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Contents

Contents Opinion Viewpoint

Simon Parsons reflects on the role of the breed specialist

6 Letters

Readers have their say on recent stories featured in the Kennel Gazette

Political progress

How the Kennel Club is helping to shape political policy

Personality profile A lifetime in the limelight

An insight into the world of Geir Flyckt-Pedersen

Health matters Why is my dog so itchy?

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hidden treasure in 22 Isyourtherecollection? Understanding the true value of your documents and artefacts

Judges’ choice The Bichon Frise

The breed standard, plus breed experts pick their three favourite show dogs

Art & culture Book corner

F Faithful ffriends

‘Images of War’ by Lucinda Moore reviewed

Dog training classes

The cause is not always what you think

Special features Finding the unusual

Faithful friends Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and his dog, Karenina

18 A dream come true

Judges’ choice

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Viewpoint The role of the breed specialists

By Simon Parsons

n recent months there has been a lot of discussion about the role of the breed specialist, especially in relation to judging. This largely stemmed from the announcement of the new Judges Competency Framework, and a perception that it was not altogether fair that those who were interested solely in judging their own breed (and were therefore likely to oﬃciate at CC level every other year at most, probably far less often even than that) should have to pay the same to join the Kennel Club Academy and receive a judging licence as do those who judge extra breeds, more regularly. We were promised that the details were not set in stone, and eventually, following a campaign led by senior Pekingese and Toy dog enthusiast Geoﬀrey Davies, it was

announced that those whose sole judging activity is giving CCs in one single breed will pay a signifi cantly lower fee (£10 annually as against £26). This was seen as a welcome gesture, recognising the importance of ‘specialist’ judges to the British dog world; indeed it seems likely that a considerable majority of CC awarding judges do confi ne their judging just to their own breed. How do you defi ne a ‘specialist’? It isn’t always that clear cut; after all everyone involved in dogs has been likely to ‘specialise’ in one breed, or maybe more, which they have bred, owned and/or shown for a good many years, even if they subsequently go on to judge lots of other breeds in their own group or more. Many people are ‘specialists’ in one or two of the breeds they judge and ‘non-specialists’ in others – even in the latter

cases their interest may well be as deep and profound as that of any ‘specialist’. For decades Britain has been known in the dog world as ‘a nation of breed specialists’. This is largely because our entries have been big enough that many of the shows can justify appointing someone to judge just one or two breeds. In many other ‘dog nations’ the exhibitors are so spread out geographically, or there simply aren’t the numbers, that this isn’t seen as worthwhile except perhaps at breed specialties. Conventional wisdom has it that breed type and specifi c characteristics have therefore been the priority of British judges possibly to a greater degree than in countries where judges in general tend to oﬃciate in many more breeds, and have a more superfi cial grasp of the intricacies of the individual breeds.

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‘specialists’ in such breeds to branch out into qualifying to judge similar breeds within the same group, to increase their chances of being oﬀered an appointment. There’s still a perception in some quarters that the new framework will benefi t multi-breed judges to the detriment of specialists. What can the breeds do about it? Perhaps they can actively encourage their own members to progress up the judging ladder, by oﬀering appointments at their own club shows, suggesting them as judges of supported entry classes at general and group open shows and encouraging exhibitors to support them. How often do we hear of open shows putting on classes for the numerically smaller breeds, with a breed judge from the club lists, yet then few people bother to enter? So, now that the Kennel Club has

indicated its support for ‘specialists’ let’s all do our best to encourage them so that this great British tradition survives into the foreseeable future. ●

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Clearly that is very much a generalisation, but I’m sure the UK has a far higher proportion of championship show judges doing just their own breed than any other signifi cant ‘dog country’. For the vast majority of British exhibitors, too, wins at breed level are what counts, anything beyond that is simply a bonus. So, is this uniquely British tradition likely to survive in years to come, especially with the changes to our judging regime? In the numerically strong breeds, hopefully yes; it will still be worth a society’s while to appoint a ‘specialist’. For those involved in breeds with fewer numbers, that’s diﬃcult, especially if show entries continue to stagnate. Many societies will understandably feel that only occasionally can they justify giving such breeds a judge of their own – it might therefore be worthwhile for

SIMON PARSONS Simon Parsons has owned a variety of breeds but his first loves are the Corgis. He worked for Dog World newspaper for 39 years and awards Challenge Certificates in 13 breeds. In 2014 he instigated the revival of the Kennel Gazette

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Letters

Crufts memories

was delighted to receive a copy of the March 2018 Kennel Gazette with its The Old English interesting article about the Sheepdog is this month’s judges’ choice Royal Hospital, Chelsea. I have so many happy memories of going to Crufts with my late husband Archie, a Captain of Invalids at the Royal Hospital, and groups of In-Pensioners. We Peter Purves on his 40th Crufts show always had a wonderful day and enjoyed it hugely. Thank you very much for sending me the Gazette it is very much appreciated. Rosanne Mackenzie March 2018 £5.00

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and handled Stingray when he won Crufts BIS in 1967, and his first Westminster with him in 1968.) I loved my Lakie lad, ‘Rory’, and took him to Frankie Kellet for trimming in Yorkshire. I was very lucky! I was then taught to trim in Suffolk by Elsie Hart of the Wire Fox Terrier fame. I lost my last Lakie two years ago and sadly I now feel too old for another. I have Miniature Wire-Haired Dachshunds, thanks to Zena Thorn-Andrews. Although I don’t show Lakies now I still follow the terrier world, and I have shown my Dachshunds, which I find easier to show than Lakies. My huge thanks again for the article. A large tear in the eye for memories of such wonderful times with a very special breed. Steph Hill Jacqueline Ferris-Woods / The Kennel Club ©

Very V many thanks for f the article on Peter Green in the P The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen is this month’s judges’ choice April 2018 edition. A I have just read it and a had a bit of a weep. I got my first w Lakeland Terrier L from a rescue f In conversation with famous terrier expert and judge Peter Green organisation in o Gloucestershire, G and took him to Mr Wilf Postlethwaite, P who informed me that I had got a Lakie not a crossbreed as I thought. He showed me a picture of Ch Stingray of Derryabah, and said: “I think I know where he has come from.” This was in 1972 and he was meaning my dog’s grandfather was Stingray! (Peter Green mentions in his article that he owned

I recently attended a show where spectators around the ring were commenting that a bitch in the ring was in season. Is this allowed? I would have thought that this would be a distraction to the other dogs in the ring. Henry Russell

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Gazette panel welcomes new member

errie Cousins-Brown was born into a dog showing family. Her parents had their first Old English Sheepdog in 1959 and Terrie went to her first show in a pram! At 14 she was showing in junior handling classes and at the age of 16 was serving on a breed club committee. University and a London-based

career in PR led to an inevitable break. The Cousins family had their first Polish Lowland Sheepdog in 1986 and by the early 90s Terrie had established herself as a successful exhibitor. She was chairperson of the City and County of Swansea show, overseeing the largest two-day open show in Wales for seven years and started judging in 1994; she now awards CCs to four breeds in the Pastoral Group. With numerous Polish Lowland champions at home and abroad, Terrie was presented with a ‘Leadership Award’ for dedication to the breed by the Polish Kennel Club in 2006 and made an honorary life member. She has judged Polish Lowland breed club shows in five European countries, including the homeland. She wrote ‘The Complete Polish Lowland Sheepdog’, published by Trafford, which is available in the Kennel Club library and is frequently asked to give breed seminars abroad. In 2016, she gave a keynote speech on ‘Judging the Polish Lowland Sheepdog’

at the World Congress of Polish Breeds in Opole, Poland. She serves on a breed club committee in the role of judging list co-ordinator and newsletter editor; Terrie is also responsible for seminars and breed education and, as a qualified adult education teacher, enjoys developing learning events and mentoring sessions. By day she works as a freelance marketing consultant as well as a trainer in digital marketing on Chartered Institute of Marketing courses (she is a Chartered Marketer). She views being part of the Kennel Gazette panel as a great opportunity to celebrate the diversity of canine activities and everything that dogs and dog ownership means to society, and to enhance the digital offering to engage all members. Terrie enjoys writing and speaking about dogs and says she is honoured to be a member of the panel, seeing the Gazette as an essential and informative link between the Club and its members, across all disciplines. ●

Caesar the Anzac mascot By Bill Moores

t was recently my pleasure to review the book ‘Images of War’ by Lucinda Moore, lavishly illustrated with original photos from Mary Evans Picture Library, and featured elsewhere in this issue. It reminded me of a children’s book, a present from New Zealand, that chronicled the true story of Caesar the Bulldog who marched as a mascot at the head of troops as they made their way to the ships in Auckland harbour, taking them to war in Europe 1914. Adorned in a blue hair-ribbon given to him by the four-year-old niece of Caesar’s guardian, a medical orderly, he joined the troops of the 4th. Battalion (A Company) NZ Rifle Brigade. Not surprisingly, the dog became a firm favourite with the soldiers during his voyage.

