July 2020

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Chairman's Report

Dear Members,

With NSW successful tackling the COVID 19 pandemic, we are now hopefully all heading to Step 3 of the lifting of the lockdown. Step 2 was largely achieved on June 13, which means, if there were no sudden increases in cases, we should be tracking around the beginning of July for step 3 to be taken.

Equally by now, the DOGS NSW booking system for training should be well in place with multiple groups of 20 people being able to train, provided the 1.5 meter rule applies within the group training and that groups are well separated by a distance 10 meters between groups and a minimum of 4 meters square per person should be estimated in the area being used.

Copies of our COVID safe plan should be available in multiple areas, as well as the DOGS NSW website. This will include the need to keep records of people’s names of who attended various sessions, when and with whom. These records must be kept for four (4) weeks to satisfy Government requirements in case of a breakdown.

If matters continue to improve ,with no flare ups of the virus, we can start to contemplate Specialty Shows being held from mid August, with All breeds shows possibly from late September. We would still need to finalise and publish our COVID safety plans for both these types of events before giving the go ahead. We would also need to assess how the Specialty shows ran and continually keep tweaking things as restrictions ease, to ensure everyone’s safety in all situations.

On the ANKC front with the Brachycephalic breeds affected by the Netherlands Government, the ANKC has sent letters of support to the FCI against the changes and particularly against the proposed cross breeding. Also, a critique to the Netherlands Kennel Club (and the FCI) around the recommendations in the backing document for these changes, which we have found to be flawed and lacking in specific scientific backing, particularly when altering proportions of the muzzles within these breeds. Copies of these letters are available on the ANKC website.

Karen

Dr Karen Hedberg BVSc Chairman, DOGS NSW

PATRON:

Her Excellency General The Honourable

Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of New South Wales

Chairman

Dr Karen Hedberg BVSc

Senior Deputy Chairman

Mrs Lynette Brown

Deputy Chairman

Mr Myron Arthur

Deputy Chairman

Mr John Sheppard

Deputy Chairman

Mrs Lyn Brand Directors

Mr Russell Britten, Mr Peter Cutler, Miss Vicki Etherington OAM, Mr Robert Harbin, Mrs Nancy Keck, Mr Allen Lee, Mr Edward Pickering, Mrs Christina Rafton, Miss Jan Seary, Mr Guy Spagnolo.

DOGS NSW Member Services

PO Box 632 St Marys NSW 1790

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PUBLISHER

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Managing Editor / Designer

Kerry Christofi

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ACES Monthly Eye Certification Clinics

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8-week-old pups whose initial vaccination response status remains uncer tain, to adult dogs coming in from different regions and kennelling situations. In those breeds where a once-only Gonioscopy Test is required (usually at 18-24 months, in addition to a current ACES Adult Exam), the Gonioscopy Test is charged as an addition to the ACES exam fee, depending on numbers.

we see LITTERS

There is a set Scale of Fees applicable at these Clinics – at reduced rates for all Dogs NSW Members, so long as they comply with my reasonable requests to have their paperwork in order and Microchip records readily available, also that their dogs are well disciplined and used to close handling. Fee details can be found on DOGS NSW Website (Members/News & Updates) and on Facebook: ACES Eye Clinic - DOGS NSW Members

All ACES booking requests should be forwarded by Email to bfrob01@gmail.com and not to my mobile (as a recorded message or a text). Once scheduling time comes around I need to have all requests in the same Email folder if I am to give each person the time required.

Breed Clubs please note: If your members support the idea of a stand-alone ACES Clinic (e.g. in conjunction with a Heart Clinic or approved DNA Test sample collection), separate arrangements may be agreed to, if YOU book the venue and organise the appointments. For further information on ACES Eye Certification at Orchard Hills, also in regional areas from time to time, go to the Facebook Group page: ACES Eye Clinic - DOGS NSW Members.

Dr Bruce

Editor's message

This issue features DOGS NSW Elections, so if you are eligible to vote in the Metropolitan Region and you still receive a hard copy of the magazine, you will find your Ballot Paper along with a Ballot Paper Only and Returning Officer envelopes enclosed.

For those members opting to view the digital magazine and eligible to vote, you will receive a separate postal vote in the mail, with the Ballot Paper and envelopes enclosed.

Please read the Ballot Paper carefully as it contains instructions on the proper manner of completion before the paper is marked. Each Ballot paper, once completed, must be placed in the Ballot Paper Only Envelope, sealed and then placed in the Returning Officer envelope. Please ensure that you complete the back of the Returning Officer envelope with your details, then seal and affix a stamp, before posting.

Voting closes 12 NOON, Friday 7 August 2020, with the count on Saturday, 8th August 2020 at Orchard Hills, commencing at 9.00am.

There are five (5) Nominees standing for the two (2) Metropolitan Region positions and these are profiled from pages 8 through to 10.

Additionally, those nominees standing for the Hunter, Illawarra /South East and Western Regions, who were all elected unopposed, are featured on page 11.

There are four (4) positions available for the Obedience & Tracking Committee, with six (6) nominees profiled, from pages 12 to 14. The ballot papers for the Obedience & Tracking Committee can be found on page 16, with the second ballot paper to be used for joint members only. Please remember to following the instructions carefully on the Ballot Paper otherwise your vote could be invalid.

The Agility Committee’s two (2) nominees, featured on page 15, were both elected unopposed.

Our spotlight feature for this month is the Harrier, a friendly, sweettempered pack hound, who loves the company of people or dogs and is excellent with children. It is an active breed, which loves to go exploring, sniffing and trailing, so best to keep on a leash at all times, unless in a safely enclosed area. Thank you to John Bryson who assisted in this feature.

AWCLO Deidre Crofts returns to write us an article on Dog Breeding during the pandemic and how it has impacted our registered breeders. This article features on page 23.

Some interesting information has come forward as a news article, that shows that many pet owners are using the lockdown to focus on the health of their cats and dogs. The data shows that many owners had increased routine vet visits, ensuring everything is up to date, and elective procedures are taking place. To read more on these findings please turn to page 26.

Finally, as many of us are now returning to the work place, some of our four-legged friends may be feeling a little anxious. To help reduce separation anxiety in pets there are a number of things you can do to assist. Please turn to pages 24 to 25 to find out how.

Winners of the May competition to win a copy of Older Dog? No Worries book, were Sandy O’Neill, Diane Richmond, Noelle Deshon, Ellie Kay and Jim Collier.

Winners of the ‘Good Dog’ book competition were: Greg Lamb, Kathy Drew, Carol Daniel, Margret Gardner and Kelly Fleming.

Kerry

Kerry Christofi

25 & 50 year Memberships

Congratulations to those members listed below who have reached their 50 and 25 year membership status. We would like to acknowledge these members and thank them for their continuing support of our organisation.

If you would like to check your membership’s longevity, please call DOGS NSW on 9834 3022 or email: info@dogsnsw.org.au

50 Year members

• 1963 Mrs Brenda MacLeod

• 1968 Mr Donald Milham

• 1969 Mr Terence Jarvis

25 Year members

• 1980 Mr & Mrs James & Pauline Swords

• 1983 Mr Donald Sharp

• 1986 Mrs Sue Kerwick

• 1995 Mr & Mrs Robert & Lesley Kane

• 1995 Mr & Mrs David & Antonia Fleming

• 1995 Mr Carlo Cossu

• 1995 Mr & Mrs Geoffrey & Patricia Overington

• 1995 Mrs Sharon White

ROYAL NSW CANINE COUNCIL LTD ELECTIONS 2020 Board of Directors 2020

1. Each financial Member of the RNSWCC, in accordance with the Articles of Association, whose membership is financial as of 30 June 2020, and is entitled to vote in their Region, will receive a Postal Ballot Paper for their region only. The five (5) positions are to be elected from the following Regions for a three (3) year term, retiring at the conclusion of the first Annual General Meeting held more than 30 months thereafter.

Two (2) representatives from the Metropolitan Region

One (1) representative from the Hunter Region

One (1) representative from the Illawarra & South Eastern Region

One (1) representative from the Western Region

2. The Ballot Paper contains instructions on the proper manner of completion and should be carefully read before the paper is marked.

3. Each completed Ballot Paper must be posted to the Returning Officer in accordance with those instructions.

4. Voting closes 12 NOON, FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST 2020, with the count on Saturday, 8th August 2020, at Orchard Hills, commencing at 9.00am.

5. The Returning Officer for the elections is Mr Andrew Bzadough who is an Independent Returning Officer.

Please Note: 1. Associate, Junior Members and Affiliates of RNSWCC Ltd are not entitled to vote.

NOMINATIONS

The following nominations (on pages 8 - 11) have been received by the Royal NSW Canine Council Ltd for election to the Board of Directors in 2020 for a term of three (3) years. The elected Directors will take up office from the conclusion of the RNSWCC 2020 Annual General Meeting and expiring at the conclusion of the first Annual General Meeting.

Metropolitan Region

Two (2) Representatives to be elected for a three (3) year term.

