July 2012 - Rottweiler Club of SA Inc

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The official publication of the Rottweiler Club of South Australia Inc ABN 85297075909
Affiliated Club of the National Rottweiler Council (Aust)
Contents
Office Bearers
Presidents Message
Secretary Message
Calendar of Events
Out and About with the RCSA
Jack Tribute
Congratulations
Cute Story: A Dogs Purpose
Obedience Report
Obedience Training Add
Obedience Graduations
Article: ER Visit
Article: Five things your Vet says.
Article: The Ideal Rottweiler?
Article: The Ideal Rottweiler?
Facts and Obstacles
Point Score Shows/Results 2 & 3
Point Score 4. Champshow
NSW Champshow Schedule
RCSA Champshow Schedule
Article: Parvovirus
RCSA Merchandise
Membership Form
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All Peoples Choice
Community Lottery Books
sold or unsold need to be
returned to the club by the
26th of July.
If you are unable to
returned to a committee
member or drop off at
obedience training on a
Thursday night
Please post to:
The Rottweiler Club of SA
GPO Box 324
ADELAIDE SA 5001
- 35
- 37
Christopher & Jacqueline Cook
Connor McDade
Mark Potter
Kay Barryman
Lynette Fridmanis
Paula Penhallurick
Matthew Hannaford
Karen Hawke
Jurgen Kernbden
Lynette Jennings
John & Christine Troiano
Kieren Mykyta
Omar Shawgy
Janine Hermansen
Ella Kuhnert
Sharon Shillabeer
Rory Kalka
Leah Williams
Shaun Tankard & Iris Bulla
Cover Picture!
Valstam’s „Vonzennith Taiga’ Best in Show
39th RCSA Champshow June 2012
Rottweiler Review July 2012
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ROTTWEILER CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC
ABN 85297075909
GPO BOX 324, ADELAIDE
SA
5001
PATRONS
Jan Creek
OFFICE BEARERS 2012
PRESIDENT
National Delegate
VIC HOLDER
0422 227 359
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Public Officer/National Delegate/Show
Manager/Sponsorship Officer
JOSIE EIFFE
8332 6933
0409 093 309
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Pointscore Officer/ Show Convenor
NARELLE MEDLICOTT
0417 870 784
[email protected]
DEBBIE GRIMALDI
0414 164 710
[email protected]
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Catering Manager
LEEZA HOLDER
0412 841 332
[email protected]
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Editor / Website Manager / Membership Officer
TANIA MITCHELL
0419 833 828
[email protected]
TREASURER
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Obedience Liaison Officer
NOLA HENDER
0433 818 757
[email protected]
COMMITTEE MEMBER
MARCO
GRIMALDI
0414 997 611
[email protected]
COMMITTEE MEMBER
JEFFERY BINDING
8244 1258
SUB - COMMITTEE
Show Secretary, Breed Recorder
Trophy Officer
BEVERLEY CHAPMAN
0427 552 997
JULIE BOOTS
0401 302 862
LIFE MEMBERS:
Jan Creek, Josie Eiffe, Robyn Rogers
All correspondence to both the Rottweiler Club of SA Inc (R.C.S.A) and National Rottweiler
Council(Aust) [N.R.C. (A)] should be addressed to:
The Secretary GPO Box 324, ADELAIDE SA 5001
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Well here we are mid year. Our June Champ show has been and gone. Our
next Champ show being the Royal is quickly setting upon us and our August
obedience trial is not far behind. Seems we must all be having too much fun
as time really is flying.
Also not far away is the end of my first term as President. I have been a
member of this club for about 12 years and it has taken this past year as a
committee member for me to realise that this club doesn’t run by itself. It is
run by a handful of dedicated people that almost exhaust themselves in doing
so. It is run sometimes in mud by hard work, sweat and occasionally tears.
Without friends, family and new members putting their hands up to help it
simply wouldn’t exist.
The clubs existence has never before been on my mind so much as it is today.
One thing I have been paying attention to as president over this past year is
our ever declining bank balance. In past years the club has survived by fund
raising events such as BBQs on week ends, catering for the odd dog show or
two, selling raffle tickets, again by the dedicated few. In the past we had the
Dogs Breath Café which gave us a healthy profit to battle on with. But now,
the committee attend meetings and start circling dates that they are able to
attend yet another BBQ to raise only a few hundred dollars. With the money
needed to keep this club running the dedicated few will need to do BBQ’s
every week end until Christmas year after year, which brings me to the punch
line of this report. WE NEED HELP.
We need money and more importantly we need IDEA’S to make money. We
need to be more pro-active and more innovative than ever before.
We need to get smart because we need to RAISE FUNDS.
If anyone has a fund raising idea please share it with a committee member.
If anyone would like to donate some time please share it with a committee
member.
Don’t forget T.E.A.M Together Everyone Achieves More.
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Dear Members,
Firstly I would like to start of by saying thankyou to our Committee Members and our wonderful
Volunteers for putting together another well run Champshow. Once again we had many lovely
comments and feedback from exhibitors about our show and how good the Adelaide Champshow is
to come too. Which secondly brings me to thanking all our exhibitors, both near and far, for without
your support our shows would not continue to be both enjoyable and successful! Further more
congratulations to all our winners.
Our next club event will be our All Breeds Obedience Trial being held on Sunday 5th August, at the club
training grounds. This trial is a great opportunity for all new members of the club to come and watch
the trialling dogs to see what you and your dogs can aspire too. Remember training a dog can be
frustrating sometimes, but the effort you put in will be well rewarded. There are some truly great dogs
out trialling and having a well behaved dog is the goal everyone wants to achieve, after all that’s why
we do obedience training isn’t it?
After this event we get into the full swing of our next MAJOR event which will be our 40th Ruby
Championship Show. This Champshow will be held in a slightly different fashion to our June
Champshow as we will be holding it at the Royal Adelaide Show. The Rottweiler is the Breed feature
for this year Royal and we have 74 entries which is a truly amazing number of Rottweilers to be show
cased at this event, under world renowned judge Mr Gerard O’Shea. I like many others are really
looking forward to this very special event, what a way to celebrate our 40th Championship show and
our wonderful breed.
Now on to a bit more of a serious note, this is my 6 & ½ year on the committee and it seems that there
are all too many people happy to sit back from the side lines and make comments about the
committee and events. Well I say to all of you, you are all welcome to come on the committee and
help!!
The club is ALWAYS looking for helpers and people that will support the club. The committee does its
best to run the club on behalf of the members, but we are only a small majority and we can’t do
everything, we work and we have our own personal lives outside of the club too and like all our
helpers we too are VOLUNTEERS.
Our members continue to enjoy the benefits of Champshows, Trials, Pointscores and End of year
Trophies, all of which are not possible with out the ongoing hard work and commitment by our small
committee and those few that do get in and help. To continue to have the club we have and these
events we need to continue to raise money, so if you have any ideas or would like to support our
fundraising events, please let us know, the committee would be very grateful.
I hope you are all staying well and keeping warm, until the next edition take care, and hope to see you
at one of our up coming events.
Regards
Narelle Medlicott
Secretary
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Calendar of Events
2012
2nd Feb
- 1st Obedience Night for 2012
4th Feb
- Point Score 1 @ Adelaide Hills
7th Feb
- Special Meeting
20th May
- Million Paws Walk
15th, 16th, 17th & 18th June - 39th Championship Show,
Breed Survey & Restricted
Obedience Trial (inc. Herding Trials by
Herding Club of SA)
5th August
- All Breeds Obedience Trial
14th September
- Royal Show Specialty 40th
Championship Show
21st October
- People & Dogs Open Day
27th November
- Annual General Meeting
29th November
- Last Obedience Training Night
6th December
- Xmas Breakup BBQ
& Trophy Presentation Night
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CH KONGREB MISTER OISTIN “Jack”
29.7.2007 - 2.4.2012
Jack, you left us too early, but the happy memories you have given me will last forever.
You were one special boy and will always have a special place in my heart.
RIP
Eunice , Robbie, Mia, Nellie and Harper
THE LAST BATTLE
If it should be that I grow frail and weak and pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done? For this – the last battle-can’t be won.
You will be sad, I understand, but don’t let your grief then stray your hand,
For on this day, more than all the rest, your love and friendship must stand the test.
We’ve had so many happy years, what is to come can hold no fears.
Would you want me to suffer? So when the time comes, please let me go.
Take me where my needs they’ll tend, only, stay with me until the end and hold me firm and
speak to me until my eyes no longer see. I know in time you will agree it is a kindness that you
do for me.
Although my tail its last has waved from pain and suffering I have been saved
Do not grieve that it must be you who must decide this thing to do;
We’ve been so close, we two, these years, don’t let your heart hold any tears.
Author unknown
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In Loving Memory Of Kane
01.03.1996 – 12.07.2012
In Loving Memory of Kane, you will
be sadly missed from my home but
never from my heart, now at peace
with your mate Bear at
Rainbow Bridge.
RIP Kane
Love Narelle, Toby, Chica, Arley
and Taeger.
xxxxx
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CH. Neut. CH Eramoo Dazzling Dion CD ADX JDX SPD HT PT HSAs ET
Owned, loved, trained and handled by Meg Lewis
In April 2012 at Agility Dog Club trial, at 2 weeks short of turning 9 years of age, Dyzney achieved her fifth
qualifying run, placing 2nd in a highly competitive field including Border Collies and Working Kelpies to be
granted her Jumping Dog Excellent Title.
