Welsh Corgi Pembroke
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Welsh Corgi Pembroke
THE Professional eEdition Volume 15 October/November/December 2012 Fly Welsh Corgi Pembroke National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 1 vol 15 October/November/December PRESERVE 51 TABER STREET MENANGLE PARK 2563 Ph 61 (0) 2 4633 8099 In memory of so many fallen Western troops in Afghanistan recently killed by those they have been trying to help move that country forward. PROTECT 22-24 ADELAIDE ROYAL - Photos Matschke ringleader@ringleader.com.au www.nationaldog.com.au Editor/Director Wendye Slatyer General Mgr/Director Stuart Slatyer PROMOTE 30-33 MELBOURNE ROYAL - Photos Pedini 37-41 EUROPEAN WINNER SHOW- Photos & text Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen 42-44 TASMANIA CELEBRATES 150th SHOW - text Kaye Klap, Photos Trafford 48-49 HOBART ROYAL - Photos Cabal 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. National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 2 vol 15 October/November/December NIRENO Breeding, importing and exporting international winning Pembroke Corgis with correct cluster herding working ability. “Gino” I Have a Dream vom Prinzendamm Annlines My Way Chance (Finland) x Nireno Pocket Money Gino will arrive in Australia from Germany after fulfilling stud commitments in the UK. “CULLEN” Delwyn Hurricane-Bear (Imp NZ) Heartsong Brynlea Bear Necessities (US) x NZ Ch Delwyn Topaz Cullen is the newest Nireno import thanks to Lyn and Shirley Nicol of New Zealand. Soundness Temperament Conformation Oberon NSW www.nirenokennels.com nirenokennels@aapt.net.au Caron McGregor on facebook National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 3 vol 15 October/November/December 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 Online Entries close January 23, 2013 5pm Entries for the Baby Puppy Sweepstakes Section close February 6, 2013 5pm National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 4 vol 15 October/November/December Online entries can be made www.sydneyroyal.com.au/dog 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. National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 5 vol 15 October/November/December 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. cont/ National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 6 vol 15 October/November/December 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 tresso@optusnet.com.au kelanmeeshelties.com National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 7 vol 15 October/November/December 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 cont/ National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 8 vol 15 October/November/December Golden Retrievers Research into the First Century in the Show Ring M. N. Morphet B.A. M.App.Sc • ReconstructionofthebreedbacktothefirstmatinginScotlandin1868. • Morethan1000pagesand1300photographs • Resultsofmajorshowsandtopsiresanddamsovertime • Interviewsfrommorethan50famousbreedersfromnumerouscountries. Price of Book $140 plus $30 for express post and packaging. A proporton of each sale will be donated to the GRC of Victoria. Pleasecontacttheauthorontweedsmouth@yahoo.com.au fordirectbankpaymentdetails. Bank/personalchequesandmoneyorders arewelcome.Pleasepostto: MrsMNMorphet 6BarrineClose WestlakeQld4074. Inaddition,paymentmaybemadevia Paypalonthewebsitebelow. Ph(07)33766709orMob0418478880 www.goldenretrieversthefirstcentury.com National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 9 vol 15 October/November/December 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. Recorded answering machine message: Hello: This is the Magic Wand Dog Training Centre, we are unable to come to the phone but please press or enter the number for your request, we will return your call as soon as possible. Press 1 To tell me your dog has been asked to leave the local obedience club because he won't sit, wait, down or come when called (even when on lead) so you thought you would try agility. 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MAISILVA Australian Shepherds Congratulate their new SUPREME CHAMPION SUPREME CH SUTTERS GREYS ANATOMY CD RN HT (Imp NZL) ~ Doc on his outstanding litter born 17/06/2012 ~ The future is now ~ www.mistari.com.au Donna Puttock ~ donna@mistari.com.au Lisa Willis ~ silvawilow@hotmail.com 0408 545964 National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 13 vol 15 October/November/December Queensland animal hospital installs hyperbaric oxygen chamber to aid animal treatment “Hyperbaric oxygen treatment is a safe and non-invasive procedure for animals and most do not require sedation while they are positioned in the chamber and painlessly inhale and absorb the oxygen,” he said. “Hyperbaric oxygen chambers are being used more and more in specialist veterinary facilities in the USA and we are very pleased to be at the forefront of this technology in Australia.” A 16 year old Shih Tzu named Candy made history at BVSC as the first patient to undergo hyperbaric oxygen therapy. 