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BREED FEATURE The Beagle p8 - TRICK DOG IN QLD
FEBRUARY 2020

BREED FEATURE             TRICK DOG IN QLD
The Beagle p8             An Introduction P32
YOUR DOG’S HEALTH         FESTIVE FIESTA
DNA Genetic Testing P14   In Review P34
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Sup Ch Argowan The Sassenach and Sup Ch, Am Gr Ch, Can Ch Shortblak With One – owned by Stacey Sullivan

              ‘OUR DOGS HAVE NEVER LOOKED BETTER, THE RESULTS
              FROM FEEDING ROYAL CANIN SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES’
              Shortblak Scottish Terriers have been breeding Scottish Terriers for over 6 years, to which they have
              bred Australia’s No1 Scottish Terrier - 2014, ’15, ’16, ’17, 19.

              ‘Our dogs can be fussy eaters but always empty bowls on Royal Canin as
              they clearly find it very palatable. Scottish Terriers being a coated breed,
              coat and skin condition is very important, conditioned on Show Beauty our
              Scotties coats have been never better. Being terriers Scotties are always
              on the move but they never lose condition’ Stacey Sullivan from Shortblak
              Scottish Terriers says. ‘All our babies are given the right start in life with
              the Royal Canin Starter Mousse and they always absolutely thrive on this
              food growing into strong healthy puppies’.
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Contents

 5 |	President’s Message

 6 |	Board Notes                            8
 8 |	Breed Feature
     - The Beagle

14 |	Your Dog’s Health:
     DNA Genetic Testing

17 |	Gazette – Conformation Show And

                                             32
     Trial Schedules

32 |	An Introduction To Trick Dog
     In Queensland

34 |	Festive Fiesta In Review

36 |	First Aid – Vehicle Trauma

38 |	How To Prevent An Upset Stomach
     In Your Dog

                                             38
40 |	Retrieving and Field Trial
     ‘Hall Of Fame’ 2020 Nominations

41 |	Affiliated Clubs And Services

45 |	Durack Vendors

46 |	Rates Guide

Front cover image by TAK Photography

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  247 King Avenue, Durack, Queensland 4077    www.dogsqueensland.org.au

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  (07) 3252 2661                              PO Box 1136, Mt Ommaney, Queensland 4074

  Office Email                                ABN 45 160 285 192
  info@dogsqueensland.org.au

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President’s Message

Perhaps it is because we are in a new decade but 2020
has had a full-on start, more generally, and in our dog
world too. There has been lots happening on many
fronts with so much worry about the changed weather
patterns and the horrific fires. The extended dry
causing drought like conditions with lots of fuel around
has been the recipe for the disastrous fires that have
occurred.

Our hearts go out to those who have lost their loved          impacted by the fires. It is the concern of the Dogs
ones and to those who have endured the extreme                Qld Board that all funds raised at these events will be
stress of losing so much in these unprecedented fires         transferred to separate Dogs NSW and Dogs Victoria
that have affected nearly every Australian State and          accounts with the assurance that those funds will go to
Territory.                                                    their members in need due to the impact of these fires
                                                              on their lives.
Our firefighters have had to endure long and sustained
shifts in trying to contain and extinguish this fire threat   To this end we have the Dogs Queensland Bush Fire
on so many fronts in many States. The impact on our           Relief Virtual Dogs Sports event with online entries
unique wildlife has been horrendous. There have been          closing on 29 February. You will find details of this
quotes of between half a billion and a billion native         event on Show Manager and K9 Entries. Great to see
animals destroyed. I know WIRE is doing wonderful             our sporting disciplines stepping up to the plate with
work in NSW caring for injured wildlife through a well        this event. It would be lovely to see lots of our show
established network of carers. Donations directly             dogs as well entered in a choice of 15 different classes
support this care so I would encourage you to make            and disciplines ranging from the new Trick Dog event
donations through their website www.wires.org.au.             through to established disciplines like Agility and
                                                              Obedience. Thanks to Barb and Lawrie and Coral for
Queensland has had the seasonal reputation of                 spearheading this initiative. February’s heat and the
enduring weather extremes but has been relatively             short time frames made a virtual show the best option
blessed with some rain happening as I am writing              for our sporting disciplines.
this in mid -January. I know that lots can happen in
the next few months but it does give us as Dogs Qld           We are looking to make our Dogs Qld Bushfire Benefit
members the opportunity to provide financial and              Shows on 29 February and 1 March a very special
other support to the members of other dog bodies less         fundraising event for fire affected ANKC members with
fortunate than us.                                            no less than 3 Championship Shows. This weekend
                                                              will have a truly national flavour with pretty well each
On the fundraising front, I would encourage you               Australian State and Territory dog body contributing
to support the Dogs Victoria Virtual Show with                a judge largely at their own expense to judge at these
those funds being raised to support their members             shows. Our judges are forgoing judging fees and we
impacted by the fires. It would be great to see our           are lining up an array of sponsors. Keep an eye on Paw
Queensland dogs well represented in this show. It is          Prints for the latest news on these shows.
my understanding that this virtual show is being listed
on Show Manager as well as Easydog to make it easier          And thanks to those who have made contributions to
for you to add these virtual entries to your shopping         the container shipped free of charge by Kent removals
basket for forthcoming “reality shows”. Let’s make sure       to Dogs Victoria. This has been a most appreciated
this Victorian event is a great success.                      initiative and another example of the generosity of our
                                                              members.
And on that front, don’t forget to get your entries
in for our virtual and real Qld fundraiser events to          Ulla Greenwood
benefit those Dogs NSW and Dogs Victorian members             President

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BOARD NOTES FEBRUARY 2020
LITTER REGISTRATION PRICE INCREASES                         CHANGE TO RULE 23.2
The Board recently discussed at length the increased        The Board has resolved to change the following Rule
use of the Limited Register and will continue to            with immediate effect.
discuss this topic. Just in terms of numbers and
to make Members aware, these are the numbers                Old Rule
of Registrations, Main/Limited for the last couple          23.2 On payment of the fee set out in the scale of
of years and the percentage registered to that              charges, a member may apply for the Registration
particular Register, it can be easily seen that dogs        of a Prefix. Applications for the Registration of a
registered on the Limited Register, and therefore           Prefix will not be considered unless the applicant
making them unable to bred from or shown, has               has been a member of the CCCQ Ltd or any
steadily increased.                                         recognised Controlling Body for a minimum period
                                                            of twelve (12) months. Such application shall be
                         Numbers              Percentage    made on the form prescribed by the CCCQ Ltd
2017                                                        and must be accompanied by a completed Open
                                                            Book Examination based on the VCA Guidelines for
Main                         10716               66%        Breeder’s Booklet. All Prefixes must be owned by
Limited                      5431                34%        individual members or a partnership of members. No
                                                            Prefix will be issued to a business or company name.
2018
Main                         8639                60%        New Rule
                                                            23.2 On payment of the fee set out in the scale of
Limited                      5800                40%        charges, a member may apply for the Registration
2019 (to 18 November)                                       of a Prefix. Such application shall be made on
                                                            the form prescribed by the CCCQ Ltd and must
Main                         6186                48%        be accompanied by a completed Open Book
Limited                      6709                52%        Examination based on the VCA Guidelines for
                                                            Breeder’s Booklet. All Prefixes must be owned by
                                                            individual members or a partnership of members. No
As an overall review policy, the Board agreed to            Prefix will be issued to a business or company name.
increase the applications for Registration by 5% but
applications for Registration on the Limited Register       DOGS QUEENSLAND LIFE MEMBERSHIP
would increase by a further 10% over and above              Life Membership may be granted to any member of
the 5%, all new fees would be rounded up to the             the Dogs Queensland who has rendered outstanding
nearest dollar. The new fees would take effect for          or special services to the Dogs Queensland.
applications received after 1 January 2020;                 That person shall retain membership of the
                                                            Dogs Queensland for their life unless otherwise
The new fee structure is reproduced below, this is
                                                            determined by virtue of any exercise of disciplinary
the cost per pup;
                                                            proceedings under the CCC(Q) Ltd Rules.
                      2019            2020        2020
                                     (Main)     (Limited)   Any Affiliated Kennel Club or Financial Member may
                                                            nominate any member for Life Membership. That
Under 3 months         45             48            52      person will have a minimum of fifteen (15) years
Over 3 and under                                            continuous full membership of the Dogs Queensland
                       73             77            85      and must have been a member of a Club or Clubs
6 months
                                                            during that time. Such nominations are to include
Over 6 and under       92             97           107      a citation, which provides the justification for the
12 months
                                                            nomination. Citations for those Life Memberships
Over 12 and                                                 awarded will be published in the Dog World
                       102            108          118
under 18 months
                                                            magazine, and, where possible, presentations

