JULY 2017
The Official Gazette of the Publishers, The Victorian Canine Association Inc. A00223882W Address: 655 Westernport Hwy, Skye 3977, Locked Bag K9, Cranbourne 3977 Office hours: 8.30am - 5pm (Mon-Fri) Telephone: 9788 2500 Fax: 9788 2599 Email: office@dogsvictoria.org.au Internet: www.dogsvictoria.org.au
FROM THE ACTING PRESIDENT DARREN BOWEY The events on the Dogs Victoria calendar often takes our members and exhibitors to country shows held across the state and over the border. Our clubs rely on the patronage of exhibitors entering the shows for their financial wellbeing and exhibitors generate business for the towns and surrounding areas that host the shows with money spent on accommodation, hospitality and provisions. There is immense competition from clubs to attract exhibitors who are at times spoilt for choice as to which shows to enter and where to best spend their money. It cannot be taken for granted that merely holding a show will result in exhibitors entering it. The success of a show depends on a many factors, among them will be exhibitors weighing up their opportunity for success based on their perception of the fairness and the competency of the judging panel, the location and cost of attending and often the memory of their last experience at the show.
This year I have attended quite a few country shows and the experience from show to show has been remarkable. Some clubs went out of their way to thank exhibitors and the public, they offered quality catering and welcoming announcements over the PA system, they were mindful that the public are more likely to be present at regional shows than city shows and some gave informative commentary as to what is happening throughout the show. Sadly I attended other shows that provided the opposite experience. The club administrators at these shows made the experience quite awkward for those attending, they made unnecessarily aggressive announcements towards exhibitors that were also heard by members of the public who had brought their children, they impolitely lectured people over the PA system. There were instances when exhibitors arrived enquiring about ring locations and they were unhelpful if not rude towards them, they were unpleasant towards exhibitors by displaying an attitude that made exhibitors feel unwelcome and were a nuisance for attending their event. This vastly different approach from the club
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THE LAW AND YOU
In the business world clubs would consider exhibitors to be clients, they would work hard to attract people to enter their shows for their hard earned entry fees and go out of their way to ensure the club remains viable and works toward making the experience of attending their event a pleasant one. In this day and age where the viability of country clubs is constantly under threat I encourage clubs to work towards making the experience exhibitors and the public receive at their events a pleasant one so that hopefully they return.
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Boston Terrier, Ch Zareba Lets Get Ready Torumble Owned by: Mr S Manning & Mr P Mayorkinos Photographed by: Alisa Renda
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show administrators at these shows is disappointing and unfortunately for these clubs many exhibitors may never return to these shows and the clubs will be financially worse off as a result.
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5 OTEC NOTES
6 RAFT NOTES
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SHOW RESULTS
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Toy Group Judge: Mr P Warby (NSW) 1. Best exhibit in group, RUNNER UP IN SHOW: S & J Wynn’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ch Jenawyn Wildfire 2. R unner up in group: R & A Morse’s Griffon Bruxellois Ch Armorgriff Asmodeus Terrier Group Judge: Mrs K Sneath 3. B est exhibit in group: D & J Cartledge’s Skye Terrier Sup Ch Santlin Suitably Surpized 4. Runner up in group: J & V Morriss & R Price’s Fox Terrier (Smooth) Ch Triplefun Noble Vision