Mrs Christina Rafton

How many years have you been a Member of the RNSWCC and its predecessors:-

Over 48 Years

Breed associated with:Borzoi, German Shepherd Dogs

Business experience:Registered Tax Agent, working in the industry since the 1980s.

RNSWCC Board of Directors &/or Committee experience:-

• Past President

• Past Senior Vice and Vice President

• Past member of various Committees

• Director of DOGS NSW (Royal NSW Canine Council Ltd) for over 18 years.

Association with Affiliated Clubs:-

• Hound Club NSW - Past Treasurer

• Sutherland Shire ABKC – Past Secretary for a number of years and Life member of the Club

• Parramatta and District ABKC – Past Treasurer

Judges Status (if any): All Breeds Judge

Other Relevant Information:

The articles of Association states that the Board of Directors has: “the complete control and management of RNSWCC.”

That control needs to be made by people who will vote according to their conscience, but also by people who ‘care‘ - care about the members; the breeds; the clubs; the future of pedigree dogs and the ‘hobby’ we know to be a most vital, major part of our lives.

I am concerned at falling numbers of exhibitors, the number of shows, Government regulation/s, breed standards, disunity across State regulations/lack of uniformity across country.

I am running because I do care. The Board of Directors that gets elected to control depends on you and your vote.

Mr Jonathon Nash

How many years have you been a Member of the RNSWCC and its predecessors:13 Years

Breed associated with:Greyhounds, Golden Retrievers, Pekingese.

Business experience:

Having an extensive career in law, company secretarial function and regulatory compliance, I am ready and able to sit on the Board of DOGS NSW; where I can deliver value through my technical and operational knowledge.

My recent position as Practice Manager of a well regarded law firm specialising in regulatory compliance of the credit sector, has afforded me the opportunity to work with many not-for-profit organisations. In many cases I have had to work alongside the relevant government agencies affording me not only successful outcomes, but a thorough understanding of government processes; this experience I believe wil translate easily to the functioning of the Board.

Prior legal and company secretarial / compliance roles stand me in good steed for the Board, not only from an operational perspective, but highlights my ability as a liaison between stakeholders, whether governmental or corporate.

My professional experience and education allows me to contribute to the Board of DOGS NSW and assist it in achieving its mission and goals.

RNSWCC Board of Directors &/or Committee experience:-

• Founding member of the Media & Government Legislation Committee.

Association with Affiliated Clubs:-

• Flat Face Dog Club Inc - Secretary for 3 years

• The Pekingese Club of NSW Inc - Founding member and Secretary for 5 years

Judges Status (if any):

Gundog Group Judge, Non Sporting Group Judge, Toy Group Trainee Judge.

Other Relevant Information:

Most importantly I offer my enthusiasm and passion for the hobby of dog sport and my personal desire to move it forward.

Metropolitan Region

Two (2) Representatives to be elected for a three (3) year term.

Mr Angus McIlrath

How many years have you been a Member of the RNSWCC and its predecessors:32 Years

Breed associated with:Miniature Schnauzers; Standard, Miniature and Toy Poodles; Chinese Crested Dog; Dobermanns

Business experience: Sales and Customer service: Lombard The Paper People (9 years). Previously Small Business Management and Ownership specialising in Customer Service, People Management and Development. Boarding Kennels and Cattery Ownership (10 years).

RNSWCC Board of Directors &/or Committee experience:-

DOGS NSW Public Relations Committee (2 years) 2020 Enrolled DOGS NSW Members Education Association with Affiliated Clubs:-

• Schnauzer Club NSW, Junior Membership (over 40 years). Various committee positions, currently Vice President and Puppy Registry.

• North of the Harbour (8 years), currently Assistant Secretary

• Poodle Club NSW (7 years) - Working Committee of 2019 Poodle National Show

• UtilityDog Club NSW (5 years) - Committee Member

Judges Status: (if any): Nil

Other Relevant Information:

I was given my first Schnauzer in 1974. This event precipitated a strong love of this beautiful breed and lifelong associations shared within our dog world.

I have found the dog world I enjoy is a wonderful place, albeit not without issues and problems. It does not discriminate, it allows people of all ages and abilities to partake in dog sports, including Conformation, Obedience, Agility, Herding, Lure Coursing and the newly introduced Tricks competitions. It supports a strong Rescue effort through its clubs and membership.

There are also many and varied activities, occupations and businesses that lend support to our dog world. It is a rich network of people and dogs.

We enjoy the unique ability to share friendships and associations with many people from many places locally, interstate and internationally, all through the mutual love of our beloved canine companions.

If my application to the Board of DOGS NSW is successful, I will bring a fresh set of eyes, enthusiasm and a strong desire to promote our organisation with positivity to all areas of the public through hard work and effort. I believe in inclusivenot exclusive.

It will be my goal to engage and grow our membership by showcasing our diverse dog breeds and understand the privilege of owning and participating in our many and varied breed clubs and activities.

I believe we should engage the public in our journey to reconnect and build our dog sport activities and to welcome and mentor newcomers with warmth, guidance and friendship.

Clearly we need to engage our young people across the broad spectrum of our sport. We need to encourage their participation in joining club committees and ensure we engage, listen and lend support to their ideas and needs.

The Dog World gives us the oportunity to experience the bond and love we have for our dogs and feel what it is to be loved by a dog.

Metropolitan Region

Two (2) Representatives to be elected for a three (3) year term.

Ms Nellie Abela

How many years have you been a Member of the RNSWCC and its predecessors:Approximately 32 Years

Breed associated with:-

Bullmastiff, Australian Kelpie, Dobermann and Rottweiler.

Business experience:

I currently work as an Administration Officer for Hoxton Park High School and have held this position for 28 years. During my time in this position, I have been a member of the selection panel for new employees, which involves reviewing resumes, selecting candidates for interviewing and conducting interviews.

RNSWCC Board of Directors &/or Committee experience:-

• Secretary - Bullmastiff Club of NSW for 16 years

• Vice President - Liverpool & District All Breeds Kennel Club for 7 years

• Vice President - Southern Highlands Kennel & Obedience Club for approximately 5 years

• Committee Member - Library & Archives Committee for approximately 10 years

• Committee Member - Ladies Kennel Club Inc for 5 years

• Committee Member - DOGS NSW PR Committee for 2 years

Association with Affiliated Clubs:-

• Life Member - Bullmastiff Club of NSW

• Member - Liverpool & District All Breeds Kennel Clubapproximately 10 years

• Member - Ladies Kennel Club Inc - approximately 6 years

• Co-ordinator Utility Group - DOGS NSW Conformation Judges Training - 1 year

Judges Status (if any):

All Breeds / Accredited Assessor for Groups 1,2,3,4,6 & 7.

Other Relevant Information:

Even though I have retired from breeding and exhibiting, I am still passionate about purebred dogs and all dog sports. I participate as either a steward or judge most weekends and I also actively participate in the running of dog shows. Prior to becoming Coordinator for Utility (Group 6), I participated in the training of candidates in DOGS NSW Conformation Judges Training Scheme as a mentor, assessor and lecturer.

I have always participated in DOGS NSW events, such as Dogs On Show, Dogs in the Park, Sydney Royal Stand and Dog Lovers Show. I support and promote purebred dogs in not only conformation but in all facets of dog sports.

I believe it is time for some fresh faces on our Board of Directors, to assist in bringing DOGS NSW postively into the future.

Dr Karen Hedberg BVSc

How many years have you been a Member of the RNSWCC and its predecessors:44 Years

Breed associated with:French Bulldogs, German Shepherd Dogs

Business experience: Have run a busy Veterinary Hospital from 1976 to 2019.

RNSWCC Board of Directors &/or Committee experience:-

• Nominated for the Board in 2017

• Elected to the Executive Committee in 2018

• Elected President in 2019.

Association with Affiliated Clubs:-

• GSDCA - Breed Affairs Chairperson for 3 years

• GSDCA - Canine Health - 20 odd years

• GSDCA - Haemophilia Chairperson

• GSDCQ - Breed Surveyor from 1985.

• French Bulldog Club NSW – Committee Member for 10 years.

Judges Status (if any): Group 5 Working Dogs, GSD Breed Specialist Groups 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7. Awaiting final examination for Group 1 Toys.

Other Relevant Information:

I have been a member of various committees for DOGS NSW with emphasis on government legislation and how it affects dog owners and breeders.

I believe it is most important if dog owners and breeders of DOGS NSW are to move forward, we must have a say in what governments decide: what dog owners and breeders can or cannot do.

The recovery from COVID-19 will need to be managed carefully if our hobby is to come back in a strong position in order to regain our premier position in the dog world.

Hunter Region

One (1) Representative to be elected for a three (3) year term.

Mr John Sheppard

Elected unopposed

Illawarra & South Eastern Region

One (1) Representative to be elected for a three (3) year term.

Mr Robert Harbin

Western Region

One (1) Representative to be elected for a three (3) year term.

Mrs Nancy Keck

Elected unopposed

Elected unopposed

Obedience & Tracking Committee Elections 2020

In 2020, four (4) Members will be elected to the Obedience and Tracking Committee, for the period commencing at the November 2020 Meeting of the Committee.

Four (4) Members elected for a three (3) year period.

