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TERRIER TIMES July 2006

SoftSoft--Coated Wheaten TerrierCoated Wheaten Terrier

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PATRON: Mrs Doreen Powell PRESIDENT: Mr Ted Stevens VICE-PRESIDENTS: Mrs Eleanor Stevens Mr Jim Lankenau HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS: Dr Whiteman Mr Ted Stevens Mr Roger Cromwell Mrs Doreen Powell CHAIRMAN: Royd Frith 028 341 0896 roydf@mweb.co.za VICE CHAIRMAN/ Alwine Pretorius ALT KUSA REP: 021 933 2289 basenji@iafrica.com SECRETARY/ Mrs Joyce Goldschmidt TREASURER: 021 794 3648 joyce@goldschmidt.co.za SHOW SECRETARY: Mrs Lindsay Frith 028 341 0896 lfrith@mweb.co.za

KUSA REPRESENTATIVE: Angus Murray 021 671-8463 armurray@global.co.za COMMITTEE: Anne Murray 021 671-8463 armurray@global.co.za Jocelin Kagan 021 434-6069 clearhead@worldonline.co.za Sue Impey 021 976 4597 ` impey@telkomsa.net Bert Finn 021 919 7007 finnat@hotmail.com __________________________________________________

EDITOR: Mrs Joyce Goldschmidt 021 794 3648 joyce@goldschmidt.co.za ADVERTISING RATES: Full page (A5) = R 100 Half page (A6)= R 50

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From the Editor 3 Dates for your Diary 3 Minutes of the AGM 4 Message from the Chairman 6 Snippets 7 Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers 8 To Dock - Or Not To Dock 10 Open Show: Picture Gallery 12 Open Show: Results 14 Championship Show Schedule 16 Mission (Almost) Impossible 18 To God, from The Dog 21 E-mail Addresses of Members 22 Thanks to our Raffle Sponsors 23 Dog Training & Ring Craft Lessons 23

TERRIER TIMES is the official newsletter of The Cape Terrier Club and is published twice a

year free of charge to members of the club living in South Africa.

Views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily

those held by the editor or committee.

IN THIS ISSUE ...

BREEDS REPRESENTED BY THE CAPE TERRIER CLUB:

Airedale, American Staffordshire, Bedlington, Border, Bull, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, Fox (Smooth and Wire), Irish, Jack Russell, Kerry Blue, Lakeland, Norfolk, Norwich, Parson Russell, Scottish, Skye, Sealyham, Soft-

Coated Wheaten, Staffordshire Bull, Welsh & West Highland White Terriers.

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As always, we are extremely grateful to all those who supported our Annual Open Show. With many thanks from the Cape Terrier Club!

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E-Mail Addresses, continued…

Synnot, Pierce & Val val@hiddenvintage.com Irish Terrier Thas, Liz thas@mweb.co.za Cairn Thomson, Ron & Marianne ronmar@global.co.za Scottish Train, Donald donald@trainclan.com Scottish van Gylswyk, Anneke gylswyk@mweb.co.za Scottish von Zeil, Margaret mvonzeil@pawc.wcape.gov.za Smooth Fox Wallace, Heather heather@wallace.co.za Cairn Warren, Mike & Machteld maschu@kingsleymail.co.za West Highland White

