Dogs Victoria Magazine - October 2017 by Dogs Victoria

OCTOBER 2017

WHEN: Sunday 10 December 2017 TIME: 10.30am - 4pm WHERE: State Dog Centre KCC Park, 655 Westernport Hwy, Skye • Canine Christmas Market – a great opportunity to purchase gifts for dog loving family and friends. • Dog sport competition and demonstrations. • Breed displays. • Plenty of dog activities and fun competitions including owner and dog look-a-like. • Face painting and jumping castle for kids. • Great prizes to be won. • Visit the Canine Museum and library.

FREE FOR THE FAMILY

FUN FOR EVERYONE Don’t forget to bring your dog and lead and enjoy a fun day with your family, friends, fellow dog lovers and pooches. Bring a picnic or refreshments will be available to purchase.

For more information contact Dogs Victoria on 9788-2509 or media@dogsvictoria.org.au or visit www.dogsvictoria.org.au/family-pet/shows-trials-and-events/canine-events/big-day-out-for-dogs.html

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FROM THE ACTING PRESIDENT DARREN BOWEY received from Show Manager. In 2015 Dogs Victoria partnered with Show Manager to provide a comprehensive package to our clubs comprising of Show Manager’s online entry system together with offering an enhanced service of catalogue and certificate printing for clubs. Each time a club uses Show Manager for their entries Show Manager sponsors Dogs Victoria with a contribution per entry. Through this sponsorship Show Manager has contributed $110,000 to date to Dogs Victoria. I would encourage all clubs to consider supporting Dogs Victoria by using Show Manager as their online entry provider. Sponsorship such as this enables us to continue to fund improvements to our facilities that benefits all members.

September is our highly anticipated month when the largest multi-day dog show on the Victorian Calendar, the Melbourne Royal Show takes place. This major event is the chance for exhibitors to compete and compare their dogs and spend the day speaking to members of the public about their breed. It’s always a great opportunity to socialise and catch up with local and interstate friends. Congratulations to this year’s winners, a win at the Melbourne Royal Show is highly sought after and amongst the highest honours one can achieve in the dog world.

The winter months are a peak period for clubs holding indoor shows in the Boxhall Pavilion at KCC Park. Exhibitors attending indoor shows have brought to our attention the congestion and safety issues that exist in the pavilion due to limited space available for exhibitors to place their dogs and equipment at

Dogs Victoria values the sponsorship it receives throughout the year and I would like to make particular mention to the major sponsorship

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Pomeranian Dual Grand Ch (Neut) (TS) Dual Ch (Neut) (T) Meadowspark Affrica Kira CD RAE FS.A HTM.A Owned by: Dr Grace Rumantir Photographed by: Cabal Canine Candid

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shows. Many exhibitors have taken up the same space they would utilise at outdoor shows by placing 3 x 3 metre floor mats and tarps where they don’t use all of the space taken. It is of also of concern that some exhibitors are using floorless exercise pens to toilet their dogs rather than taking them outside. All dogs must be toileted outside and not in the pavilion. Options for reducing the congestion and safety issues in the pavilion are currently being reviewed and members will be notified shortly of changes.

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5 OTEC NOTES

10 VALE NOTICE

13 FROM THE VET

6 RAFT NOTES

14 LIBRARY NOTES

7 JUNIORS

16 CANINE CLASSIFIEDS

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SHOW RESULTS KCC PARK SHOW 9 JULY 2017 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 1

General Specials Judge: Ms J Aspinall Entries: 655 Photographer: Sally Stasytis Ph: 9730 1603 Toy Group Judge: Ms J Aspinall 1. Best exhibit in group: M Morse & W Henderson’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Sup Ch Matmor A Scandalous Affair 2. R unner up in group: Clovelly Knls’ Italian Greyhound Sup Ch Clovelly High Asa Kite Terrier Group Judge: Mr G Browne 3. B est exhibit in group: B & K Marsh’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier Gr Ch Neworder Beat My Drum 4. Runner up in group: Marydon Knls’ West Highland White Terrier Ch Marydon Max A Million Gundog Group Judge: Ms J Jolly 5. B est exhibit in group, BEST IN SHOW: V McPhee’s English Springer Spaniel Ch Kinsheran Ferrando 6. Runner up in group, RUNNER UP IN SHOW: Triseter Knls’ Gordon Setter Ch Triseter Celtic Seal Hound Group Judge: Mr K Prior 7. Best exhibit in group: S Bennetts’ Dachshund (Standard Long) Sup Ch Charlmagne Jimmy Choo 8. R unner up in group: J Lees’ Borzoi Ch Zivv Dizgyzo Loto Working Dog Group Judge: Ms N Pearson (NSW) 9. B est exhibit in group: Llandlaff Knls’ Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) Ch Trehilyn Dances With Dragons 10. Runner up in group: Estrik Knls’ Bouvier des Flandres Ch Estrik Naughty By Nature Utility Group Judge: Mrs M Burton (NSW) 11. Best exhibit in group: K O’Riley’s Samoyed Ch Kalaska Lover Boy 12. R unner up in group: B Bieleny & S Robertson’s Leonberger Glamourford Mercury Man

