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Contents
Contents Opinion View from a member of General Committee
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Wilson Young reports on how the introduction of training days is helping to develop the sport of field trialling
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Viewpoint
Simon Parsons says it’s time for handlers to think about the public’s perception of their actions in the show ring
Special features Special news
7 Kennel Club — shaping the 8The future
Celebrations for York Canine Association
Simon Luxmoore reports on the Kennel Club’s new governance proposals
16Agility round-up
News from the Kennel Club International Agility Festival, the Young Kennel Club European Open Junior and European Open Championships
October 2016
20Remember when… 21The Kennel Club time capsule Looking back one hundred years
Years of KC history have been encapsulated for future generations
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A diverse collection
The Kennel Club Arts Foundation’s latest acquisitions
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Agility round-up
34Book corner
The latest books reviewed
Health matters Regeneration game
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Stem cell therapy and the hope for a pain- free future for many dogs
Judges’ choice Miniature Smooth-haired Dachshund
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The breed standard, where the breed fits in today’s lifestyle, plus breed experts pick their three favourite dogs
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Remember when...
Discover Dogs 31Eukanuba returns to ExCel London Focus on the popular show
Art & culture Canine Trailblazers: Dogs in Exploration
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How dogs were involved in some of the most famous explorations in the last three centuries
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The Miniature Smooth-haired Dachshund, this month’s Judges’ Choice
within the Kennel Gazette are the personal opinions of the original authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Kennel Club. Cover photographer: ©Alan V Walker Two and half year old Jack Russell Terrier Monamour Walk of Fame The newly recognised Jack Russell Terrier makes its debut at Eukanuba Discover Dogs on the 22nd and 23rd October. See page 31 for more details Editor: Carrie Thomas Editorial Co-ordinator: Sara Wilde Editorial Panel: Bill Moores (Acting Chairman), Ian Gabriel, Philippa Gilbert,
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Viewpoint BY SIMON PARSONS
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he main topic of conversation in the dog show world, as I write, has been the Kennel Club’s decision regarding the way in which German Shepherd Dogs are exhibited and judged, following on from the unfortunate publicity after the Crufts television coverage. I think it’s fair to say that the KC’s attitude has been generally well received outside the breed. Predictably, within the German Shepherd Dog world, there has been less universal support, but the KC must be encouraged that a number of senior figures from around the world accept that some trends in the breed and its judging have gone too far and that it is time for change. One of the decisions made was that dogs should not be held in place but allowed to stand naturally which will no doubt make rear conformation, in particular, easier to assess and any exaggerations or unsoundness will be clearly visible. Of course, the German Shepherd Dog is far from the only breed which is customarily ‘stacked’ in the ring. Just go round the rings
at any all-breed championship shows and you will see a large proportion of the exhibits firmly held in the desired pose. Habits of a lifetime are hard to change, but as an interested observer of all breeds and their judging, I do sometimes wish that exhibitors in general would take time to look at a video of their breed judging and then ask themselves a few questions. If they are honest with themselves, how do they feel the way they exhibit their breed must seem to the general public? This must surely apply, especially, in the stacked breeds. At least one can be reasonably certain that the dogs shown on a loose lead, looking up at their handler (often in the hope of a titbit), are having a good time. Can the same be said of those which are held in position? In the competitive heat of the moment, do the handlers always appear to be as gentle as they might be? I’m sure real cases of harsh handling are, thankfully, rare, but even so, take a fresh look at a class or two and ask yourself how the handling styles may appear
to a first-time visitor to a dog show. The KC has over the last year or two begun to take note of this, banning the lifting of dogs by the tail and also making announcements about moving dogs on a tight lead, as well as the pronouncements specific to the German Shepherd Dog. No one wants more and more regulations, but surely exhibitors of stacked breeds could think about how their actions may be perceived. Judges could play a part by insisting that all dogs, whatever their breed, do have the chance to stand unsupported at some stage, perhaps when they come back to the judge after their ‘out and back’ movement. ●
SIMON PARSONS Simon Parsons has owned a variety of breeds but his first loves are the Corgis. He is associate editor of Dog World and awards Challenge Certificates in 13 breeds. In 2014 he instigated the revival of the Kennel Gazette
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Agility
Agility