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E-MAIL ADDRESSES

Adams, Blanche lizak@new.co.za Jack Russell Barlow, Ken anfield@netactive.co.za Staffordshire BT Bennett, Sheila jhbennett@absamail.co.za Cairn Blackie, Dr Clive blackiec@iafrica.com Scottish Terrier Boorman, Jim & Alex jim@sri.co.za Cairn & Norfolk Botha, Christine cbotha@sarie.com Staffordshire BT Canovi, Margaret Margaret@colourtone.co.za Bull Terrier Collins Andre acollins@netactive.co.za Cairn Cork, Geoffrey gcork@gibb.co.za Wire Haired Fox d’Arcy-Smith, David & Kerri-Lee dads@xsinet.co.za West Highland White De Coning, Pat deconingp@pg.com Airedale De Keller, Lynn & Lily mwkeller@mweb.co.za Cairn & Yorkshire Maria Demjan demjan@metroweb.co.za Wire Haired Fox du Toit, Andre & Glenis hrisadt@mweb.co.za Scottish Terrier Feuilherade, Karen appleberry@global.co.za Jack Russell Fillary, Gaye fillary@iafrica.com Wire-Haired Fox Finn, Albert & Elna bertfinn@gmail.com Wire-Haired Fox Fox, Jim and Vee jimfox@intekom.co.za Cairn Frith, Lindsay & Royd friths@mweb.co.za Cairn Gibbs, Peter & Brenda gibbsres@iafrica.com Irish Goldschmidt, Joyce & Richard joyce@goldschmidt.co.za West Highland White Graham, Sharon sharon@skyX.co.za Jack Russell Greig, Gavin greig@iafrica.com Airedale Griffin, Don & Madeleine griffin@wol.co.za Kerry Blue Griffith, Chris & Jill griffith@pixie.co.za Jack Russell Groenewald, Mr & Mrs A adele.groenewald@petrosa.co.za Scottish Terrier Haines, Trevor & Jesslene jesslene.haines@taxitrucks.co.za West Highland White Hampton, Antoinette neilh@discoverymail.co.za Wire-Haired Fox Holliday, Ria riaholliday@yahoo.com Irish Hollis-Turner, Shairn shairn@ctech.ac.za Scottish Howison, Ruth & Peter howison@netactive.co.za West Highland White Impey, Mark & Sue impey@telkomsa.net Airedale Kagan, Jocelin clearhead@worldonline.co.za Cairn Labuschagne, Jo & Cherry joandcherry@mweb.co.za Scottish Terrier Le Roux-Cloete, Martina martina@dmp.co.za Scottish Terrier Lewis, Lloyd skipper@gamefish.co.za Wire-Haired Fox Liebenberg, Connie & Christo croslandp@surgeon.co.za Bull Terrier Louw, Ryno RynoLouw@mtn.co.za Wire-Haired Fox MacKenzie, Duncan & Linda lindaw@dream-education.co.za Cairn MacLeod, Celeste anfield@netactive.co.za Staffordshire BT Mans, Brian & Liz anything@manns.cambsnet.co.uk Staffordshire BT McFadyen, Eileen Eileen-mal@iafrica.com Scottish Murray, Anne & Angus armurray@global.co.za Irish Nagel, Joe staffords@kingsley.co.za Staffordshire BT Naude, Andre andre@wol.co.za Cairn Naude, Nerine nerinenaude@yahoo.com Airedale/Smooth Fox Nel, Willem jw_nel@absamail.co.za Smooth Fox Neumann, Bill thehuddlestones@friendlyfire.co.za Smooth Fox Parkinson, Fennis fennis@iafrica.com Scottish Paulucci de Calboli, Tracy tracypaulucci@hotmail.com Cairn Pearce, Liesl lieslgraham@mwe.co.za Scottish Terrier Powell, Doreen depowell@izone.co.za Pretorius, Alwine basenji@iafrica.com Airedale Rozema, Jan rolab@absamail.co.za Scottish Rushovich, Pier prush@pamgolding.co.za Bull Ryke, Dennis dscontrols@icon.co.za Staffordshire Bull Sampson, Peter & Marie pvsampson@iafrica.com Smooth Fox Terrier

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Hello everyone! Many thanks to everyone who submitted articles for this edition! Publication has been delayed because I went over to UK for a couple of weeks—to attend a dog show! (Yes, I am crazy!) About a year ago, I learned that the West Highland White Terrier Clubs of England and of Scotland would be celebrating their joint centenary show in 2006. The WHWTC of England had their championship show in April, and the com-bined ‘of England and ‘of Scotland clubs held their centenary championship show in Dumfries, Scotland on 24 June. Machteld Warren and I decided that we would definitely like to attend this show which was to be held at Barony Agricultural College. After signing in at the Overseas Visitors Reception, Machteld and I joined the happy mayhem of handlers, owners, visitors and entrants. I have never seen so many Westies in one room before! Of course, there were times when about 170 Westies barked (in true terrier fashion) at any new arrival. I was very honoured to be asked by his new owner - Machteld Warren - if I would like to handle Dougie - ‘Hopecharm Chase the Wind’ in the ring. It was one of the most nerve-wracking things I have ever done! I walked into the ring under the critical eye of many judges, visitors and practically every Westie breeder in the UK! It was an amazing experience! I don’t know how we did in the ring but will soon be able to see for myself when the DVD comes out! (I’m not sure if I should even look!) Dogs and bitches were judged by different judges and, at half-time, glasses of wine were poured, the centenary cake ceremoniously cut, and we all drank a toast to the future of this wonderful breed. After the show, we all dashed back to our room to change into our fancy dress costumes and went down to the dining room for a most delicious meal - Scottish salmon, no less! After dinner, a ceilidh was held - which we all attended. (A ceilidh is a bit like a barn dance.) To say that we had the time of our lives would be an understatement! So now you know why the newsletter is a wee bit late: I hope you all enjoy it! Please diarise the Parade of Pedigreed Dogs and attend this event! Kind regards Joyce Goldschmidt

FROM THE EDITOR ...

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ... Sun 13 Aug Cape Town Kennel Club Open Show Theo Marias Park, Milnerton

Sun 20 Aug Liesbeek Kennel Club Open Show

Sat 7 Oct Parade of Pedigreed Dogs Parade Waterfront, Cape Town

Sat 21 Oct WP Bull Terrier Club Championship Show Durbanville Cricket Club

Sun 22 Oct Cape Town Kennel Club Championship Show Durbanville Football Club

Fri 27 Oct Cape Terrier Club Championship Show Durbanville Football Club

Sat 28 Oct WP Kennel Club Championship Show Brackenfell Cricket Club

Sun 29 Oct Hottentots Holland Kennel Club Championship Show

Mon 11 Dec SHOWDOGS / Royal Canin Quiz Goodwood Library Hall

Go to http: www.capeterrierclub.co.za (Forms) to download the official KUSA Show Entry Form.