Mr Ron Probert

Ms Susan Turner

• I have been an Instructor since 1991 with Blacktown Kennel & Training Club Inc.

• I have been President of Blacktown Kennel & Training Club Inc since 1999.

• Vice President of the United Retriever Club of NSW and Member of the Labrador Retriever Club of NSW Inc.

• I have been judging Obedience since 2008.

• Life Member with Blacktown Kennel & Training Club Inc since 2012 and United Retriever Club of NSW since 2018.

• DOGS NSW Breed Assessor since 2014.

• I have been on the Obedience & Tracking Committee between 2012 - 2016. Member of the Committee from 2018 to present.

• Awarded DOGS NSW Distinguished Service Medal in 2012. Member of DOGS NSW since 1991.

• Currently on the Obedience Judges Committee.

• I have been a member of DOGS NSW for over 27 years.

• After teaching High School Science for 32 years, I am currently employed as a Dog Support Officer for the Responsible Pet Ownership Program in NSW Schools.

• I am Vice President of Southern Highlands Kennel and Obedience Club Inc, Vice President of Hungarian Vizsla Club of NSW, Show Secretary of Schnauzer Club (NSW), member of Metropolitan Mid-Week Dog Training Club Inc and Hills Dog Training Club Inc.

• I am an ANKC judge in Obedience (CCD), Rally Obedience, RATG and Tracking.

• My current Vizsla has been campaigned in Conformation, Obedience, Tracking, Rally, RATG, Tricks and Nosework.

• I feel that I would be able to make a valuable contribution to the Obedience and Tracking Committee from the points of view of a competitor, judge, instructor and regional club member.

Obedience & Tracking Committee Elections

2020

In 2020, four (4) Members will be elected to the Obedience and Tracking Committee, for the period commencing at the November 2020 Meeting of the Committee.

Four (4) Members elected for a three (3) year period.

Miss Vicki Etherington OAM.JP

Mrs Jan Probert

• Professional dog trainer with over 50 years experience.

• Board member 22 years.

• Chairman of the Obedience & Tracking Judges Committee.

• Chairman of the Obedience and Tracking Committee.

• Chairman of the Sporting Committee, Aggressive Dog Working Party.

• Member of DWD/Tricks Committee & BATT Committee.

• Past Chair of the Agility Committee and Agility Judges Committee.

• Full panel Obedience, Rally O. Tracking, Track and Search, Endurance, Agility, DWD, Tricks and RATG.

• Accredited Government Temperament Tester, Breed Assessor, representing DOGS NSW. Presents Pet, Child Safety School Programs. Working with DOGS NSW, fostering growth and development of affiliated clubs to support enthusiasts in numerous canine activities.

• Awarded the OAM ‘for service to the community,’ charitable work with Therapy Dogs, visiting schools, hospitals and Aged Care Facilities. Works with many councils as Animal Advisor on dangerous dogs, “particularly through DOGS NSW.”

• I have been Trial Secretary for 26 years with Blacktown Kennel & Training Club Inc.

• Trial Secretary for 6 years for Sapphire Coast Kennel & Obedience Club.

• 2020 Trial Secretary for State Obedience Titles and have been in the past for about 3 years. The same for DOGS NSW Spring Fair.

• Show & Trial Secretary for United Retriever Club of NSW for 12 years.

• Have been Trial Secretary for Cooma Kennel & Obedience Club for approximately 5 years, in the past.

• I have held the Ground Secretary position at Blacktown Kennel & Obedience Club Incfor the last 20 years.

• I have been a Member of DOGS NSW since 1991.

Obedience & Tracking Committee Elections 2020

In 2020, four (4) Members will be elected to the Obedience and Tracking Committee, for the period commencing at the November 2020 Meeting of the Committee.

Four (4) Members elected for a three (3) year period.

Mrs Louise Patterson

Mrs Suzanne Hutchins

• I have been involved with Obedience training and then trialling for over 30 years.

• I have been a Member of DOGS NSW since 1982.

• Member of Blacktown Kennel & Training Club Inc for many years.

• I have gained UD titles with two of my dogs, and other obedience titles at varying levels with my other dogs. I have trained and competed with Golden Retrievers, a Toy Poodle and an AR dog.

• I am currently an instructor at Blacktown Kennel and Training Club Inc.

• Life member of the Golden Retriver Club of NSW.

• I have been on the Obedience & Tracking Committee since 2011.

• In 1988 joined Northern Suburbs Dog Training Club and Metropolitan Mid Week Dog Training Club Inc.

• DOGS NSW Member since 1989.

• MMWDTC Inc. Instructor and Committee Member since 1991. Life Member 2013. A graduate of the RNSWCC Ltd. Instructors’ Courses 1994 and the First Canine Good Citizen Course in 1996.

• Under my Prefix ‘Entally’, bred and have also shown Miniature Poodles.

• Obedience Judge to Open Level and Rally.

• Having competed in Agility, Obedience and Rally, I would like to contribute to the sport which has been my interest over many years.

Agility Committee Elections 2020

In 2020, two (2) Members will be elected to the Agility Committee, for the period commencing at the November 2020 Meeting of the Committee.

Five (5) Members elected as follows:

• Three (3) Members for three (3) years

• Two (2) Members for one (1) year

Ms Frankie Aston Mr Michael Turner

Elected unopposed Elected unopposed

ROYAL NEW SOUTH WALES CANINE COUNCIL (Trading as DOGS NSW)

OBEDIENCE & TRACKING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS 2020

DIRECTIONS TO MEMBERS

DIRECTIONSTOMEMBERSFORTHEELECTION

Pleasereadthefollowinginstructionscarefullybeforevoting.

1. You must only vote for four (4) or less candidates. Place a cross X in the square opposite the names of the candidates for whom you wish to vote. If you vote for more than four (4) your vote may be invalid.

1. Youmustonlyvoteforfour(4)orlesscandidates. Placeacross X inthesquareoppositethenamesofthe candidatesforwhomyouwishtovote.Ifyouvotefor morethanfour(4)yourvotemaybeinvalid.

2.Aftermarkingtheballotpaper,folditandplaceitina standardsizedenvelopeandmarktheenvelopeonthe front 'BallotPaper'

2. After marking the ballot paper, fold it and place in a standard sized envelope and mark the envelope on the front ‘Ballot Paper.’

3.

3. Place the envelope marked ‘Ballot Paper’ in another envelope, seal and PRINT YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, MEMBERSHIP NUMBER AND SIGN YOUR NAME ON THE REAR OF THE ENVELOPE CONTAINING THE BALLOT PAPER. If the particulars required are not complete, the envelope may be rejected and the vote not counted.

envelope,sealandPRINTYOURNAME,ADDRESS, MEMBERSHIPNUMBERANDSIGNYOURNAMEON THEREAROFTHEENVELOPECONTAININGTHE BALLOTPAPER.Iftheparticularsrequiredarenot completetheenvelopemayberejectedandthevotenot counted.

DONOTENCLOSEANYTHINGOTHERTHANTHE 'BALLOTPAPERONLY'ENVELOPEINTHISENVELOPE.

DO NOT ENCLOSE ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE ‘BALLOT PAPER ONLY’ ENVELOPE IN THIS ENVELOPE.

4. OnthefrontoftheenvelopecontainingthesealedBallot PaperaddressedtheenvelopetotheReturningOfficer, Obedience&TrackingCommitteeElections, RNSWCC,POBox6049,THEOAKSNSW2570.

4. On the front of the envelope containing the sealed Ballot Paper, address the envelope to The Returning Officer, Obedience & Tracking Committee Elections, RNSWCC, PO Box 6049, THE OAKS NSW 2570.

5. Thisenvelopeshouldbesealed,apostagestampaffixed andpostedtoensurethatitisreceivedbytheReturning Officernolaterthan 12Noon,Friday,7August2015

5. This envelope should be sealed, a postage stamp affixed and posted to ensure that it is received by the Returning Officer no later than 12 Noon, Friday, 7 August 2020.

6. DualorJointmembersmustnotreturntheirballotpapers inoneenvelope.Eachmembermustreturntheballot paperinaseparateenvelope.

6. Dual or Joint members must NOT return their ballot papers in one envelope. Each member must return the ballot paper in a separate envelope.

7. Ifamistakeismadeontheballotpaperbyanelector,the ballotpapershouldbereturnedtotheReturningOfficer, RNSWCC,POBox632,STMARYSNSW1790witha requestforareplacementballotpaper.Similarly,any correspondenceconcerningthisballotshouldbe addressedonlytotheReturningOfficer,RNSWCC,PO Box632,STMARYSNSW1790.

7. If a mistake is made on the ballot paper by an elector, the ballot paper should be returned to the Returning Officer, RNSWCC, PO Box 632, ST MARYS NSW 1790 with a request for a replacement ballot paper. Similarly, any correspondence concerning this ballot should be addressed only to the Returning Officer, RNSWCC, PO Box 632, ST MARYS NSW 1790.

