Dogs Victoria Magazine October 2020

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magazine OCTOBER 2020 VOLUME 95 NO.10

BREED SPOTLIGHT

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER

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AFL PLAYERS & THEIR DOGS

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PRESIDENT Report Hello Fellow Canine Tragic, October 13 marks a significant milestone in the history of Dogs Victoria. It was on this day in 1930 that the Kennel Control Council (KCC), the forerunner to the Victorian Canine Association, was formed 90 years ago. Its legacy continues, our headquarters at Skye is still called KCC Park. The fascinating history of dog showing in Victoria going back to the 1860s and the political manoeuvres that led to the formation of a single canine controlling body are recorded in an excellent article by two former KCC members, Roger Bridgford and Ernie Boxhall, published in the August Dogs Victoria Magazine. Another excellent perspective is recorded by Jane Harvey who became a central figure in the campaign to democratise the KCC. You can find her History of Dogs Victoria on her website (www.janedog.com) At its August and September meetings, management committee discussed the possible date for the launch of our upgraded website. Given the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the KCC, 13 October has been proposed as the ideal date for the launch. With this target date in mind a huge amount of work by individual members, affiliates, breed clubs and staff has gone into providing better content, thorough proof reading, as well as navigation and design improvements. Management committee will review and sign off on the final version at the latest seven days before launch. We recognise that the website is our online face to the world and needs to be acceptable to the membership, but we also realise that total perfection is never possible, some pages will still be under development, and even though best efforts have been applied to the accuracy of content there will still be some errors that slip through. What I can guarantee is that the upgraded site will be immeasurably better than the current Dogs Victoria website. At the time of writing (mid-September), I am increasingly confident that the final product will be something that we can be all proud of to celebrate this milestone anniversary.

KCC Park Fire Fighting Service There are some key responsibilities attached to Dogs Victoria owning one of the largest dog sports facilities in the world at KCC Park. This includes the provision of a safe site for use by us all. Recently the KCC Facilities Committee sought the advice of the CFA regarding fire safety at the Park and whether the fire water supply solution implemented 30 years ago, (a concrete water tank next to the pavilion and use of dam water) was still adequate, given that the concrete tank had started to leak and has now been removed.

Our biggest fire risk at the Park is from a grass fire. Last year there were two grass fires, one across the road on Westernport Highway resulting from a car accident, and a very large grass fire that emanated from Thompsons Road.

The CFA advised that to continue to rely on the use of the dam water was problematic. It would require Dogs Victoria to provide a fully sealed roadway capable of taking the weight of a modern fire truck right up to the dam (a considerable capital expense). Even then, while the truck could draw the water from the dam, because of dams position at the back of the Park it would require extremely long hoses to get the water at lessening pressure to many of our buildings. All in all, it was recommended that the dam water be taken out of the KCC Park fire risk mitigation equation.

Currently the Park has a 5cm residential quality mains water connection, supplying our kitchen and drinking water outlets. The CFA recommended that the most cost-effective way to mitigate our fire risk was to install a second 15cm dedicated mains water connection together with a fire truck pumper installed at the connection. This connection would supply sufficient pressure to hydrants positioned strategically around the Park giving easy access to fire trucks. Piping to the hydrants would use the latest and increasingly economical boring technology, meaning there is no disturbance to the surface at all.

Given the assessment of the inadequacy of our current fire risk mechanisms at the Park, management committee was concerned that without the physical fire mitigation infrastructure recommended by the CFA in place that all our Park events, including external events (e.g. orchid show) were at risk. They also recognised that the current COVID-19 environment where no shows are likely in the near future presents the perfect time to get this important risk mitigation infrastructure in place.

The project will cost approximately $100K. A tender process was followed to select the most suitable providers. Multiple funding options were reviewed by the Dogs Victoria Finance Committee. At the August 2020 management committee meeting it was agreed to fund the project in the first instance from our reserves and then to replenish our reserves over time from a dedicated Dogs Victoria Facilities Fund. This project is to be repaid from donations and a new Dogs Victoria Facility Fund Levy of $2 levy + gst to be applied on an ‘Opt Out’ basis on all Dogs Victoria transactions i.e. registrations, transfers, membership, title applications etc. A barometer will be published in the Gazette so members can track progress. I do encourage you all to support this initiative.

The same technology used to install the fire hydrant piping could also be used to install mains sewerage at the Park, replacing our totally outdated and smelly septic system, which I understand is the next must do project for the Park. The Dogs Victoria Facilities fund will over time be an important input to projects at KCC Park and Bulla.

Until next time, keep safe.

Vin McPhee PRESIDENT

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For our October magazine our feature articles are on mental health, seniors week, AFL players with purebreds and the performance sport of agility.

We take a look at the importance of mental health and how the Dogs Victoria therapy dogs team assist by visiting nursing homes, and hospitals around Victoria.

In its 38th year the 2020 Victorian Seniors Festival might be a little different this year but there are still plenty of ways for you to be involved, make sure you read the article on the Victorian Seniors Festival.

The year 2020 has been so different in many ways and the AFL is no different. With the AFL grand final being held interstate this month we take a look at AFL and AFLW players and their dogs.

Therapy Dogs Dogs have been our constantly loyal companions for thousands of years, as well as working hard for us in many areas they provide a valuable contribution towards our mental wellbeing.

Caring for them daily has a nature and nurture effect that is both positive and productive, by means of: • • • •

This month we thank Aileen Dibble for sending us her story on the literacy program for children titled Story Dogs. Aileen is a story dog volunteer who takes Welsh Corgi Pembrokes Benson and Brooke to selected schools.

The children have a play with the dogs before reading a story book with the dogs assisting in their own special way.

A reason to start the day Enjoying daily exercise together Meeting other dog owners and exchanging pleasantries Just to sit quietly with them and stroke them has been known to reduce blood pressure and relieve stress

Our breed spotlight for the month is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. This breed was first recognised by the English Kennel Club in 1935, it is the fourth most popular breed in Australia behind the German Shepherd Dog, Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever.

Don’t forget to look at the other articles on performance sports such as RAFT, OTEC and agility, along with our regular articles from Dr Michael Bell, the Laurie Luxmoore library, meet a member and meet a staff member.

Would you like to contribute to the magazine, we would love to hear from you. Please send you’re story to yourstory@dogsvictoria.org.au

Dogs are welcomed visitors at nursing homes, hospitals, and special accommodation centres where their antics are a diversion from life’s troubles. This can be illustrated by two examples of which there are many:

Happy reading.

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Clinton the Mastiff who on visiting an adult psychiatric unit laid down with a young man who was having a depressive episode until he felt calm and happy.

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Britty the Rottweiler motivated a lady in a nursing home to go and find a biscuit to feed her as a treat (when previously she had not been inclined to move).

BREED SPOTLIGHT

Staffordshire Bull Terrier For information on this breed contact: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Association of Vic Inc Secretary: Mrs Penni Harrison

Ph: 0488 556 577 penni.harrison1306@gmail.com

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The power of dog companionship has been demonstrated very clearly at this present time with many families welcoming a dog into their lives for companionship and enrichment. This bond will grow stronger with its responsibility and care for a lifetime friend.

YOUR OTEC story notes

Story Dogs A Literacy Program for Children Story Dogs started in Australia in 2009 in Murwillumbah NSW. In 2014 my two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, liter mates Puzzle and Benson, were two of the first four dogs to be tested for temperament and obedience for the Story Dog program in Victoria.

The assessment was carried out by certified dog team assessors. Dogs are not allowed to bark or jump up on the judges and have to remain calm around children. Handlers must also have a current working with children card and police check. After the initial temperament test we attended several training sessions.

The first school we were assigned to was Sandringham East Primary, a 50km round trip so we planned a day with lunch and a walk on the beach “after work”. We worked on a Friday for the school year.

Each session is one on one and the children are seven and eight year olds, chosen by the school, and parental consent required books are chosen to suit the child’s reading level. We sit in a quiet area or office. The children have a play with the dogs before reading. Handlers are encouraged to speak to the child through the dog such as “Benson does not understand what is happening on this page could you help him out please”. The child becomes the teacher.

Their confidence grows and I have learnt a lot about dinosaurs, monsters and spiders.

The same children attend the sessions each week.

Sadly, Puzzle passed away in March of 2016. However, Benson and I continued working for Story Dogs. In

November 2016 another Pembroke, Brooke, joined our household and in February 2017 she also passed the test to work as a Story Dog. In 2017 we were assigned a new school Essex Heights Primary in Mt Waverley, a 12km round trip from home. We work on a Thursday.

At the end of each term we are invited into the class rooms for all the children to give the dogs a pat which creates great excitement.

At the end of the school year we are invited to the final school assembly where we meet our sponsors. Our first sponsor was The Lions Club of Reservoir. Our current sponsor is Jellis Craig Real Estate in Mt Waverley. Over 600 attend the school assembly including children, teachers, parents and grandparents.

In 2019 Benson was awarded a five year pin for his service to Story Dogs.

Throughout Victoria Story Dogs assists 2545 primary school children each week through 509 volunteer dog teams in 63 schools in Victoria. It is fun and a pleasure to be involved with this program.

Aileen Dibble Story Dog Volunteer With workmates Benson and Brooke

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In its 38th year, the 2020 Victorian Seniors Festival might be a little different to events held in previous years; however, the festival will continue to celebrate the valuable contributions older Victorians make to our community.

To align with new COVID restrictions, the 2020 Victorian Seniors Festival will have an online focus with online performances, Zoom interviews and plenty of video performance and entertainment stretching out from May to October 2020.

Thanks to social distancing restrictions, the festival will move to a more informal format with seniors able to enjoy the events and entertainment from the comfort of their home, whilst partaking in the extensive calendar of events and performers gathering to celebrate seniors.

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Victorian Seniors Festival performers An array of talent has signed up to be a part of seniors week in Victoria including instrumentalist Wilbur Wilde (Hey, Hey, It’s Saturday), line dancer Marie Pietersz, musicians Peter Farnan and Have Bayly, Aboriginal performer Kutcha Edwards, The Gram O Phonie Brothers, country music legend Tania Kernaghan and James Blundell to name a few.

Performances range from Zumba classes, line dancing, rock-n-roll, Aboriginal storytelling, comedy acts, puppet theatre, cabaret, tribute shows, theatre, dance, and Bollywood entertainment.

The festival will run from May to October 2020 with weekly video performance and interviews and a wide range of radio entertainment.

Programs for 2020 Victorian Seniors Celebrations Victorian Seniors Festival Radio programs include: • Music and entertainment features from nostalgia to contemporary artists • Radio plays – from new recordings of long-established works by Alan Hopgood and Agatha Christie • New plays commissioned by the Victorian Seniors Festival • A fantastic mix of spoken word, poetry and prose from Australian writers and performers As well as this, there will be plenty of radio plays, spoken word, musical features and much more.

How Dogs Victoria senior members can get involved in Seniors Festival activities Virtual activities provide the opportunity for seniors to socialise from the comfort and safety of their homes – if you’re a member wanting to celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival, why not arrange a Zoom meeting with your doggy friends, arrange a special virtual morning tea to enjoy one of the art, theatre or music events in the Seniors Festival calendar or share a photo with Dogs Victoria with you and your canine companion enjoying one of the Victorian Seniors Festival activities.

Listen now or check out the festival program for ‘Reimagined 2020’ by visiting www.seniorsonline.vic.gov. au/festival

Dogs Victoria Therapy Dogs Our mantra for Dogs Victoria Therapy Dogs: Their mission is simple; their effect is profound.

This keen group is a small but dedicated team who donate their time to visit nursing homes, special accommodation units and hospitals throughout Victoria. These dog/owner teams are assessed as suitable for such visits and, when accredited, work on a volunteer basis.

All dogs can participate providing they demonstrate their suitability, and their owner/ handlers are sensitive to the ways of the elderly and vulnerable needing support.

What makes a suitable team? Owners must: • Be dedicated to pursuing the aims of providing mental health support • Have time available • A suitable dog • Take responsibility for the performance of the team, presenting a clean, vet checked, suitability tested and suitably trained and willing dog who is insured under the scheme by Dogs Victoria • Have ability, politeness and sympathy to liaise with hospital/nursing home and elderly care staff • Agree to ongoing training with their dog, ensuring a high standard of presentation

To develop a suitable dog: • Socialised from early age, continuing for the balance of the dog’s life • Fit for purpose in structure • Healthy, of good weight, lacking skin conditions or medical conditions, as they will interact with frail and immune compromised recipients. Lacking any health issues that would impact on their work

Temperament: • Stable • Willing to engage all people, and affectionate • Low startle reflex • If startled, a fast and excellent recovery • Well trained to walk on a loose lead • Able to sit, lie down and settle during a visit • Handler dog rapport is essential Do we require wonder dogs and handlers? Our volunteers and their dogs are wonderful individuals.

Most dogs can be trained for the work however innate sympathy and willingness to engage with a variety of people is essential. Size may matter in restricted venues.

Do you have a dog and are willing to conform to the above checklist? We would like to hear from you to promote the ongoing essential service that the committee instituted and developed over the last 20 plus years. You will have many joyful interactions, develop a wonderful rapport with your suitable dog and experience some amazing individual moments.

Please contact Nicola Abell, Dogs Victoria Therapy Dogs Coordinator on 9822 0887 for further information on how you and your dog can become part of the Dogs Victoria Therapy Dogs.

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AGILITY TRAINING BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN CANINE AGILITY

Canine agility is a sport in which a handler directs their dog around an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy. It is a fast paced, exciting activity for the dog and the handler, and has many benefits for both. Handlers use a combination of verbal commands, body language and motion to direct their dog around a course. Each course is set by the judge on the day and is unique.

The degree of difficulty changes with the level of competition from novice through to masters (most difficult).

Why is agility important for dogs?

Agility can be a great exercise for dogs both physically and mentally as it plays on a dogs natural instincts. It can assist with socialisation in a friendly environment and provide many different positive experiences in many environments. Overcoming agility challenges can help increase a dog’s confidence as well as increase the bond between handlers and their pets.

Overall, agility training can provide the following benefits to dogs: Improved handler/dog communication – when a dog and handler have undertaken training in agility, there can be increased responsiveness. As agility training is all reward based, the dog and handlers form a strong bond. Training provides much needed mental stimulus and creates a working relationship with your dog that is enjoyable for both.

Increased canine self-control – training and agility can help to ensure a dog remains focused on the task.

Dogs learn to work through distraction and need to have some level of impulse control to progress.

Enhanced socialisation – dogs can enrich their skills and improve their relationship with their handler or owner by taking part in agility training. The sessions are not just for the elite agility experts, rather a wonderful way to boost a dog’s confidence and exposure to different situations and other dogs.

There are plenty of benefits to agility training; dogs and their owners can take part whether they are looking to compete in agility competitions or as a simple way to interact with their dogs in a fun way.

What is involved in agility training?

Agility Training largely involves training a series of reward based skills and an understanding of handler body language as well as some obstacle performance skills. A combination of food rewards and play is used to ensure skills are learned in a positive, safe environment and training is fun for all.

Foundation Essential skills are required before introduction to obstacles. These include establishing a good working relationship and reinforcement regimen, socialising the dog to the training environment, understanding handler body language cues and training handling manoeuvers. It also involves training basic obedience such as start line stays, and a reliable recall.

Jump skills Dogs need to learn correct jumping form to avoid knocking bars. Jump skills are taught through a series of grid work patterns.

Dog Walk / A Frame The Dog Walk and A Frame are two different types of “ramps” that the dog needs to negotiate safely and at speed. There are different methods depending on the type of performance required (stopped or running).

Both require set criteria, lots of rewards and proofing once the behaviour is established.

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See Saw The dog must be confident in negotiating something that moves underneath them so lots of foundation work required here as well as learning set criteria Weavers Dogs learn to negotiate 12 poles in a straight line.

The dog needs to enter the poles with the first pole next to their left shoulder and continue to weave through the gaps until the end. Entries are taught from all angles and a variety of obstacles before and after the weavers. Dogs need to learn this obstacle independently of handler position and movement so lots of proofing is required.

Tunnels Not all dogs love tunnels so training may involve building confidence. Dogs learn tunnel entry and exit from all angles, and not to enter if the handler direction / body language / verbal command indicates it.

Your training club will provide a full overview of the activities and challenges.

Can my dog compete in agility competitions?

Competitions are held at local, state and national levels and judges design a unique obstacle course that is undertaken by the dog and handler based on the degree of difficulty.

Each competing dog has to run the course within the set time, negotiating all the obstacles in the correct order and manner to avoid receiving course or time penalties.

Dog clubs and training schools provide agility lessons for dogs over 6 – 12 months of age, allowing participants to work towards attending agility trials and/ or developing a better understanding of the sport.

To find out more about agility events, visit our website.

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BREED SPOTLIGHT - Staffordshire Bull Terrier History

If you were to hear the word ‘bold, fearless, and totally reliable’ or ‘highly intelligent and affectionate, especially with children’, you could easily be mistaken for believing you had found the perfect man or partner for life.

Instead, these are some of the key works to describe the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. This might explain why they have become the fourth most popular breed in Australia behind German Shepherds, Labradors and Golden Retrievers.

Although shrouded in some ambiguity their ancestors probably go back centuries to the Mastiff. The Bulldogs that then evolved from the Mastiff were large dogs weighting from 80-120lb and were used for the sport of bull and bear baiting. When this so-called sport was outlawed, emphasis was then turned to dog fighting, with dogs matched against each other, weight for weight. With the popularity of dog fighting and ratting, it was found that in addition to the qualities of tenacity and courage of the old Bulldog, a lighter and more agile dog was required. The lighter of the Bulldogs and the Old English White Terrier (now extinct) were combined and the resulting Bull and Terrier is almost certainly the forebear of the modern Stafford.

Although Staffords were bred to fight, it must not be forgotten theses dogs, in the main, were owned by hard working families from around the mining districts of England. These dogs were treated well, often better than the children, because they could earn money to help care for the family. Despite their fighting ability, they associate well with the family, especially the children, earning them the name of the nanny dogs.

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier attained UK Kennel recognition in 1935. In Australia, the popularity of the breed began in Queensland in the early 1950s, Victoria would now be one of the strongest states for Staffords, with the club being formed in 1975. Fred Onions was the first president with Linda Szirer as secretary.

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Characteristics

Generally speaking, Terrier breeds are bold, inquisitive and fearless, although very friendly towards humans. A typical Stafford is energetic and devoted to its owners and enthusiastic, rather than suspicious, when meeting strangers. Stafford puppies are quick learners and if properly trained from early days will grow up to be very obedient loyal pets. People going to classes to learn basic obedience are often pleasantly surprised at how well their Stafford takes to his work. Many Staffords have achieved high awards in obedience.

If you are taking a Stafford into your life be aware that it believes it is an important part of your family unit.

This is not a dog to be left in the back yard and will not attain its full potential without being given plenty of your time and affection. They love a daily walk or just a toss of the ball is a sure fire guarantee to see the famous “Staffie” grin.

An issue potential owners need to be aware of is, that due to their early fighting heritage, they have a tendency to respond to aggression shown by another dog. Therefore, they should be adequately controlled in public places, and owners should apply common sense to avoid possible confrontational situations with other dogs. A Stafford is always to be completely trust worthy towards humans.

BREED SPOTLIGHT - Staffordshire Bull Terrier Appearance

Staffords are a medium sized, short-coated breed, with a height of 14-16” with dogs weighing 12.7-17kg and bitches 11-15kg with these weights being related to height. The Stafford is wellbalanced, active, agile and muscular. Strong emphasis is placed on its indomitable courage and tenacity. Along with this, it is highly intelligent and affectionate, especially with children.

Staffords are a compact dog, with a level top-line, close coupled with a wide chest, well ribbed back to a lightness in the loins, referred to as the waist. Add to this well muscled, well turned hindquarters with a good width of first and second thighs. The head is a feature, being broad in skull with pronounced cheek muscles, a distinct stop with a short foreface being one-third of the entire head. Small nose, or half-pricked ears. A medium, round dark eye, and a strong scissor bite.

The tail is carried like an old-fashioned pump handle and is low set. The smooth, short, single coat comes in various colours – red, fawn, white, black or blue, or any of these colours with white. Any shade of brindle, or brindle with white. Black and tan or liver is highly undesirable.

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FACTS ABOUT THE BREED

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is intelligent, learns easily, responds quickly, is calmly protective, and can be a loving and fun companion. They have an ardent desire to please and easily comply with the requests of their owners. However, remember that they were originally bred to fight other dogs, and most have retained a strong prey drive. They must be trained to control their temperament traits to truly become a perfect pet. It is imperative that, from the beginning, a Stafford puppy have clear and consistent training. They should not only learn the rules, but also accept that they must always follow them.

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognised by the English Kennel Club in 1935.

Average lifespan is 12-14 years The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is often called Stafford or Staffie.

The first two members of their sex to claim championships in England were the bitch, Lady Even and the dog, Gentleman Jim in 1939

Grooming

It doesn’t take much work to keep a Staffordshire Bull Terrier looking handsome. Occasional baths and weekly brushings with a horsehair mitt or hound glove to pull away dead hairs will keep him in beautiful condition. His nails should be trimmed at least monthly.

Avoid letting them grow out too long, as overly long nails can be quite painful for him. Clean the ears regularly to remove excess wax and debris, which can cause an ear infection. Your breeder and your veterinarian can suggest a good routine and cleaning materials and will show you how to do it without damaging his inner ear.

ANKC Activities • • • • • • •

Conformation (dog shows) Obedience Tracking Agility Flyball Weight Pull Therapy Dogs

Now you know a little about the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and have decided this is the dog for you or you want more information, make contact with the breed club. They will be able to give you information about available puppies and also suggest dog shows where you can see the breed and speak to breeders. In this way you will gain a better perspective of the breed and its needs.

Information sourced from the Dogs Victoria, Australian National Kennel Council Ltd and the American Kennel Club.

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PAWFECT COMBO AFL PLAYERS AND THEIR DOGS AFL STARS AND THEIR CANINE COMPANIONS

They often say behind every great athlete is a great partner, and the same can be said for pets and their role in helping professional athletes relax and unwind.

No matter the breed of the dog, canines are often an important part of a professional athlete’s life, helping them unwind and relax with their four legged friends between high-pressure games and intense training sessions.

There are plenty of AFL and AFLW players that are proud owners of dogs across Victoria and across Australia.

JAYDEN HUNT + SIMBA THE STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER

TAYLA HARRIS + BEANS THE BORDER COLLIE with a dedicated

KAITLYN ASHMORE + BILLIE THE DALMATIAN owns a dog called

TODD ELTON + CARL THE PUG with

TOM ROCKLIFF + KILLA AND PEPPA THE DACHSHUNDS with

JEREMY HOWE + BORIS THE BRITISH BULLDOG Jeremy and his

DYSON HEPPELL + ZIGGY GOLDEN RETRIEVER the Bombers

JACK VINEY + SEBASTIAN THE BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG the

Jayden was recruited by the Melbourne Football Club in the 2013 AFL draft however didn’t make his debut until the 2016 season. The defender has a pup called Simba a male Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

Billie the Dalmatian. Enjoying a career with both Brisbane Lions and now North Melbourne, Kaitlyn started in the Victorian Women’s Football League before being drafted as a 2016 priority signing to the Brisbane Lions.

two gorgeous Dachshunds called Killa and Peppa; the Port Adelaide player is a passionate dog lover that treats his two pups like part of the family.

Instagram page covering Bean’s life, AFLW star Tayla’s Border Collie is always by her owner’s side, whether it be for a gym session, coffee or a walk in the park.

a pug as his canine companion, Todd loves sharing the latest antics of his cute sidekick on his personal Instagram page.

canine best mate Boris got themselves in the news back in 2016 when Jeremy suffered a finger injury while playing Frisbee with Boris. The broken finger required finger surgery when he was a recruit for Collingwood, creating a difficult situation for both Jeremy and his new club.

star has a passion for Ziggy his Golden Retriever and documents his 18-month-old puppy’s days on his own Instagram page Zigstagram.

Melbourne player and his partner Charlotte Viney own gorgeous Bernese purebred Sebastian who even has his own Instagram page.

CALEB DANIEL + HUGO THE ROTTWEILER the Western Bulldogs

BLAKE ACRES + LOLA AND HARLEY THE MINIATURE DACHSHUNDS the

player and his Rottweiler Hugo are best mates and spend their down time enjoying runs around the park and relaxing at home.

Hugo’s favourite downtime activity is watching re-runs of The Simpsons with Caleb.

St Kilda star loves nothing more than taking out his lovable and rambunctious pup for walks, and while they might have the own ideas of behaving in public, Blake says one of their favourite past times is chilling on the couch. Lola and Harley have their own Instagram page to document their daily outings.

There are plenty of sporting stars that have canine best friends, providing a great outlet for professional sports stars to relax, unwind and enjoy some time with their dog between training and high-pressure games.

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DOGS VICTORIA

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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION A Dog’s Purpose

Brief history of the

Laurie Luxmoore Library in Melbourne

Laurie Luxmoore was employed by the KCC (Kennel Control Council) from 1935 to 1975 with only time off for WWII military duties.

The councillors decided to name the library for perpetuity after Laurie Luxmoore for his dedication and years of service to the KCC and his conception and implementation of the library.

In 1952, Laurie saw a need for library books for members to borrow. The first list of books available to borrow was published in the KCC Gazette in 1953 with only 83 books. As time went on more and more books were donated and the steel cabinet which housed them was expanded to two cabinets housed within the KCC office. A member could borrow books for 14 days with a 2/- a week fine for late returns.

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By 1979 the books had grown to 858. In 1982 the collection had grown so much with many donations coming from the Non Sporting Dog Club for the new judges training scheme, and a new home was found upstairs in the Royal Melbourne Showground’s Woodfull Pavilion. Books and magazines were finally put on shelves and properly displayed. Videos and films were also now added to the collection. All videos have now been transferred to DVD format.

In 1993, a library working party was formed and during the Christmas period a working bee was conducted to catalogue some 2,000 books and over 100 videos onto computer. The computer system that was, and still is used is BookMark. Created and owned by the South Australian Government for all schools.

In 1994 the library subcommittee was formed with volunteers manning the library on a regular basis. In 2002 the entire collection was packed up and placed in storage until the new library facility at KCC Park was ready. In 2003 the collection was unpacked into its new home next to the administration office at KCC Park, Skye.

With a permanent home, VCA members starting donating their prized books. Interstate canine enthusiasts also have donated boxes and boxes of books and magazines to this library.

It has become somewhere that dog people know will look after their items and that future generations may enjoy them. At the time of writing this, 2019, the library has over 15,000 items and many more magazines not already bound up. The earliest book is dated 1839.

The collection now houses the only accumulation of Royal Show catalogues from all states of Australia in the one place, earliest is 1899. It also houses hand written pedigrees on most breeds between 1911 and 1982. The library has nearly the entire run of English Stud books and the majority of English Breeder Supplements. For the researcher into canine history the library is an Aladdin’s Cave.

Heather Simpson

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Uterine Inertia What is uterine inertia?

Uterine inertia is the failure of the bitch to expel a fetus from the uterus when no obstruction exists. It can be classified as primary or secondary inertia; it is by far the most common cause of dystocia in dogs.

What is primary uterine inertia?

Complete primary inertia occurs when stage two labour (i.e. the actual delivery of the pup) fails to start and hence no puppies are delivered. On the other hand, primary partial uterine inertia occurs when there is enough uterine activity to start labour, but not enough to complete the whelping of all the fetuses in the absence of an obstruction.

