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“I HEARD IT ON THE GRAPEVINE!” by E.Katie Gammill A few weeks ago, I attended a writing retreat in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This area offers simplicity, beauty, scenery, and relaxation. One afternoon, walking through the picturesque town, we stopped by an antique and gift shop. Paying for our purchases, we saw two Norwich Terriers lounging behind the counter As an American Kennel Club judge, I recognized their quality. Delving into how they happen to appear here, I mentioned possibly showing the dogs to their American Kennel Club Championship. They both were AKC Champions! The young couple did finish their Championships. They attempted to participate in the great sport of dogs. What I heard next was disconcerting. Their ringside experience soured them from participating further.
They tell us of the ringside attitude. They share with me their feelings regarding remarks made by exhibitors. Feeling this added little value to their lives, they simply walked away from the sport. Sadly, the camaraderie and good will was not there for them. The constant excuses of why some dogs did not win and the criticism of the officiating judges bothered them. They seek a more positive hobby. This saddens me greatly. Many time I stand in the ring with s t a nda rds runni ng through my head, analyzing and choosing the dog/ bitch most representing a standard on a given day. I stand there knowingly accepting the fact I am a target of criticism from disgruntled exhibitors. Judges cannot please everyone. Their responsibility is to study the standards, educate
themselves, and then walk in and judge the class. Until they enter the ring that day, they have no preconceived idea of what dogs will rise to the top. Many things enter into their decision. Conditioning, showmanship, style, soundness, type… all of this makes a winner. Good judges prioritize such things and select the dog they think offers the most complete package. It takes a tough hide to be a judge. The judge makes three people happy on a given day, those being the Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, and Best of Breed exhibitors. The rest walk away, some convinced they received fair treatment and the best dog won. Others look for an excuse as to why they did not win. Few exhibitors analyze an entire animal in three minutes. Judges are required to do this and (Continued )
they actually go over the exhibit. This examination reveals things never seen by those outside the ring. Some exhibitors decide the judge does not know “his/her hind end from a shot gun”. Some remark he/she is “political” or “favors handlers”. Often people making such verbal attacks are unaware their particular breed actually HAS a breed standard. They are unaware others are listening to their comments. Some newcomers to the sport truly do not know the quality of what they ARE showing, but they are willing to learn. Perhaps their first dog is a pet. With encouragement, they may “see the light” and purchase a show dog that can win. Some are uninterested in learning faults and virtues. Winning is the end all for them. Some lose their enthusiasm quickly when they see how much is involved to be competitive. Perhaps they lack the monetary means and dedication needed to succeed. The majority of exhibitors DO NOT feel this way. They do not mind when a better dog stands in front of them. They compliment the owners on their win and develop a relationship. It is then others become involved in our sport. Young people are at a premium today and all of us should treat them with respect. Admittedly, our sport has its share of “bad losers”. We may not throw beer cans on the track, but negative comments hit just as hard. Being targeted or not, the owners of this little business were in the direct line of fire.
Shaking my head, I could say little regarding damage control. Most judges analyze and know why one dog places over another when they award placements. Their heart is uncluttered by emotions. They are doing their job to the best of their ability. It is an OPINION of ONE person on THAT day. You can always withhold your entry under this judge in the future. Consider the following aspect of our sport. Handlers win more because they are there EVERY weekend 52 weeks a year. They work with dogs 24/7. It is their lives. They do not show dogs out of coat or condition. They study judge’s preferences and backgrounds, and then enter where they have the best chance of winning. They work daily on showmanship and attitude of their animal. They stay for Groups and Best in Show and KNOW their competition. Today we have “Show and Goers”. They show and simply leave. Many do not stick around to come back in for Reserve competition. They do not watch Groups or Best in Show where listening and learning from seasoned exhibitors at ringside is an education. For every new person seen in the ring, there is opportunity. Mentoring and sharing of experience encourages a “newbie” to participate in our great sport. In this way, they grow and “catch fire”. Fortunately, the couple I met purchased lovely dogs. Unfortunately, someone smothered their coals of enthusiasm before they had a chance to burn
brightly. This is sad commentary regarding our great sport of dogs. The sport gives generously and we should give back to the sport. We live in an environment today of “tell it like it is”. Hurtful remarks and criticism does not promote friendships. Destructive comments sour the atmosphere.
Society today lacks civility. People hesitate to become involved as others who disagree with their direction can instantly shred their ideas and reputation. In the 60’s, I overheard a comment by someone that a particular winning male dog looked “bitchy”. Those around said “SSSHHHHHH!” We do not say things like that. Unsolicited criticism can be an attempt to sabotage success. Look around you. If someone is new, or seems uncomfortable as to what the procedures are, give them some help. Assist them and treat them with kindness. Dog shows are fun. They are simply the vehicle we choose to take us to lifelong relationships and successes. While seeking your destination, make the ride enjoyable for those around you. ‘Life is too short to drink bad wine”.
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Bleu Moon Over Bristol Bay, “Bristol” First time out and Bristol followed in her dad’s paw prints. She took her first points taking Winners Bitch and Best of Winners for 5 pt Major, at the Mid South Florida Regional Specialty, in 2012. In 2010, her sire took BISS.
Watch for more Nasa kids to be hitting the show ring soon!
