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THE Professional eEdition
Volume 15
October/November/December 2012
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Welsh Corgi Pembroke
National Dog - The RingLEADER Way
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Articles:
4 Generally Speaking/The Breeder, Peggy Adamson
6 Sportsmanship - Claudia Waller Orlandi Ph.D
10 Recorded Answering Machine Message
14 Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Installed
16 Animals in War
26 DNA Testing Just Got Easier, More Educational & Affordable ASAP
28 New Plans To Provide Animal Welfare During Natural Disasters
29 Diabetes in Pets
34 AKC Eukanuba
35 From Shelter Dogs to K9 Heroes
36 Adopting a Better Attitude
Towards Shelter Pets
45 The British Scene - Geoff Corish/
USA Military Dog Memorial
On Our Cover ....
World (2012), World Club (2012), Irish Junior Champion
Nireno Live and Let Fly. Three FCI Junior Championships gained in three months. Fly’s parents are
Multi BIS, Multi Gr Ch, Ch Anlen One for the Money (Imp US) and
Australian Champion Nireno Bold as Brass. She will be returning to the Australian show scene in 2013.
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with correct cluster herding working ability.
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The end of a momentous
year, with quite a bit
of drama and not a
lot of highights, wars,
fires, floods and famine
continue, tragic deaths of
military personnel and police officers carrying out their duties, and many of our
dog world icon people passed have away and we will never see their like again.
Generally
Speaking
And for the registered breeders as a whole, more and more regulations and
restrictions, more and more red tape, steadily escalating costs, and unrelenting
pressure from those who are against our sport/hobby and are determined to bring
it into disrepute.
Nevertheless we all plod on, and here is to those determined to breed healthy ANKC
registered purebred dogs.
WENDYE SLATYER
Editor
Robert L Curtis OAM
At the Spring Show Luncheon ANKC
Chairman Hugh Gent OAM paid tribute
to “Unce Bob” for his many years of
service to the ANKC - in so many
different areas - and presented him with
an official “Certificate of Appreciation”
from the ANKC.
The Dog Section
Offline entries close December
7, 2012 5pm
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23, 2013 5pm
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Online entries can be made
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Introducing the second ever GRAND CHAMPION
Clumber Spaniel bitch in Australia:
Grand Champion
Painswick Ivy League!
Ivy’s many wins include:
Multiple Best in Group and RUBIG awards
Numerous class in show and in group awards
Ivy attained her Grand in GRAND style
with two RUBIGs,
the first to the eventual BIS winner
and the second to the eventual RUBIS winner!
An outstanding example of a Clumber Spaniel
and as a slow-maturing breed,
the best is yet to come!
Owned by Phoebe and Paul McIntyre and
Tracey and John Garvey,
handled by Phoebe McIntyre.
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Sportsmanship and Etiquette:
Getting The Best Out of The Sport of Dogs
by Claudia Waller Orlandi, Ph.D. http://www.topsfieldbassets.com
As with any activity which gives enjoyment or
recreation, the breeding and showing of dogs is a
sport. In the competitive world of today’s dog fancy,
your success as a breeder or handler will be greatly
influenced not only by the quality of dogs you produce
and show but also by the perception others have of you
as a sportsman and ambassador of your breed.
DEFINITION
Webster defines sportsmanship as "qualities and
behavior befitting a person who can take loss or defeat
without complaint, or without gloating, and who treats
his opponents with fairness, generosity, courtesy, etc."
Simply put, sportsmanship is another word for good
manners. In the world of dogs, rules of etiquette apply
to the judge as well as to your fellow breeders and
exhibitors.
SPORTSMANSHIP IN THE RING
All sports, from football to tennis to showing dogs, have
"rules" of behavior and certain codes of sportsmanship
which need to be learned by the "players." Some of these
are simply elements of common courtesy, others relate
specifically to "how the game is played." Following are
"do’s" and "don’ts" in the ring with regard to fellow
exhibitors as well as the judge:
COURTESY TO FELLOW EXHIBITORS
Never bring a sick dog to the show!
Courtesy to the judge
Exercise your dogs before entering the ring.
Be on time for your class and be sure your dog is clean
and well-groomed.
Be prepared to show your dog’s bite or for the judge to
check it him or herself.
If you are showing a bitch in season, alert the judge.
Don’t talk to the judge unless you are verifying his/her
instructions or answering a specific question.
Don’t volunteer information about your dog.
Don’t converse loudly with other handlers in the ring
or with people at ringside.
Don’t allow your dog to jump up on the judge.
Regardless of your placing, even if it is fourth out
of four, smile and thank the judge. Never be rude or
display anger in or out of the ring by using profanity or
discarding a ribbon in the trash.
If you wish to have a picture of your win, ask the steward
to ask the judge if he/she will have time. If so, request
that the steward have a photographer paged. A judge
may not have time for photos until after judging.
In the ring, whether your dog is relaxed, stacked or If you are interested in knowing why you lost under
gaiting, allow sufficient distance between your dog and a judge whose opinion you value, wait until he/she
others at all times.
has completed their assignment before approaching
them. It is usually best to discuss the breed in general
If you head up the line, others should set up in a straight with the judge. Professional handler George Alston
line directly behind you and vice versa.
feels that asking why a judge didn’t use your dog may
be answered with "I liked the other dogs better." For
Never block the judge’s view of someone else’s dog.
future reference, it’s more useful to find out where a
judge places emphasis in your breed.
Do not use squeaky toys or pieces of bait if they are
distracting to other dogs in the ring.
Because many judges keep scrapbooks of their judging,
it is permissible to send win photos to a judge with
While gaiting, never purposely "run up" on the dog in
a little note saying something like, "We thought you
front of you.
might like this picture of a day that was special to us"
(Alston). Alston feels a thank you for the win is not
Professional handlers are frequently the best examples
necessary. Do not include a dog’s history or show
of good sports. Follow their practice of congratulating
record. Never send flowers or gifts.
winners, especially in the group ring.
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Sophia
Supreme Ch
Kelanmee Autumn Aria
In 5 months -
5 Best in Shows and
1 Runner Up BIS ...Wonderful
Bred, Owned & Handled by
Kim & Luke Tresidder
Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia
[email protected]
kelanmeeshelties.com
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Don’t try to corner a judge to show him/her your scrap already done so, congratulate the day’s winners. If
book of wins and never send photos of your dog to a possible, cheer your breed on in the group, regardless
judge before a show.
of who owns the dog.
FRIENDSHIPS WITH JUDGES
If you have been in a breed or the dog fancy for any
length of time, it is inevitable that you are friends with
a certain number of judges. A lot has been said about
the propriety of showing to one’s friends, or even
acknowledging that one knows the judge. Following
are suggestions regarding the more gray areas:
Avoid socializing with a judge who is your friend the
day or night before you show to them.
Don’t stand ringside and bad mouth the dogs or the
judging. Chances are, people within earshot may own
one of the dogs or a judge’s spouse or family may be
nearby. Any comments about the day’s activity are best
saved for the ride home.
On days when you do win, don’t gloat! Be modest and
remember there are people who didn’t win. Don’t brag
about the virtues of your dogs.
If you know a judge and run into him/her prior to If you win, don’t declare the judge a genius. If you lose,
going into the ring, for appearances’ sake keep all never tell the winner you think the judge did a bad job.
conversation brief.
Remember that your entry fee entitled you to an
If you are friends with a judge do not hang around him/ opinion from a judge. If you don’t like what he/she did
her before or after judging. This puts the judge in an simply don’t show to that judge again.
awkward position.
THE KENNEL BLINDNESS CONNECTION
If a judge who is your friend prefers that you do not I have long felt that there exists a positive correlation
show to him/her, respect these wishes. Some judges, between kennel blindness and sportsmanship in that
the more kennel blind one is the more likely he/she
on the other hand, do not care.
may be to displays of poor sportsmanship. Kennel
Be prepared to lose under a judge even though he/she blindness is a kind of “disease” which renders a
breeder or exhibitor incapable of seeing the faults in
is your friend.
his own dogs. These individuals are characterized by
The AKC is specific about certain restrictions, such as the following “symptoms”: (a) an inability to see and
relatives or former clients showing to judges. If you appreciate the good qualities in a competitor’s dog;
have any doubts, don’t show.