Caesar went to war with a job to do – he was a Red Cross dog and his job was to locate wounded soldiers in the battlefield. Arriving in Egypt, the troops stood by with some going to Greece and Turkey and others undergoing special training to fight in France. The support of troops from the British Empire is well-known and eventually Caesar accompanied his battalion to Marseille and then to northern France and the Somme, where he helped to save the lives of wounded soldiers. Late one evening he failed to return from active duty. The following day he was found shot dead at the side of a dead soldier he had discovered. It was said that the soldier’s arm was around the dog indicating that he comforted the dog before passing away in the

night. The two were buried together. Remarkably, the book was written in 2003 by Patricia Stroud, the daughter of Ida, the four-year-old girl who gave her favourite hair ribbon to Caesar. The poignant tales became family history as Uncle Tom, the mascot’s handler, did as he promised by keeping Ida entertained by letter with stories of Caesar’s adventures. Caesar’s regimental collar which, he wore on the parade to Auckland harbour, is held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. ●

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Personality profile

A lifetime in the limelight In conversation with Geir Flyckt-Pedersen

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By Revd. Bill King

Geir (centre left) jointly presented the Hall of Fame award along with Patricia Sutton to Geoff Corish at this year’s Pawscars. Pictured here with Simon Wheeler (far left) from Agria Pet Insurance

Geir with Wire Fox Terrier Ch Louline Heartstrain after winning the Dog World/Spillers Puppy of the Year in 1984. Pictured with his wife Gerd and son Eric

t the age of seven, Geir had his first dog; a crossbreed called Trulte, and he started obedience training with her when he was nine. He met two ladies, one owned a ‘wild and wonderfully uncontrollable Boxer called Tim-Burre’ and the other ‘a lovely German Shepherd Dog (GSD) called Rex.’ Geir entered into an unofficial coownership; did some obedience classes with Rex, but Tim was the first dog he took into the show ring in 1959 aged12. He won his first group with a Giant Schnauzer in 1964 and his first all-breeds Best in Show with a Welsh Terrier in 1967. His Cocker, Nor Ch Quaine Joedors Silver Sky was top gundog in Norway in 1972. Geir’s famous Louline kennel is behind generations of champions. He has had two

Dog of the Year winners in Norway, and three in Sweden. He was the first and only person to win Dog of the Year in both Norway and Sweden in the same year, twice – in 1974 with Welsh Terrier Ch/Nor Ch Deveraux Janore and in 1980 with Ir/Nor/ Swed Ch Blackdale Starbright – the first Wire Fox Terrier champion carrying this kennel name. Louline was the first kennel in the UK to win the Dog World/Spillers Puppy of the Year title twice (1984 and 1988), and Louline Wire Fox Terriers have produced more than 100 champions in various countries, together with some 500 group wins in the United States. In partnership with his wife Gerd, they bred a ‘multitude of champions’ in Cockers, Greyhounds, Whippets, and Norfolk Terriers.

They also made up champions in Lakeland Terriers, Welsh Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers, Schnauzers, and Giant Schnauzers. A judge since 1970, Geir has judged at Crufts, Westminster, Montgomery County, and not least, the London Cocker Spaniel Society’s Championship Show, a club he became a member of aged 14. He judged the International Junior Handling final twice (1984 and 1992) and in 1996, with his wife was awarded the Tom Horner Dog World Award of Excellence. A tall man with a commanding ring presence, Geir speaks his mind, softened occasionally by a twinkle in his eye.

Where did your interest in dogs come from? “On my way to school in 1954 I was attacked and bitten by a neighbour’s Wire Fox Terrier, which made me really scared of those horrible creatures! To overcome my subsequent fear of dogs, it was suggested I should get my own dog. And, I think that my

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Wire Fox Terrier Nor/Swed Ch Layven Lacy Girl winning a Terrier Group in Sweden in 1975

Reg Gadsden judging in Sweden 1980 with Geir’s son Eric showing, in a playful manner, Wire Fox Terrier Swed Ch Louline Lucy Lastic

parents, as well as the entire family, regretted that decision for the rest of their lives. Apart from my aunt Adelheid’s Miniature Pinscher, ‘Minnie’, (who was famous for biting people), there was not a single pet or animal of any kind in any branch of the family, other than farm animals. “A neighbour suggested I should take Trulte to obedience classes and there I met the Boxer, the GSD and Ann-Mari

Nagelgaard, who became my terrier mentor. Through them I found out there was something called ‘dog shows’, and after my first visit, I was hooked.”

You have made up dogs in a number of breeds across the groups; however, at Louline’s core is the Wire Fox Terrier (WFT). What is so special about a Wire?

“The WFT is the most extreme of all terrier breeds. It has won more Best in Shows worldwide over the years than any other breed of dog. “What makes the breed such a challenge is the combination of extremes: a long, lean head, with small eyes and ears, long neck and ultra-short body. No apparent forechest, but still well angulated upper arm and layback of shoulders. I was told by some of my old mentors: remember a head on a WFT can never be too long, too lean, eyes and ears never too small, neck never too long, back never too short, as long as there is room for correct shoulders and it is all in balance.”

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You became a member of the London Cocker Spaniel Society and some years later judged their championship show. Tell us a little about the 14-year-old-boy and Cockers?

Cocker Spaniel Nor/Swed Ch Lochdene Bilbo, handled by Gerd, winning Best in Show under Derek Rayne in 1982

“After a few years with a total terrier obsession, Judy de Casembroot came with Dorothy Withwell to judge a show in Bergen and visited our chairman who was a Cocker breeder with imports from Broomleaf, Lochnell and Ware. My WFTs were rather tough and not mixing well. Being there and seeing those Cockers loving each other opened my eyes. “I then convinced a neighbour, who had a nice looking Cocker, to let me show her, and in 1965 we jointly purchased a black male from Sweden who became my first Cocker champion, winning a few groups and even a couple of local Best in Shows. “At that time we had a couple of

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‘import’ me to Sweden. At least that was what people said. Gerd was a lady of strong views, and whenever we had a litter of puppies we always disagreed, so had to keep at least one each. For some reason, I was the one selecting stud dogs and deciding combinations, be it Cockers, Norfolks, Whippets or Greyhounds, but from then on she took over. She was fabulous when it came to feeding and rearing puppies. Her equestrian background was very useful in so many ways. “During the period from 1972 to 1983, when we left for the UK, we had won more ‘of the Year’ titles and Best in Shows than any other exhibitor.”

What was your most memorable win and judging appointment? “My favourite moment was in Helsinki in Richmond 1984 Best in Group winner Airedale Terrier Ch Jokyl Gallipants owned by Mary Swash, and Reserve Best in Group winner Wire Fox Terrier Ch/Am Ch Forchlas Cariad, who later went Best in Show at the Montgomery County Kennel Club show

fabulously interested Cocker people running the Norwegian Spaniel Club and through them I got the address of the London Cocker Spaniel Society. For years I had the secretary Kay Baldwin as a pen pal! It also brought me into contact with all the famous breeders at that time who miraculously all answered my letters, sending pictures and pedigrees.”

You married Gerd in 1974. Could you give us an insight into your partnership? “I had, of course, heard of this Cocker

breeder from Sweden, I think mainly as Int Sh Ch Lochranza Monksprings Miss Music won a group in Norway in 1967, but she also did well with a Hamiltonstovare. She had some lovely dogs at times, but they were never presented to their advantage. Mrs Gerd Ohm did not groom her own dogs (she had an old lady doing that for her) and so they lacked finesse. When I finally got to know her in 1972, I kept beating her dogs both in Norway and Sweden, I was a better trimmer, which is most likely why she decided to marry me and eventually

1980 under Cathy Sutton at the then largest show ever in Finland with 4,000 dogs. I won Best in Show with Ir/Nor/Swed Ch Blackdale Starbright (WFT) and Gerd was Reserve with Sh Ch Lochranza Man of Fashion (Cocker). She had her revenge a year or two later in Sweden at the famous Skansen Show, when she won Best in Show with our American Lakeland Terrier Ch/Am/Swed/ Nor Ch Brass Button of Sherwood and I was Reserve with Nor/Swed Ch Louline High’N Mighty. We had many exciting duels over the years. “The most exciting day of all was when, on July 1st 1990 Ch Louline Pemberton was RBIS Show, at Windsor, Louline Head On (later Ch) won the Puppy Stakes - and on our return home we took phone calls from five different countries where Louline WFTs had won Best in Show that very day. Following an advertisement placed in Dog World, we received a phone call from Germany adding to the numbers “The most memorable judging appointments were; the Terrier Group at Crufts, the Terrier Group at Westminster, the Pup of the Year 25th Anniversary final, and of course the Fox Terriers Expo both last autumn 2017.”

Photo courtesy of Geir Flyct-Pedersen

I would like to explore your views on judging dogs: for example, I think you have said that a good Terrier judge should be able to identify a breed by looking at a picture of the dog’s eyes? How do you feel about mentoring judges? And a more general point, what do you think the role of a judge is? “Yes, I have said that every time I give Best in Show winner Ch/Am/Swed/Nor Ch Brass Button of Sherwood handled by Gerd and Reserve Nor/Swed Ch Louline High’N Mighty handled by Geir at the famous Skansen Show in 1982

a seminar. To really be able to say you know a breed is when you can identify them by eyes and expression alone. Then you have

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grasped the soul of the breed. I don’t think anybody, without sufficient knowledge of coat, condition, and conditioning, should ever judge trimming breeds. “I have no problems mentoring people who have a relevant background and a genuine interest in the breeds concerned, but in the US today we have so many candidates who simply want to judge the group because it makes them (the judges) more useable. “When we attended any judges’ seminars in Scandinavia we were told: “You are

assessing the result!” You are not psychic to the extent that you can evaluate the potential breeding or reproduction ability of any dogs. I find it annoying when I hear judges telling me that they are assessing breeding stock, but then maybe they have talents that I don’t share!”

Who were your mentors?

