OCTOBER 2018
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 PRESIDENT WAYNE FLEMING Our regional forums continue to be a success with the last visit to Bendigo on 8 August with over 40 members in attendance. Members were particularly interested in learning more about the new Code of Practice and members of management committee were on hand to answer questions. The second part of the forum was spent on discussing new ideas for management committee to consider.
Management committee has a number of subcommittees and we need more members to assist with the running of these committees. If you would like to join any of the committees, listed on the website, please send in an Expression of Interest together with a brief resume to jbaker@dogsvictoria.org.au or if you need any further information please give me a call. Finally I would like to officially welcome to Dogs Victoria our new finance manager, Steven Moustos. Steve brings a wealth of experience from the private sector. Welcome Steve!
The next forums will be held in Ballarat at the Ballarat Dog Club rooms on 3 October 2018 commencing at 7.30pm, followed by Traralgon on 14 November 2018 at the Traralgon RSL commencing at 7pm. I recently attended the Lilydale championship show and the Boxer National Show. I would like to thank the committee for providing such hospitality and congratulate them on providing such well-run shows and by going that one step further by providing a better exhibitor experience for exhibitors and for thinking outside the square.
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Skye Terrier Sup Ch Santlin Suitably Surprized
Owned by: Mr D & Mrs J Cartledge Photographer: Chris Pedini
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KNOWLEDGE CENTRE
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EVENTS, MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
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THERAPY DOG
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CONFORMATION
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VALE NOTICE
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LIBRARY NOTES
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CANINE CLASSIFIEDS
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SHOW RESULTS LILLYDALE KENNE L CLUB INC 1 1 AUGUST 2018
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General Specials Judge: Mr P Buratti (Italy) Entries: 1049 Photographer: Sally Stasytis Ph: 9730 1603 Toy Group Judge: Mrs P Lanctot (Canada) 1. B est exhibit in group: Mr D Smith’s Havanese Sup Ch Hashki Dangerous Liasons 2. R unner up in group: Mr S J & Mrs J G Wynn’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ch Jenawyn Wildfire
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Terrier Group Judge: Mrs K Merreri-Gold (Finland) 3. Best exhibit in group, BEST IN SHOW: Piperdene Knls’ Bedlington Terrier Piperdene Rogue Alliance 4. R unner up in group: S Stewart, D Goldsmith, M O’Reilly & J Sargent’s Scottish Terrier Ch Juscot Cold Hard Cash Gundog Group Judge: Mr M Lanctot (Canada) 5. Best exhibit in group: Mr J Chapman’s Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Ch, Can GCh Oryxes Fancy Duck Downunder (Imp Can) 6. Runner up in group: Mr M Freeman’s Labrador Retriever Driftaway Jasmine Hound Group Judge: Mrs K Furk (South Africa) 7. Best exhibit in group: Ms S L Bennett’s Dachshund (Long Haired) Sup Ch Charlmagne Jimmy Choo 8. R unner up in group: Ms J Walker, Mr P & Mrs K Frost’s Afghan Hound Ch Dzum Cooper Cronk Working Dog Group Judge: Mr M Anderson (South Africa) 9. Best exhibit in group: Mrs L & Miss A Houlden & Mr J Tyler’s Border Collie Sup Ch Pukawidgigee Name Of The Wind 10. Runner up in group: Mrs E Lasry’s Shetland Sheepdog Ch Inneslake Orlando Utility Group Judge: Mr P Buratti (Italy) 11. Best exhibit in group, RUNNER UP IN SHOW: Mr B White’s Alaskan Malamute Whitewarrior Ice Wolf Standing (AI) 12. Runner up in group: Ms F Tucker’s Samoyed Ch Aldonza The Rumour File Non Sporting Group Judge: Mr N Aburto Velazquez (Mexico) 13. B est exhibit in group: Miss K Chandler’s Poodle (Standard) Starus Dancing With Th Devil 14. Runner up in group: Kinderscout Knls’ Shih Tzu Sup Ch O’Malley’s Sebastian (Imp Swd)
