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MBIS A SUP CH Shawthing Floozie Inth Jacuzzi Sire: BISS A CH Alltalk Wild Irish Heart Dam: MBIS A SUP CH Shawthing All That Jazz Proudly Owner bred and handled, Floozie has never failed to amaze us. At just 2.5 years of age and only shown sparingly through the 2020 and 2021 COVID lockdowns she has still amassed 10 x BEST IN SHOW Awards and nearly 30 x BEST IN GROUP awards, Floozie has made her mark on both the Queensland all breeds ring and the Australian Hound group. Currently leading the Dogzonline Pointscore number One All Breeds Qld and Number One Hound Australia.

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Canine Construction & Confirmation

Hip scoring around the world

by Narelle Hammond Canine

Construction and Conformation FB Group)

On occasion, I have been asked to explain the Australian scoring system of hips to prospective buyers, so I decided to investigate some of the different systems worldwide.There are several different methods of evaluating hips worldwide, and I will try to briefly explain some of the recognised methods.

Evaluating hips in Australia is done by a scheme adopted by the Australian Veterinary Association. This program is based on the British scheme developed for German Shepherds by Dr Malcolm Willis. The system is in use in New Zealand with a similar system in South Africa (although little information was forthcoming).

The recommended age for this procedure is 24 months, but there is flexibility within reason, enabling breeders to assess a potential stud dog/brood bitch before breeding.

To achieve the necessary uniformity required to assess the hips under this scheme, it is normal for the dog to be x rayed under general anaesthetic. This ensures that the dog is correctly positioned on its back with the hind legs extended and parallel to each other.

The vet performing the examination follows a guide to placing and positioning the dog for the x-ray. If this guide is not followed, the result could be unreadable x-rays or perhaps misleading. A good x-ray should show the whole of the pelvis, thighbones, the thighbones laying relatively parallel and the stifles. The x-ray is labelled with the date, owner’s name, and dog’s identification and the left and right side of the dog are indicated. The owner, giving a two-generation pedigree and certified by the x-raying vet, completes an accompanying form. Then the x-ray, form and relevant fee are submitted to one of the recognised bodies, i.e. the Australian Veterinary Association, for assessment.

Each hip area is assessed separately using nine features from Subluxation to Femoral head recontouring (in the ball and socket joint).

These features are evaluated according to written guidelines and given a number from zero to six. Z to being normal and six grossly abnormal.Therefore, the total points possible for each hip is 54, with an overall total for both hips of 108. The scores most often quoted are the total for the right hip, then the total for the left hip in 1:1 (Oh, to be so lucky!) Therefore, the higher the score, the more abnormal the hips. The lower the score, the less sign of disease.

The first two areas that are scored, the Norberg angle and subluxation, are considered more influenced by environmental factors such as excessive weight, which can give the ligaments a greater degree of looseness. T e other areas scored all involve arthritic changes and are considered to have a high degree of inheritance. You don’t need to give a total score using this protocol, as this can be misleading. F

r example, a dog may have a total score of 10, but his right hip could be ten and his left hip 0.

The score is then compared with information collected for the breed, and an assessment is made as to whether your dog is suitable to be bred. The AVA has an average score for most breeds in Australia, and your dog is assessed only with others of the breed.

For example, your breed’s average score may be 20, and ideally, one should breed from stock that is no higher than the breed average.

The British Veterinary Association / Kennel Club scheme was first set up some 50 + years ago in the United Kingdom, and since then, around 250,000 x-rays have been submitted to the BVA for scoring.

Any KC registered dog can be hip scored from the minimum age of one year old. A dog may only be hip scored once, although owners may request a reassessment of the x-ray plates by the BVA’s chief scrutineer.

Hips are measured on nine criteria, with a total score for each recorded on the hip certificate. E ch criteria are scored between zero and six, except for the ‘Caudal acetabular edge’, which attracts a maximum score of 5.

We now move across the Atlantic to the two recognised evaluation methods in the USA. The first and oldest method began in 1961 by the American Veterinary Medical Association and is used by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) to screen and certify the hip status of purebred dogs.

A non-profit organisation created to assist breeders in addressing the problems of hip dysplasia. The OFA hip registry aims to provide a standardised evaluation for hip dysplasia and act as a database for control of hip dysplasia through selective breeding. Currently, the OFA maintains the largest database on the hip conformation of any registry worldwide. It has evaluated the hips of more than hundreds of thousand dogs.

The procedure seems simple.The dog is placed under heavy sedation or general anaesthetic. The pelvis is symmetrical. The femurs are parallel to the table, and the patella is on the midline.

The x-ray is forwarded to OFA and is initially screened for correct positioning and technique. If the x-ray is not satisfactory, it is returned to the referring vet for a re x-ray.

Three certified veterinary radiologists then evaluate the acceptable x-rays independently, and an agreement is reached as to what category the dog fits into. The hips are evaluated for subluxation, femoral head and neck remodelling, acetabular rim and edge changes and any

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degenerative joint diseases. The average report time is 15 days.

The categories are easy to understand, and normal hips are classified as follows.

Excellent, which is superior hip joint conformation compared with other individuals of the same breed and age.

Good, this is a well-formed hip joint conformation compared with other individuals of the same breed and age.

Fair, which refers to minor irregularities of hip joint conformation comparedEach with other individuals of the same breed and age.

Each of these categories is eligible to receive an OFA number.

Borderline x-rays are graded as marginal hip joint conformation of uncertain nature for hip dysplasia, and it is recommended that a repeat evaluation take place in 6 to 8 months.

Dysplastic hips are graded as follows: Mild, which shows radiographic evidence of minor dysplastic changes of the hip joints.

Moderate is well-defined radiographic evidence of dysplastic changes of the hip joints and severe, marked radiographic changes of the hip.

These categories do not receive a number.

This has been used to subjectively grade hips and predict which dogs are less likely to develop hip dysplasia for over thirty years. Breeders hoped that only the best hips would be used through this method, and removing the others from the breeding program would eliminate hip dysplasia. Fortunately, there is still up to a 25 % chance of producing a puppy with hip dysplasia when using the OFA method of hip evaluation.

In 1983, the second method of hip evaluation was introduced in the United States. Gail Smith, an orthopaedic surgeon at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, began researching the early diagnosis of canine hip dysplasia. Through this research, Dr Smith created the PennHip method for measuring joint laxity or looseness of the joint, which is the primary cause of degenerative joint disease.

PennHIP stands for the University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program and is a multifaceted x-ray for hip evaluation.The technique assesses the quality of the canine hip and measures the quantity of hip laxity. Osteoarthritis, better known as degenerative joint disease, is the hallmark of canine hip dysplasia.

The PennHIP method is unique for several reasons. It appears to be more than just another x-ray technique. A network of vets trained to perform the PennHIP method properly assures that standard protocols are used in obtaining films, and it helps to ensure accurate data. The x-rays are made by certified PennHIP trained vets worldwide and are sent to the PennHIP central analysis centre for evaluation. The resulting information is stored in a database, which is constantly monitored. Therefore, as more information becomes available, the PennHIP centre can obtain more precise answers to questions about the cause, prediccanine hip dysplasia and genetic basis,s of canine hip dyentre also publishes its findings in veterinary journals, which are then distributed to all PennHIP members. It also shares this information with interested breed clubs and other publi-

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cations directed at the dog enthusiast.

