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Guns N SashesNewsletter established 1967
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2017
G o l d e N r e t r i e v e r C l u b o f v i C t o r i a i N C
Brag AwayWhat makes a newsletter successful is what members can contribute. If you’re dog has a win or particpating in whatever field it maybe ie. Obedience, Conformation, Tracking and Retrieving please send it in [email protected].
New MembersThe club would llike to welcome new members
Wendy Irving - Kinglake West, Vic.
Cause of Death SurveyNational Golden Retriever Council “Cause of Death” survey - this is linked to the NGRC’s website. http://ausngrc.org.au
Team GoldenWith so many members at trials, judging or working we need a few extra to make up a decent demo each time Not everyone can attend all the time nor do I expect them to. I have spare uniforms so will be no cost for new people.
We require a member of GRCV handling an ANKC main or limited register Golden Retriever with at least one working title e.g. CCD or RN.
Contact Lyn [email protected]
Conformation
Hip/ Elbow Scoring“Dr. Rawlinson has now retired from screening of Hip and Elbow x-rays.
As from Monday 2nd May 2016, all submissions will be sent directly from the veterinarian taking the x-rays to a member of the ANKC Ltd. Radiologists Panel.
Full details of the new procedures are available from www.ankc.org.au
(reprinted from May 2016 Dogs Victoria Mag.)
A list of Radiologist’s are listed below:
Both these forms for submissions of x-rays are on our website -
grcv.org.au/Hereditary Problems/ Hip/Elbow dysplasia
Please contact Secretary, Carol if any questions.”
Dr Roger Lavelle 80 Ashworths Road Lancefield Victoria 3435 Telephone: 03 5429 1682 Email:[email protected]
Dr Mariano Makara University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Sydney (UVTHS) Evelyn Williams Building B10 65 Parramatta Road Camperdown New South Wales 2050Telephone: 0416 051 002 Email: [email protected]
Dr Jenny Richardson
PO Box 3477 Broadway Nedlands LPO WA 6009 Telephone: 0417 911 246 Email: [email protected]
2 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2017
Extended B
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Conformation
COnfORMaTiOn POinT SCORE ShOwS fOR 2017January 28th Saturday Bass Valley (KCC)
February 18th Saturday Sunshine KC (Bulla, AM show)
March 5th Sunday Yarra Glen (KCC, AM show)
April 9th Sunday Bulla Amenities (Bulla)
May 20th Saturday Ladies Kennel Ass. (KCC)
June 17th Saturday Frankston & Peninsula KC (KCC)
July 8th Saturday Junior Kennel Club (KCC )
August 12th Saturday Lillydale KC (KCC)
September 9th Saturday Seymour & District (Bulla)
October 14 Saturday GRCV Champ. Show
November 18th Saturday Scottish Breeds (Bulla) also GRCV Open show
December 2nd Saturday Dogs Vic. Summer Spectacular (KCC)
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THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF VICTORIA Inc. Affiliated with Dogs Victoria
OPEN SHOW
Saturday 18th November 2017. To be held at Bulla Exhibition Centre, Uniting Lane, Bulla
Entries close Friday 3rd November, 2017
Judge: Ms Caitlin Ryan (Vic)
ENTRY FEE: First Entry: $11.00 includes Dogs Victoria Levy Subsequent Entries: $9.00 Entries will not be accepted without correct fees CATALOGUE: $3.00 Please order and pay with entry ADMISSION: Free ENTRIES: Accompanied by fees to be sent to the Show Secretary: Mrs. Sue Keane, 13 Federico Court, North Ringwood 3134 Phone: 9876 4772 ( calls from 6 – 9pm) Preferred entry option: Easy Dogs www.easydogentries.com JUDGING TIMES: Commencing at 11.00 am
EXHIBIT NUMBERs: To be collected on the day SCHEDULE OF CLASSES: 21 (Champion Dog), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 21a (Champion Bitch), 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a, 10a, 11a, TROPHIES: Trophies and Sashes for BIS, RUBIS, Class and Opposite in Class. Ribbons for all placing’s.
Condition of Entry: The Club may use winners’ names for any commercial purpose including the
publishing of names and/or photographs in newspapers or any other media at the Club’s absolute discretion.
