JUNE 2017
The Official Gazette of the Publishers, The Victorian Canine Association Inc. A00223882W Address: 655 Westernport Hwy, Skye 3977, Locked Bag K9, Cranbourne 3977 Office hours: 8.30am - 5pm (Mon-Fri) Telephone: 9788 2500 Fax: 9788 2599 Email: office@dogsvictoria.org.au Internet: www.dogsvictoria.org.au
FROM THE ACTING PRESIDENT DARREN BOWEY Members may have recently become aware of a Taskforce the ANKC has instigated to address the increasing level of reported fraudulent litter registrations in French Bulldogs and other breeds. Whilst French Bulldogs will be the primary focus of the taskforce, the flow on effect will be to consider what can be done to stop incorrect registration of false parentage and non-allowable colours across all breeds. As a result of the taskforce findings Dogs Victoria may be required to investigate Victorian breeders who have lodged incorrect litter registrations showing nonallowable colours and false parentage. To date instances of incorrect parentage in registrations have already
been discovered by Dogs Victoria and action is being taken to address this. Litter registrations have always been made by breeders on their assertion the parentage declared on the registration is true and correct. Unfortunately whilst the majority of our breeders conduct themselves with utmost integrity, it is evident we have those amongst our membership that do not. Among actions arising out of the French Bulldog taskforce will be to consider what further steps can be done to secure the integrity of the ANKC Registration database to ensure the parentage of dogs is irrefutable. The ANKC may need to consider new methods to tighten up the integrity of litter registrations, such as introducing DNA testing of parents and progeny for litter registration purposes in the near future.
The results of the recent management committee elections have concluded and I wish to congratulate Jan Robinson and Pauline Grutzner being returned to the management committee and welcome new members Kylie Gilbert, Julie Wills and Sally Haynes who will commence at the June management committee meeting following the AGM.
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Cocker Spaniel Ch Robmond Luna Battledance
FE ATU R ES VOLUM E 84 NO.6 JUN E
1 PRESIDENT’S REPORT
2 NIGHT OF NIGHTS
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4 OTEC
6 RAFT NOTES
11 MARTA MACKENZIE GRAND CHAMPION
SHOW RESULTS
THE LAW AND YOU
IN THE LIBRARY
Owned by: Dr Gillian Robinson
13 FROM THE VET
16 CANINE CLASSIFIEDS
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NIGHT OF THE NIGHTS
NIGHT OF NIGHTS WR IT TE N BY: SAN D R A MASH FOR D The weather set the scene for a hotly contested evening with 60 dogs and 60 puppies vying for the accolade of Top Show Dog and Top Show Puppy in Victoria for 2016. And what a night is was at the Dogs Victoria Night of Nights held on Saturday 18 March at the Bulla Exhibition Centre. Congratulation to the winners Top Show Dog 2016: Mrs J & Mr J Sullivan & Ms K Lewis’ Papillon Sup Ch Nightfire’s Xclusive Winner handled by Mrs J Sullivan Runner up: Mr B Thompson & Ms K Santas’ Keeshond Sup Ch Calivale Katch Me If U Kan handled by Ms K Santas Top Show Puppy 2016: Mr R Watt’s Kerry Blue Terrier Ch Chaduna Blu Sub Zero, handled by Mr A Reid Runner up: Mr S Green, Mrs E Guthrie & Mrs A Green’s Saluki Ch Elarabie Oasis Odyssey handled by Mr S Green. The mystery judges this year were John Burgess (Qld), Kim Tosi (Qld) and Glenda Cook (Vic) and they commented at the end of the evening on the extremely high quality of all the dogs that were presented to them for assessment. Bravo to all of the exhibitors for your amazing sportsmanship and respect shown to one another, you should all be proud. It was wonderful to see everyone dressed to impress, you definitely put the G back into glamour and F back in fun. The title of best dressed male and female judged by our CE Tim Adams and his wife went to Mark Clarke - Victoria and Marie Patten – NSW. Congratulations. Thank you to all the sponsors for your generosity towards the trophies; Altegra, Dog News, C-Crates, Computer Sashes & Rosettes, Diva’s Treasures, Helen Hill, Darren Griffiths and Minbeemedia who were also our photographers for the evening. We express an enormous gratitude to Royal Canin for the continued support and major sponsorship for the event. As chair of this year’s Night of Nights committee there are so many wonderful people to thank. The amazing team who have come on-board this year volunteering their time; main steward - Nic Luke, assembly steward Maureen Gostelow and compere for the night Peter Hill who did an outstanding job and I can tell you it’s one of the hardest gigs in dogs. You were all superb, thank you for making the event very relaxed but efficient. At the secretary’s desk, Margaret Barras and Julie Wright my 2