The causes of primary inertia are as follows • The single pup syndrome where there is insufficient stimulation provided by the small litter size to initiate labour • Large litter size where there is over stabilising of the uterine muscle caused by the large number of fetuses or oversized fetuses • Inherited predisposition • Nutritional imbalance • Fatty infiltration of the uterine muscle tissue • Age related changes • Deficient nerve – endocrine agitation • A systemic disease of the bitch What is secondary uterine inertia?

Here some fetuses have been delivered and the rest remain in the uterus as a result of exhaustion of the uterine muscle due to obstruction of the birth canal.

How is uterine inertia managed?

Where primary uterine inertia occurs an attempt to induce straining should be attempted by exercising the bitch (e.g. running around the house). If this does not work the upper wall can be feathered by inserting two fingers into the vagina and pushing or “walking with them against the upper vaginal wall. This feathering can also be useful in initiating labour after correction of the position of a fetus.

In the case of nervous voluntary labour imbibition due to prolonged stress a low dose tranquilliser maybe used in an attempt to remove the nervous imbibition. Once the first fetus is delivered, labour then usually proceeds as normal.

Normally bitches with complete uterine inertia are bright and alert with a normal temperature (38-39), no evidence of labour but with a dilated cervix. The vagina can easily be explored due to the presence of foetal fluids, but the fetus is often out of reach due to

the uterus being flaccid. Prior to the commencement of medical treatment or the inertia, the birth canal should be checked to ensure there is no obstruction present.

The two drugs of choice for uterine inertia are calcium and oxytocics. Ostium directly affects the rate of calcium influx into the uterine muscle tissue, and this calcium is essential for muscle contraction. Because some bitches fail to respond oxytocin alone, 10 minutes before giving oxytocin, 10 percent calcium injection is given. It should also be noted that with every injection of oxytocin the response to treatment is reduced.

Furthermore, higher doses than recommended, or too frequent use can result in prolonged contraction of the uterine muscle hence preventing the expulsion of fetuses and impeding blood flow from the uterus to the placenta. Where no response is seen to a second oxytocin injection, the pups should be delivered by caesarean or with the aid of obstetrical forceps.

In the case of small breed bitches, hypoglycaemia is not uncommon especially after prolonged straining. In such cases diluted glucose may be of assistance.

Overall when uterine inertia occurs the following treatment regimes is often useful: • •

• • •

Run with the bitch and feather the vagina Calcium injection is given slowly by a vet while also monitoring the heart rate. The bitch is given 30 minutes to respond, and if straining commences the treatment can be repeated if needed or continued with oxytocin.

Where the calcium infusion has no effect over 30 minutes, oxytocin is often given.

The bitch is given 30 minutes to respond, and if straining begins but no fetus is produced, the treatment may be repeated if needed.

Where nothing occurs within 30 minutes it is unlikely that further oxytocin will help, and in most cases the fetuses will need to be delivered either by caesarean or with use of obstetrical forceps.

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Dogs Victoria Profile

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Tell us about your role at Dogs Victoria I am a Member Services & Digital Coordinator here at Dogs Victoria, in which I have worked heavily with the development of our new website, which has showed me the range Staff memb of activities and how Dylan Menera due much depth the Member Se rvices & Digital Coor dog world has. I also dinator worked in Member Experience for a few months at the beginning of the year, giving me great insight into the processes that take place to register litters, dog transfers etc.

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your role within the dog community?

I grew up in Tasmanian farm country and we always had animals, most notably my ‘Lassie’ Dogs Victor ia volunteer dog, my mother’s Toy Ta mmy Beatt Poodle, and my dad’s ie two Springer Spaniels, all of whom I trained to do various tricks.

I love training dogs and have been involved in many different dog training activities including dancing with dog demonstrations at the pet expo and Royal show. I became addicted to agility soon after discovering it, although we also participate and/or compete in scent work, obedience, rally and tricks.

I am the agility trial secretary and/or assist with organising trials for several clubs and serve on the committee for four dog clubs: Frankston Dog Obedience Club, treasurer at Precision Agility Academy, and vice president at Action Dogs Victoria and Southside Dog School.

In addition to my committee involvement, I am also an instructor at three of these clubs.

What inspired you to get involved with Dogs Victoria?

I am currently studying marketing at Swinburne University and when I heard Dogs Victoria were looking for someone to help with the build of their new website, the task was too intriguing to not get involved in. It was great coming in not having to worry that we would be creating something bland or something based around a dull topic, but rather a website that was full of life revolving around of course, dogs.

Explain your professional background During the past couple of years, I have worked part time for Zellebrate. A new app, with its purpose being, providing a one-stop shopping hub for your phone, detailing all the retail stores around your area, but other than that I’m relatively fresh to the business world.

Your favourite moment so far working at Dogs Victoria I have really enjoyed working on the new breed directory and learning about our 200+ recognised breeds. I’ll admit I was a bit of a rookie beforehand, only knowing the most popular breeds, but it’s been really cool being able to see dogs out and about and recognise some of the rarer breeds.

How do you spend your time outside of work?

Usually getting down to the MCG to watch the footy, as well as playing for uni on the weekend, and also trying to get in a road trip to see my old mates from rural NSW whenever I can, but lately of course my most adventurous activity is getting out of the house and mowing the lawn.

Lastly, do you own a dog?

I’m living in a share house at the moment so I don’t myself but my family do back home so I do try to get back to give Maggie a dose of the favourite child as often as possible.

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Do you have your own dogs? If so, what breed/s and names?

I currently have three dogs: Madison, a 10-year-old Toy Poodle with mountains of personality who raced through the levels to obtain her agility champion (200) in two years. She also has rally titles and is now retired from agility, but will continue with scent work.

Moby, a 7-year-old Border Collie who is working towards his agility champion and Micah a 15-month-old Border Collie who is the baby in training. We also share the house with two cats!

How are you involved with Dogs Victoria?

In addition to being a regular agility trial secretary, I am now in my second term on the Dogs Victoria Agility Committee and have also just been approved to be an ANKC foundation scent work judge.

What year did you become a Dogs Victoria member? 2012 Outside of dogs, what are your other passions (that we might not know about)?

I am a bit of a computer gamer, and enjoy many hours at home playing. I love walking and have been known to walk for hours at a time without noticing, especially at the beach. I also have a daughter and grand daughter who live in Italy, so try to visit as often as possible.

Vale Patricia (Pat) Dawn Connor 1936 to 2020 Born in Hobart on 6 July 1936, to parents Victor Faulkner and mother Gwendolyn (nee Goodrick), the family moved to Melbourne in 1950. Pat married Alan Connor, and they had a son Robert Connor.

Starting her very long and successful showing career in Tasmania as an eight year old, showing her beloved Australian Terriers, Pat bred her first litter at age 15 years.

In 1950, Pat (known then as Patricia Goodrick) showed an Australian Terrier - Flash Lite Tiny at the Melbourne Royal. She had fond memories and stories of showing in the original dog pavilion and outside showing area.

In 2008, Pat received the RASV President’s Award for exhibiting at every Royal Melbourne Show for over 50 years. Pat’s mother, Gwendolyn Goodrick, who operated a stall at the Royal Show for over 50 years selling dolls and toys, was awarded Life Membership of the RASV. Recognised as the leading authority of her breed, Pat’s kennel prefix of Tineetown was world famous. She was instrumental in introducing Australian Terriers into the USA, starting with the exporting of a breeding pair in 1959, before the breed was recognised in the USA. Pat also introduced the Australian Terrier into Denmark, Finland and Sweden.

A fierce competitor, she had a wonderful showing career breeding over 230 champions and winning 200 Royal Show challenges.

Some major wins include the following: • Tineetown Tell Tales (Totty) who won five Royal Show challenges before going to the USA in 1966 to win BOB at Westminster twice.

• Tineetown Tricia who produced the famous Tineetown Taggalong Tip Toes (Jenny) described by Pat as close as you can get to the breed standard. In 1968, Jenny was the first Australian Terrier to win Best in Show at USA major all breeds show.

• Ch, Am Ch, Can Ch Tineetown Tailwagger (Wagger) winning Melbourne Royal challenge 1966, and best of breed at Westminster plus many in group in the USA. • In 1966, Pat handled Jenny and Wagger at Westminster in New York.

• Ch, Am Ch, Mex Ch Tineetown Talkback (Joey) best of breed Adelaide Royal in 1970 runner up top dog of the year in 1971, winning 11 best in shows before leaving for the USA where he won three best in show awards.

• Ch Tineetown Talktime (Jacko) best in show Sydney Royal 1973. He was runner up top dog 1973, and also won six best in show awards.

Pat continued exporting Australian Terriers to the USA until the late 90’s. The success of Pat’s Australian Terriers has continued in America to this day.

Rest in Peace, we hope you are surrounded by your favourite Australian Terriers. Fond memories Roger Bridgford & Connie Redhead

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OTEC Notes - WRITTEN BY: DAWN HOWARD In Melbourne, we are still in lockdown while we watch the other states holding shows and trials. I think NT was the first to hold a show a few weeks ago, and then an obedience trial and a rally trial. Somebody sent me a live stream of general specials just to make me jealous. Then Qld, WA, SA and NSW had an obedience trial and a rally trial. Plus, Qld and SA had tracking trials. Hopefully we will be free soon and be able to get out and about again.

In the meantime, our clubs are doing what they can, as best they can, to keep their members informed. The best we can hope for now is that clubs may be able to resume training at the end of October, depending on their Council/Shire requirements. Fingers crossed.

While some members have reported that some dogs are acting strangely, due to not being socialised, I thought it may be a good idea to get one of our own well-known competitors who does lots of things very well with her dogs, to give us some advice.

Amanda Murcutt is a qualified animal behaviourist B. AnSci & Mgmt from Melb University, Cert III Training and Behaviour (NDTF), Member of APDT Australia and PPGuild Australia and has worked as a behaviourist at Good Pet Behaviour and RSPCA Victoria. The following is her article that she has kindly contributed.

Conflict and anxiety behaviours in the performance arena Canine body language is something that we like to think we ‘know’ about. Do you? It has so many complex pieces to it. When speaking to the general public about reading body language in their pet dogs, many will be able to pick up the basics. It seems natural to be able to read the signs of fear, aggression and friendliness. In fact, studies have shown that even those who have never owned a dog before can understand these signals.

The more subtle cues our dogs exhibit are often the ones that are misunderstood and occasionally misinterpreted by us – the humans. Conflict and anxiety signals displayed by the dog are often read by us as disobedience, distraction or stubbornness. As trainers, where our dogs are expected to perform to their best at every trial we attend, it can sometimes be frustrating when simple mistakes (by the dog) are made. After all – we have put in the hard work – our dog knows the exercise! Simple mistakes can be avoided through more training! Or at least, this is what we like to think!

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What are conflict and anxiety behaviours? These are often subtle behaviours that dogs use in order to communicate stress, discomfort or apprehension in a particular situation. A dog may not necessarily be of an anxious personality when he/she displays these behaviours, but may be anxious in response to the environment at that moment.

Have a think to all the subtle behaviours a dog may present when holding a group stay in an obedience line up. How many times do we see dogs look around, yawn, scratch, sniff the ground and more? These are really subtle, simple cues given by the dog to try and diffuse a situation. These conflict and anxiety signals are vital to dog behaviour. Body language is their main form of communication - with other dogs and towards us. Conflict and anxiety behaviours are your dog’s way of trying to avoid an altercation or negative outcome for them. Often, to the pet owner, this is seen as guilt or a dog who ‘knows that they have done wrong’. The truth is - the dog is simply responding to the environment – in the hope of achieving a release of the pressure put onto him/her.

Some examples of conflict behaviours are: • Avoidance of a situation • Ignoring a cue • Scratching • Paw lift, paw raise, foot paddling • Yawning • Panting • Shake off • Lip licking • Sniffing • Looking away If you think your dog is showing anxiety or conflict behaviours during training or competition, it is important to address the cause. Is the environment (other dogs passing, the judge, stewards or the location) causing your dog to feel uncomfortable?

Does your dog understand the exercise? Once you have the answer, it is important to break down the exercises to help your dog. Helping provide clarity to your dog can help reduce the anxiety and conflict that he or she may experience. Practice introducing your dog to a range of different environments (lots of people walking around, other dogs or training in a completely different area). Simply sit together in your chosen environment: allow your dog to observe, to acclimatise and to eventually ask you to train or interact together. Once your dog is choosing to train in these environments, you can begin to train your dog’s skills and exercises. Removing punishment and negative experiences while your dog is confused are really important to help provide better understanding for your dog.

OTEC Notes - WRITTEN BY: DAWN HOWARD If it is the exercise that the dog is having trouble with, have a think about how to make the exercise simpler.

We are creatures of habit and like to rely on repetition to help the dog understand. Sometimes, breaking the exercise down further, changing the order of events or focusing on short, sharp sessions will help the dog understand better. We can easily over-complicate something that is usually quite simple to fix. Video your dog training sessions and see if you can pick up where your dog’s lack of understanding lies.

Understanding the more subtle cues that your dog uses to communicate with you can provide you with a long and enjoyable partnership throughout competition and performance. What better time to be focusing on these skills and situations than now, when we have no trials or organised training! Set up some simple exercises to practise around your neighbourhood.

Heeling past other people, stays at the oval while a footy is being kicked by kids. This is a great way to proof and challenge your dog.

Learning how to read and respond to your dog’s body language and subtle signs of stress/conflict/ anxiety will not only help you understand your dog better, but it will help to build a stronger relationship of trust and understanding that will only enhance your performance career.

Amanda Murcutt Hope you enjoyed Amanda’s article.

Keep safe everyone Dawn Howard OTEC Committee:

Chair: Lynn Klecka klecka@ncable.net.au / 0418 333 312 Deputy: Melissa Ferabend ferabend@bigpond.com / 0414 640 402 Dawn Ayton keldoone@bigpond.com / 0408 375 526 Sue Collier collierpaulsue@gmail.com / 0431 270 214 Sue Crankshaw scrankshaw@tycab.com.au / 0408 126 550 Dawn Howard killarakennels@gmail.com / 0412 088 055

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RAFT Notes - RETRIEVER TRAINING BY TREVOR STOW Teaching your dog to sit Everybody teaches their dog to sit. Or do they? Most people are happy to see their dog sit but usually the dog almost immediately gets up and walks off as soon as the handler has turned their back. When we tell our dog to sit we really want it to sit immediately and to remain sitting until it is told otherwise. This is not only good manners and a great method of teaching self-control, it is also a very important safety measure at times.

To teach your pup to sit, take a treat and hold it in front of his nose. As he goes to take it, slowly move it back over his head and between his eyes. He will then put his head up and his tail down. Timing is all important in dog training. As soon as his bum starts to lower to the ground, say sit and give the whistle one pip. Sometimes a little push down on his rump with your hand is necessary in the early stages of this exercise. Immediately that your pup is sitting reward with the food, you may like to mark the correct position with ‘yes’. Repeating this exercise over a number of days will soon have pup sitting like a champion.

Over a period of time get pup to stay in the sit position for longer and longer before it gets the food reward.

Once he knows the drum, say sit, give him his treat and repeat sit again when he tries to move. Holding your palm above his head and giving him the command in an authoritative voice usually does the trick. When he gets good at this you can then take a step back, once again telling him to sit and reinforcing the command with the palm of your hand held in front of pups face.

With the passing of time you will be able to move quite some distance away from pup with him in the sit position. Remember to reward only from the sit position (the dog) when you return, do not reward if your pup has gotten up to greet you.

As time moves on you can start playing games with your pup. Sit him and walk away and hide behind your car.

After a few seconds, call pup to come. Later, extend the distance and extend the time you are hiding. Do not forget the whistle during this training.

Remember one pip for sit and three pips for come and do not always call the pup to you, more often you should return and reward the sit stay.

Siting is one of the most important things that you can teach pup. It is important in the field for obvious reasons but it is also important at home and in public. Think how good it would be to have pup sit calmly by your side whilst you are talking to your friend down the street. How good is it when you have guests in your home

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and pup has been taught to sit on his bed in the corner of the lounge room and not bother anybody?

Once we have pup sitting solidly it is time to teach him to come and sit on the way in. This is the first step in teaching pup to sit on the whistle at a distance. Like all dog training, we start at a short distance and with the dog under the control of the lead or cord. Start with pup in the sit position and facing you. Take a couple of steps back. Call pup.

When he has taken a few steps towards you, give the whistle one pip and say sit firmly. Lift the lead quickly towards the sky and ensure that pup is sitting. Give him a reward. Repeat/repeat/repeat. Increase the distance over a period of days until you can walk back three or four metres and call pup and have him sit several times before he gets back to you.

Pup is only a few months old now but with the patience that you are showing him coupled with the rewards and the consistent training sessions each day, he is really progressing well. Let’s not be in a hurry though. Take as long as you need for his training. Dogs are like humans; they progress at different rates. Be patient and be consistent.

This article to be continued.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE Report The restrictions of the extended COVID-19 Stage 4 Lockdown have meant the staff team continue to work remotely and this is something that has worked successfully through the implementation of new systems.

We will continue to be vigilant and directed by State Government advice and keep our finger on the pulse.

We know people are wanting to get back to shows, competitions and events as soon as possible and the Dogs Victoria team all want this to happen, as much as you. We are at the ready and will continue to provide you with updates on the status of running these events as soon as they come to light.

Our 90th Anniversary is fast approaching for Dogs Victoria.

This year we have been through some unprecedented challenges and the usual planning of celebrations, has somewhat been curtailed.

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“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress and working together is success.�

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FROM the Management Committee Dogs Victoria Facility Fund As members would be aware, the infrastructure at KCC Park is aging and in need of constant capital works projects to maintain and improve the facility to meet the requirements of our members. Our Bulla exhibition centre also requires ongoing maintenance to maintain its condition as an appropriate facility for the organisation.

Some key projects that are required to be undertaken at KCC Park include a fire services upgrade and a sewerage solution. Management committee tasked these projects to the KCC Park Facilities Committee in January 2018. Fire services works are critical for compliance under existing state and local regulations.

Management committee at their meeting held in August 2020 agreed that a $2 levy be applied on all Dogs Victoria transactions to fund major facility projects. All members will have the opportunity to manually opt out of the levy should they choose to do so.

The money raised from the levy will be corralled in a distinct reserve account – facility fund account, and a barometer will be used to demonstrate to all members on the progress of the fundraising.

We hope the below will assist in answering any further questions you may have regarding the facility fund levy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: To what transactions will the $2 levy apply?

A: The facility fund levy will apply to all transactions. ( eg membership renewals, litter applications, transfers, prefixes etc ).

Q: Does the $2 include GST? A: GST will need to be applied; therefore, the total amount will be $2.20 per transaction.

Q: How long with this levy be imposed?

A: Management committee have not determined how long the levy will be imposed.

Q: Don’t we already pay a levy on canine research?

A: Yes, members pay $2 per puppy registration, this money goes to canine research.

Q: Is the facility levy compulsory?

A: No, members have the option to opt out. If using the online portal to pay for your membership renewal then you will be invited to opt in. You can do this by selecting to pay the $2 facility fund levy prior to finalising your payment.

Q: Can members and affiliates donate to the facility fund?

A: Yes, members and affiliates can donate to the facility fund. Please contact our office to discuss further.

Q: How do we know this levy will not be allocated to general reserves?

A: Management committee has agreed the funds raised from the facility fund will be kept in a separate account, the same way the money raised from donations to the bushfire appeal were kept in a separate account.

Q: What are the major projects the levy will be spent on?

A: Management committee have prioritised the following projects,

• fire services upgrade

• sewerage service upgrade

There are also smaller projects under review including,

• installation of a new sound system for the Boxhall

pavilion and exhibition area one

• tree planting of the west end (dirt pile)

• upgrade of Lyndhurst rooms as additional

required facility works Q: Will the money raised from the levy be spent at KCC Park only?

A: Management committee will consider all suggestions for the allocation of the funds raised from the facility fund.

Q: How will members know how much money has been raised from the levy?

A: A barometer will be published in the magazine and on the website.

Q: When will works commence?

A: Work on the fire services is due to commence in October 2020.

Q: Do the funds need to be raised before the works can commence?

A: No, Dogs Victoria will use money from our investment reserves to commence works on the fire service upgrade.

Q: Was there consultation with the Finance Committee about the levy?

A: Yes, the KCC Park Facilities Committee reviewed multiple funding options prior to requesting Management Committee endorse the recommendation for the money from our investment reserves to be used for the installation of the fire service, but a dedicated facility account be established to hold all funds for use on facilities and the reserves to be reinstated over time.

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FROM the office OFFICE CLOSURE

The Dogs Victoria office will be closed for the Melbourne Cup holiday on Tuesday 3 November 2020.

AFFILIATE CHANGES – CHANGE OF SECRETARY YARRAM & DISTRICT CANINE CLUB Mrs Maggie Mooney 17 Acacia Way Churchill 3842 0409 019 576 maggie.643@bigpond.com

SUSPENSIONS / DISCIPLINARY OUTCOMES

Mr R & Mrs S Witt 3100034255 HEATHCOTE breached Code of Practice 20.1.12 – A member shall not breed with a bitch unless they have reached adequate maturity for that breed as determined by Dogs Victoria, without the prior approval of Dogs Victoria. Where the Rules, Regulations and Codes of Practice are otherwise silent, the minimum age for breeding a bitch shall be 12 months [see attached Minimum Breeding Age for Bitches]. (15/11/18) Penalty: $500 fine.

Mr D Mifsud 310048490 KEILOR DOWNS breached Code of Practice 20.1.12 - A member shall not breed with a bitch unless they have reached adequate maturity for that breed as determined by Dogs Victoria, without the prior approval of Dogs Victoria. Where the Rules, Regulations and Codes of Practice are otherwise silent, the minimum age for breeding a bitch shall be 12 months [see attached Minimum Breeding Age for Bitches]. (15/11/18) Penalty: $500 fine.

Mr D Jagodic 3008782810 NEWCOMB breached Code of Practice 20.1.14.3 - All bitches eight years of age and over at the time of a mating must have a current veterinary certificate stating that the bitch is in good health at the time of breeding. This certificate must be presented at the time of registration of the litter resulting from this mating. A current veterinarian certificate is defined as being within three months prior to the mating. (15/08/15) Penalty: $500 fine

SUSPENSIONS / DISCIPLINARY OUTCOMES – CORRECTION

Further to the notice published in the September 2020 Gazette in regards to disciplinary outcomes for Katherine Wishart 3100009818, CRANBOURNE SOUTH we advise that Katherine Wishart was found not guilty of Code of Conduct 20.7 and 20.1.30. We apologise for this error.

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Changes to VCA Rules Effective 15 October 2020 Part VI – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS 2.97 Annual general meetings – Calling of and Business At 2.97.2.3 to receive from the President and the Chairpersons of other nominated committees their respective reports upon the activities of the VCA during the last preceding financial year; and Be amended to read: 2.97.2.3 to receive from the President and the Chairpersons of nominated and elected committees their respective reports upon the activities of the VCA during the last preceding financial year; listing number of meetings held, the names of each Member and their attendances record and

Changes to VCA Regulations Effective 15 October 2020 20.5 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR AFFILIATES 20.5.4. Affiliate committee personnel, show managers or show secretaries who facilitate or interact with judges shall not handle dogs under those judges nor participate at the competition area in such a way as to compromise the perception of fairness.

(15/11/17)

Be amended to read: 20.5.4.

Affiliate committee personnel involved in facilitating judges in a cluster of shows will not handle dogs under any of those judges nor participate at the competition area in such a way as to compromise the perception of fairness. This is not applicable to Specialty and/or Group Breed Clubs. (15/10/20)(15/11/17)

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEMS CLOSE OFF 2020

Members are advised that the close off for agenda items for the management committee agenda are as follows: Meeting Held 21 October 18 November 16 December

Agenda Items Submitted By 7 October 4 November 2 December

FROM The ANKC LTD

Minimum Breeding Age for Bitches

DOGS QUEENSLAND – RESCHEDULE OF 2020 CACIB SHOW

MINIMUM AGE AT WHICH A BITCH CAN BE MATED

Please note Dogs Queensland has rescheduled their 2020 CACIB Show to now take place on 29 December 2020 as part of the Dogs Queensland Festive Fiesta. Our website has been updated accordingly.

DOGS SA – SUSPENDED MEMBER

Dogs SA have advised that Ms Jackie Armistead 5100030031 has been suspended until 11 February 2021.

AGM – NOTICES OF BUSINESS FROM MEMBERS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS As per rule 2.98 members wishing to place an item of business on the agenda for the 2021 AGM shall give notice in writing of that item to the Chief Executive by no later than 31 January 2021. The notice must include the names and VCA membership number of the mover and seconder.

For Rule changes the notice must include • the rule as it currently reads • the rule as it will read with proposed changes.

Notes for the benefit of members submitting notices of business: 1. A notice of business that seeks to amend, delete or insert a clause of the constitution or a rule, must be worded as a special resolution. See also regulation 6.2.1.

2. Any other notice of business should be worded as an ordinary resolution.

3. A notice of business that directs or seeks to direct the management committee in any matter that is a power of the management committee [Clause 1.5 of the constitution] would not be a proper matter for an AGM, and therefore would be an invalid notice of business.

4. Members are invited to seek assistance with the wording of any notice of business.

(amended 25/03/2020) 12 Months All other breeds (15/12/18) 16 Months Border Terrier French Bulldog 18 Months Akita Inu Alaskan Malamute American Staffordshire Terrier Australian Kelpie Australian Terrier Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie (15/02/19) Bedlington Terrier Border Collie Borzoi Boston Terrier Boxer Bullmastiff - applies to bitches born after 01.06.2011 Cane Corso Chow Chow Curly Coated Retriever Dalmatian Deerhound Dobermann Dogue De Bordeaux English Setter (15/02/19) Finnish Lapphund Flat Coated Retriever German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer Golden Retriever Griffon Bruxellois Hungarian Vizsla Japanese Spitz

Keeshond Labrador Retriever (1/1/20) Miniature Pinscher Pekingese Pharaoh Hound Rhodesian Ridgeback Samoyed Schipperke Schnauzer (Miniature) Scottish Terrier Shih Tzu Staffordshire Bull Terrier Weimaraner Weimaraner [Longhair] 20 Months Bernese Mountain Dog Mastiff Schnauzer (Giant) 22 Months Leonberger Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Pyrenean Mastiff Rottweiler Spanish Mastiff Tibetan Mastiff 24 Months Australian Shepherd Azawakh Cocker Spaniel [American] Great Dane Irish Wolfhound Lhasa Apso Old English Sheepdog Pyrenean Mountain Dog Russian Black Terrier Saluki Schnauzer St Bernard

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HOW TO BECOME A CONFORMATION JUDGE • • • • • • •

Do you have a passion for learning more about canine anatomy, your breed and/or other breeds?

Do you enjoy learning about the history, origins, purpose and function of different breeds, and understanding and applying breed standards?

Have you thought about judging dogs?

Do you have a clear understanding of the skills needed?

Do you know where to begin?

Where to find the rules and regulations?

What criteria do you need to meet?

The following information is designed to help you understand the requirements and assist Aspiring and Trainee Judges in sourcing the information needed.

ANKC REGULATIONS JUDGES TRAINING

The Judges Training Program is conducted under ANKC Regulations and is a National scheme. The National Judges’ Codes of Practice and Conduct is located on the ANKC website using this link http://ankc.org.au/ AboutUs/?subId=1178&id=1078.

The Regulations can be sourced, downloaded and/or printed by using this link http://ankc.org.au/ media/9022/3-ankc-ltd-reg3_judges-train_oct-17.pdf

ANKC BREED STANDARDS

Every breed has an official ANKC Breed Standard and these can be sourced via the ANKC website http:// ankc.org.au/Home.

TERMINOLOGY

Aspirant – Member enrolled in the Entrance Program that is called the Aspiring Learning Program.

