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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 Participating in any form of our dog sport should be an enjoyable and rewarding time. Plenty of us have been around for many years and in some cases families have participated in our much loved hobby over many generations. Sadly, the competitive nature of our hobby can at times bring out the worst behavior in people whether they win or lose. Unfortunately for some of our members, particularly our younger members, bullying, like elsewhere in society, is a problem. It is to our own detriment that young and new members can experience a less than welcoming experience when they first enter the dog world and then walk away. We need to welcome, encourage and support new members.
Many of us may now be reflecting on situations that we have witnessed in and around the show scene where we stood by and let such things happen. So, to tame this element in our community, I call on every member to stop being a bystander, call out those who are unpleasant and ungracious at our events, and stamp out unwelcome unsportsmanlike behavior. Should you witness a person being belittled, harassed or bullied, call it out. We need to make it clear that this sort of behavior is not ok. Yes, we have an investigations committee that ultimately receives complaints, but as with many societal changes, it is at the grass roots level that real and long-term change occurs. Let’s work together to stamp out this behavior in our sport. Dogs Victoria has a CODE OF CONDUCT BY DOGS VICTORIA MEMBERS AT DOGS VICTORIA EVENTS that was introduced in July 2016. I encourage all members to take the time to view the Code.
The off the cuff remarks, mumblings under one’s breath, comments about judges decisions, or mutterings said in the guise of talking to your own dog, but focusing on a perceived fault of the other exhibitor’s dog are all unsportsmanlike behaviors that lead to disputes, unpleasantness and ultimately causes people to disengage from our sport.
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COVER
Finnish Lapphund Ch Taigakoira Tahtien Valo (AI)
Owned by: M iss H Lim & Ms T MacDonald Photographer: Teresa Gaudio Photography
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BIG DAY OUT
6 AGILITY
11 THE LAW AND YOU
DANCES WITH DOGS
12 FROM THE VET
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9 OTEC
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SHOW RESULTS DOGS VIC TORIA ROYAL C ANIN SUMME R SPEC TACUL AR 2 D EC E M B E R 2017
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General Specials Judge: Mr N De Bedout (Colombia) Entries: 1174 Photographer: HPR Photography Toy Group Judge: Ms A J Sampaio (Brazil) 1. B est exhibit in group: F Menezes & J Milford’s Pekingese Ch Khyleini Call Me Digger 2. Runner up in group: L Trotter’s Pug Lecarne Standing On Top
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Terrier Group Judge: Mr H Takahaski (Japan) 3. Best exhibit in group: A Jonas’ Cairn Terrier Ch Aimfor Pretty Lil Prankstarr 4. Runner up in group: D Hughes’ American Staffordshire Terrier Ch Amstafomine Double Or Nothing Gundog Group Judge: Mrs D Heck (Canada) 5. Best exhibit in group: Reid, Eales & Gordon’s Irish Setter Ch, Am, Can NZ Ch Northwinds Clash Of The Titans (Imp USA) 6. Runner up in group: S & B Washington & D Venables’ Labrador Retriever Ch Alpyneair Born Supremacy (AI) Hound Group Judge: Mr M Baskaran (Spain) 7. Best exhibit in group, BEST IN SHOW: C & H Hamilton’s Afghan Hound Ch Kjavu It Tells 8. Runner up in group: Talkabout Knls’ Saluki Sup Ch Talkabout Time After Time Working Dog Group Judge: Mr B Wright (Canada) 9. Best exhibit in group: B & I O’Connor’s Border Collie Tivertongaye Glorys Theo 10. Runner up in group: C & S Moore & J Moore’s Old English Sheepdog Sup, Am Ch Sup Ch Barkshire’s Captain America (Imp USA) Utility Group Judge: Mrs C Ringstrom (Canada) 11. Best exhibit in group: B White’s Alaskan Malamute Whitewarrior Ice Wolf Standing (AI) 12. R unner up in group: F Tucker’s Samoyed Aldonza Easy Money Non Sporting Group Judge: Mr A Ferruggiaro (USA) 13. B est exhibit in group, RUNNER UP IN SHOW: J O’Connor’s Dalmatian Gr Ch Paceaway Zaballero 14. R unner up in group: A Watson’s Great Dane Gr Ch Underane American Gold (AI) RN