The PennHIP method is a different way to assess, measure, and interpret hip joint status. It requires three separate x-rays. The distraction view, the compression view and the standard hip extended view. Smith developed the first two views to obtain accurate and precise measurements of the hip joint laxity and congruity (fitting).

This is used to obtain further information regarding degenerative joint disease.

Interestingly, Dr Smith found that the hip extended view could mask some hip laxity. Therefore, he determined that a neutral position, where the dog was positioned as though it was standing, best showed maximum laxity. Additionally, this position produced a more accurate and consistent reading.

The evaluation method is not a pass or fail. The dog is graded compared to other dogs of that breed.The distraction index is calculated from the x-ray. It measures the potential movement of the femoral head (ball joint) in the hip socket.The smaller the distraction index is, the tighter the hip. For example, if the distraction index were 0.26, it would be a very tight hip. If the distraction index were 0.87, it would be a very loose hip.

There’s strict quality control with PennHIP. All x-rays are taken with the dog under heavy sedation or general anaesthetic. This stops corruption of information that can occur when x-rays are checked. So for continuing research, all x-rays must be submitted for evaluation.

The most important reason for PennHIP’s increasing popularity is that it can be performed on dogs as young as sixteen weeks of age compared to two years by the standard method. The information generated by PennHIP allows breeders to confidently identify the dogs in their breeding program that at an early age have the best hips, therefore, the best breeding potential.

Further north to Canada, we have the OVC (Ontario Veterinary Clinic) program, which is associated with the University of Guelph in Ontario.

The number of x-rays taken depends upon the breeder, and the position of the x-rays depends on the individual vet, but in most cases, the same format as OFA is implemented.

Certification by OVC can only be done when the dog turns 18 months of age, and at that time, the dog is given a yes or no grading.

A panel of veterinary radiologists headed determines the outcome.

The dog is sedated and x-rayed by the breeder’s local vet. These are forwarded along with the dog’s registration number, exact age and identification to the University of Guelph.

Assuming that the dog is clear with a yes grading, a number is given along with a letter sent directly to the breeder, which says, “that this dog, in my opinion, does not show evidence of HD”.

However, a breeder may have a promising young puppy and decide to x-ray at between 6 - 9 months. These x-rays are referred to as preliminary x-rays and cannot be certified by OVC, but they can give the breeder a general idea of the condition of the hips at that time.

If a young dog showed an unsatisfactory preliminary hip score, the breeder would be inclined to sell the pup as a pet rather than wait until it could be certified by OVC at 18 months of age.

Interestingly, there is much controversy over the OVC versa OFA schemes, and it has been known that dogs have been approved OFA and not OVC and vice versa, even with the same x-rays.

On the other side of the globe, we have the countries of Europe (except for the UK), which work under the control of the FCI. The FCI has developed a rating system for canine hip dysplasia, but individual countries have their own systems to complicate matters.

However, these systems can be related to the FCI system. As far as I can determine, the presented x-rays are always evaluated and graded in all European countries.The only way to avoid this is for the owner of the dog to withhold the x-rays.

The Netherlands is considered to have the most demanding hip evaluation scheme of any European country. The youngest age for the x-rays to be assessed and graded is 12 months for small to medium-sized dogs and 18 months for large breeds. Different x-ray positions are required, similar to the British scheme, and the results are forwarded to a central panel at the Hirschfeld institute for an official evaluation and grading.There are four principles in the assessment. The Norberg value, the hip joint’s shape and junction, and the bone malformation. All these areas are evaluated and reported, and although the results are compiled and go to a central database, they are not automatically sent to the Kennel Club. The owner controls whether the results are sent and must permit them to be published.

All results are published once received by the controlling body.

Currently, from my understanding, the vet that has taken the x-ray performs the evaluation in Hungary. However, the trend is that the program is changing because more dogs are being evaluated now than in the past.

The Scandinavian countries follow the FCI grading system, with A being excellent and E being unacceptable to breed. In Finland, for example, some 6000 x-rays were taken in the early 2000s, so the awareness of the importance of hip scoring is encouraging. The Finnish Kennel Club’s veterinarian assesses the x-rays and the recommendation to all vets is that all x-rays are sent to the KC for grading.

The dog usually is only sedated with one clear, good x-ray required.

The minimum age of the dog is the same as explained previously in the Netherlands.

Unfortunately, results cannot be easily compared within the FCI system because of the differences in interpretation. There are many examples of dogs being evaluated by both the Dutch and German systems with the differences being entirely marked. For example, the Dutch evaluation can indicate an inferior result, whereas the German evaluation can rate the same dog CHD free in Germany.

The grading for the Norberg value starts at 40, which is ideal, and the number decreases as the hips show increased signs of degeneration from C D. A, so a letter, ie. A, B, C, D, and E, are issued with a plus (+) or minus (-) grading with the letter. Therefore, a 10 E (++) grading would be a real problem.

The German system is different again. Each of the three Kuvasz clubs has its own vet, who checks and evaluates the x-rays, leading to discrepancies. The German system compares with Canada’s OVC program, although there is only one x-ray required, which is the stretched position. All results are automatically reported to the club and published. These clubs also have the power to withhold pedigrees if the results are not in accordance with the breeding rules.

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Australian 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 - Australia

No. 1 - Australian Shepherd

Aust Sup Ch Ellagant Covert Surveillance (A Richardson & K McKinnon) (16530) No. 2 - Fox Terrier (Wire) Aust Sup Ch Graebrook Adrenaline Junkie (Graebrook Kennels) (11555) No. 3 - Siberian Husky Aust Sup Ch Articpride Winter Snow Storm (Rodney J Connelly) (10217) No. 4 - Samoyed CIB/ Am Gr/Aust Sup/ Fin Ch Smiling Snowball Luminous Pandora (Imp USA) (Ying Chen (Helen)) (6419) No. 5 - German Shorthaired Pointer Aust Sup & Am Ch Vjk-Myst Journey Downunder (Imp USA) (Heiderst Knls/ S Rattle/T Sproule/M Reichmuth) (6365) No. 6 - Irish Setter Aust Sup Ch Rhiannon Code Red (Marina & Jacinta Scott)

(5853) No. 7 - Whippet Aust Ch Shawthing Floozie Inth Jacuzzi (Vicki Shaw) (4798) No. 8 - Affenpinscher Aust Sup Ch Majomarc Dartagnan V Kazari (Ven Grasso & Trudi Counsell) (4616) No. 9 - Golden Retriever Aust Sup Ch Wysiwyg Not a Moment Too Moon (A Adamopoulos) (4388) No. 10 - Papillon Aust Sup Ch Birikino Victory Dance (Ian Rasmussen) (4349)

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Leader Board – All Breeds - State

All Breeds – Queensland

All Breeds - New South Wales

No. 1 - Whippet Aust Ch Shawthing Floozie Inth Jacuzzi (Vicki Shaw) (4798)

No. 1 - Maltese Lva Jnr Ch Ltu Jnr Ch Ltu Ch Sup Ch Tauro Axel (Imp LTU) (Mrs M Atkinson) (3369)

All Breeds - Victoria

All Breeds - Tasmania

No. 1 - Australian Shepherd Aust Sup Ch Ellagant Covert Surveillance (A Richardson & K McKinnon) (13091)

No. 1 - Affenpinscher Aust Sup Ch Majomarc Dartagnan V Kazari (Ven Grasso & Trudi Counsell) (4616)

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All Breeds - South Australia

All Breeds - ACT

No. 1 - Cocker Spaniel (American) Aust Sup Ch Articpride Winter Snow Storm (Rodney J Connelly) (7937)

