FEBRUARY 2019
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 PRESIDENT WAYNE FLEMING I hope everyone had a most enjoyable festive season, and now we look forward to the Easter break! During December we held two very successful events, the Volunteers Night and Big Day Out. This year we thanked our subcommittee volunteers with a lovely three course meal highlighted by a delicious spit roast. Over 80 members attended, and it was great to be able to thank these members in person for all their hard work throughout the year. The next successful event was the Big Day Out which was very well supported by breed specialist, agility and obedience clubs. So, thank you to the many members who volunteered on the day. David Barclay and I handed out, until we ran out, 1000 Dogs Victoria information booklets plus a membership form. Each carload of visitors received this information, and it was interesting to see that there were at least two visitors in each car plus their dog/s.
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Our regional forum concluded, for this round, with our recent visit to Geelong. We are now in the progress of establishing dates for forums at our two campuses, Bulla and KCC Park. Don’t forget the first FCI show to be in held in Victoria, hosted by The Twilight Canine Country Club will be held on Sunday 17 February 2019.
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Samoyed CIB SUP CH ITL CH SWISS CH HR CH FIN CH LUNASEA LOVE ME LIKE MONEY (AI)
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BIG DAY OUT
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OTEC NOTES
A big thanks goes to our helpers on the day, Jan Robinson, Noeline McIlroy, Tim Adams, Janet Davidson, Anna Bisak, Kestrel Orr, David Barclay and Elaine Goldsworthy.
Breeder & Owner: Ying Chen Photographer: Aline Caron
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SHOW RESULTS
A fantastic turnout, and what a way to showcase our wonderful dogs and KCC Park.
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SHOW RESULTS DE E RHOUN D CLUB VIC INC 27 OC TOB E R 2018
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Judge: Dr Lesley Childs Photographer: Sally Stasytis Ph: 9730 1603
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1. Best exhibit in show T Ormiston-Smith’s Ch Bhealaich Quintessence
3. P uppy in show K & E Airens’ Caberfei Indibhan
2. Runner up in show S Waugh’s Aust Ch Eilrig Galena
4. Junior in show D Adams & J Bradley’s Lainnir Black Star Sapphire
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DOGS VIC TORIA ROYAL C ANIN SUMME R SPEC TACUL AR 1 D EC E M B E R 2018
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Judge: Mrs T Okkola (Finland) Entries: 1030 Photographer: Michelle Doe
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1. Best exhibit in show Mr C & Mrs S Moore & Mr J Moore’s Old English Sheepdog Sup Ch Am Ch Barkshire’s Captain America (Imp USA)
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2. Runner up in show Mrs B & Miss K Marsh’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier Ch Neworder The Band Played On 3. P uppy in show RB & CJ Redhead’s Australian Cattle Dog Landmaster Mustang Sally Of Cloverdowns
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DOGS VICTORIA BIG DAY OUT WAS RECENTLY HELD AT KCC PARK
BIG DAY OUT Thank you to everyone who joined us at our annual Open Day on Sunday 9 December 2018 and by all accounts it was a fantastic day enjoyed by the public and members alike. Nearly 60 breeds were showcased at club/breed displays and shows, with dog sport demonstrations to see and fun dog activities to try. It is not possible to produce an event such as this without the tremendous contribution of our clubs, members and their dogs, our
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thanks and appreciation for your continued support. We also say thank you to: the 60+ stall holders at the Canine Christmas Market, A La Carte, KONG, City of Frankston Mayor Cr Michael O’Reilly, Skye Fire Brigade and so many more. We invite and welcome you back on Sunday 8 December as we present the 2019 Big Day Out for Dogs.
DOGS VICTORIA BIG DAY OUT WAS RECENTLY HELD AT KCC PARK
Photographer: Aline Caron
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RETRIEVING AND FIELD TRIALS
R AFT NOTES WR IT TE N BY: DIAN E MCC ANN
Welcome to RAFT Notes for February 2019 Just winding back the clock a little to explain what the subject area of RAFT Notes is and as to how it fits into the structure of Dogs Victoria. The purpose of RAFT is to advance and administer the retrieving and field trial disciplines in Victoria. The retrieving and field trial disciplines are restricted to gundogs and provide structured competitions to assess the training and working ability of the retrieving and hunting skills of gundogs. 6
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Some Dogs Victoria members may not necessarily be exposed to the working activities promoted by RAFT. These working activities of gundogs have been the subject of generations of selection, which in many instances go back to when the breeds were first developed. The name of many breeds actually includes the basic attributes for which the breeds were originally selected such as Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, English Pointer, English Setter and German Shorthaired Pointer. Whilst the activities of the dogs may have
RETRIEVING AND FIELD TRIALS been expanded to other activities such as assistance or therapy dogs the initial attributes are retained as part of the name. The retrieving ability test for gundogs is a test of basic obedience and basic retrieving with the dog working off lead. These tests provide a way for handlers to demonstrate that their gundog has basic retrieving ability as well as obedience. A retrieving trial is an event at which competitions for the working of registered gundogs are conducted, both on land and in or through water, to determine their relative merits in the field under conditions which emulate as closely as possible those which would be found whilst
hunting, but at the same time bring the work of each dog within an ambit of equality. A pointer and setter field trial is a competition to assess the ability of pointing and setting dogs to find and indicate game in the field. Utility gundog field trials are competitions to assess the natural pointing and retrieving abilities of specific breeds of gundogs which both point and retrieve. Spaniel and retriever field trials are competitions to assess the natural game finding abilities and steadiness of specific breeds of gundogs.
