2013 Yorkie Wagging Tales

Yorkie Wagging Tales Yorkshire Terriers Club of Gauteng Magazine December 2013

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Shih Tzu, Toy Poodle, Maltese, Pekingese, Lhasa Apso, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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Rigair Marshal Gzada #1 Yorkshire Terrier 2013 as per Animaltalk Top 100 rating KUSA National Showdog of the Year Editorial team: Rene Potgieter Jenny Hubbard Contributors in this issue: Barbara Rees Carol Campbell Esme Erwee Gloria Bloch-Robinson HenriĂŤtte van der Zwaan Jennifer White Novartis Sasha Joubert Design and Layout: Ornella Trinco Dictum Publishers Advertising: Rene Potgieter and Renee Fourie ytclubg@gmail.com Subscription: Heidi Fairhurst Yorkshire Terrier Club of Gauteng ytclubg@gmail.com Yorkie Wagging Tales welcomes your input. Please send your contribution for the next issue of Yorkie Wagging Tales to: ytclubg@gmail.com The views or opinions expressed in this magazine or content of advertisements are those of the contributors and correspondents concerned and do not reflect the views of the Yorkshire Terrier Club Of Gauteng, the editors or publisher, who do not accept responsibility for errors of interpretation or fact in subject matter or advertisements contained herein.

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6 Selecting a Yorkie puppy 14 Breed Standard 16 Buying a show potential puppy

CARING & REARING TALES 10 Canine genetic testing 18 Fleas CHATTING TALES 5

Letters from Yorkie lovers

GROOMING TALES 21 Feet: round ‌ nails black 25 Keeping your pet Yorkie beautiful

OUT AND ABOUT TALES 31 South African competitions 37 Members showcasing their results

SWAGGING TALES 36 Photo competition

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muttering about …..

Welcome to the second issue of Yorkie Wagging Tales magazine compiled by the Yorkshire Terrier Club of Gauteng!

One of the world’s biggest icons, Nelson Mandela, said “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” We can also change the world for our Yorkies by educating ourselves to give our best friends the best quality of life they deserve.

The key mission of the Yorkshire Terrier Club is to endeavour to protect the breed and the breed standard; to promote and encourage quality in the breed; and to educate the public, breeders and judges. We have put together a magazine full of various tales for you.

In brief - Salina wrote to us about her problem with fleas and ticks. In this regard, a article by Novartis share very useful information for all Yorkie owners; there are two grooming articles (Carol shows how she cuts the hair on the feet, and Barbara relates what you can expect when taking your beloved pet to a parlour); Henriette shares with us how DNA testing can provide breeders with healthier dogs and don’t forget to read the articles on selecting your Yorkie puppy.

Our photo competition was a hit again and we received some beautiful photos. We wish we could give them all a prize. The judge selected two winners. The winning photos will receive a bag of Yorkshire Terrier food kindly sponsored

by Eukenuba. The winning photos as well as some of the other photos that we received can be seen on the swagging tales pages. Start taking photos for the next issues’ competition.

Special note: The club feels very strongly about people who are breeding and selling ‘breeds” that do not conform to the Yorkie breed standard. Some adverts describing Yorkies as ‘rare’ or ‘exotic’ are compromising the gene pool, and exploiting the breed. There should only be one reason to breed, and that is to continuously improve the breed, according to the set standard. The key motivation is not profit, or personal gain, but for the love of the breed. Puppy buyers: Please be aware of what a Yorkshire Terrier should be, and ensure that you purchase your puppy from a reputable breeder. Please do not be fooled by breeders producing and offering incorrect colour combinations, and charging a premium for them.

Last but not least – a big thanks to all contributors to this edition. Hope you will enjoy the features we have chosen for you. Let us know what you would like to see in future issues Wishes for a healthy and enjoyable 2014.

I am indeed very privileged to be the present appointed President of the Yorkshire Terrier Club of Gauteng. Having been associated with this Club since its inception I sincerely congratulate the Chairman and Committee for their commitment to endeavour to “Promote, Protect and Preserve” the Yorkshire Terrier in South Africa. This is no easy task and requires the support of all the Members and Breeders to obtain and uphold the quality of the breed now and in the future. I support you and wish you all continued success in the years to come in your education program regarding this very special breed.

I take this opportunity of wishing you, your families and your ‘four legged children’ a very special 2014.

Jenny 4

Thank You YT Club of Gauteng Congratulations for putting together a wonderful magazine. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to the second.

If you need ideas, I would appreciate info regarding fleas. As you may know we were besieged with fleas even though we had short lawns, vacuumed daily, used frontline, purchased Frontline for dogs in the neighbourhood etc etc. All in all we spent thousands of rand's on a fight we were not going to win. It brought rivers of tears!

When my Enzo lost all his coat we decided we had reached the end so we bought a new home by the sea and to date we have had peace of mind. Frontline didn't seem to work during those months of pure hell. I'd love to read of your experiences with flea preparations do you alternate them - have you heard of yorkie's experiencing side effects etc etc.

Regards Selina Vickerman-Prince

Dear Editor What a wow magazine!

Today was the first time a laid eyes on Yorkie Wagging Tales and was pleasantly surprised at all the information it contained. Having a Yorkie at home as a pet and not knowing much about the breed, grooming and what is best for him. It was great to be able to get so much information in a magazine that gives you so much information in a short read – no need to go and buy books to be informed.

In future I will not miss a copy of Yorkie Wagging Tales.

Yorkie regards, Charlene Tribelhorn

Good day I just want to say “big up” to the team that put together this publication.

