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DOGS SA is a registered business name of the South Australian Canine Association Inc.
BN04827570
Postal Address: (For all correspondence including advertising).
The Executive Officer, Dogs SA P.O. Box 844, Prospect East 5082. Phone: 8349 4797
For the first time in the history of Dogs SA we have achieved greater than 10% of the Dogs Australia National membership. We now have two directors on the Dogs Australia board which gives us equal voting rights to Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The Dogs SA Council confirmed the second Director representing Dogs SA will be the Vice President Mr Peter Thompson.
Some may have noticed the benches around the rings were replaced. Council directed the Executive Officer to purchase new benches to be installed on concrete pads in a similar location to the previous benches and for those which had plaques on them, the plaques are removed and reinstalled on the concrete pads.
In March, I attended the Dog News Australia Top Dog awards in Sydney. Again, I was extremely pleased to see Dogs SA come away with most of the awards. For those that missed it Dogs SA won the following awards:
• Australia’s most popular Judge – Mr Aramis Joy Lim (2 years in a row),
• Australia’s most popular show – Dogs SA Winter International (5 years in a row),
• Australia’s most popular Royal Show – Adelaide Royal Show.
Just goes to show what a State can do when we all work together. Well done to all of those concerned – let’s go for the clean sweep next year.
At the meeting of Dogs SA Council conducted 26 February 2025 it was unanimously confirmed:
1. Dogs SA will not be requesting reimbursement from the affiliates for the Public Liability or Directors Insurance for 2025 which forms part of the annual fee structure. Estimated cost to the Association $39,000.
Rationale:
Dogs SA again received a very good return on investments and considered that it should make a return to the affiliates to help ease the current financial burdens they are feeling through cost-of-living pressures.
2. To provide Members with the courtesy of advance notice: Item 9, Notice of motion to amend the SACA Inc Constitution, proposed by Dogs SA, is removed from the 2025 AGM agenda.
Rationale:
Although Council considers the Constitution to be completed and would be acceptable to the majority of members, it does not consider the By-Laws (rules) which are integral to the adoption of the Constitution ready to be presented to the members. It is anticipated the Constitution and By-Laws will be presented to the members either later this year as a Special General Meeting or held over to the 2026 Annual General Meeting.
Brian Parker President Dogs SA Mob: 0417724223
Effective 1st November 2024
2025 Membership Fees
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Effective 1st January 2025
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The committee found you guilty of a breach of Rule 5 (b) of Part XV A Code of Ethics and the following penalty is imposed:-
1. Fine $500.00
2. Costs $136.00
Ms B Owen – German Shepherd Dog
The committee found you guilty of a breach of Rule 5 (b) of Part XV A Code of Ethics and the following penalty is imposed:-
1. Fine $500.00
2. Costs $136.00
Mr R & Mr D Mallyon-Potter – Sealyham Terrier
The committee found you guilty of a breach of Rule 20 (a) Part IV Registration and the following penalty is imposed:-
1. Fine $500.00
2. Costs $136.00
The committee found you guilty of a breach of Rule 22 (a) Part IV Registration and the following penalty is imposed:-
1. Fine $500.00
2. Costs $136.00
Best of Breed / Challenge Certificates – as from 1st July 2025
Due to certificates now being available from either Easydogs or Show Manager, it is no longer a requirement for Conformation Clubs to print certificates for exhibitors that do not require a hard copy.
Application for Conformation Titles can now be applied for with the point list from either of the online providers and there is no requirement for the hard copy certificate when lodged in this manner.
As from 1st July 2025, Conformation Certificates may only be available upon request at the event, on the day.
This enables exhibitors to continue applying for titles in the same manner they are familiar with if this is the preferred option.
If an exhibitor does not pick up their certificate on the day, the Club is not responsible to issue another one but can cooperate if they choose.
Golden Retriever Club of SA Inc ALL BREEDS EYE CLINIC
From 12 noon on Saturday 14 June 2025
Judges Training Room, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn SA 5084
With Dr TONY READ, Veterinary Eye Specialist
Important Notice:
This year, the clinic will not be held in the Marsula Room. It will be held in the Trainee Judges Room next to the entrance of the bar.
Registration Details:
If you wish to attend, please email a copy of your dog’s pedigree certificate along with the payment receipt and your email address to: ruluscar@gmail.com
Booking and Payment:
For phone enquiries, please contact Audrey at 0402 297 968.
Deadline: Book and pay for your eye examination before Sunday, 1 June 2025.
Late Fee: A late fee of $10 per dog will be required if paid after 1 June 2025.
Cost: • $115 for Golden Retriever Club of SA Members (Cost at Dr. Read’s rooms is $187 per dog)
• $125 for Non-members
Payment Details:
Direct Deposit to BSB 105-900, a/c 133016740, Golden Retriever Club of SA, with ‘your surname EYES’ as reference.
Certification:
In accordance with the new online ACES scheme, all certificates will be emailed directly to the email address provided by the owner.
Current Rule:
PART X STEWARDS
C. OBEDIENCE, TRACKING, RETRIEVING, FIELD, AGILITY, HERDING, EARTHDOG, ENDURANCE, DANCES WITH DOGS, LURE COURSING, SCENT WORK, SLED SPORT AND GROOMING (01/25)
In addition to the requirements of these Rules, Stewards shall comply with all requirements contained in the ANKC Ltd Rules.
(a) Chief Stewards
(i) Chief Stewards shall be financial Ordinary Members of the SACA and be contracted by the Affiliate Member conducting the exhibition.
(ii) No person shall be eligible to act as a handler of any Exhibit at any Exhibition at which he officiates as a Chief Steward.
(iii) Unless directed by the Judge, the Chief Steward shall remain in the judging precinct while judging is in progress.
(b) Steward’s Assistant
(i) Steward’s Assistants must be a current financial Member of an Affiliated Club, aged 18 years of age and over, but will not be required to be contracted. (01/10)
(ii) A person who acts as a Steward’s Assistant may act as a handler of an Exhibit at the Exhibition in which he is officiating, provided that he does not compete in the same class for which he is stewarding.
Rule Change Effective 1st April 2025
PART X STEWARDS
C. OBEDIENCE, TRACKING, RETRIEVING, FIELD, AGILITY, HERDING, EARTHDOG, ENDURANCE, DANCES WITH DOGS, LURE COURSING, SCENT WORK, SLED SPORT AND GROOMING (01/25)
In addition to the requirements of these Rules, Stewards shall comply with all requirements contained in the ANKC Ltd Rules.
(a) Stewards
(i) Steward’s must be a current financial Member of an Affiliated Club or full financial member of Dogs SA, aged 18 years of age and over, but will not be required to be contracted.
(ii) A person who acts as a Steward may act as a handler of an Exhibit at the Exhibition in which they are officiating.
(iii) Unless directed by the Judge, the Steward shall remain in the judging precinct while judging is in progress.
(iv) A person who acts as a Steward may act as a handler of an Exhibit at the Exhibition in which they are officiating as long there is no perceived or actual advantage to them as a competitor.
Current Rule:
PART XV CODES
CODE OF ETHICS FOR MEMBERS
As a member of the South Australian Canine Association: 5. The health and welfare of a bitch being bred from is of paramount importance and I will adhere to the following minimum standards. (01/20)
(a) Not allow any bitch owned by me and/or under my control to be mated before she is twelve months of age or older as prescribed in ANKC Regulations Part 6. (01/20)
(b) Breeding - A member shall not breed with a bitch causing it to whelp more than twice in any (18) period without the prior approval of the SACA. (09/24)
(c) Not permit a bitch to have more than five litters in her lifetime. Puppies from such matings will be registered on the Limit Register and flagged never to be upgraded. (11/21)
(d) Not conduct or permit mother/son, father/daughter or brother/ sister matings. Puppies from such matings will be registered on the Limit Register and flagged never to be upgraded. (01/20)
(e) Not breed a bitch over eight years of age unless at the time of a mating there was a current veterinary certificate stating that the bitch is in good health. The veterinary certificate must be presented at the time of registering the litter resulting from this mating. A current veterinarian certificate is defined as a certificate dated within the three months prior to the mating. (01/20)
(f) A current veterinary certificate is defined as a certificate dated within three months prior to the mating. (11/21)
6. I shall not knowingly permit any of my pure-bred dogs to be mated to a dog of a different breed, to a cross bred dog, or to an unregistered dog of the same breed, or to a dog of the same breed which is entered on the Limited Register, unless specific permission is given by the SACA.
Amended Rule effective 1st April 2025:
PART XV CODES
A. CODE OF ETHICS FOR MEMBERS
As a member of the South Australian Canine Association:
5. The health and welfare of a bitch being bred from is of paramount importance and I will adhere to the following minimum standards.
(a) No bitch owned by me and/or under my control be mated before she is twelve months of age or older as prescribed in the ANKC Regulations Part 6. (04/25)
(b) No bitch can be whelped more than twice in any 18-month period without the prior approval of the SACA. (04/25)
(c) No mother/son, father/daughter or brother/sister matings are allowed. Puppies from such matings will be registered on the Limited Register and flagged never to be upgraded. (04/25)
(d) No bitch is allowed more than 5 litters in her lifetime. Puppies from such matings will be registered on the Limited Register and flagged never to be upgraded. (04/25)
(e) No bitch over 8 years of age can be breed from unless at the time of a mating there was a current veterinary certificate stating that the bitch is in good health. The veterinary certificate must be presented at the time of registering the litter resulting from this mating. A current veterinarian certificate is defined as a certificate dated within the three months prior to the mating. (04/25)
6 No pure-bred dogs owned by me or under my control will be mated to a dog of a different breed, to a cross bred dog, or to an unregistered dog of the same breed, or to a dog of the same breed which is entered on the Limited Register, unless specific permission is given by the SACA.