Rain
Boots Happy Trails Bleu Trubador “Boots” handled by LaVonda Lewis and Bleu Moon’s She’s in Total Control “Rain” handled by Jennifer Bell, took Control for their first shows in Texas. Congrats to Rain on her first showing at the Nolan River Kennel Club, Sanctioned B Match: Best of Breed • Best of Opposite Sex Second Place Variety Group 2 Reserve Wins in Alexandria, LA They were puppy classes, but did great to a great start to the future!
Rain at 10 months.
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SOPHIE The Incredible True Story of the Castaway Dog On October 25, 2009, an idyllic sailing holiday became a water-logged nightmare for the Griffith family when their beloved three-year-old cattle dog, Sophie Tucker, was swept overboard. After circling the choppy waters off the coast of Queensland for hours, the Griffiths resigned themselves to the near-certainty that Sophie was dead—either drowned or lost to predators. Unbeknownst to them, their pet’s ordeal as a castaway had only just begun. In Sophie (February 2010; Da Capo Lifelong Books), journalist Emma Pearse gives us a tender account of Sophie’s docile puppyhood, her close bond with Bridget, the Griffiths’ youngest daughter, and Sophie’s uncontested place as the center of attention in the family. As a puppy, the stalwart Sophie was more concerned with “love, affection, and daydreaming” than rough horseplay or being a guard dog. Yet somehow this pampered household pet managed to survive when the odds were against her. Navigating the fierce tides and currents of the Great Barrier Reef, in waters teeming with sharks, manta rays, sea snakes, jellyfish, nets and drumlines, weighed down by wet fur, swallowing seawater, and with only the faint light of a new moon and her own sense of smell to guide her, Sophie treaded water for at least twelve hours—and possibly as many as twenty-four—before swimming five nautical miles to shore. Once on St Bees, a mostly uninhabited island populated by wild goats, wallabies, and an abundance of birds, Sophie survived by reverting to feral instincts and hunting the local wildlife. She refused food from patrolling rangers, remaining withdrawn and self-contained. Then, the miraculous: the instant Sophie was returned to her family, she once again became the loving, docile dog she always had been. Through extensive interviews with family members and animal experts Pearse reconstructs Sophie’s harrowing ordeal, illuminating the combination of robust physique—characteristic to the Australian blue heeler breed—and unique survivor spirit that enabled Sophie to achieve a feat of such staggering courage and resilience it might well be called supercanine. And through the telling of Sophie’s return and seamless reintegration home, Pearse offers undeniable proof of the animal-human bond. Sophie is an amazing story of the resilience of the human—and animal—spirit and validation for all dog lovers: our dogs love us, they remember us, and if separated they would fight to return to us. Emma Pearse is an Australian journalist who lived in New York for over ten years, where she wrote for New York magazine, the Financial Times, and The Village Voice, among other publications. The Griffiths and the delightful Sophie are also available for interview upon request. SOPHIE ISBN: 978-0-7382-1467-2 February 1, 2012 Kate Burke * Associate Director of Publicity 617.252.5216 * Kate.Burke@perseusbooks.com
ACDCC National Specialty 2012 10-11-12-13-14 August on Vancouver Island Conformation and Sweepstakes on 10 August 2012 Judges *Cristian Stavarache (Romania) and Grace Harper (USA) Three All-Breed Shows (with Boosters) on 10-11-12 August 2012 2 Trials in Obedience and 2 Trials in Rally-O With prizes for HQ ACD in each trial! 2 Days of All Breed Herding at Karab Farms Judges Ron Fisher and Steve Waltenberg 13-14 August 2012 (1 trial on sheep and 1 trial on ducks each day) Prizes for HQ ACD in each trial! HI, HS, HT, HA will be offered Herding to be held at Karab Farm located at 3625 Kingburne Drive, Cobble Hill, BC.
Conformation, Obedience and Rally-O to be held at the Saanich Fairgrounds located at 1528 Stellys X Road, Central Saanich, BC. (This is approximately ½ way between the BC Ferry Terminal at Swartz Bay and the city of Victoria. Herding to be held at Karab Farm located at 3625 Kingburne Drive, Cobble Hill, BC. The two main choices for travel to Vancouver Island are the BC Ferries, which travel between Tsawwassen Terminal (Vancouver) and Swartz Bay Terminal (Vancouver Island) and the Black Ball Ferries, which travel between Port Angeles and Victoria. For information about schedules, reservations, and fares, please refer to: bcferries.com and cohoferry.com. Detailed hotel information will be available in the premium list for the Specialty and Herding Trials. The Show Secretary Service for Conformation, Obedience, and Rally-O is Wayne Robertson bcdogshowservicesltd.ca. American Competitors, remember PASSPORTS and checking with CKC about ERN numbers, registrations, etc.
For More information contact our show and herding chair: Anita Thomson anita.thomson@telus.net
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Who Claims I am Handicapped ?
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How many inherited illnesses might have an Australian Cattle Dog? If he is unlucky, he will suffer from epilepsy. Or the vet discovers a uni- or bilateral lens luxation. Even so sad will be a tendency for spondylitis, which will be painful when I jump and run or an elbow dysplasia let me drop on my front legs with every step. All that I am free off. I am completely healthy, full of curiosity and expectation to a life with you. I am only deaf. It is not necessary to torture me with loudly shouted commands to obey. Only simple hand signs are sufficient to make me understand, what is expected from me. I am learning quickly – because I am an intelligent Australian Cattle Dog. My owner loves me. I understand him without words. It is the body language which makes it so self understood, that we communicate with each other. I can hear with all my other senses. I “hear” with my eyes, smell my food without telling me, where it is. Tracking and Agility are my favorite sports, in which I have proven to be very successful as no noise is irritating me. If I sometimes get a shock, something is suddenly coming from behind. But humans in my environment learn quickly, that I always like to see everything from affront. Do you still have questions, if I will love to join life with you? © Doris Duewel Reprinted with Permission: DEAF So WHAT? http://lifefordeafcattledogs.wordpress.com
How many inherited might have Deafness is not a illnesses Death Penalty an Australian Cattle Dog?