No. 1 - Dobermann Aust Sup Ch Copperdobe Life Of The Party (Imp NZ) (A Mundy & D Woods) (935)

All Breeds - Western Australia

All Breeds - Northern Territory

No. 1 - Bernese Mountain Dog Aust Sup Ch Sennen Oops I Did It Again (R & K Berwick/May) (2596)

No. 1 - Pug Aust Ch Quom Mr Goldfinger (C Savy) (285)

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

No. 1 - Shih Tzu Aust Ch Tzuave Careful Wat U Witch For (J Brown) (1069)

No. 2 - Pointer Aust Ch Chesterhope I Call T Shots (Imp NZ) (Mr B Threadgold-Wallace) (1051) No. 3 - Keeshond Aust Ch Hunkeedori Anglin N Danglin (AI) (Katrina Santas) (981) No. 4 - Cocker Spaniel (American) Aust Ch Azel Odds or Even (Azel Kennels) (869) No. 5 - Staffordshire Bull Terrier Anvilhart Can Hardly Wait (Anvilhart Kennels) (806) No. 6 - Welsh Springer Spaniel Aust Ch Mycroft Miraquel (S J Brackman) (733)

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No. 7 - Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired) Berghutte Dream Time (Mrs C Irvin) (726) No. 8 - English Springer Spaniel Anvilhart Me Myself And I (Anvilhart Kennels) (725) No. 9 - Irish Wolfhound Aust Ch Maclaomainn Derrys Dream (Mr Aaron Brooker & Mrs Rona Moss) (720) No. 10 - Poodle (Standard) Magicalia Divine By Design (Margie Nottle-Justice & Darcy Clark) (715)

Rising Star Leader board – All Breeds - State

All Breeds – Queensland No. 1 - Shih Tzu Aust Ch Tzuave Careful Wat U Witch For (J Brown) (759) All Breeds - New South Wales No. 1 - German Spitz (Mittel) Aust Ch Fyreburst Super Trouper (Miss K Innes And Mrs D Armstrong) (705) All Breeds - Victoria No. 1 - Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired) Berghutte Dream Time (Mrs C Irvin) (726) All Breeds - Tasmania No. 1 - Shih Tzu Aust Ch Killilan Yr Honour I Rest My Case (Teena Sloan) (540) All Breeds - South Australia No. 1 - Staffordshire Bull Terrier Anvilhart Can Hardly Wait (Anvilhart Kennels) (705) All Breeds - Western Australia No. 1 - Staffordshire Bull Terrier Bullitproof Miss Da Meana (Mrs Christine Allen) (311) All Breeds - Australian Capital Territory No. 1 - Basset Hound Aust Ch Earlingford Spotlight (John Bink) (380) All Breeds - Northern Territory No. 1 - Schipperke Aust Ch Beadale A Deal With The Devil (Miss J Clarke & Mrs L Niemann) (327)

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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) (664) No. 2 - Cocker Spaniel (American) Aust Ch Boxcrest Courage Under Fire (Yvonne Green) (398)

No. 7 - Finnish Lapphund Aust Gr CH Neut CH Orical Juha of Arcadia (AI) ET WPD (Miss K Innes) (332)

No. 3 - Shetland Sheepdog Neut Ch / Aust Sup Ch Sharndah Jaggers Edge (Kerry Mc Kay) (379)

No. 8 - Staffordshire Bull Terrier Aust & Neut Ch Anvilhart Ooh La La (Mollie Hartnett) (294)

No. 4 - Dalmatian Aust & Neut Ch Paceaway Summer Reigns (Michelle Little) (361)

No. 9 - Australian Terrier Aust Neut Ch Laspamas Zebediah (Shirley Massey) (274)

No. 5 - Border Collie Aust Gr Ch / Neut Ch Nahrof Etched in Ice (Mrs K Hansen) (350) No. 6 - Staffordshire Bull Terrier Aust Ch Bxact Knock Knock Knock (J & M Watt) (344)

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No. 10 - Chihuahua (Long Coat) Aust Neut Ch Rayvale Naughty Little Thing (Jennifer Clancey) (273)

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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) (1804) No. 2 - Great Dane Lapsewood Jack Sparrow (Gary Withers) (1257)

No. 7 - Dobermann NZ Ch Patonshill Dream Catcher (Nick Wilson) (718)

No. 3 - Golden Retriever NZ Spr Ch Sandlewood Take A Bow (S Fleming/ G Nelson/ P Gordon/ K Jackson) (1118)

No. 8 - Beagle Aust Sup & NZ Ch Karakush Happy Little Vegemite (AI) (Imp AUST) (Karla Magnus & Leigh Gibson) (637)

No. 4 - Alaskan Malamute NZ Sup Ch Koolrunnings Summer-Shadow SDX (L Johnson/D Fraser/C Loft/G Whangapirita) (1002)

No. 9 - Bichon Frise NZ Gr Ch Jitterbop Being Evil Has A Price (Imp FIN) (D Brown) (588)

No. 5 - Pekingese Barramba Dark Invador (Melanie Burgess & Jessica Burgess) (836)

No. 10 - Bearded Collie NZ Ch Lyntree Cosmic Hallelujah (Penny & Murray Brooks) (580)

No. 6 - Bernese Mountain Dog NZ Ch Schallenberg Thunder Bolt (Linda Jury) (783)

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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) (1474) No. 2 - Great Dane Lapsewood Jack Sparrow (Gary Withers) (1257) No. 3 - Golden Retriever NZ Spr Ch Sandlewood Take A Bow (S Fleming/ G Nelson/ P Gordon/ K Jackson) (1049) No. 4 - Bernese Mountain Dog NZ Ch Schallenberg Thunder Bolt (Linda Jury) (738) No. 5 - Beagle Aust Sup & NZ Ch Karakush Happy Little Vegemite (AI) (Imp AUST) (Karla Magnus & Leigh Gibson) (619) No. 6 - Whippet Arjuna Nelli Ph’ant (Libby Clarke) (571)

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No. 7 - Siberian Husky NZ Ch Melandar Lacee (Desrae Beckett & Shona Prebble) (566) No. 8 - Pug NZ Ch Forrestblack Box O Choclates (Tanya Dowd) (532) No. 9 - Dobermann NZ Ch Patonshill Dream Catcher (Nick Wilson) (524) No. 10 - Whippet NZ Ch Shenkhan Four Seasons (Merle Powley) (523)

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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New South Wales News Column

New South Wales News Tiarne Tattersall New South Wales Columnist Email: tiarne.tattersall@icloud.com The Advance Sydney Royal Easter Show The Advance Sydney Royal Easter Show is done and dusted for another year, congratulations to everyone who competed this year

Best In Show this year went to the Gordon Setter ‘Sup Ch Triseter Celtic Tartan’

Best Puppy In Show went to the Dachshund Mini Long Haired ‘Briala Whispering Jack’ Best Neuter In Show went to the Samoyed ‘Aust Ch Anaky Truly A princess’

Runner up Best Neuter In show went to the Pharaoh Hound ‘Aust Gr Ch Sleykh Girl On Fire’ Best breeders team in show went to Pazada Salukis Toy Group:

Runner Up Best in show went to the Wire Fox terrier ‘Sup Ch Graebrook Adrenaline Junkie’ Best Baby Puppy In Show went to the Japanese Spitz ‘Maemuki Showtime’