Litters Registered
Litters registered from 1st February 2025 to 28th February 2025
GROUP 1 – TOY
Chihuahua (Smooth)
VONCRONAN Mrs K Tilley & Mrs T Dix 2F 09/11/2024 SUP. CH. VONCRONAN DIAMOND DESIRE 5100118207 : CH. GRANDIMAGE WALKING ON SUNSHINE 2100505913
Griffon Bruxellois
ROXBUD Roxbud Kennels 2M 2F 02/12/2024 CH. MELTONACRES LIKE A BOSS 4100366171 : ROXBUD ROUGH N READY 5100121264
Italian Greyhound
CASADIROSSO Miss S Brown 2M 5F 09/11/2024 CH. GALIG TART IN A TUX 4100261801 : CASADIROSSO LA BELLA MARIA 5100139715
West Highland White Terrier KIRAHLEE Ms E Stonor 1M 2F 21/12/2024 DEVNIK ROBERT THE BRUCE 3100418902 : TAMS WINNIE 3100419985
WIRINNAWESTY Mr A Ory 1M 22/05/2024 REDGOWEST TYPICAL MALE 3100444509 : WESTIEGEM LILLY ROSE 4100376485
GROUP 3 – GUNDOG
Cocker Spaniel ELSWOOD Mrs E Zucker 4M 20/12/2024 CH. ELSWOOD SWORD IN THE STONE 5100141726 : CH. ELSWOOD STARDUST 5100111627
SEQUERE Mr B Fabri 5M 20/12/2024 SEQUERE PIPPO THE ROCK 5100112839 : SEQUERE ELLA NUTELLA (AI) 5100117315
TEENALEE Mr T & Mrs P Hartnett 1M 4F 29/10/2024 CH. ASHMERE MOONSHINE 5100134183 : TEENALEE PLEASE TAKE MY HAND 5100133946
German Shorthaired Pointer ATORAE Atorae Kennels 1M 7F 17/11/2024 C.I.B. SUP.CH. AROSA UR A CLASS ACT (IMP NZL) 03527-2012 : CH. ATORAE LECLERC (AI) 5100132712
HEIDERST Heiderst Kennels 4M 2F 20/12/2024 CH. HERSTELLENER COCO 200587-SEM : CH. HEIDERST ALL ABOUT THE MONEY (AI) 5100122802
Golden Retriever BRACKENDELL Miss J
Braithwaite 2M 10F 24/11/2024 BRACKENDELL RIVER TRILOGY 5100140018 : BRACKENDELL RIVER TRIBUTE 5100113150
ELLEVERSON Ms G Bostock 3M 4F 24/11/2024 ARANGOLDS SAILS TO BOOLAROO (IMP NZL) 08931-2022-SEM : BOOLAROO BLUEBELLE 5100122010
GOULDRIDGE Mrs K McArdle 3M 8F 21/11/2024 ALUBYC SCOT FREE (AI) 4100326068 : KEELOBE DANCING IN THE SUN 5100129757
KPJVGOLDEN Ms K Wong & Mr J Yuen 3M 1F 26/11/2024
KPJVGOLDEN PASSIONATE ABOUT ME (AI) 5100125106 : KPJVGOLDEN SWEET IN YOUR EYES 5100120517
SHAMROTHGOLD Ms J Rothall 3M 9F 18/11/2024 ARANGOLDS SAILS TO BOOLAROO (IMP NZL) 089312022-SEM : FERNFALL MUSIC TO MY EARS 3100397369
Gordon Setter
CARNOUSTIE Mr S & Mrs C Bennett & Mrs S Auld 3M 2F 07/11/2024 LUDSTAR MACCABEE AT GLENQUIN (IMP ITA) AY0912224-SEM : CARNOUSTIE PAINT THE ROSES RED (AI) 5100113503
Hungarian Vizsla
MERLINSUNSET Mr C G Simpson 5M 5F 21/11/2024
C.I.B. A2O Ch SUP. CH. ACEWEIS KISS THE GIRLS 5100101067-SEM : MERLINSUNSET MERLOT 5100125363
Labrador Retriever
ARIELA Mr K & Mrs S Takacs 2M 6F 14/09/2024 MILOLLYLABS ROYAL FLUSH 2100474654 : ARIELA TINKERBELL WILL FLY 5100130699
JOLLAB Ms K Alderton 2M 4F 16/11/2024 JOLLAB XENON 3100149874-SEM : SILVERSTREAM FREE SPIRIT 2100538085
JOLLAB Ms K Alderton 2M 3F 17/11/2024 JOLLAB PURDY (AI) 3100329523-SEM :
Litters & Titles
SILVERSTREAM TOUCH OF DANCE 2100571436
JOLLAB Ms K Alderton 1M 3F 15/11/2024 SILVERSTREAM RAMBLING HEART 2100537787 : JOLLAB ZEEHAN 3100387983
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
AIRAI Miss J Leibhardt 2M 3F 03/12/2024 AM. CH. C.I.B. A2O Ch SUP.CH. REDMOON’S DO YA THINK I’M SEXY? (IMP USA) SS07065506 : AIRAI YOU CANT SAY NO 5100110971
GROUP 4 – HOUND
Beagle
HOUNDBROOK Mr S & Mrs D Flew 2M 27/10/2024 CH. BALDEV BANDIT 4100343093 : ALMANZOR FRANKLY MY DEAR 3100377420
Newfoundland AMORERUBY Miss K Niessen 2F 31/12/2024 CH. NEWFASHION MADE YOU LOOK 5100120482 : CH. NEWFASHION CAUGHT ON CAMERA (AI) SWN 5100115107
Rottweiler
BEAUPARK Ms M Carey 6M 2F 17/10/2024 DIVIRKEN HUNTER YOUNGER 5100119131 : BEAUPARK FREYA 5100127919
Shiba Inu
MALPAC Mr D A & Mrs J A Langley 1M 30/12/2024 MALPAC NATSU TERU 5100131086 : MALPAC ASAKO MORNING CHILD 5100135569
GROUP 7 – NON SPORTING
Boston Terrier
ABSTN Abstn Kennels 3M 2F 10/11/2024 CH. A2O Ch ABSTN I AM INVINCIBLE 5100120836 : BUDBOY HAPPY HARRIET 4100374546
British Bulldog
NAMASKAR Ms J Dahlgren 1M 3F 11/11/2024 EASTENDERS WAR OF ATTRITION (IMP HUN) AR01976205-SEM : DESIRABULLZ TE AO MARAMA (IMP NZL) 00080-2022
Titles awarded from 1st February 2025 to 28th February 2025
GROUP 1 – TOY
Havanese
CH. HAVANOVA CUT A DASH RN. 5100120468 (F) 24/09/2020 GRAND. CH. CARNWATH MACGYVER 3100345968 : CH. ANESE CONTESSA WOTS THE RUCKUS RN. 5100093525 - Ms R Fidge & Mr D Oppermann
CH. HAVANOVA DANCING IN THE DARK 5100141037 (F) 16/10/2023 GRAND. CH. ANANDA SASHAY AWAY 3100438897 : CH. SHARTOOZ SASSY RN. 5100108221 - Ms R Fidge & Mr D Oppermann
CH. HAVANOVA ARCTIC PRINCE 5100141042 (M) 16/10/2023 GRAND. CH. ANANDA SASHAY AWAY 3100438897 : CH. SHARTOOZ SASSY RN. 5100108221 - Ms R Fidge & Mr D Oppermann
Yorkshire Terrier CH. AFFINAGE UNSTOPPABLE 3100478543 (M) 04/03/2024 STAR OF SKY DESIRE-YORK (FCI) (IMP POL) PKR.III.95514 : PARIS CHARM DESIRE-YORK (IMP POL) PKR.III-89549 - Ms M Goble
CH. KELLANZ ONE MINUTE TO MIDNIGHT 5100140540 (F) 06/09/2023 SUP.CH. PRESELI PLACES IN THE HEART 4100280625 : PENNYFLOWER REVE MYSTIQUE 2100569216 - R & D Mallyon-Potter / G & S Koutsantonis
Tenterfield Terrier
CH. WANDJI BLACK MAGIC 4100379243 (F) 23/10/2022 CH. NUDIMAH IMA VISCOUNT
ADIN DOM (IMP SVN) SLRNKP-003608 : NORA ANJULES (IMP DEU)
VDH0938/15 - Mrs K Quinn & Ms J MacKenzie
GROUP 4 – HOUND
Afghan Hound
CH. SULIMAN ZIGGY STARDUST (AI) 5100140049 (M) 31/07/2023 AM. CH. AM. GR CH. AGHA DJARI’S FIFTH DIMENSION OF SURA (IMP USA) HP44811701-SEM : SUP. CH. SULIMAN REWRITE THE STARS 5100109846 - Mr K R Mrs K M & Miss R E Hutchings
Rhodesian Ridgeback GRAND. CH. CAPRIVI PRAISE BE (AI) 5100114443 (F) 10/10/2019 C.I.B. CZE. GR CH. CZE. JR CH. SVK.CH. DK. CH. KENNEBEC’S FINAL ANSWER (IMP USA) HP35700301-SEM : SUP.CH. CAPRIVI ILL MAKE U FAMOUS 5100071833 - Ms C Currie
Whippet
ASHSINHALT MIZUNE (AI) SPRD 5100140562 (F) 17/09/2023 SPRINTER’S PRIDE AR04356508-SEM : FCH. sFCH. ASHSINHALT KEIKAKU N.SPRD ET. SC. LCX. sLCX. 5100117054 - Ms E Brown & Ms G Roberts
GROUP 5 - WORKING DOG
Border Collie CH. TOOKURRA FIRST KISS 5100111457 (F) 03/03/2019 CH.
TOOKURRA SEA OF DREAMS 5100097703 : TOOKURRA KISSING IN THE DARK 5100090396 - Mrs P M Wachtel
Collie (Rough)
ELLERRAN CARRY ME HOME
SWA AF CH. JC. 2100512614 (F) 08/01/2019 ELLERRAN CAPTIVATIN HIGHLIGHTS 2100474108 : CH. NEUT. CH. ELLERRAN PARTI SENSATION 2100472690 - Mr P & Mrs K Mingham
Shetland Sheepdog CONIKI ELEMENTARY
MDEAR WATSON (AI) SWN 5100136389 (M) 10/01/2023
GRAND. CH. RIMINI THE BLUE KNIGHT 5100029407-SEM : TS. GRAND.CH. T GR CH. CONIKI BACHELOR BABE RN. SWA HMSA(s) HSAd 5100100245Miss T M Shanahan
GRAND. CH. SHELSIAN CLASSIC CUT 5100120376 (F) 07/09/2020 AMBERMOON BOYS WILL BE BOYS 6100104552 : SHELSIAN DIAMOND DUST 5100109661Ms M S Standley
Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
CH. CLARONY SWEET POEM OF TONES 5100143337 (F) 22/03/2024 CH. ANWYL LONE STAR SYMPHONY 2100591883 : CLARONY SWEET BUT PSYCHO 5100114927Bordacroft Kennels & Mrs C & Miss M Smith
GROUP 6 – UTILITY
Alaskan Malamute CH. CHIMO EARTH BORN WARRIOR 3100473660 (M) 30/09/2023 CH. CHIMO SEIZE THE DAY 3100427322 : CH. CHIMO UP TOWN GIRL 3100449574 - Mrs J Heard & Ms T Syme & Ms E Levett
GROUP 7 – NON SPORTING
Boston Terrier
CH. MERRYJAY BOSTN LOLLIPOP 5100140955 (F)
05/10/2023 CH. MERRYJAY BOSTN MAXAMILLION 5100131846 : CH. MERRYJAY BOSTN SODA POP 5100101810
- Mrs R Kemp & Ms S Campain
German Spitz (Mittel) CH. PERFEKTION KING OF THE RING 5100143067 (M) 26/02/2024 CH. A2O Ch KUNHEGYESI BLEKI ENERGY-MACKO (IMP HUN) MET.K.SPITZ861/22 : KAFE MOONLITE GAZE 5100106372 - Mrs L James
Exports registered for February 2025
Group 1 - TOY
Lowchen
KRISTARZ ANY WAY YOU WANT ME 5100144075 (F)
08/06/2024 (Miss K & Mrs C Harding) Ms A Motta USA
Group 5 – WORKING DOG
Shetland Sheepdog
IFONLY SHAKING MY MEMORIES 5100143392 (M) 02/10/2023 (Mrs B & Miss A Shepherdson) Mr Z Zhong Wei SINGAPORE
IFONLY TIM THE TOOLMAN 5100141717 (M) 06/09/2023 (Mrs B & Miss A Shepherdson) Mr C Wai Luen SINGAPORE
PROCEDURE FOR RESERVING OF SITES FOR COMMERCIAL MARQUEES
When it is intended to book and erect a commercial marquee an application must be made to the Dogs SA office no less than 10 working days prior to the event. The booking must be made on the application form (available on Dogs SA website or office) and the non-refundable prescribed fee of $50.00 must be paid at this time. The booking will not be accepted without a complete form and payment. Commercial marquees are to be erected 2 days prior to the event to avoid conflict with other exhibitors and allow sufficient working space for the erectors. If a commercial marquee is not erected 2 days prior, then the reservation is forfeited, and other members may set up within that site.
Only commercial marquees are to be erected on booked sites. No personal gazebos.
Please be vigilant with your dog details as provided on paper entries, Easydog entries or Show Manager (and any other online provider).
The owner of the dog & the dogs titles must match the pedigree, or the dog may face disqualification.