Trainee – Member who has completed the Aspiring Program and is enrolled in a Breed/Group Training Program

INFORMATION FOR ASPIRANTS

Before applying to become a TRAINEE JUDGE, members need to complete the ASPIRING LEARNING PROGRAM. Applications for this program close in November each year and the requirements must be completed BEFORE applying. Applications for Aspiring Program can be found on the Dogs Victoria website or by contacting the office at office@dogsvictoria.org.au Some of the requirements include; • Eight years Membership of Dogs Victoria • Bred at least three registered litters • Bred at least two Champions • Minimum of six Stewarding appointments with completed and signed Stewards card The Dogs Victoria Aspiring Program is amongst the most innovative and esteemed Entrance Programs within Judges Training and many of the lectures are now being utilised by other Member Bodies throughout Australia and overseas.

The program includes; • Anatomy • Glossary of Terms • Rules and Regulations • Ethics and Responsibility • Construction for Function • Gait and Movement for Function • Understanding Standards • Critiquing • Ringcraft Theory • Ringcraft Practical tuition • The Aspiring Program is completed over one year with the following approximate timeline; • Lectures – January – July • Theory Examination – July • Practical Assessment – August • Group Entrance Examination – September For further information please contact Cathy Camac, Chair, Conformation Judges Committee conformationjudgestraining@gmail.com

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ATTENTION POTENTIAL ASPIRING CANDIDATES FOR 2021 The conformation judges committee (CJC) will be accepting applications for enrolment in 2021.

Candidates will be required to meet the criteria under ANKC Regulation 4.1 in its entirety, other than the six stewarding appointments, which will be reviewed post COVID-19 and dog shows recommence.

4.1

Aspiring Judge Entrance Program (1st Group or Single Breed excluding German Shepherd Dog Single Breed) (Amended 10/13 – 5.6.4)

4.1.1

To enrol in the Program as an Aspiring Judge, a member must fulfil the following criteria: 4.1.1.1 be 18 years of age or over; 4.1.1.2 have been a member of an ANKC Member Body for a minimum of eight (8) years during the ten (10) years immediately prior to the date of the application.

4.1.1.3 have bred at least three (3) litters under their own or shared Prefix.

4.1.1.4 have bred at least two (2) champions under their own or shared Prefix.

4.1.1.5 the application shall be for the Group or Breed in which the requirements of 4.1.1.3 and 4.1.1.4 above have been met or partially met.

(Amended 10/12 - 7.4.1)

4.1.1.6 (a) Where a Member Body requires formal training to become a Steward, a Member must successfully complete that training in the two (2) years prior to applying to become an Aspiring Judge.

4.1.1.6 (b) In any State where no formal training is required, in the two years prior to enrolling, an Aspiring Judge must officiate as a ring steward on no less than six (6) occasions of which three (3) must be full groups.

4.1.1.7 in the two years prior to enrolling, have successfully completed and have demonstrated a history of ongoing commitment to dog showing through the various aspect of the sport such as Show Management and other aspects of Affiliate and Show Administration. This commitment is to continue for the duration of training.

4.1.1.8 complete and submit the approved enrolment form which must include evidence of the criteria of 4.1.1.1 – 4.1.1.7 above and be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

Cathy Camac Chair Conformation Judges Committee

MINUTES OF THE 29TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING VICTORIAN CANINE ASSOCIATION INC. t/as DOGS VICTORIA Minutes of the 29th Annual General Meeting of the Victorian Canine Association Inc., held on Wednesday 22 July 2020, via online platform Vero Voting commencing at 7.30 pm.

Present: Jan Robinson (Acting President and Chair) John Hutchison (Chair Finance Committee) Matthew Monaghan (Chief Executive) Janet Davidson (Minute Taker) Members present: 306 voting members present as per the attendance records.

The meeting was opened at 7.30pm and chaired

by J Robinson (Acting President) who welcomed

attendees to the 29th Annual General Meeting.

Order of Business The chair noted that the Order of Business was in accordance with Rule 2.98 (Notice of Meeting) notice published in the 2019 Annual Report.

Apologies: Lee Turner, Margaret Kenna, Lea Cogley Appointment of Scrutineers The chair called for nominations of three scrutineers for the meeting. The following persons were duly appointed scrutineers Andrew Burt Wayne Douglas Dr Linda Beer 1. To confirm the minutes of the 28th Annual General Meeting of the Victorian Canine Association Inc, held on 22 May 2019. Minutes

of that meeting were published in the August 2019 Gazette.

J Baker requested the following amendment to the minutes under agenda item 5 – to appoint or re-appoint Auditors for the current financial year 2019.

J Baker advised that she did not doubt the authenticity of the auditor, and went to on to advise that in companies that she have worked with they have changed the auditor but not the firm.

Be amended to read J Baker advised that she did not doubt the integrity of the auditor, and went to on to advise that companies that she has worked in have retained different auditors within the same firm.

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Motion: That the minutes of the 28th Annual General Meeting of the Victorian Canine Association Inc, held on 22 May 2019, with the above amendment, be confirmed as a true and accurate recording of proceedings.

Moved: M Higgins Seconded: J Wills CARRIED S Pretty raised a point of order regarding the nomination and appointment of the scrutineers.

The Chair advised she had asked for nominations for scrutineers at the commencement of the meeting and had received nominations from A Burt, W Douglas and L Beer. The Chair stated that a motion to appoint those persons as scrutineers in accordance with Rule 2.102.4 was put to the meeting and carried.

S Pretty then indicated she wished to suspend standing orders.

The Chair requested that Sheryl Pretty formulate and put a formal motion.

Motion: That the meeting suspends standing orders, address agenda items six and seven and then adjourn the meeting.

Moved: S Pretty Seconded: J Cooke The Chair advised that the Rules of the VCA gave no guidance in relation to a motion to suspend standing orders. Regulation 6.1.29 referred to the suspension of standing orders in two contexts – the first being on 7 day’s written notice of a motion to that effect, which had not been given by the mover, or upon the vote of a majority of the members of the Committee, which also did not apply.

The Chair then referred to the Model Rules which in Part 4 Section 30 (4) set out the requirements for an Annual General Meeting as including confirmation of the minutes of the previous AGM, receiving and considering the annual report of the committee and activities and the financial statements for the preceding financial year, the election of the committee and the annual subscriptions.

The Chair stated that dealing only with Items 6 and 7 of the 2020 Agenda, that is with the election of the new members and announcing life members would not satisfy the requirements of the Model Rules and would not therefore constitute an Annual General Meeting.

Given the lack of clarity in the Rules and Regulations of the association, the Chair decided to put the motion to the membership.

Motion: That the meeting suspends standing orders, address agenda items six and seven and then adjourn the meeting.

Moved: S Pretty Seconded: J Cooke Motion LOST (For: 44 Against: 114, Abstain: 9) 2. To receive the audited Income and Expenditure Account of the VCA for the last preceding financial year ended 31 December 2019 and the Balance Sheet as at that date.

J Hutchison, Chair Finance Committee spoke on the financials for the year.

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Key Discussion Points / Answers to questions from the floor: Q: T McDonald – Where are the Audited accounts located in the Annual Report?

A: J Hutchison – The Audited Accounts were published in the May 2020 issue of the Dogs Victoria Magazine. A communication sent to members recently included six attachments, which should have been included in the May 2020 issue of the Dogs Victoria Magazine. Audited accounts are accounts that the auditor prepares.

Q: D Brace – Do these matters require the motion to be moved and seconded prior to the questions A: J Robinson (Chair) advised that the meeting was following the order of 2019 Annual General Meeting, allowing members to put their questions and receive explanations before having to formally receive the Accounts, given that there had been significant concern about the 2019 accounts.

Q: S Quinn – How do members deal with issues as a member. I am dealing with a council that advises I can only have two dogs.

A: J Robinson – Advised that while the meeting was taking questions on the audited accounts, she would address this issue briefly because of its importance to so many of the Association’s members. The Chair advised that Dogs Victoria had raised the planning permit issue with Animal Welfare Victoria and was meeting with the Minister for Agriculture on 29 July 2020.

The Chair then requested the meeting focus on the 2019 Audited accounts.

Q: P Ashton – How much did the mowing contracts costs for both Bulla and KCC Park?

A: J Hutchison – KCC Park $56,600, Bulla $15,900 in 2019.

Q: J Cooke – Please advise the total income raised from the Library shows A: J Hutchison - 2019 entry fees received $6,930.

Donations had been reflected under donations.

Q: J Cooke – Is there a provision for a hard copy of the Dogs Victoria Magazine?

A: J Hutchison – The Budget for 2020 formulated during December 2019 was premised upon the assumption that a hard copy magazine would be provided bimonthly and a digital magazine every month. This was a cost saving measure.

However, COVID-19, increased difficulties and expense due to the lack of availability of printers.

Dogs Victoria is aware that some members do not have internet access and will provide a printed copy for those members upon request.

Q: J Cooke – Was the scope for an Auditor put out to tender?

A: J Hutchison: This had been done and would be discussed under Item 5.

Q: J Cooke – Questioned the acting Chief Executive’s report published in the Dogs Victoria Gazette advising he was expecting a good end to the financial year, further he indicated an increase of term deposits A: J Hutchison – Advised that whilst the former Acting Chief Executive’s August 2019 report was accurate, it was nonetheless misleading to members. When depreciation and the redundancies were taken into account, the overall position would have been as the former Acting Chief Executive indicated but would not have physically represented an increase in the term deposits.

Q: J Cooke – Is Employsure listed as a consultant?

A: J Hutchison – Employsure have a 12-month contract that runs to December this year.

Q: J Cooke – Where is the compliance levy shown in the accounts?

A: J Hutchison – It is included in registration for litters, and used for costs relating to compliance staff. This year saw $214,000 expenditure on compliance and the income was approximately $150,000.

Q: J Cooke – What were the savings in replacing ground staff with contractor at the Bulla Exhibition Centre and KCC Park?

A: J Hutchison – The decision to make the grounds staff redundant was made by Management Committee after significant research and consultation was undertaken by the KCC Park Facilities Committee. This research indicated that significant savings and improvement of the grounds could be achieved by outsourcing maintenance to professional horticulturists. This decision included several facets – the wage and salary costs, plus the requirement to maintain and upkeep the required machinery. The wage and salaries component indicates a direct saving of $74,000, and further savings will be achieved in future years as Dogs Victoria will no longer be required to maintain and upgrade machinery.

The association did have some aging mowing equipment which was nearing the end of its useful life, and this must be included into any analysis.

Q: J Cooke – regarding Wages and Staff - what is the difference in the first quarter?

A: J Hutchison – Budget for 2020 first quarter was $319,000 Q: J Cooke – Is the number of staff and wages bill sustainable or cost effective?

A: J Hutchison – 2018 wages $1,325,000, decrease on previous year, the EBA had an increase in wages of 2.5%, 2019 results $1,325,000 adding 2.5% give a total of $1,358,000 Q: J Cooke – Where is the cost of furniture listed in Note 19 of the Auditors Report?

A: J Hutchison – The North Melbourne tenancy had a total of $13,020 spent on furniture, the combined total is the sum of $34,747.

Q: J Cooke – Please explain the payments under Plant and Equipment.

A: J Hutchison – Cash flow includes additional assets; portable building, computer server, computer equipment, office furniture.

Q: J Cooke –Please explain the payments under Repairs and Maintenance.

A: J Hutchison – This included repairs and maintenance at KCC Park to buildings, Classic building, grounds (drain and gazebo repairs), office, electrical works, reception area and the residents house. Bulla included repairs to building, grounds, plant and equipment repairs.

Q: J Cooke – Why are different membership numbers reported?

A: J Hutchison – There are several ways of measuring the membership of Dogs Victoria.

The measurement resulting in the lowest figure is counting each individual person who is a member of Dogs Victoria. However, there are many members who have more than one membership – including judges and syndicate members. Additionally, each affiliate is considered

a membership. Consequently, the number of total memberships is higher than the total number of individual people who are members of Dogs Victoria. On an individual person basis, we have just under 8,000 people who are members of Dogs Victoria. After taking into account other membership categories, such as joint membership, judges membership, affiliate memberships etc., total membership is in excess of 10,000.

Q: J Cooke – Please explain the payments under Bulla equipment and vehicles.

A: J Hutchison – This includes facility assets – carpark improvements.

Q: J Cooke – Please explain the payments under listing of Companion Dog Club.

A: J Hutchison – External consultant assisted with accounts, this was left in an earlier Budget, however it has been removed from 2020 Budget.

Q: J Cooke – Questioned the non-publication of quarterly accounts in the Gazette.

A: J Hutchison – As from the August 2020 Gazette, the quarterly accounts members will be published in the Gazette.

Q: S Hutchison – Questioned redundancy costs.

A: J Hutchison – Staff remuneration is an operational aspect of Dogs Victoria which is confidential and not disclosed due to privacy, however, total wages are always disclosed in each Annual Report. The total of redundancy payments for 2019 was $234,090 paid in accordance with the terms of the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement and was a major element of the loss of the Association for 2019. Redundancies were incurred in both December and January. Australian Accounting Standards applied to bring the January 2020 redundancy payments to account in the 2019 year. It was right and proper thing to bring these costs into 2019 to inform members as quickly as possible.

Q: D Lee – Will affiliation fees be reduced for clubs that will not have shows this year?

A: J Hutchison – Management Committee have made allowances for some affiliates that may find it difficult to continue. This is a matter for Management Committee.

Motion: That the audited Income and Expenditure Account of the VCA for the last preceding financial year ended 31 December 2019 and the Balance Sheet as at that date be received.

Moved: D Lee Seconded: W Henderson CARRIED 3. To receive and approve the Income and Expenditure Budget and Cash Flow Budget for the current year ending 31 December 2020.

J Hutchison, Chair Finance Committee asked for questions No questions received.

Motion: That the Income and Expenditure Budget and Cash Flow Budget for the current year ending 31 December 2020 be received and approved.

Moved: D Lee Seconded: S Cassingena

CARRIED 4. To receive and approve the Expenditure Budget and Cash Flow Budget for the period 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021.

J Hutchison, Chair Finance Committee asked for questions.

Q: S Quinn – Was there any discussion about reducing membership fees for this financial year?

A: J Hutchison – Although there has been a reduction in members being able to utilise grounds, membership and litter registrations have increased. A decision on membership fees will be made by Management Committee. Any members experiencing hardship should contact Management Committee to discuss.

Q: S Hinton – Will any allowances or any sort of assistance for those heavily impacted by COVID-19 be made?

A: J Hutchison – this question was answered in previous answer.

Q: D Barclay – Will the Budget be reviewed if COVID-19 continues?

A: J Hutchison – This Budget was prepared in April this year. Budget talks commence in September, we will engage with chairs of performance and facilities subcommittees and obtain their feedback.

We will revisit the 2021 budget.

Q: K Miller –Will there be a refund or reduction in the 2021 membership fee given there is no printed magazine?

A: J Hutchison – The 2021 Scale of Charges has not been addressed at this stage. It is done with the Budget. Further this is looked at by the Finance Committee, with the first draft going to Management Committee with recommendations from Finance Committee which feeds back into the Budget. With the magazine proposed to be digital, I would expect someone that takes a digital copy would not pay as much as a hard copy.

This is the single biggest expense outside wages and runs in the order of $300,000 - $350,000 a year, a significant expense. We need support of members to assist with the decline of revenues.

Management Committee has embraced strategic plans to look at income from outside sources.

Q: D Barclay – Have external funds been secured for 2021?

A: J Hutchison – Yes we have been looking into this; website advertising, Royal Canin sponsorship retained, however we need corporate sponsors and these sponsors are under pressure due to COVID. We have recently launched a Wills program.

Motion: That the Expenditure Budget and Cash Flow Budget for the period 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021 is received and approved.

Moved: J Roma Seconded: R Murphy CARRIED 5. To appoint or re-appoint Auditors for the current financial year 2020.

J Hutchison, Chair Finance Committee spoke on the three auditor firms who had responded to Dogs Victoria’s request for tender. These were Yates Partners; Eddy Partners and Accrue. The Chair Finance discussed each tenderer and

recommended that Yates Partners be ranked first, Eddy Partners second and Accrue last.

S Pretty – Was Regulation 6.2.3 complied with?

The Chair advised that there appeared to be some inconsistency between the Rule 2.97.2.6 which stated that the members in Annual General Meeting were to appoint or reappoint auditors for the current year, and Regulation 6.2.3 which as Sheryl Pretty was arguing stated that nominations for appointment to the position of Auditor shall close on 31 January preceding the AGM. S Pretty argued there was a conflict of interest if the Finance Committee recommended a change of auditor. She noted that members last year requested a change of auditor and that Management Committee is trying to undermine these Rules. Sheryl Pretty referred to her own motion regarding the appointment of Accrue to be appointed as Auditors for the current financial year.

John Hutchison argued that Sheryl Pretty’s nomination of Accrue also did not meet the requirements of Regulation 6.2.3 in that the Accrue tender was not received until 22 June 2020.

S Hinton asked whether any of the three companies have completed auditing for Dogs Victoria in the past and John Hutchison advised Eddy Partners are the current Dogs Victoria Auditor.

S Power advised she had concerns about the recommendation of the Chair of Finance Committee regarding the appointment of Yates Partners as Auditor. She believed that Management Committee were in full knowledge of conflict between the Rules and Regulations, and questioned why did they not do something about it.

The Chair advised that the apparent inconsistency only came to light in the preparation for the AGM. She advised that the Rules always override the Regulations.

Motion: That Dogs Victoria accept the recommendation of the Chair Finance Committee for Yates first, Eddy Partners second and Accrue third.

Moved: C Mutton Seconded: R Murphy CARRIED 6. To receive from the president and the chairpersons of other nominated committees their respective reports upon the activities of the VCA during the 2019 financial year.

J Robinson called for questions from the floor Q: J Cooke – Classic Dog Show, not all committee members were listed in the report. Earthdog Committee report was supplied but not published A: J Robinson – The Earthdog Committee report will be published in the first available Dogs Victoria Magazine and the additional members of the Classic Committee (if they have been approved

by Management Committee) will be added to the reports and published in the minutes.

Motion: That the reports from the president and the chairperson of other nominated committees regarding the activities of the VCA during the 2019 financial year be received.

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Moved: D Lee Seconded: C Mutton CARRIED 7. To announce the results of the annual elections for Management Committee positions.

The Chair advised the following members had been appointed to the Management Committee Vincent McPhee elected President – four-year term Michael Higgins – re-elected – four-year term Dawn Ayton – elected – four-year term Frank Tipping – elected – four-year term Thanks were given to outgoing members, Matthew Morse and Noeline McIlroy, for their service to the Management Committee and to other members being Wayne Douglas and Lou Howlett who had resigned during their term of office, and to Lynne Harwood who had been elected as Vice President and served as Acting President from February 2020 who had earlier resigned, for their contribution to Dogs Victoria through their participation on Management Committee.

8. To present VCA life memberships.

The Chair advised VCA Life Memberships had been awarded to Clive Makepeace and David Hutson, and the Certificate for Canine Outstanding Contribution awarded to Rottweiler Tri Ch (T) (TS) T & S Grand Ch Kagiso Power Of One owned by Nicole Phillips.

The Chair congratulated each recipient for their outstanding contribution to Dogs Victoria and advised that the awards would be personally presented when COVID restrictions relaxed and allowed face-to-face meetings to be held.

9. To consider the adoption of ordinary or special resolutions submitted in accord with rule 2.97 (3) which states:

“At all annual general meetings of the VCA, no business shall be considered or discussed other than that of which notice has been given on the notice convening the meeting or any business which, in the opinion of the chairperson, shall arise out of such business”.

Special resolution means a resolution passed by a majority of not less than 75 percent of the number of members of the VCA who, being entitled to do so, attend and vote personally on the resolution at an Annual General Meeting of the VCA or a Special General Meeting of the VCA convened for the purpose of such resolution and notice of which meeting, specifying the terms of the resolution and the intention to propose of such resolution and notice of which meeting, specifying the terms of the resolution and the intention to propose and move the resolution as a special resolution, was given to all members of the VCA at least 21 days prior to the date of holding such meeting.

The Chair advised that Special Resolutions 17 to 27 inclusive had been withdrawn by their proposer who did not wish his motions to be debated on the Vero Voting platform.

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10. Special resolution moved Lou Howlett seconded by Mathew Morse

will mirror the Local Government Act 1989 (Vic.) applying to multi-councillor vacancies.

To amend the Rule 2.70 Current: 2.70 Returning Officer (As amended 27.2.92, 16.4.96, 15.07.15 & 15/08/17) The Chief Executive shall call for tenders from election service providers for the conduct of elections for the Management Committee. An officer of the successful tenderer shall be the Returning Officer for each such election.

Replace with: 2.70 Returning Officer (As amended 27/2/92, 16/4/96, 15/07/15) The Chief Executive shall engage the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) for the conduct of elections for VCA Office Bearers and General Members of the Management Committee. An officer of the successful tenderer shall be the Returning Officer for each such election.

The Ballot papers will incorporate the ballot for President or Vice President as appropriate, and the ballot for members of Management Committee Elections. Only ballot papers completed and forwarded as provided for in the Regulations shall be accepted as Valid by the Returning Officer.

Rationale:

Rationale:

Dogs Victoria consistently utilise the VEC without the request for quotes for services in accordance with Rule 2.70. While tenders for these services have NOT been undertaken in the past, it was noted that these are highly specialised services and competitive tendering is not the most suitable or effective method of selecting a suitable provider.

The VEC is an independent and impartial statutory authority established under Victoria’s Electoral Act 2002. The VEC not only holds considerable experience in the conduct of Victorian State elections, local council elections, certain statutory elections and polls, it also has experience in undertaking elections on behalf of commercial and community bodies.

These rule changes have been requested by the Victorian Electoral. Commission to support the ongoing conduct of VCA elections.

Noting the specialised nature of these services, the conduct of a tender process to select such specified services is not an efficient and effective use of DV resources.

The proposer of the motion acknowledged that the Victorian Electoral Office had itself proposed the current wording of Rule 2.70 and accordingly withdrew Special Resolution 10.

MOTION: WITHDRAWN 11. Special resolution moved by Lou Howlett seconded by Mathew Morse To amend Rule 2.41 Current: Rule 2.41 Voting System (As amended 21/28.4.93/26.11.96/08/04/09, 15/08/17) Voting on ballot papers will be by partial preferential voting. The counting system for President and Vice President elections will mirror in the Local Government Act 1989 (Vic.) applying to singlecouncillor vacancies and the counting system for members of Management Committee elections

Replace with: Voting System (As amended 21/28.4.93/26.11.96/08/04/09, 15/08/17) Voting on ballot papers will be by partial preferential voting. The counting system for President and Vice President Elections will mirror in the Local Government Act 1989 (Vic.) applying to singlecouncillor vacancies and the counting system for members of Management Committee elections will mirror the Local Government Act 1989 (Vic.) applying to multi- councillor vacancies.

L Howlett spoke to the motion.

MOTION: LOST (For: 70 Against: 16 Abstain: 12) 12. Special resolution moved by Lou Howlett seconded by Mathew Morse To amend Rule 2.46 Current: Voting on Ballot Papers (As amended 15/08/17) Voters shall be required to complete their ballot paper by numbering consecutive preferences in the order of their choice. A valid ballot paper must show preferences beginning with ‘1’ and up to at least the number of vacancies to be filled in the election. Voters may indicate further preferences if they choose.

The Returning Officer shall provide appropriate instructions on the ballot paper.

Replace with: Voting on Ballot Papers (As amended 15/08/17) Voters shall be required to complete their ballot paper by numbering consecutive preferences in the order of their choice. A valid ballot paper must show preferences beginning with ‘1’ and up to at least the number of vacancies to be filled in the election. Voters may indicate further preferences if they choose.

Rationale: Whilst Rule 2.41 and 2.46 describe partial preferential voting, confusion lies when reference is made to single vacancy elections in the Local Government Act 1989. Voting in the Local Government elections is fully preferential requiring

voters to record an order of voting preference to all candidates.

M Morse spoke to the motion.

L Howlett spoke to the motion.

D Brace spoke against the motion advising the rationale did not match the request for a change to the Rule.

MOTION: LOST (For: 65, Against: 20, Abstain 4) The Chair advised the members present that due to the lateness of the hour, the Annual General Meeting would be adjourned to be reconvened on Wednesday 29 July 2020 at 7.30pm on the Vero Voting Platform.

Motion: That members agree to defer the meeting to next Wednesday 29 July 2020 at 7.30pm Moved: Seconded: CARRIED (For: 75 Against: 8, Abstain 2) Meeting Closed 12.45am Minutes of the 29th Annual General Meeting of the Victorian Canine Association Inc, reconvened on Wednesday 29 July 2020, via online platform Vero Voting commencing at 7.30 pm.

Present: Jan Robinson (Acting President and Chair) Vincent McPhee (Incoming President) Matthew Monaghan (Chief Executive) Cathy Ashton (GM Engagement & Development) Janet Davidson (Operations & Office Manager) Melinda Cannington (Minute Taker) Members present: 307 online at the commencement of the meeting on 22 July 2020 and 184 members present at the commencement of the reconvened meeting on 29 July 2020.

13. Special resolution moved by Lou Howlett seconded by Mathew Morse Current: Rule 2.56 (As amended 1.6.98) Nomination forms and personal profile forms shall be available on application to the Chief Executive of the VCA upon notice of same being published in the VCA Gazette and when completed by candidates both forms shall be sent direct to the Returning Officer.

Replace with: 2.56 (As amended 1.6.98) Nomination forms and personal profile forms shall be available upon request to the Returning Officer and when completed by candidates both forms shall be sent direct to the Returning Officer.

Rationale:

This is recommended to alleviate nominations submitted by potential candidates for an incorrect election as was the circumstance in the 2018 VCA elections for the President, Vice President and Management Committee.

P Ashton spoke against the motion, in particular because the proposed wording removed the obligation to publish the nominations and personal profiles in the VA Gazette.

MOTION: LOST (For: 75 / Against: 41 / Abstain: 9) 14. Special resolution moved by Lou Howlett seconded by Mathew Morse Rule 2.1.2.15 Current: To publish an official Gazette each calendar month as a means of communication between the VCA and its members and affiliated bodies.

Replace with: To publish an official Gazette each calendar month and information electronically on an ad hoc basis as a means of communication between the VCA and its members and affiliated bodies.

Rationale: The ability to exchange information as it becomes available has changed significantly since the rules were first developed. While the Gazette remains an important feature and an official means of exchanging information with the membership, it results in a significant delay in important information being exchanged with the membership. Rather, members receive information through informal channels which is subject to rumour and conjecture.

Formalising electronic channels of communication as an additional means of official communication for the VCA will facilitate streamlined communication with the membership and enhance transparency.

L Howlett spoke to the motion advising that the intention is to facilitate improved communication via the internet via the rules, to be able communicate effectively and more freely connect to members electronically via the internet.

Members that do not have internet, are able to be dealt with independently.

F Tipping spoke against the motion advising he disagrees with information going out electronically, on an ad hoc status.

F Ahern also spoke against the motion advising he believes it is important that members still get a printed copy of the Gazette, not all members are on internet.

T Bohl spoke in favour of the motion advising this is a timely motion given we are all transitioning during time in COVID-19, needing access to

timely information without prejudice, she believes this will allow this to happen, understands it isn’t on an ad hoc basis. Thus this motion is appropriately worded, given other than electronic communications, the motion allows other relevant information will continue to be communicated to members in the usual publications.

The mover summed up the motion advising this is not about the Gazette but about providing timely information as quickly as possible to all members, so they are able to access this information online in a timely fashion, which is the reason behind the wording of this motion.

