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Board Notes
DOGS AUSTRALIA SURVEY – ROTTWEILER OWNERS JUVENILE LARYNGEAL PARALYSIS POLYNEUROPATHY
In accordance with the June 2022 Special Board meeting minutes an online survey is now available from the link provided below where Dogs Australia is seeking feedback from owners of Rottweilers regarding the following proposal. Proposal: To be added to Regulation Part 6, 8.17. Effective from 1/1/23 ALL Rottweilers be tested for JUVENILE LARYNGEAL PARALYSIS POLYNEUROPATHY (JLPP) prior to being mated and only Clear to Clear or Clear to Carrier be permitted. The exception to this is Frozen Semen whereby a sample can be taken from left over semen when a bitch is inseminated and then sent off for testing; in these cases the bitch must be a Clear on the chance the sire may be a Carrier. Certificate to be provided by the Laboratory carrying out testing eg: Laboklin, OFA, Orivet. Samples must be taken by a Vet or a Certified Collector.
Rationale: Currently this only applies to Members of State Rottweiler Clubs, but due to the horrific outcome for puppies where two carriers are still being mated by non Club members we request ALL breeding pairs be tested. Over the past 6 years stats show an average of 19% of the Rottweiler population worldwide being tested are shown to be carriers. This is a recessive gene and can be controlled by selective breeding. Please read attached NRC(A) JLPP Scheme. We refer to Dogs Australia Statement: Dogs Australia registered breeders follow a strict code of ethics, conduct health checks and, for accountability, are supported by a database of inherited diseases – ORCHID. We believe JLPP should be added. The online survey can now be accessed from: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z9NTFW3 The link is also available from the Dogs Australia website at: https://dogsaustralia.org.au/ members/health-wellbeing/rottweiler-juvenilelaryngeal-paralysis-polyneuropathy-jlpp-survey/ Please note responses to the survey are required by COB 3 November 2022. National Rottweiler Council (Australia) – JLPP Scheme
NATIONAL AGILITY TRIALS Dogs Australia had previously advised Dogs Queensland of the dates for the 2024 National Agility Trials to be held by Dogs NSW on 25 to 30 June 2024 at the Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills, New South Wales. Please note the dates for these trials have changed to now take place on 10 to 14 July 2024 at the same venue noted above.
BORDER COLLIE CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INC APPROVAL OF 2024 NATIONAL SHOW Dogs Australia are pleased to advise the approval of the application received from the Border Collie Club of Queensland Inc via Dogs Queensland to conduct a National Show to be held on 31 August and 1 September 2024 at the Dogs Queensland Showgrounds, 247 King Avenue, Durack, Queensland.
RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INC APPROVAL OF 2020 NATIONAL SHOW – RESCHEDULED TO 2023 Dogs Australia has advised Dogs Queensland the rescheduled dates for this show will be 11 to 13 August 2023. The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) has confirmed this date will not clash with the breed judging at the 2023 Brisbane Royal Show (EKKA).
RULES / REGULATIONS EARTHDOG TESTS In accordance with Item 4.10 of the February 2022 Special Board meeting the following amended Rules and Regulations pertaining to Earthdog Tests effective 1 January 2022 are now available from the Dogs Australia website. [Note: The amended rules are in accordance with the endorsed 2021 National Earthdog Committee meeting minutes with the
exception of the changes to Rules 1.4.4, 1.4.6 and 3.1.3 as the committee has been requested to provide further advice which will be dealt with at the October 2022 Board meeting]. • Regulations Part 3O – Selection and Training of Earthdog Judges–https://ankc.org.au/ AboutUs/?id=1229 • Rules for the Conduct of Earthdog Tests for Small Terriers and Dachshunds–https://ankc.org.au/ AboutUs/?id=1253
2022 NATIONAL SHOW – TENTERFIELD TERRIER CLUB OF NSW INC: RESCHEDULED Dogs Australia previously advised on 14 July 2021 that the 2021 National Show to be held by the Tenterfield Terrier Club of NSW was rescheduled to take place on the 4 March 2022.
Dogs NSW has confirmed the 2022 show did not take place due to COVID-19 border closures and has been rescheduled to take place on the 3 March 2023 at the same venue being Hillsborough CNCC Grounds, Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough, New South Wales.
APPROVAL OF 2023 NATIONAL SHOW / RESTRICTED TRIALS – WEIMARANER CLUB OF SA INC Dogs Australia previously advised of the approval of the application received from the Weimaraner Club of SA Inc via Dogs SA to conduct a National Show and Restricted Obedience, Rally, Endurance, Tracking and Retrieving Ability Tests for Gundogs on the 5 to 9 May 2023 at Milang Oval, Weeroona Drive, Milang, South Australia.
Dogs Queensland has now been notified of a change to these dates. The new dates will be 3 to 7 May 2023 at the same venue.