Agility round-up The Kennel Club International Agility Festival Nearly 3,000 dogs and some hotly contested competitions BY CHARLOTTE-LOUISE PAGE
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Olympia Quarter-Final Novice Large
Special International Agility Medium
Large Novice Cup Semi-Final
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Olympia Semi-Final Small
International Young Handler under 12
Kennel Club Agility Championship results Large Agility Championships
Medium Agility Championships
Small Agility Championships
1st
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Dan Shaw and Comebyanaway Redefined 2nd Jessica Clarehugh and Ag Ch Lynwood Cara Fuzzy Logic 3rd Shaun Hunt and Ag Ch Get Inna Phix
Special International Agility Large
Photos: ©Yulia Titovets/The Kennel Club
he Kennel Club International Agility Festival took place at Rockingham Castle on the 11th – 14th August with more than 2,900 fit and happy dogs from all over the world competing at all levels of experience in agility. The KC International Agility Festival, which is kindly supported by CSJ Specialist Canine Feeds, welcomed all dogs, from Papillons to Weimaraners, and competitors from 17 different countries. Competitions included the championship classes, where top graded dogs could compete to qualify for the Agility Championships held annually at Crufts. A Special International Class enabled handlers to qualify for the British Open Final, which is also held at Crufts. The quarter and semi-finals for the Kennel Club Olympia Agility Stakes saw handlers secure a place for the prestigious competition in December. The KC International Agility Festival was available to watch online as Working-Dog provided live streaming for those who were unable to make the event. Alongside the International Agility Festival was one of the Scruffts heats which saw crossbreeds from all over the country compete for a qualifying place at the semi-finals at Discover Dogs. Across the four days there was a raffle which had items donated by each of the trade stands. A total of £577 was raised with funds being split between the Agility Against Cancer charity and the Kennel Club Charitable Trust.
Steven Richardson and Ag Ch Noworries Sweep’s Dream 2nd Gemma Haycock and Simply Red Roobs 3rd Linda Cummings and Ag Ch Urban Moonlight Noworries
Jo Turner and Twinyos Golden Eye 2nd Daniel Croxford and Ag Ch Bogshole Bess Beauty 3rd Bernadette Bay and Damask Jump For Joy At Obay
For the full list of results, please see www.thekennelclub.org.uk/events/international-agility-festival/ international-agility-festival-results/
Special International Agility Small
Olympia ABC Agility Stakes Semi-Final
Agility beginnings John Varley, a Crufts Sub-Committee member, was given the task of filling the last night pre-BIS entertainment at Crufts. He had 30 minutes to fill. John had the idea of a dog jumping competition but knew nothing about suitable obstacles or dog training. He asked Bill Edmonds (KC senior staff member) for advice on who could help and was pointed to Peter Meanwell who was involved with Lincolnshire Alsatian & All Breeds Training Society and the Yorkshire Working Trials Society. With help from Fred Whelham both clubs helped build the equipment and provided teams. They duly held the first demo at Crufts in 1978 (Olympia). It was well received and so repeated at Crufts 1979. Peter Meanwell was a team member of Lincolnshire at both these two events.
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Agility
Agility
Agility round-up The Kennel Club International Agility Festival Nearly 3,000 dogs and some hotly contested competitions BY CHARLOTTE-LOUISE PAGE
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Olympia Quarter-Final Novice Large
Special International Agility Medium
Large Novice Cup Semi-Final
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Olympia Semi-Final Small
International Young Handler under 12
Kennel Club Agility Championship results Large Agility Championships
Medium Agility Championships
Small Agility Championships
1st
1st
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Dan Shaw and Comebyanaway Redefined 2nd Jessica Clarehugh and Ag Ch Lynwood Cara Fuzzy Logic 3rd Shaun Hunt and Ag Ch Get Inna Phix
Special International Agility Large
Photos: ©Yulia Titovets/The Kennel Club
he Kennel Club International Agility Festival took place at Rockingham Castle on the 11th – 14th August with more than 2,900 fit and happy dogs from all over the world competing at all levels of experience in agility. The KC International Agility Festival, which is kindly supported by CSJ Specialist Canine Feeds, welcomed all dogs, from Papillons to Weimaraners, and competitors from 17 different countries. Competitions included the championship classes, where top graded dogs could compete to qualify for the Agility Championships held annually at Crufts. A Special International Class enabled handlers to qualify for the British Open Final, which is also held at Crufts. The quarter and semi-finals for the Kennel Club Olympia Agility Stakes saw handlers secure a place for the prestigious competition in December. The KC International Agility Festival was available to watch online as Working-Dog provided live streaming for those who were unable to make the event. Alongside the International Agility Festival was one of the Scruffts heats which saw crossbreeds from all over the country compete for a qualifying place at the semi-finals at Discover Dogs. Across the four days there was a raffle which had items donated by each of the trade stands. A total of £577 was raised with funds being split between the Agility Against Cancer charity and the Kennel Club Charitable Trust.