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fellow committee members, you were extraordinary in managing the check in, giving admittance tickets, dinner bands, desert and free lucky draw tickets, catalogues, answering queries and guiding guests. Phew! And not forgetting Nana T who was in charge of the raffle and Judy my rover for the night. A big thank you goes to Janet Davidson and Wayne Fleming for their remarkable abilities to handle the draw, I salute you. My thanks to Andrew Burt for looking after the judges and skilfully keeping an eye on any hiccups throughout the eventing, I’m indebted to you. To Anna Bisak from the DV office who took entries and put the catalogue together, well done. And cheers to Colleen and your staff on the delicious food prepared and served to the guests, you all worked so hard. Get ready for next year as we have started to plan more interesting and exciting ideas!
NIGHT OF THE NIGHTS
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OBEDIENCE, TRACKING AND ENDURANCE
OTEC NOTES WR IT TE N BY: DAWN HOWAR D
Recently multiple performance trials were held in Warrnambool, one such performance was Sylvia Van Doorn and her little dog Shazam doing a brilliant job to gain their UD title over the one weekend, absolutely stunning work. On the same weekend the German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria held a restricted to breed obedience and rally trial in conjunction with their championship show. The hotly contested winner of winners went to Andrew MacDonald and T Ch Conkasha Atomic Maverick CD with another stunning performance. The winner of winners run off is not held at many trials. The Melbourne Royal, Croydon and the State Trial do hold it and it is interesting to watch. A unique element at the GSDCV trials is that the CCD winner is eligible to compete, catch is they have to work off lead like all the others. On the following weekend, Southern Obedience Dog Club, held obedience and rally trials. A large entry was attracted, even though the day was very warm and the heat affected some of the dogs, there was still some lovely work. Congratulations to the club for putting on such a well organised trial. The first night of the autumn season of Friends of Obedience (FOOs) is jinxed. In 2016 the first night was 40 degrees at 5pm and of course the session had to be cancelled. This year there was storm and tempest. Even though we had bursts of rain during the evening, the ground at KCC Park is beautifully drained and remained usable by those who were dressed for the conditions. We fitted three rings in the Boxhall Pavilion, which was good training for the dogs. After all the horrible forecasts, all was well and most dogs booked in turned up. A big thank you to all those helpers who managed to get the rings up despite the weather. We also had an offer of assistance this session from well-known trainer, Lea Cogley. She has been a great help to some of our UD 4
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people who were able to get a different viewpoint, along with some problem solving thrown in. We have had a few casualties within our FOOs people this session. David Hutson severely cut his finger and required plastic surgery. (He was pulling down a gazebo: dangerous places these dog shows). Barry Cotton hurt his back but still soldiered on. Jenny Pepper had a huge bandage on her toe, but insisted on working her lovely dogs. One retirement should be noted. Marilyn Wrigley who has been chairperson of the GSDCV obedience committee and has run many trials over the years, decided to stand down from her very busy role. She has served for 36 years in senior positions in the club. The GSDCV is one of the few breed clubs to run all breeds trials. Marilyn was suitably fare welled by the GSDCV in front of a large gathering of members at the club’s AGM. The second in a series of VCA representatives training course have been held. Both courses were very well attended and included a group of new people as well as experienced reps. The whole system for training and the role of the VCA rep is currently under review. More information will be available as the review progresses. The Golden Retriever Club of Victoria based at KCC Park held the first track and search trial for the year. Warm days and lovely cool nights, great performances from many dogs, especially given the warm afternoons. Over the next few months it will be Victoria’s turn to run lots of trials. Good luck to all our triallers. It would be very helpful if more clubs could send me their results. Not all detailed results can be published of course, but the most outstanding things would be appreciated.
