Mathilda's Mum

Does anyone have a link for the Canberra Royal photos? I'm not on facebook so can't look there. Alternatively - I'm just after the Leonberger BOB pic (I bred the winner & have been told it's a great photo of him - so naturally would love to see it). If anyone can help out with a link or even a copy of that photo I'd be so grateful. Thank you.

Thanks for that info - just looked them up on wikipedia - boy they are so similar to Pyrs - that's going to cause some confusion in the group 6 ring I would think. Cheers

What's a Tatra Shepherd Dog ?? Never heard of that breed. Cheers

This is a classic example of one of the really crappy things about the dog world! People making incorrect statements about other people without checking their facts first. Tania has every right to have a good laugh about it. It's beyond my comprehension why that should cost her votes in the election. Or perhaps there is more to this than a simple case of mistaken identity. Are dirty tactics coming into play here? Very easy for people to come on to forums such as this & hide behind their user names & make false & unwarranted statements about the candidates for election.

Well that's why people need to vote! Only 1 of the 9 candidates up for election is a returning committee member. Georgina Beach Tania Kirkland Emma Duff Frank Valastro Sheryl Pretty Jan Robinson David Veless Gwenda Carr Stephen Sapsead 2 of these candidates work in the VCA Office. I'm not sure that is a good combination. That's not correct. NONE of the candidates work in the Office. If you are referring to Tania Kirkland & Emma Duff they are longer employees of DOGS Victoria. Tania Kirkland resigned from her position in 2008 & Emma Duff left in October 2012. these are the two I was referring to. Did not know Emma Duff had resigned and I stand corrected. Tania Kirkland was working in the VCA office in June/July last year when I was in there and I have seen her working there on several ocassions since 2008. If she too is indeed no longer working there then again I stand corrected. As I type this message I am currently on the phone to Tania Kirkland who is falling about laughing at your misinformation. There must have been an imposter in the office at the times you state you were in there as Tania has NOT worked for Dogs Victoria since July 2008. I can also confirm this fact as I took over her job when she left. Tania would like to know if you actually know her & if so why are you stating that she was working in the Office last year & on other ocassions since 2008 when she clearly wasn't? Cheers

Well that's why people need to vote! Only 1 of the 9 candidates up for election is a returning committee member. Georgina Beach Tania Kirkland Emma Duff Frank Valastro Sheryl Pretty Jan Robinson David Veless Gwenda Carr Stephen Sapsead 2 of these candidates work in the VCA Office. I'm not sure that is a good combination. That's not correct. NONE of the candidates work in the Office. If you are referring to Tania Kirkland & Emma Duff they are longer employees of DOGS Victoria. Tania Kirkland resigned from her position in 2008 & Emma Duff left in October 2012.

Well that's why people need to vote! Only 1 of the 9 candidates up for election is a returning committee member. Georgina Beach Tania Kirkland Emma Duff Frank Valastro Sheryl Pretty Jan Robinson David Veless Gwenda Carr Stephen Sapsead Too many people have been apathetic in the past & haven't voted - that's why DV is in the position it's in today. Time to stop the apathy and have a say in how you want YOUR organisation run. Cheers

Ditto ! :D

Has anyone received their Feb D/V magazine & ballot papers yet? Cheers

BEST IN SHOW - PYRENEAN MOUNTAIN DOG MULTI BIS / BISS/ Australian Supreme Champion Barreges Theoden Woo Hoo Not a bad effort for a near 9 year old boy !! So happy for Theoden - such a gorgeous dog & I'm stoked for his owner Tania Kirkland - a wonderful show team & incredible ambassadors for the Pyr breed in Australia.

Any Group 6 results? Cheers

Hi - Does anyone know why the Castlemaine show has been relocated to Maryborough? Received my numbers today with a note advising the show is now going to be held at the Maryborough Hockey Field. No doubt there is a good reason - just curious. The show secretary also stamped the envelope both sides with 'Change of Venue' - big thumbs up for doing so. Cheers

They don't have to spend time in a quarantine station but they still have to be assessed & cleared by an AQIS officer at the airport of arrival. Cheers

Thank you so much Wow - 78 Bernese. I'll tell my handler to have a sleep in :D Cheers

Hi - could someone with a Melb Royal catalogue please tell me the total number of Alaskan Malamutes entered & also the number of Bernese Mountain Dogs. My breed is next in the judging order & I need to let my handler know if she needs to be there before lunch ??? Thank you Cheers

Thanks so much for results. WOO HOO - Way to go Bear !!! Huge congrats to Julie & Michael on Bear being awarded BIG - Fingers crossed for the In Show judging. :crossfingers: :crossfingers: :crossfingers: :crossfingers: Cheers

I can empathise - dying to know Group 6 results !!!

Some exhibitors must have already cancelled their travel plans due to the change of Judges. Yesterday I was offered a cabin at Mount Barker caravan park - when I rang weeks ago they were fully booked - yesterday afternoon the manager told me he had 5 cancellations in the last couple of days. So good news for me :) Haven't been there for a couple of years - can the oval next door still be used to exercise the dogs? Cheers

BREED : Pyrenean Mountain Dog DOG : Supreme Champion BARREGES THEODEN AGE : 8 years DATE : 7th July 2012 BREEDER: Vivienne James OWNERS : Tania Kirkland & Vivienne James HANDLER: Tania Kirkland Huge congratulations to Tania & Vivienne on Theoden being awared Supreme Champion. He is a stunning Pyrenean & a very worthy recipient of this award.

Do the Vic exhibitors of your breed know that you are coming to Melb for this show - would any of them have a spare room / couch for you? Cheers

With nearly 150 people expected at the lecture tonight there may not be enough chairs in the room. Might be an idea to bring a fold up chair with you just in case. Cheers

Group 6 Results BIG & Open Akita RU & Junior Bullmastiff Baby - Boxer Minor - Shiba Inu Puppy - Boxer Intermediate - Dobermann Aus Bred - Rottweiler I hope that's right - :) Cheers

My numbers arrived today

RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2012 Same place & time