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will be made at an appropriate function or event.          or encroach on the shoulders. The white marks
The CCC(Q) Ltd Board of Directors will consider            on the hindquarters, often more regular and less
all nominations on their merit and with strict             invasive, should not go up to the thigh. White marks
confidentiality.                                           appearing on the inner side of the thigh, however,
                                                           should not be considered a fault.
The Board sees the grant of Life Membership
as honouring a member who has been truly                   Will be amended to read:
outstanding in his or her support of Canine Affairs,
                                                           Colour:
particularly beyond that of a single Club.
                                                           Fawn, with or without brindles, with white patching
All nominations for 2020 Dogs Queensland Life              limited to the extremities. All shades are admitted,
Memberships should be received in the Dogs                 clear sand to dark fawn (mahogany). Brindles should
Queensland Office no later than Wednesday 18th             be black as excluding any other shade. The muzzle
March 2020.                                                can present a black mask.

ANKC NEWS                                                  White patching: The blaze is very inconstant. On the
Please note that the relevant document on the Dogs         fore chest, white may be present as white patches,
Queensland / ANKC Website has been amended or              more or less extensively, confined to the base of the
available where applicable;                                neck. Yet, a narrow white stripe is permitted on the
                                                           forepart of the neck, on the forechest and on the
Amendment to Breed Standard – Azawakh                      lower part of the chest. The bib should not extend
As a result of advice received from the FCI and after      past the point of the shoulder or go up on each side
consultation with the National Breed Standards             of the neck. A small white spot on the nape of the
Coordination Group Chairperson, Marie Merchant             neck, of reduced size, is tolerated. As a continuation
the breed standard for the Azawakh will be amended         of the fore chest, white spots can appear below the
as follows.                                                chest, but must not in any case go up the ribs.

Currently reads:                                           Each of the four limbs has a white stocking, at least
Colour:                                                    as a trace on the feet. On a subject having excellent
                                                           morphology, the lack of white on one limb is
Fawn, with or without brindles, with white patching
                                                           allowed. The white marks on the forequarters, often
limited to the extremities. All shades are admitted,
clear sand to dark fawn (mahogany). Brindles should        irregular, should not extend beyond the elbows,
be black as excluding any other shade. The muzzle          or encroach on the shoulders. The white marks
can present a black mask.                                  on the hindquarters, often more regular and less
                                                           invasive, should not go up to the thigh. White marks
White patching: The blaze is very inconstant. On the       appearing on the inner side of the thigh, however,
fore chest, white may be present as white patches,         should not be considered a fault.
more or less extensively, confined to the base of the
neck. The bib should not extend past the point of          Rules for the conduct of Sled Sports Events –
the shoulder, or go up on each side of the neck. A         effective 1 January 2020
small white spot on the nape of the neck, of reduced       In accordance with Item 6.21.1 of the October 2019
size, is tolerated. As a continuation of the fore chest,   ANKC Board meeting minutes the amended Rules for
white spots can appear below the chest, but must           the conduct of Sled Sports Events are now available
not in any case go up the ribs.                            from the ANKC website.
Each of the four limbs has a white stocking, at least
as a trace on the feet. On a subject having excellent      Approval of 2021 National Show: Dachshund Club of
morphology, the lack of white on one limb is               Queensland Inc
allowed. The white marks on the forequarters, often        All Member Bodies are advised that the dates for this
irregular, should not extend beyond the elbows,            National Show have changed to 28 to 30 May 2021.

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Breed Feature

               THE BEAGLE

        If you have ever been fortunate enough to own a Beagle, you
       may be familiar with the saying “once a Beagle owner, always
         a Beagle owner”. Once this loveable, playful and laid-back
           breed works its way into your heart, they are there for life.
The Beagle is often called the eternal puppy, as       long as the kids want to play. In fact, Dr. Harry
they are playful and fun loving their entire life.     Cooper rates the Beagle highly as a family pet and
While this can sometimes make them a little            a breed that is well-suited to young children. As
mischievous, it can also make them an adorable         the Beagle is a pack animal, their nature makes
companion for the fourteen or fifteen years they       them an idea pet for a family. Your Beagle will
average for their life. Search the Internet and you    basically do whatever you are doing. If you are out
will find hundreds of videos, images and stories of    and about, walking, exercising or working, your
the antics of Beagles across the world.
                                                       Beagle will be right beside you. If you are sitting
Beagles are excellent family pets, are very tolerant   back and relaxing, your Beagle will often be found
to young children and will play with kids for as       curled up under your chair, or on your lap.

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The origins of the Beagle
There is a range of historical documents about the
                                                         The collective term for a group is
Beagle and its true origin is open to speculation.       Beagles is a “Cry”. It may also be
What we do know is the breed has been around           known in some circles as a “Bruhaha”.
for centuries. Some theories of its origin date back
to pre-Christian days where small hounds hunted
                                                       Among the traditional English hunting packs,
by scent and were followed on foot and were
                                                       the Foxhound hunt was always conducted from
likely to be the ancestors of the current Beagle.
                                                       horseback, with the Huntsman wearing the
King Canute who reigned in the 10th Century            traditional clothing of a red coat. Beagle packs
introduced laws to stop certain dogs entering          were conducted from foot with the Huntsman in
Crown forests, except for the “Veltever” as it was     the traditional green coat colour. The coats would
too small to harm the deer. This English hound         be trimmed with colours distinct to that pack.
was also called “Langehren” which meant long-
eared. It is thought that this reference was to the
Beagle.
Other theories have Beagles originating in Greece,
with their descendants brought to Britain during
the Roman occupation. In the middle ages in
England, there were large numbers of hunting
hounds for trailing hare. It is presumed that the
smaller ones were Beagles. In the 14th Century,
Edward II was a keen hunting enthusiast and hare
hunting became a popular sport.
King Henry VIII kept both Beagles and
Buckhounds, while Queen Elizabeth I, in the 16th
Century took great interest in sporting events. She
had her own pack of pocket Beagles called “The
Singing Beagles”. Other Royals to own Beagles
included James I, William of Orange, George IV
and Prince Albert who had a much-prized strain of
rabbit Beagles.

                                                       Colouring of Beagles
                                                       There are many variations of colour of the Beagle
                                                       and any hound colour is acceptable in the breed.
                                                       The colour that most people relate to a Beagle
                                                       is the “blanket” tricolour. This is a blending of
                                                       black, tan and white, usually with a saddle of
                                                       black on the back, tan legs and head, and a white
                                                       blaze in the middle of their face. More and more
                                                       in Australia, people are seeing tan and white
                                                       Beagles, with no black colouring. This is a perfectly
                 Beagles on the hunt                   acceptable variation to the Beagle colouring and
     Original source: Lloyd. I (1854), “Beagling”      is often a stunning and beautiful colour for the
               Jenkins Publishing (UK).                breed.

