Newsletter of the South African Bull Terrier Club Nuusbrief van die Suid-Afrikaanse Bulterriër Klub

Welcome to the all-new BullytinDear Bully friendsThis is the first edition of the revamped SABTC Bullytin, sporting new clothes and with a fresh approach. It is on the one hand the SABTC’s response to many requests and on the other hand a new service to its members and the Bully community at large.

In the recent past the SABTC has communi-cated with its members primarily via its website and yearbook. The web-site and yearbook are of a formal nature and not ideal media for regular reporting on club mat-ters, the social scene and Bully matters in gen-eral.

The new Bullytin will be published alternate- monthly, circulated via e-mail and will eventually also appear on the SABTC’s website. By the way … the website is in the process of being comprehensively redeveloped and signifi-cantly improved.

The Bullytin’s size will depend on the volume and availability of useful and relevant material. News gathering will be

primarily done by the editor, Pieter Wilken, with the help of the SABTC Committee, but everyone is most welcome to submit mate-rial, including photographs and interesting snippets, for consideration for publication. But … the editorial committee has the final say on what goes in and what doesn’t.

The aim is to report on the doings of people and their dogs and happenings around the show ring, with an informal slant and a personal touch. We will also publish show schedules, technical articles and factual material of interest to the Bully fraternity.

Paid for commercial adver-tising will be allowed to offset costs. We are allowing Bully breeders to advertise dogs and puppies, provided they are paid-up members of the club.

The annual Major Trophy Show held at the beginning of February was a resounding success. Accolades must go the MTS Organising Committee, the SABTC Committee and the event spon-sor, Emerald Gold.

Enjoy!

Johan Warffemius

SABTC Chairman, Johan Warffemius, pictured enjoying

the MTS in February.

On the WeBsiteWe are in the process of upgrading and updating our SABTC website. Read the following news there now!

MTS: THE JUDGES’ VIEWSRead about what has an experienced UK judge, Dominic Clark, and two prominent South African judges, Gary Evangelides and Jannie Lubbe, both ROM judges, have to say on the class winners of the 2013 Major Trophy Show held on 1 February this year.

A VET ON BULL TERRIER AILMENTSRead the comprehensive article by a leading expert in veterinary surgery, Dr Kurt De Cramer, about Bull Terriers and their ailments.

ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATIONRead about a new artificial insemination technique used at Onderstepoort.

WEBSITE: www.bullterrier southafrica.com

Editorial staff

Editor Pieter Wilken

Journalist & Photographer Carien Warffemius

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Quicklinks to items in this issue � 2013 Supreme Bull Terrier and Bitch

of the year, and Dog of the year now Champions

� Two new ROM Champions in South Africa in 2013

� Bull Terrier is a comic book hero

� Show News

� Upcoming Events

� Advertising in the Bullytin

supreme becomes a ChampionStonore I Marilyn, Supreme Bull Terrier of 2013 and Bitch of the Year, with her breeder and owner at the Witwatersrand Kennel Club Championship Show where she was crowned a champion.

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2013 supreme Bull terrier and Bitch of the Year, and Dog of the Year now Champions

� The Supreme Bull Terrier and Bitch of the year for 2013, Stonore I Marilyn, and the Dog of the year for 2013, Domino Devil, have both now become champions.

� Stonore I Marilyn became cham-pion on Sunday, 23 March 2014 at the Witwatersrand Kennel Club Championship Show and Domino Devil at the Gauteng Junior Ken-nel Club Championship Show on Sunday, 30 March 2014.

� Ch I Marilyn, bred and owned by Deon Maritz, has Ipon Zin Zan of Carradice as sire and Stonore Lara Banks as dam. Ch Domino Devil, bred by Jacques Steen-kamp and owned by Abel Jansen, is by Bilmaro Bisto and out of Rostel Lady Marks.

In 2005 I was forced to re-think my strategy of breeding a Bull Terrier of quality. I had one hand me down bitch with a pedigree that was rather “open”. I identified three stud dogs, chosen for their virtues and started putting them together.

One of the three was exported and through the efforts of Wynand Lourens and Marco van den Doel I was able

to complete the trio into one pedigree.

The mating between Ipon Zinzan of Carradice and Stonore Lara Banks took place and four pups were born on 1 November 2011. My choice fell on Stonore Hallipurr. Unfortunately she died in a freak accident at 9 weeks leaving me feeling desolate. A repeat mating was done and a litter of ten pups was born.

Another freak accident took my choice at 7 weeks!Marco van den Doel, who liked Marilyn, suggested that

we go and see her — and there the fairy tale started. We both liked what we saw at 6 months.

