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Editor Theo Koekemoer Based in South Africa, Theo’s involvement with French Bulldogs date back to the early 1980s.

He is a specialist Bulldog judge.

www.bullishmagazine.com www.facebook.com/groups/475001702639934/ Tel 0027.84.4333.957 To advertise contact Theo K theo@bullishmagazine.com Rates

Front Page // $250 Double or Single Page // $75 Deadline for next issue //20 April 2015

Our cover dog

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From the Editor 24. Sketches by Deborah 46. Sketches by Stanislaw Wesolowski 53. Education 57, Juniors 74 New Litters 80 Stud Dogs 86 Designers 96. Advertising 100. Kara Gordon Challenge

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Theo K| FROM THE EDITOR

Theo K

A big thank you to everyone who has supported the magazine with advertisements.

Please continue to support the magazine with your ads.

At only $25 its cheaper than entries at most shows. At $75 we will also send you a print copy. Without paid advertisements no magazine could be sustainable.

Also a big thank you to Andria Haskins for finding the time to write an article for us on Junior Handling.

Our cover dog is all the way from South America. Thank you Yamila Pascal Brola.

Interesting to note that the French Bulldog was officially recognized by the AKC in 1898.

Enjoy this issue.

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Deborah Morrison-Teirney| SKETCHES

Sketches by Debbie

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“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Mahatma Gandhi

We at French Bulldog Rescue SA are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of French Bulldogs in South Africa.

Our goal is to place happy, healthy French Bulldogs in forever homes. We strive to educate prospective owners about this wonderful breed. Discourage unethical breeding and help people to understand French Bulldogs and their specific needs.

• Dale Neves 083 326 1819 – dale@lifeandtimes.co.za • Tessa Roodt 082 572 4826 – famouslastwords@mweb.co.za

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Theo K| EDUCATION

Colours All colors are acceptable according to the AKC breed standard, with the exception of solid black, mouse, liver, black and tan, black and white, and white with black, which are disqualifications.

Black means black without a trace of brindle.

Any non standard colors are considered a disqualification as per the AKC Breed Standard.

In some countries such as South Africa there is no disqualifications in breed standards. In this case a black dog would wouldn’t be disqualified but the black would be considered a fault.

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Andria Haskins| JUNIOR HANDLING

Andria Haskins My name is Andria Haskins, better known to my friends and family as Andi. I will be 17 years old in April. I have grown up in a very dog-loving home, and as a tiny child we had 2 Staffies Tessa and Zak, and later 2 Great Danes Charlotte and Josephine.

My parents have Irish Wolfhounds. I have a Saluki, who was the start of my Junior Handling career. In my early handling days I showed quite a few friend’s Irish Wolfhounds, Afghans and Daschunds.

Over the past couple of years I have been given many wonderful breeds to show to widen my experience: English Springer Spaniels, a top winning English Pointer, Dalmatians, a Pharoah Hound, Weimeraners, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Whippets, Borzois, Siberian Huskies, Australian Shepherds, Corgis, Basenjis, Bull Terriers, Bulldogs, Papillons, Pomeranians, Chow Chows, French Bulldogs, Lhasa Apsos, Poodles, Boxers, Dobermans, Great Danes, Rottweilers, Schipperkes, Shiba Inus, Newfoundlands, Bearded Collies and an Affenpinscher.

As a Junior Handler you are expected to be able to handle any dog from any group, so I have been lucky enough to gain experience with all these different dogs, showing in both the breed ring, as well as the Junior Handling classes.

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Andria Haskins Having grown up with dogs, I always accompanied my parents to training, and later to shows. Because of my love for them, I guess I just always absorbed what was going on around me. Being old enough to take my Saluki through Puppy School and Socialisation was definitely a high point. Working hard on the relationship, understanding and later towards obedience. The basics that have stood out for me are knowing and understanding your dog’s fears, and how best to work and reassure them.

I got involved in the basics of show training 11 years ago. I learned from watching and trying things out.