SHOW RESULTS LILLYDALE KENNE L CLUB INC 12 AUGUST 2018
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General Specials Judge: Mr M Anderson (South Africa) Entries: 1065 Photographer: Sally Stasytis Ph: 9730 1603 Toy Group Judge: Nr N Aburto Velazquez (Mexico) 1. B est exhibit in group: Mr J & Mrs W Hutchison’s Bichon Frise Ch Monjoie The Wizard 2. R unner up in group: Ms L Beckley’s Maltese Ch Vahlia Pizzazz N Style
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Terrier Group Judge: Mr P Buratti (Italy) 3. Best exhibit in group: Piperdene Knls’ Bedlington Terrier Piperdene Rogue Alliance 4. R unner up in group: Mrs S Stewart & Mrs M A O’Reilly’s West Highland White Terrier Ch Whitebriar Job Well Donel Gundog Group Judge: Mr G Saltiel (New Zealand) 5. Best exhibit in group: Miss C Lee-Hartford’s Golden Retriever Sup Ch Santamaria Indecent Proposal 6. Runner up in group: Mrs A O’Keefe’s Cocker Spaniel Ch Glenayden Mystic Time Hound Group Judge: Mr M Anderson (South Africa) 7. Best exhibit in group, BEST IN SHOW: Mrs N RuleSteele’s Whippet Please Please Me Da Roseira Brava (Imp Port) 8. R unner up in group: Ms J Walker, Mr P & Mrs K Frost’s Afghan Hound Ch Dzum Cooper Cronk Working Dog Group Judge: Mrs K Furk (South Africa) 9. Best exhibit in group, RUNNER UP IN SHOW: Mrs L & Miss A Houlden & Mr J Tyler’s Border Collie Sup Ch Pukawidgigee Name Of The Wind 10. Runner up in group: C, S & J Moore’s Old English Sheepdog Sup Ch, Am Ch Barkshire’s Captain America (Imp USA) Utility Group Judge: Mr M Lanctot (Canada) 11. Best exhibit in group: Mr M & Mrs J Boase’s Siberian Husky Sup Ch Birindi Takin Care Of Bizness 12. Runner up in group: Ms F Tucker’s Samoyed Ch Aldonza Easy Money (AI) Non Sporting Group Judge: Mrs P Lanctot (Canada) 13. B est exhibit in group: J Whincup’s Keeshond Gr Ch Hunkeedori Mr Party Man 14. Runner up in group: Mrs T Dash, Mr I, Mr J & Mrs S Marshall’s Dalmatian Ch Pampard Pride N Prejudice Dogs Victoria | October 2018
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TRIAL RESULTS DOGS VIC TORIA STATE R ALLY OBE DIENCE TRIAL
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Rally Novice Judge: Mrs J Morrison 1. Ms J Alleyne’s Associate Ollie ADX JD
Rally Novice Judge: Mr G Parsons 7. Mr J & Mrs A Oldham’s Sporting Register Diesel HXAs HIBs HNAs HNAc HSAc
Rally Advanced A Judge: Mr D Hutson 2. Mr R K Diamond & Mrs H J Diamond’s Border Collie Beladele Diamond Dee ADM JDM RN GD SD SPD HTM.A .FS.I
Rally Advanced A Judge: Mrs D Ayton 8. Mr A Lockett’s Border Collie Calma Excalibur RN
Rally Advanced B Judge: Mr D Hutson 3. Ms N Terracall’s Associate Chip RE CD
Rally Advanced B Judge: Mrs D Ayton 9. Ms C Preece’s Border Collie Berringama Coco Beatris CD RM RAE JD PT
Rally Excellent A Judge: Mrs J Van Der Vegt (NSW) 4. Ms L Powell & Ms M Kawecki’s Dobermann Monelite Euphoria RA
Rally Excellent A Judge: Ms T Schumann 10. Mrs L Whiteway’s Australian Shepherd Hotoz Timeless CD RA JD
Rally Excellent B Judge: Mrs J Van Der Vegt (NSW) 5. Mr J Glassborow’s Shetland Sheepdog RO Ch Kilwarrin Make Me Happy CCD RAE
Rally Excellent B Judge: Ms T Schumann 11. Llandaff Knls’s Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) Dual Ch (RO) Rodwell Rose Of Harlem (AI) (Imp NZ) D AD HSAS RAE3 RM
Rally Masters Judge: Mr F Brueckner 6. Mr R Carlson’s Australian Shepherd Tri Ch (T) (RO) Ellagant Great Expectations CDX HT
Rally Masters & Winner of Winners Judge: Mr M Klecka 12. Mr R Carlson’s Australian Shepherd Tri Ch (T) (RO) Ellagant Great Expectations CDX HT 2018 Rally Top Dog of the Year 13. Lindenbrae Knls’ Border Collie RO Ch Lindenbrae Tarfinelektra CDX RAE2
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EVENTS, MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME INTERVIEW WITH DESTINY HAMILTON SUB M IT TE D BY: N IC K LUKE Royal Melbourne Show Junior Handler competition 2017, three handlers enter the ring competing for the title of Junior Handler Champion.