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Gundog Group Judge: Mr A Burt 5. B est exhibit in group: Mr V McPhee’s English Springer Spaniel Ch Kinsheran Ferrando 6. Runner up in group: J Wallis’ Weimaraner Ch Bromhund Bulletproof Hound Group Judge: Dr E Greenway 7. Best exhibit in group: Talkabout Knls’ Saluki Ch Talkabout Time After Time 8. R unner up in group: D & P Barclay & M Boyle’s Borzoi Ch Georwitch Caught In The Act Working Dog Group Judge: Mr C Talbot 9. B est exhibit in group: C & C Evans’ Bearded Collie Gr Ch Abmaci Star Gazer 10. Runner up in group: C & S Moore & J Moore’s Old English Sheepdog Sup Ch, Am Ch Berkshire’s Captain America (Imp USA) Utility Group Judge: Ms C Wright 11. Best exhibit in group, BEST IN SHOW: Y Chen’s Samoyed Sup Ch, Am Gr Ch Smiling Snowball Luminous Pandora (Imp USA) 12. R unner up in group: L Jehu’s St Bernard Ch Saintsrus Secret Rendevous Non Sporting Group Judge: Mr K Lovell 13. B est exhibit in group: Bateauchien Knls’ Schipperke Sup Ch Sanlyn Hit The Road Jack (Imp NZ) 14. R unner up in group: Dash & Marshall’s Damatian Ch Pampard Pride N Predujice
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OBE DIENCE TRIAL
15 APRIL 2017 1. CCD1 Judge: Miss S Hicks Lindenbrae Knls’ Border Collie Lindenbrae Tarfin Halo Raphael RAE 2. CCD2 Judge: Mrs D Jack R Beveridge’s Golden Retriever Killara Queen Of Hearts 3. Novice 2 Judge: Mr D Hutson A Rogers’ Shetland Sheepdog Tiakina Thats All Jazz CCD RA 4. Open 1 Judge: Mr F Brueckner R Mcgroarty’s Australian Shepherd Hevnsent Sweet Babyblu UD RN 5. Open 2 & Highest Score in Trial Judge: Mr D Hutson L Johnson’s Poodle (Standard) Dual Ch (O), O Gr Ch, Ro Ch Cosalta G’dayroxy UDX RAE JDX AD ET (Imp NZ) 6. Utility 2 Judge: Mr B Cotton H M Vernon’s Associate Jip CDX RAE AD JD RM 7. UDX Judge: Mr B Cotton Miss S M Van Doorn’s Associate Shazam UD
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16 APRIL 2017 1. CCD1 Judge: Mr M Klecka Miss B Dyer’s Dalmatian Whytewood Our Lady Karli 2. CCD2 Judge: Mrs D Jackson S Williamson’s Labrador Retriever Gunnerson Chinook Blush 3. Novice Judge: Miss S Hicks J Gant’s German Shepherd Dog Kantenna Moves Like Jagger 4. Open 1 & Highest Score in Trial Judge: Mr B Cotton L Johnson’s Poodle (Standard) Dual Ch (O), O Gr Ch Ro Ch Cosalta G’dayroxy (Imp NZ) UDX RAE JDX AD ET 5. Open 2 Judge: Mr D Hutson G & PM Brown’s Shetland Sheepdog Hillacre Hawiian News 6. UD Judge: Mr F Brueckner KV Bentley’s Border Collie Glentress By My Side CDX
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1. Novice Judge: Mr G Parsons J Glassborow’s Shetland Sheepdog Kilwarin Make Me Happy
8. Novice Judge: Mrs J Morrison Mrs J A Angwin’s Weimaraner T Ch Huntrsdale Crack Shot
2. Advanced A Judge: Mrs J Morrison M Hayes Miniature Pinscher Ch Wilooka We Like To Party RN
9. Advanced A Judge: Mr G Parsons Miss J Butcher’s Rottweiler Rakaaz Vasco CD RN
3. Advanced B Judge: Mrs L Piper T Schumann, Mr G & Mrs S Cunningham’s Australian Shepherd Ch, Neut Ch Comeby Money Talks CCD RE PT HTM.S FS.S 4. Excellent B Judge: Mr R Carlson T Schumann, Mr G & Mrs S Cunningham’s Australian Shepherd Ch, Neut Ch Comeby Money Talks CCD RE PT HTM.S FS.S 5. Excellent A Judge: Mrs L Piper H Walter & J Schultz’s German Shepherd Dog Schaeferhund Nelke AZ RA ET 6. Master 1 Judge: Mr R Carlson Dr K & Mrs L Piper’s Border Collie Nyanga Solar Nite RAE RM TD AD JD GD SD SPD PT FSI HITMA ET 7. Master 2 Judge: Mrs J Morrison B Terrill’s Rottweiler TS Gr Ch, Dual Ch (T) Rosarott Basko’s Pride UD RM HSA(S) ET WWPD 4
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10. Advanced B Judge: Mr R Carlson T Schumann, Mr G & Mrs S Cunningham’s Australian Shepherd Ch, Neut Ch Comeby Money Talks CCD RE PT HTM.S FS.S 11. Excellent B Judge: Mr R Carlson T Schumann, Mr G & Mrs S Cunningham’s Australian Shepherd Ch, Neut Ch Comeby Money Talks CCD RE PT HTM.S FS.S 12. Excellent A Judge: Mr R Carlson K Muirhead’s Australian Shepherd Alfoxton Panda Monium CD RA 13. Master 1 Judge: Mrs L Piper Lindenbrae Knls’ Border Collie Lindenbrae Tarfinelektra CDX RAE2 14. Master 2 Judge: Mr G Parsons Dr K & Mrs L Piper’s Border Collie Nyanga Solar Nite RAE RM TD AD JD GD SD SPD PT FSI HITMA ET
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OTEC NOTES WR IT TE N BY: DAWN HOWAR D The 2017 autumn session of FOOs finished on a happy note. A huge thank you to all those who help set up and pull down, judge, steward, give advice to handlers and help in any way they can. It is a condition of attending FOOs that everyone helps either to set up or pack up. Some do just that bit more, Barry Cotton, Ian Woollard and Peter Howard are the “keepers of the fort”. They are there at the start and at the finish along with their little band of helpers. Behind the scenes Margaret Widelock takes the bookings, makes up the class lists and generally keeps us under control. Margaret even took a rally class when we were short of a trainer this session. It is also gratifying to see the improvement of some of our teams within