I am not Yorkshire Terrier owner myself but I found articles to be very informative and interesting indeed. I thoroughly enjoyed the article that refers to Yorkshire Terrier breed standards and also found the article “muttering about” which brings about awareness and encouraged puppy buyers to buy from reputable dealers.

C h a t t i n g t a l e s

Keep up the good work and I will follow future publications.

Kind regards Thembi Mapheto

Have you heard about the new cooling mat?

It is a must for Yorkies to keep them cool in our warm climate. It is very simple to use: it only requires 5 minutes in the freezer or twenty minutes in the fridge for the cooling process to start. We have found that placing it on a tiled floor also starts the cooling process. Please send your letters to be included in the chatting tales for the next issue to ytclubg@gmail.com. One of our lucky readers whose letter will be published in the next issue will receive a cooling mat.

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selecting a yorkie puppy?

b r e e d t a l e s

Yorkshire Terriers are ideal dogs to have as part of your family if you live in a small home, an apartment, or townhouse. They are easily cared for, don’t require long walks in the snow or the hot sun, and are usually welcome anywhere you go. In addition, Yorkies are wonderful in the family household, as well as living with people who are enjoying the retired lifestyle.

Be aware that any reputable Yorkshire Terrier Breeder will not release a puppy to a new home before it is at least twelve (12) weeks old. This ensures the puppy is old enough to have had some of its shots, has been checked by a veterinarian for any genetic or inheritable problems, and a health certificate issued. By twelve weeks of age you can generally tell what size the puppy will be at maturity by doubling the weight. Although not a definite rule it is generally thought that if a twelve week old Yorkie puppy is 1.3 kg (3 pounds) it will likely be around 2.7 kg (6 pounds) at maturity. Also, by twelve weeks the puppy should be ready to leave the dam, have developed its own personality and be well socialized so it will easily accept the transition of going to a new home.

Most Yorkie litters consist of only three or four puppies, sometimes five, so it is a good idea to talk to breeders in advance of your purchase so you can develop a rapport with him/her. Write down a list of questions for the breeder, some of which would be the following, and I’m not including price because that is a personal issue.

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Are both the sire and the dam registered with the Kennel Union of Southern Africa, and has the puppy been registered?

2)

Has the puppy received at least one series of vaccinations?

3)

Has the puppy been checked for patella luxation? (knee problems)

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Will you receive a Veterinarian’s Health Certificate for the puppy?

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Will the puppy be sold with a contract from the Breeder? If so, will there be restrictions?

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Is the Sire and Dam health tested for genetic or inherited problems such as liver shunt?

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Ask to see the Dam, and also the Sire if possible. Sometimes the Sire lives elsewhere, but the breeder should have a picture of the Sire or a copy of his pedigree.

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When you actually reach the point where you are going to select a puppy be sure to keep in mind what you want. If you want a pretty little female, only look at the females. If you want a nice looking male, only look at the males. Here are a few hints:

Coat Texture and Color Yorkie coats should be straight and silky in texture. Their coat grows much like the human hair so you can let it grow long and flowing, or have it trimmed periodically into what breeders call a “puppy cut”. A silky textured coat should be cool to the touch, almost like the feel of satin or silk material, and it should not be cottony or curly.

It takes anywhere from 12 to 18 months for a Yorkie coat to develop into the correct color. Puppies are born black and tan, often with sooty heads, but within months you will begin to see the black turn to blue, and the sooty head turn into gold. Sometimes the head hair turns white before going into gold. A mature Yorkie will have a blue body coat, gold head, and gold legs and there should be no white areas.

Structure The Yorkie bone structure outline should be almost square, and he/she should stand proud with the tail cropped and set on the end of the spine at an angle. The ears should be set on top of the head, and upright, bright shiny almond shaped eyes with an alert expression.

Size The Breed Standard for the Yorkshire Terrier states that they should weigh less than 3.2 kg [7 lbs].

However, take into consideration what your personal needs are as far as the puppy is concerned. If you need a dog that will be around children you will want a larger dog, maybe closer to 4.5 kg [10 lbs]. So called “Teacup Yorkies” (those that weight less than 1 or 1.5 kg [2 or 3 lbs]) are really not a good investment for anyone. There is actually no such thing as a Teacup Yorkie – they really are the runt of the litter and often have health problems that do not show up until they reach at least twelve months of age.

Personality The best way to select the personality is to sit on the floor with the puppies and let them climb all over you.

Let them be inquisitive, play with them, see how they react to you. Very often it is the puppy who selects a new owner, and not the other way around. When you get your puppy home, it may be a little timid of its new environment, but this should change almost overnight.

Training Ask the breeder if the puppy has received any training, by this I mean:

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a)

Does the puppy sleep in a crate, or ride in a crate when being transported in a vehicle?

b)

Has the puppy learned to walk on a lead?

c)

Is the puppy paper trained or has house training begun? Remember that any toy size

dog has a small bladder and cannot hold its water for an extended period of time. Yorkies are really easily trained to piddle pads, and believe me this is wonderful when the weather is bad or when you have to leave the dog alone for a few hours.

So let’s assume you have selected your puppy and taken him/her home. There’s a good chance the puppy has already been named, but if you don’t like the name that is not a problem because they soon learn a new one. Just call it “Puppy Puppy” and then add the name you want, such as “Puppy Precious”, and give her a treat for responding. Within twenty-four hours the puppy will be renamed.

Do request the breeder to give you a sample of the puppy food your dog has been fed. If you choose to change it, do so in increments so as not to upset the puppy’s stomach. It is also wise to take a sample of drinking water too, and gradually add your own drinking water to the bowl. Sudden changes of food and water, on top of the change of environment, can cause small upsets.