CH. Stolzsein Ets Fame and Fortune (AI) JD PT
Owned, loved, trained and handled by Meg Lewis
On June 11th, 2012 at Gippsland Obedience Dog Club Inc Agility Trial, 2 weeks prior to turning 2 years of age,
Fame achieved her third qualifying run, to be awarded her JD (Jumping Dog) title. Fame's 3 quallies included 1st,
2nd and 7th places, all in large and strong fields consisting mostly of working dog breeds.
Vonzennith Taiga Best in Show 39th RCSA Champshow
Valstam Yushka’s Gucci V2 Intermediate 39th RCSA Champshow
and Passes ET 20kms in 2.5 hours with Marco Grimaldi
Valstam Ferraris Judge VP1 Minor 39th RCSA Champshow
Rottweiler Club of Queensland Saturday 14th July 2012
Best In Show - Valstam’s ‘VONZENNITH TAIGA’
Valstam Yushka’s Gucci V3 Intermediate
Valstam Harleys Knox Vp3 Baby
Rottweiler Club of Queensland Sunday 15th July 2012
Best In Show - Valstam’s „VONZENNITH TAIGA’
Valstam Yushka’s Gucci V2 Intermediate
Valstam Harleys Knox Vp2
Rottweiler Club of Queensland Saturday 14th July 2012
Runner Up Best In Show * Aust Ch Alchemy War Pigs - Brigetta Palmer/Alchemy Kennels (Pictured)
Aus Bred In Show * Alchemy Digitalbitch - Alchemy Kennels
Vonelka Maxamillian - Baby Puppy in Show 39th RCSA Champshow *Beverley Chapman
Besskinour Bellatrix - Puppy in Show 39th RCSA Champshow
Besskinour Berkley - Opposite in Show 39th RCSA Champshow
Owner Sue Stansfield
Valstam Chilli’s Fabio - Sheep Herding Instinct Test - Owner Gina Squire
Besskinour Bellatrix - Sheep Herding Instinct Test - Owner Sue Stansfield
Aust Dual Ch (T) Cabulla Baskoville HSAs TSD Winner of the Kanberchic Dual Purpose Trophy.
Owner Chris & Tony White
(the kanberchic dual purpose trophy awarded to highest pointed competitor in both herding
and conformation)
Rottweiler Club of Victoria - Inaugural Rottweiler Restricted Trial Highest & Runner Up in trial
NRC(A) & Aust Dual CH (T) Goodiesway Basko (AI) TSDX CDX HSAs HSAd ET
Owner Chris & Tony White
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A Dog's Purpose? (from a 6-year-old).
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named
Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached
to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything
for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-yearold Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from
the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane
seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what
was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat
together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives
are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a
more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.
He said, ‘People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving
everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued,
''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''
Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly. Take naps. Be loyal.
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
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Well we are over halfway into the year, and the cold wet weather is upon us at Obedience.
We have had to cancel two Obedience Training nights due to consistent and persistent rain overnight, and
the next day. If we cancel Obedience Training due to the wet weather, those of you who have Facebook
can look up the Rottweiler Club site and check for updates. Those without Facebook, use common sense.
Training numbers have been down with the cold, wet weather, but those who have been attending are
getting rewarded by their dog‟s improved behaviour.
Congratulations to Alan Herman and his wife Donna-Marie who had their first child, a girl, named Arielle
Olivia. We hope all is well, and are thinking of you, XXXX. Alan is taking a well deserved break to
spend time with his new family.
During Alan‟s absence, I have been fortunate enough to meet up with someone I knew years ago, who has
moved back to SA after living in Tassie for 8 years, Lorraine Tucker. I would like to thank Lorraine for
offering to help us out as an Obedience Instructor while Alan is away on maternity leave. I first met
Lorraine 13 years ago, while I was working for Tea Tree Gully Council. Lorraine has well behaved
German Shepherds, and I have asked her to write up something about herself for the Magazine, so our
members can get to know her a bit better. Lorraine used to live in SA, and moved to live in Tassie, but
now she has moved back to SA. I would like to Welcome Lorraine on board.
Vic and Gina are also doing their own, One on One Training with dogs and their owners – anyone wanting
a special one on one class with Vic, please see Vic for more details. Jurgen and his dog “Sam” did some
one on one classes with Vic, and “Sam” last month won “Dog of the Month” and also graduated, so well
done to Jurgen and Sam.
Show Handling Classes are still happening with Maxcine and Rob Gregory take our Show Handling
Classes on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Numbers have been down due to the cold, wet weather,
but with the Royal coming, I expect it will pick up.
That‟s it from me
Trish Osterman
Head Instructor
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Obedience Instructor Profile:
Lorraine Tucker
I have been involved with dog obedience for 30 years now...........must get a new hobby!!!
Starting with Cardigan Corgis, obtaining several confirmation titles, a few CDs and a CDX, along
with the first two agility titles in Australia 20yrs ago! I am now training German Shepherds. and
have had a litter under our prefix "Kerkjamestee".
My German shepherd bitch "Seven" just obtained her UD title and is currently sitting on two
passes to her R.N title (rally). Her daughter "Tasha" has her CDX and also is sitting on two rally
novice passes.
My husband and I have recently returned to SA after living near Burnie, Tasmania for the last 8
years.
Lorraine
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Obedience
Training
Puppy Class & Grades 1, 2, 3
Start 7.30pm
Grades 4 & 5 start 8.15pm
Show handling & junior handler classes
will be on the 1st & 3rd Thursday nights of
each month at 8.15pm
You will be required to produce your dog’s current
vaccination certificate.
If you have and queries please contact
Narelle Medlicott 0417 870 784
See you all there
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APRIL GRADUATIONS 2012
Dog Of The Month:
Grade 3 Graduation Award:
Happiest Worker Award:
Encouragement Award:
Caitlin Whitehead & Halo
Charmaine Lubrig&Razzee
Chris Stathopoulos & Judge
Dayle Atkinson & Diva
JurgenKernbach& Sam
TOP DOGS FOR 2012
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Nola Hender & Stella
Charmaine Lubrig & Razzee
Brigetta Palmer & Kito
James Jezukaitis & Kaycee
Tania Mitchell & Bender
Andy Tiver & Hachi
LoukiaThomlinson & Mia
Narelle Medlicott & Arley
Loukia&Tiana Tomlinson & Jake
Steve Wood & Ivan
Jenna Green & Duke
Heather Sloan & Oscar
Marco & Debra Grimaldi & Gucci
Terri Hughes & Abby
Boris & Beth Graljek & Sage
Gina Squire & Ice
Narelle Medlicott &Taeger
Marie Murphy & Diesel
Heather Sloan & Sapphire
Vic Holder & Ferrari
GenayaMisso & Luna
JurgenBernbach & Sam
Trish Osterman & Chucky
Gina Squire & Fabio
Evie Read & Cooper
Chris Flynn & Tex
Mark Smith & Nina
Michelle Cummins & Gracie
Lara Michalenko & Raphael
Narelle Medlicott & Chica
Lynette Jennings & Molly
Kieran Mykyta & Bailey
Brigetta Palmer & Precious
Trish Osterman & Tiffany
Kelly Radcliffe & Bodie
JairusBruggemans & Mia
Diedre Harris & Ellie
Christine & John Troiano & Kitty
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MAY GRADUATIONS 2012
Dog Of The Month Award:
Narelle Medlicott & Taeger
Marco Grimaldi & Gucci
Jurgen Kernbach& Sam
TOP DOGS FOR 2012
1.
2. Chris Stathopoulos & Judge
3. Caitlin Whitehead & Halo
4. Brigetta Palmer & Kito
5. Andy Tiver & Hachi
6. Dayle Atkinson & Diva
7. Loukia Thomlinson & Mia
8. Jenna Green & Duke
Jurgen Bernbach & Sam
9. Loukia & Tiana Tomlinson & Jake
Terri Hughes & Abby
Gina Squire & Ice
10. Narelle Medlicott & Taeger
11. Steve Wood & Ivan
21 Points
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20 Points
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Gina Squire & Fabio
6 Points
Genaya Misso & Luna
5 Points
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3 Points
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Evie Read & Cooper
2 Points
Chris Flynn & Tex
2 Points
Mark Smith & Nina
2 Points
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2 Points
Julie Chapman & Arney
1 Point
Sharon Shillabeer & Gus
1 Point
Ella Kuhnert & Levi
1 Point
1 Point
1 Point
Jairus Bruggemans & Mia
1 Point
1 Point
C. & J. Troiano & Kitty
1 Point
A. Pinney & S. Jarrett & Cookie 1 Point
A. Palanivel & Speed
1 Point
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JUNE GRADUATIONS 2012
Dog Of The Month:
Happiest Worker Award:
Jurgen Kernbach & Sam
Jurgen Kernbach & Sam
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Jurgen Bernbach & Sam
Brigetta Palmer & Kito
Andy Tiver & Hachi
Loukia Thomlinson& Mia
Jenna Green & Duke
Terri Hughes & Abby
Loukia & Tiana Tomlinson & Jake
Gina Squire & Ice
Narelle Medlicott & Taeger
Steve Wood & Ivan
Gina Squire & Fabio
Genaya Misso & Luna
Evie Read & Cooper
Chris Flynn & Tex
Mark Smith & Nina
Julie Chapman & Arney
Sharon Shillabeer & Gus
Ella Kuhnert & Levi
Rory Kalka & Jan
Leah Williams & Thor
Jairus Bruggemans & Mia
Christine & John Troiano & Kitty
Ashley Pinney & Sarah Jarrett & Cookie
Sofia Orre & What
Arvinth Palanivel & Speed
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TEN THINGS THAT WARRANT A PET ER VISIT
By: Dr. Fiona Caldwell
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Idaho Veterinary Hospital Posted on: May 4th, 2012
One of the joys of pets is that they can’t talk back to you! Sometimes this can pose a problem though.