the trialling scene, it is good to see we make a difference, which is what FOOs is about. It comes under the part of the OTEC Charter of promoting obedience and rally obedience. The last week of FOOs was followed by the OTEC Easter double obedience and rally obedience trials. There was a great entry, great weather and great results. Again thank you to those who gave so freely of their time to help in so many ways. There are photos of the winners featured elsewhere in this issue. Recently we had Ballarat ODC’s obedience and rally trials, the Tracking Club of Victoria held a tracking test one trial at Pyalong on the same wet and windy weekend. The following weekend Croydon had an obedience and rally trial and the Tracking Club of Victoria held an open track and search trial based at the Ballarat Polocrosse Grounds. The tracks were spread from the Ballarat Airport through Wendouree including the Botanic Gardens to Victoria Park and Alfredton. Geelong ODC also held two days of rally obedience trials. The club must be commended for their persistence in continuing with the trial after their ground was flooded. After much effort, they managed to secure another ground and run the trial. At KCC Park the GSDCV held a breed exhibition, an obedience and rally trial. The Rottweiler Club of Victoria held a similar event and the Hungarian Vizsla Club of Victoria held a series of restricted to group three agility, obedience and rally trials. On the same weekend Berwick ODC held an obedience and rally trial. Over this feast of trials there were some remarkable achievements. Huge congratulations to these handlers www.dogsvictoria.org.au - Pure Fun, Pure Sport, Purebred
who have put so much work and effort into their dogs. At the Rottweiler Specialty, Bobbee Terrill and Basko scored big time. Basko gained his rally obedience champion title with 96 points. He will now be known as Triple Ch (T) (RO) TS Grd Ch Rosarott Baskos Pride UD HAS(s) ET WWPD. This is the second dog that Bobbee has worked to triple champion. At the Hungarian Vizsla trial, Cynthia Toohey and her very fun loving Brittany, Ch Riverreed Sheza Sensation UD HTM RN gained her obedience champion title making her a dual champion. Next day at Berwick ODC’s trial she gained her rally advanced title. And finally, Margaret Widelock also has a dog that has achieved in several disciplines. Recently, Snip became one of the few herding grand champions in Australia. Gr Ch Herding, T Ch Allambie Snippets HXAs HXBd HIBs ADX SDX SPD JD ET. On a sad note, Margaret’s husband of nearly 48 years, John Widelock, passed peacefully recently, he will be fondly remembered by his many friends and family. On a serious note Last month, following some troubling reports, we wrote about competitors working together in harmony. Unfortunately, we have to mention competitors’ behaviour again, this time in regard to cooperating with clubs. Many, if not most of our clubs are dependent on council grounds, mostly shared with other sporting organisations. Mostly clubs are secure in their arrangements for training, as that is regarded as a public service. Trials are another matter. Some clubs are in danger of losing permission to hold trials, due to additional traffic, parking and noise. At a recent trial, although the schedule clearly stated that the grounds would not be open until 9am, some competitors turned up much earlier. This has caused problems with neighbours, who are quick to pick up on broken agreements. We can’t afford to lose any more trials. Please everyone; obey any instructions given by clubs especially re setting up and parking. Just a reminder, your dog’s jumping height should go on your entry form. Not the actual height E.g. Not 58cm, but 500mm. Happy training and trialling. DOGS Victoria | July 2017
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RETRIEVING & FIELD TRIALS
R AFT NOTES WR IT TE N BY: TR EVOR STEVE NS per run and should be capable of locating a blind, which is an item of game not seen by the dog and planted up to 150 metres away. The dog needs work with the handler by taking directions from the handler to assist it find the game. 3. All Age Stake - These dogs are highly trained. They must respond to their handlers whistle and hand commands at distances up to 150 metres. They normally retrieve three items of game per run, which can be over land or water and through obstacles. It can take years to train a dog to this high standard. A dog that wins two all age stakes is awarded its champion title. Sounds easy, but when you consider that