8. Undernocircumstancesshouldanelectorsignorinitial aballotpaper..

8. Under no cicumstances should an elector sign of initial a ballot paper.

POSTAL BALLOT PAPER

POSTALBALLOTPAPER

Four (4) Obedience & Tracking Committee Positions for a three (3) year term, retiring at the conclusion of the RNSWCC 2023 AGM.

PROBERT,

DIRECTIONSTOMEMBERSFORTHEELECTION

DIRECTIONS TO MEMBERS FOR THE ELECTION

Please read the following instructions carefully before voting.

Pleasereadthefollowinginstructionscarefullybeforevoting.

Pleasereadthefollowinginstructionscarefullybeforevoting.

1. Youmustonlyvoteforfour(4)orlesscandidates. Placeacross X inthesquareoppositethenamesofthe candidatesforwhomyouwishtovote.Ifyouvotefor morethanfour(4)yourvotemaybeinvalid.

1. Youmustonlyvoteforfour(4)orlesscandidates. Placeacross X inthesquareoppositethenamesofthe candidatesforwhomyouwishtovote.Ifyouvotefor morethanfour(4)yourvotemaybeinvalid.

1. You must only vote for four (4) or less candidates. Place a cross X in the square opposite the names of the candidates for whom you wish to vote. If you vote for more than four (4) your vote may be invalid.

2.Aftermarkingtheballotpaper,folditandplaceitina standardsizedenvelopeandmarktheenvelopeonthe front 'BallotPaper'

2.Aftermarkingtheballotpaper,folditandplaceitina standardsizedenvelopeandmarktheenvelopeonthe front 'BallotPaper'

2. After marking the ballot paper, fold it and place in a standard sized envelope and mark the envelope on the front ‘Ballot Paper.’

3.

MEMBERSHIPNUMBERANDSIGNYOURNAMEON THEREAROFTHEENVELOPECONTAININGTHE BALLOTPAPER.Iftheparticularsrequiredarenot completetheenvelopemayberejectedandthevotenot counted.

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The Pre 1987 British Bulldog Standard – Why did the ANKC Amend it?

The Pre 1987 British Bulldog Standard – why did the ANKC Amend it? Recently there has been a great deal of comment on Facebook, regarding the decision by the ANKC to amend the British Bulldog Breed Standard, much has been made of what was done, without any mention of why it was done, the ANKC Directors believe that both sides of the story need to be told.

Until 1992, it was ANKC policy to adopt only The Kennel Club (England) Standards. Around 1987, the Kennel Club (England) urged all English Breed Clubs to revise their Standards, this was completed around 1994. Due to Breed Clubs and breeders/owners in Australia disagreeing with many of the revised Standards, the ANKC agreed to allow Breed Clubs and/or owners, where there were no breed clubs. to choose between the Pre-1987 Standard, the revised Kennel Club Standard, the FCI Standard or the Country of Origin/Development Standard. The process to choose one of the above standards, the Breed Clubs, and owners where there were no breed clubs were required to conduct a survey of all registered owners of each breed, these results were then ratified at the May 1998 ANKC Conference, arising from the surveys a number of breeds, including the British Bulldog opted to retain the Pre 1987 Standard.

In the UK in 2008 the BBC aired a documentary “Pedigree Dogs Exposed”, it was a hard hitting expose of congenital defects in pedigree dogs, some of which were allegedly caused by poor breeding practices associated with exaggerations required in Breed Standards, one of the outcomes of the documentary was that during 2009 the Kennel Club held a comprehensive review, conducted in conjunction with a large body of experts, including vets, to ensure that they encouraged the breeding of healthy dogs. In this review every Breed Standard was rewritten to make it explicitly clear that the process of exaggerating features because they are seen to look good, when this at the expense of the dog's health, was not in any way acceptable.

Following the UK review, a recommendation from the ANKC Breed Standards Committee, that the ANKC cancel the current ANKC Policy of allowing breeds to adopt the Pre 1897 Kennel Club (England) Standards, and for the ANKC to adopt the current standard from the Kennel Club (England) or from the Country of Origin/Development, was endorsed by the Delegates to the October 2009 Conference, however after submissions from Breed Councils, the 2010 Conference resolved that no action be taken to implement the action from the 2009 Conference in relation to the Pre 1987 Breed Standard.

In 2009, “Pedigree Dogs Exposed” was broadcast in Australia as part of the ABC “Catalyst” Program, thanks to pre-work by the ANKC with the AVA and RSPCA, who were provided with information on health testing programs adopted by a large number of breeds, the impact was not as great as it had been in the UK, however a focus in the “Catalyst” program was on the British Bulldog, in particular the words in the Standard that required the head to be strikingly massive and large in proportion to the dog's size, and the skull to be very large - the larger the better, and that most British Bulldog Bitches were unable to whelp naturally due to the size of puppies heads. This was the start of concerted efforts by parties such as, the RSPCA, the AVA and the ABC the vehicle for prosecuting the case attacking brachycephalic breeders, without input from the National British Bulldog Breed Council (NBBC) , ANKC found great difficulty in counteracting the criticism of over exaggeration in the breed standard, when engaging with aggressive interviewers who were aware of the changes to the standard made by the Kennel Club (UK), and who could not understand why Australian British Bulldog Breeders would not follow the actions of the country that was considered the home of the British Bulldog and where it was developed.

In a follow up article to “Pedigree Dogs Exposed” in the Sydney Morning Herald in December 2009, Assoc Professor Paul McGreevy from Sydney University commented that with many judges and breeders, asking them to change breed standards is like asking them to rob a granny.

From this time forward the ANKC was continually under attack, by the AVA, RSPCA, ABC and Academics from the Faculty of Veterinary Science at Sydney University, and individual Veterinarians. The main objective of these campaigns was to get ANKC to modify words contained in the British Bulldog Breed Standard head and skull description, such as “the head strikingly massive and large in proportion to the dog's size, the face extremely short, the skull should be very large - the larger the better”.

The crusade against breed standard exaggerations was ramped up in 2016, with the Australia wide release of the “Love is Blind” video, promoted as an animal health and welfare campaign between the Australian Veterinary Association and the RSPCA, to raise awareness of the problems caused by exaggerated physical features, such as brachycephaly, short limbs and excessive skin wrinkling, and calling for a fundamental shift in the way purebred dogs are selected and bred in Australia.

After the “Love is Blind Campaign”, the call for change in breed standards was joined by Academics from Sydney University Veterinary Science Faculty, Professors Nicholas and McGreevy who challenged ANKC to respond to such media statements as:

“In some cases, traits that are best regarded as defects, have actually been included in breed standards, e.g. brachycephaly in the British Bulldog. Breeders compete with one another to see how well they can produce phenotypes that conform to a written standard, including traits that have, at best, questionable welfare benefits. The British Bulldog is required to have a curved ‘roach’ back, it is therefore not surprising that British Bulldogs are sometimes born with twisted spines, i.e. hemivertebrae. For the British Bulldog, the skull should be very large, the larger the better’ (Pre-1987 Kennel Club, London). This is a breed in which, large foetal head size commonly leads to dystocia (difficulties in birthing)”.

Professor Nicholas also wrote:

“Of course, many of the members and governance personnel of Kennel Clubs are pedigree dog breeders. It is right therefore to pause and consider the extent to which welfare may have become subordinated to certain breed practices. It is not difficult to see how, after generations of owners have spent years focusing on the morphology of their dogs, some find it hard to see the proverbial wood for the trees. Breed standards can easily become entrenched in the minds of breeders, buyers and fanciers, as well as those (often interested parties) who are involved in the judging (and so promotion) of a breed and its ‘established’ characteristics”. Until 2014 the ANKC had been meeting, on a regular basis, with the RSPCA National Office regarding health issues in pedigree dogs, despite being presented with overwhelming evidence, that many breeds had introduced health screening programs to reduce the incidence of known inherited health conditions, the RSPCA would not back away from their position that ANKC should remove breeding exaggerations required in Breed Standards, including of course the British Bulldog, as this issue dominated every meeting and, as ANKC was unable to provide a logical answer as to why British Bulldog Breeders would not agree to Standard changes, we terminated the meetings.

Faced with continuing criticism for indecision in addressing exaggerations in the British Bulldog Standard, and with no positive information to address the adverse commentary, the ANKC Directors felt that they had no alternative but to take action to resolve the situation.

The Pre 1987 British Bulldog Standard – Why did the ANKC Amend it?

Subsequently, the ANKC wrote to the NBBC suggesting changes to modify the exaggerations in the head and skull description, the suggestions were rejected, later ANKC Directors were informed, by some British Bulldog owners, that they had not been consulted on the proposed changes to the head description.

In December 2017 the Board wrote to the NBBC, expressing their disappointment at the decision not to endorse the head changes, and as a result asked them to provide a rationale, as to why, they should be allowed to retain the Pre-1987 Standard with the head and skull exaggerations that were the cause of continuing censure, in April 2018 the Council replied with a series of statements, which the Board did not consider provided a rationale that could support the retention of the Pre 1987 Standard, and satisfactorily address the ani-brachycephalic campaigns.