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Best In Group Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ‘Aust Sup Ch Caribelle Icy Cold But Cool’

Puppy In Group Dachshund Mini Long Haired Briala Whispering Jack’

Puppy In Group Bichon Joyau Red Carpet Rebel Neuter In Group Griffon Bruxellois

Neuter In Group Pharaoh Hound Aust Gr Ch Sleykh Girl On Fire’ Working Group:

Terrier Group: Best In Group Wire Fox Terrier Aust Sup Ch Graebrook Adrenaline Junkie Puppy In Group Fox Terrier Smooth Neuter In Group Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sup Ch Neu Tch Jewelhart Numoon Diablo Gundog Group: Best In Group Gordon Setter Aust Sup Ch Triseter Celtic Tartan Puppy In Group Cocker Spaniel Bathgate Summer Hilt Neuter In Group American Cocker Spaniel Aust Ch Boxcrest Courage Under Fire

Best In Group Australian Shepherd Aust Sup Ch & Am Ch Regal Hightide Hit The Jackpot HT(Imp USA) Puppy In Group Australian Cattle Dog Neuter In Group Welsh Corgi Pembroke Utility Group:

Hound Group:

Best In Group Doberman Sup Ch Copperdobe Life Of The Party (Imp Nz) Best In Group Deerhound Aust Ch Eilrig Speed Bonnie Boat

Puppy In Group Newfoundland Newfcastle Return To Asgard

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Neuter In Group Samoyed Aust Ch Anaky Truly A Princess Non Sporting:

9yrs to under 11yrs

Pippa Tulk

11yrs to under 13yrs

Samantha Page

15yrs to under 19yrs

Kaitlyn Willis

Champion Handler

Kaitlyn Willis

Best In Group Poodle Standard Am Ch Aust Ch Piedmonts High Roller (Imp USA) Puppy In Group Toy Poodle Laahtoy Phoenix Rising Neuter In Group Tibetan terrier Junior Handlers:

7yrs to under 9yrs

Lucinda Martiniello

Congratulations to these exhibitors who have had a successful few weeks of showing Aimee Meagher with her dog Ace ‘Goldmaid Bet On the Black’ Back to back best in groups and gaining his Australian

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title and ‘motto’ aust ch nahrof serve and protect’ Runner up best in show, gaining her supreme title Debbie Meagher with her dog ‘dyno’ Goldmaid mind games Winning 3x best In shows in one weekend And gaining his supreme title

Terrier Of The Year: Terrier of the year was held on the 30th April sponsored by black hawk.

Congratulations to all the breed representatives on the night and congratulation to the eventual winners of the night

Terrier Of The Year Mini Bull terrier Sup Ch Bullactiv Stop On Red

Runner Up Terrier Of The Year Smooth fox terrier Aust Ch Stiniyasu Ready Teddy Go

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New South Wales News Column 7.5.21

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Cootamundra All Breeds Kennel Club BIS- SUP CH RHIANNON CODE RED RUBIS- SUP CH DACHCHIMAC FAST N FURIOUS

Lake Macquarie All Breeds Kennel Club BIS- CH BRADORLA HERE COMES THE SUN RUBIS- SUP CH NEWFCASTLE WAR PARTY

Bathurst District Kennel Club AM show BIS- AUST CH ROYALS FRIEND ECS WISH GRANTED

Cessnock Dog Club BIS- CH IKONS HELL RAISER RUBIS- CH JOHGRA SUMMER IN PARIS

Bathurst District Kennel Club PM Show BIS- LAAHTOY PHOENIX RISING RUBIS- ALEXABELLE BILLY ELLIOT Dogs NSW Library & Archives committee (yellow Show) BIS- ARGOWEN AELIN OF GALATHYNIUS RUBIS- SUP CH BALKANA FIRE AND ICE Dogs NSW Library & Archives committee (red show) BIS- SUP CH BULLACKTIV STOP ON RED (ROM) RUBIS- CH IKONS HELL RAISER

15.5.22 Cessnock Dog Club PM SHOW BIS-ARALYEN PRESIDENTAL CAMPAIGN RUBIS-LVA JNR CH LTU CH LTU CH SUP CH TAURO AXEL (IMP LTU) 21.5.22 Ku-Ring-Gai Kennel Club BIS- CH CAVALIERLOVE SCANDALOUS AFFAIR RUBIS- CH BRITISHEXTRA THE IRISHMAN

8.5.21 Cootamundra All Breeds Kennel Club BIS- CH CHIKASHII GO PROUD (IMP POL) RUBIS-CH MONTERREZ KIND OF SPECIAL AT BARRAGAN (NBT) South West Slopes All Breeds Kennel Club BIS-SUP CH DACHCHIMAC FAST N FURIOUS RUBIS-CH KABOVA COURAGE UNDER FIRE Bathurst District Kennel Club BIS-SUP CH VANSITAR BLACK AND GOLD (IMP NZ) RUBIS-SUP CH SELWOR SECRET PACKAGE (IMP NZ) Hawkesbury District Agricultural association BIS- CH GAMEGUARD INNUENDO RUBIS- CH SAILOZ NIGHT RIDER 13.5.21 Lake Macquarie All Breeds Kennel Club BIS- CH BRADORLA HERE COMES THE SUN RUBIS-CH IKONS HELL RAISER Lake Macquarie All Breed Kennel Club PM Show BIS-CH RYMISKA GREAT BALLS OF FIRE RUBIS-CH BRADORLA HERE COMES THE SUN

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Ku-Ring-Gai Kennel Club PM SHOW BIS- LVA JNR CH LTU CH LTU CH SUP CH TAURO AXEL (IMP LTU) Manilla & district kennel club BIS- CH JOHGRA SUMMER IN PARIS RUBIS-CH SAMAYAH HALLELUJAH MOONSTAR Manilla & District kennel club PM show BIS- SKYESDLIMIT THE BRIGHTEST STAR RUBIS- ARALYEN PRESIDENTAL CAMPAIGN 22.5.22 Ku-Ring-Gai Kennel Club BIS- AUST CH & AM CH REATAS WALK THE TALK DEZIGNER (IMP USA) RUBIS- CH FRAELIGHTE FROZEN TO TOUCH Manilla & District Kennel Club BIS- CH SAMAYAH HALLELUJAH MOONSTAR RUBIS- ARALYEN PRESIDENTAL CAMPAIGN 27.5.22 Newcastle Toy & All breeds kennel club BIS- CH SAILOZ NIGHT RIDER

Newcastle Toy & All breeds kennel club PM SHOW BIS- CH SNOWFIELD SNOW KING RUBIS-ART PRIDE BUCCELATTI BRIGHT ALWAYS WIN (RUS)(IMP UK) 28.5.22 Newcastle & Northern District Kennel club BIS- GIBBGRAN QEENS COUNSEL RUBIS- ART PRIDE BUCCELATTI BRIGHT ALWAYS WIN (RUS)(IMP UK) Northern Gundog Society of NSW BIS- SUP CH GOLDMAID MIND GAMES Hunter Valley Hound Club (greg parkes show) BIS- SUP CH DACHYCLAN TYRONE OF BRIDEE RUBIS- ARGOWAN AELIN OF GALATHYNIUS Hunter Valley Hound Club (Marlene curk Show) BIS- GIBBGRAN QEENS COUNSEL RUBIS-SUP CH TISCHAMINGO INDIAN OUTLAW Hunter Region Working Dog Club BIS- GR CH BEAUIDEAL TRES CHIC RUBIS- CH M-AZN HOME SWEET HOME (IMP USA) 29.5.22 Newcastle & Northern District Kennel club BIS- CH CAPILET DNT FEED AFTA MIDNITE RUBIS- CH NEECABE VERSACE

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Western Australian News Jeni Sach WA Columnist Email: mailto: kaasha@aapt.net.au This column is covering the months of April and May. If you have any news you’d like to share please get in touch and let me know.