MOTION: LOST (For: 77 Against: 51 Abstain: 6) 15. Special resolution moved by Sheryl Pretty seconded by Pauline Ashton Current: 2.106.1 The President or a majority of the other members of the Management Committee may convene a Special General Meeting of the VCA. 2.106.2 The President or a majority of the other members of the Management Committee shall on the requisition in writing of not less than fifty members convene a Special General Meeting of the VCA. 2.106.3 A requisition of members for a Special General Meeting: 2.106.3.1 shall state the purpose or purposes of the meeting; 2.106.3.2 shall be signed by members making the requisition together with endorsement of VCA membership number for each person.

2.106.3.3 (As amended 1.6.98) shall be lodged with the Chief Executive; and 2.106.3.4 may consist of several documents in a similar form, each signed by one or more of the members making the requisition.

2.106.4 A Special General Meeting shall be specified as such in the notice convening it.

Replace with: 2.106.1 The President or a majority of the other members of the Management Committee may convene a Special General Meeting of the VCA. 2.106.2 The President or a majority of the other members of the Management Committee shall on the requisition in writing of not less than fifty members convene a Special General Meeting of the VCA. 2.106.3 A requisition of members for a Special General Meeting: 2.106.3.1 shall state the purpose or purposes of the meeting; 2.106.3.2 shall be signed by members making the requisition together with endorsement of VCA membership number for each person.

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2.106.3.3 (As amended 1.6.98) shall be lodged with the Chief Executive; and 2.106.3.4 may consist of several documents in a similar form, each signed by one or more of the members making the requisition.

2.106.4 A Special General Meeting shall be specified as such in the notice convening it.

2.106.5 The Chief Executive within 14 days of receiving the requisition for Special General Meeting, shall fix a date for the Special General Meeting no more than 2 months from the day of receipt, and notice of the meeting shall be under the provisions in 2.107 Rationale: This gives a clear direction for the Chief Executive to act upon a requisition for an SGM, and gives certainty to the members the SGM will be held in a reasonable timeframe S Pretty spoke to the motion arguing that this amendment gave a clear directive to the Chief Executive from members who submit a requisition that a date is to be set so that members are not left hanging on.

P Ashton spoke for the motion advising that the calling of a Special General Meeting was a right of members who wish to discuss important matters, and gives members confidence so they know if they need to bring something important up for discussion they can do this.

S Hutchinson spoke against the motion advising the CE is the recipient for the request for an SGM, she believes it is out of the scope of the CE to call a SGM for members.

K Gilbert spoke against motion – COVID has proven that we have to be flexible in matters as this, and this gives the authority to the CE, when authority should sit with the Management Committee, so this is changing procedure.

J Baker spoke in favour of the motion advising there has been a SGM email lodged which has been acknowledged in email however, no written correspondence to date.

S Power argued that the motion does not vest a power in the Chief Executive that otherwise rests with the Management Committee, that this is an incorrect notion as it does not give any authority to the Chief Executive but simply requires the Chief Executive to enact the requisition which is the Chief Executive’s job.

T Boal spoke for the motion which she argued reinforced the ability of members to exercise their rights and requisition a meeting and be provided with a timely response with a date for the Special General Meeting; the motion does not retract from the rights of the Chief Executive or Management Committee member, however, simply out of respect to the members requesting the special requisition, so they can be heard.

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S Jawoski spoke against the motion advising on the face it seems to be a fair rule, however it is open for abuse, as individuals can request a Special General Meeting at any time as many times as they wish, which can be problematic if forcing Chief Executive to respond to a meeting request, causing members of the committee to resign.

W Hutchinson spoke against the motion because it does not allow appropriate time to allow members to be informed of the meeting via the Gazette.

C Moore also spoke against the motion arguing that the Chief Executive should not have authority to call a Special General Meeting and that it doesn’t allow enough time to prepare and have a meeting.

J Milford spoke in favour of the motion advising that being a mover of a special requisition, time has passed and there has been significant delays.

It is member’s rights to raise a requisition, vital members are given a voice in an effective manner.

J Hutchinson spoke against the motion under Rule 2.1.6.2 – management after receiving a requisition, conflict in the rule. Imperative for a SGM members are advised, 14 days is far too short for members to receive information regarding a SGM. J Harvey spoke in favour of the motion, stating that a Special General Meeting is the only way ordinary members can have their say, and it is therefore important the Chief Executive acts in a timely turn around without having to go through the Management Committee first which delays the process unnecessarily.

MOTION: LOST (For: 68 Against: 63 Abstain: 3) 16. Special resolution moved by Sheryl Pretty seconded by Pauline Ashton Current: 2.107.2 Notice of the meeting shall be deemed to have been given to each member if it is: 2.107.2.1 published in the Gazette; or 2.107.2.2 published in one of the daily newspapers circulating in the city of Melbourne; or 2.107.2.3 sent by prepaid post to each member at the members address appearing in the register of members referred to in Rule 2.14.

Replace with: 2.107.2.1 Notice of the meeting shall be deemed to have been given to each member if it is: published in the Gazette; and/or 2.107.2.2 published in one of the daily newspapers circulating in the city of Melbourne; and/or 2.107.2.3 sent by prepaid post to each member at the members address appearing in the register of members referred to in Rule 2.14.and/or 2.107.2.4 published on VCA social media such

as, but not limited to Facebook, email to members and website Rationale: VCA already uses social media to communicate with members, items of interest, and items of an urgent, or time critical nature. This increases method of communication to the members, and formally recognizes the fact VCA uses social media to engage with members.

S Pretty spoke to the motion advising that in the existing motion, each alternative is followed only by the term “or”, whereas in the proposed motion she has added “and/or”. The motion added increase ways of communicating to members through social media.

P Ashton spoke in favour of the motion advising the amendment takes into account that members want to receive information in different ways, some people don’t use social media, others do.

This resolution gives Dogs Victoria members the means to receive information in a way that best meets their needs by a variety of methods.

L Thomson spoke against the motion, saying it uses the words ‘and’ or ‘or’, whereas the previous rule just used the word ‘or’ which can be confusing, perhaps change it to omit the word ‘and’.

S Hinton spoke against the motion, due to the wording of the rule, this amendment would allow social media to be the only means of communication. It needs to be reworded to ensure the Gazette was added as a means of communication as well as, the words of the rule need to be amended to allow for varying forms of communication to be in the rule.

D Brace spoke against the motion arguing Dogs Victoria needs a variety of means to communicate to members, but it allows that any one of these four methods can be used as sole methods.

His view is that it needs to be one method of communication to members as the Gazette, either a hard copy or electronic copy. Whilst sympathetic to what is intended, he felt the wording of the motion needed further clarification.

M Gray spoke against the motion, appreciating the intent and commenting that there is no current VCA social media to communicate information only to members. She too would support a rewording of this motion but believed it important to set up a private VCA members only forum.

J Cooke spoke against the motion, a number of members don’t have access to social media or mobile phones, hence no information to VCA with the AGM, as it relied on digital communications only. Disenchanting members, causing them to walk away.

MOTION: LOST (For: 38 Against: 83 Abstain: 4) 17. Special resolution moved by Jacob (Jake) Milford seconded by Janene Poynton

Current: Constitution 1.3 INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITION ‘Special Resolution’ means a resolution passed by a majority of not less than seventy five percent of the number of members of the VCA who, being entitled to do so, attend and vote personally on the resolution at an Annual General Meeting of the VCA or at a Special General Meeting of the VCA convened for the purpose of such resolution and notice of which meeting, specifying the terms of the resolution and the intention to propose and move the resolution as a Special Resolution, was given to all members of the VCA at least twenty one days prior to the date of holding such meeting.

Replace with: Constitution 1.3 INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITION ‘Special Resolution’ means a resolution passed by a majority of not less than seventy five percent of the number of members of the VCA who, being entitled to do so, vote on the resolution at an Annual General Meeting of the VCA or at a Special General Meeting of the VCA convened for the purpose of such resolution and notice of which meeting, specifying the terms of the resolution and the intention to propose and move the resolution as a Special Resolution, was given to all members of the VCA at least twenty one days prior to the date of holding such meeting.

or of the new Rule in the next available issue of the VCA Gazette when the provisions of Rule 2.127, as to service of notice, shall apply.

Replace with: 1.7 ALTERATION OF CONSTITUTION (As amended 14.01.93) No alteration to this Constitution shall be made except by a Special Resolution passed by a majority of not less than seventy five per cent of the number of members of the VCA who, being entitled to do so vote on the resolution at an Annual General Meeting of the VCA or at a Special General Meeting of the VCA convened for the purpose of such resolution and notice of which meeting, specifying the terms of the resolution and the intention to propose and move the resolution as a Special Resolution, was given to all members of the VCA at least twenty one days prior to the holding of such meeting.

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MOTION: WITHDRAWN 18. Special resolution moved by Jacob (Jake) Milford seconded by Janene Poynton Current:

approved by the Registrar of Incorporated Associations pursuant to the Act; and served on members by publication of the text of such alteration or recision, or of the new Rule in the next available issue of the VCA Gazette when the provisions of Rule 2.127, as to service of notice, shall apply.

MOTION: WITHDRAWN 19. Special resolution moved by Jacob (Jake) Milford seconded by Janene Poynton

Constitution 1.7 ALTERATION OF CONSTITUTION (As amended 14.01.93) No alteration to this Constitution shall be made except by a Special Resolution passed by a majority of not less than seventy five per cent of the number of members of the VCA who, being entitled to do so, attend and vote personally on the resolution at an Annual General Meeting of the VCA or at a Special General Meeting of the VCA convened for the purpose of such resolution and notice of which meeting, specifying the terms of the resolution and the intention to propose and move the resolution as a Special Resolution, was given to all members of the VCA at least twenty one days prior to the holding of such meeting.

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approved by the Registrar of Incorporated Associations pursuant to the Act; and served on members by publication of the text of such alteration or recision,

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Constitution 1.5.33 To make application for the granting of a licence pursuant to the Liquor Control Act 1987 or for any other licence as may from time to time be considered of benefit to the VCA or its members.

Replace with: To make application for the granting of a licence pursuant to the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 or for any other licence as may from time to time be considered of benefit to the VCA or its members.

MOTION: WITHDRAWN 20. Special resolution moved by Jacob (Jake) Milford seconded by Janene Poynton Current:

2.1.1.4 2.1.1.5 2.1.1.6

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includes, where the function is a duty, a reference to the performance of the duty; the provisions of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 as amended from time to time apply to and in respect of these Rules in the same manner as those provisions would so apply if these Rules were an instrument under that Act. (Amended 15.07.15) a reference to the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender and vice versa. a reference to the singular shall include the plural and vice versa where the context reasonably permits. these Rules are subject to the provisions of the Incorporated Associations Reform Act 2012 as amended from time to time and any reference to the “Act” is a reference to the Incorporated Associations Reform Act 2012. any term defined in Clause 1.3 of the Constitution has the same meaning in these Rules.

Replace with: 2.1 2.1.1 In these Rules: 2.1.1.1 a reference to a function includes a reference to a power, authority and duty; and 2.1.1.2 a reference to the exercise of a function includes, where the function is a duty, a reference to the performance of the duty; 2.1.1.3 the provisions of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 as amended from time to time apply to and in respect of these Rules in the same manner as those provisions would so apply if these Rules were an instrument under that Act. (Amended 15.07.15) 2.1.1.4 a reference to the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender and vice versa.

2.1.1.5 a reference to the singular shall include the plural and vice versa where the context reasonably permits.

2.1.1.6 these Rules are subject to the provisions of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 as amended from time to time and any reference to the “Act” is a reference to the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012.

2.1.1.7 any term defined in Clause 1.3 of the Constitution has the same meaning in these Rules.

MOTION: WITHDRAWN 21. Special resolution moved by Jacob (Jake) Milford seconded by Janene Poynton Current: 2.1.2

The objectives and statement of purposes of the VCA is:

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To be the governing canine body for the State, to promote breed improvement of the purebred dog, to promote wide human interest in all VCA registered dogs and to secure proper appreciation and recognition of their place in human society.

To promote and raise the standards of breeding, rearing, keeping, and sale of pure bred dogs and the general welfare of all dogs.

To promote and encourage the regulation of breeding of pure bred dogs and the registration of such dogs and their progeny with the VCA. To promote and encourage the recreation, sport, exhibition and training of VCA registered dogs and to provide facilities for those purposes.

To promote and encourage membership of the VCA and to promote the advantages and privileges of membership.

To provide for affiliation with the VCA of canine bodies and canine service organisations whose objectives are compatible with the objectives of the VCA. To educate members, affiliated bodies and the general public on canine matters and to inform members and affiliated bodies on all other matters of concern or interest to them.

To obtain affiliation with or membership of international canine bodies and maintain membership with the Australian National Kennel Council for the purpose of achieving international and national uniformity in all canine matters so long as the objectives, decisions and rulings of the international canine bodies and Australian National Kennel Council are compatible with the objectives and domestic rules, regulations and operations of the VCA. To liaise, cooperate and reciprocate with other recognised state, territorial and international canine controlling bodies in matters of common interest or concern and of mutual benefit.

To promote and assist and to make contributions to canine veterinary research, the preservation of canine records and artefacts of historical significance and to other worthy causes.

To assume and take over as from the date of adoption of this Constitution and the Rules of the VCA the real and personal property and liabilities of the former unincorporated body known as the “Kennel Control Council� and to continue all its obligations and operations.

To obtain recognition of the VCA and its affiliates as expert authorities on canine matters, and in particular, the sport and recreation of exhibiting VCA registered dogs.

To make representations to and to negotiate with all Government

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To make Rules and Regulations for the administration and general management of the operations and affairs of the VCA and for the conduct of canine exhibitions by its affiliated bodies and for other ancillary matters.

To publish an official Gazette each calendar month as a means of communication between the VCA and its members and affiliated bodies.

To promote the objectives of all affiliated clubs and associate affiliated canine service organisations.

(As adopted16.04.96) To promote and develop the identity and activities of the VCA.

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To publish in the Gazette and on the VCA website monthly or periodically, all matters and items of interest or concern to members and affiliated bodies.

(Amended 15.8.16) To grant affiliation or associate affiliation to bona fide canine bodies and canine service organisations, respectively, and to make Regulations for that purpose.

To compile, maintain and keep current, registers of financial members, life members and affiliated bodies.

To compile, maintain and keep current, a register of pure bred registered dogs whelped in the State and pure bred dogs imported into and exported from the State which are registered on a canine register kept by a controlling body recognised as such by the VCA and such other registers as may be required from time to time.

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To compile, maintain and keep current, a record of transfer of ownership of pure bred dogs and registered leases of pure bred dogs in respect of dogs transferred or leased between financial members and between such members and members of other interstate and territory controlling bodies.

To grant permission to affiliated bodies to hold and conduct exhibitions of pure bred registered dogs in the respective disciplines of exhibition and under the relevant Regulations.

To make and to publish Regulations for the holding and conduct of Exhibitions, and for the awarding and issuing of ANKC certificates and titles to dogs winning or qualifying for same in competition at Exhibitions.

To publish the Rules and Regulations and policies of the ANKC for the holding and conduct of Exhibitions.

To grant permission to approved charitable and fund raising organisations and non affiliated bodies to hold and conduct sanctioned Shows under the relevant Regulations.

To promote and support approved canine festivals, displays, and kindred functions and entertainments and any other approved canine activities.

To make Regulations for the issuing of ANKC Export Pedigree Certificates for dogs exported from the State to overseas countries.

To give, or to make contributions towards, prize money, medals, trophies or other prizes to be competed for at Exhibitions.

To collect, verify and publish information relating to dogs including genetics, breeding programs, rearing of litters, dietary and veterinary articles, training and handling, and all other educational material for the benefit of members.

To provide the infrastructure to assist in the self education of Judges, Trainee Judges, Aspiring Judges, Stewards, Show Managers, Club Secretaries and Treasurers and to formulate and publish Regulations in respect of qualifications and examination requirements for Trainee Judges and Aspiring Judges in each discipline.

To publish each year a list of Judges and approved Trainee Judges.

To conduct seminars, conventions and conferences of members on selected topics.

To formulate, publish and amend or repeal Codes of Ethics and Codes of Practices.

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sanctions or penalties imposed on them or their dogs.

To adjudicate on protests or objections lodged by exhibitors at exhibitions or on appeals against decisions made at exhibitions.

To afford means for, and encourage, the amicable settlement of disputes and to prevent illegal and dishonest practices.

To encourage affiliates to resolve domestic disputes within their own organisations.

To determine from time to time membership subscriptions and all other fees necessary to carry out the Objectives/Statement of Purposes of the VCA or any of them.

To appoint or elect Committees and Sub- Committees and delegates subject to the Rules.

To award life memberships of the VCA subject to the Rules.

To hire or employ personnel on a permanent, casual, part time, contract or agency basis and to pay to them and to other persons salaries, wages, fees, gratuities and expenses for services actually rendered by them to the VCA. To engage or retain professional consultants on a fee or a commission basis.

(As amended 15.04.92) To purchase, lease, hire or dispose of land and buildings, machinery, plant and equipment, motor vehicles, fixtures and fittings, office furniture and equipment and any other necessary chattels and to construct or erect on freehold land purchased or on leasehold land such buildings, and all other facilities and amenities which the Management Committee considers necessary for carrying out the Objectives/Statement of Purposes of the VCA or any of them, subject to the Rules.

To borrow or raise money as the Management Committee determines for the carrying out of the Objectives/ Statement of Purposes of the VCA or any of them subject to the Rules.

To invest the funds of the VCA not immediately required for its business operations or other commitments on interest bearing deposits, loans or in securities as prescribed in Section 4 of the Trustee Act 1958.

To make and publish Regulations (subject to the Rules) for holding annual elections of Office Bearers and ordinary members to the Management Committee and for filling any casual vacancies on the Committee.

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To make application for the granting of a licence pursuant to the Liquor Control Act 1987 or for any other licence as may from time to time be considered of benefit to the VCA or its members.

(Amended 07.04.10) To hold Annual General Meetings of members each year and Special General Meetings of members when considered necessary by the Management Committee or when requisitioned by members in accordance with the Rules.

(As amended 5.11.92, 20.4.94, 26.11.96 and 15.8.16) To publish in the Gazette in the month preceding the Annual General Meeting of that year: a detailed audited Income and Expenditure Account of the VCA for the year ended 31st December in the preceding year (including a detailed schedule in the Notes to the Accounts of the various individual categories of expenditure which, either singly or aggregated, exceed $500 and which are incorporated in the total for Sundry Expenses) and a detailed audited balance sheet as at that date and annual reports of the President and the Chairpersons of other Committees; an Income and Expenditure Budget and Cash Flow Budget for the current year ending 31st December, such Budgets to include all proposed new capital works expenditure, proposed expenditure on new projects undertaken or to be undertaken during the current year and the funding of same; and an Expenditure Budget and Cash Flow Budget for the period 1st January to 31st March in the year following the current financial year, showing all proposed new capital works expenditure, proposed expenditure on new projects undertaken during the period and funding of same.

To make Regulations for the VCA to receive in trust the books, records, funds and property of unincorporated affiliated bodies which have been wound up, become defunct or been disaffiliated.

(As amended 01.06.98) To do all such other things as the Management Committee in its discretion considers as incidental or conducive to the attainment of the principal Objectives of the VCA or the fulfilment of its powers or any of them but subject always to strict compliance with the Rules and Regulations and with each of the Codes of the VCA and not otherwise.

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To make recommendation to the members for appointment of a Patron.

Be Deleted Rationale: These are already established and articulated in the Victorian Canine Association Inc. Constitution (clause 1.5).

MOTION: WITHDRAWN 23. Special resolution moved by Jacob (Jake) Milford seconded by Janene Poynton Current: 2.25.1

(Amended 15.07.15) There shall be a Management Committee comprised of 14 elected persons consisting of a President and a Vice President and 12 ordinary Committee members

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There shall be a Management Committee comprised of the following elected persons: 2.25.1.1 Until the AGM of 2024, a President and a Vice President and 12 Ordinary Committee Members.

2.25.1.2 Following the AGM of 2024, a President, Vice President and 5 Ordinary Committee Members.

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2.31.2 in the event of a casual vacancy occurring in the office of Vice President such vacancy shall be filled by an ordinary member of the Management Committee elected by that Committee from amongst their number and such member shall hold office as Acting Vice

President until the next annual election when the vacancy shall be filled by a candidate nominating for and being elected by the membership to the office of Vice President for the then unexpired term of office of their predecessor.

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Ordinary Members of Management Committee (As amended 14.1.93) 2.33.1 Subject to Rule 2.40.6.1 the term of office of an ordinary member of the Management Committee shall be four years from the day following the date of the Annual General Meeting when they took office.

2.33.2 In the event of one or more casual vacancies occurring in the offices of the ordinary members of the Management Committee during the period between annual elections such vacancies, subject to Sub-Rule .3 of this Rule, shall continue until the next annual election when such vacancies, together with the four scheduled vacancies, three as from April 1998, occurring in the offices of the ordinary members of the Management Committee each year, shall be filled from amongst the candidates nominating for all such vacancies who shall be elected on the principle that: 2.33.2.1 the candidates polling the four highest number of votes in the election ballot shall fill the four scheduled annual vacancies for a term of four years.

As from 1998 the candidates polling the three highest number of votes in the election ballot shall fill the three scheduled vacancies for a term of four years; and 2.33.2.2 the remaining candidates who polled the next highest number of votes in descending order in the same election ballot, (limited to the number of casual vacancies) shall fill such vacancies commensurate with the descending order of the then unexpired terms of office for each casual vacancy commencing with the longest available of such unexpired terms of office.

2.33.3 (As amended 1.6.98) In the event of four or more casual vacancies occurring in the offices of the office bearers and

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ordinary members of the Management Committee, from time to time, a Special Election to fill such vacancies shall be held as soon as practicable but otherwise in accordance with the Rules provided that a Special Election shall not be held where, pursuant to the Rules, the result would not be obtained prior to the close of nominations for the next scheduled annual election.

(Deleted 20.4.94) (As amended 14.1.93) Subject to Rule 2.33.3, in the event that any vacancies for any office other than the offices of President and Vice President are not filled at any annual elections such vacancies shall be deemed to be casual vacancies.

Be replaced with: 2.29

2.29.1 2.29.2

2.30

2.31

2.31.1 2.31.2

2.32

Until the AGM of 2024, the office of President of the VCA shall be filled by a member nominating for and being elected to that office by ballot of the membership of the VCA and: Deleted Until 2023, in the event of a casual vacancy occurring in the office of President such vacancy shall be filled by the Vice President who shall, ipso facto, be Acting President of the VCA and shall hold office as such until the next election when the vacancy shall be filled by a candidate nominating for and being elected by the membership to the office of President for the then unexpired term of office of their predecessor.

Following the 2024 elections, the President will be elected by the Management Committee for a 3 year term within the first month of the AGM. Only elected Ordinary Members of the Management Committee can be elected President. The President will be elected for a three year term, and should a vacancy arise, the Management Committee will elect another member in that role.

Until the AGM of 2024, the office of Vice President of the VCA shall be filled by a member nominating for and being elected to that office by ballot of the membership of the VCA and: Deleted Until 2023, in the event of a casual vacancy occurring in the office of Vice President such vacancy shall be filled by an ordinary member of the Management Committee elected by that Committee from amongst their number and such member shall hold office as Acting Vice President until the next election when the vacancy shall be filled by a candidate nominating for and being elected by the membership to the office of Vice President for the then unexpired term of office of their predecessor.

Following the 2024 elections, the

Vice- President will be elected by the Management Committee for a 3 year term within the first month of the AGM. Only elected Ordinary Members of the Management Committee can be elected Vice-President. The VicePresident will be elected for a three year term, and should a vacancy arise, the Management Committee will elect another member in that role.

2.33.

Ordinary Members of Management Committee 2.33.1 Until the conclusion of the annual election of 2023, the term of office of an Ordinary Member of the Management Committee shall expire at the 2024 AGM. 2.33.2 Until 2024, should a one or more casual vacancies occur in the offices of the Ordinary Members of the Management Committee, such vacancies, subject to Sub-Rule .3 of this Rule, shall continue until the next annual election. The vacancy shall be filled from amongst the unsuccessful candidates at the election nominating for all such vacancies who shall be elected on the principle that: 2.33.2.1 the candidates polling the four highest number of votes in the election ballot shall fill the four scheduled annual vacancies; and 2.33.2.2 the remaining candidates who polled the next highest number of votes in descending order in the same election ballot, (limited to the number of casual vacancies) shall fill such vacancies commensurate with the descending order of the then unexpired terms of office for each casual vacancy commencing with the longest available of such unexpired terms of office.

2.33.3 In the event of a casual vacancy occurring in the offices of the Office Bearers (until the 2024 AGM) and/or Ordinary Members of the Management Committee, the election service provider chosen pursuant with rule 2.70 will conduct a countback of votes cast for candidates at the previous election to fill the vacancy. Should there be no remaining candidates, a Special Election to fill such vacancies shall be held as soon as practicable but otherwise in accordance with the Rules provided that a Special Election shall not be held where, pursuant to the Rules, the result would not be obtained prior to the close of nominations for the next scheduled election.

2.34 Following the 2023 elections, Office Bearers and Ordinary Members of the Management Committee will be limited to serving a maximum of 2 consecutive terms on the Management Committee.

MOTION: WITHDRAWN 25. Special resolution moved by Jacob (Jake) Milford seconded Janene Poynton

Current: 2.38

2.40

2.40.1

2.40.2

2.40.3

2.40.4

2.41

2.45

2.45.1 2.45.2 2.45.3 2.48

(As amended 14.1.93 & 20.4.94 & 08/04/09 Annual elections shall be held in the month of March, except as provided for in Rule 2.33.3 with successful candidates taking office on the day following the date on which the A.G.M. of members of the VCA is held.

Terms of Office of Management Committee (As amended 15.8.16) The Management Committee of the VCA shall comprise: The Management Committee shall comprise a President, a Vice President and 12 ordinary members of the Committee each of whom shall be elected for the terms of office commencing on the dates indicated as follows: The President, for a term of 4 years commencing on the day following the date of the Annual General Meeting of members of the VCA held in April 1992 and every fourth year thereafter for the same term of office. Such term will expire on the day following the Annual General Meeting of that year.

The Vice President, for an initial term commencing in November 1991 until the day following the date of the Annual General Meeting of members of the VCA held in April 1994 and every fourth year thereafter for a term of 4 years. Such term will expire on the day following the Annual General Meeting of that year.

Three ordinary members of the Management Committee each year from April 1998. Such terms will expire on the day following the Annual General Meeting of that year Voting System (As amended 21/28.4.93/26.11.96/08/04/09, 15/08/17) Voting on ballot papers will be by partial preferential voting. The counting system for President and Vice President elections will mirror in the Local Government Act 1989 (Vic.) applying to single-councillor vacancies and the counting system for members of Management Committee elections will mirror the Local Government Act 1989 (Vic.) applying to multi-councillor vacancies. The Ballot papers will incorporate the ballot for President or Vice President as appropriate, and the ballot for members of Management Committee Elections. Only ballot papers completed and forwarded as provided for in the Regulations shall be accepted as Valid by the Returning Officer.

At annual elections of the Management Committee the vacant offices shall, as and when required, be filled in the following order: President; then Vice President; then ordinary members of the Committee.

(As amended 21/28.4.93) A candidate

may nominate for more than one office in an election and upon being elected to one of those offices, their nomination for any other office shall thereby lapse and the remaining votes on a ballot paper shall be counted under the voting system as provided at Rule 2.41.

2.50 (As amended 21/28.4.93 & 20.4.94) 2.50.1 During their term of office, an ordinary member of the Management Committee may nominate for other positions at a forthcoming Annual Election, but can only hold one elected position.

