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This is one of the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Lists for
rec.pets.dogs.  It is posted on a monthly basis: updates, additions,
and corrections (including attributions) are always welcome: send
email to one of the addresses at the end of this article.

The multiple parts are all archived at rtfm.mit.edu (18.70.0.226) in
the directory /pub/usenet/news.answers/dogs-faq.  The files are:
introduction, getting-a-dog, new-puppy, new-dog, health-care,
breeding, medical-info, training, behavior, working, service,
AKC-titles, misc/part1, misc/part2, rescue/part1, rescue/part2,
publications and resources.

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INTRODUCTION

  A.  Introduction to rec.pets.dogs.
  B.  FAQ's for rec.pets.dogs.
  C.  Acronyms.
  D.  Abbreviations.
  E.  Glossary.
  F.  Kennel Clubs.
  G.  Mailing Lists.
  H.  Acknowledgements.

A.  Introduction to rec.pets.dogs.

Rec.pets.dogs is a newsgroup devoted to domestic canine issues.  This
group can be friendly and helpful.  Flamewars are generally limited to
several topics: crating dogs, training by the Koheler method, docking
and cropping, animal rights activism, wolf hybrids and pit-bull (or
other breed) dog bans.  New readers are advised against starting these
topics up on the newsgroup as long, protracted, and inflammatory
discussions often ensue.  The facts pertaining to these controversial
topics are covered in the FAQ's.  This is not to say that these topics
are forbidden from discussion on rec.pets.dogs, but that regular
readers would greatly appreciate it if you checked out what the FAQ
had to say on them to make sure you have something new to contribute.

This newsgroup was formed in the summer of 1991.  It is a splinter
group from rec.pets, which originally carried the canine as well as
other topics.  Joe DiBenedetto proposed the split and collected the
votes, which proved more than enough for its official creation.

Michael Mahler attempted a FAQ in 1991 that consisted of compiled but
unedited articles saved from the net.  Due to time constraints, he
gave up the project, and I received copies of the articles that he had
saved and incorporated much of them in here from other readers.  I
have heard of other attempts at FAQ's well, but no real details.

1.  Charter

There exists no official charter for this group.  However,
unofficially, this group exists to discuss anything related to
canines.

2.  Asking questions

By all means, ask questions on this newsgroup, that's what this is
for.  Most of us are more than happy to help you out.  There are some
things you might want to keep in mind, though:

Is it a frequently asked question?  If you have a question about
housetraining, for example, you might find the answer in one of the
group's FAQ.  It's entirely possible you have a question not covered
in the FAQ, but it helps to check first.

Are you giving us enough information?  Sometimes people ask brief
questions that don't get the responses they wanted.  This is often
because the brevity of the question leads many readers to infer other
possibilities.  In particular, questions like "I want a dog that stays
outside," "I want a dog for the kids, what's a good one," "I want a
dog for protection" will generate many followups that are concerned
with whether or not you really should get a dog, along with
recommendations of books that you should read first.  If you've
already done your homework, by all means, take the extra time to
describe that in your request so that you can get more useful
responses.


B.  FAQ's for rec.pets.dogs.

1.  Multiple monthly posted FAQ's

There are multiple FAQ's, split up by topic rather than by length.  All
are posted regularly, about once a month.  Each FAQ is intended to be
a self-contained article on its topic and can be read separately from
the others.

