The American Kennel Club has learned that New Jersey Senate Bill 3041 is scheduled for a vote by the full New Jersey Assembly at 10PM tonight, March 16, 2017.  This measure defines as a "pet dealer" every person in New Jersey who breeds and sells/transfers more than 10 dogs and/or cats.

This will be the last time concerns with S.3041 or its companions A.2338/S.63 may be addressed to the full Assembly.
Click here to see AKC's Tuesday, March 15 action alert on A.2338. 
It is imperative that all concerned responsible dog breeders and owners in New Jersey contact their Assembly member and Assembly Speaker Prieto and respectfully urge opposition to S.3041 until the concerns outlined below are addressed.  Respectfully state that you are a constituent and you are asking them to please vote NO on S.3041.  
About S.3041:
The AKC and a coalition of animal interest groups have actively opposed bills identical to S.3041, A.2338/S.63, since their introductions in January 2016.  In an effort quickly push this legislation, S. 3041 was recently introduced and quickly passed by the State Senate.  Concerns with this legislation include:

• It is common for some breeds such as Labrador Retrievers and Great Danes to regularly have litters larger than 10 puppies. A person whose dog has a large litter just once and sells/finds new homes for the puppies will be defined as a "pet dealer". The term "pet dealer" also includes pet shops, commercial kennels, and boarding kennels. It establishes protocols for enforcement by local counties and municipalities. Some of these standards include specific engineering requirements that are neither possible nor in the best interest of pets in residential settings. 
  

• The arbitrary threshold and vague language could regulate many fanciers and enthusiasts.  Because most municipalities do not allow commercial enterprises such as animal "dealers" in residential zones, hobby breeders may find themselves in violation of state and local zoning laws, and forced to choose between their home and their hobby.

• Throughout the bills' consideration, the AKC has respectfully recommended better language to reflect the sponsors' stated intent that small, hobby breeders would be exempt from the definition of "pet dealer".  Those concerns have not been considered. 

• Over previous versions, the current version of A.2338 actually increases the number of allowable more health and welfare violations by pet dealers selling pets to pet stores.

• A.2338 continues to contain more than two pages of "findings" that assail the reputations of dog breeders with broadly-discredited conjecture, questionable statistics, and out-of-date USDA information.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

It is imperative that concerned New Jersey residents and its responsible breeders and owners call and email if possible contact their State Assembly member (and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto).  Ask them to please vote NO on S.3041 on Thursday, March 16. 
Go to http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/legsearch.asp to find your New Jersey State Senator.
Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto -  (201) 770-1303  or [email protected].
For the latest information, contact AKC Government Relations at (919) 816-3720, or email [email protected]; or contact the New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs. 
 

Dual Champion Up N’Adam’s Rugerheim’s Lil Cricket
Completion of Dual title at GSPC of Central Va, winning OLGD
SIRE: DC/AFC UP N’ADAM,UD,SH
DAM: DC/AFC UP N’ADAM’S SILHOUETTE
HANDLER: KATIE TAZZA
OWNERS: KATIE AND TOM TAZZA
  
FC/AFC Up N’Adam’s Bustin Loose, JH,CGC
Winning the NGSPA Amateur Shooting Dog Pheasant Championship
SIRE: NFC/FC CHISHOLM CREEK CUTTING LOOSE
DAM: NFC/DC/AFC UP N’ADAMS SUPER SIOUX, MH
HANDLER: DAYNA RUSCIANO
OWNERS: ANTHONY AND DAYNA RUSCIANO
 
FC/AFC BARONESS DORTHEA VOM REINER, MH
Having achieved a NAVHDA Versatility Champion Title
SIRE: HILL N DALES GO FAST SHELBY, MH
DAM: A LACEY VOM REINER, MH
HANDLER: DICK CULLERTON
OWNER: DICK CULLERTON
 
