becks Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Some friends will be in Australia for a long month and would like to see a dog show or two, so I said I would help find out some info for them. Can people recommend dates and venues of shows coming up (and where more info would be available about the show) They are gundog people with Irish Water and Curlies, so I also wondered if maybe there was something going on with the Murray River Retrievers that they might be able to attend to find out more about? They show, do a bit of obedience and gundog work too, so any suggestions I can pass on for things to do while visiting over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) http://www.dogsvictoria.org.au/Portals/0/assets/gazette/Gazette_Dec12_schedules.pdf http://www.dogsvictoria.org.au/Portals/0/assets/gazette/Gazette_Jan13_schedules.pdf Edited January 5, 2013 by showdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelsquest Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 This link may also be helpful - DOL Events Diary - http://www.dogzonline.com.au/event-diary/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 any shows in particular you would recommend or are they all much the same at this time of year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelsquest Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I guess it depends where abouts in Australia they will be? The Canberra Royal is in late Feb, that might be good because there is confirmation showing plus agility, plus all the regular show stuff such as rides, showbags etc. Here is a link to the Canberra show website: http://www.rncas.org.au/showwebsite/site/index.php And also a link to the confirmation show schedule: http://www.dogzonline.com.au/event-diary/documents/2067_SHD_11112012162955.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelsquest Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Sorry, just re saw the topic is Melbourne Shows! :o :o Ignore my above post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edpra Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Murray River Retrievers arent a recognised breed here, so they would have to internet surf and find people breeding them privately as they cannot be shown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Jo - for gun dog work have a look at AWRC website. Let me know if you need any help or contacts :) 2013 Retrieving trial dates: http://www.australianworkingretrievercentral.org.au/bb/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2909 2013 Field trial dates: http://www.australianworkingretrievercentral.org.au/bb/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2910 Plus obedience: http://www.vicdog.com/trials.htm ETA: I'll be back by then so remind me closer to the date can you? Edited January 5, 2013 by The Spotted Devil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Murray River Retrievers arent a recognised breed here, so they would have to internet surf and find people breeding them privately as they cannot be shown I know they can't be shown, that;s why I was also asking about other dog sports where they maybe competing - or can;t an unrecognised breed do any competitions over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edpra Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 They can as an associate (generic name) dog- so people in other dog sports may know of some "associate" ones, but they cannot compete in shows. I met one in the flesh many many moons ago (a friend of a friend in Mildura way had one) and to me they sort of look like an American Water Spaniel- GORGEOUS dogs. I hope your friends manage to dig up a couple to view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Murray River Retrievers arent a recognised breed here, so they would have to internet surf and find people breeding them privately as they cannot be shown I know they can't be shown, that;s why I was also asking about other dog sports where they maybe competing - or can;t an unrecognised breed do any competitions over there? They can't compete in ANKC retrieving or field trials but yes to obedience and agility (on the Associate register). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 any shows in particular you would recommend or are they all much the same at this time of year? becks if id have an idea of their itinery it would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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