  * INTRODUCTION
    This file, which gives a brief description of this group, details
    common acronyms, includes a glossary, describes several national
    kennel clubs, and thanks the people who made this all possible.
  * GETTING A DOG
    Details how to go about getting a dog and lists the things you
    will need to get started.
  * YOUR NEW PUPPY
    Aimed at new dog owners and puppies.  Thus it contains information
    on the needs of puppies and helps the new or inexperienced owner
    get started.
  * YOUR NEW DOG
    Helps the new owner who has just gotten an adult dog.  It
    discusses issues pertinent to this situation, such as
    readjustment, bonding, etc.
  * HEALTH CARE ISSUES
    An overview of the sort of health issues every dog owner should
    know about: basic information on vaccinations, how to tell when
    something is wrong, etc.
  * CANINE MEDICAL INFORMATION
    Gives detailed information on a number of diseases and other
    problems that dogs can have.
  * TRAINING YOUR DOG
    Supplies tips, hints, and references to training your dog.
    Discusses the variety of methods used to train dogs.
  * Behavior: Understanding and Modifying
    Outlines the way dogs think and presents common behavioral
    problems along with suggested constructive solutions.
  * WORKING DOGS
    Covers the amazing variety of ways dogs can be put to work.
  * SERVICE DOGS
    Describes the ways dogs assist handicapped people directly.
    Covers guide dogs for the blind, signal dogs for the deaf,
    companion dogs for the disabled, and therapy dogs.
  * AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
    Covers AKC test requirements and discusses showing.  It also
    briefly discusses breed clubs associated with the AKC and titles
    obtainable through those clubs.
  * ASSORTED TOPICS, I and II
    Contains a variety of topics in two parts that did not fit any
    particular theme, such as wolf-hybrids and allergies.
  * PUBLICATIONS
    Contains all the book and article references in the other faqs
    (breed specific ones excepted) plus other publications.
  * RESOURCES
    A compilation of canine related magazines, catalogues,
    organizations and kennel club addresses.


There is certainly room for more FAQ's -- the world of dog fanciers is
a wide one indeed!  In general, I welcome suggestions on ways to
improve FAQ's or construct new ones.  I am particularly appreciative
of written-up contributions.  The format of the FAQ's has been chosen
to provide individually useful files.  Each of the files is also less
than 65K and under 1500 in order to accomodate common restrictions on
mailers and news-reading software.

2.  FAQ's for particular breeds

In addition to these monthly posted FAQ's, there are available FAQ's
for specific breeds.  These are posted rarely, perhaps once or twice a
year.  They are available via anonymous ftp to pit-manager.mit.edu
(18.172.1.27) under pub/usenet/news.answers/dogs-faq/<breed>.  For the
exact file name, check the name in parentheses after the breed.  If you
do not have anonymous ftp, send email to [e-mail]
with "send usenet/news.answers/dogs-faq/<breed>" in the subject line,
leaving the message body empty.  For example, to reference Bloodhounds,
you would use usenet/news.answers/dogs-faq/bloodhounds.

If you do not see your favorite breed below, send me email if you want
to put one together yourself!  All you have to do is write them up, I
will take care of archival and periodic posting.  (Addresses are at
the end of this post.)  I only wrote one of these, as a guide for the
rest of them.  The rest have been written by fellow rec.pets.dogs
readers.

Currently, FAQ's are available for:

Alaskan Malamutes (malamutes)
Bloodhounds (bloodhounds)
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers (chessies)
Collies (collies)
Greyhounds (greyhounds)
Labrador Retriever (labradors)
Siberian Huskies (huskies)

3.  And yet others

People are more than welcome to start up their own FAQ's -- I am
certainly not running a monopoly.  Some good subjects might be
recipes for dog food, protection, rescue organization lists, etc.
I am more than happy to help you out with making such articles into
periodically posted articles and will show you how to get them
archived along with all the other FAQ's listed above.  I will list
them here as well once they are installed.

C.  Acronyms.

New readers frequently have trouble understanding the acronyms that
have developed in this group.  Other acronyms are widely used among
dog fanciers.

A partial listing (feel free to send in contributions):

1.  General acronyms

AHBA    American Herding Breeds Association.
AKC:    American Kennel Club.
AWTA:   American Working Terrier Association.
ALF:    Animal Liberation Front (USA animal rights activist group).
ASCA:   Australian Shepherd Club of America
BIS:    Best in Show.
BOB:    Best of Breed (male or female).
BOS:    Best Opposite Sex (to BOB).
BW:     Best of Winners.
CEA:    Collie Eye Anomaly.
CERF:   Canine Eye Registration Foundation: registers "normal eyed dogs".
CHD/HD: Hip Dysplasia.
CKC:    Canadian Kennel Club.
CPI:    Canine Parainfluenza.
CPV:    Canine Parvovirus.
DHLPP:  Distempter, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus shot
FDSB:   Field Dog Stud Book; a registry of pointing dogs published by the
        American Field Publishing Company.  Many pointing dogs are dual
        registered AKC/FDSB.
GSD:    German Shepherd Dog.
GSP:    German Shorthair Pointer.
IM(H)O: In My (Honest/Humble) Opinion.
KC:     Kennel Club (of Great Britain).
KPC/T:  Kindergarten Puppy Class/Training.
NQ'd:   Not Qualified -- disqualified from the ring
OES:    Old English Sheepdog.
OCD:    Osteochondrosis Dissecans (separation of joint cartilage)
OFA:    Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (hip certification).
PETA:   People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (USA animal rights
        activist group).
PRA:    Progressive Retinal Atrophy.
RBKC:   Rare Breed Kennel Club.
ROM:    Register of Merit, awarded by parent clubs of specific breeds.
RWB:    Reserve Winner's Bitch.
RWD:    Reserve Winner's Dog.
SKC:    States Kennel Club (mainly active in the South and New England)
TDI:    Therapy Dogs International.
UKC:    United Kennel Club.
WB:     Winner's Bitch.
WD:     Winner's Dog.
WH:     Wolf Hybrids.