(b) a belief that they have bred the “perfect” dog; and
(c) a tendency to blame not winning on bad judging,
SPORTSMANSHIP TOWARDS FELLOW BREEDERS politics or anything except the fact that there may be
AND EXHIBITORS OUTSIDE THE RING
something wrong with their dog (Orlandi). On days
Participating in the sport of dogs can lead to the when your dog does not “get the nod,” any or all of these
formation of lifetime friendships. Unfortunately, the traits may precipitate displays of poor sportsmanship
reverse may also be true. There is some validity to the in and out of the ring.
saying: “You will learn who your friends are when you
really start winning.” Good friends are sincerely happy Some Final Thoughts On the Psychology of Competition
for your success. Following are guidelines of etiquette Webster defines a competitor as “a rival; one who
outside the ring:
endeavors to obtain what another seeks; one who
strives for superiority.” Research in the field of social
Even if you feel you had the best dog but still lost, psychology suggests that individuals engage in
congratulate the winner. Remember, the exhibitor does competition for 3 reasons: (1) it may be unavoidable
not point the finger! Congratulating someone does not because the desired goal cannot be shared; (2) the
necessarily mean you love his dog. It is saying you can activity of competing is exciting and fun; and (3)
be a gracious loser.
competition may be a form of social comparison in
which we can compare ourselves with others and learn
On a day when the loss was particularly disappointing,
about our own traits and capabilities (Baron and Byrne).
it may take 20 minutes or so to collect your feelings!
In the sport of dogs, most breeders and exhibitors
Once you’ve got things under control, go back to the
probably fall into all three of these categories.
ring, watch the rest of the judging, and if you haven’t
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If competing with others provides new information
about ourselves, it benefits each of us to closely examine
our reactions to winning and losing. Our displays of
good or poor sportsmanship as well as our knowledge
of the rules of etiquette, shape the perceptions others
form of us, our dogs and our breed. Episodes of poor
sportsmanship on the part of handlers, for example,
hurt not only their own reputation but also that of the
dogs they are showing simply because these animals
are on the ends of the lead.
The true sport of dogs goes far beyond the competition
of the dog show to include our interaction with fellow
breeders, the people we mentor and the new owners of
puppies we place.
What we convey through sportsmanship, common
courtesy and fair play can greatly affect not only how
many people we attract to our breed but also how much
we get back from our sport .
References
Alston, G.A. 1992. The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets. New
York, Howell.
Baron, R.A. 1981. Social Psychology: Understanding Human
Interaction. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, Inc.
Forsyth, R. and Forsyth, J. 1989. The Forsyth Guide to Successful
Dog Showing. New York, Howell.
Orlandi, C. 1998. “Kennel blindness” Tally-Ho (July-Aug), 1213.
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Leo
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The Canine Exhibition Championship Show
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Welfare organisations
pay tribute to animals in war
THE HUGE contribution made by
millions of animals in military conflicts
was remembered when dogs, horses
and even a mule attended a special
remembrance service at the Animals in
War monument on London’s Park Lane.
With them were many of the UK’s animal welfare
and advocacy organisations, whose representatives
laid wreaths in memory and admiration of all the
animals who died while serving beside their human
allies.
Although the contribution made by animals in war
has recently received international recognition
with films such as War Horse, the Animals in War
monument was only unveiled by the Princess Royal
in November 2004, 90 years after the start of the
first world war Trustees of the Animals in War Memorial Fund raised the £2 million needed to build the
monument through a national appeal and the consequent generosity of many individual donors, charities and
companies.
During the wars, hundreds of dogs were used to run
messages, lay telegraph wires, detect mines, dig out
bomb victims and act patrol. Many of these bold dogs
battled on despite suffering injuries, showing courage
beyond belief and loyalty to their handlers.
Burma, Eritrea and Tunisia during the second world
war. Also remembered were more than 300,000
pigeons who served Britain in both wars carrying vital
messages over long distances.
Courageous
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Many other animals served bravely throughout the
At the service they were represented by Dogs Trust, wars, including elephants, camels, oxen, bullocks,
the Kennel Club, PDSA, Battersea Dogs and Cats cats, canaries and even glow worms.
Home, Blue Cross, RSPCA, Greyhound Rescue, Irish
Terriers, NOWZAD and the Retired Greyhound Dogs Trust chief executive Clarissa Baldwin said:
Trust.
“The Animals in War Memorial is a fitting tribute to
the millions of animals who, through no choice of their
Louie the Labrador arrived with Dogs Trust to add his own, served bravely alongside our servicemen and
support and many other dogs owned by individuals woman during military conflicts. Their contribution,
took part, including Flora, a ten-month-old Akita whatever their size, will be remembered forever with
belonging to exhibitor Robert Stuhldreer.
our sincerest thanks.”
Also represented were the eight million horses
and donkeys who died in the first world war while
transporting ammunition and supplies to the
frontline. Many mules also served courageously on
the Western Front and in the overwhelming heat of
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Best Rarer Gundog : Welsh
Springer Spaniel Ch Redhedz
Arvel Star (S & J Nickolds)
BOB winner Breed Feature
Connalpie Shiraz Black
(S & S Kruzenga)
BIG: Kerry Blue Terrier Ch Chaduna Bluo Padraig
(Walsh L A & Cartwright J A)
RUBIG : Cairn Terrier Sup Ch Joymont The Spy Who Loved Me
(Cathy Scotton)
3rd : Fox Terrier Wire Ch Yiriwyre Perfect Match (Collins, J R & D M)
4th : Skye Terrier Ch Wuruf Nou Ani Anquietas (Smith, T)
Utility BIG : St Bernard Gr Ch Bernegardens Prison Guard (Imp NWY) (Ms J Wilkinson & Mr M NG)
RUBIG : Schnauzer Am/Can/NZ/Aust Sup Ch Wattsons Amstar Denzel (Imp CAN) (A&M Kidd)
3rd : Siberian Husky Gr Ch Icepower The Benchmark (Byles D L & Boase J)
Non Sporting BIG: Boston Terrier
Ch Merryjay Bostn By Striker
(Peter Hindman)
RUBIG : Great Dane
Ch Danelyne Whos That Girl
(Place, V & Z)
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Calahorra
The Standard hasn’t changed since we started in Afghan Hounds in 1962 - and neither have we!
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Pernod/Pina
Ch Calahorra Gelato Liquirizia
while she is growing up, continues to accumulate
In Group and In Show awards
(Calahorra Gotterdammerung [AI] ex
Ch Calahorra Gelato Nocciole)
Thank you to Ray and Yvonne Barter
for their loving care and immaculate presentation.
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Bomber
Calahorra Wine Women and Song
also maturing beautifully and just waiting for next
year’s shows to to be ready for serious competition
(Calahorra Gotterdammerung (AI) ex
Ch Calahorra Viennese Waltz)
Thank you to Danny and Tash Willson
for making him such an “honorary” member
of your highly successful Siberian team.
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Calahorra
The Standard hasn’t changed since we started in Afghan Hounds in 1962 - and neither have we!
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Sacha
Calahorra Viennese Sacha Torte
more than half way to her title already,
and with multiple Class in Group wins.
(Calahorra Gotterdammerung [AI] ex
Ch Calahorra Viennese Waltz).
Thank you Jo Allitt for remaining calm
while she blossoms into a swan!
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Thank you to Jo Allitt
for presenting him so correctly as a king of dogs
that owns the ground he walks on.
