American Chesapeake Club

The American Chesapeake Club announces the 2008 recipient of the American Kennel Club’s Outstanding Sportsmanship Medallion to Susan Cone. The award was presented at the National Specialty Show of the American Chesapeake Club in Fitchburg, MA on Oct. 9. Sue Cone has long been an active member of the ACC. She was instrumental in heading a committee to work with researchers to develop a test for PRA. Sue has served the ACC on the Show Committee and has worked as Obedience Chair for our National Specialties on numerous occasions. Sue’s personal accomplishments in the area of AKC obedience are unparalleled within the club. Sue has titled many dogs and has achieved multiple OTCH’s. She has helped other exhibitors to also be successful in obedience contests. Recently, and importantly, Sue has become a one-woman liaison to several organizations fighting anti-dog legislation. The club members receive daily information on upcoming legislation in their area and who to contact with their comments. This provides a valuable service to the Club.The American Chesapeake Club is honored to have Sue Cone as a member.