Put together a “first aid kit” for your puppy that includes something for upset tummies. Your veterinarian can help you with that, but often you can find items in your grocery store that work well. For instance, Libby’s canned mashed pumpkin (unflavored) works extremely well for upset tummies. Either place a little on the roof of the puppy’s mouth, or add some to their food. Another good thing to have handy is honey as puppies sometimes get hyperglycemia, from the stress of change of environment, food, etc. Just a little honey on the roof of the mouth takes care of the problem – but do follow up with your veterinarian. Don’t hesitate to call the breeder for advice too.

One last word of advice, Yorkie puppies are most inquisitive and can easily get into trouble. They love squeaky toys, balls, etc., but just like small babies everything goes in their mouth. So if you drop something on the floor such as medicine, make sure you find it and pick it up.

Once you get your Yorkie puppy, life will never be the same.

They are “moresome”, and you may well be looking for a second one before long. Just like having a child, the Yorkie will be your responsibility for probably 18 years, so choose carefully and you will never regret having this beautiful dog share your life.

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T e xt b y Gloria Bloch-Robinson, gparkes@cfl.rr.com

Photos by Gloria Bloch-Robinson and Jennifer White, Bricrui’s Yorkshire Terriers

carefully,

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extraordinary?

The Yorkshire Terrier has a vivacious personality, dwarfing its small stature making it huge amounts of fun for its owners. This little dog is often described as cute. With its small dimensions and beautiful coat, the Yorkie not only floats beautifully across a show hall, but is full of energy, loving to The Yorkie has a fabulous coat that, like dash around in any open space. human hair, grows continuously and has no protective undercoat. This formula’s Nourishing the skin & coat blend of animal proteins, omega fatty acids, zinc and copper all work together as essential nutrients for a beautiful coat.

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By adding a blend of special dietary fibres, beet pulp and EXTRA FOS (0.38%) the diet can help delicate digestive systems.

Optimal levels of vitamin E and Beta-carotene help support a Yorkshire Terrier’s strong natural defenses

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Effect of FOS and Beet Pulp in the intestine

canine genetic testing What is genetics and DNA?

C a r i N g & r e a r i N g

Genetics is defined as “the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics”. The material on which all genetic information is carried is called DNA. DNA is a long string of bases (or nucleotides) of which we only find 4 – A, C, T and G. These bases are found in pairs (always A-T and G-C) and are arranged in different orders to make up the DNA string. An area of the DNA that has a known function is called a gene. It is merely a segment of the DNA that has been tested and scientists know that it is involved in a specific pathway or process. For example there is a segment of DNA called the E locus (or E gene). In black dogs there is a specific arrangement of bases that causes the gene to be expressed correctly and form black pigment. However if one of these bases are substituted with another base, the pigment can’t be formed and the dog is red/gold/yellow. This is called a mutation (change in the DNA sequence) A mutation can be positive (new colour variation) or have a negative effect (lead to a genetic disease).

What is a genetic disease?

There are a number of untreatable diseases, abnormalities or disorders that are passed on from parents to puppies or kittens. These disorders are not caused by bacteria, viruses or protozoa and can only be inherited from parents to offspring.

In most cases these diseases cannot be cured and will cause the dog to lead a disabled life.

What can be done?

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Unfortunately not all the genes associated with genetic disorders have been identified yet. Another limiting factor is that many genetically inherited traits are controlled by more than one gene and is influenced by the environment. These traits are called polygenic traits and examples of these are hip dysplasia, inherited cancers, inherited allergies and liver shunts. For these disorders there is no accurate genetic test available and dogs can only be excluded based on relative’s performance. In these cases the dog doesn’t “carry the gene” and merely has a “genetic predisposition” to a certain disorder.

Fortunately there are a handful of diseases that are controlled by only one gene and the gene sequence has already been determined. It is possible to test these genes in order to determine if the dog has the mutation in its DNA. These are “single gene traits” and are inherited in a specific way so we know the probability of the puppy to inherit the gene. These traits can also be “carried”. Most of these 10

genes have a single base change that causes the whole gene sequence to be altered. For example in the Elocus that causes yellow/gold coat colour one C base is swapped for a T base and this causes the whole gene to express incorrectly and lead to a different coat colour.

What does the single gene mutation test indicate?

The tests only cover the region of interest that is associated with a specific mutation and does not give you a profile of all the dog’s genes. The test indicate if the dog is clear (no mutant copies for that gene present), a carrier (only one mutant copy present) or affected (two mutant copies present). In Figure 4 an example of a chromatogram of the region of the gene associated with the PRA-prcd disease is shown. The mutation is indicated within the two lines and is a base pair substitution of a G to an A. Each peak on the graph indicates a different base to represent the sequence of the gene. A clear dog will have a G on both copies of the gene and will never display the symptoms of the disease nor will it pass the mutant gene to its offspring. On the graph only one peak is visible as they align on top of each other. A carrier dog will not display the symptoms of the disease but may pass the gene to its offspring. This dog has a G on one copy of the gene and an A on the other copy presenting as two peaks on the graph. An affected dog has an A on both copies of the gene and will pass the mutant gene to its offspring. The probability of an affected dog presenting the symptoms is high, but for most diseases it is not a guarantee that the dog will develop the disease.

Figure 4: A chromatogram illustrating the three different statuses of PRA-prcd found in dogs

Parentage verification In the event that the parentage of a dog is questioned, the owner can verify it by testing the possible fathers, mother and puppy. The test is based on genetic markers that are highly variable in a population, but are inherited from parent to puppy. Thus three different males in a population will look differently at that marker, but the biological sire and the puppy will look the same. A comparison between the different possible sire’s and puppy’s profiles will indicate which male is the most likely to be the biological sire.