RETRIEVING AND FIELD TRIAL COMMITTEE Name
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Karl Britton
Retrieving
thebrittons75@gmail.com
Noel Eltringham (Chair)
Retrieving
revlain@primus.com.au
Dianne McCann
Retrieving
dianejmc@bigpond.net.au
Greg Playdon
Retrieving
gundog@aussiebb.com.au
Marc Canavan
Spaniel & Retriever
marc.canavan@gmail.com
Fernando Sergiovann
Pointer &Setter
paula71@optusnet.com.au
Dave Blacker
Utility Gundog
willdavid.blacker@gmail.com
Russell Thomas
Utility Gundog
Inka_line@bigpond.com.au
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GSP Club Vic & Golden Retriever Club Vic Retrieving Trial - February 23 & 24 Alexandra area
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Victorian Gundog Club Retrieving Trial - March 2 & 3 - Alexandra area
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English Springer Spaniel Club RATG - March 10 Venue TBA
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Labrador Retriever Club Vic RATG - March 24 Venue TBA
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Central Highlands WGC Retrieving Trial - March 30 & 31 - Venue TBA
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Central Highlands WGC RATG & Beginners Retrieving Trial - April 13 - Venue TBA
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Weimaraner Club Vic RATG - April 14 - KCC Park
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Gippsland Retrieving Club Retrieving Trial - April 19, 20 & 21 - Sale area
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Notice of rules review meeting RAFT will be conducting a meeting of all interested people to discuss the proposed rule changes for the conduct of retrieving trials. This meeting will be held at the site of the Victorian Gundog Club’s retrieving trial at 6pm on Saturday 2 March 2019. A training day was recently conducted at KCC Park. It was great to see so many new members come along to gain some assistance with show handling, retrieving and basic field work.
Until next time, enjoy your gundogs.
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CONFORMATION
CONFORMATION CORNER WR IT TE N BY: JASON MOOR E Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Conformation Corner! We’re now in February so 2019 is in full swing. For anyone that took any extended breaks over the summer welcome back, or attended the surplus of shows over the summer I hope you did well. On the topic of summer, I need to remind exhibitors to take caution of the heat and especially at dog shows that are held during this period. Whilst Dogs Victoria has an extreme weather policy in place, the onus and responsibility of your dog’s welfare is on you, not on anyone else. Therefore, there is no need to sit and criticise other exhibitors, clubs or even Dogs Victoria on what is acceptable weather to show our own dogs in. If you feel that it’s too hot to show your dog, then don’t show it, it’s that simple. I see it every year on social media so many exhibitors complaining that shows need to be moved or cancelled; there is simply no need for it. We have a policy in place and it works. You’re all responsible dog owners; therefore use your own common sense during this summer period. At the time of writing this, many people are celebrating the success their dogs achieved during 2018. I wish to congratulate everyone who enjoyed some form of success, all of your commitment and dedication is to be commended. On top of this, I found it really rewarding to see my fellow exhibitors take so much happiness out of our hobby. Whether it was your dog winning a particular show, gaining a new title or even simply training a new puppy. Although I still see some conjecture about the point scores, overall I still find them to be what exhibitors take out of it. Whilst the point score competitions are not perfect, overall its purpose is to promote people to attend more shows and keep entering. I believe it does this, whilst I am proud of the achievements my own dogs receive, it doesn’t actually change them as a result. I enter my dogs in the point scores just to see how they perform and for the fun of it. Therefore I wish everyone to have a successful 2019; however above all, I hope all of you just have fun with your dogs. On Sunday 17 February, the Twilight Canine County Club will be hosting the first ever FCI CACIB show held in Victoria. This is a great show opportunity for all exhibitors to attend a show that is different to regular ANKC events. Whilst we won’t enjoy the luxury of full 8