APPROVAL OF NATIONAL SHOW APPLICATION – GERMAN SHORTHAIRED CLUB OF SA INC Dogs Australiae are pleased to advise the approval of the application received from the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of SA Inc via Dogs SA to conduct a National Show on the 28 to 30 August 2023 at David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn, South Australia. The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia has confirmed these dates will not clash with the breed COCKER SPANIEL SOCIETY OF NSW APPROVAL 2024 NATIONAL SHOW CHANGE OF VENUE: Dogs Australia previously advised the approval of the application received from the Cocker Spaniel Society of NSW via Dogs NSW to conduct a National Show on the 25 and 26 May 2024 at the Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills, New South Wales.
The venue for this event has been changed and will now be held at Hawkesbury Showgrounds, Racecourse Road, Clarendon.
REGULATIONS PART 5 – CONFORMATION SHOW: UPDATED Members are advised that Regulations Part 5 – Conformation Show has been updated with the removal of the following clause in accordance with Item 5.4 of the June 2022 Special Board meeting minutes.
3.2.8 A judge cannot exhibit, and any dog owned by a judge cannot be exhibited at a conformation show where that judge has been on the panel at one of the conformation shows using the same panel of judges at a cluster of shows. This amendment is effective from 1 July 2022. Regulations Part 5 Conformation Show
RAMP AND TABLE BREED LISTING – MEMBERS FEEDBACK REQUESTED Dogs Australia is considering introducing a ramp and table policy for the judging of dogs in conformation events and is seeking feedback from members as to the suitability of the attached ramp and table breed listing as a proposed definitive list of breeds which may or may not be ramped or tabled.
The Ramp and Table Breed Listing can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://dogsaustralia.org.au/members/membernews/ramp-breed-listing-feedback-frommembers-requested/ Please forward your responses by COB 20 September 2022 to info@dogsqueensland.org. au.
8.9.2 Effective 1 January 2023, any Rottweiler born a Natural Bobtail will be eligible to be registered on the Limited Register only and flagged NOT TO BE UPGRADED.
46.8 Entries for an Exhibition must close at least 72 hours prior to the date of the Exhibition, provided that in special circumstances, a different closing date may be approved by the CCCQ Ltd. The closing date must allow sufficient time for the production of the required number of Catalogues for the Exhibition. Under no circumstances will entries be accepted after the entry forms have been forwarded to the person who is to produce the Catalogues. V3.4 Rule 21.1(3) The following Rule was amended; 15/8/22
Pay such fees as are determined from time to time by the CCCQ Ltd. A standard fee will be set for registrations received by the office on a date within four (4) months of the date of whelping and a higher fee for registrations received by the office on a date between four (4) and six (6) months or between six (6) and twelve (12) months of the date of whelping;
28.1 Upon the sale, exchange, gift, lease, change of domicile, or other disposition of a dog or of any interest in a dog registered in the Registers of the CCCQ Ltd, an application for registration of a transfer shall be lodged by the registered owner/s with the Office of the CCCQ Ltd within thirty (30) days of the change. Such application shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee as set out in the scale of charges and must be signed personally by all partners in the ownership of the dog prior to the change. The name of the transferor is not to be shown as a part–owner of the dog unless the Application for Transfer is accompanied by an agreement to that effect, signed by the new owner. Only official CCCQ Ltd Partnership Agreement Forms are to be used. In the case of a Limited Register dog an Official CCCQ Ltd Limited Register Agreement statement that the purchaser
V3.4 Rule 68.5 The following Rules was amended, deleting the passage as noted below; 15/8/22
68.5 All Licences shall expire on 31 December following the date granted, unless an extension is granted by the CCCQ Ltd upon application in writing. NOTE: Judges will be requested to pay licence renewal fees and membership fees in advance prior to 30 November to permit the early preparation of the ANKC Ltd/CCCQ Ltd website Judges' List for the following year. Both fees must be paid at one (1) and the same time. Failure by any Judge to pay all fees, including membership fees, by the due date may result in the Judge’s name being omitted from the ANKC Ltd/CCCQ Ltd website Judges’ List.
Dogs Queensland Show Bag/Puppy Packs For Sale Now!
Dogs Queensland have additional stocks of Show Bags for sale. Priced at only $20.00 (plus postage), these bags make perfect Puppy Packs. Each value-packed bag contains: • Nexgard Tick, Flea and Worm Chewable (size to suit your dog) • Plush Puppy 100ml O.M.G Multi Purpose Grooming Spray • Royal Canin Educ Nutritional Supplement 50g • EAC Animal Care Pre-biotic 20g • Dog Toy – one only • Hair Remover or Royal Canin Spray Bottle Dogs Queensland • Dogs Queensland Water Bottle • Dogs Queensland Calendar and Carry Bag To purchase a bag simply visit the Office at Durack from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday or alternatively email Pina at pina@dogsqueensland.org.au.
Please note: The Prize Draw is no longer included in the bag.
Dogs Queensland Calendars For Sale
The Dogs Queensland 2023 Calendar is hot off the presses, featuring dog breeds showcased on the Dog World magazine covers. Dogs Queensland have calendars available for purchase at the competitive price of $10.00 each (or $12.00 each including postage) from the Office at Durack or by email to pina@dogsqueensland.org.au. With limited stock available, members are advised to get in early to avoid disappointment on missing out.