It was incredible, to hear the announcement “we know this is a crowd favourite, from one of the furthest countries away”, third place...from Australia.
As they run around the ring, the judge extatically selects the senior junior handler Destiny Hamilton as the junior handler champion.
A massive cheer went off and I was lost for words. The “Aussie Aussie Aussie…… Oi Oi Oi” chant filled the stands which when I heard I couldn’t help but smile.
The award for being champion would be a once in a lifetime prize, a trip to the World Dog Show in Amsterdam in 2018 and to compete in the junior handler final.
What was the atmosphere like after the final? It was an experience, seeing familiar faces screaming and cheering for me as I left the ring. And the reactions of family and friends was over whelming. Helen Chen the owner of Pandora came to me crying with tears of joy. Slowly a lot of familiar faces from Australia came to congratulate me. My Mum and Nana who travelled with me and supported me were over the moon for me.
Fast track to August 2018, Destiny Hamilton embarks on her amazing prize, not knowing what the results would be in the junior handler final. We interviewed Dee about her trip, her feelings and emotions and the results: Dee, how was the trip? My trip started in London visiting family and friends, but Amsterdam was amazing. The size of the show was incredible with there being over 33,000 dogs. I met and caught up with some friends from overseas which was great. I also was able to meet one of my idols, a famous artist Martial Robbins. The experience was amazing. Leading up to the final, how were you feeling? Prior to the finals I was able to watch some of the junior handler rounds, and it was daunting as they’re so talented and naturally I was nervous. Seeing how other handlers were able to keep their composure before entering the ring gave me reassurance that I would be fine. The Final, talk us through what happened Going straight from pre-judging to the big ring was nerve racking, but as soon as I was out there with Pandora (Australian Samoyed) I felt comfortable, she gave me everything in the ring even after competing in a massive breed ring only an hour prior. Being pulled out in the top 10 alone was such an amazing feeling as there were 45 other countries competing with some amazing talent. It was nerve racking though when they started to announce the winners.
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Have you got any advice for any young handler aspiring to compete in handlers internationally? My advice would be do your research, learn the rules for the country you reside in, find a dog your comfortable with and one that you can also have fun handling. Most importantly enjoy the experience. Dee, we congratulate you on your amazing results in Amsterdam, third place World Dog Show Junior Handler Final 2018, a great achievement This is an experience I will never forget and cannot thank enough everyone that played a part in getting me there. Thank you to the following supporters for getting Dee to the World Dog Show. Dogs Victoria, Joanna Starling, Helen Chen and Pandora, Moorholme Pet Transport, Caulfield & District Kennel Club, Sunshine Kennel Club, Sunbury Canine Club.
