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ISSUE 1 | 2019

VIZSLAVIEWSThe Official Publication of the Hungarian Vizsla Club of New South Wales Inc.

COVER: Some of our 2018 Rescues & Re-homes

INSIDE:

Training, Health & Fitness Articles

2018 AGM Reports

Rescue & Re-home Update

Titles Achieved in 2017-2018 ZiggyRuby

HunterGeorge Hun Leela

Orleigh & IzzieLunaLucaLilly

CyrusAbby Arnie Buddy

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Editorial Policy: The editor and/or the Committee reserves the right to withhold publication of any material whatsoever. Views and opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the correspondents and contributors and not necessarily those of the editor, HVCNSW Inc, the printers or other contributors. HVCNSW Inc will not accept anything that is poorly written, offensive or defamatory in tone or nature and will reject subject matter that is deemed as not being in the best interest of the organisation, its policies and Dogs NSW Code of Ethics. All material is accepted in good faith and the accuracy of the contents of any material submitted is the responsibility of the contributor. Names and addresses of contributors may be withheld from publication on request but must be supplied. While every effort is made to ensure that all material is reproduced correctly, HVCNSW Inc accept no responsibility for any error.

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6 Titles Achieved in 2017-2018 7 Rescue & Re-home Update 10 How to enter a dog show 11 HVCNSW Easter Championship Show Schedule 12 Health & Fitness Matters: Killed by Xylitol - Remembering Ruby 13 Colo River Picnic Report 14 HVCNSW 2018 AGM Reports 18 Training & Behaviour: Snake Aversion: How to teach your dog to avoid venomous snakes 20 Vet Talk: The anatomy of a snake bite in the dog... 23 Training & Behaviour: The importance of Rest Days for your dog 24 International Vizsla News 25 Beginners Tracking Workshop Easter Safety Tips 27 Zsnippetzs 28 Standard Thoughts 29 Happy 16th Birthday Merlot Rules for the Hanafor Field and Retrieving Trial Trophies | New Titles 30 Pointscore Competitions 31 Melbourne Royal Show Results 32 HVCV Championship Show Results 34 HVCNSW RATG Trial Schedule 2019 Stud Dog Profiles 35 Show, Obedience, Agility & Tracking Results 36 Breeders & Stud Dogs

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Another AGM has been and gone and our committee remains full of familiar faces. Tim Barnard has found the tyranny of distance a factor in his retirement from committee and the position of Treasurer. Sylvia Staples has come back into the committee and resumed the office of Treasurer with barely a wake on the pond. Thank you Tim for your contribution and thank you Sylvia for coming back to the office. I've resumed a committee role after a break. Steve Quinn has stepped into the role of Vice President, Melinda Taylor will be our President, and Cass Rice will take over the role of Secretary, supported when needed by Melinda. Cass has been on our committee now for a couple of years, adding enthusiasm and interest to our group, and dare I say has reduced mean age significantly!

We have had another successful club year and this issue contains the reports presented at the AGM. We thank you all for your support and we had started planning our next year well before the close of the previous one - it's a continuous circle of planning and hopefully improving our services to the breed.

Sissi and I have had some distractions and regret that the newsletter has suffered in regular production, we are working on getting back to normal programming. This newsletter includes the list of dogs owned by members who applied for recognition of those titles. The trophies and plaques were awarded along with the trophies for last year's pointscore winners. Congratulations to all those who achieve with their Vizslas.

As we finish off this newsletter, we know that 12 year old Sam will arrived safely in his new home where he was much anticipated and is now much loved by his new owners - they have a 12 year old Spinone girlfriend to keep him company, have missed their own Vizsla since she went and we know Sam is getting the best of care, being showered with love and no longer relegated to outdoors 24/7. The HVCNSW has sponsored his not insignificant transport costs due to his age. Old dogs have less to offer in years, but so much to offer in wisdom, and love. We are happy to help him find that soft place to finish his years.

