WHEATENS IN FINLAND

WHEATENS IN FINLAND
SWTK International Breeder’s Seminar 4. July 2008
Karin Bergbom, Kerry Blue and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Finland
KERRY- JA
VEHNÄTERRIERIKERHO
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The Finnish breed club was founded in
1975
A joint club for Kerry Blue and ISCWT
The number of members exceeds 1.100
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Activities
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web site
quarterly club magazine
yearbook every second year
breeder's seminars
annual special shows
temperament tests
grooming lessons
Wheaten of the Year 1998 & 1999 Wildwheat´s Pearl
SWTK International Breeder’s Seminar 4. July 2008
Karin Bergbom, Kerry Blue and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Finland
HISTORY
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First import 1963
First litter 1965
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The first imports from Ireland and later
from England
In the 80's a rising influence from American
dogs
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Today the majority are from domestic
heritage
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Most imports today are from Ireland,
Germany, Sweden and Holland
Wheaten of the Year 1998 BOS, Never Lasting A Star Is Born
SWTK International Breeder’s Seminar 4. July 2008
Karin Bergbom, Kerry Blue and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Finland
POPULARITY
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The breed's popularity increased rapidly in
the 70's
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Between 150 and 200 registrations a year
since the 80's
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In the last 20 years a total of 91 Finnish
breeders
Wheaten of the Year 2004, BOS 1999, 2006 Wheatstone Bogart
SWTK International Breeder’s Seminar 4. July 2008
Karin Bergbom, Kerry Blue and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Finland
REGISTRATIONS
200
150
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Imports
Total
Wheaten of the Year 2000, 2002 BOS 2001 Wheatstone Chess
SWTK International Breeder’s Seminar 4. July 2008
Karin Bergbom, Kerry Blue and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Finland
HEALTH
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Inherited diseases have been resisted by
health programs and breeding regulations
since the 80's
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The regulations were introduced mainly
due to several cases of PNP
Very successful PNP program: Last known
case 1994
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Protein loosing (PLE/PLN)
Hereditary cataract (HC) and PRA
Hip dysplasia
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None of the inherited diseases is
considered to be a big problem in the
breed today
Wheaten of the Year 2003 Wheatstone Denzel
SWTK International Breeder’s Seminar 4. July 2008
Karin Bergbom, Kerry Blue and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Finland
BREEDING REGULATIONS
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All breeding regulations are on a voluntary
basis
The regulations include breeding
restrictions for affected dogs and known
carriers
The club pays autopsy costs for dogs that
die with typical symptoms
Recommendation for the inbreeding
coefficient
Follow-up:
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Official hip and eye scores in the Finnish
Kennel Club’s data base
Blood/Urine test results and inbreeding
coefficients published in the Club magazine
Most breeders follow the club's regulations
Wheaten of the Year BOS 2004 Wheatstone Helle
SWTK International Breeder’s Seminar 4. July 2008
Karin Bergbom, Kerry Blue and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Finland
INBREEDING COEFFICIENTS
Club’s recommendation:
IC max 8 % / 8 gen
% (8 gen)
15,0
12,5
10,0
7,5
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5,0
Wheaten of the Year BOS 2005 Vehnäpellon Asha
SWTK International Breeder’s Seminar 4. July 2008
Karin Bergbom, Kerry Blue and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Finland
HIPS
100%
75%
50%
25%
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A/B
C/D
Wheaten of the Year 2005 Grebnello Be Gorgeous
SWTK International Breeder’s Seminar 4. July 2008
Karin Bergbom, Kerry Blue and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Finland
TEMPERAMENT
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Temperament-related issues have become
more and more important
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The temperament of the breed is
satisfactory (Questioner to club members
2003)
– 88 % of the owners were satisfied with
the temperament
– most of the breeders rated the
temperament good or fair
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The biggest problems:
– aggressivity
– excessive shyness
Wheaten of the Year 2006 Wildwheat´s Lilliann
SWTK International Breeder’s Seminar 4. July 2008
Karin Bergbom, Kerry Blue and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Finland
WHAT FINNISH WHEATENS DO
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Family Pet
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Agility
Obedience
Tracking
Companion dog for elderly people
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Shows
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yearly show entries vary between 800-900
International shows, entry 20-60
National shows, entry 10-30
Breed Speciality, up to 100, or more
Wheaten of the Year 2007 Wheaten Island´s Lord Humphrey
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THANK YOU!
Wheaten of the Year 2001, BOS 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007
Sandmarks Unique
SWTK International Breeder’s Seminar 4. July 2008
Karin Bergbom, Kerry Blue and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Finland