I was given help from patient friends and various trainers. This included show preparation, setting up your dog correctly, moving your dog at the correct pace. Later a lot of my focus was on the requirements for Junior Handling, which are far more extensive than breed classes.

In Junior Handling the handler is judged on their handling abilities and skills. Whereas in breed classes, the dogs are judged for conformation. Showing dogs is a super sport for dog-loving children.

It means you get out into the fresh air, having fun building your relationship with your dogs, and spending time with like-minded friends. It is a good place to learn about winning, losing, fairness and good sportsmanship.

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Andria Haskins| JUNIOR HANDLING

Andria Haskins One of the best ways to introduce friends to the sport is to invite them to come along to a show and explain how it all works, and let them watch and learn.

As much as it is jolly hard work, it is interesting to learn about the techniques for different breeds of dogs. I have learned so much from trainers over the years about, bathing, grooming and preparing different breeds for the ring. I also have friends who I have helped to prepare and show Afghan Hounds, and that is certainly a lot of hard work, but loads of fun.

As a young child, my very first big win was Child Handler of the Year, at our Best of the Best Competition, with a friend’s Standard Wire Daschund, under an International Judge. It was a very special win for me, and I was presented with a beautiful crystal trophy and lots of lovely presents.

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Andria Haskins The organisers and sponsors are normally very generous with their prizes for Children and Junior events, and it does keep us motivated and it’s fun to win dog-related goodies.

Our KUSA Nationals in 2012 was a big event for me. I was awarded Reserve Junior National Handler of the Year, with my Saluki Cemal. It was such a thrill as I had worked so hard with him from a tiny puppy, as well as my first time at Nationals. I have been awarded my provincial colours for Junior Handling for the past 3 years in succession, and this too has been a major high point of my showing career.

My first ever All-Breeds Best In Show with AM/ CAN/SA Champion Seasyde Hollywood – Rodayo, a friend’s English Pointer at Highway Kennel Club in Durban, her first BIS in South Africa, and mine too – what a feeling! Later in the year, we had another super win with a Best In Show at All-Breed Roodepoort & Districts Kennel Championship Show.

I have awesome parents and friends who have extensively supported my interest, and we try to attend as many shows as possible, even traveling across South Africa, when school timetables allow. I work pretty hard in term and exam time, so I plan to put in extra effort when I know a busy show weekend is on the calendar.

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This is my hobby, my sport and my passion, so I make time to ensure I plan properly to get sufficient study and assignment time.

I look forward to the Show Season for 2015 !

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ADOPT...

Give them a voice

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Dale Neves| ETHICAL BREEDING

Ethical Breeding

The terms “ethical breeder” and “responsible breeder” are used widely in the pedigree dog world. But what exactly constitutes an ethical producer of dogs? An ethical breeder is someone whose number one goal is to better the breed.

What does that mean exactly? With the ideal specimen firmly established in the breeder’s mind, he/ she then works towards producing dogs that most resemble the standard. There is no such thing as the “perfect dog”, but it is the goal of ethical breeders to try to get as close to perfection as is possible. The desire of those who are seriously involved in pedigree dogs is to see each breed--as a whole--continue to improve generation after generation and reach that pinnacle of perfection known as the standard. This is what is meant by “bettering the breed”.

How do responsible breeders go about bettering the breed, and how can you tell which breeders are good? When you decide on a specific breed, one that you feel would be a good fit for your life and family, the next step is to begin thorough research.

Through your research, you will learn what to look for in a dog of your chosen breed, what health issues are of particular concern to your breed, and general practices of those involved in your breed.

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Ethical Breeding

There are specifics of each breed, and those specifics must be brought into consideration when choosing a breeder. However, there are a number of general things you should look for in any breeder. To follow is an “ethical breeder protocol”, and notes: The ethical breeder’s main desire is to better the breed. They breed for the love of the dogs and because they want to see the breed flourish in the future. That means they only breed those dogs that have traits of value to the breed to pass on to progeny. Each generation should be at least as good as the previous, and ideally it should be better.