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critiques (as they do in Europe), it does give us the opportunity for our dogs to compete for a CACIB and to receive a grade. If a dog is awarded three CACIBs they are then granted the title of International Champion. Currently all other states in Australia have conducted FCI CACIB shows successfully, and I do hope Victoria’s own FCI show will also be a success. Whilst I do believe that Australia should not fully adopt the FCI system, I do think they could adapt some procedures to improve our shows even more. For example, if a judge could simply offer a grading to each dog when it is examined, every exhibitor will be able to take something home and actually receiving a tangible evaluation. I do feel the introduction of the FCI CACIB shows could make a change on ANKC shows in the longterm. We’ll only have to wait and see. The last point I want to cover off this month is about a documentary I watched over the Christmas break titled 7 Days Out on Netflix, this program covers the excitement and drama behind the scenes in the seven days leading up to major events in the worlds of sports, fashion, space and food. The first episode was based on the famous Westminster dog show held in New York. The program interviewed various people that were partaking in the event for the seven days leading up to the actual show, this included show officials, judges, handlers and exhibitors. It was a fascinating program that went behind the scenes and displays what drives us and why we are involved in this fantastic hobby. I implore each and every one of you to watch this program, because it presents our hobby in a very positive light. Furthermore, it perfectly illustrates why we do this - and that’s for our love and companionship of our dogs. The exhibitors that were interviewed in the documentary proved that no matter how successful a dog is, as long as you love each other, and enjoy showing together - then nothing else matters. I really feel that a lot of members can benefit from watching this, as this documentary really shows what our conformation shows are truly about. Thanks again for reading my article, if there’s anything else you wanted added then please let me know. I’m happy to cover off what the members want to discuss! Until next time
OBEDEINCE, TRACKING & ENDURANCE
OTEC NOTES WR IT TE N BY: DAWN HOWAR D
Happy New Year again to all our triallers and friends. I am writing at the very beginning of 2019.
The very last official event for 2018 was the Big Day out for Dogs. This event seems to attract more people every year. Great publicity for all our dogs who are owned by hopefully, responsible people.
Each year a group of people from Friends of Obedience, led by people from the Ian Woollard/Gordon Parsons training group, has conducted obedience demonstrations at Big Day Out for Dogs. These demonstrations are held in conjunction with the Malvern branch of the German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria, who put up a series of tunnels for dogs to run through. The dogs love the tunnels - such fun. The club members who guide the dogs, (which involves a lot of holding and kneeling down, until the dogs get the idea), must be exhausted at the end of the day. Always a queue to have a go. The obedience and rally obedience demonstrations have the double purpose of assisting with OTEC judges training. Thank you to the set-up crew led by Ian Woollard and Peter Howard, and to the trainers who came to assist our up and coming judges: Lynn Klecka, David Hutson, Fred Breuckner, Gordon Parsons, Dawn Ayton and Kim Houlden. Last, but not least, thank you to the handlers who brought their dogs along to play. I did know that Kate Bentley, who brought her border collie along for UDX had not been feeling well that day. I have since discovered that she ended up being really sick and developing pneumonia. Glad to see she looks fine now. Next to the obedience ring were Judy Pillinger and the ANKC scentwork information stand. Lots of interest, there was always someone at the stand making enquiries. Judy, who some of you will know from tracking and track and search was there to explain the ANKC rules and the various ways to train for them. Hopefully we will see some ANKC scentwork trials happening from this year. In addition, OTEC ran an information stand, right where the Dogs Victoria information stand was situated. Sue Collier developed a roster of well-known judges and trainers to give advice to the public. Hopefully the public were appreciative of this expert advice. Those who train and/or trial at KCC Park and have been battling with the length of the grass, will be pleased to know that after many complaints from handlers after the first event of the New Year Shows, something was done. Handlers were very pleased to see the lawnmower appear on New Year’s Eve. Who was in charge of it? Janet Davidson from the office had seen the complaints and did something about them.
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OBEDEINCE, TRACKING & ENDURANCE She didn’t stop at the show rings either. She also mowed Exhibition Area 2 ahead of the evening agility trial. I am told that the advice obtained from the experts is to mow at a fairly long length until the new grass gets stronger. Unfortunately for obedience and agility, longer grass becomes dangerous due the amount of turning required in these performance events. There are also holes which are concealed under the grass and can’t be safely avoided when the grass is long. Also, with the heat and humidity recently, plus the regular watering, the grass is growing while you watch. By New Year’s Eve, the grass was over the handlers’ feet and almost buried some little dogs.
Happy training and trialling.
