The American Spaniel Club - Established in 1881

Sportsmanship Award

Judy Klepp

Judy Klepp
AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award 2010

Judy Klepp has devoted a lifetime to the sport of purebred dogs. From the onset of her involvement she has shown a sincere compassion for the dogs as well as her fellow exhibitors. Judy always congratulates the winners and also manages to keep smiling, regardless of her designated award.

Initially, Judy began her dog activities in the field of obedience during the late 1950's. Shortly afterward she also began showing in the conformation ring. Her breed at this point in time was the Collie. As she gained experience and became a proficient exhibitor, she began instructing obedience classes and helping youngsters in a 4-H program. In fact, Linda Pitts was one of her former 4-H students. Although Judy no longer has a 4-H group, she still continues to instruct obedience classes and encourages her students to train their dogs in a helpful, positive manner.

National Nominating Committee

This year there will be three vacancies on the Board for Directors-At-Large who would serve a three-year term. Watch for updates from the committee on the ASC Yahoo membership list and here on the ASC web site.

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Cocker Spaniel National DVD

For information please contact:

Kathy Reid,
353 ½ E Lexington Ave,
Danville KY 40422

or via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkEs9qVb8sw

Video of Best of Breed competition.

2010 July DVD, YouTube Order Form

The 2011 ASC 35th Annual Cocker Spaniel National Specialty Show

Dates July 21-24, 2011
Will be hosted by the Zone I Clubs, and will be held in Sturbridge, Massachusetts.

ASC SHOW CHAIR JULY 2011: Xiomara Larson

Entry Closing Date Wednesday June 29, 2011
Sturbridge Host Hotel On Cedar Lake and Conference Center
366 MAIN ST STURBRIDGE, MA. 01566

Superintendent Jim Rau Dog Shows

Futurity Checklist

For nominating your bitches use the following checklist.

As the breeder, are your dues paid so you remain a member in good standing?

Are sire and dam over 2 years old?

Do both sire and dam have OFA/PennHips/other countries certification numbers?

Have both sire and dam had their eyes examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist after age 2 and within the 12 months before the breeding? Don’t miss out because you have old eye exams and don’t get new ones done until after the breeding.

Send in the paperwork to nominate the bitch before the litter is whelped.

Then remember to enroll your puppies by the deadlines.

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Futurity Form

Docked Tails a Vital Characteristic of Cocker Spaniels

Keeping in mind the welfare of the Cocker Spaniel breed and the function it was bred to perform, and as applies to all Flushing Spaniels, the Board of Directors of the American Spaniel Club continues to support docked tails for Cocker Spaniels (and all Flushing Spaniels) as an important characteristic required by the breed's function as a hunting dog. In particular, since 1881 Cocker Spaniels with docked tails have been a part of the fabric of the United States, and we must educate the general public that under proper veterinarian care, tail docking of young puppies continues to be a very safe and humane procedure and is not cosmetic. The attached communication from the ASC can be used by ASC members and the public at large who would like to educate others on our breed history, our position on tail docking and our recommendations.

ASC Docked Tail Position (March 2009)

ASC Letter to AVMA On Docked Tails (April 2009)