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Stop press:
Yuri RUBIS and
Puppy in Show
at
St George Red Show
from a seriously
star studded lineup
Calahorra Dr Zhivago (AI)
Multiple Class in Show winner
and more than half way to his title
Born 30/3/12
Multi & Int Ch Tiopliy Veter Nori Masaru (Russia/Germany)
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Ch Calahorra Future Perfect (imp in dam USA)
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Most photos Cabal and Ffire
Best in Group winning dam of Yuri and Cavi,
Ch Calahorra Future Perfect (imp in dam USA),
pictured right
Calahorra Beluga Black Caviar (AI)
Best in Group, Multiple Class in Show winner
and more than half way to her title
Born 30/3/12
Multi & Int Ch Tiopliy Veter Nori Masaru (Russia/Germany)
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A. Best in Show : Gordon Setter
Gr Ch Triseter Celtic Ice (Triseter Kennels)
B. Runner Up in Show : Pug
Ch Raesay One Bud Wiser (McRae L)
C. #3 : Whippet
Ch Allstars Brave Heart(Wilson, Y)
D. #4 : Collie Rough
Sunytime Stepn Outnstyle(Jeffery, N L)
E. Puppy in Show : Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Viperstaff Hell Razor
(Jenneys M & H)
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Puppies
Toys : Pekingese
Woonan Bertie Beatle
(Dwyer, V)
Gundogs : German S’H Pointer
Atorae Escalante
(Atorae Kennels)
Hounds : Rhodesian Ridgeback
Inzara And It Goes Like This
(Inzara Kennels)
Working : Shetland Sheepdog
Aliste Living Doll
(Lim A & Brennan Lim P)
Utility : Samoyed
Kalaska Taken By Storm
(O’Riley K)
Non Sporting : Dalmatian
Dimadal Journey To The Stars
(Langton- Bunker C)
Junior Showmanship
overall winner
and runner up
“Red Dog” on the Make A Wish
Foundation stand
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Gundogs. RUBIG : Cocker Spaniel Ch Belcroft Believe It Or Not (D & M Bellamy)
3rd : Labrador Retriever Ch Lukesin Water Wizard (McLaren N I & Murphy G R)
4th : Irish Setter Glengray Moon Lover (S Stewart)
Toys. RUBIG : Bichon Frise NewTNine Made In China For Charharra (Imp H/K) (Mrs Karen Taylor)
3rd : Yorkshire Terrier Ch Buidhe Dangerous Liaison (E A Eatts)
4th: Lowchen Sup & NZ Ch Paceaway Bedazzled (Fran Matthews)
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Hounds. RUBIG: Irish Wolfhound Ch Tirowen Alaric (Dr F & Mrs A McEvoy)
3rd : Beagle Orgust Bolt Out Of Bloo (Orgust Kennels)
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some winners
did not present for photo
Working. RUBIG : Bouvier des Flandres Estrik Aeros (Estrik Kennels)
4th : Australian Shepherd Owjedoo Rugged Ranger (Ellagant Kennels)
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Best Rarer Gundog :
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Ch Redhedz Arvel Star
(S & J Nickolds)
BOB winner Breed Feature
Connalpie Shiraz Black
(S & S Kruzenga)
BIG: Kerry Blue Terrier Ch Chaduna Bluo Padraig
(Walsh L A & Cartwright J A)
RUBIG : Cairn Terrier Sup Ch Joymont The Spy Who Loved Me
(Cathy Scotton)
3rd : Fox Terrier Wire Ch Yiriwyre Perfect Match (Collins, J R & D M)
4th : Skye Terrier Ch Wuruf Nou Ani Anquietas (Smith, T)
Utility BIG : St Bernard Gr Ch Bernegardens Prison Guard (Imp NWY) (Ms J Wilkinson & Mr M NG)
RUBIG : Schnauzer Am/Can/NZ/Aust Sup Ch Wattsons Amstar Denzel (Imp CAN) (A&M Kidd)
3rd : Siberian Husky Gr Ch Icepower The Benchmark (Byles D L & Boase J)
Non Sporting BIG: Boston Terrier
Ch Merryjay Bostn By Striker
(Peter Hindman)
RUBIG : Great Dane
Ch Danelyne Whos That Girl
(Place, V & Z)
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ASAP Laboratories DNA Testing Just Got Easier,
More Educational & Affordable!
By George Sofronidis
Manager of Molecular Division ASAP Laboratories
Australian Specialised Animal Pathology (ASAP) based
in Mulgrave, Victoria has been offering veterinary
pathology services across Australia for over 4 years.
ASAP offers a unique service which is focused on
customer’s key requirement - we like to listen and react,
we have qualified people with expertise in all our key
areas. In late 2010 ASAP decided it was time to bring
genetic testing into its specialised services and today
offers what customers are describing as “an excellent,
alternative and affordable genetic testing service.”
THE TECHNOLOGY
Our challenge was to make sure we offered genetic
screening that was based on current technology. The
advances in science today have seen an exponential
growth in technology and with that growth has come
a more attractive means of screening for diseases.
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) and DNA
Chip Technology enables a large number of diseases
to be screened at the one time from the one sample.
Being able to “multiplex” these diseases allows not
only pedigree dogs to be screened but we now have a
perfect tool for screening mixed breed dogs.
ASAP has introduced capped pricing - no matter how
many diseases and traits you test for the maximum you
will pay is $135. So for many breeds this represents
excellent value. By simply requesting a Full Breed
Profile we will automatically select and screen for all
the relevant diseases, traits, plus a DNA Profile for
your breed and you don’t pay more than $135.
This technology also makes it very simple for the
veterinarian who does not need to focus on what
diseases to select and what breed. Screening dogs for
genetic diseases of unknown ancestry has been one the
key areas we have addressed. Any mixed breed dogs
can be screened for all 43 diseases for $135. This has
revolutionised the area of health screening in the nonpedigree area and now allows veterinarians and non
–pedigree dog owner’s to eliminate up to 43 genetic
disorders.
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Although technology has meant that multiple diseases
can be screened it is the analysis that can take up to
3 weeks. No matter how automated you make it the
results still need to be reviewed and resulted by a
human. As part of our ongoing evaluation of tests and
the need to make sure test development /reliability
is ongoing we do need the assistance of breeders and
veterinarians. Any dogs that have been diagnosed with
a particular disorder or have been previously tested as
CARRIER or AFFECTED are important in ensuring
accuracy and eliminating any new mutations.
THE COLLECTION PROCESS
Simple, easy and non-invasive. All you need to do is
use our nylon collection brushes then pinch, swirl and
dry. Collection kits are available free of charge.
MAKING IT EASIER
ASAP has also recognised that breeders need to make
decisions as early as possible and in some cases not just
disease decisions. Parentage can sometimes be one
of those decisions where answers are needed quickly.
Whether it is due to a possible second sire accessing
a bitch or even the use of semen from 2 sires. With
microchip details required for the registration and sale
of puppies it can leave breeders needing results before
any microchipping is done. ASAP is happy to work with
breeders and issue results before any microchipping
is done. Results are issued with whatever details are
provided and we can re-verify results after the puppies
have been micro chipped. Simply re-swab the puppy,
add the microchip details to the form and we will reprofile and verify the puppy via its unique DNA Profile,
this re-conformation is carried out at no charge.
BRINGING YOU NEW TOOLS
ASAP has also developed the first ever Web Based
Parentage Confirmation tool. Simply upload the
PDF of your results and a DNA Parentage report is
generated for the offspring uploaded. A fantastic web
tool that gives a breeder the ability to ensure that an
official parentage report can be generated at any time
for any potential puppy buyer.
REWARDING THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN TESTING!
ASAP also acknowledges all those breeders who have
had testing done at other organisations. If you have
had any dog tested – disease or DNA Profile – at any
or by any other organisation we will happily re-profile
or reconfirm that test at no charge. Simply submit the
sample together with a copy of the results and we will
do the rest.
EDUCATION – FREE WEBINARS
Being surrounded by veterinarians has allowed ASAP
to get access to some fantastic guest speakers. This
year saw the introduction of our Webinars and our
commitment to providing breeders all over Australia
access to educational seminars. These have been very
popular and topics covering – reproduction, whelping,
optimal selection and show ring judging – had many
tails wagging. It allows breeders live interaction with
speakers all over the world and all possible through the
comfort of being at home and siting by their computer.
Whether you use ASAP or not this service is open to
all.
THE VETERINARY GENETIC ASSURANCE (VGA)
PROGRAMME
The VGA Programme integrates veterinarians
with genetic testing to provide health and pedigree
assurance for all companion animal owners, sellers
and potential buyers. The programme is free to all
pedigree dog owners and provides accreditation for
genetic health information has established protocols
and more importantly uses veterinarians to ensure
both assessment and general health. To obtain a VGA
Approved report all you need is:
1.
Microchip (Positive Identification) –
meeting local approved standards
2.
A Veterinary Physical Examination Report
3.
A DNA Test report by any Accredited Laboratory
Special Offer to All
National DOG
Readers within Australia
Free Disease Screen
with any DNA Profile Request
Simply mention
ASAP National DOG Offer and
we will give you a free disease
screen for your breed with any
DNA Profile request.
So pay $65 and we will give you
$135 of testing.
Limited to maximum of 2 dogs
per client
(offer ends 31 January 2013).
For more information visit www.vetga.com.au
And finally service with a smile.
