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AMENDMENT TO BREED STANDARD: PERUVIAN HAIRLESS DOG As a result of advice received from the FCI and after consultation with the National Breed Standards Coordination Group Chairperson, Marie Merchant, the breed standard for the Peruvian Hairless Dog on the ANKC website has been amended.
Links to the copy of the standard which appears on the ANKC website together with a copy of the amended standard received from the FCI is attached below as the number of changes to the standard are considerable.
FCI Amended Standard ANKC Standard
AMENDMENT TO BREED STANDARD: – JACK RUSSELL TERRIER In accordance with the ANKC October 2021 Board meeting minutes (Item 7.5.3) the breed standard of the Jack Russell Terrier has been amended as follows.
Currently reads: Body Chest deep rather than wide, with good clearance and the brisket located at the height mid-way between the ground and the withers. The body should be proportioned marginally longer than tall, measuring slightly longer from the withers to the root of the tail than from the withers to the ground. Back level. Ribs should be well sprung from the spine, flattening on the sides so that the girth behind the elbows can be spanned by two hands - about 40 cms to 43 cms. The loins should be short, strong and deeply muscled.
Amended as follows: Body Chest deep rather than wide, with good clearance and the brisket located at the height mid-way between the ground and the withers. The body should be proportioned marginally longer than tall, the length from the point of the shoulder to the buttocks slightly greater than the height from the withers to the ground. Back level. Ribs should be well sprung from the spine, flattening on the sides so that the girth behind the elbows can be spanned by two hands - about 40 cms to 43 cms. The loins should be short, strong and deeply muscled.
Rationale This brings the Standard in line with the Country of Origin UK standard. FCI BREED TO BE ADDED TO THE NATIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEM: GROSSER SCHWEIZER SENNENHUND (GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG) Please note an application has been received for re-registration of the following FCI recognized breed:
Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund (Greater Swiss Mountain Dog)
The ANKC is currently arranging for this breed to be added to the business system and for their website to be updated with the relevant breed standard.
In addition, the ANKC Group listing will be updated with this breed being allocated to Group 6 (Utility) as confirmed by the National Breed Standards Coordination Group.
RECOGNITION OF THE AUSTRALASIAN BOSDOG At the October 2021 ANKC Board meeting the Directors formally endorsed the recognition of the Australasian Bosdog as a breed under development as from 1 January 2022.
In accordance with ANKC Regulations a new breed recognised by the ANKC Ltd as being under development shall be eligible to enter all ANKC Ltd recognised events from the time of recognition and shall be eligible to compete for ANKC Ltd titles with the exception of conformation events. For conformation events a new breed under development may be exhibited at a conformation show after a period of 3 months from recognition with the ANKC Ltd.
In addition the ANKC Group listing will be updated with this breed being allocated to Group 7.
RECOGNITION OF THE MURRAY RIVER RETRIEVER At the October 2021 ANKC Board meeting the Directors formally endorsed the recognition of the Murray River Retriever as a breed under development as from 1 January 2022.
In accordance with ANKC Regulations a new breed recognised by the ANKC Ltd as being under development shall be eligible to enter all ANKC Ltd recognised events from the time of recognition and shall be eligible to compete for ANKC Ltd titles with the exception of conformation events. For conformation events a new breed under development may be exhibited at a conformation show after a period of 3
In addition the ANKC Group listing will be updated with this breed being allocated to Group 3.
BULLMASTIFF CLUB OF QUEENSLAND: APPROVAL OF 2023 NATIONAL SHOW NOTICE The ANKC is pleased to advise the approval of the 2023 National Show application received from the Bullmastiff Club of Queensland via Dogs Queensland to be held on 20 and 21 May 2023 at the Dogs Queensland Showgrounds, 247 King Avenue, Durack, Queensland.