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Terrier Group Judge: Mrs C Ringstrom (Canada) 3. Best exhibit in group: A Jonas’s Cairn Terrier Ch Aimfor Pretty Lil Prankstarrl 4. Runner up in group: C Lee’s Skye Terrier Ch Wanmirri Femetra Elvandar Gundog Group Judge: Mr B Wright (Canada) 5. Best exhibit in group, BEST IN SHOW: Reid, Eales & Gordon’s Irish Setter Ch, Am, Can & NZ Ch Northwinds Clash Of The Titans (Imp USA) 6. Runner up in group: A Cox’s Hugarian Vizsla Ch Graebrook Colour Me Happy Hound Group Judge: Ms A J Sampaio (Brazil) 7. Best exhibit in group: C & H Hamilton’s Afghan Hound Ch Kjavu It Tells unner up in group: G Kohler’s Rhodesian Ridgeback 8. R Ch Shelridge Dangerous Moonlite Working Dog Group Judge: Mrs D Heck (Canada) 9. Best exhibit in group: C & S Moore & J Moore’s Old English Sheepdog Am Ch Sup Ch Barkshire’s Captain America (Imp USA) 10. R unner up in group: W & L Greasley’s Australian Cattle Dog Sup Ch Nerralee Silver Surfer Utility Group Judge: Mr N De Bedout (Colombia) 11. B est exhibit in group, RUNNER UP IN SHOW: F Tucker’s Samoyed Aldonza Easy Money 12. Runner up in group: Y Chen’s Samoyed Sup Ch, Am Gr Ch Smiling Snowball Luminous Pandora (Imp USA) Non Sporting Group Judge: Mr H Takahashi (Japan) 13. B est exhibit in group: J O’Connor’s Dalmatian Gr Ch Paceaway Zaballero 14. R unner up in group: S Arunuchalam’s French Bulldog Ch Senarabull Miss Claire
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SCOTTISH BRE E DS CLUB OF VIC TORIA INC 3 NOVE M B E R 2017
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Judge: Mrs Lyn Watson Entries: 26 Photographer: Sally Stasytis Ph: 9730 1603
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1. Best exhibit in show: Brigadoon Knls’ Bearded Collie Ch Brigadoon Miros Autumn Raine (AI) 2. Runner up in show: Bordarita Knls’ Border Collie Ch Bordarita Im So Cool (AI) 3. Baby puppy in show: Mrs M Kirkham & Mr C Kirkham’s Deerhound Lainnir Serefina 4. Puppy in show: Miss V Davis’ Golden Retriever Tamesis Above The Law
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1. B est exhibit in show: R & J Hutton’s Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) Ch Bojojamile Bit Of A Cracker (AI) 2. R unner up in show: Kalora Knls’ Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) Ch Kalora Quality Control (AI) 3. Baby puppy in show: Mrs D Baillie’s Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) Dygae Touch O Glamour 4. Australian bred in show: Miss F Baird & Mrs D Baillie’s Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) Ch Dygae Brave Star
DOGS VIC TORIA’S BIG DAY OUT WAS RECENTLY HELD AT KCC PARK. Thank you to all our affiliates, subcommittees and members that helped to make this event such a success. We hope to see you all again at the Big Day Out 2018. 4
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AGILITY ON THE MOVE SUB M IT TE D BY: DOGS VIC TOR IA AG I LIT Y COM M IT TE E The finalists in Top Dog Agility 2017 in finishing order were: Last year saw changes to the running of the Top Dog Agility and Jumping Competition. With the introduction of separate height categories competing at trials throughout the year, we had representatives from each of the five jumping heights in Top Dog for the first time. Throughout the year handler and dog teams competing at masters level can accrue points when they win or qualify in an agility or jumping run. The top 14 teams fight it out in the Top Dog finals at the state agility trial. With the amazing calibre of teams competing at the moment, competition to get into the finals is fierce and it is an honour just to make it into the final. Top Dog Agility was judged by Stephen Pearson who put up a fun course to challenge handlers and dogs and really show the teamwork required at this level of the sport. While all the finalists put on a fantastic show the winner of Top Dog Agility 2017 was Peter Clynes with Border Collie AG CH 500 Yeoville Catch Me If You Can ADM JDM JDO SPDX GDX SDX. Top Dog Jumping was judged by Julija Kinghorn who put up a course which offered lots of handling options – great for competitors and the crowd who enjoyed watching. Taking out the rare double win – the winner of Top Dog Jumping for 2017 was Peter Clynes with Border Collie AG CH 500 Yeoville Catch Me If You Can ADM JDM JDO SPDX GDX SDX.