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Non Sporting Group Judge: Ms A Allcock 13. B est exhibit in group: Dimadal Knls’ Dalmatian Sup Ch Whytewood Jacks Journey To Oz (AI) 14. R unner up in group: S White’s Shar Pei Ch Silkston Peiatentiontth Vixn (AI)

SHOW RESULTS DAN DENONG POULTRY & KENNE L SOCIETY INC 16 JULY 2017 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

General Specials Judge: Mr R Lucas (NSW) Entries: 803 Photographer: Sally Stasytis Ph: 9730 1603

Toy Group Judge: Mrs K Paul (NSW) 1. Best exhibit in group: J Baker’s Papillon Ch Beauchiot Tuscana Dream 2. R unner up in group: L Walter, P & P Cutler’s Maltese Merrimalt Living The Dream Terrier Group Judge: Mr W Goldsworthy (NSW) 3. B est exhibit in group: S Stewart & M O’Reilly’s West Highland White Terrier Ch Whitebriar Job Well Done 4. Runner up in group: K & L Campbell’s Fox Terrier (Smooth) Ch Optimo Our Sunrise Memories Gundog Group Judge: Mr R Lucas (NSW) 5. Best exhibit in group, RUNNER UP IN SHOW: H Hartig & M Neilson’s German Shorthaired Pointer Ch Trupoint The Exhibitionist 6. Runner up in group: Triseter Knls’ Gordon Setter Ch Triseter Celtic Seal Hound Group Judge: Mrs P Bockman-Chato (NSW) 7. Best exhibit in group: W Douglas & Dr A Tan’s Afghan Hound Sup Ch Alaqadar Rigoletto (AI) 8. R unner up in group: R Wallis’ Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Rokeena Grand Slam Working Dog Group Judge: Mrs K Tressider (NSW) 9. B est exhibit in group, BEST IN SHOW: Ellagant Knls’ Australian Shepherd Ch, Am Gr Ch Copperridge’s Under Surveillance (Imp USA) 10. Runner up in group: C & S Moore, J Moore’s Old English Sheepdog Ch Perfu Dancn With Starsnstripes Utility Group Judge: Mrs C Rafton (NSW) 11. Best exhibit in group: L Mathieson’s St Bernard Ch Tai Yuan Blast From T’past (Imp NZ) 12. R unner up in group: F Tucker & M Norling’s Samoyed Ch Aldonza Et Phone Home Non Sporting Group Judge: Mr P Brown (NSW) 13. B est exhibit in group: Kinderscout Knls’ Shih Tzu Gr Ch O’Malley’s Sebastian (Imp Swd) 14. R unner up in group: I, J & S Marshall’s Dalmatian Ch Phampard Phirst Class

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HERDING

HERDING ROUND UP SUB M IT TE D BY: SH E LLEY DONALD Congratulations to all class winners and winners of the special awards listed below: High in trial sheep Meg Lewis’ Rottweiler Starkhere I Am Legend HSAs Reserve high in trial sheep Tania Schumann’s Australian Shepherd Ch Neut, Ch Comeby Money Talks CCD RE PT FS.S HTM.S