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Regardless of the colour, which has no impact         • Media and entertainment (everyone has seen a
on the nature of the Beagle itself, there is one        movie, TV show or advertisement with a Beagle
mandatory colouring on any Beagle. The tip of           in it)
their tail must always be white. This is known        • Beagles are now also being used to support the
as their “flag” or stern and is used to locate the      early detection of cancers and are even being
Beagle in tall grass. When a Beagle is on the move,     trained to identify the specific type of cancer
they will have their nose down, their tail up and
the white tip of their tail waving in the wind.       Unfortunately, due to their sound physical
                                                      condition and gentle temperament, they are also
Beagles at work                                       one of the breeds most used in laboratory testing,
Beagles are one of today’s most worked breeds,        with thousands of Beagles each year being used
carrying out a range of functions relating to         to test a wide range of products around the world,
security, health, industry and entertainment.         including within Australia.
Currently, Beagles can be found in roles including:
                                                      Health
                                                      Apart from overeating, Beagles have very few
  The only mandatory colour location                  health issues and are considered to be a very
  on a Beagle is white on the tip of its              sound breed.
 tail (known as the flag). This is so the             The most common health issues with Beagles
   Beagle can be located in tall grass                relate to their eyes and ears. They can have a
                                                      condition known as “dry eye” which is a relatively
         when they are hunting.                       slow production of tears which can require the
                                                      application of eye drops. Beagles can also get a
• Quarantine detection                                condition called “cherry eye” which occurs when a
                                                      gland around their eye pops out from under their
• Drug detection
                                                      eyelid. This can be corrected with surgery and
• Termite detection                                   neither condition is life threatening.
• Locating rare and endangered animals                As with any soft-eared breed, their ears need
• Detecting imminent seizures in people who           regular care. The ear canal on any soft-eared dog
  suffer from epilepsy                                is like a little greenhouse and can be a haven for
• Health work including therapy dogs in schools       bacteria and yeast infections. A regular cleaning is
  and hospitals                                       important to keep the ear canal dry and healthy.
                                                      Like all mammals Beagles are susceptible to
                                                      mammalian diseases and conditions such as
                                                      epilepsy, heart conditions and cancer which can
                                                      occur in later life.
                                                      Their hunting instincts require them to be active
                                                      and persistent on the hunt. As a result, they are an
                                                      active dog that does require exercise, preferably
                                                      out of their environment where they can exercise
                                                      their nose and mind as well as their body. Small
                                                      back yards or townhouses are not the ideal
                                                      environment for a Beagle, particularly if they do
                                                      not get regular exercise. A good sized back yard
                                                      and a regular walk will keep your Beagle healthy
                                                      and happy. Using enrichment devices such as a

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Dr Sara Pitts BVSc. (Hons I),
                                                             Dr Courtney Fuller BVSc.
                                                            and Marnie Scheiwe BAppsc
                                                           at Rosewood Vet Service are
                                                         now offering Canine Reproduction
                                                                services including:
snuffle mat is ideal for a beagle, as it works their
mind and nose for long periods.
Beagles love to go for walks and it is probably
one of their greatest joys in their day (apart from
eating). They can sniff all the new smells around
the neighbourhood, in dog parks, along beaches
or wherever you take them. They are never
happier than with their nose down and their tail
in the air. Regular activities beyond their typical
environment will make the Beagle happy and
healthy.

The Beagle as a pet
The Beagle is quite a unique breed and as such,
may require a special set of conditions as a family
pet. As the Beagle was originally bred to hunt in a
pack, they long for companionship. Being left on
their own for long periods of time may make for an
unhappy and often bored Beagle. A happy Beagle
is one that has company for much of the day.
The behaviours and traits bred in the Beagle for
hunting carry over into the nature of the Beagle
in their general lives and in sports they may
undertake. Those who own Beagles will often talk
about their Beagle “never getting their nose off
the ground”, “barking frantically while they are          P (07) 5464 1607
sniffing” or “never walking in a straight line”. It is
important to remember that these are desirable
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traits for the purpose of the breed and that the         A: 14 Walloon Rd, Rosewood 4340
Beagle is happiest when they have their nose
down, searching for a scent, their tails high.

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As the nature of the Beagle is to keep their nose on
                                                       the ground and to sniff everything in their path, it
                                                       can be frustrating at times when you are wanting
                                                       a nice leisurely walk yourself. Training will assist to
                                                       alleviate this but keep in mind that this is what a
                                                       Beagle is bred to do and is happiest doing.
                                                       The Beagle’s sense of smell is their most acute
                                                       sense and they rely on this as much as a human
                                                       relies on their sight or hearing. When a Beagle is
                                                       in a training program, often their instinct is to put
                                                       their nose on the ground, find out what smells are
                                                       around, and then pay attention to their trainer.
                                                       To successfully train a Beagle it is most important
The most powerful trait of the Beagle is their         for the Beagle to focus on the trainer. This can
inquisitive mind and strong sense of smell. This is    take a lot of work but must happen before any
what made the breed such a useful hunting dog          form of training can take place. One big advantage
and what makes it such a useful working breed          with a Beagle is that they are almost always very
today. Beagles will want to smell anything and         motivated by food. A Beagle will focus on their
everything and always want to know what’s on           owner when they have food, so you can use food
the other side of the fence. Beagles will wander       as a reward when training your Beagle.
if they are able to and will love roaming the
streets, seeking out new smells. A good high fence,    Beagle Club of Queensland Inc.
secured at the bottom, is a must for a Beagle, as      The Club’s mission is to “support the development
well as supporting responsible dog ownership. The      and welfare, and undertake the promotion of the
fence should be at least 1.5 metres tall, as many      purebred Beagle within Queensland”.
Beagles will climb or jump a low fence.
                                                       It has a strong committed membership
In days gone by, when Beagles were in a pack           coordinating activities for the club across
hunt, they were often away from home for long          Queensland including participating in the Beagle
periods of time without being fed. As a result,        Over The World event (known as BOW-WOW!),
their instinct now is to try and eat anything and      annual expos and conducting displays at each
everything whenever they can. Obesity in the           year’s Brisbane Royal “Ekka” exhibition. The Club
breed is common as a Beagle will appear to be          holds regular social activities and conducts an
hungry even after a big meal. Many owners will         active rehoming service, focusing on fostering and
tell you of stories of their Beagle eating whole       rehoming purebred Beagles.
roasts, working their way through a bag of dog
food or even eating wedding cakes, only to turn        Contact Tara McNicol (Secretary) by email at
around half an hour later looking for their dinner.    secretary@beagleclubqld.org or on 0422 158 879
A controlled balanced diet, along with regular         for more information. Alternatively, visit us
exercise is most important for a Beagle. The rule      at www.beagleclubqld.org or on Facebook at
of thumb is don’t wait for your Beagle to tell you     www.facebook.com/groups/beagleclubqld.
when they are full because they will never tell you.

Training
The nature of the Beagle makes them a dog that
can certainly be trained but which has some
specific requirements as part of their training
program.

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Your Dog’s Health:
                      DNA Genetic Testing
Michelle Fremaux, Director EPAGSC

Over the last 34 years, Massey University’s Equine
Parentage and Animal genetic Services Centre
has provided an internationally recognised and
acknowledged parentage verification system for
the thoroughbred and Standardbred industries.
Key international links established with colleagues
worldwide, mainly through the International
Society of Animal Genetics (ISAG), has enabled
the Centre to acquire an international profile and
ensure testing systems in the EPAGSC fully meet
defined international standards.
Our Centre’s primary focus has been the
provision of DNA profiles and parent verification
to the major equine industries in NZ. We also
provide genotyping and disease screening to
approximately 30 other equine breed societies in
NZ and Australia, the NZ beef cattle industry, and      EPAGSC ARE APPROVED SAMPLERS
genotype for the NZ Alpaca Association.
Other species we provide a DNA testing service for     It is important that if someone embarks on genetic
are Camelids, Avian, Ovine and Caprine.                testing they have a basic knowledge of autosomal
                                                       recessive inheritance (i.e. – can do a punnet
Canine Genetic testing                                 square), otherwise disease testing will not be of
Dogs Queensland approached us to provide a             value to you. You can get advice from Dogs Qld or
genotyping service to their domestic clients. As       EPAGSC on this topic.
a result, we have adapted and expanded our             In 2017, EPAGSC completed validation of canine
services to provide canine genotyping and a few        genotyping using the ISAG recommended panel of
specific canine genetic disease tests that are         21 markers. During the set up and validation in our
required for registration here in NZ. We were able     laboratory, we had a number of test cases where
to do this because we have the framework and           two dogs had access to the bitch. In some cases,
capabilities to deal with thousands of samples,        all puppies were by the same sire, but in others,
and our databases are adaptable to any species         the litters were of mixed paternity. We could say
and number of clients/tests.                           with scientific certainty, which pups were from
There are two distinct branches to DNA testing.        which sire.