BULLMASTIFF CLUB OF VICTORIA INC: NATIONAL SHOW APPLICATION CANCELLATION NOTICE The ANKC had previously confirmed the approval of the 2022 National Show application received from the Bullmastiff Club of Victoria Inc to be held on 7 and 8 May 2022 at the Bulla Exhibition Centre, Bulla, Victoria.
Please note we have been advised by Dogs Victoria that due to COVID-19 the Club has decided to cancel this show.
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG LEAGUE NSW INC Please note that due to COVID-19 the National Show/ Restricted Obedience Trial which was to take place by the German Shepherd Dog League NSW Inc on 14 to 16 May 2021 at the Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, 44 Luddenham Road, New South Wales has been rescheduled to take place on 3 to 5 June 2022 at the same venue.
NEW RULES AND RULEBOOK All members are asked to note the following updated rules (Rule Book).
V2.9 Rule 69.3 The following was reworded for Shows held after 1 March 2022
69.3 (1) No Championship Judge who is judging identical breeds may judge at Exhibitions held within a period of three (3) months of each other and within two-hundred (200) kilometres of each other, using the shortest possible route using the Google maps (not including Property Classes or Sweepstakes) without the express permission of the CCCQ Ltd prior to signing the contract. (Note – Reduced from 6 months to 3 months during the Covid period) Note that the two-hundred (200) kilometre distance is to include any and all appointments that are over the border in NSW. (2) No Open Show Judge who is judging identical breeds may judge at Exhibitions held within a period of two (2) months of each other and within a onehundred (100) kilometre of each other, using the shortest possible route using the Google maps (not including Property Classes or Sweepstakes) without the express permission of the CCCQ Ltd prior to signing the contract.
V2.9 Rule 36.1(3) Wording altered as per below
Neutered exhibits may be entered in a category of Veteran Sweepstakes. Neutered exhibits are not eligible to compete for the Challenge Certificate as veterans. Special Register Numbers are to be used where issued, to identify exhibits. 1/11/21
1/11/21
At the recent Annual General Meeting of the Australian National Kennel Council Limited held via Zoom video conferencing:
1. Election of ANKC Ltd Executive
· Mr Hugh Gent OAM was re-elected unopposed as President for a three-year term from 16 October 2021; · Ms Pam Campbell was elected unopposed as Vice President for a one-year term from 16 October 2021; · Mr David Sales was re-elected unopposed as Treasurer for a one-year term from 16 October 2021. · Mrs Ulla Greenwood was elected as a member of the Executive Committee for a one-year term from 16 October 2021.
1. Election of ANKC Ltd Executive
• Mr Hugh Gent OAM was re-elected unopposed as President for a three-year term from 16 October 2021; • Ms Pam Campbell was elected unopposed as Vice President for a one-year term from 16 October 2021; At the October 2021 ANKC Ltd Board meeting, Directors resolved/considered the following: • Mr David Sales was re-elected unopposed as Treasurer for a one-year term from 16 October 2021. • Mrs Ulla Greenwood was elected as a member of the Executive Committee for a one-year term 1. Dances with Dogs Judges – FCI Judges Listing from 16 October 2021.
FCI has confirmed all FCI discipline Judges can be added to the FCI Judges Directory if they comply with FCI qualifications. A notice will be distributed to ANKC Member Bodies in due course confirming how interested Australian Judges can arrange to be included on the Directory.
2.1. Murray River Retriever - Recognition Dances with Dogs Judges – FCI Judges Listing
It was resolved to formally recognise the Murray River Retriever as a breed under development as from 1 FCI has confirmed all FCI discipline Judges can be added to the FCI Judges Directory if they comply January 2022 in accordance with Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration, Section 10. with FCI qualifications. A notice will be distributed to ANKC Member Bodies in due course confirming how interested Australian Judges can arrange to be included on the Directory.