The 2017 Dogs Victoria State Herding Trial was held in July at KCC Park, drawing a small entry of committed herding enthusiasts. Our judges were Karin Finlayson (NSW) and Karen Edwards (Vic), both judging with good humour, professionalism and offering sound advice. In the small community of herding, competitors all tend to know each other, which always makes for a friendly, social and highly supportive event. We saw some lovely runs on both days and a couple of well-timed retirements. Sometimes a retirement is a more successful outcome for a team, especially to avoid frustration or confusion for the dog. We had nine teams competing on sheep only, and three teams on both sheep and ducks. Competing on one type of stock is tough enough, but the dogs that compete on two types have a very hard job as different skills, mindset and focus is required for each stock type. To see the dogs successfully transition from sheep to ducks is very impressive. Some need a little more encouragement to get them to ‘flip their stock switch’ so to speak and it can be very interesting to watch it when it does. It was also very heartening to have a few dogs returning to herding at the state trial after recovering from some serious injuries and long periods of rehab. Having my own dog out of work due to injury most of this year, I am in awe of the dedication these owners have made to get their dogs healthy, fit and competition tuned again. Many of us had a few tears in our eyes but also great big smiles on our faces as we watched Bess, Jenna Watson’s Associate, step into the trial paddock for the first time since a hind leg amputation. Bess demonstrated that you couldn’t keep a good herding dog down, as she put in two high scoring runs across the weekend and picked up the highest scoring associate dog sash. 4

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High in trial ducks Pam Cartledge’s Associate Sea J Skipper HIBs HIAs HSAcd Reserve high in trial ducks Meg Lewis’ Rottweiler Ch Clyzan Seven Deadly Sins (AI) HNAsd HSBs HSAc ET Highest combined score sheep and ducks Meg Lewis’ Rottweiler Ch Clyzan Seven Deadly Sins (AI) HNAsd HSBs HSAc ET Highest scoring Victorian Herding Association member Meg Lewis with Starkhere I Am Legend HSAs Highest scoring associate dog Jenna Watson’s BessWatson PT

As trial secretary there are difficult trials and easy trials to run, this one was a dream. With a plethora of volunteers, I often had the pleasure of suggesting that their greatest responsibility was to relax, watch and cheer on the competitors. I would like to thank all the helpers that put up, changed and pulled down the courses, the stock handlers and their stock dogs, judging scribes, stock suppliers, VCA Rep, judges, and of course the competitors and their wonderful dogs. I hope to see you all again next year! Photograph of Ch Clyzan Seven Deadly Sins (AI) HNAsd HSBs HSAc ET quietly working her sheep up the centre line towards her handler Meg Lewis, taken by Karen Edwards.

OBEDIENCE, TRACKING & ENDURANCE

OTEC NOTES WR IT TE N BY: DAWN HOWAR D ET achieved the same title. I have known Urs for a very long time and I don’t think I have ever seen him looking so pleased. On the day of the trial, Urs was also handling in the show ring, where he is pursuing another grand champion title, hence the silk tie and waistcoat. He removed the suit jacket for the photo. He is much more comfortable in his work gear. Congratulations Urs and Theresa.

Where has the year gone, we are already in October? The Tracking Club of Victoria’s TSD trial was held recently at KCC Park, actually, a great base for a TSD trial. The trial was perfectly run by Anca Tilea, who took on the job of trial secretary at short notice and she did a great job. The following weekend there was the TCV tracking trial at Broadford. Apart from fog, which must be expected, the good weather and the fun continued. Then we had the GSDCV rally trial, this was a great success and there were lots of happy triallers. July of course is the time for Christmas in July. At least two great Christmas dinners were held, one at Gippsland and one at KCC Park. Much more relaxed than when we are all frantic in December. We can actually talk to each other. One trial that should be noted was the Australian Shepherd Club obedience and rally obedience double trial. It was part of a weekend where on Saturday, conformation and herding were featured and on Sunday, obedience and rally. A valued presentation was a versatility award for the dog that had performed best over the various disciplines. It is wonderful to see a breed club rewarding the different disciplines where the breed excels. Last month I reported a very big title. Urs and Theresa Rhyn and their beautiful GSD, Tri Ch (T) Neut Ch, TS Gr Ch Killara Volcanic Lava A Z BSCl1 CDX RAE RM ET (Zena), gained the rally obedience champion title, making her a triple champion. As if that wasn’t enough, less than a month later, they’re other girl Ricky, now Tri Ch (T) (RO), TS Gr Ch Awatea Loven Missy UD RAE HT www.dogsvictoria.org.au

The OTEC Judges Training Scheme for 2018 has been finalised and has been on both the Dogs Victoria and vicdog.com websites since July, along with the latest list of trainee judges. It is great to see some new faces, we need every one of you. It’s not too late for this year. If you are even mildly interested in becoming a judge, check out the scheme and contact Dawn Howard. The first lecture is on Monday 9 October, followed by the rally lecture on Tuesday 10 October. Also on both websites the new, updated OTEC Trial Secretaries Guide has been completed. Hopefully it will continue to be a useful resource for our affiliates. Definitely on the recommended reading list for trial secretaries. Next month we will be able to report on the State Obedience and Rally Obedience trials, plus the new look Top Obedience Dogs of the year and the inaugural Top Rally Dog of the year. To date the entries for both disciplines have been excellent.