In December 2018, the NBBC wrote to the ANKC with a proposal for a National Health Scheme, the ANKC Health and Wellbeing Committee considered that although the proposal was a promising start to control health issues with the British Bulldog, it did not address the concerns that had been raised in regard to the exaggerated head and skull descriptions, but agreed that if the NBBC wished to proceed to implement this scheme, they should do so under their own umbrella. In view of this initiative, the Board resolved to delay any further action on Standard alterations until the scheme was in progress.

At the October 2019 ANKC Board meeting, it was reported to the Directors, that the proposed National Health Scheme had not gone ahead, coupled with the Boards determination that the statements made by the NBBC, in April 2018 for retaining the Pre-1987 Standard, did not answer the December 2017 request for a rationale, it was resolved to give the NBBC a choice of adopting the Kennel Club (UK) current breed standard or the amended Pre 1987 breed standard, as proposed by the ANKC Board of Directors.

At the February 2020 ANKC Board Meeting, after reviewing the response from the NBBC, the Directors agreed, that the Council had still not addressed whether they wanted to adopt the Kennel Club (UK) current breed standard or the proposed amended Pre 1987 standard, and resolved to implement the amended Pre 1987 standard.

The NBBC have written to all Breed Councils seeking support for an approach to the ANKC to rescind the decision, as the NBBC have indicated that they are seeking legal advice, ANKC will only comment on why the amendments were made, and wish to restate that the changes were made solely due to health concerns within the breed, and to meet its obligation under ANKC Objective (e) “to promote the health and welfare of Canis Familiaris”, and to demonstrate, that the ANKC Ltd has taken seriously, the global commentary on health problems associated with the exaggerated requirements in the Pre 1987 British Bulldog Standard. It is now 30 years, since the NBBC opted to retain that Standard rather than adopt the revised Kennel Club Standard, over those years there have been huge advances in research into morphological exaggerations in canines, and the British Bulldog has been a main focus of these studies, the consensus of the scientists is, that problems in the British Bulldog are directly related to the standard for the breed, and this has been adopted as the mantra for those who seek to alter or even ban the breed.

In coming to its decision, the Board took into consideration, that Veterinary research has identified that the shorter the face the more changes occur within the nasal cavity with septal deviations, stenosis within the nasal cavity as well as just the nares, elongation of the soft palate .... to mention the main ones, added to that within the British Bulldog is a narrowing of the trachea that is seen, and can considerably affect breathing.

The width of the neck can be fairly directly linked to the size of the head, so asking for a relatively large head, rather than one that is as large as possible, is common sense and moving in the right direction.

ANKC has invited the NBBC to work with the ANKC Health and Wellbeing Committee to institute health programs that will demonstrate that Australian Breeders are working to improve the health of the British Bulldog, who remains hugely popular, as a family companion for his great character and loyalty, the fact that the breed is so popular makes it all the more important that we find ways to improve and protect its health as a priority

ANKC want to see the breed prosper and develop, rather than seeing it banned in its entirety, which is still on the global agenda of many Veterinarians and Animal Rights Organisations who masquerade as Animal Welfare Societies.

In conclusion, after 12 years of attempting to defend the indefensible exaggerations in the Pre 1987 British Bulldog Standard, and 3 years of unproductive consultations with the National British Bulldog Council, to ensure improvement in the health and the future of the British Bulldog in Australia, the ANKC Board of Directors had no alternative but to modify the exaggerations in the Pre 1987 Standard.

Tracey Barry Administrator

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Harrier

History

Sources have widely conflicting stories about the origins of this breed. According to one, the earliest Harrier types were crossed with Bloodhounds, the Talbot Hound, and even the Basset Hound. According to another, the breed was probably developed from crosses of the English Foxhound with Fox Terrier and Greyhound. And yet another, the Harrier is said to be simply a bred-down version of the English Foxhound,1. which apart from a few finer points it is. The first Harrier pack in England was established by Sir Elias de Midhope in 1260 and spread out as a hunting dog throughout the west of England and into Wales. Although having been around for all these years, the breed was finally only recognised by the Kennel Club in 2019, and first shown at Crufts in 2020.

In any case, today’s Harrier is between the Beagle and English Foxhound in size and was developed primarily to hunt hares, though the breed has also been used in fox hunting. The name, Harrier, reveals the breed’s specialty. The Harrier has a long history of popularity as a working pack dog in England. 1.

Appearance

The points of the modern Harrier are very similar to those of the Foxhound. The Harrier, however, is smaller than the Foxhound: the most popular size is 19 to 21 inches (48.26 to 53.34 cm). Proportion - is off square. The Harrier is slightly longer from point of shoulder to rear projection of the upper thigh than from withers to ground. He is active, well balanced, full of strength and quality. 2.

The main differences with the Foxhound, apart from the size, is firstly the expression, which is described as bold in the Harrier rather than keen in the Foxhound. This is because of the very prominent eyebrows in the Harrier. The second difference is the tail, which is slightly lower set than the Foxhound and carried from between 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock, so generally carried slightly away from the body. 3.

Temperament

Friendly and not aggressive. Essentially a Pack Hound.2.

The Harrier is cheerful, sweet-tempered, tolerant of people, and it is excellent with children. This pack dog is good with other dogs, but should be supervised with non-canine pets unless it is raised with them from puppyhood. It prefers life in a pack with people, dogs, or both. This active dog likes to go exploring, sniffing, and trailing, so be sure to keep it on a leash or in a safe enclosed area. Some Harriers like to bay. 1.

Suitability

They are a high energy dog, that requires regular exercise, whether that be just going for a walk or playing with family members, which they love to do. It is important that they do get this, so they are not too mischievous around the yard. 3.

Sizes

Height 48.26 to 53.34 cm. (19 to 21 inches) 2.

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WORDS Deirdre Crofts Animal Welfare & Community Liaison Officer

Was 2019 just a practice run for what 2020 would bring us? Many who were affected by drought, then fires, then flood would not argue.

With the pandemic coming upon us with barely time to think of all the consequences, it was really quite amazing the changes we have made in every aspect of our lives, but that is how we are, Australians are resilient!

In very quick time, it was essential that many adjustments were required concerning dog breeding programs, raising of puppies, socialisation of puppies, rehoming of puppies. At the start of lockdown, veterinary services were not considered an essential business, that was so difficult to fathom but thankfully, the government saw reason and that was addressed. Social distancing was required and that made a visit to the Vet ‘different’ to say the least with limited contact mandated and many services put ‘on hold’ as they were deemed non-essential or non-emergency.

Very early on I had members contact me wanting to know how were they going to rehome their puppies, could they rehome them early i.e. before 8 weeks old? Could they have puppy purchasers come to their home to pick their puppies up? Of course, the answers were NO and NO.

Some members put their breeding programs on hold, but some proceeded as usual, as is their choice. Adjustment to how we were to deal with the rehoming process has resulted in changes I know some members have told me they will incorporate into the handling of future litters. Instead of having prospective purchasers visit to view available puppies, this had to be done with photos and videos and I guess some probably conducted Zoom meetings, as has become the trend in many businesses.

It was fortunate that the rehoming of animals was seen to be a welfare concern and the Government deemed that essential, but the way it was to be handled was very different for the majority. Transport businesses could deliver puppies/dogs, road transport became the only way to go. How fortunate was it that many in our hobby are also in the animal transport field and they re-fashioned their business to meet that need? I know some people will continue to do their puppy re-homing in the same way, even when social distancing requirements have been dramatically eased.

The handling of the puppy sales paperwork also has changed forever. I have had members comment that they thought they had everything covered with previous litters, but they found that so many prospective purchasers needed the gap filled from the personal meet and greet done in the past and the new online process that had to be implemented. More photos, copies of all parents health certificates, copies of all vet treatment for the dog/puppy being rehomed, Health Certificate from Vet, in essence copies of absolutely everything that related to the dog/puppy. Yes, most breeders already were doing this, but some would just show copies of documents at a puppy inspection. Those that had not used sales contracts in the past are now doing so and incorporating details in that document that previously was delivered verbally. As some members have house members in the high-risk category of infection, when lockdown eased, they would arrange a meeting in a public place, observing social distancing, to do the handover of the sanitised puppy where payment was done online i.e. no handling of cash.

DOGS NSW new regulation for the transfer of ownership of puppies, directly to the new owners at time of registration of the litter, has shown clear advantages, to ensure that a smooth transfer is now the responsibility of the breeder. This process was conducted seamlessly as full disclosure of everything about the dog/puppy had occurred well before the date of rehoming.

No doubt, I will hear of other changes members have made in the need to evolve through this pandemic. I will share these with the membership.

Inconvenience to our usual practices is just a small thing to deal with. I am thankful of being in the lucky country, Australia. Stay safe and well!

Contact: Deirdre Crofts

Reducing separation anxiety in pets

Working from home has become the new normal, but what happens when life slowly returns to normal and your four-legged dog or cat is left to their own devices?

To help reduce separation anxiety in pets and ensure a smooth transition back into ‘real life’ as COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift across the country, PETstock VET, Dr Sasha Nefedova, has compiled some expert tips to aid pet parents with the process.

Monitoring symptoms of Anxiety

For any animal that already suffers from anxiety the transition will be difficult. Even for dogs that have not shown any pre-existing signs of anxiety, being with their pet parent for every hour of the day to suddenly only mornings and nights is likely to take an emotional toll on your pet.