2.  Titles

CD:     (AKC) Companion Dog.
CDX:    (AKC) Companion Dog Excellent.
UD:     (AKC) Utility Dog.
OTCH:   (AKC) Obedience Trial Champion.

JH:     (AKC) Junior Hunter.
SH:     (AKC) Senior Hunter.
MH:     (AKC) Master Hunter.

TD:     (AKC) Tracking Dog.
TDX:    (AKC) Tracking Dog Excellent.

UDT:    (AKC) Utility Dog Tracking.

HT:    (AKC) Herding Tested.
PT:     (AKC) Pre-Trial Tested.
HS:    (AKC) Herding Started.
HI:    (AKC) Herding Intermediate.
HX:    (AKC) Herding Excellent.
HCH:     (AKC) Herding Champion.

FTC:    (AKC) Field Trial Champion.
AFC:    (AKC) Amateur Field Champion.
NFC:    (AKC) National Field Champion.
NAFC:   (AKC) National Amateur Field Champion.

CGC:    (AKC) Canine Good Citizen.

CD:     (CKC) Companion Dog.
CDX:    (CKC) Companion Dog Excellent.
UD:     (CKC) Utility Dog.
OTCH:   (CKC) Obedience Trial Champion.
UDT:    (CKC) Utility Dog Tracker (abbrev. for UD TD)
UDTX:   (CKC) Utility Dog Tracker Excellent (UD TDX)

HIC, HC (AHBA) Herding [Instinct] Certified.

CG:     (AWTA) Certificate of Gameness, soon to be an AKC title
WC:     (AWTA) Working Certificate (only dogs who go to ground)
AGHC:   (AWTA) Above Ground Hunting Certificate

CH:     Champion, usually with country in front of it, e.g., Br. CH, Am.
        CH, Can. CH.  A number of different kennel clubs offer CH.
        titles.  AKC: Champion of Record, KC: Show Champion (often Sh.
        Ch.).

Sch I,
II, III (Schutzhund) consecutive working titles
FH:     (Schutzhund) Fahrtenhund (advanced tracking title, comparable to TDX)
AD:     (Schutzhund) Ausdauer (endurance test)
VB:     (Schutzhund) Traffic Secure.

TT:     (American Temperament Test Society) Temperament test.

STD:    (ASCA) Started Trial Dog (s/d/c suffix: sheep, ducks, cattle).
OTD:    (ASCA) Open Trial Dog (same suffixes).
ATD:    (ASCA) Advanced Trial Dog (same suffixes).

HR:     (UKC) Hunter Retriever
HRCH:   (UKC) Hunter Retriever Champion
GR HRCH:(UKC) Grand Hunter Retriever Champion


D.  Abbreviations

Chessie: Chesaspeake Bay Retriever.
Dobie: Doberman Pinscher.
Golden: Golden Retriever.
Lab, esp. Yellow/Black Lab: Labrador Retriever.
Mal: Alaskan Malamute.
Newfie: Newfoundland.
Parvo: Canine Parvovirus.
Rott, Rottie: Rottweiler.
Sheltie: Shetland Sheepdog.
Sib: Siberian Husky.
Weim: Weimaraner.