OTEC Committee Chair: Mrs Lynn Klecka klecka@ncable.net.au / 0418 333 312 Deputy: Ms Melissa Ferabend 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. Dogs Victoria | October 2017

RETRIEVING AND FIELD TRIALS

R AFT NOTES WR IT TE N BY: TR EVOR STEVE NS Rules review The consolidated submissions from all states should be sent by ANKC Ltd to Dogs Victoria this month. We will distribute it as soon as possible and also post it to the RAFT Facebook page. VGC club trial Thanks to Sally Haynes for the following report on the VGC trial in July. Crisp, foggy mornings around a campfire clearing to sunshine, great company, a BBQ breakfast and fine gundog work. Sounds good? Welcome to the Victorian Gundog Club’s retrieving trial, proudly sponsored by E & A Salce Pet Supplies. Handlers and their dogs – Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, German Shorthaired Pointers, Flat Coated Retrievers, English Springer Spaniels and a Wirehaired Vizsla – gathered in Bridgewater to test their skills against the elements and each other over a weekend of retrieving trialling. The property was in stunning condition with plenty of cover and water and the club is very grateful to owner Ian Winfield for generously allowing us access once again. Our judges put on some testing runs, making full use of the available creeks, lagoons, grasslands and tree lines. Special thanks to Mr Ron Cooper from NSW for judging Saturday’s all age stake. On Saturday, we had some visitors to the trial - Mr Jeff Bourman MP (Shooters & Fishers Party) and Dr Tim Adams (CE Dogs Victoria). Jeff has been extremely supportive of Dogs Victoria members with respect to the State Government’s proposed “Puppy Farm Bill” and we were delighted he was able to join us: “In the business of being a politician you get to meet a lot of different people doing different things. On Saturday I had the pleasure to view retrieving dog trials held by the Victorian Gundog Club. Although I have been a shooter for many years, I’ve never used a dog and I had no idea what to expect. The level of training for the dogs is astonishing. Even the dogs that ‘failed’ were beyond anything I expected and obeyed every command whilst clearly loving it. The owners clearly loved their dogs and were so proud of them. I will definitely go back to watch more trials!”

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We even had Jeff, Tim and his wife, Karen sitting with us on throwers in all age so they could get a bird’s eye view of the dog work. They were absolutely blown away by the quality of the handling and training. Competitors and judges alike were thrilled to see their genuine interest. Jeff and Tim were also kind enough to stay until the end of the day and assist us with presentations. Thank you to everyone who made this trial a success – there are too many names to mention here but the club really does appreciate the sheer number of people who volunteered their time and skills. It is a very special community of dog folk. Sincere thanks to Elsa Hoggard who despite not owning gundogs, volunteered to take photographs on behalf of the club. Congratulations to the winning handlers and dogs, in particular Margaret Carty for gaining her dog’s NRD title. Please see the Retrieving Australia website for full results: Contact If you have any queries about retrieving and field trials, please contact any of the RAFT committee members. You may also like to access the Facebook page Retrieving and Field Trialling Victoria or the web page Retrieving Australia http://retrieving.org.au/.

NEWS AND VIEWS OF JUNIORS

NEWS AND VIEWS OF JUNIORS WR IT TE N BY: E LISE E DWAR DS The Junior Handler State Final took place at the recently held Junior Kennel Club of Vic Inc championship show. The committee once again put on a smooth and successful show and should be congratulated on their efforts. The judge this year was Miss Jessica Bello from New Zealand. Miss Bello put the handlers through their paces and awarded overall champion to 15 year old Hollie Mann and runner-up champion to 9 year old Emily

Perkins. Huge congratulations to all the handlers who participated on the day. Hollie will now represent Victoria at the Junior Handler National Final which will be held in Queensland this month. This competition will decide which handler will represent Australia at the International Junior Handler Competition at Crufts. We wish Hollie the best of luck.