Such nomination does not require an incumbent to resign from their present position, and, if unsuccessful in the election, the member continues to serve the balance of their term of office.

If elected to another position, the member shall be deemed to automatically resign their previous position.

The resultant vacancy will be filled at the same annual election from the candidates remaining from the ballot for ordinary members of the Management Committee according to the provision of Rule 2.33.2.2 for the filling of casual vacancies.

2.50.2 (As adopted 20.4.94) During the term of office of the Vice President, the incumbent may nominate for the office of President when it falls vacant and is scheduled for election. Such nomination shall not require the Vice President to first resign and if unsuccessful, may continue to serve the remainder of such term of office. Should the Vice President be successful in contesting a vacancy for the office of President at any election other than one in which the office of Vice President would fall vacant in the normal progression a casual vacancy in the office of Vice President will be deemed to occur and shall be filled in accordance with Rule 2.31.2.

2.63 Eligibility of Members to Vote at Elections (As amended 5.11.92, 20.4.94, 1.6.98, & 11.04.07) A duplicate of the Register of ordinary, dual and life Members made up to the 31st January of each year shall constitute the Electoral Roll for each annual election and only the ordinary, dual and life members whose names appear on the Roll shall be entitled to receive ballot papers and such Electoral Roll shall close on the 31st January each year.

2.64 (As amended 11.04.07) All ordinary, dual and life members as described in Rule 2.6.1 - 2.6.3 shall be on the Electoral Role provided their membership is current by the 31st January when the Electoral Roll closes each year and provided that they are not ineligible at that date under Rule 2.10.5 or Rule 2.11.

2.76 Removal of Member of Management Committee The VCA in general meeting may by Special Resolution remove any

member of the Management Committee from office before the expiration of the member’s term of office and the vacancy thereby caused shall, subject to the Rules, continue until the next annual election.

Replace with: 2.38

2.40 2.40.1

2.40.2

2.40.3 2.40.4 2.41

2.45

2.45.1 2.45.2 2.45.3 2.48

2.50.1 2.50.2

Annual elections will be held every year in the month of March until 2023, with successful candidates taking office on the day following the date on which the AGM of members of the VCA is held.

The elections from 2024 onwards will be held every three years.

Terms of Office of Management Committee The Management Committee of the VCA shall comprise: Until the conclusion of the 2024 AGM, the Management Committee shall comprise a President, a Vice President and 12 ordinary members of the Committee each of whom shall be elected for the terms of office expiring at the 2024 AGM. Immediately following the 2024 AGM, the Management Committee shall comprise a President, a Vice President and 5 Ordinary Members of the Committee each of whom shall be elected for three year terms of office.

The President and Vice President will be elected by and from the 7 members of the Management Committee within 1 month following the election.

Deleted.

Deleted.

Voting System Until the 2024 elections, voting for the President and Vice-President positions will use the voting system required for single-councillor wards in the Local Government Act 1989 (Vic.).

Ordinary Members of the Management Committee, will be elected using the voting system for multi-member council elections in the Local Government Act 1989 (Vic).

Only ballot papers completed and forwarded as provided for in the Regulations shall be accepted as Valid by the Returning Officer.

At annual elections of the Management Committee until the 2024 election, the vacant offices shall, as and when required, be filled in the following order: President; then Vice President; then Ordinary Members of the Committee.

Until the 2024 election, a candidate may nominate for more than one office in an election and upon being elected to one of those offices, their nomination for any other office shall thereby lapse and the remaining votes on a ballot paper shall be counted under the voting system as provided at Rule 2.41.

Deleted Deleted

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2.63

2.64

2.76

Eligibility of Members to Vote at Elections A duplicate of the Register of ordinary, dual and life Members made up to the 31st January of the year the election is held shall constitute the Electoral Roll for each election and only the ordinary, dual and life members whose names appear on the Roll shall be entitled to receive ballot papers and such Electoral Roll shall close on the 31st January each year.

All ordinary, dual and life members as described in Rule 2.6.1 - 2.6.3 shall be on the Electoral Role provided their membership is current by the 31st January when the Electoral Roll closes on an election year and provided that they are not ineligible at that date under Rule 2.10.5 or Rule 2.11.

Removal of Member of Management Committee The VCA in general meeting may by Special Resolution remove any member of the Management Committee from office before the expiration of the member’s term of office.

MOTION: WITHDRAWN 26. Special resolution moved by Jacob (Jake) Milford seconded Janene Poynton Current: 2.78.1

2.96

The Management Committee shall meet at least once in every month in each period of twelve months at such place and time as the Management Committee may determine.

Annual General Meetings Holding Of (As amended 20.4.94 & 09/04/09) The VCA shall convene an Annual General Meeting of its members within five months after the end of the financial year.

Replace with: 2.78.1

2.96

The Management Committee shall meet at least once in every month at such place and time as the Management Committee may determine. All meetings will be livestreamed and podcast on the association’s website, except for the consideration of matters deemed confidential by a prior resolution of the Management Committee.

The VCA shall convene an Annual General Meeting of its members within five months after the end of the financial year. The meeting will be livestreamed and podcast made available on the association’s website.

MOTION: WITHDRAWN 27. Special resolution moved by Jacob (Jake) Milford seconded Janene Poynton That the Victorian Canine Association Inc. Rules

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provide for proxy voting at Annual General Meetings by amending the following provisions: Current: 2.102.1 A question arising or a resolution moved at an Annual General Meeting of the VCA shall be determined on a show of hands and, unless before or on the declaration of the show of hands a poll or division is demanded, a declaration by the Chairperson that a resolution has, on a show of hands, been carried or carried unanimously or carried by a particular majority or lost, or an entry to that effect in the minute book of the VCA, is evidence of the fact without proof of the number or proportion of the votes recorded in favour of or against that resolution.

2.103 Special Resolution

A resolution of members is a Special Resolution if it is passed by a majority which comprises not less than seventy five per cent in number of such members of the VCA present in person and entitled to vote and voting on the resolution at a meeting of which not less than 21 days written notice specifying the intentions to propose and move the resolution as a Special Resolution was given in accordance with these Rules.

2.104.2 All votes shall be given personally.

2.105 Proxies (As amended 14.1.93) 2.105.1 Proxies are expressly precluded at all Annual General Meetings of the VCA. 2.109 Presiding Member 2.109.1 The President or, in the President’s absence, the Vice President, shall preside as Chairperson at each Special

General Meeting of the VCA. 2.109.2 If the President and the Vice President are absent from the meeting or unwilling to act the members present shall elect one of their number to preside as Chairperson at the meeting.

2.109.3 (As amended 14.1.93) The decision or ruling of the Chairperson on any motion, result of votes cast or of a division, point of order, procedure or other matter shall be final except when a motion of dissent from the Chairperson’s decision or ruling is passed as an ordinary resolution by members in attendance when such resolution shall prevail.

2.112 Special Resolution

A resolution of members is a Special Resolution if it is passed by a majority which comprises not less than seventy five per cent in number of such members of the VCA present in person entitled to vote and voting on the resolution at a meeting of which not less than 21 days written notice specifying the intentions to propose and move the resolution as a Special Resolution was given in accordance with these Rules.

2.114 Proxies (As amended 14.1.93) 2.114.1 Proxies are expressly precluded at all Special General Meetings of the VCA.

Replace with: 2.102.1 A question arising or a resolution moved at an Annual General Meeting of the VCA shall be determined on a show of hands and count of any proxy votes cast.

2.103 Special Resolution

A resolution of members is a Special Resolution if it is passed by a majority which comprises not less than seventy five per cent in number of such members of the VCA present in person or via proxy and entitled to vote and voting on the resolution at a meeting of which not less than 21 days written notice specifying the intentions to propose and move the resolution as a Special Resolution was given in accordance with these Rules.

2.104.2 All votes shall be given either personally or utilising a proxy.

2.105.1 Deleted.

2.109 Presiding Member 2.109.1 The President or, in the President’s absence, the Vice President, shall preside as Chairperson at each Special

General Meeting of the VCA. 2.109.2 If the President and the Vice President are absent from the meeting or unwilling to act the members present shall elect one of their number to preside as Chairperson at the meeting.

2.109.3 The decision or ruling of the Chairperson on any motion, result of votes cast or of a division, point of order, procedure or other matter shall be final except when a motion of dissent from the Chairperson’s decision or ruling is passed as an ordinary resolution by members in attendance when such resolution shall prevail.

2.112 Special Resolution

A resolution of members is a Special Resolution if it is passed by a majority which comprises not less than seventy five per cent in number of such members of the VCA present in person or via proxy and entitled to vote and voting on the resolution at a meeting of which not less than 21 days written notice specifying the intentions to propose and move the resolution as a Special Resolution was given in accordance with these Rules.

2.114.1 Deleted.

MOTION: WITHDRAWN 28. Ordinary resolution moved by Sheryl Pretty seconded by Pauline Ashton The members appoint ACCRU Accounting and Financial Services to position of Auditor of the Victorian Canine Association Inc, commencing this calendar year, and shall remain in the position until the members determine otherwise.

Rationale:

Members present at the AGM have repeatedly requested a change in Auditor for several years, as a “fresh pair of eyes”. ASIC recommend a change in Auditor each 5 years as a part of good governance, and as the current Auditor has been in place over 20 years (which I reported last AGM) it is well overdue our finances are subject to external scrutiny by an independent person.

This change does not in any way mean the current Auditors work is cause for alarm.

The Chair ruled that this motion was rendered redundant by the resolution of the majority of members to appoint Yates Partners as auditors for the VCA in Item 5, Wednesday 22 July 2020, noting 103 members voted in favour of the appointment of Yates Partners as Auditors, 21 members voted against and 7 abstained, representing a vote in favour of 83 per cent of members present and entitled to vote.

Motion: Dissent from Chair’s Ruling that auditor was appointed under Item 5.

Moved: S Pretty Seconded: P. Ashton The Chair referred to Rule 2.97.2.6 and Regulation 6.2.3 as being the rules and regulations relevant to the motion and read these to the meeting.

S Pretty argued that Rule 2.98.3 required that any business to be brought at the AGM required notice in writing to be brought to the attention of the Chief Executive by 31 January in that year and suggested that Management Committee had not put a tender out before 31 January 2020. She argued that she had complied with this regulation in putting forward her proposal that Accrue be appointed the Association’s auditors.

S Pretty contended that as a member of the Finance Committee the Chair was conflicted in ruling that the motion was out of order because the question had been put and answered in Item 5 in that the recommendation was made by Finance Committee to Management Committee.

J Hutchison, Chair of Finance Committee, spoke against the motion arguing that the Rules override the Regulations and Rule 2.97.2.6 requires the members to “appoint or reappoint” the auditor at each AGM and accordingly the wording of S Pretty’s motion that Accrue be “appointed until the members determine otherwise” is inconsistent with the Rules. Further J Hutchison argued that Regulation 6.2.3 referred only to the requirements of appointment and not reappointment and given that the particulars of both Yates Partners and Accrue had not been provided by 31 January 2020, a literal reading of the Regulation would mean that Eddy Partners would have to be reappointed. Elaborating, J Hutchison explained that no auditor had put in a tender for the position by 31 January 2020, that tenders by Accrue and Yates were received in June, but a tender was not required by Eddy Partners as that firm was seeking reappointment, not appointment. No member of Finance Committee has any association or interest with any of the

three auditors. Yates was chosen a new set of eyes based upon their experience and legal of materiality being suitable for the VCA and were appointed by the members at the AGM. S Power contended that the purpose of the motion of dissent in the Chair’s ruling was not to question the appointment of the auditor but to argue that the correct process had not been followed, and reiterated that the Chair, being a member of Finance Committee which put forward the nomination, was conflicted.

R Bridgford spoke against the motion noting that S Pretty had not disclosed Accrue’s proposed fees to members thereby preventing members from making an informed decision in the best interests of the Association. R Bridgford suggested that the appointment of Accrue could be financially costly for the Association.

K Gilbert spoke against the motion, noting that the proposer had posted comments on social media, and called for honesty by the proposer and mover of the motion for dissent in addressing the agenda underlying the nomination of this particular firm as the VCA’s auditor, and what the proposer hoped to uncover by the appointment of this particular auditor.

K Sneath suggested that governance requirements could be met if a different accountant within Eddy Partners was appointed as the Association’s auditor.

In summing up, the Chair requested that the proposer, S Pretty address the second part of Regulation 6.2.3 requiring the nomination to include the period of appointment and conditions and fee for the period of the Audit.

S Pretty summed up the motion advising that neither of the proposals for Eddy Partners nor Yates Partners had been submitted by 31 January 2020 and accordingly the process had not been followed properly, and that the Chair had a conflict of interest in that she was a member of the Finance Committee which had put forward the nomination for Yates Partners.

P Ashton, seconder of motion reserved her right to speak. P Ashton stated that had general members put forward nominations after 31 January 2020, they would not have been approved to be put on the agenda. P Ashton denied that she had any interested in Accrue.

MOTION: LOST (For: 29 Against: 78 Abstain: 4) The motion of dissent in the ruling of the Chair having been lost, Special Resolution 28 was not put and the meeting moved to Special Resolution 29.

29. Ordinary resolution moved by Jan Cooke seconded by Heather Simpson Where Members and/or Club Secretaries have no email contact details, hard copies of membership

renewals and any correspondence directed to Clubs be sent to the respective member/Club Secretary’s address in hard copy.

Rationale: There should also be an option for all members on renewals to indicate if they wish to receive hard copy Gazettes.

J Cooke spoke to the motion, noting that she was aware of complaints that some members, including Life Members, were not receiving information from the office; that this was unacceptable, and that the Association must cater for members who are not able to communicate electronically by producing communications in hard copy.

The seconder to the motion had emailed a statement which was read to the meeting by the Chair.

H Simpson supports this motion as many members do not have the technology to receive electronic copy. The annual membership should be covering the cost of the Gazette; a letter should be sent to all members requesting members advise which form of communication should be received.

S Power advised there needs to be a structured approach on how we deal with our members, and the way some of our long-term members have been excluded by not receiving any communications if not with technology is unacceptable.

C Darby spoke against the motion advising not all clubs have the funds to extend communications to members both ways, it extends too far.

MOTION: CARRIED 30. Special resolution moved Frank Tipping, seconded by Dianne Lee Current: 2.97.2.3 to receive from the President and the Chairpersons of other nominated committees their respective reports upon the activities of the VCA during the last preceding financial year; and Replace with: 2.97.2.3 to receive from the President and the Chairpersons of nominated and elected committees their respective reports upon the activities of the VCA during the last preceding financial year; listing number of meetings held, the names of each Member and their attendances record and Rationale: As was mentioned at the 2019 AGM I agreed with the motion submitted by Ms Sheryl Pretty but felt it was better served under a current rule with

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amendments without creating a new sub-clause. It now lists both elected and nominated committees for clarity.

F Tipping spoke to the motion, explaining that this Rule was a refinement of an amendment from the 2019 AGM designed to provide clarity and transparency.

D Lee chose not to speak.

There were no further speakers for or against the motion.

The mover summed up the motion advising recommend to the members wanting more transparency with how people are elected and appointed and advised of their attendance at the meetings.

MOTION: CARRIED (For: 77 Against: 22 Abstain: 11) The Chair thanked members for attending and participating in the meeting and declared the meeting closed at 11.29pm.

List Of Affiliates as of 10/09/20 CONTACT DETAILS BREED AND GROUP CLUBS AFGHAN HOUND CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Margaret Barras, 217 McBryde St, Fawkner 3060 Ph: 0407 821 528 mbarras@optusnet.com.au AIREDALE TERRIER CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Catherine Raven, 17 Barwon St, Clyde North 3978 Ph: 5998 5285 airedaleterrierclub.vic+secretary@ gmail.com ALASKAN MALAMUTE CLUB OF VIC INC – Mr James Ganson, PO Box 348, Cockatoo 3781 Ph: 0409 939 211 amcvinc@gmail.com AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Tanya Smith, 59 Wallaby Track, Beremboke 3342 Ph: 0416 676 533 tanyawhitesatin@ live.com AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER CLUB OF VIC INC – Miss Belinda Taylor, PO Box 8068, Carrum Downs 3201 Ph: 0408 260 242 amstaffclubofvic@gmail.com ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB INC – Ms Christine Harris, 40 Essex Park Dve, Endeavour Hills 3802 Ph: 9700 1800 oona@bigpond.net.au ASSOC OF ALL MASTIFF BREEDS OF VIC INC – Mrs Sonya Willie, 33 Oberon St, St Albans 3021 Ph: 9364 5110 charmeurouge@live.com.au AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Debra Thorne, 146 Shillinglaw Rd, Drouin 3818 Ph: 0402 203 294 thorne6@bigpond.com

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AUSTRALIAN KELPIE CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Helen Evans, 5 Emu Crt, CMB 500, Loch Sport, 3851 Ph: 0427 649 238 austkelpiecv@petml.com Puppy Enq Jan Scholtz Ph: 0418 338 931 kuscokelpies@hotmail.com AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD CLUB VIC INC – Mr Ross Carlson, 1275 FrankstonFlinders Rd, Somerville 3912 Ph: 5978 0061 0418 512 965 rcarlson@ internode.on.net Puppy Enq Jayne Mallon Ph: 9390 3671 AUSTRALIAN SILKY TERRIER CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Jan Cooke, 4 Mason Crt, Lower Templestowe 3107 Ph: 9850 1495 jansilk@tpg.com.au AUSTRALIAN TERRIER CLUB OF VIC INC – Mr John Davidson, PO Box 1, Chewton 3451 Ph: 5472 2079 aussieterclubvic@aussiebb.com.au BASENJI CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Cathryn Curnick, 590 Atkins Rd, Wurdiboluc 3241 Ph: 5266 2178 karamo@iinet.net.au BASSET HOUND CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Julie Lehmann, PO Box 57, Toora 3962 Ph: 0418 545 522 djlehmann@ bigpond.com BEAGLE CLUB OF VIC INC Mrs Pam Tyler 26 Williams Rd, Don Valley 3139 Ph: 0402 007 750 pamtyler@bigpond.com BEARDED COLLIE CLUB OF VIC INC – Miss Samantha Templeton, 35 Cranston Close, Narre Warren North 3804 Ph: 0412 864 768 beardedccvic@gmail.com BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Lesley Longmuir, PO Box 24, St James 3727 Ph: 5764 4247 radnor2886@gmail.com BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Lynette Dawson, 5 Verdon St, Williamstown 3016 Ph: 0435 674 861 bmdcvsecretary@ gmail.com

BICHON FRISE CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Wendy Hutchison, 70 Dillon Crt, Diggers Rest 3427 Ph: 9740 0803 or 0418 539 377 johnh@nutripet.com. au BORDER COLLIE CLUB OF VIC INC –Mrs Noeline McIlroy, PO Box 1009, Pearcedale 3912 Ph: 0448 500 215 nmcilroy@bigpond.net.au BORDER TERRIER CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Celeste Meier, 3840 South Gippsland Hwy, Koo Wee Rup 3981 Ph: 0410 578 601 celeste. stoneheart@bigpond.com BORZOI CLUB OF VIC – Mrs Sally Stasytis, PO Box 86, Yarra Glen 3775 Ph: 9730 1603 sstasyti@bigpond.net. au BOSTON TERRIER CLUB OF VIC – Ms Diane Boyle, 59 Jacaranda Crt, Junortoun 3551 Ph: 0488 493 109 dimadal@skyemesh.com.au BOXER ASSOCIATION OF VIC INC – Mr Arthur Fry, 840 Riddell Rd, Sunbury 3429 Ph: 9740 8788 arthurcfry@ gmail.com BRITISH BULLDOG CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Andrea West, PO Box 153, Newcomb 3219 Ph: 0425 748 283 britishbulldogclub@gmail.com BULLMASTIFF CLUB OF VIC – Ms Cheryl Wright, PO Box 460, Greensborough 3088 Ph: 9435 8801 bullmstr@bigpond.net.au BULL TERRIER CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Deborah Patterson, PO Box 1635, Melton West 3337 Ph: 0403 210 590 bullterrierclubvictoria@ gmail.com BULL TERRIER MINIATURE CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Kerry Hellsten PO Box 1400, Pearcedale 3912 Ph: 0432 764 470 btmcv@y7mail.com

List Of Affiliates (17/02/20) as of 10/09/20 CAIRN TERRIER CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Barbara Candela, 45 Gibb Rd, Red Hill 3937 Ph: 5981 8532 balbridie@ipstarmail.com.au Puppy Enq Elaine Ferbrache 9735 4117 CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Joy McInnes, 60 Rickard Dr, Churchill 3842 Ph: 0403 535 649 cavsecretary@ cavalierclubvictoria.com CENTRAL HIGHLANDS WORKING GUNDOG CLUB – Mrs Wendy Davis, PO Box 36, Landsborough 3384 Ph: 0408 364 172 beregan@bigpond. com CHIHUAHUA CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Lyn Gunnell, 96 Pykes Creek Rd, Myrniong 3341 Ph: 0439 975 056 lyngunnell096@gmail.com Puppy Enq: Lynne Jenkin 5291 5727 CHOW CHOW CLUB OF VIC INC – Ms Claire Williams, 331 Autumn St, Newtown 3220 Ph: 0412 091 537 secretary@chowchowclubvic.com. au CLUB L’EPAGNEUL BRETON VIC. INC – Mr Mark Bonaddio, 39 Botha Ave, Reservoir 3073 breton@clubbreton. com.au CLUMBER SPANIEL LEAGUE VIC – Ms Caitlin Ryan, 9 Howland Place, Keysborough 3173 Ph: 0450 576 228 c.j.ryan@optusnet.com.au COCKER SPANIEL CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Margaret Brodie, 9 Holroyd St, Seaford 3198 Ph: 0418 396 744 britebay@bigpond.com COLLIE CLUB OF VIC – Mr Bryan Crowley, 12 Shirley Park Lane, Woodend 3442 Ph: 0448 226 529 collieclubvictoria@gmail.com CURLY COATED RETRIEVER ASSOCIATION OF VIC INC – Mrs Melinda Naughton, 9 Back Rd, Tradable 3447 Ph: 0401 138 905 naumel@bigpond.com DACHSHUND CLUB OF VIC INC – Ms Katrina Brooks, 420 CarogulacBeeac Rd, Warrion 3249 Ph: 5234 8224 kamaline@aussiebb.com.au Puppy Enq Brenda Howell Ph: 5234 8224 DALMATIAN CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Norma Kimber, 2 Mullane Rd, Pakenham 3810 Ph: 0409 952 505 secretary@dalmatian.asn.au DEERHOUND CLUB OF VIC INC Mrs Deborah Guthrie, Box 884, Panton Hill 3759 Ph: 9719 7277 sstasyti@bigpond.net.au

DOBERMANN CLUB OF VIC INC – Miss Jan Frederickson, PO Box 173, Narre Warren North 3807 Ph: 0407 869 493 secretary@ dobermannclubvictoria.com.au ENGLISH SETTER ASSOCIATION OF VIC INC - Mrs Michaela Barraclough, 80 Solitude Cres, Point Cook 3030 Ph: 9395 7948 kalagirl32@aol.com ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Bronwyn Patchett 10 Porcupone Crt, Chintin 3756 Ph: 5789 1395 jdcpatchett@gmail.com FINNISH LAPPHUND CLUB OF VIC INC – Dr Terri MacDonald, 985 Sugarloaf Creek Rd Sugarloaf Creek VIC 3658 Ph: 0419 512 132 secretary@flcv.org FLATCOATED RETRIEVER ASSOC OF VIC INC – Ms Leanne Tormey, 112 Argyle St, Fawkner 3060 Ph: 0421 358 301 leannetormey@optusnet. com.au FRENCH BULLDOG CLUB OF VIC – Secretary, Mrs Leah McArthur, 3 Langham Rd, Wendouree 3355 Ph: 0418 453 580 leah.mcarthur@ bigpond.com GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Dearne Jackson, PO Box 585, Endeavour Hills 3802 Ph: 0413 278 042 secretary@gsdcv. org.au Puppy Officer: Mrs Shirley Taylor 0438 487 632 puppylist@ gsdcv.org.au GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Vicki Thomas, PO Box 70, Nar Nar Goon 3812 Ph: 0414 706 243 thomas.vicki.l@ edumail.vic.gov.au Puppy Enq Matt Curry Ph: 9747 3791 GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Kim Houlden, 131 TyabbTooradin Rd, Somerville 3912 Ph: 0418 525 118 secretary@grcv.org.au GORDON SETTER CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Sue Natoli, 5 Chevron Ave, Cranbourne South 3977 Ph: 0448 396 548 suenatoli@hotmail.com GREAT DANE CLUB OF VIC INC – Ms Hannah MacGregor, 37 Moody St, Koo Wee Rup 3981 Ph: 0434 929 590 greatdaneclubvic@gmail.com GRIFFON BRUXELLOIS CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Robin Simpson, 1130 Mardan Rd, Mardan 3953 Ph: 0409 255 369 griffonclub.secretary@gmail. com HOUND CLUB OF VIC INC – Ms Anastasia Courtney, PO Box 44, Koo Wee Rup 3981 Ph: 0408 138 611 houndclubvic@gmail.com

HUNGARIAN VIZSLA CLUB OF VIC INC – Ms Rebecca Sloan, 10 Springbank Rise, Narre Warren North, 3804 Ph: 0407 177 329 becksloan@bigpond.com Puppy/breed enquties Nicola Abell donandnicola@bigpond.com IRISH SETTER CLUB OF VIC INC – Ms Rhonda Fisher, 17 Martin St, Pascoe Vale 3044 Ph: 9354 5419 rhonda.fisher@optusnet.com.au IRISH WOLFHOUND CLUB OF VIC INC – Miss Kathryn O’Brien, 42 Molesworth St, Glenlyon 3461 Ph: 0402 276 852 kathrynobrien23@ hotmail.com ITALIAN GREYHOUND CLUB – Mrs Elizabeth Monahan, 90 Mena Park Rd, Beaufort 3373 Ph: 5349 5533 tahraekennels@gmail.com JACK RUSSELL TERRIER CLUB OF VIC – Mrs Caroline Azzopardi, 11 Roussac Court, Sunshine Nth 3020 Ph: 9366 9584 georgeshot1@optusnet.com. au JAPANESE CHIN CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Margaret Barras, 217 McBryde St, Fawkner 3060 Ph: 0407 821 528 mbarras@optusnet.com.au JAPANESE SPITZ CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Rebecca Bentley, 5 Sunray Crt, Eltham 3095 Ph: 0433 921 290 jspitzvic@gmail.com KEESHOND CLUB OF VIC INC – Ms Lyn Rawlings, 64 High St, Heathcote 3523 Ph: 0478 162 886 secretary.kcv@gmail.com KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB VIC INC – Mr Rod Bennetts, PO Box 1102, Waverley Gardens 3170 Ph: 9795 5217 (after 6pm) bovais@net2000. com.au LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB OF VIC INC – Miss Evy Tano, 1039 Pascoe Vale Rd, Jacana 3047 Ph: 0400 608 924 evytano101@gmail.com LITTLE LION DOG CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Elizabeth Heck, 7 Stocks Dr, Cranbourne West 3977 Ph: 0419 007 432 elizabethjohnheck@bigpond. com MASTIFF CLUB OF VIC – Acting Secretary, Mr Paul Simmonds, PO Box 3, Emerald 3782 Ph: 5968 3383 secretary@mastiff.com.au MINIATURE PINSCHER CLUB OF VIC INC – Ms Lisa Prior, 4 White Street, Longwarry 3816 Ph: 5629 9688 supacharm2@bigpond.com NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB OF VIC INC – Ms Joy Boundy, 11 Benson St, Emerald 3782 Ph: 5968 5929 newfclubvic@gmail.com

