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The Executive Officer, Dogs SA P.O. Box 844, Prospect East 5082. Phone: 8349 4797
Firstly, I would like to congratulate the successful candidates in the recent Dogs SA Council elections being, President Brian Parker and Elected Council, Caroline Murphy, Michelle Vuaran, Brian Fielder, Nick Gouzos and Connie Redhead. I would also like to show my gratitude to those not coming back on Council, Lance Heilmann and Peter Dynan. Both Lance and Peter have been Councilors since 2003 and have served in many roles during that period. On behalf of the membership, I sincerely thank them both for their many years of service to the Association.
The 2024 financial report has also been accepted by Council and released to the members for review. The report will be tabled at the Dogs SA Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 20 March 2025 at 7PM in the Bar at David Roche Park. If you have any questions about the financial report please forward your enquiry to info@ dogssa.com.au so an informed response can be provided for you and other members. You will note from the bottom line we did have a successful year and it is on the February Council agenda to discuss how some of the funds can be returned to the members to assist in the rising cost of conducting events.
The rewrite of the Dogs SA Constitution will also be placed back on the agenda for the AGM. The Constitution was defeated by just 1 vote at the 2024 AGM and Council has amended the areas that were of concern for the members so hopefully it will be passed this year. Along with the Constitution there has been a rewrite of the Association’s Rules with the more contemporary name of By-laws. Apart from the name change, the largest area of amendment is the procedures for Disciplinary, Investigation and Dispute Resolution which is now included in the By-laws whilst the requirements remained in the Constitution. With this, the procedure for the conduct of the Council Elections has been placed in the By-laws which will enable Dogs SA to move forward and use electronic and postal voting. Under the Associations Incorporations Act we cannot disadvantage any voting member from casting a vote.
It must also be noted for the first time in the history of Dogs SA we have achieved greater than 10% of the National membership. Because of this we now have 2 directors on the Dogs Australia board which gives us equal voting rights to Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Over the last month I have been busy meeting with members of parliament from both sides of the house putting our case with them over the Dog and Cat Breeder Reform Bill which is still in discussion. The prime areas we are pursuing is to give Dogs SA members a fairer go as we are overly regulated now and in the main doing the right thing. Also, the removal of the Business license from the Act will hurt many of our breeders when paying for individual registration of all dogs. The last major item is a back flip by the Minister Susan Close to not declare IGP trained dogs to be attack trained. It is doubtful IGP would ever be banned however regulations need to be in place to identify experienced trainers and dogs that have undergone training whether they have qualified or not. We will keep up the fight.
As the BOM is expecting a hot March, keep yourselves and your dogs cool and safe over this period.
Brian Parker President Dogs SA Mob: 0417724223
Effective 1st November 2024
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The committee found you guilty of a breach of Rule 5 (e) of Part XV A Code of Ethics and the following penalty is imposed:-
1. Fine $1,00.00
2. Costs $136.00
3. Puppies on the Limited Register and never to be upgraded
Ms M Thompson - Maltese
The committee found you guilty of a breach of Rule 5 (a) of Part XV A Code of Ethics and the following penalty is imposed:-
1. Fine $500.00
2. Costs $136.00
3. Puppies on the Limited Register and never to be upgraded
Mr J & Mrs C Thomson – Poodle (Standard)
The committee found you guilty of a breach of Part XIV Offences A. General 16. and the following penalty is imposed:-
1. Lifetime suspension from Dogs Australia for Poodle (Standard) Marlau Mademoiselle Geana 3100407027
2. Not permitted to enter the grounds of any Dogs SA sanctioned exhibition
3. Costs $136.00
Exciting Times Ahead
Australian Final Winner Deana Musolino who will now be representing Australia in the International Junior Handler Final at Crufts in March.
From a very young age Deana has always displayed an affinity with the dogs and the bond she shares with each dog always shines through. Deana is very grateful for all the continuous support from her mentors, show family and all the breeders who have allowed Deana to campaign their dogs. Deana is very honoured to have the opportunity to represent her country on the world stage for a second consecutive year, and thanks everyone for their well wishes for the competition.
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Wayne
SUMMARY OF THE DOGS AUSTRALIA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING HELD VIA ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING ON 8 FEBRUARY 2025
At the February 2025 Dogs Australia Special Board meeting, Directors resolved/considered the following:
It was RESOLVED that the following amendment to Regulations Part 2 – Judges, Section 3 passed at the October 2024 Board meeting be rescinded: Currently reads:
3.2 The number of dogs any one judge may judge on any day (excluding Group and General Specials) is 250 exhibits, except in extenuating circumstances with the prior approval of the judge and the Member Body. (09/71) (Amended 10/12 – 7.5.3, 10/13 – 5.6.4) (Amended 10/17, 7.5.7 – Effective 01/01/18)
Be amended to read:
3.2.1 The number of dogs any one judge may judge on any day where that judge is only contracted to judge no more 1 Group (excluding Group and General Specials) is 250 exhibits including Sweepstakes Classes, except in extenuating circumstances with the prior approval of the judge and the Member Body. (09/71) (Amended 10/12 – 7.5.3, 10/13 – 5.6.4) (Amended 10/17, 7.5.7 – Effective 01/01/18)
3.2.2 Where a Judge is contracted to judge more than 1 Group on any day (excluding Group and General Specials) is 200 exhibits including Sweepstakes Classes, except in extenuating circumstances with the prior approval of the judge and the Member Body.”
Therefore, effective from 1 July 2025 the regulation will revert back to the original wording prior to the October 2024 Board meeting – noted above.
2. * Code of Practice of Responsible Dog Ownership, Clause 14 - Amendment
It was RESOLVED that the National Code of Practice of Responsible Dog Ownership, Clause 14 be amended as follows: Currently reads:
14. A member shall not breed a bitch causing it to whelp more than six times. (Amended 06/22, 4.2 – effective 01/01/2023)
Be amended to read:-
14. A member shall not breed a bitch causing it to whelp more than five (5) times. (Effective 01/06/25) A breach will result in all progeny of the litter being registered on the Limited Register and marked “never to be upgraded”. This amendment is effective from 1 June 2025.
3. Overseas Judges Register
It was RESOLVED that a permanent register be established on the Dogs Australia website of all overseas judges approved to judge in Australia. Once approved, the judge remains on the list until they retire or are suspended, i.e. a further application is not required when a judge returns for another assignment.
If the approved judge, has a change in qualifications, i.e. new breed/group, the judge’s listing should be appropriately updated by Dogs Australia. This register will be effective from 1 July 2025.
4. * Dogs Australia Rules for the Conduct of SprintDog™
Clarification amendments to the following rules and regulations have been endorsed and will be effective from 1 July 2025:
Rules for the Conduct of SprintDog™
Part 3P - Regulations for the Conduct of SprintDog™ Judges Training & Assessment Program
SprintDog™ Lure Operator Competency Standards
5. * Dogs Australia SprintDog™ Committee - Charter
It was RESOLVED that the National SprintDog™ Committee Charter be endorsed. This charter will be made available on the Committee/Working Party page of our website at: https://dogsaustralia.org.au/about-dogs-australia/ committees-working-parties/
* New or Amended regulations, policy statements, procedures, publications and listings will be made available from the Dogs Australia website.
TRACEY BARRY ADMINISTRATOR
Paul nunridge@yahoo.com.au
gregandlibby@bigpond.com
sevoier@ozemail.com.au
lauren.m.schwerdt@gmail.com
Berlinda jamber_@hotmail.com
Christine spryster@bigpond.com
INDIVIDUAL BREED
ben@malicloypark.com.au
TRAINEE JUDGES
Group 1 — Toys; Group 2 — Terriers; Group 3 — Gundogs; Group 4 — Hounds; Group 5 — Working Dogs; Group 6 — Utility; Group 7 — Non-Sporting
CARING CANINE COMPANIONS
Super Recruitment Drive
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This is your opportunity to make a difference to somebody’s quality of life in Aged Care…the best gift is you and your dog. All breeds are welcome
To find out more: www.caringcaninecompanions.org.au or ring Tiziana on 0415 515 619 The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor’s Scheme, funded by the Australian Government. Under the auspice of the Golden Retriever Club of South Australia
2025 TRIAL JUDGES LIST
OBEDIENCE, RALLY and ENDURANCE JUDGES 2025
Baker, Ms S