Runner-up Best in Show at the Championship Show was Kim Prendergast’s Maltese, Pentacles Ace of Snow County (Imp Kor).

Our final night show for this summer was held on 2 April 2022 and run by the All Breeds Dog Club of WA. They conducted an Open Show and a Championship Show.

Congratulations to Tracy Roberts and her German Shepherd, Ch Gewalt Domino who took out the double and was awarded Best in Show and Best Intermediate in Show at the Open Show by Ms Natasha Ryan, and at the Championship Show by Mrs Sue Monk.

Best Neuter in Show at the Championship Show was Mrs K Black & Ms D Byles Siberian Husky, Sup Ch Icepower Bumble Bee. Runner-up Best in Show was also from the Utility Group, Jordan Leybourne’s Alaskan Malamute, Neut Ch Hamalek I Am What I Am.

Runner-up Best in Show at the Open Show was Rod and Sue Shellback’s Havanese, Ch Ananda A Star is Born.

Congratulations to Ally Jones who at this show gained the final points for her Beagle, with a Best Neuter in Group.

Harry will now be known as Neut Ch Sligrachan Lucs Magic Happens.

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The WA Chihuahua Club conducted their Championship Show on 16 April 2022 and the judge was Ms Neridah Sharrett (WA). Best in Show was awarded to the Smooth, Ch Pelischa Infinity And Beyond, owned by Pete & Liz Chandler.

Also finishing a title at this show was Rick & Kathryn Berwick’s Bernese Mountain Dog, Archer. Who will now be known as Supreme Ch Sennen Oops I Did It Again. Archer is co-owned with his breeders, Mr D & Mrs G May. Runner-up Best in Show was the Long Coat, Pelischa Taylor Made owned by Char Janz and Liz Chandler.

On Saturday, 16 April there were a couple of specialty shows. The Whippet Club of WA conducted both an Open and a Championship Show. The championship show was judged by Mrs Annabel Gunn (SA). Best in Show was awarded to Kerrilee Bell’s Whipsikal Rush of Adrenaline. Runner-up Best in Show & Best Bred by Exhibitor in Show was Pam Campbell & Steve Warry’s Harroway Playing It My Way (AI).

On Sunday, 17 April The Hound Club of WA conducted a Championship Show judged by Mrs Wendy Boce from Victoria. Mrs Boce awarded Best in Show to Sheila Timson’s Saluki, Sup Ch Itsozi The Jewel Keeper JC, handled by Lauren Storrs.

Best Neuter in Show was Sligrachan Kennels & Ally Jones’ Beagle, Sligrachan Lucs Magic Happens.

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Heather Jones (WA) presided over the Spitz Dog Club of WA Championship Show. Best in Show and Best Aust Bred in Show was Michelle Triplett’s Pomeranian, Ch Mmdivine Fast and Furious.

Runner-up Best in Show and Best intermediate in Show was Chelsey Primrose’s Siberian Husky, Ch Canyonlands Major Look.

Best in Show Neuter was the Siberian Husky owned by Mrs K Black & Ms D L Byles, Sup Ch Icepower Bumble Bee. Runner-up Neuter was Marie Holland’s Keeshond, Sup Ch Hunkeedori Life On The Edge. The Keeshond was also Best Neuter in Show on Anzac Day. The Anzac Day show commenced at lunchtime after a short service was conducted. It was lovely to see some of our veterans at the show showing their dogs and stewarding.

This time General Specials was judged by Mr Don Mahoney (NSW) and Best in Show was Karlyermai Kennels Australian Silky Terrier, Sup Ch Karlyermai Gotta Bea Rockstar.

A new youngster to hit the rings in WA who was awarded Best Baby in Show at the Spitz Show is Diane McDonald’s Norwegian Buhund, Blackcombe Bibiana. This puppy is now a regular class in group winner Runner-up Best in Show at both shows was R & K Berwick & D & G May’s Bernese Mountain Dog, Sup Ch Sennen Oops I Did It Again.

On the Anzac weekend the Metropolitan Kennel Club was able to conduct a couple of championship shows and everyone was very pleased to welcome some interstate judges. Best in Show at the first show was judged by Prof Brian Corbitt (NSW) who gave Best in Show to Blackboy Kennels’ Labrador Retriever, Ch Blackboy Absolut Viktor (AI).

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Runner-up Best Neuter in Show on this occasion was the Standard Xoloitzcuintle owned by Laney Richards, Ch & Neut Ch Wazzat Illiana.

Best Neuter in Show was the Great Dane owned by Ms R McLean & Mr I Barclay, Ch & Neut Ch Alariqus Anastacia Royale (AI).

The weekend of 30 April and 1 May several group and breed specialty clubs ran shows. On the Saturday the Working Dog Club of WA had their championship show judged by Christopher Evans (Vic). From an entry of 117 Best in Show was awarded to Sue & Julia Van Dinter’s Shetland Sheepdog Sup Ch Sunland Star Witness.

Runner-up Best Neuter in Show was Marie Holland’s Keeshond, Sup Ch Hunkeedori Life On The Edge. This dog was also Runner-up Best Neuter in Show at the Autumn Show.

The judge for the Autumn Show was Mrs Heather Jones (WA) who awarded Best in Show to G Russell & M Vanhoe’s Standard Poodle, Ch Bouffant Im Still Standing (AI).

Runner-up Best in Show at the Autumn Show was Michelle Roberts’ other Dalmatian, Ch Winterfalls Midnight Cowboy.

Runner-up Best in Show and Intermediate in Show was Tracy Roberts’ German Shepherd, Ch Gewalt Domino.

It was a good day for the Xolos with Elaine Richards’ Standard, Neut Ch Wazzat Illiana going Runner-up Best Neuter in Show. The young Miniature Xolo who is catching the eye of many judges at the moment, Wazzat Reva (owned by Jacqi Dinis and handled by Jeni Sach), was Best Baby at both shows, her last shows in that class. Since then she’s also started picking up challenge points and has more class in group awards to her name.

The Non-Sporting Dog Club held two Championship Shows – The Premier Show & The Autumn Show. The Premier Show was judged by Mr Geoffrey Blyth from Tasmania. Best in Show was awarded to Michelle Roberts’ Dalmatian, Sup Ch Winterfalls Some Like It Hot. Runner-up Best in Show was Jacqui Ainsworth’s Standard Poodle, Marechal Champagne Taste At Artizan.

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Best in Show at the Gun Dog Club of WA, judged by Ms Sue McFadden (NSW) was George and Sharon Koutsantonis’s GSP, Ch Sevoier Tag Your It At Durers.

Runner-up Best in Show was Renee Hawkins’ American Cocker Spaniel (who loves to keep Renee on her toes), Ch Yambari You’ll Never Walk Alone.

The WA Toy Dog Specialist Club conducted two championship shows using interstate judges Mrs Leanne Trotter (Vic) and Barry Gardiner (SA). For Best in Show at the first show Leanne Trotter chose the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel owned by Christie Chapman and Kerry Seymour, Chrisindy Turn Back Time.

