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Contents
Contents
October 2018
Opinion
Health matters
4 Getting the message across
13 Tricks, treats and trauma
6 Viewpoint
Art & culture
Tony Allcock explains why good communication is key for the Kennel Club
Simon Parsons reflects on how the show world has changed since he first became involved 50 years ago
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Puppy safety at this time of year
Professor Steve Dean pays tribute to a man of many talents
16 Political progress
Judges’ choice
8 Remembering Alan Rountree
Explaining the changes to the breeding regulations in England
Special features the blood back in 10 Putting Bloodhounds
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the pedigree through 21Promoting photography: Thomas Fall In partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library the Kennel Club hosts the first exhibition in the world of this well-known name
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The h Polish Poli Po lish lis li h Hunting Spaniel
24 The Collie (Rough) The breed standard, breed health, breed experts pick their three favourite dogs, plus Rough Collie treasures
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Judges’ choice
An ancient breed gets a new lease of life
18 The universal rummager
The Polish Spaniel with a British heritage
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Cover photo: Collie (Rough) Ch Ingledene Late Night Love, ‘Shady’, the bitch recordholder with 23 CCs. Bred and owned by Mr JN & Mrs V Geddes. Sired by Ch Lingwell Lancer and Ingledene Hold onto Love. Valerie told us: “Shady was a very wise and great protector, independent and her own ‘boss’, very loving and with a sense of humour. We were a team and whatever I wanted she did without question. On one occasion she stopped a person on our driveway by jumping up. She stood alongside him until he left. Then walked a few feet from him, always watching, until he was through the gate. Then she came running back with a look that said; ‘job done’. At the time she had a new litter and that person, in her mind, shouldn’t have been there!” Photographer: ©Valerie Geddes
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On my Mind
Getting the message across Good communication is key to the delivery of an effective service for the Kennel Club By Tony Allcock MBE
Almost everyone owns a camera phone now, meaning it is easier to take a picture and upload it instantly on social media
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ood governance holds the attributes of transparency, efficiency, fairness of participation, rule of law, accountability, decency and effective communication. When joining the Kennel Club Board in 2015, I was invited to serve on both the Governance and Communication Working Parties, the latter being created in direct response to the request of the Kennel Club members. From a professional perspective, I wholly support the view that each country needs a government if only to point the finger of blame in that direction! In this respect, the Kennel Club is no different. As with all sporting bodies, there is a most definite need for blame to be directed towards those in power. Indeed, it is further acknowledged that those involved in decision-making at any level should accept that broad shoulders and a thick skin are advantageous physical attributes! Accepting that mistakes are made, u-turns are sometimes necessary, and that most decisions will never be 100 per cent popular among those affected is all par for
the course. Recently, I attended a day conference on the challenges of effective organisational communication. It, perhaps, wasn’t surprising to learn that the strength of communication (or the lack of it) is considered by members as a key measure of the source from whence it came. Communication exchanges within the Kennel Club and the dog world, in particular, have been greatly advanced by technology. What is interesting, however, is that current research reveals there is generally a sense that people are now getting screen tiredness, or fatigue, from so many devices being used, watched or looked at in their daily lives. The different stimuli generated from printed paper magazines, newsletters, and books has recently regained popularity as they provide an opportunity to step away from the screen. Many sporting bodies, organisations and companies still support a printed newsletter and annual report posted to their members/ stakeholders, but this practice is expensive and requires a relatively large amount of work. Therefore, due consideration is given as to whether this is a ‘nice thing to do’ or, in the case of the Kennel Club, there is a need
to respond to the wishes and expectations of members in retaining such a traditional value. Today, clear communication has become increasingly important to reach success, affecting membership and participant engagement coupled with overall public and stakeholder perception. If communication moves in one direction only, discourse will quickly become ineffective. In this sense the Kennel Club has numerous channels of communication which it utilises. These include press releases to the national and regional media, to the specialist dog press, Kennel Club publications such as the Kennel Gazette and Journal, online newsletters and Facebook sites set up to engage with those in the specialist disciplines, the main Kennel Club and Crufts Facebook sites and Twitter feeds. The relevance of information disseminated to various recipients can vary considerably. This is a huge challenge in itself and it should be appreciated that at some point we may receive information which is not totally relevant to us. Feedback is so important on all levels. This assists in determining effectiveness but
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On my Mind also indicates the potency of collaboration. Feedback, particularly from Kennel Club members, whether it be good or bad, is a necessity to enhance delivery, providing it is acted upon and used to make a difference. As an aside, I have a philosophy about feedback and surveys; they are quite useless if ignored! From everything in which we are all involved, it might appear at times that we receive far too much information. Such an overload can result in the important information being lost, deleted, forgotten, or ignored. Sadly, once we have ‘signed up’ to receive this we have little control over its volume. More recently, however, through GDPR legislation, we have the choice to prioritise from whom communication is received. The Kennel Club is very conscious of potential overload and ensures that only those who have signed up to the relevant methods of communication receive that information and the option to opt out is always included. Statistics tell us that many of us have several email addresses, a mobile phone in addition to a landline, a laptop, iPad, while others rely heavily on social media, Facebook, Twitter. From a governance perspective, this must be taken into consideration as it is important that recipients receive communication from the direction they are most comfortable, which is why the Kennel Club provides a wide selection of communication channels. What might suit one customer, may not suit another one. It is important for any organisation to have in place a communication strategy for guidance on the message, audience, channel and the feedback. Work is underway to revisit sit the current Kennel Club communications ns strategy. This involves taking stock of current perceptions of the Kennel Club
brand, identifying which audiences are most engaged, which groups are under served and then aligning and prioritising messaging and campaigns alongside organisational strategy. Before anything is circulated, questions need to be asked of why the need for that communication, who is the intended audience, content and emphasis, the effective time of the release, and how it is to reach the correct recipient. People of all ages and backgrounds are now frequently online, using new media tools for a variety of reasons, such as searching for information and connecting with others. There are still many however, who are not acquainted with new technology. The needs of such must be met which the Kennel Club hopes to deliver through the Kennel Gazette and Journal. For my own part, I also ‘print off ’ any official reports I write before submission. This must be a generational thing as I can identify mistakes far more readily on paper than I can on the computer screen! For any governing body or business to succeed, it needs to embrace modern social media by integrating it into communications, getting the most from Twitter, building followers and groups, creating and writing blogs, building and refreshing web design, which the Kennel Club has been carrying out very successfully over the last few years. In addition to this however, it is just as important to listen to stakeholders and Kennel Club members in particular, by phone, in person, and by letter. At all times, it is crucial to communicate and respond effectively in accordance with individual preferences. Robust, factual and relevant communication when disseminated to the right people, at the right time, is crucial to the delivery of an effective service to its stakeholders and its members. ●
TONY ALLCOCK MBE Tony was interested in all aspects of livestock at home and as a child bred exhibition rabbits and cavies, rode county champion show ponies and attended many dog shows with his aunt who bred Pekingese, Poodles and Shih Tzu. He remembers his aunt exchanging two Pekingese puppies for a black Daimler, which provided the transportation to the various dog shows! His first dog was a Whippet registered under his Sleepyhollow kennel name. Tony then followed a successful career in teaching and at the age of 24 became a head teacher in the field of special needs. At the same time, he competed on bowling greens around the world and amassed a total of 15 world titles. He owned the Teckels Animal Welfare Centre, Kennels and Cattery in Gloucester before being appointed the chief executive of the English Bowling Association in 2002. He was instrumental in unifying the two main national governing bodies, which had hitherto been gender separate, and led the governance modernisation programme. He was then appointed chief executive and company secretary of Bowls England, serving 110,000 members — a position he still holds. Tony is approved to award CCs in 18 breeds and the Toy Group. In 2017 Tony was voted Pawscars Breeder of the Year. He continues his interest in supporting Mencap and associated charities. In 1989, at the age of 35, he was awarded the MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to sport and the community.
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The Australian Shepherd was unknown in the UK show ring in the late 1960s; at Crufts 2018, 106 dogs were entered
no ‘affected’ dog need ever be bred again, especially through the invention and rapid development of DNA tests, in addition to parentage testing. The use of frozen semen was unknown in the 1960s; we have some way to go here, especially when compared with North America, but the potential is there. Feeding dogs is so much easier too, with so many quality products on the market. I guess you can still boil up sheep heads if you really want to, but there are many far more convenient and equally effective ways to keep your animals in good nick.
As far as shows are concerned, the motorway system has grown, but so, of course, has the traffic, so we will ignore that one and instead be thankful for more generally reliable vehicles and, praise be, air conditioning. Not to mention mobile phones — however did we manage in the ‘good old days’ if we broke down in the heat without any way of communicating? No sat navs or GPS then (but I, for one, still prefer the good old map). Nor could you leave when your class had finished, though the fact that you now can, except at Crufts, has its down side in some people’s view.