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AG Ch 500 Yeoville Catch Me If You Can ADM JDM JDO SPDX GDX SDX
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AG Ch 500 Kayladene Born To Run JDM ADM ADO SPDX GD SD
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AG Ch 500 Agislepaws Double Ore Nothin ADM JDM JDO GDM SDM SPDM
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Dual Ch (Ag) Bordarita Did Ya See Me ADM ADO JDM JDO GDM SDM SPDM
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AG Ch 300 Tooneybank Stopya Naggn RA ADM JDM ADO JDO SDM SPDM GDX
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T Ch Heidi Lite SCD RAE RM TSD ADM JDM JDO SPD GD FS.I ET
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Guirmere Rum Runner ADM JDM ADO JDO GDX SDM SPDM PT FS.S RN
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AG Ch 500 DWDF.CH HTM.CH T Ch William The Bloody ET CDX ADM ADO JDM JDO SDM GDM SPDM RM TSD
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The finalists in Top Dog Jumping in finishing order were: Owner (Handler in brackets) 1st
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NEWS FROM DANCES WITH DOGS WR IT TE N BY: JAN ET TE WI LSON Competition news The second half of the 2017 competition year saw two double competitions hosted by the Dances with Dogs Club of Victoria. At Bulla, we were treated to brilliant performances (and high in trial awards) for Sue Murray and her gentle giant Bernese Mountain Dog Kai (freestyle), Kerrie Piper and the talented media star Border Collie Solan (heelwork to music), Deb Harvey and her TV star Australian Cattle Dog Tia (freestyle), and Gaye Penny with her multiple champion German Shorthaired Pointer Holly (heelwork to music). It was a fitting finale to the year at KCC Park with another Dances With Dogs Club of Victoria competition, which resulted in some very exciting news. We were excited to see Kerrie Piper with her newest canine family member Sprocket taking out the high in trial (HTM) at their very first competition in starters! It’s wonderful to see new competitors doing so well. With Deb Harvey and Tia claiming a clean sweep of the high in trial awards for freestyle, we are thrilled to say “congratulations” to our newest freestyle champion. It is very exciting when we see one team gaining their championship title – but at this trial we were privileged to witness two championship awards. Congratulations to the talented team of Sarah Trembath and Ella, who in winning high in trial (HTM) also gained their heelwork to music champion title. Gaining a championship title in DWD takes patience, imagination, hard work and talent. Well done to these incredible teams. They are a splendid example to our newer competitors, and we thank them for their dedication and willingness to encourage newcomers. It is a treat for spectators to see these amazing competitors striving towards their inclusion in the 2018 DWD Top Dog competition, which will be held at the Victorian State Competition on 14 July 2018. It’s also exciting to see some of our top DWD competitors achieving success in the media during the past year – their great focus, training and knowledge of tricks has made them stars. DWD at the Big Day Out for Dogs It was great to see some of our favourite DWD teams showcasing the sport to the wider public at the Big Day Out for Dogs. Dog lovers (and competitors in other dog sports) are always impressed by the focus and technical ability required within Dances with Dogs. We had some great feedback and interest. Thank you to the members 8
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of the DWD community who came along to help on the day, your input is hugely appreciated. DWD Rule Review DWD is currently undergoing an ANKC Rule Review, with input from all competitors in all states. Thanks to everyone who has provided assistance either by written submissions or by attending the meetings. We will keep you informed. Dances with Dogs competitions – thank you to the helpers As we move into a new year of training, competition and camaraderie, let’s give a vote of thanks to the judges, stewards and helpers who work tirelessly within our unique sport. Each competition requires three judges who independently score competitors against ten criteria. Of course, then we have the hard-working trial secretary, master of ceremonies, music steward, check-in steward, vetting stewards, tally steward, runner, ring steward and assembly steward. Add to that the helpers who organise and clean the rings, stewards’ tables, the kitchen (DWD is renowned for providing great lunches) and the acoustics for events. We would also like to say thank you to the volunteers who run our clubs and training sessions, often at the expense of training their own dogs. Thank you to all these hardworking people who are essential to our sport. Getting involved in Dances with Dogs There are two affiliated clubs running lessons and competitions in Victoria. •
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Happy dancing, everyone.