Best in Show Dwilencia Dream Lover of Rozamie

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Present : Mr R Frith, Mrs L Frith, Mrs J A Goldschmidt, Mr R Goldschmidt, Mr A R Murray, Mrs A M Murray, Mrs A R Pretorius, Ms J Kagan, Mrs S Impey, Mr A T Finn, Mrs R I Howison, Mr L G Lewis, Dr N van Gylswyk, Mrs A van Gylswyk, Mr M Warren, Mrs M Warren, Mr J C Fox, Mrs V Fox, Mrs J Haines, The meeting commenced at 12h05 when Mr R Frith welcomed all members present and thanked Mr and Mrs R Goldschmidt for again hosting the AGM at their house. 1. Notice Convening the Meeting The notice had been previously sent to members and was taken as read. 2. Apologies The following apologies had been received : Mrs D E Powell, Mr & Mrs E Stevens, Mrs E McFadyen, Mrs M Demjan, Mrs E Finn, Mr & Mrs P Gibbs, Mr P Howison, Mr W Neumann, Mr & Mrs D MacKenzie, Mr M Impey, Mrs E Thas, Mr & Mrs D Griffin, Mrs M Thomson. 3. Minutes of Last Year’s AGM held on 15th March 2003 Mr Frith requested confirmation of last year’s minutes which was proposed by Mrs A Pretorius and seconded by Mr L G Lewis.

4. Matters Arising from these Minutes Mr Lewis stated that donations had been made at the end of the 2004 year in anticipation of

the club having to register for tax and queried whether, in fact, the club had been liable for tax. Mrs L Frith responded that last year there had been no liability and that it was hoped the same would be the case for 2005. Mr Frith added that the club was planning to purchase one or two items such as a megaphone this year from surplus funds so it was not planned to make any donations at this stage although this might change should a worthwhile cause be identified.

5. Chairman’s Report Mr Frith then read his report in which he welcomed Mrs Sue Impey and Mr Bert Finn to the

committee and regretted the resignation through ill health of Mr Donald Train. He also made mention of the healthy state of club membership, currently standing at approximately 85 members, and the club’s website, at www.capeterrierclub.co.za which was the result of Mrs Joyce Goldschmidt’s hard work. He also stated that he and his wife, Mrs Lindsay Frith, were leaving Cape Town in June 2006 and would therefore be standing down from some of their current functions in the capacities of Chairman and Hon Secretary/Treasurer but would con-tinue to contribute to the club in whichever way possible. Mr Lewis proposed that the club should give Mr D Train a gift in recognition of his years of service to the club and this was seconded by Mr A Murray. It was proposed by Mrs S Impey and seconded by Mr Lewis that the Chairman’s report be accepted.

6. Treasurers’ Report It was not felt necessary to read the Treasurers’ Report which had been previously emailed/

posted to members and Mrs Frith told the meeting that, in view of Mrs M Bidder’s ill health, the accounts had been scrutinized by Mr Ray Liss, a Certified Public Accountant (SA). Mr Lewis questioned whether Mr Liss had been given an honorarium or had charged an audit fee and Mr Frith confirmed that he had charged a token fee of R360. Mr Lewis proposed and Mrs Jesslene Haines seconded that the Treasurers’ report be accepted.

MINUTES OF THE AGM

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• Dear God: Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell one another?

• Dear God: When we get to heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or is it still the same old story?

• Dear God: We dogs can understand human verbal instructions, hand signals, whistles, horns, clickers, beepers, scent IDs, electromagnetic energy fields, and Frisbee flight paths. What do humans understand?

Dear God Let me give you a list of just some of the things I must remember in order to be a good dog: 1. I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc., just because I like the way they

smell. 2. The garbage collector is not stealing our stuff. 3. I will not bite the officer's hand when he reaches in for Mom's driver's license and registration. 4. Sticking my nose into someone's crotch is an unacceptable way of saying “hello". 5. I must shake the rainwater out of my fur before entering the house - not after. 6. I will not throw up in the car. 7. I will not come in from outside and immediately drag my butt. 8. I will not sit in the middle of the living room and lick my crotch when we have

company. 9. I will not play tug-of-war with Dad's underwear when he's on the toilet. 10. The cat is not a 'squeaky toy' so when I play

with him and he makes that noise, it's usually not a good thing.

TO GOD, FROM THE DOG ...

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7. Election of Office Bearers and Committee Mrs R Howison proposed that the existing Office Bearers and Committee should be

re-elected en bloc and this was seconded by Mr Lewis. 8. Election of Honorary Auditors Mr Frith proposed and Mr Lewis seconded that Mr Liss should be retained again next year

to audit the books and Mr Lewis suggested that he be invited to attend the AGM as well. He also suggested that the word “Honorary” be deleted from this item as it was misleading.