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s I approach the 50th anniversary of my starting to attend dog shows — an addiction which has never left me — I felt it would be worth looking at the way the British dog show scene has changed over that time. I brought up this topic on my Facebook group ‘Beyond the Dog House’, and readers came up with quite a few more ideas, so here’s a summary of some of the most significant developments. I’ve tried to concentrate on those changes which are at least partly for the better. Perhaps the most dramatic change is in the number of breeds recognised by the Kennel Club. In view of their tremendous success at top level in Britain and around the world, it’s hard to believe that the Bichon Frise, the Australian Shepherd, the Bassets Griffons Vendeens, the Akita and many other such breeds were unknown in the UK in the late 1960s. The wonderful variety of breeds is a joy to see; on the down side the level of interest in many longer established breeds has been diluted, which seems regrettable. Of course, veterinary technology has developed out of all recognition, though inevitably at a price, to the general benefit of all dogs. Remember when putting a dog under anaesthetic was a real risk? Rearing puppies is much easier too; who can possibly imagine how we managed without veterinary bedding? For breeders, the enormous advances in identifying and testing for hereditary defects have, in many cases, made it possible that
The Toy Group being judged in the main ring at Crufts, Olympia, in the 1960s
Crufts main arena at Earls Court in 1986
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The Kennel Club’s registration room, Brompton Road, in 1948, before the introduction of a computerised system
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Eileen Snelling of the famous Khorrassan kennel arriving at Crufts in 1950, Olympia
Arriving at Crufts in 2017 at the National Exhibition Centre
Sadly, we have lost many good show venues, but at least we have the National Exhibition Centre — where else in the UK could house an event the size of Crufts? Thinking back to the final days at Earls Court, what nightmares they were, though such a pity that London has effectively been deserted by the dog show world. Most of the outdoor shows now use those super ‘in and out’ tents, inconceivable 50 years ago, and those that don’t seem rather old-fashioned. It’s hard to believe that there were no Sunday shows. Today, all the general championship shows and all but one of the group shows are at least partly weekend events; that wasn’t always the case. Shows are generally more comfortable,
food not quite so bad and the loos (especially the luxury ones at Darlington) have improved beyond compare. Grooming technology has advanced too — is that completely a good thing? I’ll leave you to make a judgement on that one! Crates and trolleys (with wheels that get through the mud!) are universal now; certainly soft crates were unheard of then. Those of my generation will recall with horror the inefficiencies of the Kennel Club registration process in those days. Computerisation was not without its traumas, but it was worth it in the end and today’s usually almost instant turn-round of registrations is a very definite plus. Going on from that we have online show entry (closing much nearer the show date than previously), results of the big shows on your laptop within minutes, and pedigree databases, both official ones like MyKC and the marvellous Scandinavian systems, and private ones, on your own computer. Remember when you had to hand-write all your pedigrees? Of course, in the 1960s we would never have imagined an end to quarantine, and if we had we’d have guessed that rabies would be widespread within a year. What a difference this had made in so many ways, especially to Crufts, which is so
much more interesting now when there are so many cosmopolitan stars to admire. Not as many British exhibitors regularly show beyond the UK and Ireland as one might have thought, but certainly breeders’ horizons have broadened as so many successful pedigrees will demonstrate. Tied in with this is the development of social media, especially Facebook. It may well have many minus points, in both the dog world and in ‘reality’, but it has certainly brought the whole world of dogs together. And finally, thinking of the Kennel Club, we may not have achieved the removal of the membership ceiling, but at least the Club is much less exclusive than it was in the 1960s, and anyone of today’s generation will surely find it impossible to believe that it wasn’t until the end of the 1970s that women could achieve equality as members. Let’s raise a toast to Florence Nagle who finally forced the issue. ●
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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Eulogy
Remembering Alan Rountree A man of many talents, his legacy for the Labrador Retriever is immense
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By Professor Steve Dean MRCVS
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major part of Alan’s life revolved around his Labrador Retrievers. Bred under his Tasco kennel name, Alan’s Labradors were always turned out immaculately fit, superbly trained and utterly loyal. A fiercely competitive approach led to many field trialling successes, winning in excess of 85 field trials with a series of well drilled, skilful, talented Labradors. Names like Drummer, Tasco Dan, Rozel Rocket, Leacross Rinkals, Edward, Trinket, Sequin and Galahad still echo around the Rectory where Alan would take any opportunity to extol the virtues of his dogs to anybody who was prepared to listen. He made up 12 UK field trial champions, most of them becoming international field trial champions. He won the Irish Retriever Championship five times with five different dogs and it was with Treo’s Sequin of Tasco that he won the IGL (UK)
Alan (far right) was one of the judges for the International Team Event at the 2014 Kennel Club Gundog Working Test held at the beautiful Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire, by kind permission of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire
“Alan achieved all of this during a working life when he was running two very busy, successful solicitors’ practices”
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Championship in 1993. This gave him six championships in total, which I am told, is something of a record. Although Alan was known for his Labradors, his first field trial dog was a German Shorthaired Pointer and this was followed by a Pointer but his true passion was always reserved for the Labrador Retriever, which he dedicated himself to. However, Alan did love all dogs and his home is still guarded by Emily, his German Shepherd, BeBe, the Papillon and his latest acquisition Belle, the Border Terrier. Alan was a generous man and gave his time freely to the benefit of his sport. He acted as an A panel judge for retriever trials ( judging the UK championship three times), he helped several people on their journey into the world of working Labradors and he was very active within the Kennel Club and the International Gundog League. At the Kennel Club, Alan was the Chairman of the Field Trial Sub Committee for 12 years, a member of the General Committee for 17 years and was still active until very recently, attending meetings by Skype when he was fit enough to do so. During this time, Alan was very much involved in the revision of the field trial J regulations, the Kennel Club’s acquisition of new premises in London and Aylesbury and was one of the driving forces behind the plan that led the Kennel Club to acquire 7,550 acres of upland moor to provide ground for training gundogs and other working breeds, consequently securing a future for his passion, the Labrador Retriever. Bear in mind that Alan achieved all of this during a working life when he was running two very busy, successful solicitors’ practices, which I believe totalled five local offices at one time. A testament to his energy and enthusiasm for success. In addition, his other passion was clay pigeon shooting, another discipline that requires practice and attention to detail if you want to succeed. Alan qualified to represent Ireland at international skeet events on 10 occasions, actually taking part six times and acting as team captain on one occasion. Alan Rountree was a successful generous man who will be remembered for many things. His legacy for the Labrador Retriever is immense; his work for the Kennel Club has helped make historic changes and his contribution to the lives of his many friends has been enjoyable, memorable and irreplaceable. Our thoughts go out to his wife, Deirdre, and family. ●
Book corner We approached Alan in February and asked him if he would be interested in writing a book review on this new book called ‘Gundog Health & Welfare’, due to his extensive knowledge in the field. He happily agreed and said after he had read it: “I have enjoyed reading this very nice volume and if you don’t mind I would like to keep it as I consider it really useful.”
Gundog Health & Welfare By Tony Buckwell (Crowood) Reviewed by Alan Rountree
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he first impression of this book is that it is beautifully presented and illustrated. The illustrations throughout the book are particularly helpful in understanding some of the structural problems dogs can suffer. Unusually, for a gundog book, it is not a training manual but the author offers some useful advice on the various breeds of gundog, their general characteristics and how each might suit a particular owner or purpose, and selecting and rearing a puppy, including nutrition and socialisation. There is an excellent chapter on maintaining health and reducing the risks that working gundogs can encounter. This book fills a hole in gundog literature by providing really sound advice on first aid in the field, from the basics of being prepared with the right equipment, to how to maintain your own safety so that your dog does not inadvertently bite you because of pain and shock. It details all the common injuries a dog is likely to sustain in the field, from minor cuts to road accidents and how to deal with them. While most of this advice can be gathered from other volumes it is really useful to have it all so clearly, logically and authoritatively set out in one chapter, with particular reference to the working dog. The author then discusses injuries and miscellaneous conditions, from anterior cruciate ligament rupture through to such difficult subjects as hereditary retinal diseases. This chapter has long been needed as the author explains each of the hereditary diseases, their effect on the dog and what, if any, treatment can
be provided in an easily understandable way, with excellent illustrations which will assist the reader, whether a first-time gundog owner or the more experienced, to understand the subject. Many gundog owners will not have heard of some of the conditions included in this chapter, but there are conditions which are commonly discussed, for example hereditary cataracts and hip dysplasia and these are addressed in a clear and authoritative manner. This is a reference book that will help the owner to identify most ailments and to take the necessary action either to treat the problem themselves, if appropriate or to assist their veterinary surgeon to identify the problem quickly. There is a nice chapter on how best to care for your older working dog and, finally, the author explains DNA testing and its benefits in layman’s language. ‘Gundog, Health & Welfare’ is easy to read and can be consulted as a reference book when required. It should be on every gundog owner’s book shelf.
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Putting the blood back in Bloodhounds Photo: © Leonarda Pogodzinski
An ancient breed gets a new lease of life By Gay Robertson
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ll over Europe, for more than a thousand years, a large hound with pendulous ears, on a leash, has been instantly recognised as a relentless tracker of man or beast. In Scotland, they were known as sleuth hounds, derived from the old Norse word, and were thought to be unique to Scotland, but at the same time, monks in the area subsequently known as Belgium, were breeding a similar hound with equally renowned scenting powers. Known as the St Hubert Hound, after the monastery where they were bred, several brace were sent annually to the king of France from 1200. Royal personages historically being more interested in sport than justice, they were used for hunting boar and deer but fell out of favour over time, Charles X commenting that they were only suitable for those afflicted with gout and no wish to shorten the life of a hunted animal. By the 19th century, they had become so cross-bred, the original strain had virtually died out and, since then, the modern Chien de Saint-Hubert is largely derived from the Bloodhound. St Hubert is the patron saint of hunting and today, the FCI recognises the breed as of Belgian origin. In medieval Britain, the Bloodhound was typically used to find the game subsequently hunted by packs of faster hounds, or to follow the trail of a wounded animal. Tracking criminals seems to have
been most common in the Borders where Bloodhounds were routinely used to track reivers (robbers), both English and Scottish but some English landowners also used them to track poachers. Their scenting abilities attracted the interest of the 18th century scientist Robert Boyle, who described a Bloodhound successfully trailing a man for seven miles and finding him upstairs in a house. In reality, Bloodhounds are renowned for far greater feats, particularly in following trails several days cold and were infamously used in America to recapture runaway slaves. Today, they are used extensively by the police in America, who formed the National Police Bloodhound Association in the 1960s. They have been bred for show in the US since the 19th century, the period when breeds were first ‘recognised’ by the various newly formed kennel clubs. One of the breed’s characteristics is the habit of casting across a wide area when it loses the scent of its prey, until it picks it up again, and this is probably what makes it difficult to hunt as a pack, each hound preferring to follow its own instinct rather than look to a huntsman for guidance. There were just two Bloodhound packs in England in the mid 19th century, both in the south west: Lord Wolverton’s, and Thomas Nevile’s almost entirely black hounds. They were hunting carted deer so shortening the animal’s life was not an objective.
