GDCSA Newsbeat - June 2023

South Club of Gundog Australia

Gun Dog Club Committee 2023

PRESIDENT

Julie Wallis (Hungarian Vizsla)

Vice President

Peter Marsh (Brittany)

Secretary

Monica McCaffery (Field & Sussex Spaniels)

PO Box 103

Meadows SA 5201 0410 789 041

Treasurer

Caroline Sheekey (Irish Water Spaniel)

PO Box 11

St Agnes SA 5097

Committee

Karen Barone (Field & Sussex Spaniels)

Tracie Edwards (Large Munsterlander & PBGV)

Jordy Elizabeth (Lagotto

Romagnolo)

Sharon Garrett (Welsh

Springer Spaniel)

Jess Steel (Weimeraner (Longhair))

Angela Wisdom (Cavalier and White Swiss Shepherd)

Karen Moralee (Poodle)

Newsbeat Editor

Jordy Elizabeth paritylagotto@gmail.com

Obedience Head Instructor

Kym Barnett

Enquiries to: Monica McCaffery

0410 789 041

gdcsaobed@gmail.com

Obedience Assistant Head Instructor

Julie Wallis

gdcsaobed@gmail.com

rEtrieving

Gail Phoenix

8555 2495

CLUB PATRONS

Des Delaine

Bob Lott

Geoff Maudlen

Peter van Haasteren

Robyn van Haasteren

Kathy Seeley

LIFE MEMBERS

Rick Baker

Jean Bryant

Ross Bryant

Des Delaine

Rosemary Kemp

Bob Lott

Tina Matthews

Geoff Maudlen

Maureen Sipos

Raylene Smith

Sharon Tilsley

Peter Tilsley

Keith Millington

Tracie Edwards

Jessie Hughes

Monica McCaffery

Graeme Gilbert

David Oppermann

Robyn van Haasteren

Bianca van Haasteren

Peter Smith

Jan Smith

Julie Wallis

Kym Barnett

Karen Moralee

FORMER LIFE MEMBERS

Lionel Humphries*

Cec Adkins*

Syd Welbourne*

Hope George*

Jack Nairn*

Alex Smith*

(*Deceased)

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NEWLY TITLED

Free! Please send a photo and the dog’s details to the editor in time for the next edition after gaining the title.

Club Dates

Closing date for 2023 Pointscore competition: Friday 3 November 2023

2023 GDCSA AGM - date and venue to be announced

OBEDIENCE CALENDAR

Monday nights (Mar–Nov)

John Mitchell Reserve, Cudmore Tce, Henley Beach. [between Henley Beach and Grange Roads]

Classes will be conducted over two-time frames:

7:00pm—7:30pm: Puppy, Beginner,· Grades 1 & 2

7:45pm: Club announcements

7:45pm—8:15pm: Grade 3, 4 & 5 - Trial Ring

Please note: There is no training on Public Holidays or the Monday of the Royal Adelaide Show. Hot weather policy: “If the temp is over 32c at 5pm training will be cancelled.”

From the editor...

Hello to all. Welcome to the June 2023 issue of the Newsbeat.

This issue features two wonderful newly titled Gundogs, results from the Specialty conformation shows held by the club in June, and a report from the Scent trial held by the club in April.

Thank you to all of those who continue to send in articles. If you have anything you would like to see in your newsletter please send them to me for adding in!

Jordy Elizabeth

(every effort has been made to ensure the information in the Newsbeat is correct)

Newly Titled

“Midge”

MORAGO MARVEL OF MARBLE LAKE TO SILABAR RN

Owned by Lynne Webster

Rally Novice Title was completed on 23.4.23 with 2 first places and a 2nd place then followed it up by winning Rally Novice at the Wei National on 5.5.23

“Spirit”

MORAGO SPIRIT OF LAKE IOWA TO POSHVWEI RN

Owned by Jessie Hughes

Completed the Rally Novice title on her first birthday (12.3.23) at Gawler

(Photo by Jenine Tracey)

GDCSA Scent Work Trial

The Gundog Club ran its first Scent Work trial on the 27th of April which had a “Retrieving” theme. It was a huge success with 35 entries. Thanks must go to the hard work of Carmel Nottle organising judges and all the administration for the trial. The club can’t thank her enough.

Thank you to our judges Jo Bates and Narelle Medlicott and a massive thank you to our volunteer stewards. Richard, Patrick, Kym, Jan, Dorothy, Kim, Rebecca, Jessie, Bron, Lynne, Nicole, Julianne, and Gaynor. Sorry if I missed

anyone. Thank you also to our sponsor Laucke Mills.

Jo Bates from Victoria judged Novice, Advanced and Excellent Interior. Narelle Medlicott from SA judged Novice, Advanced and Excellent Vehicle.

Thank you to the South Australian Scent Community for a great time in your state having the opportunity to set some challenges and games for everyone and share a few special occasions doing workshops and learning together. I had an awesome time!

We finished the trip (scent work wise) with the restricted to Group 3 scent work trial run by the Gundog Club of SA. It was a lovely evening, and I was in charge of interior elements for Novice, Advanced and Excellent levels.

The novice dogs had to locate the hide on the pocket in the cover of the water bottle, and many of them pulled into it on entry to the room and most worked back to locate it. It was great to see so many new teams having a go and with time I am sure they will build confidence with their dogs to achieve great success. So lovely to encourage them at this stage. Advanced Interiors we had a hide under the table and the scent was

carrying along the metal struts that supported the tabletop. The second hide was placed under the bench just to the side of the threshold/doorway.

The marked experience of this level of teams was great to see and they worked hard to cover the space and locate the hides successfully. The distractor duck was just a bit too much for a few.

Our three Excellent level teams that took part had to locate the inaccessible (behind a shower door) in room 1 and then call finish. It was a complicated location and sadly the teams timed out in this first space. Once the dogs had the chance to explore the shower area more thoroughly they succeeded.

I did allow them to continue to the second room for experience of an Interior level search and they certainly enjoyed working the convergence problem set up under the sink and bench in that room.

Good luck to all the teams at the next trial!

Jo Bates

Why not join Spirit? Become a blood donor!

Spirit has become a blood donor and the vet in charge of the blood donations at SASH was saying they are desperate for large dog donors. (Spirit only just makes it at 25 kg).

I could think of nothing better (!!!) than getting dragged out of bed in the middle of the night and driving half asleep to SASH, but if it will save a dog's life it would be worth it. That's the worst scenario, other times are better. They can only donate once every 3 months so it's not like you're at it every week. If we could encourage Gundog Club members to participate that would be great.

Jessie Hughes

Gundog Club of SA Show Results

Show 1

Judge: Mr M Lawrence (NZ)

Runner up Best In Show

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever AM. CH. CH. REDMOON’S DO YA THINK I’M SEXY? (IMP USA)

08/05/2018 Miss J Leibhardt & Ms S Goldsmith & Ms E Simon

Best In Show

Cocker Spaniel (American) SUP. CH. AZEL DEAL OR NO DEAL 25/10/2019 Azel Kennels

Photo: Ingrid Matschke

Photo: Ingrid Matschke

On the 10th of June, the Gundog Club of South Australia held two conformation shows for Gundogs. They were very well run thanks to the wonderful committee, and enjoyed by the competitors. Below are photos

Show 2

Judge: Ms J Day (NZ)

of the Best in Show and Runner up Best in Show winners. This event was sponsored by Purina ProPlan, who generously provided prizes for the winners.

Runner up Best In Show

Murray River Retriever

CH BAROKAMURRAY COWBOY

TEQUILA

30/11/2021 Ms C Williams

Best In Show

Weimaraner

GRAND. CH. GHOSTWIND ANGEL EYES

18/11/2019 Miss M Hartnett & Ghostwind Kennels

Photo: Ingrid Matschke

Photo: M Hartnett

GUNDOG CLUB OF SA INC

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL

FINANCIAL YEAR is 1 NOVEMBER to 31 OCTOBER the following year

I/WE APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP OFTHE GUNDOG CLUB OF SA INC.

NAME ___________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ________________________________________________________

PHONE NO (HOME &/or MOBILE): _____________________________________

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(Pleasewrite clearly)

BREED/S _______________________ ______

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Please note: The Club newsletter, the Gundog Newsbeat will be emailed to you. If you do not have an email address please tick the box and the Newsbeat will posted to you.

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ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FEES

(Please circle the type of membership you are applying for)

Double: $20 Single: $15

Junior: $5 Pensioner: Age/Invalid $10

Kennel $20 (double) for the 1st two partners plus $10 for each additional partner in kennel name

OBEDIENCE ONLY:

DOG’S NAME (OBEDIENCE ONLY)____________________________________

VACCINATION CERTIFICATE SIGHTED AND IN ORDER ______________ (Date)

PLEASE FORWARD, WITHAPPROPRIATE FEES, TO THESECRETARY: Ms M. McCaffery, PO Box 103, MEADOWS SA 5201

OFFICE USE ONLY: Date received ___________________

THE GUNDOG CLUB OF SA INC. ANNUAL AWARDS APPLICATION FORM – NO EMAIL APPLICATIONS

Please complete the following details:

Applications close the first Friday of November each year.

Please send to the Club Secretary. NO EMAIL APPLICATIONS

Award Year: ___________ Award applied for: ____ _______

Full Name of Dog/Bitch: __________________________ ________________

Breed: _____________________________________________ Dog/Bitch: _______________________________________

Name and Address of Owner/s: _____________________ _______________

CHECKLIST

o No email applications

o Applications and supporting documentation must be received by the Secretary by the first Friday of November each year.

o NO late applications will be accepted.

o Please state clearly the award you are applying for. Failure to do so will render your application ineligible.

o The onus is on the applicant/s to ensure the form is completed correctly and all supporting information is included.

o Separate applications are to be lodged for each trophy applied for.

DECLARATION:

• I have read and understand the Trophy Rules of the Gundog Club of South Australia. (These are found at http://www.gundogclubofsa.org.au/trophyrules.htm)

• I understand it is my responsibility to include all necessary supporting documentation for my application for any trophy.

• I realise that failure to supply any necessary supporting documentation will render my application ineligible.

• I realise it is my responsibility to ensure my application and supporting documentation are received by the Secretary by the due date, the first Friday in November and that late applications and applications lodged by email will not be accepted.

• The information supplied in this application is true and correct.

Signature of owner/s: ____________________________ ________________

Date: _______________________________________________________

TOTAL POINTS ________________

PLEASE ATTACH OTHER PAGES IF NECESSARY

N.B. Class and placings are not necessary for Show Results. Please attach copies of all Challenges/Qualifications/Placings. Please complete a new application for each trophy applied for, e.g. one for Top Retrieving Gundog Dog or Bitch and another for Jepa Trophy. Full details and rules may be viewed at http://www.gundogclubofsa.org.au/trophyrules.htm or send a request with a stamped, self addressed envelope to the Club Secretary

GUNDOG CLUB OF SA INC – APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF TITLE AWARD 2022-23 FOR GUNDOG BREEDS ONLY

PLEASE NOTE: This application is for a title completed by your Gundog between 1/11/22 and 31/10/23. To be eligible to claim this award you must have been a financial member at the time of gaining the title. Applications must be lodged with the Secretary by Friday 3rd November 2023 (the first Friday in November).

EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY – USE BLOCK CAPITALS

This will hopefully ensure that titles are not missed and assist with the correct spelling of dog names. The Club takes no responsibility for mistakes on trophies arising from non-compliance with this request.

Name of Dog:…………………………………………………………………………………………………

Breed:……………………………………………………………………………………………..……………

Title achieved:………………………………………………………………………………………………

Date that title was awarded:…………………………………………………….……

Name(s) & address of applicant:……………………………………………………….…………………..

I declare:

o the details given above are correct

o I was a financial member of the Gundog Club of SA Inc on the date that the title was gained

o I am applying for a title trophy for a Gundog breed

o I understand that late applications will not be accepted

o I understand that applications lodged by email will not be accepted

o I have included a copy of the title certificate with this application

Copy of title certificate to be included with this application

Signature of applicant/s:……………………………………………………………………………………

Phone number:………………………………. Email address:…………………………………………..

Please complete a separate form for each Trophy Application. Forward all applications to : Secretary

Monica McCaffery (PO Box 103, Meadows 5201)