the competition is against champion dogs that may have won many, many stakes, it is very difficult to achieve. Thanks to Trevor Stow for the following article about the Gippsland Club’s Easter trial. Trevor’s friends know how quiet and modest he is, and he didn’t mention in the article that his Labrador Retriever Annie won two all age stakes over the weekend to bring up her champion title. Congratulations Trevor. EASTER RETRIEVING TRIAL by Trevor Stow Last year saw the formation of the Gippsland Retrieving Club with the purpose of running retrieving trials in Gippsland. At Easter the new club ran its first trial at Heart Morass, near Sale over three days. Retrieving trials have been run in Victoria since early in the twentieth century when sportsmen wanted to know who had the best gundog. Results of retrieving trials were often on the front page of the metropolitan papers. Alas we don’t make the papers these days, but the trials continue. They are divided into three sections: 1. Novice Stake - Where mostly young and inexperienced dogs are entered. These dogs do three runs where, each time, they pick up one sighted or ‘marked’ item of game, which are thrown at a distance of under 100 metres. They have to be steady to shot, heel and sit on command, and deliver the game gently to hand. 2. Restricted Stake - These dogs have progressed through novice and are trained to work to a whistle. They will sit on the sound of whistle (most times) and take hand commands (sometimes) to change direction. They normally pick up two items of game 6
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The trials are setup to replicate hunting. The handlers fire a shotgun (using blanks) at the thrown game. The dogs are required to sit steady whilst the handler is firing at the game and then to retrieve the game when given the command to do so. No live game is used in these trials. The dogs need to have a good nose and plenty of drive. Labradors tend to dominate these trials however German Shorthaired Pointers, Weimaraners, Spaniels, Golden Retrievers and Flat Coat Retrievers all compete successfully and are favoured by their handlers for various reasons. The weather in Gippsland over Easter was perfect for trialling and also for camping on Heart Morass. Not too hot for the dogs and not too cool for the competitors. The club made the decision to provide catering for the event and hired a professional catering team. They provided three meals per day over the three days at very reasonable rates. The evening meals were taken seated under a gazebo and about 55 people turned up for the two course meal. Following the meal the contestants, their relatives, the judges and others stayed around the fire enjoying each other’s company. Dog work and training methods were a common topic. Heart Morass is a very large and relatively shallow water body. It has a diverse range of country from quite open to thick tussock. This terrain was well utilised by the judges. Trevor Stevens put on an unusual run (for all age) on Saturday. It was a 150 metre single mark. The dogs were sent through some splashy tussocky cover for
RETRIEVING & FIELD TRIALS about 70 metres where they entered heavy tussocks and were then out of sight to the handlers. The dogs had to hold their line before crossing a small but deep creek to find the bird amongst reeds near a lagoon. Usually an all age run comprises two or three birds. This single mark however challenged the dogs and their handlers and two dogs went out in this run including the current national champion, Chief which was awarded a certificate of merit on the first day by judge Bob Tawton. In contrast, Jim Hargreaves judging all age on Sunday, showed what could be done with open country. His final run was set at the maximum distance of 150 metres over splashy water and included two blinds and a mark that were all quite tight and located near a distant island. There was scope for dogs to get out the back behind the island and be lost to the handlers. All the dogs handled this difficult run with aplomb and Jim commented at presentations what a delight it was to see such good dog work. It demonstrated how hard it is to win in all age with the excellent dogs that are being run at the moment. Lots of silverware was awarded on the weekend but I have only listed the winning dogs due to space constraints. A full list of placegetters is on the Retrieving Australia website. Also the trophy donated by Judy & Rick Johnson for the highest scoring lady handler over the weekend was won by Roz Buckley.