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CONFORMATION
CONFORMATION CORNER SUB M IT TE D BY: JASON MOOR E
Hello and welcome to the October edition of the Conformation Corner! We’re in October already, and this year has seemed to have flown by. I hope you all had a successful time at the Royal Melbourne Show last month, and we can now look forward to the rest of spring. I always find October to be the ‘Agricultural Show month’ of the dog show calendar, as there are very few shows held at KCC Park or Bulla, it makes way for all the agricultural shows held right across regional Victoria. There are over 10 to go to! The towns range from, Seymour, Kerang, Shepparton, Benalla, Kyabram, Mildura, Geelong, Numurkah, Bendigo, Euroa and Cobram. The traditional purpose of the agricultural show is the display of rural industry, including livestock and produce with its associated competitions and awards. These shows are an important part of cultural life for these regional towns, as it brings the agriculture and animal husbandry industries together to celebrate and display to the public all our hard work. Some of these agricultural shows have now been running for over 150 years, it is important that these historic events continue. Ever since I was a little boy, I always enjoyed attending the rural agricultural shows. From waking up early in the morning and going to a different part of Victoria. To attending the dog show as per normal, but having all sorts of the public asking the silliest questions about our dogs (timeless example is ‘does the dog have eyes?’). To be able to see all the other animals on show; cattle, horses, alpacas, chickens, and trying the local produce, it was a very adventurous experience for me. Additionally, this is another opportunity where we bring the conformation show to the public, we need to all act as responsible ambassadors of the dog community and engage and educate the public accordingly. Despite all the silly and idiotic questions we may receive, we need to put our best foot forward. Therefore, I do hope that each and every one of you can try to attend at least one of these agricultural shows, to help boost a local town’s economy, display our great hobby to the public, and just have a lovely day out like I always do! 6
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At the time of writing this article, I see that a Dogs NSW regulation has been amended in NSW surrounding conformation shows, it’s caused a lot of debate amongst members across the country. Whilst this rule is being enforced in NSW, it will affect a lot of Victorian members who regularly travel across the border that show throughout southern NSW. It reads as follows:
Regulations Part II – Show, Section 12: Exhibit, Clause 12.23 THAT the following Clause 12.23 be added to DOGS NSW Regulations Part II-Show:12.23 At any Championship, Multi-Group or Group Championship Show, a dog shall not be entered or exhibited in a General Class or Group Specials under a Judge who has awarded that dog a Best Exhibit in Group award during the period of six months prior to the date of the aforementioned show. In any case where an entry has been lodged prior to such award having been made, the entry is to be cancelled and the entry fee refunded. (08/18).
I could go into lengthy detail about how this regulation is needed and why it’s not needed, there are arguments for both sides of this. I want to express my opinion but I’ll keep it brief; to be honest, as a judge myself I actually feel like I’m being penalised by this regulation and that my integrity has been questioned. Is it assumed that the next time I judge a group that I’m simply going to reward a dog best in group because I’ve already awarded it previously? The answer is not that straight forward, there may be another dog there on the day that I could award best in group to. You know, I would actually prefer the opportunity to try and find a dog of better quality to award best in group over one that I’ve already awarded – because as a judge I want to be continually tested and challenged. To this day I have not awarded the same dog more than one best in group, however on the contrary I have not judged the same group in the same state in less than six months. As a judge, I wouldn’t accept appointments this close together. Therefore, instead of trying to police this regulation (easier said than done in my opinion),
why not just have stricter conditions in place for judging appointments? I feel this would be easier to manage than excluding exhibitors from dog shows. We need to put the onus back on judges to not accept appointments this close together, and not punish the exhibitor. I personally believe it’s not that hard, if we do that, then we wouldn’t need this silly regulation. I just hope it doesn’t come to Victoria. I just want to make a final point to all members of our community with having control of your dogs at all time whilst attending a dog show. I was recently at a show and I saw several exhibitors lose control of their dogs, some dogs came off leads, or wandered too closely to other dogs in their trolleys. It is us as responsible dog owners to take full control of our animals, therefore please be cautious and safe, otherwise something disastrous could occur. Anyway, thanks once again for reading this month’s article, if you have any similar stories or views to share with me, then I would be more than happy to cover it. Until next time.
