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October 7, 2010
GSNMC Specialty
Somerset, New Jersey
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October 17. 2010
GSNMC Sweepstakes & Supported Entry
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The 2nd Annual
Meet the Breeds Event
Oct. 16th & 17th
The Javits Center, NYC
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December 3, 2010
USNMC Specialty
East Lansing, Michigan
~Click here for more details of these events~
GSNMC Specialty
Somerset, New Jersey
~~~~~
October 17. 2010
GSNMC Sweepstakes & Supported Entry
~~~~~
The 2nd Annual
Meet the Breeds Event
Oct. 16th & 17th
The Javits Center, NYC
~~~~~
December 3, 2010
USNMC Specialty
East Lansing, Michigan
~Click here for more details of these events~
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[Sept. 16, 2010]
2011 Nat'l Specialty
Information is now available.
Visit our Specialty Page
for more info
[Aug. 20, 2010]
2010 Nat'l Specialty Photos
are now online
Click HERE to view
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[July 12, 2010]
Committee News
A club is only as strong as its members! The support of club members is not only a requirement of increasing the strength of any club – but a sign of growth. Different people coming together to share their talents and their expertise is invaluable if one is to grow- not only as a club- but also as individuals dedicated to their breed.
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[July 12, 2010]
Congratulations
to the first Neapolitan
Grand Champion
GCH CH Bruno
Della Vecchia Roma !
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[May 2010]
Congratulations to the 2010 National Champion Cinciripini Fiamma!
This year's Best of Breed was bred and owned by Joe and Lisa Cinciripini. Congratulations to Joe,Lisa and Fiamma!!!
Page for the Full
Notices ~
[Sept. 16, 2010]
2011 Nat'l Specialty
Information is now available.
Visit our Specialty Page
for more info
[Aug. 20, 2010]
2010 Nat'l Specialty Photos
are now online
Click HERE to view
~~~~~~~~~~
[July 12, 2010]
Committee News
A club is only as strong as its members! The support of club members is not only a requirement of increasing the strength of any club – but a sign of growth. Different people coming together to share their talents and their expertise is invaluable if one is to grow- not only as a club- but also as individuals dedicated to their breed.
~~~~~~~~~~
[July 12, 2010]
Congratulations
to the first Neapolitan
Grand Champion
GCH CH Bruno
Della Vecchia Roma !
~~~~~~~~~~
[May 2010]
Congratulations to the 2010 National Champion Cinciripini Fiamma!
This year's Best of Breed was bred and owned by Joe and Lisa Cinciripini. Congratulations to Joe,Lisa and Fiamma!!!
National News
[Thursday, August 28, 2008]
Hazel Park MI - BSL Anydog that looks like a Pitbull
PUBLISHED: Thursday, August 28, 2008
Some dog owners say the new rules go too far
By Elizabeth A. Katz
Daily Tribune Staff Writer
http://www.dailytribune.com/stories/082808/loc_localn02.shtml
HAZEL PARK -- City council members Tuesday voted unanimously to put tighter restrictions in place for those who own of pit bull-type dogs.
Members also added a provision that would prohibit tying any breed of dog to an inanimate object, such as a tree, post, fence or building.
The ordinance defines pit bull-type animals as the Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier and the American pit bull terrier.
Under the amended law, owners of the three breeds of pit bull would have to keep their animals on a leash when outside of a fence and an adult person 18 years or older would have to be in physical control of the leash.
Additionally, the dogs would have to be muzzled when outside of a house, kennel or fence; confined to the indoors or if outdoors, kept in a securely enclosed and locked six foot pen, kennel or fence, which has secure sides and a secure top for a kennel or pen. The dogs must be confined indoors, but not on a porch, patio or any part of a house or structure that would allow the dog to exit the building.
Spiked dog collars are prohibited. Owners must post "Beware of Dog" on the kennel, pen or fence containing the animal. Owners must notify the city in writing about the removal or death of a pit bull, must report the birth of offspring and the notification of the new address if the owner moves to another address in the city.
The city also is proposing new permit requirements and an annual permit fee of $50 for the breeds.
City Manager Ed Klobucher said the action was taken after a lengthy discussion at the most recent council meeting.
"The speakers on both sides of the issue did a very nice job of articulating their position and I think the discussions were good," he said. "We're going to be doing some additional research."
He noted that owners of pit bull breeds have six months to put in fencing to contain their dogs. If the owner claims a hardship, Klobucher said the city will consider those situations on a case by case basis.
Though the ordinance amendment was breed-specific, Klobucher said council members and the public agreed that any owner of a misbehaving dog, regardless of breed, should be punished.
"We'll have a dialogue with the courts on the importance of having swift and severe penalties for owners who allow their dogs to engage in dangerous behavior, including high fines, jail time and putting down the dogs," he said.