9. General – Any Other Business

9.1 Mr Murray told the meeting that a suggestion had been put forward that all clubs in the Western Cape should consider contributing towards the lease of suitable ground which could then be rented out to participating clubs as a venue for their shows. Discussion followed during which Mr M Warren said that the person within the City Council who is in charge of all the Council-owned land is a Mr Bam. Mrs S Impey said that, in her experience in Zimbabwe, the issue was prob-lematical because of the negative attitude of most of the population towards dogs and the mess they caused in public places, in addition to the vandalism that took place in regard to any buildings that might be erected if such a venue was found. She went on to say that she knew of a woman who owns a large property on which she breeds Siberian Huskies near Morreessburg and who was willing to negotiate the use of her land by clubs and suggested that Mr Murray mention this at the next WCPC meeting. It was agreed that we should agree in principle to an investigation into a suitable venue but that we needed to know in advance what costs would be involved before committing the club to any expenses. Mr Murray undertook to keep members informed of developments.

9.2 Mrs Goldschmidt raised the question of overseas membership and suggested that the club should contact all overseas members and ask them for a donation to cover the cost of postage if they wished to receive newsletters in future due to the ever increasing postage rates.

9.3 Mrs Goldschmidt then thanked Mr and Mrs Frith for all their work over the last six years and wished them well in their move to Stanford. Mr Frith responded by saying that he and his wife would happily remain involved in the club as far as they were able without physically attending meetings on a regular basis and that they would, with assistance from the other committee members, continue with many of their functions.

9.4 Mr Lewis asked for details of membership numbers and suggested that formal reminders should be sent to members each year requesting renewal of subscrip-tions as he personally tended to overlook the reminders included in the newslet-ter each year. Mrs Frith undertook to do this for 2006 as well as for future years as she could easily do so through emails in most instances.

9.5 Mrs Impey suggested that the club have a “Terrier of the Year” award for mem-bers’ dog based on points gained at shows in the Western Cape. Mrs Murray said that the club ran a similar competition some years ago and that it was dependent on owners submitting details to the committee. Mr Frith felt that it was definitely worth considering but would involve considerable extra work for someone. Mrs Impey further sug-gested trying to find a sponsor for any such competition.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 13h10.

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This is my first newsletter message from a cold, wet and wintry Stanford! I’m sure that Cape Town is enduring exactly the same weather so I don’t feel too bad about it. In any event, it’s really wonderful to be awakened each morning to the cackling of geese and crowing or clucking of chickens across the vlei from our house – real country sounds!

We held a successful Non-Championship Show at Groote Schuur High School grounds in early May with Angus Murray as our judge. These are the grounds used for parking when major sporting events take place at Newlands so the groundsman has no problem with cars and trailers parking on the field which makes things very easy for those showing. All in all, it’s a very nice venue and one that we should consider using again in the future. Although entries were down on last year’s show, the quality was good and we were again blessed with lovely, fine weather.

Since the last newsletter we have held our annual AGM, once again generously hosted by the Goldschmidts at their lovely Constantia home. It was a good meeting and the financial results tabled reinforced the sound financial status of the CTC.

Finally a big thank you to all our members and others who supported the club by participating at our shows. Without doubt the club is blessed with an exceptional committee whose ongoing support is greatly valued. Kind regards Royd Frith CHAIRMAN

FROM THE CHAIRMAN ...

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6) By that time the vet had checked out the forms and the necessary inoculations and blood tests were organized. Dougie had already been micro-chipped and the final DEFRA examination and export certification would be done on the day before we left England. The flight details and reservation number were also confirmed. All I had to do was to get Dougie to Menzies four hours before his flight. That afternoon Joyce and I watched Shauna groom and prepare three dogs for the show, handle an AI with the greatest of ease, (an eye-opener for us) all the time conversing in that wonderful Northern accent and humour about Westies. She is a fountain of knowledge about the breed and in particular the genealogy … we learnt so much from her, it was not only a great privilege to be in her company, we bellyached with laughing solid for those four days. The next day we left for Dumfries by car, four humans and five dogs in their crates, grooming table and all the show paraphernalia. We settled in at Barony College where the event was to be held the next day with almost 200 entries competing, what a sight (and sound!) The whole way of showing there is very slick and fast, the organization outstanding. All those beautiful Westies was almost too much for the brain and Joyce did the honours of showing Dougie in the puppy class, getting second prize! The official photo will be on the WHWTC of England website to prove it. 7) On the day of departure I took Doug on the train with me from Lancaster to London Euston station. He was on a leash and the travel box with my small case fitted neatly onto the wheels I had brought with me from SA. At Euston, I took a taxi to Paddington, from there the Heathrow Express to Terminal 4. I took another taxi to Menzies Cargo - where formalities were completed - which included measuring and x-raying of the box. In the end I paid only a quarter of the highest quote, thereby saving more than 600 pounds. In these weeks when the Rand took a serious dive, I was more than happy. 8) On arrival in Cape Town VAT was paid, the set of import papers were phoned through to the State vet and we were free to take him home to meet the other dogs and the cat – who become his instant best friend. Doug settled in so well that he was used at stud on our bitch just ten days after arrival. Not bad going for a puppy that is only nine months old! Apparently his sire mated the grandmother successfully at 7 ½ months, so it must be in the genes. I am hoping fervently that he will help strengthen not only the numbers, but also the quality of Westies in South Africa and will try my utmost to persuade more Westie owners to breed, even if it is only once. Machteld Schumann-Warren MACWARREN maschu@kingsleymail.co.za