In the mid-19th century, everybody who was anybody had Bloodhounds and when dog shows started, they exhibited them. At Birmingham 1860, the first multi breed show, the Bloodhound dog winner was Mr TA Jennings’ Old Druid, second was Lord Baghot’s Gamester, his Lordship taking both first and second in bitches with Racket and Ruby. The first Stud Book, ‘edited and compiled by CS Pearce at the request of the Kennel Club’ in 1874, makes fascinating reading but it is clear that Bloodhound pedigrees were being recorded long before then, although not as precisely as one might wish. The pedigree of Rufus — by Luath out of Empress — is tabulated but Lord Faversham’s records seem to have been a bit vague as Countess, an important brood, is listed as ex a bitch of Lord Faversham bred by Lord Churchill or the Duke of Hamilton, while her sire, Royal, is ex a bitch of Lord Faversham bred by the Duke of Marlborough. Dogs’ principal wins are listed and the style is chattier than the formal record we are used to now. After listing Old Druid (also known as Druid as are three other dogs in this period) bred by Mr Jennings, the Stud Book notes that ‘Mr Jennings is now dead’. It also ascribes a Stud Book number to Luath II, noting that the dog is ‘believed to have won at local shows’ and giving his pedigree ‘for obvious reasons’. Not so obvious to us now but this Luath is listed as by Luath and
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brother to another Luath, which is confusing to say the least. By the time the Kennel Club was started, the breed already had plenty of enthusiasts and the Association of Bloodhound Breeders was formed in 1897, by a group of prominent breeders with the twin aims of fostering the development of the breed as a show dog and also promoting training for hunting ‘the clean boot’. The first trials, for dogs working singly, leashed were in 1898 and the first Kennel Club Field Trial Championship Certificate was awarded in 1900. The fortunes of the breed, like many others, fluctuated with the lack of stock caused by two world wars but, over time, numbers grew and the 1970s – 1980s saw the creation of several Bloodhound packs, still hunting human quarry but followed on horseback. It was not long before the many redoubtable horsemen following these magnificent hounds found, like Charles X hundreds of years before, that they were not fast enough to provide a thrilling chase over the country. Various crosses were tried, one to the Dumfrieshire Foxhounds who were thought to have Bloodhound in their lines as did (and do) many Foxhound packs. The North Warwickshire Bloodhounds were a pack formed in 1951. They have changed their name (but not their livery) several times since then and are currently the Burne Bloodhounds. This pack formed part of the foundation stock of the Readyfield
The Readyfield Bloodhounds, founded in 1980, at the Festival of Hunting this year
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“One of the breed’s characteristics is the habit of casting across a wide area when it loses the scent of its prey, until it picks it up again”
Sue Shaw-Browne’s Kingshart Middleman* who won the dog CC and Best of Breed at the Hound Association Show in 2018
Bloodhounds, started in 1980 by Peter Boddy who remained its Master until his death in 2001, followed by his son, David. They hunt a 50-mile radius of Newark and are significant because, with the support of Jeff Sampson, during Ronnie Irving’s chairmanship of the Kennel Club, they began to have hounds registered with the Kennel Club (see rule B 2c). Needless to say, this was not welcomed by every Bloodhound breeder but some saw the opportunity to widen the gene pool as a positive asset and were skilful enough to breed excellent hounds using this newly available bloodline. Sue Shaw-Browne’s Kingshart kennel has grown from two Readyfield littermates, Romper and Rosie, to found a successful show kennel. At this year’s Hound Association Show, she won both the dog and bitch Challenge Certificates. Other breeders who have used this bloodline with success include Liz Cudlip whose Harvidene kennel has won both in the ring and in trials and is also the home of Ch Kalid del Purgatorio of Harvidene, imported from Germany and bred from working stock. Sue and Mick Harrison’s Aspencade kennel is another winning show line whose pedigrees show Readyfield stock. But the traffic has not been all one way. After the war there were initiatives to bring the pure-bred and huntingbred Bloodhounds together. Leonarda
Pogodzinski remembers a time she was in hunt service with the late Eric Furness’ Peak Bloodhounds. “Hounds were registered under the affix of his wife’s Raycroft kennel name, famous for Irish Setters and Clumber Spaniels,” she says. “The Peak Bloodhounds did a lot for the breed post war. There was a partnership with Reg Wright of the North Warwickshire as well as stallion hounds used by the Readyfield. Eric Furness also had a bitch from the Dumfrieshire Foxhound pack when, under the Mastership of the late Sir John Buchanan-Jardine, this bitch was put to a pure Kennel Club registered Bloodhound carrying the Raycroft affix. The whelps of which there were 15, were shared with the North Warwickshire so that Reg Wright could develop a fresh line different to the Raycroft line developed by Eric Furness.” Visitors to Crufts over the last few years may have seen hounds from the Four Shires Bloodhounds, a pack hunting in the Peak Park, 13 of whom are registered with the Kennel Club. The pack was started by Lady Hattersley MBH, previously Master of the Farmers’ Bloodhounds in Oxfordshire, who wanted to enjoy her sport a little closer to home in the Peak Park. Aided by the late Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, Sir Andrew Buchanan, Edward Hammond and Rowan Naylor and with the generous support of local farmers and landowners, the Four Shires Bloodhounds pack was formed
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Some of the Four Shires Bloodhounds, a pack hunting in the Peak Park, 13 of whom are registered with the Kennel Club
Chris Kane MBH
Shires pack. Just as there is no breed that can add speed to a Greyhound, no other scent hound can come close to the Bloodhound’s nose, and their focus on following the scent of man and no other, also means they are not going to riot on other prey. Graham Smith MBH of the Readyfield pack was less enthusiastic after he had so far failed to find a suitable pure-bred Bloodhound with good enough feet for a day’s hunting but he, too, is committed to the preservation of the breed. No one who loves the breed wants to see it die out and while there may still be breeders who are prepared to see some of their stock die of bloat or osteosarcoma, rather than sully their ‘pure’ lines, most would like to see the back of health problems, too. It takes time, dedication, perseverance and not a little money to restore breed type but it can be done, witness the recreation of the Irish Wolfhound by an Englishman starting from scratch. Judges nowadays are also mindful of the breed’s visible health since no one wants their Best of Breed kept out of the group by a vet, so health is now on the agenda, too. All dog breeding is work in progress but it can seem that breeding for health and breeding show winners are mutually exclusive. It is frustrating when a carefully planned outcross brings unexpected and unwanted attributes and no one should expect to solve a problem, whether of health, type, or construction in a couple of generations, but working together, a group of breeders can make steady progress. Of course, it helps if it is a breed with a ready supply of pet owners to take up the resulting puppies but another big plus is a breed with a working strain, however untypical they may appear to the show breeder’s eye. These working strains can also have problems of their own which would benefit from an influx
of new DNA: the key is to work together within the breed, rather than disparaging each other’s lines. The Bloodhound breed is fortunate in having an alternative gene pool but it has taken the unremitting effort of Leonarda Pogodzinski, taking Four Shires Bloodhounds to Crufts each year, as they are part of the Dog Activities display team, and tirelessly promoting the breed up and down the country, plus the courage and imagination of breeders like Sue ShawBrowne, the Harrisons, and Liz Cudlip to cross the bridge she has constructed, as well as the co-operation of the hunting enthusiasts who want their Bloodhounds to look like Bloodhounds, to make progress. Judging by its website, the Association of Bloodhound Breeders seems a forward looking organisation and one can only hope that more of its members will see this as a truly exciting initiative. ●
Photo: ©Gay Robertson
Photo: ©Gay Robertson
and has recently moved into new kennels, purpose built by joint Master and Huntsman, Chris Kane (below). Over the years, under the influence of previous Masters, the emphasis had been on producing a fast galloping hound but now, back in the hands of the current joint mastership, restoring breed type, particularly in heads, is a priority and, to this end, a Kennel Club registered stallion hound belonging to Sue ShawBrowne was used, as was one belonging to Liz Cudlip from strong show lines who was subsequently made up to champion. Talking about this at the Festival of Hunting in July 2018, Chris Kane readily admitted that he hoped bringing in showbred lines to improve type would also reinforce the scenting ability of the Four
Judging Bloodhounds at the Festival of Hunting 2018
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Health matters
pack. Breeders are always quite specific when it comes to food, quantities and feeding times, maybe even including ideas for healthy or low-fat treats but what about foods to avoid? The dangers of chocolate, sweets, raisins and grapes are well known but do we remember to pass this information on? Think Easter, Halloween and Christmas, bowls of sweets left out for sharing, edible decorations on the Christmas tree, children bringing back the spoils from their Halloween exploits. Chocolate contains the chemical theobromine, which is poisonous to dogs. Generally speaking, the darker and more expensive the chocolate, the more theobromine it contains, and therefore the more poisonous it is. White chocolate by comparison contains very little theobromine. Chocolate can initially cause vomiting and diarrhoea; it is also a stimulant and can lead a dog to become excitable, as well as developing muscle twitching, tremors, fitting and life threatening problems with their heart. Sugar is as bad for dogs as it is for us. After eating lots of sugar, or even lots of fat, dogs can develop pancreatitis, which may cause them to be off their food, develop vomiting, diarrhoea, appear sleepy, or even go into organ failure. Some sugar-free sweets and chewing gums contain the artificial sweetener xylitol, which cause an otherwise healthy dog’s blood sugar level to drop to dangerous levels resulting in disorientation, vomiting, lethargy or collapse and even liver failure. Carved pumpkins, Christmas tree lights and fireworks are a household hazard as well
Preparing new owners for the perils that may lie ahead could save a lot of heartache
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or new owners getting a puppy is a very exciting, but daunting, time. Everyone knows that advice and support is crucial at this time of change. As breeders we want the new owners to spend as much time as possible enjoying their puppy and making him or her part of the family. At the same time, we urge them to be sensible, not to overfeed or over-exercise, to do as much socialisation as possible, not to encourage jumping and play-biting, the list seems almost endless. Most breeders are pretty good at providing puppy packs with general and breed-specific advice but how far ahead
should we look? Daily life often presents its own challenges. When handing over an eight-week-old puppy in March, the perils of bonfires and fireworks may not immediately spring to mind and by the time October and November come along, the puppy owner may have been swept into some online forum where advice is indiscriminately dished out, often by quite inexperienced people. Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas can be great fun for the family but it can be a stressful, frightening, and even hazardous time for all dogs, but especially puppies; behaviours can so easily be fixed. The diet sheet is a key piece in the puppy
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By Terrie Cousins-Brown
Check your garden for expended fireworks before releasing curious puppies
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as an animal one. Luminous novelty glow sticks can appear very attractive to curious and playful dogs (and especially to cats too!). If ruptured, the liquid inside these tubes can cause quite severe irritation, especially if it comes into contact with the eyes or mouth. Effects may initially include lots of dribbling, followed by vomiting and diarrhoea, both of which may be bloody. It’s estimated that 40 per cent of dogs in the UK show signs of fear when they hear fireworks and last year saw a rise in calls to the Petlog lost pet line at the end of October and beginning of November. Since compulsory microchipping was introduced in April 2016, 91 per cent of dogs are now microchipped but statistics show that 53 per cent of microchips have incorrect owner details meaning that should a dog go missing on nights such as Bonfire Night and is subsequently found and scanned, the reunification process will not work if the contact details are out of date. It is easy to forget to update microchip details and to check on the transfer of keepership of a microchipped dog. How often have you looked on the MyKC database and realised you don’t just own four dogs, you own 18 as the owners never transferred them? The same may apply to the transfer of keepership of the microchipped dog, so after you’ve passed on the documentation, check that the new owners have done what you told them to do. Perhaps puppy safety needs to be another sheet in the puppy pack? See right for a few thoughts on what to include, taking into account the extra challenges of our seasonal celebrations. ●
TERRIE COUSINS-BROWN Terrie is an exhibitor of Polish Lowland Sheepdogs and Briards. Terrie awards CCs in four breeds in the Pastoral Group. She is a freelance marketing consultant and digital marketing trainer
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celebrations. ● as an animal one. Luminous novelty glow sticks can appear very attractive to curious and playful dogs (and especially to cats too!). If ruptured, the liquid inside these tubes can cause quite severe irritation, especially if it comes into contact with the eyes or mouth. Effects may initially include lots of dribbling, followed by vomiting and diarrhoea, both of which may be bloody. It’s estimated that 40 per cent of dogs in the UK show signs of fear when they hear fireworks and last year saw a rise in calls to the Petlog lost pet line at the end of October and beginning of November. Since compulsory microchipping was introduced in April 2016, 91 per cent of dogs are now microchipped but statistics show that 53 per cent of microchips have incorrect owner details meaning that ● If your dog gets stressed by fireworks, should a dog go missing shut the curtains, make him a cosy den on nights such as Bonfire with his favourite blankets and toys and Night and is subsequently put on the TV or radio to help drown out found and scanned, the the sounds reunification process will not work if the contact ● Prepare in plenty of time and details are out of date. acclimatise your dog to noises prior It is easy to forget to to the big night. There are many noise update microchip details CDs on the market which give you the and to check on the opportunity to introduce your dog to transfer of keepership of a variety of potentially disturbing noises a microchipped dog. How in a controlled manner often have you looked on g omethin s t a e s e the MyKC database and o ur dog d re to ● If yoyou realised don’t make su has ,just ’t n ld u o h og s d y r e u h t four dogs, you own own at yo r vet wh u e and o t y a ll y e e t 18 as the ownersm never ● Thin uch th w ry to o h , k ab Do not t eaten them?eaThe transferred . n e t w ires an out plug sock it wasto the k as trying to henapply d samewmay sic puppie naked flame ets, your dog ofime cause other transfer makofe keepership s ar s t w ho che me an so may ea w, or w ound an also c h the microchipped dog, so do this c ic h s w il h s, cationon pumpk y knock cand o after you’ve complipassed nwell uthe g l i e o n d s s r or u o ver, or documentation, whole make yo check that even p C h u r istmas l the new owners have done tree do l the wn what you told them to do. have Perhaps puppy safety sure you ship of the e k a M ● sheet keeper needs to be another ochip sferred in the puppy pack? See tran he micr t p e e k nd right for a few thoughts puppy a ated pd u s on what to include, taking detail into account the extra challenges of our seasonal
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Political progress Changes to breeding regulations in England By Ed Hayes New regulations on dog breeding in England will be live from 1st October; there are no changes to breeding regulations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. A number of significant changes are being made, which are summarised as follows:
Licensing threshold Perhaps the biggest change is the reduction of the litter threshold for which a dog breeding licence is required. Going forward, anyone breeding three or more litters and selling at least one puppy in a 12-month period will require a dog breeding licence; this is a reduction from the previous litter test of five or more litters. A breeder can breed as many puppies as they like without a licence “if the person carrying on the activity (breeding) provides documentary evidence that none of them have been sold (whether as puppies or as adult dogs).” For those breeding one or two litters in a 12-month period and selling puppies, a licence may be required if you are deemed to be “breeding dogs and advertising a business of selling dogs.” The Government has provided guidance on what local authority inspectors should consider when assessing whether a breeder meets the business test. Factors that would trigger the need for a breeding licence - “High volumes of animals sold or advertised for sale could indicate a business; and
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low volumes of animals sold or advertised could indicate a business where high sales prices or large profit margins are involved.” Conversely — “Breeders that breed a small number of puppies (less than three litters per year), and that sell them without making a profit” are deemed to be out of the scope of licensing. The Kennel Club is aware that this has caused some concern and confusion among the breeding community. It is important to note that a similar business test has been in place since 1999 for those breeding under the previous five litter threshold. Defra has informed us that, as with the existing business test, it is not the intention for hobby breeders to be caught out under this business test. Further examples are provided within the Government’s guidance document 'The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018, guidance notes for conditions for breeding dogs.' This can be located on www.cfsg.org.uk under the legislation and guidance tab.