OBEDIENCE, TRACKING & ENDURANCE
OTEC NOTES WR IT TE N BY: DAWN HOWAR D As I write, we are in the middle of very hot weather. The spring session of Friends of Obedience, (Foos) was held with two nights in very warm conditions. Not quite hot enough to cancel, but still hot. It is a hard call when the forecast on the Monday night is for 28 and ends up on the day 35 at the Park. The handlers are very responsible and the dogs were fine, it was the set-up crews that had to work in the heat. On behalf of OTEC, I must particularly thank Ian Woollard, Barry Cotton and Peter Howard who just get out there and do it. They need a BIG CLAP. Hard to mention everyone as you are guaranteed to miss someone, but thank you to all the other helpers as well. The trial was also held in the hot spell. A great entry of 159 was received, especially good for a weeknight and everyone put in and got the trial over in good time. Lots of good luck stories even in the heat.
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.
And in the coming, warmer, weather 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. •
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Special congratulations must go to Ross Carlson and his Australian Shepherd TJ, Dual Ch (T) Ellagant Great Expectations CDX RM HT who gained the rally obedience champion title at Southern Obedience Club’s November trial, making TJ a triple champion. This dog is a pleasure to watch. He just bounces along and is so very accurate. His average score for his 10 rally champion passes is 98.4. That says it all. Thank you to Clare van der Wolde for the photo. www.dogsvictoria.org.au
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OBEDIENCE WR IT TE N BY: DAWN HOWAR D Not even her very dedicated handler, Sylvia Van Doorn, dared to dream that they would achieve so much in such a short time. Sylvia has trained other dogs with great success. She has a custom, that once a title is achieved, she goes onto the next challenge. With Shazam she has deviated from this custom to a degree. She has kept trialling in utility while competing in UDX to prove trialling in both classes can be successfully achieved, and at a high standard. Sylvia also entered an additional trial in UDX so that a video could be made for OTEC judges training. Thank you Sylvia; the team are such fun to watch. Happy and animated could describe them both. Sylvia is very appreciative of the advice and friendship she has enjoyed with Glenys Biggs and their training group. Thank you also to Sal Robinson who took this very typical photo of Shazam.