, Symptoms of anxiety in pets include trembling, licking of lips, pacing, increased drooling or salivation, shaking, or a decrease in appetite.

Allocate alone time

Establishing a strong, daily routine will ensure your dog can have a sense of safe familiarity when you return to the office.

While working at home, it is recommended that you physically distance yourself from your pet for at least an hour twice a day. Placing your dog or cat in a quiet room away from you and your workspace, or in the backyard, will help make the transition to your sudden absence much easier on them.

Daily Exercise

While you’re are at home, ensure you’re taking your dog out for a walk before or after each workday. Keeping walks to before, or after work, will help establish a routine that they are familiar with when you return to your workplace, rather than expecting a walk at lunchtime. Exercising together daily will improve the bond between you and your pet, as well as calm them and reduce their anxiety.

Toys

Enrichment toys such as a Kong or food puzzles will keep your dog busy for hours and offer a sense of comfort. Giving your dog a ‘job’ to do will keep them mentally stimulated and help manage their anxiety or boredom. However, it’s important that you identify the cause of their anxiety so you’re not at risk of reinforcing the issue.

Calming accessory

A Thundershirt is an anti-anxiety weighted coat for dogs, that works to calm their nerves if they are feeling anxious, overexcited or fearful; particularly during winter when there is greater chance of storms, heavy rain, or hail. The gentle, constant pressure of a Thundershirt has a calming affect on a dog’s nervous system and is a safe and drug free solution to help combat your dog’s anxiety.

Play music

Some pets with anxiety respond well to music being played. Calming music in the background is an effective distraction from silence and will sooth their nerves.

While you are still working at home, it’s the perfect time to test this method so that you can monitor their reaction closely. If they sleep and don’t present any signs of feeling anxious, then leave some music playing throughout the day, when you make the transition back to your workplace.

If your pet’s anxiety worsens, speak to your vet about medication to help with their condition.

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Breed Spotlights for 2020

More pets headed to vets in lockdown

Data shows pet parents increased routine vet visits and elective procedures in the height of lockdown Claims data shows no increase in respiratory illnesses amongst pets

Pet owners are using the lockdown to focus on the health of their cats and dogs, ensuring routine vet visits are up to date, chronic conditions are monitored and elective procedures are taking place, according to claims data from PetSure, Australia’s pet insurance underwriter.

With veterinary surgeries remaining open during the lockdown, the pet insurer has recorded an increase in the number of claims paid out for vet procedures, reflecting the higher number of vet visits taking place. Compared with April 2019, claims volumes in April this year were 16% higher.

CEO, Alexandra Thomas commented, “Anecdotally we know that pets have done well in lockdown thanks to Australians staying home. Now our claims data shows that in the form of increased claims and vet visits: owners were more likely to visit the vet.”

Ms Thomas said, “Pet owners have taken care of chronic health issues, attended to their pet’s wellbeing and acted swiftly on acute issues. Evidence of this is the increase in treatment, claims and pet insurance payments for medical and surgical procedures. One upside of working from home may well be that pet owners are able to care for their pet in their recovery, so have opted to act on health issues rather than delay them.”

Claims data also found there has been no increase in respiratory claims since the pandemic was declared, and no cases of reported COVID-related illnesses. The latest data found that respiratory claims represented 0.2% of claims in dogs and approximately 0.05% of claims in cats. Compared with this time last year, overall there has been a slight decrease in the total number of claims relating to respiratory infections in dogs and cats.

Ms Thomas added, “We have been monitoring diagnoses relating to respiratory infections such as pneumonia, coughing and fever in both dogs and cats. These conditions have actually decreased slightly.”

According to the claims data the ratio of treatment across standard, specialist and emergency clinics remained consistent during the COVID-19 lockdown. Standard vet practices account for 87% of claims, followed by treatment at specialist referral clinics (11% of claims) and emergency clinic treatment (2% of claims).

Ms Thomas concluded, “During a stressful time for many Australians, one silver lining is that pet owners have had more time with their pets, been able to get them to the vet in increasing numbers and use their pet insurance to help pay for vet treatment.

“Pet insurance exists to help pet owners access quality treatment when it’s needed – these claim statistics suggest pet owners have been able to do exactly that during lockdown.”

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BRANBERN 2000230000 0418 242 956

Bichon Frise

MONSAN 2000606130

02 4847 5084

SILVERYMOON 2000823010 0413 056 197

TERINAH 2100000074 02 6553 7585

KELZARKI 2000282150 02 4841 1004

JASMINEROSE 2100028995 0419 144 188

Bloodhound

HUNTERHOUND 2100056026 0414 266 955

Border Collie

GLENLOY 2100044005

02 6593 3170

YARRANCOLY 2000625810 02 6723 1446

BORDALACE 2000272200 0411 259 819

NAHROF 2000818560 02 9484 2524

INGENUE 2000836730 02 4774 8355

ARAJOEL 2000418120 02 6993 1736

NEECABE 2100027878 02 4630 9405

DREAMWOOD 2100034524 0411 253 386

BIDGEESRUN 2100074837 02 4849 4232

SACHELLA 2100059395 0412 517 271

BELLAINDLE 2100080127 0421 272 909

ESPERANZAMIA 2100078032 0407 617 133

ETCHINTHYME 2100086031 0429 177 723

GLENBALA 2000732090 02 4841 0229

BALLYANN 2000870460 02 4576 5859

CURRAWEECHE 2000878180 0408 586 203

BRENFURBABYS 2100063724 0448 086 614

FINEALTA 2000916340 0432 371 261

LANGTRY 2100029553 0409 910 426

AVOCAREDS 2100077641 0439 716 625

DENERRYVALE 2100077015 0415 639 935

NAKIVA 2100021026 0414 270 877

LIVENLAUGH 2100068265 0438 922 051

DUSZAH 2100065939 0402 573 935

Border Terrier

HEDGEHOPE 2100077972 02 6567 4912

GUILCROFT 2100041052 0416 151 159

Borzoi

BORTIQUE 2100026566 0427 411 466

Boston Terrier

TENTAFIELD 2000907140

0408 184 162

TIPLAND 2000929730 0427 273 354

ZAREBA 2100088111 zarebabostonterriers@outlook.com

Boxer

GUNTOP 2000619780

Briard (continued)

CACHAREL 4004465880 0419 642 845

British Bulldog

WONDERBULL 2000570560 0412 731 372

MACBULL 2100084597 0402 417 259

BUMBULLB 2100016325 0409 966 372

IRONBULL 2100088732 0407 294 957

TOUGHBULL 2100078012 0414 398 027

JIAAS 2100070142 jiaasbulldogs@gmail.com

BULLMAJESTY 2100075303 0406 928 105

Brittany

KIRINBELL 2100057883 0419 695 206

Bullmastiff

FYNOBULL 2100051814 0413 011 023

ANMENTA 2100010664 0407 893 464

BRINKYBULL 2100026383 0403 995 182

Bull Terrier

PONDERRA 2100079766 0466 938 841

FALLOUT 2100073548 0435 957 857

CREDEM 2100064264 0412 287 810

Cairn Terrier

DUNCAIRN 2100038088 0414 322 905

EMERALDCITY 2100042785 0412 217 573

BARRAGAN 2000322700 0435 602 447

Cane Corso

GUARDACOR 2100080420 0427 872 833

TERRAVALLEY 2100091809 0418 985 216

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

ZEAL 2000995500 02 9651 1607

PABIANPARK 2100016307 02 6643 4607

FALCONRISE 2100008158 02 6633 5283

DOUGSBA 2000864610 0438 686 941

CAVALIERLOVE 2100037834 02 9528 2942

ELCAVEL 2000388500 0407 258 121

CHEVALOVE 2100055549 0411 105 277

VALLEYCAV 2100064610 valleycav@bigpond.com

ALEXABELLE 2100074833 0408 382 223

ERTAE 2000907890 0428 746 636

AIJESLEYCAVS 2100066907 0400 500 616

ELVISTA 2100073130 0415 658 549

DABENVILLE 2000910300 0408 182 319

KALIAK 2000805920 0425 295 629

Central Asian Shepherd Dog

SREDNEAZIAT 2100056024 enquiries@AlabaiAustralia.com

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

KABOVA 2100039662 0413 810 098

Chihuahua (Long Coat)

DREISTLEIGH 2000866950 0438 499 056

Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)

INVALHALLA 2100082568 0451 174 516

SCOTSDREAM 2000725380 scotsdream@gmail.com

Chinese Crested Dog

ALITTLEBIT 2100082568 0434 139 566

ERTAE 2000907890 0428 746 636

Chow Chow

KUTEAZ 2000879520

02 4684 1176

THASRITE 2100038739 02 4822 8380

CASEURO 2000496490 0418 604 474

BOXCREST 2000856600 0414 328 748

ABIZAC 2000528340 0404 165 578

BASTELLA 2100066776 0409 076 259

Briard

TIAHART 2000845540

02 4683 1252

02 9838 1333

MAHOGANYMATE 2100036820 0410 289 052

CHOWPRIDE 2100064738 0431 829 215

Cocker Spaniel

COCKER SPANIEL SOC NSW 2000003040 02 4567 8787

BATHGATE 2100032327 02 6331 1036

ROYONI 2000854120 02 9606 8093

GUNWISE 2000444290 carol@gunwise.net

Collie (Rough)