We try and accommodate all our clients with staff that
always happy to try and clarify any questions. Whether
it is to simply send out kits, how to manage all the
diseases or what the coat colour results mean we try
and accommodate.
For more information on our pricing and services
please visit our web site www.asaplab.com.au
Any questions or to request kits or a Copy of Product
and Services Guide email: [email protected]
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New plans to provide animal welfare
during natural disasters
With summer fast approaching and with it
the risk of bushfires, floods and cyclones,
plans are being developed to embed
the needs of animals within emergency
management strategies.
Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Forestry (DAFF) providing coordination and program
management.
WSPA Australia chief executive Carmel Molloy said
disaster management was a global priority for WSPA,
and it shared AAWS’ vision that an Australian response
Recently highlighted by the experience of United States strategy could provide a model for use in other Asiaemergency workers during Hurricane Sandy, such a Pacific nations.
move would provide improved animal welfare as well
“Animal welfare has to be coordinated hand in hand
as improved human safety.
with human welfare during disasters,” Ms Molloy said.
The Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS) “Lives were lost during the Victorian bushfires because
and the World Society for the Protection of Animals people wouldn’t leave their premises as their animals
(WSPA) recently convened the ‘Building Resilience: weren’t being catered for at evacuation points.
Animals and Communities Coping in Emergencies’ “Numerous case studies and best practice examples, both
from Australia and internationally, have emphasised
workshop in Sydney.
the need for a more coordinated and collaborative
Agreement was reached that a coordinating group approach from both government and non-government
would be established to develop a national plan, which agencies involved in disaster preparedness, response
aligns with the current Commonwealth of Australian and recovery.”
Government (COAG) natural disaster policy.
Ms Molloy said a national set of guidelines would
provide a more efficient on-the-ground response by
“Animals are often the forgotten victims when natural
ensuring that all emergency workers, including those
disasters strike, but experience has shown that by
brought in from interstate to assist, would be operating
catering for the needs of affected animals, not only is
under the same ground rules.
there improved animal welfare but also a reduced risk
of loss of human life through owners staying with their Queensland and Victoria are advanced in their planning
pets or livestock instead of evacuating,” Australian following the hard lessons learned during the flood and
Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AUSAWAC) bushfire disasters. AAWS and WSPA hope to link these
Chairman Dr Gardner Murray said.
initiatives within a national protocol aligned with the
“Disaster response plans need to recognise the bonds
between humans and animals, and that these bonds can
influence the behaviour of people during an emergency.
“In such circumstances people may need to be evacuated
with their animals, and this will require a coordinated
approach from all levels of government, including the
identification of local evacuation points which can
house animals during the crisis period.”
AAWS is a collaborative program which aims to
deliver sustainable improvements in welfare for all
Australian animals and across the entire community.
The program is being delivered in partnership with
state and territory government agencies, industry
groups, animal welfare organisations, research bodies
and professional associations, with the Australian
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Commonwealth emergency management plans.
Each state would work within that framework in setting
response plans suited to local conditions. The plan
would also require the support of local government
and non-government organisations, which are often at
the coalface of emergency response delivery.
In the meantime, Ms Molloy urged the public to
prepare personal evacuation plans ahead of summer’s
traditional danger period.
“Everyone needs to be prepared – it’s only a matter of
time before we are confronted with another emergency,”
she said.
•
A report from the 'Building Resilience: Animals and
CommunitiesCopinginEmergencies'workshopisavailableon
the AAWS website, www.australiananimalwelfare.com.au
Diabetes in Pets:
On the Rise, But Treatable
Nearly 26 million people in the United States are
living with diabetes, according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, and an estimated 7
million of these are not aware that they have diabetes.
Diabetes is also a common problem—and can easily go
undetected—in our pets.
According to Dr Sallianne Schlacks, a veterinarian
who is completing a residency in small animal internal
medicine at the University of Illinois Veterinary
Teaching Hospital in Urbana, the occurrence of
diabetes in cats and dogs is on the rise.
which are usually very high in simple sugars. She
advocates talking with your veterinarian to ensure that
a diabetic dog is receiving a proper diet.
Feline diabetes is typically preceded by prolonged
obesity, which causes the cells in the body to be
resistant to insulin even when a normal level of insulin
is present. According to Dr. Schlacks, most cats require
insulin injections when the disease is first diagnosed,
but unlike diabetes in dogs, which will require giving
insulin injections the rest of the dog’s life, diabetes in
cats can sometimes go into remission.
In fact, one study found a 32 percent increase in
incidence of diabetes in dogs and a 16 percent increase
in cats between 2006 and 2010. This rise is thought to
be correlated with a rise in obesity, a reduction in the
amount of exercise pets are getting, and an increased
lifespan for pets.
In order to achieve remission in feline diabetes, weight
loss and change to a diet that is low in carbohydrates
and high in protein is recommended. Once cats achieve
an ideal body weight, their insulin requirements often
decrease. Some cats don’t require any insulin, at which
point they are considered to be in remission. Because
these cats are always at risk for relapse, they must be
“Diabetes is characterized by high levels of blood sugar closely monitored by a veterinarian.
that arise because the body is not able to produce or
to properly use insulin, a hormone produced in the If diabetes goes untreated, it may lead to other diseases,
pancreas,” explains Dr. Schlacks. “The cells in the body including urinary tract infections and life-threatening
need insulin in order to acquire sugar from the blood conditions such as pancreatitis and ketoacidosis. In
stream and use it for energy.”
dogs, but not cats, untreated diabetes is associated
with cataracts.
So how can you tell if your pet may have diabetes?
According to Dr Schlacks, a pet may show signs such Unfortunately there is no cure for diabetes, but
as increased drinking (he or she may always be at the maintaining your pet at a healthy weight can help
water bowl or you may notice having to fill the water decrease his or her risk for development of this
bowl more often, increased urination (sometimes disease. If your pet does become diabetic, the disease
uncharacteristic accidents in the house), lethargy, an can be managed with veterinary supervision and a
increase in appetite, weight loss (despite an increased commitment to proper home care.
appetite), and a dry coat.
By Sarah Netherton
Dr Schlacks emphasizes that there is a difference
between diabetes in cats and dogs.
For more information about diabetes in pets, please see
your local veterinarian.
“Dogs have what in people is called Type 1, or insulindependent, diabetes, and cats are more likely to acquire Related site - Small Animal Internal Medicine at the
Type 2 diabetes,” she says.