4 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2017
Congratulations
Killara Queen of Hearts (Pippa) obtained her CCD title and was 1st in the ring on 2 occasions. She also obtained her Rally Novice title.Pippa is owned by Rodna Beveridge.
On Saturday 2nd September Tigger achieved his Track and Search Grand Champion title with a grade of Very Good at the Gippsland Obedience Dog Club’s open Track and Search Trial, Judge Denise Chrystal. Tigger is owned by Dee Moore.
Minka who achieved her Tracking Dog (TD) title on 11th September at the Ballarat DOC tracking trial. Minka is a rescue Golden who at the age of 10 years old this year has started trialling. Minka is owned by Dee Moore.
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Congratulations
Congratulations to Ch Fantango Say It With Style (AI) on Runner Up in Show at the Golden Retriever Club of NSW Specialty Show under judge Mrs Marilynn Morphet. Coco is owned by Sharney Marmo (Goldshyne Kennels).
Congratulations to Hvar Designer Jeans at the Dogs Victoria Conformation Open Shows (AM Show) Best of Breed and Runner Up in Group under judge Mr David Lassam. (PM Show) Best of Breed, Best in Group and Junior in Show under judges Mr Mark Clarke and
Mrs Pauline F. Barclay (General Specials). DJ is owned by Jean, Doug & Fiona Patterson.
6 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2017
Point Score Results Point Score Tally after Lillydale KC show, 12 august, 2017
BaBY PUPPYAnnador I put a Spell on You 10Fernfall Dancin In the Moonlite 7Tamesis Guilty as Charged 5Kiriel Kiss For Pink 5Camuka Drops of Jupiter 5
MinOR PUPPYKiriel Kiss For Pink 7Fernfall Life of the Party 5Ilemaurice Chimerique 5Tweedwater The Show Must Go On 5Fantango Blame it on the Sun 5
PUPPYIlemaurice Chimerique 17Goldstreem Pixie Dust 16Fernfall Life of the Party 11
JUniOR Ch Adoringgold Stormy Weather 20Taumac Golden Viney 14Fernfall Colour My Dreams 14
inTERMEDiaTECh Adoringgold Eye of the Storm 27Ch Fantango Say it with Style 13Acacian Game Changer 10
aUSTRaLian BREDCh Bicklewood Goodwill Hunting 18Ch Fernfall Dream Keeper 13Acacian Tommy Gun 12
OPEnSup Ch Taumac Golden Jurrah 19Ch Acacian Date with Destiny 18Ch Waikipark Shades of Summer 6
BEST DOG POinTSCh Adoringgold Eye of the Storm 21Sup Ch Taumac Golden Jurrah 7 Ch Bicklewood Goodwill Hunting 6
BEST BiTCh POinTSCh Fantango Say It with Style 13 Ch Fernfall Dream Keeper 6Ilemaurice Chimerique 2
Bone Broth for DogsBone broth is a simple way to add some extra nutrients to your dog’s diet, either as a daily supplement or to provide an extra boost to those recovering from illness or surgery. Chock full of health promoting ingredients, here’s my recipe for bone broth that your canine friends are sure to love….
Ingredients (as a general rule use an 80/20 ratio of meat to vegetables):
Raw kangaroo tail (see my alternatives below if roo tail is not readily available)Kale Oregano Parsley Zucchini Yellow squashApple cider vinegar or lemon juice (Acidity helps to draw nutrients from the bones)
Method:
Place ingredients in a crockpot, cover with water and add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.Simmer ingredients gently for 20-24 hours.Allow to cool. Remove all bones from the broth using a strainer if necessary (do not feed these bones to your dog).Pour into single-serving size storage containers and freeze. Defrost and serve as required.
If you feed a natural diet such as Vet’s All Natural Raw 76, Complete Mix or Health Roll, bone broth can serve as the perfect complementary supplement to bolster your dog’s immune system and promote good joint and gut health.
You can add bone broth to your dog’s existing food or serve separately in addition to their regular meal but justremember the broth alone is not nutritionally complete and shouldn’t be used for long-term exclusive feeding.
alternatives for kangaroo tail:
Beef soup bones, marrow bones and chuck roast (optional), Chicken breast, chicken feet, thighs and drumsticks, pork ribs, neck bones.