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Bred, Owned, loved and exhibited by David & Julie Cartledge, Santlin Skye Terriers dcartledge@bigpond.com Photography Chris Pedini
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VALE NOTICE
John Ross Ward John Ross Ward passed away in his ninetieth year in August 2018.
making, based on ongoing study and knowledge building. Ross was a man universally respected.
It was a privilege to attend a funeral of a man so loved and respected by family and friends. At age 89, Ross was farewelled by his wife, Kaye and his loving children and grandchildren. The event showed those of us in the dog world that the man whom we respected and admired had a full life beyond dogs. However this tribute is about Ross and his life in the dog world.
Ross and Kaye started in dogs over 50 years ago. Dedicated to Cairn Terriers, he was very successful as an exhibiter and certainly a breeder. In his breed, he was internationally sought for opinion. Any non Brit to judge his own breed in the UK is rare - even rarer for an Australian. Ross repeatedly enjoyed such fame. Ross, Kaye and Fiona have had very significant roles in the leadership of the Cairn Terrier Club of Victoria and the national and international Cairn community over the years.
When Ross announced his retirement from judging at KCC Park after judging a terrier group (rather fitting) he was emotional. The terrier people applauded him as only happens when somebody much loved and respected makes such a significant life choice. Ross, Kaye and Fiona were a team for many years and it was unusual to see one at a show in Gippsland without seeing all three. Ross was for many years the backbone of Gippsland clubs. Particularly the West Gippsland Agricultural Society where he and Kaye kept dogs at that show after the loss of so many other agricultural shows. Ross belonged to a number of all breed dog clubs, serving as an office bearer on Cairn Terrier Club of Victoria, National Toy and Small Terrier Dog Club, Victorian Poultry & Kennel Club, Dandenong Poultry and Kennel Club, Warragul Kennel and Obedience Dog Club, West Gippsland Kennel Association and Tarago Kennel Club. Whether an office bearer or not, he was always a willing worker at any show that he attended. No job was too big or small as Ross had no ego to feed. He was a dedicated willing worker. Ross was significant in the West Gippsland Kennel Clubs move to Darnum Sporting Complex and the ground’s ongoing management. Becoming a dog judge in Victoria takes intelligence, diligence, an ability to study, knowledge of your own breed and dogs in general and the passing of an academic and practical exam. Ross had all of these qualities. However, living in country Victoria and achieving licences in five groups is quite remarkable and something achieved by few. Ross had to attend lectures not just in Melbourne but on the other side of Melbourne. He was fortunate to have Fiona share this journey much of the way. Like all judges Ross had his strengths and challenges and he demanded incredibly high standards of himself. Dress, punctuality, paper work, comments about dogs as well as people, and of course unbiased decision
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It is worth commenting that after a few years in retirement and the changes in a breed, in the overall dog world, too many good people pass into obscurity. As evidenced by the numbers of active and inactive Dogs Victoria members in attendance at Ross’ farewell at the Warragul Funeral Home, Ross Ward had not. Great to see people from the terrier world, Gippsland kennel clubs, stewards, fellow judges and some from interstate kennel associations. His passing did not go unnoticed. Farewell friend of so many. You were more than a terrier man - more than a dog man - you were a real man! R.I.P. John Ross Ward.