6. March 2012 © Doris Duewel / Komi, Finland / December 2009
Why is deafness often a death penalty by humans? If he is unlucky, he will suffer from epilepsy. Or the vet discovers a uni- or bilateral Deafness in the Australian Cattle Dog goes presumably back to the white colour in Dalmatians. Scilens luxation. so sadsensorineural will be a tendency will(brain be painful entifically it is calledEven “Congenital deafness”.for It isspondylitis, proven by thewhich BAER Test stem auditory electrical activities special computer as whenevoked I jumpresponse), and run whereby or an elbow dysplasia letare memeasured drop onwith my afront legs with every answer caused by the stimulance of needle-electrodes fastened on the skin of the head. step. All that I am free off. I am completely healthy, full of curiosity and expectation a life with I amdiagnostic only deaf.test is done by specialized veterinarians. The result is Theto analysis by anyou. electrical nowadays integrated in many, though not all, breeding regulations of ACD Clubs, and makes the is not necessary torture with loudly shouted firstItdecision if the puppyto will be onceme a stud dog or stud bitch. commands to obey. Only sim-
ple hand signs are sufficient to make me understand, what is expected from me. I
This form of deafness is passed on recessive and is therefore ineradicable. Having that in mind am learning – because I am an intelligent Cattle Dog. deafness can onlyquickly be fought by breeding measurements. AsAustralian there is no genetically test so far for the genes responsible for deafness, the remaining strategy to reduce deafness has been to not My owner loves me. I understand him without words. It is the body language which breed affected dogs and to breed away from pedigrees with high prevalence rates.
makes it so self understood, that we communicate with each other. It is clear, the less unilateral hearing dogs are used the smaller the percentage of deaf or half deaf I can hear with senses. I “hear” my tested. eyes, smell my food without ACDs in the breed. Butallformy thisother all breeding ACDs have towith be BAER
telling me, where it is. Tracking and Agility are my favorite sports, in which I have
Unfortunately unilaterally deaf dogs exhibit little if any behavioral evidence of their defect, so afproven very successful no tested noise as is irritating fected dogs to andbe bitches that are notas BAER puppies orme. prior to being bred will, when bred, continue to increase the prevalence of the disorder.
If I sometimes get a shock, something is suddenly coming from behind. But humans learnanquickly, that I always like to see everything affront. Butin formy theenvironment sake of the breed, increasing number of breeders get their puppiesfrom tested, even if no breed order is demanding it.
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How many inherited illnesses might have
One might think that a selection for full hearing prevalence is not so important. Unfortunately nevertheless, because if a dog is passing on uni-lateral or bi-lateral deafness cannot be foreseen. Both can happen. It is also not sex-related. Both can be affected.
an Australian Cattle Dog?
Uni-lateral hearing dogs can do everything what a full hearing dog can do. He is in no way handicapped by his one-sided hearing ability.
If he is unlucky, he will suffer from epilepsy. Or the vet discovers a uni- or bilateral
There is no reason to put them down – however they should not be bred and spread the deafness lensgene luxation. so sad willwould be aalltendency for spondylitis, which will be painful to the pool. OnEven the other hand, 12.2% uni-lateral and 2.4.% bi-lateral * ACDs be closed outIfrom pool would lose many other important the with same every when jumpbreeding, and runthe orgene an elbow dysplasia let me drop on myitems frontatlegs time. As consequence the gene pool would be minimized and inbreeding would be increased.
step. All that I am free off. I am completely healthy, full of curiosity and expectation What with totally deaf dogs, who failed in the BAER test? For an unfortunate number this to happens a life with you. I am only deaf.
is the death penalty by their breeder. The argument is, that they cannot be sold. Do they have to be sold? Can’t they find ato caring home, sensitive new owner will teachto him everything by It is not necessary torture mewhere withaloudly shouted commands obey. Only simhand signs?
ple hand signs are sufficient to make me understand, what is expected from me. I am learning because I am intelligent Australian Cattle Therefore Dog. Deaf puppies are quickly sleeping –much deeper andan longer than their hearing siblings. they
have a very stable temperament, friendly and outgoing. All these virtues are of great help for a My owner loveswhen me. Iteaching understand It is the body language which sensitive new owner, him tohim obeywithout to hand words. signs instead of voice.
makes it so self understood, that we communicate with each other.
Whoever got involved with a deaf dog, will not regret that. I once saw in Denmark several dogs of various hearing not,other I do not know it, who were trained by hand signs,my because I canbreeds, hear with allormy senses. I “hear” with my eyes, smell food the without training area was surrounded by high apartment houses where earlier was a free field. Dogs as telling me, where it is. Tracking and Agility are my favorite sports, in which I have well as owners were happily and successfully training. Of course, the owner has to stay within the proven toor besmelling. very successful as no of noise is irritating me. range of sight The connection this team will be especially close. A delighting reward, which we give us and our dog is giving to use. Let a deaf dog have a chance for living!