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
In Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas loses its ability to
produce insulin. The treatment requires owners to
give daily insulin injections to their dog. If you have a
diabetic dog, Dr Schlacks recommends also avoiding
moist food and commercially available dog treats,
An archive of Pet Columns from the University of Illinois
College of Veterinary Medicine is available online at
http://vetmed.illinois.edu/petcolumns/. Requests for
reprints of this article may be directed to Chris Beuoy,
[email protected]. National Dog - The RingLEADER Way
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vol 15 October/November
Best in Show
Mrs E Lasry: SUP CH & CAN CH GRANDGABLES HOME TOWN HERO (Imp USA) (Shetland Sheepdog)
Best in Show - Second
RJ & RJ Wallis, R Hay & S Marshall: CH.NZ GR CH ROKEENA GARCON REVEUR (Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen)
Best in Show - Third
Mr & Mrs J and Mr I Marshall: CH GEMCOURT PLAYZ WITH FIRE (Dalmatian)
Best in Show - Fourth
Mr J Camac: GR CH BALKANA TWO THUMBS UP (Australian Silky Terrier)
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Melbourne Royal
© Pedini Photography & Video
Best Puppy In Show
Mrs J Mc Laurin: WYNSTREAM MR PRESIDENT (AI) (Labrador Retriever)
Best Baby Puppy In Show
Mr J & Mrs M De Lorenzo: SECHARI ICE MAN (Chow Chow)
Ms L Beckley:
VAHLIA RISQUE ROGUE (Maltese)
Classicyds: CLASSICYDS DESTINYS
CHILD (Jack Russell)
Marakhoff Kennels:
MARAKHOFF PASPAALEY (Borzoi)
Bekaa Kennels:
DYGAE BUTTONS AND BOWS
(Welsh Corgi (Pembroke))
Miss H & R French-Davis & Mrs
S Turner: HAMALEK CRUZE
CONTROL (AI) (Alaskan Malamute)
Mrs Sue Burrows: Stormalong Luvmy
Songndance Man
(Great Dane)
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RUBIG Ms S Huebner & Ms P Kelly:
SUP CH CORDMAKER TOPSY
TURVEY (Puli)
Gp 3rd Kezziah Kennels: YANKEE
BABY AT KEZZIAH (Imp USA)
(German Shepherd Dog)
Gp 4th Ellagant Kennels: SUP CH
ELLAGANT RHYTHM N BLUE
(Australian Shepherd)
RUBIG Mr G Mark:
CH WAHDANI DRIVING MS DAISY
(Saluki)
Gp 3rd Mr K J & Mrs K E Austin:
CH FOXGULLY PERFECTLY TIMED
(Foxhound)
Gp 4th Ms J Kramer:
GR CH ARJAI ALMOST CRIMINAL
(Whippet)
RUBIG Katrina Santas & Brett
Thompson: SUP CH CALIVALE
KATCH ME IF U KAN (Keeshond)
Gp 3rd Mrs M Nottlejustice: GR CH
REMKYN DONT CALL MECRAZY
(Poodle (Standard))
Gp 4th Miss T Coyle: SUP CH
DARKAT AGENT PROVOCATEUR
(Great Dane)
RUBIG Mr R Armstrong:
CH DAPSEN KNOW IT ALL
(Cavalier King Charles Spaniel)
Gp 3rd Mrs L Trotter:
SUP CH LECARNE KANES DEVIL
(Pug)
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Gp 4th Ms K Lewis:
CH SAILOZ TRUE LIES
(Papillon)
Ms L Beckley:
VAHLIA RISQUE ROGUE (Maltese)
Classicyds: CLASSICYDS DESTINYS
CHILD (Jack Russell)
Marakhoff Kennels:
MARAKHOFF PASPAALEY (Borzoi)
Bekaa Kennels:
DYGAE BUTTONS AND BOWS
(Welsh Corgi (Pembroke))
Miss H & R French-Davis & Mrs
S Turner: HAMALEK CRUZE
CONTROL (AI) (Alaskan Malamute)
Mrs Sue Burrows: Stormalong Luvmy
Songndance Man
(Great Dane)
Patron of Dogs Vic Peter Hitchener and
Chairman of the Dog Section RASV
Bob Bell. Peter is a newsreader on the
Channel 9 News in Melbourne.
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MORE THAN 15,500 CHANCES
FOR DOGS TO WIN IN ORLANDO!
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
Broadcast on ABC Television Network Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013
NEW YORK, NY (November 30, 2012) –Thousands of
dogs will compete over five days in a variety of worldclass dog sporting competitions on December 1216, 2012 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County
Convention Center. This spectacular dog celebration
tops all other dog events in the nation with over 15,500
combined entries.
Dogs will compete under one roof in the AKC/Eukanuba
National Championship, Eukanuba World Challenge,
the AKC Agility Invitational, the AKC National Juniors
Agility Competition, the AKC National Obedience
Invitational, the AKC National Juniors Obedience
Competition, the AKC Junior Showmanship Finals,
and the Orlando Cluster of the Space Coast Kennel
Club of Palm Bay, the Brevard Kennel Club and the
Central Florida Kennel Club dog shows. Learn more at
akc.org/aenc.
BY THE NUMBERS
· 175 AKC recognized breeds are entered to compete.
· 4,181 entries in the AKC/Eukanuba National
Championship
·
The newest breeds
to compete include:
·
14 Russell Terriers
·
5 Treeing Walker
Coonhounds
·
“AKC Meet the
Breeds®
will
feature
more than 150 breeds at
decorated booths staffed
by experts. (Sat. & Sun.
from 10 am to 4 pm)
·
By Group, entry totals are: Sporting – 726;
Hound – 545; Working – 627; Terrier – 504; Toy – 641;
Non-Sporting – 530, Herding – 485 and Miscellaneous
– 123
· Dogs from 42 countries will compete in the Eukanuba
World Challenge including Mexico, Australia, Ireland,
Italy, Japan, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
The Eukanuba World Challenge is a one-of-a-kind
event offering top dogs from around the world, and
the winner of the Eukanuba Breeders’ Stakes, the
opportunity to compete for the title of “Eukanuba
World Challenge Champion” and a total of $15,000 in
prize money.
· The largest entries include:
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93 Golden Retrievers
·
75 French Bulldogs
·
75 Labrador Retrievers
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69 Australian Shepherds
·
63 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
·
61 Rottweilers
·
56 Chinese Cresteds
·
55 Boston Terriers
·
55 Papillons
·
123 Miscellaneous dogs entered, representing all
16 Miscellaneous breeds: Azawakh, Belgian Laekenois,
Bergamasco, Boerboel, Chinook, Cirneco dell’Etna,
Coton de Tulear, Dogo Argentino, Miniature American
Shepherd, Peruvian Inca Orchid, Portuguese Podengo
Pequeno, Pumi, Rat Terrier, Sloughi, Spanish Water
Dog and Wirehaired Vizsla.
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Australia’s representative the Dalmataian
Dalmatian GR CH PACEAWAY ATROSEMOUNT
(Besoff and Vernon)
·
166 youngsters, ages 9-17, who have met high
academic standards and qualification criteria based
on year-round competition, will compete in Junior
Showmanship.
the nation’s largest canine celebration, Celebrate
Dogs!. Open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday
and Sunday, Celebrate Dogs! will feature dozens of
dog-centric activities like the Eukanuba SuperDogs®,
AKC Meet the Breeds® booths, DockDogs®, Eukanuba
AGILITY AND OBEDIENCE INVITATIONALS
Extreme Soccer Dogs, appearances by celebrity dogs
BY THE NUMBERS
and a canine shopping mall with holiday gifts for dog
·
618 entries in the AKC Agility Invitational - 156 lovers! Learn more here.
breeds from 45 states. Eukanuba and J & J Dog are
proud sponsors of the AKC Agility Invitational.
Celebrity Dogs: Visitors will be able to catch special
·
127 entries in the AKC National Obedience performances by canine super stars The Olate Dogs,
Invitational - 49 breeds from 33 states and Canada. winners of the most recent season of “America’s Got
Eukanuba and J & J Dog are proud sponsors of the AKC Talent.” In addition, Hollywood dog celebrities Stella
National Obedience Invitational.
from “Modern Family” and Yakult from “Suburgatory,”
·
73 Juniors competing at the AKC National Juniors as well as Standard Poodle “London,” the 2011 AKC/
Agility Competition on Friday, Dec. 14th (8 am to 11 Eukanuba National Championship Best in Show
am).
winner, will make special appearances at the event.
·
46 Juniors competing at the AKC National Juniors
Obedience Competition on Saturday, Dec. 15th (8 am Best of Breed Video Streaming: Highlights from
the daytime Best of Breed judging and the Bred-Byto 3 pm).
·
12 All-American Dogs competing in Agility and Exhibitor groups will be video streamed by Bowtie,
Inc. at www.dogchannel.com. The evening events will
6 in Obedience.
be live streamed on Ustream. A link to both streams
NEW THIS YEAR: Celebrate Dogs!: In addition to will be available on akc.org.
the competitions taking place over the weekend, AKC
and Eukanuba are inviting the dog-loving public to
From Shelter Dogs to K9 Heroes
About 10,000 dogs are put down each and every day. Family pets, abandoned dogs, unwanted puppies that
never had a chance to show us who they really are. Now, one woman is rescuing these dogs in hopes they will
return the favor and rescue people.
The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation was founded by Wilma Melville after she and her dog Murray
were called to help search the rubble after the Oklahoma City bombing. At that time, there were only 15 search
teams in the entire nation. She focused her energy on building more teams, and she started by rescuing dogs in
shelters.
About 10,000 dogs are put down each and every day.
Family pets, abandoned dogs, unwanted puppies
that never had a chance to show us who they really
are.
Now, Wilma is rescuing these dogs in hopes they
will return the favor and rescue people.
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1. Lhasa Apso
Zentarr Morgan,
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The FCI European Winner show was held this year in
Bucharest, the capitol of Romania. There were quite a lot
of problems before the show started, but nevertheless,
it was a great event and big success for the Romanian
Kennel Club. The entry figures were somewhat lower
than what was expected, but with over 6000 dogs it was
the biggest show ever held in the country and a good
figure by any European measurements.