OBEDIENCE, TRACKING AND ENDURANCE On a serious note: Working together in harmony Sadly, we have a need to remind competitors that we need to be mindful of our fellow competitors. Some situations where handlers have been inconsiderate to others include: •
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Playing with dogs while another dog is working nearby
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Standing in the way of ring gates
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Using the excuse of being “in another ring” as a way of delaying competing in one ring
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Making adverse comments about other competitors when they are in the ring
Make sure you notify the steward in all rings of your progress and availability. Basically, please just show good manners and use common sense. PLEASE NOTE: in regard to dogs being left unattended in cars at any time In this age of sensitivity from the public in regard to animal welfare, we as a group need to be particularly mindful of our dogs’ situation. In addition to complying with all relevant regulations, we must take a lead role and make sure our dogs are comfortable and safe at all times. While owners are primarily responsible for the welfare
of their dogs, event organisers should also be mindful of dogs’ welfare, particularly dogs left in cars. •
Cars must be parked in shade, with ample water available to all dogs
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Car windows down, can be inadequate as they may not provide enough air flow
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Puppy bars or secured crates, are far preferable
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If the weather is warm, dogs should be left in crates either in a well-shaded area or in a cool building
OTEC Committee: Ms Lynn Klecka (Chair) klecka@ncable.net.au / 0418 333 312 Ms Melissa Ferabend (Deputy) melissaf@hotmail.com.au / 0414 640 402 Mrs Sue Collier collierpaulsue@gmail.com / 0431 270 214 Mrs Dawn Howard killarakennels@gmail.com / 0412 088 055 Mrs Linda Johnson giday000@gmail.com / 0468 375 147 Happy training and trialling.
Owned by Dr Gillian Robinson Phone 0421 304 285 Email robmond1@bigpond.com
ROBMOND KENNELS COCKER SPANIELS OF DISTINCTION Ch Robmond Luna Battledance and his daughter Ch Robmond Moondreamer
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RAFT NOTES
R AFT NOTES WR IT TE N BY: TR EVOR STEVE NS Field Trials Pointer and setter field trials and utility gundog field trials take place over the months of April, May and June to correspond with the quail-hunting season. There are a lot of similarities between these two disciplines. In both, the dogs are run in pairs (or braces as it is called) to determine the relative merits of the dogs. Pointer and setters tend to range further out from the gun and hold the game (by going on point) until the handler can get within shooting range. Where possible, the dogs are run into the wind. The successful dogs work the better side of the wind, and work that bit harder or smarter than their brace mate. Dogs are eliminated for various faults i.e. running out of control, not covering the ground correctly, stealing birds (from its brace mate) not showing ability to find birds, or completely missing birds. After all braces have a run the judge decides which dogs go into the next round. This process is continued until the judge declares a winner. Utility gundogs, as the name indicates, are dual-purpose dogs, and must have retrieving ability. Apart from retrieving fallen game in the field, a dog to be declared a winner at a UG field trial must also successfully complete the retrieving test, which may be double retrieves or blind retrieves. The other type of field trial is spaniel and retriever field trials. These trials are held in July, August and September and are run on rabbits. The dogs work much closer to the gun and flush the rabbits so they can be shot by the handler. If dogs find and flush game other than rabbits, then