When your pet is hurt or ill, sometimes it’s hard for them to show this to you. Often in the face of injury or illness
you, the pet owner, are faced with the dilemma, and wonder if it’s serious enough to warrant a visit to the ER.
Things like ear infections and skin rashes can usually wait until business hours to be seen, but there are some
instances that it is imperative you seek veterinary attention for your pet, regardless of the time of day or night.
Here is a list of the top ten things to look for that warrant an ER visit:
1. Unproductive vomiting with painful, tight abdomen, especially in big breed dogs with deep chests, such as Great
Danes or Dobermans. This could be a sign of Gastric Dilatation Volvulus, or ‘bloat,’ which is a life-threatening
emergency.
2. Fever greater than 104.5. Normal temperature for dogs and cats is 100 to about 102, temperatures reaching 105
can potentially cause brain damage.
3. Any serious trauma such as being hit by a car, even if your pet walks away from it and appears normal. Dogs can
puncture a lung or bleed internally without much outward clinical signs initially.
4. Ingesting anything poisonous. This includes chocolate, antifreeze, grapes and raisins, DeCon rat poison, sugarfree gum, your prescription medications and a whole slew of others. If you aren’t sure if it is poisonous, call the
emergency vet or ASPCA animal poison control hotline at 1-888-426-4435.
5. Difficulties during labor. These means active pushing with no puppy for more than 30 minutes, and more than 4
hours between pups if you know there are more inside.
6. Difficulties breathing, gasping or choking.
7. Collapse or seizures. A typical seizure can be differentiated from collapse by the characteristic paddling of the
legs, uncontrolled movement, urination and loss of consciousness. Seizures lasting longer than 3 to 5 minutes or
seizures that happen one after another are an emergency. Collapse, especially with pale gums can indicate a
different type of illness, many of which can be serious.
8. Heat stroke. Especially overweight, dark-haired, brachycephalic (smug-nosed) breeds, such as pugs and
bulldogs. Never douse your pet in cold water if you believe they are suffering from heat stroke.
9. Difficulties urinating, or straining with nothing coming out. Especially in male cats, a blocked bladder is a lifethreatening emergency and needs immediate attention.
10. Uncontrollable bleeding. If gentle pressure on a wound doesn’t stop the bleeding, or if the bleeding is ‘pulsing,’
indicating an artery may have been severed, your pet should visit the emergency room.
Always use good common sense! If something doesn’t seem right, at least call and describe what you are seeing to
the emergency clinic, they can help you decide if your pet can wait until the following day to be seen. Pets can’t tell
us how serious their injuries are, it is up to us to look out for them.
Article can be found:-
http://www.petsbest.com/blog/ten-things-pet-er/?utm_campaign=Newsletter_Dog&utm_source=PHS&utm_medium=email
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Five Things Your Vet Says That Aren’t True
by Dogs Naturally on June 22, 2012
At Dogs Naturally, we‟re both saddened and amused when surfing through veterinary clinic websites. We decided to
post a Top Five List of some of the just plain bad vaccine advice commonly dispensed by vets. Here are some real
snippets of wisdom, pulled off various veterinary websites.
1. Prevention is better than cure. Vaccination is the way we cause animals to become resistant (immune) to infections.
A vaccine consists of a modified or killed virus or bacterium. It is prepared in such a way that the body‟s defences
recognise it as a threat and react to it as if it were a real infection. The body will produce antibodies which are proteins
which recognise and attach to chemicals on the surface of the organism, killing it. These antibodies are then available
to kill any of the real infection organisms the animal might pick up during its life. They are lost gradually and the body
needs occasional reminders (booster vaccinations) to keep the antibody level high enough to prevent real
infections. Vaccination reactions are very rare. A booster is recommended each year.
The body does not react to a vaccine the same way it would to the real disease. When exposed to real virus, the body
forms immunity by filing that information away in memory cells. The memory cells, called cellular immunity, are
reponsible for mounting a quick attack the next time they are faced with the same disease and the body, armed with
the knowledge the memory cells have stored away, quickly neutralizes the disease by triggering circulating
antibodies. This is why humans only get chicken pox once and dogs can only get parvovirus once. After the first
episode, they are protected for life.
Vaccines try to emulate this, but they don‟t do a complete job. Vaccines stimulate circulating antibodies, called
humeral immunity, and they bypass the memory cells. This creates an artificial immunity called humeral bias and this
essentially turns the immune system inside out. To learn more about this effect, read our article on Vaccines And The
Immune System.
But the real problem with this statement is wanting antibody levels to be high. High antibody levels mean high levels
of circulating antibodies – or humeral bias. The higher the titer, the more chronically inflamed the body is. This
humeral bias and resulting chronic inflammation result in many of the autoimmune diseases we commonly see in dogs
today: allergies, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, bowel disease and many, many more. Vaccine reactions may be rare, but
the risk and severity of chronic disease that vaccines cause increase with every vaccine given.
2. Your puppy vaccination course should be started at 6 weeks of age. A primary vaccination is first given and a
booster 2-4 weeks later. This course must be completed before your puppy is fully protected. Unfortunately the
protection provided by vaccinating is not life-long and hence an annual booster is recommended. At veterinary clinics
we will send you out an annual reminder to ensure your pet is kept up to date and protected.
Vaccinating a puppy at 6 weeks? According to veterinary vaccine researcher Dr. Jean Dodds, only 30% of puppies
will be protected from a vaccine given at 6 weeks of age: yet 100% of them will be exposed to disease when taken to
the vet clinic for that shot. Moreover, vaccines create immune suppression for 10 to 14 days. So, choosing to
vaccinate a puppy at 6 weeks means exposing him to the most disease ridden location he could possibly be in – the vet
clinic, creating immune suppression so he is much more likely to get the disease he is being vaccinating for, and all in
exchange for a 30% chance the vaccine will work. That‟s a pretty high gamble with a puppy‟s life.
The reason the vaccine is unlikely to work at that young age is because the puppy is protected against disease with
maternal antibodies – immunity passed down from his mother. This protection wanes over time, but is still pretty
strong at 6 weeks. That‟s why in most cases the vaccine doesn‟t work: the maternal antibodies are strong enough to
block the vaccine. Actually this should be in the past tense: the maternal antibodies will be less effective after the
vaccine is given because vaccines cause immune suppression.
Problem number two is this statement: “This course must be completed before your puppy is fully protected.” There
are two problems with this statement actually. One, you can‟t be partially protected: it‟s like being a virgin, you
either are or you aren‟t. Either the immune system has filed that information away or it hasn‟t: there is no grey area,
you are either immune or you are not. As for the other problem, a course of vaccines is not necessary: it only takes
ONE vaccine to protect a puppy – ONE. For more information on this, you might want to read Taking The Risk Out
Of Puppy Shots.
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Five Things Your Vet Says That Aren’t True cont.
3. Primary pet vaccinations do not cover your animal for the rest of their life, so annual booster vaccinations are
required for continued protection.
Wow,bad grammar aside, there is one very big problem with this statement – a monumental problem of biblical
proportions! Not only do core vaccines last for the life of the animal, they‟ve known about this for about forty
years! We won‟t even go into why annual vaccination is a very, very bad choice – because vaccinating every three
years or every five years is also a bad choice, based on unsound science. Nuff said. Think we‟re making this
up? You might want to read Lifelong Immunity: Why Vets Are Pushing Back for more information.
4. At Veterinary Hospitals, we are aware of some of the controversy currently surrounding immunization protocols.
However, until industry leaders and experts, such as the vaccine manufacturers and the American Veterinary Medical
Association (AVMA), arrive at some definitive conclusions, we believe it to be in the best interest of your pet and the
general public to continue to adhere to our established immunization protocols. We recommend that your pet should
receive annual boosters.
Controversy? Industry leaders and experts? Here is the crux of the problem: these vets are waiting for the vaccine
manufacturers and the AVMA to decide how often to vaccinate. Don‟t you think that both of these entities have a
financial interest in how often you vaccinate your dog? Are they capable of making an unbiased
recommendation? Apparently not.
The report of the American Animal Hospital Association Canine Vaccine Taskforce in JAAHA (39 March/April
2003) includes the following information for vets:
„Misunderstanding, misinformation and the conservative nature of our profession have largely slowed adoption of
protocols advocating decreased frequency of vaccination; Immunological memory provides durations of immunity for
core infectious diseases that far exceed the traditional recommendations for annual vaccination.‟
„This is supported by a growing body of veterinary information as well-developed epidemiological vigilance in
human medicine that indicates immunity induced by vaccination is extremely long lasting and, in most cases,
lifelong.‟
If you would like to read more about how vets arbitrarily chose the period of three years for revaccination, even
though they knew back in 2003 that vaccines lasted likely for the life of the dog, read Lifelong Immunity And The
AAHA Revaccination Guidelines.
5. Annual boosters are painless for your pet, and help to fight off contagious illnesses throughout the year. The staff at
Veterinary Clinics are expertly trained in the welfare of your pet.
Any vet who advocates annual vaccinations – or even uses the term booster – is clearly not expertly trained in the
welfare of your pet. In fact, most vets are woefully inept when it comes to understanding immunity. They are very
good at giving vaccines – yet most vets are not taught very much about immunity at all. Perhaps that‟s because
immunity is taught by the vaccine manufacturers – it‟s no wonder that vets are well armed with needles yet lack the
knowledge to question just what damage those needles are doing. If you would like to learn more about how little vets
feel they were taught about vaccination, and the disease they saw vaccines create in their patients, read our groundbreaking featured article, Vets On Vaccines.
