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TEAM 8194 QldDogsWorld Contents 5 | President’s Message 6 | Board Notes 10 7 | Life Membership And All Breeds Judge Awards 8 | Election Notice 10 | Breed Feature – The Weimaraner 14 | A Member’s Story – Gaille Perry 16 | Not For Competition (NFC) 18 | Championship Show In Review 34 19 | Show And Trial Gazette 26 | Barking Moments 27 | Junior Handler State Final In Review 28 | A View To The Future 34 | First Aid – Fall From Heights 36 | How To Socialise A Dog After A Lockdown 36 39 | Affiliated Clubs And Services 43 | Durack Vendors 44 | Rates Guide Front Cover and Breed Feature Images by Amanda Williamson Office Address Website 247 King Avenue, Durack, Queensland 4077 www.dogsqueensland.org.au Office Telephone Postal Address (07) 3252 2661 PO Box 1136, Mt Ommaney, Queensland 4074 Office Email ABN 45 160 285 192 [email protected] DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! DOG WORLD January 2021 3 One. Uno. Eins. Satu. Ichi. It’s a single protein in any language. Prime100 Single Protein Diet rolls. No mixed proteins. Visit our website to find your nearest stockist ofPrime100 all natural, Australian made, pet food. NEW Prime100 Breeders Program Prime100 is excited to introduce a new Breeders Program* for registered Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) breeders. Find out more at: prime100.com.au/breeders-program/ * Terms and conditions apply. www.prime100.com.au President’s Message t is always important not to wish your life away but I think many of us are happy to say goodbyeI to 2020 and say hello to 2021. It was a “year that set new boundaries and changed domestic and international perspectives about how quickly things can change. I think it encouraged a personal Kennel Club Inc. rethink of priorities and brought forward some A big thank you to all those clubs and their key initiatives such as working from home and volunteers for making these events and also the teleconferencing with Zoom and Microsoft Teams. supportive puppy training events happen. It has Home schooling has been a new experience with been a joy to many of our members and is most special challenges for many Australian families. appreciated. On the dog sports front there have been Of course our Australian governments have had lots of field days and training events happening too. pandemic response plans in place but I was I wouyld also like to acknowledge those who have interested in one report that said that this planning done the hard work behind the scenes and on the had anticipated the closure of our national border day to make these events and shows such a success. to overseas but not the closure of State and Territory COVID has added an additional layer of requirements borders. We felt for our Melbourne cousins with the for clubs and their cooperation and the support of nearly 100 day lockdown and of course there is an the office and Mrs Sharron Taylor is appreciated. Our ongoing uncertainty about travel south of our border directors have been very “hands on” in making these with more closures possibly happening. events happen. The heightened focus on staying close to home As members know, the ballot for 6 director positions has added to family demand for dogs. Many of our on the board of our governing body will open on breeder members have risen to this challenge with a line later this month. Sure, voting is not compulsory, Dogs Queensland record number of litters registered but your right to vote as a member is a precious and in the months of September, October and November important entitlement. It only happens once every 2020. The increased demand means that our two years. Please read the information about each breeders can be even more selective with applicants of the 20 nominations carefully and vote for up to 6 for their puppies and ensure that they are placed in directors responsibly. the very best homes. This is our ethical responsibility and aligns with our Breeders’ Code of Conduct And finally, some special awards happened at 6pm (www.dogsqueensland.org.au/media/2029/code-of- on the middle night of the Festive Fiesta on 30 practice-breeder-final.pdf). December. Life memberships of Dogs Queensland were awarded to two All Breeds Judges and long If you are a newer breeder of dogs, remember that term special contributors to our Dog World, Ms we have a wealth of breeder experience in our dog Shaneen Bendixen and Mrs Valerie Spence and world. If you have difficulty sourcing a mentor in to Mrs Christine Gross, who has made a special your chosen breed please contact the office for a contribution to fund raising activities for many clubs referral. Experienced breeders happy to mentor (page 7). newer breeders should contact Ian Rasmussen in the office about going on this list. Becoming an all breeds conformation judge is the culmination of many years study and hands There has been a welcome return to more events on experience and commitment. This wonderful and shows over the last few months. Great to see milestone was formally recognised at this event these conformation show weekends happening with for Mr Lance Wright and Mr Jason Attridge. the Cairns City Kennel Club, “ Easter in December” Congratulations to both these gentlemen on this with the Bundaberg Canine Club Inc, and a number wonderful achievement (page 7). of shows at our Durack facility culminating in the recent well supported 3 night Festive Fiesta and the Ulla Greenwood New Year Shows held by the Atherton Tableland President ” DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! DOG WORLD January 2021 5 BOARD NOTES – JANUARY 2021 2021 FEES the cost of the Limited Register the same as the Main Register if the pup is DNA tested at the time of In setting the Fees for 2021, the Board looked at registration. the uncertainty that still exists with the COVID Pandemic continuing into 2021 and endeavoured • The Transfer cost is now standardised to take to keep any fee increases to an absolute minimum. away the confusion of 4 separate Transfer Fees. The fees around events are now set for 2021 also. • Title and Award Fees have again increased The following changed fees have been agreed upon minimally. and are effective for all applications received in the • Massey DNA Costs has been brought into line Dogs Queensland office after 1 January 2021. with those of other providers. I would make the following notes; • For Events held post 1 January 2021, a levy • Litter Registration Fees have increased minimally will replace the existing administration fee and for Main Register Dogs. The Board has also made schedule advertising fee. 6 DOG WORLD January 2021 DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! Life Membership Award Presentation Pictured with award recipients Ms Shaneen Bendixen, Mrs Val Spence and Mrs Christine Gross is Dogs Queensland President, Ulla Greenwood. All Breeds Judge Award Presentation Mr Bill Smith Dogs Queensland Senior Vice President and Chair of Conformation Judges Committe is pictured above with award recipients Mr Jason Attridge (left) and Mr Lance Wright. All images on page 7 courtesy TAK Photography (www.takphotography.com.au) DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! DOG WORLD January 2021 7 GETTING OUT THE VOTE ACN 160 285 192 Voting commences on CANINE CONTROL COUNCIL Wednesday 20 January 2021, (QUEENSLAND) LIMITED and closes at 5:00pm AEST on Friday 19 February 2021. (DOGS QUEENSLAND) 2021 Voting is so important to the quality of ELECTION NOTICE your organisation! 1st September 2020 Plan to vote and encourage every member Dear Member, you know to do the same. Vero Voting has been contracted by Canine This is YOUR organisation, it’s of YOU Control Council (Qld) Limited to conduct an and for YOU. election for Six (6) Directors. Nominations open Friday 13th November 2020, and close at 5pm It is YOUR money that is being spent – AEST on Friday 11th December 2020. running an election costs thousands of dollars, so why not use it? Background Vero Voting, an independent voting service, has Of 6,297 members listed as eligible been engaged to manage your Nominations and to vote in our last board election in Election. Vero Voting have been appointed by February 2019 only 1349 did – that’s Canine Control Council (Queensland) Limited just 21.42% of our membership. to protect your privacy and ensure a fair and We have an enormous pool of talent and equitable vote result. All votes submitted will be knowledge in our membership. confidential and anonymous. YOU can and will make a difference for The Six (6) Retiring Board Directors are: the better by getting involved • Mr William Smith (Zone 1) and getting out the vote. • Miss Ainslie Carius (Zone 1) Like many similar organisations we face • Mr Lawrence Knauth (Zone 1) a number of issues and we’re not just • Mr Duncan McAllister (Zone 1) talking about the pandemic.