luddleme@bigpond.net.au 0417 773 095
Brabham, Mrs J E janbrab@internode.on.net 0411 037 435
Brennan, Mr A tony.brennan.asc.com.au 0405 165 575
Brown, Julie julie@collieston.com
Cape, Ms A acape2104@gmail.com
251 844
0402 311 145
Dynan, Mr P J pj@baonline.com.au 0419 501 117
Fielder, Mr B brifield@bigpond.net.au
Kolze, Mrs S sharonkolze@yahoo.com.au
0403 317 763
0406 381 580
Kumela, Mrs R E rkumela@bigpond.com 0408 333 631
Lyon, Mrs J jrlyon@bigpond.com 0450 120 131
MacDonald, Mr N neil@nmac.com.au 0409 559 995
Moralee, Ms K karenmoralee22@gmail.com 0417 833 712
Murphy, Ms L bodiemolly@hotmail.com 0414 387 450
Nottle, Dr C carmel.nottle@unisa.edu.au 0448 809 191
Oppermann, Mr D david.oppermann85@yahoo.com.au 0401 125 736
Stapylton, Ms L lynne.stap@gmail.com 0400 232 973
Vigor, Mrs D kunamagsd@gmail.com 0437 191 109
Vigor, Mr M michaelv@visswater.com.au
0427 399 320
Visser, Mrs R haebich1954@yahoo.com.au 0411 306 320
R = Rally; N = CCD & Novice; O = Open; U = Utility; X = Utility Dog Excellent; E = Endurance; Tr = Trainee
TRACKING and TRACK & SEARCH JUDGES 2025
Dunn, Ms L leannedunn76@gmail.com
Gahan, Mrs S beachspots@outlook.com
Hayes, Mrs C roxichh@live.com.au
Henry, Dr J julianne.henry@gmail.com
0405 514 652
Medlicott, Ms N kanberchic@optusnet.com.au 0417 870 784
Mills, Mrs J bojules@internode.on.net
Murrell, Ms J jmurrell333@hotmail.com
West, Mr N nick.west@bigpond.com
T = Tracking; TS = Track & Search; Tr = Trainee
AGILITY
& GAMES
JUDGES 2025
Baker, Ms S luddleme@bigpond.net.au
Brown, Julie julie@collieston.com
Caulton, Ms J janecaulton55@gmail.com
0439 675 674
0417 773 095
0422 251 844
0419 997 510
Chapman, Mrs N phredo@skymesh.com.au 0423 513 995
Coulter, Dr K kiersten@iinet.net.au
0429 540 494
Cox, Mr N encox2@outlook.com 0422 127 558
Dynan, Mr P J pj@baonline.com.au 0419 501 117
Fagan, Ms R scrappynnarla@gmail.com
0412 740 771
Fielder, Mr B brifield@bigpond.net.au 0403 317 763
Ince, Dr R rose_max@internode.on.net 0405 139
Josephs, V Ms lotsofpawz@gmail.com
0417 834 965
Lawrence, Ms J jane0007@bigpond.com 0415 565 523
Loughlin, Ms V vanessaloughlin@optusnet.com.au 0402 325 892
Lyon, Mr I jrlyon@bigpond.com
Lyon, Mrs J jrlyon@bigpond.com
Magarey, Dr J judy.magarey@bigpond.com
Moore, Mrs B barb_64@outlook.com
Schroeder, Mr P jazzagility@hotmail.com
Vigor, Mr M michaelv@visswater.com.au
Wills, Miss B elarinyagoldens@gmail.com
0450 404 200
0450 120 131
0417 807 481
0400 997 838
0402 916 217
0427 399 320
0424 590 714
A = Agility; J = Jumping; S = Snooker; G = Gamblers; SP = Strategic Pairs; Tr = Trainee
RETRIEVING TRIALS FOR GUNDOGS & RATG JUDGES 2025
Allen, Mr G edwinna.allen@bigpond.com
Hayes, Mrs C roxichh@live.com.au
Kradolfer, Mr B bensonsite@hotmail.com
Kradolfer, Mrs J bensonsite@hotmail.com
Lennell, Mrs L twoblacklabs2015@yahoo.com
Mason, Mr M mjmason@activ8.net.au
Nairn, Dr J j.nairn@aussiebroadband.com.au
Patrick, Mr J jeffpatrick47@outlook.com
Webster, Mrs L lynnew@adam.com.au
Whitechurch, Mr R gundog007@gmail.com
0457 687 049
0434 950 758
0408 353 551
0481 369 321
0499 886 552
0421 637 612
0438 873 412
0428 894 240
0418 802 439
0437 568 895
RA = Retrieving Ability Tests for Gundogs; N = Novice; R = Restricted; A = All Age; C = Championship
FIELD TRIALS JUDGES 2025
POINTER & SETTER
Dunn, Mr D daviddunn1@iinet.net.au
0401 122 805
Maudlen, Mr G julen48@bigpond.com 0427 084 808
UTILITY FIELD
Oakes, Mr G C ostojakennels@ozemail.com.au
SPANIEL & RETRIEVER
Torrens, Mr P ptorrens@rosstulla.com.au 0419 869 678
N = Novice; O = Open; C = Championship
HERDING JUDGES 2025
Adamson, Mrs M vondoussa.gsd@bigpond.com 0417 711 410
Brown, Mrs K kabrown240@gmail.com
Caulton, Ms J janecaulton55@gmail.com 0419 997
Hameister, Ms B adalimbipinto@bigpond.com 0404 220 060
Hill, Mr B bmh@internode.on.net
Humphrey, Ms J calamity63@bigpond.com
Medlicott, Ms N kanberchic@optusnet.com.au 0417 870 784
IT = Instinct Test; HT= Herding Test; PT = Pre-Trial; S = Started; I = Intermediate;
DANCES WITH DOGS & TRICK DOG JUDGES 2025
Adams, Mrs D denise.adams2@bigpond.com
0409 935 783
Bourn, Mrs M marg.bourn@outlook.com 0403 742 853
Brady, Ms E elisabethbrady@yahoo.com 0427 034 874
Brown, Julie julie@collieston.com 0422 251 844
Di Fava, Ms J dreamingadream456@gmail.com
0404 911 552
Kennedy, Mrs E superzoedog@gmail.com 0428 138 056
McLoughlin, Mr D daniel_mcl@icloud.com 0432 140 351
Spurling-Janes, Mrs M marykasj@gmail.com 0458 146 591
Stapylton, Ms L lynne.stap@gmail.com 0400 232 973
Whalan, Ms T macdogald@gmail.com 0421 506 482
Wood, Mrs S sharon@brentwood.id.au 0405 563 964
EARTHDOG JUDGES 2025
Koch, Mrs C christinekochsa@gmail.com
0411 582 443
McLoughlin, Mr D daniel_mcl@icloud.com 0432 140 351
Pearson, Ms K natuskarottweilers@hotmail.com 0488 639 663
Whalan, Ms T macdogald@gmail.com 0421 506 482
J = Junior; S = Senior; M = Master
LURE COURSING JUDGES 2025
Hassett, Mr R robb@topdingo.com
Lewington, Mr J johny.lew@hotmail.com
Matusicova, Ms A adriana_matusicova@hotmail.com
Nottle, Dr C carmel.nottle@unisa.edu.au
Maudlen, Mr G julen48@bigpond.com
Roberts, Ms G georgiroberts@live.com.au
Seres, Mrs R rachel.seres@outlook.com
0419 216 261
0407 390 293
0438 186 528
0448 809 191
0427 084 808
0490 551 803
0488 921 586
Q&A = Qualifying Course & Ability Test, J = Junior Courser, O = Open Stake, S = Single Stake, V = Veteran Stake
SLED SPORTS JUDGES 2025
Anderson, Mrs J polariasiberians@gmail.com
Butler, Mr R ricky.b.butler@gmail.com
Fisher-Kappler, Ms Z polarhike18@gmail.com
Grilk, Mrs C chris_w4k@bigpond.com
Grilk, Mr R chris_w4k@bigpond.com
Heard, Mr C craig.heard@hotmail.com
Parker, Mr B sibertac@bigpond.com
SR = Sled Racing, BP/H – Back Packing/Hiking, WP – Weight Pull
SCENT WORK JUDGES 2025
Adams, Mrs D denise.adams2@bigpond.com
Blyth, Ms K kcblyth1927@gmail.com
Davis, Ms H hdsetton@outlook.com
Elkins, Ms N nicole_elkins@yahoo.com
Fickling, Mrs P patfickl@gmail.com
Gahan, Mrs S beachspots@outlook.com
Henry, Dr J julianne.henry@gmail.com
Lloyd, Ms K katelloyd@internode.on.net
Medlicott, Ms N kanberchic@optusnet.com.au
Mills, Mrs J bojules@internode.on.net
Milnes, Mrs J jean.milnes@googlemail.com
Mullan, Mrs F faymullan@yahoo.com.au
Nottle, Dr C carmel.nottle@unisa.edu.au
0421 674 932
0435 793 613
0433 403 632
0457 004 663
0457 004 663
0421 108 076
0417 724 223
0448 809 191
Shepherd, Mrs A angie.shepherd@yahoo.com.au 0466 658 422
Stapylton, Ms L lynne.stap@gmail.com
N = Novice; A = Advanced; E = Excellent; M = Master
SPRINTDOG JUDGES 202
Fagan, Ms R scrappynnarla@gmail.com
0400 232 973
0412 740 771
Hassett, Mr R robb@topdingo.com 0419 216 261
Nottle, Dr C carmel.nottle@unisa.edu.au
Seres, Mrs R rachel.seres@outlook.com
0448 809 191
0488 921 586
Zubrinich, Mr C czubrinich@gmail.com 0427 843 456
Brady, Ms E elisabethbrady@yahoo.com
Dynan, Mr P J pj@baonline.com.au
Fielder, Mr B brifield@bigpond.net.au
Jordan, Mr V no email
Medlicott, Ms N kanberchic@optusnet.com.au
Nottle, Dr C carmel.nottle@unisa.edu.au ....................................................................
Pilgrim, Ms S brifield@bigpond.net.au
Reynolds, Mrs M merilyn.reynolds@icloud.com
Stapylton, Ms L lynne.stap@gmail.com..........................................................................
Wallis, Mrs J wallismeister@gmail.com
AGILITY, JUMPING & GAMES
Dynan, Mr P J pj@baonline.com.au
Jordan, Mr V no email
Murray, Mrs J kumomurray@gmail.com
Pearson, Ms J jennyp@internode.on.net
Vuaran, Mrs M msvuaran@gmail.com
RETRIEVING & RATG
Allen, Mr G edwinna.allen@bigpond.com
Bell, Ms R remarkable.behaviour1@gmail.com
Dynan, Mr P J pj@baonline.com.au
Hayes, Mrs C roxichh@live.com.au
Hughes, Ms J Jessie.h@adam.com.au
Kradolfer, Mrs J bensonsite@hotmail.com
Lennell, Ms L twoblacklabs2015@yahoo.com
MacKenzie, Ms J oakridge.gsp@icloud.com
Maudlen, Mr G julen48@bigpond.com ..........................................................................
Nairn, Dr J j.nairn@aussiebroadband.com.au
Nottle, Dr C carmel.nottle@unisa.edu.au
Oppermann, Mr D david.oppermann85@yahoo.com.au
Patrick,Mr J jeffpatrick47@outlook.com
Webster, Mrs L lynnew@adam.com.au
Wallis, Mrs J wallismeister@gmail.com
FIELD TRIALS
Bailey-Hill, Mr L lancebailey-hill@outlook.com
Dynan, Mr P J pj@baonline.com.au
Maudlen, Mr G julen48@bigpond.com
Nairn, Dr J j.nairn@aussiebroadband.com.au
HERDING
Dynan, Mr P J pj@baonline.com.au ............................................................................
Humphrey, Miss J calamity63@bigpond.com ..
Medlicott, Ms N kanberchic@optusnet.com.au
Miller, Mrs J josieamiller@outlook.com
Milnes, Mrs J jean.milnes@googlemail.com
Shanahan,Miss T sheltiewebb@yahoo.com.au
TRACKING & TRACK & SEARCH
Dynan, Mr P J pj@baonline.com.au ............................................................................
Elkins, Ms N nicole_elkins@yahoo.com ......................................................................
Hayes, Mrs C roxichh@live.com.au
Medlicott, Ms N kanberchic@optusnet.com.au
Miller, Mrs J josieamiller@outlook.com
Murrell, Mr I Ian.murrell@bigpond.com
Pearson, Ms J jennyp@internode.on.net
Roberts, Mrs L kyalamirrs@tpg.com.au
Shanahan,Miss T sheltiewebb@yahoo.com.au
Spurling-Janes, Mrs M marykasj@gmail.com
Wells, Ms A grruffy@yahoo.com
DANCES WITH DOGS & TRICK DOG
Brady, Ms E elisabethbrady@yahoo.com
Dynan, Mr P J pj@baonline.com.au
Hayes, Mrs C roxichh@live.com.au............................................................................
Milnes, Mrs J jean.milnes@googlemail.com
Miller, Mrs J josieamiller@outlook.com
Pearson, Ms J jennyp@internode.on.net
Stapylton, Ms L lynne.stap@gmail.com
Spurling-Janes, Mrs M marykasj@gmail.com. .. ..