Star rating The new regulations are introducing a star rating system, similar to the analogous ‘scores on the door’ system for food hygiene. The new star rating system has been designed to both reward high performing breeding establishments and give further help to the puppy buying public in identifying good breeders. Licensed breeders will receive a star rating from one to five stars. Those with a five star rating will
receive a three year licence, pay a lower fee, and will be inspected less frequently. Those at the other end of the spectrum will only receive a one year licence, will pay a higher licence fee, and be inspected with greater frequency. The star rating awarded will be based on two factors, the welfare standards that the breeder is operating to (whether the breeder makes use of health tests), and their risk rating which is based on whether the breeder has a history of meeting these standards. Breeders operating to higher welfare standards, have a history of maintaining these standards should receive a five star rating. Those who are operating to the minimum standards, and have no compliance history should be awarded a two star rating. A one star rating will be awarded to breeders who have minor failings.
Welfare standards The Government’s guidance document sets out the minimum standards that all licensed breeders will be required to meet. These are based on the current model licensing conditions for dog breeders which have been in use for a number of years. These conditions cover housing, exercise, feeding, health, socialisation, provision for emergencies. There are also a number of ‘higher standards’ which if breeders meet, will allow them to obtain a better star rating with the associated benefits. The minimum and higher standards are listed within the Government guidance document. Those who meet the current requirements of the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme (ABS) whether members or not, should achieve the higher welfare standards set out in the new dog breeding guidance.
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Risk rating Alongside welfare, the breeder’s compliance history will also be assessed, to determine whether the breeder is either a low risk or high risk operator; in other words whether it should be expected the breeder will maintain their standards for the duration of their licence period. To obtain a low risk rating breeders will need to demonstrate they have been maintaining standards for a minimum of three years. Factors that will be considered include history in meeting licensing standards, nature of complaints received and how they were dealt with, the quality of record keeping. Only compliance history which has been obtained either through local authority licensing or through a UKAS accredited scheme, such as the ABS, will be considered. Breeders who haven’t held a dog breeding licence or been members of the ABS for a minimum of three years will automatically be categorised as high risk, and will remain so until they have three years of compliance history either through licensing or the ABS.
The Assured Breeder Scheme and the new licensing framework Breeders who have been members of the ABS for a minimum of three years will be considered to be both meeting the higher welfare standards and be a low risk operator, unless “there is significant evidence of poor animal welfare or non-compliance is identified during the (local authority)
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inspection.” These breeders should therefore be awarded a five star rating following minimal inspection from the local authority.
The Kennel Club perspective on the new breeding regulations The new breeding regulations have caused concern among many breeders. However, there are really only three major changes being made to the regulations, two of which the Kennel Club warmly receives. The recognition of good breeders within the star system, with longer and cheaper licences for those doing the right things, is something we should all welcome. We also are pleased that the ABS will be formally incorporated within the new licensing framework, which will enable ABS members to achieve the highest star ratings in an expedited fashion. We do, however, fully recognise the impact lowering the litter threshold will have on some breeders, and we continue to be concerned that local authorities may be unable to cope with the associated increased workload. We have consistently made Defra aware of these concerns. We will closely monitor the impact of these regulations and will follow up with Defra as appropriate.
star rating system will be implemented for these businesses as well. The performing animal regulations have also been amended and are now only applicable to those in the business of keeping or training animals for educational or entertainment purposes. The exemption for those keeping or training animals solely for military, police, or sporting purposes has been maintained.
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For further information and to see a full list of FAQ’s please see the Kennel Club website www.thekennelclub.org.uk/dogbreeding-regulation To see the full Defra report please go to www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/486/ pdfs/uksi_20180486_en.pdf
Other canine business regulation changes As well as changes to the breeding regulations, revisions have been made to the licensing regime for boarding kennels, home boarders and day boarding establishments. The same
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A more unusual breed standard colour with a predominance of white
Photo courtesy of Gabrysia Łakomik-Kaszuba
The universal rummager Poland’s hardy hunting spaniel can trace its roots back to well-known UK kennels By Terrie Cousins-Brown
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or Poland, its kennel club and Polish dog lovers, this year is something of a celebration. It is the 100th anniversary of Polish independence and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of a single central kennel organisation in Poland — the Polish Kennel Club (Zwia̧zek Kynologiczny w Polsce ZKwP). It is also the year in which Poland hosts the FCI’s European Show on October 11 – 14 and it marks the official recognition of a new breed – the Polski Spaniel Myśliwski or Polish Hunting Spaniel. Like many countries, the history of
Poland’s fascination with dogs goes back much further than a few hundred years. Descriptions of dogs used for various purposes, such as hunting, guarding, herding, and generally making life more enjoyable, date as far back as the Middle Ages. Poland’s history has not always favoured the survival of its indigenous breeds. The Polish Kennel Club was established on 29th July, 1938 but the advent of the Second World War caused catastrophic havoc for both its people and their animals. Before the war, many Polish estates in the eastern part of the country hosted hunts with Greyhounds,
Princess Izabella Radziwiłłowa with Sh Ch Rollick of Harting from the magazine Mój Pies ‘5, May 1935
scent hounds, spaniels, and pointers, and these lands then fell under the control of the Soviet Union. Despite difficult conditions, in the Autumn of 1945, in a Warsaw levelled by the war, pure-bred hunting dog enthusiasts met at the apartment of Marek Rudolf Kryspin, located at the back of the property at 35 Nowy Świat — a place that has since gained symbolic significance for dog people. This meeting paved the way for the reestablishment of the Polish Kennel Club on 5th May, 1948. A key function of the ZKwP has been
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the British-Poland Military Mission. He was appointed aide de camp to Prince Karol Mikolaj Radziwiłł and was given the use of a large estate called Prostyń, in the Pripet Marshes, a large wetland area well known for waterfowl. Carton de Wiart’s home was a converted hunting lodge on an island a few miles from the Soviet border. He imported some Springers from England as well as a Labrador Retriever, a breed little-known in Poland at the time. In his memoirs he said “I think I shot every day of those 15 years I spent in the marshes and the pleasure never paled”. He travelled back to England for three months each year during the winter, returning in time for the breaking of the ice on the frozen lakes and rivers. Following the outbreak of the Second World War, Carton de Wiart was recalled and appointed as head of the British Military Mission to Poland; the Spaniels at Mańkiewicze were seized and deported deep into Russia. In post-war Poland the few Spaniels that were bred were mainly Cockers, predominantly located around Warsaw. In 1950, Colonel Stanisław Nowicki imported a chocolate and white from England, Collinwood Gay Soldier, who appears in many Polish Cocker pedigrees. In the early 1980s, the abundance of small game resulted in an increased interest in ‘small breed’ hunting dogs. At that time, Dr Andrzej Krzywiński, a scientist, breeder of German Hunting Terriers and
Attentive, lively and willing to work
A litter of chocolate roan puppies
to pay particular attention to the postwar restoration and development of the native Polish breeds. Poland has six national breeds, the first recognised was the Tatra Mountain Dog (Polski Owczarek Podhalanski). In 1954, a breed assessment was held in Zakopane, a town in southern Poland at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. More than 100 dogs arrived, they were measured and given written critiques by a panel of judges and a breed standard was drawn up. This month’s European show will see a significant gathering of Polish Hunting Spaniels, the most recent national breed to be recognised in Poland. Although bred since the 1990s, the Polish Hunting Spaniel has a much older history. The first mention in Polish literature about hunting with Spaniels comes from the 19th century. They accompanied hunters on foot searching and flushing ducks in rushes, as well as retrieving. Spaniels were not as numerous as other hunting breeds, but their small size, passion for water, liveliness, and willingness to work in close proximity with the hunters were highly valued. The person most devoted to these Spaniels was undoubtedly Princess Izabella Radziwiłłowa. At her Mańkiewicze estate
“Like many countries, the history of Poland’s fascination with dogs goes back much further than a few hundred years” in Polesie, she bred them under the kennel name ‘Lwa’. She imported many important English Springer Spaniels (ESS) from England, the most highly valued among them being the show champion and field trial winner, Ch Rollick of Harting, born 20th January, 1930 (Ch Beauchief Buchanan ex Fullbrook Spring) owned by Lt-Col FBH Carrell of Bournemouth. Lt-Col Carrell had successfully bred, owned and campaigned several gundog breeds on the bench and in the field since the late 1910s. His ‘Harting’ kennel name came into ESS prominence with the CC winner Joanna of Harting and then Thoughtful of Harting (Dual Ch Horsford Hetman ex Horsford Ho, a daughter of Sh Ch Tissington Fact). Thoughtful became the third ‘dual champion’ in the breed in the early 1920s. Among the Princess’s other imports were Springers and Cockers from HS Lloyd’s famous ‘of Ware’ kennel, and probably Welsh Springers too. The highly decorated British Lieutentant General Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart, who was residing at Mańkiewicze at that time, also played a role. Following the First World War, Carton de Wiart was sent to Poland as second in command of
Photos from the archives of the Wild Animal Park, Kadzidłowo
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Photo courtesy of Dr Tomasz Borkowski
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The foundation dam Pestka with a pair of woodcocks
The creator of the ´ Polish Hunting Spaniel, Dr Andrzej Krzywinski
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Dachshunds, keen hunter and hunting trials judge became interested in spaniels. He was particularly drawn to the local dogs he saw on the former Eastern borderlands - these dogs matched the old descriptions passed down by hunters through many generations — and he searched for typical spaniels to establish a breeding programme. His first litter was born in 1993, the dam Pestka was a brown roan spaniel and the sire a working Springer. In the following years, additional dogs arrived at the home of Dr Krzywińcki and were incorporated into his breeding programme, including a Brittany Spaniel. Since the 1990s, Polish Spaniels have been selected for working abilities, temperament, hunting passion and their general appearance. In September 2016, the Polish Kennel Club agreed to establish a Stud Book and the spaniels were allowed to compete at shows as an unrecognised breed. During the Third Hunting Dog Festival in Spała in 2016, about 30 Polish Hunting Spaniels were presented for assessment; they were measured, photographed and a draft breed standard was published. Today, Polish Hunting Spaniels are more frequently seen at shows. They number around 250, but are bred mostly for work. They are a medium-sized dog of compact build, fairly strong boned and with feathered ears. Feathering is present also on the tail, belly and back of the legs. The coat colour is most frequently chocolate roan with patches of different shades, less often black roan. Fawn tan markings sometimes occur. A characteristic feature is the white tip of the tail. They work with great endurance, excel at retrieving both on land and in water, love to romp and burrow through the rushes, and can follow both hot and cold trails. Some of them can be very tenacious toward small game and track blood well. These are dogs with strong temperaments, immune to bad weather, and very willing w wi ll to co-operate with their handlers. ● th
Typical male and female Polish Hunting Spaniels
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Lieutenant General Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart VC, KBE, CB, CMG, DSO
THE SOLDIER WHO COULD NOT BE KILLED Born in Belgium in 1880 to aristocratic parents, Adrian Carton de Wiart attended boarding school in England and went on to study law at Balliol College, Oxford. In 1899, at the age of 19, he left to serve in the Second Boer War where he was shot in the groin and stomach, the first of many such wounds. Having recuperated, he accepted a commission in the 2nd Imperial Light Horse. At the outbreak of the First World War, he was stationed in British Somaliland helping to supress local uprisings and was shot once in the arm and twice in the face, losing part of an ear and his left eye. In spring 1915 he was sent to the Western Front near Ypres with the 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards. On the first night, under heavy German artillery, his left hand was mangled when his shattered watch splintered into his wrist; he lost two fingers and later the hand. Despite p his disabilities, Carton Wiart persuaded a de Wia medical board in early med 1916 to certify him 19 for general service fo and a he soon took command of the c 8th 8 Battalion,
Gloucestershire Regiment. In July 1916, during the Battle of the Somme, following the fall of three British commanders after fierce fighting at La Boiselle, Carton de Wiart took control of all British units and broke through the German line, pulling grenade pins with his teeth and throwing them with his one hand. He received the Victoria Cross ‘for most conspicuous bravery, coolness and determination during severe operations of a prolonged nature.’ He spent the inter-war years in Poland surviving an ambush by Cossacks and two plane crashes. In 1939 he was back in service and promoted to Major General; he led campaigns in Norway and Yugoslavia before falling into Italian hands in 1941. On his release from a POW camp in 1943, Winston Churchill (who was a great admirer) appointed him as his military representative to Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek, the position from which Carton de Wiart retired in 1947. Highly decorated, de Wiart was mentioned in despatches six times in his career and was the model for Brigadier Ben Ritchie Hook in the Sword of Honour trilogy of Evelyn Waugh. He eventually settled in Ireland and died at home in 1963 at the ripe old age of 83.