The future of genetic testing The science of genetics is very rapidly changing. The most revolutionary development in the last couple of years is the use of “Next Generation Sequencing” that is already very much “This Generation”! This technology allows scientists to map certain genetic markers that are linked to genes which in turn control a specific trait. In the cattle industry genetic markers have been linked to traits like milk production, growth and meat quality. This allows a dairy farmer for example to test a bull calf soon after birth for milk traits. Even though this bull will not produce milk, he will have a number of daughters that will produce milk. The farmer can then test the bull to see if it is worthwhile to breed with it.

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Similarly traits like hip dysplasia, epilepsy and certain inherited cancers in dogs will soon be testable using this method. It will allow a breeder to test a puppy at birth and know its genetic predisposition towards a certain disorder. Unfortunately the effects of the environment will never be controlled and breeders must be aware that these tests only give the puppy’s predisposition towards a disease and not guarantee that it will or won’t develop the symptoms of the disorder. Nevertheless, these types of tests will no doubt provide breeders with the tools to breed healthier dogs!

Inqaba biot ec HenriĂŤtte van der Zwaan animalgenetics@inqababiotec.co.za

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yorkshire terrier breed standard GENERAL APPEARANCE Long-coated, coat hanging quite straight and evenly down each side, a parting extending from nose to end of tail. Very compact and neat, carriage very upright conveying an important air. General outline conveying impression of vigorous and well proportioned body.

CHARACTERISTICS Alert, intelligent toy terrier.

TEMPERAMENT Spirited with even disposition.

B r e e d t a l e s Š Booth Photography

HEAD AND SKULL Rather small and flat, not too prominent or round in skull, nor too long in muzzle; black nose.

EYES Medium, dark, sparking with sharp intelligent expression and placed to look directly forward. Not prominent. Edge of eyelids dark.

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EARS Small, V-shaped, carried erect, not too far apart, covered with short hair, colour very deep, rich tan.

MOUTH Perfect, regular and complete scissor bite i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Teeth well placed with even jaws

FOREQUARTERS Well laid shoulders, legs straight, well covered with hair of rich golden tan, a few shades lighter at ends than at roots, not extending higher on forelegs than elbow.

HINDQUARTERS Legs quite straight when viewed from behind, moderate turn of stifle. Well covered with hair of rich golden tan, a few shades lighter at ends than at roots, not extending higher on hindlegs than stifles.

NECK Good reach.

FEET Round; nails black.

TAIL Customarily docked to medium length with plenty of hair, darker blue in colour than rest of body, especially at the end of tail.

Carried a little higher than level of back.

BODY Compact with moderate spring of rib, good loin. Level back.

GAIT/MOVEMENT Free with drive; straight action front and behind, retaining level topline.

COAT Hair on body moderately long, perfectly straight (not wavy), glossy; fine silky texture, not woolly. Fall on head long, rich golden tan, deeper in colour at sides of head, about ear roots and on muzzle where it should be very long. Tan on head not to extend on to neck, nor must any sooty or dark hair intermingle with any of tan.

COLOUR Dark steel blue (not silver blue) , extending from occiput to root of tail, never mingled with fawn, bronze or dark hairs. Hair on chest rich, bright tan.

All tan hair darker at the roots than in middle, shading to still lighter at tips.

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 on health & welfare of the dog.

NOTE Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

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SIZE Weight up to 3.2 kgs (7 lbs).

buying a show potential puppy?

b r e e d t a l e s

What is the best age to buy a Show Potential Yorkshire Terrier? While it is not correct to answer a question with a question, it is necessary to know: “What your plans are for this puppy?” For the purpose of this article, let’s assume you are looking for a good conformation show prospect.

An experienced breeder of many years can often pick a show dog very early in its life because they know the lineage behind the breeding, and know exactly what to look for at an early age.

By 8 weeks they have split the litter between show and pets. By 12 weeks they have reaffirmed their selections and are ready to place those puppies that are ready to go o their pet homes. The show prospects they keep back and watch for the coming months. Between six and twelve months the breeder will start the puppy’s show training and sometimes will enter the show ring for the first time to test the puppy’s aptitude for the show environment. It is at this age that you can start looking at your show prospect. Of course, there is no way to guarantee a definite show dog before it is grown, and it’s actually uncertain until you get that first winning ribbon many months later.

Yorkies go through a tremendous transition from puppy to adulthood in coat condition, stature, personality, and demeanor. You could have the most beautiful specimen of the breed imaginable, but if that special “something”, that show biz attitude is not there, it will be very hard work to attain a Championship title on the dog. However, by the time a show potential puppy is nine or ten months old, the personality will be outgoing, that is to say that the terrier spirit should be portrayed. The coat will have the correct silky texture, and the color will be coming in clearly. The permanent mature teeth will have come in and you can tell if the bite is correct and whether the puppy will have full dentition.

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You will be able to tell by the gait if the puppy has good structure and is well balanced. In essence, the puppy will be showing its adulthood traits for you to make your selection.

You need to start your search well in advance of actually selecting a puppy. Nothing beats doing research, going to local dog shows, reading as much as you can about the breed, and talking to as many show breeders as possible. Learn the basic structure and anatomy of a dog and apply it to the breed standard. Learn to recognize the compliance and deviations from that standard on the specimens placed in front of you in the breed rings. Of course, of prime importance, learn the history of the breed. Every breed is developed for a specific function and the form of the breed follows that development for work. Reviewing the Yorkshire Terrier history and how it was perfected into the breed we recognize today will help you understand why the standard calls for medium proportions with good body, smooth gait, and why it has to have a long silky coat and not cottony or wooly, including why these things are so important. This information will be invaluable to you as you select not only your puppy but your breeder.

