From the Editor

2020 will go down as a very sad year indeed, due to the COVID pandemic, both with the loss of lives and the impact lockdown restrictions has had on many Australians, both with lifestyle changes and economically. As restrictions ease, it makes us appreciate our way of life and how lucky we are to live in a sensible country whose government acted quickly to combat further outbreaks.

It is therefore, heartwarming, that in this month’s edition we can cover the first show results since the COVID crisis emerged, for ‘DOGS NSW Indoor Arena Fundraising Championship Show’, held on 27 September. There was a wonderful display of support for this show, where the dog community banded together to show that the future of dog showing is still positive, with everyone on the day doing their best to produce the efficient running of the event under COVID guidelines. Coverage of the event commences on page 10.

This edition concentrates on a number of veterinary articles: from the Morris Animal Foundation’s report of a little known but deadly disease, ‘Immune Mediated Anemia’ and their research into combating it, to Veterinary Sports Medicine Specialist, Chris Zink DVM PhD DACVSMR, who discusses the anatomy, functions and arguments for the keeping and removal of dewclaws. Both articles are very informative, with the former commencing on page 15, the latter on page 22.

In addition, we are running a series of Canine First Aid articles over the next few months, written by Joanne Bibby, who developed the Fursafe Emergency Dog First Aid Kit and Guide. The first in the series discusses Paw Injuries, the anatomy, trauma and conditions, safety precautions, signs and symptoms and the correct action to take before taking your canine friend to the vet. The articles are extractions from Joanne’s Emergency Dog First Aid guide and this issue’s article commences on page 24.

This month’s breed feature is the Finnish Lapphund, a beautiful, friendly breed with an incredible joyful nature. They are friendly with strangers and are a soft and gentle breed, good with children, elderly and disabled. They are suitable for individuals and families who want to involve their dog in their life and activities and who are committed to weekly, thorough grooming and regular, consistent training.

As Christmas is nearly upon us, I would like to wish our members a very Happy Christmas! Here’s to a New Year that will bring us all a more normal way of life, a much anticipated vaccine to combat any further COVID outbreaks and the return of more shows!

November Competition Winners

Winners of the ‘Eukanuba’ competition were Louise Bennett and Paula Gray.

Winners of the ‘How to love and survive your teenage dog’ book competition in October’s magazine were: Veronica Sewell, Veronica Collins Smith and Margaretha Coetzer. Kerry Kerry Christofi

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Merry Christmas

The DOGS NSW Board of Directors and Staff would like to wish all Members and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Safe New Year.

DOGS NSW Office will be closed from 4.00pm on Wednesday 23 December 2020 and re-opens at 9.30am on Tuesday 12 January 2021 with limited services. Please note: the Office will have a reduced number of staff from Tuesday, 12 January 2021 until Friday 15 January 2021. Your patience is appreciated during this time. Full services will be available from Monday 18 January 2021 when all Staff return from annual leave.

The lead up to Christmas is traditionally a high demand period for the processing of applications. DOGS NSW cannot guarantee a quick turnaround for applications being processed prior to the Christmas Closure. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you submit any urgent applications to the Office in a sufficient time frame.

EXPRESS APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 11AM ON WEDNESDAY 23 DECEMBER WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL THE OFFICE RE-OPENS IN 2021

Note: The online system will not be in operation during the above period.

CORRECTION:

In October’s magazine (page 26) under Book Reviews, there was an incorrect price given for ‘The Adventures of Parker the Puli’ book. The amount should have read $24.00.

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