DAY 1 RESULTS Novice - Judge DaveSmeaton 1 ST
Conrad Robb – Greytrieve Mojave Magic - 151 pts
Restricted – Judge Karl Britton 1 ST
Russell Thomas – Topnotch Quetie - 150 pts
All Age – Judge Bob Tawton 1 ST
Russell Whitechurch – Adderslot Chief - 166 pts
DAY 2 RESULTS Novice – Judge Leanne O’Sullivan 1 ST
Roz Buckley – Weilander Shifting Sands - 164 pts
Restricted – Judge Dianne McCann 1 ST
Russell Thomas – Topnotch Quetie - 150 pts
All Age – Judge Trevor Stevens 1 ST
Trevor Stow – Adderslot Georgie Annie - 151 pts
CONTACT If you have any queries about retrieving and field trials, please contact any of the RAFT Committee members listed below: Trevor Stevens (Chair) (Retrieving) jerribong@gmail.com Greg Playdon (Retrieving) gplaydon@aussiebb.com.au Noel Eltringham (Retrieving) revlain@iprimus.com.au Mark Davis (Retrieving) baps1@bigpond.com David Blacker (Utility) baps1@bigpond.com Russell Thomas (Utility) inkaline@bigpond.com.au Darren Smith (Spaniel & Retriever) badgerfield@bigpond.com Marc Canavan (Spaniel & Retriever) marc.canavan@gmail.com Fernando Sorgiovanni (Pointer & Setter) paula71@optusnet.com.au Joe Camilleri (Pointer & Setter) walteela@gmail.com You may also like to access the Facebook page Retrieving and Field Trialling Victoria or the web page Retrieving Australia http://retrieving.org.au/.
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NEWS AND VIEWS OF JUNIORS
NEWS AND VIEWS OF JUNIORS WR IT TE N BY: E LISE E DWAR DS For most of you April was a busy time with lots of dog shows and specialties both locally and interstate. Specifically, Sydney Royal was one that attracted many entries from people all over the country. It was great to read and hear about the great success Victorian entrants had at the show, but in particular our junior handlers. Here are the results from the junior handler competition. 7 YE A RS TO UN D E R 10 YE A RS OF AG E
10 YE A RS TO UN D E R 13 YE A RS OF AG E
13 YE A RS TO UN D E R 19 YE A RS OF AG E
1 ST Mr Luke Palmer
1 ST Miss Sahra Garside
1 ST Mr Kyall Kruause
2 ND Miss Catherine Haynes
2 ND Miss Lauren Stock
2 ND Miss Louise Weekes
3 RD Miss Chelsea Mar tiniello
3 RD Miss Tanara Craig
3 RD Miss Tiarne Tattersall
Overall champion handler was won by the 10-U13 years winner Sahra Garside. Congratulations.