In the end, it doesn‟t matter whether vets spew this bad advice out of ignorance or for financial gain (most veterinary
practices rely on vaccine money to stay in business). Either way, the bad advice is out there and dog owners – and
dogs – will fall victim to that bad advice. If you find your vet dispensing bad vaccine advice, don‟t
ignore it. Perhaps reading and sharing What Every Vet (And Pet Owner) Should Know About
Vaccines will help you both to begin understanding that vaccination involves more than just shots
and boosters.
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The Ideal Rottweiler?
By FCI-judge Gerard O’Shea Co-writer: Lotta Syvertsen
One of the most common things you hear
said in the dog world is that the perfect
dog has not been bred. I believe this is
true in most breeds, as the perfect dog is
different to everybody. In reality when
breeders are trying breed the perfect dog
the vision is very different from breeder to
breeder and definitely from culture to
culture. You see, I believe that what we
hold as valuable or rather important in
dogs, is what we are taught. All over the
world one can often hear people
expressing their differences in any given
breed without thinking that most of these
differences are what we are taught and
that differs greatly depending on the dog
culture we exists in. If we step outside of
dogs and take an example. I am sure that
all of you can relate to this.
When we judge people, especially on physical
appearance you’ll find that we have been influenced by
popular media. In the early part of the 20th century, when
young ladies when dancing to the Charlton, the ideal was
short hair, maybe with a kiss curl, quite flat breasted, low
hipline hiding any obvious feminine curves. Fashionable
women of the day strived for this look. By the time the
50’s came around, popular media was telling us that the
ideal woman should have curves. Large breasts, hour
glassed figures, the Marilyn Monroe-look. Shortly after
came the 60’s and its sexual revolution. Suddenly, we
were back to no obvious feminine curves - Twiggy was
not the in thing. Interesting how we can be so influenced
by what we are regularly told is the ideal. Something I
consider now to be very fortunate is that throughout my
dog life, spanning 30 years, I find myself changing my
opinion on things that I was certain of before. I started
in Ireland, although an FCI country, the breeding of
Rottweiler’s is very much influenced by the direction and
what happens in the United Kingdom, a non FCI
country, and definitely very culturally different to traditional European Rottweiler culture (which is FCI). After
moving to Scandinavia and participating more on the
European Rottweiler scene, I found myself in time
adopting a whole new set of values. But, at the same time
I tried to maintain many elements of the breed I valued
when living in Ireland. When I started judging
internationally,
I began to see the breed in a broader light, until finally
today I have come to the conclusion, taking into
consideration what is required globally with the
Rottweiler, is that breeding the perfect Rottweiler is
a much bigger task than most of us ever dare to think
about. Most of my close dog friends are breeders or
fanciers of other breeds, so, of course, we constantly
discuss what is so difficult or wonderful about their
chosen breed. Much the same conversation.
The Perfect Rottweiler
You might say that my opinion is biased; but, I believe
the Rottweiler is the most wonderful breed in the world
and in order for us aim for perfection we have so much
more to think of than so many other breeds. There
are five basic elements which we must consider when
breeding the perfect Rottweiler. And this can never be
achieved unless we concentrate on all five in our breeding program. So what could those five elements be? In
no particular preference; Health, mentality, working
ability, anatomy, breed specific details (generally
known as type). Of course, when we look at the above
headings, it is very easy, and probably preferable, for
many breeders to manage their breeding program based
on one, two or even three of these headings, but it is the
breeders who value all five headings who are striving
towards the perfect Rottweiler. So what makes them so
difficult? To begin with, lack of solidarity and common
goals amongst Rottweiler lovers throughout the world.
Now this exists in all cultures, especially when we have
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extremists towards only one or two of the above
headings. You can see people who are more
fanatical only on show dogs, absolutely they can
achieve very high goals in this area. Then you will
have the working people saying things like ‛looks
good, does nothing‛. Or ‚black ’n tan Labradors‛. I
even heard one person say once when referring to a
very beautiful bitch ‚Ah, it is a Paris Hilton – looks
great does nothing!‛. Standing beside the ring at the
ADRK Klub Sieger show a few years ago, I was
accompanied by an English breeder of show dogs,
let’s call her Miss B. Throughout the day Miss B
constantly complained about how much running
the dogs had to do and the lack of straight top lines
(which by the way I agree with), and the fanatical
attitude in which most people showed their dogs. I
tried to explain the differences in culture but she was
having none of it. Finally, at the close of the day she
made a snared comment. ‚As far as I concerned this
is just a group of working dogs at a dog show!‛ I said
to her with a smile ‛At last Miss B, - You
understand!‛.
Working Ability
Then you have the people who are work, work, work.
The problem here is although I believe absolutely
that the Rottweiler is a working breed and should
remain so, some extreme working people are willing
to sacrifice quite a lot of breed specific details, or
type, in order to achieve their goal. Comments one
can often hear ‛black ’n tan Malinois, hyperactive
stress bomb‛ or simply (with a smile); ‛I wonder
what breed is it??‛ I suppose it is a bit like truck
racing which is quite popular in America. You have
these big trucks which are originally designed for
great strength, endurance and agility despite their
size. Bringing in a Ferrari sports car to race against
these trucks, I am sure would not only be disallowed
but would absolutely defeat the purpose. Health,
health, health, are the individuals who believe that
this should prioritize over everything else and can
easily become quite fanatical, not so much in their search
for health, but often it is to find the things that
are unhealthy; ‛the glass being half empty rather than
being half full‛. It reminds me of the time a young
couple, having received their first pedigree dog, a
Rottweiler, were constantly told of all the health issues
that can exist in the breed. With regular visits to the Vet
during the dog’s first two years they proceeded to
check everything that could be a possible risk, hips,
elbows, PRA, cataracts, epilepsy, weak crocheted
ligaments, osteochondroses of the hocks, kidney
disease, maybe he has a heart murmur?
Until finally, one day they asked the Vet, we think he
might be deaf, because we heard that deafness exists in
some bloodlines. The Vet finally replied; ‛He is not deaf,
but I think have to take him away... Don’t worry, he
won’t feel a thing.‛ ‚ Why, why??‛ The couple said. ‛If I
put him to sleep and order a full autopsy, I guarantee
you we will find something wrong‛. In Sweden where
I’m now currently living hips and elbows is the
dominant health skim related to the breed. To some
people, anything that is not absolutely ideal in this area
is referred to as ‛sick‛. I have even met breeders who
say they will only breed to dogs which come from a
whole litter of HD/ED-free dogs. And I must say have
had quite a good deal of success in this particular
health issue, but their progress towards the perfect
Rottweiler is not so fortunate.
Mentality
I suppose so much of the mentality we are looking for
rather than being breed specific has more to do with
the mentality that suits ourselves. The mentality and
behavior
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of the owner is so much molded by the life they surround themselves with and this will reflect in what they
want of the dog. Old Mrs. Erling with her blue hair, her
tweed handbag and her weekly trip to Bingo, believes
completely that Isabel, her 6 year old Rottweiler female,
who is so sweet, loves everybody and would never
harm a fly, spends most of her day lying on the couch
being hand fed by friends and grand children alike. As
Mrs. Erling would say; ‚She has excellent temperament, except for she would kiss you to death.‛ Good
luck trying to convince her that Isabel is anything other
than perfect in her temperament. I suppose that Mrs.
Erling is not much different to those show or working
fanatics I mentioned earlier. It suits what she needs, so
it must be correct. Fight drive, prey drive, ball drive,
hardness, and eager to work, full bite. These are the
words most thrown around as Stephan describes what
is so ideal about his Rottweiler’s temperament. ‛Nice
dog, Stephan‛, says Tom. ‛Really impressive work.
Can I pet him?‛ . ‛Oh, no no no. I do not like him being
cuddled when he is working. Actually, I don’t like him
being petted. What’s ideal about him is that he is a ’one
man’ dog’‛. As I said, the opinion of ideal mentality is
seldom anything other than what is ideal for the person
expressing them.
Anatomy
Anatomy, apart from the basic proportions of any breed
which gives us body type, is the whole foundation of
movement. If you observe the dog world, you will find
that cultures which talk about movement most (ie balance, top lines, carriage, top lines, reach and drive, top
lines, clean fore and after, this ringside culture is probably more dominated within the all breed ring. What is
interesting is that they make very good
conversation but do very little movement. ‛Excuse me
Madame, once up and down and a triangle..!‛ Lovely
top line, well-balanced reach and drive, clean fore
and after, and now, once around. Well done - Best of
Breed… The working dog showing us what he is
capable of whilst in the ring. Before you jump to any
conclusions, let us look at a rather different culture. In
this case, it could be over 50 dogs over a whole day
running lap after lap, lap after lap, walking then running, then walking and running… Common ringside
comments; ‛Oh, dark eyes, lovely pigment. Shit…
strong bone, masculine head, nice colors…‛. Long
detailed critiques is a must at these events. Every
aspect to the breed. But after all that running, you will
often find a simple description for movement, free
flowing movement. Let us compare notes; ‛ Mick,
what does your critique say on movement? ‛Free
flowing movement..!!‛ ‛Shit, you got exactly the same
as in my critique… Free flowing movement as well..?!!‛
‛That can’t be right‛, Sarah said. ‚I got free flowing
movement too..?‛ Maybe we all have free flowing
movement?
