Milan Wingard 260-562-2852 Allen County Pet Breeders Contact: John Lengacher 260-417-6609 Eastern Indiana Pet Breeders Contact: John Mark Stoltzfus 765-489-5140 Southern Indiana Pet Breeders Contact: Mark Raber 812-636-0375 Become a member of ICAW!

3 Contact the president of the chapter nearest you. For Office Use Only Member number Approved by Date Membership year Membership Number Indiana Council for Animal Welfare Box 20717 Indianapolis, IN 46220-0717 The Indiana Council for Animal Welfare (ICAW) wishes to thank you for your support. your membership allows us to educate the public about animal welfare, improve animal husbandry skills and present a united voice in federal, state, or local government legislation. ICAW is a 501 (C)(6) not-for-profit organization. For more information go to: Name_____ Kennel Name_____ Address_____ City_____State_____Zip Code_____ Phone_____Fax_____Email_____ USDA NUMBER_____ State Registered yes no BREEDS YOU RAISE_____ _____ _____ ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING LISTED IN THE NEXT BREEDER DIRECTORY?

4 Yes No Additional Donations $30 $60 $90 $120 Other Total Dollar Amount Application for Annual Membership All contact information is kept confidential CHAPTERS OF ICAW: (check one) ____NORTHERN INDIANA PET BREEDERS ASSOCIATION ____SOUTHERN INDIANA PET BREEDERS ____EASTERN PET BREEDERS ____ALLEN COUNTY PET BREEDERS Individual/Family $35_____ Donation:_____ Business/Association $100_____ Donation:_____ For Membership or Renewal, complete the form above and turn in (along with payment) to an ICAW officer at the annual ICAW Conference OR mail to: Kris Bontrager 10665 W. 325 N. Shipshewana, IN 46565 Code of Ethics The ICAW Professional Pet Breeders take pride in their responsibilities for proper care and handling of their pets.

5 The following code describes general considerations: To provide food, water, and care necessary to protect the health and welfare of the pets that are in your care. To provide proper veterinary care of these pets for disease prevention , etc. To provide clean, well-kept facilities to allow safe, humane, and efficient pet management. To use proper re-homing practices for your pets, to ensure a happy and safe home. To use only veterinary accepted methods, if needed, to dispose of a pet. To provide all personnel with a working knowledge of your pets, including proper handling techniques. To provide transportation for your pets that avoid undue stress caused by overcrowding, excessive time spent in transit, or by discomfort during loading and unloading.

6 Any person who willfully mistreats pets WILL NOT be tolerated in this organization. To conduct all business in an ethical manner. All breeders agree to follow the recommendations set forth in the above statements. All breeders agree to follow the USDA and/or the Indiana Board of Animal Health rules. All breeders agree to obtain all required licenses and operate your business 100% legally. Encourage all breeders to further their knowledge by attending meetings and conferences, and being active in their Chapter. Retailing Puppies: There is no job as fulfilling as the one that brings joy to families. We are still learning at Clearview Kennel , but I ll share some of our secrets with you ICAW members.

7 First, start out with QUALITY everything breeding parents, Kennel , and service. The key to your success is having the right people in the right place. Our partner and friend, James, makes this possible. James does all the pictures, emailing, and website updating. For his service, we pay him 20% of our gross sales. It is well worth it as we are selling puppies for good prices. Our Boxers sell for $1000 - $2000, Golden Doodles for $1000 - $1500, and English Bulldogs for $2000. With these prices come high expectations from the customers. We vet check all our puppies and let them know if there are any issues. We also send a welcome kit and a health contract that states we will take the puppy back anytime they are unable to care for him/her.

8 We do not want any of our dogs to go to the shelter. Another key for us is delivering all our puppies. We never ship. For this we charge $375, but that puppy will show up at their doorstep looking healthy and clean. One key step you cannot skip is a follow up call 3 days later, making sure the customer and their new puppy are doing well. Last but not least, you have to give the customer confidence you are not just in this for the money, but that you want what s best for the puppy. Following these few steps I believe anyone can be successful! Lonnie Borkholder ICAW President 574-646-2509 From the ICAW President 5 Test your know-how!

9 (This here s a tuffy!) 1. How many breeds are currently registrable with the AKC? a. 42 b. 243 c. 179 d. More than Noah took on the ark! 2. What is the youngest age at which a dog can compete for points in an AKC Conformation event? a. 8 weeks b. 6 months c. 2 years d. Depends on the dog s health 3. How many more teeth does a Mastiff have than a Shih Tzu? a. 5 b. How many rocks has he eaten lately? c. Same number d. 2 extra molars 4. True or False: The breeder s greatest responsibility is providing a comfortable, safe, social life for his ADULT dogs? 5. When a dog takes a drink of water, does it cup its tongue forward or backward? Answers on page 19 Hello everyone.

10 Greetings from the East Central Chapter of ICAW. After listening in on the monthly ICAW conference call last night I once again realized what a great priviledge we have to have such an organization in our state. For me it is a benefit to listen as things are being discussed that arise across the state. The board does a great job. I think every breeder could benefit if they would take the time to listen in once in a while. Keep up the good work! On the Kennel side of things here we started about a year and a half ago to socialize young puppies and the results are amazing. It creates happier puppies, happy customers, and happy children. I would encourage anyone to try socializing on a few puppies and see the difference for yourself!