E.  Glossary

alpha: Dogs recognize intricate social hierarchies.  The one "on top"
is "alpha."  Alpha can also be relative, denoting which of a pair of
dogs dominates the other.  Packs include humans where applicable, and
owners should always be alpha to their dogs.

bitch: A female dog.  Not used in a derogatory sense.

bitchy: A male dog showing female characteristics (e.g., in size
and weight).

bloom: Glossiness of coat.

brace: A pair of dogs.

brisket: Front of chest between forelegs.

brood bitch: Female used for breeding.

chest: directly under the dog, right behind the front legs.  What you
might think of as the "chest" is really the point of the shoulder or
sometimes the forechest.

coupling: That part of the body between the shoulders and hips; some
dogs are short coupled and others are longer coupled (aka "standing
over more ground").

crabbing: A dog that moves toward you with its body at an angle
rather than straight on.  Also called side-wheeling or side-winding.

croup: The portion of the back directly above the hind legs, before
the tail.

dam: The female parent.

dewclaws: Rudimentary toes often removed shortly after birth.

dewlap: The skin on the throat.

dish faced:  Where the tip of the nose is higher than the stop.

dog: 1.  Any dog, male or female.  2. A male dog, especially when used
in conjunction with bitch.

doggy: A female dog showing male characteristics, especially in weight
and size.

eyeteeth: The upper canines.

flews: Pendulous upper lips.

heat: The mating period for bitches.

hocks:  The joints above the pasterns of the legs.

pad: The cushioned part of the foot.

pastern: The part of the leg below the knee in rear legs.

Schutzhund: A German-developed training regimen for protective work
used world-wide.  Only strong, determined, and aggressive dogs do well
with Schutzhund.  Both dogs and bitches have been trained in
Schutzhund.  German Shepherd Dogs are traditionally associated with
Schutzhund, but medium to large dogs of any breed may be so trained.

second thigh: The area of the hindquarters between the hock and the
stifle.

septum: The vertical line between the nostrils.

show dog: A dog bred for conformation to its breed standard and shown
in competition on that basis.

sire: The male parent.

stifle: The upper joint of the rear legs, corresponding to humans' knees.

stop: The point between a dog's eyes.

stud: Male dog used for breeding.

withers: The highest point of the shoulders, right behind the neck.


F.  Kennel Clubs.

(Largely condensed from _Reader's Digest Illustrated Book of Dogs_.,
 pgs 368-377)

There are organizations set up around the world for animals.  Although
the character of each differs, the basic responsiblities of a kennel
club include:

  * Recognizing breeds.  The criteria for being recognized varies a
    great deal from country to country.

  * Maintaining breed registries.  Issues certificates of registration
    to owners of dogs that qualify.

  * Compiling stud books.  Traces ancestries of registered dogs as far
    back as records have been kept for that breed.

  * Establishing breed standards.  Publishes descriptions of the ideal
    dog for each breed, to help with judging breeds in show.

  * Sponsoring dog shows and trials.  Enforces procedures to be
    followed to insure merited reception of awards.

  * Approval of judges, and judging procedures.  Sets standards of
    knowledge for a judge.

Often, national kennel clubs accept as members or affiliates canine
clubs devoted to particular breeds that sponsor their own
competitions.  Other independent clubs set their own breed standards.

Although show trials are the most common, where a dog's appearance is
the sole criterion for awards, outdoor competition is also popular:
hunting, tracking, obedience, herding, and lure-coursing are some of
the alternatives.  In these only performance counts.

1.  American Kennel Club

AKC
51 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010

Telephone Numbers:
AKC registration (NC) - 1-919-493-7396
AKC customer relations - 1-212-696-8200
AKC Performance Events (Obedience & Herding) - 1-212-696-8276


See American Kennel Club Titles FAQ for more information.

2.  Australian National Kennel Council

ANKC
Administrative Buildings
Royal Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
3032,  Victoria

Each of the eight Australian states/territories has its own canine
club, but the controlling body is ANKC.  Established in 1958, its
objective is to propose uniform policies and procedures for all of
Australia, although member clubs are not compelled to adopt any of the
procedures.  There are only minor administrative differences, however,
and champions in one state are recognized as such in others.

Major Australian show classes are
  Baby puppies (4-6 mos)
  Minor puppies (6-9 mos)
  Puppy class (6-12 mos)
  Junior class (6-18 mos)
  Intermediate class (18mos to 3yrs)
  Australian-bred class (6mos and over, born in Australia)
  Open class (any dog, generally 1yr and over)

Ear cropping is illegal in Australia, and ANKC considers dogs with
cropped ears ineligible for registration.