Type (Breed Specific Details)
The word type is probably the most misunderstood
word in the dog world. Perhaps because it has been
misused again and again. What is type? In reality, type
is the breed specific details or breed characteristics that
define any breed. The interesting thing is, although the
breed specific details are actually more or less the same
even within the three standards (FCI standard, English
standard and American standard). The type is often
considered to be quite different, because of our
different cultural ideals. Or, let us face it; what it takes
to win in that particular arena is what we prioritize on.
Then, it is how we use the word type. For example, his
type; her type; American type; European type; show
type; working type; the old fashion type of dog;
modern type; Eastern European type… The list just
keeps going on and on. And yet, ironically, if we ever
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take the time to read the breed standard or standards,
with maybe a little bit more open eyes, you will find that
the breed specific details are not only more or less the
same in all three standards, those people who disagree
on type seem to agree on the breed characteristics if you
ask them. Quite ironic really. Today, the one element that
seems to separate most countries when it comes to their
pursuit of type, namely the show people, is an issue that
is very trivial to argue about when you consider
everything else. This, of course, is the issue of tails.
Throughout most of Europe, there is no choice in this
matter as it is illegal by law to tail dock in any breed,
resulting an acceptance regardless if it differs to your
ideals. In countries like USA, it seems to be left up to
choice; but, like so many things in life, when you choose,
you fly a flag, saying which side you are on. There was
a time not so long ago that the American show ring both
sieger style and AKC was a complete mixture of dogs
from different cultural ideals. But let us face it; If the dog
had the right breed characteristics, and showed himself in
accordance with the style of the ring he was competing
in, he could always be a winner no matter where he came
from. Today, we see more and more prejudice related to
the opposite camp, almost like it is as if the other side is
trying to show a different breed in your ring. It has
nothing to do with Rottweilers; but, more to do with
politics, power, culture and the fear of losing it. It seems
the extremism to which people will fight and defend
these issues has no limits. In Scandinavia, many years
ago, when tail docking was first prohibited by the Department of Agriculture (not by the Kennel Club), the
show ring consisted of a mixture of dogs with long tails
and short tails. It was very much a transmission period.
At one of the bigger Rottweiler shows in Scandinavia
came a very powerful breeder who was absolutely
against the long tailed Rottweiler. He fought many
bitter battles with individuals, clubs, and even local
government. But on this day, he presented a complete
change of heart. So much so he would present a prize
to the highest placed dog with a long tail. A complete
turnaround. The show progressed ’til finally they found
a winner of this prize. With applause and jubilations,
the prize was presented to the owner of the best long
tailed Rottweiler. Encouraged to open his prize, he
found inside a saw and a note that said; ‛Cut off that
tail and you will have the complete Rottweiler‛. This
brings me back to what I tried to say at the beginning.
It is the dog culture in which we are exposed to that
forms our opinions and beliefs. So, the next time you
hear somebody saying; ‛Bloody Germans, all they do is
count teeth…‛ ask yourself this; If you were that bloody
German and you grew up in their system and culture,
would not you be counting teeth too? With all our
differences and experiences finding the perfect
Rottweiler, even if he or she did exist, they would
probably not match up to someone else’s culture or
ideals. At the moment, I think the biggest threat in our
breed is lack of solidarity. I believe that like any
relationship, whether it is man and woman, mother and
daughter, friends or dog fanciers, if we concentrate on
all the things that separate us and that we disagree on,
the relationship is doomed and will fail to develop. But,
on the other hand, if we concentrate on all the things
that unite us, that bring us together and that we agree
on, the relationship will flurries even with our
differences. And to those of you who read this article, I
wonder what we have in common?
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The Ideal Rottweiler?
Facts & Breeding Obstacles
By FCI-judge Gerard O’Shea
Co-writer: Lotta Syvertsen
For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in the Rottweiler and, of course, like so
many, there was the whole physical appearance
that appealed to me first. That big head, strong
bone and powerful body was so impressive to
me, especially as a boy. It was “tough dogs” who
tantalized my boyhood fantasies!
It is all for show really...
As time went on, and I began to understand the breed
from a more educated, or philosophical, point of view, I
realized that there was so much more than just the
impression of power and exaggeration of bulging head. I
suppose it is a little bit like the young boy who goes to
the car show with his father. His father announces that
young Steven should help him pick out the new family
car. With a whole range of high tech cars and station
wagons purposely designed for the modern family, young
Steven is totally convinced that the new family car should
be a monster truck! With those enormously big wheels,
over exaggerated hood, flashing lights and the roar of
that engine… What other car could possible compete?!
But I suppose in retrospect we should consider that
Steven is only ten years of age… And in time, will grow to
understand that the monster truck is an image rather
than anything of real functional value.
Over time, when regarding the Rottweiler, I have come to
realize that I was very much like that young boy Steven.
But, I have also learned to see that in our breed, the
Rottweiler, there is a great deal of adults who have never
quite grown up in this regard; they are still looking for the
monster truck in the Rottweiler. Before you jump to any
conclusions, I do not want you to believe I am not looking
for power. But the thing with the Rottweiler is that the
impression of great strength on its own is not enough. It is
finding a combination, which is clearly described in the
standard on the physical impression of the breed; ‚Great
strength, endurance and agility‛.
The decathlon of the dog world
One time, when asked
during one of my seminars what type of athlete I could compare the
Rottweiler to, I threw
the question back to
the audience. Not that I
did not want to answer
it, as I have thought of
this parallel many times
before. I was quite
surprised though to find
that most of the people
who were in attendance emphasized heavily on athletes
of great strength. There was everything from Arnold
Schwarzenegger, Hulk Hogan, power lifters, shot put,
sprinters with bodies like Ben Johnson etc., that they
could see the ideal Rottweiler in. But, for me, having
spent much time thinking of it, the athlete is, of course,
the decathlon. When you think of the decathlon, he or
she is an athlete of formidable strength; but, never so
heavy or cumbersome as to not have endurance and
agility. The decathlon like the Rottweiler, is not the
strongest but very strong. The decathlon, like the
Rottweiler, is not the fastest, but very fast. The decathlon,
like the Rottweiler, is not the most enduring or agile, but
for an athlete of such size is remarkably enduring and
agile when in correct balance and condition. There is one
area in which the decathlon and the Rottweiler are most
similar, and that is to have a mentality that makes him
highly competitive I many different fields. Having a lot of
experience with other breeds (not just Rottweilers), I have
long since come to the conclusion that the Rottweiler is
the most difficult breed to achieve excellence in. As I
mentioned in Part 1 of this article;
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true excellence is achieved by concentrating on five main
elements regarding the complete Rottweiler. In no
particular order; health, mentality, working ability,
anatomy, breed characteristics (breed specific details,
more commonly referred to as type). If I may, I would like
to begin with the word ‚type‛.
Now, what do I mean by the ‚basic dog‛? The basic dog is a
middle sized, middle boned, middle substance dog of
rectangular form and moderate angles, having a head which
is more or less 50/50 in proportion with moderate width and
slight stop (fox-like head), and comes in a whole variation of
colours, coats, tails, ears, and eye-colours. He is basically the
original domesticated village dog. Being a molosser, the
Rottweiler should have more than average bone strength,
substance and muscle form. His head will be a far cry from
the average village dog. To maintain these typical molosser
characteristics, we always have to strive against what will be
naturally produced by nature, and this is why we get so much
variation in form and size.
The molosser formed working dog
Being a molosser, the Rottweiler is perhaps the only molosser
formed dog who still actively works to the standards more
commonly achieved by herding breeds (ie German
Shepherds, Belgian Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds). Practically
all the other breeds of extreme molosser form have lost most
What is type?
Type a word constantly used by breeders and judges alike of their original working ability due to exaggeration and the
lack of culture to sustain working ability. In order for the
in more or less every breed. Of course, when I say the
word type it is an abbreviation for ‚typical‛ related to what Rottweiler to remain true to his working ability; but, at the
is described in the standard. Over the years, this word has same time maintaining size, substance and bone as to be
been misused and broken up into many different personal considered typical of the breed, quality conformation is a
must! Many of the heavier molosser breeds have lost their
concepts. One will often hear the following statements:
ability to move with true balance, and understandable so, as
- my type
to achieve this requires a high level of judgement and
- his type
expertise from everyone concerned. Then, we have the teeth
- their type
and bite. Simply because - again - being molosser form, you
- working type
will find that many molossers lack quality of teeth, not to
- show type
mention correct correlation. The Rottweiler is perhaps the
- European type
only molosser dog of flat skull, pronounced stop and
- American type
relatively short broad muzzle that requires the same standard
- all-breed type
of bite and quality of teeth which is required in other more
- specialist type
common working breeds. To achieve and sustain this, the
- English type
head described by the standard is important to maintain, as
And, quite recently, people can also be heard to say;
too much exaggeration will be detrimental to this essential
- East European type.