Steven Richardson and Ag Ch Noworries Sweep’s Dream 2nd Gemma Haycock and Simply Red Roobs 3rd Linda Cummings and Ag Ch Urban Moonlight Noworries
Jo Turner and Twinyos Golden Eye 2nd Daniel Croxford and Ag Ch Bogshole Bess Beauty 3rd Bernadette Bay and Damask Jump For Joy At Obay
For the full list of results, please see www.thekennelclub.org.uk/events/international-agility-festival/ international-agility-festival-results/
Special International Agility Small
Olympia ABC Agility Stakes Semi-Final
Agility beginnings John Varley, a Crufts Sub-Committee member, was given the task of filling the last night pre-BIS entertainment at Crufts. He had 30 minutes to fill. John had the idea of a dog jumping competition but knew nothing about suitable obstacles or dog training. He asked Bill Edmonds (KC senior staff member) for advice on who could help and was pointed to Peter Meanwell who was involved with Lincolnshire Alsatian & All Breeds Training Society and the Yorkshire Working Trials Society. With help from Fred Whelham both clubs helped build the equipment and provided teams. They duly held the first demo at Crufts in 1978 (Olympia). It was well received and so repeated at Crufts 1979. Peter Meanwell was a team member of Lincolnshire at both these two events.
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Young Kennel Club European Open Junior event Incredible results for Team GB’s youngsters
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number of successful young handlers and dogs were chosen following this year’s squad selection process. This year, two selection days were held in Hinckley. The days consisted of both agility and jumping courses. Handlers competed on seven courses in total, giving them plenty of opportunity to impress the coaching team. The selection days proved highly successful and both were judged by Dave Jolly, who set a mixture of challenging courses for the competitors. The coaching team, made up of Mark Laker (Team
Agility
Manager), Paul Moore (Team Coach), Ann Roberts (Team Support) and Sam Chapman (Team Assistant) assessed the handlers on both days. Several aspects of the competitors were considered, not only their course performance, but their attitude, fault recovery, and the dog’s health and fitness.
“The selection days proved highly successful and both days were judged by Dave Jolly...” Once the team was announced the coaching team arranged a training day on the Friday of the Performance Weekend. This then allowed the team to enter into the Performance Weekend competition on the Sunday to compete alongside the adult squad. The championships were an intense affair, and with so many dogs entered the
timetable was compact and challenging. The opening ceremony was very jovial and encouraging, giving an almost carnival-like atmosphere to the event and helping settle the handlers. Despite how full-on it was, Team GB had some incredible results. Team GB ‘Red’ won bronze in the Large team overall on Saturday, 9th July. The team was made up of Belle Howlett with Leia, Sammy Pegg with Blaze, Adam Stretton with Jet, and Daniel Croxford with Briar. In the rounds they won gold in Agility and 24th in Jumping. Jack Ryan and Jet also won a bronze medal in the Individual Under 15s category. In the rounds he came 10th in Jumping and fifth in Agility. There were 24 countries represented at the competition including Italy, Russia and the USA. This was the first time a junior team from Britain made up of Young Kennel Club members has competed at the championships.