Best in Show Neuter was Chris & Jennifer Warren’s Labrador Retriever, Ch Tobela Stormy Destiney. Runner-up Neauter in Show went to Marleen Boom’s Field Spaniel, Ch & Neut Ch Dawnus In A League Of Bear Own RN SWN ET CA. The Bull Terrier Club of WA brought Mr Paul Haseldine from South Australia across to judge their Championship Show and Best in Show was awarded to Huatare Everlong. Runner-up Best in Show was Stan Honnery & Neridah Sharrett’s Ch Staunchbull Quest at Honhazsta.

Best Neuter in Show was Heidi Ansell’s Pug, Neut Ch Toorork Teddie Ansell.

At the second show Mr Gardiner awarded Best in Show to Kym Prendergast’s Maltese, Pentacles Ace of Snow County (Imp Kor).

The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of WA conducted two Championship Shows and brought across two interstate judges. Unfortunately I don’t have full results however Best in Show at the AM show, judged by Ms Sue Cameron-Codognotto (Vic), was Tanya Brooker’s Chilolo Hh Spin It In Gold (AI). This dog was also Best in Show at the PM Show under judge Mr Robert Surman (SA).

At the PM show Tanya Brooker also was awarded Runner-up Best in Show with Drumrigel Lexies Gift.

On the Sunday the WA Terrier Club had a championship show with Ida Homer (WA) judging. She awarded Best in Show to Stan Honnery and Neridah Sharrett’s Bull Terrier, Ch Staunchbull Quest at Honhazsta.

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Runner-up Best in Show was Michele Triplett’s Pomeranian, Ch Mmdivine Fast and Furious.

The Utility Dog Club of WA also held two Championship Shows. Show 1 was judged by Mrs Libby Martin who awarded Best in Show to Mr M & Mrs J Boase’s Siberian Husky, Ch Canyonlands Made From Legends (handled by Chelsey Primrose).

Runner-up Best in Show was Karlyermai Kennels Australian Silky Terrier, Sup Ch Karlyermai Gotta Bea Rokstar.

Runner-up Best in Show was Natasha Ryan’s Newfoundland, Ch Happybear Look Whos Talking (AI).

Best Neuter in Show was Helene Innes’s Bearded Collie, Gr Ch Silverstarz Belgium Affair. Runner-up Best Neuter in Show at this show and at the third show was P & A Howie’s Dachshund (Smooth Haired), Ch Annaric Moon Light Serenade.

At the second show Runner-up Best in Show was Mrs C Allen’s Staffordshire Bul Terrier, Bullitproof The Undertaker.

Best Neuter in Show at the second show and Runner-up Best Neuter in Show at the third show was Jodie Delaney’s Yorkshire Terrier, Neut Ch Yetholme Lunas Snowpea. Runner-up Best Neuter in Show was another of the Howie’s Mini Smooth Dachshund’s, Ch Annaric Wee Willow In The Wind.

The second of the two shows was judged by Mr Andrew Beattie (WA) who awarded Best in Show to Ch Happybear Mr Brytsyde (AI) who was also Intermediate in Show at the first show. Runner-up in Show was Sup Ch Sennen Oops I Did It Again, the Bernese Mountain Dog owned by R & K Berwick & D & G May.

Runner-up Best in Show under Mrs Ida Homer at the third show was Pam Campbell’s Whippet, Ch Harroway Vanity Fair.

On 14 and 15 May 2022 Geraldton & Districts Kennel Club held their 50th Anniversary weekend. Because of Covid concerns they used two local WA judges, Mrs Ida Homer and Mr Doug Bowe, and brought Mrs Kerry Cannon across from NSW. Michelle Roberts had a fantastic weekend taking out all three Best in Shows on offer with her two Dalmatians. At the first show under Mrs Cannon and the third show under Ida Homer, Sup Ch Winterfalls Some Like It Hot was awarded Best in Show. At the second show Mr Doug Bowe awarded Michelle’s other Dalmatian, Sup Ch Winterfalls Midnight Cowboy.

Metropolitan Kennel Club of WA held an Open and Championship Show on 22 May 2022. At the Championship Show Mrs Coral Gray judged General Specials. Pam Campbell’s young Whippet, Arcon Love Game at Harroway (Imp NZ) came back with a bang after having had a break from the ring, winning Best in Show.

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Runner-up Best in Show went to Natasha Ryan’s Golden Retriever, Sup Ch Happybear A New Beginning (AI).

Best Neuter in Show was Marie Holland’s Keeshond, Sup Ch Hunkeedori Life On The Edge with Sligrachan Kennels & Ally Jones’ Beagle going Runner-up Best Neuter in Show.

After being delayed from the March long weekend due to Covid issues, the Western Classic weekend finally went ahead on the weekend of 27 to 29 May 2022. Congratulations to the team on running yet another successful event and well done to all the sponsors for their generosity.

At the first Show Runner-up Best in Show was the Bernese Mountain Dog, Sup Ch Sennen Oops I Did It Again owned by R & K Berwick & D & G May.

Best Neuter in Show at the first and second shows was Mrs K Black & Mrs D Byles’ Siberian Husky, Sup Ch Icepower Bumble Bee. At the first show Serena Laurin’s Finnish Lapphund, Ch Mirawee Deluxe Edition was Runner-up Best Neuter in Show. At the second show Miss J Versteeg & Mrs C Hancock won Runner-up Best Neuter in Show with their Bernese Mountain Dog, Ch Bernabout Charm Offensive.

At the third show Runner-up Best in Show was Callme Kennels Miniature Pinscher, Sup Ch Callme I Select.

The judging panel for the weekend consisted of Mr Serge Tassan (Qld), Mrs Silvana Tassan (Qld), Mr David Tidswell (SA), Mrs Ulla Greenwood (Qld), Miss Sharyn Phillips (Qld) and Mrs Joyce Sullivan (SA).

Best in Show judge at Show 1 was Miss Sharyl Phillips, Show 2 was Joyce Sullivan and Show 3 was Ulla Greenwood.

Natasha Ryan had a brilliant weekend. Her Golden Retriever, Sup Ch Happybear A New Beginning (AI) was Best in Show at the first and second shows. Her Newfoundland, Ch Happybear Look Who’s Talking (AI) was Runner-up in Show at the second show (behind the Goldie) and went one better at the third show with a Best in Show award.

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

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

If anybody has news they wish to share please either PM me on Facebook or email me at kaasha@aapt.net.au Jeni Sach

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Tasmanian News Rachael Holloway Tasmanian Columnist Email: rachael@zuleika.com.au

Hi all, I am going to be your roving reporter for Tasmania and at the moment I am truly a roving one.

Its so good to see dogs and people on my travels that have only previously been seen on Facebook.

I will be keeping in touch with all Tasmanian news but if you have something you wish me to put in the magazine let me know on killilan@bigpond. com. Any news, brags etc are welcome to be sent to me for consideration.

Group7 and having some fantastic Best In Show wins.

Good luck everyone in the freezing cold I will watch on from sunny Queensland Don’t forget to send me all your recent wins and brags you want included.

Till next time Teena

As our summer season of shows ends, shows will be a lot less frequent as the cold weather descends upon us.

Currently I am on extended holidays in sunny Queensland, (yes you can be envious) but I am keeping up to date with the happenings in Tassie through media and friends.

As only approached last week to do the column and getting something in before the deadline, it will be a short column this month.

