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DFS Crufts 2010 Results G R O U P R E S U L T S - Hound Group Judge(s): Mrs Liz Cartledge BEST OF GROUP INT CH NORTHGATE'S AS YOU LIKE IT [ATC AJ01287FIN] Pharaoh Hound Dog Owner: MISS J HALL RESERVE BEST OF GROUP DUTCH CH CAPPUCCINO VAN TUM-TUMS VRIENDJES [ATC AJ01656NLD] Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) Dog Owner: MR G & MISS G ROBERTSON & HUIKESHOVEN THIRD OF GROUP CH STARGANG MALACHITE Dachshund (Min Wire-Haired) Dog Owner: MR & MRS J BLACKBURN-BENNETT FOURTH OF GROUP MULTI/INT CH ARESVUMA ZULU ZUKA [ATC AL00107RUS] Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Owner: S NIKITINA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terrier Group Results: Judge(s): Mr Jack Watson BEST OF GROUP CH RUS/SLO/EUR FILICITE BRASH CELEBRATION Scottish Terrier Dog Owner: Miss V POPOVA View larger image RESERVE BEST OF GROUP AM/AUST CH JOLLYGAZE TIME LORD [ATC AK00971AUS] Dandie Dinmont Terrier Dog Owner: MRS D & MRS S & DR E FRANCIS, WOLFSKILL & GREENWAY THIRD OF GROUP CH PERRISBLU KENNISLAIN'S CHELSEY Kerry Blue Terrier Bitch Owner: MR P R DAVIES FOURTH OF GROUP CH SALENA BLACK SHADOW Skye Terrier Dog Owner: MRS S BREEZE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Toy Group Results Judge(s): Mrs D Ann Horan BEST OF GROUP CH BENATONE GOLD RING Maltese Dog Owner: MISS S & MRS R JACKSON RESERVE BEST OF GROUP CH WITCHSTONE TELLING TAILS English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) Bitch Owner: MESSRS N & A GOURLEY & LEONARD THIRD OF GROUP ROAMAYCEE ROYAL SIGNATURE AT DONZEATA Griffon Bruxellois Bitch Owner: MR D GUY FOURTH OF GROUP CH PAMPLONA BRING ME SUNSHINE Bichon Frise Dog Owner: MR M COAD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Utility Group Results Judge(s): Miss Carol Harwood BEST OF GROUP CH RUTHDALES NEXT TOP MODEL Akita Bitch Owner: MR M & MS J BOSTOCK, ARMSTRONG & KOVRIGUINA RESERVE BEST OF GROUP CH TOWMENA IN THE FRAME Chow Chow Dog Owner: MR R P OLDHAM THIRD OF GROUP EST/LV/RUS/FIN/AU CH ALPHADIRATO FUTURE BRAND [ATC AJ00144EST] Dalmatian Dog Owner: MRS L RATAS FOURTH OF GROUP TUTTLEBEES WITCH TRADER Poodle (Toy) Dog Owner: MRS A & MR N CORISH & BUTCHER ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Gundog Group results don't appear to be up yet.

Might have missed it so sorry if it's been already mentioned; New Hope farm

A dog of ours was colllected and frozen at the last available date in late October 2009 - I just received a letter today from Applecross Veterinary Hospital requesting payment for storage but it contains no invoice and the "envelope provided" for the return and payment is also absent. It appears the year runs from Jan - Dec so after less than 4 months we may be up for more storage fees. The initial collection, prep, freezing and CAWA registration totaled $492.50. Ah well. Will have to ring them and ask where the invoice is I guess as on the documentation just received there is a demand for payment but no information re amount due.

He sounds a bit old for onset but perhaps check with your dog's breeder. CEROID LIPOFUSCINOSIS IN THE BORDER COLLIE (CL or Storage Disease) will cause various neurological symptoms including behavioral changes. It's fairly rare I gather, but registered breeders have been testing for this ever since the DNA test became available - that was probably less than five years ago. Good luck, hope its not that.

Congratulations to TT for you and Ceri's win! Mim. It was fun to win BOB at both shows with Ceri who has only been to 5 or so shows in her whole life. (Must make more effort). Under Ms Bister (FNL) we were also shortlisted for group on the Sunday with 3 other breeds, which was great for the Pems and a bit special for us. Congratulations to the lovely Border Collie and Puli for their Group 1 & 2 awards under Ms Bister on Sunday. A win to be really proud of under such a fearless and exacting judge.

YAY for the beautiful chokky-spot pointer I claim to have found her first... Post #22 http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...68531&st=15 Congratulations to all tonight's winners!