The knowledge you gain and time you invest will help in building the confidence of a respected breeder because no show breeder is going to release a good show puppy to a novice who cannot fulfill the puppy’s potential. Study breed lines, look for a line that consistently produces the same type of dog and a style that you like. Some breeders like to handle their own dogs in the ring, while others hire professional handlers. If you want to handle your own dog, selecting a breeder who does likewise can be helpful. And last but not least, choose a breeder who will be willing to mentor you. You can read and watch all that you can, but nothing will beat the knowledge a mentor will bring.

T e xt b y:

From then on, it’s up to you to continue ring training and not let the breeder down.

Gloria Robinson, gparkes@cfl.rr.com

Photos by: Gloria Robinson and Jennifer White, Bricrui’s Yorkshire Terriers

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fleas What are the real dangers?

How do we effectively protect our dogs against these parasites?

Damage Done

C a r i n g

Dirty coat - This is a result of the accumulation of flea faeces which is commonly referred to as flea dirt and determined by the severity of the infestation.

Blood loss – Female fleas can suck 10-20 times their own body weight in blood from a dog per day. Excessive ingestion of blood can result in a low red blood cell count which can be severe, even deadly, in puppies and debilitated dogs.

Pruritus - The scientific term for itchy skin, is arguably the most common clinical manifestation of flea bites. When the flea bites into the skin to gain access to the dog’s blood, the flea’s saliva stimulates a reaction in the dog’s skin which causes pruritus and different dogs will display different degrees of pruritus. Occasionally the body over reacts to the flea bite which manifests as an allergic (hypersensitivity) reaction. This cascade of events leads to a condition called FAD (Flea Allergy Dermatitis). This condition can be brought on by a single flea bite. Every itchy dog should be examined and potentially treated for fleas before anything else, unless other obvious causes can be identified.

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Tape worm - Fleas are important intermediate hosts for tape worms. When dogs and cats ingest fleas accidentally or when grooming themselves, tapeworms are able to complete their life cycle while the dog or cat becomes infected. Humans may also become infected in this manner.

Fact The fleas that we see only represent about 5% of that flea population. The remaining 95% goes largely unnoticed in the environment in the form of eggs (50%), larvae and pupae (45%).

Control Flea control in animals needs to follow an integrated approach so as to to target the immature stages as well as the adult stage of the life cycle.

Using products that only target adult fleas are a short term solution that only really reaps full benefit once the environmental infestation is under control. Under ideal conditions for fleas such as in coastal areas, the life cycle can be as short as 3 weeks.

Thus any adult fleas killed by adulticides are soon replaced by the up and coming generations of eggs, larvae and pupae if these aren’t also controlled.

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the Novartis solution Integrated Flea Control Shorter Term (Controlling the adult stages) CAPSTAR™ ­ Tablets containing nitenpyram that are an easy-to-use oral treatment for the fast-acting knockdown of adult fleas on cats and dogs. It starts working within 30 minutes after dosing and completes the job within a day.

Prac-tic® - Topical spot-on solution for the treatment and prevention of tick and flea infestations on dogs. Kills fleas in 24 hours and ticks in 48 hours and continues to do so for a month. Prac-tic is water resistant and remains active even after multiple water immersions in the case of dogs that enjoy swimming. Prac-tic® contains an innovative active ingredient called pyriprole which kills the fleas before they have a chance to lay eggs. Pyriprole has been developed specifically for companion animals and isn’t a manipulated formulation of a cattle or sheep remedy. Prac-tic® has been formulated such that the ‘oily/greasy patch’ at the site of application disappears soon after application.

Medium to Long Term (Controlling the immature stages) PROGRAM® - Tablets for dogs and suspension for cats, containing lufenuron, a flea growth regulator for monthly oral administration to dogs and cats for flea control. The compound is taken up by adult fleas in the bloodmeal and prevents the hatch of flea eggs. PROGRAM ® has no adulticidal activity.

PROGRAM® Plus - Tablets containing lufenuron, a flea growth regulator for the control of flea infestations and milbemycin, an active that paralyses gastro-intestinal nematodes. Lufenuron is taken up by adult fleas in a bloodmeal and prevents the hatch of flea eggs. Milbemycin treats adult stages of gastrointestinal worms such as hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum), roundworms (Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina) and whipworms (Trichuris vulpis) in dogs leading to their expulsion.

FLEGO® - Aerosol containing permethrin and cyromazine killing adult fleas for 14 days and preventing flea eggs and larvae from developing into adults for up to 6 months respectively. Adult fleas may be seen in treated areas when brought in on infested animals or when adults emerge from pupal cases. For use in households, hotels, hospitals, kennels, offices, schools, supermarkets, warehouses, automobiles, etc.

Novartis Animal Health, a business unit of Novartis South Africa (Pty) Ltd. (Company Reg. No: 1946/020671/07). P.O Box 92, Isando, 1600. Tel: (011) 929 2387. Email: info.ahzais@novartis.com.CAPSTAR™ Tablets for cats and small dogs, Reg No: G2682 (Act 36/1947), CAPSTAR™ Tablets for large dogs, Reg No: G2679 (Act 36/1947).