they will be scored with a find by the judge, even if it cannot be shot. As with the other field disciplines dogs are judged on their ability to work ground and wind properly. They are assessed on style and eagerness, steadiness and control, and above all finding game. Dogs may be eliminated for such things as being out of control, having hard mouth, failing to retrieve and lacking in general working ability. The rules for all field trials are set out in full on the ANKC Ltd website. Rules Reviews As advised in the April RAFT Notes, reviews of the rules for retrieving ability tests, utility gundog field trials, and pointer and setter field trials are currently taking place. At the time of writing I have not received any submissions, 6
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for P&S nor UG. However I have received submissions for some changes to the RATG rules. Consolidated submissions will have been published / distributed by Friday 19 May. A meeting to vote on proposed changes will be scheduled for the week commencing 26 June. For details of the meetings please refer to the RAFT Facebook page; https://www.facebook. com/groups/295647843897241/ or refer to At a Glance. Contacts If you have any queries about retrieving and field trials, please contact any of the RAFT committee members listed below: You may also like to access the Facebook page Retrieving and Field Trialling Victoria or the webpage of Retrieving Australia http://retrieving.org.au. Trevor Stevens (Chair) (Retrieving) jerribong@gmail.com Greg Playdon (Retrieving) gplaydon@aussiebb.com.au Noel Eltringham (Retrieving) revlain@iprimus.com.au Mark Davis (Retrieving) baps1@bigpond.com David Blacker (Utility) baps1@bigpond.com Russell Thomas (Utility) inkaline@bigpond.com.au Darren Smith (Spaniel & Retriever) badgerfield@bigpond.com Marc Canavan (Spaniel & Retriever) marc.canavan@gmail.com Fernando Sorgiovanni (Pointer & Setter) paula71@optusnet.com.au Joe Camilleri (Pointer & Setter) walteela@gmail.com
THE LAW AND YOU
THE L AW AND YOU Routine Healthcare for Dogs Dogs should be vaccinated against potentially fatal diseases, and receive regular preventive treatments for parasites such as fleas and worms. Dogs should also be regularly groomed and checked daily for signs of illness. Vaccinations Vaccination is the only prevention for dogs against fatal diseases such as parvovirus, distemper and hepatitis. Talk to your veterinarian regarding appropriate vaccination schedules. Viruses can spread within the dog population as quickly as the human cold spreads from person to person. Dogs can be vaccinated from six weeks of age for protection against: Parvovirus This disease is highly contagious and in more than 80 percent of cases, fatal. This virus attacks the intestines, causing blood stained diarrhoea, vomiting with severe abdominal pain and weakness. Immediate veterinary attention is required as the disease can progress extremely quickly (i.e. in the space of 24 hours) and is usually fatal unless treated aggressively early in the course of this disease. In very young puppies, the virus can invade the heart muscles, causing difficulties in breathing and death within a few hours. It is not necessary to have contact with other dogs for this disease to spread to your dog. This virus is so persistent in the ground over many years that the environment around an infected dog needs to be cleaned with potent disinfectants to prevent spread to other dogs. Outbreaks occur regularly throughout Australia - especially in summer. Hepatitis A highly contagious disease which spreads to unvaccinated dogs of any age. However, canine hepatitis is more severe when dogs younger than two years become infected. Symptoms include high fever, depression and acute abdominal pain and death can occur within 24-36 hours. Dogs that recover may develop long term liver and kidney problems and can act as carriers spreading this disease to other dogs for many months. Ideally all dogs that come on to or travel off your property should be fully vaccinated.