Photo: ©Diane Pearce

“When I first started in terriers my mentor was a lovely Swedish lady who bred Airedales and took me under her wing. The

Greyhound Ch/Am Ch Hubbestad Double Magic bred by Gerd

aforementioned Ann-Mari Nagelgaard taught me to respect dogs, breeds, breeders, and judges, and instilled in me that there is no shortcut to obtaining long-term success. “Then Grethe Bergendahl, herself a second generation breeder who first entered the ring in 1947 and the one that had the most impact on my style of presentation and type, was unquestionably Ernie Sharpe. I am grateful to every breeder of any of my breeds who took the time to share their views and wisdom with this inquisitive kid who never let them alone. And, the lady I appointed my English mum, Ada Bishop of Laund Collie fame, is high on my list based on her philosophy, wisdom, and kindness. “We had the pleasure of having Ernie Sharpe, George Ward, Peter Green, Ric Chashoudian, and Harry O’Donoghue in the house in Henley at the same time, along with John Gillespie, the Lochranza ladies and Ralph and Barbara Parsons. I wish we had taped those discussions!”

Finally, who would you invite from the past and present to lunch at the Kennel Club? Dogs may come too.

“Ain’t it just funny how some questions Ch Louline High Tide winner of Dog World/ Spillers Puppy of the Year in 1988. Geir is the first person to win this award twice

complicate your day and keep you thinking? In this case the lunch, where I first listed half the population of the globe, but thinking and thinking: Who did really add knowledge and wisdom plus made you laugh and cry? My late wife Gerd, the mentor who really influenced my life Ann-Mari Nagelgaard, Hans Lehtinen, Joe Braddon and, Marion Spavin (we have similar tastes in jokes!) “The Bearded Collie Ch Edenborough Blue Bracken. I will never forget the way he looked at me when posing after his Windsor Best in Show win. Plus my alltime once-in-a-lifetime dog, the Whippet ‘Philippa’ who followed me everywhere for nearly 16 years. The ugliest Whippet we ever owned, but still a beauty in her own way. Also my WFT Ch Louline High Tide, ‘Hillary’, Giant Schnauzer ‘George’ (Ch Parisgarden William) plus the Cocker ‘Sam’ (Ch Lochranza Farmers Boy). I still miss them all.” ●

Photo courtesy of Geir Flyct-Pedersen

REVD. BILL KING

Sweden’s first ever Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Int Ch Hubbestad Harrods. From the first litter of the breed born in the UK, bred by Joan Wells-Meacham and Mildred Seiffert

Bill has substantial experience of dog shows, obedience, heelwork to music and field trials. He has finally managed to soothe an itch which began in 1965 when in 2015, at Lincoln Cathedral, Bill was ordained as a priest. He is now an associate Priest in the Trinity Parish, Grantham

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Health matters

Why is my dog so itchy? Often, an allergy is thought to be the cause but this isn’t always the case By Rosario Cerundolo, DVM, Cert. VD, Dipl. ECVD, MRCVS

t is not uncommon in our daily practice as veterinary surgeons to see dogs presented with pruritus (severe itching of the skin), which is often driving the patient and the owner mad! Nowadays we often think that an allergy is the most likely cause, especially if we are presented with one of those breeds in which allergy is common. I see, more and more frequently, dogs which are often too quickly diagnosed with ‘allergy’ and started on one of the drugs commonly used for treating allergy and there is often either a lack of, or a poor, response. If you as a dog owner are facing a similar situation, just keep reading this article. The question you, as owner, should ask your vet is: “Have you done all the basic tests to rule out ectoparasites and bacterial/ yeast infections? What else may be done before starting my itchy dog on a specific medication for allergy?” I see more and more patients presenting with a poor response to therapy for allergy because the dogs were still pruritic, despite good owner compliance with the prescribed

therapy. The following point should be kept in mind when you own a dog which may suddenly become itchy, especially during the spring/summer time. ● Rule out ectoparasites Fleas are a common problem during the warm months and they may still be present even during the winter months. The environmental conditions in houses (warm temperature and humidity) will keep fleas reproducing unless a thorough ectoparasite disinfestation is carried out. Proper environmental disinfestation, and specific oral or spot-on therapy are essential in eradicating the indoor flea population. During the spring/summer months it is very common for dogs to spend more time outside, sharing places or playing with other dogs so the chance of catching fleas is quite high. Take home message If ectoparasites are suspect/identified, make sure all pets in the house are properly and routinely treated. The indoor environment

Labrador with an allergy which had developed a secondary ear infection leading to head shaking and scratching of the ear

including car, garage and any place where the pet spends part of his/her time should be disinfested regularly. Usually strict flea control over a period of three months eradicates the flea population but as reinfestation is very likely to occur prevention is the best way to avoid your pets becoming reinfested. ● Rule out mange like scabies

especially if there are foxes in the neighbourhood

I have seen allergic dogs, which were well controlled with the allergy vaccine or the specific medical therapy, but had suddenly become more and more itchy. Although even

Bull Terrier with redness of the face caused by an allergy

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Health matters

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with an allergy which was well-controlled with medication, but suddenly became very pruritic because he had caught scabies

well-controlled allergic dogs can have flare ups throughout the year, the persistence of pruritus, despite control of secondary bacterial or yeast infections or increased doses of the specific medication, should suggest that something else may be going on. Ask your veterinary surgeon to carry out skin scrapings. Finding the mites or their eggs may be difficult due to their low number. Often referral to a specialist in dermatology may help to reach a diagnosis quickly. Take home message If scabies is suspected, an acaricidal therapy should be carried out; modern spot-on or oral drugs are very effective, not just against fleas and ticks, but also for scabies. Do not ask for more oral steroids or for additional ‘anti-allergy drugs’ assuming that the allergy has become more difficult to control. Often there is a simple reason why a well-controlled allergic pet has become very pruritic. Occasionally dogs with scabies will pass on the mange to other dogs or even their owners, so a sudden onset of itchiness in more than one family member should lead to the suspicion of a contagious disease. ●Rule out bacterial and/or

yeast infections

Secondary bacterial and/or yeast infections are common in dogs with allergies or endocrinopathies (hormone imbalances) and would make an affected dog very pruritic. Lesions often occur on the ventral areas, axillae, medial surfaces of the thighs and groin. Lesions of the trunk are associated with focal areas of hair loss and in dogs these are apparent as focal areas of alopecia, a so-called ‘moth-eaten appearance’. Often there is greasiness of the skin or smelly ears, with an excessive amount of wax or even pus. In these cases, ask your veterinary surgeon to do some diagnostic tests, like cytology

or culture and sensitivity, if it is a recurrent infection or rods (a type of bacteria) are present on cytology. A common clinical presentation during the warm season is the ‘hot spot’. This condition is an acute moist dermatitis which commonly occurs when self-inflicted damage to the skin surface disrupts the epidermis (outer skin layer) and allows proliferation of bacteria. It commonly occurs in dogs infested by ectoparasites and there may be a secondary bacterial infection. There is usually a moist, painful, focal area(s) of redness and hair loss, often on the gluteal or face/neck region, arising within hours. Beware as the lesion may be painful and dogs may bite. Gently cleaning the affected area and the use of astringents and antiseptics are usually enough to control the lesions while addressing the underlying cause. Check for fleas or ask your veterinary surgeon to check for other ectoparasites or an underlying allergy. Improvement usually occurs within a few days. Often topical therapy is enough to control even more widespread bacterial and/or yeast infections. A combination of a shampoo and spray containing four per cent chlorhexidine is a valid therapy which helps avoid unnecessary use of oral antibiotics. Take home message Make sure you dispense antibiotics wisely and, if needed, the proper dose and the right length of therapy should be completed. Remember that shampoo and topical therapy is also an effective way to control bacterial/yeast populations. Often superficial pyoderma or yeast dermatitis resolve just with topical therapy. ● Running allergy tests Allergy tests should only be done when dogs are suspected of having atopic dermatitis (environmental allergy) and when all the

West Highland White Terrier with severe ventral dermatitis, greasiness and darkening of the skin caused by an allergy

other causes of pruritus or allergy have been ruled out. Usually your veterinary surgeon will look at the compatible history and clinical signs, response to dietary restriction and relapse on provocative exposure, and may decide to refer for intradermal and/ or serological tests but please note that they may be useless to diagnose a dietary hypersensitivity. Take home message Avoid wasting your, or your insurance money, for an allergy test for food as the results may be unreliable or difficult to interpret. On the other side, environmental allergy tests are reliable but they should only be carried out if the allergy vaccine is an option to be considered for the treatment of the environmental allergy. ●

ROSARIO CERUNDOLO Rosario is head of the dermatology service at Dick White Referrals. He graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine in Naples. He gained the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Certificate and the European Diploma in Veterinary Dermatology. He has been an associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania, USA and has published numerous scientific and clinical articles on veterinary dermatology and presented lectures at many national/ international congresses

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Faithful friends remembered

Finding the unusual

A memorial statue of Lord Tennyson and his dog, Karenina, at Lincoln Cathedral By Revd. Bill King