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8 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2017
Structure And Movement – Preparation Meets Opportunity Pt1By Dr. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIA
In humans and canines, body structure can be related to overall health. If a human has legs that are bowed out or bowed inward or if the spine is curved, that person is likely to suffer from pain and other health problems. The same can be true for canines and their structure even though there are structural differences between the species. Regardless of one’s breed, correct structure can be related to correct movement and good health.
Dog experts consider breed standards the single best guide to understanding what is correct structure and correct movement. Standards are designed to reflect not only a breed’s appearance and architecture but also their purpose, function and temperament. Breed standards are not checkbox lists of requirements, but rather a description, giving a detailed “word picture” of the ideal dog. They are written statements that describe the desirable and undesirable attributes of each breed. Due to the great variability between breeds, there is no one standard that fits all breeds. What is good conformation for a terrier may not be good conformation for a working dog.
Differences occurring between breed standards can be related to the variations found in a breed’s function and purpose. For example, those that herd and hunt must travel over long distances. Their length of leg will not be the same as those whose function and purpose requires speed. While there are many differences between breeds and individual dogs, there are also common factors that link them together. For example, all breeds have an excellent sense of smell and hearing and have the same number of bones which are tied together by the same number of muscles, tendons and ligaments. The ways in which they are connected and positioned determines the architecture of a breed. Factors that separate one breed from another are found in their country of origin, history, and purposes for which the breed was developed. Collectively these factors influence the size, shape, weight, length of bone, coat and color of a breed.
Structure
Our knowledge of dog anatomy helps to explain why breeds are known for their special and unique traits and colors. While there are many structural variations between breeds, common to all is the desire for correct balance and angulation, which are two of the fundamental concepts used when evaluating dogs.
Balance is a term associated with the appearance and structure of a dog’s body. The term refers to the symmetrical proportion of the parts in relation to each other. It also means the relative proportion of the parts to each other. Angulation is another term associated with a dog’s body. It refers mainly to the bones of the front and rear assemblies and their angles at the hip and shoulder joints. When evaluating structure, judges look for the same angles at the shoulder and hip joints. Dogs with good balance and angulation as seen in pictures #1 and #2 will have a smoother stride then those who lack balance and have fewer angulations.
HEAD
The overall shape of the head, combined with the size and shape of the ears and eyes, coupled with the planes of the head, are traits that give a breed its unique appearance. For these reasons the head is considered the hallmark of a breed. It is one of the most
distinguishing parts of a breed and it influences a dog’s overall appearance which is called breed type. The term “breed type” includes the silhouette, head, body proportions, coat and color.
By definition “breed type” means that a dog looks like its breed. Some dogs will come closer to their breed standard than others. This explains why there are many variations in “type” within a breed. Oftentimes when two or more breeders meet in discussion, the following phrase will be heard, “We have two types in our breed; one type is used for obedience and another type for conformation”. This is an incorrect use of the term “type”, because by definition it means the dog looks like its breed. Thus, regardless of their faults, every breed will have only one “type”, but they all will have many variations in “type”.
BODY
Breed standards are used to describe the architecture of a breed’s body proportions, size and shape. Most are described as either square, nearly square, long or rectangular. The breed’s ideal body size (height and length) can be found in the breed standard. Height is generally measured the same way in all breeds unless otherwise stated in the standard. For most, height is measured from the withers to the ground. Some standards are more specific about height. The terminology used in the Brittany standard calls for the height at the elbow to be approximately equal to the distance from the elbows to the withers.
Body length is not measured the same in all breeds and, unless specified in the standard, length is measured from the point of the forechest to the point of the rump. Here again there are breed differences as noted in a few examples. For example, the Wire Fox Terrier and Belgian Tervuren breeds measure the length of body from the shoulder point to the buttocks. The Canaan dog standard measures length from the point of the withers to the base of the tail. For the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, length is measured from the point of the shoulder to the point of the buttocks. For the Akita it is from the point to the sternum of the point of the buttocks. For the German Shepherd Dog it is measured from the point of the prosternum to the rear edge of the pelvis or ischial tuberosity. For the Irish Red and White Setters, length is measured from the point of the shoulder to the base of the tail.
BODY SHAPE
The standard for the Boxer describes the body as square as pictured in #3 and #4. Picture #4 illustrates a nearly square body. It is not uncommon to see breed standards that describe the measurement of height and length in
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other ways. Some breed standards describe the dog’s body proportions as a ratio as seen in the following breeds:
The Border Collie standard describes the body proportion as a ratio as 10 to 9. The Doberman Pinscher standard describes height and length as 7 to 6 and the German Shepherd Dog standard describes the dog as longer than tall, with the most desirable proportion as 10 to 8½.