Prefixes Approved
February 2025
Objections to an approved Prefix must be lodged at the Dogs SA Office within 3 months of the date of publication
ALIWANT WA Mrs J Li
BELLACOR WA Ms P Elkington
BELLESOLEIL WA Ms T Gordon
BOSSALOT VIC Mrs P Addamo
BUDS WA Mr S Headlam
CHAEMOS VIC Mr D Graco
CHARIDES VIC Miss P Hunt
COTTONDOX QLD Mrs N Galletly
DELLOVEST WA Mr Z & Miss J Tan
FRENCHPEARLS WA Mr J Heffernan
GNISTAN WA Mrs F Vildhjarta
HOOTENHOWL WA Miss K Brown
INSELKIND WA Mr D Van Kampen
JELLYROLLZ VIC Miss K Harris
KIWIANAA VIC Ms J Choo
LITTERBUGS QLD Mrs S Planing-Butcher
LOVEBUGBLUES QLD Mrs V & Mr G Lackey
LUVASCOTT SA Mr G & Mrs S Harris
ODEES WA Mr P & Mrs A O’Dea
POPPANAR WA Mr R Gardener
REGALOROYAL WA Mr J Day
SERENITYPARK VIC Mrs K Sciberras
SILVRLINING SA Dr L Horner
SUBNULA QLD Mr S Roberts & Miss A Rodgers
SUNDACKI VIC Mr D Attard
TAGNTAIL QLD Miss T Magisana
TALLYHOTOYS NSW Mr C Blanch
TOYROYALE VIC Ms L Hong
TRIOSNOBLES NSW Mr J Scott
VISHALAH NSW Miss C Hawkins
VIZSROL VIC Mr D Rolinson
WINTINE SA Mrs L & Ms T Bakker
WOLFINVICTUS WA Dr S Chu
ZENITHSTAFF NSW Mr Z Zacharias
TOY DOG CLUB OF SA INC Championship Shows
To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc
Saturday 3rd May 2025
9.00am and not before 11.30am
David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
Toy Specialist Judges: Judge 9 AM: Mr T Powell (Vic) Judge NB 11.30 AM: Ms C John (Vic)
The Club reserve the right to appoint a Reserve Judge if necessary
Show Manager: Ms L McArther
SACA Representative: Mr B Parker
Membership: $5.00 Financial Year 1-09-2024 to 31-08-2025
Entry Fees: Members $15.00 Non-Members $18.00 Babies $8.00 NonMembers $10.00
Catalogue: $5.00 Prepaid (Full Breeding please) - covers both shows
AWARDS: SATURDAY AM SHOW AND SUNDAY SHOW – Cash and Sash for all in Show Awards. Cash and Sash for Best in Group, RU Best in Group, Best Puppy in Group, Best Baby Puppy in Group and Neuter in Group. Sashes only for all other in Group Awards.
Best & Runner Up
Mrs K Paul (NSW)
Ms E Thomas (NSW)
Mrs L Childs (NSW)
Mrs B Tophill (VIC)
Ms D Lee (VIC)
Mrs W Slatyer (NSW)
Ms C Timms (NSW)
Ms E Thomas (NSW)
SATURDAY PM SHOW– Cash and Sash for all in Show and in Group Awards.
In addition, a trophy will be awarded to Runner Up Best Baby Puppy in Show at all 3 shows. This award will be selected from exhibits already in the ring and is very kindly donated by Jeffrey Binding. Ms Christine Timms will be awarding a Best of Breed Trophy to Sealyham Terrier and Old English Sheepdog, should they be entered.
CATERING: Available
ENTRIES TO: The Convenor, Mrs T Matthews, 1 Conygham Avenue, Modbury Heights SA 5092
Email: cockers@iprimus.com.au Phone: 0411 618 678
SSAE for acknowledgment of entries
THE CLUB ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILIY FOR CASH SENT THROUGH THE MAIL
Winter International Canine Grooming Championship Show
David Roche Park, Cromwell, Kilburn
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Judges AM (8:00am) PM (NB 12pm) General Specials
Ms Atsuko Ishihiro Group 2A Spaniel/ Setter Group 3A Poodle
Best In show 1, 2 , 3 (Japan)
Group 4A Scissoring Group 1A 1B Hand-Stripping Best Salon Freestyle
Group 5A Salon Freestyle In Show
Ms Micky Sung Group 2B 2C Spaniel/ Setter Group 3B 3C Poodle
Best In Show Level B (Taiwan)
Group 4B 4C Scissoring Group 1C Hand-Stripping
Group 5B 5C Salon Freestyle Asian Fusion
Event Manager Lyn Edmonds , Phone 0427 806 083 (no calls after 8pm)
Entry via Easy Dogs www.easydogs.com,au
Entries close 5pm on 18 May 2025 or when limits reached
Best In Show Level C
Best Asian Fusion In Show
Entry Fee
$95 per class Early Bird ends 5pm 27 Apr 25. Thereafter $120.
Levels A+ (Champion ), A (Advanced), B (Intermediate) C (Novice)
Exhibit Numbers By email
Catalogue Free digital catalogue will be available 2 days before the competition day
Set Up Permitted from 5pm Tuesday. Grooming tables and tools must be pack up at the conclusion of the show
Break 15 minutes break at the conclusion of AM Session
Prizes Best In Show – Rosettes & Vouchers, Best In Group – Rosettes & Vouchers 1st, 2nd & 3rd placements – Rosettes
Additional Judges The committee reserves the right to appoint a reserve judge/s if necessary and reallocate breeds.
Winter International Grooming Team Friendly Match
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Judge: Ms Micky Sung (Taiwan)
• Team Event: Team New Zealand and Team Australia
• Date: 28 May 2025
• Time: 15 minutes after the conclusion of the Individual event or 5.00pm
• Location: Dogs SA Kilburn Adelaide SA
• Competition: National Team Event
• Judge: Micky Sung (Taiwan)
• Grooming Rules: FCI Grooming Rules
• Format: Teams will consist of 4 members and will groom one dog each from the 4 main categories ie Handstripping, Spaniels & Setters, Poodles and Other Purebred Dogs Scissoring,
• Judging : Teamwork: Judges will assess how well the team coordinates, and performs as a Team across the 4 categories during the competition. Grooming and Presentation: The dogs must be groomed and presented in accordance with their respective Breed Profiles. Balance, shape, techniques, and finishing must reflect the highest level of grooming skill the team can achieve on their assigned dog.
• Team Event Rules: Team members will participate in the individual event as usual, but they will not be judged at the team level. The team event will begin 15 minutes after the completion of the general specials. Judging for the team event will follow an elimination process, where dogs of the same category compete with the following order :
a) Group 1 Handstripping Team AUS vs Team NZL
b) Group 2 Spaniels & Setters Team AUS vs Team NZL
c) Group 3 Poodles Team AUS vs Team NZL
d) Group 4 Other Purebred Dog Scissoring Team AUS vs Team NZL
Team Rules (For Office use)
• There is no time limit or points involved; instead, the judge will decide which team dog best meets the breed standard in all aspects of grooming, focusing on grooming correctness according to the breed profile.
• In the event of a tie, the judge has two options:
Option 1:
The winners from each group will compete against one another. The Team Captain will select the best dog from their team’s winning group, and the opposing captain will do the same. The judge will then reassess the selected dogs and choose the overall winner. If a tie persists, group winners will continue competing until the ultimate winner is determined.
Option 2:
The Team from the four groups will be called forward again, followed by the next Team. The judge will reassess closely and determine who will be the overall team winner
FCI Asia, Africa & Oceania Champion Title (FCI A20 Ch.)
Many FCI countries around the world award ‘Regional Titles’, for example in the FCI Americas Section there are regional titles such as Pan American Champion and Latin America Champion. The regional Australian FCI title is the Asia, Africa & Oceania Champion, in the short form FCI A20 Champion (FCI A20 Ch.), which came into effect 17th June 2019.
Due to the structure of the ANKC and the way individual States Bodies manage and run their own affairs, dispensation is given to Australian exhibitors to qualify for FCI A20 Section titles, in that A20 CAC’s won in different countries be replaced with individual States counting as different countries.
Requirements to attain Asia, Africa & Oceania Champion Titles in Australia:
To obtain the title of Asia, Africa & Oceania Champion: A dog/ bitch who is already an Australian Champion or Champion of an FCI member country, must win EIGHT A20CS CAC’s dog/ bitch at any FCI
Breed Level
A20 Championship Show (A20CS) organised by any of the ANKC State bodies or approved Clubs within the State. At least TWO of the Eight A20CS CAC must be won in different States of Australia.
To obtain the title of Asia, Africa & Oceania Supreme Champion: A dog/bitch who is already an Australian Champion or Champion of an FCI member country, must win TWELVE A20CS CAC’s dog/ bitch at any FCI A20 Championship Show (A20CS) organised by any of the ANKC State bodies or approved Clubs within the State PLUS win a BIS1 (Best in Show 1) at an A20CS. At least THREE of the twelve A20CS CAC must be won in different States of Australia.
Awarding of A20CS CAC’s
The A20CS CAC’s are awarded to the Best Dog & Best Bitch OR Dog CAC & Bitch CAC at a Championship Show. The Show does not have to be a CACIB/International Show and the awarding of the A20CS CAC’s follow the ANKC Rules with the regards to the awarding of the Best Dog & Best Bitch OR Dog CAC & Bitch CAC.
Winter International CACIB Show INFORMATION TO EXHIBITORS
Order of Judging
1. The order of judging is as follows a. DOGS
1) Baby Puppy Dogs - For dogs aged three months and under six months (not eligible for CACIB)
2) Minor Puppy Dogs - For dogs aged six months and under nine months. (not eligible for CACIB)
3) Puppy - For dogs aged six months and under twelve months (not eligible for CACIB)
4) Junior - For dogs aged nine months and under eighteen months (not eligible for CACIB)
5) Intermediate - For dogs aged eighteen months and under thirty-six months (a CACIB may be awarded)
6) Open - For dogs 15 months and over that are not Champions (a CACIB may be awarded)
7) Champion - To enter a dog in Champion Class, the title must have been confirmed by the issue of a Registered Pedigree Certificate with the title added by the day of the official closing date of entries; a Champion that has not attained 15 months of age may not be awarded a CACIB
8) Veteran - For dogs aged 8 years or older (not eligible for CACIB)
b. Challenge/CACIB
1) All class winners from CLASSES .2 - 21 are eligible for the ANKC Challenge and are to enter the ring
2) The judge selects the Challenge winner from those dogs in the ring. Should the Challenge winner be eligible for the CACIB (Intermediate, Open, Champion over 15 months and awarded excellent then they will automatically be awarded the CACIB.
3) The second placed dog from the class of the Challenge winner then enters the ring.
4) The judge selects the Reserve Challenge winner. Should the reserve challenge winner be eligible for a CACIB then if the Challenge winner was not eligible it will be awarded the CACIB.