Councilwoman Jan Parisi said she believes the ordinance restrictions are necessary to protect the residents, other animals and the pit bulls themselves.
"They are mostly wonderful owners, but there are some people who are attracted to that dog because it's a fighting dog," she said. "If you're going to own a dog, we're going to expect you to be a responsible owner."
Councilman Andy LeCureaux said officials have been working on the ordinance for many years, holding workshops on the issue and conducting their own research on the breeds.
"That breed has a different temperament," he said. "Sometimes it's the bad owners that give that dog the bad temperament. Out of all the people who came to talk, there were two residents who were against it and probably eight for it."
And though the council was firm in its decision, LeCureaux said he appreciated the discussion on both sides of the issue. He added the ordinance contains a five-year sunset clause and council members have the ability to change the ordinance at any time.
"We gained some valuable information from the people who were against it," he said. "They realized our ordinance was less restrictive and onerous than they thought."
Even so, one American Staffordshire terrier owner was displeased by the council's decision and wanted the amendment to not be breed-specific.
"I believe their minds were made up before they even came to the meeting," said Debbie Frawley, owner of 13-year-old Xena. "I understand they are trying to protect the public, but I don't agree with how they are doing it."
Contact Elizabeth A. Katz at elizabeth.katz@dailytribune.com or (248)
591-2521.
Hazel Park MI - BSL Anydog that looks like a Pitbull
PUBLISHED: Thursday, August 28, 2008
Some dog owners say the new rules go too far
By Elizabeth A. Katz
Daily Tribune Staff Writer
http://www.dailytribune.com/stories/082808/loc_localn02.shtml
HAZEL PARK -- City council members Tuesday voted unanimously to put tighter restrictions in place for those who own of pit bull-type dogs.
Members also added a provision that would prohibit tying any breed of dog to an inanimate object, such as a tree, post, fence or building.
The ordinance defines pit bull-type animals as the Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier and the American pit bull terrier.
Under the amended law, owners of the three breeds of pit bull would have to keep their animals on a leash when outside of a fence and an adult person 18 years or older would have to be in physical control of the leash.
Additionally, the dogs would have to be muzzled when outside of a house, kennel or fence; confined to the indoors or if outdoors, kept in a securely enclosed and locked six foot pen, kennel or fence, which has secure sides and a secure top for a kennel or pen. The dogs must be confined indoors, but not on a porch, patio or any part of a house or structure that would allow the dog to exit the building.
Spiked dog collars are prohibited. Owners must post "Beware of Dog" on the kennel, pen or fence containing the animal. Owners must notify the city in writing about the removal or death of a pit bull, must report the birth of offspring and the notification of the new address if the owner moves to another address in the city.
The city also is proposing new permit requirements and an annual permit fee of $50 for the breeds.
City Manager Ed Klobucher said the action was taken after a lengthy discussion at the most recent council meeting.
"The speakers on both sides of the issue did a very nice job of articulating their position and I think the discussions were good," he said. "We're going to be doing some additional research."
He noted that owners of pit bull breeds have six months to put in fencing to contain their dogs. If the owner claims a hardship, Klobucher said the city will consider those situations on a case by case basis.
Though the ordinance amendment was breed-specific, Klobucher said council members and the public agreed that any owner of a misbehaving dog, regardless of breed, should be punished.
"We'll have a dialogue with the courts on the importance of having swift and severe penalties for owners who allow their dogs to engage in dangerous behavior, including high fines, jail time and putting down the dogs," he said.
Councilwoman Jan Parisi said she believes the ordinance restrictions are necessary to protect the residents, other animals and the pit bulls themselves.
"They are mostly wonderful owners, but there are some people who are attracted to that dog because it's a fighting dog," she said. "If you're going to own a dog, we're going to expect you to be a responsible owner."
Councilman Andy LeCureaux said officials have been working on the ordinance for many years, holding workshops on the issue and conducting their own research on the breeds.
"That breed has a different temperament," he said. "Sometimes it's the bad owners that give that dog the bad temperament. Out of all the people who came to talk, there were two residents who were against it and probably eight for it."
And though the council was firm in its decision, LeCureaux said he appreciated the discussion on both sides of the issue. He added the ordinance contains a five-year sunset clause and council members have the ability to change the ordinance at any time.
"We gained some valuable information from the people who were against it," he said. "They realized our ordinance was less restrictive and onerous than they thought."
Even so, one American Staffordshire terrier owner was displeased by the council's decision and wanted the amendment to not be breed-specific.
"I believe their minds were made up before they even came to the meeting," said Debbie Frawley, owner of 13-year-old Xena. "I understand they are trying to protect the public, but I don't agree with how they are doing it."
Contact Elizabeth A. Katz at elizabeth.katz@dailytribune.com or (248)
591-2521.
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