Winning the Supreme Title was very overwhelming to me given the road traveled. Tears of joy were hard to keep at bay but what a feeling. The text to my wife Jacky was very cryptic but it said it all — “Supreme”.

To all the Helpers, Show organizers and Judges a big big thank you.

A supreme in the Making “ twenty six years waiting and now it’s finally happened!”

This is how breeder and owner, Deon Maritz, describes his journey to 1 February 2014 — the day Stonore I Marilyn became the 2013 Supreme Bull Terrier of Southern Africa.

First choice, Stonore Hallipurr

Stonore I Marilyn winning Reserve Best Puppy in her first outing.

Above right: Domino Devil, SA Dog of the Year and Best Coloured Bull Terrier for 2013, became a South African Champion in March this year under Terrier Judge, Mr Rion van der Linde. Well done to owner Abel Jansen (Bulljan) who worked very hard with Zin over the past months to ensure that he is kept in tip top show condition.

Stonore I Marilyn — MTS Supreme Bull Terrier 2013, Bitch of the Year, and recipient of the Best Head award.

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Abel Jansen, the owner of Ch Domino Devil, on his dog’s achievements: “All my life I have had a passion for animals, more specifically dogs. It all started about 3 years ago when I got my first two pet Bull Terriers and I instantly fell in love with the Bull Terrier breed — their personalities, protective-ness, playful natures and the list just goes on.

“During a break-in at my house, they were stolen. It was devastating for me and I just felt empty. This is when Domino Devil came into my life. I bought him from a breeder friend — Jacques Steenkamp — about two and a half years ago. At that stage Domino Devil was only a pet, but one day someone told me that he has all the qualities of a show dog and that I should enter him in a dog show.

“Domino Devil has gone on to earn many awards. At the 2012 MTS he was Best Dog Over Two years, and the following year he won Best in Show at the Transvaal Ken-nel Club Championship Show where he competed against 800 dogs of all breeds. At the MTS of 2013 he received his most prestigious award: Dog of the year.

“In the few months since then Domino Devil has achieved champion status. I was ecstatic and so proud, it is hard to find words to describe it.

“The future is looking promising as I’m in the process of registering my very own kennel — Bulljan Bull Terriers — and Domino Devil will soon be known as “Champion Domino Devil of Bulljan.”

UK judge Dominic Clark, breeder Jacques Steenkamp, owner Abel Jansen, handler Nico du Preez, ROM judge Gary Evangelides and ROM judge Jannie Lubbe at the MTS on 1 February 2014 with the star of the picture — Dog of the Year for 2013, Domino Devil.

From left to right: Breeders/owners of the seven ROM Champions: Wynand Lourens, Nico du Preez, Jannie Lubbe, Fanie van der Linde, Riaan Oosthuizen, Leon van Niekerk and Frik Fourie. Dave Harrison was the only owner not present.

two new ROM Champions in southern Africa in 2013No NaME BrEEdEr oWNEr GENdEr

1 Ch Dajamani Valnico of Bellators ROM

Mr D J Coetzee

Mr N J du Preez

Bitch

2 Ch Dajan Skies The Limit of Sandawana ROM (Imp UK)

Mrs J T Furneaux

Mr D H Harrison

Dog

3 Ch Carradice Free Spirit ROM

Mr W J Lourens

Mr W J Lourens

Dog

4 Ch Lubjan Monchou of Rhizen ROM

Mr J P Lubbe

Mr R Oosthuizen and Mr J P Lubbe

Dog

5 Ch Lubjan Gravure DeRoche of Rion ROM

Mr J P Lubbe

Mr F van der Linde

Dog

6 Ch Bellators Bellsareringing of Lubjan ROM

Mr N du Preez

Mr J Lubbe and Mr N du Preez

Bitch

7 Ch Bobuddy Powerslave of Kunjuri ROM (Imp UK)

Mr S J Roff

Mr F Fourie and Mr L van Niekerk

Dog

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Bull terrier becomes a comic book heroMost readers who trawl internet sites looking for news items about Bull Terriers will be confronted by article after article focusing on dog attacks. But now there’s something new out there: Tugg the Hero Bull Terrier.

Wrapped in a blanket, staked down beside a busy Texas highway and left for dead … That’s how real-life

Tugg got his start. The police officer who was first at the scene said he could not believe what he saw — a small, male, Bull Terrier puppy, about four months old, which ap-peared to have been badly burned.

Fortunately Tugg had not been burned: he had an extremely se-vere case of demodectic mange — along with a host of other infections and ailments, both internal and ex-ternal.