5) Should neither the Challenge or Reserve Challenge winners be eligible for the CACIB then if any of the class winners were eligible they then remain in the ring for the judge to award the CACIB from those eligible only.
c. Bitches – Repeat steps 1a and 1 b.
d. Best of Breed
1) Best of Breed judging is conducted in the normal manner for the Alternate judging procedure which is Best and R/U Best of Breed followed by only Baby Puppy and Puppy Classes. Best in Group and Best in Show judging is judged in accordance with the current regulations for the Alternate method. That being Best in Group 4, 3, 2, 1, followed by Baby Puppy and Puppy. Similarly, Best in Show is judged 2, 1, followed by Baby Puppy and Puppy
FCI GROUPS / BREEDS
CACIB can only be awarded to dogs over the age of 15 months old
Group 1 - Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Kelpie
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Beauceron (Berger de Beauce)
Belgian Shepherd Dog Groenendael
Belgian Shepherd Dog Laekenois
Belgian Shepherd Dog Malinois
Belgian Shepherd Dog Tervueren
Bergamasco Shepherd
Border Collie
Bouvier des Flandres
Briard
Collie (Rough)
Collie (Smooth)
Dutch Shepherd
German Shepherd Dog
German Shepherd Dog (LSC)
Komondor
Kuvasz
Maremma Sheepdog
Mudi
Old English Sheepdog
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Puli
Pumi
Pyrenean Sheepdog (Longhaired)
Schipperke
Shetland Sheepdog
Tatra Shepherd Dog
Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)
Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Group 2 - Pinschers and Schnauzers – Molossoid
Breeds
Affenpinscher
Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer
British Bulldog
Bullmastiff
Cane Corso
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Dobermann
Dogue de Bordeaux
Estrela Mountain Dog
German Pinscher
Great Swiss Mountain Dog
Great Dane
Kangal Shepherd Dog
Landseer (ECT)
Leonburger
Mastiff
Miniature Pinscher
Neopolitan Mastiff
Newfoundland
Pyrenean Mastiff
Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Rottweiler
Russian Black Terrier
Schnauzer
Schnauzer (Giant)
Schnauzer (Miniature)
Spanish Mastiff
Shar Pei
St Bernard
Tibetan Mastiff
Tornjak
Yugoslavian Shepherd DogSharplanina
Group 3 –Terriers
Airedale Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Silky Terrier
Australian Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Border Terrier
Bull Terrier
Bull Terrier (Miniature)
Cairn Terrier
Cesky Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan)
Fox Terrier (Smooth)
Fox Terrier (Wire)
German Hunting Terrier
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Irish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Kerry Blue Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Skye Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Welsh Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Group 4 - Dachshunds
Dachshund (Standard Long Haired)
Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)
Dachshund (Standard Smooth Haired)
Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)
Dachshund (Standard Wire Haired)
Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired)
Dachshund Rabbit (Long Haired)
Dachshund Rabbit (Smooth Haired)
Dachshund Rabbit (Wire Haired)
Group 5 - Spitz and Primitive Types
Akita
Akita (Japanese)
Alaskan Malamute
Basenji
Canaan Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Chow Chow
Cirneco Dell’Etna
Eurasia
Finnish Lapphund
Finnish Spitz
German Spitz (Mittel & Klein)
Ibizan Hound
Icelandic Sheepdog
Japanese Spitz
Keeshond
Korelian Bear Dog
Norwegian Buhund
Norwegian Elkhound
Peruvian Hairless Dog (Medium)
Peruvian Hairless Dog (Large)
Peruvian Hairless Dog (Small)
Pharoah Hound
Pomeranian
Portuguese Podengo (Large)
Portuguese Podengo (Medium)
Portuguese Podengo (Small)
Samoyed
Shiba Inu
Shikoku
Siberian Husky
Swedish Lapphund
Swedish Vallhund
Xoloitzcuintle
Group 6 - Scenthounds and Related breeds
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Basset Hound
Beagle
Black and Tan Coonhound
Bloodhound
Dalmatian
Foxhound
Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
Hamiltonstovare
Harrier
Otterhound
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Porcelaine
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Group 7 - Pointing Dogs
Bracco Italiano
Brittany
English Setter
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Gordon Setter
Hungarian Viszla
Hungarian Wirehaired Pointer
Irish Red and White Setter
Irish Setter
Italian Spinone
Large Munsterlander
Pointer
Weimaraner (Shorthaired)
Weimaraner (Longhaired)
Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer
Group 8 - Retrievers – Flushing Dogs – Water Dogs
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Clumber Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel (American)
Curly Coated Retriever
English Springer Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Flat Coated Retriever
Golden Retriever
Irish Water Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Portuguese Water Dog
Sussex Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Group 9 - Companion and Toy Dogs
Bichon Frise
Bolognese
Boston Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua Long Coat
Chihuahua Smooth Coat
Chinese Crested Dog
Coton de Tulear
French Bulldog
Griffon Bruxellois
Havanese
Japanese Chin
King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Maltese
Papillon
Pekingese
Poodle (Standard)
Poodle (Miniature)
Poodle (Toy)
Pug
Russian Toy
Shih Tzu
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Group 10 - Sighthounds
Afghan Hound
Azawakh
Borzoi
Deerhound
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Saluki
Sloughi
Whippet
Unclassified - Breeds not recognized by the FCI (Not eligible for CACIB or Best in Group)
American Hairless Terrier
Anatolian Shepherd
Australisian Bosdog
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Biewer Terrier
Bluetick Coonhound
Miniature American Shepherd
Murray River Retriever
Tenterfield Terrier
Prague Ratter
Yakutian Laika
2025 Winter International Judge Resumes
1: Luis Catalan (Portugal):
Luis was involved in the breeding of English and American Cocker Spaniels, Basset Hounds, Dobermanns and Whippets. An International FCI All Breeds Judge, he has officiated at Championship Dog Shows in the majority of the European countries, Africa, Australia, Asia, Canada, Central and South America and USA.
2: Wendy Hamilton-Petkau(Canada):
Wendy bred her first litter of Golden Retrievers in 1982 and is still involved with the breed today. Initially Wendy was only interested in Conformation but after meeting her husband Keith, she also commenced training her Goldens in Obedience and Agility and still teaches conformation handling for purebreds.
3: Atsuko Ishihiro (Japan):
Atsuko is a Poodle Breeder. A FCI All Breeds Judge, Atsuko has judged in Japan, Korea, China, India, Taiwan and several other countries. Atsuko is also a Grooming Judge and has officiated at many competitions in China, Japan and other countries.
4: Pedro Lang (Brazil):
Pedro has been involved in the breeding and showing of Akita Inu, Beagle, Dachshund, Fila Brasileiro and Bullmastiff with great success. Besides many areas of Brazil, Pedro has judged in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, Australia and India.
5: Petru Muntean (Romania):
Petru has been involved in the dog world since 1974 when he got his first dog, a Pekingese. He has had various breeds, but his constant love has been the Dachshunds. Petru has been judging since 1991 and has judged in over 70 countries around the world, including major shows such as Section Shows and the world Dog Show.
6: Julio Roncho (Panama):
Julio was born in Spain and moved to Panama in 1985. Julio has owned GSD, Giant & Miniature Schnauzer, Shetland Sheepdog, Australian Terrier, Rough Collie, Rottweiler, Great Dane; bred Scottish Terrier, Boxer, French Bulldog and different varieties of Dachshund. Julio’s judging assignments have included Canada, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia, Cuba, Philippines and other South American countries.
7: Stefan Sinko (Slovenia):
Stefan started breeding and showing Bulldogs in 1979 and is a world renown judge of Bulldogs. He has owned Great Danes, Airedale Terriers, Basset Hounds and Dogo Argentine. Stefan started judging in 1986 and has judged in over 65 countries around the world. He regularly judges FCI European and World Dog Shows.
8: Valentinas Stiklius (Lithuania):
Valentinas started showing in 1995 and breeds American Staffordshire Terriers and Welsh Corgi Pembrokes. He has judged international and Specialist Shows in many European countries including Finland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Italy, France, Ukraine, Poland and Australia.
9: Micky Sung (Taiwan):
Micky is a Toy Poodle Breeder. A FCI All Breeds Judge, Atsuko has judged in Japan, Korea, China, India, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand and several other countries. Micky is also a Grooming Judge and has officiated at many competitions including Taiwan, USA, China, Japan, Philippines, Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong.
10: Keiko Takeuchi (Japan):
Keiko’s first dog was a female Afghan which she showed and later bred. After her marriage to Yoshiro, they began importing Afghans from USA, Australia, Norway and Italy and showed them to their champion titles. Keiko has judged many times in Japan and overseas in Australia, USA, Lithuania, Finland, Philippines and England.
11: Alex Zee (Taiwan):
Alex started to show GSD in 1964 since has also owned & bred Dobermann, Boxer, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Poodle, Shetland Sheepdog, Bulldog, Miniature Schnauzer, Shar Pei, Welsh Corgi Pembroke, Siberian Husky, American Cocker Spaniel, Yorkshire Terrier, Shih Tzu, Maltese, Papillon, Pomeranian, Japanese Spitz, Beagle, and Dachshunds. He has judged in USA, India, Australia and most Asian countries.
Winter International
FCI CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc
David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn Friday 30th May 2025 at 9.00am
Best in Show $500 donated by
FCI Groups Judge
Group 1
Group 2
Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Pinschers and Schnauzers – Molosoid Breeds
Group 3 Terriers
Group 4
Dachshunds
Group 5 Spitz and Primitive Types
Group 6 Scenthounds and Related Breeds
Group 7 Pointing Dogs
Group 8 Retrievers – Flushing Dogs – Water Dogs
Group 9A Companion and Toy Dogs (refer below)
Group 9B Companion and Toy Dogs (refer below)
Group 10 Sighthounds
General Specials
Luis Catalan Portugal)
Stefan Sinko (Slovenia)
Keiko Takeuchi (Japan)
Julio Roncho (Panama)
Alex Zee (Taiwan)
Julio Roncho (Panama)
Petru Muntean (Romania)
Pedro Lang (Brazil)
Wendy Hamilton-Petkau (Canada)
Micky Sung (Taiwan)
Atsuko Ishihiro (Japan)
Stefan Sinko (Slovenia)
Group 9A Bichon, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua (L/C), Chihuahua (S/C), Chinese Crested, Griffon Bruxellois, Havanese, Japanese Chin, Lowchen, Maltese, Pekingese; Group 9B: remainder of Breeds alphabetically and Group Specials.
Order of Judging: FCI Group 3: Jack Russell Terriers judged first and Australian Terriers judged last; remainder of Group judged alphabetically.; FCI Group 9: Alphabetically as above. All other Groups alphabetically.
The Club reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge/s if necessary and reallocate Breeds
SHOW MANAGER: Pauline Brennan-Lim
SACA REPRESENTATIVE: Ross Wittenberg
RING ALLOCATION: Ring 1: Group 9A, Group & General Specials; Ring 2: Group 7; Ring 3: Group 8; Ring 4: Group 4, followed by Group 6, followed by Group 10; Ring 5: Group 1; Ring 6: Group 2; Ring 7: Group 5; Ring 8: Group 9B; Ring 9: Specialties; Ring 10: Specialties; Ring 11: Group 3.
ENTRY FEES: $20.00; Babies $12.00. CHEQUES PAYABLE TO DOGS SA
CATALOGUE: Free Digital Catalogues, printed Group Catalogues at Ringside. (Full Breeding please) ENTRIES TO: Shontelle Davies, 53 Bethesda Road, Lewiston SA 5501
Enquiries: Peter Thompson 0408 806 464. Email changes to: bremilliegreatdanes@gmail.com
Mobile Phone Contact on Show Day only 0425 863 572
Cheques or Money Orders payable to Dogs SA with all entries for the weekend in one envelope with one cheque. Payment must be with entries. SSAE for acknowledgment of entries only. Exhibit numbers will be available at the show (facility to write your own at ringside)
C.I.B. – J, C.I.B. – V will be awarded. Note: Veteran ELIGIBLE FOR C.C. BUT NOT C.A.C.I.B.
AWARDS: Cash & Sash for Best in Show 1st, 2nd, Best Baby Puppy in Show, Best Puppy in Show. Best in Group 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Best Baby Puppy in Group, Best Puppy in Group. Blackhawk Product. Other Prizes as donated. Group Judging order Best in Group 4, 3, 2, 1, Best Baby Puppy in Group, Best Puppy in Group. General Specials Judging Order: Best Baby Puppy in Show, Best Puppy in Show, Best in Show 2nd, 1st.