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BVSC Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr Darren Fry, said the Centre has already started to successfully treat cats According to Dr Fry, the hyperbaric oxygen chamber will and dogs in the chamber and expects the number of be used, in conjunction with other forms of veterinary patients to steadily increase over the next few months. treatment, to treat a wide variety of conditions of the “Hyperbaric oxygen therapy greatly increases the next few months and beyond. oxygen concentration in all body tissues. This can significantly improve the treatment of many conditions “Hyperbaric oxygen therapy provides numerous health including wounds, inflammation, infections and brain benefits for animals and BVSC is excited to offer this and spinal injury and may also improve the effectiveness treatment option to pet owners,” he said. of radiation therapy. The hyperbaric oxygen chamber will join other “The oxygen chamber works the same as it does for specialist equipment at BVSC including the Centre’s humans; the patient sits inside the chamber and inhales 3D treatment software and high energy radiation high-pressure oxygen which significantly improves therapy unit. the oxygenation of body tissues, reaching damaged tissue three to four times more effectively than oxygen For more information about BVSC please visit www. normally transferred by red blood cells. bvsc.com.au National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 14 vol 15 October/November/December Sauvage Breeders and Exhibitors of 77 champion Toy Poodles. OSMANTHUS HYPNOTIC POISON (imp Italy) Leo BEST IN GROUP, RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW The Canine Exhibition Championship Show Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the First Dog Show in Australia. 1862 - 2012 Group judge Ms Debbie Cozart (Poodle Specialist) Show Specials judge Mr Richard Watson Leo has only been shown 7 times, for 7 Best of Breeds, 2 of these at Royals, Launceston (Ms Soile Bister, Finland) and Hobart (Poodle Specialist Carlos Renau (Spain)) Sauvage Toy Poodles Stewart Budd and Roger Schipp LAUNCESTON TASMANIA www.sauvagepoodles.com Mob: 0408 602 817 Trafford National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 15 vol 15 October/November/December 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 newsletter@dogworld.co.uk 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 National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 16 vol 15 October/November/December 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) National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 25 vol 15 October/November/December Calahorra The Standard hasn’t changed since we started in Afghan Hounds in 1962 - and neither have we! calahorra@ringleader.com.au 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. saphala.com.au 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. National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 18 vol 15 October/November/December Calahorra The Standard hasn’t changed since we started in Afghan Hounds in 1962 - and neither have we! calahorra@ringleader.com.au 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! saphala.com.au Clarkie x y b e l b a ail o Am Ch ppies av t u r p e t g s o i s d r ning litte eedbird p S a r r Two stun lying Kangaroo, o Ch Calah orn 27/9/12 ra F w r S o h d a n l a a C d tan, b y Club t n i a r o k i c r a l P b ra ne Calahor ld and o o g m / b e Club, on And of course Clarkie Ch Calahorra Clark Gable, who also continues his consistency with Best in Group, RUBIG, and multi Classes in Group and in Show (Am Aust Ind Ch Boanne’s Valentino (imp USA) ex Ch Calahorra Ticoled Pink) Thank you to Jo Allitt for presenting him so correctly as a king of dogs that owns the ground he walks on. National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 19 vol 15 October/November/December 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) x Ch Calahorra Future Perfect (imp in dam USA) National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 20 vol 15 October/November/December 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) x Ch Calahorra Future Perfect (imp in dam USA) National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 21 vol 15 October/November/December B A ADELAIDE ROYAL ©Ingrid Matschke www.ingridmatschkephotos.com/ D C 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) National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 22 vol 15 October/November/December E 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 National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 23 vol 15 October/November/December 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) : Hounds. RUBIG: Irish Wolfhound Ch Tirowen Alaric (Dr F & Mrs A McEvoy) 3rd : Beagle Orgust Bolt Out Of Bloo (Orgust Kennels) Please note, some winners did not present for photo Working. RUBIG : Bouvier des Flandres Estrik Aeros (Estrik Kennels) 4th : Australian Shepherd Owjedoo Rugged Ranger (Ellagant Kennels) National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 24 vol 15 October/November/December 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) National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 25 vol 15 October/November/December 