If I sometimes get a shock, something is suddenly coming from behind. But humans *2005 296environment ACDs were investigated for deafness in Louisiana University. in my learn quickly, that I always like State to see everything from affront. Do you stillhttp://lifefordeafcattledogs.wordpress.com have questions, if I will love to join life with you? © Doris Duewel Reprinted with Permission: DEAF So WHAT? http://lifefordeafcattledogs.wordpress.com
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The Results Are Hundred Fold Its hard to believe that our "Deaf" Jenny is 2 1/2 years old. She was born 12/25/09 and came to us from Deb, when she was 9 wks old. She made the plane ride from TX to SC, just like Roper did 4 yrs ago. Roper was our 1st and only cattle dog, at that time. He's always been a sweet gentleman and he came here to retire. Then came Jenny!!! Oh she is a sweet girl and we think she just pretends to be deaf. You can imagine how cute she was, a plump blue cattle dog puppy, who didn't know or care that she had a handicap. As we were driving home from the airport, I called Deb "We have the puppy and she's so good". Deb said in her Deb way "wait until the Benadryl wears off" !!!! She was right again. Jenny doesn't know she's deaf. She is smart, fearless & happy (from the time she wakes up in the morning until she collapses at night.) She's always that way. I did read everything I could find on "raising a deaf dog" and that gave me some insight into potential problems that could surface, but mostly I've relied on my past dog raising instincts. So Jenny has been raised as though she can hear everything that is said to her. Roper has been my helper in her training. He was so patient with this bundle of energy and he still is. I read an article about putting your hand under their nose to wake them while they are sleeping, so they can smell you and not be frightened as they wake up. I did that when she was tiny but it was not necessary. From the very beginning, I would stroke her head, ears, chest feet and belly. She's very content to continue with her nap. I guess we have our own body language. We do a "come here" with our fingers or pat the side of our leg. A "stop it" (showing the palm of my Ch. SilverDust Red Necked Roper, CD and SilverDust I L:ove Trouble hand). aka Jenny
A "quiet" with a finger to the lips. And a "down" command. Also, she knows she is trouble if there are no hand gestures and I just stand with my hands on my hips. Her ears go back, she quietly lays down and looks at me. Who would not love this dog? That's the only discipline she's ever known. There's never been a need for more. Did I mention how smart she is ?!!!!! This is not professional information as you can tell. This is our novice experience in raising a deaf dog. Don't be afraid of this job, the rewards are a hundred fold. Love Don, Bev, Roper and Jenny Jackson
Jenny and Roper Best Friends Forever
Editor note:
Why is it that we as breeders take the easy way out and put these deaf pups to sleep. I have followed Jenny’s progress with interest. Saying that it’s the easy way out seems to be the general consensus. Finding the right home for these precious babies is harder, but if you are a good breeder you can do this. Why is it our breed clubs can not combine resources with other clubs to find the answer to this deafness question. ACDCA assured me several years ago that ACDHEW organization was working on the deafness gene and had found some organization to start research. Alas that has been almost two years now and nothing has been reported. If you are going to be a breeder, don’t take the easy way out; take the Initiative and find the right home for that precious baby. Deb Casey Owner / Editor of ACDSpotlight SilverDust Australian Cattle Dogs
How many inherited illnesses might have an Australian Cattle Dog? If he is unlucky, he will suffer from epilepsy. Or the vet discovers a uni- or bilateral ACD SPOTLIGHT ON A BREEDER—YARABBEE/CORRAL WEST lens luxation. Even so sad will be a tendency for spondylitis, which will be painful MACLENNAN when I jump and run or an SHERRY elbow dysplasia let me drop on my front legs with every step. All that I am free off. I am completely healthy, full of curiosity and expectation How long have you been in Dogs? I have owned a dog for most of my life. to a life with you. I am only deaf.
My parents got me a Dachshund when I was about 3. From then on I was It is not necessary me with loudly commands to obey. Only simhooked and desired to thetorture companionship of a shouted dog.
ple hand signs are sufficient to make me understand, what is expected from me. I How have you–had the IACD what is your background.? My am long learning quickly because am anand intelligent Australian Cattle Dog.
first ACD was purchased in 1975. I have 3 daughters and 5 grandkids, My My owner loves me. I understand him without words. It is the body language which daughters have all shown dogs somewhat. My middle daughter Stacie is my makesand it soisself that we communicate each other. partner anunderstood, excellent showman. Our familywith team ropes, run barrels, My husbands family a upland bird hunting withsmell showmy cattle, I can hear with has all my other senses. I “hear”club, withalong my eyes, food regiswithout tered Gelbeivh bulls,it and raising and show market Alongsports, with raising their telling me, where is. Tracking Agility are sheep. my favorite in which I have German Shorthair Pointers. That keeps us pretty busy.
proven to be very successful as no noise is irritating me.
My oldest granddaughter Taylor, who is 8 years old, is currently helping me at If I sometimes get a shock, something is suddenly coming from behind. But humans the shows and is a natural showman. I am excited to have her so interested environment learn quickly, that I always like to see everything from affront. in in themy dogs.
Do you still have questions, if I will love to join life with you? Why did you choose the ACD? In 1975, I worked at a Livestock Auction and © Doris Duewel need a helper. We also had cattle, buffalo, sheep and horses, so having a Reprinted with Permission: good dog around was helpful. I needed something that was tuff and loyal.