CATERING: Available by Dogs SA Canteen and Mobile Food Vendors
SECURITY: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday night with items left at owner’s risk
PHOTOGRAPHY: It is a condition of entry that winners of all “in Group/Show” awards present their exhibit for photographs as soon as practical once judging has concluded. This show has exclusive Photographers appointed, and no other commercial photography is permitted on the grounds under Dogs SA Photography Policy
The Committee of the Dogs SA Winter Festival do not handle dogs at this exhibition
Winter International
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS
To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc
David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn Entries close Postal Friday 16th May 2025 Online
Thursday 29th & Saturday 31st May 2025 at 9.00am
Best in Show $500 donated by
Alternative Format for both shows 1 – 4 system
Group 1
Group 2A
Group 2B
Group 3A
Group 3B
Group 4
Group 5A
Group 5B
Group 6A
Group 6B
Group 7
General Specials:
Julio Roncho (Panama)
Atsuko Ishihiro (Japan)
Valentinas Stiklius (Lithuania)
Wendy Hamilton-Petkau (Canada)
Alex Zee (Taiwan)
Pedro Lang (Brazil)
Valentinas Stiklius (Lithuania)
Stefan Sinko (Romania)
Micky Sung (Taiwan)
Kieko Takeuchi (Japan)
Petru Muntean (Romania)
Valentinas Stiklius (Lithuania)
Petru Muntean (Romania)
Micky Sung (Taiwan)
N/A
Valentinas Stiklius (Lithuania)
N/A
Kieko Takeuchi (Japan)
Julio Roncho (Panama)
N/A
Luis Catalan (Portugal)
N/A
Atsuko Ishihiro (Japan)
Pedro Lang (Brazil)
The Committee reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge/s if necessary and reallocate Breeds
SHOW MANAGER: Pauline Brennan-Lim
SACA REPRESENTATIVE: Ross Wittenberg
RING ALLOCATION: Ring 1: Toys & General Specials; Ring 2: Thursday Gundogs 3A, followed by 3B; Saturday Specialties; Ring 3: Thursday Hound Club Specialty; Saturday Gundogs; Ring 4: Hounds; Ring 5: Thursday Working 5A followed by 5B; Saturday Working; Ring 6: Thursday Utility 6A followed by 6B; Saturday Utility; Ring 7: Thursday & Saturday Specialties; Ring 8: Non-Sporting; Ring 9: Specialties; Ring 10: Specialties; Ring 11: Thursday Terriers 2A followed by Terriers 2B, Saturday Terrier Group.
ORDER OF JUDGING: Thursday: Group 2A Remainder of Breeds and Group Specials, Group 2B American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers; Group 3A Brittany to German Shorthaired Pointer, followed by Group 3B Remainder of Breeds alphabetically & Group Specials, judged in Ring 2; Group 5A ACD to Border Collies, Welsh Corgi (Cardigan and Pembroke), followed by Group 5B Remainder of Breeds & Group Specials; Group 6A Akita to Newfoundland; 6B Remainder of Breeds & Group Specials.
Saturday: Alphabetical in all Groups at 9am, except Group 1 Papillons last in Toy Group; Group 3 Pointers first and Labradors last in Gundog Group; Group 6 Dobermanns first and Newfoundlands last in Utility Group.
ENTRY FEES: $18.00 Babies $10.00 CHEQUES PAYABLE TO DOGS SA
CATALOGUE: Free Digital Catalogues, printed Group Catalogues at Ringside. (Full Breeding please) ENTRIES TO: Shontelle Davies, 53 Bethesda Road, Lewiston SA 5501
Enquiries: Peter Thompson 0408 806 464. Email changes to: bremilliegreatdanes@gmail.com
Mobile Phone Contact on Show Day only 0425 863 572
Cheques or Money Orders payable to Dogs SA with all entries for the weekend in one envelope with one cheque. Payment must be with entries. SSAE for acknowledgment of entries only. Exhibit numbers will be available at the show (facility to write your own at ringside)
AWARDS & ORDER OF GROUP/GS JUDGING: Cash & Sash for Best in Group 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st, Best Baby Puppy in Group, Best Puppy in Group, Best Neuter in Group. Blackhawk Product, other Prizes as donated.
General Specials Judging Order: Best Neuter in Show, Best Baby Puppy in Show, Best Puppy in Show, Best in Show 2nd, 1st.
CATERING: Available by Dogs SA Canteen and Mobile Food Vendors
SECURITY: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday night with items left at owner’s risk
PHOTOGRAPHY: It is a condition of entry that winners of all “in Group/Show” awards present their exhibit for photographs as soon as practical once judging has concluded. This show has exclusive Photographers appointed, and no other commercial photography is permitted on the grounds under Dogs SA Photography Policy
The Committee of the Dogs SA Winter Festival do not handle dogs at this exhibition
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc
David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn Sunday 1st June 2025 at 9.00am
Best in Show $500 donated by
Alternative Format 1 – 4 system
Group 1 Pedro Lang (Brazil)
Group 2 Alex Zee (Taiwan)
Group 3A Wendy Hamilton-Petkau (Canada)
Group 3B Atsuko Ishihiro (Japan)
Group 4 Stefan Sinko (Slovenia)
Group 5 Micky Sung (Taiwan)
Group 6 Julio Roncho (Panama)
Group 7 Kieko Takeuchi (Japan)
General Specials: Kieko Takeuchi (Japan)
The Committee reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge/s if necessary and reallocate Breeds
SHOW MANAGER: Pauline Brennan-Lim
SACA REPRESENTATIVE: Ross Wittenberg
RING ALLOCATION: Ring 1: Toys & General Specials; Ring 2: Specialty; Ring 3: Gundogs; Ring 4: Hounds; Ring 5: Working; Ring 6: Utility; Ring 7: Specialties; Ring 8: Non-Sporting; Ring 9: Specialty; Ring 10: Specialty; Ring 11: Terrier Group.
ORDER OF JUDGING: Sunday: Alphabetical in all Groups except: Group 1: Pugs last; Remainder of Breeds Alphabetical; Group 2: Tenterfield Terriers first breed, Remainder of Breeds Alphabetical; Group 3 Group 3A Golden Retrievers (Feature Breed) first,3B Remainder of Breeds Alphabetical; Group 5 Collies first, Shetland Sheepdogs last, Remainder of Breeds Alphabetical.
ENTRY FEES: $20.00 Babies $12.00 CHEQUES PAYABLE TO DOGS SA
CATALOGUE: Free Digital Catalogues, printed Group Catalogues at Ringside. (Full Breeding please)
ENTRIES TO: Shontelle Davies, 53 Bethesda Road, Lewiston SA 5501
Enquiries: Peter Thompson 0408 806 464. Email changes to: bremilliegreatdanes@gmail.com
Mobile Phone Contact on Show Day only 0425 863 572
Cheques or Money Orders payable to Dogs SA with all entries for the weekend in one envelope with one cheque. Payment must be with entries. SSAE for acknowledgment of entries only. Exhibit numbers will be available at the show (facility to write your own at ringside)
AWARDS & ORDER OF GROUP/GS JUDGING: Cash & Sash for Best in Group 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st, Best Baby Puppy in Group, Best Puppy in Group, Best Neuter in Group. Blackhawk product, Other Prizes as donated.
General Specials Judging Order: Best Neuter in Show, Best Baby Puppy in Show, Best Puppy in Show, Best in Show 2nd, 1st.
CATERING: Available by Dogs SA Canteen and Mobile Food Vendors
SECURITY: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday night with items left at owner’s risk
PHOTOGRAPHY: It is a condition of entry that winners of all “in Group/Show” awards present their exhibit for photographs as soon as practical once judging has concluded. This show has exclusive Photographers appointed, and no other commercial photography is permitted on the grounds under Dogs SA Photography Policy
The Committee of the Dogs SA Winter Festival do not handle dogs at this exhibition
Entries
Thursday 29th May 2025
Winter International Sweepstakes Classes
Entry Fee $10 per event
THE RITA EGEL MEMORIAL JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES Judge: Mrs Micky Sung
Sweepstakes event for Dogs & Bitches eligible to enter the Junior Class. (4/4A)
Special Classes: Parent and Offspring, Best Interstate Exhibit. (After General Specials)
Order of Judging: Dogs, Bitches, General Specials, Special Classes
The speciality show will break if there is any clash with the All Breeds Show which takes precedence. Papillons will be judged last at Winter International on Saturday 31st May 2025.
Awards: Trophy and Sash for all in Show awards
Catering: Refreshments will be available to all Papillon exhibitors and friends during the course of the show.
Paper entries to: The Convenor: Shontelle Davies, 53 Bethesda Road, Lewiston SA 5501
Phone: 0437 915 774 SSAE for acknowledgement of entries
OF SA INC
Saturday 31st May 2025
9.00am in Ring 10
David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn Judge: Mr Stefan Sinko (Slovenia)
The Club reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge if necessary
Show Manager: Mr E Smith
SACA Representative: Mr R Wittenberg
Membership: Single $4.00 Double $5.00
Financial Year 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2025
Entry Fees: $17.00 Babies $10.00
Catalogue: $4.00 Prepaid (Full Breeding please)
Classes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 18
1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 9A, 10A, 11A, 18A
Order of Judging: REVERSE Alphabetical order
Awards: Trophy and Sash for all in Show Awards
Catering: Available
Paper entries to: The Convenor, F Mackness 4 Blackthorn Avenue, Hawthorndene SA 5051
Mobile Contact 0410 478 309
SSAE for acknowledgement of entries or include email address
Pug Club of SA Inc Championship Show
To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc Sunday 1st June 2025
Commencing before 10.30am
Hall, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
Judge: Mrs Wendy Hamilton-Petkau (Canada)
The Club reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge if necessary
Order of Judging: Collie (Rough) & Collie (Smooth) Dogs, Bitches, General Specials
Awards: Prize & Rosette for all in Show Awards
Catering: Available
Paper entries to: The Convenor, Mrs Sharyn Ely
9 Jemima Court, Two Wells SA 5501
Mobile 0404 760 965 Email joshwyn.collies@gmail.com
Cheque made payable to Collie Club of SA Inc SSAE for acknowledgment of entries
Entries close Sunday 25th May 2025 TENTERFIELD TERRIER
CLUB OF SA INC CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
DOGS SA POLICIES FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS AT DAVID ROCHE PARK
• Any person is permitted to take photographs on the grounds providing they are not selling such photographs
• Any person who intends to take photographs on the grounds for remuneration must supply proof of Public Liability Insurance to the office
• Any person who intends to have a site on the grounds for either displaying and or the taking of photographs must pay the appropriate site fee
• Clubs who engage a photographer to take photographs on their behalf have the right to make that photographer exclusive for their event and no other photographers are then permitted to operate during that Clubs event/s for commercial gain.
To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc.
Sunday 1st June 2025
Judging at the completion of the Pug Show
David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
Judge: Mr Petru Muntean (Romania)
The Club reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge if necessary
Order of Judging: Dogs, Bitches, General Specials Awards: Cash & Sash for all in Show Awards
Catering: Available
Paper entries to: The Convenor, Mrs Brenda Sugars
PO Box 26, Saddleworth SA 5413
Phone 08 8847 4289
Mobile Contact 0419 035 211
SSAE for acknowledgement of entries
Rottweiler Club of SA Inc
57th & 58th Championship Shows
To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June 2025
David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
Saturday Judge: Mr Michael Svalkjek (Vic)
Sunday Judge: Mr David McKeown (Qld)
The Club reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge if necessary
Show Manager: Josie Eiffe
SACA Representative: Peter Andrews
Entry Fees: Members $30.00 Non-Members $35.00
Baby Puppy $25.00
Catalogue: $20.00 Prepaid (Full Breeding please)
Order of Judging: Dogs, Bitches, General Specials
Veteran Parade: Sunday only in the lunchbreak. Email secretary@rottweilerclubsa.com.au. Veterans must be over 7 years old. Please include resume with entry form for commentary. Veteran Parade is not competitive and exhibits may or may not be entire. Veteran Parade cannot be entered if Veteran entered in Class 12/12A.