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Promoting the pedigree through photography: Thomas Fall In partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library By Heidi Hudson
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or Victorian dog owners wishing to have their prized dogs captured for posterity by the new medium of photography, there was only one place to go: Thomas Fall, a name which for a century would be synonymous with pedigree and champion dog photography, ever since the first and original Thomas Fall set up his studio in 1875 at 9 Baker Street, London. The Kennel Club, in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library, is proud to host the very first exhibition in the world on the photography of the famous Thomas Fall. The exhibition, which opened last month, showcases a selection of ephemera and photographs from the Thomas Fall archive, with a narrative tracing the development of the business through its proprietors — the ‘four Thomas Falls’. These are: the original and first Thomas Fall, Edward Hitchings Parker (Thomas Fall number two), Barbara
Bourn (Thomas Fall number three) and Mary Evans Picture Library (which by acquiring the vast collection became Thomas Fall number four).
Thomas Fall Thomas Fall (1833 – 1900) started his photographic business in the Yorkshire Dales in the early 1860s, when photography was still in its infancy. In the beginning, Fall concentrated on studio portraits of children and babies and then later specialised in photographing animals with a unique understanding of dogs. It has been said that he loved both children and dogs and, for the latter, he always kept a plentiful supply of tempting biscuits in his working coat to help with compliancy from his canine sitters. By the 1890s he was commissioned by the Princess of Wales, later Queen Alexandra, to photograph her prize-winning dogs, earning
Photo: ©Thomas Fall/Mary Evans Picture Library
Taken by Thomas Fall at an early dog show with Great Danes
his company a Royal Warrant, above, and a regular royal client. He soon established himself as the main (and exclusive) photographer for the new Ladies Kennel Association (LKA), earning an unparalleled reputation as the country’s finest dog photographer, catering to the upper echelons of Victorian society in particular the growing number of lady dog fanciers. In 1898, the British Journal of Photography wrote about Fall in an article focusing on his specialisation, where the journalist stated: “Naturally, we engage Mr Fall to talk to us about dogs, on which, photographically
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This famous image which made Thomas Fall’s career, is a self-portrait of Fall himself with the Princess of Wales, champion Borzoi, Alex
Photo: ©Thomas Fall/Mary Evans Picture Library
and generically, he is an authority.” Fall’s widely acknowledged photographic ability on capturing champion dogs alongside royals and aristocrats was further advanced
Thomas Fall number two In 1900 Thomas Fall passed away, but Thomas Fall dog photography continued when Fall’s studios were later purchased, in 1910, by one of his studio managers, Mr Edward Hitchings Parker. Parker carried on trading under the name Thomas Fall and continued to specialise in photographing prize-winning pedigree dogs (and their owners!). It was Parker who took the Thomas Fall name and treasured brand to another level of business promotion, by
Marion Keyte Perry’s Arctic kennel in Surrey, where her 10 champion Samoyeds were to be photographed with their owner. Bourn recalls: “We had this marvellous group arranged with the dogs looking superb (but) we just couldn’t get the dogs looking in the right direction and nothing would persuade them to look at me. Mr Parker got more and more furious until he said ‘you’d better take this photograph, I’ll get it absolutely ready for you… He charged down a long slope and the noise he made was enough to waken the dead. The dogs looked absolutely fabulous…out of all the many takes that was the one.”
selling and licensing high-quality pedigree dog and puppy images for a wide variety of commercial uses beyond editorial. Before the Second World War, Fall’s dog photos were seen everywhere: on postcards, calendars, the ubiquitous cigarette card, and, of course, the sudden proliferation of photographic dog advertisements in dog papers, show guides and catalogues. A dog owner was considered to be promoting their dog to the highest standards if they had a Fall photo. In 1927, Parker took on a photographic assistant, Miss Barbara Bourn, who later became a full-fledged partner in the dog photography business. Bourn was often quoted as referring to Parker as a real taskmaster and perfectionist. It was Parker who taught Bourn about the various conformation points of the dog and what should and should not be photographed when presenting a champion dog at its best. Promoting perfection through photography was a given with Thomas Fall and, on occasion, this need for perfection led to some early ‘photoshopping’ in the studio dark room. Bourn described in a 1970s print interview this early process of fine-tuning one of their most popular photographs, depicting three West Highland White Terriers on a bench. “They were standing in a half-open barrel with their heads and fronts showing and when we saw the negative Mr Fall (Parker) said: If only their white tails were absolutely perfect. So he took the negative and some opaque paint and just slashed in their tails. This took about five minutes and it has been one of the most famous pictures in our files and accepted all over the world.”
Photo: ©Thomas Fall/Mary Evans Picture Library
Photo: ©Thomas Fall/Mary Evans Picture Library
Edward Hitchings Parker, Thomas Fall number two, pictured here with his camera
through the promotion of pedigree dogs in print and magazines throughout the late 19th century, the majority of them, of course, captured through the lens of the expert, Thomas Fall.
Photo: ©Thomas Fall/Mary Evans Picture Library
Photo: ©Thomas Fall/Mary Evans Picture Library
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Barbara Bourn retouching photos
Thomas Fall number three When Parker died in 1958 the entire business, including the trading name, passed to Barbara Bourn. By the late 1960s, Barbara felt that things were coming to a natural end but she was persuaded by fellow photographer William Burrows, whom she later married, of the historical worth of the pictures taken Lorna Countess Howe with her Pointers
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Photo: ©Thomas Fall/Mary Evans Picture Library
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Photo: ©Thomas Fall/Mary Evans Picture Library
Photo: ©Thomas Fall/Mary Evans Picture Library
Barbara at Bath Championship Show
Barbara Bourn, Thomas Fall number three, taking a photo of a Poodle in 1972
since the 19th century. Therefore, in 1970, together they reinvigorated the Thomas Fall dog photography business by travelling to all the UK championship dog shows, including Crufts, in their branded studio caravan continuing to photograph prize-winning dogs.
Thomas Fall number four
Photo: ©Thomas Fall/Mary Evans Picture Library
The Burrows retired from taking photographs in 1990 and, for several years,
Barbara searched for a permanent home for the Thomas Fall archive. The Kennel Club was one of the first places Barbara approached to buy the extensive archive but, for whatever reasons at the time, the Club declined to purchase it, most likely due to cost and lack of space. However, there was someone who held both Thomas Fall and Barbara Burrows in high regard, and after a brief courting session, Thomas Fall found a new permanent home in 2001 with Mary
Founded in 1964, Mary Evans Picture Library, Thomas Fall number four, is a privately owned and independent commercial picture library. Pictured above left, Hilary and Mary Evans with their daughter Valentine and pet German Shepherd Dog, and pictured above right, Mary Evans in her Blackheath office with her pet dog lying on the chair next to her. Mary was a lifelong dog lover, and a keen collector of anything to do with dogs. For more information visit www.maryevans.com and www.thomasfall.com
Bill and Barbara holding the original famous Thomas Fall image
Evans Picture Library. It is thanks to Mary Evans, who completely understood the real value of an intact and complete Thomas Fall archive, that the collection remains as it was when taken from Burrows’ house in 2001. Part curator, part archivist and part enthusiast, Mary was keen to ensure nothing was thrown out. It was due to Mary’s dedication and respect for Thomas Fall, and her friendship with Barbara Burrows, that the Thomas Fall archive, and its fascinating history, remains to be discovered and enjoyed today. Barbara Burrows died in 2005 and later, in 2010, Mary Evans sadly passed away. But the collection still resides safely and intact in its permanent home at Mary Evans Picture Library, in Blackheath, London. The Kennel Club is immensely grateful to Mary Evans Picture Library for its generosity in allowing loans from this prized collection. This feature only touches on a small number of Thomas Fall photographs, and there are many more to be found in the exhibition. For enquiries and bookings; telephone 020 7518 1064 or email artgallery@thekennelclub.org.uk The exhibition runs until 29th March, 2019 ●
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Collie (Rough) breed standard
Photo by Lene Newman
Collie (Rough) breed standard
Breed standard
T
he Rough Collie shares its origins with the Smooth Collie in the working sheepdogs of Scotland. The earliest Collies were smaller than today's dogs and largely black/white, tricolour, or black/ tan. The first sable, Old Lockie, born in 1868 caused, a sensation and from that time the sable/white became the most popular colour. However, the tricolour and the blue merle are still very much
evident in the breed. It was not until 1870 that there were separate classes for ‘Sheepdogs Rough’ and ‘Sheepdogs Smooth’. The founder of the Kennel Club, Mr SE Shirley, promoted the Rough Collie and Queen Victoria brought some from Balmoral to her Royal Estates including Windsor Castle. Perhaps it is the ‘glamour’ of the coat which attracted many people to the breed at the expenses of the Smooth Collie and for many years the Smooth was considered the poor relation.
● GENERAL APPEARANCE Appears as a dog of great beauty, standing with impassive dignity, with no part out of proportion to whole, giving the appearance of working capability.
● CHARACTERISTICS Physical structure on lines of strength and activity, free from cloddiness and with no trace of coarseness. Expression most important. In considering relative values, it is obtained by perfect balance and combination of skull and foreface, size, shape, colour and placement of eyes, correct position and carriage of ears.
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Collie (Rough) breed standard
● TEMPERAMENT Friendly disposition with no trace of nervousness or aggressiveness. A great companion dog, friendly, happy and active, good with children and other dogs.
● EYES Very important feature giving sweet expression. Medium size (never very small) set somewhat obliquely, of almond-shape and dark brown colour, except in the case of blue merles when eyes are frequently (one or both, or part of one or both) blue or blue-flecked. Expression full of intelligence, with quick, alert look when listening.