Congratulations to a class act grand obedience champion, Shazam Shazam might not be the biggest dog you will find around the trial rings, but she sure puts in a huge performance. She started her obedience career in novice and gained passes of 200, 199 and 199. Open scores were great as well. Utility was a buzz. She gained the title in three trials straight, all on the one weekend, with scores of 190, 193 and 198. She then went on to get three UDX passes on the one weekend. Highest UDX scores were 200, 199, 196 and 196. The title of grand obedience champion was gained in under a year of trialling at three years of age. Under the revised Dogs Victoria, 2017 Top Obedience Dog of the Year rules, Shazam won novice with an average score of 199.3 and utility with an average score of 193.7 plus second in open with an average score of 196. 10
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THE LAW AND YOU
THE LAW AND YOU WR IT TE N BY: TE R R I MAC DONALD What does the “Puppy Farm Bill” mean for Dogs Victoria members? Dogs Victoria members will be aware that the Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farm and Pet Shops) Bill 2016 (the Bill) was passed by the Victorian Parliament on 15 December 2017. This article gives a brief summary of the changes, how they came about, and what it means for Dogs Victoria breeders now. This legislation makes it illegal for pet shops to source and sell puppies and kittens, unless they are from an approved shelter, rescue or pound. It also makes large scale commercial breeding of dogs and cats impossible and increases powers for statutory authorities and police that are investigating animal cruelty and welfare cases. Members will no doubt recall that when the legislation was first introduced in 2016 it virtually made it impossible for Dogs Victoria breeders to continue to breed, and indeed, it stripped Dogs Victoria of its Applicable Organisation status and its self regulatory role. If passed, registered Dogs Victoria breeders would have been required to become Domestic Animal Businesses, follow a commercially based Code of Operation (which required dogs to be kept in concrete kennels), be monitored by councils (who also could decide not to grant DABs in the first place) and all breeders were capped at 10 fertile females. Any breeders who had more than 10 fertile bitches needed to reduce by a set date, approximately 18 months from when the legislation was supposed to have passed. For Dogs Victoria and its members, there was no way we could accept these extreme restrictions. Following our well executed and popular Puppies Belong in the Home campaign that forced a parliamentary review of the legislation, it was clear to the government that if they wanted to try to keep their promise to ban puppy farms in Victoria they needed to rethink this legislation, and consult with stake holders, including Dogs Victoria. Just over a year later, a vastly amended Bill passed in the Victorian Parliament. Much of the pre-existing rules where kept – although Dogs Victoria members are now able to keep up to 10 fertile females without being required to become DABs and adhere to the commercial Code (before it was nine fertile females). Importantly, Dogs Victoria keeps its AO status and self regulatory role. However, there are changes, the most noticeable of which for Dogs Victoria members will be www.dogsvictoria.org.au
the establishment of a state run registry (known as the Pet Exchange Register) that will require anyone who is advertising for sale or to give away a puppy, kitten, dog or cat to apply for a source number. Dogs Victoria members will be known as “recreational breeders” under the registry, and will be on the registry for a period of 12 months (after which another application needs to be made). The registry doesn’t come into effect until July 2019, after which all advertising must include a breeder’s source number along with microchip numbers and your Dogs Victoria number (which have been required for some time now). There are new rules for breeders with 11 or more fertile females; they need to be registered as Domestic Animal Businesses with their local council (as they were required to before the changes) but must also apply to be commercial breeders with the state government, and are capped at 50 fertile females. DABs with more than 50 fertile females have until April 2020 to reduce their numbers. Further information on the changes for Dogs Victoria breeders can be found at the Departmental website (see http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/pets/puppy-farmlegislation). Dogs Victoria has also created a FAQ page on the website (see http://www.dogsvictoria.org.au/ victorian-legislation/government-legislation/) and members with further questions can email the Dogs Victoria legislation email at: legislation@dogsvictoria.org.au. TIMELINE 15 December 2017 The Puppy Farm Bill passes parliament and shortly after becomes law, amending the Domestic Animal Act. 10 April 2018 Unless specified otherwise (see below) the changes to the Puppy Farm Bill come into effect. 1 July 2018 Pet shops will no longer be able to sell puppies and kittens sourced from breeders. They may sell puppies and kittens that come from foster/shelters/pounds. 1 July 2019 All advertisements for dogs and cats must include the animal’s microchip number and the unique source number generated by the Pet Exchange Register. 10 April 2020 Existing dog breeding businesses must have reduced their fertile female dog numbers to 50 or less by not replacing retiring dogs. Dogs Victoria | February 2018
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NON-INFL AMMATORY ALOPECIA (PART 2) WR IT TE N BY: D R M IC HAE L B E LL In last month’s article, I discussed the cases of noninflammatory alopecias. This article looks more at how we can determine the cause. How can the case of non-inflammatory alopecia be treated?