Active ingredient: Nitenpyram (11.4mg, 57.1mg). PRAC-TIC©, Reg No: G3792 (Act 36/1947) Available in the following pipette sizes: Very Small Dogs (2 – 4.5kg); Small Dogs (4.5 – 11kg); Medium Dogs (11 – 22kg) and Large Dogs (22 – 50kg) Active ingredient: Pyriprole 12.5% m/v. FLEGO© Aerosol, Reg No: L6759 (Act 36/1947) Active Ingredients: Cyromazine (triazine) & Permethrin (14:60 cis:trans)(pyrenthroid). PROGRAM© Tablets for dogs weighing 2.4 – 6.7kg, Reg No: G1293 (Act 36/1947) PROGRAM© Tablets for dogs weighing 6.8 – 20kg, Reg No: G1294 (Act 36/1947) PROGRAM© Tablets for dogs weighing 21 – 40kg, Reg No: G1564 (Act 36/1947) PROGRAM© Suspension, Reg No: G1295 (Act 36/1947) Active Ingredient: Luferon (67.8mg, 204.9mg, 409.8mg, 133mg). PROGRAM PLUS© Tablets for dogs weighing up to 4.5kg, Reg No: G2929 (Act 36/1947) PROGRAM PLUS© Tablets for dogs weighing from 5 – 11kg, Reg No: G2930 (Act 36/1947) PROGRAM PLUS© Tablets for dogs weighing from 12 – 22kg, Reg No: G2931 (Act 36/1947) PROGRAM PLUS© Tablets for dogs weighing from 23 – 45kg, Reg No: G2932 (Act 36/1947) Active Ingredients: Milbemycin (2.30mg, 5.75mg, 11.5mg, 23,00mg) Luferon (46,00mg, 115,00mg, 230,00mg, 460,00mg) *References available on file

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feet: round, …… nails black There have been many articles written, and videos made, on how to achieve that beautiful flowing, silky coat that is typical of the Yorkshire Terrier, but an area often forgotten about are the four paws of our favourite breed.

To achieve perfectly manicured paws, it is necessary to start with a clean, dry coat.

The first step is to trim the nails. Use a nail clipper that has a good grip on the handles, and a swivel guard to prevent cutting too short.

As a Yorkie has black nails, it is impossible to see the vein that runs through the nail.

Care should be taken not to cut the nail too short, as this may cut into the vein and cause pain and bleeding.

It is always a good idea to have styptic powder on hand. I prefer to cut twice, cutting off only a little each time.

Don’t forget to cut the nails on dewclaws!

Once all the nails have been trimmed, it is time to remove the hair that grows between the pads under the paws.

The easiest way of doing this is with a small clipper, as there is minimal risk of accidentally cutting the pads. Gently shave between each pad, until there is no hair left that can cover the surface of the pads.

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It’s now time to begin trimming. We want the feet to appear round, and so we need to trim the hair into this shape. Stand your Yorkie with his feet flat on a table, and comb the hair on the feet out.

Taking care to ensure that the foot is kept flat on the table, slowly begin to scissor the hair into a round shape.

If the foot is lifted, the hair will not be cut evenly. It is important to ensure that you don’t cut to a point at the front of the foot, otherwise you will have the shape of a rabbit’s foot.

Sometimes it may be necessary to get somebody to assist, especially if your Yorkie won’t stand still. Often your dog will want to lift his feet while you’re trimming. If this happens, have your assistant lift the feet of the dog on the opposite end of where you’re cutting. i.e. if you’re cutting at the front, have the rear feet raised – this will force the front feet flat onto the table, ensuring an even cut.

The results of your efforts – perfectly trimmed paws

Many exhibitors keep the rear feet of their show Yorkies in booties, so as to minimise coat damage from any scratching. Once you’ve finished your Yorkies feet, they can be encased in booties, and secured with tape.

pictures & text by Carol Campbell countryblu@mweb.co.za

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keeping your pet yorkie beautiful The Yorkshire Terrier is currently one of the most popular dogs in SA with the highest KUSA registry of any purebred puppies. Worldwide also extremely popular for good reasons.

The Yorkie has a great spirit, character and natural beauty and therefore not a breed to be neglected in any way! This immediately brings to mind the grooming of a pet Yorkshire Terrier (non showdog). Although small in size, coat maintenance is of utmost importance. However do not fear as a pet Yorkie coat is equivalent to a Afghan Hound ears and topknot ‌ A Yorkie is really so small that it takes only a few minutes everyday combing and brushing to keep him/her mat and tangle free. However, some Yorkies do not enjoy being brushed as I believe they were not introduced to grooming in the correct way.

This is something the owner has to establish before the Yorkie is simply dropped off at the parlour with a job card that reads: “ do a miracle!� Make grooming your Yorkie a regular and enjoyable bonding time for both of you. I recommend that the puppy is brushed/combed once it is relaxed. Keep your grooming tools on your coffee table and when your puppy nods off on your lap, gently start by brushing the side coat. No fuss, no stress, no drama, pure relaxation for the both of you and at a later stage your groomer. Start lifting the coat as small mats can form close to the skin. These are best teased out with your fingertips. Later, grooming can progress to a table with a non-slip surface. Do hold your Yorkie while grooming to prevent the bundle of energy jumping or falling off the table. If a grooming arm is used, never leave the puppy unattended on the table.

Ears and eyes can now be examined. Do this on a regular basis as hygiene is of paramount importance. Eyes are best cleaned daily with a cosmetic pad such as Dove Round and lukewarm kettle water. This is necessary to prevent the build up of eye fluids that can lead to painful raw sores/ulcers under their eyes or in eye corner near tear duct. (Topknots are best kept short or religiously tied up in a ponytail with a toweling band). Ears can be cleaned with a veterinary ear cleaner and should be kept wax free and odourless. Removal of excessive hair in ears can be recommended for some individuals (preferably done by professional groomers).

By following the above grooming routine, and with daily brushing and combing, bathing should only be necessary TWICE a month for a pet yorkie. However, coat length and activity levels vary and an additional bath might be required! Use a good quality pet shampoo and conditioning rinse and make sure your Yorkie is thoroughly rinsed and dried before going outside. Dampness in the coat can lead to various skin and medical problems. A handheld dryer can be used but for a pet owner a standing dryer will enable both hands to be free to hold and groom.

