Lynn
Vogel
Chair - Performance Committee
Statesboro, GA
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Lynn
I
have been showing Kuvasz at AKC events since
1993 and have finished 33 champions and bred
23 champions. Competing in the venues of obedience,
tracking, and agility, I have earned 38 performance
titles. I am the only Kuvasz breeder to have
titled Kuvasz in obedience, tracking, agility,
and conformation. And I was the owner/trainer
of the first Kuvasz and only Kuvasz bitch in
history to earn the prestigious VCD1 award from
the AKC. I also owned and exhibited the only
Kuvasz in the history of the breed to win Best
Veteran in Show at an AKC show. In 2006, I opened
South Paws Boarding and Training Facility to
help train Kuvasz and promote the versatility
of the breed. Currently I have three generations
of obedience titled Kuvasz, all breeder/owner
handled.
As
performance committee chairperson I want to see
the Kuvasz Club of America continue to work to
encourage more owners to train and exhibit their
dogs in AKC events such as tracking, agility,
obedience, canine good citizen, and weight pull.
I think that the Rally venue offers our breed
a fantastic opportunity to showcase our versatility.
I welcome newcomers and novices to the breed.
And I plan to implement a mentoring system to
help newcomers/novices find support from knowledgeable,
experienced people. This mentoring system will
ideally transcend the performance arena and help
with all facets of Kuvasz ownership including
health issues and breeding. I want to see the
Kuvasz Quarterly column offer spotlights on true
working dogs as well as competition dogs and
practical training tips to help with both everyday
obstacles and more advanced situations. Our column
will also continue to keep the membership abreast
of AKC news. I also plan to see the performance
committee work with the National Specialty chairperson
to make obedience more of a focal point at these
shows. Additionally, I believe that more awards
and acknowledgements for those successfully competing
in these events will encourage more interest,
enthusiasm, and participation.
Kennel Name: Aegys
Kuvasz