Congratulations to you all that have had some lovely wins lately. I have included a few photos of recent wins. The Gundog Group is having great success for the highest awards, Im super proud to say my my little home bred boy made Tassie proud by winning Runner Up Best In Group at Sydney Royal. What a memorable day that will be high on my list of favourite wins. He has continued on in Qld taking all 5 Groups and Best In Show.

Huge congratulations to Dawn Alomes with her Tibetan Terrier Ch Gengala Inkpad taking over

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New Zealand News Column

New Zealand News Penny Brooks

New Zealand Columnist Email: pennybrooksphotography@outlook.com

Hi Everyone - May 2022 NZ Covid restrictions are slowly easing and we have a few shows this month. Cambridge KA was the 2/3 April with 1 Championship and 2 Open shows over the weekend.

Easter in NZ was an exciting time with the always fun Christchurch weekend of events. Kicking off with North Canterbury KA on Friday. GS Judge Leslie Chamers gave the Junior Peke Barramba Dark Invader (Burgess) BIS

BIS at the Championship show (Judge K Hardwick) was Nick Wilson’s Dobe NZ Ch Patonshill Dream Catcher with Runner up being the Wippet NZ Ch Shenkhan Four Seasons (M Powley)

Res BIS was the Malamute Sup Ch Koolrunnings Summer-Shadow SDX

In Auckland on the 9th Apr was the Auckland Non Sporting & Utility Dog Assn Champ Show where BIS was the TT NZ Ch Gengala Get Smart (Imp Aust) Owned by D Bielby & L Hickey) under Keith Simmons & Debbie Hull

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Saturday was Canterbury KA show with the Australian Shepherd AmGr/NZCh Dreamstreets Where’s Wally (Imp USA) (Falconer) was BIS

Pam Douglas had the honour of judging BIS and BIS was the Alaskan Malamute

Res BIS was the Std Long Dachy of Beth Warman’s but sorry I don’t have details.

SPR CH KOOLRUNNINGS SUMMER-SHADOW SDX 03172-2015 09/03/2015 NZ & AUST CH KOOLRUNNINGS INTREPID (IMP-AUST) SDCH/CH KOOLRUNNINGS AINT NO DRAMA SDCH Bred by L Johnson & D Fraser & C Loft and owned by G Whangapirita (103565) & D Fraser (090648) & L Johnson (090647) & C Loft (097143)

Sunday was the exciting day for many with NZ’s First FCI show - It was an exciting new format for us all and I will look forward to participating in further FCI shows. It was a little bit confusing for a lot but I am sure as time goes on we will get more used to this format. Personally I love the Group 1-4 format from my time in Aussie.

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Res BIS - the Bichon NZ GR & NZ SPR JITTERBOP BEING EVIL HAS A PRICE (IMP-FIN) FI53682/17 28/09/2017 FI CH. KEYMAKER’S PRINCE OF PARADISE FI51928/15/ FI CH. CN CH. MI QIUMY PET MONSTER FI32109/17 Bred by Jaana Kauppinen (fin) and owned by D Brown (001390)

BIS 3rd

Best in Show Baby Puppy - Siberian MELANDAR MISS CASSIE 00619-2022 14/11/2021 NZ CH ARTICPRIDE MARJESTIC MELANDAR (IMP-AUST) AI/ MELANDAR MILA Bred by S Prebble and owned by Z Cross (102945) Best in Show Puppy - the Lagotto GLENSTAR RHYTHM OF TH RAIN 09701-2021 09/10/2021 SPR CH GLENSTAR DARK-SIDE-OFTHE-MOON/TARTUFO RUFINA (IMP-AUST) Bred by D Hanson and owned by D Hanson (087630)

CH SETTMORE STORMY NIGHT AT AZZARO (IMP-AUST) 3100391551 21/04/2019 CH & AUST CH. AZZARO KNIGHT-RIDER CA. 04781-2012/ AUST CH. TRISETER CELTIC TILDA 3100328506 Bred by J Moore & K Orr (aust) and owned by K Atkinson (069213) BIS 4th the OES ITA CH & NZ SPR CH SHAGGYBARK AMERICAN LOVER OF ARYAKAS AT SNODRAGON (IMP-USA) AS0905355 06/02/2015 SHAGGY BLUE BOB’S PLOURTARCHOS OF ARYAKAS VDH/DOESC D11004/CAPRICORNS VIVACIOUS VANESSA AKCDN24922103 Bred by C Delmar (usa) and owned by M Autolitanio (104637) & C Ellis (076695) & R Ellis (064535) & N Kanales (104638)

Best in Show Junior - Labrador CROFTSWAY SHOW OFF 08800-2021 06/07/2021 SPL GR CH CROFTSWAY TOMMEE/ CH CROFTSWAY VEGAS-SHOW GIRL Bred by J Bedford-Pope and owned by J BedfordPope (001237) Best in Show Veteran - Staffy CH OAKAMOOR MYSTICAL SPELL 05245-2012 19/06/2012 ALERICK GOLDSMITHS MAGICIAN/ CH RENEGADE APACHE-BREW Bred by L Bartle and owned by L Bartle (097749) Monday was the Group shows including Canterbury Working Dog where BIS (Judge C Long) was the Corgi (Pem) Am GCH Homespuns Simon Says (Chalmers)

HUGE THANK YOU TO Shirley Rolfe from SupaShots for the SI Images.

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and the Beardie NZ Ch Lyntree Cosmic Hallelujah was Reserve BIS

Taranaki & Waikato Working Dogs combined and brought in NZ’s First (I stand to be corrected) Overseas judges since Covid with Joan Hutt on (Vic) and Ellen Nankivill (Qld) judging. The combined shows consisted of a Championship show for each club and an Open show for each.

WWDA with Joan judging BIS was the Beardie NZ Ch Lyntree Cosmic Hallelujah

Reserve BIS the Corgi (Pem) NZCh Anwyl Tell Me Im Dreaming (Imp Aust).

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Sunday at TWDA with Ellen Judging BIS was the beardie above and Res was the Border Collie Ch Glen Clova Tempted By Th Stars (Flemming/Carr)

Exciting news from Sydney Royal for one NZ Breeder, BOB & Puppy in Group was the Bichon Joy Red Carpet Rebel (Imp NZ) bred by Anne Batiste and owned by Les Bradney, Elizabeth & Michael Friedman.

Sadly from now on there are very few shows NZ wide. Despite borders now being open it seems most Clubs are waiting till the summer months to hold shows

Hi Everyone - June 2022

Halo (Calman)

So Covid isn’t stopping shows now in NZ it is just Clubs not holding any. I guess a lot of Clubs are being cautious as well, particularly when it comes to bringing Overseas judges in and all the risks associated with that with Judges testing positive to covid prior to, or on arrival in NZ.

At the Open - BIS (J Geannes) was the Beardie Ch Lyntree Cosmic Hallelujah (Brooks)

So the only All Breeds Champ shows in the North Island this month was Napier & Wairoa held in Hastings. Saturday at Wairoa D Ninness gave BIS to the Boston Aust/NZ CH Rossdhu No Fashun Faux Pas with Rossdhu (Harrison/Colquhoun)

Same weekend in the South Island was the Marlborough KA show (C Trevelyan) gave BIS to the Corgi Am Gr Ch Homespuns Simon Says (USA) (Chalmers) and Res BIS was the Havanese NZ Ch Hashki The Wow Factor (Imp Aust) (Campbell)

Res BIS was the Pug Ch Forrestblack Box O Choclates (Dowd).