• Genotyping, which provides parentage                 Why produce a DNA profile
  verification, often called `DNA Profiles’            (genotype) for an individual dog?
• DNA disease testing for various inherited            A DNA profile is useful as a means of identification
  diseases, like DM, EIC, and HUU. Disease testing     for an individual dog. It is an effective and very
  is often marketed as `Breed Profiles’ – tests that   accurate method for verifying the parentage of a
  are specific to a certain breed.                     litter.

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It is very important when importing new breeding         Every animal has two alleles for each of the
stock in to the country, that you have a DNA profile     markers – one of which is been inherited from the
to compare against, so you know you are getting          dam and the other from the sire. If a pup has an
the correct animal. It also adds credibility to your     allele for any of the markers that does not occur
breeding program, if you can send your exported          in either parent, a secondary panel of markers
dog or frozen semen sample overseas with a DNA           are used to check the samples against as well. If
profile or parentage verification report.                there are still alleles in the offspring that are not
                                                         present in the parents, then the parent/offspring
In any breeding programme where the aim is
                                                         relationship is excluded.
genetic gain for whatever traits are selected for
or against; an accurate pedigree is essential. DNA       However, if only one parent’s profile is available,
profiles are used in this way by comparing the           the accuracy and ability to prove parentage
profiles of sires, dams against offspring to ensure      changes. It should be noted that parentage
that they share common genetic material; thus,           exclusions are 100% accurate, while parent
verifying a given pedigree. `Clear by parentage’         verifications are not. If both parents’ profiles
means nothing if the parentage is incorrect.             are available parent verification is around 99%
                                                         accurate, but this drops to 95% if only one parent’s
While breeders want to select for desirable traits, it
                                                         profile is available. Accuracy and ability to predict
is important to keep in mind that extreme levels of
                                                         parentage also falls when potential sires, and
selection can lead to decreases in genetic diversity
                                                         dams used for breeding are closely related.
in the breed population. Likewise, increased
inbreeding with all of the accompanying problems
will increase the frequency of undesirable traits or
                                                         Canine disease-screening tests.
diseases within the breed population.                    Rather than looking at many markers in the DNA
                                                         (like for a DNA profile), disease testing looks at
How do we produce a DNA profile or                       one point in the DNA at a time. The test identifies
genotype for an individual?                              what is `normal’ (or wildtype), for a breed, or if it
                                                         is mutated and therefore can disrupt the usual job
The processes are the same as those used in
                                                         of that gene.
human forensics. Firstly, we need a source of DNA
from the dog. We can use hair follicles/blood/           Some mutations are Dominant and only need one
buccal swabs or semen, as our testing methods            copy of the mutation to have an effect on the gene,
are already set up to handle these sources of DNA        while others and Recessive, and one copy does
from other species.                                      not affect the gene; however, two copies of the
                                                         recessive mutation does.
• The sample is given an individual lab/accession
  number
• The sample is treated to release DNA from the
  cells
• The unique DNA markers for canine that we use
  in our profile (microsatellite markers) are tagged
  with fluorescent dye
• The sample is amplified to produce millions of
  copies of each of the markers
• A machine detects and separates all the
  different DNA markers, by their particular
  fluorescent dye tag
• A computer analyses the size variants or alleles
                                                          EPAGSC SEQUENCER FOR GENOTYPING
  for all markers.

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We subcontract to a `partner lab’ in Europe for
testing disease traits. They have validated all
of the disease traits currently available and are
leaders in the world of animal genetic testing.
What this means is that if you want genotyping
(parentage) and a test we don’t do, only one
sample submission is needed and we will `on
send’ the sample for you to get all of your tests
done. This process of subcontracting is standard
practice, so be aware that any lab you send your
samples to, may or may not be doing the actual        • Samples should be taken by a vet or
testing on site.                                        approved sampler – some laboratories
                                                        have their own approved sampler schemes.
Why do we do only some tests and                        This eliminates any question about the
not others?                                             ID of the animal that the sample came
We have started with                                    from, as it verifies the dog against the
some common disease                                     microchip number or distinct markings if
screening tests and can                                 not microchipped. Our centre has approved
add more if demand                                      sampler status.
shows that it would be                                • Some owners choose to take and submit
beneficial to our clients.                              samples themselves, as the results are
                                                        for their own interest to use for their
Some of the disease
                                                        breeding programs. This can help sort out
mutations are only
                                                        what offspring to keep for breeding or to
available to test
                                                        sell as pets only. However, if they want
through the lab that did
                                                        to use these results for registration, their
the research on them,
                                                        nominated registry may not be happy to
so are `intellectual
                                                        use the results from these samples and they
property’ for that lab. Others are `marker tests’,
                                                        may require resampling.
which test for a genetic variant that is linked to,
or associated with, the underlying disease gene/      • We can accept `Imported Profiles’ from
mutation. This means the genetic disease could          other ISAG accredited laboratories to
develop, but not necessarily will develop. Usually      parentage verify your dogs. Unfortunately,
more research is being done on these diseases to        non-ISAG recommended profiles are not
find the causative mutation.                            compatible with our parentage verification
                                                        system. ISAG refers to the International
EPAGSC also have the technology to `SNP test’,          Society for Animal Genetics. STR-
which produces results for thousands of markers         microsatellite profiles are currently not
in the canine genome. This means that once              compatible with SNP profiles.
validated, we will be able to offer a genotype and
                                                      • Access to the Centre is by security keypad at
some/all disease-screening tests for your specific
                                                        all times, and entry to authorised personnel
breed in one test.
                                                        only – the Director of the Centre and
EPAGSC are excited to provide canine DNA testing        technical staff members.
to dog breeders, and look forward to working          • EPAGSC operates as a Transitional Facility
together in giving owners informed choices for          under the approval of MPI, licensed for the
responsible breeding.                                   Importation of Animal Products, facility
                                                        number 946, with the Director of the Centre
General testing enquiries
                                                        as the Approved Operator.
admin.epags@massey.ac.nz

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9 Pine Mountain Road North Ipswich Qld 4305
        Offering all breeders a discounted price on services!

   Consultations and House Calls           Pregnancy Ultrasound
   Vaccinations                            Scheduled and Elective Caesarians
   Microchipping                           On Site Blood Analysis
   General Surgeries                       Progesterone levels testing
   Orthopaedic surgery, TTO,
                                           Semen collection and analysis
		 Patella Luxation
                                           Fresh and Surgical Insemination
   Brachycephalic breeds stenotic nares,
		 soft palate surgery                     Hip & Elbows digital X-rays
   DNA testing                             Reproduction Testing and Procedures

 Call 07 3202 1554 now
  to book your appointment
Email: info@ipswichfamilyvet.com.au
  www.ipswichfamilyvet.com.au

            SHOW SCHEDULES
               APRIL 2020
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Show Date: Saturday 4 April 2020
                                            Entries Close: Saturday 14 March 2020
                                             REDCLIFFE PENINSULA KENNEL CLUB
                                            SANDY ABRAHAM MEMORIAL SHOW
                         Venue: Pine Rivers Showgrounds, Lawnton Pocket Road, Lawnton QLD
                                      CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW AND OPEN SHOW
Classes: Champ      1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)
         Open       1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 11(11a)
Entry Fees:         Championship Show: $12.00, Baby Puppies $10.00, Catalogues $3.00
                    Open Show: $3.00
Entries to:         Redcliffe Peninsula Kennel Club, PO Box 356, Ormeau QLD 4208
Online Entries:     www.showmanager.com.au
Enquiries:          Joy Ph: 0409720882 or Liane Ph: 0418783823
          Open Show – Judging starts at 3.00PM            Championship Show – Judging starts not before 5.00PM