3. Australasian Bosdog - Recognition
It was resolved to formally recognise the Australasian Bosdog as a breed under development as from 1 January 2022 in accordance with Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration, Section 10. Murray River Retriever - Recognition 4. Rottweiler Breed Survey It was resolved to formally recognise the Murray River Retriever as a breed under development as from 1 January 2022 in accordance with Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration, Section 10. It was resolved that ANKC conduct a survey of all Rottweiler breeders and owners to determine whether the dogs with natural bob tails should be placed on the Limited Register. The results of the survey will be 3. considered by the ANKC Board. Australasian Bosdog - Recognition 5. Jack Russell Terrier SurveyIt was resolved to formally recognise the Australasian Bosdog as a breed under development as from 1 It was resolved that the results of the Jack Russell Terrier survey be endorsed and for the breed standard to be January 2022 in accordance with Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration, Section 10. amended as follows: Body Chest deep rather than wide, with good clearance and the brisket located at the height mid-way between the ground and the withers. The body should be proportioned marginally longer than tall, measuring slightly longer from the withers to the root of the tail than from the withers to the ground the length from the point of the shoulder to the buttocks slightly greater than the height from the withers to the ground. Back level. Ribs should be well sprung from the spine, flattening on the sides so that the girth behind the elbows can be spanned by two hands - about 40 cms to 43 cms. The loins should be short, strong and deeply muscled.
Rottweiler Breed Survey
Jack Russell Terrier Survey
It was resolved that the results of the Jack Russell Terrier survey be endorsed and for the breed The change will be to replace the wording highlighted in standard to be amended as follows: red with the highlighted wording in bold.
Body
Chest deep rather than wide, with good clearance and the brisket located at the height mid-way between the ground and the withers. The body should be proportioned marginally longer than tall, measuring slightly longer from the withers to the root of the tail than from the withers to the ground the length from
To be effective immediately. 8 DOG WORLD December 2021
6. CACIB Shows: 2022-2025 SUMMARY OF THE ANKC LTD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & BOARD MEETING
HELD VIA ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING ON 16th OCTOBER 2021 It was resolved the following confirmed expressions of interest to conduct CACIB Shows in 2022-2025 have been approved by ANKC for submission to FCI for their approval:
At the recent Annual General Meeting of the Australian National Kennel Council Limited held via Zoom video conferencing:
1. Election of ANKC Ltd Executive
• Mr Hugh Gent OAM was re-elected unopposed as President for a three-year term from 16 October 2021; • Ms Pam Campbell was elected unopposed as Vice President for a one-year term from 16 October 2021; • Mr David Sales was re-elected unopposed as Treasurer for a one-year term from 16 October 2021. • Mrs Ulla Greenwood was elected as a member of the Executive Committee for a one-year term from 16 October 2021.
At the October 2021 ANKC Ltd Board meeting, Directors resolved/considered the following:
7. Identification of Natural Bob Tail (NBT) on the ANKC Ltd Business System
It was resolved that the recorded information of Natural Bob Tail, identified on the pedigree database as “NBT”, 1. Dances with Dogs Judges – FCI Judges Listing as part of the printed information that appears as part of a dog’s registered name or number, ensuring that this FCI has confirmed all FCI discipline Judges can be added to the FCI Judges Directory if they comply information is included in relation to their official identification. To be effective from 1 July 2022. with FCI qualifications. A notice will be distributed to ANKC Member Bodies in due course confirming how interested Australian Judges can arrange to be included on the Directory.8. Identification of Legally Shortened Tail (LST) on the ANKC Ltd Business System
It was resolved to implement an identification code of ‘LST’, noting a Legally Shortened Tail, to be added to 2. Murray River Retriever - Recognitionthe dog’s name as a suffix pursuant to receipt of a certificate verifying that the dog has had this Veterinary
It was resolved to formally recognise the Murray River Retriever as a breed under development as from procedure in line with legislation. To be effective from 1 July 2022.
AND 1 January 2022 in accordance with Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration, Section 10.
It was resolved the implementation of LST be endorsed on the registrations of all dogs that have been previously registered under Vet Certification that they have a Legally Shortened Tail. To be effective from 1 July 2022.