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Australian Champion Zareba Lets Get Ready Torumble
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2016 DOL Rising Star Competition 2016 SYDNEY ROYAL SHOW BEST OF BREED AT JUST SIX MONTHS OF AGE
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THE LAW AND YOU
DOGS VIC TORIA HAS ITS SAY IN STATE GOVERNMENT’S PLANS FOR MAJOR ANIMAL WELFARE REFORM WR IT TE N BY: TE R R I MAC DONALD While Dogs Victoria has been engaged with the Victorian Government on legislation relating to domestic animals and breeding (see our member updates on the Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farm and Pet Shops) Bill 2016) and our status as an Applicable Organisation, members should know that we have also been involved in consultations over broader changes to animal welfare legislation in Victoria.
In September 2016, the Victorian Government released a draft action plan on animal welfare, entitled Improving the Welfare of Animals in Victoria 2016 – 2021. The Draft Action Plan proposed the following three key priority areas aimed at improving animal welfare in Victoria: 1. Develop new, contemporary laws for animal welfare in consultation with Victorian stakeholders and the community 2. Ensure collaborative approaches would underpin knowledge, commitment and investment in animal welfare 3. Ensure that compliance and enforcement is both efficient and effective
This broad based plan covered all animal welfare in Victoria, including domestic animals, livestock and wildlife. It was produced by the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) on advice from the Government’s Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC). The AWAC was formed by the Government to provide guidance on animal welfare related issues and currently has members representing key organisations including animal rights groups, the Australian Veterinary Association (Vic Division), Municipal Association of Victoria, the RSPCA and Greyhound Racing Victoria. While Dogs Victoria is not a member of this committee (its members are appointed until August 2018), we will be actively petitioning for membership following the completion of the current committee’s term.
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A public consultation period over the animal welfare Draft Action Plan was undertaken by the DEDJTR and closed on 11 October 2016. Dogs Victoria made a submission to the review in which we expressed strong support for evidence based animal welfare reform. We also noted that, given one of the priority areas was for government to collaborate with stake holders, we would be more than pleased to participate in the review. In February this year, Dogs Victoria attended a full day seminar held by the DEDJTR as part of further consultation with stake holders on the government’s review of animal welfare. It was made clear in the seminar that the government intends to revise and replace the current Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1986) and review all associated codes, regulations and guidelines under this Act. The DEDJTR outlined its broad proposal for the revised Act (which ambitiously seeks to be a one size fits all welfare approach), and sought feedback on areas of concern from stakeholders. While it is difficult at this stage to determine the potential pitfalls (as the proposal is still in its preliminary stages) it was made clear at the seminar that the Department (and government) would not be rushing this review, and that (learning from past mistakes) there would be what was termed as "broad and genuine" consultation. In keeping with this approach, the Department told participants that a discussion paper (known as a White Paper) would be released in 2017 for public consultation, and that any legislation (possibly around 2018) will be released in draft for further feedback. Dogs Victoria has made it clear to the government that, as the representative organisation of some 10,000 pedigree dog owners and breeders (making us the largest, not for profit, domestic animal and breeder organisation in the state), we need to have a seat at the table on any legislation that will have an impact our members and their interests. We will continue to advocate for evidence based animal welfare reforms and, while we agree that more can be done to improve existing regulations and laws, any changes need to have the support of not only sector groups, but animal owners and the community more broadly if they are to be successful.