European Open Championship Team
European Open Championships A memorable experience for the senior squad
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Photo: ©Genevieve Barrett
T European Open Junior Championships Agility Team GB
Photo: ©Simon Peachey
Agility
he Kennel Club Agility Team GB competed at the European Open Agility Championships in France from the 28th – 31st July 2016. The team consisted of Small: Alan Bray, Lou Cadman, Louise Eden, Lucy Osborne, Stacey Irwin-Burns, Medium; Christine Wingate, Natasha Wise, Steve Richardson, Sue Cooper, Large; Alan Short, Dave Munnings, Greg Derrett, Jess Clarehugh, Lee Gibson, Louise Raine, Lucie Hinchley, Martin Reid, Matt Goodliffe, and Alan Wildman. The venue was ideal with four rings surrounded by trade stands and competitor tents. There was some confusion over team members and running orders but Team GB management pulled together and worked hard to ensure all the squad were at their rings in plenty of time. The
weather was intermittent and some light rain showers left the ground very slippery at points, creating challenging runs for some of the competitors. Team GB coped with both the conditions and the fast European style courses very well and many dogs and handlers had excellent runs. In Sunday’s Team Relay finals, Team GB ‘Red’ qualified in second place and Team GB ‘White’ in 13th place. Despite their good runs however, they did not secure any of the coveted medals. Team ‘Red’ was made up of Greg Derrett with Rehab, Jess Clarehugh with Cara, Matthew Goodliffe with Quincy, and Louise Raine with Trigger. Team GB ‘White’ comprised of Alan Short with Bruce, Lee Gibson with Sadie, Louise Raine with Trigger, and Dave Munnings with Fame. The team members who qualified for Sunday’s individual finals were Dave Munnings with Fame, Lucie Hinchley with Pixie, Jess Clarehugh with Cara, Lee Gibson with Sadie, Matt Goodliffe with Quincy, Natasha Wise with Dizzy, Steven Richardson with Libby, Lucy Osborne with Fling, and Louise Eden with Fuze. Although no individual medals were achieved, the event provided a great opportunity for the team to compete against top class competitors and world champions from around the world. The European Open Agility Championships attracted 800 dogs and
handlers from 35 countries, including Brazil, Japan and Canada. This was the eighth time a team from Britain has competed at the championships. Agility Team GB were chosen following this year’s squad selection process, which concluded at the Performance Weekend hosted by Lincoln Agility Enthusiasts at its Open Agility Show over the weekend of 23rd – 24th April. ●
CHARLOTTE-LOUISE PAGE In May this year CharlotteLouise Page joined the Canine Activities department. Away from work she spends her weekends exhibiting her Dalmatians at dog shows and taking part in YKC classes
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Young Kennel Club European Open Junior event Incredible results for Team GB’s youngsters
A
number of successful young handlers and dogs were chosen following this year’s squad selection process. This year, two selection days were held in Hinckley. The days consisted of both agility and jumping courses. Handlers competed on seven courses in total, giving them plenty of opportunity to impress the coaching team. The selection days proved highly successful and both were judged by Dave Jolly, who set a mixture of challenging courses for the competitors. The coaching team, made up of Mark Laker (Team
Agility
Manager), Paul Moore (Team Coach), Ann Roberts (Team Support) and Sam Chapman (Team Assistant) assessed the handlers on both days. Several aspects of the competitors were considered, not only their course performance, but their attitude, fault recovery, and the dog’s health and fitness.
“The selection days proved highly successful and both days were judged by Dave Jolly...” Once the team was announced the coaching team arranged a training day on the Friday of the Performance Weekend. This then allowed the team to enter into the Performance Weekend competition on the Sunday to compete alongside the adult squad. The championships were an intense affair, and with so many dogs entered the
timetable was compact and challenging. The opening ceremony was very jovial and encouraging, giving an almost carnival-like atmosphere to the event and helping settle the handlers. Despite how full-on it was, Team GB had some incredible results. Team GB ‘Red’ won bronze in the Large team overall on Saturday, 9th July. The team was made up of Belle Howlett with Leia, Sammy Pegg with Blaze, Adam Stretton with Jet, and Daniel Croxford with Briar. In the rounds they won gold in Agility and 24th in Jumping. Jack Ryan and Jet also won a bronze medal in the Individual Under 15s category. In the rounds he came 10th in Jumping and fifth in Agility. There were 24 countries represented at the competition including Italy, Russia and the USA. This was the first time a junior team from Britain made up of Young Kennel Club members has competed at the championships.