3. Australasian Bosdog - Recognition
It was resolved to formally recognise the Australasian Bosdog as a breed under development as from 1 January 2022 in accordance with Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration, Section 10.
9. Natural Bobtail Dobermanns
4. Rottweiler Breed Survey It was resolved for any Dobermann applying to be registered as a Natural Bobtail (NBT) must show DNA proof It was resolved that ANKC conduct a survey of all Rottweiler breeders and owners to determine whether of purity of breed and a positive NBT DNA result effective from 1 January 2022. the dogs with natural bob tails should be placed on the Limited Register. The results of the survey will be considered by the ANKC Board.10. ANKC Ltd / Australian Flyball Association (AFA) Agreement It was resolved to endorse the new agreement which will become effective from 9 February 2022, immediately 5. Jack Russell Terrier Survey following the expiration of the previous agreement. The new Agreement will apply for a period of five years. It was resolved that the results of the Jack Russell Terrier survey be endorsed and for the breed standard to be amended as follows:11. ANKC Ltd Junior Handler Final Competition Body Chest deep rather than wide, with good clearance and the brisket located at the height mid-way between the ground and the withers. The body should be proportioned marginally longer than tall, measuring slightly longer from the withers to the root of the tail than from the withers to the ground the length from
the point of the shoulder to the buttocks slightly greater than the height from the withers to the
ground. Back level. Ribs should be well sprung from the spine, flattening on the sides so that the girth behind the elbows can be spanned by two hands - about 40 cms to 43 cms. The loins should be short, strong and deeply muscled. The change will be to replace the wording highlighted in red with the highlighted wording in bold. To be effective immediately.
It was resolved that due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions there will be no National Final conducted in 2021.
12. ANKC Ltd Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration - Amendment
It was resolved that Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration be amended with the inclusion of Section 10 pertaining to the recognition of New Breeds. To be effective immediately.
13. ANKC Ltd Rules - Amendment
Amendments to the following rules have been endorsed. ANKC Ltd Rules for the Conduct of Draft Tests
* New or Amended regulations, policy statements, procedures, publications and listings will be made available from the ANKC Ltd website.
In the first nineteen years of elections, the Australian National Kennel Council Ltd has received nominations for 56 dogs and 41 people to be considered for induction into the Retrieving & Field Trial Hall of Fame. From the nominations received 34 outstanding dogs and 24 exceptional people have been inducted.
The criteria for the two categories for selection are the following:
1. Outstanding Gundogs (must be permanently retired from further competition and have not competed for the past 12 months, or be deceased)
(a) Their record as a winning dog i.e., CLUB – STAKE – DATE – JUDGE PLACE and/or
(b) Their production record.
(c) The eligibility for a dog should be based on its entire competitive career and previous record as a producer, not merely for a particular win or for a heroic deed within the field and retrieving trial sphere.
(d) Subject to the receipt of a formal application, dogs that have been awarded the title of Grand Champion and have gained a total number of points equal to, or greater than, twice the total number required for that award, shall automatically be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Such applications must include full particulars and a brief resume of the dog's career.
(e) Subject to the receipt of a formal application, dogs winning at least two National Championships in the same discipline shall automatically be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Such applications must include full particulars and a brief resume of the dog's career.
2. Prominent Persons:
Their record of a broad combination of accomplishments as:
(a) Club official (b) Judge (c) Owner (d) Handler
The distinction of nomination should be accorded to those who have made outstanding contributions to the field or retrieving game. Nominees should be givers to the sport and not takers.
Nominations are now being called for the current year. In addition to applications submitted in relation to Outstanding Gundogs 1 (d) and 1(e), a maximum of two other outstanding gundogs and two prominent persons may be elected each year.
1. Clubs or Members may nominate DOGS and PEOPLE considered worthy of awards, including full details of accomplishments within the above categories and with verification. In the case of dogs, nominations should include the full name, title, owner and date of birth.
