DOG NEWS Australia page 60

Development, Changes & recent History

By Ken & Jan Campbell short back, quality bone in legs and feet the Fox- Club Challenge Cup, and “bang on” tail set. It is interesting to and it was only Anno Domini that When we were invited to do an ar- look at fox today and almost see enabled others to beat him.” Quote ticle on Fox Terriers with a brief history, the same outline, features and character from Monograph of the FT - Castle, development and changes over the last as the original breed standard, however Marples and Hughes few decades, we found this is a really the breed has improved considerably mammoth task and something that we in appearance since the early days but It would be impossible to do this could not go into with as great detail as not lost any of his courage or ability to article without mentioning Donna For- we would like in the limited amount of do the work he was called upon to do. tuna w. 1896. She has been preserved in time. Apologies to the Wire fanciers as The work he has been called upon to the Walter Rothschild Museum at Tring we have focused on the Smooths. To perform for many generations included, in the UK where we visited a few years do justice to both would be enough to follow the fox to earth besides possess- CH WATTEAU CHORISTER fi ll many books. ing activity, pluck, dash and stamina sight of our early breeders exporting The following article is a small trip with a constitution strong enough to and allowing many of their best to down memory lane showing the slow battle with the stable and yard life he be used at stud and sold to other enthu- change in style with the careful selec- had to lead. All this and still possess siasts who have maintained the essence tive breeding of more than a century of good manners, intelligence and aristo- of the breed and produced the excellent cratic bearing combined with beauty of type we see in many countries today. conformation. He is an excellent com- panion, faithful and a fi rst class house In the early 1970s and 80s the guard and is one of the most popular United Kingdom was the fi rst place to breeds of the terrier family. look when searching for new bloodlines The great breeders of over 100 years from the many excellent breeders, and ago were very clever in their breeding many great dogs were exported to Eu- programs with the selection of the ideal ropean countries, America, Australia, type which best fi tted the standard. Usu- ago and took the above photo of Donna South Africa as well as many other ally the kennels consisted of over 50 Fortuna at right which also shows an countries. passionate and devoted breeders. dogs with others in selected pet homes early Wire. Donna Fortuna was never which were also bred from where many beaten in the show ring over a period More than most other breeds, Fox great ones made it to the show ring. of 5 years. She won the CC at Crufts in Terriers have had a great number of 1897 at 7 months of age and retired on famous identities since the beginning of “The best terrier they ever bred the 12th November 1902 after winning shows, recording the breeding and (and possibly no one ever bred a the CC from the veteran class at the Fox development of smooths and wires and better dog) was” Result,” a beauti- Terrier show at Cheltenham. with all the famous prefi xes involved. The photos below of Chs Lethal Many of the famous judges of the past Weapon and his son Laurel Wreath were fanciers. w.1946 and Ch Watteau Chorister w. The Fox Terrier Club (England) was 1954 - Cam Milward’s choice as the founded in 1876 and is still one of the most respected clubs in U.K. where the fi rst standard was drawn up. The Standard of Points originally drawn up in 1876 is still printed as a guide these days and it is well worth keeping these points in mind when assessing a Ttarb the Bratt fox terrier. ful example of great substance and 1. Head and Ears - 15 strength, [Winner of the Fox Terrier Australia also imported and export- 2. Neck - 5 Club, England Challenge Cup 1884- ed some excellent dogs and probably 3. Shoulders and Chest - 10 86, 1888] combined with ample lib- 4. Back and Loins - 10 erty and highest quality. He weighed 5. Hind Quarters - 15 17lb., had ample bone, and was the 6. Stern - 5 most perfect Fox-terrier behind the 7. Legs and Feet - 15 saddle I ever saw. His head was 8. Coat - 10 good, although a shade round on 9. Symmetry, Size & Character-15 top of his skull. For years he held The popularity of the Fox Terrier quickly grew and they soon became one of the most popular breeds around the world right up to the middle of the last century, they are still very popular although the numbers are far less. “The short backed hunter covering a lot of ground, with bone and strength greatest, all show examples of correct in a small compass”. We still look for breed type. the alert expression on the tiptoe of The quality of fox terriers world- expectation and the square outline with Donna Fortuna wide is due to the generosity and fore- Continued on page 64 DOG NEWS Australia page 64