FC HELLO LUCY
AFTCNJ Amateur Gun Dog of the Year
SIRE: “BYE BYE” BILLY JOE
DAM: WOODLAND TRIAL SCOUT
HANDLER: WAYNE HORNER
OWNER: WAYNE HORNER
 
“BYE BYE” BILLY JOE
AFTCNJ Amateur All Age Dog of the Year
Runner up NGSPA Region 2 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship
SIRE: FC/AFC/PHEASANT CHAMPION ” BYE BYE” CHARLIE’S PRIDE
DAM: FC “BYE BYE” RUNAROUND SUE
HANDLER : JERRY ALBANESE
OWNERS: JERRY AND MICHAELENE ALBANESE

NEW WINNERS:
 
FIELD RUNNERS JAZZ AND BLUES
NJAFTC-PUPPY OF THE YEAR
SIRE: FC UODIBARS AGAINST ALL ODDS
DAM: NFC/FC/AFC HILLS HARD HITTING JAZZTIME
BREEDER-MARK HILL
OWNERS –ANTHONY AND DAYNA RUSCIANO

Cruzin’s Probable Cause
NGSPA Region 2 Open Shooting Dog Championship April 2013
SIRE : ALPENBLICK’S CODY
DAM: ALPENBLICK’S ABIGAIL
HANDLER: DAN DIMAMBRO
OWNER: ROBERT ERRIGO
 
CH. SPRINGRUN COLOR ME HUNTABIRD
TRACKING DAM OF THE YEAR-2012
SIRE: CH, SPRINGRUNS FARMERS CHOICE,SH
DAM: AM/CAN CH ORION’S LUCK OF THE DRAW FDJ
BREEDER/OWNER: JANE HANDSCHUMAKER

REPEAT WINNER:

DUAL CHAMPION/AMATUER FIELD CHAMPION UP N’ ADAM’S PIPER CHEROKEE, CDX,MH
SIRE: FC WILLIES DIXIELAND JAZZ
DAM: UP N’ ADAM’S PIPER CUB,CD, JH
BREEDERS: KATIE AND TOM TAZZA
TOP PRODUCING DUAL DAM OF ALL TIME-TOP PRODUCING DUAL DAM IN 2011-ROM GSPCA
YOUNGEST DUAL IN THE HISTORY OF THE BREED-1997 PUPPY/DERBY DOG OF THE YEAR
PRODUCER OF: 5 DUALS, 9 JUNIOR HUNTERS, 3 CHAMPIONS, 1 MASTER HUNTER AND 2 SENIOR HUNTERS, 1 CDX

NEW WINNERS:

DUAL CHAMPION UP N’ ADAM MARGARITA, UP,JH
SIRE: DC/AFC UP N’ ADAM’S FLORENS LOUIS , CD,SH
DAM: DC/AFC UP N’ ADAMS PIPER CHEROKEE, CDX, MH
BREEDERS: KATIE AND TOM TAZZA

DUAL CHAMPION UP N’ ADAM’S SILHOUETTE
SIRE: NFC CHISOLM CREEKS CUTTIN LOOSE
DAM: DC/NGDC/AFC UP N’ ADAMS SUPER SIOUX, CDX, MH
BREEDERS: KATIE AND TOM TAZZA

DUAL CHAMPION UP N’ ADAM’S PRAIRIE WIND
SIRE: FC PRAIRIE WIND’S ZACKLY RIGHT
DAM: CH UP N’ ADAM’S EAGER BEAVER, CD, JH
BREEDERS: KATIE AND TOM TAZZA

New Award:

CH. STELOR’S HOMESTEADER REIGN
GSPCA SHOW DAM OF THE YEAR
Sire: Ch Summertime Sothern Reign, CDX JH MX AXJ
Dam: Ch Stelor’s Executive Decision, JH
Breeders: Dee Stelmach  & Nancy Campbell
Owners: Art and Barbara Vitarius

Repeat Winner:

