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April Suspensions

Researchers noted AKC reduced serious sentences by nearly 100% in 2009 as compared to previous years.  Jack Norton, Director of AKC Compliance, could not offer any reason, nor could he provide a running list of people suspended.

Given the difficulty in obtaining and compiling this information, we are not responsible for any error or omission. Suspensions may change after the fact. If you have any questions, please contact the American Kennel Club.

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Current AKC Lifetime Suspensions

(none for this month)

Current 15 Year Suspensions

(none for this month)

Current 10 Year Suspensions

...suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for ten years and imposed a $2000 fine, for conduct prejudicial to purebred dogs, purebred dog events, or to the best interests of the American Kennel Club based on their violation of the AKC’s Judicial or Administrative Determination of Inappropriate Treatment Policy. Effective March 12, 2012: Mr. Scott Gears (Palmyra, NY) Siberian Husky | Mrs. Carrie Rohde-Smith (Newburg, WI) Multiple Breeds | Mr. Jason Smith (Newburg, WI) Multiple Breeds

5 Years or Less Suspensions

As a result of Event Committee/AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committee determinations the following individuals stand suspended of AKC privileges. It should be noted that these determinations may still be appealed and may be reversed. Upon expiration of the appeal process, an appropriate notice describing the status of the individual’s suspension, if any, will appear in this column:  Mrs. Betsy Habich (Salisbury, MD) | Mr. David Gansz (Verona, NJ)

... suspended Mrs. Tammie Winkley (Waldron, AR) from AKC registration privileges for six months and imposed a $500 fine, effective February 21, 2012, for her submission of an online litter registration application and two dog registration applications containing the false certification as to the signature of the co-owner of the dam. (Multiple Breeds)

... suspended Mrs. Earline Fifer (Reading, PA) from AKC registration privileges for six months and imposed a $500 fine, effective February 10, 2012, for submission of an online litter registration application containing the false certification as to the signature of the co-owner of the dam. (Boxer)

...suspended Mrs. Kim Jennings (Woodville, AL) from AKC registration privileges for six months and imposed a $500 fine, effective March 12, 2012, for submission of online litter registration applications containing the false certification as to the signature of the co-owner of the dam. (Multiple Breeds)

...suspended Mrs. Sonia Carroll (Bartlesville, OK) from AKC registration privileges for six months and imposed a $500 fine, effective March 12, 2012, for signing an AKC certificate of transfer on behalf of another. (Cocker Spaniel)

... suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for six months and imposed a $500 fine, for refusing to make their dogs and records available for inspection when requested: Effective February 10, 2012: Dr. John Brooks, D.V.M. (Wichita, KS) Multiple Breeds | Mr. Marc Nickl (Wichita, KS) Multiple Breeds |Effective March 12, 2012 Mrs. Mary Jo Silzell (Mesa, CO) Yorkshire Terrier, Labrador Retriever

Mr. Richard Glenn (Clarkston, MI) Action was taken by the American Kennel Club (“AKC®”) for conduct at its December 17, 2011 event. Mr. Glenn was charged with physical altercation in connection with an event. The Committee reviewed the report, found it in order and set the penalty at a six month suspension from AKC event privileges and a $300 fine, effective December 17, 2011.  Mr. Glenn appealed the decision. The South East Trial Board denied the appeal.

Mr. John Downey (Stockton, MO) Action was taken by the Gateway Terrier Association for conduct in connection with its December 2, 2011 event. Mr. Downey was charged with disruptive behavior at an event. The Committee reviewed the report, found it in order and set the penalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine.

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