The Pekingese Club of America
Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Honorees
The Pekingese Club of America is pleased to announce its recipients of the American Kennel Club Outstanding Sportsmanship Award. The honorees represent a longtime contribution to the Pekingese Breed and the Sport of Purebred Dogs as well as the embodiment of the AKC Code of Sportsmanship posted below. Their names will be posted on the AKC website along with honorees from other AKC Member Clubs in addition to being presented with the AKC gold medallion for Outstanding Sportsmanship through PCA.
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2015 - Tom Curley, Carleton Place, Ontario |
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2014 - Catherine "Kitty" Schell, Louisville, Kentucky |
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2011 - Mr. Hiram Stewart, Kenner, Louisanna |
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2010 - Mr. Arlon Duit, Monticello, Iowa |
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2009 - Mrs. Shirley Hogben, Union, Kentucky |
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2008 - Mrs. Annette Borders, Clyde, Texas |
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2007 - Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Jackson, Seneca, Illinois |
To view all honorees on AKC's website, visit: http://www.akc.org/clubs/promote/akc-outstanding-sportsmanship-award/
Many congratulations to these PCA members.
AKC CODE OF
SPORTSMANSHIP
PREFACE: The sport of purebred dog competitive events dates prior
to 1884, the year of AKC's birth. Shared values of those involved in the
sport include principles of sportsmanship. They are practiced in all
sectors of our sport: conformation, performance and companion. Many
believe that these principles of sportsmanship are the prime reason why
our sport has thrived for over one hundred years. With the belief that
it is useful to periodically articulate the fundamentals of our sport,
this code is presented.
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Sportsmen respect the history, traditions and integrity of the sport
of purebred dogs.
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Sportsmen commit themselves to values of fair play, honesty,
courtesy, and vigorous competition, as well as winning and losing
with grace.
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Sportsmen refuse to compromise their commitment and obligation to
the sport of purebred dogs by injecting personal advantage or
consideration into their decisions or behavior.
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The sportsman judge judges only on the merits of the dogs and
considers no other factors.
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The sportsman judge or exhibitor accepts constructive criticism.
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The sportsman exhibitor declines to enter or exhibit under a judge
where it might reasonably appear that the judge's placements could
be based on something other than the merits of the dogs.
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The sportsman exhibitor refuses to compromise the impartiality of a
judge.
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The sportsman respects the AKC bylaws, rules, regulations and
policies governing the sport of purebred dogs.
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Sportsmen find that vigorous competition and civility are not
inconsistent and are able to appreciate the merit of their
competition and the effort of competitors.
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Sportsmen welcome, encourage and support newcomers to the sport.
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Sportsmen will deal fairly with all those who trade with them.
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Sportsmen are willing to share honest and open appraisals of both
the strengths and weaknesses of their breeding stock.
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Sportsmen spurn any opportunity to take personal advantage of
positions offered or bestowed upon them.
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Sportsmen always consider as paramount the welfare of their dog.
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Sportsmen refuse to embarrass the sport, the American Kennel Club,
or themselves while taking part in the sport.