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OBEDEINCE, TRACKING & ENDURANCE
OTEC NOTES WR IT TE N BY: DAWN HOWAR D The Dogs Victoria State Obedience and Rally trials were a huge success, a great entry, giving hope for the future of obedience and rally obedience. The fact that we needed THREE UD rings is an indicator of things to come. A very positive trial indeed. Thank you to all the helpers who worked tirelessly to assist the committee. Plus, the weather was kind. What more could you ask. The 2018 State Obedience Trial Champion was won by Dual Ch (T) TS Gr Ch Killara Aella CDX handled by Ian Woollard. After the state obedience trial, the Top Obedience Dog of the Year placings were announced. There was a tie for CCD with two dogs on an average of 197 points: Ch Rivereed Eliots Ice Queen CCD handled by Mrs Cynthia Toohey and Maygar Celestial Karma, handled by Mr R White. The novice winner on an average of 195.7 was Ch Bromhund Egotistical CD RA handled by Gaye Todd. The open winner on an average of 197 was Triple Ch (RO.Tr) Giday Quiksilver Daisy RAE ET handled by Linda Johnson. The UD and the UDX classes were won by O Gr Ch Shazam handled by Sylvia Van Doorn with an average of 194.7 for UD and an amazing 198.3 for UDX. Huge congratulations to all these wonderful dogs and handlers who have done so well throughout the year. And to the other place getters, who also did very well. Space does not permit me to acknowledge them all. It was very encouraging that we had entries for every class with five entries in two classes.
A reminder for Affiliates If you intend to allow officiating judges to enter your trial, you must state the situation on your schedule, and advise other judges that they may have to judge earlier than the scheduled start time. Suggested wording as follows: Participating judges may enter this trial. Some classes may start earlier to accommodate participating judges and some helpers. For all other entrants, classes will start as scheduled.
Happy training and trialling.
The Top Rally Dog of the Year was decided by a run off of the ten highest scoring dogs for the year. The standard of the run off was stunning. The winner of the 2018 Rally Top Dog of the Year was RO Ch Lindenbrae Tarfinelektra CDX RAE2 handled by Libby Hotchin. All this activity was followed by the state tracking trial held at Inverleigh. Again, a very big entry, where all entries were accommodated by OTEC obtaining permission to judge some tracks on the Friday. Again, the weather was kind and the pass rate was very good. A highlight was having an interstate judge, Kim Dawson from Queensland to officiate. Another highlight for me was watching one of the successful dogs, a 15-year-old German Shepherd, Camnusch Vegas ‘A’’Z’ CD ET TD, handled by Teresa Lewis, complete a test 4 with a good grading. I have included a photo of her at the end of her track. www.dogsvictoria.org.au
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Night of Nights Top show DOG and puppy VICTORIA’S DOG OF THE YEAR
& PUPPY OF THE YEAR 2018
SAT 2 FEBRUARY 2019 COMMENCING 4PM
Bulla Exhibition Centre OPEN TO ANY BEST IN SHOW OR PUPPY IN SHOW WINNER AT A CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW (INCLUDING GROUP AND BREED SPECIALITES HELD IN VICTORIA IN 2018)
entry and ticket sales open in October Invitations to qualifiers will be emailed
prizes for best dressed male and female
TICKET PRICE INCLUDES smorgasboard meal served between 6-8pm
Dress Code - Semi Formal
Event information available from Anna Bisak 9788 2509 abisak@dogsvictoria.org.au www.dogsvictoria.org.au
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KNOWLEDGE CENTRE
IS IT DANGEROUS FOR DOGS TO DRINK SALT WATER? WR IT TE N BY: ANNA BUR KE Symptoms of Saltwater Poisoning in Dogs Drinking excessive amounts of salt water typically results in vomiting within a few hours. While mild cases may only involve a few bouts of diarrhea, in severe cases the dog may suffer from weakness, diarrhea, muscle tremors, and seizures. If your dog shows any of these signs, even diarrhea, call your veterinarian or local veterinary emergency hospital for advice.
