Mackay Kennel Club Inc – Centenary Celebrations

Social Media Update

#DOGWORLD LEADING THE WAY

– David Margan, Communications Consultant

It was quality not quantity for our social media platforms during the first quarter of this year! Leading the way was April’s #DogWorld Corgi cover post which coincidentally timed with the passing of HRH Prince Phillip.

The Queen and the late Prince Phillip received a real (born in) Pembrokeshire Corgi as a wedding present almost 73 years ago!

The ANZAC Day Facebook post about Dogs Queensland’s ANZAC dog monument that celebrates the contribution of all War and Service dogs was a hit, with over 8,225 people viewing this post, with 205 likes and 75 shares!

‘Bindi Man’, aka our Communications consultant, David Margan, has topped the pops in likes for his volunteering efforts removing, by hand, three garbage bags of the dreaded South African Bindi from our Durack show rings and walk ways.

Our post about barn dogs that featured in #DogWorld magazine certainly proved how popular our dog sports really are as many people put their hand up to

join in, viewed by 14,197 with 89 likes, 48 comments and 42 shares!

Barn Hunt is currently being trialled as a new dog sport in Australia. The sport tests a dog’s natural instinct to locate and quarry vermin or similar in a simulated environment! #trending

We are aiming for 10,000 followers on our Dogs Queensland public Facebook page this year!

So keep up the great work sharing, following and engaging with this page and our Instagram page too.

Help us continue to put the spotlight on Dogs Queensland’s by liking not only the Dogs Queensland Members page but also our Dogs Queensland Facebook and Instagram pages too.

Do you have photos of your dogs in the show ring or doing their own thing at home that you’re willing to share for social media purposes? If so, please send photos and any ideas for social media to communications@dogsqueensland.org.au

DOGS QUEENSLAND LOVES DOG TALES

Members are invited to submit dog related stories of interest for inclusion in upcoming issues of our Dog World magazine. Whether they are unusual, quirky or factual – all canine topics are acceptable including ‘paw-friendly’ walks, heart-warming tales or pandemic antics to name a few.

Dogs Queensland would like to showcase your dog’s story to the wider canine community. Simply send them through tobarbara@dogsqueensland.org.au

BE PART OF AUSTRALIA’S LEADING DOG SHOW CALL FOR ENTRIES

The Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Championship Show is Australia’s leading dog show with over 5,000 classes, 3,700 entries and 200 breeds. 2021 boasts an exceptional judging panel.

Ms Judy Docksey (NSW) Group 1A (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Griffon Bruxellois, Japanese Chins), Group 2A (Staffordshire Bull Terriers), Group 4A (Deerhounds, Greyhounds), Group 5 and Group Specials, Group 6A (Bernese Mountain Dogs) Mr Geoff Love (SA) Group 3B (Balance of Breeds and Group Specials), Group 4B (Balance of Breeds and Group Specials) Mr Peter Primrose (WA) Group 6B (Balance of Breeds and Group Specials), Group 7B (Balance of Breeds and Group Specials) Mr Ashley Reid (VIC) Group 1B (Balance of Breeds and Group Specials), Group 2B (Balance of Breeds and Group Specials), Group 3A (Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers), Group 7A (All Poodles) Mr Simon Mills (ACT) Sweepstakes Classes

GENERAL SPECIALS PANEL Mrs Glenda Cook (VIC) Mr Roger Bridgford (VIC)

Best in Show Best Puppy in Show

Mr John Thompson (VIC) Mrs Sandra Mashford (VIC)

Best Baby Puppy in Show Best Brace in Show

ACTION DOGS Cheryl Bedggood (WA) Peter Buykx (VIC)

Obedience, Agility & Jumping Agility Games & Open Jumping

ENTRY FEES

Conformation

RASV MEMBERS

NON MEMBERS

$25.00 $33.00

Baby Puppy (entries close 5pm, Fri 21 August) $20.00 $25.00

Obedience, Jumping, Agility: 1st entry (per dog) $25.00 $33.00

Obedience, Jumping, Agility: 2nd & subsequent entry (per dog)

All Sweepstakes

$12.00

$15.00

Brace Class

Junior Showmanship (entries online or to be lodged before 3.00pm on the day of the heat with the Program Coodinator)

$20.00 $28.00

FREE

RASV Membership

Enjoy the benefits of RASV membership at the Royal Melbourne Show. For prices, full benefits and terms and conditions, visit: rasv.com.au/membership

rasv.com.au/dogs Conducted by

Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Championship - Conformation

25 September - 2 October

Royal Melbourne Show Action Dogs Competition

24 September 2021 25 September 2021 3 October 2021

Entries:

Open – 10 May 2021 Close – 2 August 2021 Baby Puppy - 19 August 2021

Contact:

Telephone: (03) 9281 7444 Email: dogs@rasv.com.au

ALL BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW