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Supreme Champion Wachowa 00 Seven - celebrates his Supreme Championship in May and has since been awarded 3 ALL BREEDS – BEST IN SHOWS With the latest being Black Butt Show Society on the 9th July, taking his tally to 5 Best in Shows and 2 RU BIS awards this year.

This makes # 23 Grand Champions and # 7 Supreme Champions for Wachowa Chihuahuas Roger is proudly owned, bred and handled by me.

Wachowa Chihuahua’s are proud Advance Ambassadors.

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Canine Construction & Confirmation

Congenital Deafness in Dogs supplied by Narelle Hammond Canine

Congenital deafness in dogs is when they are born with deafness or, most commonly, suffer degeneration of the inner ear structure within the first few weeks after birth. This gives an impairment to their hearing in either one ear (unilateral) or both ears (bilateral). A genetic fault generally causes it. However, it can be the result of viral damage caused during the pregnancy before the puppy is born. This condition is usually associated with dogs that have merle or piebald genes but is also associated with dogs that have white coats and blue eyes.

Typically, this condition develops within the first weeks of a puppy’s birth, at which stage their ear canals are still closed. The much-needed blood supply to the cochlea is negatively impacted, resulting in nerve cells in the cochlea dying off, causing permanent deafness.

Deafness in a dog is not a life-threatening disorder like some conditions such as renal disorders. It may not even be as painful as hip dysplasia, but deafness puts your dog at risk of several hidden dangers. Deaf animals are at risk from motor vehicles or, in the wild, predators.

Deafness at birth can be congenital or viral damage to the unborn puppy. The defect can be autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, mitochondrial, sex-linked, or multiple genes related. A gene defect primarily causes inherited hearing disorders.

Congenital deafness is generally seen in dogs with merle or piebald colour genes. It’s also associated with a white coat and blue eyes. The condition can impair hearing in one or both ears.

The most common causes of congenital deafness in dogs are dead nerve cells of the cochlea and a permanently closed ear canal. This defect may be linked to one or more recessive, defective genes inherited from the parents.

Lack of Blood supply to the Cochlea and the Canal during the first few weeks of life can cause deafness.

Deafness at birth may also be caused by developmental defects in the ear’s physiological apparatus and usually occurs in the first few weeks of fetal life, or when the puppy is very young (below three weeks), you may not even know he has a hearing disorder.

White coats, piebald, and merle colours are mostly

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associated with deafness at birth in dogs. Sometimes, they may be lacking entirely. The lack of pigment deficiency around the head appears to hinder pigment cell growth in the dog’s inner ear. This causes the death of the nerve cells that are essential for hearing.

Commonly affected dog breeds include the Dalmatian, Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, Bull Terrier and Bull Miniature, English Setter, Boston Terrier, and English Cocker Spaniel, and many more. Oddly, some solid white dogs like the Spitz have no deafness problems.

Congenital deafness in dogs has been noted in over 80 different breeds.Visit www.caninehearingtests.com for the complete list.

Because many deaf puppies get put down, it becomes essential to identify dogs affected by hereditary deafness and remove them from the breeding pool.

Diagnosis of Deafness in dogs requires careful observation of how he responds to sound. Examples include the failure of noise to awaken him when he is sleeping or the dog failing to recognize or respond to a sound.

Other signs of deafness include unusual behaviour like confusion when verbal commands are given, unusual voice, excessive barking, hyperactivity, and lack of ear movement.

In young puppies being raised together, it may be more challenging to detect deafness as the puppy may likely adapt to the reactions of the others in the litter. When observed individually after an age when responses to sound are more predictable (3-4 weeks), detecting deafness may be possible.

The response to smell, touch and visible objects must be differentiated from the response exhibited to sound.

Because genetic tests for congenital deafness in dogs are unavailable, the best hearing test for animals is BAER. Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) tests are essential for responsible breeding in animal breeds at high risk for congenital deafness.

Although it involves a referral to a speciality vet practice, performing a Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response

test is relatively simple. The patient animal “listens” for a click sound heard through special foam inserts placed in both ears. The results are picked by tiny electrodes inserted just under the scalp in electrical activity in the brain and auditory nerves. A relatively flat line indicates deafness in either ear.

In white coats, merle colours, and piebald dogs, the un-pigmented skin in the dog’s inner ear causes atrophy in the nerve endings, and they die in the first few weeks of a dog’s life (weeks 1-3). That causes hearing impairment. Hereditary deafness has no treatment.

In some cases, however, it can be prevented by not giving your pregnant dog any medication and getting regular check-ups. Congenital deafness in dogs may be eliminated by removing identifiable carriers of the condition from the breeding program.

At-risk dog breeds should undergo the BAER test before joining the breeding program, and only those with two “good” ears should be included.

Deaf dogs also require protection from certain physical dangers, such as passing motor vehicles and strange dogs. A deaf pet should always be on a leash in an unenclosed area. It would help if you were willing to learn a new way of communicating with your deaf dog.

For example, you can use a vibrating collar to train your dog or take training classes to learn hand signals.