So with no shows on - some exhibitors are doing other things with their dogs. Trudy Gallavin and her Aussie Shepherd NZ Ch Mainstreet Dancing in the Dark (Imp Aust) tested out his Lure Coursing powers with SI Hound Club fun day. Here with the Whippet Chema I Want it All (C Burton)

At the Open Show BIS (M Hamilton) was the Gordon NZ Ch Settmore Stormy Night at Azzaro (Imp Aust) (Atkinson) Sunday at Napier Judge K O’Carrol gave the Sibe Ch Melandar Lacee (Beckett/Prebble) BIS

Another cool initiative is the setting up of a Rare & Vulnerable Dog Breeds NZ Facebook Group.

Res BIS was the Cocker Ch Suedanka Shined My

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Leanne McTear & Jorga Dixon have done lots of background work on an initial list of dog breeds considered rare and vulnerable. We have excluded breeds that while numerically small in NZ are not elsewhere as we consider these to be minority breeds rather than rare or vulnerable.

The list here has been collated from: 1. The average number of dogs registered each year with DogsNZ over the period 2009 to 2020.

We have included all breeds with an average of 20 or less apart from a few breeds which are below 30 but they meet our other criteria 2. Have been identified by a recognised international dog organisation such as The Kennel Club of Britain and/or the America Kennel Club (we are still waiting confirmation from FCI) as rare or vulnerable So here is the list Bearded Collie Bedlington Terrier Bloodhound Bull Terrier (mini) Collie smooth Deerhound English Setter English Toy Terrier (black and tan) Gordon Setter Red and White Setter Irish Wolfhound King Charles Spaniel Kerry Blue Terrier Lakeland Terrier

Manchester Terrier English Mastiff Old English Sheepdog Otterhound Curly Coat Retriever Sealyham Terrier Skye Terrier Clumber Spaniel Corgi (Cardigan) Fox Terrier (smooth) Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Norwich Terrier Polish Lowland Sheepdog Ibizian Hound Azawakh Harrier Finnish Spitz Belgian Shepherd ( laekenios) Foxhound Huge thanks to Jorga and also Sue from DogsNZ who kindly sent through the registration data.

As a next step Jorga and I have set up a FB group, so please join us… and please forward to anyone you think may be interested. It is hoped from the FB group we can establish a Club with representation from both the North and South Islands so we can have activities and events on both sides of the Strait.

I look forward to seeing you there … and learning more about these extra special breeds.

three Foundation members who also have been awarded Life membership.

A Fund Raising component of the BOG has been a feature over the decades. The collection of funds was a dedicated task that occurred by taking the dogs on a walk through the town to meet the public. The proceeds of these collections have been donated to various registered charities including Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Intellectually Handicapped Society, Foundation for the Blind and PAWS. We no longer march through a town but the fundraising component is just as strong with recent recipients being HUHANZ. In 2015 the club dropped the Match parade at the BOG in favour of all games, and we moved the event to a winter date with the venue at the base of a mountain, and this has proven to be a popular decision.

This year the North Island St Bernard Assn Inc (NISBA) celebrates its 40th Anniversary.

The NISBA was formally recognized by the New Zealand Kennel Club in December 1981, after a dedicated group of Saint owners decided to form a club at a meeting chaired by the late Clyde Rogers.

In February 1982, following many ‘well fortified’ discussions, we held the first Match Parade and Battle of the Giants often referred to as ‘the BOG’, together with invited breeds Pyrenean Mountain Dogs and Newfoundlands, in Taupo. The event was a great success and gained a permanent position in our annual club calendar. This is a family weekend which has always been as much about socializing and having fun, as it ever was holding the Match.

Occasionally we have included dog breeds other than the invited foundation breeds. The Bernese Mountain Dogs and Leonbergers have now become permanent additions making up five represented breeds who attend. This year will be our 39th year of hosting this event (would have been 40 but for Covid), and our celebration cake will be cut by

Two years after our clubs formation, the NISBA was awarded Open Show status (38 entries at our 1st Open Show) and, three years later, we achieved Championship Show status with Ellie Maitland as our inaugural judge.

Ellie awarded Best In Show to Champion Tai Yuan Iceberg, who was from the first St Bernard litter conceived by frozen semen worldwide. We choose to use Specialist Judges for our Championship Shows whenever possible, and we have enjoyed the many St. Bernard Breed Specialist Judges experience and knowledge, which they willingly share with us, at an informal dinner, following the event.

Our specialist judges over the years have included St.Bernard luminaries such as Glenn Radcliffe, Carl

New Zealand News Column

Otto Mastrupp, Jan van de Belt, Carmelo Zappala, Seamus Oates, Pat Muggleton, Beverly Nosiglia, Georgia Rush, Lynn Jech, Donna & Ken Buxton and Tan Nagrecha. We produce an informative magazine called Saint Scene with a minimum of 125 pages over 5 issues per annum.

In recent times Saint Scene has become an e-magazine, and this change has made distribution easy amongst our membership who are Australasian wide. The North Island St.Bernard Association was proud to host three Canine Nutrition Seminars with Dr Grant Guilford, (from Massey University), then 2nd in the world in Small Animal Nutrition, as our guest speaker. These were in the early days of the availability of premium dried foods, and our seminars were attended by everyone from Veterinarians, to dog breeders and pet owners.

About the same time we organised a day when a large number of St.Bernard owners travelled to Massey University for a Hip Dysplasia x-ray and scoring session. This day was well attended, and breeders and owners travelled long distances to support this initiative. The responsible attitude exhibited by club members towards this disease is one of the contributing factors in the breed score average for St.Bernards hips in New Zealand improving over time, when so many other breed averages remain unchanged or higher over that period. Dr Kevin Stafford, also of Massey University, was our guest speaker when our club hosted Canine Behaviour Seminars, aimed at providing us with a greater understanding of our dogs. In conjunction with Massey University, we conducted a breed survey to determine the incidence of hereditary diseases carried by St. Bernards in New Zealand. This information was collated and supplied to us which proved useful to St.Bernard breeders. By comparing ours with international data, they determined our dogs were fortunate not to have some of the issues that afflict St Bernards internationally, and to ensure it stayed that way. This information was also provided to and used by the New Zealand Kennel Clubs Hereditary Disorder committee.

The North Island St.Bernard Association Inc. remains a proactive club, recognizing and catering to the needs of both pet and show St. Bernard

owners and we operate a robust Rescue Service for Saints in need, and a Rehome Service for Saints who can no longer stay with their families. We annually award a prize to Best Community Saint and recognise our Veterans and Double Digit Saints.

We sell dog bed fleece with proceeds paying for bedding for dog charities, and we have donated almost 300 of these beds to Chained Dog Awareness and other canine welfare organisations, to, in a small way, improve the lives of these abandoned dogs. Our contribution of NZ$580 will help the canine casualties of the war in Ukraine.

In the last few years we have held Carting training and events for Allbreeds and Crossbreeds, to introduce owners to an historical ‘sport’ option for their dog.

The NISBA is proud to be supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in New Zealand and we have attended the Swiss Markets in Auckland for several years and the Mortgarten and Alplerchilbi events at the Ambassadors private residence in Wellington.

We are excited to see the health improvements for the St Bernard over the last four decades.

Where once we were lucky to have them for seven years, they now regularly live 9-10 years and older, and we look forward to the clubs next decade.

The North Island St Bernard Assn is proudly sponsored by Royal Canine.

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