Daniela Radu (board member) and
Cristian Stefanescu
(the President of RKC)
There was a circuit of shows starting on the previous
weekend, and the total entry of the whole week was
about 10 000, so most probably the Romanian Kennel
Club won´t face a bankrupt situation. Some exhibitors,
especially those coming from far away like Thailand
and Mexico, were showing their dogs in all the
cluster shows. It started on the previous weekend in
Transylvania at Targu Mures with the famous Dracula
show, then everybody moved to the next city Ploiesti,
and then on Thursday to the Bucharest Winner Show,
which was one-day international show in the same
venue where the EDS started on Friday.
The history of the Romanian Kennel Club has been
quite a rollercoaster. The first Kennel Club was founded
already in n 1927, and its patron was then Prince
Nicholas, as the country still was a monarchy. It became
a member of the FCI in 1933. During the communist
period all activities were closed down from 1945 until
1969, when the Kennel Club was revived. However, the
political and social circumstances limited the activities,
and there were serious disagreements among the
doggy people, too. The Kennel Club was split up, until
in 1996 Mr Atilla Kelemen started to negotiate about
joining the forces. His efforts were successful, and after
that there has been only one Romanian Kennel Club
and it was also accepted by the FCI. Nowadays there
are many internationally well-known and appreciated
Romanian judges. Mr Kelemen himself, who is also an
MP, was planned to judge in the EDS, but unfortunately
he was taken ill and wasn´t able to come and witness
what has come out of his initiatives.
Now there are about 10 000 members in the Romanian
Kennel Club and they register about 12 000 dogs
yearly. The most popular breed, like in so many other
countries, is the German Shepherd Dog. Then the next
biggest breeds are the Caucasian Ovtcharka and the
American Staffordshire Terrier. Also the Cane Corso is
a very popular breed. Romania is a member of the EU,
and so the docking and cropping is not allowed, but
actually it is up to the vets if they do these operations
or not. Because in the neighbouring countries docking
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and cropping are still allowed, there is no point not to
let docked and cropped dogs be shown in Romania. In
the EDS it was allowed.
A vocal and strong Anti-Romanian campaign was
waged prior to the show, One of the spearheads of the
campaign was the problem of the stray dogs. Many
families in bad economical situation have to leave
their homes and move to the cities to look for abetter
livelihood. They simply abandon their pets. Gradually
the number of dogs living in the streets has multiplied,
and the easiest solution seemed to be to simply kill
them. Animal lovers all over the world protested
against this. Now the Romanian Kennel Club together
with the animal protection organizations and the
authorities have together started a project to solve the
stray dog question. They collect money for dog homes
and to hire people to catch the dogs and have them
castrated and vaccinated. Then they try to find new
homes for them. Senator Mario Marinescu, who is also
the President of the Animal Protection Association,
was there at the EDS to represent this project and talk
about it.
It is not only dogs this whole project is all about. In
Romania there is the biggest population of bears in the
whole of Europe, and there are a lot of wolves, too, in
the deep forests. It is planned to build fences to stop
wildlife coming to cities.
The small farmers living on the slopes of the Carpathian
Mountains have to deal with predators and try to save
their sheep and cattle. Of course they shoot the bears
and wolves always when possible, and the conflict with
the protection program is obvious. The dogs are a big
factor to help to protect wildlife as well as the farmers´
animals. When you have four or five Carpathian
Shepherds patrolling around the flock, the predators
don´t dare to come too near.
One interesting speaker at the EDS was Paula Jacob, an
elderly attorney who became famous by representing a
stray dog in court and won the case. A Japanese tourist
was bitten by a stray dog, and finally he died because
of blood loss or infection. His family sued the city. Mrs
Jacob managed to prove that the stray dogs try to avoid
people, and attack only when they feel threatened. The
whole case got of course a lot of attention in the media.
The Romanian breeds were presented to the
international spectators. There are four breeds, three
of which are already recognized by the FCI. The
Mioritic Shepherd is a large, long-haired dog, looks
very much like the South-Russian Ovtcharka. The
Mioritic is usually white with grey patches. It belongs
to the family of hairy European Shepherds. There are
many variations of this theme in different countries,
most of them are smaller, like the Polish Lowland
Sheepdog, the Schapendoes, the Bearded Collie and
Old English Sheepdog. The Komondor is about same
size and strength, but has, of course a corded coat.
The Mioritic is a very
handsome and impressive
dog and it is very likely to
gain popularity. It is a loyal
family dog and particularly
is not quite as big and heavy. The Carpathian is usually
greyish with some white markings. It is an untouchable
and courageous guard of the sheep or cattle.
The Bucovina Dog is a large, long-haired mastiff-type
dog, usually white with black patches. It looks a little
like the Continental Landseer or Pyrenean Mastiff, but
is not as heavy as that. The Bucovina Dogs have been
used for decades, maybe centuries. as guards in certain
areas.
The latest Romanian breed is the Raven Dog, so far
recognized only nationally. This type of dog has been
bred for centuries, but it is a newcomer to the world of
pedigree dogs. The name comes from the black colour.
These dogs, too, are mountain-type guard dogs with
thick double weather-resistant coats.
These breeds have been kept mostly in remote areas,
so no other breeds have been mixed with them. Small
farmers didn´t have access to the vets, and they couldn´t
afford to keep dogs which are not fit for their purpose.
The natural selection has made these dogs strong and
healthy, and they have strong instincts to do their jobs.
There were 80 Carpathians entered in the EDS, 63
Bucovina Dogs, 50 Mioritics and 26 Raven Dogs.
good with children. The
name comes from an old
folklore about sheep and
its master.
Then the Carpathian
Shepherd is of mountain
dog type, might share
some ancestors with the
Caucasian Ovtcharka but
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The biggest number of dogs had come from Russia,
1819. Then the next biggest country was the hosting
country Romania, 1183, and the nearest neighbour
Ukraine was third biggest with 436. From Italy came
378, Hungary 371, Poland 218, Serbia 201, Finland
168, Czech republic 133 and Bulgaria 128. There were
22 dogs from UK entered, 3 from USA, 1 from Canada,
1 from China, 16 from Thailand and 11 from Mexico.
Also some other exotic countries like Egypt, Indonesia,
Korea and Puerto Rico had some representatives.
Looks like the European Champion titles are valued
outside Europe as well. The valuable title “European
Winner” is given to the CACIB winners of each sex,
that is best adult dog and bitch, the “European Junior
Winner” to the junior class winners of each sex, if they
have been graded “excellent”, and then the “European
Veteran Winner” to the winners in veteran class, that
is 8 year or more.
Two halls were used for the breed judging, and the main
ring was in a large round hall. All rings were carpeted.
No written critiques were given, but all dogs were
graded and each one got a diploma with the awards,
grade and placing. Many Romanian judges have been
judging in Scandinavia, especially Finland, and they
knew who could help them best. So they had hired a
Finnish team to deal with the catalogue, help in the
office, computer work, result service and the main ring
arrangements. The time schedule was quite punctual,
there was only about half an hour delay with starting
the main ring competitions. However, when there are
so many finals each day, it took quite a lot of time to
finish everything. One can ask, if it really is necessary
to have baby puppy and puppy classes and finals at this
kind of big shows. Also in every Group best junior class
dog was chosen in addition to the “normal” Group final.
Especially Sunday with all the traditional ceremonies
and other programs was a very long day, but so it tends
to be everywhere. The FCI flag was forwarded to the
next organizer of the EDS, Switzerland.
Dachshund
Formula
Uspeha Colibri, owned
and bred by Irina Hapaeva
from Russia. She was
very successful with her
red little Dachsies also
in other competitions of
the day, like many times
before. I was very pleased
to see “my” junior group
winner to end up as
runner-up.
It was the Thai Ridgeback
Manape Rung Napa at
Tenderness Petal of Lotus, bred in Thailand but lives
in the Ukraine. She was very professionally handled by
the young man, who represented Thailand in the junior
showmanship final and did very well there, too.
Third was the Clumber
Spaniel Big Boom´s Banditos
Dex, owned and bred by Lana
Levai in Croatia.
Everybody surely remembers
the fuss her other Clumber
caused at Crufts, after
winning BOB and then
denied by the vets to go to
the Group final.
The Best in Show judge was Petru Muntean, the
internationally best known of the Romanian judges,
very experienced and widely travelled. He is also now
the vice-president of the Romanian Kennel Club.
All the ten Group winners were present.
Group 1, the Herding or Pastoral Group, was won by
As there was best junior chosen in each Group, there the famous OES, Ch Bottom Shaker My Secret from
was also a Junior BIS final. All except one of the winners
Hungary, well remembered
were present on
for his Crufts group win
Sunday. It was Tamas
earlier this year.