Then, of course, you will hear people saying there is ‚only working quality. And it is after all important that we do not
forget that the Rottweiler is a working dog.
one type‛, but, because we describe the word type with
regular misuse of this word, one type will be intrepidity
Conformation
differently from person to person. In reality, when
When it comes to conformation, to sustain correct body
describing what is typical, or not typical, I believe we
should refer to the breed characteristics or breed specific type and still have the physical performance and movement
described by the standard, the Rottweiler requires a very
details. Within any breed there will always be a variation,
high standard of quality balanced conformation. Again, when
but, as long as they remain within the confines of what is
we consider that the Rottweiler is a working molosser, he
described in the standard, a variation is not only correct
should never get quality of movement through lightness and
but necessary.
long, flat elasticized muscles. I have had, on occasion when
Why is it so difficult to breed the complete Rottweiler? judging, had to penalize Rottweilers who move very well but
do not necessary move typical. A phrase I find describes this
Unlike so many other breeds, we have set ourselves a
untypical movement very well is that the dog is moving over
standard that is incredibly difficult to achieve. Let us first
look at the basic Rottweiler. The Rottweiler is a molosser- his legs with a lot of elasticity and high flashy head carriage.
breed. This, to a large degree, takes him many steps away Although this is often admired in the all breed ring, it is
untypical for the Rottweiler and more akin to generic show
from the basic dog.
movement. If the Rottweiler is to be built with the correct
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proportions and body mass, the movement should come
through powerful and well-made quarters. One should get
the impression that a good Rottweiler moves with
unrestricted power through his body. This movement may not
actually be very flashy, but is very effective and typical. Most
of the movement required in the Rottweiler comes from
large, well developed muscles close to the body. Given the
fact that he is above average weight and of molosser form,
conformation of quality and balance is essential. For this, to
be achieved in a larger breed, requires a high standard of
judging and breeding alike. Note that many of the molosser
breeds who were once active working dogs, because of
exaggeration of size, bone
and mass, without the due consideration of balance (which is
essential in a bigger package) many molosser breeds have
lost quality of movement.
Mentality
To drive and control such a heavy working breed requires
great will and stamina from the dog. But, at the same time,
unlike some extreme working dogs, should have the ability to
preserve energy and concentration in a calmer fashion when
needed. In other words - the ideal Rottweiler’s day social
situation but be capable of switching the full work mode at a
moments notice. When you consider the demands of an ever
less tolerance society, breeding the ideal Rottweiler’s
temperament is a task onto itself.
A uniform breed
Then, of course, we have another large task we have to conform to and that is that the Rottweiler is a uniform breed. I
can once remember the conversation with an old German
Shepherd friend who could not understand why we made so
much fuss over what he referred to as ‚cosmetic details‛. I
went on to explain that unlike the German Shepherd, the
Rottweiler is a uniform breed, and the uniformity is essential
for us to maintain in order for the breed to sustain a high
level of consistency. How would our Rottweiler look if we
were to drop these details? Allowing a variation of colours
and markings, allowing light eyes? And, although some
people would say it is not so important, the issue of mouth
and nose pigment is, of course, important because our breed
pants a lot, and lacking pigment in mouth or eyes distinctly
alters the impression we get when we look at the head.
A beautiful head piece according to the Standard
Photo by Munanis
the odd dog is to be tested. In many Scandinavian countries,
it has become a culture partly pushed through insurance, that
many dogs, and litters, will be health tested. And, then, of
course, it is what we do with the information... We should
never allow any one issue to dominate the whole breeding
program. So, you see, breeding is like a relationship. You have
to give and take and, sometimes, you have to take a slight
calculated risk; otherwise, nothing develops.
The road most traveled
I understand that there will be some breeders who will only
focus on one or two of the five headings to the ideal
Rottweiler. For example, only breeding for sporting, sporting,
sporting, or only breeding for showing, showing, showing. Or,
it might be health, health, health. And you will find when you
look at kennels who only aim in one direction that they often
achieve this direction but are blind to the fact that they have
sacrificed the complete Rottweiler on the way. Breeding a
uniform molosser of black and tan colours, and ideal
Health issues
cosmetics, with correct substance, bone and proportions
Our current health program is mainly based on hips and
along with the ability to effectively work in any field, live and
elbows. Not to mention the fact that we have many other
fringe health issues that can pop up from time to time. What produce high health criteria, to move and perform beyond
is difficult I suppose, is that most of the health issues are of a the standards of any other modern molosser. To have
such carriage and pondus as to perform at any show
recessive nature. Basically, that means that we never really get
level, to be brave and courageous when called upon, to
rid of them but of course do our best to control them. One of
be tranquil and gentle when needed. This, I guess, is a
the major problems with any recessive health issue is that it is
high road to travel, but it is the high road that gives you
very difficult to sustain consistent suitable levels if only
the view and it is a road worth travelling.
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Proposed Point score shows for 2012
1) Adelaide Hills
Saturday 4th January Mr A. Di Lorenzo
2) Winter International Saturday 2nd June
Mr C Stefanescu (Romania)
3) Winter International Sunday 3rd June Mr M Fujita (Japan)
4) June Champshow 15th – 17th June
Ms Tatyana Popova (Russia)
5) Marion Kennel Club Saturday 28th July Mr M Lancelot (Canada)
6) Marion Kennel Club Sunday 29th July Mr G Valdez (Columbia)
7) Royal Show Specialty Friday 14th September Mr G O’Shea
Due to the limited number of shows having International Judges we have
appointed the above shows for our 2012 Pointscore shows. Should a
more suitable judge or show become known to us we will endeavour to
advise our members asap of any potential change to the proposed
shows.
Where possible the club will try and use International Judges and those
with Rottweiler judging skills or Utility breeds.
As per the club Rules, By-Laws & Regulations there are only 7 Point
score shows for 2012.
Please also note all Pointscore certificates Conformation & Obedience
must be sent to the Pointscore Officer within 14 days of the exhibition.
These can be sent via email to [email protected] OR
by post to GPO BOX 324 Adelaide SA 5001
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Point Score Show Results 2012
POINT SCORE 2 Dogs SA Winter International
Saturday 2nd June 2012
Ms C Ringstrom (Canada)
Class
Dog
Bitch
Baby
Minor
Nil Entered
Nil Entered
Puppy
Besskinour Berkley
Alchemy Bride Of Chucky (AI)
Besskinour Bellatrix
Junior
Westobri Cidru Yash
Westobri Cidru Yanni
Kanberchic Emperor Arley HT PT
Alchemy Chuck Noris (AI)
3 Entered, 2 Scratched
Kanberchic Ataeger Baby HT PT
Kassben What A Dazzler
Kanberchic Amigo Bender PT
Westobri Hurum Gigi
CH Alchemy Digital Bitch
GR & Dual CH Ubersein Prince Of Tides
CH Alchemy War Pigs
CH Westobri Chiru Bono CCD
Intermediate
Aus. Bred
Open
Neutered
Nil Entered
Nil Entered
Nil Entered
Nil Entered
Challenge Dog: GR & Dual CH Ubersein Prince Of Tides
Reserve Challenge Dog: CH Alchemy War Pigs
Challenge Bitch: CH Westobri Hurum Gigi
Reserve Challenge Bitch: Kanberchic Ataeger Baby HT PT
Best of Breed: GR & Dual CH Ubersein Prince Of Tides
Runner Up Best Of Breed: CH Alchemy War Pigs
POINT SCORE 3
Dogs SA Winter International
Sunday 3rd June 2012
Mr M Fujita (Japan)