Anyone who has ever swallowed a mouthful of salt water after swimming in the ocean knows how unpleasant it tastes. When it comes to our canine companions, drinking salt water isn’t just dangerous for dogs, it can also be deadly. Dogs Drinking Salt Water Dogs love playing at the beach, but games of fetch, chasing waves, and swimming can all lead to salt water consumption. In most cases, a few mouthfuls of salt water may only cause diarrhea. Consuming large amounts of salt water, however, can be fatal. The osmotic properties of salt water disrupt the fluid balance in your dog. This can lead to deadly amounts of fluid around the brain, inflammation, and gastric ulcers and hemorrhages. Dogs with toxic levels of sodium in their systems have a mortality rate higher than 50 percent, regardless of treatment. Treating Saltwater Poisoning in Dogs If you suspect that your dog has consumed a toxic amount of salt water, your best bet is to get him to the veterinarian as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, there is no specific treatment for saltwater poisoning in dogs. Your veterinarian will attempt to restore your dog’s water and electrolyte balance to normal levels. Lowering sodium levels too quickly, however, can be dangerous, increasing the likelihood of cerebral edema (fluid on the brain). In ideal cases, the water and electrolyte balance will be restored over a period of 2-3 days. This usually involves hospitalization. Further supportive care and medications may be given, depending on your dog’s condition.
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Preventing Saltwater Poisoning The amount of salt water required to reach toxic levels depends on your dog’s access to fresh water. The best thing you can do to keep your dog safe at the beach is to make sure he always has access to fresh water. If you notice your dog drinking ocean water, restrict his access, provide him with fresh water and shade, and keep an eye on him for signs of toxicity. This article is reprinted with permission from the American Kennel Club
THERAPY DOGS
THER APY DOGS VISIT MELBOURNE UNIVERSIT Y MEDICAL STUDENTS WR IT TE N BY: N ICOL A A B E LL Recently a small group of Dogs Victoria Therapy Dogs were asked to make a return visit to the Melbourne University Medical students annual conference. Rebecca with Ava, Jennifer with Lizzy, Margret with Chanter and Sharon with Kali came along and for a few hours the students took great delight in meeting these wonderful dogs and having some much needed “dog cuddle therapy� during their stressful exam time.
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They learnt much about the valuable work these dogs do and we applaud the medical profession in acknowledging this area. It was also great to meet so many wonderful people who will in years to come be looking after our health, we will be in good hands. My sincere thanks to the therapy dog folk who gave their time to make this work so well, we are lucky to have you.
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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 few months the library has had the pleasure of receiving donations from Ernie Boxhall, Stephanie Rickard, Robert Gration and Vicki Mortiz. Vicki also very kindly donated the funds to transfer the Rhodesian Ridgeback videos to DVD and to bind the newsletter collection that she donated to us. This of course frees up our funds to enable us to purchase more new items and do the binding and preservation required to the older items in our collection. Many of the items donated are new to the library but we also now have a large selection of books for sale. Proceeds from sales also go back into the library. The library is open each Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm to enable members who work during the week the opportunity to come in and browse, this in addition to our usual Tuesday openings. We look forward to welcoming you when you next drop in to browse the collection contained in the library.
CHINESE YEAR OF THE DOG THE SHAR PEI
The library has five books on the Shar Pei. The authors are Juliette Cunliffe, Dee Gannon, Strang and Olsen and Anna Nicholas. These books cover history, breed standards, health care, choice of puppy, grooming, showing and judging and lots more. We also have the breed notes from National Dog in 1994. If you are interested in the Shar Pei, we have the books for you. The library is open on Tuesday’s (10am to 2pm) and on weekends. Lindsay Bolden
THE CHOW CHOW IN AUSTR ALIA SIMPSON & PIERCE
This book traces the history of the Chow Chow Club of Victoria and early dogs in this breed from 1925 up to 1994. There are many early photographs, pedigrees and registration certificates, and detailed “biographies” of the early kennels. Anyone interested in Chows needs a look at this one. Lindsay Bolden 14
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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 - Mono (193 x 264mm + 5mm bleed) Member: $294 Commercial: $735
• Photographer’s name cannot be published on the front cover.
Half Page - Mono (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 - Mono (85 x 120mm) Member: $91 Commercial: $315 Canine Classifieds - Mono 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 | October 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.
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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.
INNOVATIVE & FUNCTIONAL TARGETED DIETS GRAIN
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GI ISSUES
Dermatitis Diabetes Food Aversion IBD Joint Health Pregnant & Lactating Bitches Not suitable for all types of diabetes.
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