His rescuers have made him an animal rescue and welfare activist, and the hero of a comic series. In it Su-per-hero Tugg saves the world from things we didn’t even know were dangerous.

100% of the proceeds from the sale of this comic go to rescue animals in need, through the not for profit organisa-tion, Tugg’s Pink House of Wuff, Inc.

Wynand Lourens became the 17th recipient of the cov-eted Kingstonia Award, which is “for the recognition of an individual who has made a significant or historical or lifetime contribution towards the breed” at the 2013 MTS held on 1 February 2014.

Kingstonia Award for 2013

From left to right: Colin Bohler, the recipient Wynand Lourens and SABTC Chairperson Johan Warffemius.

“You should see the article in the 2013 Yearbook on that new insemination technique!” Lucien Strydom and Rita Alberts at the MTS.

the moment of triumph

Stonore I Marilyn is declared Supreme Bull Terrier for 2013.

Did you know …?!

Tugg shortly after he was found — he had a bad case of demodectic mange that had swollen his eyes shut

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Left: KUNJURI KASMIRA OF JIMNAHSire: Ch Bobuddy Powerslave of Kunjuri ROM (Imp UK) Dam: Anmar Celtic Ambition Of Kunjuri19 April: SA Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show

(Goldfields): CC Bitch, BOB and BIS. Owner: Richard Dannhauser. Handler: Bennie van Niekerk. Judge: Mr G Krishan.

20 April: Western Gauteng Kennel Club Championship Show (Goldfields): CC Bitch and BOB. Handler: Bennie van Niekerk. Winner: Terrier Group and Reserve Best in Show.

Right: The new Bull Terrier champion, HIGHLAWN ST PETER, bred by John Herbst and owned by R Treurnicht, and showed by Wynand Lourens, have recently been awarded five CCs, two BOBs and three RBOBs at six All Breed Championship Shows. He became champ on 20 April this year.

Left: CH SHODAN AMBER FIRE GLOW was awarded Best of Breed during the Witwatersrand Kennel Club Championship Show earlier this year en second in the Terrier Group class. The judge was Mr Lourens Ten Napel.

During 2013 she was inter alia awarded BOB four times and was also placed four times in the Terrier Group class. At last year’s Western Gauteng Kennel Club Championship Show she was Best Junior in Show and Best in Show under judge Carlos Saevich of the Argentine. She was also nominated on Animal Talk’s Top 100 List.

Performances of Bull terriers at All Breed shows …

new sABtC Vice ChairmanPieter Wilken of Sundralee Kennels has been voted in as Vice

Chairman of the SABTC. He will be responsible for the yearbook, Regalia and the Newsletter.

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… and happenings alongside the ring

Right: Tania van Niekerk shows that a Bully can also be a lapdog.

Above: Wynand and Elaine Lourens at a show with her French Bull Dog, Destined for Glory, which was awarded CC Bitch and RBOB

Left: Dewald Janse van Vuuren, new Chairman of Highveld Ridge Bull Terrier Club

Below: Frik Fourie and Brett James testing potions in a high-security zone … but will it give them wings?

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Upcoming eventsThe Eastern Transvaal Bull Terrier Championship Show is on Friday evening, 9 May.The Northern Transvaal Bull Terrier Championship Show is on Saturday, 17 May.The SABTC Championship Show is on Saturday 7 June.

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S A BULL TERRIER CLUB - CHAMPIONSHIP BREED SHOW Info supplied by the club - pending documents and/or verification

DATE/S TIME/S ENTRIES CLOSE Saturday 07 June 2014 9:00 Wednesday 21 May 2014

VENUE/S Goldfields Show Grounds, Boeing Rd, Bedfordview

ENQUIRIES FAX NUMBER EMAIL Show Secretary 084 951 7047 086 542 4888 bullterrier@kqs.co.za

ENTRY FEES R80.00 per dog per class for members R100.00 per dog per class for non-members for first entry Additional entries R60.00 per dog per class

BANKING DETAILS BANK BRANCH ACCOUNT NO ACCOUNT NAME ABSA 632905 232015 1913 South African Bull Terrier Club Use surname as reference

CLASSES / GRADES Baby Puppy, Minor Puppy, Puppy, Junior, Graduate, Veteran, SA Bred, Open, Neutered Dog, Champion

CHALLENGES The Judge will select competitors for BEST HEAD, BEST MOVER AND BEST COLOURED from the Breed classes, during the course of the show. Final judging of these classes will be done after Best In Show.