Distemper This disease is extremely contagious to all dogs of any age and often fatal. Symptoms can include coughing and sneezing, nasal and eye discharge and depression. Muscle tremors, fits and paralysis can occur later in this disease. As the virus attacks the nervous system the recovery rates even with treatment can be low and recovered dogs may have permanent brain damage. Canine cough Caused by several highly infectious diseases, this illness is spread wherever dogs congregate such as dog parks and boarding kennels. Affected dogs have a dry hacking cough that persists for weeks and can result in pneumonia. Vaccines are available including those that are given intra-nasally and act to directly protect for this disease within a week. However, yearly boosters are required. In short, as a minimum guideline all dogs should visit your local veterinarian once a year and the appropriate vaccine cover can be selected during a routine health check. Worming can be planned for the year along with other parasite protection. Parasites – fleas and worms Dogs should be given regular treatments to prevent them from suffering from fleas and worms. Dogs can carry intestinal worms such as roundworm, whipworm, hookworm and tapeworm. Dogs are infected via uncooked meat, rodents and also through the skin, from larvae on grass (whipworm), or from fleas. Even ingestion of material in contact with the ground can be enough to cause infection. Dogs with worms may show tell-tale signs - poor or dull coat, anaemia (pale gums), diarrhoea, pot-bellied appearance, weight loss and tail skidding. You may see white segments or worms in the droppings. Fortunately, you can stop worms cycling in your dogs with regular worm treatments. Ask your vet for advice about which worming products to use and how often to use them. Note that worms can also be harmful to dog owners, which is another reason why it’s important to prevent them. Fleas can cause itching, chewing and licking. The skin may become red and inflamed. You might see fleas
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THE LAW AND YOU on your dog, or you might see small dark flecks (flea ‘dirt’) in the fur and on the skin. If your dog has fleas it’s important to treat the house, your dog and all other pets in the household. Your vet can recommend safe and effective products to use.
This information was sourced from The Domestic Animal Unit website. Refer to www.vic.gov.au/pets for more information on legislation, ownership and care.
Heartworm Heartworm is a very different disease from intestinal worms and is poorly understood by dog owners. Mosquitos spread this blood borne parasite so a dog can be infected without leaving the property. Heartworm is a parasite which attaches itself to arteries in the heart causing heart and lung disease and eventually, death. Heartworm is difficult and costly to treat. Wherever there are mosquitos there exists the possibility of heartworm disease for your dog. There are many different types of heartworm preventions ranging from daily tablets to monthly tablets or “spot on’s” and yearly injections. Your local veterinarian will offer the most appropriate treatment for this parasite for dogs living in your region. Grooming All dogs need regular grooming, but longhaired dogs need more coat care than shorthaired dogs. A longhaired dog should be combed and brushed once a day while a dog with short hair will usually only need brushing twice a week. Get a brush and comb that are suited to the hair type of your dog. Some dogs with ‘wool’ type coats, that grow continuously, will also require regular clipping. Checking for signs of ill health You should check your dog each day for any signs of illness. These might include the following: •
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SHOW RESULTS
AFGHAN HOUN D CLUB OF VIC TORIA INC 11 MARCH 2017 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Judge: Mr B Bengtson (USA) Entries: 50 Photographer: Sally Stasytis Ph: 9730 1603 1. Best exhibit in show: B Ferguson’s Sup Ch Tahkira Take A Chance On Me 2. R unner up in show: W Douglas & Dr A Tan’s Sup Ch Alaqadar Rigoletto (AI) 3. B aby puppy in show: B Ferguson’s Tahkira You Should Be So Lucky 4. P uppy in show: J Anderson’s Chakdarra Holly Go Lightly (Imp NZ)
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AFGHAN HOUN D CLUB OF VIC TORIA INC 11 MARCH 2017 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Judge: Mr R Podesta (Chile) Entries: 50 Photographer: Sally Stasytis Ph: 9730 1603 1. Best exhibit in show: W Douglas & Dr A Tan’s Sup Ch Alaqadar Rigoletto (AI) 2. R unner up in show: Parker & Ferguson’s Ch Tahkira Turkish Delite (AI) 3. B aby puppy in show: B Ferguson’s Tahkira Summer Breeze 4. P uppy in show: J Anderson’s Chakdarra Holly Go Lightly (Imp NZ)