[Please note it is a condition of nomination that the nominator/s provides accurate written material supporting the nomination. In the absence of such accurate supporting material, or should the supporting material later prove to be inaccurate in areas of significance, the Selection Panel for the ANKC Ltd Retrieving & Field Trial Hall of Fame reserves the right to reconsider its decision and if appropriate, delete the name of the Prominent Person or Outstanding Dog from the list of inductees.]
2. Nominations shall close on the 31 May 2022 at respective Member Body offices for forwarding to ANKC Ltd.
3 Please use the proforma nomination forms that are available from all Member Body offices and the ANKC Ltd website at www.ankc.org.au/HallOfFame/?id=1096
Nomination form can be accessed by clicking on the following links: • HOF Outstanding Dog Nomination Form • HOF Prominent Person Nomination Form
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MEMO TO: ALL MEMBER BODIES
FROM: Tracey Barry
DATE: 11 November 2021
SUBJECT: Review of the Rules for the conduct of Tracking
Trials/Track & Search Trials/Endurance Tests
The following are scheduled for review over the next couple of years in order for the new rules to take effect from 1 January 2019:
• Rules for the conduct of Tracking Trials • Rules and Guidelines for the conduct of Track & Search Dog Trials • Regulations Part 3E (a) – Regulations pertaining to the Judges Training
Scheme for Tracking Trials • Regulations Part 3E (b) – Regulations pertaining to the Judges Training
Scheme for Track and Search Trials • Rules for the conduct of Endurance Test • Regulations Part 3D – Regulations pertaining to the Judges Training
Scheme for Endurance Tests
It is therefore requested that any proposals for changes to these Rules be submitted to the ANKC Ltd Administrator by no later than 30 June 2022.
As these submissions will form part of the agenda of the next meeting of the National Committee, we ask that you ensure they comply with Regulations Part 1, Clause 2.1 which states: “2.1 No items are to be accepted by the ANKC Ltd Administrator for inclusion on any ANKC Ltd Board, Committee, or Subcommittee Agenda unless a detailed explanation concerning the reason/rationale for submitting the item is provided in agenda format electronically in MS Word or similar by the Member Body proposing the agenda item. (10/96, 5.13) (Amended 11/03)” Separate submissions for each discipline should include the following detail:
a) the current rule number and rule detail; b) the proposed amendment; c) a full rationale for the proposed amendment. d) list any current rules which could be affected as consequential change/s resulting from a proposed new rule or an amendment to a current rule. e) a separate proposal for each rulebook and regulation is required and not presented as one proposal covering all three rulebooks and regulations.
Providing the submission in this way assists in allowing other Member Bodies to easily assess only those rules to be amended instead of the timeconsuming task of checking the entire rulebook.
The following timetable as listed below will be used:
2021
November ANKC Ltd Administrator distributes notice to all Member Bodies calling for submissions.
2022
30 June Close off date for receipt of submissions by the ANKC Ltd Administrator.
September ANKC Ltd Administrator to distribute to all Member Bodies the 2023 Notice of Meeting containing the agenda with copies of submissions received.
2023
March National Committee meeting
May Minutes of the 2023 National Committee meeting receives ANKC Ltd electronic ratification.
Whilst the minutes are in circulation with the ANKC Ltd Directors being approved, a volunteer from the National Committee will finalise the amended rules in accordance with the minutes and forward a copy to the ANKC Ltd Administrator.
October Once the minutes receive ANKC Ltd ratification, a copy of the new amended rules will be made available (in addition to the existing rules) on the ANKC Ltd website. They will be clearly identified as effective from 1 January 2024.
2024
1 January Effective date of new rules
[PLEASE NOTE: The abovementioned timetable is subject to change and is only achievable with the cooperation of the National Committee and ANKC Ltd Directors in completing the tasks contained therein by the due dates.]
Kind Regards,
Tracey Barry Administrator
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UPDATES
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