HOPECHARM CHASE THE WIND OF MACWARREN (DOUGIE) SIRE: HOPECHARM IN DEEGO

DAM: HOPECHARM WENDY WIND BLOWS DATE OF BIRTH: 25 SEPTEMBER 2005

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The trials and tribulations of importing ‘Hopecharm Chase the Wind of Macwarren’ (Dougie)

When my friend Joyce Goldschmidt asked whether I wanted to join her at the WHWT Centenary Show at Dumfries, Scotland, I did not hesitate before making travel reservations and planned to fit in a short holiday barging in France before the event For some years, I had been considering the possibility of importing a puppy to improve the gene pool and this seemed a golden opportunity. The search was on… To say that I had been given lots of mostly wrong and out-of-date advice (mostly from SAA) would not be an exaggeration. The phone bill has been staggering but, in the end, this is how it was accomplished. 1) I sent 5 emails to top breeders in the UK inquiring about availability and price of a puppy with show and breeding potential. A long correspondence followed with one who was willing to run a male on, but at a later stage said that she was not happy with the tail set so I had to start all over again. By this time I had made good contact with the secretary of the club, an enthusiastic breeder for over 30 years standing and a respected judge. She contacted on my behalf Shauna Fryer, who had great suc-cess in breeding excellent Westies, typical of the breed. She had a litter and agreed to choose the best male for me to take home. By that time we had exchanged photos and pedigrees, personal details and the fact that I was prepared to come all the way for a Westie show was definitely in my favour. 2) The SA department of Agriculture (012 319 7514 / Fax 012 329 8292) supplied me the with the Import permit (valid for 6 months) and 4 page document (to be filled in by the overseas vet) within a week. Cost: R100. 3) Local animal travel agents can not make arrangements from SA and on making inquiries from SAA cargo at Heathrow (many calls and e-mails later) I was told that they would not do bookings for the dog on a flight, I had to use an animal travel agent in England. I was given a list of three who quoted very different, but still quite outrageous amounts.

4) Only when the breeder herself managed to find a very helpful employee at SAA, Mr Vijay Ravidran, were we getting the correct info. He sent a document setting out exact instructions on how to make the reservation. The dog travels as manifest cargo and the hold has to be temperature-controlled and pressurized. Their cargo agent is Menzies World Cargo at Heathrow and they also were most pleasant to deal with. 5) A week before I left on our holiday, Shauna made an incredible offer. Would I be interested in taking Dougie, a 9 month male, already a Crufts qualifier and raving for a bitch? Joyce and I were over the moon! We had seen his picture on the website and I then had sleepless nights worrying that this was too good to be true. A lot of positive affirmations were sent across the airwaves in case she changed her mind! When we met Shauna with Dougie in her arms at Lancaster station, it was love at first sight and I did not even consider taking a puppy instead of the older dog. He is everything I could have dreamed of: he is sturdy, has a wonderful straight, hard coat, an excellent head and mouth plus good tail carriage. And above all has a terrific temperament - a real gentleman!

MISSION (ALMOST) IMPOSSIBLE!

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A rescued Staffie bitch taken in by my folks some 19 years ago as an unwanted farm dog. Ran away during her first night by squeezing through a 10 inch square hole in the top of a 6ft security gate...then over a 6 foot wall. But never left my folks again until my father died and my mother fell ill, when she was flown from Bulawayo to Cape Town for my sister to look after till my mother was well again. She never was, so Jaime remained with my sister Di, until today, aged 19 years when she was once again sent on a journey to join my folks. Bless you Jaime - proof that Rescue Dogs Rock !!!

Submitted by Sue Impey

OBITUARY TO 'JAIME'

Ria Holliday would like to announce the birth of her litter of Irish Terriers. The 4 dog and 3 bitch puppies were born on 21 June 2006 are all KUSA registered. They will be ready to go to their new homes on 16 August 2006 when they will be 8 weeks old. Prospective new owners can call Ria at home in Worcester on 023 3476333 or 0845490617.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

• Welsh Terrier ‘Dannyboy’ is available at stud to approved bitches. Interested persons to call Bert Finn on

021 919 7007. • West Highland White Terrier ‘Hopecharm Chase the Wind of

Macwarren’ is available at stud to approved bitches. Inter-ested persons to call Machteld Warren on

021 424 9577.

DOGS AVAILABLE AT STUD ...

A girl was visiting her blonde friend, who had acquired 2 new dogs and she asked her what their names were. The blonde responded by saying that one was named Rolex and one was Timex. Her friend said, ‘Whoever heard of someone naming dogs like that?’ ‘HELLLOOOO…,’ answered the blonde, ‘They’re watch dogs!!!

With kind permission of the editor, Mrs Doreen Lancaster, of WHWTC of England ‘Westie News’.

A BLONDE JOKE ...

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The origins of these four breeds are so interwoven, that to discuss one breed is to discuss them all.