EVENTS, MEDIA & COMMUNIC ATIONS WR IT TE N BY: ANNA B ISAK Big Day Out For Dogs Dogs Victoria’s annual Open Day Big Day Out for Dogs will take place at KCC Park on Sunday 10 December 2017 from 10.30am to 4pm. The purpose of this event is to showcase all things dog to the public. There are four major components to the Big Day Out: breed stalls, performance discipline demonstrations and competition, fun activities and the Canine Christmas Market. This is a free event and the public are welcome to bring their dogs. We invite clubs and members to be part of this fun event to promote purebred dogs, activities for all dogs and all that is Dogs Victoria. We would love to have as many clubs and members take part; you may like to create an amazing club/breed display, hold a members competition, organise a discipline demonstration, run fun activities for our visitors, or enjoy an end of year club celebration. Closing date to register your participation is Monday 13 November please email abisak@dogsvictoria.org.au for a registration form. We have sites still available for the Canine Christmas Market, for dog related products and services. Please spread the word to anyone who might be interested! We are also offering sites for an assortment of other market stalls as well. There will be of course many more activities and attractions to see and do for both human and canines

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alike! For more information head to the Dogs Victoria website, and keep a look out in the coming weeks for up-to-date news on the Big Day Out Facebook page. And don’t forget to tell your friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and people in your local community to come along. Night of Nights The Nights of Nights gala event to crown the Top Show Dog and Puppy of the Year for 2017 will now be held in the month of February. The Night of Nights Committee have asked for and been given a date clear of conformation shows. The event will take place on Saturday 3 February 2018 at the Bulla Exhibition Centre commencing 4pm. This prestigious event is the perfect opportunity to be acknowledged as one of the “best of the best”. To be eligible to enter, you must have won a best in show or puppy in show at either an all breeds championship show, group or breed speciality championship show in Victoria this year. Entries open in November. Just complete the entry form which can be downloaded from the Dogs Victoria website or email abisak@dogsvictoria.org.au. You must also attach a copy of your best exhibit in show certificate with your entry form to validate your qualification as invitation letters will not be sent. We hope to see you on the night.

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AGILITY

AGILITY ON THE MOVE SUB M IT TE D BY: C ASSI E C R EW Describe the run that got your dog the points necessary to become AGCH A typical Arwen run – smooth and consistent, except this time she did it in under the SCT. How did you feel when you realised you had got the points? Did you know during the run that it was one that would get you AGCH or did you realise later? We didn’t know at the time, because I hadn’t counted a pass at a RTG trial. When we figured out that she had finally got the points we were very relieved – it had been something we were working towards for a long time. Did you have any struggles getting AGCH? As Arwen got older, she started slowing down. This posed a problem in the masters jumping courses, and we were consistently missing the SCT by 1 or 2 seconds. Every pass she got was absolute gold. PROFILE – AG CH 500 Alanglen Arwen Rose CD RN ADM ADO JDM JDO SPDM SDM GDX

Is this your first agility dog? Yes

Handler name Andrew Sanderson, Stephanie Sanderson and occasionally, Heather Eaves.

Describe how you started doing agility Andrew married into the Eaves family. Steph encouraged Andrew to get a dog; Steph’s mum, Heather, encouraged us to try agility.

Owner name Stephanie and Andrew Sanderson Dog’s registered name AG CH 500 Alanglen Arwen Rose CD RN ADM ADO JDM JDO SPDM SDM GDX Dog call name (and nicknames) Arwen Dog breed Labrador Retriever Age of dog at time of getting AGCH 10 years Are you a member of any agility clubs? K9 Agility Club and Southern Obedience Dog Club. Name and date of trial where AGCH obtained 1 May 2016 at Ballarat. Name of judge for the run where AGCH obtained Mr Stephen Pearson

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Describe your dog’s personality Placid, laid back, relaxed. She happily spends her days lying on the couch. Does your dog have any funny quirks? She almost always has a scratch at the start line of an agility course. What is your dog’s favourite piece of agility equipment? Not sure she has a favourite piece of equipment, however in her older age Arwen takes every opportunity to take the wrong end of the tunnel, just to prove who is really in charge in the ring. What is your dog’s favourite toy or treat? Being a Labrador, it must be food, but only high quality human food. Meat or cheese – no vegetables, she spits vegetables out. What do your friends / family / work colleagues say about you doing agility? Once we explain the difference between agility trials and dog shows, they think it’s pretty cool.