With positive training, patience, and proper knowledge, owning a deaf dog need not be challenging. It can be a rewarding experience as most dogs with hearing impairment cope well with their unique disability and are very trainable. They can even participate in dog sports when handled and trained well.

The bottom line, dogs experiencing congenital deafness are not very different from any other hearing dogs.

They interact with other dogs; people, and they bark.

They adapt well to their surroundings. All they need is help and understanding so that you can adapt to their situation for a fruitful relationship.

Deaf dogs don’t experience physical discomfort or pain due to hearing impairment. They do, however, need to have a caring, dedicated, and understanding owner. If your four-legged friend is deaf, there are several things you can do in terms of training and communication that will help your dog live a near-normal life.

Caring for a dog that is deaf in both ears may require more dedication from you. Training a hearing-impaired dog using hand signals must always be consistent to avoid confusing the pet. Such a dog is more likely to be easily startled, which could lead to biting. Deaf dogs may, therefore, not be suitable if you have young children as they may scare easily with the rapid child movements.

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DOGZONLINE POINTSCORE 2022 RESULTS AS AT 01/6/2022 AS PER DOGZ ONLINE PTY LTD WEBSITE

Show Dog of the Year 2022 Leaderboard - All Breeds - Australia

No. 1 - Fox Terrier (Wire)

Aust Sup Ch Graebrook Adrenaline Junkie (Graebrook Kennels) (18407) No. 2 - Australian Shepherd Aust Sup Ch Ellagant Covert Surveillance (A Richardson & K McKinnon) (18055) No. 3 - Siberian Husky Aust Sup Ch Articpride Winter Snow Storm (Rodney J Connelly) (11450) No. 4 - German Shorthaired Pointer Aust Sup & Am Ch Vjk-Myst Journey Downunder (Imp USA) (Heiderst Knls/ S Rattle/T Sproule/M Reichmuth) (9706) No. 5 - Lhasa Apso Aust Sup Ch Amesen Skyfall (AI) (Amesen Kennels) (7987) No. 6 - Samoyed CIB/ Am Gr/Aust Sup/ Fin Ch Smiling Snowball Luminous

Pandora (Imp USA) (Ying Chen (Helen)) (7594) No. 7 - Papillon Aust Sup Ch Birikino Victory Dance (Ian Rasmussen) (7521) No. 8 - Whippet Aust Sup Ch Shawthing Floozie Inth Jacuzzi (Vicki Shaw) (6713) No. 9 - Irish Setter Aust Sup Ch Rhiannon Code Red (Marina & Jacinta Scott) (6501) No. 10 - Newfoundland Aust Ch Happybear Look Who’s Talking (AI) (Ms N Ryan) (5565)

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Leader Board – All Breeds - State

All Breeds – Queensland

All Breeds - New South Wales

No. 1 - Papillon Aust Sup Ch Birikino Victory Dance (Ian Rasmussen) (6765)

No. 1 - Maltese Lva Jnr Ch Ltu Jnr Ch Ltu Ch Sup Ch Tauro Axel (Imp LTU) (Mrs M Atkinson) (4043)

All Breeds - Victoria

All Breeds - Tasmania

No. 1 - Fox Terrier (Wire) Aust Sup Ch Graebrook Adrenaline Junkie (Graebrook Kennels) (15300)

No. 1 - Affenpinscher Aust Sup Ch Majomarc Dartagnan V Kazari (Ven Grasso & Trudi Counsell) (4623)

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All Breeds - South Australia

All Breeds - ACT

No. 1 - Siberian Husky Aust Sup Ch Articpride Winter Snow Storm (Rodney J Connelly) (10285)

No. 1 - Dobermann Aust Sup Ch Copperdobe Life Of The Party (Imp NZ) (A Mundy & D Woods) (1418)

All Breeds - Western Australia

All Breeds - Northern Territory

No. 1 - Newfoundland Aust Ch Happybear Look Who’s Talking (AI) (Ms N Ryan) (5565)

No. 1 - Pug Aust Ch Quom Mr Goldfinger (C Savy) (524)

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Rising Star of the Year 2022 Rising Star Leader board - All Breeds - Australia

No. 1 - Pointer Aust Ch Chesterhope I Call T Shots (Imp NZ) (Mr B Threadgold-Wallace) (1625)

No. 2 - Shih Tzu Aust Ch Tzuave Careful Wat U Witch For (J Brown) (1346) No. 3 - Poodle (Standard) Magicalia Divine By Design (Margie Nottle-Justice & Darcy Clark) (1335) No. 4 - Siberian Husky Miniatura Catching Fire (Rodney J Connelly) (1045)

No. 7 - English Springer Spaniel Aust Ch Anvilhart Me Myself And I (Anvilhart Kennels) (1010) No. 8 - Chow Chow Aust Ch Touchofchow Kiss My Dark Side (AI) (Touchofchow Knls) (997)

No. 5 - Weimaraner Kismaner Drinkin with Dolly (Kathleen Rogers) (1025)

No. 9 - Keeshond Aust Ch Hunkeedori Anglin N Danglin (AI) (Katrina Santas) (981)

No. 6 - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Aust Ch Cavalierlove Scandalous Affair (Miss T & Mrs K Perkiss) (1019)

No. 10 - Irish Wolfhound Aust Ch Maclaomainn Derrys Dream (Mr Aaron Brooker & Mrs Rona Moss) (948)

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Rising Star Leader board – All Breeds - State

All Breeds – Queensland No. 1 - Shih Tzu Aust Ch Tzuave Careful Wat U Witch For (J Brown) (1026) All Breeds - New South Wales No. 1 - Pointer Aust Ch Chesterhope I Call T Shots (Imp NZ) (Mr B Threadgold-Wallace) (1095) All Breeds - Victoria No. 1 - Pekingese Aust Ch Khyleini Top Loader (F Menezes & J Milford) (927) All Breeds - Tasmania No. 1 - Staffordshire Bull Terrier Aust Ch Bustabones Black With Two (AI) (Bustabones Knls) (566) All Breeds - South Australia No. 1 - Poodle (Standard) Aust Ch Magicalia Divine By Design (Margie Nottle-Justice & Darcy Clark) (1335) All Breeds - Western Australia No. 1 - Whippet Aust Ch Canyonlands Made From Legends (Mr M & Mrs J Boase) (827) All Breeds - Australian Capital Territory No. 1 - Basset Hound Aust Ch Earlingford Spotlight (John Bink) (455) All Breeds - Northern Territory No. 1 - English Springer Spaniel Aust Ch Wytcher B Spellbound (N B & S P Jones) (560)

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Neuter of the Year 2021

No. 1 - Samoyed

Aust Sup & Neut Ch Airebis What Dreams R Made Of (Kellie / Judy & Graham Hughes) (731) No. 2 - Cocker Spaniel (American) Aust Ch Boxcrest Courage Under Fire (Yvonne Green) (520)

No. 7 - Alaskan Malamute Aust & Neut Ch Maiitsho Survive Da Wildice (Tori Haynes) (412)

No. 3 - Border Collie Aust Gr Ch / Neut Ch Nahrof Etched in Ice (Mrs K Hansen) (504)

No. 8 - Afghan Hound Aust & Neut Ch Chakdarra Holly Go Lightly (Imp NZ) (Mrs J Y Anderson) (397)

No. 4 - Dalmatian Aust & Neut Ch Paceaway Summer Reigns (Michelle Little) (456)

No. 9 - Shetland Sheepdog Neut Ch / Aust Sup Ch Sharndah Jaggers Edge (Kerry Mc Kay) (394)

No. 5 - Shetland Sheepdog Aust Sup Ch Sheltastic Speak No Evil (Sheltastic Kennels) (429)

No. 10 - Staffordshire Bull Terrier Aust & Neut Ch Anvilhart Ooh La La (Mollie Hartnett) (366)

No. 6 - Shetland Sheepdog Aust & Neut Gr Ch Sharndah U Make My Heart Sing (A Shepherdson / T Walters) (422) 18 | K9online.com.au

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New Zealand Dogzonline Point Score Competition 2022

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DOGZONLINE POINTSCORE 2022 RESULTS AS AT 01/6/2022 AS PER DOGZ ONLINE PTY LTD WEBSITE

Show Dog of the Year 2022 Leaderboard - All Breeds - New Zealand

No. 1 - Cocker Spaniel NZ Ch Suedanka Shined My Halo (A Calman) (1978) No. 2 - Gordon Setter NZ Gr Ch Settmore Stormy Night At Azzaro (Imp AUST) (Kim Atkinson) (1447) No. 3 - Great Dane NZ Ch Lapsewood Jack Sparrow (Gary Withers) (1325) No. 4 - Golden Retriever NZ Spr Ch Sandlewood Take A Bow (S Fleming/ G Nelson/ P Gordon/ K Jackson) (1118) No. 5 - Alaskan Malamute NZ Sup Ch Koolrunnings Summer-Shadow SDX (L Johnson/D Fraser/C Loft/G Whangapirita) (1002)

No. 7 - Bernese Mountain Dog NZ Ch Schallenberg Thunder Bolt (Linda Jury) (935) No. 8 - Pekingese Barramba Dark Invador (Melanie Burgess & Jessica Burgess) (929) No. 9 - Newfoundland NZ Ch Summerford’s All Fired Up Kelef (Imp CAN) (Sonia Nicholson) (853) No. 10 - Dobermann NZ Ch Patonshill Dream Catcher (Nick Wilson) (718)

No. 6 - Australian Shepherd Am Gr & NZ Ch Dreamstreets Where’s Wally (Imp USA) (Bronwyn Falconer) (981)

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Show Dog of the Year 2021 Leaderboard - All Breeds - North Island

No. 1 - Cocker Spaniel

NZ Ch Suedanka Shined My Halo (A Calman) (1648) No. 2 - Great Dane Lapsewood Jack Sparrow (Gary Withers) (1325) No. 3 - Gordon Setter NZ Gr Ch Settmore Stormy Night At Azzaro (Imp AUST) (Kim Atkinson) (1319)

No. 7 - German Shepherd Dog Oakway Hardcore (Lenore Halliwell) (629) No. 8 - Dachshund (Smooth Haired) Nasus Eddie Murphy (Imp AUST) (K A Hardwick) (620)

No. 4 - Golden Retriever NZ Spr Ch Sandlewood Take A Bow (S Fleming/ G Nelson/ P Gordon/ K Jackson) (1049)

No. 9 - Beagle Aust Sup & NZ Ch Karakush Happy Little Vegemite (AI) (Imp AUST) (Karla Magnus & Leigh Gibson) (619)

No. 5 - Bernese Mountain Dog NZ Ch Schallenberg Thunder Bolt (Linda Jury) (890)

No. 10 - Whippet Arjuna Nelli Ph’ant (Libby Clarke) (571)

No. 6 - Newfoundland NZ Ch Summerford’s All Fired Up Kelef (Imp CAN) (Sonia Nicholson) (853)

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Show Dog of the Year 2021 Leaderboard - All Breeds - South Island

No. 1 - English Springer Spaniel

Aust & NZ Sup Ch Peasblossom Poet (Imp UK) (N / R & A Trainor) (566) No. 2 - Whippet NZ Ch Kana-Ka He’s My Hummer (Jackie Newton-Williams) (477)

No. 7 - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel NZ Ch Caribelle Egos and Empires (Imp AUST) (Kaye Finlayson) (239)

No. 3 - Bouvier des Flandres Am & NZ Gr Ch Bon Idees Qaught You Lookin at Bouvpilot (Imp USA) (T D Lawrence & A Motta) (435)

No. 8 - Rottweiler NZ Spr & Spl Gr Ch Revell Tis Balou’s Reign At Straumburg (Mike Bell) (236)

No. 4 - Siberian Husky NZ Ch Melandar Red Ruby at Rundles (Zarnia Cross) (400)

No. 9 - Irish Terrier NZ Ch Tasdale Tis a fine Ting (Diane Riley) (229)

No. 5 - Havanese NZ Ch Hashki The Wow Factor (Imp AUST) (Noleen Campbell) (356)

No. 10 - Skye Terrier NZ Ch Skyesdlimit Star Gaze Stella (Imp AUST) (Richelle Hayton) (197)

No. 6 - Shiba Inu NZ Spr & Aust Ch Rakurai Pretty Fly For A Red Guy (IID UK) (Imp AUST) (Jennifer Nield) (257)

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Queensland News Column

Queensland News Kris Crane Queensland Columnist Email: cranekristofer@gmail.com

I am thrilled to be joining the K9Online team as the Queensland columnist. I am a third-generation dog show exhibitor who has been fortunate to be mentored over the years by some of the best. This has included Kaye McGhie, Ian Rasmussen, Molly Rule-Steele and, of course, Paul and Pauline Hewitt. I hope to bring you a taste of the colour, character and comradery which I believe is unique to the shows in the Sunshine State.

Exhibitors braved the freezing conditions - for Queensland it was cold - for the Brisbane Valley KC Shows.

This weekend saw some familiar faces from across the ditch join an accomplished panel of Aussie judges.

On Saturday, Best In Show (BIS), under Esther Josephs, was awarded to Am & Aust Ch Alchemist Rolling The Dice At Kaisho, an Akita imported from America and owned by Craig and Malisa Moffat. Sunday, Penni Smith was thrilled to be awarded top owners with her Irish Water Spaniel, Ch Waterboys It’s The Way We Roll, by renowned New Zealand gundog specialist Caroline Cedermann.

The Durack Showgrounds were abuzz with specialty shows in early July. With too many winners to mention, credit goes to the judges who drew huge entries including Brian Mangeldorf with 189 dogs at the QLD Hound Club. There were over 70 Cavaliers for breeder-judges Jackie Weekes and Jeanie Montford as well as 135 dogs at the Rottweiler National.

The largest shows of the past month were the Northern Classic and Maree KC Cluster. With some last-minute replacements, the weekend was filled with a panel of judges from around Australia who cast their discerning eyes across the four shows. Friday night, judge Karen Hedberg awarded Scottish Terrier

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Ch Upyrkilt Where There Is A Will, of Lance Wright and Kellie Stacey, BIS. The next morning James Camac chose the Afghan Hound of Marilyn Tonks and Karen Bathgate, Sup Ch Khandhu Lyka Prayer, for BIS. It was a Shiba Inu, Ilsonyo Crimson And Clover JC owned by Megan Shuttlewood, who Liz Hindley selected as her top dog in the General Specials ring. With sighthound specialist Bev Daines judging BIS on Sunday, the owners - and handler (yours truly, not to brag) - of the aforementioned Afghan Hound were honoured to take another BIS for the weekend. It was a great weekend of well-run shows - and what about those rosettes! Also, a special note must go to hound judge Ros Barden who really brought the Christmas flavour on Saturday for the Christmas in July themed show.

Exhibitors are now preparing for the Royal Queensland Show, which is holding two events this year to compensate for cancellations in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID. Good luck to all those competing at the Ekka and I hope to see many of our interstate friends returning to Queensland for these shows. Stay safe and always remember… to have fun!

Supreme Ch Nahrof Single Shot “Remi” made breed history at The Border Collie Club of Queensland specialty double on the weekend of July 2-3 winning BEST IN SHOW at both shows and becoming the first to notch up 4 consecutive Best in Show awards at this event. “Remi” is owned by Ron, Janice and Michelle McKiernan & Jason and Nadia Attridge. She is usually handled by Jason but for these historic wins it was Dominic Finlay at the helm. Pictured with Saturday’s judge Mrs R Evans (WA).

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Western Australian News Column

Western Australian News Jeni Sach WA Columnist Email: mailto: kaasha@aapt.net.au The first piece of news this month is from Peta Coombs who’d like to share that her young Pyrenean Mountain Dog Bitch gained her Australian Champion title recently.

Runner-up Best in Show was also from the Utility Group, going to the Siberian Husky, Ch Canyonlands Made From Legends owned by Mr M & Mrs J Boase and handled by Chelsey Primrose.

On 4 & 5 June 2022 Ladies Kennel Club of WA conducted an Open and 2 Championship Shows.

Our Open Shows, when conducted alongside Champ Shows are tending to get reasonably good entries of over 160 exhibits. Great news for our trainees.

At the first Championship Show General Specials was judged by local judge, Mr Shamil Kurmaev.

Best in Show was awarded to Natasha Ryan’s Newfoundland, Ch Happybear Look Whos Talking (AI).

Best Neuter in Show was Marie Holland’s Keeshond, Sup Ch Hunkeedori Life On The Edge.

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Runner-up Best Neuter in Show was another Utility Dog, the Bernese Mountain Dog owned by Miss J Versteeg & Mrs C Hancock, Ch Bernabout Charm Offensive.

At this show, the young Bouvier des Flandres finished her Australian Champion title in good style having been awarded Runner-up Best in Group.

Runner-up Best in Show was Eva Fekete’s Lakeland Terrier, Kineta Take Me To The Beach.

Another dog finishing his title at this show with a Best of Breed was Carey Curtis & David Nicholson’s English Springer Spaniel, Wytcher Angel Eyes.

Best Neuter in Show was Julie Harris & Ashlea Stanton’s Shetland Sheepdog, Neut Ch Lurikeen Talkn About My Girl.

At the Sunday Show General Specials was judged

by Mrs Pam Campbell. Best in Show went to Kym Prendergast’s Maltese, Ch Pentacles Ace Of Snow County (Imp Kor).

Runner-up Best Neuter in Show was Anna Ferguson’s Whippet, Calahorra River Tigris.

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On the Monday Public Holiday, 6 June 2022, the Labrador Retriever Club conducted their Open and Championship Shows. The Championship Show was judged by Mrs Rebecca Malseed from Victoria. They received an entry of 31. Mrs Malseed awarded Best in Show to Julia Van Dinter’s State Bred Dog, Ch Sangate Could Get Messi (AI).

Runner-up Best in Show was George & Sharyn Koutsantonis’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Sup Ch Sevoier Breakon Thru Otha Side.

Best in Show Neuter at both shows was Mrs K Black & Ms D Byles’ Siberian Husky, Sup Ch & Neut Ch Icepower Bumble Bee. Runner-up Best Neuter in Show at both shows was Sligrachan Kennels & Alli Jones’ Beagle, Neut Ch Sligrachan Lucs Magic Happens.

Runner-up Best in Show was his daughter, Cinderset Could Get Stormy, owned by Mrs G Carroll.

On 11 June the Poodle Society of WA & Bull Terrier & Bull Terrier (Miniature) Club of WA combined to conduct a Building & Amenities Championship Show and a Fundraiser Show. General Specials at the morning show was judged by Mrs Sally Baxter. Best in Show was awarded to Rick & Kathryn Berwick’s & David & Gayle May’s Bernese Mountain Dog, Sup Ch Sennen Oops I Did It Again.

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At the afternoon show General Specials was judged by Mr Rick Berwick who awarded Best in Show to Fiona Lacey’s Old English Sheepdog, Ch Malizioso Let’s Go Dutch.

Runner-up Best in Show was Kym Prendergast’s Maltese Ch Pentacles Ace Of Show County (Imp Kor).

A highlight of their Northern Territory trip was being awarded Runner-up Best in Show with Fantastikrot Roll The Dice at the Canine Fund Raisers Show – Darwin by judge Mrs Julie Ireland (Qld).

During June / July the Fantastikrot show team hit the road to the Northern Territory for some shows and also to the Rottweiler specialty in Qld. At the specialty I believe they obtained some placements.

On 18 & 19 June 2022 Canine Fund Raisers ran a series of shows with interstate judges. The first show was run in the 1-4 Format. Mrs Megan Markotany (NSW) awarded BIS1 to Michele Triplett’s

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Pomeranian, Ch Mmdivine Fast And Furious.

At the 2nd show Mr Chris Moore (Vic) judged General Specials and he also awarded Best in Show to Michelle Triplett’s Pomeranian.

This time Runner-up Best in Show was Rick & Kathryn Berwick & David & Gayle May’s Bernese Mountain Dog, Sup Ch Sennen Oops I Did It Again.

At the final Show Mrs A Everson from Qld was the General Specials judge. Best in Show this time was Natasha Ryan’s Newfoundland, Ch Happybear Look Who’s Talking (AI).

BIS2 was Natasha Ryan’s Newfoundland, Ch Happybear Look Who’s Talking (AI).

Best Neuter in Show was Jackie Cook’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Ch Staffegan Gems Pride.

Runner-up Best in Show was Jacqueline Mort’s Standard Poodle, Tvorimir Quiet Achiever at Sylvenus, who also attained his Australian Champion title at this show.

Best in Show Neuter was Julie Harris & Ashlea Stanton’s Shetland Sheepdog, Neut Ch Lurikeen Talkn About My Girl.

Runner-up Best Neuter in Show was Sligrachan Kennels & Alli Jones’ Beagle, Neut Ch Sligrachan Lucs Magic Happens.

Hills Kennel Club of WA held their July Open and Championship Shows on 2 July. This show is always run with local judges and General Specials was judged by Ms Roni Oma. Best in Show was the Bernese Mountain Dog, Sup Ch Sennen Oops I did It Again.

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Runner-up Best in Show as the young Bouvier des Flandres owned by Mark & Jeni Sach, Ch Estrik Big Boottiee Birtha.

Best in Show Neuter was the Siberian Husky, Sup Ch & Neut Ch Icepower Bumble Bee. The Shetland Sheepdog, Neut Ch Lurikeen Talkn About My Girl was Runner-up Best Neuter in Show.

On 3 July 2022 the Collie & Shetland Sheepdog Club of WA had Mrs Donna Saltau from Victoria judge their Championship Show. Best in Show was Jeanette Mitchell’s Shetland Sheepdog, Ch Yasdnil Whispers In The Breeze.

Runner-up Best in Show was Wendy Fancote’s Collie (Rough), Ch Barcoo Sunnywithachance ofrain (AI).

At the Hills Show Michelle Roberts’ Dalmatian finished his Supreme Champion title in style, being awarded another Best in Group to add to his impressive tally and will now be Sup Ch Winterfalls Midnight Cowboy.

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MacDonald from Tasmania awarding Best in Show to Cherie van der Merwe’s Ch Bobkins Dream A Little Dream (AI).

Best Neuter in Show was also a Pug, Heidi Ansell’s Neut Ch Toorork Billys Boy. The yearly FCI Show run by West Australian Kennel Club was held on Friday, 8 July 2022 with a panel of interstate and international judges. General Specials was judged by Dr F Daza Almendrales (Columbia). Best in Show was awarded to Ana Richardson & Kerry McKinnon’s Australian Shepherd, visiting from Melbourne for the weekend, Sup Ch Ellagant Covert Surveillance.

Runner-up Best in Show was Fiona Lacey’s Ch Malizioso Let’s Go Dutch.

Natasha Ryan’s Newfoundland, Ch Happybear Look Who’s Talking (AI) started another successful weekend with Runner-up Best in Show.

At the Oriental Breeds Society, on the same day, Amanda Huggins from NSW awarded Best in Show to Jenny Whitney’s Pug, Kabova Almost Famous.

Show 2 had Mr Andrew Burt from Victoria judging General Specials and Show 3 was Mr M Anderson (South Africa). Natasha Ryan’s Newfoundland, Ch Happybear Look Who’s Talkin (AI)s was Best in Show at both of these shows.

On the Saturday Runner-up Best in Show went to

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Blackboy Kennels’ Labrador Retriever, Ch Blackboy Absolut Viktor (AI).

On the Sunday Runner-up Best in Show was again the Australian Shepherd, Sup Ch Ellagant Covert Surveillance.

Best in Show Neuter at both the 2nd and 3rd shows was Jackie Cook’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Ch Staffegan Gems Pride.

On 16 & 17 July Canine Stewards Association of WA held a triple header weekend. The first show was run in the 1-4 format and General Specials was judged by Mrs Jenny Whitney (NSW). BIS 1 was Karlyermai Kennels Australian Silky Terrier, Sup Ch Karlyermai Gotta Bea Rokstar.

BIS2 was Sue Mallia’s Keeshond, Ch Kahnhond Rise of the Phoenix.

Best in Show Neuter was the Shetland Sheepdog, Neut Ch Lurikeen Talkn About My Girl.

Runner-up Neuter in Show was the Beagle, Neut Ch Sligrachan Lucs Magic Happens.

The second show was run in the usual format and General Specials was judged by Mr Darren Bowey (Vic) who awarded Best in Show to Debbie Wilkes & Paige Hopkins’ Cocker Spaniel (American), Sup Ch Staryanks Heir Apparent. This dog was also Best in Show at the final Champ Show on the Sunday.

Runner-up Best in Show was Jo Kramer’s Whippet, Arjai Heart of Glass.

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This time Best Neuter in Show was the Tibetan Spaniel, Gemstone Angelic Alika, owned by Kay Marshall.

Runner-up Best Neuter in Show was Mrs L & Miss C Foster’s Labrador Retriever, Ch Caranthar Summer Storm.

Best Neuter in Show was again the Tibetan Spaniel and Runner-up Neuter was once again the Shetland Sheepdog, Neut Ch Lurikeen Talkn About My Girl.

On 23 & 24 July the All Breeds Dog Club of WA conducted two shows with a full interstate judging panel. The first show saw Mr John Palmer (NSW) judging Specials and the second had Ms Kaye McGhie. Both judges awarded Best in Show to Natasha Ryan’s Newfoundland, Ch Happybear Look Who’s Talking.

Mr Palmer awarded Runner-up in Show to Debbie Wilkes & Paige Clarke’s Cocker Spaniel (American), Sup Ch Staryanks Heir Apparent.

General Specials at the final show was judged by Mr Milan Curk (NSW) who, after awarding BIS to the American Cocker Spaniel, awarded Runner-up Best in Show to Rick & Kathryn Berwick’s Bernese Mountain Dog, Sup Ch Sennen Oops I Did It Again.

Ms McGhie awarded Runner-up in Show to Eva Fekete’s Lakeland Terrier, Ch Kineta Take Me To The Beach.

Both judges also awarded Best Neuter in Show to Ashlea Stanton & Julie Harris’s Sheltie, Neut Ch Lurikeen Talkn About My Girl.

At the first show Runner-up Neuter was Heidi Ansell’s Pug, Neut Ch Toorork Billys Boy. At the second show it was awarded to the Siberian Husky, Neut Ch & Sup Ch Icepower Bumble Bee. If anyone has news they wish to share please either sent me a facebook private message or email me at kaasha@aapt.net.au.

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New South Wales News Column

New South Wales News Tiarne Tattersall New South Wales Columnist Email: tiarne.tattersall@icloud.com My mum Shelley Kelly and I (Talia Kelley) travelled interstate to the QLD Dachshund Specialty and won Best in Specialty Show SUP CH Dachyclan Tyrone of Bridee (std long dachshund) Owned by E Graham and T Kelly. Bred by E Graham Runner up Best In Specialty Show CH Nicholyev The Golden Snitch (std smooth dachshund) Owned and bred by S Kelly and J Bower Baby in Show Dachyclan Don Aberdean (std long dachshund) Owned and bred by E Graham Judge was Mrs Justine Pilchowski

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Tasmanian News Column

Tasmanian News

As Tassie is deep in Winter shows have been very few for the month of July, with only 4 being held. The Classic Show on the 9th July saw the Cocker Spaniel Ch Glenayden Star Gazer owned by Anne O’Keefe and campaigned in the State by E Job take top honours of BIS. The Following week at the Hobart Dog Club I was asked on the Friday morning to fill in for Mrs Christina Rafton whose close family had contracted Covid and she didn’t wish to risk spreading it in Tasmania. For my BIS from a lovely lineup of dogs I chose the newly imported OES Bagatelle Moonlight Garden (Imp Can) owned by D & M Aitchison for my BIS. Also on the same day the Toy Dog Club held a Championship Show where BIS was the young Puppy English Toy Terrier Yurrugar Black Tie Affair Owned by R Forbes, the following week was the TKC show where BIS was the young Junior Newfoundland Ch Yesallaw Lest We Forget With Paddlepaws owned by Gray/Paddlepaws. Our last show for the month saw the Weimaraner owned

by J Turner Sup Ch Arnhill Standing Room Only take out the top Honours. Also on the same day. Our new Gazette has arrived and if anyone is planning a holiday in Tasmania the month of October is the month to take it with 11 Championship Shows plus a Cavalier Specialty, 2 Toy Specialties, 2 Gundog Specialties, 1Terrier Specialty and 1 Hound Specialty. On a final sad note the Tasmanian Show Scene lost a long time Exhibitor in Julie Kennedy who put in a mighty battle to stay.

Julie and daughter Kayla were long time exhibitors of Keeshonds breeding under the Kerkay prefix and also showed dogs in partnership with Brad Santas. Our deepest sympathy to Kayla her fiancée Kane, daughter Layla who was the love of Julie’s life and the whole Kennedy family.

Till next time Teena

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Teena Sloan Tasmanian Columnist Email: killilan@bigpond.com

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New Zealand News Column

New Zealand News

Hello everyone!

I’ll bet everyone in NZ joins me wishing our dreadful winter is over soon – day after manky day of bleak weather and wet, stir crazy dogs!

Still no All Breeds Champ shows in the south (it’s like waiting for an Elephant to give birth!) BUT the North Island has had a few – beginning with the two FCI shows at Ardmore and we welcomed the first Australian judges since pre-COVID! Dianne Rogers and her team put on two great shows – the entry wasn’t wonderful, but the quality was there.

A late change of judge when Lance Wright tested positive for COVID saw Geoff Whitfield take over the reins.