JUDGE(S) TERRIER BULL TERRIER MR E BALL (UK) TERRIER BULL TERRIER (MINIATURE) MR E BALL (UK)

OFFICIALS CHAIRMAN MR J WARFFEMIUS SHOW MANAGER MR F FOURIE SHOW SECRETARY MR L STRYDOM KUSA REP MR P NANCARROW VET ON CALL DR J COLEMAN RING STEWARD MR M LA COCK

ADDITIONAL ENTRY FEE INFORMATION Postal Entries to: P O Box 135, Fourways, 2055 Fax Entries to: 086 542 4888 Email Entries to: bullterrier@kqs.co.za

COLLECT Exhibit numbers and Catalogues at the Show. CATALOGUES: R30.00 to be ordered and paid with entries. A limited number will be available at the show at R40.00 each NO ENTRIES will be accepted if the correct entry fee does not accompany them. No 'Registration' applied for or 'Transfer' applied for entries will be accepted.

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COLLECT Exhibit numbers and Catalogues at the Show. CATALOGUES: R30.00 to be ordered and paid with entries. A limited number will be available at the show at R40.00 each NO ENTRIES will be accepted if the correct entry fee does not accompany them. No 'Registration' applied for or 'Transfer' applied for entries will be accepted. Postal Orders will not be accepted. Any incomplete or illegible entries or those unaccompanied by the correct fees will be returned to the exhibitor. Entries postmarked on, or prior to the closing date will be accepted, provided they are received within five (5) days after the closing date. Please include copy of deposit slip/proof of payment.

ADDITIONAL CLASSES/GRADES INFORMATION MINIATURE BULL TERRIERS are welcome as a separate breed in their own classes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BITCHES IN SEASON WILL BE PERMITTED AT THIS SHOW but due consideration must be given to other exhibitors.

THIS SHOW/EVENT WILL BE HELD UNDER THE RULES & REGULATIONS OF THE KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

"All exhibitors are personally responsible for the control of their dogs at all times and shall be personally liable for any claims which may be made in respect of injuries which may arise or be caused by their dogs." The mating of bitches within the precincts of the Show is forbidden. Puppies under four (4) months are not eligible for competition. The committee reserves the right to appoint other judges. The committee reserves the right to withdraw judging contracts and to combine groups. All dogs are to be kept on leash at all times Conditions attracting immediate disqualification are set out in Reg. 4 of Schedule 4 and Reg. 31 of Schedule 3 RIGHT OF ADMISSION RESERVED

HOW TO ENTER THE SHOW If, after checking the schedule, you decide to enter the show please complete the Official Show Entry form. Complete your entry form and submit together with the required entry fee as given on the schedule directly to the Club. E-mail/Fax to the addresses given on the Show Schedule. Click here to view club contact details

 

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Advertising in the BullytinMembers of Kennel Union-affiliated Bull Terrier clubs may advertise in the Bullytin. In future, advertising sections may be dictated by the volume of advertising. Sizes and costs are detailed below. Special positions may be specified and booked on payment of a 10% premium over and above the space fee. No advertising is accepted on the front cover.

To place an advertisement kindly contact the editor, Pieter Wilken, on 082-320-6443 or email bullytin@webmail.co.za.

you must provide complete advertising material in PDF or JPG format at a minimum of 144dpi and at the size at which you want it used. The Bullytin cannot be held responsible for poor appearance should your material be provided at a lower resolution, nor can it be held responsible if the material provided does not comply with the minimum specifications set out above and thus reproduces poorly. All material must be provided to Pieter Wilken by the last Friday of the month prior to publication — ie for the July/August edition, the material deadline is 27 June.

The Bullytin is circulated to members of Bull Terrier clubs in Southern Africa, as well as individuals and organisations overseas that have specific interest in the breed.

smalls — R20To place a ‘Small’, please complete the following form and fax it to (011) 475-8635 or email your request including all the specified information to bullytin@webmail.co.za.

your advert is limited to 25 words including the phone number. See sample below.

PUPPIES: 2 DOGS, 4 BITCHES from Champion parents available 18 July. Sire: Coastal Windbreaker of Surfsands. Dam: Highveld Honey at WitsView. Phone James 011-123-4567.

Bullytin small Ad Complete this form with a black pen

Name of advertiser: ___________________________________________Phone number: _______________________________________________Email: ______________________________________________________

PAyMENT: USE yOUR SURNAME AS THE REFERENCE, AND DEPOSIT yOUR PAyMENT TO: South African Bull Terrier Club. ABSA Bank, Four-ways, Cheque Account, Acc No. 2320 151913, Branch 632905. Include proof of payment with this form.

TEXT OF ADVERT (25 WORDS ONLy) : __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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