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List Of Affiliates as of 10/09/20 NON-SPORTING DOG CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Paula Semmel, 11-12 MacKellar Close, Narre Warren North 3804 Ph: 5600 3655 nsdcv@ yahoo.com.au NOVA SCOTIA DUCK TOLLING RETRIEVER CLUB – Mrs Joy Allen, Po Box 1173, Thornbury 3071 Ph: 0408 539 117 pjallen1@bigpond.com OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG CLUB OF VIC INC - Mrs Denise Findlay, 5 Barry Crt, Scoresby 3179 Ph: 0417 330 760 deniseolensha@bigpond.com PAPILLON CLUB OF VIC INC – Ms Christina John, 9 Bridgeford Ave, Blackburn North 3130 Ph: 0438 845 039 papclubvic@gmail.com PEKINGESE CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Dannielle Mondon, PO Box 86, Beveridge 3753 Ph: 0416 162 783 danniellemondon@gmail.com POODLE CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Jo Turnley, PO Box 686, Richmond 3121 Ph: 9428 6028 - 0418 380 062 poodleclubofvictoria@hotmail.com Puppy Officer: Pam Poole Ph: 5786 1899 pam.poole@activ8.net.au PUG CLUB OF VIC INC – Ms Jane Dowdy, 65 Underwoods Lane, Buckley 3240 Ph: 5267 2258 pugclub@skymesh.com.au PYRENEAN MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Helen Crago, 1990 South Gippsland Hwy, Five Ways 3977 Ph: 5998 2333 helencrago@ iprimus.com.au RARER BASSET BREEDS CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Barbara McVilly, 130 Virgilia Dve, Hoppers Crosing 3029 Ph: 0478 947 572 amcvilly@gmail. com RARER GUNDOG SPANIEL CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Susan Armstrong, 26 Mary St, Officer 3809 Ph: 0434 842 528 susan.celidharmstrong@gmail. com RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Krystal Lewis, PO Box 44, Koo Wee Rup 3981 Ph: 0423 663 609 rrcv@outlook.com ROTTWEILER CLUB OF VIC INC – Ms Debbie Donald, PO Box 125, Kinglake 3763 Ph: 0412 833 645 secretary@rottweilerclubofvictoria. com SALUKI CLUB OF VIC INC – Mr Stephen Wailes, 7 Varsity Walk, Bundoora 3083 Ph: 8457 9778 wailes@iprimus.com.au Puppy Enq Stan Green Ph: 9876 4639

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SAMOYED CLUB OF VIC INC – Mr John Wilders, PO Box 556, Bacchus Marsh 3340 Ph: 0409 549 014 thesamoyedclubofvictoria@gmail. com SCHIPPERKE CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Paula Semmel, PO Box 85, Koo Wee Rup 3981 Ph: 0427 175 143 vicschipp@hotmail.com SCHNAUZER CLUB OF VIC INC – Ms Liz Maclaine, 16 Ruchard St, Williamstown 3016 lizmacla@ bigpond.net.au SCOTTISH TERRIER CLUB OF VIC INC – Ms Tomris Mustafa, PO Box 6082, Frankston 3199 Ph: 0433 897 009 info@stcvic.com SHETLAND SHEEPDOG CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Karen Lishman, 27 Thornton St, Bentleigh East 3165 Ph: 0414 882 568 louanda@aapt.net.au SHIH TZU CLUB OF VIC – Dr Christopher Johnson, 68 Firestone Way, Wodonga 3690 Ph: 0427 111 017 shuhtzuclubvictoria@gmail.com SIBERIAN HUSKY CLUB OF VIC INC – Ms Kylie Venardos, PO Box 137, Box Hill 3128 Ph: 0414 792 829 enquiry@siberianhuskyvic.org.au Puppy Enq Nita Blanch Ph: 5998 2580 SOFT COATED WHEATEN TERRIER CLUB – Mrs Carolyn Curnow, 14 Wheatland Cres, Dingley Village 3172 Ph: 9551 2732 vic.wheaten@ gmail.com SPORTING TERRIER CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Kerry Hellsten, 13 Hardy Ave, Cannons Creek 3977 Ph: 0432 764 470 sportingterrierclubofvictoria@ yahoo.com.au STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Penni Harrison, 2 Drum Close, Frankston 3199 Ph: 0488 556 577 penni.harrison1306@gmail. com TENTERFIELD TERRIER CLUB OF VIC INC – Mr Ian Cooke, PO Box 158, Gunbower 3566 Ph: 0417 527 024 ttclubvictoria@gmail.com TIBETAN SPANIEL ASSOCIATION OF VIC INC – Ms Naomi liss, 8 Renmark Crt, Vermont South 3133 Ph: 9801 7370 naomil@travelmanagers.com. au TOY DOG CLUB OF VIC INC - Mrs Marilyn Warren, 5 Watson Close, Hoppers Crossing 3029 Ph: 9748 6753 auzlodgeknls@dodo.com.au TOY POODLE SOCIETY OF VIC – Jo Seiter, 6 Menzies Cres Shepparton 3630 Ph: 0418355758 jo.seiter@ bowens.com.au

UTILITY DOG CLUB OF VIC INC – Mr Arthur Fry, 840 Riddell Rd, Sunbury 3429 Ph: 9740 8788 arthurcfry@ gmail.com UNITED PINSCHER CLUB OF VIC INC – Miss Jaime Pendle, 142 Maryvale Rd, Morwell 3840 Ph: 0402 850 603 minarlimins@gmail.com VARIETIES OF BICHON RELATED BREEDS CLUB OF VIC INC – Ms Sarah Lay, 1/60-66 Southhampton St, Footscray 3011 Ph: 0432 112 801 vbrbclubvic@gmail.com VICTORIAN GUNDOG CLUB INC – Ms Leanne Tormey, 112 Argyle St, Fawkner 3060 Ph: 0421 358 301 leannetormey@optusnet.com.au VICTORIAN SPITZ BREEDS CLUB INC - Ms Debbie Parker, 19 Terrigal Cres, Kilsyth 3137 Ph: 0419 548 932 vicspitz@optusnet.com.au WEIMARANER CLUB OF VIC INC – Mr Michael Yeo, 20 Dunkeith Ave, Jan Juc 3228 Ph: 0422 446 996 secretary@weimaranervic.com WELSH CORGI CLUB OF VIC – Ms Fiona Baird, PO Box 8437, Carrum Downs, 3201 Ph: 0409 177 828 froni71@hotmail.com WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Judy Martin, 3684 Melba Hwy, Glenburn 3717 Ph: 0418 389 318 secretary@westieclubvic. org.au WHIPPET ASSOCIATION OF VIC INC – Robynne Spencer, 5 Lamont Avenue, The Patch 3792 Ph: 0413 451 454 rspencer21@bigpond.com WHITE SWISS SHEPHERD DOG ASSOCIATION OF VIC INC – Ms Jan Kelly, 1 Roberts St, Brunswick East 3057 Ph: 0437 570 650 ssdavic@ gmail.com WORKING DOG CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Julie Burnett, 2 Ardwick St, Bentleigh 3204 Ph: 9557 3905 jas82592@bigpond.net.au

PERFORMANCE CLUBS ACTION DOGS VICTORIA INC Mrs Margaret Widelock, PO Box 202, Warragul 3820 Ph: 0413 107 038 hawkinswidelock@yahoo.com.au AGILITY DOG CLUB OF VIC INC – Steve Macdonald, PO Box 1141, Altona Meadows 3028 Ph: 0499 364 258 info@adcv.com.au AWESOME PAWS TRAINING INC – Miss Katie Kisielnicki, 6 Rowan St, Croydon 3136 Ph: 0409 929 887 katie@topdogbuilders.com.au

List Of Affiliates as of 10/09/20 BAIRNSDALE & DISTRICT DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB INC – Mrs Lynette Burrage, PO Box 335, Bairnsdale 3875 Ph: 0408 356 892 bddocsecretary@ gmail.com BALLAARAT DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB INC – Mrs Lisa Staszek, PO Box 383, Ballarat 3353 Ph: 5334 2750 secretary@bdoc.com.au BENDIGO OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Mrs Heather Turpie, PO Box 2396, Mail Centre, Bendigo 3550 Ph: 0497 242 667 gturpie@bigpond.net.au BERWICK OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Miss Rebecca Donnet, 3 Anna Crt, Narre Warren 3805 Ph: 9796 9496 recorded message secretary@ berwickodc.asn.au BROADMEADOWS OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Miss Nicole Bologna, PO Box 3005, Broadmeadows 3047 Ph: 9309 8304 broadmeadowsodc@ hotmail.com BULLA AGILITY DOGS INC – Mrs Deb Hart, 28 Waterdale Rd, Ivanhoe 3079 Ph: 0404 007 605 secretary@bad. org.au CROYDON & DISTRICT OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Mr Gary McArthur, PO Box 465 Croydon 3136 Ph: 9723 7194 croydondogclub@gmail.com DANCES WITH DOGS CLUB OF VICTORIA – Mrs Wendy Harrison, PO Box 8008, Carrum Downs 3201 Ph: 9782 1404 wendyharrison@dodo. com.au EASTERN SUBURBS OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB – Ms Andrea Sciberras, 11 Ottawa Ave, Blackburn 3130 Ph: 9877 1528 esodc@bigpond.com EAST GIPPSLAND DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB – Mrs Natalie Brown, PO Box 1096, Sale 3853 Ph: 0407 842 532 sec@egdoc.org.au FRANKSTON DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB INC – Mr Peter Gibson, PO Box 900, Frankston 3199 Ph: 0413 850 102 fdoc@fdoc.org.au GEELONG OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Mrs Christine Jagtenbergl, PO Box 186, Geelong 3220 Ph: 0438 414 917 secretary@godc.org.au GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF VIC INC – Mrs Dearne Jackson, PO Box 585, Endeavour Hills 3802 Ph: 0413 278 042 secretary@gsdcv. org.au Puppy Officer: Mrs Shirley Taylor 0438 487 632 puppylist@ gsdcv.org.au GIPPSLAND OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Dr Maribeth Murphy, PO Box 125, Morwell 3840 Ph: 0413 842 527 mmurphy1@live.com.au

GIPPSLAND RETRIEVING CLUB INC – Mrs Vicki Thomas, PO Box 70, Nar Nar Goon 3812 Ph: 0414 706 243 inka_line@bigpond.com.au HASTINGS & DIST. OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Ms Christine Lovig, PO Box 444, Hastings 3915 Ph: 0435 436 324 info@hastingsdogclub.org.au KEILOR OBEDIENCE DOG TRAINING CENTRE INC – Ms Maree Schellekens, PO Box 75, Niddrie 3042 Ph: 0414 700 437 kodtc12@gmail.com K9 AGILITY CLUB INC – Miss Stephanie Hirst, 17 Mcguigan Dr, Cranbourne West 3977 Ph: 0430 415 652 steph.hirst87@gmail.com KNOX OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Mrs Debra Cartledge, PO Box 1093, Ferntree Gully 3156 Ph: 9763 1444 knoxodc@tpg.com.au LURE RACING CLUB OF VIC INC – Mr Laurie Mackenzie, 37 McWilliam St, Springvale Nth 3171 Ph: 9546 7317 MACEDON RANGES OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Mrs Janette Francis, PO Box 143, Gisborne 3437 Ph: 0414 939 164 info@ macedonrangesdogclub.org.au MELBOURNE & DISTRICT DANCES WITH DOGS CLUB INC – Miss Jannelle Carlile Ph: 0437 731 426 mddwdsecretary@yahoo.com MELTON DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB INC – Mrs Ainslie Harris, PO Box 2088, Melton South 3338 Ph: 9743 3741 mdoctrial@outlook.com MOORABBIN & DIST. OBEDIENCE DOG TRAINING CLUB INC – Mrs Lynne Padfield, PO Box 1430, Moorabbin 3189 Ph: 0437 508 477 moorabbinodc@gmail.com MORNINGTON PENINSULA COMMUNITY DOG CLUB – Ms Vivian Albery, 11 Jackson Way, Dromana 3936 Ph: 5981 8230 vivianalbery@ hotmail.com MORNINGTON OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Mrs Pam Ford, PO Box 289, Mornington 3931 Ph: 0408 050 617 modc.secretary@gmail.com MOUNTAIN DISTRICT DOG CLUB INC – Miss Ashlee Bowtell, Ferntree Gully BC, PO Box 42, Ferntree Gully 3156 Ph: 0421 104 430 info@mddc.com. au MURRAY VALLEY OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC - Mrs G McDermott, PO Box 17, Cardross 3496 Ph: 5025 7337anneandfred@dodo.com.au NORTHCOTE OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Mrs Elaine Billing, PO Box 5004 Alphington 3078 Ph: 0418 145 656 office@orthcoteobediencedogclub. org.au

NORTHERN OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Ms Glenys Barnes, PO Box 98, Moonee Ponds 3039 Ph: 0407 523 741 northodc@bigpond.net.au PENINSULA OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Mrs Michele Edward, 12 Marmion St, Rye 3941 Ph: 0418 301 085 cmedward1@bigpond.com PORTLAND DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB – Ms Mary-Anne Hollis, PO Box 1203, Portland 3305 maryannehollis@ bigpond.com PRECISON AGILITY ACADEMY INC – Ms Celeste Acfield, 80 Kipling Ave, Mooroolbark 3138 Ph: 0407 099 283 precisionagilityacademy@gmail. com SHERBROOKE OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Mrs Sandrine Prosser, 18 Charman Ave, Emerald 3782 Ph: 0448 386 181 dhutson@optusnet. com.au SOUTHERN OBEDIENCE DOG TRAINING CLUB – Mr Ross Carlson, PO Box 99, Springvale 3171 rcarlson@internode.on.net STRATFORD DOG AGILITY CLUB – Mrs Janet Leemon, 73 Wyndham St, Stratford 3862 Ph: 0419 884 871 j.leemon@bigpond.com SUNBURY & DISTRICT OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Ms Helen Weedon, PO Box 461, Sunbury, 3429 Ph: 0417 512 049 secretary@sunburydogclub. com TRACKING CLUB OF VIC INC – Lisa Staszek, 27 McNulty Drive Wendouree 3355 Ph: 0432 597 754 sectretary@trackingclubvic.org.au VICTORIAN HERDING ASSOCIATION INC – Ms Shelley Donald, 106 Melvins Rd, Riddells Creek 3431 shelleydonald@bigpond.com WARRINGAL OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Ms Bronwyn Galloway, 8 Oakhurst Ave, Heidelberg 3084 Ph: 0403 232 827 secretary@ arringaldogclub.com.au WARRNAMBOOL DOG TRAINING SCHOOL INC – Mrs Margaret Kenna, PO Box 280, Warrnambool 3280 Ph: 0437 747 794 wdts1@hotmail. com WERRIBEE OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Ms Noelene Jordan, PO Box 2, Werribee 3030 Ph: 0417 321 757 info@werribeeobediencedogs.org WESTERN PORT OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC – Mrs Melinda Watts, PO Box 8565, Carrum Downs 3201 Ph: 0408 695 262 melinda_564@ hotmail.com

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PREFIXES APPROVED - AUGUST 2020 Objections to an approved prefix must be notified to the office within three months from the date of this publication ALLBREEDSOZ ALORAH AMAZONIC AQUAPLANES ASGER AVONMORA BANGINBULLIE BEACHBLUEGAL BELLANCIA BILGEWATER BLACKGRANITE BLONDIEMUTTS BLUDICE BOZIPET BULLTORIOUS CALEDAPHO CASKAYLA CATABULLY CLOVERCAVS CORRERE DEARGBAN DEMONHEART DENALIVALOR DIAMNDAIS DULINI DVINDIEBLU EDENSONG ELCRANKTEE EMMAKAL FLUFNSTUFF FORBSEYSTAFF FORELSKE FRENCHIEPUPS FRENCHROYALE FRODELLE GORBULLIES HARLIBON HOBREIDPARK HOPEMEAD

NSW VIC SA QLD VIC WA QLD VIC QLD VIC NSW VIC WA QLD SA WA QLD QLD QLD VIC QLD NSW VIC WA WA TAS QLD QLD VIC QLD VIC TAS SA NSW QLD VIC QLD VIC VIC

Mr B Sadaka Miss J Worthington Ms K Grivakis Mr E Esimai Miss C Bertram Ms A Rawling Mr M Johns Mrs I Watson Mrs R Thomason Mr A Galea Ms Z Clarke Mrs C Sloan Ms C Jackson Mrs D Bosman Miss E Piwen Ms M Cristinelli Miss C Kratzmann Ms C Ellis-Marshall Miss K Nicholson Mr M Mellick Ms E J Buchanan Mrs N Armengou Aparicio Mrs V Grima Ms F Denney Mrs S Neame Miss T Morgan Mrs J Theodore Mr I C Price & Mrs E McKenzie-Price Ms L Kirk Mr S Michel Mrs R Forbes Miss A Gustavsson Ms J Keldermans Mr S De Pater Mr R Petersen Mrs B & Mr C McInnes Miss L Evans Mrs R Reid-Hobbs Mr L Williamson & Ms M Shears

JACKBNIMBLE SA JALENABO NSW JARRAHDOGS WA JILIBRY QLD KASGOLD NSW LADYWILLOWS NSW LUNAECLIPSE QLD LUNAFLEUR QLD LUNALOON NSW MARLAISBLUE QLD MAZENGRACE QLD MERRAKAI SA MERRIWEEPAWS QLD MONTWEST VIC MOOREBULL QLD MUIRWAY QLD NORDICNOMADS VIC NORTHSIDEACD SA OZCORPCANINE SA PARNHUNCIS VIC PEDIPOOCHES QLD PICKLESHIRE QLD REDCHEV QLD REET VIC ROTTIBEAR NSW SEMPERQUEST TAS SPYCYBULL QLD SULTANEMPIRE QLD SUMMERKIWI VIC SWEETBLUEZ VIC TAMF NSW TESSAROTTS QLD TRIPLEWAG NSW TWOSTRONG SA UNDERATED QLD UPPA QLD WYNION NSW ZULUWOLF SA

Mrs T Smith Ms A Clarke Mrs R Adlam Mrs J Brophy Mrs S Klippel Ms T Noble Mr A & Mrs A Skinner Mrs L Stutt Ms K Smith Mr D A Davis Mrs T Hawke Miss A Dent Mr J Scaresbrook Mrs J Hamilton Mr G White Mr T Wake & Mr G Matthews Miss H Buday Mr J Haggerty Mr R King Mrs A & Mr B Francis Mrs J Burgess Mr N Nehoroshev Mr B & Mrs J Sainsbury Mr S Gill Mr P Goard Mr W & Mrs C Barstad Mr T Schafer Mr A Abdelhamid & Mrs R Ahmed Mr Bin Yu Mr B Bant Ms S Adamson Mr C Fittler Mr P A Pickering Ms K Stephenson Mr T Newton-Cecil Mr N Low Mrs K Blair Mr S Box

LITTERS REGISTERED - AUGUST 2020 The details of the litters presented appear in the following order: Prefix, Name of Breeder, Number of Dog/Bitches Registerd, Whelping Date, Sire and Registered Number, Dame and Registered Number.

The attention of breeders and intending puppy purchases is drawn to the following VCA Regulations and ANKC Regulations.

Full copies of the Regulations are available from dogsvictoria.org.au and ankc.org.au

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VCA REGULATIONS 4.4.4 Except as provided for in these Regulations any member selling, supplying or disposing of a dog to another person must supply to that person the signed registration certificate duly completed with the name and address of the person and the transfer date, within one calendar month of disposal unless Management Committee otherwise directs. A member shall not include any contractual provisions contrary to this regulation. (15/11/11) 4.4.5 Any member who sells a registered

dog without transfer of registration to the purchaser must obtain the agreement of the purchaser in writing that the dog will either not be transferred into the name of the purchaser or deregistered with the VCA. 4.4.6 A member shall not sell any dog in such a manner as to cause the purchaser to believe the dog being sold is registered with the VCA if it is not. (15/09/19) 4.4.6.1 A member may indicate during the sale that a dog which is not as yet registered with the VCA is intended to be registered in accordance with Regulation 4.1.3.

LITTERS REGISTERED - AUGUST 2020 ANKC LTD REGULATIONS Part 6 Section 8 Breeding 8.3 All bitches eight years of age and over at the time of a mating must have a current veterinary certificate stating that the bitch is in good health at the time of breeding. This certificate must be presented at the time of registration of the litter resulting from this mating. A current veterinarian certificate is defined as being within three months prior to the mating.

(Added BOD 10/11) 8.4 First generation (father/daughter, mother/son, brother/sister) matings are not permitted. ANKC Ltd Member Bodies will not register the progeny of father/daughter, mother/son, brother/ sister matings on the Main Register unless application was made to the Member Body and approval was given prior to the mating on the basis of health or genetic reasons to the benefit of the breed. Any breach of this regulation will constitute an offence by the member/members who are the owners of the sire and dam of the litter. The progeny resulting from such a breach will be registered on the Limited Register and endorsed ‘never to be upgraded’ and any further penalties may be determined by the member’s member body. (Added 10/10, 6.7) (Amended EAP 07/11) (Amended 10/14, 7.5.6) 8.5 First Degree Mating protocols: (Added 10/12, 6.6.1) 8.5.1 Applications shall be made prior to the mating to the relevant ANKC Ltd Member Body and the following information is the minimum required for the Member Body to make deliberation: a. Grounds for the mating should include details of the dogs to be mated and relevant health test results; b. Desired outcomes for the mating; c. When the intended mating is likely to occur.

8.5.2 Where prior approval has not been sought or granted by the Member Body.

All progeny are to be registered on the Limited Register and the record flagged never to be upgraded to the Main Register. (Added 10/13 – 6.5.1)

TOY Australian Silky Terrier ALLANNETTE Mrs A Collins & Mrs K Pastiu 3M 1F 10/05/2020 ALLANNETTE TEQUILA STAR 3100387814 : ALLANNETTE SECRET COMBINATION (AI) 3100356812 Bichon Frise CHARHARRA Mrs K M Taylor 1M 2F 30/05/2020 SUP.CH. NEWTNINE MADE IN CHINA FOR CHARHARRA (IMP HKG) HKG57442 : CHARHARRA ALICE IN WONDERLAND 3100384027 CHARHARRA Mrs K M Taylor 3M 2F 19/06/2020 SUP.CH. NEWTNINE MADE IN CHINA FOR CHARHARRA (IMP HKG) HKG57442 : CH. CHARHARRA THE PUFF EFFECT 3100375521

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ABBYROO Miss C Oldaker 2F 27/05/2020 NAPARK CHARLZ 3100386042 : JATESCO MUSTANG SALLY 3100376123

WINTAMIST Wintamist Kennels 2M 3F 29/06/2020 WINTAMIST CALVIN KLEIN 3100340032 : KNIGHTBROOK WITCHES BRU 3100309132

ARUNDELL Ms S & Ms A Corby 2M 3F 22/02/2020 AMANCIO HIGHEST HONOUR 2100382047 : LARAPAZ SWEET MELODY 2100414417

Chihuahua (Smooth) AGILICHI Ms N Torres 2M 4F 22/04/2020 CAIRFORD DEVILS ADVOCATE 2100500137 : MMDIVINE TIGER LILLY 3100372463

BINDYK Mrs B L Van De Ven 1M 2F 04/06/2020 FALCONRISE AL JOLSON 2100517951 : BINDYK LADY LUCY 3100333805

HELCYON Miss L McMillan 1M 1F 17/03/2020 COUNTRYCHI BLUE SUEDE SHOES 4100258742 : DEDRICK SAMMIE 2100485933

CARATHOOL Mrs S Harris 4M 1F 13/05/2020 COCOBO MAXWELL SMART 2100456392 : CARATHOOL AMITY IS GOLDEN 3100356648

HOLLYCHI Mrs K McCabe 2M 1F 02/07/2020 CH. HOLLYCHI BALLYBRANOK 3100383845 : GRAND. CH. HOLLYCHI LADY ANTEBELLUM 3100289200

DAVMUR Mrs D C Tait 1M 2F 01/07/2020 DAVMUR FLYING SOLO 3100338358 : DAVMUR LITTLE BLACK DIAMOND 3100383193 EIREANNMADA Mr G B Browne 3M 2F 28/05/2020 AM. GR CH. CH. SHEEBA ALTHOF RED IS BACK (IMP USA) TS35220402 : EIREANNMADA TIME WARP 3100372047 EIREANNMADA Mr G B Browne 2M 3F 05/05/2020 AM. GR CH. CH. SHEEBA ALTHOF RED IS BACK (IMP USA) TS35220402 : CH. EIREANNMADA RUBY TUESDAY 3100291373 HEELBANK Mrs A Cochrane 1M 1F 15/03/2020 HEELBANK DREAM CHASER 3100133378 : HEELBANK CHARLOTTE 3100359518 JESSICAV Ms S C Smith 3M 2F 02/07/2020 SUP.CH. CARIBELLE ICY COLD BUT COOL (AI) 3100343516 : JESSICAV SECRET POTION 3100380998 MELVATAR Miss M Knapik & Miss M Gardner 1F 25/06/2020 ELFKING BOMBSHELL MOUSE 2100474992 : MELVATAR WILD ANGEL 3100360755

HOLLYCHI Mrs K McCabe 2M 1F 06/07/2020 CH. HOLLYCHI BALLYBRANOK 3100383845 : CH. HOLLYCHI SWEET GIRL OF MINE 3100359338 MAYJOEHAVEN Mrs L Fearn 2F 17/05/2020 KETHRAN IVAN 3100335273 : MAYJOEHAVEN TIGERR 3100384119 Griffon Bruxellois ARMORGRIF Mrs R & Mr A Morse 1M 3F 14/05/2020 CH. ARMORGRIF BEELZEBUB 3100263996 : ARMORGRIF TEMPERANCE 3100342087 WATAGRIFFEN Mr G Watson 2F 16/04/2020 WATAGRIFFEN SMOOTH DEVOTION 3100363109 : WATAGRIFFEN BEWITCHING 3100371271 Havanese ANANDA Mrs A L Lay 1M 4F 11/06/2020 SHELLBEARS DOES UR MOTHER KNOW 6100113049 : CH. ANANDA GOODNIGHT AND GO 3100343817

MELVATAR Miss M Knapik & Miss M Gardner 4M 1F 25/06/2020 ELFKING BOMBSHELL MOUSE 2100474992 : MELVATAR MYSTERIOUS ANGEL 3100384410

NGALLA Miss K Webb 5M 3F 28/05/2020 HAPPY PAWS’ EARTH WIND & FYRE AT NGALLA (IMP USA) TS31412301 : LADY AMEERA FROM BOHEMICA LAND (IMP CZE) CLP/ HAV/3941

PAWPRINTPUPS Mr D Mifsud 1M 4F 07/06/2020 WIMPIS KING OF KINGS 3100364575 : PAWPRINTPUPS SALLY 3100394097

RHUMDERRY Rhumderry Kennels 3M 2F 07/06/2020 CH. DEKARA BLUTOS ROAR 3100378887 : RHUMDERRY DECK THE HALLS 3100353690

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LITTERS REGISTERED - AUGUST 2020 King Charles Spaniel EBZAN Miss E Mitchell 1M 25/04/2020 NOUVEAU DUNCAN DISORDERLY (IMP NZL) 02518-2015 : NOUVEAU MILLEFIORI (IMP NZL) 07679-2018

Border Terrier CAMTON Ms T Down 5M 1F 01/07/2020 FERNBROOK SPITTING IMAGE 3100358329 : CAMTON CALL ME MAGGIE 3100365477