Photo: Revd. Bill King©

n the north lawn of Lincoln Cathedral stands the statue of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and his beloved dog, Karenina. Unlike many public statues of this period, which tended to reflect achievement in a no-holds-barred, look at me way, that of Tennyson is very different. What we see is a compelling picture, with Tennyson completely absorbed by the object in the palm of his left hand (a wild flower plucked from a wall). He is oblivious to the world, reflecting on the plant’s beauty and mystery, while Karenina looks up at him with an expression of expectation or could it be adoration? The aura surrounding this statue suggests a different kind of greatness, where the subject reflects on matters so much bigger than himself. In short, a rare public monument full of humanity. A visitor wrote: “There is something captivating about its scale; the nose of the dog, Tennyson’s brimmed hat, and cradling hand create a strange triangle that produces unusual centring for the piece… you can see the lack of affectation he was so noted for; the expression unrestrained yet acute melancholy.” Tennyson died on 6th October, 1892, and in 1898 (commissioned by the County of Lincoln) his great friend, the artist George Frederick Watts, began work on the statue. Watts was 86 years old when he completed it in 1903, but, unfortunately, did not live to see his great work installed in 1905. Equally interesting is the sculpting of Karenina. Her expression and gaze is both impressive and true to life. There is a painting by Briton Rivière (a noted artist of the time), of Lady Tennyson, dated 1899, which includes Karenina, described as ‘the poet’s old Wolfhound.’ She appears to be a

Alfred, Lord Tennyson and his beloved dog, Karenina. A grade II listed bronze statue, dating from 1905, by GF Watts RA; restored in 1970

fawn dog with white markings melding in around the foreface and legs. One source describes her as a Siberian Wolfhound, another a Russian Wolfhound, or perhaps we might say she was a Borzoi? I will leave that conundrum to the experts! What is certain is that she was no stranger to Watts, for his wife Mary writes in 1890 of seeing her husband and his sitter walking back towards the house. The poet’s Russian Wolfhound, Karenina, came in first, and then “the poet,

a note of black in the midst of vivid green, grand in the folds of his ample cloak and his face looming grandly from the shadow of his giant hat.” One final service Karenina seems to have performed was to act as a support for her master. Without her it seems the statue could not remain upright. That may be, but we can be sure, however, that Karenina adds rather more to the spirit of this wonderful representation of Alfred, Lord Tennyson. ●

If you have come across a dog statue while on your travels, do get in touch with the editor and share the story. Please email kennel.gazette@thekennelclub.org.uk or post your photographs and story to Kennel Gazette editor, The Kennel Club, Clarges Street, London W1J 8AB and we will ensure that they are returned

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Political progress

Political progress An update on how the Kennel Club are helping shape political policy By Melissa Cradock and Ed Hayes Success in Public Spaces Protection Order challenge

even if that dog had behaved impeccably. Despite repeated efforts to engage with the council to find a mutually acceptable compromise regarding the proposals, the Kennel Club was left with no choice other than to back the very first High Court challenge of any Public Spaces Protection Order in the UK. The Kennel Club is delighted to have received a ruling in our favour on these matters, and it is proud to continue to be the leading organisation in standing up for the rights of dog owners across the UK.

The Kennel Club was involved in the first ever successful High Court challenge of a Public Spaces Protection Order, which could have seen dog owners criminalised if their dogs so much as urinated while out on a walk. The Kennel Club supported local dog owner Ms Caroline Summers in challenging the implementation of the Public Spaces Protection Order by Richmond Council. The parts of the order which were successfully challenged, and therefore quashed, included that a person could be found guilty of a criminal offence if their dog ‘causes an annoyance to another person or animal’ or ‘causes damage to any council structure, equipment, tree, turf or other council property’. This could have included damage to grass from urination, or if a non-dog lover reported feeling annoyed by the presence of a dog in a public space,

Further shock collar campaign success

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As regular readers will know, the Kennel Club campaign to ban shock collars has recently gained considerable momentum and has yielded very successful results. It has been leading a coalition of organisations in pushing for a shock collar ban to be implemented by the Westminster Government, following our success in Scotland.

The Kennel Club hosted a drop-in event in the House of Commons which was attended by a significant number of MPs who signed letters to the Secretary of State, Michael Gove, requesting a ban on the use of shock collars. Separately to this event, Kennel Club Secretary, Caroline Kisko, attended a private meeting with the Secretary of State to directly present the argument why these collars need to be banned. As a result of our campaigning, the Westminster Government announced that it would be consulting on introducing a ban on shock collars in England, which is a giant leap forward. The Kennel Club have responded to this consultation and now await the results. The Scottish Government are currently finalising their guidance, which will deliver an effective ban on the use of electric shock collars, and the Kennel Club has taken a leading role in this process. It recently held a meeting with Roseanna Cunningham, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, to discuss what the guidance should contain, to ensure there is clarity that the use of electric shock collars is banned across Scotland. The Kennel Club are currently awaiting publication of the finalised guidance, but are confident it will deliver an effective ban.

Kennel Club Secretary Caroline Kisko and Carolyn Menteith, accredited trainer and behaviourist at Crufts 2018 mark the government’s announcement on the banning of electric shock collars

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Political progress

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dog - and aims to promote responsible dog ownership. The event was hosted by last year’s winners, Emma Harper MSP and her Border Collie Maya. This year’s event focused on the importance of dog training and how this can improve the bond between dog and owner. The competition has been recognised in two recent Scottish Parliament Motions which acknowledges the positive impact of the work of our organisations in dog welfare. Winner of Holyrood Dog of the Year 2018 Maurice Golden MSP with golden Cocker Spaniel puppy Leo

Holyrood Dog of the Year Maurice Golden MSP and his golden Cocker Spaniel Leo won the coveted Holyrood Dog of the Year 2018 title, second place was awarded to Christine Grahame MSP and a Pomeranian from Dogs Trust called Chloe, with Mark Griffin MSP and his Beagle, Alfie coming in third. David Torrance and Buster won the paw-blic vote after campaigning extensively on social media. The competition was organised jointly by the Kennel Club public affairs team and Dogs Trust. This annual event is a chance for members of the Scottish Parliament to celebrate the unique bond between man and

confirmation of how the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme will be recognised within the new licensing framework. The Kennel Club public affairs team will of course cover any new updates in the Kennel Gazette. ●

New breeding regulations passed in Parliament As trailed in the previous editions of the Kennel Gazette, changes to the legislation that regulates dog breeders, home boarders, boarding kennels, and pet shops in England has now been amended in Parliament. At this stage there is little new information to share. As covered previously the litter threshold for a breeding licence in England will drop from five litters to three litters in any 12-month period. The new rules will come into force in October 2018. However, the specific conditions to which a licensed breeder or boarder will have to adhere, i.e. maximum number of dogs an individual can be responsible for, and canine living conditions, are to be confirmed. Likewise, the Kennel Club still await

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Special feature

Photo: Yulia Titovets©

A career teaching dog training classes – a dream come true?

Kaye (pictured) is proud to have had success at Crufts in 2017 and 2018

By Kaye Littlehales ADTB, IMDT, KCAI (CD, GCDS)

or many dog lovers, the idea of having a career working with these lovely creatures is a dream come true, and luckily there are many ways of achieving this. Dog walking, house sitting, grooming, working in a rescue centre, working with assistance dogs, the police or military; training pet dogs and behavioural work are ones that come to mind. Maybe one

surprising omission from this list is running dog training instruction classes. This is intentional, as actually it does not really involve working with dogs — it’s all about the people. If you are not a ‘people person’, this is not the career for you — no matter how talented you might be with dogs! The skill you need is teaching people how to train their dogs.

To be a ‘people person’ you will need excellent communication and coaching skills, plus endless patience. You will also need a good understanding of human psychology. As well as knowing how dogs learn, you will also need to find out what motivates the human end of the lead — after all that’s the end you are teaching (and the one that’s paying you!). Each person will

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Awaiting training in a large hall suitable for dog training. Kaye (in red) meets and greets the dogs and the owners before they get started

“To be a ‘people person’ you will need excellent communication and coaching skills, plus endless patience” Unless you are planning on employing an army of staff to help you, you will be expected to be in charge of marketing, advertising, taking bookings, monitoring attendance, balancing the books and dealing with the money — in other words, a great organiser. You must also be 100 per cent reliable, both for your clients and for yourself if you are self-employed. There are legal requirements in running your own business or club, and you should take out insurance to cover public liability

and professional indemnity. So, if you’ve decided this is the dream job for you, how do you get started? Sadly the dog training industry is still unregulated and just about anybody can hire a hall or field and get started. That’s not to say there aren’t many excellent instructors doing just that, just as there might be instructors with qualifications coming out of their ears with less natural skills and dubious methods. We are fortunate there is now so much access to scientific research into how dogs learn and there is really no excuse for the ‘I’ve been training dogs for 40 years’ brigade, who refuse to move on from dominance theories and pack leadership. Even gaining the qualifications to have the most recent findings and methods at

your fingertips is not easy. Just as there is no recognised governing body for class instructors, many course providers are not regulated. Courses and ‘qualifications’ can be readily obtained online and there is a plethora of acronyms to work through. Course fees vary tremendously and it does not necessarily follow that the most costly are the best. The Kennel Club has made an attempt to regularise standards through its accreditation award, which is available to instructors with over five years’ experience. The process has recently been simplified, so hopefully more instructors will follow it through to become Kennel Club Accredited Instructors. This, at least, will give the public reassurance that the instructor they choose has been assessed.

Photo courtesy of Kaye Littlehales

have different expectations of the class and a different reason for coming; some simply want a reasonably well behaved and socialised dog or for experienced handlers, your class might be a springboard to competitive dog sports; some might not even take the training too seriously, and are there for their own social agenda. You will need to be exceptionally adaptable to deliver a class to suit everyone.