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BISS AOM CH Yarabbeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Watch Wizzard Win HS CGC, aka Wizzard
How did you decide that this breed was for you? I have had several different breeds, in the 1980’s, I had some of the first Chinese Sharpei in the United States. I loved the different breeds that we had owned, but we’ve always needed a working dog, and a dog that would be protective of my children, and our livestock. As my daughters were growing up, they would used Cattle Dogs to keep their 4H animals in shape, and after having the first one, I just can’t see myself without one. How did you first get involved in the ACD? I was at college and working at a sale barn and heard that there was a veterinarian, near the college I attended that had a litter of Cattle dogs. I went and saw the pups that were 4 weeks old. I ended up leaving with a red male. He was out of the Wooleston Dogs, his parents had been imported and was a registered Queensland Red Heeler. I contacted a Donna Maccalister and Michelle Wattada, at that time were Yarabbee’s Kennels they had almost all Silverhills dogs, I told them that I was looking for a dog, they invited me to a show so I could to see their dogs. I had shown dogs (my Sharpei) and as I watched the ACD’s I saw these dogs that I thought had great movement and seemed to have a lot type and a lot of great things about them loose to an animal that I felt was not as sound an lacked the strong characteristics of the breed, and how I interpreted the breed standard I soon learned that it was the way the dogs were being handled, and that they were not experienced, the dogs were not being presented well. Due to their lack of experience, the dogs were not placing and winning. I asked if
they minded if I help them handle the dogs at the next show. Indeed with my experience with handling before, their dogs placing, in the show ring changed. My friendship, CH Silvers Hills Rope The Wind, Ty Wizzards sire, Yarrabee's Rope the Moon; CH Yarrabee's U working with, can't Miss Me, Missy; Yarabee's Ruff and Rowdy and then soon partnership with Donna Macalister and Michelle Watada and the Yarrabee’s kennel began. Later, Donna and Michelle went different ways and at that time I decided to change my Kennel name to Corral West. What do you do with your dogs (i.e. herding, performance, conformation)? Our moto is ‘That our dogs should not just be for herding or conformation but that we should have conformationally correct dogs that can do what they were bred for; HERDING.’ I myself, do not do any performance yet, I want to, and admire all that do. I was informed by my granddaughter that we are going to be doing it, in the near future, as she is very interested. What titles have your puppy buyers put on your dogs you have bred? Our puppy buyers have done conformation, receiving championships, herding titles, agility, rally titles and some are tracking now as well. We were also the breeder of the High in Trail Agility dog in 2000 at the Specialty. A lot of our puppies have received the title of companion. Some have gone to working ranches and some to that are companions for their families.
What made your decision to start breeding? I wanted to make improvements on the dogs that I owned and decided to breed. Had I not had the desire to breed I would have never had BISS AOM CH Yarabbees’ Watch Wizzard Win HS CGC, aka Wizzard.
Wizzard at 9 weeks
What caused you to pick the particular dog/ bloodlines (S) that you did to start your breeding program? I started with Wooleston lines with the very first ACD I had. It was just luck that I had Bujis Desert Strom Stormy who also had Wooleston lines. I have always loved the Silverhills lines which most of my first dogs were. I then have crossed with Kuawarri lines and have added their strong
working drive. What dog/bitch to date is your best dog/ bitch produced and why? The dog that I feel has made the most impact on my life and in the showring has been BISS AOM CH Yarabbees’ Watch Wizzard Win HS CGC. Wizzard was one of 3 puppies and the only male in his litter. I kept him, I guess you could say by default. I really wanted a blue male, because it was hard to show a red male, back then, against blue dogs in the show ring. Since he was the only male, I decided, I would just have to make this work. I didn’t know how easy it would be. Wizzard had his first BOB over specials at the age of 7 months. He finished his Championship at 9 months. He continued with his winning ways. He was a multi group placer
and then at the age of 2 he was a AOM winner at the National Specialty at Purina Farms. In 1998 Wizzard was the very first Red ACD to win Best Of Breed at Westminster. Also a AOM at the Texas Specialty,. He continued to be in the top 5 ACDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. I had so many people say that he wins in the conformation ring, but can he herd. Well I knew he could, so I sent Wizzard home with Larry Painter, Larry returned him back to me 8 weeks later with his herding started title along with a leg on his Intermediate title, that year he was the #4 herding ACD. In 2000 Wizzard was the first to go Best In Specialty Show, out of the Herding Titled Class at the National Specialty in Colorado under judge Narelle Robertson. His daughter Ch Corral West Watch The Mask CGC PT, was Best of Opposite Sex, and was BOS the following year.