Papillon GENESIA Miss K E Sharples 1M 1F 27/01/2020 JAP. CH. GRACE JP WONDERFUL BONGO (IMP JPN) JKCPP-04254/17 : MONDELISE BAILEYS AND CREAM 2100445229

Bull Terrier NEVADALODGE Mr M Lowe 6M 1F 02/06/2020 STARDOM DARK ADVOCATE 2100515699 : ROBARC SUGAR N SPICE 4100259190

PAPCO Ms R M Hawkins 1M 1F 18/05/2020 SAILOZ XCLUSIVE TOUCH 5100106117 : GRAND. CH. PAPCO PILLOW TALK 3100322832 Pomeranian VALERENA Ms S Morabito & Mr J Maalouf 1M 4F 16/02/2020 FERONA FAST N FURIOUS 2100484561 : VALERENA PANDORAS SECRET 3100358318 Pug NELCLARICE Mrs C Leach 5M 2F 13/06/2020 CY. CH. EE. JR CH. FIN UCH. HR.CH. SE UCH. C.I.B. CH. PITCH BLACK FACE PUGS JACK SPARROW (IMP SWE) SE16529/2015 : NELCLARICE OOPZE DAISY 3100363546 Russian Toy BEAUDANSER Mrs D Graham 3M 1F 16/04/2020 LENISHTA BRAW BHALAICH 3100349529 : CH. DELESTRO PANDORA 3100351259 Tibetan Spaniel BARRAJY Mrs J & Mr T Gard 3M 09/06/2020 CH. BEAUSANCY LIMONCELLO 2100481419 : STINEAR BAG OF TRICKS 3100332324 TERRIER American Staffordshire Terrier AMMORADO Mr A Morgan 6M 2F 29/06/2020 AMMORADO ZOOM ZOOM 3100370360 : AMMORADO LEMI ATOM 3100332066 AMMORADO Mr A Morgan 3M 5F 05/06/2020 AMMORADO RULER OF THE GODS 3100371641 : AMMORADO FRANKI 3100323196 SAINTSOLDIER Mr P Gibilisco 1M 26/06/2020 TREMAINE CHAMPION OF RINGS (IMP ROU) CORA5804-16/286 : RYDARRA SMOKIN HOT LADY (AI) 4100244781

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Jack Russell Terrier MALJACK Mrs A Adams 1M 1F 11/03/2020 SUP.CH. WEISNJAC LETS GET ROCKED 3100306003 : KEYSTEEL JINGLE BELLS 3100350346 Staffordshire Bull Terrier ALLBLUESTAFF Mrs P & Mr J Armiento 3M 3F 16/02/2020 ALLBLUESTAFF HANK 3100365103 : ALLBLUESTAFF ANGELICA 3100372177 ALLBLUESTAFF Mrs P & Mr J Armiento 2M 1F 22/06/2020 ALLBLUESTAFF SUPREME RULER 3100326024 : ALLBLUESTAFF JEMMA 3100387600 BULLBUNKER Miss S Wood 5M 1F 31/05/2020 MATTERSTAFF POLARBEAR 2100487453 : TAZEBO BINDI BLU 4100308475 CELTICSTAFF Mrs S Hill 2M 3F 15/02/2020 ASTROBLUES COBY 4100304665 : CELTICSTAFF MISS PIPPA 3100368839 GROZBOLT Ms S Boulton 6M 3F 11/06/2020 HDSTAFFIES IMMORTALITY 3100316258 : GROZBOLT RAISEN GIRL 3100372877 GYPSYBLUSTAF Ms M Pollock 3M 3F 15/06/2020 HERITAGEBLUE FRANKIE 3100292456 : TALAHINI STORM 4100312531 HERITAGEBLUE Mr G Portelli 1M 7F 30/06/2020 HERITAGEBLUE FRANKIE 3100292456 : HERITAGEBLUE TINY 3100300973 INDIUMBLUE Ms V Stankovic 5M 4F 27/04/2020 STAFFATORI HUGO 3100334435 : SIMPLYBLUES MISS BLUE MISTY 3100374995 JTMARMAN Mr J Marshman 5F 29/06/2020 NJSTAFFY MAK 3100352732 : ULTRABLUE MISS DAISY 2100496899

LATIFI Mr W Polley & Mr J Arthur 4M 2F 25/05/2020 ATLANTICBLUE SUAVE STORM 3100327498 : GOLDCOUNTRY GO SEEK 3100372771 MAROHISTAFF Ms N Barnett 2M 4F 14/09/2019 MAROHISTAFF BOSCORELLI DUNLOP 3100304230 : GOLDCLASS STINGS LIKE A BEE 3100369619 MONSTASTAFFS Mr C Pateman 6M 3F 30/05/2020 KIMROCKSTAFF BLAZEY 2100434127 : FULLBLOWN SKYE 3100360773 SOVERENSTAFF Mrs J Gaskin 5M 2F 09/06/2020 PICKAXE MAN BEHIND THE MASK 2100470010 : SOVERENSTAFF WEEPING WILLOW 3100378970 TIMYKA Mr T McKay 3M 3F 06/06/2020 STAFFATORI LEVI 3100376573 : TIMYKA IMA SHOOTIN STARR 3100334836 West Highland White Terrier BEINARDRIE Ms A Fielding 1M 5F 04/06/2020 BEINARDRIE LUPI SNAP HAPPY 3100364243 : BEINARDRIE POPPY BEAR 3100358887 WATTELGLEN Mrs K Pearce 5M 06/07/2020 ESIUOL MAGICAL CURTAIN CALL 3100382915 : WATTELGLEN YANA 3100392044 WATTELGLEN Mrs K Pearce 4M 1F 02/07/2020 ESIUOL MAGICAL CURTAIN CALL 3100382915 : MACMHUIRAICH CLAIRE 2100490842 WHITEHORNET Mr J Krikas 2M 3F 30/06/2020 ROSEVILLE FIRST IN LINE 2100492324 : KANYAS DAPHNE MAY 3100366975 GUNDOG Cocker Spaniel AMITYVALLEY Mrs K & Mr D Perry 3M 5F 21/05/2020 FROSTSPARK HARRY 3100385255 : KWOLATEE MAGGY 2100450219 LUVBY Mrs M Harrington 2M 5F 17/06/2020 CHALLIZBETH MAJOREVENT HARRI 2100358486 : FROSTSPARK JACLYN 3100382060 ROBMOND Dr G Robinson 1M 1F 05/05/2020 UK. SH. CH. GLOWHILL SILVER SPUR (UK) 3522CY-SEM : CH. ROBMOND HARLEQUIN MOON 3100333384

LITTERS REGISTERED - AUGUST 2020 ROLIPOLI Mr C Mitton 5M 2F 14/04/2020 JEZARLE SIR HUNTER 4100303579 : CHEWJEP BRIT BABY 2100487309

TOBIASHUND Mrs N Brown 7M 6F 24/06/2020 SEWDA KLAUS 3100368767 : ASHESHILL GRACEFUL HUNTER RN. 3100321839

SKOPE Mrs K L Clapton 2M 3F 28/05/2020 SKOPE BROTHERS IN ARMS (AI) 3100320331 : SKOPE TESLA 3100335824

Golden Retriever DERLSON Ms G Plumbe 5M 3F 05/03/2020 CH. TRIKERTON SON OF CORRY GAIR (AI) 3100309785 : WINTAMIST BEAUTIFUL DREAMER 3100301812

English Springer Spaniel AMBERLYPARK Mrs C & Mr S Spencer 2M 5F 25/06/2020 GLASTONPARK COMANCHE 3100283196 : GLASTONPARK LITTLE DOVE 3100304045 GLASTONPARK Mr S J Sapsead 2M 3F 15/05/2020 CHESNEYPARK GONE FISHING 5100090348 : WRANGHAM KISKA 3100345176 KINSHERAN Mr V Mc Phee 6M 2F 02/06/2020 SUP.CH. KINSHERAN JON SNOW 3100362573 : KINSHERAN SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE (AI) 3100383722 SANDICAM Mr C Cavallo 7M 3F 14/02/2020 SE.CH. GRAND. CH. WONGAN HIGH FLYER 3100092530 : CH. SANDICAM ROYAL ROMANCE 3100333186 SANDICAM Mr C Cavallo 6M 1F 16/03/2020 SUP.CH. KINSHERAN DARCY DULTON 3100107588-SEM : CH. SANDICAM ROYAL BALLET 3100343022 SANDICAM Mr C Cavallo 3M 5F 22/04/2020 TANIWHA NOBEL PRIZE AT (AI) 3100391034 : SANDICAM LITTLE BROWN LADY 3100376978 Flat Coated Retriever KELLICK Mr P A & Mrs H Eley 4M 3F 09/06/2020 CH. MOONSTRUCK WALNUT (IMP SWE) SE12408/2014 : CH. KELLICK WHOA BLACK BETTY (AI) 3100368063 German Shorthaired Pointer FLORENCEALBA Mr E Bezerra 2M 2F 27/06/2020 DARKO KS VOM KLEPELSHAGENER FORST (IMP DEU) 0006/12 : RUBI (IMP SRB) JR726703NKD SAMBARPOINT Mrs A Panozzo 3M 3F 28/06/2020 FALLOHIDE OBSIDIAN MOON 3100301504 : POINTGOLD IMPATIENT 3100351976

GOLDSHYNE Goldshyne Kennels 3M 5F 21/06/2020 GOLDSTREEM ABRACADABRA 3100295936 : SANDLEWOOD THE BEEZ KNEEZ AT GOLDSHYNE (IMP NZL) 02434-2018 GOLDSHYNE Goldshyne Kennels 2M 7F 13/06/2020 CH. GOLDSHYNE MY STYLE 3100374479 : FANTANGO UPTOWN GIRL 2100496383 GORAEMIST Ms R A Jarrett 4M 3F 15/06/2020 SUP.CH. ADORINGGOLD EYE OF THE STORM (AI) 2100410259 : GYPSYVALLEY WHISTLIN DIXIE 3100363170 HAZELHILL Mrs V McGrath 1M 04/01/2020 CH. FERNFALL LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU 3100230984 : DALVUIGOLD GRACE OFTHE PIPERS 3100306930 MATTDIAMOND Mr M Sedighi 8M 3F 04/07/2020 THUNDERPOINT PIPERS MAXAMUS 3100359170 : GIBZONIA PRINCESS DIANA 2100466853 MAYJOEHAVEN Mrs L Fearn 3M 3F 13/05/2020 CASSADAR PETE CONNOR 4100304820 : MAYJOEHAVEN PAYED OFF 3100356245 MAYJOEHAVEN Mrs L Fearn 6M 2F 12/05/2020 CASSADAR PETE CONNOR 4100304820 : MAYJOEHAVEN BLOSSOM 3100372713 SANTAMARIA Ms D J Lee 2F 23/06/2020 CH. SANTAMARIA DONT STOP ME NOW (AI) 3100387258 : SUP.CH. SANTAMARIA INDECENT PROPOSAL 3100278830 WINTERSET Mrs H Pownall 4M 3F 12/06/2020 SUP.CH. ADORINGGOLD EYE OF THE STORM (AI) 2100410259 : ELLISHEA RIPS INTO IT (AI) NRD. 6100090037

Hungarian Vizsla EKVAR Miss I Roos 1F 06/05/2020 GRAND. CH. RIVERSBY BAISEL BANJO CCD. RN. 2100354261 : CH. ERDOS READ MY LIPS 5100081040 GRAEBROOK Graebrook Kennels 8M 2F 29/04/2020 AG.CH. DUAL. CH. HANAFOR ROUSEL VIERI CDX. RAE. TD. NRD. RRD. UG. ORA. ADM. ADO. JDM. JDO. SDM. SPDM. GDM. 7100010523-SEM : CH. GRAEBROOK A MOMENT OF TRUTH (AI) 3100344264 HUBERTUS Mrs A Pali 3M 2F 10/05/2020 CH. HUBERTUS HARD TO RESIST 3100375408 : CH. HUBERTUS DIAMOND DEAL 3100331895 MAGYAR Mr J M & Mrs B Clow 6M 6F 31/01/2020 MAGYAR BRONZE ORION (AI) 3100368538 : MAGYAR GINAS ROSE 3100375766 Irish Red & White Setter TINTOOKIE Mr R & Mrs L Parker 2M 3F 19/06/2020 TINTOOKIE A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE 6100086004 : CH. TINTOOKIE RED IS THE ROSE 6100088039 Irish Setter EIREANNMADA Mr G B Browne 2F 02/05/2020 BELLARY LIVIN’ ON A PRAYER AT EIREANNMADA (IMP USA) SR92586019-SEM : GRAND. CH. EIREANNMADA BREAKFASTATTIFFANY 3100303274 Labrador Retriever BARKALINDA Mrs B Howard 3M 3F 04/06/2020 NZ. CH. BLACKHILLS CALM THE FARM (IMP NZL) 061182017 : BARKALINDA SCARLET OVERKILL 3100331531 COALVALLEY Mr I Mc Leod 4M 3F 22/04/2020 ERINISLE BAILEYS CREAM 3100350498 : BALLYDOON SCARLET OHARA 3100371768 HIGHVIEW Mrs J Wright 5M 3F 27/06/2020 LUKILAB LUCK OF THE IRISH 3100372053 : HIGHVIEW TURKISH DELIGHT 3100345840 JOSMYN Miss K Strain 1M 3F 26/07/2019 LACOTE KUT IN STONE (AI) 2100425267 : JOSMYN HEIDI 3100324319 JOSMYN Miss K Strain 6M 2F 13/08/2019 JOSMYN NED KELLY 3100345640 : JOSMYN CINDERELLA 3100324321

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LITTERS REGISTERED - AUGUST 2020 JOSMYN Miss K Strain 2M 5F 07/08/2019 LACOTE BOB MARLEY (AI) 2100387582 : JOSMYN HALLE BERRY 3100309867 JOSMYN Miss K Strain 3M 7F 09/08/2019 CH. DRIFTWAY ENDLESS PURSUIT 2100401712-SEM : JOSMYN LA ROCHELLE 3100358412 MARGEMBIE Mrs D Eddy 1M 3F 16/06/2020 NZ. CH. BLACKHILLS CALM THE FARM (IMP NZL) 061182017 : MARGEMBIE KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF 3100352622 RODORBAL Mrs L Malseed 4M 4F 14/05/2020 CH. CROFTSWAY NEW YORKER (IMP NZL) 08410-2010 : CH. SYBECK HOCUS POCUS (AI) 3100316928 RODORBAL Mrs L Malseed 4M 4F 12/05/2020 GALESTORM MY MANDINGO 5100107102 : SYBECK SUPERNATURAL 3100369035 SOOTYSTAR Mr D J Elliott 2F 23/07/2019 JAHBRY KODA 3100373234 : SOOTYSTAR HANA 3100331585

Basset Hound CLEMENTESS Mrs J & Mr D Lehmann 2M 7F 22/05/2020 CH. EARLINGFORD POSTMAN PAT (IMP NZL) 03480-2014SEM : CH. CLEMENTESS BELLS AND WHISTLES 3100378776 Beagle AROCKLEE Mr W Perry 7M 1F 05/04/2020 HUNTINGDOWNS WILD OATS KANE 3100336242 : BALIHAI SHOWER OF GOLD 3100333882 MELODALE Ms E M Soane 2M 6F 16/04/2020 MELODALE SPRINGTIME IN CAMELOT 3100328380 : MELODALE DROVERS HEART 3100381658 Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired) ISADAKY Mrs G M Sinclair 3M 1F 27/04/2020 NILITE RUBEN THE ICE BREAKER 3100360473 : NILITE SISTER SUPERIOR 3100375205 SARSICA Miss V Pettigrove & Miss S Pendlebury 2F 12/05/2020 DACHSLANDS SPECIAL BELIEVER 3100332356 : SARSICA PITCH PERFECT 3100324431

Bearded Collie ABMACI Miss K L Winter 5M 2F 11/05/2020 AM. CH. SUP.CH. SPIRITWOOD’S RADAGAST THE BROWN (IMP USA) DN34908304 : CH. ABMACI STAR ATTRACTION 3100275942 Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois) SCHWARCHUND Mr D Jagodic 3M 5F 08/05/2020 ODLOBOS ECHO 3100390451 : ESPRITSOLEIL ARTEMIS 6100076062 Border Collie ETHERIAL Ms S Douglass 4M 3F 31/05/2020 ETHERIAL WANDANA MOSS (AI) PT. 3100362357 : SARASOTA FLARE OF SAGA HSAsd 7100032867 KIRKALDY Mr W McMahon 3M 2F 20/01/2020 MILANGIMBI THUNDERSTRUCK 3100359960 : MILANGIMBI BLACK EYED SUSAN 3100304360 MARALOY Ms H Edmondson 5M 6F 25/06/2020 MARAKEL BLUE BLAZE SAND MAN 3100297451 : GLENLOY STORM CHASER 2100442093

Lagotto Romagnolo LADINAMICA Ms L Schuppe 2M 6F 14/06/2020 PARITY MR MEAD 2100495984 : CH. LADINAMICA PINA CATTIUA 3100354683

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen ROKEENA Mrs R & Mr R J Wallis 1F 09/06/2020 CH. BOOM CHICAGO V. TUM-TUMS VRIENDJES (IMP NLD) NHSB2939632 : CH. ROKEENA NOSEY PARKER 3100353413

Pointer STREAMFIELD Mr D Pino 4M 3F 05/06/2020 TARNBRAE’S PINPOINT (IMP NZL) 03518-2011 : RIPRAP BUZZ AT STREAM FIELD 3100305583

Rhodesian Ridgeback IRONROSE Mrs L M Leicester 5M 8F 06/07/2020 CH. KINSHASA LONESOME WARRIOR 3100383746 : RIJSTONE BIG BANG THEORY 3100291669

SELECTABORDA Ms K Mumme 4F 04/06/2020 CH. MERRINDA HOLLYWOOD HEART THROB (AI) 3100360008 : SELECTABORDA LIL VIXEN (AI) 3100371242

Weimaraner MORAGO Mr J Mc Crory 2M 2F 11/06/2020 SILVERTHORN’S SNAPPER JIM (IMP USA) SR74522902-SEM : GREYTRIEVE MOJAVE SQUAW (AI) 3100279969

Whippet ALLTALK Mrs S Delaney 4M 4F 30/06/2020 CH. ALLTALK WILD IRISH HEART 3100337879 : CH. ALLTALK KAHLUA ON ICE 3100296693

STEADFAST Mrs G McKiernan 3M 3F 01/07/2020 GLENLOY PIXELATED IMAGERY 2100516692 : STEADFAST TELL HER SHES DREAMN 3100358739

WEISWOOD Mrs S Culbert & Mr G Jones 5M 3F 29/06/2020 CH. SILVASHEEN HIT THEROADJACK 3100293765 : CH. GRISWOLD VIENNA ROMANCE (AI) 2100467912 HOUND Basset Fauve De Bretagne ARENDT Ms K Wishart 4M 2F 08/05/2020 ARENDT FEEL THE FORCE 3100331020 : ARENDT WALTZING MATILDA 3100353134

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WORKING DOG Australian Shepherd INDYRIDGE Mrs N Lincoln 2M 3F 01/05/2020 AM. CH. SUP.CH. REGAL REIGN HIGHTIDE HIT THE JACKPOT HT (IMP USA) DN46630905 : LANBART PEACHES N CREAM 2100481664 ROZATE Rozate Kennels 5M 3F 04/05/2020 CH. ROZATE RETURN OF THE JEDI RE. HSAs 3100286013 : ROZATE SWEET GRASS 3100344176

MILANGIMBI Ms D Miller 2M 4F 30/05/2020 SHARNIMAINE CHOCOLATE KING 2100411759 : INKA RIVER N ICE (IMP NZL) 039942014

Collie (Smooth) RAAYBEAM Mr P & Mrs C Raaymaakers 5M 5F 05/07/2020 CH. FOXBELL YOU FETCHEM AT 3100379875 : CH. RAAYBEAM NOVEMBER SKYE 3100299101 German Shepherd Dog ODLOBOS Mr S Ognenovski 1F 11/07/2019 RIWELINO EQIDIUS GER. BH. IPO1. (IMP SVK) 67538/13 : POPPY SPOD MAZLOVA IPO1. (IMP SVK) 70035/14

LITTERS REGISTERED - AUGUST 2020 REGALHAUS Mr S Krmpotic 9M 1F 29/05/2020 VONZANE VREN 3100330915 : REGALHAUS PHLAME (AI) 3100362306

JENCOL Ms J Baker 1M 15/05/2020 CH. HORTONPARK SIMPLY THE JOKER 3100266426 : CH. MALLARABA MISS MARPLE 4100221089

SHADOWSANGEL Mrs J Moreland 2M 4F 12/06/2020 TONAKER SISKO 5100107527 : BLACKLEGION GIGI 3100370953

Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) DYGAE Mrs D Baillie 4M 1F 27/04/2020 CH. DYGAE MAKE IT HAPPEN 3100359142 : CH. DYGAE HIGH SOCIETY 3100332663

SHEBELLE Shebelle Kennels 2M 3F 15/06/2020 UK. CH. CONBHAIREAN FREDDIE (IMP UK) 2931CX : GRAND. CH. SCHAEFERHUND BALLEENA CD. RN. ET. 3100287963 VONDARKFORCE Mrs K Foley 2M 5F 27/06/2020 VONLOTZ DAC K 4100301213 : VOMSIRIUS AUDI 4100284500 VONFORELL Mr K Kotsopoulos 1M 3F 15/01/2020 HASSAN VOM GRUNTAL (IMP ZAF) BL001867 : VONFORELL RAINA 3100334654 WATCHHIM Mrs A Young 6M 3F 11/05/2020 PANTATHEAN BACCHUS 2100488052 : ALPINEBASE CARRA 3100360494 XAVINA Mr N Magro 2M 1F 03/07/2020 TONAKER SISKO 5100107527 : TONAKER TESSIE 5100109364 German Shepherd Dog (LSC) CAZELI Mr S Schembri 5M 5F 04/06/2020 CH. BODECKA CASANOVA 3100310454 : STOBAR ELOUISE 3100361169 Pyrenean Sheepdog Longhaired PYRLEA Mrs M Tomasello 3M 2F 05/05/2020 AM. CH. CH. COOLMOOR SUNFIRE PRESTO LEGGIERO ADX. JDO. JDX. GD. SD. FD CH. (IMP USA) DN40764604 : DROLE D’OISEAU D’ALLUMETTE IGNEE (IMP FIN) FI52134/17 Shetland Sheepdog HORTONPARK Hortonpark Kennels 2M 2F 27/05/2020 CH. LOUANDA RAGAMUFFIN MAN 3100382714 : KORBRAE KHALAH STAR 3100299561 JENCOL Ms J Baker 1M 2F 14/05/2020 EE. JR CH. EE. MVA. FIN.CH. CH. ISLAND BREEZE COMO (IMP EST) EST02757/11 : JENCOL I KNOWIM BLUTIFUL 4100286957

UTILITY Alaskan Malamute WHITEWARRIOR Mr B White 2M 4F 15/05/2020 WHITEWARRIOR FORGED ON ICE (AI) 3100391169 : WHITEWARRIOR KATARINAS ROSE (AI) 3100278220 Bernese Mountain Dog BERNERIDGE Mrs W Valencic 1M 3F 07/05/2020 ALGRAND BERNI YUSTAS (IMP RUS) RKF5380246 : BERNERIDGE ITS EASY 3100371896 LILACBREEZE Mrs S Lang 5M 6F 16/06/2020 CH. UPTOWN FUNK ALEXBERNS (IMP UKR) UKU.0392284 : CH. DALALEDS ASSAI (IMP SWE) SE20121/2017 OCEANBURN Mrs J Ball 4M 3F 20/03/2020 AM. CH. CAN.CH. SE.CH. CH. ZANZEBERN DEFENDER 2100198936-SEM : OCEANBURN JUST LIKE A ANGEL 3100360597 Boxer BOXTRINITY Mrs A Smith 5M 4F 07/05/2020 CH. BOXBERRY CUT THE MUSTARD (AI) 2100476407 : BOXTRINITY MIND BENDER 3100347708 Bullmastiff SWEETFLEET Mrs K & Mr C Phillips 3M 4F 13/05/2020 SUP.CH. NIGHTQUEST MAGIC AFFAIR (AI) 3100326246 : CH. SWEETFLEET ZIGGY STARDUST 3100379485 Cane Corso ALLEVATORE Mrs V A Legg 5M 2F 08/06/2020 ALLEVATORE TARJEN 3100374550 : HIWORX RED HOT CHILLI PEPPER 2100537041 IMPAVIDICOR Mrs C & Mr J Stonehouse 2M 1F 25/06/2020 ITACOR THYRIO 2100275602 : ITACOR ISABELLA RHEA 2100422495

Caucasian Shepherd Dog KAVKAZANGEL Mrs M Linardatos & Mr P Pallas 4M 6F 17/06/2020 FIVEHILLS PRESTON (IMP GRC) BEK-151985 : VALERY BLAZE ANGEL (IMP GRC) UKU0196068 Dogue De Bordeaux BONJOURROUGE Ms F Vanderhelm 8M 4F 03/07/2020 DURHAMDOGUES ROLLS ROYCE (AI) 3100385455 : BONJOURROUGE HEARTS ON FIRE 3100358733 DEAUXBOUTIK Ms K Sones 1F 20/06/2020 TEKBORDEAUX SCOOBY 3100383682 : MUTTUTIOS INCA 4100291222 Mastiff MARSTENMOOR Mr P & Mrs G Simmonds 1M 5F 27/04/2020 MARSTENMOOR COMFORTABLY NUMB 3100374316 : TESSENDAY SUMMOOR LOVIN (IMP NZL) 010322018 Portuguese Water Dog BLUEGRACE Ms J M Anderson 3M 5F 13/05/2020 BLUEGRACE SPRITZ 3100366089 : BLUEGRACE GINGERNUTS 3100366071 Rottweiler AKKIS Miss A Anderson 4M 5F 08/03/2020 FERNANDO V.D. WILDE HAVANA (IMP NLD) NHSB2954340 : SANEHAUSE BROXY 3100344451 BASISLAGER Mrs D & Mr B Mc Guinness 4M 4F 10/05/2020 GER. CH. FINN VON DER URBACHER HOHE GER. AD. GER. BH. IPO III. (IMP DEU) 126892 : VONZENNITH EMA 3100365526 SANEHAUSE Mr S Nguyen 4M 5F 15/01/2020 SEEUFERHAUS SOVIL BUTCH (AI) 3100360674 : SANEHAUSE CLEO 3100345380 SANEHAUSE Mr S Nguyen 3F 05/01/2020 SEEUFERHAUS SOVIL BUSTA (AI) 3100360677 : SANEHAUSE BELLA 3100344454 SANEHAUSE Mr S Nguyen 1F 13/01/2020 SEEUFERHAUS DRAGO PERKELE (AI) 3100374089 : SEEUFERHAUS ZENA 3100291038 TARAPARK Ms A Pengelly 2M 8F 14/03/2020 TAHONTA KITCHI CONRAD (AI) 4100307940 : MALIBUPARK TARA 3100367666