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The frequency of parlour visits depends on the amount of time the owner can spend caring for the pet Yorkie’s coat.

We have weekly, monthly and 6 weekly bath and grooming appointments. Nail clipping and emptying of anal sacs are best left to the professionals. Due to the fact that for various reasons a lot of clients prefer a short cut on their Yorkie, we designed a few styles to make care easier!

1st puppy styling Ears are shaved ( tips only ) to prevent long ear fringes becoming too heavy and causing the ears to flop.

Bums coat (anal area) is scissored to prevent faeces getting stuck to coat.

Nails are cut and hair under pads scissored. Bow in topknot.

General health assessment as regards to ears, eye corners and flea control.

A summer cut This cut is for owners that want minimal coat maintenance. The dog has clean feet, a short foxy face and a short topknot. The body length is achieved with a 5 blade used in opposite direction.

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Yorkie cut The regular adult Yorkie styling including a small trim with topknot off. Topknot tidy with 5 blade lighthand.

Small trim with scissors allround.

A summer cut with bellbottoms A 10 blade is used on the body and legs. Bellbottoms are created with a scissor. Face and beards are made proportionally to match body. Topknot is kept.

The Scottie cut This cut is achieved by using a 7 blade opposite on the back . a short square face is scissored . Topknot taken off 5 lighthand , ears are not shaved as not erect

I sincerely hope that this article has been informative and will help to Enable you to keep your Yorkie looking glamorous and eye catching!

Traits fitting to this special breed ‌

pictures & text by

Barbara Rees Loving Care Doggie Boutique

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Specialist Pet Hotel We specialize in small dogs such as Yorkies, Poms and Maltese Extra special care taken Personal grooming by owner Quality grooming products such as Wampum used Free collection and delivery in Benoni, Springs, Boksburg and Bonaero Park

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dog of the year Ch Vihoven Might Max, a son of the famous Ch Primnproper of Petitunchien, bred by Johann Bosch and owned by Rene Potgieter was awarded 6th place in 1996 at this prestigious event. In 2013 Ch Naomy of Padawi’s with Brolea, bred by S Darwin and owned by Pam Brown was awarded 5th place.

KUSA national yorkshire terrier 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Durrer’s Copyright at Barker Brolea Creative Dream Jankeri Ambassaor of Yorkems Brolea Royal Ambition Hassendean Royal Addition of Brolea Brolea Royal Ambition Xamner’s Africandream Durrer’s Classical Masterpiece Durrer’s Classical Masterpiece Naomy of Padawi’s with Brolea Naomy of Padawi’s with Brolea Naomy of Padawi’s with Brolea Brolea Divine Destiny

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KUSA national toy dog 2008 2010

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Durrer’s Classical Masterpiece Naomy of Padawi with Brolea

supa 7s The winner of the Toy Group in 2011 was Durrer’s Classical Masterpiece

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KUSA showdog of the year

2013 Name Rigair Marshal Gzada Naomy of Padawi's with Brolea

Owner Potgieter/Durrer/Rodionova Brown

Points 86 27

Owner Potgieter/Durrer/Rodionova Brown

Points 80 20

Owner Potgieter Brown

Points 37 24

Owner Potgieter

Points 60

Owner Potgieter

Points 37

2012 Name Rigair Marshal Gzada Naomy of Padawi's with Brolea

2011 Name Durrer's Classical Masterpiece Naomy of Padawi's with Brolea

2010 Name Durrer's Classical Masterpiece

2009 Name Durrer's Classical Masterpiece

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animaltalk top 100 Durrer’s Classical Masterpiece was the Top Toy in the The Animaltalk Top 100 rating in 2008. Rigair Marshal Gzada was Reserve Toy in 2012 and 2013.

2013 Ranking 5 35

Name Rigair Marshal Gzada Naomy of Padawi's with Brolea

2012 Ranking 6 48

Name Rigair Marshal Gzada Naomy of Padawi's with Brolea

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2011 Ranking 18 36

Name Durrer's Classical Masterpiece Naomy of Padawi's with Brolea

2010 Ranking 21

Name Durrer's Classical Masterpiece

2009 Ranking 48 35

Name Durrer's Classical Masterpiece Durrer's Vibrant

2008 Ranking 16

Name Durrer's Classical Masterpiece

2007 Ranking 97

Name Durrer's Classical Masterpiece

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showdogs breed leaderboard The Showdogs Breed Leaderboard rating system recognises consistent achievement at breed level.

2012 Name Rigair Marshal Gzada Naomy of Padawi's with Brolea Countryblu Just a Jester Brolea Divine Destiny Bellmoral Classic Affair

Owner Potgieter/Durrer/Rodionova Brown Campbell Brown Goode

Points 265 143 13 11 8

Owner Potgieter Brown Potgieter/Durrer/Rodionova Potgieter Brown

Points 195 174 13 10 9

Owner Potgieter Dalla-Vecchia/Brown Brown Campbell Brown Brown Brown Potgieter

Points 256 94 19 18 13 9 4 2

Owner Potgieter Potgieter/Weinstein Dalla-Vecchia/Brown Dalla-Vecchia Hunter Campbell

Points 195 60 43 14 9 9

2011 Name Durrer's Classical Masterpiece Naomy of Padawi's with Brolea Rigair Marshal Gzada Xamner ClassicalSeqeul Brolea Mi Heart D'sire