DUAL GRAND CH (NEUT) (TS) DUAL CH (NEUT) (T) MEADOWSPARK AFFRICA KIRA CD RAE FS.A HTM.A BY D R G R AC E RUMANTI R Kira is 12 year old on 19 October 2017. It is a good time to reflect on what this remarkable little dog has achieved so far. Kira became the first Pomeranian in Australia with a neuter grand champion title on 8 June 2017. She has 22 titles in seven disciplines, competing in conformation, obedience, rally obedience, tracking, track and search and dances with dogs freestyle and heelwork to music. Kira is a true pioneer in her breed, being the first Pomeranian to ever compete in five of the seven sports she is in. She puts the Pomeranian breed on the map as a breed capable of performing competitively at the highest level in multiple sports in Australia. She excels in the sports she is in achieving multiple best neuter in show, best neuter in group wins in conformation and multiple highest in trial, first place and excellent grading wins in performance sports. Kira showcases what a purebred dog is about. She epitomises beauty, brain and versatility in a purebred dog at the highest level. Not many purebred dogs in any breed around the world can make this claim. Perfection she is not, but she comes close. Is a Pomeranian smart? Absolutely. Is a Pomeranian easy to train? You bet! Kira learns new skills extremely fast. She loves it. Does a Pomeranian have drive and enthusiasm to work? A tonne. Is a Pomeranian easy to compete with? It depends. If you think that once a dog has all the skills required in a sport, she will obey your command to perform at any time in any place, then you haven’t competed with a Pomeranian. The terms “stubborn”, lacking in “work ethics”, “inconsistent”, are those slapped on the breed when it comes to obedience-related sports. In Australia, people have tried to compete with a Pomeranian, most quit frustrated. No other Pomeranian in the world has come anywhere near the working versatility at the level and breadth that Kira has demonstrated. The term “work ethics” is a grossly incorrect anthropomorphism. Dogs do not have moral principles ethics. They have instincts to pursue what they think is good for them. Dogs of a breed that is bred to work alongside human even under unfavourable conditions, find enjoyment in the work they are bred for. Work provides the dogs with the means to expend the energy they have pent up and to exercise the working instinct that has been bred into the breed through generations of selective breeding. www.dogsvictoria.org.au

The term “work ethics” is a grossly incorrect anthropomorphism. Dogs do not have moral principles - ethics. They have instincts to pursue what they think is good for them. Dogs of a breed that is bred to work alongside human even under unfavourable conditions, find enjoyment in the work they are bred for. Work provides the dogs with the means to expend the energy they have pent up and to exercise the working instinct that has been bred into the breed through generations of selective breeding. Pomeranians have been selectively bred as toy companion dogs. And in the purebred dog world, Pomeranians have been bred solely for their looks. The lack of representation of show purebred Pomeranians in performance sports especially in obedience related sports means that the natural instinct to enjoy working with human that their original German Spitz ancestors once had, has been inadvertently bred out of the breed through selective breeding. Throughout her working career, Kira consistently shows that a Pomeranian thinks for herself whether or not it is worth her while to obey a command. It is up to the handler to convince her that that is the case. When she is convinced that what’s asked of her to do at a particular time and place is in her best interest, it is then when she puts up her best performance. And it is gold by any standard.

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David Crooks WR IT TE N BY: MARGAR ET JOYC E

A large crowd from many walks of life filled the Calabria Club at Bulla for a memorial service to pay tribute to David and respect to wife Faye and family. They came from around Australia and overseas. The eulogy was read by his grandson Patrick who delivered a wonderful insight into David’s life. Born in Northern Ireland, David, his Mother and siblings came to Australia when David was 17 years old. An active young man he quickly took up his passion of playing soccer and successfully played at district level for many years. At 19 David was called up into the Australian Army. Here David spent six years of active service in Vietnam, Malaya and Singapore. After obtaining their first Boxer, the love of the Boxer breed was established. David and Faye established the Tyeanbo Kennel prefix for their Boxers and later Pointers. A very successful history in the breed was quickly established. Always keen to learn more, both David and Faye travelled extensively overseas to learn more about their chosen breed. Target, David’s Boxer dog was with Faye at the memorial service. A successful businessman, David was elected to the Dogs Victoria Management Committee for two, four-year terms. As with his business life, David was a

‘hands on’ man and threw himself into the workings of the dog association. An active participant, David was always available at dog shows and during his own time freely listening, giving advice to fellow members and following through, seeing proposals were completed. He was always there for the ordinary member. David was President of the Western Districts Boxer Club, the Boxer Association of Victoria Inc and President of the National Breed Council. Speakers representing so many areas of David’s life, spoke of their memories of David, the hard working, fun David, who helped so many and always had time to speak to people. David fought hard in illness as he did in life. A real Irishman and a good Aussie to the end. He will be sadly missed by many with whom he associated. We are saddened by David’s passing and are grateful for the time we shared with him. Friends, colleagues and the dog world, all extend to Faye and family their sincere condolences.