The ethical breeder carefully screens all breeding stock for health problems. Health concerns vary from breed to breed, and recommended health tests will therefore vary (this is why it is extremely important for a prospective buyer to be aware of the health concerns related to their breed of choice, so that they know what health tests to ask about when interviewing breeders).

The ethical breeder is usually involved heavily in the sport of pedigree dogs, whether in conformation, obedience, field trials, herding, etc. Stay away from breeders who bash organized dog sports and say they stay away from competition because of politics.

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Dale Neves| ETHICAL BREEDING

Ethical Breeding There are specifics of each breed, and those specifics must be brought into consideration when choosing a breeder. However, there are a number of general things you should look for in any breeder. To follow is an “ethical breeder protocol”, and notes: The ethical breeder’s main desire is to better the breed. They breed for the love of the dogs and because they want to see the breed flourish in the future. That means they only breed those dogs that have traits of value to the breed to pass on to progeny. Each generation should be at least as good as the previous, and ideally it should be better.

The ethical breeder carefully screens all breeding stock for health problems. Health concerns vary from breed to breed, and recommended health tests will therefore vary (this is why it is extremely important for a prospective buyer to be aware of the health concerns related to their breed of choice, so that they know what health tests to ask about when interviewing breeders).

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Ethical Breeding

This usually signifies that the breeder’s dogs just can’t cut it in the show ring/trial field.

The ethical breeder does not breed only pets. Although the law of averages will always dictate that pet quality puppies end up many times in even the most carefully planned litters, the goal of the ethical breeder is to produce the best dog possible. “Pet” puppies are generally defined as those that lack certain important qualities and are therefore not good breeding/showing prospects, but would make happy, healthy pets for people who are only looking for companionship.

The ethical breeder screens prospective buyers very carefully. They ask a lot of questions to be sure that their puppies only end up in the best of homes.

The ethical breeder guarantees each puppy sold.

The guarantee should cover such things as health and temperament, and should have no expiration date.

The ethical breeder is knowledgeable about their breed and will answer questions and concerns regarding the dogs willingly and openly.

The ethical breeder’s premises are neat and clean.

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Ethical Breeding Dogs are well exercised, happy and healthy. Kennel runs are roomy and comfortable. Dogs are upto-date on inoculations, well-fed and well-groomed.

There is no excuse for dirty, matted, skinny, or under-exercised dogs. If these things are obvious, look elsewhere for a puppy. A breeder should never have more dogs than they can physically care well for.

Ethical breeders will not use a dog that has any health issue whatsoever for the purpose of breeding.

Ethical breeders will not sell puppies to people knowing that they have health problems.

Ethical breeders will sell their puppies with a contract stipulating that the dogs have to be spayed and neutered.

The time taken to research your breed and then carefully select a breeder is time well spent. You very well may be saving yourself from a lot of misery in the future.

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The Kara Gordon Challenge I want to CHALLENGE my Bulldogger friends!

The next time you enter a specialty or supported entry, try to HELP the club offering the specialty. Offer to donate a raffle item or to bring something for hospitality - this does not mean spend a lot of money - it means be creative and SHARE the love.

Maybe you can help clean up poop or empty the trash...

Recently some Bulldoggers offered to do a bake-off at my home clubs’ specialties! That was awesome!

Welcome the newbie.

Be happy for someone else’s success.

If you see someone making a mistake or struggling offer to help if you can do so with an open and honest heart.... if the specialty/supported entry, etc. is part of an allbreed show then go and support a Bulldog/Bulldogger in group. Cheer like you mean it and maybe you will....

Treat others like you wish they would treat you.

The Kara Gordon Challenge I might be NOBODY, especially compared to “Bulldog royalty� and the long-timers in Bulldogs, but I know how BAD it feels to be discouraged and dismissed and how GREAT it feels to be supported, encouraged, loved and appreciated....

Just one small action on your part can change the sport for someone else...

Why not make it a POSITIVE? What have you got to lose? WHY NOT?????

Thank you Kara, I trust all French Bulldog Breeders will take on this challenge.

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