Ideally you will need to have outdoor and indoor facilities

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Special feature

Photo: Gay Robertson©

Photo: Kaye Littlehales©

Training for Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Awards, pictured walking with the distraction of other dogs

Control through a gate as required in the Good Citizen Dog Scheme bronze test

Practising outdoor stays for the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme gold test

In reality, most aspiring instructors start by taking their own dogs to classes and then progressing to assisting. This is probably the best starting point as there can be no substitute for experience, and from there to start reading and researching. If possible, it is a good idea to go to lots of different classes and workshops. There will be something to learn from all of them — good and bad. It is worth carefully researching the many courses available. Check the methods used and whether the course comes along with any external verification. To be a good instructor and to maintain KCAI Scheme accredited status, you will also be well advised to keep up to date with your qualifications and practical skills. The learning never stops — and neither does the expense. For most owners, training their dogs falls into the category of leisure time and as such you must be prepared to work the hours that suit them. Invariably this will include evenings and weekends, although initially

this might fit in around a regular job to get started. In fact, some instructors choose to retain a ‘day job’ and run classes more as a paid hobby. It can take quite some time to build up enough classes to support a regular income, so be prepared to have another job or enough capital to support you in the early days. Having got this far and decided that you are a people-loving, super-organised, multi-talented being, with a bottomless money pit for education, promotion, rent and equipment, what are the benefits? Ask any good instructor and just seeing the developing relationship between dog and owner, the learning process of them both and the results they achieve makes it all more than worthwhile. Watching the joy of an enthusiastic puppy recalling to a handler, or turning a confirmed puller into a dog that walks beautifully on a loose lead, is a joy to behold and can be life-changing for that partnership. There will be many frustrations along the way, but through positive reward

This feature is the start of a series of articles around careers with dogs. Coming up: veterinary nursing and dog grooming

training, you will be able to enrich the lives of the dogs that come to your classes and the humans who take care of them. A dream job indeed! ●

KAYE LITTLEHALES Kaye is the chief instructor of Evesham & District Dog Training Club, which was founded in 1991 and is a KC Listed Status Club. Kaye is a KCAI in Companion Dog Training and the GCDS. She is also a full member of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and a qualified KC rally judge. In her spare time she enjoys walking her own dogs and competing in working trials, rally, and breed showing with her Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

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Special feature

Is there a hidden treasure in your collection? By Bernie Lovitt

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t’s a simple question, but one that is hard to answer at times of stress, loss or great change. It is a question that Kennel Club staﬀ and their representatives have to address quite often. They do so on behalf of the membership with the value of the Club’s library and historical assets in mind. In its mission statement, the Kennel Club Library and Collections department pledges to collect, preserve and exhibit works of art, books and artefacts relevant to the world of pedigree dogs. These might include old or contemporary papers, books, periodicals, paintings, sculpture, and anything referred to in the broader spectrum of ‘decorative arts’. Understanding the true value of the contents of those storage boxes from the loft is key to preserving their true worth. The evaluation of bequests can be quite a time-consuming, not to say, laborious task. Great Aunt Maisie’s pot dogs may have been very special to her, but they may not add to the value of the Kennel Club’s collection; nor will people be queuing out of the doors of Clarges Street to view them. It is with that in mind that donations and legacies are accepted by arrangement and those that do survive scrutiny enter the collection, as they are judged to be of value, or potential value, to the world of dogs. As a result they will be made available to members and the public as part of displays and for study purposes. Space for the collection, including books containing works of art, is at a premium, and it will be no surprise that there is a lot of duplication in books that are oﬀered. It is even better if they are of historical signifi cance or contain annotations or authors’ notes. At the library in Clarges Street there is a comprehensive list of titles on its shelves, as well as a list of ‘missing items’ in the various collections of magazines. These gaps are sometimes fi lled from donations or bequests.

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Currently Kennel Club Stud Books are not accepted for the collection, and nowadays these are often sold online or for a canine charity. Remember, these are also quite bulky items! The question of photographs is sometimes a thorny one, and one to which a simple protocol is applied. Striking they may be BUT if they are without caption or if the

dogs are NOT named they are of little use. Other items that are unlikely to be accepted are copies of the dog papers, including the Kennel Gazette, show catalogues, registration certifi cates, Challenge Certifi cates, and breed club or canine society meeting minutes - some of which can contain confi dential material but are often of limited historical interest. These may be oﬀered to known archivists or specialists within breeds or to breed clubs which have a good track record of archiving material. It’s important to remember that the Kennel Club Library and Collections department does a very good job on our behalf. They will always help to evaluate

a collection, particularly if there is an inventory of books or photographs available of specifi c items. They are also there to enhance the present collection, so don’t be oﬀended if items that are special to you are not accepted. Quite simply, they may not be right for the Kennel Club’s collection. Remember, the worst thing that can happen is that valuable records, photos, and books are lost forever to a bonfi re or the tip. If you have a worthwhile collection perhaps the next generation in your family is there to look after them. If not, and the passion for dogs doesn’t always pass ‘down the line’, then maybe it is time to prepare an inventory and ensure that anything of true value ends up where YOU wish. ●

Donors or those interested in arranging an appointment should contact Ciara Farrell or the art gallery team on library@thekennelclub.org.uk or artgallery@thekennelclub.org.uk

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Bichon Frise breed standard

he Bichon family is a group of white breeds found originally in the Mediterranean countries. The word Bichon means white dog and the Bichon breeds are predominately white with the exception of the Havanese, which can be found in a wide variety of colours. The word

‘frise’ describes the soft corkscrew curls of the coat. Although the standard suggests that the coat on feet and muzzle may be tidied up, the presentation of the Bichon for the show ring has become much more stylised. Although France was the country of development for the breed, the

Bichon Frise is thought to have existed on the island of Tenerife as far back as the 14th century and was taken to mainland Europe by traders where he gained popularity, especially in the royal courts and in the homes of nobility, where the dogs were often pampered and carried around in an ornamental basket.

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Bichon Frise Bedlington breed standard Terrier muscled, slightly arched and well tucked up. Pelvis broad, croup slightly rounded. Length from withers to tail set should equal height from withers to ground.

● HINDQUARTERS Thighs broad and well rounded. Stifles well bent; hocks well angulated and metatarsals perpendicular.

● FEET Tight, rounded, and well knuckled up. Pads black. Nails preferably black.

● TAIL Photo: Chris Wornall©

Normally carried raised and curved gracefully over the back but not tightly curled. Never docked. Carried in line with backbone, only hair touching back; tail itself not in contact. Set on level with topline, neither too high nor too low. Corkscrew tail undesirable.

● GENERAL APPEARANCE Well balanced dog of smart appearance, closely coated with handsome plume carried over the back. Natural white coat curling loosely. Head carriage proud and high.

● CHARACTERISTICS Gay, happy, lively little dog.

● TEMPERAMENT Friendly and outgoing.

● HEAD AND SKULL Ratio of muzzle length to skull length 3:5. On a head of the correct width and length, lines drawn between the outer corners of the eyes and nose will create a near equilateral triangle. Whole head in balance with body. Muzzle not thick, heavy nor snipy. Cheeks flat, not very strongly muscled. Stop moderate but definite; hollow between eyebrows just visible. Skull slightly rounded, not coarse, with hair accentuating rounded appearance. Nose large, round, black, soft, and shiny.

● EYES Dark, round with black eye rims, surrounded by dark haloes, consisting of well pigmented skin. Forward-looking, fairly large but not almond-shaped, neither obliquely set nor protruding. Showing no white when looking forward. Alert, full of expression.

● EARS Hanging close to head, well covered with flowing hair longer than leathers, set on slightly higher than eye level and rather forward on skull. Carried forward when dog alert, forward edge touching skull. Leather reaching approximately halfway along muzzle.

● MOUTH Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular, and complete scissor bite – upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Full dentition desirable. Lips fine, fairly tight, and completely black.

● NECK Arched neck fairly long, about one-third the length of body. Carried high and proudly. Round and slim near head, gradually broadening to fit smoothly into shoulders.

● GAIT/MOVEMENT Balanced and effortless with an easy reach and drive maintaining a steady and level topline. Legs moving straight along line of travel, with hind pads showing.

● COAT Fine, silky, with soft corkscrew curls, neither flat nor corded and measuring 7-10cms (3 – 4 in) in length. The dog may be presented trimmed or untrimmed.

● COLOUR White, but cream or apricot markings acceptable up to 18 months. Under white coat, dark pigment desirable. Black, blue or beige markings often found on skin.

● SIZE Ideal height 23 – 28 cm (9 – 11 in) at withers.

● FOREQUARTERS Shoulders oblique, not prominent; equal in length to upper arm. Upper arm fits close to body. Legs straight, perpendicular, when seen from front; not too finely boned. Pasterns short and straight viewed from front; very slightly sloping viewed from side.