Wells, Ms A grruffy@yahoo.com .
EARTHDOG
Dynan, Mr P J pj@baonline.com.au ............................................................................
McClelland, Mrs T tammyvasey@hotmail.com
Miller, Mrs J josieamiller@outlook.com
Roberts, Mrs L kyalamirrs@tpg.com.au
LURE COURSING & SPRINTDOG
Breen, Mrs T goldntropics@gmail.com
Carroll, Ms L aplyncarroll@gmail.com
Dynan, Mr P J pj@baonline.com.au
Fagan, Ms R scrappynnarla@gmail.com
Hassett, Mr R robb@topdingo.com
Nottle, Dr C carmel.nottle@unisa.edu.au
SLED SPORTS
Binding, Mr J no email
Dynan, Mr P J pj@baonline.com.au
Miller, Mrs J josieamiller@outlook.com
SCENTWORK
Dynan, Mr P J pj@baonline.com.au
Elkins, Ms N nicole_elkins@yahoo.com
Fagan, Ms R scrappynnarla@gmail.com
Medlicott, Ms N kanberchic@optusnet.com.au
Milnes, Mrs J jean.milnes@googlemail.com
Nottle, Dr C carmel.nottle@unisa.edu.au ....................................................................
Reynolds, Mrs M merilyn.reynolds@icloud.com
Shanahan,Miss T sheltiewebb@yahoo.com.au ....................................................................
Wallis, Mrs J wallismeister@gmail.com ..
Wells, Ms A grruffy@yahoo.com
List correct at time of Publication
Neutered Register
To transfer to the Neutered Register please lodge your pedigree with the desexing certificate and the payment of $29.00
You are not eligible to compete in Class 18 or 18A until the transfer has been done.
REMINDER
David Roche Park has a speed limit of 10 kph. There is an ongoing issue of vehicles speeding in the carpark. Please obey the speed sign and slow down.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE OF MEETING
The seventy third Annual General Meeting of the members of the South Australian Canine Association Inc will be held as follows:
Annual General Meeting Agenda
Date: Wednesday 26th March 2025
Time: 7.00 p.m.
Venue: Dogs SA Hall, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
Declare a quorum for the meeting to proceed.
1 Welcome and introductions
2 Apologies
3 Confirm the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting Held 20th March 2024
4 Receive and adopt the Annual Council report as published
5 Receive and adopt the reports of the Advisory Committee’s as published
6 Receive and accept all Financial Statements
7 Appointment of the auditor
8 Declaration of the ballot from the Elections conducted
9 Notice of Motion to alter the SACA Inc Constitution proposed by Dogs SA Council
10 To receive a nomination for Life Membership of the South Australian Canine Association Inc. for Mr Keith Millington
11 Meeting closed
General Business not pertaining to the Annual General Meeting
If time permits there will be a general discussion held at the close of the AGM. Members are requested to submit any questions to the Executive Officer by the 12th March 2025 so that we may provide an informed response to your questions. At the conclusion of the General Business a light supper will be provided for all attendees.
Please send an email to office if you are coming to AGM and supper for an indication on catering and seating numbers.
Litters Registered
Litters registered from 1st January 2025 to 31st January 2025
GROUP 1 – TOY
Affenpinscher
CLASSNSASS Ms H J Harrison 2M 1F 31/10/2024 CH. SWAYD DANGEROUS LIAISONS AT 3100466829 : SWAYD STRIKE A POSE 3100450513
Bolognese KISEKI Ms L E McArthur 1M 31/10/2024 CH. LITTLE WHITE WONDER FANTASTIC FABIO (IMP NLD) NHSB3304513 : CH. KISEKI SNOW BUNNY 5100132243
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel BEDHOGS Mr P & Mrs M Ambagtsheer 1M 4F 02/12/2024
SOUTHSPIRIT Ms M Schiller 4M 4F 11/10/2024 CH. KALAN SKY GALAXY 3100286341 : CH. SOUTHSPIRIT HEAVEN SENT (AI) 5100133010
Australian Shepherd
AUSSANDA Mrs A K Young 3M 5F 26/10/2024 TUSCAMADA STEVE 5100120426 :
ZENDERLAND CRYSTAL 6100123453
TAYONA Mrs P Kent 3M 4F 16/10/2024 CH. LANBART ALL AMERICAN 2100594936 : CH. TAYONA WALK ON THE WILD SIDE 5100118571
THISTLEDUST Ms K L Davis 5M 5F 08/11/2024 THISTLEDUST IN THE SPOTLIGHT CCD. N.SPRD RA. SWN ADX. JDX. SPD. ET. CAM. 5100100527 : THISTLEDUST A LUMINOUS FLAME (AI) 5100115874
GRUNDELHARDT Mr P J & Mrs J M Cocks 3M 3F 04/11/2024 CH. SALVATORE VOM GRAFENWALD (IMP DEU) SZ2343869 : GRUNDELHARDT RUN THE WORLD (AI) 5100116947
NIMERIA Ms M Mitchell 1M 4F 23/10/2024 CH. JACK VON FENRIR (IMP DEU) SZ2358072 : TAURORN ZENDAYA 5100109180
SHEPHERDLOVE Mr N Vallomparambil Joy 1M 07/11/2024 CH. LENIN VON DER GRAFENBURG GER. AD. GER. BgH-1 GER. BgH-2 GER. BH. (IMP DEU) SZ2339016 : BELLUNA BUTTERCUP 5100113878
TAURORN Ms G Wellman 2M 4F 26/10/2024 YACCO VOM EICHENPLATZ GER. BH. (IMP DEU) SZ2376278 : DREAMSTAR PENELOPE PITSTOP 5100127563
VONNAKON Mr T Williams 3M 4F 19/02/2024 SINON ORRYLORDBLACK (IMP CZE) CMKU/DS/132801/22 : VONNAKON ALLORA 5100125012
German Shepherd Dog (LSC) BURSHUNE Ms L Burston 6M 3F 04/11/2024 CH. BURSHUNE THAT OL BLACK MAGIC 5100128669 : CH. DROMVIEW DANCING QUEEN 7100052363
COLLOSEO Mrs K & Mr B Weight 3M 8F 30/11/2024 LETTLAND FLINT (AI) 4100333569-SEM :
COLLOSEO TWILIGHT EYES 5100123081
Shetland Sheepdog HARRADEI Mrs H & Miss J A Innes 1M 16/10/2024 HARRADEI VALEROSO 5100091387 : HARRADEI ZIG ZAG 5100102798
Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) KRIMSONRAIN Miss Q Nguyen 2M 30/10/2024 HARRISBAY SUNSET SKY 5100118861 : PEMVALE MISS CLEO 5100128601
GROUP 6 – UTILITY
Cane Corso
FIREBRIGHT Mrs S Combe 8M 2F 23/11/2024 CH. AEESTATE AETHER 6100139716 : CH. FIREBRIGHT BLUE DESTINY (AI) 5100135953
Dobermann
GRANDOBE Ms C A Spry 3M 1F 07/11/2024 SUP.CH. SHADDAY DIAMONDS EDGE AT DESYRED (IMP NZL) 01515-2017-SEM : GRAND. CH. IKONS STANDING OVATION 3100427654
Dogue De Bordeaux MOLOSCYG Moloscyg Kennels 2M 3F 19/06/2024 LOUNATKARIN PHAETON FI29811/13-SEM : MOLOSCYG LA FEE VERTE (AI) 5100124139
Rottweiler NOBLESAGA Miss A OGrady 5M 3F 26/10/2024 CH. ZVER ARKAN (AI) 2100575693 : RUBINHERZ TALLYN 5100130371
GROUP 7 – NON SPORTING
British Bulldog NAMASKAR Ms J Dahlgren 2M 01/11/2024 BOMBERLAND MADE SILVER SPUR (IMP HUN) MET.ANG.BULL.1967/17-SEM : DESIRABULLZ TE ATARANGI (IMP NZL) 00081-2022
Great Dane BREMILIE Ms S Davies 1F 05/11/2024 CH. DANEMEADOWS RYKASREIGN (AI) 5100105660 : GRAND. CH. A2O Ch DANEFRED SONOYA MIZUNO (AI) 3100445903
Poodle (Standard)
Litters & Titles
KEACIA Mrs K Macklin 4M 4F 02/10/2024 CLARMORE FINS LIL WARNIE 6100137136 : CH. EVOLUER DYNASTY EMPRESSTHEWEST 4100330895
Titles awarded from 1st January 2025 to 31st January 2025
GROUP 1 – TOY
Italian Greyhound CH. LAMARQUE VERSAILLES
5100139232 (F) 17/06/2023 CH. TACOZAJO SOUTHERN CROSS 5100113951 : CH. LAMARQUE MIDNIGHT WITHOUT YOU 5100115599Mrs N J Gontar
Papillon
NEUT. CH. TINYCHAOS FIRECRACKER BURST
5100130088 (S) 26/12/2021 SUP.CH. SILVERMORNING’S ULTIMATE VICTORY (IMP USA) TS31298101 : KALKITE PHALENA FREIDA 2100399575 - Miss M Dyer
Russian Toy (Smooth Haired) CH. HEVNLEE VIOLET STAR 5100139220 (F) 16/06/2023 CH. HEVNLEE XABO 5100119936 : LUXURYTOYPAW APHRODITE 4100347886 - Ms V Josephs
GROUP 2 – TERRIER
Bull Terrier CH. POTENS OATH KEEPER 3100464129 (F) 16/02/2023 BULLPATCHY SANDRO HIT 3100432138 : POTENS SHADOW ASSASIN 3100399911 - Miss K Hazel & Mr M Saint
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier CH. A2O Ch ELSOMWHEAT GWYNONWEN GOGARTH (AI) 5100117499 (F) 04/04/2020 CELTANNIA EXTRA SUAVE 4172DA-SEM : CH. ELSOMWHEAT SILK OF MAIZE 5100101892 - Mrs D Swann
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
CH. SHADOWSTAFF DO OR DO NOT 5100140296 (M) 22/08/2023 SHADOWSTAFF SMOOTH CRIMINAL 5100130523 : CH. BXACT TALKING POINT 4100277068Shadowstaff Kennels
GROUP 3 – GUNDOG
Cocker Spaniel
CH. C.I.B. TWNROYAL ALLTHEGOLD IS MINE 4100311502 (F) 10/09/2018
CH. TARRENDAYLE MASTER OF GAME 2100422929 : TWNROYAL MISS BETTY BOOP 4100290319 - Ms A Adamopoulos & Mrs E Jones