IRISH WOLFHOUN D CLUB OF VIC TORIA INC 13 MARCH 2017 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Judge: Mr B Bengtson (USA) Photographer: Sally Stasytis Ph: 9730 1603 1. Best exhibit in show: Dr F J & Mrs A T McEvoy’s Dromkeen Lily 2. R unner up in show: M S & Mrs C Biesiekierski’s Ch Tirowen Flora 3. B aby puppy in show: Ms B & Mr S Mc Clure’s Fleetwood Amore Delia Musica (Imp NZ) 4. P uppy in show: Dr F J & Mrs A T McEvoy’s Tirowen Willem
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MARTA MCKENZIEGRAND CHAMPION
A DOUBLE GRAND CHAMPION FOR VICTORIA WR IT TE N BY: DAWN HOWAR D
Mack comes from a long line of Border Collies who have excelled in conformation as well as performance. His pedigree includes many champions and his dam and many relations are very consistent top agility dogs. Marta is no stranger to hard work, and there is no questioning her patience and perseverance. Mack gradually progressed through obedience until he reached utility dog excellent (UDX). This is where he excelled under the skilled guidance of his owner. His eventual achievement of obedience grand champion was well deserved. All over Australia few dogs have achieved this title. At the time, he was one of a very few UDX dogs in Victoria. Always ready to try new disciplines, Marta originally branched out into the world of tracking, when Mack was young, and continued until he became a tracking champion. After a long break while he achieved obedience grand champion, Marta and Mack turned to competing in track and search trials. The rest is history. Congratulations to Marta McKenzie and her Border Collie Mack, Obedience Grand Champion, Track and Search Grand Champion, Tr Ch Yeoville Mastermind RAE AD JD ET. They have achieved what we believe is an Australian first. Two performance grand champion titles.
This photo was taken by Sal Robinson when Marta and Mack won the final of the Dogs Victoria Top Dog of the Year Award in 2014. Her friends from the UDX training group used this photo so that Marta would not suspect that we were writing an article about her.
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Mack is not Marta’s first dog to obtain the utility dog excellent title. Her previous Border Collie, O Ch Lindenbrae Redhot Nwild UDX ET ADX JDX TDX HIT was one of the first dogs in Victoria to gain the coveted UDX title. At that stage the obedience grand champion was not available. Marta is one of the very few trainers to have two dogs with the UDX title. As well as spending countless hours training her own dogs, Marta is always willing to help other handlers. The Knox Obedience Dog Club has awarded her with a life membership in recognition of the work she has done with the club.
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FROM THE VET
SWIMMER SYNDROME IN PUPPIES WR IT TE N BY: D R M IC HAE L B E LL
What is Swimmer Syndrome It’s a condition that occurs in puppies that commences in the first two weeks of life. Affected puppies hind limbs and often the front limbs are splayed out to the side. When they attempt to walk the pup often “paddles” and is unable to bear weight on the legs. As the condition progresses the chest compresses from top to bottom in some cases, and widens at the sides in some cases. This chest compression can become permanent. The range of motion of the joints in the affected legs can be significantly reduced. What is the cause of the condition? It is thought that the condition may be related to an inward deviation of the sternum. The cause of the reduced muscle is unknown, but environmental effects such as confinement in areas with poor traction on the feet and genetics may play a part. How are affected puppies treated? Where treatment is initiated within the first 3-4 weeks of the birth the chances of recovery are good. Recommended treatments include use of hobbles to hold the legs in a normal standing position and physical therapy. The physical therapy involves flexing the affected joints, massaging the legs, holding them in a standing position, and placing the pup in a device to maintain it in an upright position. Affected puppies usually respond to such treatment and changes to an environment that provides traction. In cases where the affected pup is not treated appropriately or treatment is not started early enough some pups do not fully recover. www.dogsvictoria.org.au - Pure Fun, Pure Sport, Purebred
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IN THE LIBRARY
LIBR ARY NOTES WR IT TE N BY: C L AR E HO DG ES The library was very fortunate to recently receive a large donation from Hoflin Publishing in the US. The company even helped cover the cost of postage for a very large collection of beautiful colour annuals, many of which are hard backs. We now have a number of these on Alaskan Malamutes, Bouvier Des Flandres, Chinese Crested Dogs and White Shepherds. They are lovely books, full of photos and articles and we are very fortunate to be given them.
We have royal catalogues bound and they become a valuable resource for researching breed history and pedigrees and yes marked catalogues are more than welcome.