Jakkel from Hungary
who had the honour
The FCI Group 2, the
to choose Best Junior
Molossers,
Pinschers
in Show before the
& Schnauzers, is a very
“big” BIS final. He
large one containing many
liked most the little
breeds and many extremely
Smooth
Rabbit
popular ones, especially in
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Southern Europe. So it was a tough job,
but the winner was the impressive Black
Russian Terrier Ch Oskar Yablunevyi
Tsvit from Ukraine.
shows. So was it again, and the Afghan
Hound from Hungary, Ch Oudry
Gandamak was a worthy winner. He
is bred in Slovakia. So it was a really
international collection of top dogs,
Also the Terrier Group, Group 3, is like it should be in a show like this.
usually very hard. Now the most lucky
one was the Swedish-born Kerry Blue After all the ten competitors had
Ch Rollick´s Super Hero, who lives in been carefully gone through by Petru
Croatia.
Muntean, they were sent out. To make
it more exciting, first the third one
The nine Dachshund varieties have their was called in. It was the Swedish Flatown group, and best of them was the coated Retriever. The owner-breeders,
Standard Wire Ch Magicaroma from the Östman couple, have been very
Italy.
successful with their two breeds, the
Flatcoats and American Cockers in
Group 5, the Spitzes and Primitive many important shows and this time
Hunting dogs, is actually a very large was no exception. Then the next one
group. All the three placings went to to be called in was the showy Afghan
Russia, headed by the Pharaoh Hound Hound. His high placing was certainly
Ch Reedly Road Illuminated.
no surprise to anyone. When there was
only one place left, the top spot, I am
Group 6, the Scenthounds, contains sure that many would have put a bet
also many breeds, but most of them on the magnificent Lhasa, and so it
are very rare. In this kind of big was, he floated back into the ring with
international shows you can usually see his Spanish handler Javier Gonzalez
many of these breeds, which you don´t Mendikote, who had judged the junior
see elsewhere. However, the winner was handlers on one of the days. Ch Zentarr
not one of the rarities, it was the Basset Morgan comes, of course, from the
Hound Ch Bassjoy Crazy Night from same breeder as the Crufts BIS winner,
Spain.
Mrs. Anderson. He lives in Italy with
the very experienced and successful
Also Group 7, the Pointing Gundogs, Lhasa breeder Stefano Paolantoni, who
is a large group, but many breeds in it was also called in for the photos.
are rare. The young Pointer bitch from
Hungary, Weimpoint Keep Smilin, took All the doubts, that some might have
the longest straw.
had towards the Romanian Kennel
Club´s ability to organize and host such
Group 8, Spaniels, Retrievers and Water a big and important show, appeared to
Dogs, winner came from Sweden, it was be shameful. The show went very well
the Flat-coated Retriever Ch Caci´s in every respect. Now the international
Win-a-Latte.
pedigree dog world knows Romania
and remembers it for great hospitality,
Group 9, the Toys and Companion dogs good organization and most of all, nice,
was really high in quality, but the winner, friendly atmosphere. The Romanian
the Lhasa Apso Ch Zentarr Morgan, Kennel Club can be proud of their
bred in UK but living in Italy, managed achievement.
to beat all his tough contestants.
Last but not least comes the Sighthound PAULA HEIKKINEN-LEHKONEN
See first page of this feature
group, Group 10, which is not very big
for photos of
but usually hot in these big important
Groups, 8. 9 and 10 winners
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Dean Hughes
An All Breeds Championship Show held
to celebrate the 150th Anniversary
of the first Australian Dog Show,
which was held in Hobart Town in 1862.
The Canine Exhibition Committee, a Special
Committee was set up by Dogs Tasmania to conduct
a show to celebrate 150 years since Australia’s first
dog show was held in Hobart Town on 12th November
1862.
A small but dedicated Committee worked over 18
months to present a ‘special’ event for Exhibitors.
Whilst small by mainland standards, this show
attracted exhibitors from around the State as well of
from the BIS in Tasmania win, was that the dog not be
travellers from several mainland States.
entered in the celebratory show. For those of us who
Upon arrival at the Show each exhibitor was given a had been around ‘for a while’ it proved an interesting
souvenir bag with several gifts and sponsor’s product. insight into our history.
Another sought after souvenir was the Official
Catalogue which not only included the normal show
catalogue but a lot of historical detail about the first
Australian Show and the Conformation scene in
general .
There was a feature picturing dogs which had won a
Best in Show in Tasmania at any time and, whilst not
displaying every BIS winning dog , there were over 50
dating back to the early 1960’s. The only proviso, apart
Ch Karraine Blazing Upa Storm
The day commenced with the judging, by Hugh Gent
OAM and President of the ANKC, of the final of the
‘Made in Tasmania’ competition. Heats for this final
were held during the year and entries were taken from
exhibits aged between 6 and 24 months at the time.
The cash & sash prizes for the first three placings
were added to by the family of the late Trevor Haas
with a generous trophy for the winner. Trevor, who
had been a President of the Governing Council and an
All Breeds judge who will long be remembered for his
contribution to canine affairs.
The winning dog was the GSD Ch Karraine Blazing Upa
Storm owned by Patricia and Kevin Eaves-Tennant
and handled by Sue Charlton. Second place went to
the British Bulldog, F & Y Smith, Ch Paseya Sonadors
Dream, with third to the Fox Terrier (Smooth) Ch
Sashgar California Dreaming owned by S R Collins.
The Official Opening was performed by His Excellency,
Hon Peter Underwood AC, the Governor of Tasmania
during which he made presentations to the Junior
Handler class winners
for the 2012 State
Final.
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Major sponsors of the Show, Advanced Pet Nutrition
and OKS Lightweight Show Equipment, were very
generous with their support as were the substantial
donations received from Kleenheat Gas, Canine
Breeding Solutions, Edyth Langham Goodwin OAM,
National Dog – The Ringleader Way, Michael Trafford,
Judith Groenendijk, Interstate Canine Associations,
the Royal Agricutural Society of Tasmania and Events
Tasmania.
Sup Ch Daykene Care Factor Zero
In addition, ribbons and trophies were received
from many exhibitors and business firms. A special
medallion was minted to celebrate the Show and as
they were only limited in number they will become
sure to become
c o l l e c t o r ’s
Osmanthus Hypnotic Poison (imp Italy
items. A set
has
been
presented to
the Tasmanian
Museum and
Art Gallery and
to the Kennel
Club
who
very
kindly
sponsored
a
special trophy
to be awarded
to the Best
Australian
Bred in show
winner.
In line with the
nature of this
“Australian’” celebration judges came from each State .
Best Exhibit in Show was judged by Richard Watson
(Tasmania) and he selected an Akita sent through by
Ian Rasmussen from Queensland. Sup Ch Daykene
Care Factor Zero, owned by T Buckley, J Hamill and T
Walker, who handled him, this dog is just three years of
age and is starting to make his mark in the show ring.
Runner Up in Show was the black Poodle (Toy),
Osmanthus Hypnotic Poison (imp Italy), exhibited by
Mr S Budd and R M Schipp. At eigtheen months of age
he was selected by Poodle specialist M. Debbie Cozart
from Western Australia as her Group winner.
From the Toy Group came Mrs Christina Rafton’s
(from NSW) Group winner, the Chinese Crested Dog,
Rose Spratt’s Junior dog, Petcheysbay Run Bare.
In Terriers, Keith Lovell (Vic) sent
through a Skye Terrier owned by
Miss K Pearce, Ch Wanmirri Chasin
Watafals.
The Gundog Group was represented
by Ghostwinds Knls’ Weimaraner,
Ch/Can Ch, Rosewin Ghostwind Turn
Up The Heat (imp Can), nearly three
years of age and handled by Russell
Little.
Mel Hammett from the Northern Territory placed a
Dachshund (SLH) owned by Michael & Sandra Evans,
Charlmagne Stars and Stripes (AI), from Junior Class
as his Best Hound Exhibit.
The remaining Group, with the largest entry of the
show, saw South Australian, Marie Merchant choose
the OES, Sup Ch To-Jo’s If I could Beam Back Time
(imp USA).