Ring 1              Ms M Lee (QLD)             Group 1    Ring 1        Mr A Druce (VIC)      Group 1
Ring 2              Ms P Hill (QLD)            Group 2    Ring 2        Mr P Danaher (SA)     Group 2
Ring 3              Ms S Guilfoyle (QLD)       Group 3    Ring 3        Miss S Butler (NSW)   Group 3
Ring 4              Ms A Cooney (QLD)          Group 4    Ring 4        Mr J Bink (ACT)       Group 4
Ring 5              Mrs V Yates (QLD)          Group 5    Ring 5        TBA                   Group 5
Ring 6              Miss S Phillips (QLD)      Group 6    Ring 6        Mrs I Glynn (SA)      Group 6
Ring 7              Mr J Mitchell (QLD)        Group 7    Ring 7        Mr M Yates (QLD)      Group 7
                                                          General Specials           TBA
                                     Junior Handlers to be judged in the dinner break
                                             Catering Saturday night as usual
                                            Show Date: Sunday 5 April 2020
                                            Entries Close: Sunday 15 March 2020
                                                 PINE RIVERS KENNEL CLUB
                         Venue: Pine Rivers Showgrounds, Lawnton Pocket Road, Lawnton QLD
                                      CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW AND OPEN SHOW
Classes: Champ              1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)
         Open               1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 11(11a)
Entry Fees:                 Championship Show: $12.00, Baby Puppies $10.00, Catalogues $3.00
                            Open Show: $3.00
Entries to:                 Pine Rivers Kennel Club, PO Box 356, Ormeau QLD 4208

Online Entries:             www.showmanager.com.au
Enquiries:                  Joy Ph: 0409720882 or Judy Ph: 0419663942

         OPEN SHOW – Judging starts at 8.30AM                     CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW – Judging starts at 9.30AM
Ring 1              Miss A Dunne (QLD)        Group 1     Ring 1     Mr B Abraham (QLD)          Group 1
Ring 2              Mrs B Dickson (QLD)       Group 2     Ring 2     Mr A Druce (VIC)            Group 2
Ring 3              Mrs N Attridge (QLD)      Group 3     Ring 3     Mrs I Glynn (SA)            Group 3
Ring 4              Mrs J Watt (QLD)          Group 4     Ring 4     Mr P Danaher (SA)           Group 4
Ring 5              Mr D Kill (QLD)           Group 5     Ring 5     Mr J Bink (ACT)             Group 5
Ring 6              Miss S Wheatley (QLD) Group 6         Ring 6     TBA                         Group 6
Ring 7              Mrs M Hickey (QLD)        Group 7     Ring 7     Miss S Butler (NSW)         Group 7
General Specials                     Mr D Kill (QLD)      General Specials             Mrs I Glynn (SA)
                    Junior Handlers to be judged at the lunch break with the Open Show General Specials
               Entry is via Lawnton Pocket Rd ONLY, coffee van and Lions Club coffee will be there on Sunday.
              Caravan/motorhome camping will be around the inside of the oval on the southern fence ONLY.
                                 $20 camping if paid with entries, $25 if not paid with entries.
      NO entry to the oval to setup before midday Saturday. Look for updates on Pine Rivers Kennel Club Facebook page

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Show Date: Saturday 11 April 2020
         SCHEDULES FOR                                                 Entries Close: Friday 27 March 2020
       UP TO AND INCLUDING                                             GAYNDAH SHOW SOCIETY INC
        JULY 2020 SHOWS                                              Venue: Gayndah Showgrounds,
All schedules up to and including July                         Cnr Spencer and Arthur Streets, Gayndah QLD
Shows and Trials should be submitted as                                    CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
soon as possible to the Dogs Queensland                      Classes:      1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a),
office.                                                                    10(10a), 11(11a)

Please ensure all information is                             Entry         $10.00 plus $2.00 Ground Levy
                                                             Fees:         Catalogues $3.00
completed including Handlers,
Sweepstakes, Nominated Classes etc.                          Entries       Gayndah Show Society, PO Box 5655,
                                                             to:           Bundaberg West QLD 4670
Submissions by showmanager.com.au                            Online        www.showmanager.com.au
are preferred or email                                       Entries:
ian@dogsqueensland.org.au.                                   Enquiries: Amanda Ph: 0427316398

                                                                  Judging starts at 8.30AM with Sweepstakes
                                                             Mr A Brown       Baby Puppy and Puppy Sweepstakes
                                                             (QLD)            followed by Group 1
                                                             No cars through the gate, but there is room to set up
                                                                             inside the dog area

           Show Date: Friday 10 April 2020                              Show Date: Friday 10 April 2020
           Entries Close: Friday 20 March 2020                          Entries Close: Friday 20 March 2020
     CENTRAL QUEENSLAND TOY DOG CLUB                                SPORTING TERRIER CLUB OF QLD
     Venue: Bundaberg Recreational Precinct,                     Venue: Bundaberg Recreational Precinct,
                Bundaberg QLD                                               Bundaberg QLD
             CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW                                                 CASH AND SASH
Classes:         1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a),                   CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
                 10(10a), 11(11a), 14(14a)
Entry Fees:      $13.00. Catalogues – Members Free           Classes:         1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a),
                 Non-Members $2.50                                            9(9a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)
Entries to:      CQ Toy Dog Club, 1 Hicks Close,             Entry Fees:      $13.00, Baby Puppies $10.00
                 Gracemere QLD 4702
                                                                              Catalogues $3.00
Online           www.showmanager.com.au
Entries:                                                     Entries to:      Sporting Terrier Club of Qld,
                                                                              PO Box 356, Ormeau QLD 4208
Enquiries:       Jenny Ph: 0407138860
                                                             Online           www.showmanager.com.au
           Judging starts at 8.30AM
                                                             Entries:
Ms T Deptuch All Toys A – Z
(Canada)                                                     Enquiries:       Joy Ph: 0409720882
                and General Specials
  Runner Up Baby Puppy in Show will be awarded               Show Day Contact: Sue Ph: 0422721486
             Lucky Catalogue Draws
                  Proudly                                                   Judging starts at 8.30AM
                  Proudly Sponsored
                          Sponsored by
                                    by
                                                             Ms T Okkola               All Terriers A – Z
                                                             (Finland)                 and General Specials

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Show Dates: Friday 10 April to Monday 13 April 2020
                             Entries Close: Friday 20 March 2020
                                   BUNDABERG CANINE CLUB INC
                                     EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA
                         Venue: Bundaberg Recreational Precinct, Bundaberg QLD
                                       Entry via University Drive
                          6 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS AND 1 OPEN SHOW
Classes: Champ       1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)
         Open        1(1a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)
Entries to:          Bundaberg Canine Club Inc, PO Box 356, Ormeau QLD 4208
Online Entries:      www.showmanager.com.au
Entry Fees:          Open Show $4.00, Champ Show $13.00, Baby Puppies $8.00, Catalogues $3.00
Enquiries            Joy Ph: 0409720882 or Marg Ph: 0437578338
                                 Friday 10 April 2020 Open Show
                                     Judging starts at 8.30AM
       Terrier Group and Toy Group judging will start at the completion of their Groups Shows
Ring 1 Ms M Darragh (QLD)           Group 1 Ring 2 Ms S Guilfoyle (QLD)                Group 2
Ring 3 Ms S Guilfoyle (QLD)              Group 3     Ring 4 Ms S Jewell (QLD)              Group 4
Ring 5 Mr B Abraham (QLD)                Group 5     Ring 6 Mr D McAllister (QLD)          Group 6
Ring 7 Ms K Maguire (QLD)                Group 7
                               Friday 10 April 2020 Championship Show 1
                                       Alan Dowse Memorial Show
                                     Judging starts not before 2.30PM
         at the completion of the CQ Toy Dog Club and the Sporting Terrier Club of QLD shows
Ring 1   Ms E Stadler (South Africa)    Group 1 Ring 2 Ms T Deptuch (Canada)           Group 2
Ring 3   Ms T Okkola (Finland)          Group 3 Ring 4 Mr G De Cuyper (Belgium)        Group 4
Ring 5   Ms M Sy (Philippines)          Group 5 Ring 6 Ms C Graham (Canada)            Group 6
Ring 7   Mr M Vorster (South Africa) Group 7 General Specials         Mr M Vorster (South Africa)
                             Saturday 11 April 2020 Championship Show 2
                                       Alan Balaam Memorial Show
                                         Judging starts at 8.30AM
Ring 1   Mr M Vorster (South Africa) Group 1 Ring 2 Ms E Stadler (South Africa)        Group 2
Ring 3   Ms T Deptuch (Canada)          Group 3 Ring 4 Ms T Okkola (Finland)           Group 4
Ring 5   Mr G De Cuyper (Belgium)       Group 5 Ring 6 Ms M Sy (Philippines)           Group 6
Ring 7   Ms C Graham (Canada)           Group 7 General Specials      Ms M Sy (Philippines)