The judging system is based on points, accumulated from being judged
Best of Sex; the number of points reflects the number of competitors
over which the dog won (with minimum and maximum limits).  Dogs are
judged by breed standards established by the Kennel Club (Britain),
except for breeds of Australian origin.  Highest title: Breed Champion.

ANKC groups:
  Toy
  Sporting terrier
  Gun dog
  Hound
  Working
  Utility
  Non-sporting

3.  Canadian Kennel Club

CKC
100 - 89 Skyway Avenue
Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 6R4
1-416-675-5511 (tel)
1-416-675-6506 (fax)

The club was formed in 1888 when Canadians became determined to have
their own club after AKC's four year inclusion of Canada in its
beginning.  The two clubs have worked closely together since then, e.g.,
reciprocal recognition of each other's stud books and judges.  There
are similar judging systems, many common regulations, and most of the
same breed standards.

The judging system is based on points.  A dog must accumulate 10
points under at least three different judges at shows held under CKC
regulations.  Points are awarded based on the number of dogs in
competition and handed to each Best of Sex winner.  Up to five
additional points may be awarded should the dog then place in its
group or win Best in Show.

They also sponsor obedience trials and tracking tests. They offer CD,
CDX, UD, OTCH (equivalent to UD [?]), TD, and TDX.  The CKC offered
TDX before the AKC did -- American tracking enthusiasts used to go to
Canada for TDX because nothing past TD was offered in the US.

Unusually among kennel clubs, the CKC is responsible to the federal
government in registering its dogs.  Selling a pure-bred puppy without
first registering it carries penalties.  Pedigreed dogs must be
identified on registration forms by either tattoo or noseprint.

CKC groups
  Sporting
  Hound
  Working
  Terrier
  Toy
  Non-sporting
  Herding
  Miscellaneous

4.  Fe'de'ration  Cynologique Internationale

FCI
Rue Le'opold-II
14B-6530 Thuin
Belgium

The FCI is a world-wide federation of national dog clubs.  Its
objective is to bring about international standards in the breeding,
exhibiting, and judging of purebreds.

Founded in 1911, it was originally European -- claiming membership
from France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, and Holland.  Today,
membership includes representatives from 19 European countries as well
as several from Latin America, Asia, and Africa.  Another 11 countries
are affiliated (including Britain and South Africa).

FCI automatically recognizes the breeds of member countries -- hence
it recognizes over 300 breeds.  Breed standards approved by FCI are
drawn up from the country of origin, helping to keep those standards
uniform.  Member countries may refuse to register dogs showing genetic
flaws or non-conformation to standards; this helps eliminate
hereditary defects.

FCI hosts two types of shows: national and international.  The country
in which the show is held determines the judging system.
International titles: International Working Trial Champion, and
International Beauty Champion, both based on accumulating aptitude
certificates and prizes in several countries under several judges.
Difficulties are encountered by various quarantines of some of the
countries.

FCI groups:
  Shepherd Dogs
  Watch Dogs and Working Dogs
  Terriers
  Dachshunds
  Hounds for Big Game
  Hounds for Small Game
  Pointers (except British breeds)
  British Gun Dogs
  Fancy Dogs
  Greyhounds

5.  Federation of International Canines (FIC)

FIC
PO Box 250307
Montgomery, AL 36125
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]

6.  Kennel Club (Britain)

The Kennel Club
1-5 Clarges Street
London W1Y 8AB

The Kennel Club was formed in 1873.  Its objective is to bring under
central authority various canine clubs to ensure uniform standards,
rules, and procedures, as well as a comprehensive registry for all
breeds.  There are more than 1,700 member clubs in The Kennel Club
today.  The Kennel Club has reciprocal arrangements with more than 40
national clubs and is an associate member of FCI.

The KC does not recognise Schutzhund.  To gain a KC studbook number a
dog must get a first, second or third prize in the Limit or Open Class
at a Championship show or a CC or RCC.

The British title Champion (bench) is generally considered the most
difficult to obtain.  The dog must earn three Challenge Certificates
from three different judges (one out of puppy class). Some breeds,
those on the import register do not have CC's.  -- but CC's are
sharply limited, and even if Best of Sex is won, the judge may
withhold a CC.  It may take years to obtain the title.