Development, Changes & recent History Continued from page 60 Zealand and imported to Australia and als. A wonderful record for those times. changed much in over a century? Well the most famous who went to America blending the bloodlines back to many it certainly is still capable of doing what in 1979 was Ttarb the Bratt, sire of of the early greats. The convenient air The 1960s and 70s saw the emer- it was bred for, but is now a much more distinction with 139 champions, bred and road travelling with the showing of gence of two big winning Australian streamlined dog. Breeders still need to by Don and Laura Bratt of Tasmania. dogs in many countries allows for the smooths, Connie Wapshott’s Ch Gar- remain vigilant and read the writings of The Bratt held the breed record for the careful selection of the stud dog who is our forebears and be prepared to return most Best in Show wins, he won his more readily available. to the standard and be willing to appre- 60th and last All Breeds Best in Show Victoria used to be the stronghold of ciate something new at the next show. and was then permanently retired, tak- Fox Terrier’s. Not so many years ago There have been so many wonderful ing the crown from Nornay Sadler, there were several All Breeds Judges dogs and breeders over the years that it showing and breeding Fox terrier’s, is impossible to name them all in this and they were all famous dog people, article who have contributed signifi - amongst them were Cam Milward, Gill cantly to the breed, we have named just Brown, Bob Mushet, Bert Keenan, a few of the major winning dogs. It is Steve Creek, Peter Luyten, Keith an exciting time in Australia with the Braithwaite, Jack Rowles, John Rowles recent imports of Smooths in several and more! states with breed numbers and breeders rleigh Golden Sands (pictured above) increasing in New South Wales, ACT, The name Cam Milwood and “Gren- the winner of Best in show at the 1969 and Queensland which helps keeps our park” are synonymous with fox terriers Melbourne Royal and Ch Farleton Don wonderful breed in the forefront of the in Australia and recognised world- terriers. It is pleasing to see new breeder wide. Cam Milward began breeding judges emerging and we certainly wish dogs and poultry when he was only 10 them well with a long and fulfi lling years old. It would be diffi cult to fi nd career. whelped in England in 1936 and who an Australian Smooth pedigree without References: Fox Terriers by J H Pardoe, New Fox Terriers by Harold Nedell, Dog Showbiz by was later exported to America in 1936. a Grenpark infl uence somewhere. The Gary Jameson At Saddler’s very fi rst show at under 7 Bratt, on his dam’s side has Grenpark Jan and Ken Campbell months of age he won several classes, champions. Cam was a leader in his Best of Breed and Runner up to the Best in show winner, Mrs Hughes the judge, said he was the loveliest terrier she had seen.

The most well performed dog in Pedro bred and owned by Alan Bailey the UK in recent times is Am/Int. Ch who won the 1975 Melbourne Royal Sunrise Rascal Fair, owned by Claire Show.

Jerry Ideal’s record has recently been surpassed by Ch Wyninebah Checkmate who has amassed 70 Best fi eld and bred over 100 champions and was an outstanding breeder and judge. In his book “Grenpark Fox Terriers” Cam states that “Grenpark Solo”, top dog Victoria 1965, was possibly the best bitch he bred.