German Shorthaired Pointer GRAND. CH. HEIDERST MOONSTRUCK (AI) 5100113521 (M) 11/07/2019 CAN.CH. SUP. CH. FLOWER CREEK TAKIN CARE OF BUSINESS (IMP USA) SR33326301-SEM : SUP. CH. HEIDERST SAILOR MOON 5100072977 - Ms A KeulenBrain, Ms A West & Heiderst Kennels
CH. HEIDERST TICKET TO RIDE AT MAKAPOYNT 5100134398 (F) 06/09/2022 AM. CH. C.I.B. A2O Gr Ch SUP.CH. VJK-MYST JOURNEY DOWNUNDER (IMP USA) SS16027102 : CH. ZENCHAR PIECES OF YOU 7100040797 - Heiderst Kennels & Miss A Keulen-Brain
GLENMAVE PRINCESS ARIEL CCD. RA. TK.I. 3100413312 (F) 16/06/2020 CH. GLENMAVE RED COMET 3100332578 : CH. GLENMAVE QUEEN OF THE DESSERT 3100316698 - Mrs J Dealtry
GLENMAVE RYTHM OF MY HEART TK.S. 3100475205 (M) 12/08/2023 CAN.CH. CH. ORYXES HEART AND SOUL FOR GLENMAVE (IMP CAN) KA4158008 : CH. GLENMAVE RENAISSANCE GIRL 3100379895 - Mrs J Dealtry
Pointer
CH. ASPYRE FULL OF ZEST (AI) 5100143224 (F) 02/03/2024
CH. SUP.CH. CHESTERHOPE POWER PLAYER (IMP NZL) 00242-2014-SEM : C.I.B. A2O Gr Ch SUP.CH. ASPYRE TONGUE IN CHEEK 5100109682 - Miss G Greenlee & Miss J Manser
Weimaraner
CH. WEIMURASTAR GEORGY
GIRL (AI) 5100136419 (F) 23/12/2022 WEIMURASTAR MR BO JANGLES 5100098860-SEM : CH. WEIMURASTAR HARROW ON THE HILL 5100110626Weimurastar Kennels
Weimaraner (Longhair)
NZ. CH. WALDWIESE CU IN NZ 5100067312 (F) 27/11/2011 GRAND. CH. HAPPYLEA KINGS SILVER 2100210001 : DUAL. CH. (T) NEUT. CH. SUP. CH. WALDWIESE Y WOULD YOU TSD. 5100053008 - Mrs G Smith
Welsh Springer Spaniel LAUGHARNE DATE WITH THE DEVIL (AI) CCD. SWA
5100120916 (M) 14/10/2020
CH. MAESGWYN RED BARON OF MARMA 3100300605-SEM : CH. NEUT. CH. LAUGHARNE CLASSY LADY CD. 5100107840 - Mrs A Warr
GROUP 4 – HOUND
Basset Fauve De Bretagne TRISVEN LEAVING ON A JET PLANE TK.S. SWE 2100465411 (M) 09/11/2016 DK UCH. NZ. CH. CH. WHISTLEWOOD’S ACEY MAC (IMP NZL) S49844/2005 : CH. TRISVEN TO THE MOON AND BACK 2100355363 – Mrs F Mullan
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen CH. MISTYPOINT THE NIGHTWATCHMAN 5100143508 (M) 24/04/2024 CH. WAZAZI CLOWN IN A FURY GOWN 2100569820 : CH. MISTYPOINT COLOUR ME PERFECT 5100129989 - Ms T L Edwards
Whippet
ASHSINHALT DIM OF LIGHT N.SPRD FD JC. 5100135894 (F) 06/12/2022 CH. BUNDOON LIVE TO RIDE 2100545225 : FCH. sFCH. ASHSINHALT KEIKAKU N.SPRD ET. SC. LCX. sLCX. 5100117054 - Ms S Raines & Ms G Roberts
GROUP 5 - WORKING DOG
Australian Shepherd COMEBY TEAM BOSNICH CD. N.SPRD RA. SWN JDX. JDO. ET. CAX. 3100326085 (M) 21/06/2015 T.CH. TS. GRAND. CH. COMEBY WINDY CITY HNAs HSMAs HSAd HSAc HSBs ET. 3100289567 : COMEBY ANGEL WINGS 3100264892Miss A Stapledon
THISTLEDUST IN THE SPOTLIGHT CCD. N.SPRD RA. SWN ADX. JDX. SPD. ET. CAM. 5100100527 (M) 15/05/2017 GRAND. CH. SUTTER’S SPECIAL EDITION RN. (IMP NZL) 04677-2009 : GRAND. CH. NEUT. GRAND CH. SUTTER SO BEDAZZLED JC. CA. (IMP NZL) 00528-2012 - Miss A Stapledon & Ms K Davis
Titles Awarded
Border Collie
T.CH. WAVENEY KEEPER OF DRAGONS UD. RE. ET. 5100093100 (M) 15/03/2016 CH. WINPARA IMAGINE DRAGONS 6100083788 : WAVENEY CAUGHT IN DIAMONDS 5100079186 - Mr P & Mrs S Tilsley
Shetland Sheepdog NEUT. CH. LENTARIDY HAVE A CHAT TK.S. RN. CA. 5100114576 (N) 23/09/2019 SUP.CH. NIGMA CADFAEL 3100179652 : NEUT. CH. SUP. CH. LENTARIDY GOSSIP LIPS 5100080728 - Lentaridy Kennels
Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
AM. CH. AM. GR CH. JAP. CH. C.I.B. A2O Ch SUP. CH. RAINTREES JP LE NOZZE DI FIGARO (IMP JPN) JKCWP05625/16 (M) 19/06/2016 AM. CH. AM. GR CH. BR HEARTSONG BRYNLEA PAVAROTTI DN16544504 : AM. CH. AM. GR CH. JAP. CH. RAINTREES JP AUTUMN SPLENDOR JKCWP00266/12Mrs K Flynn & Mrs J Robinson
GROUP 6 – UTILITY
Bernese Mountain Dog CH. ALPENHUND KING ARTHUR 5100137766 (M) 17/02/2023 SUP.CH. SENNEN OOPS I DID IT AGAIN 6100113934 : CH. ALPENHUND QUIANA 5100111844 - Mrs N Clark
Boxer
CH. ELKOHE HERE I AM 4100375519 (F) 15/07/2022 ELKOHE THE TOY BOY 4100331347 : CH. RONIN MORE GRINNER-THN-SINNER (IMP NZL) 04692-2019 - Miss D Smith, Mrs K Barnett, Mrs J Smith, Mrs E Lee
Siberian Husky
CH. MIKULOV CHILDS
PLAY 2100503548 (F) 11/08/2018 ICESPIRIT FORTEMMALEFICUS 2100471075 : CH. MIKULOV RUNNING WITH SCISSORS
1st AUSFX Blushing Moon, Australian Shepherd, R Mineff 58
2nd Darcy, German Coolie, D McCulloch 56
3rd Sami SWN, Cocker Spaniel, J Przibilla 54
Trick Dog Novice
1st Bellenden Here Comes The Sun CCD RE SWN TK.S, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, L Pinnuck 71
2nd Beachspots Mystery In the Stars RN SWN CCD TK.S, Dalmation, A Greewood 68.50
Trick Dog Intermediate
1st HTMA Ch Shartooz Spirit at Trephina CDX RM RAE TKN FSA, Australian Shepherd, B O’Donnell 77.5
2nd Drax CD RAE RM SWM TK.N DWDF.S HTM.S JC, Dutch Shepherd, M Algate 69.50
PARA DISTRICTS OBEDIENCE
DOG CLUB INC
Scent Work Trial
2nd January 2025
Novice Containers
1st Bindale Abaddon, Koolie, J Hameister 20.44
2nd Spencer, Australian Cobberdog, B Smith 22.84
3rd Bantaskin Promise Marainbows, Labrador Retriever, J Henry 33.53
Advanced Containers
1st Laugharne Date With The Devil SWA CCD, Welsh Springer Spaniel, A Warr 21.53
2nd Sami CCD JC SWN, Cocker Spaniel, J Przibilla 40.38
3rd Wilderblu All My Loving SWN, Border Collie, S Mewett 44.50
Excellent Containers
1st CH NEUT CH Dygae Sweet Caroline TK.N RE SWA TD ADX JDX SD, Welsh Corgi (Pembroke), C & M Smith 52.50
2nd Thistledust Hennessy Black CCD N.SPRD RA SWA JDX SPD AF CH, Australian Shepherd, R Knapp 96.53
3rd Sasha CD RE TK.I SWE AD JDX JDO Koolie Cross, H Irving 97.84
NOARLUNGA CITY DOG CLUB INC
Scent Work Trial
8th February 2025
Novice Exterior
1st CH Nahrof Tri It With Ice RN TK.S, Border Collie, A Jolley 6.70
2nd CH Caprivi Not My First Rodeo, Rhodesian Ridgeback, C Currie 7.68
3rd Harry, Border Collie, J Nayda 7.69
Advanced Containers
1st Dreamstar Our Man Angus SWN TD, German Shepherd, K Gerrits 22.44
2nd NEUT Ch Reveirter NE Mt Stirling CCD RAE TK.N SWV SWE SPRD QND NRA JDX SD GD AF CH CAM, Labrador Retriever, C Nottle 50.34
3rd Soverenstaff Little Fire SWN, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, K Bannister 58.97
Annual General Meetings 2025
The Papillon Club of SA Inc
18th March 2025 7.30pm
David Roche Park, Marsala Room
Adelaide Plains Kennel & Obedience Dog Club Inc
19th March 2025 6.30pm for 7.00pm start Clubrooms, 29 Boundry Road, Lewiston Enter off Louisa Street – All Members welcome
Adelaide Districts Working Dog Club Inc
4th May 2025 Lunch break between Show 1 & 2
David Roche Park, Marsala Room
Dobermann Club of SA Inc
20th October 2025 7.00pm Reepham Hotel, Churchill Road, Kilburn
AGE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR ENTERING SHOWS
Age Classifications are set out below and are effective for all Exhibitions PLEASE CHECK THE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR DOGS
DOGS MUST BE ENTERED IN THE NAME OF THE OWNER/S ON THE PEDIGREE WHETHER THAT BE CONFORMATION OR TRIALS. ALL OWNERS OF THE DOG MUST BE FINANCIAL MEMBERS OF THEIR STATE CONTROLLING BODY.
Dogs
Bitches
1 Baby Puppy 1A 3 months and under 6 months
2 Minor Puppy 2A 6 months and under 9 months
3 Puppy 3A 6 months and under 12 months
4 Junior 4A 9 months and under 18 months
5 Intermediate 5A 18 months and under 36 months
9 State Bred 9A 6 months and over whelped in SA
10 Australian Bred 10A 6 months and over whelped in Australia
14 Bred By Exhibitor 14A 6 months and over - Owned, Bred, Handled by Breeder
11 Open 11A 6 months and over
FUTHERMORE, due to confusion sometimes arising over the correct calculation of a dog’s age into breed classes where the date of birth does not occur in the relevant month, the anniversary date is to be taken as the last date of that month, e.g. dogs born on the 31st January will be eligible to enter the Baby Puppy class on the 30th April
Shiba Inu
History
The Shiba Inu is generally acknowledged as the oldest of the Japanese breeds. It has been said that canine skeletons resembling the Shiba Inu have been found with human remains dating from 3000 BC.