Paper entries to: The Secretary PO Box 1114, Murray Bridge, SA, 5253
Phone 0409 093 309
SSAE or Email address for acknowledgment of entries
2025 Judges:
Mr Marko Lepasaar (Estonia)
Mrs Siret Lepasaar (Estonia)
Sunday Special Judges:
Mr Andrew Burt (VIC)
Mr John Bryson (NSW)
Ms
Ms Tegan Whalan
Ms Denise Adams
Mrs Joanna Comber (NSW)
Mr Brian Fielder (SA)
Mr Tony Brennan (SA)
Group Group Judge
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
Mr Marko Lepasaar
Mrs Siret Lepasaar
Mrs Siret Lepasaar
Mr Marko Lepasaar
Mrs Siret Lepasaar
Mr Marko Lepasaar
Mrs Siret Lepasaar
Order of Judging
Group Specials Judging Order 3, 1, 2, 4, 6, 5, 7
Order for General Specials:
BIS Neuter, BIS Baby Puppy, BIS Puppy, BEST IN SHOW 2nd and 1st
Siret Lepasaar
BIS Neuter, BIS Baby Puppy, BIS Puppy
Marko Lepasaar BEST IN SHOW 2nd and 1st
(The Society reserves the right to 1) Alter the order of judging should circumstances demand and 2) To arrange judging in more than two rings simultaneously should circumstances demand. Exhibitors affected shall be given 30 minutes notice of the change.
Date Competition/Feature Judge
Fri 5 Sept Border Collie Specialty
Fri 5 Sept French Bulldog Specialty
Sat 6 Sept Old English Sheepdog Specialty
Mr Marko Lepasaar
Mr Marko Lepasaar
Mr Marko Lepasaar
Sun 31 Aug Sunday Specials As Above
Sun 31 Aug RA&HS Junior Handler Competition Final
Tue 2 Sept Obedience Trial
Mr Andrew Burt
Mr Tony Brennan
Sun 31 Aug Agility Games (Gamblers, Snooker & Strategic Pairs) Mrs Joanna Comber
Sat 30 Aug Agility and Jumping Trial
Wed 3 Sept Rally Trial
Mrs Joanna Comber
Mr Brian Fielder
Sat 6 Sept Dances with Dogs Competition As Above
ENTRY FEES (GST
included)
2025 CATALOGUE
2025 Catalogues will be available in printed form but must be preordered with entries for collection at the show
BENCHING
Benching will be located in the state basketball stadium with judging taking place in the national basketball stadium.
PARKING
Parking will be in Rose Terrace Carparks 2 and 3 and will be available for purchase online with your entries
BREED JUDGING DAYS
Affenpinscher Fri 05
Afghan Hound Tue 02
Airedale Terrier Sat 30
Akita Sat 06
Akita (Japanese) Sat 06
Alaskan Malamute Mon 01
American Hairless Terrier Tue 02
American Staffordshire Terrier Sat 30
Anatolian Shepherd Dog Sat 30
Australasian Bosdog Fri 05
Australian Cattle Dog Sat 30
Australian Kelpie Sat 30
Australian Shepherd Tue 02
Australian Silky Terrier Tue 02
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Sat 30
Australian Terrier Sat 30
Azawakh Wed 03
Baby Puppy Bitch Sun 31
Baby Puppy Dog Sun 31
Basenji Wed 03
Basset Fauve De Bretagne Sat 06
Basset Hound Sat 06
Beagle Sat 30
Bearded Collie Mon 01
Beauceron Thu 04
Bedlington Terrier Mon 01
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael) Wed 03
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) Wed 03
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois) Wed 03
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren) Wed 03
Bergamasco Shepherd Dog Mon 01
Bernese Mountain Dog Sat 30
Bichon Frise Mon 01
Biewer Terrier Mon 01
Black & Tan Coonhound Wed 03
Bloodhound Wed 03
Bluetick Coonhound Wed 03
Bolognese Sat 06
Border Collie Fri 05
Border Collie (Specialty) Fri 05
Border Terrier Mon 01
Borzoi Mon 01
Boston Terrier Mon 01
Bouvier Des Flandres Mon 01
Boxer Mon 01
Bracco Italiano Sat 30
Brace Class Sun 31
Briard Wed 03
British Bulldog Mon 01
Brittany Sat 30
Bull Terrier Mon 01
Bull Terrier (Miniature) Mon 01
Bullmastiff Mon 01
Cairn Terrier Mon 01
Canaan Dog Fri 05
Canadian Eskimo Dog Sat 30
Cane Corso Tue 02
Caucasian Shepherd Dog Sat 30
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Sat 06
Central Asian Shepherd Dog Sat 30
Cesky Terrier Mon 01
Chesapeake Bay Retriever Thu 04
Chihuahua (Long Coat) Wed 03
Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) Wed 03
Chinese Crested Dog Mon 01
Chow Chow Sat 30
Cirneco Dell’Etna Sat 30
Clumber Spaniel Mon 01
Cocker Spaniel Mon 01
Cocker Spaniel (American) Mon 01
Collie (Rough) Tue 02
Collie (Smooth) Tue 02
Coton De Tulear Mon 01
Curly Coated Retriever Thu 04
Dachshund (Standard Long) Tue 02
Dachshund (Miniature Long) Tue 02
Dachshund (Miniature Smooth) Tue 02
Dachshund (Miniature Wire) Tue 02
Dachshund (Standard Smooth) Tue 02
Dachshund (Standard Wire) Tue 02
Dachshund Rabbit Wire Tue 02
Dachshund Rabbit Smooth Tue 02
Dachshund Rabbit Long Tue 02
Dalmatian Fri 05
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Tue 02
Deerhound Sat 06
Dobermann Tue 02
Dogue De Bordeaux
Thu 04
Dutch Shepherd Dog Thu 04
English Setter Wed 03
English Springer Spaniel Sat 06
English Toy Terrier (Black And Tan) Sat 30
Estrela Mountain Dog Sat 30
Eurasier Fri 05
Field Spaniel Sat 06
Wed 03
Finnish Lapphund
Finnish Spitz Thu 04
Flat Coated Retriever Thu 04
Fox Terrier (Smooth) Tue 02
Fox Terrier (Wire)
Foxhound
Tue 02
Wed 03
French Bulldog Fri 05
French Bulldog (Specialty) Fri 05
German Hunting Terrier Tue 02
German Pinscher Sat 06
German Shepherd Dog Mon 01
German Shepherd Dog (LSC) Mon 01
German Shorthaired Pointer Sat 30
German Spitz (Klein) Thu 04
German Spitz (Mittel) Thu 04
German Wirehaired Pointer Sat 30
Glen Of Imaal Terrier Tue 02
Golden Retriever Wed 03
Gordon Setter Wed 03
Grand Bassett Griffon Vendeen Mon 01
Great Dane Sat 30
Great Swiss Mountain Dog Sat 30
Greyhound Thu 04
Griffon Bruxellois (Smooth) Thu 04
Griffon Bruxellois (Wire) Thu 04
Hamiltonstovare Wed 03
Harrier Tue 02
Havanese Wed 03
Hungarian Vizsla Thu 04
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Thu 04
Ibizan Hound Tue 02
Icelandic Sheepdog Thu 04
Interstate Exhibit Sun 31
Irish Red & White Setter Wed 03
Irish Setter Wed 03
Irish Terrier Tue 02
Irish Water Spaniel Mon 01
Irish Wolfhound Sat 30
Italian Greyhound Thu 04
Italian Spinone Thu 04
Jack Russell Terrier Sat 06
Japanese Chin Sat 06
Japanese Spitz Sat 30
Kangal Shepherd Dog Sat 30
Karelian Bear Dog Fri 05
Keeshond Thu 04
Kerry Blue Terrier Wed 03
King Charles Spaniel Fri 05
Komondor Thu 04
Kuvasz Thu 04
Labrador Retriever Thu 04
Lagotto Romagnolo Sat 30
Lakeland Terrier Fri 05
Landseer Sat 06
Large Munsterlander Sat 30
Leonberger Sat 06
Lhasa Apso Tue 02
Lowchen Thu 04
Maltese Fri 05
Manchester Terrier Fri 05
Maremma Sheepdog Wed 03
Mastiff Sat 30
Miniature American Shepherd Tue 02
Miniature Pinscher Sat 30
Mudi Thu 04
Murray River Retriever
03
Neapolitan Mastiff Sat 30
Newfoundland Thu 04
Norfolk Terrier Sat 06
03
Parent And Offspring
Norwegian Buhund
Norwegian Elkhound Thu 04
Norwich Terrier Sat 06
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Offspring From AI
Old English Sheep Dog
(Specialty)
Owner, Breeder Handler
03
03
RETRIEVING & FIELD TRIAL “HALL OF FAME”
2025 Nominations
In the first twenty two years of elections, Dogs Australia has received nominations for 60 dogs and 47 people to be considered for induction into the Retrieving & Field Trial Hall of Fame. From the nominations received 38 outstanding dogs and 30 exceptional people have been inducted.
The criteria for the two categories for selection are the following:
1. Outstanding Gundogs (must be permanently retired from further competition and have not competed for the past 12 months, or be deceased)
(a) Their record as a winning dog i.e., CLUB – STAKE – DATE –JUDGE – PLACE and/or
(b) Their production record.
(c) The eligibility for a dog should be based on its entire competitive career and previous record as a producer, not merely for a particular win or for a heroic deed within the field and retrieving trial sphere.
(d) Subject to the receipt of a formal application, dogs that have been awarded the title of Grand Champion and have gained a total number of points equal to, or greater than, twice the total number required for that award, shall automatically be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Such applications must include full particulars and a brief resume of the dog’s career.
(e) Subject to the receipt of a formal application, dogs winning at least two National Championships in the same discipline shall automatically be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Such applications must include full particulars and a brief resume of the dog’s career.
2. Prominent Persons:
Their record of a broad combination of accomplishments as:
(a) Club official
(b) Judge
(c) Owner
(d) Handler
The distinction of nomination should be accorded to those who have made outstanding contributions to the field or retrieving game. Nominees should be givers to the sport and not takers.
Nominations are now being called for the current year. In addition to applications submitted in relation to Outstanding Gundogs 1 (d) and 1(e), a maximum of two other outstanding gundogs and two prominent persons may be elected each year.
Nomination:
1. Clubs or Members may nominate DOGS and PEOPLE considered worthy of awards, including full details of accomplishments within the above categories and with verification. In the case of dogs, nominations should include the full name, title, owner and date of birth.
[Please note it is a condition of nomination that the nominator/s provides accurate written material supporting the nomination. In the absence of such accurate supporting material, or should the supporting material later prove to be inaccurate in areas of significance, the Selection Panel for the Dogs Australia Retrieving & Field Trial Hall of Fame reserves the right to reconsider its decision and if appropriate, delete the name of the Prominent Person or Outstanding Dog from the list of inductees.]
2. Nominations shall close on the 31 May 2025 at respective Member Body offices for forwarding to Dogs Australia.
3 Please use the proforma nomination forms that are available from all Member Body offices and the Dogs Australia website at https://dogsaustralia.org.au/members/hall-of-fame/ retrieving-field-trial-hall-of-fame-2025-nominations/.