Then there is the famous Rowles Hoffman USA, who won all fi ve Fox dynasty established in 1912 and still Terrier Specialty shows in 2005, the being carried on today in NSW by John fi rst dog to do so. In the same year he Rowles, “Selwor”. New South Wales was the UK’s top terrier and was group also had Alan Mooney, and the late 2nd at Crufts. His progeny has contin- Bill Polley who campaigned fearlessly ued the success of the sire. his home bred Jerry Ideal, whelped in 1930 and who won his last CC in in Show wins to his credit, he was bred Together with many of our top home 1939, along the way he won 60 Best in by Neil & Lea Rushforth and owned by bred dogs we now see dogs of the shows including three successive Best Doug and Annette Bowe. highest calibre from America and New in shows at the 1932-34 Sydney Roy- So, has the Smooth Fox Terrier DOG NEWS Australia page 66

working dogs. They My children also joined in We asked Breeders showing and were quite successful answered in child handlers. I’m very proud Q.1. How long have you been breeding Fox Terriers? Why are they of my son Anthony who has now your chosen breed? become a licenced judge of terriers and working dogs. Many happy Q.2. How do you feel the standard of Fox Terriers today compares A.1. My family and I have been with say 10 years ago? breeding and showing Fox Terrier days have been spent as a family smooths for 30 years. travelling to dog shows with great Q.3. If you were allowed to add a sentence to the Fox Terrier breed It is our chosen breed due to my wins and memories. My dad and I standard – what would it be? have dedicated our lives to being father’s infl uence. When he was a Q.4. Does the Fox Terrier have any health problems, and what are custodians of this marvellous breed. boy Keven wanted a Fox Terrier, so they like to live with? he had to save some money to buy My cousin Nicole Price in Tasmania one. He collected horse manure from has also joined us at Ecirp kennels. Q.5. Could you list in order of priority the 5 most important points you the horses that walked the streets in I have recently married John Killeen think a judge should look for in the Fox Terrier? the early morning delivering milk. of the successful Frenchpark wire Q.6. What is your ‘pet hate’ when looking at a Fox Terrier, and what Fox Terrier kennels in USA. It do you think is the hardest fault to breed out? seems our family will have a lifelong involvement in Fox Terriers. A.2. The written standards bloodlines of each kennel. On the produce pink eye rims which are not continue to be revised. As a result whole Fox Terrier smooths are a desirable. Robyn Price judges must look to the extended hardy breed. is an standards for clarification. One issue that needs to be monitored Ecirp Kennels problem is that judges are only in Smooth Fox Terriers. Some ******************* tested on the revised standards thus lines may have a decreasing their depth of knowledge. problem with itchy skin. A.1. Jan has been in Smooth Fox As the saying goes a little bit of Living with Fox Terriers is not Terriers for approximately 40 years. knowledge can be dangerous. for everyone. They are high energy Her Mother had Australian Terriers If referring to the quality of dogs dogs and have natural hunting so when looking for a terrier puppy in the ring I believe it has decreased. instincts. However they are great a Smooth Fox Terrier was available, Many breeders in Australia are companions and loads of fun. They but on the condition he be shown. looking to USA and New Zealand have a sense of adventure and love That was over 40 years ago. to improve their bloodlines. Time to play. A.2. There were a lot more good will tell in the next generations A.5. dogs ten years ago but in the last year Robyn Price how effective this has been. Some 1. Breed type or two there are some up and coming He placed the manure in his little breeders have outcrossed too many 2. Balance ones, in Victoria we have lost a lot cart and sold it for a penny a load times and lost their overall quality. 3. Movement of really good breeders over the last to the locals for their gardens. Breeding is an art of genetics and 4. Show condition few years with retirement and some He got the runt of the litter from must be understood if one is to 5. Show performance and attitude have passed on, luckily there are still a local breeder and called him succeed. on the day several famous kennels producing Littlee because he was so tiny. The Our kennel is slightly different Note: It’s important that the judge quality stock in all states. There are irony was that the pup grew quite as we have not outcrossed for thirty looks at the dog as a whole and quite a few relatively new breed- large. Littlee became his constant years yet we still have had great doesn’t get hung up on fault judging. ers and exhibitors of Smooth Fox companion and my dad took him success. I guess this is the result of A judge should always be looking Terriers in NSW, ACT, Queensland rabbit hunting. His dog would run having strong Grenpark bloodlines for outstanding qualities that will and Western Australia with excit- along the side of his bicycle to their to begin with. We have 70 years of take the breed forward. ing youngsters, they may produce hunting spot. tail female line. I’m not sure if this A.6. My pet hate would be greater numbers in the breed and We purchased a smooth bitch would exist anywhere else in the exaggeration. The standard doesn’t strive for high quality following on Grenpark Reva from Mr Cameron World. call for pencil long heads or necks from some of the famous breeders Milward when I was in my early Our kennel has bred over 70 like a giraffe with the resulting of the past so we are well on the way twenties She was for sale only champions and many Grand Cham- toothpick bone. Front assemblies to cementing the future. because her tail was too short. We pions, Supreme Champions and tend to show our number one fault. A.3. The breed standard is close- bred her to Ch. Grenpark Keepers International Champions. I guess Over the years looking into the ly based on the fi rst written standard and she produced our fi rst showdog the success of our kennel is that we ring we have seen goose stepping. in 1876 which describes the Fox BIS BISS Ch Ecirp Reward who have a family of winners. My son Now there seems to be no reach in Terrier excellently. We would just went on to win 36 Best in Groups, Anthony once said the proof of a many exhibits. Wide fronts tend emphasise bone and strength in a 2 Best Exhibit In Shows and a great dog is what he or she leaves to go unnoticed by many judges small compass possessing the best Best in Specialty show. As you can behind. also. The three fi nger rule is a good of legs and feet. Not to be taken as imagine that was more than enough A.3. No exaggeration of stated indicator. A man should be able to cloggy or coarse, speed and endur- to get our family hooked on showing measurements. (I would also like place 3 fingers breadth between ance must be looked to as well as and breeding Fox Terriers. Since to see a World standard. It seems the front legs, not two hands. Also power and symmetry. then I have also branched out and ridiculous that different countries the fashion of today in smooths become a licenced judge in terriers have different standards.) is seeing an increase in split faces A.4. Fox terriers are a very and white heads. Breeders must be and gundogs and am aspiring for A.4. Well this depends on the Continued on page 68 aware of pigment as white faces can DOG NEWS Australia page 68