Originally used as a hunting dog for small animals and birds, nowadays the Shiba Inu is more a much loved member of the family and is recognised as a national treasure in Japan.
Temperament
Although similar in so many ways to other Spitz breeds, independent and strong willed, the Shiba Inu is also very faithful to its owners and in many cases will bond with one specific member of the family over all others. The breed is a wonderful house dog because of its size, ease of toilet training and cat-like cleanliness. It will live quite happily in a smaller space, although, of course, it requires daily walks.
Appearance
The Shiba Inu has an attractive fox-like appearance, is bold and alert and is generally good natured. The breed should also be well-balanced, wellboned and have good muscle tone. The head should be clearly feminine or masculine (as appropriate) with deepset, small, triangular and slanting eyes and small, hooded triangular ears. The teeth should be strong with a scissor bite. The breed’s coat is thick with a stiff and straight outercoat and a softer, dense undercoat. The Shiba Inu comes in a variety of colours with the most common colour being red and urajiro: that is, white cheeks, chest, belly and under
tail area. Other regularly seen colours include black and tan, red sesame and black sesame and all these combinations must also have urajiro.
Maintenance
Generally, the Shiba Inu is easily maintained. The coat requires additional attention when dropping coat (ie daily brushing) but outside of this, a regular weekly brush and occasional bath will keep its coat under control. The breed does not require any clipping. Being such a strong-willed little dog, it is best to get the Shiba Inu started young with nail clipping (otherwise it might take two people to do it) and pay attention to the ears (being a hooded ear), if water gets in a fungal infection might develop.
Health
While the Shiba Inu is ultimately a healthy breed, it has been known to develop hip patella and slipped kneecaps. To avoid this developing early on, it’s recommend that owners don’t over-exercise the Shiba Inu, especially in the first 12 months. Avoid allowing it to jump off beds, lounges etc, and playing on slippery surfaces such as tiles or timber floors should also be avoided. The breed can also develop grass and food allergies, so a healthy, consistent diet is a must.
Suitability
Although suitable for flats and smaller homes, a secure fenced yard is a must, as well as a daily walk. Some Shiba Inus have been known to climb six-foot fences, so ensure the area is contained and leave a collection of toys to play with. The breed also has a passion for fetch that can prove to be a very effective exercise regime.
CANTEEN COMMISSION
Clubs interested in gaining commission by working in the Dogs SA Canteen on All Breeds Championship Show days are invited to contact the Canteen Manager, Margaret Bush on 0447 478 371 to arrange suitable dates.
Clubs must provide at least five people with three preparing food and serving in the canteen and two cooking and serving the BBQ.
It is possible for 2 Clubs to work together to provide enough volunteers.
Show 1: 9.00am The Margaret Bennett Memorial Shows
Judge: Ms Jennifer Baker (QLD)
Show 2: At the completion of Border Collies but not before 10.00am
The Valerie Dickens Memorial Shows
Judge: Mr Andrew Ziebell (QLD)
The Club reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge if necessary
Show Manager: Mrs Josie Miller
SACA Representative: Ms Lynda Webb
Membership: All Classes of
to 31.12.2025
Entry Fees: Members $15.00 Babies $8.00 Non-Members
$18.00 Babies $9.00
Catalogues: $5.00 Prepaid (Full Breeding please) one catalogue covers both shows
To be held under the Constituton and Rules of the SACA
Saturday 3rd May 2025 at 9.00am
DAVID ROCHE PARK, CROMWELL ROAD, KILBURN
Judges: Property: Ms Courtney Butler (NSW)
Breed: Mrs Courtney Spencer (NSW)
Show Manager: Amy Eatts SACA Representative: Lynda Webb
Membership: Single $30.00 Family $40.00 Pensioner $20.00
Property Classes: Best Head Dog, Best Head Bitch, Best Gait Dog, Best Gait Bitch, Best Coat Dog, Best Coat Bitch, Best colour other than Black and White Dog, Best colour other than Black and White Bitch, Parent & Progeny, Veteran 7+, Veteran 10+
Order of Judging: Property Classes followed by Breed Classes, General Specials
Awards: Trophy and Sash for all in Show Awards
Trophy and Sash for all opposite in show awards
Sash and critique for placings 1 – 3.
Paper entries to: The Show Secretary, Amy Eatts
(please phone for a postal address to send entries to)
Phone 0417 837 864
Hot Weather Policy As per Dogs
Available free on Easydog Entries the morning of the Show –Limited printed copies
NO MINOR PUPPY CLASS 2/2A at 1 – 4 format show Sat AM & PM Shows
Entry Fees: FRIDAY, SAT PM, SUN SHOWS: $15.00 Babies
$8.00
Entry Fees: SATURDAY AM A2O SHOW: $17.00 Babies $8.00
One Entry form per exhibit – paper entries clearly marked Friday, Saturday AM, Saturday PM and Sunday or marked as ALL.
Catalogue: $8.00 - Prepaid – Full Breeding please Awards: FRIDAY and SUNDAY – Cash & Sash for all in Show awards. Cash & Sash for Best in Group, RU Best in Group, Best Puppy in Group, Best Baby Puppy in Group, Best Neuter in Group. Sashes only for all other in Group awards.
SATURDAY AM & PM SHOW NOTE 1-4 Format– Cash & Sash for Best in Show 2nd, 1st, Best Baby Puppy in Show, Best Puppy in Show, Best Neuter in Show. Cash & Sash for Best in Group 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st, Best Baby Puppy in Group, Best Puppy in Group, Best Neuter in Group.
Catering: Available from 7.30am to 2.30pm each day (breakfast, lunches and snacks)
Entries to Convenor: Rachel Jamieson, PO Box 732, Berri SA 5343 Phone 0413 908 164
SSAE for acknowledgement of entries. Please note post can take over 4+ days to Berri
Camping & Caravans: Permitted on grounds with powered sites $25.00 per night. Pay with entries on Easydog Entries or paper entries or pay on arrival – please see Sue Laidler. All camping enquiries to Sue Laidler 0419 839 500
Grounds Open: TBA from 11.00am Thursday 11th June (no sites are allocated)
CHIHUAHUA Club of SA Inc
13th Chihuahua National Specialty Championship Show
To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc
5th and 6th September 2025 Commencing 9.30am both days
David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn Ring 1 and 2
Judge: Mrs Shelda Hornby (UK)
, Breed
Specialist – BRAMERITA CHIHUAHUA’S Sweepstakes: Ms Lyn McArthur
The Club reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge if necessary
Show Manager: Miss Vicki Leonard SACA Representative: Mr Peter Thompson
Mobile contact: show day only 0400 897 743 ausyut@bigpond.com
Guiness – age: 6-18 months, includes long & smooth coats, dogs & bitches
Parent/Progeny – 1 Parent & 1 Progeny – Parent can include Neutered & progeny must be entered in National Show
Veteran 10+ is not required to be entered in National Show & can include Neuters
Irish Brace 1 smooth & 1 long coat – over 6mths, competes in at least one other breed class or neuter class at sanctioned show & each registered in the same ownership are handled in the ring by one person on one lead
Regular Brace 2 dogs – either long or smooth coat – over 6mths, competes in at least one other breed class or neuter class at the sanctioned show & each registered in the same ownership & handled in the ring by one person on one lead
Breeders Team 4 exhibits & 4 handlers, bred under one prefix & competes in breed or neuter class in the National Show- Long & Smooth coats are permitted
Order of Judging: DAY 1 - LONG COATS FOLLOWED BY SWEEPSTAKES DAY 2 - SMOOTH COATS FOLLOWED BY GENERAL SPECIALS
Awards: Trophy and Sash for all in Show awards • Sweepstakes: Cash
Catering: Available
PRESENTATION DINNER SATURDAY 6TH SEPT – START 6PM (BOOKINGS AVAILABLE ONLY VIA SHOW MANAGER BY CLOSING DATE: 01-08-2025 – NO BOOKINGS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE
MORE DETAILS COMING IN NEXT INFORMATION BOOKLET
MARQUEES will be available to book on Show Manager
Paper entries to: Ms Samantha Burns, PO Box 30, CALLINGTON, SA, 5254 Cheques made out to Chihuahua Club of SA Inc (SSAE for acknowledgement of entries) or Direct Deposit: BSB 035-053 Account Details 187446
PARA DISTRICT OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC
OBEDIENCE
TRIAL
To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc
Saturday 5th April 2025 at 10.00 am
CLUB GROUNDS, JENKINS RESERVE, SAINTS ROAD, SALISBURY
JUDGES
CCD Karen Moralee
CD Tony Brennan
Open A David Oppermann
Open B David Oppermann
UD Ros Kumela
UDX Tony Brennan
Please indicate clearly which Open class you wish to enter - Open A for those who have gained CDX title and Open B for those who have not gained CDX title The club reserves the right to appoint a reserve judge if necessary
SACA Rep: Victor Jordan Trial Manager: Allison Dawson
Vetting: By Committee
Vetting Time: 9.15 am to 9.45 am. Bitches without proof of desexing only. All dogs to pass checkpoint by close
Entry Fees: $12.00
Catalogue: $5.00 prepaid or on Dog Obedience SA and Para Districts
Facebook page
Order of Judging: All rings simultaneously as per catalogue Open B before Open A, UDX before Novice
Trophies: 1st Place qualifying in all classes
Sashes: To all qualifiers
Entries online: Preferred method of entry –Top Dog Events www.topdogevents.com.au
Paper Entries: Trial Secretary, Gaynor Kennedy 2 Heathcote Court, REDWOOD PARK SA 5097
Email: gandskennedy@internode.on.net
DOGS SA DANCES WITH DOGS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DWD & Trick Dog Tests State Championships
To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc.
Virginia Community Centre, 920 Old Port Wakefield Road, Virginia Judges: Maree Field (Qld), Loretta Rabbitt (Qld), Margaret Bourn (SA)
The Committee reserves the right to appoint a reserve Judge if necessary.
Trial Manager: Tegan Whalan
Entry Fee: $20.00
Online Entries: Top Dog Events via www.toptdogevents.com.au Dances With Dogs Competition – Saturday 12th April 2025 NB 9.00 am
Paper Entries: Competition Secretary: Michelle Smith, 6 Lemon Lane, Seaford Meadows SA 5169. Paper entries must be accompanied by payment with cheques or money order payable to Dogs SA. Email entries not accepted.