Plus a re-shuffle saw the remarkable Jean Mcerlane step in to the ring to assess a few breeds in the Utility Group.

At the first show Prof Brian Corbitt did the honours for Best in Show and chose Kim Atkinsons Gordon Setter Ch SETTMORE STORMY NIGHT AT AZARRO (Imp Aust)

Best in Show 2 went to the Australian Shepherd bitch Ch UKULUNGA OCEAN BOULEVARD, bred, owned & handed by Bronwyn Falconer.

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Lesley Chalmers New Zealand Columnist Email: merthyr@xtra.co.nz

At the second show Mathew Morse took control for General Specials and Crikey Dick, Kim did it again with Dalton

Best in Show 2 went to ITA CH & NZ SPR CH SHAGGYBARK AMERICAN LOVER OF ARYAKAS AT SNODRAGON (IMP-USA) owned

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by M Autolitanio, N Kaneles & Rob & Carole Ellis

The generosity of PRO PLAN was once again out of this world and the extra distance Dianne & her team had gone with the ring decorations just made it that much more special.

The following day Tokoroa used the same panel of judges and Don Mahoney officiated for Best in Show, giving the nod, a first, to Kathleen Hardwick’s Standard Smooth Dachshund NZ CH NASUS EDDIE MURPHY (IMP-AUST)

Sadly there were quite a few absentees due to COVID and ‘Flu and many who were there found afterwards that this was just the tip of the iceberg.

Still we find that probably 90% of the dogs exhibited were graded excellent! That said however, in French Bulldogs at the second show, of an entry of 16 adult French Bulldogs, according to the catalogue, only 7 were graded Excellent. This is a more of the ratio found in Europe.

The following weekend Kumeu KA held a Championship show and got a great entry of 620 with a full Australian panel plus Karla Magnus & Theresa Borrell as the NZ contribution to the panel. Sue Bruno did the honours in the big ring and chose the German Shepherd Dog OAKWAY HARDCORE owned by P Halliwell, R Halliwell & L Halliwell & handled by Trent Bray.

For Reserve Best in Show Sue chose Sonia Nicholson’s Newfoundland NZ CH SUMMERFORD’S ALL FIRED UP KELEF (IMP-CAN)

For Reserve Best in Show Don chose the Australian Shepherd CH UKULUNGA WAR PAINT owned by Kat Jackson

And then all hell let loose with people testing positive for COVID and dogs coming down with Kennel Cough.

To the point that the following week the Judges Practical Exams were supposed to be conducted in Auckland but were postponed until later in the year, due to the epi-

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demic number of dogs and people out of action and/or unable to attend due to the Dogs NZ requirement that no dog can attend a DNZ event inside 6 WEEKS of being exposed to an infectious disease. Now strictly speaking that would mean every single dog that attended the FCI/Kumeu/Tokoroa weekend! (Just saying!)

A couple of weeks ago Doug Swift took the place of Gerard Price who was another victim of the lurgy and judged a lovely entry of 46 at the Southern Golden Retriever Club’s Championship Show. For Best in Show, he chose CH SANDLEWOOD THE LOCKSMITH owned

by Land Tang, Phillida Gordon & G Nelson.

In conjunction with the Kumeu/Tokoroa weekend, the Northern Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club held a Championship Show with Celeste Meier from Melbourne as the judge. For her Best in Show she chose VALLEYRIVER CHAMELEON LADD owned by C Smith During the FCI weekend in Auckland, The Poodle Club held a Championship Show with Judge Timothy Thomas (Aust) who took over from a laid-low Lance Wright.

Best in Show was a 5th for Ch Fancy Pants for Whitout, bred and owned by Erica Rowe and Wendy Jellyman.

Well done Erica and thanks for the information and photo.

Photo from the Poodle show by Penny Brooks. For all the other photos, I sincerely thank (again) Shirley Rolfe who recently caught COVID which did not go too well with her already compromised system and as a result, she has been very ill. Take care Shirley.

Now for some hot news… The next FCI show will be in the South Island at Easter 2023. It promises to be a great weekend with 3 Championship Shows by North Canterbury KA, a bevy of Group and Specialty shows and then the FCI show.

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Interest in the National Dog Show week being held this year in Auckland at the beginning of October, is starting to spark up. Karen & I will not be going this year (Samoa beckoned louder!) so I will be expecting everyone to bombard me with results and news please!

With overseas judges coming in, it is timely perhaps to say something about the Judges Breed Observation Scheme.

Introduced in June 2021, the Judges Breed Observation (JBO) Scheme is compulsory for all judges to complete at Championship Shows. It highlights breeds that have been listed as prone to possible exaggerations due to misinterpretation of the Breed Standard. They are a reminder that more is not better!

A full copy of the scheme can be found on the New Zealand Dog Show Judges Association website - https:// nzdogjudge.com/judges-breed-observations/. The Club Secretary will send all visiting judges a full set of guidance documents prior to your assignment. If you have any questions at all, contact the JBO Committee on jbo. nzdja@gmail.com TTFN LESLEY CHALMERS Merthyr@xtra.co.nz

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