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FCI PODCAST: DOG WELFARE CHALLENGE IN THE EU – FIGHTING THE ILLEGAL PUPPY TRADE

The illegal puppy trade is one of the most challenging animal welfare and health issues of the current era.

What do we know about the black market of pets? How can we effectively fight it? Who are the stakeholders in solving this cross-border matter? And how could the buying habits of everyday people change the welfare of dogs?

Julie Sanders, the International Director of the Companion Animals Department at Four Paws, gives us a deep insight into the illegal puppy trade in the EU in this episode of The FCI Podcast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkc3qodD7tw&ab_ channel=FCIforYOUtube

FCI PODCAST: THE FCI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE In this episode, Gopi Krishnan speaks with the FCI Vice-President, Gerard Jipping and FCI Treasurer, Barbara Müller to find out exactly what this Executive Committee does.

There has always been a fair amount of assumptions made about the largest global organisation for Pedigree Dogs, so this series of the FCI Podcast Channel titled “Inside the FCI” aims to shed light and dispel assumptions about this international organisation that stands For Pedigree Dogs Worldwide!

Comprising ninety-nine countries globally, the FCI is the largest global organisation for Pedigree Dogs covering almost every area of interest, from conformation dog shows to dog sports and field trials.

To keep such a large organisation working effectively, a very dedicated and experienced management team is required. Part of this management team in the FCI is the Board of Directors comprising nine members, and within this group exists a smaller group of three members, called the Executive Committee, consisting of the President, Vice-President and Treasurer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiVACnW-oCs&ab_ channel=FCIforYOUtube

APPROVAL OF 2023 NATIONAL SHOW/ RESTRICTED TRIALS: WEIMARANER CLUB OF SA INC The ANKC is pleased to advise 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.

2023 NATIONAL SHOW/RESTRICTED OBEDIENCE TRIAL: GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF SA INC - CANCELLATION The ANKC have been advised by Dogs SA that the National Show/Restricted Obedience Trial to be held by the German Shepherd Dog Club of SA Inc scheduled for the 28 to 30 April 2023 at the German Shepherd Dog Club grounds, Barratt Reserve, West Beach Road, West Beach, South Australia has been cancelled due to the continuing uncertainty of COVID-19 restrictions.

ANKC LTD SURVEY – ROTTWEILER OWNERS In accordance with Item 7.2.1 of the October 2021 ANKC Board meeting minutes an online survey is now available from the link provided on page 9 where ANKC is seeking feedback from owners of Rottweilers regarding the following proposal. The current regulation under Regulations Part 6 The Register & Registrations is as follows: 8.9 Rottweiler

8.9.1 For litters of Rottweilers born where the parents have been born after 1.1.97, these parents must show results of X-rays for hips and elbows. (Amended 10/13 – 5.6.4)

Proposal to add as 8.9.2: Effective immediately, any Rottweiler born a Natural Bobtail will be eligible to be registered on the Limit Register only and flagged NOT TO BE UPGRADED.

Rationale: The adopted standard (FCI Standard No: 147) for the Rottweiler within Australia has now been updated as of 24 July 2018. A significant change to this updated standard is that it now reflects the length of the tail: “while positioned along the leg, the tail reaches approximately to the hocks or is a bit longer”, and the Natural Bobtail is listed as a disqualifying fault.

The following referenced attachments are available from the links provided below:

1. Section of FCI Standard No: 147 – 24/7/2018 listing Natural Bobtails as a Disqualifying Fault.

2. Copy Email from Prof Peter Friedrich outlining the ADRK reasons for not recognising NBT’s in the Rottweiler population. The online survey can now be accessed from: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HR7JS7K The link is also available from the ANKC website at: https://ankc.org.au/AboutUs/?id=3319

Please note responses to the survey are required by COB 7 March 2022.

2022 PRICE INCREASES In planning Fees for 2022, Dogs Queensland has endeavoured to keep increases to a minimum, all other fees will remain the same.

Effective from 1st January, Registrations Per Pup Main Register and Limited Register with DNA Parentage Verification will be increased as per below; $50 to $51 $80 to $81 $101 to $102 $112 to $113 Registrations Per Pup Limited Register; $65 to $67 $106 to $109 $134 to $138 $147 to $151 Transfers; $35 to $37 CURRENT VACCINATION PROCEDURE FOR EVENTS AT DOGS QUEENSLAND All Members, Exhibitors and Guests are asked to note the updated Dogs Queensland Vaccination Policy below;

DOGS QUEENSLAND VACCINATION POLICY Please note that in line with Queensland’s Public Health and Social Measures, from 17 December 2021 only fully COVID-19 vaccinated staff and patrons will be permitted to enter or attend any Dogs Queensland event. For the purposes of Queensland’s Public Health Measures linked to vaccination status – a plan for 80% and beyond, a person is considered fully vaccinated when they have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine recognised by the Therapeutic Good Administration (TGA). A person is not required to give their contact information, proof of vaccination or evidence of exemption from vaccination on genuine medical grounds if they are under the age of 16 years. • I agree to check-in via the State Government ‘Check In Qld’ App every time I enter or re-enter any Dogs Queensland Events. • I note the provisions above in regards to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter any Dogs Queensland Events and confirm that I am fully vaccinated or I have an exemption from vaccination on genuine medical grounds. • I note the provisions above in regards to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter any Dogs Queensland Events and confirm that anyone that accompanies me to any Dogs Queensland event is fully vaccinated or has exemption from vaccination on genuine medical grounds and will also check-in via the State Government ‘Check In Qld’ App every time they enter or re-enter any Dogs Queensland Events. • I note that by entering any Dogs Queensland Event, I accept checks may be conducted throughout the Event to verify my COVID-19 vaccination status.

Vaccinated members, guests and staff are required to accept the Terms and Conditions as noted above.