● EARS Small, not too close together on top of skull, nor too far apart. In repose carried thrown back, but on alert brought forward and carried semi-erect, that is, with approximately two-thirds of ear standing erect, top third tipping forward naturally, below horizontal.
● MOUTH Teeth of good size. Jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
● NECK Muscular, powerful, of fair length, well arched.
● FOREQUARTERS Shoulders sloping and well angulated. Forelegs straight and muscular, neither in nor out at elbows, with moderate amount of round bone.
Photo by Lene Newman
● HEAD AND SKULL Head properties of great importance, must be considered in proportion to size of dog. Viewed from front or side, head resembles a well-blunted clean wedge, being smooth in outline. Skull flat. Sides taper gradually and smoothly from ears to end of black nose, without prominent cheekbones or pinched muzzle. Viewed in profile, top of skull and top of muzzle lie in two parallel straight lines of equal length divided by a slight, but perceptible stop or break. A mid-point between inside corner of eyes (which is centre of a correctly placed stop) is centre of balance in length of head. End of smooth, well rounded muzzle blunt, never square. Under jaw strong, clean cut. Depth of skull from brow to underpart of jaw never excessive (deep through). Nose always black.
● BODY Slightly long compared with height, back firm with a slight rise over loins; ribs well sprung, chest deep, fairly broad behind shoulders.
● HINDQUARTERS Hind legs muscular at thighs, clean and sinewy below, with well bent stifles. Hocks well let down and powerful.
● FEET Oval; soles well padded. Toes arched and close together. Hind feet slightly less arched.
● TAIL Long with bone reaching at least to hock joint. Carried low when quiet but with slight upward swirl at tip. May be carried gaily when excited, but never over back.
● GAIT/MOVEMENT Distinctly characteristic in this breed. A sound dog is never out at the elbow, yet moves with front feet comparatively close together; plaiting, crossing or rolling are highly undesirable. Hind legs from hock joint to ground when viewed from rear to be parallel but not too close; when viewed from side, action is smooth. Hind legs powerful with plenty of drive. A reasonably long stride is desirable and should be light and appear effortless. Absolute soundness essential.
● COAT Fits outline of body, very dense. Outer coat straight and harsh to touch, undercoat soft, furry and very close almost hiding the skin; mane and frill very abundant, mask and face smooth, ears smooth at tips, but carrying more hair towards base, front legs well
feathered, hind legs above hocks profusely feathered, but smooth below hock joint. Hair on tail very profuse.
● COLOUR Three recognised colours: sable and white, tricolour and blue merle. Sable: any shade of light gold to rich mahogany or shaded sable. Light straw or cream coloured highly undesirable. Tricolour: predominantly black with rich tan markings about legs and head. A rusty tinge in top coat highly undesirable. Blue merle: predominantly clear, silvery blue, splashed and marbled with black. Rich tan markings preferred, but absence should not be penalised. Large black markings, slate colour, or rusty tinge either of top or undercoat are highly undesirable. All should carry typical white Collie markings to a greater or lesser degree. Following markings are favourable: white collar, full or part, white shirt, legs and feet, white tail tip. A blaze may be carried on muzzle or skull, or both. All white or predominantly white is highly undesirable.
● SIZE Height: dogs: 56 – 61cms (22 – 24 in) at shoulder; bitches: 51 – 56cms (20 – 22 in).
● 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
Rough Collie health What potential Rough Collie owners need to be aware of By Kate Arrowsmith MRCVS – Rough Collie Breed Health Co-ordinator
Photo: ©Kate Arrowsmith
T
he Rough Collie is a breed of beauty and dignity — with the occasional dash of vanity! These are intelligent, loyal dogs and are great companions. They do require regular exercise but are quite content just to spend time with their owners. As with any breed of dog, a little research into possible health issues and any special requirements is advised before deciding if it is the dog for you. In the Breed Health Survey of 2012 - 2013, although small (70 respondents) 95 per cent felt Rough Collies were a healthy breed. The Rough Collie Breed Council is planning another health survey in the near future. We are very fortunate to have few health problems compared with other breeds. However, there are still recommendations from the Kennel Club (requirements for members of the Assured Breeder Scheme) for responsible breeders to test all breeding stock before contemplating producing the next generations of Rough Collies. All dogs now, by law, must be microchipped, and these details are entered alongside the test results. The current recommendations are for hip scoring and eye testing. Hip scoring is carried out by a vet X-raying the dog’s hips and forwarding the radiographs to the KC/BVA panel of specialists. The dog must be a minimum of 12 months of age to be scored. The score is made up by grading nine features of each hip. The sum of the points becomes the dog’s hip score. The minimum score is zero and maximum is 53 per hip, giving a total score range of 0 to 106. The lower the score, the closer to ‘perfect’ the hips are, which should give the dog and its offspring the best chance of good mobility for life. Currently, the mean score for Rough Collies is around 12. Once a dog is scored, it keeps that score for life. The two eye conditions we test for are collie eye anomaly (CEA) and retinal pigment epithelial dystrophy (RPED) — formerly known as central progressive retinal atrophy (cPRA). Currently the incidence of CEA is high in Rough Collies in the UK, but it rarely causes any problem. In other words, if you didn’t know it was there, you would never
guess. It is usually visible (to a specialist ophthalmologist) as a pale patch at the back of one or both eyes. This is known as choroidal hypoplasia (CH). In severe, but fortunately very rare, cases, this can progress to retinal detachment and blindness. CEA can also manifest as coloboma, a defect at the back of the eye, often on the optic nerve. There is a genetic test available, but very few Rough Collies in the UK are genetically clear. There have been no positive tests for RPED in the last 10 years, which is good news for us! In recent years, another issue has been identified. When a drug called Ivermectin (an antiparasite drug) was developed in
1983, vets found that a significant number of Collies and Shelties given this drug died. In 2004, the cause was identified as a mutation in the multi drug resistance 1 (MDR1) gene. This gene is responsible for making a pump to remove certain types of molecules (including Ivermectin) from various tissues. Mutations in this gene cause the pump to be flawed and the consequence can be fatal. Approximately 70 per cent of Rough Collies have either one (carrier) or both (affected) of these mutated genes. However, it must be stressed that whether clear, carrier, or affected with MDR1, Collies are normal, healthy dogs. The list of drugs to be avoided is short and available on many websites. ●
Assured Breeder Scheme 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 Collie (Rough) under the Assured Breeder Scheme: Breed
Requirements for Health Screening of Breeding Stock Last updated July 2018
Recommendations for Health Screening of Breeding Stock Last updated July 2018
Collie (Rough)
1) Hip scoring 2) Eye Testing - Annual
1) DNA test – CEA 2) DNA test – MDR1
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Collie (Rough) judges’ choice
Carole Smedley ■ Antoc
John Congdon ■ Aaronwell
The Antoc kennel, founded by my mother, Aileen Speding in 1952 (to whom I owe so much), never housed more than 12 adults at any time. We have won 165 CCs, including 30 champions covering four pastoral breeds (Rough and Smooth Collies, Cardigan Welsh Corgis and Shetland Sheepdogs). In Rough Collies, we had a Reserve Working Group winner at Crufts in 1972, the first Collie to represent the new Pastoral Group at Crufts with CC and BOB in 1999. In total we won eight CCs at Crufts, and the RB CC in 2018. I bred my first champion in 1966, and campaigned to her title by my mother due to my college work. Antoc has made up champion Collies in all three colours and in both sexes. We won the Veteran Stakes for three consecutive years, were Dog World Puppy of the Year finalists twice, and won the first ever Breeders Stakes at Birmingham National in 2001, albeit with a group of Cardigan Welsh Corgis and another with four generations of blue merle Collie bitches in 2001. I award CCs in five pastoral breeds. I am a KC member, accredited trainer (show) and Pastoral Group Rep on the Breed Standards and Stud Book Committee. I am currently an LKA committee member and write the breed notes.
I have owned Rough Collies since June 1972, bred my first litter in 1977 and, started exhibiting in January 1978. Over the years I have bred and exhibited sables, tricolours, and blue merles and had the pleasure of campaigning all three colours to their titles. My first judging appointment was in March 1983 and I awarded CCs for the first time in March 1999. I have judged all over England, Wales, Scotland, Southern Ireland, Italy, France and Russia. I was honoured to be invited to judge Rough Collie bitches at Crufts in 2020 and look forward to this prestigious appointment.
3Ch/Int Ch Hitparadeblu Di Cambiano
Amalie Look 3Ch Whos Black Photo: ©Mia Ejerstad
Owned by Gianpaulo Falletto and bred by Maria-Teresa Garabelli in Italy, this is a stunning blue merle bitch, whose bloodlines include some top UK winners of the past. I awarded her crowning CC in 2009 and she returned to Italy having won six CCs, many with BOB and Group 4. She is feminine in shape, correct size and, more importantly, a good blue colour. She has a good moulded balanced head, ample rib cage and good length of body. Her movement, from correct conformation, shows that a correctly made Collie can move. She holds Italian Reproducer titles and is the dam of Ch One Extraordinary Blu Di Cambiano, also shown in the UK and who won his first CC from Andrew Brace. He has already amassed seven CCs and group placings.
This very beautiful, feminine girl came into the ring on my first judging appointment awarding CCs, the winner of four CCs, and one RCC. Her lovely expression came from her obliquely set, dark eyes, perfect ear carriage, flat back skull, good length of head and strong underjaw. Her lovely bend of stifle, well laid shoulders, lovely topline, deep rib cage, great reach of neck and good bone combined to give her effortless, free-flowing movement. I was very happy to award her first CC and start her on the road to the upper house.
Photo courtesy of Mrs G McEntee
Bred/owned by Val and John Geddes, she was one of a minority of bitches to take BIS at City of Birmingham from Jeff Horswell. She was a striking sable and white of correct size and shape; movement was excellent especially in profile and she covered the ground easily. I awarded her sixth CC and had no hesitation in agreeing for her to be BOB at Crufts in 2005 where she went on to vindicate all by claiming Group 3 from Kari Jarvinen. In all she won 23 CCs and numerous group placings. Her qualities have been passed on to her children and grandchildren with numerous CC and title holders.
Gerian 2Ch Sunsilk
Striking tricolour male who appealed instantly for his wonderful construction; winnerr of four CCs and three RCCs. On handling his head, there was nothing to dislike, from his dark well-set eyes (so difficult to achieve on a tricolour), moulding of foreface and strong underjaw. He had a smooth easy flowing gait. Born 2nd September 2002 (Ch Amalie Deep in my Soul (the sire of eight champions) ex Amalie Dixies Black). This photo is of him aged 10 years old.
Photo: ©Anne Hollywood
2Ch Ingledene Late Night Love
Photo: ©Valerie Geddes
Owned by Viv Anderton, and bred by her and late husband, Andy, this was my CC winner at Crufts in 2005. A tricolour male of good size and lovely body shape, she moved so easily and had that quintessential aloofness and dignity required in a male. A well balanced head and good outline and body shape with a good d neckk and d shoulders. h ld One I included in my breeding programme, but, due to Andy’s untimely death, was not used by others to advantage.
Photo: ©John Newton
1Ch Karava Kempez
The first CC I awarded was to this outstanding male (his second on the day), and he has most certainly left a lasting impression. He was as close to the standard as possible, near perfection in all departments from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail, with excellent movementt from all f ll angles. l This Thi super male was born 11th June, 1997 (Chrisarion Collier ex Ch Jasand True Blue), gained 17 CCs (15 with BOB) and 13 RCCs from 28 different judges. Two littermates also gained their titles: the blue bitch Ch Jasand Blue Vein at Birkmyre, and the tricolour bitch Ch Jasand Panama Hatty. Ch Jasand Somethin Blue for Seriema (nine CCs and four RCCs) came from a repeat mating.