TYRONELEA 2100000143 02 4423 0840

CATHGARRY 2000683190 0429 390 770

DOGS NSW Breeders

Collie (Smooth)

JEDFORD 2000871960

Curly Coated Retriever

0411 318 193

CURLY COATED RETRIEVER ASSN 2000003710 02 9639 1762

MIAMBA 2000673210

02 4878 5269

HUNTAWAY 2100017196 02 4998 1203

Dachshund (All Varieties)

DACHSHUND CLUB OF NSW 2000003760 0408 447 642

Dachshund (Min Long & Long)

GLASSWATER 2000376470

02 4681 0202

WYNBOURN 2100035074 wynbourn@gmail.com

Dachshund (Min Smooth)

VITA 2000955160

COGGLYN 2000513240

YANCANNIA 2000608520

BELLEN 2000893980

French Bulldog (continued)

JIAAS 2100070142 jiaasbulldogs@gmail.com

FRENCH BULLDOG CLUB OF NSW 2000004260 0409 155 477

TOPETTE 2000329160 02 4787 7571

THEMISTOCLES 2100077440 0424 334 112

NNAMTRAH 2100085122 02 6767 0370

SERRESMOI 2100085753 0422 808 757

LECARBUL 2100065014 0415 431 903

DALLIEURS 2100086437 0423 551 294

KYADEL 2100081431 0407 517 218

WELLAN 2100082764 0432 285 836

ENVIOUSBULLI 2100088350 mzbuddee@hotmail.com

SQUAREHEADS 2100088325 0407 985 859

MORKSTAR 2100084508 0414 955 166

02 4256 1485

02 9644 3589

02 4774 8313

02 6655 9097

AASHUDNA 2100065525 0422 369 962

AQUADACHS 2100083923

0427 821 560

CORNERSPICE 2100072984 0412 978 441

NERRICKY 2100075298 0403 215 549

Dachshund (Smooth)

GOLDAC 2000838120

AQUADACHS 2100083923

02 9872 3680

0427 821 560

NERRICKY 2100075298 0403 215 549

CORNERSPICE 2100072984 0412 978 441

Dachshund (Wire)

WYREDACH 2000735420

02 9489 3872

TARRANGOWER 2100036277 0417 406 168

Dalmatian

DUMBLEDEER 2000559040

02 9913 9424

KRYSTAWAY 2000474640 02 4284 9639

GENTRY 2000292760 02 6492 2402

STARSWEPT 2100009954 02 4774 1104

SPRINTAWAY 2000865680 0409 109 511

Dobermann

FIREAX 2000571190 0412 283 441

ATAKARNA 2100012296 02 4357 2542

DOBERMANN CLUB OF NSW 2000003910 0416 057 977

TAGJAGER 2100065588 0478 225 148

MONELITE 2100034174 0414 747 645

CASHWYN 2100029840 0408 974 300

English Setter

NUNDIALLA 2100013491 0429 362 670

English Springer Spaniel

AZUCROFT 2000859770

02 9838 1945

BURLISHCHARM 2100063916 0409 461 052

DEFERLEE 2000529711 02 6766 9922

BURCHFIELD 2100049229 0418 114 636

REIBEY 2000868610 0419 417 923

English Toy Terrier

SASNDASH 2100074237

Field Spaniel

MEADOWBRIAR 2100057059

02 6365 9118

0417 043 878

DAWNUS 2100056325 0413 322 811

Finnish Lapphund

ORICAL 2100064353

Finnish Spitz

EURABBIE 2000459220

Flat Coated Retriever

BLACQLABEL 2000165720

Fox Terrier (Smooth)

TRIPLEFUN 2000475290

0413 546 836

02 4996 3252

0438 421 828

02 6924 2357

FOXSCOTT 2000901120 02 6343 2778

French Bulldog

FROGWYCK 2100007017

02 4573 1818

German Shepherd Dog

SUNDANEKA 2000236750 02 9450 1639

DURNSTEIN 2000261970 0407 005 990

GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG LEAGUE 2000004360 02 4730 4013

GLENBALA 2000732090 02 4841 0229

MOREKOS 2100058170 michelle@morekos.com

SIOBAHN 2000756441 0426 226 138

FREEVALE 2100030686 02 4774 0286

SUNHAZE 2000823100 02 4938 1531

TAKIMBRE 2100033184 02 4836 7351

AMBALA 2100057639 0401 019 213

VLADIMIR 2100070199 0410 691 873

KINGVALE 2100051980 0419 688 019

German Shorthaired Pointer

GERMANICUS 2100059391 0412 705 914

German Spitz (Klein)(Mittel)

VONLEENARD 2000808510 vonleenard@gmail.com

Golden Retriever

GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB NSW 2000004510 0414 761 870