              Junior Handlers and Tiny Tots will be judged at the completion of Show 2
                                  Saturday Show Championship Show 3
                                     Judging Starts not before 2.30PM
Ring 1   Ms C Graham (Canada)           Group 1 Ring 2 Mr M Vorster (South Africa) Group 2
Ring 3   Ms E Stadler (South Africa)    Group 3 Ring 4 Ms T Deptuch (Canada)           Group 4
Ring 5   Ms T Okkola (Finland)          Group 5 Ring 6 Mr G De Cuyper (Belgium)        Group 6
Ring 7   Ms M Sy (Philippines)          Group 7 General Specials      Ms T Okkola (Finland)

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Show Dates: Friday 10 April to Monday 13 April 2020
                             Entries Close: Friday 20 March 2020
                                       BUNDABERG CANINE CLUB INC
                                         EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA
                         Venue: Bundaberg Recreational Precinct, Bundaberg QLD
                                       Entry via University Drive
                               Sunday 12 April 2020 Championship Show 4
                                       Judging starts at 8.30AM
                                    Debra Bowden Memorial Show
                                    Easter Theme Fancy Dress Show
Ring 1   Ms M Sy (Philippines)       Group 1 Ring 2        Ms C Graham (Canada)            Group 2
Ring 3   Mr M Vorster (South Africa)     Group 3   Ring 4   Ms E Stadler (South Africa)    Group 4
Ring 5   Ms T Deptuch (Canada)           Group 5   Ring 6   Ms T Okkola (Finland)          Group 6
Ring 7   Mr G De Cuyper (Belgium)     Group 7 General Specials        Ms E Stadler (South Africa)
                               Sunday 12 April 2020 Championship Show 5
                                    Judging starts not before 2.30PM
                               Please wear an Easter Bonnet or Easter Ears
Ring 1   Mr G De Cuyper (Belgium)     Group 1 Ring 2        Ms M Sy (Philippines)         Group 2
Ring 3   Ms C Graham (Canada)         Group 3 Ring 4        Mr M Vorster (South Africa) Group 4
Ring 5   Ms E Stadler (South Africa)     Group 5   Ring 6   Ms T Deptuch (Canada)          Group 6
Ring 7   Ms T Okkola (Finland)       Group 7 General Specials        Ms C Graham (Canada)
                               Monday 13 April 2020 Championship Show 6
                                       Judging Starts at 8.30AM
Ring 1   Ms T Okkola (Finland)       Group 1 Ring 2        Mr G De Cuyper (Belgium)    Group 2
Ring 3   Ms M Sy (Philippines)       Group 3 Ring 4        Ms C Graham (Canada)        Group 4
Ring 5   Mr M Vorster (South Africa)     Group 5   Ring 6   Ms E Stadler (South Africa)    Group 6
Ring 7   Ms T Deptuch (Canada)           Group 7   General Specials    Mr G De Cuyper (Belgium)

                      There will be a Lucky Catalogue Exhibitor draw at each show.
                   Official photographer for each show is Alicia Creative - Photography
              Powered Camping $23.00 per night, Non-powered Camping $16.00 per night
                                   Daily Power $23.00 per day

                                          Proudly Sponsored by

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Show Dates: Friday 10 April to Sunday 12 April 2020
                                      Entries Close: Friday 20 March 2020

                                 INGHAM KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB INC
                            Venue: Ingham Showgrounds, Cooper St, Ingham QLD

                                        3 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS
                          IN CONJUNCTION WITH CLONCURRY & DISTRICT CANINE CLUB

Classes:            1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)
Entry Fees:         $13.00, Sweepstakes $6.00 Catalogues $5.00 (covers all 3 shows),
                    Camping $15.00 per night
Entries to:         Ingham Kennel & Obedience Club, PO Box 776, Ingham QLD 4850
Online Entries:     www.showmanager.com.au
Enquiries:          Rhonda Ph: 0417611085
                                 Friday 10 April CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 1
                                   Judging starts at 10AM with Sweepstakes
Ring 1              Miss S Sewell (WA)           Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 2,5 and 1
Ring 2              Mrs A Courtney Reid (SA) Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 3 and 6
Ring 3              Ms P Campbell (WA)           Veteran Sweepstakes followed by Groups 4 and 7
General Specials       Ms P Campbell (WA)

                                Saturday 11 April CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2
              Judging starts 45 minutes after completion of the CDCC Show with Sweepstakes
Ring 1              Miss S Sewell (WA)           Veteran Sweepstakes followed by Groups 3 and 6
Ring 2              Mrs A Courtney Reid (SA) Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 4, 7 and 2
Ring 3              Ms P Campbell (WA)           Puppy Sweepstakes followed by 5 and 1
General Specials       Miss S Sewell (WA)
                                 Sunday 12 April CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 3
                               Judges starts at 9.00AM with Sweepstakes
                    Junior handlers to be judged at the completion of General Specials
Ring 1              Miss S Sewell (WA)           Puppy Sweepstakes followed by 4 and 7
Ring 2              Mrs A Courtney Reid (SA) Veteran Sweepstakes followed by Groups 5 and 1
Ring 3              Ms P Campbell (WA)           Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 6,2 and 3
General Specials       Mrs A Courtney Reid (SA)

                                Canteen operating throughout the weekend
                                          Proudly Sponsored by

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Show Dates: Friday 10 April to Sunday 12 April 2020
                                     Entries Close: Friday 20 March 2020

                             CLONCURRY & DISTRICT CANINE CLUB
                         Venue: Ingham Showgrounds, Cooper St, Ingham QLD

                                        3 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS
                          IN CONJUNCTION WITH INGHAM KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB

Classes:           1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Entry Fees:        $13.00, Catalogues $5.00 (covers all shows)

Entries to:        Cloncurry & District Canine Club, PO Box 505, Cloncurry QLD 4824

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries:         Fiona Ph: 0427958426

                               Friday 10 April CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 1
         Judging starts 45 mins after the completion of the Ingham Kennel & Obedience Club show
Ring 1             Mr L Butler (NSW)      Groups 1,2 and 5
Ring 2             Mr G Nolan (SA)        Groups 3 and 6
Ring 3             Mrs C Butler (NSW) Groups 4 and 7
General Specials      Mrs C Butler (NSW)

                             Saturday 11 April CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2
                                            Judging starts at 9AM
                       Junior Handlers judged at the completion of General Specials
Ring 1             Mr L Butler (NSW)      Groups 3 and 6
Ring 2             Mr G Nolan (SA)        Groups 4, 7 and 2
Ring 3             Mrs C Butler (NSW) Groups 5 and 1
General Specials      Mr L Butler (NSW)