Class
Baby
Minor
Dog
Nil Entered
Nil Entered
Bitch
Nil Entered
Nil Entered
Puppy
Besskinour Berkley
Alchemy Bride Of Chucky (AI)
Junior
Westobri Cidru Yash
Westobri Cidru Yanni
Kanberchic Emperor Arley HT PT
Alchemy Chuck Noris (AI)
Kanberchic Ataeger Baby HT PT
Kanberchic Amigo Bender PT
Kassben What A Dazzler
Alchemy Johnny Blade
Westobri Hurum Gigi
CH Alchemy Digital Bitch
GR & Dual CH Ubersein Prince Of Tides
CH Alchemy War Pigs
CH Westobri Chiru Bono CCD
Intermediate
Aus. Bred
Open
Neutered
Nil Entered
Nil Entered
Challenge Dog: GR & Dual CH Ubersein Prince Of Tides
Reserve Challenge Dog: CH Alchemy War Pigs
Challenge Bitch: CH Westobri Hurum Gigi
Reserve Challenge Bitch: Ch Alchemy Digial Bitch
Best of Breed: GR & Dual CH Ubersein Prince Of Tides
Runner Up Best Of Breed: CH Alchemy War Pigs
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POINT SCORE 4
RCSA 39th Championship Show
Friday 15th June – Monday 18th June 2012
Tatyana Popova (Russia)
Class
Dog
Bitch
Baby
(7 entered, 1 scr)
VP1 Vonelka Maximillian (AI)
VP2 Diamantstaub Anarchy In The UK
VP3 Diziz A Rumour To Envy
VP4 Clyzan Double O Seven (AI)
VP5 Blackcombe Izaac (AI)
VP6 Westobri U R Kyle
(18 entered, 3 scr)
VP1 Blakesims Kanyemba Kelly
VP2 Blakesims Kanyemba Indy
VP3 Stolzsein House Of Prada
VP4 Clyzan Seven Deadly Sins (AI)
VP5 Clyzan Seventh Heaven (AI)
VP6 Vonelka Jada (AI)
VP Vonstrath Cilla (AI)
VP Clyzan Harper Seven (AI)
VP Blickscharf Wicked Winsome
VP Blackcombe Paulina (AI)
P Blakesims Kanyemba Ivy
P Blakesims Kanyemba Raven
P Lewispark Devilin Discuise
P Dziz Actions Speak Louder
P Blackcombe Agnieska (AI)
Minor
(2 entered)
VP1 Valstam Ferraris Judge
VP2 Kermaren Lewis (AI)
(5 entered, 1 scr)
VP1 Meretseger Aria
VP2 Meretseger Amber
VP3 Meretseger Aztec Rose
VP4 Eclipsen Honky Tonk Woman
Puppy
(1 entered)
VP1 Besskinour Berkley
(3 entered)
VP1 Besskinour Bellatrix
VP2 Alchemy Bride Of Chucky (AI)
VP3 Valstam Taigas Ice
Junior
(2 entered)
V1 Aust ch Ubersein Domination (AI)
SG Sennendorf Lots of Whispers
(9 entered, 1scr)
V1 Rakaaz Premonition (AI)
V2 Ubersein Drop Dead Gorgeous (AI)
V3 Vonstrath Bree
V4 Stolzsein Follow Your Dreams
V5 Rakaaz Private Idaho (AI)
V6 Svawill Riedel (AI)
SG Liebschaft Charidy
SG Westobri Cidru Yachi
(17 entered, 1 scr)
V1 Svawill Quade
V2 Clyzan Saphiras Eragon
V3 Aust Ch Eclipsen Llewelyn The Brave
V4 Liebschaft Bullet
V5 Cabulla Davy Jones
V6 Rosarott Bounty Hunter
SG Valstam Jettas Eldorado
SG Oscelly Star Magic
SG Oscelly Star Attraction
SG Kanberchic Emperor Arley HT PT
SG Alchemy Chuck Noris (AI)
SG Luthcridhe Invicctus (AI)
SG Kiahbel Paco
SG Rosarott Boots N All HT
SG Rosarott Black Ice TD HT
SG Meretseger Serpents Fortune
(20 entered)
V1 Aust Ch Ubersein Top Model (AI)
V2 Valstam Yushkas Gucci
V3 Kiahbel Beau
V4 Aust Ch Stolzsein Ets Fame and Fortune
(AI) HT PT
V5 Rakaaz Now Or Never TD
V6 Clyzan Saphiras Arya
V Allgemein Nora
V Hegestrauch Neri
V Svawill Questra HT
V Cabulla Black Pearl
V Meretseger Serpents Envy
SG Sennendorf Just Celine
SG Oscelly Georgia Star
SG Bailiamina Im A Tuff Chic
SG Aust Ch Blackcombe Villiers Bretonneau
SG Chriannm Xcellent Choice
SG Aust Ch Westobri Gemdru Brin
SG Luthcride Aeonflux
SG Rakaaz Ooh Baby Baby
SG Rosarott BeenCruzn HT
Intermediate
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Aus. Bred
(17 entered)
V1 Blakesims Great Gutso
V2 Aust Dual Ch (T) Ubersein Veni Vidi
Vici TSD
V3 Aust Ch Westobri Jachi Zammo
V4 Zessinhuf Zwei Aldrick ET
V5 Rottlisliebe Devils Delite HT PT HSAs
V6 Rottisliebe Electric Blue
V Aust Ch Oscelly Stone Cold
V Cabulla Black Bart
SG Dellkarn Donny Darko
SG Kassben What A Dazzler
SG Aust Ch Dellahar Double Deal
SG Alchemy Johnny Blade
SG Kiahbel Mookie
SG Chriannm Xceptional Icon
G Kanberchic Amigo Bender
G Rosarott Black Rock HT
G Rosarott Basko‟s Pride RN CCD HT
(15 entered, 1scr)
V1 NRCA & Aust Ch Rakaaz Leading Edge
V2 NRCA & Aust Ch Rakaaz Listen Up ET
V3 Willemstadt Saffron Dust
V4 Rottisliebe Endless Love
V5 Ubersein Sempur Venia TD
V6 Luthcride Tiara Tango
SG NRCA Ch Oberschoen Bewitched
SG Aust Ch Alchemy Digital Bitch
SG Oscelly Khe Sahn
SG Ludendorf Ooona
SG Aust Ch Eclipsen Leap Of Faith
Open
(8 entered)
V1 NRCA & Aust Ch Oberschoen Black
Ash
V2 NRCA & Aust Ch Ubersein Strong
Persuader
V3 Vonelka Murdock
V4 Aust Ch Alchemy War Pigs
V5 Aust Ch Ubersein Yabba Dabba Doo
V6 Cabulla Basko Ruger
SG Allgemein Lotti ET
SG Rottisliebe Etched In Stone
(13 entered, 2 scr)
V1 Vonzennith Taiga
V2 NRCA & Aust Ch Dellahar Imme
V3 NRCA & Aust Ch Ubersein Tough At The
Top
V4 Vonelka Maya
V5 NRCA & Aust Ch Rottzenith Phinesse
V6 Aust Dual Ch (T) Rakaaz Just One Look
TSDX
SG NRCA & Aust Ch Kiahbel Annika
SG Willemstadt Jade
SG Aust Dual Ch (T) Cabulla Baskoville HSAs
TSD
SG Aust T Ch Zessinhuf Ari
SG Aust Ch Oscelly Mia Stellina
Veteran
(1 entered)
V1 NRCA & Aust Dual CH(T) Slv Ch
Wenno Of Nicola‟s Lion TDS IPO1 (Imp
Cro)
(2entered)
V1 NRCA & Aust Ch Ludendorf Ellah
V2 Aust Ch Cabulla Maddison
(2 entered)
1 Aust Ch Alchemy Laguna Sunrise
2 Valstam Chillis Fabio
(4 entered, 1 scr)
1 Aust Ch Dellahar Celito
2 Aust T Ch Cabulla River Aorborn CDX GD
JD Sd SPD HSAs ET RN
3 Neut Ch Vonelka Little Chica CD PT
Open Neuter Dog
SG Rosarott Be Cool HT
G Rottisliebe Eternal Flame HT
G Kanberchic Ataeger Baby HT PT
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SHOW SPECIALS
Best in Show
Runner Up In Show
Vonzennith Taiga
NRCA & Aust Ch Dellahar Imme
Challenge Dog
Challenge Bitch
NRCA & Aust Ch Oberschoen Black Ash
Vonzennith Taiga
Reserve Challenge Dog
Reserve Challenge Bitch
Aust Ch Ubersein Domination (AI)
NRCA & Aust Ch Dellahar Imme
Baby Puppy In Show
Opposite Baby Puppy In Show
Vonelka Maximilian (AI)
Blakesims Kanyemba Kelly
Minor Puppy In Show
Opposite Minor Puppy In Show
Meretseger Aria
Valstam Ferraris Judge (AI)
Puppy In Show
Opposite Puppy In Show
Besskinour Berkley
Junior In Show
Opposite Junior In Show
Rakaaz Premonition (AI)
Aust Ch Ubersein Domination (AI)
Intermediate In Show
Opposite Intermediate In Show
Svawill Quade
Aust Ch Ubersein Top Model (AI)
Australian Bred In Show
Opposite Australian Bred In Show
Blakesims Great Gusto
NRCA & Aust Ch Rakaaz Leading Edge
Open In Show
Opposite Open In Show
Vonzennith Taiga
NRCA & Aust Ch Oberschoen Black Ash
Veteran In Show
Opposite Veteran In Show
NRCA & Aust Dual Ch (T) Slv Ch Wenno Of Nicola‟s Lion TSD IPO1 (Imp CRO)
NRCA & Aust Ch Ludendorf Ellah
Open Neuter In Show
Opposite Open Neuter In Show
Aust Ch Dellahar Celito
Aust Ch Alchemy Laguna Sunrise
Sire & Progeny
Dam & Progeny
NRC(A) & Aust Dual Ch (T) Slv Ch Wenno Of Nicola‟s Lion TSD IP01 (Imp Cro)
Bohmerwald Ebby
BREED SURVEY
(4 entries, 1 scr)
Vonelka Murdock
Clyzan Saphiras Arya
Aust Ch Ubersein Top Model (AI)
Pass
Pass
Pass
RESTRICTED OBEDIENCE TRIAL
(9 entries)
No Qualifiers
Veteran Class
1st Sanmar Denver Diva UD ADX GD JDM SPD SD TDX HT RN
2nd NRCA & Aust Dual Ch (T) Goodiesway Basko (AI) TSDX CDX HSAs ET
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Northern Districts Rottweiler Club Inc of NSW
Proudly presents
th
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Rottweiler Championship Show
SAT 15th & SUN 16TH September 2012
Hillsborough Road, HILLSBOROUGH NSW
CONFORMATION JUDGE
KRISTINA NIEMELA (FINLAND)
ENTRIES CLOSE:
ENTRY FEES:
Friday 16th AUGUST, 2012
Members entries $30 sub. $25 babies $20.00
Non Members $34 sub.$30 babies $20
NSW REP
All entries will receive a complimentary single critique; Extra copies $5.00 each
Mr .D. McMillian
ENTRIES TO:
H. Foot, 5 Merewether st, Cardiff .2285 Tel: 02 49 544032
CATALOGUES:
CRITIQUE BOOKS:
CLASSES:
$20.00 pre paid(Full breeding please)
$20.00 pre paid
1,2,3,4,5,10,11 / 1a,2a,3a,4a,5a,10a,11a
.
ORDER OF JUDGING:
Conformation
Saturday 15th
8.30 am – 1,1a,2,2a,3,3a,4,5,10 AND 11. CC & RCC Dog
Sunday 16th ~
8.30 am – 4a,5a,10a,11a, CC & RCC Bitch General specials
Presentation afterwards
TROPHIES & SASHES: All Class & Opp Class Winners
Ch Dog, Ch Bitch, Res Ch Dog & Res Ch Bitch
CATERING:
ADVERTISING:
To be advised
$100 per page. All artwork & presentation to be sent through in
Highest quality
possible for reproduction.
Camping Available and must be paid for with entries
$7.50 per person per day
Remittances to be made in favour of the Northern Districts Rottweiler Club of NSW Inc
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ENTRIES HAVE CLOSED
LATE ENTRIES NOT ACCEPTED
ROTTWEILER CLUB OF SA INC
40th Ruby Championship Show
Wayville Show Grounds, Wayville SA
Friday 14th September 2012
JUDGE:
Mr. Gerard O’Shea (Sweden) FCI Rottweiler Specialist.