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LIMBER TAIL ACUTE C AUSAL MYOPATHY WR IT TE N BY: D R M IC HAE L B E LL
This condition is also known as limp tail, frozen tail or cold water tail. It occurs in several breeds but more commonly in Labrador Retrievers and Pointers. What is limber tail? It is a condition that mainly affects dogs that have recently been hunting or swimming, have had prolonged transport in a cage, have had a hard workout the day before, or have been exposed to cold or wet weather. The tail of the affected dogs hangs limply either from the base of the tail, or from a few inches behind the tail base. The tail still has feeling, the hair on the top of the tail is often raised, and the affected dog will resist the tail being felt. How can the condition be diagnosed? The history together with the signs shown are strongly indicative of limber tail. Additional findings that are supportive for limber tail can be decreased tail temperature detected using thermography (i.e. a thermal imaging camera), increased signals on MRI images, and abnormal electrical signals flashings from the tail muscles. Conditions that limber disease needs to be differentiated from include lumbosacral disease, spinal diseases (such as prolapsed discs), pelvic injuries and anal gland issues. How are affected dogs treated? Most dogs recover of their own accord within a few days to weeks without treatment being required, and during recovery the tail may hang to one side. It has been suggested that non-steroid anti-inflammatory medications (e.g. Metracam, Remmodyl) and rest may sped up recovery. In some cases, the condition can reoccur at a later stage. www.dogsvictoria.org.au - Pure Fun, Pure Sport, Purebred
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IN THE LIBRARY
LIBR ARY NOTES WR IT TE N BY: C L AR E HO DG ES Now that winter is well and truly upon us it is a good time to curl up with a good book, or two or three or a DVD. The library has a large collection of novels and autobiographies and some movies as well as our extensive collection of non-fiction titles. Recently the chair of our committee has been doing the huge job of going through our periodicals to see what we need to complete various collections. Among these are Australian Veterinary Association Journals, Australian and overseas gazettes, a handful of UK studbooks and breeders supplements, royal catalogues, breed magazines and various dog magazines. We are slowly having the lists of our missing items uploaded on to the library section of the Dogs Victoria website and would be very grateful if members would be willing to donate items we are missing. These items are then bound and placed on the shelves as valuable research material. As it is heading towards royal season in Victoria we wonder if anyone might have the following Melbourne Royal catalogues floating around that they would be willing to donate: Royal Melbourne Show Catalogues - anything prior to 1932, 1934, 1937, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1946, 1969, 1979, 1984, 2013, 2015, 2016 We are also hunting for catalogues from all interstate royals so if you have any you don’t want please consider sending them our way!
BOOK REVIEWS NICE NOSING YOU ELK E VOG ELSA N G
This book presents the writer’s portraits of her much loved dogs; compiled in a touching project for her husband, Carsen. Elke discovered her husband collapsed in the bathroom where he had suffered a major brain hemorrhage and the dogs had in fact saved his life, discovering him at a crucial time. Elke started taking photos of their dogs to show Carsen in hospital in attempt to establish some sort of routine and to lift her husband’s mood. Gathered here in a stunning collection, her photographs are captioned with inspiring quotes, illustrating the personal encouragement she and her husband found in these intimate and playful images. This lovely book is now available to be borrowed from the Dogs Victoria library and we thank Hardie Grant Books for their kind donation of this book to our collection.
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LIBR ARY REQUEST FOR MISSING BOOKS AND DVDS If any members happens to have any of the following on their shelves at home, would you like to donate your copy to the library for others to read or watch.
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CLASSIFIEDS
MAGAZINE R ATES & SPECIFICATIONS Covers Inside Front $1050 Inside Back $1050 Outside Back $1050 (193 x 264mm + 5mm bleed)
FRONT COVER ART WORK REQUIREMENTS $330 (193 x 264mm + 5mm bleed) Please supply the following details that will appear on Page 1. No other details will be accepted. • Only one image permitted per cover.
Full Page - Full colour (193 x 264mm + 5mm bleed) Member: $294 Commercial: $735
• Photographer’s name cannot be published on the front cover
Half Page - Full colour (173 x 120mm) Member: $173 Commercial: $525
• Breed of Dog Registered Name of Dog Registered Owner/s of Dog Photographed by (if copywrite needs to be acknowledged)
Quarter Page - Full colour (85 x 120mm) Member: $91 Commercial: $315 Canine Classifieds - Full colour Twelfth Page (56 x 50mm) Commercial $105
• Sponsor’s logos are not permitted on the cover. • Publications committee reserves the right to decide in its absolute discretion to edit and/or change the image submitted for the front cover.
• Digital Shots: Minimum 274mm high x 203mm wide at 300DPI. • Portrait format ONLY will be accepted for the front cover. • A mple border space around the dog (including left, right and above). • N o person or part of person to be in any part of the photograph (leash is acceptable). • Either full body shot or head shot.
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• Photographer’s name is not to be included in photo
• Details of judges, owner, breed, dog’s name, photographer’s name, type of event, number of entries, club name and date of event to be included on CD in word document format • Dog should take up the majority of the photo, not handler and/or sponsors product
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• CD with photos and word document text should be sent to Dogs Victoria as soon as possible after the event