These dogs originated about 200 years ago in historic Ireland and were kept mainly to control rats or catch game to fill the pot. A dog had to fend for itself and breeds grew to be hardy. As well as keeping down vermin, they were general farm workers, guarding the yard and herding. The Glen of Imaal Terrier has been described variously as a rough-and-ready Sealyham, a miniature Irish Wolfhound, or a Soft Coated Wheaten on short legs, etc. While these descriptions might allude to an aspect of the Glen of Imaal’s profile, they ultimately miss the point. The Glen isn’t a rough-and-ready or miniature anything. It is a truly unique and remarkable creature beloved by most everyone fortunate enough to come into contact with one. From what appeared to be a rough Irish farm dog, a terrier of considerable appeal emerged. The history of the breed finds its roots in the starkly beautiful Glen of Imaal in County Wicklow. Like its three Irish cousins, the Glen of Imaal Terrier was initially bred to rid the home and farm of vermin, and hunt fox and badger.

Early sources claim the blue colour of the Kerry Blue came from a dog washed ashore from a wreck.

Dr Gerard Pierse, originally a Kerry Blue breeder, was one of the first Soft-coated Wheaten enthusiasts. He began to standardize the breed and owned the first Irish Champion. The breed was in existence for around 150 years before it was officially recognized by the Irish Kennel Club in 1937, and it was not until 1955 that the SCWT club of Great Britain was formed and the breed achieved championship status in 1975. The SCWT is known to be less aggressive and is at his best when he is with his family. If they train him so he knows his position, he’ll learn quickly and won’t always do what’s wanted - with typical Terrier independence and stubborn obstinacy. You will need to keep your patience and remember he’s an individual with a sense of humour and is an extrovert with an exuberance for life. You can run him until you drop - and he will ask for more. He will defend you and your property and loves the children of the house.

SOFT-COATED WHEATEN TERRIER

The Glen of Imaal Terrier The Irish Terrier The Kerry Blue The Soft-coated Wheaten

What do you get if you cross an Irishman with a terrier? Four brilliant breeds of dog that are quite, quite mad!

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NEW CHAMPIONS ... Congratulations to the following terriers who have recently achieved championship status:

• Lusahn Extreme Supreme (B) BULL TERRIER: owned by Mr G J du Toit • Dajamani Valnico of Bellators (B) BULL TERRIER: owned by Mr N J du Preez • Brocolitia Farmer Jack (D) FOX TERRIER (WIRE): owned by Mr K R Guy • Brueik Williamsson of Bonniebrae (D) SCOTTISH TERRIER: owned by Mrs M E Thomson • Maxies Emblem Spirit of Bonniebrae (B) SCOTTISH TERRIER: owned by Mrs M E Thomson • Zeracious Zero to Hero (D) STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER: owned by Mr F Coetzer • Deman Slim Shady (D) STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER: owned by Mr D Manuel • Westjoy Little Emmaline of Macwarren (B) WHWT: owned by Mrs J V M Schumann-Warren

The top 10 most popular registered breeds

THE TOP TEN FAVOURITES

… in UK: 1. Labrador Retriever 2. Cocker Spaniel 3. English Springer Spaniel 4. German Shepherd Dog 5. Staffordshire Bull Terrier 6. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 7. Golden Retriever 8. West Highland White Terrier 9. Boxer 10. Border terrier

… in SA: 1. Yorkshire Terrier - 3560 2 Retriever (Labrador) - 1712 3 Bulldog - 1609 4 Bull Terrier - 1111 5 Retriever (Golden) - 1070 6 Staffordshire BT - 734 7 Rottweiler - 700 8 Schnauzer (Miniature) - 673 9 Rhodesian Ridgeback - 630 10 Siberian Husky - 627

Garlic is a well known ‘germ chaser’. When cooking your dog’s food add a bit of fresh crushed garlic. It boosts the flavour and fleas don’t like it. And, when grooming your pet, brush the coat towards the head and spray with garlic water …. Do not drench! This will also keep the fleas at bay! The smell soon goes and the dogs don’t seem to mind! Jocelin Kagan

ECO-FRIENDLY FLEa CONTROL

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The Cape Terrier Club 30th Annual Championship Show

(Official Show Schedule – No Schedules or Exhibit Numbers will be posted. Please send SAE for confirmation of receipt of entries and/or directions to ground. Visit www.capeterrierclub.co.za for details.

DATE: Friday 27 October 2006.

ENTRIES CLOSE: Monday 9 October 2006. (entries received within 5 days of closing date will be accepted.)

VENUE: Durbanville Football Club, Sports Way, Durbanville.

JUDGES: Child & Junior Handlers followed by Bull Terriers - Mrs R Prinsloo (Gauteng)

Balance of Terrier, plus Best in Show, Mini-Grand, Best Puppy, Best Junior and Best Veteran - Mrs M A Griffin (W Cape)

ENTRIES TO: (Preferably by fax, please) To The Show Secretary, Mrs L Frith Fax: 086 672 7788 E-mail: friths@mweb.co.za Tel: 028 341 0896 Or post to: PostNest Suite # 136, Private Bag X16, Constantia 7848 START TIME: 15H00 – Child and Junior Handlers followed by breed judging in alphabetical order.