Mary (Norrie) Goodwin WR IT TE N BY: ROG E R B R I DG FOR D Sadly, Norrie Goodwin passed away at the Eastwood Age Care Home in Bairnsdale on 6 June 2017 aged approximately 90. With a burning ambition to own a pedigree dog, in 1939 she exhibited an Australian Cattle Dog with minor success. Winning a ten pound prize in a competition conducted by The Age Newspaper for Matriculation (VCE) students in 1945, she set out to achieve a most successful pedigree breeding and showing career starting out with an English Setter and then moving on to Irish Setters. Together with her husband Dick, kennel prefix Goodwyn was registered, and had great success with Irish Setters. Ch Goodwyn Gaiety exhibited by the late Ethel Flynn won over 50 challenges, five all

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breeds best in shows and best in show at the 1965 and 1966 Irish Setter championship shows. Norrie also exhibited Pekingese, Afghan Hounds and Italian Greyhounds, and with her husband, also bred and exhibited pheasants, peacocks, Siamese cats, champion roses and most successfully, dahlias. Norrie was made a Life Member of the KCC (DV) in 1981 and in 1982 she judged the junior handlers at the Melbourne Royal Show. She was an excellent administrator being a foundation committee member of the Bairnsdale Kennel Club and was secretary for many years, also serving on the committee of the Bairnsdale Agricultural Society for over 40 years.

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To emphasise Norrie’s love of dogs, I repeat this story a friend of hers related to me:-

came to claim the dog. The dog became Norrie’s pet and lived with her in comfort for the rest of its life.”

“Some years ago Norrie heard of a stray dog living in the Colquhoun forest near Lakes Entrance so every day for over a month, she went to the forest and left food for the dog hoping to catch it. The dog eventually came to her and let her catch it. She took it home and she tried to find the owner, but no one ever

This illustrates what kind and compassionate person Norrie was, having a great rapport with dogs and other animals. All who knew her are saddened by Norrie’s passing and are grateful for the time we shared with her.

Eve Brennan WR IT TE N BY: DOR E E N DUFFIN

Earlier this year there was a vale published for Ross Brennan. Now, here is another vale, this time for his dear wife, Eve who passed away on 30 June 2017, two days after her 88th birthday. I understand she was in a nursing home. Eve, like Ross, was an unforgettable character, as she loved working for the dog world and doted on her adored dogs over the years. Ross and Eve obtained their first Airedale in the mid 60’s and in 1970 the kennel prefix Kellington was granted and the first litter of Airedale Terriers was registered in 1971. They imported several Airedale Terriers from the UK and made up many Airedale champions, some bred by them, and others from various breeders. They joined the Airedale Terrier Club of Victoria and were very active in club affairs from that time. They were instrumental in starting the publication of the ATCV’s quarterly magazine The Airedaler in 1969. This has always been a drawcard for the club members and continues to be so today. Eve served as treasurer at one time and was secretary for several years during the 1970’s and again took up that position in 1981. In later years Hungarian Pulis, Sealyham Terriers and Irish Terriers were added to the kennels. Since 1969 Eve was very active in the administrative side of the dog world, having held various office bearer and committee positions in the following clubs: Airedale Terrier Club of Victoria – secretary and treasurer, Box Hill & District Kennel Club – secretary for many years, and was made a life member in 1993, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Victoria – she was made an honorary member in 1991 for services as a ticket writer at their championship and open shows over many years, Sporting Terrier Club of Victoria – Eve joined in 1969, served as www.dogsvictoria.org.au

secretary, treasurer and committee member, and was made a life member in 1992, Hungarian Puli Club of Victoria – Eve was a foundation member of the club and was appointed patron of the club in 1985, elected president again in 1987, a position she held for three years, Dog Stewards Association of Victoria – she served as assistant secretary for some years and also on committee, Victorian Canine Association – Eve was minute secretary of the judges committee, committee member of the tail docking committee and a member of investigations panel. Eve worked at Mobil Oil Company as private secretary to the chairman, so her superb shorthand was put to good use when she became secretary for so many clubs in the dog world. After so many years of dedication and service to the purebred dog world, in 1995, Eve was honoured with Life Membership of the Victorian Canine Association (VCA). In 1991, Ross and Eve joined Ron and I for a visit to Adelaide, Coober Pedy, Uluru and Alice Springs. Ross drove all of us to Adelaide where he left the car with a friend, and then we flew to Coober Pedy and after a couple of days we then flew to Uluru for several more days. After that we caught a bus to Alice Springs and did plenty of sightseeing before boarding the famous Ghan train back to Adelaide for more sightseeing before Ross drove us back to Melbourne. We all had a wonderful holiday and having the company of Ross and Eve, it was great fun. When Ross and Eve decided to retire in 2013, as they were in their 80’s, they moved to the Young District of New South Wales. An Irish Terrier friend, Pam Gerry, also lived there so they were living near to an old dog friend. Rest in Peace, Eve. You were deeply missed by your friends in Melbourne when you left but you are now reunited with your dear Ross.