We also now have on our shelves a large selection of new books and videos. These include the usual dog sports, herding, retrieving in particular and a number of new breed books for some of our rarer breeds. We have also updated our list of missing periodicals on the Dogs Victoria website and would be grateful for any help our members can give us with completing these. Those of you with royal catalogues, from any state, interstate ones being the most difficult for us to find, please consider donating them rather than popping them in the recycling!
BOOK REVIEWS FINAL HOPE
FOUR PAWS FIVE DIREC TIONS
When you are at the end of your leash with your dog, there is help, there is hope.
Traditional Chinese medicine has been used with great success on humans for thousands of years, and now it is available for dogs and cats.
GAIN ING CONTROL OF YOUR AGG R ESSIVE DOG STEPH EN J JOU B ERT
Fourteen chapters defining aggression, canine traits and how to cope. Chapter ten on Basic Training is of interest, but I hope no one ever needs the other 13. Lindsay Bolden
A GUI D E TO C H IN ESE M E DIC IN E FOR C ATS AN D DOGS CH ERYL SCHWA RTS
Starting with the head, and working toward the toes, this book addresses many common problems in our pets. It is presented in three parts – Theory, Diagnosis and Treatment, and includes herb ology, food therapy, acupressure and massage techniques. Part three – the Treatment – has 13 chapters, each pertaining to body systems. This book is designed to bring your dog’s body into balance through a treatment and prevention approach. It is very interesting reading. Lindsay Bolden
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CLASSIFIEDS
MAGAZINE R ATES & SPECIFICATIONS Covers Inside Front $1050 Inside Back $1050 Outside Back $1050 (193 x 264mm + 5mm bleed)
FRONT COVER ART WORK REQUIREMENTS $330 (193 x 264mm + 5mm bleed) Please supply the following details that will appear on Page 1. No other details will be accepted. • Only one image permitted per cover.
Full Page - Full colour (193 x 264mm + 5mm bleed) Member: $294 Commercial: $735
• Photographer’s name cannot be published on the front cover
Half Page - Full colour (173 x 120mm) Member: $173 Commercial: $525
• Breed of Dog Registered Name of Dog Registered Owner/s of Dog Photographed by (if copywrite needs to be acknowledged)
Quarter Page - Full colour (85 x 120mm) Member: $91 Commercial: $315 Canine Classifieds - Full colour Twelfth Page (56 x 50mm) Commercial $105
• Sponsor’s logos are not permitted on the cover. • Publications committee reserves the right to decide in its absolute discretion to edit and/or change the image submitted for the front cover.
• Digital Shots: Minimum 274mm high x 203mm wide at 300DPI. • Portrait format ONLY will be accepted for the front cover. • A mple border space around the dog (including left, right and above). • N o person or part of person to be in any part of the photograph (leash is acceptable). • Either full body shot or head shot.
ART WORK REQUIREMENTS • We accept artwork via email or on disc in the following formats: • High resolution TIFF - all artwork must be 300 dpi • High resolution PDF - 300dpi • All artwork to be supplied in CMYK • In Design document and files - images and fonts MUST be included on the CD or in a zip/stuffit archive if emailed • 5mm bleed on all full page artwork • Artwork charges will apply if completed artwork is not supplied on application.
Charge rate: $70/hour • We don’t accept the following file formats: Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Publisher, CorelDraw, Pagemaker or QuarkXPress. • True type fonts are not accepted.
• Photographer’s name is not to be included in photo
• Details of judges, owner, breed, dog’s name, photographer’s name, type of event, number of entries, club name and date of event to be included on CD in word document format • Dog should take up the majority of the photo, not handler and/or sponsors product
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All photos are to be landscape only • Sponsor’s logos are not to be included in photo
• Photos to be 100mm x 75mm with a dpi of 300
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POLICY ON PUBLISHING OF CONFORMATION/ OBEDIENCE PHOTOS
• CD with photos and word document text should be sent to Dogs Victoria as soon as possible after the event