CH OTCH CHINDI’S ODE TO THE 4 WINDS, UD OMI TD
OBEDIENCE TRIAL CHAMPION
Sire: CH/OTCH Sunrise & Shannon The Big Chill, VCD,UDX,JH,OA,RE
Dam: Chindi’s Wind Walker, CD,RN,OA, NAJ, MH
Breeder/Owner/ Handler Jean Persia, VMD

DUAL CH Up N’ Adam Cherokee Firewater, JH
Sire: DC/AFC Up N’ Adam, HOF, SH, UD
Dam: DC/AFC Up N’ Adam Piper Cherokee, CDX,MH
Breeder/Owner/Handler: Katrin & Thomas Tazza

DUAL CH/AFC Up N’ Adam’s Point U.P, JH
Sire: DC/AFC Up N’ Adams Florens Luis, CD, SH
Dam: DC/AFC Up N’ Adam Piper Cherokee, CDX,MH
Breeder/Owner/Handler: Katrin & Thomas Tazza
Am/Can CH Crystal’s Partner in Crime, MH

GSPCA 2009 HUNT TEST DAM OF THE YEAR
Sire: CH Tuckoma Prairie Drk N Dapper, JH
Dam: Olde Ridge-Crystal Widgeon, SH
Owner: M. Kirkman, D. Lesavoy & J. Zeigler
Breeder: Judy Ziegler

CH. Chindi’s Ode To The 4 Winds, UDT
High in Trial Awards (2) Obedience Trials-York County
Sire: CH/OTCH Sunrise & Shannon The Big Chill, VCD,UDX,JH,OA,RE
Dam: Chindi’s Wind Walker, CD,RN,OA, NAJ, MH
Breeder/Owner/ Handler Jean Persia, VMD

DC HUBERT’S YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, JH, OA, AXJ

OPEN GUN DOG OF THE YEAR 2008-09
AFTCNJ
Sire: BIS, DC,CAN OTCH Michaels Magic Birdog, UDX,CAN UD, MH, MX,MXJ
Dam: Fetchin’ Getchen Borghi, JH
Breeder: Robert Borghi
HANDLER: BRIAN MALONEY/JEFF DROGIN
  
FIELDWAY’S BLUE DIAMOND

OPEN ALL AGE DOG OF THE YEAR 2008-09
AFTCNJ
Sire: NFC/FC/AFC Alpenblick’s Cody
Dam: FC/AFC Fieldway’s Mademoiselle
Breeder: Joe Manning and John Frayne
HANDLER: BRIAN MALONEY
  
ALPENBLICK’S SOUTHERN BELL

NGSPA 2009-OPEN SHOOTING DOG OF THE YEAR
GREAT LAKES-OPEN SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP
NGSPA-PHEASANT CHAMPIONSHIP-OPEN SHOOTING DOG
Sire: Alpenblick’s Cody Boy
Dam: Alpenblick’s  Josy
Breeder: Helmut Schoen
HANDLER: MATT BASILONE

Hello, and thank you for visiting our website. A short bio on myself,  I have been a member of the Club since 2003, and have served on the Board of directors since 2006, however I have been involved with the breed for over 40 years. I am looking forward to maintaining this clubs’ success that it has had over the last several years.

I’d like to announce the current Board of Directors and they are:

Vice President  Bill Mengert
Treasurer Bob Rynkiewicz
Corresponding Secretary
Recording Secretary Deb Rein
AKC Delegate Jeff Drogan
Board Positions:
Mike Blanchard, Anthony Rusciano, Wayne Horner, Russ Bigus, and Barbara Vitarius.
One thing that makes this Club so good, is the camaraderie that we all share when we are all together at functions or events and because of this I am happy to say that all of our events have been a successful  and it seems like everyone has had an enjoyable time.

Remember to check the website for all event updates. Just a reminder there will be a General Club meeting at our spring Hunt Test in April, Our Education Day this summer, and one of our Field Trials in the fall. I look forward to seeing you all there and wish everyone the best of luck through the year.
Thank you,     
Brian Rolison President