Photo by Lene Newman
Jasand Going 1Ch Places JW
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Collie (Rough) judges’ choice
Barry A Makepeace ■ Lynaire
Albert Wight ■ Sharval To select just three Rough Collies is nigh on impossible as I have been privileged to see and judge a large number of outstanding Collies, many of which would grace these pages.
Born 1st February, 1947 and owned by Miss P Grey, he was a sable male who had a great deal to give as a sire and was used very well. Lochinvar excelled in expression, had a great shape and neck, with sound movement which he passed on. He sired many champions who in turn sired very well themselves. In fact he is behind both the next two Collies.
2Ch/Aus Ch Danvis Ladyvale Blue Mist
2
Ch Phreelancer Phrosty Moon Over Corydon
Born 26th June, 1975, this blue merle dog who we saw as a seven- month-old puppy and tried to buy. He was owned by the late Mr Tom Purvis who showed him and won many CCs, before he was sold to Australia where he continued to do well. Blue Mist sired many champions in the UK and Australia. He was a lovely eye catching male, full of quality, with an excellent shaped neck, and topline; his movement came down from the Carramar and Clickam lines.
Photo: ©Miranda Blake
Again a blue merle, this was John Blake’s glorious Ch Phreelancer Phrosty Moon Over Corydon, which I found to be such a beautiful example of the breed. All male head, clean cheeked, moderate stop, decent chin, the flattest of skulls and correct, neat ears. Like True Blue, his expression was almost magnetic, such was the appeal from beautifully shaped and set eyes. His outline flowed with an almost exaggerated neck, so arched, and then that smooth, clean, almost level backline and again the smoothly rounded croup and low-set tail. He, too, was ultra sound and I was lucky enough to judge them both on the same day when I had the almost impossible decision to decide which one was BOB. True Blue won it as they went around the ring in the challenge, being that tad lighter in stride.
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3Ch Ingledene Late Night Love
My third choice is the wonderful sable bitch bred/owned by Mr and Mrs Geddes. She was another of those with instant appeal. The shape, her head carriage, that true Collie smooth, one pieced head with such neat ears, perfect eyes and expression, she never stood badly, was ever alert and, like all great dogs, quite simply had that air of extreme quality. Then when she moved it was spine-tingling time! I have seen few with as good a movement as she had and I was delighted when she joined the elite few of her breed to win BIS at an all-breeds championship show, which she did under Jeff Horswell at his first championship show BIS appointment, City of Birmingham in 2003.
1Int Ch Lochinvar of Ladypark
Aberthorne 3Ch Arrester Born 19th April, 1976, and owned by the late Mr Jimmy Tait and Miss Joyce Skilbeck, this sable male took the ring by storm. He had a lovely head and expression, bone, body, coat, showmanship and temperament. He quickly became a champion and a popular stud dog, siring 50 stud book winners, nine champions, 14 CC winners and he became the foundation of many top kennels.
Photographer unknown/photo courtesy of Joyce Skilbeck
I would have to include the late Jasmine Round’s stunning blue merle bitch. For me she epitomised exactly how I interpret the standard and she gave me goose bumps when I judged her: ultra feminine, stunning head, eyes and an expression that would melt any Collie lover’s heart. Her neck had length, the fore and rear angulations perfectly balanced, that sweeping croup line and lowset tail and all dressed with a superbly coloured and presented jacket. A natural showgirl, she completed the appeal with that ground covering, light as air profile action. And it was that which edged True Blue over another of my favourites.
Photo: ©D Round
1Ch Jasand True Blue
I started going to shows in 1955 as a school boy. My first show was held at Doncaster and the judge that day was Mr Stanley Dangerfield. I met a couple who were showing a sable son of Ch Liberty of Ladypark and my first Collie was a son of their male. Having read many times Miss Osborne’s, ‘The Popular Collie’ I learned all about the Ladypark Collies. After I left school I went to work for Miss Grey and had the honour of handling some of her dogs. I have had many favourite Rough Collies over the years, but feel the three I name here have all had a great impact on our breed. I will list them in order of age. All three of the males were outstanding males of their time.
Collie (Rough) judges’ choice
Sandra M Wigglesworth ■ Sandiacre
Derek Smith ■ Clickam I was fortunate enough to enter into the Rough Collie breed in the late 1950s – early 1960s. So many beautiful examples of the breed have been in my era. I was passed to give CCs in 1970, won my first CC in 1964, and my last in 2014, after which time I decided to concentrate on judging. I have awarded CCs to my lovely breed a total of 29 times and judged them at Crufts way back in 1989. A very difficult task to select just three Collies but here goes.
My husband and I owned our first Collie in 1964 and what a path this led us down — spending 54 years following the progress of the beautiful Rough Collie. We bred our first champion in 1965 and our second champion was born in 1967. This hobby was indeed the passion we both shared, and we have dedicated our lives to this beautiful breed ever since. We have shared many happy hours and golden days with our dogs that we have loved dearly. We have owned/bred 25 English champions plus 50 champions worldwide.
1Am Ch Tartanside Allegiance
Photo courtesy of Derek Smith
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3Ch Chelborn Wish
Born 2nd January, 2007, one cannot deny this exquisite bitch had tremendous presence. She had the impassive dignity which is synonymous with the Rough Collie; she was glamour personified, and she had both substance and quality. Her body lines had some length, and her hindquarters were quite superb; she had excellent bone and depth and d spring i off rib; ib a most beautiful head, eye and expression that is so important to the Collie. She also had a moulded foreface and strength of underjaw with no sign of coarseness, and could float round the ring with driving movement and always seemed to enjoy the spotlight. A definite ambassador for the breed.
Photo: ©Linda Lester
Born as long ago as 1959, for those clever breeders who line bred to this fabulous dog, his type, quality and colouration is still evident to this day, all those years and generations later. He was an exquisitely coloured blue merle with beautiful head properties, super-sound construction and exceptional movement. He won 10 CCs in fierce competition in the heyday of the breed. In my opinion, he is the greatest blue sire we have ever had.
Photo: ©CM Cooke/Courtesy of Derek Smith
3Ch Carramar Boy Blue
My second choice was a group of Samhaven Collies, bred/ owned by Miss Alison Grainger. It would be difficult to choose only one as this photograph portrays the beautiful type of these Collies, and it was only by splitting hairs that I could separate them; all of them were champions. From left to right: Ch Samhaven Love Hurts, Ch Samhaven Forgotten Charm, whom my husband awarded the CC at Crufts in 2002, Ch Samhaven Coral, a stunning bitch, which was almost the standard in my eyes and another which won her title in quick succession. Her father (far right) Ch Samhaven Addiction, was of a distinctive type. He became a definite proponent sire, and has had a very strong influence throughout the breed over the last decade. Where eyes and hips were paramount, one could recognise the breeding instinctively when they appeared in the ring, having the whole package, of glamour, type, head, eye and expression, plus movement and showmanship. I did not choose only one deliberately, because all of the Samhaven Collies contributed to the breed enormously.
Photo by Lene Newman
2Samhaven Collies
Ch Ingledene Late Night g Love
A super quality sable and white bitch owned by the Geddeses. I had the pleasure of awarding her her first CC at the Collie Association Show in 2001. That day she was a raw junior, but everything was there; her very correct head with lovely expression, reachy neck, and beautifull conformation. But it was her exceptional movement which impressed me the most. As she matured it was this asset, along with her quality and the magnificent coat she was clad in, which enabled her to become the bitch CC record-holder, win groups and be one of only two Rough Collie bitches to win an all-breeds BIS. I was always as proud of her successes as if she were my own.
Born 14th January, 1982 and bred by Mrs Lund, the first time I saw this stunning bitch enter the show ring she took my breath away. She was a bright golden sable carrying a very good coat over superb body lines, together with bone and substance, yet completely feminine.. She had no weakness in the forefacee with a beautiful moulded head, correctly placed eye giving a sweet expression, topped d by b perfect f ears; it was no surprise that she won the CC at Crufts.
Photo: ©Linda Lester
1Ch Robwenic Forever Gold Photo courtesy of Derek Smith
When this dog walked into the ring I was just mind-blown! He is the most glorious Collie, with size, substance, exceptional balance and full of type and enormous quality. He is also the richest mahogany sable colour,, no longer seen in this country. No wonder he is a leading sire of the breed. I could only find one thing wrong with him — he isn’t mine!
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Collie (Rough) judges’ choice
Alan Clarke ■ Lynway
Brian Hawkins ■ Beldones Collies
I have spent all my life, since four years of age, with Rough Collies. My parents bought their first Collie in 1950. After beginning in junior handling classes, I was given my own bitch to show, and at the age of eight I showed Lynway Sweet Surprise at Leicester Championship Show, winning two firsts under a judge called Eddie Watt. I judged my first open show when I was 16 and awarded CCs for the first time in 1978 at South Wales Championship Show. I have been awarding CCs for 40 years. As a family we have enjoyed success both here and in Europe with our bloodlines; breeding and enjoying the success of other kennels with our stock has been foremost in our involvement in Collies. When asked to define my three favourite dogs of all time it is very difficult indeed as there are many facets to what makes a dog great. I have found myself picking my best three for differing reasons.
I have been involved with the breed since 1975. I started with the Brilyn kennel name and now breed under Beldones with my wife Odile. During this time I have been behind the breeding of many champions and top stud dogs in the breed. I started judging at championship show level in the 1980s. The remit of placing three Collies that I have judged over the years is somewhat restraining. I have seen many excellent specimens, some of which I never had the opportunity to judge, particularly during the 1980 and 1990s when the breed was at its strongest, both numerically and quality wise.
y 2Ch Corydon Kittycat
My second place goes to a bitch, simply because, for me, she was the ultimate Collie at a time when manyy people p p felt the best and most numerous Collies were with us! This bitch had everything. I gave her the CC at the London & Provincial Collie Club with no less than 13 champion bitches entered, stellar company without doubt! She had the most beautiful head, eye and expression, superb shape and outline, glamorous to a fault. She epitomised the quality of the Collies in the 1980s.
Photo: ©Dick Oliver
2Ch Arranbrook Sugar ‘N’ Spice of Rixown
3Ch Sandiacre Sweet Valentine
This bitch is one of a few that had an impact on me in the early years when I was just starting out. This was the Collie I wanted to emulate in my own breeding. I always felt that the early photos never did her justice. She was one of the leading lights from a kennel that produced quality bitches consistently.
Int/Multi Ch Fridens Reflection of Dream
Photo: ©Boris Gluharev
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Lastly, another bitch, which, for me, brings high quality to the Collie of today; Russian bred/owned, Russian Club Champion, World Veteran winner and BOS World Champion 2016. A tricolour of super femininity, extremely sound in movement and construction, she had a lovely head and melting expression. She represents all that is good in a Collie and completes my line-up.
I had the pleasure of awarding her first CC when she was a junior in a quality entry. She is probably one of the soundest Collies I have had the pleasure to judge, and go over and fitted the standard so well.
Photo by Lene Newman
In first place it has to be this dog, as not only was he a beautiful specimen but he was a major part of the Rokeby kennel, who brought the Rough Collie into the modern era in the 1970s. He was the ‘purists’ dream with the most fabulous head, eye and expression, not a big dog or heavy in bone but very sound and well constructed. His bloodline ran through the very best of Collies for many generations. Various people believe that the 1980s were the years when the Collie was at its height and there are many dogs that made their mark in that time; Ch Aberthorne Arrester was a personal favourite and many dogs contributed to the quality of that era; Ch Brilyn Super Tramp, Ch Arranbrook Mr Chips of Aberhill and our own Ch Lynway Sandknocker and Int Ch Lynway Seldom Sober.
