History of the award
Jeanette Spurlock,
a founding member of the Field Spaniel Society of America and a retired AKC Field
Spaniel breed and obedience judge, bred Field Spaniels under the “Featherfield” kennel
name. Over the years she held multiple club offices, served on a variety of
committees, and was elected a life member of the FSSA. In 1998, Jeanette wanted
to give something back to the members of the FSSA. She sponsored and initiated
the “Panchibo” award pin program. The pin is named for two Field Spaniels that
were special to Jeanette: CH Kare-Dawn’s Pancho Gonzales CD and his son CH Bilbo
Baggins CD.
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Panchibo Pin Recognition System
FSSA members who earn an
AKC conformation or performance title with their Field Spaniel are awarded an appropriately colored
“Panchibo” pin. In addition to the Panchibo pins, the FSSA also offers other pins to recognize
Field Spaniel achievements not covered by the Panchibo pin. For instance, dogs earning
Versatility titles earn a star pin for each level of versatility and Champion Trackers earn a
Field Spaniel profile pin. One pin is issued per dog. Duplicate Panchibo and
versatility pins may be purchased from the FSSA for $5.00 (includes S&H). Contact Sheila
Miller ( sdmiller*the-onramp.net
replace * with @ for e-mail address) if there is a need to purchase additional pins.
The timing of the distribution
of awards is generally during the annual banquet of the FSSA held in conjunction with the annual
national specialty show except in those years in which the timing of the specialty means that
earlier distribution is preferable. During these years, a petition for earlier mailing of the
awards may be made to the Board of Directors at the discretion of the Panchibo Pin Chairperson
and the awards are subsequently mailed if such distribution is approved.
Panchibo Pin Colors
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AKC Title
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Pin Color
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AKC Title
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Pin Color
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CH
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Purple
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OA/J
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Yellow
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CD
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Light Green
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AX/J
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Coral
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CDX
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Med. Green
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MX/J
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Pink
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UD
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Dark Green
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MACH
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Dark Pink
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UDX
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Black
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TD
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White
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OTCH
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Violet
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TDX
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Gold
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JH
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Light Blue
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VST
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Gray
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SH
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Med. Blue
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RN
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Tan
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MH
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Dark Blue
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RA
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Orange
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NA/J
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Red
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RX
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Brown
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Beginning in 2005, Panchibo Pins are awarded
for Rally Obedience titles (tan, orange, and brown).
The FSSA has a comprehensive award program that
is a benefit of membership in the club.
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