ENTRY FEES: R60-00 per dog R15-00 per handler (child / junior) if also entered in breed, otherwise R25-

00. Faxed or emailed entries accepted with proof of deposit into our account.

Please use your surname as a deposit reference.

BANK DETAILS: Standard Bank, Wynberg (02-53-09), Account No 07 177 4424. BREED CLASSES: Minor Puppy, Puppy, Junior, Graduate, SA Bred, Veteran, Open, Champions.

CATALOGUES: R15-00 to be paid with entry.

NOTICE TO ALL EXHIBITORS: All Exhibitors / Handlers are personally responsible for the control of their dogs at all times and shall be personally liable for any claims which may be made in respect of injuries which may arise or be caused by their dogs. The Club shall not be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury incurred to persons. The Committee reserves the right to appoint an alternate judge if the nominated judge is unable to officiate. The Western Cape Provincial Council’s code of ethics will be enforced throughout this show which will be held in accordance with KUSA rules and regulations. Bitches in season will be allowed. Right of Admission Reserved. Judging will start at 15h00 in both rings and will be in alphabetical order as listed in Appendix A of Schedule 2 of the KUSA Constitution.

KINDLY REMEMBER : ABSOLUTELY NO CARS ON THE FIELD!!!

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The SCWT is a medium-sized, hardy, well-balanced sporting terrier with a an abundant single coat covering the entire body, legs and head. It is a light yellowish, soft coat that does not moult, but it is long and soft enough to get tangled, so it is mandatory to comb the coat thoroughly at least once a week. It needs to be trimmed every 2-3 months to keep it in shape.

You must be prepared to put time and effort into training from the day you get him. When-ever someone comes to the house he will bark, and will engage in lots of loony leaps and other antics: not all visitors will like it. Whatever the weather, no matter how tired you feel, you must take him for walks at least twice a day and be able to turn a blind eye to the dirt he brings in: the doors and walls will get dirty at dog level where he rubs against them.

Puppies are usually born very dark in colour, being dark brown, red or mahogany, some with black masks and black tipping on the body coat. This colouring continuously lightens until 1-3 years of age when the coat colour then stabilizes to the adult wheaten colour. Although puppies need very little grooming in the first few months, the emphasis should still be put on this time as this is the time puppy needs to learn to lay on its side to be combed and needs to develop the patience to put up with this life long process.

They are a medium sized dog, with a compact body and stand an average of 18 inches at the shoulder and can weigh up to 40 pounds and have a square outline when viewed from the side. They have a well-balanced head which is in proportion to the body: rectangular in appearance and moderately long. Their eyes are dark reddish brown or brown, medium in size, slightly almond shaped and set fairly wide apart with black rims.

Notes taken from: An article by Mrs Judy

Creswick in ‘Dogs Today’

www.wheaten.org.uk

www.compusmart.ab.ca/ dperry/scwt.htm

www.glens.org

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TO DOCK —- The fact that many dog-breeders still insist on the cosmetic docking of the tails of their pedigree puppies, despite mounting hostility from an increasingly wide spectrum of critics, requires some explanation. Who started this strange practice and why was this particular form of mutilation thought necessary or desirable?

First of all, what exactly is docking? It is the surgical removal of all or part of a dog’s tail, usually performed with a sharp pair of scissors when a puppy is four days old. The skin of the tail is firmly held just above the point where the tail is to be severed and is tugged up towards the puppy’s body so that, when the amputation has been made, there is a slight surplus of skin to fall back and close over the tip of the stump. The bitch is removed from the vicinity of the operation so that she cannot hear the screams of her puppies. After the tails have been cut off, the puppies are returned to their mother and in most cases she licks the tail-stumps and then settles down to suckling the litter again. In rare instances puppies die of shock or excessive bleeding, but most survive the ordeal.

It has been estimated that in Britain about 50,000 pups have been docked each year in recent times, despite the opposition of the RSPCS, The Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the Council of Europe - who now insist on the prohibition of non-curative operations on dogs, - and the British Government. More than 40 breeds are involved, from the huge Old English Sheepdog down to the tiny Yorkshire Terrier.

The reason given by dog-breeders for continuing their ‘barbarous custom’, as docking was called as long ago as 1802, is that the Show Standards of the dogs in question demand docked tails and that without this special feature, their puppies would never stand a chance of becoming valuable champions. Under renewed pressure to alter this state of affairs, a Kennel Club official recently stated publicly that docking should be considered voluntary and that no dog should be penalized in any contest for having a complete tail, regardless of the Show Standards. So the usual reasons of fashion, beauty and breed configuration can no longer find official support even from the Show Dog authority itself, leaving the unrepentant pro-docking lobby somewhat stranded. In desperation, they have sought other arguments in favour of a dog having a docked tail. During a public debate, 2 breeders put forward the view that docking prevented their dogs from damaging their tails if they fought later in life. This is like saying that if you cut off a man’s feet you protect him from stubbing his toe.