European Open Championship Team
European Open Championships A memorable experience for the senior squad
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Photo: ©Genevieve Barrett
T European Open Junior Championships Agility Team GB
Photo: ©Simon Peachey
Agility
he Kennel Club Agility Team GB competed at the European Open Agility Championships in France from the 28th – 31st July 2016. The team consisted of Small: Alan Bray, Lou Cadman, Louise Eden, Lucy Osborne, Stacey Irwin-Burns, Medium; Christine Wingate, Natasha Wise, Steve Richardson, Sue Cooper, Large; Alan Short, Dave Munnings, Greg Derrett, Jess Clarehugh, Lee Gibson, Louise Raine, Lucie Hinchley, Martin Reid, Matt Goodliffe, and Alan Wildman. The venue was ideal with four rings surrounded by trade stands and competitor tents. There was some confusion over team members and running orders but Team GB management pulled together and worked hard to ensure all the squad were at their rings in plenty of time. The
weather was intermittent and some light rain showers left the ground very slippery at points, creating challenging runs for some of the competitors. Team GB coped with both the conditions and the fast European style courses very well and many dogs and handlers had excellent runs. In Sunday’s Team Relay finals, Team GB ‘Red’ qualified in second place and Team GB ‘White’ in 13th place. Despite their good runs however, they did not secure any of the coveted medals. Team ‘Red’ was made up of Greg Derrett with Rehab, Jess Clarehugh with Cara, Matthew Goodliffe with Quincy, and Louise Raine with Trigger. Team GB ‘White’ comprised of Alan Short with Bruce, Lee Gibson with Sadie, Louise Raine with Trigger, and Dave Munnings with Fame. The team members who qualified for Sunday’s individual finals were Dave Munnings with Fame, Lucie Hinchley with Pixie, Jess Clarehugh with Cara, Lee Gibson with Sadie, Matt Goodliffe with Quincy, Natasha Wise with Dizzy, Steven Richardson with Libby, Lucy Osborne with Fling, and Louise Eden with Fuze. Although no individual medals were achieved, the event provided a great opportunity for the team to compete against top class competitors and world champions from around the world. The European Open Agility Championships attracted 800 dogs and
handlers from 35 countries, including Brazil, Japan and Canada. This was the eighth time a team from Britain has competed at the championships. Agility Team GB were chosen following this year’s squad selection process, which concluded at the Performance Weekend hosted by Lincoln Agility Enthusiasts at its Open Agility Show over the weekend of 23rd – 24th April. ●
CHARLOTTE-LOUISE PAGE In May this year CharlotteLouise Page joined the Canine Activities department. Away from work she spends her weekends exhibiting her Dalmatians at dog shows and taking part in YKC classes
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London’s biggest dog event
Eukanuba Discover Dogs returns to ExCeL London An opportunity to learn all about the distinctive personalities, traits and qualities of each pedigree dog breed
Photo: ©Beata Hranaiova/The Kennel Club
Photo: ©Simon Bridges/The Kennel Club
‘cute factor’, but it also helps people to make responsible choices when buying a dog and about caring for, training and living with dogs. There are hundreds of trade stands selling everything from glitzy collars to delicious delicacies for dogs, and the agility displays and Scruffts semi-finals for crossbreeds are always huge crowd-pleasers,” said Caroline. The Eukanuba Discover Dogs event creates a fun, family occasion that celebrates our unique relationship with dogs, in addition to educating people about the importance of choosing the right breed for their lifestyle and making sure they buy a puppy responsibly. ‘Devon’ the West Highland White Terrier and 2016 Crufts Best in Show winner will be at the show each day to meet and greet visitors. In addition to the ever popular dog breed stands, this year’s event will see the return of the famous dogs of Instagram as well as a new gundog display and click to heel demonstration. Tickets (including fees) cost £14.30 for adults or £11.00 for concessions and under 12s are free. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.discoverdogs.org.uk
Photo: ©Yulia Titovets/The Kennel Club
Photo: ©Beata Hranaiova/The Kennel Club
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ondon’s popular Eukanuba Discover Dogs event returns this month when more than 3,000 dogs and thousands of dog lovers head to ExCeL London on the 22nd and 23rd October. Tickets are still available for this unique event which last year welcomed nearly 28,000 dog lovers, who came to see almost 200 breeds, shop for doggy products, and to watch fun displays and competitions, as well as getting advice on buying a dog responsibly. “We have almost 200 different pedigree dog breeds of all shapes and sizes at the event, which people can meet and find out if they would be good for their lifestyle. This includes the most popular breed - the Labrador - all the way through to those vulnerable native British breeds that you will rarely ever see on the streets, such as the Otterhound and the Lancashire Heeler,” says Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary. For the first time the event will welcome the newly recognised Jack Russell Terrier which has been popular on the continent for several years and which is featured on the front cover of this month’s issue. “Not only does the event have a massive
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