Firstly, a good history is important. The breed and age of onset of the hair loss can often assist in providing a list of the possible causes. Congenital or hereditary causes of hair loss normally occur early in life (under 1 year) whilst hormonal and neoplastic causes normally occur in middleaged and older dogs. In cases where the onset of hair loss is rapid infection and tumors should be considered as the cause, loss of hair during the anagen phase of the hair cycle occurs within a week of a systemic illness due to an abrupt disruption of hair growth causing a temporary alopecia, whilst hair loss during the telogen phase occurs 2-3 months after a systemic illness due to an early termination of anagen. When hair falls out early it is often associated with inflammatory causes of hair loss such as fungus, bacterial or domestic mites. However, it can also occur with diseases such as those mentioned previously that result in a rapid progression of hair loss. The distribution of the hair loss may be helpful where the colour restriction is the cause of the hair loss, or in differentiating between inflammatory and noninflammatory causes. With inflammation, there is normally a patchy hair loss, whereas there is normally a systematical hair loss with non-inflammatory alopecias. Where there is a low thyroid hormone level there is often hair loss on the tail and possibly also on the bridge of the nose. In the case of hair cycle abnormalities there is normally a sparing of the head and lower extremities.
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What tests can be used to assist in diagnosing the cause?
The bare minimum tests that are carried out are skin scrapings fungal cultures and looking at a sample of the surface skin cells. Whereas fibrosis causes are suspected, based on the presence of patchy hair loss, or the results of the above tests, the condition should be treated and the alopecia reassessed after treatment. Analysis of a biopsy of the affected area of the skin can be used to rule out many of the inflammatory causes of hair loss, but as already mentioned seldom allows differentiation of hormonal causes from non-inflammatory causes of hair loss such as patterned alopecia or alopecia x. In cases where the non-inflammatory hair loss first occurs in middle aged dogs, assessing for hormonal conditions should be carried out. This includes some blood work and urinalysis plus possibly also hormonal testing. Where the hair loss first occurs in older dogs screening for lesions is also important.
What is prognosis for these conditions?
Hair loss itself is not life threatening, but it may be a “marker� for a systemic disease that carries a poor prognosis. Many noninflammatory causes of hair loss such as alopecia x, patterned alopecia and the congenital or hereditary causes have a guarded chance for hair regrowth. Once the cause has been determined and systemic lesions have been ruled out it basically becomes a cosmetic concern.
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The cost is $330 and includes a quarter page advert in the magazine. For further information or to make a booking please contact Janet Davidson jdavidson@dogsvictoria.org.au
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IN THE LIBRARY
LIBR ARY NOTES WR IT TE N BY: C L AR E HO DG ES Over the last 12 months the library has been most fortunate to receive some substantial donations from interstate. Notably from Trevor and Margaret Long of New South Wales who have sent six boxes to date of Shetland Sheepdog and group five books. We have also received donations from Annette Nation in South Australia, as well as a large donation of royal catalogues and assorted Collie items from Kath Drew and Cecilie Kemp, that were kindly brought down from Queensland by Kate Baker for us. We are always grateful for any donations we receive and any assistance people can give us to transport these items to the library. We also have some new items in the library for viewing and a list of these are available on the Dogs Victoria Facebook page.
BOOK REVIEWS HAIRLESS DOG WORLD (HDW) MAGA ZINES We have 12 copies of this magazine in the library. They are dated 2005 and 2006 before HDW went online. These magazines are full of articles on Chinese Crested, Xolo, and American Hairless Terriers, breeding, showing, obedience, genetics and more. The full colour advert are beautifully presented and illustrated. Although they are NOT FOR LOAN, a visit to the library for an hour’s reading would be a delight to anyone interested in naked dogs. Lindsay Bolden
WOOF
A BOOK OF HAPPIN ESS FOR DOG LOVE RS A NOUS K A JON ES Woof is a collection of delightful quotes that capture the essence of our affection for these wonderful animals. Some are by famous people – Mark Twain, Charles M Schulz, Doris Day, others not; some are philosophical, others light-hearted - each one accompanied with beautiful photography. Dogs Victoria library would like to thank Exisle Publishing for their kind donation of this book – please note that this lovely book is now available in the library for loan. Leanne Trenwith
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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. • Dogs Victoria 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
CANINE CL ASSIFIEDS ADVERTISE IN THE CANINE CL ASSIFIEDS Contact jdavidson@dogsvictoria.org.au to advertise or for further information.
Dogs Victoria | February 2018
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
DESIGN
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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
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