Trick Dog Tests - Sunday 13th April 2025 at 10.00 am, NB 11.00 am and NB 1.00 pm Dogs SA, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn Judges: Maree Field (Qld), Loretta Rabbitt (Qld), Elaine Kennedy (SA), Lis Brady (SA)
The Committee reserves the right to appoint a reserve Judge if necessary.
Test Manager: Lynne Stapylton (phone 0400 232 973)
Entry Fee: $15.00 per entry
Paper Entries: Test Secretary, 66 Eagles Nest Drive, Bibaringa SA 5118. Paper entries must be on the official Dogs SA Trick Dog Test entry form. Paper entries must be accompanied by payment with cheques or money order payable to Dogs SA.
Online Entries: Top Dog Events via www.toptdogevents.com.au
Hot Weather Policy: Hot Weather Rules: If required the Dogs SA hot weather rules for DWD/TRICK Dog Test will be applied. If cancelled due to the Hot Weather or the Extreme Weather and Safety rules, no entry fees will be refunded. For Full Schedules please contact Lynne Stapylton lynne.stap@gmail.com
DOGS SA SCENT WORK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2025 State Trial
be held under the
Date Judge Classes and Elements
Friday June 20th
Saturday June 21st
Sunday June 22nd
David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
Gumhaven K9 Aquaplay, 24B Hooper Road, Cudlee Creek
Full schedule: The full schedule outlining check-in and vetting times for all classes and elements, contracted judges, entry limits, order of judging, target odours, catering, and presentations is available from Scent Work SA Facebook page, Top Dog Events, or via email from the trial secretary.
Balloting: Should balloting be required, this will occur via Zoom on Thursday 12th June at 6pm.
Trial Managers: Donna Golding and Julie Wallis Trial Secretary: Carmel Nottle
Assistant Trial Secretary: Helen Irving
SACA Rep: Teresa Shanahan (Friday); Rachael Fagan (Saturday and Sunday)
Entry fees: Novice: $13.00 per entry; Advanced, Excellent, and Masters: $17.50 per entry; Ultimate: $30 per entry
Sashes and Prizes: Rosette for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Ribbons to all qualifiers. Other awards and prizes as outlined in the catalogue.
Ultimate and All Advanced
All Novice and All Masters
All Excellent
Notes: It is not appropriate to train scent work at the trial location prior to trial date. For this trial a period of 14 days applies except where the training is an approved SWAC scent work training session/workshop.
Entries: Online entries and payments via Top Dog Events (https://www.topdogevents. com.au). Paper Entries to: Carmel Nottle (SWAC Trial Secretary), PO Box 2236, Salisbury Downs, SA, 5108. Paper entries must be submitted on the official scent work entry form. Please contact trial secretary for payment details if intending to submit paper entries. Email entries not accepted due to online entries being available.
Hot Weather Rules: If required the Dogs SA hot weather rules for Scent Work will be applied. If cancelled due to the Hot Weather Rules, Extenuating Circumstances or the Extreme Weather and Safety Rules, no entry fees will be refunded.
Queries to: swadvisorysa@gmail.com – please put ‘Attn: Trial Secretary’ for email Subject to ensure a prompt response.
Day 1
Commences 8:30am
2025 STATE AGILITY, JUMPING & GAMES CHAMPIONSHIPS
SATURDAY 7TH, SUNDAY 8TH and MONDAY 9TH JUNE 2025
To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the S.A.C.A Inc. Munno Para Obedience Dog Club, Vincent Road, Smithfield Plains
Ring 1
Neville Cox (SA)
SP1, SPX1, SPM1
GDX2, GDM2, GD2 SDM3, SD3, SDX3
Day 2
Commences 8:30am
Day 3
Commences 8:30am
Cassie Crew (VIC)
ADM1, ADX1, AD1 JD2, JDX2, JDM2
Cassie Crew (VIC) JDO3, ADO3
Veterans Finals – ADM, ADX, AD
Ring 2
Brian Fielder (SA)
SDM1, SD1, SDX1 SP2, SPX2, SPM2 GDX3, GDM3, GD3
Lynn Madden (NSW) JD1, JDX1, JDM1 ADO2, JDO2
Lynn Madden (NSW) AD3, ADX3, ADM3
Finals – JD, JDX, JDM
The Committee reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge if necessary
Order of Judging: As per Schedule – Three rings simultaneously.
Vetting: by Committee. Check- in daily at 7:30am – 8:00am. Bitches without proof of de-sexing only; all dogs to pass through the Checkpoint by close. Dogs only have to be registered or vetted on their first day of trialling. Same competitor numbers for all days.
Safety: All exhibitors shall abide by the Agility Safety Guidelines and National Agility Rules 2021.
State Champions for games will be decided on a points based system. Details on the points system will be provided separately. Champions for agility and jumping with be decided by finals.
NFC can be run in all classes in heats.
Teams Challenge (Open Jumping): Groups of 4 people can nominate to form a team. All team members must enter in Open Jumping round 2 (JDO2). Each team member will complete their JDO run as per the catalogue, and will be scored as per normal. The top 3 runs for each team will be compiled, and the team with the least faults wins. In the event of teams having equal results, the team with the fastest combined time will win.
Team Eligibility Criteria – Of the 4 dog-and-handler team members, only 3 of the dogs may have a JDM or JDO title. The other dog must be untitled in both JDM and JDO. Additionally, at least 2 heights must be represented in a team.
Veterans Event: A demonstration event for dogs 8 year and over that have retired from competitive events.
Entry Fee: $10.00 for online entries, $11.00 for paper entries. Payment must accompany entries.
Teams Event – no additional cost – register during Check-In on Sunday morning.
Veterans free – register during Monday morning vetting time; a maximum of 12 dogs on a first come basis; one run per dog.
Online Entries: www.topdogevents.com.au
Paper Entries: Mail to Trial Secretary, SA Agility Championships, 9 Mintanta Drive, Banksia Park SA 5091.
Catalogue: $10.00 or available online at www.agilitysa.com or on the Agility SA Facebook Page at least 3 days prior to the Trial. Incorrect or incomplete entries, or entries without the correct fees, will be returned. The onus is on the entrant to submit correct and complete entries prior to the advertised close of entries.
Late entries will not be accepted. Paper entries postmarked after the closing date will not be accepted. A stamped selfaddressed envelope is required if acknowledgement of entry is requested.
Withdrawals: Withdrawals will be accepted up to 8:00am Saturday 7th June for bitches who have come into season after entries close date or bitches/dogs who are unable to compete due to injury (with signed vet certificate), with refund of entry fees (minus administration fees).
Prizes: State Champions: Trophies, prizes and Rosettes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place in each Class
Teams Event: Prizes 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
Sponsor Prizes: Allocated as per the request of the sponsor or at the discretion of the AAC.
Sashes: Available on request to all qualifiers.
State Champion Presentations: will be held on Monday afternoon after all equipment has been packed away.
Setting-Up: Available on Friday afternoon – details to be announced.
PORT PIRIE OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC
OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th May 2025 at 9.00 am and NB 1.00 pm
To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc. SAVOY PARK, 385 Warnertown Road, Port Pirie
UDX/Utility
Open
Novice
CCD
Rally (All Classes)
Neil MacDonald
David Oppermann
Karen Moralee
Karen Moralee
Tony Brennan
Tony Brennan
David Oppermann
David Oppermann
David Oppermann
Neil MacDonald
The Club reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge if necessary
Trial Manager: David Moore SACA Rep: TBA
Vetting: By Committee
Vetting Times: 8.15 to 8.45 am (PM only entries 12.30 to 12.45 pm). Bitches only without proof of desexing. All exhibits to pass checkpoint by close.
Entry Fees: $10.00 members $12.00 non-members
Direct Deposit: Payment by bank deposit is encouraged. BSB 065 509 Account 00901517 Reference (your name, the word Obed&or/Rally and number of entries) (Campx2)
Catalogues: $3.00 printed copy prepaid with entry. Catalogue will be available on Dog Obedience Trialling SA & Facebook 3 days prior.
Order of Judging: As per catalogue
Awards: 1st Place qualifying in all classes
Other Awards: Perpetual Trophy donated by Nyrstar in memory of Ian Scarman (Bluey) for highest scoring local dog in obedience.
March
1st (Saturday)
2nd (Sunday)
Tony Brennan
Karen Moralee
David Oppermann
Karen Moralee
Neil MacDonald
Catering: Available
Camping: Available. Fee to be paid with entry $15.00 per site per night
Postal Entries to: Trial Secretary, PPODC, PO Box 714, Port Pirie SA 5540.
Include SSAE for receipt if required.
Email entries to: Sally Lee at l.sally48@yahoo.com Mobile: 0428 332 023
Hot Weather Policy: If the forecast temperature at 10.00 am 2 days prior on BOM is 34 degrees or higher the trials will be cancelled – no entry fees will be refunded.
Come and enjoy Dinner
We will be booking a table at Sportsman Tavern Warnertown Road for 6.30 pm.
Come along and enjoy a meal with our Club Members. Please advise if you will be joining us.