2010 Name Durrer's Classical Masterpiece Naomy of Padawi's with Brolea Brolea He's Ky-Lash Nicnak's Exclusive of Countryblu Brolea Casino Bluemoon Brolea Divine Destiny Brolea Mi Heart D'Sire Xamner ClassicalSeqeul

2009 Name Durrer's Classical Masterpiece Durrer's Vibrant Naomy of Padawi's with Brolea Brolea Royal Debonaire of Dargento Nicnack's Exclusive Hlalala Chivas Regal of Havenscroft

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members showcasing their results during 2013 Blue Sansara Among The Stars

2 x RCC (Outeniqua KC and George KC )

Owner: Ansa de Jager

Countryblu Sure Fire Owner: Carol Campbell Handler: Salina Vickerman-Prince

1 x Best Puppy in Group (Queenstown KC) 1 x Best Puppy (Queenstown KC)

Enrichetta Ariel Atom of Janivie

1 x CC (Liesbeek KC)

Owner: Janine Visser

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Georgy Girl de la Pam’Pommeraie Owner: Rene Potgieter Handler: Marius Potgieter

4 x Reserve Best of Breed (Vereeniging KC, Port Rex KC, Outeniqua KC, Hibiscus KC) 6 x CC (Goldfields KC, Queenstown KC,Grahamstown KC, Hibiscus KC, Margate KC, Breede Rivier Vallei KC, 9 x Reserve CC (Pretoria KC, Transvaal Midlands KC, Pretoria Toy Dog Breeders’ Club, Eastern Districts KC, Natal Toy Dog Club, Northern Natal KC, Cape Town KC, Victory Toy Dog Club,)

Maupa Lady Liz

2 x RCC (Sasolburg KC and TKC KC)

Owner: Pamela Pelser

Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu D’Ayrosa

1 x Best Puppy in Group (Grahamstown & Dist KC) 1 x Best Puppy (Grahamstown & Dist KC)

Owner: Janine Visser

Rigair Marshal Gzada Owner: Rene Potgieter

2 x Best in Show (Pretoria Toy Dog Breeders’ Club and Jubilee Toy Dog Club of S.A.) 4 x Reserve Best in Show (Margate KC, Grahamstown & District KC, Sasolburg KC and SA Ladies KC) 13 x Best in Group (Vereeniging & Dist KC, Transvaal Midlands KC, Western Gauteng KC, East London KC, Port Rex KC, Outeniqua KC, George KC, Queenstown KC, Grahamstown KC, Hibiscus KC, Margate KC, Sasolburg KC and SA Ladies KC)

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32 x Best of Breed (Liesbeek KC, Vereeniging & Dist KC, Transvaal Midlands KC, Toy Dog Breeders Association, Pretoria Toy Dog Breeders Club, Jubilee Toy Dog Club of S.A., Northern Tshwane FCI Show, Northern Tshwane KC, Western Gauteng KC, East London KC, Port Rex KC, KUSA Championship, George KC, Outeniqua KC, Swartland KC, Durban & District KC, Pietermaritzburg KC, Zululand KC, Northern Natal KC, Goldfields KC, Roodepoort & District KC, Queenstown KC, Grahamstown & Dist KC, Hibiscus KC, Margate KC, Sasolburg KC, Breede Rivier KC, Cape Town KC, Hottentots Holland KC, TKC FCI International, TKC KC, SA Ladies KC ) 6 x Reserve Best of Breed (Witwatersrand KC, Port Elizabeth KC, Highway KC, Natal Coast KC, Natal Toy Dog Club, Victory Toy Dog Club) 2 x CACIB (Northern Tshwane FCI Int. Show, KUSA FCI Show. FCI Africa International Show, TKC FCI International)

The Best Models Trust Me Owner: Rene Potgieter

2 x Best Junior in Show (Victory Toy Dog Club and TKC KC) 2 x Reserve Best Junior in Show (Hottentots Holland KC and Western Cape KC) 1 x Best of Breed (Western Province KC) 4 x Reserve Best of Breed (Queenstown KC, Grahamstown KC, Hottentots Holland KC and SA Ladies KC) 6 x CC (Queenstown KC, Grahamstown KC, Hibiscus KC, Hottentots Holland KC, Western Province KC and SA Ladies KC) 3 x Reserve CC (Breede Rivier KC, Cape Town KC, Victory Toy Dog Club)

Xamner ClassicalSequel Owner: Rene Potgieter Handler: Marius Potgieter

1 x Best in Group (Kimberley KC) 1 x Best of Breed (Kimberley KC) 5 x Reserve Best of Breed (Jubilee Toy Dog Club, Eastern Districts KC, East London KC, Zululand KC, Kwa Zulu Natal Junior KC)

Xamner Durrer Jessie Owner: Rene Potgieter Handler: Marius Potgieter

1 x Reserve CC (Uitenhage KC) 2 x Best Puppy (Walmer & Suburban KC, Uitenhage KC, )

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and the winners are ‌.

Janine Visser and Esme Erwee, the photographers of the winning photos, wins a bag of Yorkshire Terrier food kindly sponsored by

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Judge: Jenny Hubbard

pet & me expo At the 2013 Agility World Championships

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what can we learn …..

You will not catch your Yorkie going from dawn to dusk without any shut-eye.

There’s good evidence humans can benefit from naps too. A study involved about 24 000 people indicates regular nappers are 37 % less likely to die from heart diseases than people who nap only occasionally. Short naps can also enhanced alertness and job performance.

Living in the moment may be one of the most important lessons we can learn from our yorkies. In a study called “a Wandering Mind is an Unhappy Mind” Harvard Psychologists conclude that people are happiest when doing activities that keep the mind focused, such as exercise. Planning, reminiscing or thinking about anything other than the current activity can undermine happiness.

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