Photographer unknown
1Ch Ramsey of Rokeby
She was sent forward by my co-judge at Crufts in 2006 and we both agreed for her to be BOB. She had everything that one would desire in a Collie bitch; feminine and the perfect showgirl. I also put her first because she kennel, h was a key k bitch bit h for f the th Samhaven S h k l which showed a string of quality Collies through this period.
Photo by Lene Newman
a e Toast oast 1Ch Samhaven
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Collie (Rough) judges’ choice
Valerie Geddes ■ Ingledene I had my first Collie in 1967 and have never been without them, so that makes it 51 years full-time involvement. I was first drawn to the breed as a child, growing up with Lassie, and although I, and in subsequent years with my husband John, have had other breeds along the way, the Collie has always been my first love. The temperament is of kindness and gentleness with sensitivity and a bit of naughtiness thrown in. They are great house dogs and protectors, most born to be with children . Generally easy to train but some are ‘thinkers’ and if the reason isn’t good or enjoyable enough, they just won’t bother! Others are pure naturals and will chase, pick-up, jump and run for the sheer love of it. My first judging appointment came in the early 1970s. Since then, I have judged extensively across Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, Australia, Ireland and, of course, the UK and award CCs to Collies (Rough and Smooth) Border Collies and Akitas.
This tricolour male was sired by Int/Multi Ch Pahlex Easy Money ex Shep’s Xperience. Born in 2007, he is another stunning Collie with so much quality. I first judged him in Germany as a raw youngster but even then his quality was obvious. Some years later I had the pleasure of judging him again in 2012, fully mature — in no
way did he disappoint. Maturity had brought the most beautiful head qualities, filled in foreface and clean through cheeks with just a slight, perceptible stop rising to the flattest, well filled skull and correctly placed ears, and soft, kind eyes altogether made a very desirable expression. He was superb in outline and angulation with good substance throughout and in outstanding coat. He currently has 12 champion children, including one international and many CAC winners. Interestingly, his pedigree traces back on both sides to my first choice.
Dime imee 3Int/Multi Ch Pahlex Dollar N Dim
A rich shaded sable/white male born in 2005, sired by Am Ch Tartanside Allegiance ex Int Ch Corydon La Suprema, which I also judged as a youngster. As those already mentioned, his type just screamed ‘Collie’. His head was really beautiful with perfect planes and a slight stop and so well rounded and filled in muzzle and skull. He had a very sweet yet masculine expression from dark, d k almond-shaped l d h d and d obliquely set eyes, with ears perfectly set. A superb outline and firm body, well angled and with substance on best of legs and feet was enhanced by his gloriously coloured coat. He is a full litter brother to the sire of Que Guapo and, like him, a proven sire of healthy, quality winners and champions. Their pedigree is a combination of the best UK, Scandinavian/European and American lines and, for me, their type and quality epitomises the outstanding and most desirable features of the breed standard.
Photo: ©Maria 09
2Ch/Int/Multi Ch Shep’s Gonzales Que Guapo
Photo: ©Ann-Marie Lindh-Stausholm
Born in 1987, sired by Lynaire Breezalong ex Steadlyn Angel’s Affair, she was a veteran when I judged her but her quality and beauty could not be denied and she went through to win BIS. She won 27 CACs in different countries, multiple titles and group placements, BIS and BVIS at all breed international shows. She was full of quality, had the most beautiful and feminine head with flat skull, correct planes and filled foreface, sweetest expression from correctly set and shaped eyes, and superb ears. She was so shapely and feminine in outline yet with good substance, superb neck, strong in back with excellent front and rear quarters. Her movement was easy, light, fluent and true and her beautifully coloured coat was presented to perfection. I have never forgotten her.
Photo by Pro Dog
1Int/Multi Ch Steadlyn Blueberryy Dots
Championship Show Judges Collie (Rough) 2018 Ayrshire Collie Club
Mrs I Muzslai Mr P Muzslai Mrs J McIntyre
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Midland Counties Canine Society
Mr A Wight
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London & Provincial Collie Club
Mrs VA Brown DBC CHMIACE Mrs A Harvey Mrs PE Lister
D B R
Collie Association
Mrs C Hoier Mrs J Morgan Mr T Hayward
D B R
Ladies Kennel Association
Mr B Hawkins
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ANTOC
Est 1952 by Aileen Speding and continues with daughter, Carole Smedley
3 Generations of Blue Merles
This small kennel has 18 UK Champion Rough Collies and over 160 CC’s in Roughs, Smooth, Welsh Corgi Cardigan and Shetland Sheepdogs – Introduce the Brother and Sister:
ANTOC SOUL DIVA – 2 CC’s and 2 Rcc including Crufts 2018
ANTOC SOUL MATE – 2CC’s and 1 Rcc
Carole Smedley and Aileen Speding: Brook Cottage, Ripley, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 8EU Email: ca.antoc@btinternet.com Phone: 01425-672424
CH ATENDUS ERASURE – 5 CC’s and 4 Rcc, pictured in 2015 taking BIS at Irish Collie Club Ch Show
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Rough Collie treasures
Crufts BOB Winners
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Photo©Kennel Club Arts Foundation
he Kennel Club Art Gallery holds two oil on canvas paintings of Collies. This painting, is a relatively new acquisition and was painted by the well-known canine artist Maud Earl. It was commissioned around the year 1900, and it is believed to represent one of the Princesse de Montglyon’s dogs, probably Ch Barwell Masterpiece. Maud Earl often visited the Princesse and painted several pictures of Ch Barwell Masterpiece which can be found in Comte H. de Bylandt ‘Races des Chiens’ 1897, as well as in the famous ‘Four by Honours’ a 1901 study reproduced as a popular photogravure. An oil on canvas painting of a Rough Collie, thought to be Ch Barwell Masterpiece by Maud Earl c1900
Photos by williammoores.com
Reflecting the popularity of the breed in the late 1800s — Queen Victoria was a proud owner — this solid silver medal was presented by the ‘Lanarkshire Farmers’ Society in 1899 for Best Collie Dog or Bitch - donor PB Russell Esq.’ The obverse shows a fine engraving of the breed along with the hallmark for 1896.
CH COLLINGVALE CREME ANGLAISE RCC JW Sire: Ch Lynmead Amalie Loves A Lover Dam: Collingvale Crème Caramel JW RCC
Breeder/Owner Mrs J Margetts 01844 354251
Collie (Rough) 1984 – 2018 1984
CH TASHADON TOMMY TUCKER
1985
CH KRISENDALE MARKSMAN OF HEYSOMPARK
1986
CH LASHEEN RHAPSODY IN BLACK
1987
CH ROCKBAR GENTLE GYPSY
1988
TASHADON JENNY WREN
1989
CH ROBWENIC FOREVER GOLD
1990
LASSINA LET IT BE LOVE
1991
CH EMRYKS RUNNAWAY
1992
CH ABBEYWATER FABERGE AT EVAD
1993
FIGLIDEVENTO SHERIE
1994
CH WENDARDEBS BLOO SWIZ OF ABBESTONE
1995
CH TROYDON TONNI BLACK
1996
CH CHRISARION CROMWELL
1997
CH BHYLLSACRE GOLDEN GEM
1998
CH INGLEDENE PENNY LOVER
1999
CH ANTOC CRYSTAL RAINBOW
2000
CH PHREELANCER PHROSTY MOON OVER CORYDON
2001
CH PHREELANCER PHROSTY MOON OVER CORYDON
2002
CH PHREELANCER PHROSTY MOON OVER CORYDON
2003
CH BROOKLYNSON LIZ TAYLOR
2004
CH SAMHAVEN TOAST
2005
CH INGLEDENE LATE NIGHT LOVE
2006
CH SAMHAVEN TOAST
2007
CH BROOKLYNSON FROM RIO
2008
CH DEMELEWIS DARK MOON DRIFTIN OVER CORYDON
2009
CH LADNAR KINGFISHER
2010
CH JOPIUM TOUCH OF SOUL FOR TRIBURLE
2011
CH SALSINA STARGAZER
2012
CH JOPIUM TOUCH OF SOUL FOR TRIBURLE
2013
CH BUEBEZI BELLE MYSTIQUE DE CATHYJA
2014
CH BROOKLYNSON MILEY CYRUS
2015
CH SAMHAVEN WIRED FOR SOUND
2016
CH CLOWNS COME ON OVER TO BALLAHANNA
2017
CH TELFORTH TONY
2018
CH CHELBORN DESIRABLE
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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.
Lancashire & Cheshire Collie Club
Mrs C Biggs
Tel: 01204 696085 rgw@ntlworld.com www.lancsandcheshirecollieclub.co.uk
Tel: 01246 451526 chrisbiggs63@gmail.com www.yorkshirecollie.co.uk The YCC Group
London & Provincial Collie Club
Collie Club
Mrs J McIntyre
Tel: 01555 840922 meryctin@btinternet.com www.ayrshirecollieclub.co.uk Ayrshire Collie Club
British Collie Club Mrs LD Jones
Tel: 01287 660773 erjoncollies@gmail.com www.britishcollieclub.co.uk
Collie Association Mrs JM Underdown
Tel: 01202 891146 or 07774 579386 janette.underdown@gmail.com www.collieassociation.co.uk The-Collie-Association
Ms C Arrowsmith
Tel: 01322 618791 catherine.arrowsmith@outlook.com www.londonandprovincialcollieclub.co.uk London-and-Provincial-Collie-Club
London Collie Club Mr S Clark
Tel: 01737 371886 secretary@londoncollieclub.co.uk www.londoncollieclub.co.uk
Midland Collie Club
Rough and Smooth Collie Training Association Jean Tuck
Mrs C Collins
Tel: 01656 728256 christine@triburle.com www.collieclubofwales.co.uk
Northumberland & Durham Collie Club
East Anglian Collie Association
Tel: 01915 267038 oliverrixown@btopenworld.com
Miss MJ Blake
Mrs C Slater
Tel: 01142 347440 rodchris@talktalk.net collierescueroughandsmoothuk.weebly.com Rough and Smooth Rescue UK
Mr M Shutt
Tel: 01902 652495 secretary@midlandcollieclub.co.uk midlandcollieclub.weebly.com MidlandCollieClub
Tel: 01889 568090 jean@rscta.org.uk www.rscta.org.uk The RSCTA
Collie Club of Wales
Collie Rescue (Rough & Smooth)
Mrs J Oliver
Tel: 01636 626321 mirandacorydon@gmail.com www.e-a-c-a.co.uk East Anglian CA
Scottish Collie Club
Irish Collie Club
West of England Collie Society
Rough Collie Breed Council Mrs LD Jones Tel: 01287 660773 erjoncollies@gmail.com Breed Education Co-ordinator for the Collie (Rough) Mrs Carole Smedley Tel: 01425 672424 ca.antoc@btinternet.com
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Tel: 02891 815354 g_francis.peblucollies@hotmail.co.uk Irish Collie Club
Tel: 01275 845567 wecssecretary@gmail.com www.westofenglandcolliesociety.co.uk
For further information of breed rescue contacts in your area, please visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk/services/public/findarescue or contact Anita Tabrett, the relationship manager – welfare & breed rescue on 01296 718154 and anita.tabrett@thekennelclub.org.uk
Photo: ©David Dalton
Celebrating 60 years 1958-2018 Ayrshire
Yorkshire Collie Club
Mr RG Wilkinson
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