Best In Specialty Show at ACDCA Greeley Nationals. Judge Narelle Robertson
Best of Breed, Westminster. Judge Dr. Carmen Battaglia ——->
Greeley, Colrado Nationals - Herding Titled Win
AOM Win at 2003 Texas National Specialty
His daughter, Ch. SilverDust-Maitlands Merrigal was BOS at the ACDCA Specialty in Te n n e s s e e . Wizzard continued to place in the Breed and in the Herding Group. Winning several AOM at other Specialties and at age 10 Wizzard still placed first in the group Colorado has a very competitive Herding group as the top Bouviers Des Flanders and Old English Sheepdog breeders live her as well. All of this from a red dog and a dog that most people thought was Westminster Group too big. I spent most of his life defending his size, I never heard anything else wrong with him other than he was too big. I heard rumors he measured 23 inches, so I had several people wicket Wizzard, he measured 20.5 inches. I always wondered how he would have done had he been out with a professional handler. He was my companion and was a very special part of our family. When my girls were younger he hated when they got into scraps, as kids will do. Coming home from a show the girls were cleaning out the truck when 2 of them got into an argument, Wizzard pulled my oldest daughters coat till he got them both laughing because he was pulling them apart! He spent a lot
of time with my mother, who was at home alone after my step father died. She was afraid and she knew that he would protect her. Wizzard has been used in several books and even used in the description of the breed standard (A Kennel club book Australian Cattle Dog by Charlotte Schartz). All from a Red dog that I thought should have been blue. When deciding on a breeding do you outcross, line breeding, inbreeding, or a combination of all? I have used a combination of all. I have gotten great results from all. Do you breed to outside females and if so what is your criteria? When breeding to outside females, I think that the female should have their hips x-rayed, elbows, and have full hearing. I also want to know there PRCD status. I also require a brucellosis. Who influenced your breeding choices the most & why? I think Helen Blankers had a lot of influence on me. I know she had some of the foundation dogs and I wanted to build from there. I see a lot of dogs out there and have even purchased a few, dogs that didn’t work out in my breeding program, but I still like the Silverhills I have in my pedigree’s. What dog has made the biggest impact on your breeding program to date? I feel I have 2 males that have made a big impact that being BISS AOM CH Yarrabees’ Watch Wizzard Win HS CGC and AOM Ch Kuawarri an Cwest Spectacular, aka Spec. From these 2 males I have Ch Kuawarri N Cwest a Cinch Win HSAS who is a Wizzard son and AOE CH Corral West a Zeek Monster who is a Spec son and a Wizzard grandson. Zeek was shown by Anna Calkins who at the time was a 15 year old girl. Anna showed Zeek in Juniors along with conformation. Zeek and Anna were a team to watch, earning an invitation to Westminster in Juniors and the Breed, along with a invitation to Eukanuba and receiving an Award of excellence. What bitch has made the biggest impact on your breeding program to date? I think that would have to be Ch Corral West Forever Entwined Saira PT who is a Wizzard and Spec granddaughter.
Anna and Zeke I am excited to add a new bitch and have high hopes with her. Ch Call Me Let Freedom Ring. Which Dog & Bitch in your breeding program was most successful or that you feel contributed the most to the breed? I think it would be Wizzard and Spec I also have a Wizzard son CH Kuawarri N CWest a Cinch Win HSas. How do you raise your puppies? I whelp my puppies in the house and from day one they are held and my grandkids are loving them. I have them around our goats and lambs at an early age and socialize them as much as I can. My dogs love to see the kids when they come. What do you feed your puppies? I start them on a gruel of rice baby cereal and goat milk then add Purina Pro Plan puppy and keep them on Pro
Ch. Corral West Big and Rich Leroy Plan Puppy until they are a year old. I am lucky I can feed Pheasant and Chucker to my dogs as well. How did you come up with your kennel name? Yarrabees is an animal preserve in Australia, I think it is also a tree. Corral West was easy needed to Corral our calves and it was in the west pen were we were put-
ting them. Thus Corral West. I have some people that think it is Coral like from the bottom of the ocean. Do you have a distinguishable line? I think I do, I have several people say they can tell that those are my lines. I think my dogs are consistent. If you were going to rate type, temperament, & soundness in what order of importance what would be the order & why? I think they are equally important but I feel that temperament is very important I recently talked to a couple lookWizzard and Cinch ing for a puppy after loosing their ACD of 12 years. They told me that they really liked their dog but were only able to walk the dog at night and could not have anyone come into their house without locking the dog up, he was so aggressive that they could not have him out in public. They wanted to make sure that they could take their new companion out and show him off. Soundness, is very important, without a sound dog you are only starting with problems and have to build from that. I like a typey dog, but I want to be able to be around it and also have others around the dog. They also need to be able to get around freely. I recently saw a dog that oozed Type but could hardly move around the ring and
then wouldn’t let the judge look at him. Had he been able to be examined by the judged and sound movement and not skipping, he would have placed a lot better. A young lady was showing him 2 of the judges told her that the dog was not worth showing. She was very hurt as her breeder told her he was show quality. I felt very sorry for her. What do you think are the most serious faults in the breed today? I think that rears are a problem along with topline. To me a dog with a bad rear will also have a bad topline. I see to many rears that are higher in the back than at the shoulder. I also would like to see better shoulder angulation dogs with some fore chest.
What would say are the biggest genetic faults in our breed today? I think that we are making good efforts to diminish the genetic faults that our breed has. I think that hearing is a big thing, and as long as breeders breed dogs that have unilateral hearing it will continue to be a problem. I think with the PRCD test this has made it easier to change the way our effected dogs are going.
Do you consider yourself a mentor to others coming in the breed? Yes, I want to help others with our breed. I want them to have the knowledge to succeed with ACD’s. They are a breed that people can never have enough knowledge about. I myself want to know more about the ACD and am always eager to learn.
What advice would you give them in starting out on the right road? Make sure you know the breed. It is not an easy breed. They are very dominate and if not given the right rearing they can become destructive. They need a job, and need lots of activity. They shouldn’t be left on a chain in the back yard. They were breed to work all day. So they are active all day!