IVYLOCK 2100072003 0408 030 515

KATSPAWS 2100068953 0433 931 821

KITEROA 2100057394 0434 524 900

GOLDKEY 2000376240 0410 627 468

NISTAR 2000187370 0412 336 530

NARAGOLD 2100058719 0407 803 447

BIJETY 2100077380 0448 670 059

RIELLYS 2100092876 0447 884 099

BYABBY 2100024357 0409 590 710

Gordon Setter

GORDON SETTER CLUB NSW 2000004530 02 9449 6245

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

RICKABY 2000350520 02 6888 5610

Great Dane

HILDYDANE 2000631770

02 4777 5925

RITHPEN 2100089763 02 4739 5380

HIDALGO 2100042912 0407 313 702

JONRADANE 2100067753 0406 575 472

DANESTORM 2100033889 0447 899 417

MOJODANES 2100087036 0402 507 512

Havanese

KERRIS 2100060565 0416 279 377

EDELPARK 2000654250 0402 332 332

BELJALA 2000210070 0408 524 191

KARYME 2100054865 gail.ransom@gmail.com

Hungarian Vizsla

HUBERTUS 3008706140 0402 272 489

METROPOLIS 2100049443 metropolisvizslas@gmail.com

Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla

RUGALMAS 2100042948 weroona@gmail.com

Irish Wolfhound

ORNUMFLOW 2000542370 02 6337 7232

WULFGAR 2000375140 02 4572 8570

MACLAOMAINN 2100070815 02 4845 9066

MIONLACH 2100091665 0429 144 958

DOGS NSW Breeders

Irish Terrier

TAWNYOAK 2000639190 0409 314 339

Italian Greyhound

PICCINO 2100080053 0412 129 646

VANTARSI 2000542370 0410 564 740

BERIZZA 2000684470 berizza1@hotmail.com

Jack Russell Terrier

WILDENFOX 2000782310 02 6365 2633

STONEQUARRY 2100034659 0403 335 690

MAINCREEK 2100055451 0438 863 980

BRIGHTHELM 2000659100 0427 020 203

CBONNYJACK 2100036936 02 4930 1713

JACKNTHEBOX 2000781900 0407 942 852

CASMARA-JR 2000755740 02 6672 1773

KALYANKA 2100055451 0438 863 980

Japanese Chin

FROSTQUEEN 2000314380 0408 413 483

TOKUBETSU 2100002801 0407 087 375

Japanese Spitz

MANNERKING 2000648390 0419 013 702

MIKALORI 2000761130 0421 633 964

Kangal Shepherd Dog

HASKAN 2100081456 0406 205 858

Keeshond

RYMISKA 2000166940 0438 153 622

HUNKEEDORI 2100008795 0403 257 072

NAWTIKEES 2100020495 0414 939 196

King Charles Spaniel

LEISUREVIEW 2000582130 0414 289 900

THOMWOOD 2100025441 0400 144 413

Labrador Retriever

LINDIANT 2000720840 02 4777 4986

GUNNISLAKE 2000619560 02 4651 2496

DRIFTWAY 2000557860 02 9652 0363

LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB 2000005560 0409 229 188

SANDAKHAN 2002911000 02 4844 2274

GAMBAMIRRI 2003023320 02 9971 2912

ROSEBIRD 2000884970 0418 296 355

SILVERSTREAM 2100000555 02 4938 8118

DOMEZAAR 2100040082 02 4938 9525

YELLOWDOG 2100067478 0438 403 455

TRUEBRED 2000923650 0432 665 881

WOLFBULL 2100073502 0414 993 307

EMBELLISH 2100040605 0432 758 859

PHENWICK 2100003449 02 6946 4457

CHOCRADOR 2100031316 0418 478 890

OLDCASTLE 2100033307 0458 060 874

SUNNINGHILL 2100076525 0412 954 070

ACALEYA 2100080596 0403 551 145

COASTALDRIFT 2100084922 0400 115 072

PUDDNCREEK 2100066593 0409 310 524

MERELDA 2100083030 0428 132 118

SNOWIZARD 2100080182 0427 603 985

PASKARLA 2100005584 0411 249 371

ERAKY 2100013119 0411 089 635

CHOCAHOLYC 2100073865 0415 743 712

JARKK 2100049647 0411 486 339

BELLBIDGEE 2100064234 0447 284 801

GAMBAMIRRI 2003023320 02 9971 2912

ARROSER 2100070273 0425 807 792

GOLDYCHOCS 2100087835 goldychocs@bigpond.com

LACOTE 2100015449 0427 888 887

TERRACAROL 2000325470 02 4990 5103

GUNSMITH 2100027350 02 9651 2943

LIBERTYLABS 2100084435 0447 768 171

COASTALDRIFT 2100084922 0400 115 072

TANWARRAGOLD 2000841670 0428 377 107

BARDUFF 2100075374 0402 322 220

KAFTAN 2100090185 0413 838 993

HUBBADUBLE 2100032184 0401 445 776

ALIASA 2100065591 aliasalabs@gmail.com

Lagotto Romagnolo

OTTOGAL 2100084790 0400 552 097

Leonberger

BERGLOWE 2100085029 bergloweleos@gmail.com

Lhasa Apso

KRADDOELL 2100085029 0402 314 367

ZALAND 2100031023 0412 073 263

RYSUP 2000764130 0425 807 519

NEOKARMA 2100019001 0414 584 960

SOOQUAN 2100040167 0416 229 102

Maremma Sheepdog

GLASSWATER 2000376470 02 4681 0202

FOXDALE 2000849630 02 6366 3605

DELLBIANCO 2100075634 02 6355 2951

SCINTILLI 2100067629 0408 160 726

Mastiff

CADFELL 2100037283 0403 750 366

Miniature Pinscher

RUBYSTUD 2100067292 0429 920 124

MARNIECHAR 2000818450 0412 742 170

Neapolitan Mastiff

MAGNUFI 2000772370 02 6547 5021

MAGGIORMENTE 2000580160 0429 352 520

Newfoundland

MEKONG 2000511490 0424 756 977

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

TOLLERON 2100007787 0427 149 639

Old English Sheepdog

DEZIGNERZ 2000801340 fmzammit@bigpond.com

Papillon

MONDELISE 2000770060 0400 131 913

CALPAP 2100082108 0411 707 693

Pointer

RHYLL 2100025721 02 6769 1601

HIPOINT 2100032551 0419 161 255

Pomeranian

POMPALACE 2100049363 0488 488 607

FERONA 2100048060 0432 166 883

LACOCHET 2100056444 0403 514 307

Poodle (Miniature)

CROSSWYNDS 2100030841 caninecapers1@hotmail.com

DARELLSIG 2100042229 02 6644 9873

JEABO 2100048203 0431 614 429

ALITTLEBIT 2100082568 0434 139 566

Poodle (Standard)

PICARDY 2000903710 02 4657 2533

SIROKKO 2100047811 0416 289 482

Poodle (Toy)

TDROP 2100040494 0420 301 669

MANRAY 2000785090 02 4341 8715

CHIPPINDALL 2100051813 0412 301 907

LEFAY 2000585760 0408 114 368

TOYLYN 2100041468 02 6760 3285

BELLARROW 2000664030 0404 057 342

NIKNAKLODGE 2100074265 toypoodles@niknaklodge.com

GUANJUN 2100031850 0408 860 468

Portuguese Podengo (Small)

ZURK 2000368510 zurk@optusnet.com.au

BALLAHOND 2000343820 0438 680 411

Portuguese Water Dog

RULETT 2000534800 0413 612 208

DOGS NSW Breeders

Pug

HUGAPUG 2100034147

0429 636 691

TROYCOLE 2000108870 02 4988 7078

PUG DOG CLUB NSW 2000007960 02 4329 3028

DEARNLEA 2100005952 0421 284 548

TONEMNA 2100046185 0449 266 033

KHEIREDDIN 2000318730 0408 481 045

NULKABA 2100034622 02 4991 6095

QUOM 2000825710 0408 476 063

KABOVA 2100039662 0413 810 098

GUPALSZIV 2000910020 0409 170 846

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

ESPINAY 21000910020 0412 167 278

Rhodesian Ridgeback

LWILLOWS 2000733580

0407 705 170

CHURINGALOGE 2000506350 02 6727 3099

BALLAHOND 2000343820 0438 680 411

LIONHEART 2100069865 02 9655 1554

OLDNARWONAH 2100061603 0427 363 523

MBAQANGA 2100095364 0490 061 498

DOMRIJ 2100000739 02 9606 6797

Rottweiler

DREISTLEIGH 2000866950 02 6644 1003

RENNIROTT 2100080821 0426 952 786

VSSK 2100091389 0400 177 572

Russian Black Terrier

CZARSDYNASTY 2100083025 0411 840 689

LIBERTYBROOK 2100028780 0407 958 374

Russian Toy (Long Haired)

EDELPARK 2000654250

Saint Bernard

0402 332 332

CASPERSCOVE 2000728970 0425 259 999

HEILIGER 2100013750 02 6359 5253

SAINT BERNARD CLUB OF INC 2000008460 02 4975 3377

Samoyed

SNOWMYTH 2100011289

0408 254 857

AHZU 2100067081 0413 589 676

Schipperke

TULANG 2100054717 0476 826 584

MONTERREZ 2100088261 0435 602 447

Schnauzer (All Varieties)

KLABAUTER 2100019773 julia@standardschnauzer.com.au

SAGINOR 2000757270 0427 277 888

DEAPRIL 2100076567 0427 866 261

SWASHBUCKLE 2100059426 0424 084 078

TREULIEBE 2100091936 02 4997 4454

Schnauzer (Giant)

BLACKGLORY 2100092083 0432 719 963

Schnauzer (Miniature)

MOKAI 2100078390

0406 375 559

HEISSPUR 2100050673 kimburey@hotmail.com

DEAPRIL 2100076567 0412 496 445

JAKARAHLEE 2100078988 0400 260 473

Scottish Terrier

OURSCOT 2100078391

Shar Pei

WAYATINAH 2000966040

Shetland Sheepdog

BEAUIDEAL 2000579880

PLACKY 2000907070 02 4889 8127

BELTZU 2100013958 0407 001 643

HASHANAH 2100028906 02 9771 2910

LEIMING 20002451160 0490 032 694

Siberian Husky

ARCTICPALACE 2100007638 0412 026 875

ARTICPRIDE 2100053580 0438 050 046

ARTICWOLF 2100053580 0409 398 352

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

ARDGAEITHE 2000757451 02 4925 3875

Spanish Water Dog

HERMOSA 2100088604 0402 654 754

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

MOSSTROOPER 2000632610 02 9858 1641

HELSTAFF 2000273230 02 9667 4619

ZERACIOUS 2100061491 0424 771 130

OZISTAFFS 2100082044 0403 404 909

STAFFROYALE 2000820100 0404 712 727

ROCKINANGEL 2100085519 0418 482 041

GAMESTER 2000591480 0415 294 210

CELTICBLU 2100087098 0418 487 449

ENGLISHBLUE 2100061467 0422 009 607

VOODOOSTAFFS 2100067056 0432 778 521

Tenterfield Terrier

ATENTA 2100030719 spears.01@bigpond.com

TRIPLEFUN 2000475290 0408 666 148

ALAULA 2100083404 infor@alaulatt.com

JANENTIE 2100054871 0438 506 162

Tibetan Mastiff

JANGBU 2100061549 0410 828 466

Tibetan Spaniel

RAISHA 2000926630 02 6227 5758

ACACIAHILL 2000764850 0428 860 499

INNESLAKE 2000872560 0411 404 496

Tibetan Terrier

TYBETERR 2000838190 0479 016 432

TIBETOES 2100033959 0414 223 777

Weimaraner

WEIMARANER CLUB NSW 2000009250 0414 621 181

SINAWAY 2100043419 0415 434 873

SOMERFORD 2100024971 0438 289 798

GREYDOVE 2100006373 val@greydove.com.au

Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

NIRENO 2100092054 nirenokennels@aapt.net.au

DANIIANPARK 2100079050 0416 289 149

NESBO 21000107230 0416 283 422

AZIAH 2100005043 0401 326 352

BERAMAGGS 2100089772 meljaktrez@gmail.com

ANWYL 2000918850 0411 071 578

Welsh Terrier

QUENDRITH 2100048058 0409 222 092

West Highland White Terrier

ROLLYHILL 2100026791 0422 024 503

STEFFIA 200021060 0417 920 064

0402 854 409

0415 301 657

0408 489 478

HARTLY 2100050965 0401 234 643

KELANMEE 2100001997 02 4885 2196

HERDSMAN 2000490190 0408 088 863

Shih Tzu

DREAMFORCE 2000804600

0412 233 369

Whippet

CALAHORRA 2100009655 0439 575 260

SSASP 2000317220 02 6345 3421

HARTZFYRRE 2100086653 0400 414 834

PARISHAAR 2100072592 0456 375 064

BUNDOON 2100042394 02 4573 2423

BUFFALO 2000353310 0408 161 540

White Swiss Shepherd Dog

LELOUPBLANC 2100082180 0414 646 635

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