Another point put forward in all seriousness is that working dogs may tear their tails when moving through the undergrowth. A veterinary surgeon has described this excuse

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GROUP RESULTS

BEST IN SHOW Charlie of Sunraige - Bull Terrier

RESERVE BIS Albenor Here I Am - Airedale Terrier

MINI-GRAND Enya Dark Fire - Staffordshire Bull Terrier

RESERVE MINI-GRAND Klapnel Franpip Rosskow - Bull Terrier

THIRD MINI-GRAND Frith - Jack Russell

FOURTH MINI-GRAND Prince - Scottish Terrier

BEST BABY PUPPY Diesel - Bull Terrier

BEST PUPPY Amar Lunar Pearl of Sunraige - Bull Terrier

BEST JUNIOR Anwi Jackie Chan - Bull Terrier

BEST CHAMPION Anwi Maximuss - Bull Terrier

BEST VETERAN Ch Albenor Amazing Grace - Airedale Terrier

BEST SHORT-LEGGED TERRIER ON SHOW Southernbell Pretty Boy - Jack Russell

VETERAN CHALLENGE Ch Albenor Amazing Grace - Airedale Terrier

MEMBERS’ CHALLENGE Enya Dark Fire - Staffordshire Bull Terrier

BRACE CHALLENGE Ch Stargus Morning Glory of Albenor - Airedale Terrier

Ch Albenor Amazing Grace CHILD HANDLER

Hannah Liebenberg (08.10.1999)

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OPEN SHOW RESULTS AIREDALE

BOB Albenor Here I am (Bitch) RBOB Bruno (Dog)

BULL TERRIER BOB Charlie of Sunraige (Dog)

RBOB Klapnel Franpip Rosskow (Dog) Best Baby Puppy Diesel (Dog)

Best Puppy Amar Lunar Pearl of Sunraige (Bitch) Best Junior Anwi Jackie Chan (Dog)

Best Champion Anwi Maximuss (Dog)

CAIRN BOB Gandalf (Dog)

Best Champion Ch (UK & SA) Kinkim Quentearl Ludy

FOX TERRIER (WIRE-HAIRED) BOB Starblaze Abi (Bitch)

Best Baby Puppy Starblaze Abi

JACK RUSSELL TERRIER BOB Southernbell Pretty Boy (Dog)

RBOB Frith (Bitch) Best Champion Southernbell Something Special (Bitch)

SCOTTISH TERRIER BOB Amboseli Lone Star (Dog)

RBOB Prince (Dog) Best Puppy Amboseli Lone Star

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER BOB Capstone Jack A Dandy (Dog)

RBOB Enya Dark Fire (Bitch)

WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER BOB Benilka Skyla Scallywag (Bitch)

RBOB Westjoy Jessie’s Sesi of Benilka (Bitch) Best Puppy Benilka Skyla Scallywag (Bitch)

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as ‘fatuous rubbish’, but despite his enlightened comment this type of claim has a long history. In the past, when dogs were more likely to have to earn their keep, it was gener-ally held that working dogs did benefit from having only a stump of a tail. Terriers, the most widely docked group, were said to be spared the horror of having rats bite their tails when they went into action as pest-controllers. This too was a fantasy, but one which went unquestioned for many years.

Because working dogs were at one time exempt from a tax levied on sporting dogs, some unfortunate animals were docked simply as a tax avoidance device. Back in the days when this was widespread, most country villages had their own ‘tail-docker’ who, for a small fee, would bite off a puppy’s tail with his teeth.

It is hard to grasp how anyone could have conceived the eccentric idea of amputating a dog’s tail. How did it originate? Most writings on the subject report that its true origin is ‘lost in the mists of antiquity’. Fortunately, this is not the case. Scholars searching for the oldest dog book in the world discovered that it was written by a Roman agriculturalist called Columella, who was active in the middle of the first century AD. He instructed that 40 day old puppies should have their tails bitten off and their tail sinews pulled out in or-der to protect them from rabies. This was based on the misconception that rabies was caused by worms inside the dog’s body. If a dog’s tail is bitten into and pulled off, the tendons of the tail muscles stick out and look like a cluster of gleaming white worms. It was these sinister-looking tendons that were to cause the loss of literally millions of puppy-dog tails in the centuries that followed. Although, as time passed, new reasons came to replace the original one, the act of tail removal had already become entrenched as an accepted part of canine management. Like so many traditions, it was strong enough to outlive its original purpose.

The disadvantage of docking is obvious. It severely damaged the important canine tail-wagging system which is so vital to dogs’ social encounters; Add to this the cruelty of the operation, and there can be little wonder that such strenuous steps are now being taken to outlaw this superstitious practice which lingers on from the days of ancient Rome.

Adapted by Joyce Goldschmidt from

‘Why do some breeds of dog have their tails docked?’ in ‘Illustrated Dogwatching’ by Desmond Morris .

OR NOT TO DOCK —-

“The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue” Anonymous

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NON-CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

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HELD ON SUNDAY 7 MAY 2006