Brave lady, good on her for trying to save the foolish little Foxy. Dogs' do desperate things under duress (in this case in combat) and under other circumstances the rescued dog would probably never dream of biting a person. I was once minding an ancient, blind, deaf and very cranky old min Poodle. He hated all other dogs and was only ever out to wander around the garden by himself. One day a family member arrived with a car load of visiting dogs and they all happily poured through the garden gate en masse as they always did. Their joy turned to HEY! when they saw a strange dog - I quickly scooped Mr Prickle up to put him safely back in his yard but he had sensed the pack and was in high fear/aggression mode. Luckily he was small enough to hold at arms length, supported under his chest and gripped firmly by the scruff to face the sharp bits away from me - his closest target!! ;) Boy was I glad when he eventually went home. Hope the senator heals well and soon and hope in future the irresponsible owners keep their feisty little dog home and under control.

Videos watched so far: Pembroke Welsh Corgi http://video.usanetwork.com/features/westm..._group/v1201610 LOVED the BOB winner in Pembrokes, moderate in all respects, correct head planes and head proportions, in fact well proportioned all over and with sufficient ground clearance - good to see! Moved soundly, efficiently and with purpose. Cardigan Welsh Corgi http://video.usanetwork.com/features/westm..._group/v1201655 Collie Rough http://video.usanetwork.com/features/westm..._group/v1201655 Good to see some nice parallel hocks on the go-away! Three exhibits caught the eye at first looky; liked the blue merle 2nd from front and the blue merle at the far end. The sable at front of line had its ruff over-fluffed on the first stack spoiling the shape of its crest and outline, however it drew my admiration later and on the move (when the woolly-bush on top of its neck collapsed). All comments JMO

Hi West Aussies, hope its all right to mention this here but if anyone is interested, there is a 3 x 1 and a half bathroom (= total 2 loos' + and extra shower in laundry) insulated, brick and tile house on a large block available for rent in Thornlie. Nice little home, good-sized living areas with slate floors, carpet in lounge and bedrooms, split-level reverse cycle air-cond. and spacious outdoor patio area. Pets ok (outside). Secure fencing with some great internal yards/fenced areas and plenty of room for dogs to play. Close to all amenities and tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac with access to good doggy walkies areas close by. Situated in City of Gosnells. If any further details required please PM me. House will be advertised in the press next weekend.

It's absolutely normal and very funny and cute. I have a Cardigan Corgi who has done this since she was 10 weeks old (now 13) whenever she is especially happy or jovial. We laugh with her and she laughs back doggy style and goes "clack" clack" in the air kind of popping her teeth together. Some but not all of her descendants have the same mannerism. When she is absolutely chuffed with something (like right after a deeelicious dinner) she will hop on her bed, roly-poly on her back with joy, going "hurumph hurumph" with satisfied grunts and with the jaws keeping time to the rhythm of her rolls with a loud pop! pop! pop! Her glee and delight is quite catching.

Have been vaccinating 1-2 litters each year since the mid-eighties, originally we used to do the 3 shots at 6, 12 & 16 weeks. Then Protech became available which at the time of release was said to be designed to overcome the maternal antibodies and from then onwards (not sure of exact timing - maybe 15 or so years?) we have only ever done the first vaccination (Protech C3) at 6 weeks and the second at 12 weeks of age (also C3). That is quite a few puppies over well more than a decade, we are off to outings, shows and trials with our 14 week old puppies (after allowing 2 weeks for full immunity to develop following the 12 week vaccination) and neither we nor any of our puppy owners have ever had any sign of a problem. Despite all the latest "theories" I am happy and confident to continue with this tried, proven and successful protocol until there is actual evidence to the contrary. It is important for puppies to get out and about and reducing that protected/closeted period from 18 weeks to 14 weeks makes for much better adjusted dogs. 12 months after the second Protech C3 (ie. the 12 week shot) we boost with C3 again and then boost the adults every 3 years. Never, ever seen a problem - all happy, healthy and well. Each to their own, this works fine for us.

Kneel down and place the puppy between your knees, facing away from you. Talking gently to him in a calm but happy voice, place your left arm hand around his chest , hooking your thumb in his collar and holding his head still with the rest of your hand. Or use "whatever" method of your own to gently immobilise his head. Still with the pup between your knees, facing away, left thumb hooked through collar to steady head, bring your fingers up his face and gently pull down the lower eyelid, exposing the inner mucosa. Talk to him, hold him steady, (Good boy staaaayyyyy) and with the uncapped tube of eye ointment in your right hand, squeeze a line of ointment along the inside of the lower lid, which you are holding out from the eyeball thus making a convenient little channel. Let go and praise! Good boy, treat! Then calm the puppy and start again and do the other eye. After a couple of applications he will know what to expect and you won't need to break it up into two stages. Just immobilise head and do both eyes the same way. Be very careful to just squeeze the ointment out so that it is all that touches any part of the eye, be careful not to touch the eye with the nozzle. Ideally, squeeze from outside of eye towards inside. Also, if wiping the eye to cleanse any debris away, always wipe from outside edge to centre, this way you wipe germs and debris towards the natural drainage point of the eye and also, do not sweep ditto back into the eye. Or, disregard all the former and just ask your Vet to demonstrate. What takes 3 mins to explain here takes 3 seconds to learn if someone like your Vet shows you. :p (I'm surprised you weren't shown at the time of the consultation.) Hope this is helpful. Works for us.

