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I don't understand why the big fuss about a change in judge. He's never been here before, is fully qualified and I hope that he has read the standards and judges accordingly.

This news is probably a bit late but training runs from 6.30 to 7.30 every Thursday except during Toowoomba and Brisbane Royals.

Dogs Qld have given permission to use the grounds for training again as per message received Jan 31. "I wish to advise that the Durack Grounds are once again open for all Outdoor Training activities from today."

I just don't have the mental stamina to be a vet nurse. I've had tears just reading this. When we lived in Darwin (many years ago) the RSPCA ran the pound and every Tues was PTS day. There were many times I and another friend took home a dog or puppy to keep it alive, changed the paper work and found it a home later. Most of my dogs have made "old bones" and touch wood I haven't yet had to make a decision to have to put down an injured fur kid. I did have to put down a young bitch who was full of cancer and although I felt really bad I'm sure she would have thanked me as she was so distressed. It still wasn't easy. I don't understand why some vets don't allow the owner to hold their "baby" as they go to sleep. I always have been there for mine as I feel the last face they see should be their owners not some stranger. After all they know what's happening. We usually get a card from our vet when one of our kids has gone over.

I can't believe nobody did anything. Imagine what he does at home if he does this when there are witnesses. It just makes me physically sick to hear things like this. I would definitely front him, and he can only hit you which gives you a case for assault. The dog doesn't have that option. Photos on your phone would go a long way to convince authorities to do something, irregardless of who he is.

I just love the description of the Kerry. "they need grooming occasionally with brush and comb" "Its coat is meant to look unkempt" You mean to say that I'm doing all this grooming for nothing. It's all very well for her to blame another for the botch up of the site (so she says) but all the same it still needs to have correct information in all the other areas as well for the general public who may be looking for breed information.

My initial response is to suggest you call Dogs Qld as they would be the right people to ask. But the training is run by the Sporting Terrier Club of Qld for all breeds over the age of 3 mths and fully immunised. The details from tansnchief are correct.

Why don't you go to a show and catch up with Dennis and Chris before you get your baby? They will both be more than happy to help. Check the dogs queensland site for show dates. There is a training class every Thursday at Durack to help you and your puppy learn properly and to help you both get used to the ring and what is required of you by the judges. It's from 6.30 to 7.30 and costs $3.

On the weekend I showed my dog on the Friday under judge No1. Got class in group. On Saturday I showed under Judge no2, won BIG, then wrote for two more groups in the same ring for the same judge. At lunch time I was eating my lunch along with other stewards and writers when I was asked (politely) to please take my lunch outside to eat as Judge no1 was at the table and he was judging GS later that day and as I has won BIG I would therefore be showing under him later. Apparently someone had complained. Does that not reflect on the integrity of the judge? Can I influence him just by sitting at the same table? If only it was so easy to win. Oh well!!!

:D A great article and relevant to so many breeds today.

Yep. Definitely double handling. The steward should be aware of this and ask that the outside dog be removed. The steward can also ask the dog in the ring to leave.

I would make an attempt to go to just one training night, so you and your new baby are familiar with the procedure and have at least run around the ring.

In Queensland a neuter dog or bitch can be entered in a veteran class if it is a proven sire or bitch. I've just had to confirm that with Dogs Qld for a recent show.

Years ago I had a Kerry who broke a tooth (no 1 pre-molar) on a chain link fence and I had my vet who needed to remove the rest of the tooth write a note on the back of his business card and I kept that in my number pouch for the rest of the time he was shown. (quite a number of years) I never once was asked why he was missing a tooth, but I was ready.

I've never had an aluminium trolley because my dogs weigh about 16-19 kgs and I don't think they would stand the pace, although I like the idea of the lightness of them. Over 37 years ago I bought a metal one, another about 28 years ago and another about 5 years ago and they are all still good. The oldest one has had it's floor replaced because of kids playing in it but other than that they still look good. Door locks have improved, the floor and top are of heavier ply and they have a rear set of swivel wheels but they are still basically the same. The other half has replaced the wheels on the older trolleys with swivel ones. And still as heavy, unfortunately.

Don't they jusy love the flapping clothes, towels etc., after all that is the way we play with them, isn't it? Flapping things at them. I also found that by putting water balloons into old stockings, hung at just the right level, along with some old dog towels certainly detered the pup. It didn't take more than a day or two. But this was the same bitch who chewed the cabriole legs on the display cabinet and the new dining table, the drawer knobs, etc, etc, etc. She's the only one I can recall ever having this problem with.

South Australian judges. Bergit Ferguson Fri, 5, 7 GS: Sat, S/S 6-12mths, 6, 2: Sun, S/S 3-6 mths, 3 Cheryl Currie Thompson Fri, 3: Sat, 4, 1: Sun, 2. Ben Luxton Fri S/S3-6, 1, 4: Sat, 3, GS: Sun, S/S 6-12, 5, 7, 6 John Rice Fri, S/S 6-12, 2, 6: Sat, S/S 3-6, 7, 5: Sun, 1, 4 GS Just take your heater. I used mine last time and it was really good. Though it's been cold enough here the last few nights. Yep, I'm taking the boy.

Didn't we have a great weekend. ;) Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Pharno Thelonius Monk, (Teddy) dared the judges not to give him a good look and it paid off. The cocky little man took three BIGs, one BIS and a RBIS.

No, that person has never been to Durack when training was on as it's quite a hike from her home but she is the secretary of the Sporting Terrier Club and is usually available to answer calls. And has also done her fair share of training elsewhere. Also there are usually enough capable people to run the training with out others putting their noses in. I don't know if you are aware that all mobile calls like this are charged to the receiver not the caller and they were asked not to forward calls during that period. Also the call was in the middle of the night in the States.

Glasses - go to an optometrist and get a pair of transitional glasses as they will cut down the glare but don't alter the colour of the dog and look like prescription glasses. No problems as they dog can still see your eyes. I've found them necessary as my eyes don't like a lot of glare. Many, many years ago, a judge, who is still judging, took a cushion into the toy ring to kneel on and not soil his clothes. All the better to see movement on those close to the ground as in that ring.

Well, I have an Airedale (blue one) or Poodle and miniature Boxers. At least mine are identified as pure breeds.

Well, there went my old keyboard. Just doesn't like the coffee sprayed all through it's innards. ;)

Maybe should consider pancreatitis. Symptoms sound similar to an attack one of our dogs had.

When I was growing up we had a black lab who would pick the ripe strawberries and my brother and I got into all sorts of trouble for taking them. Couldn't convince Mom that it wasn't us until she caught him one day. The Kerry girl will only drink water from a glass at night (bowl is ok during the day) so OH has a glass for her on the bedside table but she MUST stand on his chest to drink. He just loves that in the middle of the night. I had a young Kerry who loved mangoes and ate them off the ground. Just imagine a kerry beard full of mango juice and fibres and the front legs where he held it. And a Boston who picked and ate grapefuit. You could see his face screw up as he bit into the skin but he continued to eat all the flesh and leave the skin. My mouth is watering as I can still see him and grapefruit is not my favourite fruit at all. Most of my dogs all love their fruit.