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FROM THE VET

LEGG C ALVE PERTHES DISEASE WR IT TE N BY: D R M IC HAE L B E LL What is this disease? This disease occurs as a result of necrosis of the head of the femur due to a lack of blood supply to this area. This causes subsequent deformation of the head and neck of the femur. It normally affects small breeds of dogs, in particular toy breeds and terriers. In the initial stage of the disease the spongey bone inside the pivoted head of the femur dies (necrosis). When the affected hip joint is loaded the “dead” area fragments then collapses. The joint surface then thickens. Following this the rounded head of the femur, and the bone joint below it revascularizes and new bone forms. During this healthy phase the head of the femur becomes partly or fully deformed depending on the degree of compromised circulation and collapse to the area. In addition, the neck of the femur may become thickened and the growth plate may lose its structure.

How is it caused? It is thought that compromised circulation to the femoral head plays a part in the development of the disease. However, the actual cause of the disease is not well understood, and several potentially causes have been suggested. These include conformation issues of the hip joint, increased intraocular posture, inflammation of the femoral head, hormonal issues and hereditary factors. Support to hereditary factors is based by the fact that there is a strong breed predisposition. What signs do affected dogs show? Most affected dogs present between 4-11 months of age. Mild cases sometimes don’t show any signs of the disease, whereas more severe cases show varying degrees of lameness ranging from mild to intermittent lameness to acute non-weight bearing lameness. When examined pain and discomfort are detected on flexion and extension of the hip joint, and sometimes crepitus (a grinding sensation) is also detected. Most affected dogs also have a degree of muscle wastage over the hip area. When signs are suggestive of Legg Calve Perthes disease, the condition can be confirmed on x-rays. Early in the disease the sides of the femoral head appear whiter. This is followed by areas of bone lysis which appears as a “moth eaten” femoral head, later on as the disease progresses flattening and mottling of the femoral head occurs, and the neck region collapses, and in some cases fractures.

How are affected dogs treated?

Conservative treatment with rest and pain relief results in resolution of lameness in some cases. Hence surgical treatment is preferred. With surgery, there are two options either removal of the femoral head and neck, or a hip replacement. With the former technique, a fibrous joint replaces the removal of head and neck. Overall surgery results in a high rate of removal of both lameness and discomfort.

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IN THE LIBRARY

LIBR ARY NOTES WR IT TE N BY: C L AR E HO DG ES The library has spent much of this year going through our periodicals, trying to complete years and then having these bound. We have just received the last batch back from the binders as I write this and they look lovely and are now well preserved for not only the moment but for the future. Hopefully our members can fill in the gaps we have so we can have more bound next year. We have also added a fresh batch of dog show murder mysteries to our fiction selection as well as some herding books, DVDs and general breed books. If you’re interested in natural therapies, or the puppy culture DVDs we also have those on our shelves for loan.

BOOK REVIEWS A SHEPHERD’S WATCH

TH ROUG H TH E SE ASONS WITH ON E MAN AN D H IS DOGS DAVI D K EN NA R D Move over James Herriot! A delightful descriptive tale of life in Southern England on a sheep farm. Part diary, part homage to the countryside this book describes a year in the life of David, his family, five Border Collies and 800 sheep. An enjoyable read.

Lindsay Bolden

HOW TO R AISE A JEWISH DOG AS TOLD TO E LLIS WE IN E R & BAR BAR A DAVI LMAN

Do you like Jewish humour, do you wish to train your dog in the Jewish traditional way of bringing up children? Well this is the book for you – totally fictional – but hilarious. One could just image Jerry Seinfeld telling the story. Four Rabbis of the Boca Ratoon Theological Seminary decide to bring their own dogs to the school while they are learning and teaching. Dogs are happy, Rabbis are happy, students are happy. Now the fun begins, trying to teach the dogs manners and unconditional love. Once you start reading this novel, you won’t be able to stop reading and laughing. Now available in the library for borrowing.

Heather Simpson

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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)

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• 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.

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