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. National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 26 vol 15 October/November/December 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: george@asaplab.com.au National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 27 vol 15 October/November/December 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 National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 28 vol 15 October/November/December 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, beuoy@illinois.edu. National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 29 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) National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 30 vol 15 October/November 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) National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 31 vol 15 October/November 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) National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 32 vol 15 October/November 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. National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 33 vol 15 October/November 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: · 93 Golden Retrievers · 75 French Bulldogs · 75 Labrador Retrievers · 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. National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 34 vol 15 October/November 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. http://www.news4jax.com/news/Rescued-dogsrescuing-people/-/475880/17590744/-/115k8s0/-/ index.html National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 35 vol 15 October/November Adopting a better attitude towards shelter dogs mus have had a gui ty consc nce ater The fol owi g i em was written by Pet i C . 2 ur own winne named Ch G p of below: g new t her papers registered h light r as G on enpark Gypette A studyand is shedding why many The fir dogs t im are sh unable ed er sh to o find k t irdnew p ac homes in puppy shelter t s in Australia, despite their popularity th t w s a ut ext nt of er sho c re r My ne as bi companion animals. mo e was to buy a bitch named Dave N wman, who wa an All Breed judge. 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The es F x Te rier I have r the fancy is wh However, 30 per shelter In findings, cent hadtoa strong h d a oodmore headthan short ack cent gre tbelieved legs ndadult feet excelle d other gs seems to h more ve its than e em30esper We need protec dogs behavioural or moderate a puppy hind often uart had rs and covered hisproblems. ground w ourse ves andpreference avo d bad p for bl city at all that cost was Trymatched and mind by equal fori an adult dog. thean o her guy.preference Hopefully he trying to make Lead researcher and animal behaviourist, Kate in Sh w awards a All B eed show Mornement, from Monash School of In addition he wa Best in Sh University's w at three co secutive ox Psychology Psychiatry, said 40 per cent Terrier Clu and of V ctor a Champions p how and of es Australians own dogs,Shows but despite their popularity as at four Championship in succession of the Smooth VINEYARD VETERINARY HOSPITAL 703 Windsor Road Vineyard, NSW 2765 Phone 61 (0)2 9627 1257 Fax 61 (0)2 9838 1193 National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 36 vol 15 October/November Dr Robert A Zammit BVSc (Sydney University) Bucharest European Winner Show 1. Lhasa Apso Zentarr Morgan, o. Stefano Paolantoni, Italy & M D Anderson, GB 2. Afghan Hound Oudry Gandamak, o. Csilla Bakos, Hungary 3. Flat-Coated Retriever Caci´s Win-a-Latte, o. Carina Östman, Sweden ©Photos Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen & Harry Lehkonen National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 37 vol 15 October/November/December 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 National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 38 vol 15 October/November/December 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 National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 39 vol 15 October/November/December 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 National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 40 vol 15 October/November/December 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 National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 41 vol 15 October/November/December 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. www.traffordphotos.com ©Trafford National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 42 vol 15 October/November/December 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. continued National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 43 vol 15 October/November/December 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) National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 44 vol 15 October/November/December 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. cont/. National Dog - The RingLEADER Way 45 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 pamplonabichons@tiscali.co.uk 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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