It is the most wonderful substance to keep on hand in the 'frig just as puppies start to explore their wider world (& its tasty dead snail/bird/goanna germs) and is peace of mind packed in the luggage for an interstate trip. Keep it for when its really needed (most tummy upsets just resolve by themselves - give them time prior to intervening.) Am always amazed that some Vet's don't seem to know about it.

hah !! Yes, fit for our little king !! It's from ikea... Oh! - A shekzhee Zveedish pillow..

Oh well that's ok then. Everything will be fixed with "hybrid vigour"

Some kind of larger hound-type breed plus a dash of "Staffy" genes? Looking at her feet and elbows, IMHO she seriously needs to get on correctly balanced, large breed puppy diet. Edited for typo.

Just bang in a circle of star pickets and ring the area from the trunk to just outside the dripline with wire fencing. We used ringlock, but any dog-proof wire would do. The barrier only needs to be about waist high. Thus keep your tree with its welcome shade and aesthetics and also keep the birdies happy - and it gives the dogs hours of endless fun playing chasey "around the Mulberry bush"

Aw c'mon ellz, there's a few inches of tread left on my old "nurses" shoes yet. Happy New Year of showing everyone. Now where's the white shoe cleaner? ..

Awhhhhhhhhh - Want one........ What about "Its My Party" and I love that catchy pop tune with the line "Put the party on stop" If used, you might need to shorten it to fit Eg. Put ThParty OnStop or something.

Always have a bag of 4x2's here or would receive a "Please Explain" from the dogs. One each to hop into bed with at night (half for the fat corgis) - gone within seconds and eaten with much relish. Haven't seen 2x2's but they would be a better size for us as have to bong the 4x2's against the metal door frame in order to crack them as they are so hard. Not particularly nutritional but great for a supplement to a healthy diet in that they provide a safe chew. Have used them forever, no skin or other problems at all.

And yet another! What a good idea to have a WA thread. TT, owned and organised by corgis and one-is-enough Border Collie.

"Kindly disposed towards stock" is a trait found into the herding/pastoral breeds and it could be assumed that selection for this characteristic was quite deliberately done. Labradors were not bred to work with or protect livestock. In concurrence with other advice mentioned here my only experience with owning a pure-bred Labrador many years ago (a half-grown pup rescued from the pound) was that he soon grew up to become totally obsessed with chasing sheep. It became a real problem and we could not trust him out of sight at all. He left the country life to be re-homed into the streets of suburbia with no sheepies and a well fenced backyard. (I bet he missed his freezing winter morning dips in the creek, which he loved!) As a retrieving breed, perhaps this particular prey drive is very strong. Good luck but as others have said, you may just have to make the sheep enclosure totally dog-proof. (Edited for the typos & miztooks)

I bet his very next move must have been..

I was helping another exhibitor out holding some beautiful and perfectly-sized Border Collies ringside at one of last year's Royals.. An onlooker passing by leaned across the fence and looked scornfully down at the dogs and their ribbons commenting disdainfully;... "WE had a Border Collie once but OURS was MUCH, much bigger than THAT" then marched off dismissively. Obviously a breed expert and we ought to lift our game... Elsewhere, the Maremma breeder for the hundredth time: "No, its not a Golden Retriever"; "No, you'd be best not to pat it". To the Pembroke exhibitor for the five hundredth time; "So are you the Queen" (followed by raucous mirth). To the Collie Rough exhibitor for the five thousandth time; "OH look! It's a LASSIE DOG" Save us from Royals.

Over the years have had to treat dogs for demodectic mange on several occasions, and can say that the more recently available Dectomax treatment over 6 weeks provided a vast improvement over the older methods. Have given 6 week courses of it in both the oral and injectible, (different dogs - both under veterinary supervision) A pup treated with oral Dectomax used to slurp it happily off the syringe but the Ivomectin was obviously very bad tasting and had to be forced down. Only used the Ivormectin once before going back to Dectomax. Eventually found the weekly Dectomax injections easier to do over 6 weeks rather than the daily oral dose. Very good, permanent results and no harmful effects. Several cases were quite bad prior to treatment and we became unwilling "Demodex experts" over the years. I have developed a few personal theories which do not fit with commonly held beliefs and armed with this knowledge, have not had a single incident for years. The washes which contain Amitraz are very poisonous and purely vile for both dog and handler. IMO, would go with Dectomax injections every time but you must find a vet who is up with the research and the chemical's use in treating dogs. Dectomax is just a new generation "ivermectin type" chemical. That is why it could be fatal to susceptible dogs (those which carry a genetic mutation allowing the chemical to cross the blood/brain barrier. Some collie lines and similar can have this. Good luck with your girl. Hope the demodex is soon just a memory.