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LITTERS REGISTERED - AUGUST 2020 Samoyed SAMLOCH Mr P A & Mrs M J Hill 2M 1F 13/06/2020 SAMLOCH DONT TEMPT ME REGAL (AI) 3100361472 : SAMLOCH DAIZYS LITTLE MELBA 3100285594 Schnauzer DOENITZ Miss S Hancox 3M 3F 25/05/2020 CH. CARRIBEAN STAR OF KHINJAN (IMP UK) AP03572005 : AVE CONCORDE AZALEA (IID) (IMP RUS) RKF4317689 Schnauzer (Miniature) AVABEA Miss M Myers 3M 4F 21/06/2020 HAPSAY MUNGOS THE MAN 3100385548 : SALERYDER QUEEN BEA 3100357371 CHESKADELLE Mrs E M Sharrock 1M 3F 18/06/2020 LOUGHROBN AGAINSTHEODDS 5100112611 : CHESKADELLE TINKABELLE 3100377948 SALERYDER Mrs M Sayers 1M 2F 06/03/2020 MANITS FAWLTY TOWERS (IMP USA) RN31075301 : DEAPRIL DIAMOND LIL 2100499337 Shiba Inu ANATARKO Ms A Pavlovic 3M 1F 13/02/2020 SHERAE HIKARI KIYOMI 6100114770 : TEMZIN BENOVA PINK PEPPER 3100386717 Siberian Husky BLITZNWINTER Mr D & Mrs S Hodgson 4M 1F 13/05/2019 ARCTICSTARR LORD BEAR BY JAA (AI) 5100070275 : BLITZNWINTER EVA 3100326809 St. Bernard WINSARVEY Miss S Van Staden 2M 7F 04/06/2020 NARYCOJAXY MY MATE KARTER 4100313881 : BENSOLOTTE WINTERS DAY 3100372367 NON SPORTING Boston Terrier HAPPYECHO Mrs S O’Brien 2F 05/06/2020 CH. ZAMENHOF MADJIK DANTE 3100376791 : TALAWHA TRIXIE WINX (AI) 7100040731 LITTLEBOSTON Mr S Agius 2M 2F 16/06/2020 RUNDERKRAAL TINY TIM 4100293848 : LITTLEBOSTON MAGNOLIA PRINCESS 3100361585 LITTLEBOSTON Mr S Agius 7M 09/06/2020 RUNDERKRAAL TINY TIM 4100293848 : LITTLEBOSTON RUBY MAY 3100383490

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SAIHABOSTONS Mr R Kirby 1M 3F 28/05/2020 CH. ZAREBA RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE 2100437394 : SAIHABOSTONS NO QUESTIONS ASKD 3100369082 British Bulldog BELCHLO Mr S Bonnici 1M 4F 08/06/2020 CH. KARAZMA RETURN OFTHEKING 3100143735-SEM : CH. CABULLDOG MY SILVERSHADY (AI) 3100371509 JANAYIN Ms L Dempsey & Mr J Jansz 4M 1F 16/06/2020 CH. JANAYIN COLOUR ME HAPPY 3100359232 : CH. JANAYIN AS IF BY MAGIC (AI) 3100343979 French Bulldog BARJARZ Ms V M Scott 4F 17/06/2020 CH. BARJARZ ABOUT TIME 3100320939 : CH. CIDAQ QUTE AS 7100041040 BLUECREW Mrs R Forbes 3M 11/06/2020 LILGREMLINS HART OF KEVIN 3100393347 : FRENCHBELL SUBEEHA 3100333133 CLEOSTARS Mr T Janev 5M 23/06/2020 LECHEMATIZ SMOKEY JOE 3100339840 : CLEOSTARS ABBY STAR 3100372223 CLEOSTARS Mr T Janev 6M 3F 04/07/2020 CHRISHELL AU POIVRE (IMP NZL) 04987-2013 : BADINAGE SHES IN STYLE 3100340169 FANTASSY Mr V Bui 1M 14/06/2020 FANTASSY ADI 3100365878 : JINARK SING ALONG 3100309212 FRENCELLA Miss C Ferguson 1M 3F 29/05/2020 JINARK DAWSON STREET 3100308593 : FRENCELLA SHES A DREAM 3100363512 FRENCELLA Miss C Ferguson 1F 06/03/2019 JINARK DAWSON STREET 3100308593 : FRENCELLA PANDA 3100307261 FRENCHARM Ms J Dalli 1M 2F 27/05/2020 HYPABLUE JOES BOY 2100435929 : FRENCHARM BEAU CHLOE 3100362882 LAHINCH Mrs L McCann 2M 1F 12/06/2020 LEMARDEM HUXLEY LEMANS 4100248459 : LAHINCH MARLO QUINN 3100355244

QUIBULL Mrs I Quigley 1M 1F 05/05/2020 SARAJENI KING BRONX 3100384369 : EDENSPAR CLOE NICOLI 5100089335 REVEDA Mr D & Mrs L Lancaster 1M 10/06/2020 A’VIGDORS GALVANO (IMP USA) RKF4848763 : COLKERRY PORTIA OOH LALA 3100346180 SARCELLES Mrs B Andre & Mr S Jervies 5M 1F 15/06/2020 SARCELLES GASTON 3100396954 : SANCERRE CARELESS WHISPER 2100467500 VINASUNZ Mr Q La & Mr G Shao 2M 4F 23/06/2020 LE NAIN ADORABLE J’ADORE (IMP RUS) RKF5018605 : CHALSMAE PETITE BELLE 3100359922 Great Dane CRYSTALQUIN Mr R & Mrs S Witt 8M 2F 03/06/2020 AQUADANE CHRYSLERS SATAN 4100310028 : AQUADANE ELECTRICBLU 4100315855 Japanese Spitz SNOWMAGIC Mrs L Mitchell 2M 3F 09/06/2020 CH. BELZBENTLEY THE EMINEM SHOW 3100391222 : ITOSHI TOTO KICHONA (AI) 3100363818 Poodle (Miniature) MONTAIRES Mrs J L MacKenzie 1M 16/03/2020 CH. DECHINE TOP SECRET (IMP UK) AK01035502 : CH. MAGIC SHAMROCK VASARIANA (IMP ITA) ROI12/161790 Poodle (Standard) JONJE Ms J E Koch 8M 6F 29/04/2020 JONJE MARLEY AMANI 3100363053 : JONJE BUTTERFLY KISSES 3100322915 Poodle (Toy) ELLENLEE Mrs B Merlo 1M 1F 02/11/2019 BULLMILASHKA BENJI 4100310532 : TAJEROW WHITTLE 3100354102 FINEGOLD Mrs W Jackson 1M 1F 05/07/2020 CH. ZALUCHA MR MEGA ADO. ADM. JDM. JDO. SPDX. 3100314034 : FINEGOLD LIMINCHELLO LULU 3100296842 HOKU Hoku Kennels 1M 3F 01/06/2020 EVAK’S DESPERADO (IMP RUS) RKF5381256 : SILVISTA HOKULEA (IMP NZL) 02306-2015

LITTERS REGISTERED - AUGUST 2020 HOKU Hoku Kennels 2M 1F 13/05/2020 EVAK’S DESPERADO (IMP RUS) RKF5381256 : TROYMERE DONATELLA VERSACE 2100486495

POODLELUV Mrs A Katsipis 3M 27/03/2020 POODLELUV KING OF HEARTS 3100371493 : POODLELUV GYPSY ROSE 3100293604

RUMETOMOVE Miss T O’Connell 1M 3F 16/04/2020 RUMETOMOVE THE BOSS 3100377139 : RUMETOMOVE MADAME VIOLET 3100382951

HOKU Hoku Kennels 2M 1F 04/06/2020 EVAK’S DESPERADO (IMP RUS) RKF5381256 : HOKU PURPLE REIGN 3100367122

POODLELUV Mrs A Katsipis 1M 2F 18/03/2020 POODLELUV RED RHAPSODY 3100353369 : POODLELUV MIDNITE MOONLITE 3100368547

RUMETOMOVE Miss T O’Connell 1M 1F 22/05/2019 RUMETOMOVE MURRAY 3100366639 : MANCHOURIA SUKI 4100288825

JONALLISA Mrs M Anagnostou 1M 3F 12/06/2020 SILKYELK SCARLETT STAR 4100299665 : JONALLISA LADY ZOE 3100372655

PROCLAIM Mrs A Hansen 2M 2F 19/05/2020 CH. ATLANTIS JP ROSE BARNI (IMP JPN) JKC-PT-47428/17 : CH. SILKYELK DARK RHAPSODY 4100290839

SHAYLAR Mrs K Wells 2M 4F 30/06/2020 LADBORET AVATAAR 6100105461 : SHAYLAR DIVINE DELILAH 3100387225

Shar Pei RUMETOMOVE Miss T O’Connell 1M 20/11/2019 RUMETOMOVE TULLY 3100367957 : RUMETOMOVE DIPPED N HONEY 3100343099

SAYOSHISAN Mrs M Manolopoulos 2M 1F 23/05/2020 AFFINAGE GIZMO AKI 3100394266 : SAYOSHISAN MILLY ROSE 3100368232

KUTEKUDDLES Mr M Spiteri 1M 21/06/2020 POODLELUV STORM BOY 3100395878 : ELLENLEE WHIMSICAL WINTER 3100394691 LUAMBER Mrs P L Mahomed 2F 15/06/2020 NUMBER ONE IZ VOLZHSKOY SERENADY (IMP RUS) RKF4277206 : LUAMBER VIOLET SPRIGGS 3100315964 POODLELUV Mrs A Katsipis 2M 2F 23/01/2020 POODLELUV RED RHAPSODY 3100353369 : POODLELUV SHIMMERING STAR 3100335974

Shih Tzu

RUMETOMOVE Miss T O’Connell 5M 1F 28/04/2020 RUMETOMOVE MURRAY 3100366639 : RUMETOMOVE RUBY 3100378089

CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES GRANTED - AUGUST 2020 HOUND Basenji CH. TAMBUZI LUCIAN 3100377436 (M) 24/05/2018 SUP.CH. TAMBUZI SEVEN STREAMS OF SOMA 3100361833 : SUP.CH. TAMBUZI THE SECRET SOCIETY 3100325478 - Miss T Young Beagle CH. DEVMA THE DIPLOMAT 3100394140 (M) 13/05/2019 SUP. CH. BEAGLYN FOREIGN ADVENTURE 3100297123 : CH. JANCINTINE MARGARITE 4100229352 - Ms S Hutcheson

Greyhound CH. KANATI OBSIDIAN OUTLAW (AI) 3100376113 (M) 27/04/2018 AM. CH. SKYHI BREAKING THE LAW (IMP USA) HP28379811-SEM : CH. WHIRLAWAY ELARA MOON 5100079394 - Ms V Taylor

WORKING DOG Collie (Rough) CH. ELIZMAR WHITCHES BRITCHES 9100009863 (F) 30/10/2013 SUP. CH. CATHKIN HOWZAT 2100323810 : NEUT. CH. ELIZMAR FREYAS FANCY 9100008584 - Ms C Cashion

Saluki CH. GRANTULLA TAARIQ (AI) 6100088168 (M) 12/06/2014 AM. CH. MONAB HUGO BOSS OF RUWACH (USA) HP20499903-SEM : CH. WAHDANI CREAM BYDESIGN 3100190994 - Mr G & Mrs E Rabin & Miss C Parratt

UTILITY Alaskan Malamute CH. WHITEWARRIOR WINTAS DANCE 3100366749 (F) 17/09/2017 CH. WHITEWARRIOR NAKOMAS QUEST 3100342777 : WHITEWARRIOR IRON ROSE 3100269267 - Mr G & Mrs L Rothnie

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen SUP.CH. FROSTY SNOWMAN (IMP NLD) 2317DB (M) 16/12/2014 MILANO V. TUM-TUMS VRIENDJES (NLD) NHSB2911657 : AKTISTE V TUM-TUMS VRIENDJES (NLD) AS0900676 - Mrs R Wallis Mrs S Marshall & Ms G Huikeshoven

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Prefix Tranferred - AUGUST 2020 Into Vic Prefix TRIDELL

Present Owner Miss Trilby Tiller

EXPORTS -

AUGUST 2020

New Owner Mrs W Sutcliffe

State SA

TOY Lowchen CH. WYNTERVALE HAKUNA MATATA 3100395653 (M) 23/06/2019 (Ms L Howlett) Mrs D Alexander USA

PART 20 CODES 20.1 CODE OF PRACTICE

(amended 15/09/19, 15/08/18) Each member, upon being admitted or re-admitted to membership of the Victorian Canine Association Inc. shall be bound by the Victorian Canine Association Inc. (hereinafter ‘Dogs Victoria’) Code of Practice.

Ethics 20.1.1 A member shall not knowingly or recklessly misrepresent the ANKC or Dogs Victoria.

20.1.2 A member shall not engage in any behaviour that is contrary to the standards accepted by the community.

20.1.3 A member shall display good sportsmanship and conduct at all times so as to reflect credit upon themselves, the ANKC and Dogs Victoria.

20.1.4 Members shall constantly strive to improve their knowledge of their chosen breed or breeds, and their knowledge of the requirements for the care, welfare and betterment of dogs.

20.1.5 Members shall ensure proper care for all dogs under their control, whereby

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20.1.5.1 Food shall be provided in sufficient quantity and nutritional quality; it must be canine appropriate and nutritionally balanced to meet the daily requirements for the condition, activities, age and size of the each dog. All dogs shall have access, in their housing area, at all times, to a sufficient supply of fresh, clean, water daily. Food and water utensils shall be kept clean; 20.1.5.2 Dogs shall be housed in a safe and secure manner that is suitable for the size and containment requirements of the dog and provides protection from adverse environmental conditions and climatic extremes. Adequate ventilation and sufficient space must be provided for dogs to stand. The flooring area of pens/cages shall not be made from uncovered suspended wire. Each dog older than 16 weeks of age shall have access to a separate bed or sufficient bedding material that all animals can sleep comfortably at the same time; 20.1.5.3 Dog sleeping, housing and exercise areas shall be kept clean and at a good standard of hygiene by cleaning any faeces, wasted food, and soiled bedding daily. Where pens and kennels are cleaning by hosing, material on floors (toys, bedding, food, faeces etc) shall be removed prior.

Hard surfaces in pens and

kennels should be disinfected weekly or more often if required. Veterinary advice shall be sought for managing the cleaning of premises and management of isolation if a contagious illness occurs in dogs; 20.1.5.4 All dogs of all age and breeding status shall be provided with an appropriate amount of daily exercise, social contact and enrichment suitable to the individual needs of the dog; 20.1.5.5 Where dogs are tethered, they shall be tethered in accordance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 and Regulations.

Pregnant bitches of more than 7 weeks gestation, whelping bitches and lactating bitches with puppies shall not be tethered. Puppies under 16 weeks of age shall not be tethered.

20.1.5.7 Dogs shall be transported in a safe and secure manner.

Dogs shall not be transported in the boot of a sedan type car. When on the back of a ute or trailer, dogs must be appropriately tethered or caged. Sealed transport containers shall have multiple ventilation holes.

20.1.5.8 Veterinary care is provided as required in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Private Keeping of Dogs. Additional veterinary

requirements for breeding dogs is described in Section 20.8 Code of Practice for Breeding Animal Health Management.

20.1.6 A member who leaves a dog owned by them in the care of another person shall remain responsible for that dog.

20.1.7 A member shall take all appropriate lawful measures to assist a dog in distress.

20.1.8 A member shall positively enhance the reputation of dog breeders and owners by ensuring that dogs owned by the member are not a danger or nuisance to the community.

20.1.9 A member shall not participate in nor support any activity in that involves cruelty or damage to animals, excluding legal hunting activities.

20.1.9.1 Dogs shall not be trained or worked beyond their willingness and capabilities. All training methods used shall be humane and not cause undue fear, distress or pain.

20.1.9.2 Dog Collars

The use of dog collars incorporating protrusions designed to puncture or bruise the dog’s skin, or electronic collars designed to deliver an electric shock to the dog is prohibited at any VCA sanctioned event, training activities, or any activity which may reasonably be seen to be in connection with the VCA. (15/09/19) 20.1.10 A member shall make every effort to rehome any dog no longer required by that member to a suitable home. A member shall not dispose of dogs owned or bred by the member to a pound or animal refuge except in exceptional circumstances and following notification in writing to Dogs Victoria. In this instance, depending on circumstances Dogs Victoria may request that any breeder prefix also be suspended or surrendered.

Breeding 20.1.11 A member shall breed primarily for the purpose of improving the quality and / or working ability of the breed in accordance with the breed

standard, and not specifically or predominantly for the pet or commercial market.

20.1.11.1 If breeding animals are determined to be no longer suitable for breeding, or are retired and are to be rehomed, they must be prevented from further breeding by transfer to limited register, neutering, contraception, contract of agreement or other means.

20.1.12 A member shall not breed with a bitch unless they have reached adequate maturity for that breed as determined

by Dogs Victoria, without the prior approval of Dogs Victoria.

Where the Rules, Regulations and Codes of Practice are otherwise silent, the minimum age for breeding a bitch shall be 12 months [see attached Minimum Breeding Age for Bitches]. (15/11/18) 20.1.13 A member shall not breed a bitch causing it to whelp more than twice in eighteen months without the prior approval of Dogs Victoria.

20.1.14 A member shall not breed with a bitch causing it to whelp more than five times in its lifetime (amended 15.03.17) 20.1.14.1 First generation breeding (eg father / daughter; brother / sister; mother / son) matings are not permitted.

20.1.14.2 The progeny of any matings under 20.1.14.1 will be registered on the Limited Register and endorsed “never to be upgraded”. It will be a breach of Code 20.1.14 by the member/s who are the owners of the sire and dam of the litter constituting an offence against Dogs Victoria Rules, Regulations and Codes.

20.1.14.3 All bitches eight years of age and over at the time of a mating must have a current veterinary certificate stating that the bitch is in good health at the time of breeding. This certificate must be presented at the time of registration of the litter resulting from this mating. A current veterinarian certificate is defined as being within three months prior to the mating.

(15/08/15)

20.1.15 A member shall not permit any of that member’s pure bred dogs to be mated to a dog of a different breed, to a cross bred dog, to an unregistered dog of the same breed, or to a dog not on the Main Register without the prior approval of Dogs Victoria.

20.1.15.1 A member shall not permit any of that member’s unregistered dogs to be mated to any other unregistered dog, with the exception of dogs registered with a Registry Body recognised by ANKC Ltd (unless an exemption is granted by Dogs Victoria). (amended 15.03.17, 15.04.18) 20.1.16 A member shall take responsible action to reduce the incidence of hereditary diseases in accordance with the ANKC Code of Practice for Hereditary Diseases and shall comply with Dogs Victoria’s Code of Practice for Hereditary Diseases (Code 20.3), and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986, particularly with respect to the Code of Practice for the Responsible Breeding of Animals with Heritable Defects that Cause Disease.

20.1.17 A member shall not, within Australia, sell or otherwise transfer from that member’s care any puppy under eight [8] weeks of age. (amended 15.05.17) 20.1.18 A member shall not export a puppy under the age of eleven [11] weeks, or such greater age permitted under the livestock import requirements of the country to which the puppy is being exported.

20.1.19 Deleted (15.11.19) 20.1.20 A member shall ensure that persons acquiring dogs from that member understand the requirements for the care, welfare and responsible ownership of the dog, and that they have the time and facilities, e.g. adequate fences, sufficient room and proper shelter, to fulfil their responsibilities.

20.1.21 A breeder shall be expected to maintain reasonable contact with the purchasers of dogs from that breeder and to offer continued advice and

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reasonable assistance.

20.1.22 Record keeping requirements: (15/09/19) (15/11/11) 20.1.22.1 A breeder shall create a record file for each individual puppy born, and maintain until ownership changes or the animal is deceased. A breeder shall make available all records for inspection by an authorised officer or as directed by an officer of Dogs Victoria.

Copies of these records must be retained by the breeder for a minimum of 3 years from date of last entry.

20.1.22.1.1 Records to be kept for puppies under 12 weeks of age shall include the following (copies of original documents are acceptable where originals accompany the puppy to its new owner): • a copy of the litter registration form, or alternatively:

-name,

-microchip number (when implanted);

-sex;

-breed;

-date of birth;

-colour and markings (if applicable); and

-dam and sire registered names and numbers • health care history including vaccination records, internal and external parasite control, • purchase/disposal record including name and address of new owner (where applicable), • copy of health declaration, and • record of return (if applicable) with supporting documentation.

20.1.22.1.2 Records to be kept for dogs over the age of 12 weeks acquired or retained by breeders for the purpose of breeding shall include: • either ANKC registration certificate, or alternatively:

-registered name and number when registration details become available; (amended 15/09/19)

- microchip number;

- sex;

- breed;

- date of birth;

- colour and marking (if applicable); and

- dam and sire registered name and numbers • council registration certificate; • health care history including

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vaccination records or titre tests, internal and external parasite control, • breeding status and breeding history, • purchase/disposal records including name and address of new owner (where applicable), and • record of return (if applicable) with supporting documentation.

20.1.22.2 Records of breeding history for dams must include dates of mating or artificial insemination, dates of whelping, number of puppies born alive, number of puppies stillborn, record of any whelping complications and resultant treatment, microchip numbers for live pups at 8 weeks, and post-partum veterinary treatment.

20.1.23 A member shall provide to all recipients of dogs sold or otherwise disposed of by that member, written details of: 20.1.23.1 The breed characteristics; 20.1.23.2 Vaccination record and / or requirements including the due date of the next vaccination or recommended timing for next titre; 20.1.23.3 Responsible dog ownership information; 20.1.23.4 All documentation required

by Dogs Victoria 20.1.23.5 Records on internal and external parasite control; 20.1.23.6 Records of microchip number with a signed transfer of owner form; 20.1.23.7 A desexing certificate (if applicable); and 20.1.23.8 A written health declaration in accordance with 20.1.25.

20.1.24 A member shall not incorrectly describe nor knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of a breed.

20.1.25 A member shall ensure that all dogs sold or disposed of by that member are in the best possible state of health.

Where any known physical abnormalities exist, a breeder health declaration shall be supplied which includes details of the known physical abnormality at the time of sale and how that abnormality may

affect future health and welfare of the dog. This shall be signed in acknowledgement by the recipient. With the exception of matters disclosed in the health declaration, a member shall abide by the following as a minimum practice when selling dogs; 20.1.25.1 Where a dog is returned to the member within 3 days of sale, for any reason not supported by a statement from a veterinary practitioner, the member must take back the animal and refund 75% of the purchase price.

20.1.25.2 Where a dog is returned to the member within 21 days of sale accompanied by a statement from a veterinary practitioner that the animal is unacceptable for health reasons, the member must take back the animal and refund 100% of the purchase price.

20.1.25.3 If an animal is diagnosed with, suffering from, dies of, or is euthanased from a physical defect or disease that is directly traceable to the point of sale within 3 years of purchase, the member must, subject to a second veterinary opinion, refund 100% of the purchase price where the owner of the animal provides supporting statements from a veterinary practitioner, including test results where a suitable test is available. Owners of the animal must make veterinary reports and test results available to the breeder for the breeder to obtain their own veterinary advice (second opinion), and for the purpose of informing future breeding management.

20.1.26 A member shall not: 20.1.26.1 Sell or dispose of a dog to a commercial pet wholesaler or retail pet shop.

20.1.26.2 Allow a dog owned by that member to be given as a prize or donation or to be auctioned.

20.1.26.3 Advertise in any media or other display, the sale or disposal of a dog without the inclusion of the member’s DOGS Victoria membership number and, unless subject to written veterinary advice that the health of the dog is liable

to be significantly prejudiced if it is implanted, each dog’s full microchip number. It is mandatory that the following wording is included in any advertisements: “Please contact Dogs Victoria on email: office@dogsvictoria.org. au to verify my membership”.

General 20.1.27 A member who provides or makes available a dog for use in a film, advertisement, promotion, or any media or public display must ensure that: 20.1.27.1 The dog is portrayed in a manner consistent with its breed characteristics and

EXTREME WEATHER

CONFORMATION

Part 7 Regulations - Conformation 7.6.8 Extreme Weather Conformation This regulation takes effect from and including Saturday 1 October 2016.

Hot Weather

If the forecast temperature for the district where the show is to be held is 36 degrees or higher then: (a) The show is to be cancelled or: (b) The show is to be rescheduled to start at 7 pm where the exhibition area has lighting and is available for use.

Fire Danger

If the CFA fire danger rating for the district where the show is to be held is Extreme or Code Red then: The show must be cancelled

Gale Force Winds / Thunderstorms / Flood

If gale force winds, thunderstorms or floods

are predicted for the district where the show is to be held then: (a) The show MAY be cancelled or (b) A wait and see approach may be adopted and 1. If the show proceeds, judging must stop during thunder storms or periods of heavy rain.

temperament as described in the Standard for that breed; and 20.1.27.2 The dog is presented in a manner that is unlikely to create a negative reaction to dogs generally or that breed in particular and that if there is any likelihood of a negative impression, this is at the same time corrected through the development of a story line that presents the dog or breed in a balanced manner.

of that member’s dog.

20.1.29 A member shall not misrepresent nor malign the conformation, characteristics or performance of another member’s dog.

20.1.30 A member shall not misrepresent, malign, impugn or denigrate another member or person in such a way as to bring discredit upon themselves or Dogs Victoria. (14/02/13)

20.1.28 A member shall not indulge in false or misleading advertising relating to the conformation, characteristics or performance

2. Judging may continue without a lunch break.

3. If possible the show may be moved inside.

4. If the committee of the affiliate deem the show to be unsafe once it has commenced, the show must be cancelled.

5. Should a show be cancelled after commencement all awards will stand.

Procedures for Affiliates and exhibitors to follow: 1. The forecast temperature for the district where the show is to be held will be as advised on the Elders Weather Website (www.eldersweather.com.au) at 10 am two days prior to the show. The Fire Danger Rating for the district where the show is to be held will be as advised on the CFA website (www.cfa.vic.gov.au) at 10 am two days prior to the show. In the event of an official declaration by the CFA the day prior to the show of Extreme or Code Red the show must be cancelled.

2. The gale force winds, thunderstorm or flood predictions for the district where the show is to be held will be as advised on the Elders Weather website (www.eldersweather.com.au) at 10 am two days prior to the show.

3. Where multiple shows are scheduled over a cluster of a number of days, then only those day(s), where the temperature is

36 degrees or higher, or the fire danger rating is Extreme or Code Red or gale force winds, thunderstorms or floods are predicted, will be affected.

4. It is the responsibility of the secretary of the affiliate or its delegate, and the exhibitor to check the forecast weather, the fire danger rating, or the gale force winds, thunderstorms and flood prediction, for the district where the show is to be held as in procedures 1 and 2 above.

5. The secretary of the affiliate or its delegate must notify the Chief Executive of Dogs Victoria by telephone when the decision has been made to cancel or reschedule a show.

6. The Chief Executive will place a notice on the Dogs Victoria Facebook page and website advising members of the status of any show affected by this regulation.

7. Exhibitors are to refer to the Dogs Victoria Facebook page and/or website to check the status of the show.

8. Where a show is cancelled, no entry fees will be refunded.

Where the affiliate has cancelled a show the secretary or their delegate must submit a copy of the catalogue and pay all levies to Dogs Victoria within 14 days of the date of the cancelled show.

Amended 15/08/17

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Key Contacts President Vin McPhee 0438 771 342 vinmcphee@gmail.com

Committee Dawn Ayton 0408 375 526 deldoone@bigpond.com

Wendy Johnson 0411 462 730 wejohnson41@gmail.com

Acting Vice President Jan Robinson 0418 430 775 jrperi01@gmail.com

Peter Frost 0408 868 894 pfrost@dogsvictoria.org.au

Shellie Marshall 0433 796 333 shellie@pampard.com.au

Pauline Grutzner 0419 513 201 sunfire@hotkey.net.au

Chris Moore 0428 983 703 perfu@bigpond.com

Michael Higgins 0409 406 240 mikemonarkin@aol.com

Frank Tipping 0404 187 063 tipper3000@iprimus.com.au

Chief Executive Matthew Monaghan 9788 2510 mmonaghan@dogsvictoria.org.au

Julie Wills 0455 899 689 jcwills@bigpond.net.au

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