2025 Exhibition Dates
Australian Cattle Dog Club of SA Inc – All Breeds Championship Show - 9.00am and not before 12 noon – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn - Entries Close 21.2.25 – Schedule February Magazine
Australian Cattle Dog Club of SA Inc – All Breeds Championship Show - 9.00am and not before 12 noon – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn - Entries Close 21.2.25 – Schedule February Magazine
7th (Friday) Whippet Club of Victoria Inc National Show Lilydale, VIC
8th (Saturday)
9th (Sunday)
Bull Terrier Club of SA Inc – Championship Show4.00pm and not before 7.00pm – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 02.03.2025
– Schedule February Magazine
Shetland Sheepdog Club of SA Inc – Open Show
- 10.30am - David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries Close 28.02.2025
Whippet Club of Victoria Inc National Show Lilydale, VIC
Bull Terrier Club of SA Inc – Championship Show
- 10.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries Close 02.03.2025 – Schedule February Magazine
Gawler Dog Training Club Inc –DWD CompetitionElliott Goodger Memorial Park, Willaston - Entries close 23.02.25
Gawler Dog Training Club Inc – Trick Dog Test -
Elliott Goodger Memorial Park, Willaston – not before 1.00pm – Entries close 23.02.25
Whippet Club of Victoria Inc National Show Lilydale, Victoria
10th (Monday) Dogs SA Conformation Judges TrainingPractical Handling at DRP
Noarlunga City Obedience & Dog Club – Scent Work Trial –Onkaparinga Rugby Club, Morphett ValeEntries close 28.02.25 or when classes are full
Para District Obedience Dog Club Inc - Rally Trial10.00am - Jenkins Reserve, Saints Road, Salisbury – Entries close 24.02.25
Para District Obedience Dog Club Inc – Trick Test –12.30pm - Jenkins Reserve, Saints Road, Salisbury – Entries close 24.02.2025
15th (Saturday) SA Poultry & Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show - 9.00am and not before 12.30pm – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries Close 09.03.25 - Schedule January Magazine
Noarlunga City Obedience & Dog Club – Agility Trial – 9.00am and not before 1.00pm – Clubgrounds, Pimpala Primary School, Morphett Vale – Entries close 03.03.25
16th (Sunday) SA Poultry & Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show - 9.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries Close 09.03.25 – Schedule January Magazine
22nd (Saturday) Whippet & Greyhound Club of SA Inc – Championship Show – 10.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn - Entries Close 12.03.2025 – Schedule February Magazine
23rd (Sunday)
Munno Para Dog Obedience Club Inc – Rally Trial - 10.00am and not before 1.00pm – Clubgrounds, Kooranowa Reserve, Smithfield – Entries Close 08.03.25
Para Districts Obedience Dog Club Inc - SprintDog Trial - 9.00am - Jenkins Reserve, Saints Road, Salisbury – Entries Close 08.03.25
Noarlunga City Obedience & Dog Club – Scent Work Trial – not before 1.00pm, Club Grounds, Pimpala Primary School, Morphett Vale – Entries close 14.03.25
29th (Saturday) Le Fevre Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show9.00am and not before 12.30pm – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 25.03.2025 – Schedule February magazine
Southern Districts Kennel & Obedience Dog Club Inc – Agility Trial - 6.00pm – Corner Wheatsheaf and States Road, Morphett Vale – Entries close 17.03.2025
30th (Sunday) Le Fevre Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show9.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 25.03.2025 – Schedule February magazine
Southern Districts Kennel & Obedience Dog Club Inc – Scent Work Trial - 9.30am – Corner Wheatsheaf and States Road, Morphett Vale - Entries close 21.03.2025
19th (Saturday) Port Pirie Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show – 8.30am and not before 12.30pm – Savoy Park, Warnertown Road, Port Pirie – Entries close 15.04.25
– Schedule February Magazine
Mount City & Districts Kennel Club Inc –Championship Show - 8.30am and not before 12 noon - Len Lewis Memorial Dog Park, Pick Avenue, Mount Gambier – Entries Close 11.04.05 – Schedule February Magazine
Blue Lake Obedience Dog Club Inc – Obedience, Rally, Agility, Jumping Trials - 8.30am and not before 12.30pm - Hastings Cunningham Reserve, Mount Gambier – Entries Close 04.04.25 – Schedule February Magazine
Poodle Club of NSW Inc- National Show at Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Road, 20th (Sunday) Port Pirie Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show – 8.30am and not before 12.30pm – Savoy Park, Warnertown Road, Port Pirie – Entries close 15.04.25
– Schedule February Magazine
Mount City & Districts Kennel Club Inc –Championship Show - 8.30am and not before 12 noon – Lew Lewis Memorial Dog Park, Pick Avenue, Mount Gambier – Entries close 11.04.2025
- Schedule February Magazine
April
5th (Saturday)
6th (Sunday)
All Breeds Dog Club of SA Inc – Championship Show - 9.00am and not before 11.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn - Entries close 31.03.25 – Schedule February magazine
Para District Obedience Dog Club Inc.- Obedience Trial - 10.00am – Jenkins Reserve, Saints Road, Salisbury – Entries close 22.03.25 – Schedule March Magazine
All Breeds Dog Club of SA Inc – Championship Show - 9.00am and not before 11.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn - Entries close 31.03.25 - Schedule February Magazine
SA Obedience Dog Club Inc – Obedience, Rally & Tricks Trials - 10.00am and not before 1.00pm - SAODC Club Ground, Beaumont Road – Entries Close 14.03.25 - Schedule February Magazine
Adelaide Lure Coursing & Racing Club Inc – Lure Coursing Trial - 9.00am - Roseworthy Campus –Entries Close 28.03.25
12th (Saturday) Dogs SA DWD Advisory Committee – DWD State Championships – 9.00am – Virginia Community Centre – Entries close 11.03.25
Agility Dog Club of SA Inc – Agility Trials - 9.00am and not before 11.00am - Golflands Reserve, Glenelg – Entries close 31.03.2025
13th (Sunday) Dogs SA DWD Advisory Committee – Trick Test State Championships – 10.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries Close 11.03.25
Pug Club of SA Inc – Funday – Marsula and Ring 1, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn 15th (Tuesday) German Shorthaired Pointer Society (NSW)- National Show at DOGS NSW
16th (Wednesday) German Shorthaired Pointer Society (NSW)- National Show at DOGS NSW
17th (Thursday) German Shorthaired Pointer Society (NSW)- National Show at DOGS NSW
18th (Friday) Port Pirie Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show - 1.00pm – Savoy Park, Warnertown Road, Port Pirie - Entries Close 15.04.25 – Schedule February Magazine
Mount City & Districts Kennel Club Inc –Championship Show – 12.30pm - Len Lewis Memorial Dog Park, Pick Avenue, Mount Gambier – Entries close 11.04.2025 – Schedule February magazine
Blue Lake Obedience Dog Club Inc – Obedience, Rally, Agility, Jumping Trials - 8.30am and not before 12.30pm - Hastings Cunningham Reserve, Mount Gambier – Entries Close 04.04.25 – Schedule February Magazine
Poodle Club of NSW Inc- National Show at Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Road, Clarendon, NSW
21st (Monday) Port Pirie Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show - 8.30am – Savoy Park, Warntertown Road, Port Pirie – Entries close 15.04.25 – Schedule February Magazine
Mount City & Districts Kennel Club Inc – 8.00am – Len Lewis Memorial Park, Pick Avenue, Mount Gambier – Entries close 11.04.05 – Schedule February Magazine
24th (Thursday) Para District Obedience Dog Club Inc - Scent Work Trial - 2.00pm - Angle Vale Scout Hall, Heaslip Roa, Angle Vale – Entries Close 21.04.25
25th (Friday) Anzac Day
Gundog Club of SA Inc – Scent Work Trial - 12noon - John Mitchell Reserve, Henley Beach – Entries Close 14.04.25
Adelaide Lure Coursing and Racing Club – SprintDog Trial
26th (Saturday) Southern Districts Kennel & Obedience Dog Club Inc - Championship Show - 9.00 am and not before 12.30pm – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 18.04.2025 – Schedule February Magazine
27th (Sunday) Southern Districts Kennel & Obedience Dog Club Inc - Championship show - 9.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries Close 18.04.25 –Schedule February Magazine
Para District Obedience Dog Club Inc - Scent Work Trial - 9.00am - Jenkins Reserve, Saints Road, Salisbury
Gawler Dog Training Club Inc – Agility & Jumping Trial – 9.00am and not before 12 noon - Elliott
Goodger Memorial Park, Willaston - Entries Close 21.4.25
May
3rd (Saturday)
Adelaide Districts Working Dog Club Inc – Group 5 Championship Show – 9.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
Mount Gambier Story Dogs
Mount Gambier is very fortunate to have 11 Story Dog teams visiting schools in Mount Gambier and surrounding rural areas.
Most of our Story Dogs Volunteers and their Story Dogs have a strong background in Obedience, Rally, Agility and Tricks.
The Mount Gambier Story Dogs teams visit the following schools:
• Melaleuca, Primary school • MacDonald Pk, Primary school
• Moorak, Primary school • Newbery, Primary school
• Nangwarry, Primary school • Compton Primary school
The Story Dogs program is a reading support program for children who are struggling with their reading. When children read to a dog, the outcomes are amazing!
It is a non-judgemental setting, the children’s focus improves, their literacy skills increase and their confidence soars. The accepting, loving nature of dogs gives this program its magic and helps children relax, open up, try harder and have fun while reading to a friendly, calm dog.
The Story dog teams visit the same school once a week; the teacher chooses 4 students for the Story Dog volunteer team. The Story Dog Team supports the chosen 4 students for the whole year.
The Mount Gambier Story Dog volunteer’s teams are multidiscipline and compete in Trials, so we thought that this would be we a perfect opportunity to introduce Dog Safety demonstrations which has been very successful and enjoyed by all who attended.
The Dog Safety demonstration teaches the children how to approach and pat a dog. Also, other rules are included and need to be followed when a Story Dog visits their school, such as Pats not Hugs (see attached flyer).
At the end of the Dog Safety and Tricks demonstration all children present have the opportunity to pat the Story Dog of their choice. They are asked to demonstrate what they have learnt to the Story Dog Volunteer by standing the required distance from the Story Dog and then they can ask the Story Dog Volunteer “can I please pat your dog”?
This demonstration educates the children and makes it a delightful experience when a Story Dog Visits a school.
The Dog Safety program was only developed in the middle of 2024, since then we have educated children in 4 out of the 7 schools and intend to complete the other 2 schools this year.
We have also visited the Mount Gambier Library during school holidays and presented the program to the children and parents.
However, I do need to emphasize that the Dog Safety demonstration and Tricks team is only available in Mount Gambier. It is only possible because most of our Volunteers and dogs are multidiscipline and have completed Obedience, Rally, Agility and Tricks training.
Story Dogs is Australia wide therefor not all Story Dog Volunteers and dogs have the same training background.
Mount Gambier Story Dog Volunteers and their amazing Story Dogs love to visit the schools and show the children just how clever the Story Dogs are.
The Story Dog visits give our area a great advantage to offer a Dog Safety Awareness demonstration and to encourage children to participate in dog sports and especially dog safety.