back with well set on tail. Continued from page 66 2. Alert temperament - standing We asked Breeders on tiptoe of expectation - which is healthy breed and most do not suffer sometimes very diffi cult to achieve Q.1. How long have you been breeding Fox Terriers? Why are they major health problems. when there is little of interest for the your chosen breed? Smooths are funny, infectious, terrier to look at!! Always be willing endearing and love the company to walk around the dog to see him/ Q.2. How do you feel the standard of Fox Terriers today compares of people, a beautiful size, hardy her at the best advantage and also with say 10 years ago? and intelligent, they are also very not be mislead by markings. Q.3. If you were allowed to add a sentence to the Fox Terrier breed 3. Correct front and rear angula- standard – what would it be? tion - short upper arm with good lay of shoulder showing virtually no Q.4. Does the Fox Terrier have any health problems, and what are they like to live with? forechest, called a fi sh hook front by some. Q.5. Could you list in order of priority the 5 most important points you 4. Legs and feet - good bone with think a judge should look for in the Fox Terrier? round well padded cat like feet Q.6. What is your ‘pet hate’ when looking at a Fox Terrier, and what 5. Free movement - with front do you think is the hardest fault to breed out? legs swinging in a pendulum fashion and strength in hind movement. A.6. Actually we have two pet hates. should have a good front extension. should have a gentle tuck up. Ken & Jan Campbell 1. The “Goose stepper”, this is a 2. There is also a tendency in the The hardest fault to breed out is short stepping high lifting front breed with some dogs having a possibly the incorrect front with the inquisitive and lively with almost movement which is so totally forechest which is undesirable, high stepping front movement, it can never ending energy but still like incorrect, some judges seem to and most of these dogs then tend keep coming back to haunt breeders nothing better than to sit on your lap. think a Fox Terrier should move to have a tubular body without any for generations. A.5. like this and forgive it, they are tuck up. This is not a correct fox Ken & Jan Campbell 1. Balance - head, neck and short so wrong, Smooth Fox Terriers terrier front or underline which Optimo Kennels