AGE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR ENTERING SHOWS
Age Classifications are set out below and are effective for all Exhibitions
Dogs Bitches
1 Baby Puppy 1A 3 months and under 6 months
2 Minor Puppy 2A 6 months and under 9 months
3 Puppy 3A 6 months and under 12 months
4 Junior 4A 9 months and under 18 months
5 Intermediate 5A 18 months and under 36 months
9 State Bred 9A 6 months and over whelped in SA
10 Australian Bred 10A 6 months and over whelped in Australia
14 Bred By Exhibitor 14A 6 months and over - Owned, Bred, Handled by Breeder
11 Open 11A 6 months and over FUTHERMORE, due to confusion sometimes arising over the correct calculation of a dog’s age into breed classes where the date of birth does not occur in the relevant month, the anniversary date is to be taken as the last date of that month, e.g. dogs born on the 31st January will be eligible to enter the Baby Puppy class on the 30th April
DOGS MUST BE ENTERED IN THE NAME OF THE OWNER/S ON THE PEDIGREE WHETHER THAT BE CONFORMATION OR TRIALS.
ALL OWNERS OF THE DOG MUST BE FINANCIAL MEMBERS OF THEIR STATE CONTROLLING BODY.
DOVER GARDENS KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB INC
UDX & CCD
Utility
Open
Novice
Reserve
OBEDIENCE TRIAL
To be held under the Rules and Regulations of the SACA Inc
Sunday 18th May 2025 at 9.30 am
CLUBGROUNDS, BRADLEY GROVE, MITCHELL PARK
Judges at 9.30 am
Tony Brennan
Neil MacDonald
Karen Moralee
Sarah Baker
Jan Brabham
The Club reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge if necessary
Trial Manager: Mike Davy SACA Rep: Victor Jordan
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr James McBride or Committee
Vetting Time: 8.45 to 9.15 am. Bitches only without proof of desexing. All exhibits to pass checkpoint by close of vetting.
Entry Fees: $8.00 members $10.00 non-members. Cheques/money orders payable to Dover Gardens Kennel & Obedience Club Inc. For classes including jumps, the height of the dog must be on the entry form.
EFT Payment: Dover Gardens Kennel & Obedience Club Inc. BSB 015 220 Account number 459303988
Postal/Email Entries: Trial Secretary, Pat Fickling, 513 States Road, Hackham SA 5153. Phone 0413 563 598 Email patfickl@gmail.com Please include copy of payment advice when emailing entries. No payment, no entry.
Catalogue: $3.00 prepaid with entry or on website 2 days prior to the event.
Order of Judging: All rings simultaneously. UDX before CCD.
Awards: Place cards 1st, 2nd & 3rd place qualifying in Novice & CCD only
Sashes: To all qualifying entries.
Cash: 1st Place qualifying UDX, UD & Open qualifying only.
Trophies: 1st Place CCD and Novice qualifying only.
Edith Mary Moat Perpetual, Baylis Perpetual, Darren Sumsion Perpetual, Mike Murrell Perpetual, Xena Perpetual, John & Dot Dell Perpetual.
Teams Event: There must be 3 (three) different dogs and handlers from the same Affiliated Club in each team. Entry fee $3.00 per team. Both qualifying and non-qualifying scores to count. Only 1 CCD dog in each team. Team nominations in by 9.30 am.
No request for a change of judging order will be accepted after close of entries.
Catering: Available.
Entries close: Monday 19th May 2025 at 11:59pm
Border Collie Club of SA Inc
Obedience & Rally Trials and Trick Dog Test
Restricted to Group 5 (Working Dogs) and related Sporting and Associate Register Dogs Sunday 25th May 2025 at 9.00 am and not before 11.00 am.
To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc.
South Australian Obedience Dog Club Inc Grounds, Beaumont Road, South Parklands
Obedience at 9:00 am
UDX+NFC Utility and Open Neil MacDonald
Novice and CCD Karen Moralee
SACA Representative: Elisabeth Brady
Trick Dog Test at 9:00 am
Advanced & Intermediate Elaine Kennedy Novice and Starters Lynne Stapylton
The club reserves the right to appoint a reserve judge if necessary
Tricks Ring Size: 15m by 15m. Outdoors on grass; one entry/exit. Mesh fencing will be used around the Tricks ring. Note: The Club will provide a jump for Starters class use. *Trick order is to be determined by the competitor – please indicate chosen order clearly on the entry form.*
Sashes: All Qualifiers Awards: Rosette & Cash to 1st Place for Obedience, Tricks, and Rally.
Rally not before 11:00 am Novice and Excellent Tonny Brennan Advanced and Master Brian Fielder
Perpetual Award: The Alexa McKenzie Winner of Winners Perpetual Award – to be determined in a Winner of Winners exercise between the highest scoring Border Collies in each Obedience class.
Online Entries: www.k9entries.com Payment by EFT is preferred.
Direct credit payment to Border Collie Club of SA Inc.: BSB 065-106; Acct No. 10552726 – using your last name, ‘Trials’ & number of entries as your reference (e.g. Smith Trials x2).
Paper Entries: Mail to Trial Secretary, PO Box 375, Roseworthy SA 5114.
If submitting paper entries, include Bank Deposit receipt number & date, or a cheque or money order made payable to ‘Border Collie Club of South Australia Inc.’ If assistance is needed, email BCCSAtrials@gmail.com
Catalogue: $3 prepaid. The catalogue will also be emailed to entrants 2 days prior to the trial and will also be available on the Border Collie Club of South Australia Website and Facebook Page and Dog Obedience Trialling South Australia Facebook Group.
2025 Exhibition Dates
April
5th (Saturday)
6th (Sunday)
All Breeds Dog Club of SA Inc – Championship Show - 9.00am and not before 11.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn - Entries close 31.03.25 – Schedule February magazine
Para District Obedience Dog Club Inc.- Obedience Trial - 10.00am – Jenkins Reserve, Saints Road, Salisbury – Entries close 22.03.25 – Schedule March Magazine
All Breeds Dog Club of SA Inc – Championship Show - 9.00am and not before 11.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn - Entries close 31.03.25 - Schedule February Magazine
SA Obedience Dog Club Inc – Obedience, Rally & Tricks Trials - 10.00am and not before 1.00pm - SAODC Club Ground, Beaumont Road – Entries Close 14.03.25 - Schedule February Magazine
Adelaide Lure Coursing & Racing Club Inc – Lure Coursing Trial - 9.00am - Roseworthy Campus –Entries Close 28.03.25
12th (Saturday) Dogs SA DWD Advisory Committee – DWD State Championships – 9.00am – Virginia Community Centre – Entries close 11.03.25 – Schedule March Magazine
Agility Dog Club of SA Inc – Agility Trials - 9.00am and not before 11.00am - Golflands Reserve, Glenelg – Entries close 31.03.2025
13th (Sunday)
Dogs SA DWD Advisory Committee – Trick Test State Championships – 10.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries Close 11.03.25 - Schedule March Magazine
Pug Club of SA Inc – Funday – Marsula and Ring 1, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn 15th (Tuesday) German Shorthaired Pointer Society (NSW)- National Show at DOGS NSW
16th (Wednesday) German Shorthaired Pointer Society (NSW)- National Show at DOGS NSW
17th (Thursday) German Shorthaired Pointer Society (NSW)- National Show at DOGS NSW
18th (Friday) Port Pirie Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show - 1.00pm – Savoy Park, Warnertown Road, Port Pirie - Entries Close 15.04.25 – Schedule February Magazine
Mount City & Districts Kennel Club Inc –Championship Show – 12.30pm - Len Lewis Memorial Dog Park, Pick Avenue, Mount Gambier – Entries close 11.04.2025 – Schedule February magazine
19th (Saturday) Port Pirie Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show – 8.30am and not before 12.30pm – Savoy Park, Warnertown Road, Port Pirie – Entries close 15.04.25 – Schedule February Magazine
Mount City & Districts Kennel Club Inc –Championship Show - 8.30am and not before 12 noon - Len Lewis Memorial Dog Park, Pick Avenue, Mount Gambier – Entries Close 11.04.05 – Schedule February Magazine
Blue Lake Obedience Dog Club Inc – Obedience, Rally, Agility, Jumping Trials - 8.30am and not before 12.30pm - Hastings Cunningham Reserve, Mount Gambier – Entries Close 04.04.25 – Schedule February Magazine
Poodle Club of NSW Inc- National Show at Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Road, 20th (Sunday) Port Pirie Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show – 8.30am and not before 12.30pm – Savoy Park,
Warnertown Road, Port Pirie – Entries close 15.04.25
– Schedule February Magazine
Mount City & Districts Kennel Club Inc –Championship Show - 8.30am and not before 12 noon – Lew Lewis Memorial Dog Park, Pick Avenue, Mount Gambier – Entries close 11.04.2025
- Schedule February Magazine
Blue Lake Obedience Dog Club Inc – Obedience, Rally, Agility, Jumping Trials - 8.30am and not before 12.30pm - Hastings Cunningham Reserve, Mount Gambier – Entries Close 04.04.25 – Schedule February Magazine
Poodle Club of NSW Inc- National Show at Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Road, Clarendon, NSW
21st (Monday) Port Pirie Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show - 8.30am – Savoy Park, Warntertown Road, Port Pirie – Entries close 15.04.25 – Schedule February Magazine
Mount City & Districts Kennel Club Inc – 8.00am – Len Lewis Memorial Park, Pick Avenue, Mount Gambier – Entries close 11.04.05 – Schedule February Magazine
24th (Thursday) Para District Obedience Dog Club Inc - Scent Work Trial - 2.00pm - Angle Vale Scout Hall, Heaslip Road, Angle Vale – Entries Close 21.04.25
25th (Friday) Anzac Day
Gundog Club of SA Inc – Scent Work Trial - 12noon - John Mitchell Reserve, Henley Beach – Entries Close 14.04.25
Adelaide Lure Coursing and Racing Club – SprintDog Trial – State Shooting Park – Entries Close 11.04.25
26th (Saturday) Southern Districts Kennel & Obedience Dog Club Inc - Championship Show - 9.00 am and not before 12.30pm – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 18.04.2025 – Schedule February Magazine
27th (Sunday) Southern Districts Kennel & Obedience Dog Club Inc - Championship show - 9.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries Close 18.04.25 –Schedule February Magazine
Para District Obedience Dog Club Inc - Scent Work Trial - 9.00am - Jenkins Reserve, Saints Road, Salisbury- Entries Close 14.04.25
Gawler Dog Training Club Inc – Agility & Jumping Trial – 9.00am and not before 12 noon - Elliott Goodger Memorial Park, Willaston - Entries Close 21.4.25
May
3rd (Saturday)
Border Collie Club of SA Inc – Championship Show – 9.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries Close 29.4.25 - Schedule March Magazine
The Toy Dog Club of SA - Championship Show9.00am and not before 12 noon – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries Close 29.04.25 –Schedule April Magazine
Gundog Club of SA Inc – Retrieving Ability Tests for Gundogs
Port Pirie Obedience Dog Club Inc – Obedience & Rally Trials - 9.00am and not before 1.00pm – Savoy Park, Warnertown Road, Port Pirie - Entries Close 18.04.25 – Schedule March Magazine
Tracking Dog Club of SA Inc – Track & Search Trial –not before 8.00am – Adelaide Metro – Entries Close 08.04.25
4th (Sunday)
Golden Retriever Club of SA – Open Show –11.00am and not before 1.00pm – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries Close 28.04.25 – Schedule April Magazine - Off lead area for funday 11.00am
Adelaide Districts Working Dog Club Inc – Group 5 Championship Show – 9.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn - Schedule March Magazine – Entries Close 29.04.2025 Gundog Club of SA Inc – Retrieving Ability Tests for Gundogs Port Pirie Obedience Dog Club Inc – Obedience & Rally Trials - 9.00am – Savoy Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn - Entries close 18.04.25 – Schedule March Magazine
Tracking Dog Club of SA Inc – Track & Search Trial –not before 8.00am – Adelaide Metro – Entries Close 08.04.25
9th (Friday) Southern Districts Kennel & Obedience Dog Club Inc – Scent Work Trial - 6.30pm at Corner Wheatsheaf and States Road, Morphett Vale – Entries Close Paper 02.05.25 Online 04.05.25
10th (Saturday) Dublin Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show –9.00am and not before 11.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
Herding Dog Club of SA Inc – Herding Test and Trials- Goolwa NB 9:30 am Entries close – Paper 30.04.25, Online 01.05.25
11th (Sunday) Dublin Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show9.00am and not before 11.00am - David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