● BODY Forechest well developed, deep brisket. Ribs well sprung, floating ribs not terminating abruptly. Loin broad, well

● FAULTS Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work. Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

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Breed health

Bichon Frise Health

A recent survey has helped to build a picture of the breed’s overall health By Pauline Johns – Bichon Frise Health Co-ordinator

All photos courtesy of Pauline Johns

e have all encountered the frequently asked question: ‘Is your breed healthy?’ We would all like to be able to reply ‘yes’, but to do that we need evidence. This is why it was decided to carry out a Bichon Frise Health Survey in 2015, and, through social media, we were able to reach far more Bichon owners than in the past. With 807 returns we were able to build a picture of the health of Bichons. There was no single health issue that affected more than a small minority of dogs. In common with most Toy breeds, Bichons have some cruciate ligament problems (16 cases), so it was reassuring to see that over 200 Bichon owners had carried out patella tests. Bichon breeders are required, if Kennel Club Assured Breeders, to eye test for hereditary cataracts. This is not because we have a major problem, but there have been such problems in other countries, and, with the increasing international movement of dogs, as a breed we felt it was wise to test in order to ensure that dogs with this condition are not bred from. Prevention rather than cure was the reasoning, and around 100 Bichons have BVA eye tests every year. Bladder stones are known to occur in Bichons, but our survey found only eight cases of bladder, and three of kidney stones (1.5 per cent combined). A total of 11.4 per cent of Bichons had some type of allergy so in our next survey we will

The results of the Bichon Frise Health Survey in 2015 revealed that it is a healthy breed

Nine week old puppies waiting for their vaccinations

refine the question by asking what they were allergic to, if known, and also the severity of their allergy. I am concerned about the number of Bichons (64 per cent) that have annual core vaccinations; parvovirus, distemper and adenovirus (canine hepatitis). The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Vaccination Guidelines Group (VGG) states: “Core vaccines should not be given any more frequently than every three years after the six or 12 month booster injection following the puppy/kitten series, because the duration of immunity (DOI) is many years and may be up to the lifetime of the pet.” It is clear to me that vets should not be sending out annual reminders for repeating core vaccinations. Leptospirosis and kennel cough, which are non-core vaccinations, are given annually. Bichons now have a Facebook health page as well as their own health website: www.bichonfrisehealthuk.org. Through these I receive many health enquiries, with the majority concerning tear-staining. All dogs have some amount of excess tears, but unfortunately the staining is unsightly on white dogs. On our website I give general advice about this ‘problem’, which is not actually a health issue other than in a few extreme cases, for example completely blocked tear ducts, kinked tear ducts, or

The Kennel Gazette is interested in hearing from other breed health co-ordinators as to how they are improving the health and welfare of their breed. See the May 2018 edition when Ian Seath reported on how they can really make a difference and the positive impact they can have on a breed .

entropion (ingrown eye lashes). I also receive a lot of enquiries from people owning crossbreeds. It seems that Bichons are crossed with just about anything, and sadly there are no clubs or organisations to offer support to these owners. It is just one of the drawbacks of crossbreeds. In summary, the results of our last survey demonstrated that the Bichon Frise is a healthy breed. We intend to carry out another health survey this year, and with the help of the Kennel Club we hope to reach more Bichon owners than in 2015. The survey will be a little more comprehensive and cover diet, vaccinations, orthopaedics, allergies, longevity, and general health. With the anticipated higher number of returns, we should have even greater confidence in the healthy state of our breed. ●

PAULINE JOHNS - MANOIR BICHONS I have been involved in our breed for 28 years. I have bred nine UK champions and a further eleven have gained their titles overseas. I award CCs in Bichons and judge other Toy breeds and the group at open show level. I have judged a specialty in Japan and will be judging the US National Specialty in 2019. I consider health to be of primary importance and have been proud to serve as a Kennel Club breed health co-ordinator for the past six years

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Bichon Frise Judges’ Choice

Pamplona

Maureen Reynolds

I started breeding and showing Bichons in my native Ireland nearly 40 years ago. I was the first person in Ireland to go BIS at an all-breeds show with a Bichon, and the first person to breed a Bichon and win a BIS at an all-breeds show. It was while on a trip to Clare Coxall of Tiopepi fame, that I fell in love with Ch Tiopepi Mad Louie at Pamplona as a puppy, and, as they say, the rest is history. He became a big winner in the UK and the first Bichon to go BIS at an all-breed championship show, and also the first Bichon to win the Toy Group at Crufts. He is behind all the Pamplona stock to date. Many champions have been bred at Pamplona, not only for ourselves, but for others too. As I have been asked not to mention any of my own dogs in the top three, I must mention here Ch/Am Ch Paray’s I Told You So. I imported him from the US and to me he was perfection. I would not change him in any way. His temperament was copybook. He loved everybody and everybody loved him. He was Dog of the Year in 2004, a group winner at Crufts, but most of all he was my soul mate. He changed the breed here for the better through his progeny. A close second favourite is Ch Pamplona Bring Me Sunshine, a grandson of I Told You So, and he has inherited so much of his grandsire qualities.

I share the Fionavar kennel name with my husband, John. I bought my first two Bichon Frise in 1984 and have awarded CCs in the breed seven times. I have owned and bred both UK and overseas champions and I have had the pleasure of seeing Bichons from all over the world. Each of my three favourites has had a recognisable positive impact on the breed both in the UK and abroad. Each demonstrate true Bichon type and I believe them to be among the best in the Bichon Frise world.

He was the first Bichon to become both a UK and Irish champion. He won DCC and BOB at Crufts in 1984, under the late Catherine Sutton, and again in 1985, under Brian Mitchell. He won a total of six CCs at a time when the breed only had six sets per year. He won four BISs including the Bichon Frise Club of Great Britain, under the late Bobby James. He was the first dog to be DNA tested and was accepted by the Kennel Club as the proven sire of a champion bitch. I greatly admired his attitude, expression, and movement. At a time when the Bichon could appear long and low, he provided balance and a recognisable stamp on his progeny. y

She took my breath away when I saw her in America; super coat, great pigment, lovely shape, and sound. And, to cap it all, she was a showgirl and used the ring to her advantage. I could not take my eyes off her. It was while on a visit to see ‘Mr Bichon’ — Richard Beauchamp that he thought about the possibility of using Mad Louie on Puff. Sadly, we had quarantine in those days and AI was not being done, that idea had to be cancelled, but we still think ‘what if’.

Photo: ©Fall/Mary Evans Picture Library

Ch Pamplona 3Sunshine Bring Me

Photo courtesy of Geoff Corish

3Am Ch Belle Creek’s All I Care About is Love

My second is Ch Sulyka Puzzle, a grandson of Snoopy. He also had a highly successful show career — top puppy, top sire, and top stud dog on more than one occasion. He was the very first to win the Bichon of the Year competition. He won 10 CCs and several group placements. He sired at least six and i UK champions h i d many off his hi offspring have been the basis of top Bichon kennels around the world. I loved his head and expression, and I thought his movement was outstanding. He passed these attributes to his offspring.

Photo: Alan V Walker©

2Ch Sulyka Puzzle

Ch Sulyka Puzzle

I first saw this dog in America, when my partner, Geoff, was judging in Palm Springs. He awarded him BOB and I was taken by his lovely type, good head, and pigment. He was wellbalanced, very sound, reallyy moves out, and commands the ring. His coat was first class and I was delighted to see him go BIS at the famous Westminster Show in February 2018, handled superbly by Bill McFadden.

Photo: ©Fall/Mary Evans Picture Library

Ch Sulyka 1Ch/Ir Snoopy

1Am Ch Devon Puff N’Stuff

Owned by Sue and Roger Dunger. I admired this dog greatlyy for his type and head qualities, his super pigment, and super coat. He was very sound, d, and produced, for me, some super Bichons through his children and grandchildren.

Fionavar

I judged him at the Welsh h Kennel Club in 2011 and he is behind each of my dog CC winners in following appointments. Another who excelled in head and movement. He has certainly passed these traits on. He is the current breed record-holder d and d he h has h won multiple l l groups and d Best in Shows at general championship shows. He is the current top sire in the breed.

Photo: ©Lisa Croft-Elliott

Michael Coad

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Bobander

Dawn Russell

I’ve owned and bred Bichons since 1983. My kennel name, Bobander was registered after my first home bred dog Bobander the Muffin Man won a RCC. I have been judging the breed at championship show level for 25 years and have also had the pleasure of judging in Sweden, Norway, Ireland and New Zealand. I have been privileged to judge many beautiful examples of the breed.

I first became involved in Bichon Frise after looking after one for a friend, over 30 years ago, and became hooked on their wonderful temperaments and the character of the breed. My Afghan Hounds welcomed them into our home and they had tremendous fun together. I have been very lucky to produce some wonderful specimens of the breed, both in this country and abroad.

The second dog I admire considerably is Ch Pamplona Bring Me Sunshine. I have judged this dog and awarded him top honours. He has sired several champions in the breed and his type and soundness is evident for all to see. He has a broad head with large dark eye, giving a lovely soft expression. His front assembly is superb, and there are not many Bichons in the ring, even today, that have a really good lay of shoulder and return of upper arm; he is totally balanced throughout. His movement is stylish, true and free-flowing, a joy to watch.

Bobander Too 3Ch Kool For Skool JW

Photo courtesy of Chris Wyatt

Louisianna 3Ch Troublemaker A dog I was so happy to award BOB at Crufts is Louise Stafford’s Ch Louisianna Troublemaker. A truly handsome stallion of a Bichon, with amazing ring presence. He was lovely to go over with great angulation and overall substance. He was always shown in plenty of coat that was expertly was l presented. d His Hi pigment i very dense and as his name suggests he was quite a handful to control in the ring. I’d much rather a dog show some character in the ring — which he did with a sparkle in his eyes — than a boring dog just going through his paces.

Photo: Victoria Holloway/The Kennel Club©

Another great has to be Michael Coad’s Ch Pamplona Bring Me Sunshine, who took good movement and showmanship to another level. A super little dog, with all the essential breed points, clearly on show. He had a really good head and a lovely dark eye. His dense, pure-white e white coat was always presented with impeccable skill and he always displayed such character in the ring, epitomising the first line of the standard of gay, lively, happy, little dog. He is another great producer with many champion offspring displaying many of his qualities, especially his outstanding movement; some are still being shown today.