The UK trophy from The Kennel Club was won by
Gaye Walters with her Maltese, Sup Ch Merimalt Back
Door Phantasy. Nearly 4 1/2 years of age, he is coowned with breeders P & P Cutler. A special memento
of a special event for Gaye who is no stranger to the
Show Specials lineupand her dogs are always well
presented.
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Dogs Tasmania had a stall set up for Public Education and
displayed on the walkway walls were drawings and stories
from the local Bowen Road Primary School all adding to the
day. Victorian visitor, Russell Barker, donated and brought
with him a very glamorous cake and most exhibitors were
able to have a slice of good luck.
With separate Group shows in the afternoon for the Terriers,
Toys and Working Group the three pavilions were full of
exhibitors and dogs determined to have a great day. Judging
from the positive comments received - they did.
Sup Ch Merimalt Back Door Phantasy
Kaye Klap
Best in Group Winners
Petcheysbay Run Bare
Ch Wanmirri Chasin Watafals
Charlmagne Stars and Stripes (AI)
Sup Ch To-Jo’s
If I Could Beam Back Time (imp USA)
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Ch/Can Ch Rosewin
Ghostwind Turn Up The Heat
(imp Can)
The British Scene
The dog fraternity
in the UK has been
rocked with the
news of the sudden
death of Elisabeth
Matell of Cracknor
Norfolk Terriers.
I have known
Elisabeth for more
years than l care
to remember. She
came to work
in Joy Taylor’s
Nanfan
kennel
in the 1960s and that was where we met each other.
She only stayed with Joy for a short period before
moving to a nearby Border Terrier kennel, her and
Joy's personalities clashed!! Though she and Joy didn't
altogether get on she still admired Joy's wonderful dogs
and from which she based her lines.
It will be hard to think of the cottage now with no
Norfolks there, it was Elisabeth's piece of paradise l
know. We will all miss her hugely and the world is so
much poorer for her passing.
Blackpool is probably the UK's best, and most popular
holiday resort. Hundreds flock there each year to
take in the beach, pier and famous tower plus all the
candy floss and 'kiss me quick' hats! It also hosts a very
popular three day championship show.
All started early on the first day but then the rain started
and from then on it rained and rained and it rained. It
was so bad the Olympic torch was in Blackpool that day
and that had to be moved inside somehow, so bad was
the weather. But with true English grit we carried on
and did the best we could. Some
parts of the ground were not to
bad, but some just literally under
water. Just look at the picture of
the UK's top Dandie this year,
I believe her first champion was Nanfan Sweetcorn this was what he looked like after
and soon after she was producing home bred ch's the first part of his showing!!
herself including the first Swedish-bred Group winner
Cracknor Communist. But of course she will be better Dan Ericsson had come from
remembered for the famous Betty and Coco. Betty aka Sweden, Espen Engh from
Ch Cracknor Call My Bluff and l was delighted to have Norway and Juha Kares from
given her l think her first or second Best in Show at a Finland to judge. The committee
general championship show here in England. She was had bought this showground in 1999 and had worked
the first Norfolk to win BIS at National Terrier, first to so hard to make it what it is now and to see all that hard
win a general ch show BIS, Top Terrier and Runner-up work wrecked must be soul destroying. Fortunately the
Top Dog All Breeds in 1986 plus 3 times BOB at Crufts. Group ring was under cover and they went ahead with
Phil Davies’ Kerry Blue Ch Perrisblu Kings Ransome
The mother of Betty was Hatchwoods Madrigal, winning the Terrier Group under Gerard Morris Dan
a descendant of Sweetcorn, mated to Ch Ritchell Ericsson did the Non Sporting Group and his winner
Claret a bitch puppy was born which proved to be was the Japanese Shiba Inu Ch Vormund Jean Paul
her greatest ever, Ch Cracknor Cause Celebre, At the Gaultier and then Betty Flavell giving the Toy Froup to
Norfolk Terrier millennium show she took the reserve the King Charles Spaniel, Ch Maibee Theo.
certificate to the veteran Betty and after a litter she
went to the US in the care of her dear friends Peter At the end of the day with flood warning all around, it
Green and Beth Sweigart. She was then shown in the became obvious that the show couldn't carry on and so
names of Elisabeth, Pam Beale and Stephanie Ingram, for the second time in 4 years the show was cancelled.
she had a wonderful career which l know Elisabeth was We live 35 mins from this show and can you believe
so proud of and in 2003 she became top dog all breeds that on the next day it was as calm and rain-free as you
in the USA. She was the first Norfolk to win the Group can imagine!!!
at Westminster, the Eukenuba Championships and an
incredibly all 4 days of the Montgomery weekend. In One week after the cancellation of Blackpool show, the
2005 she returned withPeter to compete at Crufts and dog show brigade moved down South to the prestigious
went home with the BIS rosette. Elisabeth was warm, Windsor Show. The weather?? It was fine!! t would hard
kind, infuriating at times but always there if you needed to find a better placed show than this, situated on the
her. She loved being at Standhall cottage, very kindly banks of the River Thames and with Windsor Castle as
its backdrop.
left to her by Joy for her lifetime.
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vol 15 October/November/December 2012
It certainly does have history all around. This year this
coincided with the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations and if
the Queen is at home at the Castle then you have to
look up and see if the Royal standard is flying, if it’s
the Union Jack then she isn’t!! The actual showground
is owned by her too! This year the entry was 8,577 dogs
slightly down on last year.
Group. Ch Redwitch Born This Way, still only a puppy
at this show, at 5 shows has won 4 certificates!! Owned
by Jenny Killilea and Arlene Clure. Also over from the
US and judging his beloved Boston Terriers was Carl
Gomes and he had drawn a wonderful entry for this
breed.
The other Group winners were a new German Shepherd
Indo vom Tamaraspitze. the Maltese Ch Benatone
Gold Bow, sired by Am/Can/Ch Hi-Lite Risque Gold
Fever. West Highland White Terrier from Germany Ch
Walk The Line vom Delpen Brook. Gt Schnauzer Ch
Philoma Ghetto Calypso and finally the US imported
Irish Water Spaniel Sh Ch/ Am Ch Whistle Stop’s
Elements of Magic”
The very well known and experienced Michael Quinney
judged five of the Groups and Best in Show and it was
a fifth BIS for Lee Cox and Tom Isherwood’s black
Toy Poodle Ch Vanitonia You’ll See, with RUBIS Phil
Davies’ Kerry Blue Ch Perrisblu Kings Ransome, he is
from similar line to the famous ‘Chelsey’ now spending
some time in the US. They had some top dogs to beat
to get this far including the current Top Dog All
bBeeds ‘Jilly’ Ch Soletrader Peek A Boo the PBGV, the GEOFF CORISH
Dobe Supeta’s Ozzy Osbourne, the young Australian www.pamplonapoodles.co.uk
Shepherd Allmark Fifth Avenue, her second such [email protected] award and two youngsters winning first Best in Groups
the Welsh Springer Ch Ferndell Aeron Magregor and
the Pug Ch Pugalicious Provocateur.
For many years we had shows which were attached to
the main Agricultural Societies, but then some years
ago these were moved to be on their own, many of us
regretted this step as if you had a bad dog day then
you could go and watch the horses, or the cows or the
sheep or the chickens or the ……!
So we were all delighted when it was announced that this
year’s East Of England Ag Society show would indeed
be held alongside the dog section. 7,357 dogs were
entered on the three days. The rain has been a major
factor this year and after the Blackpool cancellation
we wondered if this could happen again?
Well at this show it very nearly did! It rained so heavily
that the outdoor rings were unusable and the society
has its own show grounds and building and so they
were lucky in that, after a little rearrangement, they
were able to move everything inside. Had this not been http://www.agentgearusa.com/blog/new-nationalthe case them it would have been Blackpool all over monument-honors-military-service-dogs
In 2013, the United States will be erecting the first
again!! ever monument honoring Military Working Dogs.
The very popular ‘Jilly’ again went BIS adding to her Congress has never before elevated an animal to
tally of points for her lead in the Top Dog competition. national monument status; a fact that reminds us just
To give her her full title Ch Soletrader Peek A Boo how truly deserving these dogs are.
owned by Sara Robertson and Wendy Doherty and
usually handled by Sara’s husband Gavin The monument - which will be made possible through
private funding - will feature four current day combat
It was good to meet up with Steve Gladstone from the dogs with a human handler, and will reside at the 341st
US who was judging Akitas and he must have been Training Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base in San
delighted to watch his young BOB go on to win the Antonio, Texas.
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