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Arlene Butterklee

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Arlene Butterklee has been a Chinese Crested enthusiast for over 40 years and has earned international respect as one of the premier breeders of Chinese Cresteds. Arlene brings with her an extensive wealth of knowledge and experience in the breed. In the 31 years since AKC recognition, Arlene has either bred or finished 340 AKC champions, including both Powderpuffs and Hairless. Her Gingery Chinese Crested breeding program has produced (in both varieties) Sires and Dams of Distinction, Best in Specialty Show winners, Best in Show winners (AKC, UKC, and International), and the Westminster Kennel Club BOB winner for the first five years that the breed was eligible. Arlene actively promotes both the Hairless and Powderpuff varieties of the Chinese Crested breed pursuant to the AKC Breed Standard. She was the first to introduce Chinese Cresteds to the Performance Sports, having competed in both Obedience and Agility before the breed was recognized by AKC. Her dogs include MACH and OTCH titled dogs and are among Specialty Winners with performance and breeding accolades. As a longtime active and lifetime member of the American Chinese Crested Club, Arlene has served on several committees. In the 1980s, she was the Rescue Chair and later served on the Hall of Fame Committee that created guidelines for recording the accomplishments of Chinese Cresteds. Arlene is an American Chinese Crested Club approved breed mentor and has been a member of the Judges Education Committee since its creation. Arlene works as a Radiation Therapist for the Northwell Health System where she treats cancer patients. Arlene received her A.S. degree with honors in Radiation Therapy from Nassau Community College where she was the valedictorian. She also has a B.S. and a M.S. degree from Stony Brook University, where she is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board for Stony Brook’s College of Business. Arlene was also the commencement speaker for the May 2016 College of Business graduation ceremony. Arlene’s goal is to educate judges, spectators, and exhibitors alike on the features that make a Chinese Crested special—and not just a generic dog. Arlene can be contacted at 631-804-5186 or at Gingeryab@aol.com