One of my favourite dogs of all-time was Ch Kynismar Black Eyed Boogaloo. I was not judging dogs when he was in the show ring, but used him at stud successfully and to me he epitomises the breed standard. Perfect for size and shape, stunning head, large dark round eye with great pigmentation, beautiful soft curly coat, and very well presented but not overdone in any way, unlike some being shown today who are over-exaggerated in their presentation. He was a joy to watch strutting, freely round the ring. His progeny is behind the majority of dogs in the ring today.

Pamplona Bring 2Ch Me Sunshine Photo: Lisa Croft-Elliott/The Kennel Club©

Pamplona Bring 2Ch Me Sunshine

Kynismar Black 1Ch Eyed Boogaloo Photo: © Fall/Mary Evans Picture Library

1Ch Sulyka Puzzle

The one dog who continues to stand out for me over time is Sue and Roger Dunger’s Ch Sulyka Puzzle. Many dogs have impressed me over the years but this dog excited me and inspired me to breed the best Bichons I possibly could. He was shown before I was judging at the top level but I was pleased to be given the opportunity to go over him. He had everything, correct balance, beautiful ice white coat that was never overdone, great parallel movement with easy reach and drive. He had a gorgeous head displaying the perfect triangle and pigment. This dog, for me, had everything; style, attitude, and super expression. He won many CCs and sired eight UK champions.

Rusmar

My favourite dog of all time has to be Ch Bobander Too Kool For Skool JW; this dog just takes your breath away when he moves. He has such effortless free movement with h reach and drive, he always looks as if he could go on forever, his handler/owner having trouble keeping up with him. He has a beautiful broad head with large dark eyes and dark haloes. His coat is soft and very curly; this type of coat can be a nightmare to trim, but he is always turned out immaculately. He has great head carriage, with a level topline, and great tail set with a beautifully plumed tail, which is always carried correctly. We are beginning to see some of his progeny winning well in the ring.

Photo: Lisa Croft-Elliott©

Chris Wyatt

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Bichon Frise judges’ choice Espen Engh Jet Greyhounds and Griffons, Norway

Geoffrey Davies

Ch Pamplona Just 3Ch/Int/Multi Magic Bred by Michael Coad and owned by Regina Belstead and Oddvar Havelin with Michael, this is another dog tracing back to my first choice in his pedigree, ‘Magic’ was my BIS winner at the Bichon Frise Club of Great Britain Championship Show in 2015, handled by Michael. He scored heavily in breed type and shape, including the characteristic underline. He excelled in length of leg, coat, head properties and pigmentation, combined with outstanding construction and soundness from all angles. Among Magic’s many wins are the FCI World Show and European Shows. Unfortunately, for me, I never got to go over his kennel companion Ch Pamplona Bring Me Sunshine, so can only speculate if he would have made my top three.

Photo: Lisa Croft-Elliott/The Kennel Club©

Pamplona 2Ch Bring Me Sunshine Here again we have true Bichon greatness replicated in the form of ‘Eric’. If you glorify Ch/Am Ch Paray’s I Told You So you have simply got to do the same for this dog as they were like two peass in a pod. Ch Pamplona Bring Me Sunshine’s magnificence was such that I made him BIS S at the UK Toy Dog Society Championship Show in 2011.

Photo: Lisa Croft-Elliott/The Kennel Club©

A son of my first choice, and possessing many of the same positive traits as his sire, including proportions, outline and head qualities, lovely pigmentation and outstanding coat quality. ‘Honor’ was a particularly beautiful mover as illustrated by the photo, a definite proof of his lovely construction, everything in balance. I had the pleasure of awarding this outstanding dog one of his 32 all-breed BISs in the US. He went on to win the group at Westminster in 2013, ably handled by Lisa Bettis for his owners Ellen Charles, Matt and Paula Abbott, and Kathie Vogel.

Ch Paray’s 1Ch/Am I Told You So

Sibon Fatal 3Ch Attraction at Pamplona The essence of femininity is stamped all the way through with magnificent type, total soundness, plus perfect balance and conformation. I recall awarding her one of her early CCs and BOB at Blackpool Championship Show in 1990 and to this day I recall her great beauty and perfect movement.

Photo courtesy of Michael Coad

Ch Vogelflight’s Honor 2Am to Pillowtalk

Goodness! It’s almost 30 years ago since I awarded my first set of CCs in the Bichon Frise. During the course of the last three decades I have had the privilege of awarding CCs on many occasions and been fortunate enough to have had my hands on some of the finest examples of the breed. In my opinion, the test of true greatness of any dog that has made a great impression on you is being able to close your eyes and still visualise that dog — the litmus test of a truly memorable dog. When focusing upon the ‘greats’ of this breed, three examples immediately spring to mind; two dogs and one bitch. All three dogs can be justifiably described as magnificent examples of the breed; all three were of similar size, build and shape, they all possessed what I consider to be the true Bichon type and all three had a magical charisma that turns a good dog into a magnificent one. Vividly recalling these three Bichon Frise stars, I place them in what I consider to be their order of greatness.

I first judged this dog in the Toy Group at WELKS in 2004. On that day my eyes fell upon Bichon Frise greatness — he was the closest I have ever seen to true Bichon type, so much so that I awarded him Toy Group 1, and he went on to win BIS under the great all-rounder Ellis Hulme. Photo courtesy of Espen Engh

Bred by the outstandingly clever breeders Paul Flores and Tray Pittman in the US, and campaigned in the UK by Michael Coad, this dog changed the direction of the breed by adding more length of leg to improve the overall balance. He was indeed a gay, lively, and outgoing little dog with an outstanding outline and overall appearance. He had the correct head proportions, making the typical triangle between the dark round eyes and the black nose, his eyes surrounded by haloes. He had a typical, fairly long neck without exaggeration and a lovely white coat. Above all, he was a smart, balanced and effortless mover, consistent with his lovely construction. On the day he appeared in the Crufts BIS finals, I could not take my eyes off him. He won at least 49 all-breed BISs in the US and the UK as well as the US National Specialty and was Dog of the Year in the UK in 2004.

Photo: Yulia Titovets/The Kennel Club©

Ch Paray’s I Told 1Ch/Am You So

Lisa Croft-Elliott/The Kennel Club©

Not having been directly involved with the Bichon Frise myself, I have had the pleasure of judging this lovely breed quite extensively and in many countries around the world. In order to truly evaluate this breed, you need to get your hands on the dogs. I have therefore restricted my choices to dogs that I have actually had the pleasure of going over. Choosing only three all-time greats was indeed difficult. If not having been restricted to just three, I would have included some of my favourite dogs from the Petit Ami kennel in Norway and the Jitterbop kennel in Finland.

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In conclusion, one must congratulate Messrs Corish and Coad for all they have attained tt i d in i this thi wonderful breed and beyond — very well done.

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Bichon Frise judges’ choice

Carl Sparrow

Casarow

I have owned Bichons since the early eighties. I fell in love with these pretty white dogs with their mad, silly, happy personalities. Many who show them, and can still remember will tell you I love to bring out a happy bouncing puppy, but by the time they go into junior I find coats a problem and slowly loose the will to show, so off with the big coat and plenty of fun times. I have always tried to breed quality dogs and the proof they say is what

they go on to produce and I consider myself lucky that some winner here and abroad have a little Casarow in them. I have been the chairman of the Northern and Midland Bichon Frise Club since 2007 and recently was given the honour of becoming their president. I have had the pleasure of judging the breed for a number of years and have gone over many splendid dogs, so it took some soul-searching to choose only three.

1Ch Sulyka Black Pepper

evident, showing such ease and style that you could not take your eyes off him. His great ring presence let you know he was headed for the record books. As well as Dog of the Year in 2004, his influence on the breed has been great, as so many super dogs in recent years have him in their pedigree. His son Pamplona Harry Potter, has produced many winners and also his grandson Ch Pamplona Bring Me Sunshine (Eric) is the sire of numerous champions in the breed in recent years.

Winner of seven CCs and was top bitch 2001. I judged this beautiful bitch as a puppy and was struck by her super head and expression, fabulous pigment and bright white coat, which had such soft texture. On the move she seemed to glide with pure effortless style, always keeping a great outline as she travelled around the ring. Her contribution to the breed was to produce Ch Sulyka Mamamia, who became the first UK-bred Bichon to become a French champion before they allowed trimming in France. She also produced Lux/Belg/Ned Ch Sulyka Raffles, who was the first UK-bred Bichon to go BIS in Belgium.

3Ch Hylacer Class Act

2Ch/Am Ch Paray’s I Told You So

Photo: Lisa Croft-Elliott/The Kennel Club©

I had watched this dogg in the ringg on occasions and had come to the conclusion that he was not for me, as I have always preferred a

smaller type type, but when I had the pleasure of going over him I was pleasantly surprised. He was a dog that benefited from getting your hands on underneath that super coat which revealed a very well-made dog and everything was in the right place with plenty of body and well-muscled. On closer examination, his head was of the correct proportions with super pigment and beautiful expressive eyes. But it was when he moved around the ring that his quality was

Photo: ©Johnson

Winner of seven CCs, ‘Oliver’ was a smart, lovely sized dog and was my CC winner at East of England Championship Show. I had admired him ringside on many occasions and was not disappointed when I had my chance to go over him. What hits you about this dog was his nice proportions that all fit to make a truly smart dog,

from his sweet expression and beautiful dark eyes, which give the ‘melting expression’ that l h is so Bichon, h there h is nothing h exaggerated d about him and the fact that his owner/ handler always showed him freestanding lets you know that everything is in the right h place. His contribution to the breed has been some top winning offspring including a champion daughter Ch Hylacer Light My Fire at Marinik. His owner has let me know there are some dogs being shown today that can trace their roots back to Oliver. One of the nicest qualities of any dog is the ability to be able to see them in their children, as the owner of a grooming shop that has a number of Bichons that come in it is nice when you can say, “that’s an Oliver son/daughter”, just by looking at their heads!