                              Sunday 12 April CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 3
         Judging starts 45 mins after the completion of the Ingham Kennel & Obedience Club show
Ring 1             Mr L Butler (NSW)      Groups 4 and 7
Ring 2             Mr G Nolan (SA)        Groups 5 and 1
Ring 3             Mrs C Butler (NSW) Groups 6,2 and 3
General Specials      Mr G Nolan (SA)
                                          Proudly Sponsored by

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Show Date: Friday 17 April 2020                          Show Date: Saturday 18 April 2020
             Entries Close: Friday 27 March 2020
                                                                       Entries Close: Friday 27 March 2020
                 NANANGO KENNEL CLUB
      Venue: Nanango Showgrounds, Cairns Street,                           NANANGO A P & M SOCIETY
                   Nanango QLD                                       Venue: Nanango Showgrounds, Cairns St,
                  CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW                                              Nanango QLD
Classes:        1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a),
                10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)                                     CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Entry Fees:     $11.00, Sweepstakes $5.00                   Classes:          1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a),
                Catalogues $3.00                                              10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)
Entries to:     Nanango Kennel Club, PO Box 5655,
                                                            Entry Fees:       $10.00, Catalogues $3.00
                Bundaberg West QLD 4670
Online Entries:      www.showmanager.com.au                 Entries to:       Nanango A P & M Society, PO Box 5655,
Enquiries:      Marilyn Ph: 07 41551443                                       Bundaberg West QLD 4670
Show Day Contact:       Trish Ph: 0400903303
     Judging starts at 8.30AM with Sweepstakes              Online            www.showmanager.com.au
                                                            Entries:
Ring 1      Mrs P Brown Puppy and Veteran
            (QLD)           Sweepstakes followed by         Enquiries:        Marilyn Ph: 07 41551443
                            Groups 1, 3, 5 and 7
                                                            Show Day          Merle Ph: 0429431822
Ring 2      Mrs S Taylor Baby Puppy Sweepstakes
                                                            Contact:
            (QLD)           followed by Groups 6, 4
                            and 2                                             Judging starts at 8.30AM
General Specials      Mrs S Taylor (QLD)                    Ring 1         Mrs P Brown (QLD)        Groups 2,4 and 6
                   Camping available
         Powered $15.00 – Non Powered $12.00                Ring 2         Mrs S Taylor (QLD)       Groups 1,3,5 and 7
  No generators within 15 metres of the piped ring area.
      No dogs permitted in the toilet/ shower blocks        General Specials         Mrs P Brown (QLD)

              Show Date: Saturday 18 April 2020                           Show Date: Sunday 19 April 2020
             Entries Close: Saturday 28 March 2020                        Entries Close: Sunday 29 March 2020
                MT PERRY SHOW SOCIETY INC                                  CALLIDE VALLEY CANINE CLUB
Venue: Mt Perry Showgrounds, Monto Rd, Mt Perry QLD          Venue: Mt Perry Showgrounds, Monto Rd, Mt Perry QLD
                   CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW                                           CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Classes:        1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a),   Classes:        1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a), 10(10a),
                10(10a), 11(11a)                                            11(11a)
                                                            Entry           $10.00 plus $2.00 Ground Levy,
Entry           $10.00 plus $2.00 Ground Levy,
                                                            Fees:           Sweepstakes $10.00, Catalogues $3.00
Fees:           Sweepstakes $10.00, Catalogues $3.00        Entries to:     Callide Valley Canine Club,
Entries to:     Mt Perry Show Society Inc,                                  26 Alita Crt, Woodford QLD 4514
                PO Box 5655, Bundaberg West QLD 4670        Online
                                                                          www.showmanager.com.au
Online                                                      Entries:
                www.showmanager.com.au
Entries:                                                    Enquiries: Sue Ph: 0417628400
Enquiries:      Margaret Ph: 0428563386                              Judging starts at 9.00AM with Sweepstakes
       Judging starts at 9.00AM with Sweepstakes            Ring 1     Mr G Cruise          Puppy Sweepstakes followed
Ring 1   Ms S Bendixen       Puppy Sweepstakes followed                (NSW)                by Groups 7,1 and 5
         (QLD)               by Groups 7, 1 and 5           Ring 2     Ms S Bendixen        Baby Puppy Sweepstakes
Ring 2   Mr G Cruise         Baby Puppy Sweepstakes                    (QLD)                followed by
         (NSW)               followed by                                                    Groups 6,2,3 and 4
                             Groups 6,2,3 and 4             General Specials        Mr G Cruise (NSW)
General Specials      Ms S Bendixen (QLD)                              This show is being held in conjunction
             Camping for the weekend $20.00                                with the Mt Perry Show Society
              (Must be paid for with entries)               The club reserves the right to appoint/ add rings or judges
                       Great Venue                                                    if required
                   Night Entertainment
             This show is held in conjunction               Proudly Sponsored by
           with the Callide Valley Canine Club

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Show Date: Saturday 18 April 2020                          Show Date: Sunday 19 April 2020
              Entries Close: Friday 3 April 2020
                                                                       Entries Close: Monday 23 March 2020
   GOOMBUNGEE HADEN A H & P SOCIETY INC
     Venue: Goombungee Showgrounds, 1 Lau St,
                                                                            JUNIOR KENNEL CLUB
                Goombungee QLD                                     Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds,
                                                                           247 King Ave Durack QLD
                 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Classes:         1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a),   CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW AND OPEN SHOW
                 11(11a), 18(18a)                              Classes:
Entry Fees:      $12.00, Catalogues $3.00                      Open Show:       1(1a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 11(11a)
                                                               Champ            1, (1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a),
Entries to:      Secretary Goombungee A H & P Society,
                 PO Box 3 Goombungee QLD 4353                  Show:            10(10a), 11(11a), (18(18a)
                                                               Entry      Champ Show $13.00, Catalogues $3.00
Online Entries:       www.showmanager.com.au
                                                               Fees:      Open Show $3.00 Catalogues $2.00
Enquiries:       Tracey Ph: 0428504002                         Entries    Junior Kennel Club, 9 Clifton Cres,
                  Judging starts at 9.00AM                     to:        Durack QLD 4077
Ring 1        Mrs S Bruno (QLD)         Groups 1 and 4         Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au
Ring 2        Mrs T McDonald (QLD)      Groups 3,5 and 7       Enquiries:         Jennifer Ph: 0418153115
                                                                                  No calls after 9.00PM
Ring 3        Mrs J Mannell (QLD)       Group2
                                                                                  Open Show
              Mr S Tassan (QLD)         Group 6
                                                                              Judging starts at 8.00
General Specials        Mrs T McDonald (QLD)
                                                               Mr A Eales (QLD)            Group 1
                                                               Mrs S Jewell (QLD)          Group 2
          Show Date: Saturday 18 April 2020
                                                               Mr B James (QLD)            Group 3
         Entries Close: Monday 23 March 2020
  DOGS QUEENSLAND FUND RAISING COMMITTEE                       Mrs B Dickson (QLD)         Group 4
      Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds,                   Miss M Attridge (QLD)       Group 5
                247 King Ave Durack QLD                        Mr J Mitchell (QLD)         Group 6
                 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
                                                               Ms K Mangan (QLD)           Group 7
Classes:       1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a),
               11(11a), 18(18a)                                General Specials            Mrs B Dickson (QLD)
Entry Fees: $13.00, Catalogues $3.00                                           Championship Show
Entries to:    Dogs Qld Fund Raising Committee,                          Judging starts not before 9.30AM
               PO Box 78,
               Waterford West QLD 4133                         Mrs C Doherty (NSW)         Group 1
Online Entries:     www.showmanager.com.au                     Mr N Strathdee (NSW)        Group 2
Enquiries:     Duncan Ph: 0439397884                           Mr K Meyer (NSW)            Group 3
               No calls after 9.00PM
                                                               Mrs P Hartwell (NSW)        Group 4
                Judging starts at 6.00PM
Mrs S Reeve (NSW)          Group 1                             Mrs S Reeve (NSW)           Group 5
Mrs C Doherty (NSW)        Group 2                             Mrs S Gartner (NSW)         Group 6
Mr N Strathdee (NSW) Group 3                                   Mr B Riddell (NSW)          Group 7
Mrs S Gartner (NSW)        Group 4
Mrs P Hartwell (NSW) Group 5                                   General Specials         Mrs S Gartner (NSW)
Mr B Riddell (NSW)         Group 6                             There will be no morning tea break to allow the
Mr K Meyer (NSW)           Group 7                             Open Show General Specials and Junior Handlers
General Specials           Mrs S Reeve (NSW)                            to be held in the lunch break.
                                                                       Please note the reduced classes
Proudly Sponsored by                                                          at the Open Show.

