From the Editor

2022 heralds the commencement of brighter things for the new year, as COVID restrictions ease, so we can now look forward to the return of more shows and events.

January’s edition includes coverage of the North of the Harbour Shows, held on the weekend of 12-13 November. The two day event combined two Championship shows on Friday and Saturday morning and an Open Show on Saturday afternoon. Coverage of this event commences on page 10, with Judges Mrs Wendye Slatyer officiating on Friday, Mrs Beryl Hession on Saturday morning and Mrs Jenny Whitney on Saturday afternoon.

The North of the Harbour Committee permitted the Junior Handler Working Party to share the weekend, so the Working Party could hold their long awaited State Titles on the Saturday. Coverage of the event, with Judge John Sheppard officiating, commences on page 8. Congratulations to all Junior Handlers placegetters.

The Port Macquarie Dog Club has gone from strength to strength since it was first established in 1973, with 195 members plus 9 life members. The Club ran their second Agility and Jumping Trial on Saturday 6 November, with the evening format proving very popular for a country region and their ever-increasing group of agility enthusiasts. One such enthusiast, who is a very active member and instructor of the Club, is Betty Lambert, who celebrated her 85th birthday at the event. Please turn to page 21 to read more about the extraordinary Betty, her participation at the trial, plus pictorial coverage of some of the entrants.

Also in this edition, we have a Vet Chat article on Canine Constipation, the causes, symptoms and treatment, contributed by tails.com. Turn to page 24 for more information.

Included in the edition are two book reviews: ‘Tildy’s Sausage Sensation’ written by Peta Kerr and Kate Kane and ‘With a Dog’s Love’ by Gina Dawson. The reviews commence on page 26, with the later title having a giveaway of five copies.

This month’s spotlight is the Pharaoh Hound, a most intriguing sight and scent hound with highly sensitive ears which turn at the slightest of sound. The breed has a truly outstanding personality, being highly intelligent, alert, fun loving and also very sensitive. They do not have a doggy odour, however they do have an unusual trait of “blushing” when excited or happy, with their ears and nose becoming bright pink. The spotlight commences on page 16.

Winners of November’s competition of ‘A Dog’s Best Friend’ book giveaway were Kathy Drew, Marna Wainberg, Michelle Oldfield, Penny Reeve, Phil & Jeni Schwebel and Susan Lohoar. Congratulations to all winners! Kerry

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