Please note that from the June edition judges have been asked not to include their own dogs within Judges’ Choice.

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Bichon Frise judges’ choice

Sealaw

I first saw this amazing dog on a visit to the US. I was spellbound. On going over him, I was so taken by his balance and beautiful head and expression. When he moved he was amazing, such reach and drive that we hadn’t seen in the UK before. He then came to this country and he changed the breed, for the better better. At his very first show he went BIS and then went on to Crufts and won the group there too. We had needed new blood and ‘Buster’ filled that gap perfectly. There cannot be many top winners here in the UK now that don’t go back to him.

2Ch Pamplona Bring Me Sunshine

My second choice has to be Eric ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ because he followed on from where his grandfather left off. Again, g g , he had that

Ch Paray’s 1Ch/Am I Told You So

were allocated. I won the very first CC when the breed first appeared at Crufts under Mr Lionel Hamilton Renwick. I have prepared and handled many champions with my partner Michael Coad, of the world-famous Pamplona kennels. This kennel has produced more champion Bichons than any other in the breeds history.

I have been involved in dogs all my life, as a handler/breeder and judge. I have handled literally hundreds of champions in many breeds, and I have won 11 groups at Crufts and Crufts Best in Show twice, in 1976 and 1984. I have been involved in Bichons from the early imports and handled dogs before CCs

charisma that Buster had, and he produced it in all the champions that he sired, more than any other Bichon in this country, ever! He had such an amazing fan club, not only in the breed, but outside of it too.

Ch Belle Creek’s All 3Am I Care About is Love Two years ago I was judging in Palm Springs and into the ring walked this lovely young dog. I couldn’t take my eyes off him. On the table he was so nice to go over, full of quality and a head to die for. His handler had him in such a beautiful trim and on the move he was effortless. Wind the clock forward to now and this boy just went BIS at the famous Westminster Show.

Photo courtesy of Geoff Corish

Geoff Corish

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Bichon Frise Judges’ Choice

Crufts BOB Winners Bichon Frise 1984 – 2018

Further information can be obtained from the Kennel Club Health and Breeder Services Department Email abs@thekennelclub.org.uk or call 01296 318540 Breed-specific requirements and recommendations, including health screening for the Bichon Frise under the Assured Breeder Scheme

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CH SULYKA SNOOPY

1985

CH SULYKA SNOOPY

1986

CH TIOPEPI MAD LOUIE AT PAMPLONA

1987

CH TIOPEPI MAD LOUIE AT PAMPLONA

1988

CH KYNISMAR BOOGIE’S BOY

1989

CH KYNISMAR HEAVEN SENT TO ROUSHKA

1990

CH SIBON FATAL ATTRACTION AT PAMPLONA

1991

CH SIBON FATAL ATTRACTION AT PAMPLONA

1992

CH TERACITA BOSSANOVA BABY

1993

CH ALAREEN PRECIOUS SUNDANCER

1994

CH EITHLYNN VANESSA (IKC)

1995

CH TAMALVA KEEP THE FAITH FOR MISTAMA

1996

CH PENWYVERN WHITE DIAMOND

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CH FIONAVAR MISS KITTY

1998

CH TRESILVA BRIGHT SPARK AT SUANALU

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CH ROXARA HE DRIVES YOU WILD

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CH ROXARA HE DRIVES YOU WILD

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CH CLANMARRET UNCLE FESTER

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CH JITTERBOP AFTER ME PLEASE

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CH JITTERBOP AFTER ME PLEASE

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CH PARAY’S I TOLD YOU SO

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CH WARMINGHAM SECRET LOVE

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CH PARAY’S I TOLD YOU SO

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CH PAMPLONA ITS ALL ABOUT ME

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AZURS CARE BEAR

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CH PAMPLONA COULD IT BE MAGIC

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CH PAMPLONA BRING ME SUNSHINE

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CH PAMPLONA BRING ME SUNSHINE

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CH PAMPLONA BRING ME SUNSHINE

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CH ASHMAIR DOUBLE ACT (IKC)

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HYLACER JUST ONE LOOK AT ALAREEN

2015

CH BOBANDER TOO KOOL FOR SKOOL

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CH LOUISIANNA TROUBLEMAKER

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CH PAMPLONA JUST MAGIC

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TAURO MILANO

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Bichon Frise Judges’ Choice

Championship Show Judges Bichon Frise 2018 Southern Counties Canine Association

Mr KJ Jarvinen

Three Counties Agricultural Society

Dr AG Schemel

Border Union Agricultural Society

Mrs C Sayles

Blackpool & District Canine Society

Mrs RE Morgan

Southern Bichon Frise Breeders Association

Mrs JA Sparrow

Windsor Dog Show Society

Mr A Allcock MBE

East of England Agricultural Society

Mrs C Bowman

Leeds City & District Canine Association

Mr S Payne

Paignton & District Fanciers’ Association

Mr MJ Gadsby

Bournemouth Canine Association

Dr GG Curr

Welsh Kennel Club

Mrs ME Kempster

Scottish Kennel Club

Mrs R Parry

Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

Mr A Wight

Belfast Dog Show Society

TBC

South Wales Kennel Association

Mrs CS Wyatt

Northern & Midland Bichon Frise Club

TBC

Bichon Frise Club of Great Britain

Mrs CE Cartledge

Ladies Kennel Association

Miss C Mills

This information is correct at the time of going to print, however appointments may change due to unforeseen circumstances

Breed clubs and societies take the welfare of their breeds very seriously and work tirelessly to provide help, support, and homes for dogs in need.

Northern & Midland Bichon Frise Club Mrs JA Sparrow

Tel: 01619 481669 casarow@outlook.com

Bichon Frise Club of Great Britain Mrs D Russell

Tel: 01323 391474 d.russellrusmar@gmail.com www.bichonfriseclubofgb.com Bichon Frise Club of Great Britain

Bichon Frise Club of Scotland Mrs C Russell

Tel: 01316 676991 markrclaire@aol.com www.pearlwhitebichonfrise.co.uk Bichon Frise Club of Scotland

Southern Bichon Frise Breeders Association Mrs S Hardy

Tel: 01608 662025 sueahardy7@gmail.com www.sbfba.com Southern Bichon Frise Breeders Association

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Northern & Midland Bichon Frise Club Rescue Mr MA & Mrs P Parrington

Tel: 01524 771187 and 07900 113356 ma.parrington@talktalk.net Northern and Midland Bichon Frise Club Rescue

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Book review

Book corner The Kennel Club Library is Europe’s largest collection of canine literature and this book is a recent addition to its shelves Images of War: animals in the Great War: Rare photographs from wartime archives By Lucinda Moore (Pen & Sword Military) Reviewed by Bill Moores

immediate aftermath of the war. They were, he explained in 1919, ‘unwelcome’! Canines in military roles acted as draught dogs pulling carts full of ammunition; they were first aid supporters carrying field dressings and essential medical supplies and specially trained dogs located, and ‘reported’ wounded soldiers after battles. Many years ago I met and interviewed a military dog handler who had seen action in the Ardennes during the Second World War. He told me of his first encounter with a captured Belgian Shepherd Dog (BSD). They were billeted near a railway line and he said the BSD integrated well with his unit’s own dogs, but every time a steam train passed by, the dog slowly crouched down and held its position until the train had passed. It later emerged that the dog had been trained to walk train tracks carrying high

he year turns as I review this excellent book which in many ways is a unique celebration of the close bond of animals and man during times of conflict. Its publication also comes as the world looks to commemorate the end of the First World War. Unsurprisingly dogs feature strongly in this volume whether as companion or in military roles. The author’s unique access to the pictures and illustrations from Mary Evans Picture Library also gives the reader an insight to the comfort that all animals gave soldiers. Dogs also provide strong national symbols with the British Bulldog, Russian Borzoi and French Poodle all playing their part to rally troops. Invariably the German Dachshund is the butt of the visual jokes or pursued prey with its tail between its legs. It is also worth remembering here that even Charles Cruft removed classes for Dachshunds from his shows in the

A downcast German Dachshund is shunned by a British Bulldog and French Poodle

A soldier, himself wounded in the arm, brings his injured companion to the Blue Cross

When the ‘King Edward’ is sunk by a mine during the First World War, the crew rescue Norah the Bulldog, together with the monkeys and cats they had as pets

explosives in panniers which were then remotely detonated. All creatures great and small made their contribution to the war effort. Everything from elephants to messenger pigeons are celebrated in this excellent pictorially-led book. Thank heavens we have these archives and picture libraries at our disposal.

First World War Friends and Foes

Thank you to Mary Evans Picture Library for allowing the Kennel Gazette permission to use these images. The Kennel Club is extremely grateful for their support, and they are also supplying original archival material from the prestigious Thomas Fall Collection for a forthcoming Kennel Club exhibition this autumn. Mary Evans has also generously supplied material for the Kennel Club’s current exhibition ‘Significant Women’, which is running until 29th June, and featured in the February 2018 edition. Mary Evans herself was a great lover of dogs, and that passion is reflected in the enormous collection of dog-related material that the picture library holds to this day.

The Kennel Club Library is happy to welcome visitors and help with research. Opening hours by appointment: Monday to Friday, 9.30am-4.30pm. Contact us: library@thekennelclub.org.uk

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