Classes to be judged: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 (dogs & bitches)
Baby Puppies 1 & 1A will be assessed and critiqued.
Order of Judging:
Prior to the commencement of the breed judging:
An assessment of baby puppies (dogs & bitches) will be held. A verbal and written critique will be
provided and puppies will receive a commemoration medallion.
Conclusion of Baby Puppy Assessment:
3, 4, 5, 10 and 11 – Challenge Dog and Reserve Challenge Dog
3a, 4a, 5a, 10a, and 11a – Challenge Bitch and Reserve Challenge Bitch
Breed General Specials – Excluding Baby puppies after Challenge Bitch judging.
Best in Speciality Show will compete for Group on Saturday 15th.
Best Puppy in Speciality Show will compete for Puppy in Group on Saturday 15th.
V ratings will be offered from the Junior Class upwards and all exhibits will be critiqued and written
critiques available to all exhibitors.
Prizes:
Trophy/Sash & $1000 Cash - Best in Specialty Show,
Trophy/Sash & $250 Cash - Best Puppy in Specialty Show
Trophy/Sash
RU Best in Specialty Show
Rosette
Challenge Dog & Bitch
Trophy and Sash
All Classes and Opposites & Reserves
Entry Fees:
$32.00 (Including critique)
$18.00 Baby Puppies (1 & 1A)
ONLINE ENTRIES AND Entry FORMS: Can be downloaded from http://www.theshow.com.au/
ANKC entry forms may be used and the entry posted to RA&HS, PO Box 40. Goodwood Road,
Wayville. 5034. Cheques payable to RA&HS.
Benching Requests can be made to: mailto:[email protected]
Catering:
Available on the Show grounds.
ALL DOGS MUST BE BENCHED IN THE SHOW GROUNDS BY 9:00am.
ACCOMMODATION.
Highway One Caravan Park, Bolivar phone 08-82503747
Windsor Gardens Caravan Park phone 08-82611091
If an exhibitor wishes to fly in for the Specialty the RCSA can arrange transport and overnight
accommodation. Please contact Josie Eiffe 0409093309
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Pet Files: Help prevent deadly parvovirus in puppies
By. Debra Singleton
For the tribute
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Canine parvovirus is a disease affecting young dogs; higher numbers of infections are seen in the
spring due to an increased number of susceptible puppies and an increased risk of exposure to
the virus.
Parvovirus is hardly in the environment and is difficult to kill with standard disinfection methods.
It is shed in huge numbers by infected animals, is resistant to freezing and most household
disinfectants, and is carried by shoes and clothing. The virus is ubiquitous in the environment,
meaning that it is present EVERYWHERE. Attempting to shield a puppy from exposure is futile;
the only successful method of protection is vaccination.
Parvovirus enters the body through the mouth. There is a three- to 14-day incubation period
during which the puppy does not show signs of illness, but is shedding the virus in large numbers
in the environment. The virus is especially effective at infecting rapidly dividing host cells,
including the cells of the lymphatic system, the bone marrow and the gastrointestinal tract.
The virus replicates in the lymph nodes, causes significant decreases in white blood cell counts in
the bone marrow, and invades the intestinal cells, leading to vomiting, diarrhea with blood, and
bacterial leakage into the body. The patient may then die rapidly from dehydration, shock and
septic toxin spread into the bloodstream.
A diagnosis of parvovirus can be made via a stool sample test, suggestive symptoms of the
disease or a decreased white blood cell count on lab testing, and blood titer testing. Treatment
focuses on supportive care. There are no antiviral drugs available, so we must rely on the
patient’s immune system to clear the virus. Owners must be prepared for a three- to seven-day
hospital stay, intensive care, and significant expense to treat a patient with parvovirus. If this is
possible, an 80 percent treatment success rate can be achieved.
Treatment includes intravenous fluids, electrolytes, injectable antibiotics and anti-nausea
medications, in addition to monitoring hydration, blood cell counts and protein levels. Plasma
transfusions may be indicated in severe infections. As the patient improves, oral medications and
specialized dietary therapy are needed.
Disinfection of the environment following a parvovirus infection is very important. The patient
may continue to shed the virus for seven to 10 days following resolution of symptoms. The virus
loses its infectivity after one month. Indoor hard surfaces, bedding and clothing should be
cleaned with a solution of one part bleach to 30 parts water — again, household disinfectants
other than bleach do not kill the virus. The solution should be left on the surfaces for a minimum
of 10 minutes. Steam cleaning will kill the virus, as well.
Outdoors, the virus is preserved by freezing, so owners should wait until a thaw prior to
obtaining a new puppy. In addition, it is recommended that owners wait five to seven months for
other outdoor viral reservoirs to be depleted.
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Help prevent deadly parvovirus in puppies Cont.
Parvovirus infections are seen nearly exclusively in puppies and adolescent dogs. Puppies have no
antibodies with which to fight disease when they are born, except for those obtained from
nursing on their mother’s colostrum during the first few days of life. These antibodies wear off
during the first four months, until the puppy is no longer protected against disease. Maternal
antibodies will inactivate vaccines. There is a period of time when there is not enough maternal
antibody to protect the puppy, but too much to allow a vaccine to work — called a “window of
vulnerability.” After this time, a vaccination will be effective. Waiting too long, however, may
allow the puppy to be exposed to a contagious disease.
This is why veterinarians recommend vaccinating puppies every two to four weeks until they are
16 weeks of age — a time when we know the maternal antibodies have decreased and a
vaccination will be effective. Giving vaccinations more often than every two to four weeks will
cause interference between the vaccines.
Please speak with your veterinarian if you have any questions or concerns about parvovirus in
your dog. Above all, don’t wait, vaccinate your puppy against this deadly disease to keep it safe
and healthy.
Debra Singleton is a veterinarian practicing in Greeley. She is a graduate of Colorado State
University specializing in the treatment of dogs, cats and exotic animals.
Article can be found at
http://www.mywindsornow.com/article/20120519/FEATURES/705199991/1040&ParentProfile=1001
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Mens Polo
Black / Gold
Sizes: M, L, XL
Womens Polo
Black / Gold
Sizes: 14 - 20
Contrast Polar Fleece
Black / Gold
Sizes: M, L, XL
Fleece Hoodie
Black
Sizes: M, L, XL
Sun Visor
Black
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ROTTWEILER CLUB OF
SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC
ABN 85 297 075 909
GPO Box 324 ADELAIDE SA 5001
Name:
Address:
Contact Number:
Email:
Product
Qty Total Price
Mens Polo
$35
M x
L x
XL x
Womens Polo
14 x
$35
16 x
18 x
Contrast Polar Fleece
M x
L x
20 x
$55
XL x
Fleece Hoodie
M x
Total Price
$60
L x
Sun Visor
XL x
$15
Total
Please make cheques payable to: The Rottweiler Club of SA Inc
DO NOT SEND CASH THROUGH THE MAIL
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The Rottweiler Club of SA Inc
ABN: 85 297 075 909
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP - 2012
(due 21 days after the AGM every year)
Send to:
RCSA Membership Secretary
GPO Box 324
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Telephone 0417 870 784
Name(s): Mr; Mrs; Ms; Miss ……………………………………………………………………...
Address:……………………………………………………………………………P/C…………….
Contact Number:………………………Email………………………………………………..…….
Occupation:.............................................................................................................................
SACA Member:
YES/NO
Membership No(s):………………………………..
Registered Breeders Kennel Prefix: ……………………………………………………………...
Breed of Dog ………………………………………………………………………………………….
I/We hereby apply to The Rottweiler Club of South Australia Inc for membership, for the 2012 financial year.
NEW
RENEWAL FROM LAST YEAR
PREVIOUS
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE
Single Membership: (incl GST) $40.00 (Rottweiler owners only)
Covering any one person of 17 years or above
Double Membership: (incl GST)
$50.00
(Rottweiler owners only)
Covering any two people of 17 years or above, from one family, residing at the same address
OR
Any two people who are partners in the conduct of a Kennel, having Kennel Prefix in their joint names registered
with SACA each being entitled to vote. (Both signatures are required on this application)
Junior Membership: (incl GST)
$16.50
Covering any one person less than 17 years of age. (Juniors do not have voting rights)
Additional Junior Member: (incl GST)
$5.50
Covering subsequent junior members in the same family. (Juniors do not have voting rights)
$35.00 (*Non Pure Bred Rottweiler owners only*)
Covering any person (Associate Members do not have voting rights and limited membership benefits but are
entitled to receive a quarterly magazine)
*Associate Membership: (incl GST)
Family Membership: (incl GST)
(2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS)
$55.00
Breeder referal membership (inc GST) $10.00
Covering any person, this membership has no voting rights, no right to Trophy Awards, Breeder must be current
RCSA financial member.
Breeder Signature……………………
New Memberships paid in the last 5 months of the year – HALF price
** MEMBERSHIPS DUE BY 21/12/2011 & Valid until 31/10/2012**
Please find enclosed a
Cheque/Money Order to the value of $……………
Make cheques payable to The Rottweiler Club of SA Inc.
DO NOT SEND CASH THROUGH THE MAIL
I/We agree to be bound by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Rottweiler Club of SA Inc and to adhere to the Club’s Code of
Ethics as My/Our contribution to the Rottweiler breed, and to be party only to honourable dealings which will reflect favourably on
the breed and the Club.
SIGNATURE (S):…………………………/……………………………
DATE:…………………….
(Please enclose a Stamped Self Addressed Envelope)
Office Use Only:
Date
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Handbook R’cd
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July 2012 - Rottweiler Club of SA Inc

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