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Show Dates: Friday 24 April to Sunday 26 April 2020
                                  Entries Close: Friday 10 April 2020
                                  SUNSHINE COAST KENNEL CLUB
                    Venue: Beerwah Sportsground, 32 Sportsground Drive, Beerwah QLD

                       3 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS AND 1 OPEN SHOW
Classes:           1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)
Entry Fees:        $13.00, Baby Puppy and Sweepstakes $9.00
                   Catalogues $3.00 Sunday includes Championship Show and Open Show
                   Automatic Entry in the Open Show if you are entered in the Championship Show on
                   Sunday. Entry for just the Open Show is free with an entry form required.
Entries to:        Sunshine Coast Kennel Club, PO Box 356, Ormeau QLD 4208
Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au
Enquiries:         Joy Ph: 0409720882                  Show Day Contact: David Ph: 0488947444
                  Championship Show                                      Championship Show
                  Friday 24 April 2020                                  Saturday 25 April 2020
                Judging starts at 5.00PM                               Judging starts at 3.00PM
          with Sweepstakes and Junior Handlers                   with Sweepstakes and Junior Handlers
Ring 1             Mrs S Baxter   Baby Puppy                 Mr B Luxton (SA)     Baby Puppy Sweepstakes
                   (WA)           Sweepstakes                                     followed by Group 1
                                  followed by Group 1
Ring 2             Mr B Luxton    Puppy Sweepstakes          Ms L Taylor (WA)     Group 2 followed by
                   (SA)           followed by Groups 2       Mrs S Baxter (WA)    Group 3
                                  and 3
Ring 3             Mrs N Harris   Groups 4 and 5             Mrs S Baxter (WA)    Group 5 followed by
                   (VIC)                                     Ms L Taylor (WA)     Group 4
Ring 4             Ms L Taylor    Groups 6 and 7             Mrs N Harris (VIC)   Puppy Sweepstakes
                   (WA)                                                           Followed by Groups 7 and 6
General Specials                  Mrs N Harris (VIC)         General Specials     Mr B Luxton (SA)
                      Open Show                                      SANDY ABRAHAM MEMORIAL
                  Sunday 26 April 2020                                     Championship Show
                Judging starts at 8.00AM                                  Sunday 26 April 2020
                                                                        Judging starts at 8.30AM
Ring 1a            Mr N McGreevy (QLD)        Group 1        Ms L Taylor (WA)     Group 1
Ring 2a            Mrs J Watt (QLD)           Group 2        Mrs N Harris (VIC)    Groups 3 and 2
Ring 3a            Mrs B Dickson (QLD)        Group 3        Mrs S Baxter (WA)     Group 4 followed by
                                                             Mr B Luxton (SA)      Group 5
Ring 4a            Mr G Heyden (QLD)          Group 4        Mr B Luxton (SA)      Group 7 followed by
                                                             Mrs S Baxter (WA)     Group 6
Ring 5a            Ms B West (QLD)            Group 5        General Specials      Mrs S Baxter (WA)
Ring 6a            Ms M Broughton (QLD)       Group 6                    Proudly Sponsored by
Ring 7a            Ms L Cassidy (QLD)         Group 7
General Specials      Ms M Broughton (QLD)
                       Camping available on the grounds with payment to Caretaker

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Show Dates: Saturday 25 April and Sunday 26 April 2020
                                      Entries Close: Friday 3 April 2020

                                 PIONEER VALLEY KENNEL CLUB
      Venue: Pioneer Valley Showgrounds, Peoples Street entrance, Finch Hatton QLD

                                     3 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS
Classes:                 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Entry Fees:              $12.00, Catalogue $5.00 (covers all 3 shows)

Entries to:              Pioneer Valley Kennel Club, PO Box 78, Waterford QLD 4133

Online Entries:          www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries:               Lana Ph: 07 49591353 (before 8.00PM)
Show Day Contact:        Lana Ph: 0407744825
                                         Saturday 25 April 2020
                          Show 1: Judging starts at 9.30AM with Junior Handlers
                                         Anzac badges for sale.
                            Please wear purple in honour of all Service Animals
Ring 1                 Miss D Norman (QLD)         Groups 4, 6 and 7
Ring 2                 Mr W Ranie (ACT)            Groups 5,1,2 and 3
General Specials       Miss D Norman (QLD)
                                           Saturday 25 April 2020
                         Show 2 starts 40 minutes after the completion of Show 1
                                               Anzac Memorial
                   There will be a short Anzac Memorial service prior to General Specials
Ring 1                 Mr W Ranie (ACT)            Groups 6, 7 and 4
Ring 2                 Miss D Norman               Groups 1,5,2 and 3
General Specials       Mr W Ranie (ACT)
                                            Sunday 26 April 2020
                                          Judging starts at 9.30AM
Ring 1                 Mrs T McDonald (QLD)        Groups 2, 3 and 5
Ring 2                 Mrs M McLennan (QLD) Groups 4,6,7 and 1
General Specials       Mrs T McDonald (QLD)
              Raffle: 1st prize $500.00 Anaconda voucher, 2nd prize $200.00 Anaconda voucher
                          Tickets available online via Showmanager with entries.
                         Camping available: Powered $25.00 Unpowered $20.00.
           Camping fees will be collected by a Show Society member (please have cash on hand)

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12th National British Bulldog

             Championship Show

                         Hosted by

         the Queensland Bulldog Club

            Judge John Williams NL

           Saturday 2nd of May 2020

          Dogs Queensland Grounds

       247 King Avenue, Durack QLD
                                                                  TRIAL
                 Camping available
                                                                SCHEDULES
                 bookings essential

            Entries via Show Manager                            APRIL 2020
     Trial Date: Friday 3 April and Saturday 4 April 2020
             Entries Close: Friday 20 March 2020
       CANINE OBEDIENCE CLUB OF TOWNSVILLE INC
    Venue: Heatley Park, Fulham Road, Townsville QLD
OBEDIENCE/ RALLY O/ AGILITY/ JUMPERS/ GAMES TRIALS
Entries to:     Trial Secretary, PO Box 991,
                Aitkenvale QLD 4814
Online Entries:       www.k9entries.com/ankc                  DOGS QUEENSLAND SHOP
Entry Fees:     $7.00 Enquiries: Judy Ph: 0427725982
                                                            We now stock Royal Canin products specific for
                      Friday 3 April 2020
                                                            breeding bitches, puppies and adult dogs.
                Obedience and Rally O Trials
      Judging starts at 7.00PM with vetting at 6.30PM       Also available is a range of high quality
Mrs C O’Shea (QLD)          Obedience all levels            shampoos, conditioners and grooming products
Mr R Wittkamp (QLD)         Rally O all levels              from Plush Puppy.
                    Saturday 4 April 2020
                             Trial 1                        Shop hours are:
                  Agility and Jumpers Trials                      Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.30pm
     Judging starts at 3.00PM with Vetting at 2.30PM              Saturday 8.30am to 12.30pm
Mr A Fairchild (QLD)        Agility all levels
Mr R Wittkamp (QLD)         Jumpers all levels
                             Trial 2
        Jumpers/ Gamblers/Agility/Obedience Trials
      Judging starts at 7.00PM with vetting at 6.30PM
Mr A Fairchild (QLD)        Jumpers all levels
Mr R Wittkamp (QLD)         Gamblers all levels
                            Agility all levels
Mrs C O’Shea (QLD)          Obedience all levels

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