The American Kennel Club allows breeds that have a disqualification for size or weight if stated in their breed standard to be measured or weighted in the show ring. Breed standards that do not provide statements for a disqualification for size or weight must be measured or weighted outside the ring.
FRONT ASSEMBLY
The dog’s front assembly begins with the top of the shoulder blade which is called the withers. The front assembly includes the forearm, front legs, pasterns and feet. This series of bones is important because the front assembly carries sixty percent of the dog’s body weight and is only attached to the body by muscles, tendons and ligaments. The front assembly only includes a large number of moving parts. When standing still, the front legs should appear as two straight columns of support from the hip joint or shoulder to the ground. This does not mean perpendicular, but a straight line from the shoulder or hip to the pad. The front legs should appear as two straight columns of support as illustrated in Pictures #6 and #7.
Any deviation from the single column of support is considered a fault. This means that the elbows should not bow out and the feet should not toe in or out.
LAY-BACK AND LAY-IN
Shoulder Lay-back and Shoulder Lay-in are two important elements of canine structure that influence movement. Unfortunately, the importance of the shoulder blades and how they are positioned is a subject not well understood by many newcomers. The term “lay-back” of shoulders means the tilt of the shoulder blades toward the back end or rump of the dog. Shoulders that are “laid-back” influence the dog’s potential to extend its front legs forward. The length of the upper arm or scapula and the degree of lay-back of the shoulder blades together influence the length of reach of the front feet when a dog is in motion. Most experts believe that the ideal shoulders should have an upper arm that is equal in length to the shoulder blade as seen in Pictures #8 and #9.
The second term related to the shoulder blades is called the “lay-in” of the shoulder blades. This phrase means the tilt of the shoulder blades toward each other (Picture #9). The “Lay-in” of the shoulder blades tends to influence how the dog will put its front feet on the ground when in motion. As speed increases from a walk to a trot, the feet tend to move toward a center line in order to maintain balance. Breeds with shoulder blades that are not “layed-in” (tilted) toward the spinal column generally do not move toward a center line or single track. A good example is the Bulldog which has a four-tracking gait and
the Corgi which has a two-tracking gait. Both breeds have shoulder blades that are more upright with shoulders blades that do not tilt inward toward the spinal column.
TOPLINE
The topline is formed by the withers, back, loin and croup. This is the area from the base of the neck to the base of the tail. In most breeds, the preferred topline is level, meaning that this area should be flat and strong. Level does not necessarily mean parallel to the ground. There are exceptions to breeds with level toplines. Some breed standards describe an arched topline such as the Whippet and Greyhound.
REAR
The rear assembly is another important part of dog anatomy. It is less fragile than the front assembly because it is attached to the body by the hip sockets. This makes the rear assembly less likely to be affected by environmental and management problems. The rear assembly involves the vital hip joint which connects the femur to the tibia and fibula at the knee joint. It gives the dog forward thrust and drive. When in motion, the entire rear leg assembly should extend and flex through the hock to drive the dog forward. When standing behind a dog, judges look to see if the rear hocks appear to be two short and straight columns of support that are parallel to each other and set just slightly outside the hip sockets as seen in picture #10 and #12.
Cowhocks are undesirable in all breeds (Picture #11). They are weak and greatly impair efficiency and power of movement. Cowhocks cause rear pasterns to turn inward toward one another. This fault causes the stifle to turn out and the feet to toe out.
Unfortunately not all of the virtues and faults can be seen when dogs are standing. This is why it is necessary to see them in motion and at different speeds. Evaluations in the show ring include three basic forms of examination – standing and the individual examination, side gait, and observing movement from the front and rear.
Part II will discuss many of the faults and virtues of structure when dogs are in motion and at different speeds. After reading Part I and II the reader will have a better appreciation for the importance of good structure standing and in motion.