Kennel Club groups
  Hound
  Gun dog
  Terrier
  Utility
  Working
  Toy

7.  Kennel Union of Southern Africa

KUSA
Box 2659
Cape Town 8000
South Africa

Organized in 1895 to unite all the kennel clubs in South Africa, KUSA
is composed of some 150 affiliated clubs.  Most of KUSA's approved
standards are from Britain's Kennel Club.  Deviations or omissions
from the KC generally follow FCI standards instead.  Of FCI members,
KUSA is the most closely associated club.  A total of 181 dogs are
recognized by KUSA.

KUSA groups
  Hound
  Gun dog
  Terrier
  Utility
  Working
  Toy

8.  New Zealand Kennel Club

NZKC
Private Bag
Porirua

Operates virtually identically to ANKC; breed standards and rules are
the same.  There is no quarantine between Australia and New Zealand
(unless recently imported from elsewhere).

9.  Rare Breed Kennel Club (RBKC) [USA]

PO Box 727
Tujunga, CA 91042
tel: [phone]

10.  States Kennel Club [USA]

SKC
P.O. Box 389
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39403-0389
601-583-8345

The States Kennel Club began in 1987.  It was formed to promote the
interest of all purebred dogs on a nationwide basis.  Its membership
is open to all who wish to participate and to any club.  All Breed
Clubs, Group Clubs, Specialty Clubs and Obedience Clubs are allowed;
the Obedience clubs may only do obedience while the other clubs may
have obedience trials in conjunction with their conformation trials.

The SKC registers all purebred dogs recognized by AKC, CKC, and FCI.
Additional breeds may be recognized at SKC's discretion.

SKC accepts all dogs registered by the AKC, CKC, or any club
asssociated with the FCI, or governed by THe Kennel Club (Britain) or
other recognized kennel registries around the world.  You need only
submit a photocopy of the dog's current registration papers along with
the appropriate fee.

9.  United Kennel Club [USA]

UKC
100 East Kilgore Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
616-343-9020

A smaller kennel club in the US, with an emphasis on working
competitions.  A breed standard book, about $18 is available upon
request.

UKC Groups:
  Guardian Dogs
  Scenthounds
  Sighthounds
  Gun Dogs
  Northern Breeds
  Herding Dogs
  Terriers
  Companion Dogs (eg, toy breeds)


G.  Mailing Lists.

There are several email lists on canines and related topics.

A general canine list is: CANINE-L.  To subscribe, send email to
[e-mail] or [e-mail] with "subscribe
canine-l <your name>" in the body of the message (omit the quotes),
where <your name> is your actual name, not your login name or email
address or anything else.  This is a high volume list and and
addresses much the same issues as rec.pets.dogs.

GOLDEN-L is a list about Golden Retriever.  To subscribe, send a
message to [e-mail] with the phrase "subscribe golden
firstname lastname" in the message body where <firstname lastname> is
your own name.  The list server will deduce your email address.

Jeff Parke is a contact point for a veterinary mailing list that is
restricted to veterinarians or vet students.  He can be reached at
[e-mail].

Another list is for owners of Shetland Sheepdogs.  Contact Ken
Gravenstede at [e-mail] for information on joining the list.

Mike Richman maintains a mailing list for people seriously interested
in obedience, primarily AKC's flavor, but CKC and KC of Britain flavors
are also represented on the list.  Send your request for subscription
to [e-mail].

Terri Hardwick maintains a mailling list for people interested in
herding issues.  Contact her at [e-mail] to join the
list.


H.  Acknowledgements.

I would like to thank the following people who took the time to send
me their comments.  Many of them contributed substantial material for
this FAQ.  Some contributed unknowingly, as I lifted their posts
directly from the newsgroup, obtained them from summaries kept by
other people, or lifted them out of mailing lists.