By Helen Williams
SECRETARIES AND CONVENORS
Adelaide Districts Working Dog Club Inc
Josie Miller 0409 846 158
Adelaide Kennel Club Inc
Jacquie Armstrong 0419 400 122
Adelaide Lure Coursing & Racing Club Inc
Ashleigh Divola 0431 967780
Adelaide Plains Kennel & Obedience Dog Club Inc
Lauren Chapman-Stevens 0403 713 503
Agility Dog Club of SA Inc
Jenny Pearson 0417 883 094
All Breeds Dog Club of SA Inc
Brian Parker 0417 724 223
Australian Cattle Dog Club of SA Inc
Connie Redhead 0407 837102
Australian Terrier Club of SA Inc
Cathy Charles 0419 826 968
Beagle Club of SA Inc
Gordon Radcliffe 0400 544 386
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of SA Inc
Nola Heffernan 0409 183 782
Blue Lake Obedience Dog Club Inc
Jacinta Robinson
bluelakemtgambier@gmail.com
Border Collie Club of SA Inc
Suzy Skewes 0402 289 058
Bullmastiff Club of SA Inc
Becci Dawson 0409 090 041
Bull Terrier Club of Inc
Heather Hernen 0405 945 596
Canine Fanciers Kennel Club Inc
Sue Foster 0414 867 085
Chihuahua Club of SA Inc
Lorretta Stephenson 0419 532 040
Cocker Spaniel Club of SA Inc
Peter Thompson 0408 806 464
Collie Club of SA Inc
Sharyn Ely 0404 760 965
Dances with Dogs Club of SA Inc
Andi Sutherland 0407 776 775
Dobermann Club of SA Inc
Nathalie Griffin 0412 082 458
Dover Gardens Kennel & Obedience Club Inc
Eric Hopkins 0474 853 536
Dublin Kennel Club Inc
Valerie Carter 0419 153 300
Fleurieu Dog Obedience Club Inc
John Baillie 0414 248 806
French Bulldog Club of SA Inc
Heather Parker 0413 074 674
Gawler Dog Training Club Inc
Leoni Fear 0488 774 151
Gawler Kennel Club Inc
Kathy Flavel 0428 411 036
Gepps Cross Dog Training Centre Inc
Jan Bonner 8261 7220
German Shepherd Dog Club of SA Inc
Stephen Collins 0419 212 749
German Shorthaired Pointer Club of SA Inc
Carolyn Jones 0474 693 761
Golden Retriever Club of SA Inc
Ruth Thompson 0419 045 468
Gundog Club of SA Inc
Monica McCaffery
08 8388 3562
Herding Dog Club of SA Inc
Eileen Mahee 0412 841 038
Hound Club of SA Inc
Phillip Cottrell 0439 875 264
Hungarian Vizsla Club of SA Inc
Sharon Deuter
0408 847138
Irish Wolfhound Club of SA Inc
John Lewington 0407 390 293
Jack Russell Terrier Club of SA Inc
Faye Cutlack 0491 682 051
Klever Kanine Dog Obedience School Inc
Lynette Heubusch 0409 840 726
Labrador Retriever Club of SA Inc
Bev Jones 0417 081 209
Le Fevre Kennel Club of SA Inc
Charlene Ackland 0402 264 411
Marion Kennel Club Inc
Ashleigh Divola 0431967780
Metropolitan Kennel Club Inc
Tina Matthews 0411 618 678
Millicent Kennel Club
Julie Allen 0408 333 823
Mount City & District Kennel Club Inc
Lyn Harris-Walker 0417 859 647
Mount Gambier A & H Society Inc
Janelle Bradley 8725 1873
Munno Para Dog Obedience Club Inc
Nadege Wauchope 0409 094 068
Naracoorte Kennel Club Inc
Dean Fiebiger 0417 834 805
Newfoundland Club of SA Inc
Leah Buitenhuis 0413 688 321
Noarlunga City Obedience Dog Club Inc
Megan Behrendt 0458 179 055
Northern Districts Kennel & Obedience Club Inc
Kaye Frick 0412 480 986
Old English Sheepdog Club of SA Inc
Alison Finlay 0417 807 755
Para District Obedience Dog Club Inc
Carmel Nottle 0448 809 191
Poodle Club of SA Inc
Danielle Darley 0402 129 721
Port Adelaide Obedience Dog Club Inc
Arron Wagstaff 0408 854 990
Port Pirie Kennel Club Inc
Joe Nickholds
0407 608 523
Port Pirie Obedience Dog Club Inc
Maxine Francis
0408 810 187
Pug Club of SA Inc
Sue Willie 0418 955 176
Retrieving & Field Trials Club of SA Inc
Jenine Tracey 0414 497 265
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of SA Inc
Linda Castle 0412 845 030
Riverland Dog Training & Kennel Club Ir
Sue Laidler 08 8582 2799
Rottweiler Club of SA Inc
Caroline Grove 0432 359 235
Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Socie· 08 8210 5211
SA Obedience Dog Club Inc
Christine Koch
08 8223 6626 or 0411 582 443
SA Poultry & Kennel Club Inc
Ashleigh Divola 0431 967 780
Shetland Sheepdog Club of SA Inc
Janet Rainey 0402 113 469
Southern Districts Kennel & Obedience D
Pauline Springett 0433 362 451
Spencer Gulf Obedience Dog Club Inc
Helen Seymour 0421 606 786
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of SA Inc
Jo Allen 0421 843 769
Tenterfield Terrier Club of SA Inc
Nickola Ramsey 0417 825 852
Terrier Club of SA Inc
Fiona Mackness
08 8278 5546
The Adelaide Hills Kennel Club Inc
Kerryn Harvey 0402 866 822
The Murray Valley Kennel Club Inc
Debbie Younger 0428 430 266
The Papillon Club of SA Inc
Courtney Tulk 0408 788 138
The Pointer Club
Hollie Clarke 0431764 622
The Toy Dog Club of SA Inc
Kristy Lewis 0403 001 696
Tracking Dog Club of SA Inc
Teresa Shanahan 0424 345 060
Weimaraner Club of SA Inc
Lois Richter 0408 080 876
Welsh Corgi Club of SA Inc
Sadie Podger 0419 848 854
Whippet & Greyhound Club of SA Inc
Shirley Willmott 0466 070 430
DOGS SA COMMITTEES
Winter International
Lance Heilmann 08 8388 4085
SOCIAL CLUBS
Bearded Collie Club of SA
Victoria Clark
08 8536 2492
British Bulldog Club of SA Inc
Samantha Brown 0417 171 813
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of SA
Jenni Bowler 0433 437 089
NUTRITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR BREEDING BITCH DURING GESTATION
WHAT, WHEN & WHY
Dr Julie Summerfield Scientific Services Veterinarian Royal Canin ANZ
From the moment a puppy is conceived, all throughout their life, nutrition plays a vital role. Nutritional requirements do vary and change with age, breed, life stage and lifestyle. Reproductive status also needs to be considered as pregnant bitches have very specific needs for their health and the health of their unborn puppies.
There are two distinct phases to a bitch’s roughly 63-day gestation. Firstly, we have the embryonic phase for the first two thirds (6 weeks) of the gestation period. In this time, the cells of the embryo differentiate to form nerves, blood cells, skin cells, muscle cells, etc. The final trimester of gestation (week 6-9) is the foetal phase where rapid growth occurs in the foetus. These two phases have different nutritional requirements that need to be met, for the bitch to remain healthy and avoid whelping and neonatal problems down the track.
The energy requirements of the bitch in the first stage remain relatively unchanged. In the second stage, after day 42, there is a marked increase in energy requirements as this corresponds with marked foetal growth, while lactation has the highest demand for energy.
If the bitch if fed too much energy, and becomes overweight, this can be implicated in such problems from infertility, as well as whelping complications such as poor uterine contractility and an increased risk of a caesarean requirement. This dystocia can in turn lead to increased neonatal mortality.
It is important to ensure the body condition score of bitches remains ideal (4-5/9 BCS) during heat and gestation to help avoid this. Bitches should be regularly monitored throughout pregnancy for BCS to ensure their nutrition is adequate but not excessive.
There are specific nutrients that are critical for fertility, embryonic and foetal development, as well as neonatal health once born.
Folic acid is a B Group Vitamin important for the development of the nervous system. During embryonic development, folic acid requirements significantly increase. Deficiency can easily develop in the bitch if she does not receive adequate amounts, which can lead to increases in the risk of neural tube defects such as cleft palate, the most common congenital abnormality in puppies as well as dystocia.
A cleft palate occurs due to a failure of the roof of the mouth to close during development in the womb. This results in a hole between the mouth and the nasal cavity. Normally the palate will close around day 35, so supplementation needs to occur prior to this preferably from as soon as the bitch comes into heat. Studies have shown that folic acid supplementation during embryo development, significantly reduces the risk of cleft palate incidence.
Omega 3 fatty acids such as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) are very important nutrients for many functions in the body, including reproduction. These fatty acids are critical in the growth and development of the central nervous system, as well as vision for the embryo and foetus.
Studies in puppies have also demonstrated a beneficial effect on learning abilities and cognitive function (trainability) with DHA supplementation. These important nutrients can also assist with the digestive and immune functions.
Antioxidants are another important component when considering diet as they can protect against cell damage and include vitamins C, & E, Lutein and Taurine. Beta-carotene, also with antioxidant potential, can protect the DNA and tissues, as a precursor to Vitamin A has important functions for embryo nerve, muscle and skin development. They are also thought to have a role in progesterone secretion, preparing the uterus for implantation as well as helping to maintain gestation.
An important aspect to consider with nutrition in pregnancy is palatability as pregnant bitches often go off their food. They may require digestive support in the form of a highly digestible diet, with a balance of fibres to support optimal gut health and function, that provides all the required energy and nutrition tailored for pregnancy as well as high palatability for bitches who may be experiencing some inappetence that may be associated with hormonal changes.
To avoid any further digestive upsets, we always suggest a gradual transition from one diet to another over 7 days, which is why the recommendation for Starter diets will appear earlier at day 35 (a week before day 42).
We recommend a tailored diet specially formulated for breeding bitches from heat to day 42 of pregnancy where the bitch should then be transitioned on to a Starter diet for the last trimester.
Royal Canin HT42D (named because of the time it is recommended to feed) is specifically formulated for Breeding adult breeding bitches over 10 kg from the 1st day of heat to the 42nd day of gestation.
HT42D is formulated for Reproductive health with a unique nutritional profile to meet bitch reproductive cycle 1st stage needs: from heat to 42nd day of gestation. It contains added betacarotene to help prepare the bitch for optimal reproductive performance. Enhanced folic acid and fatty acids to support healthy embryo and fœtal development, and appropriate energy content.
SUMMARY
The puppies brain development can be assisted due also to the enriched DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, which is scientifically proven to support a puppy’s brain and visual development during gestation. Combination of prebiotics & highly digestible proteins help to promote a healthy balance of intestinal microbiota for digestive health & microbiome support.
THE BITCH ENERGY NEEDS
•Body weight of the pregnant bitch should not change much in the first 42days.
•Puppies gain 70% of their weight in the last trimester, this is when the bitch needs increased energy density in the diet.
•Energy requirement will increase by about 10%each week in the final trimester.
•At the time of whelping, the bitches body weight should have increased by 15-25%.
•Food intake becomes limited as the growing uterus compresses the stomach; in the final trimester it is recommended to switch to a “Royal Canin Starter diet.”
•An adult maintenance diet should not be fed during gestation as there will be energy and other nutrient deficiencies, however a growth or Starter diet fed for the whole pregnancy will lead to excess energy and fat accumulation.
•Lactation is the only stage where ad lib feeding is recommended for the bitch to accommodate for the enormous energy expenditure in this reproductive phase.
HEALTH IS LIFE’S FOUNDATION
HT42D, BABYDOG MILK & STARTER DIETS DURING MARCH*
To be fed during the heat period and until the 42nd day of gestation
For neonates from birth to weaning
•To support bitches from the 42nd day of gestation until the end of lactation
•Weaning puppies up to 2 months old
•Royal Canin® Puppy Diets starting at 2 months STARTER DIETS