10 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2017
THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF VICTORIA INC COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT
President
Jennie Coutlemanis
03 8790 4250
Vice Presidents Kim Houlden Alison Cameron
03 5978 6844 0430 950 277
Honorary Secretary Carol Stafford
289 Old Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North, Vic 3134
03 9876 1920 [email protected]
Assistant Secretary Lorelle Greig
0409 403 763
Honorary Treasurer Peter Howard 03 5987 3322
Committee Jane Fall Carol Ainsworth Sandi Keane
03 97968117 03 5996 2267 0427 260 319
Elizabeth Mitchell 03 5968 5311 Wendy Johnson
Rob Tester 03 9898 7192 03 5964 3979
Membership Officer Alison Cameron 0430 950 277 15 Robertson St. Hastings, Vic 3915
Puppy List Coordinator Elizabeth Mitchell 03 5968 5311 P.O. 596 Emerald 3782
Awards Officers Conformation Working
Wendy Johnson Rob Tester
03 9898 7192 03 5964 3979
Newsletter Editor Hilary Larsen [email protected]
0402 844 826
**Copy deadline—15th of the previous month***
Webmaster Cheryl Gibson [email protected]
03 9435 7848
Working Dog Convenor Peter Doley 03 9974 1648
National Breed Delegate Jane Hodges 03 5332 7003
National Golden Retriever Council
www.ausngrc.org
Auditor Mick Lindsay 03 9561 2131
LIFE MEMBERS Lee Pithie (dec) (1973) John Tombs (dec) (1973) Allan Robertson (dec)(1975) Bill Mitchell MBE (dec) (1976) Reg Odell (dec) (1978) Rose Odell (dec) (1980) Greta Tombs (dec) (1980)
Peter Watson (dec)(1985) Bert Reeves (1987) Jill Dusting (1988) Howard Smith (dec) (1989) Neil Peterson (1990) John Lawton (1993) Jane Fall (1994)
Cheryl Gibson (1997) Carol Stafford (1999) Peter Doley (2001) Roger Bridgford (2005) Derek Pearson (dec) (2007) Jennie Coutlemanis (2011) Mick Lindsay (2013) Helen Pownall (2015) Kim Houlden (2015)
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Name: (Please fill in for New and Existing Members) Title: First name: Surname:
Title: First name: Surname: Title: First name: Surname: Title: First name: Surname:
Details: (Please fill in for New & Existing Membership) Name:
Current Address: Post Code: City: State: Country: Email Address: Phone Number: Mobile Number: Areas of interest within the breed: Hunting Walks Social Obedience Agility Showing Tracking Who introduced you to the club?: DOGS Victoria Membership No: (Victorian Canine Association Inc) Kennel Prefix: (registered breeders only)
Subscription Fees: (Please select and pay all applicable fees) Name:
Joining Fee: (add for new members and renewals received after 29th June) $10.00
Single membership: $20.00
Family membership: (two adults and any number of children under 18 years residing at the same address. All members must be listed on this form)
$25.00
Dual membership: (two adults residing at the same address or holding a joint kennel prefix) $20.00
Pensioner membership: (up to two adults residing at the same address or holding a joint kennel prefix, must hold Pensioner Concession Cards, include photocopy with form)
$10.00
Insurance Levy: (applies to Victorian residents who are not DOGS Victoria members who attend club events, fee: Single, Pensioner or Junior $7.85, Dual or Family $15.75)
$
Late fees: (add for renewals received between 30th April and 29th June) $20.00
Breeder’s package: (add to receive these advertisements on the GRCV website: breeders list (prefix, name, phone no & suburb), link to your website, one stud dog listing (value $50.00) and two puppy listings (value $40.00) in one membership year. Member’s Web Link, Litter Listing and Stud Dog List Application forms apply. This package is only available to financial members who have held membership for three (3) consecutive months.) Please renew the GRCV link to my website www. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$40.00
Total Payment: $ The Club membership year runs from 1st April to 31st March. Applications received between 31st December and 31st March apply to the following club year.
Enclosed is my / our cheque / money order to the value of $.................. made payable to The Golden Retriever Club of Victoria Inc. Forward completed form to The Membership Officer, The Golden Retriever Club of Victoria Inc, 15 Robertson Street, Hastings, Vic. 3915
Payment may be made by Direct Deposit into the club’s bank account: The Golden Retriever Club of Victoria, BSB: 633 000 Account No. 108273681. Include your surname as the reference and a copy of your receipt must be included with this form when sending to Membership Officer address as above.