Thanks to: Ed Anderson, David F. Austin, Chris Barnes, Diane Bassett,
Anne Beck, Loralie Bellows, Marla Belzowski, Rachel Bereson, Mike
Berger, Heike Berlind, Shari Bernhard, Matthew W. Blake, Amy
Blankenship, Wade Blomgren, Mary Blumenstock, Helen J. Borek, Trenton
Boyd, Kathleen Brewer, Gail E.  Brookhart, Dag Bruck, Kathy Buetow,
Nancy Bulinski, Robin Bush, Susan Byars, Alex Campbell, Jose' J.
Capo', John Chandler, Sandra L.  Chang, Bill Chapp, Jason Chen, Joseph
T. Chew, Bill Chiachiaro, Mike Clark, James R.  Coggins, Dale Cook,
Kathryn L.  Cook, Deborah J.  Cooper, Steve Crumley, Jamie L. Curtis,
Schalene Dagutis, Brad Davidson, Cindy Davies, Barbara Davis, Jack
Dean, Len DePalma, Len DeRoeck, Dennis Doubleday, Kim Dyer, Bonni
Ensminger, Damon Feldman, Lindy A. Fleck, Debbie Forest, Dan Fowler,
Del Fredricks, Carole Susan Fungaroli, Neal Gaborno, Michael Garzione,
Patricia Geschwent, Bill Glazier, Rob G.  Glenn, Joy A. Gochman, Robin
Goldstone, Jim Graham, Andreas J. Guelzow, Dennis Gulden, Tom
Haapanen, Susan R. Hagan, Michael Hagerty, Patricia Halloran, Marsha
Jo Hannah, R.  Hardin, Terri W. Hardwick, Nancy Hartman, Sharon
Hasting, John Heim, Julie Hill, Evelyn S. Hlabse, R.  G. Hoff, Duke P.
Hong, Sue Utter Honig, Gerald Hough, Terry Hull, Sally A.  Hundley,
Shirley Hunsaker, Deborah Hunt, Larry Hunter, John Interrante, Jane
Jackson, Linda Jacobson, Victoria Janicki, Tor Erik Jeremiassen,
Marget Johnson, Debbie Keyes, Joyce Andrews King, Erich Klinghammer,
Friedrich Knauss, Holly C.  Krus, Rich Kulawiec, Virginia P. Kunch,
Kimberly Laird, Karina Laramie, Stephen N. Larson, Stephen R. Lee,
William LeFebvre, David E.  Levy, Ann Lindstrom, Pamela M., Bill
McCormick, Russell McFadden, Allen McIntosh, Marian McKenzie, Meg
McRoberts, Ellen M.  McSorley, Michael Mahler, Dana Massey, Douglas
Merrill, Steve Michelson, Liza Miller, Carol Miller-Tutzauer, William
L. Mpillios, Wendy Milner, David Minturn, Maralee Morado, Gary Morris,
Kathy Moser, S. Mudgett, Lily Mummert, Anne Myers, Mark Myers,
Victoria Neff, Barbara A. Neves, Devon Nichols, Cynthia C. Nordberg,
David Northrop, Eugina M.  Novak, Elizabeth S. Odekirk, Maureen
O'Halloran, Jeff Parke, Brian Pawlowski, Jill N. Pappenhagen, Jon
Pastor, Stacy Pobar, David Prager, Laura Pylypow, April Quist, Nancy
Rabel, Mike Richman, Margaret F. Riley, Nancy Roberts, Garth Robinson,
Kevin Rodgers, Kenneth D. Rolt, David Ross, Sue Sanvido, Carlin
Sappenfield, Debra R.  Schneider, Clare Sebok, Michael Sierchio, Brian
Wesley Simmons, David G. Simmons, Susan B. Sinnott, Michele Smith,
Charlie Sorsby, Thomas A.  Spraggins, Orca Starbuck, Stormwind, Renee
Strong, Alison Suggs, Karl Swartz, Susan Todhunter, Laura Toms,
Beverly Trimpe, Deborah Trytten, David C. Tuttle, Bill Underwood,
Judith Van Noate, Esa Viitala, Kathy Vineyard, Valaria Vorlop, Michael
Wagppner, Sky Warrior, Betsy Weatherhead, Joseph Weinstein, Sara
Weinstein, John Wells, Mary Ann Wells, Kathryn Whitworth, Kathy Wilk,
Kim Williams, Stewart Winter, Rusty Wright, and Jeff Young.

Extra thanks to Marla Belzowski, Stephen R. Lee, Liza Miller, Lily
Mummert, Michael Sierchio, Charlie Sorsby, and Rusty Wright for
extensive editorial comments and a wealth of contributions.

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