Describe an average day living with your dogs? Morning comes early, I start by letting out the dogs in the house. Then make sure everyone has water and food, then clean runs. I have lambs and goats so I feed them. Put out the young dogs in the play area, this is about 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, I make sure each of my dogs has some attention and love. I will train with the dogs that are being shown and groom them. Then rotate the other dogs to the play area. If we are moving cattle, on horseback I take one with me. We team rope and I use Cinch to move the roping cattle into the chute or back up the alley way. I have taken him with me to several roping pens and used him, I have had several people say that they normally donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want a dog helping but just love how Cinch moves about and does his job. Evening comes and we again let everyone out for a run and then feed. I also try and take the dogs down on the creek bottom. They love the romp and I love nothing more than having a dog out while I am on my horse. What should people who are interested in this breed know before they bring one into their homes? That a cattle dog is not for everyone and that they can take over a family if given the opportunity. A cattle dog loves his human and can be the biggest clown you can find, they can bark, dig and be destructive. I think they are the best breed out there for a lot of performance events. I also would have them talk to other owners and make sure they know what they are taking on. Information, information, information, give them as much as I can.
Is there anything interesting that the breeding community (for your breed) is working on? Not as of now. I would love any suggestions if any one has any. Do you feel the current AKC/UKC/ANC/FCI/ANKC standard is adequate? For the most part I think it is. I think that the color of the red needs to be addressed, but the rest is pretty much what it should be. I think most experienced dog people understand and can look at a breed standard for any breed and be able to know what it means. To inexperienced people it is up to us breeders to explain it to them. I know that there is a lot of talk about teeth right now. My opinion is that I would prefer full dentition but a few missing teeth will not override a dog that has other things I am looking for. If a dog is not sound or cannot move correctly they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to the cattle that they are intending to bite, besides herding dogs donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just move cattle by just biting them, they use body movement and presence. A lot of us use our dogs on sheep and
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Wizzard Daughter; Ch. Silverdust-Maitlands Merrigal. Bred by Deb Casey
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donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want that gripping. I have known a lot of herding people and their dogs have missing teeth none of them have ever had a jaw broken because of this. Any comments that you wish to add: I was very lucky to have been able to produce a wonderful big red Cattle dog named Wizzard and I thank all of the people who have appreciated him, and those who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for pushing me to show him and prove that a big red dog and a country girl could make some first in the breed and that anything is possible. I will breeding a Wizzard litter this fall and am hoping to have something as close to him as I can! I want to thank the Spotlight for allowing me to share my thoughts. Sherry MacLennan Corral West Australian Cattle Dogs http://www.corralwestcattledogs.com/ Cwestcowdogs@msn.com
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Red Alert's Dewi SM Armed Forces Dogs 2008-2010 top placings. 10: a DM-Gold 2008-2009 DM-silver 2010 for the Armed Forces Dogs Higher class: search, track and patrol, obedience class II.
Christina ( Kicki) N채slund www.aussieactionskennel.se
Dewi was my first ACD but I have followed the breed more than 20 years, and Kelpie breeders since 1980. I've always been interested in the Cattle Dog and in year 2000 I decided to buy one, but I had to wait 2 years before it finally became a litter with them lines I wanted. I ordered a red male of Red Alert's kennel. Dewi won my heart from the first moment a wonderful fearless puppy who did some prank, always open and accessible to other people, but always followed me wherever I went. Dewi showed early that he had an incredible track capability when he was 6 months he joined the elite track without any problems, never had to teach him to take retrieves it, he taught himself and his favorite reward was vanilla buns. He has inherited his ability to track their puppies and I am grateful for, because I have a son after him there. (Working Mates Another Dewil "Junior") Dewi and I competed in three different service branches of tracking, searching, and patrolling. We were approved in the second highest class in all three disciplines. We also competed in obedience, but neither I or Dewi was so amused by it, so we competed in Class II.
Photo P-A Backman My husband and I've trained a number of rescue dogs, and I wanted to try something new, so I signed up and Dewi for a course for patrol dogs. This was something that suited Dewi just fine. He and I had time to work together for five years out on the exercises and to be involved in searching for missing persons. Dewi had an amazingly calm as he worked, when
we were on an exercise and were out on patrol so he began to sniff and showed me that he got wind of people. Practice manager wanted us to continue the third time Dewi stayed he would stand in my way and looked up at me with a look that said "you're stupid, if we now continue, they will shoot us down," and he was right, it was an ambush. Had this been true, he had saved the lives of more than 30 people because he warned us about 400 meters before the ambush. Dewi could patrol for 12-14 hours straight without getting tired, when we received new orders as he lay down with his head on my foot and slept while the officer was talking to me, then he was ready again.
Dewi loved his green men, and went like a round in the tent and was scratched and got for himself the occasional treat. We also competed in three Swedish championships for patrol dogs together 2008-2010. We had a 10th place as best result. Dewi loved as I said vanilla buns and in a championship where the dog must retrieve four items in a meadow by the weathering felt Dewi smell of buns that the judge had in his snack bag. He ran out and picked up an object for me, ran directly to the coffee bag and stole buns and ate them. We got zero rating and I was grumpy, Dewi and the audience and the judges thought it was funny, but we finished in 10th place because he had full marks on the track.