I / We agree to be bound by Rules, By-Laws and Code of Ethics of The Golden Retriever Club of Victoria (Inc) and agree to abide by any decisions or directives of the Club. These documents are available on the Golden Retriever web site www.grcv.org.au. I / We agree to be party only to honorable dealings which will reflect favorably on the breed and the Club. Signature(s): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Club Use Only: Membership Number:
Date Received: Date Updated:
File Name: GRCV membership application form.doc, Date: Februrary 2016.
The Golden Retriever Club of Victoria Inc Membership Application Form (Application for Renewal of / New Membership)
12 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2017
CODE OF ETHICS OF THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF VIC INC VCA CODE OF ETHICS
1. Members must abide by the VCA Code of Ethics, and any laws, by-laws and regulations of the federal and state governments and the relevant local council.
STANDARD OF THE BREED
2. The Breed Standard is a written criterion developed by the Golden Retriever Club of the United Kingdom and accepted by the Victorian Canine Association (VCA), which describes the ideal Golden Retriever. Members shall breed only for the purpose of improving the quality of the breed, and not for the pet shop market or any other commercial purpose.
VCA RULES & REGULATIONS
3. Members shall ensure that when selling or transferring a dog to another person that documents as required by the VCA Inc. Rules and/or Regulations, will be provided to the purchaser or transferee.
4. Members shall ensure that each dog to be used for breeding or to be shown or worked is properly registered with the VCA, in accordance with the understanding of the purchaser.
5. Members must maintain accurate breeding and litter records. HEREDITARY DEFECTS, HEALTH & BREEDING
6. Members owning stud dogs shall be selective in the bitches they accept, in terms of soundness and hereditary defects, and as the owner of a stud dog, ensure that the owner of the dam has the ability and the necessary facilities to successfully whelp, raise and assure the future well being of any resulting litter. They also have an obligation to assist the breeder as needed and/or requested.
7. As the owner of the dam, members shall ensure that the owner of the sire has the knowledge and experience to provide a safe and supervised mating, including the diligent care of the dam.
8. Members shall endeavour to breed dogs that are as free as possible from hereditary defects including Hip Dysplasia, eye disorders (which include Cataracts, PRA, Distichiasis and Entropian), bad temperament and structural defects.
9. Members shall ensure that at all times all dogs under their control are properly housed, fed, watered, exercised and receive proper veterinary attention, if and when required.
10. That excepting in extenuating circumstances, Members shall not allow any bitch kept by them or registered in their name to be mated before it is eighteen months of age. Thereafter Members shall not breed from any bitch kept by them or registered in their name more than twice in any 18-month period. Members will not breed any bitch kept by them or registered in their name more than four times without prior veterinary certification of fitness for further breeding.
11. Members shall not permit any pure bred dog owned by them or registered in their name to be mated to a dog of a different breed, to a cross-bred dog, or to an unregistered dog of the same breed.
SELLING OR DONATING 12. Members shall not sell or allow any dog to be sold to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers, or directly or
indirectly to allow a dog to be given as a prize or donation in a contest of any kind, or auction or allow to be auctioned any dog owned by them or registered in their name.
13. Members shall ensure that all persons acquiring dogs from them clearly understand their responsibility for the care and welfare of the animal, and that they have the time and facilities (i.e. adequate fences, sufficient room and proper shelter, etc.) to meet their obligations. The concept of a dog being a LIFETIME commitment should always be reinforced with the purchaser.
14. Members shall provide to all purchasers of dogs placed by them, written details of all dietary and immunisation requirements and/or an appropriate publication relating to such requirements and responsible dog ownership. Regardless of age, spaying or neutering of all dogs sold, as companions should be actively encouraged.
15. Members shall not sell or otherwise transfer from their care any puppy under eight weeks of age, thus allowing for vaccination to be given at six weeks of age, and the necessary ten to fourteen days for the vaccine to take effect. Members shall not export a puppy under the age of 12 weeks.
HONESTY IN REPRESENTATION
16. Members shall not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise, or mislead any person regarding the performance of any dog, and at all times shall adhere to proper and ethical business practices when breeding, selling and placing their dogs.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
17. Members shall not allow any dogs under their care to roam at large and when away from home ensure they are kept fully leashed, or under effective control, at all times.
Any member failing to observe any provisions of the Code of Ethics may be dealt with under the Rules of the Club.
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