OTEC Committee Chair: Mrs Lynn Klecka klecka@ncable.net.au / 0418 333 312 Deputy: Ms Melissa Ferabend melissaf@hotmail.com.au / 0414 640 402 Mrs Dawn Ayton keldoone@bigpond.com / 0408 375 526 Mrs Sue Collier collierpaulsue@gmail.com / 0431 270 214 Mrs Dawn Howard killarakennels@gmail.com / 0412 088 055 Mrs Noeline McIlroy nmcilroy@bigpond.net.au / 0448 500 21 Ms Sue Murray suekai@bigpond.com / after hours 59 987 449
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JUNIORS
NEWS AND VIEW OF JUNIORS This is the first part in a series aimed a junior handlers. We will be reproducing extracts from the ANKC Junior Handlers manual which can be located in full at http://ankc.org.au/media/9113/15-ankc-reg15_juniorhandlers_oct-16v2.pdf
Age Groups • 7 years to under 10 years • 10 years to under 13 years • 13 years to under 19 years
Sportsmanship in Junior Handlers Friendships in junior handler competition can be established in many different ways. They can result from a simple talk at the side of the ring, or while waiting in the ring during a large class. Once you become friends with your fellow exhibitors, you will find that most of them have feelings and goals very similar to your own.
Crowding - getting too close to other dogs and handlers. Dog Eye Contact - allowing the dogs to look at each other. Dog’s Bite - showing the dog’s bite, both side views and front. Free Stand - allowing the dog to stand naturally, without touching the dog. Front Movement - seeing the front view of the dog coming back to the judge. Lead Dangling - the end of the lead hanging loosely from the hand.
As these friendships develop, you may be able to assist one another in improving your skills. By helping one another, you establish a team effort that can greatly enhance your enjoyment of the sport. If it is not your day to win, you can take pleasure in the wins of your friends. When you are successful, they can take pleasure in yours.
Left About Turn - the dog and handler turn anticlockwise and return on the same line.
Friendship can help bring the most important purpose of junior handler competition back into focus – winning does not have to be the most important objective. This is a much healthier outlook.
Loose Lead - a lead which whilst not tight, still allows control of the dog.
Terminology (Explanation of Words) Anti-Clockwise - the opposite direction to which the hands on a clock go around. Clockwise - the way in which the hands on a clock go around. Coiled, Coiling - collecting the lead in your hand.
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Line Up - a line up of dogs and handlers head to tail.
Middle of the Ring - the mid-point between the judge’s position and the end of the ring, in front of the judge. (10/16) Present Dog - stacking or free standing the dog to its best advantage. (10/16) Rear Movement - seeing the rear view of the dog going away from the judge.
JUNIORS Relax Your Dog - allowing the dog to take it easy and not to be in a stacked position.
Ring Craft - the ability to show and handle a dog to its best advantage. Set Up/ Stack - placing the dog in the required body position for that breed.
Stance - the overall look of the dog when it is standing still. Team Work - talking to the dog and working together as a team. Tension on Lead - pulling or dragging or a tight lead. Using Food - baiting or rewarding the dog with food or treats whilst in the ring.
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IN THE LIBRARY
LIBR ARY NOTES THE BOXER IN VIC TORIA 1947 – 2004 This wonderful published book, compiled by Faye Crooks in conjunction with the Boxer Association of Victoria, has been donated to the library. What an amazing production! It contains over 700 pages. There are 570 pages of A Gallery of Champions, meticulously assembled chronologically with pedigree information and photographs where available. There are 75 pages of performance dogs assembled in a similar way, results of Victorian Boxer shows from 1955 to 2003 including two national shows held in Victoria, and a most interesting analysis of Boxer litters from 1950 to 2003. This is inter-dispersed with blocks of coloured advertisements. The initial importations of Boxers into Victoria were by Mr H Wheatland in 1948. Consequent importations by the wonderful characters Skipper Taylor and his wife Stella really put Boxers on the map in Victoria and indeed Australia. These dogs would have travelled the perilous journey from UK by boat. Taylor’s Brackley prefix would doubtless still be behind many Boxers in Australia today. This locally produced, limited edition book is printed on quality paper with extremely secure binding. How proud we are to have such an excellent book amongst our library collection! It is proving to be invaluable especially to those Boxer enthusiasts who wish to complete computerised breed histories on Australian Boxers. Thank you, Faye Crooks and the Boxer Club of Victoria Inc. Jane Harvey www.JaneDogs.com
AUSTR ALIAN WAR DOGS
THE STORY OF FOUR LEGGE D DIGGE RS N I G EL A LLSOPP
Dogs have served alongside Australian armed forces for nearly one hundred years. Loyal intelligent and devoted these dogs have patrolled borders, searched for wounded comrades, detected explosive devices, controlled crowds, carried messages and laid telephone cables. This book explores the role of military dogs throughout Australian history and gives a fascinating insight to these exceptional dogs. Lindsay Bolden
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