Dewi was also a good herding dog who had a very nice ability to read the animals. When he was herding sheep, he always has a nice distance and never went and bit, but be much tougher on the Bulls, where he both biting at its heels and muzzle if necessary. He had full marks on H.I.T sample. Dewi has two litter here in Sweden, Bushbugs kennel and Working Mates kennel and a litter of Norway Okcoralls kennel. He has inherited his incredible track ability and wonderful temperament which made available and fearless dogs. Dewi was a powerful dog and he has inherited a good structure of the skeletons and very well angled fronts. I met Australians who asked me when he saw the picture on Dewi ", you have a red heeler? Did you know that he will die for you if required "when I thought of those words and looked at Dewi, I knew it was true. Dewi was diagnosed with cancer in October 2011 so we had to put him to sleep in early November and I cry still missing him every day. But I am so grateful for the nine years we had together.
Working Mates Another Dewil "Junior" is Dewis son from his last litter. Junior is a guy with a twinkle in his eye. He is extremely hardworking and easy to teach in that case, he received much of her mother Korad SE UCH UCH North CIB Bushbugs Dipsi Diver. He has inherited his father's incredible track capability. He has been training track since he was 9 weeks and picks make the retrieves its own. I have signed him to a course for patrol dogs in the fall so hopefully he will patrol dog in the fall next year. We will also start competing track when he gets 1 year. He was on his first official show at the age of 9 months and got CAC and was Best of Breed. He also shows great herding abilities, so we hope we can do HIT test this summer. If he can achieve half of what his father did, I am grateful. Dewi was probably the most allround qualified ACD in Europe
Photo by Jenny N채slund Dewi & Junior
Photo Angelika Genberg
Photo Jenny Näslund Dewis son Bushbug´s Esmond Drury (Echo) röd dubbelmaskad He not only passed the Mental Description towards the title korad" with 520 points/600 but; also passed the aptitude test for "Schweisshunden" with a maximum score 42 out of 42 possible 520 points! Approved aptitude test for search for wounded game with maximum points! Photos: Copy Right Rikako Fujita
BushBug`s Excalibur Swim`n Image (Enzo) trained to be a rescue dog and in search and tracking. He has a litter 2011 with Red-Alert´s kennel.
Photo Katrin Ring
Photo Angelika Genberg Dewi and Bushbugs dipsi diver "Queenie"
Dalton The Hero Dog I need to tell you about my brave, loyal, good, smart, brave... wait - did I say 'brave'? I meant 'BRAVE' rescue dog, Dalton. Dalton and I have been together quite a while now, as you know. When we got him he had a few 'issues'. He still does. But last night, while we were home alone again - as you know, the hubby travels a LOT on business... we went thru our normal weeknight routine. Dinner, playtime/tv time (they usually happen simultaneously), then I take a prescription sleeping pill and half a pain pill, and go to bed. Dalton now sleeps outside his crate - he may choose to sleep in it, but we no longer close the door. We went to bed as usual and I fell asleep. And as usual, once I'm asleep, you could put the bed on a trailer, tow me with 4 wheel drive thru mountains and dirt roads, construction and heavy equipment and I wouldn't flinch unless my blanket fell off.
Several hours after I fell asleep I was awakened by Dalton HOWLING in my face. Literally. He had his front paws on the mattress and was *in my face* making noises he's never made before. Loudly. Groggy and somewhat stupid (a noted side effect of my prescriptions), I woke up and quickly determined this wasn't a "there's a deer in the yard" type of alarm.
their best, I managed to pack pants, shirts, undies, meds and all those important electronics and power cords. I texted my husband, blissfully asleep in west Texas to let him know we were ok, but might have to depart if the wind picked up. Bags packed, I put my cellphone in one pocket, truck keys in the other, left my glasses on and attempted to sleep in the living room recliner.
Just to make himself even more clear, Dalton Maybe I did sleep a bit, I can't say for certain. began running from the bedroom to the living I know I woke about 2:30am when the last room window while howling. truck was leaving the scene. Deciding that if the professionals determined it was safe I followed. I am not stupid for long. enough for them to go home, guess I could Outside my living room window all I could see safely go to bed. So I did. was an orange light. Not a color I tend to see Ended up going to work about an hour late naturally in the middle of the night. All the stupid left me, I walked onto my rear deck to too groggy to function as usual at take a look. All I could tell was that there was 6:00am. Drove into the park this morning on my way to work to find one of the older moa fire either in or behind the nearby trailer bile homes gone Totally. Destroyed. In the park - and that the wind was blowing from that direction towards my house and my wind- older section where the houses sit very close together. Near the corner, across from my break of very dry hemlock trees. yard.. I went back inside, got a few basic clothes on, went out the front door to get a better idea of Everyone got out ok, and the great fire crew kept the fire from spreading and becoming just what was burning and how far away it something so awful that I don't want to think was. about it. By then a pumper and tanker truck were in place, plus more of the local fire crew (nearest But for me - safe - and not actually in danger from the fire - I feel blessed to have earned hydrant is a mile away) were pulling up. the trust of a VERY BRAVE DOG, one with inI went back to the house and decided, since I telligence and determination, able to make was home alone and don't move very quickly, decisions and follow through with the correct that it might be in my best interest to do a lit- actions. tle 'just in case' packing. All this from a rescue dog that wasn't really Somehow, even full of sleeping pills working at wanted and wasn't really loved by his former
owners. Again, I thank you for bringing this wonderful dog into my life. I truly don't know what I would do without him. Hugs to you all, Susan and Dalton
Submitted by Denyse Adams - Char-D ACDS and Rottweiler's. Dalton is a dog I rescued 7 years ago and received this accounting of his recent episodes - I do hope you will share this story in your next e-mag.