Herding Dog Club of SA Inc – Herding Test and Trials- David Roche Park NB 9:30 am Entries close Paper 30.04.25, Online 01.05.25
Gawler Dog Training Club Inc – Double Rally Trial
9.00 AM and NB 12.00 PM – Elliot Goodger Memorial Park, Willaston 16th (Friday) Noarlunga City Obedience & Dog Club – Scent Work Trial - 6.00 PM Club grounds, Pimpala Primary School, Morphett Vale
17th (Saturday) Metropolitan Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show 9.00am & NB 12.00noon – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries Close 09.05.25 –Schedule April Mazagize
Munno Para Dog Obedience Club Inc – Agility Trial 9.00 am and NB 12.00pm at MPDOC Grounds, Kooranowa Reserve, Smithfield – Entries Close –05.05.2025
Retrieving & Field Trials Club of SA Inc – Retrieving Trials for Gundogs - 8.00am – Grand Cru Estate, Lot 274 Laubes Road, Springton, SA -Entries close 11.05.2025
18th (Sunday) Adelaide Lure Coursing & Racing Club Inc – Lure Coursing Trial – Cornerstone College, Mount Barker – Enties Close 02.05.25 Dover Garden Kennel & Obedience Dog ClubObedience Trial 9.30am at Bradley Grove Mitchell Park – Entries Close 03.05.25 – Schedule April
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Retrieving & Field Trials Club of SA Inc – Retrieving Trials for Gundogs - 8.00am – Grand Cru Estate, Lot 274 Laubes Road, Springton, SA -Entries close 11.05.2025
24th (Saturday) Tracking Dog Club of SA Inc – Tracking Trial NB 8.00
AM- Monato – Entries Close 29.04.25
Agility Dog Club of SA Inc – Agility Trial 9.00 am & NB 1.00pm Golflands Reserve, Glenelg
Para Districts Obedience Dog Club Inc – SprintDog Trial Jenkins Reserve, Salisbury– 9.00am
25th (Sunday) Tracking Dog Club of SA Inc – Tracking Trial –NB 8.00 AM- Monato – Entries Close 29.4.25
Border Collie Club of SA Inc – Restricted to Group 5 - Obedience & Tricks Trial 9.00 am & Rally NB 11.00 SAODC Grounds, Beaumont Road, South Parklands – Entries Close 19.05.25
Para Districts Obedience Dog Club Inc – SprintDog Trial Jenkins Reserve, Salisbury – 1.30pm
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Welsh Corgi Club of SA – Corgi National Championship Show at the German Shepherd Dog Grounds, Barratt Reserve, West Beach, SA –Entries Close 09.05.25 – Schedule November 2024 Magazine
27th (Tuesday) Welsh Corgi Club of SA Corgi National Championship Show at the German Shepherd Dog Grounds, Barratt Reserve, West Beach, SA– Entries Close 09.05.25 – Schedule November 2024 Magazine
29th (Thursday) Dogs SA Winter International – Championship Show – 9.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries Close 16.05.25 – Schedule April magazine
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Hound Club of SA Inc – Championship Show David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
Dogs SA Winter International – CACIB Show –9.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn - Entries Close 16.05.25 – Schedule April magazine
Jack Russell Terrier Club of SA Inc – Championship Show – not before 10.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 25.05.2025 – Schedule April magazine
Australian Terrier Club of SA Inc – Championship Show – 9.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 23.05.2025 – Schedule April magazine
Dobermann Club of SA Inc – Open Show – After Spitz - David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 25.05.2025
The German Shepherd Dog Club of QLD IncNational Show & Rally Trial at Dogs Queensland Showgrounds, 247 King Avenue, Durack, QLD 31st (Saturday) Dogs SA Winter International – Championship Show – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn –Entries Close 16.05.25 – Schedule April magazine
The Terrier Club of SA Inc – Championship Show - 9.00am – Ring 10, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 25.05.2025 – Schedule April magazine
Chihuahua Club of SA Inc – Championship Show NB 1.00pm – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 20.05.2025 – Schedule April magazine
The Papillon Club of SA Inc – Championship Show–David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 20.05.2025 – Schedule April magazine
Labrador Retriever Club of SA Inc – Championship Show- 9.00am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 20.05.2025 – Schedule April magazine
Newfoundland Club of SA Inc – Championship Show – Entries Close 23.05.25
Dobermann Club of SA Inc – Championship Show –After Newfoundland’s - David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 25.05.2025
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THREE COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT MILK REPLACERS
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2. “Should a milk replacer be part of my maternity toolkit?”
There are several reasons why milk-replacers may become necessary, either as a ‘top-up’ or as the sole source of nutrition. As you know, some first-time mothers may struggle with their maternal instincts. Alternatively, the bitch may be unwell or unable to produce enough milk, especially if she has a large litter. Toxic milk syndrome occurs when some puppies in a litter develop diarrhoea or colitis, despite the dam showing no clinical signs of mastitis. Studies suggest this may be linked to subclinical mastitis, which can be detected by examining the milk for increased neutrophils¹.
Even if the bitch appears to be managing well, it is crucial to closely monitor the puppies, as inadequate weight gain can often be the first indicator of a problem, suggesting that additional support is needed. We recommend weighing your puppies daily after birth to track their progress. Recent studies show that any puppy losing more than 4% of its birth weight within the first 48 hours has a significantly higher risk of mortality and may benefit from supplemental feeding¹-³.
Other risk factors for neonatal mortality may include:
• A low birth weight and low Apgar score ²,⁴. If you aren’t currently Apgar scoring your pups it is definitely worth looking up how to do this, as it will really help you to identify any potential weaker puppies so you can offer them immediate additional nutritional support.
• Litter heterogeneity (weight difference between biggest and smallest puppies in a litter) - If a significant weight variation is observed within the litter, it should be considered potentially at risk.
• Puppies from large litters. If the litter size is bigger than is typically expected for that breed, the puppies are more likely to be of low birth weight.² Using supplemental milk replacers from birth in this instance can provide nutritional
support for these puppies.
“All milk replacers are the same.”
A common misconception is that any milk will suffice for newborn puppies. However, canine milk is unique: it’s more energy-dense, is twice as rich in protein, fat, calcium, and phosphorus compared to other species, all of which contribute to healthy growth. Cow and goat milk, being higher in lactose, may be harder for puppies to digest. Human milk replacers should be avoided as they contain starch, which puppies can’t digest during their first few weeks. Homemade formulas are also risky due to the difficulty in replicating the nutritional balance of canine milk and ensuring sterility.
Osmolality, the osmotic pressure from dissolved particles, is crucial in milk replacers. If a milk replacer has high osmolality, it can lead to osmotic diarrhoea, a serious condition for newborn puppies who are 84% water⁵. Ensuring the milk replacer has the right osmolality is essential, and formulas designed specifically for puppies are made with this in mind.
While there are many milk replacers available, not all may meet the puppies’ nutritional needs. Some formulas contain beneficial components like DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), prebiotics, and maltodextrin, supporting cognitive development, digestive function, immune health, and overall growth. The bitch’s ability to produce DHA during lactation is limited¹, so supplementing newborn puppies with DHA has been shown to aid in the development of cognitive and ocular functions. Some milk formulas contain prebiotics, like fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), which help promote digestive health and contribute to immune system development by supporting a healthy balance of microbiota.
When using a milk replacer, always remember to check the puppy’s body temperature first. Newborn puppies have a limited ability to regulate their body temperature, and if they are too cold, their digestive system won’t function properly. Ensure that the environment is warm, and if the puppy is cold, gently warm before feeding.
Reconstitution errors are the most common issue when preparing powder-based milk replacers. Follow the manufacturer’s water-to-powder ratio, as more is not always better. Mixing with other milk types, such as goat’s milk, may alter osmolality and cause digestive issues. Don’t forget to stimulate the puppy to urinate and defecate after feeding.
Figure 1. Average composition of dog, cow and goat milk¹
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3. “Diarrhoea during weaning is only of viral or bacterial origin.”
Diarrhoea can slow growth rates and increase the risk of mortality⁶, as gastrointestinal issues are a leading cause of death in puppies under one year of age⁷. But diarrhoea during weaning isn’t always caused by viral or bacterial infections. At this stage, puppies are still developing their digestive systems: they lose the ability to digest milk but haven’t fully adapted to digesting starch. Environmental factors such as stress, high temperatures, or excessive humidity, as well as changes in diet, can contribute to diarrhoea during weaning. It’s also important to consider that certain parasites, like coccidia and Giardia, can also be implicated.
At weaning, which typically begins around 4 to 4.5 weeks of age, it’s important to ensure a smooth transition from milk to solid food. If kibble is introduced, it should be rehydrated in the first few weeks to make it easier for puppies to eat and digest. Using a canine milk replacer instead of water during the first week can help ease this process.
During weaning, puppies’ digestive systems are still immature and more fragile than in adults. Therefore we want the diet to be as digestible as possible. Digestive safety is essential for puppies because puppies are very sensitive to dehydration, a common consequence of diarrhoea.
Avoid free feeding during weaning, as this is a recognised risk factor for weaning diarrhoea. Research has shown that feeding puppies four meals per day during weaning improves stool quality by reducing digestive workload⁸.
For steady and healthy growth, BABYDOG MILK is formulated to closely match the bitch’s milk, with high energy and protein levels. Its unique formula dissolves instantly and completely, leaving no sediment and creating a smooth, homogenous mixture. Enriched with DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, it aids in brain development and helps an immature immune system. It also has the right amount of lactose and prebiotics for optimal digestion.
OUR STARTER MOTHER & BABYDOG range offers tailored nutritional solutions to support puppies during weaning, from 1 to 2 months of age. Enriched with DHA for brain development and learning, it also contains a blend of prebiotics, and highly digestible proteins to promote a healthy intestinal balance. The formula supports a strong immune system with nutrients including Vitamins E and C. Additionally, the STARTER range meets the high energy needs of the bitch during late pregnancy and lactation.
References
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3. Le Gal, A. et al. Interest of early energy supplementation in puppies to control the risk of neonatal mortality. 8th International Symposium on Canine and Feline Reproduction (ISCFR). Paris, France, 26th-30th June 2016.
4. Veronesi MC, Panzani S, Faustini M, Rota A. An Apgar scoring system for routine assessment of newborn puppy viability and short-term survival prognosis. Theriogenology. 2009;72(3):401-407.
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8. Grellet A, Chastant-Maillard S, Robin C, et al. Risk factors of weaning diarrhea in puppies housed in breeding kennels. Preventive Veterinary Medicine.2014;117(1):260-265.
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