Best wishes to everyone for a safe, healthy and successful 2019, may your Vizslas fill your hearts.

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

HVCNSW DESIGNS & IMAGESThe Hungarian Vizsla Club of NSW has very little in the way of tangible 'assets'.

One thing we do have is a portfolio of image designs that have been purchased or donated to the Club for purposes of fund raising and product marketing. They are unique and they belong exclusively to the HVC NSW. We use those designs on items in our Cafe Press store, and on our car stickers, etc.

We appreciate the value of those designs as part of our identity and also their value to the breed for raising funds for welfare, etc.

We have not entered into any license agreement for their use outside the Hungarian Vizsla Club of NSW. We will vigorously work to protect our copyright and intellectual property should we see those designs used other than by the Club for the Club.


Hungarian VizslaTM

Mom and I entered the Swan Valley Mudfest Muddy Paws Challenge last October with a few of my friends from our walking group, "The Red Blur" - Wilson, Vespa, Diesel & Whiskey Buzz. It’s a 5km obstacle course that people can participate in with their dogs, either running it to beat a time or walking it just for fun, which is what our team did. And it sure was a load of fun!

The first third of the course was pretty easy - agility style jumps, tunnels, etc. Then came the mud and water obstacles. Mom thought I would be a bit of a princess about it but I followed her into the mud without hesitation! We entered as a team so could help each other as we each got stuck at one point or another, and I had to help pull Mom out of a few mud pits!

The atmosphere was fantastic and it was a fabulous way to spend an afternoon with friends.

MUDDY PAWS

Dolly


2017-2018

Each year, we present trophies acknowledging the achievements of members’ dogs, to those who have applied by submitting the appropriate title certificate. This year the following members’ Vizslas have achieved titles in various areas of conformation and performance. We congratulate them and acknowledge their achievements.

HUNGARIAN VIZSLA TITLE/S ACHIEVED IN 2017-8 OWNED BY BRED BY

Sup Ch Hubertus The Real Deal (ai) Supreme Champion Marcus & Tiane Blaik & Agnes Pali

Agnes Pali

Sup Ch Hanafor Alspice Wroxton Supreme Champion Barb Stading & Fay Harris Barb Stading & Fay Harris

Sup Ch Hanafor The Enforcer (ai) Grand ChampionSupreme Champion

Barb Stading & Fay Harris Barb Stading & Fay Harris

Sup Ch Elettars Super Trooper Supreme Champion Damen Winch & Trish Johnson

Damen Winch & Trish Johnson

Gr Ch Riversby Baisel Banjo CD Grand Champion Ilse Roos Sarah Ward

Dual Ch (T) Kenoz Rockstar Blues (ai) TSD

Tracking ChampionTrack & Search DogDual Champion

Pat Hallam Rich & Cathy Austin

Dual Ch (T) & T & S Gr Ch Tanashka Vadosz Amber CCD RA ET

Track & Search Grand Champion

Marg Moloney Steve & Isobel Quinn

Dual Ch (T) & T & S Gr Ch Hanafor The Xtrovert

Track & Search Grand Champion

Tracey Knox Fay Harris & Barb Stading

Dual Ch (T) Kenoz Rozse Gold (ai) TSDX ChampionTracking ChampionTrack & Search DogTrack & Search Dog Excellent

Pat Hallam Rich & Cathy Austin

Dual Ch (Neut) (T) Ciganyoz Enya CCD RN

Neuter ChampionCommunity Companion DogTracking Dog ExcellentTracking ChampionDual Champion

Sue Turner Susan & David Metcalfe

Ch Graebrook Dublin Rogue RN NRA ORA ADO ADM JDM JDO JDM SD GDM SDX SPDX

Jumping Dog MasterAgility Dog MasterAgility Dog OpenStrategic Pairs Dog ExcellentOpen Retrieving AbilityGamblers Dog MasterSnooker Dog Excellent

Lara Sedgmen Graebrook Knls

Ch Gamecall The Perfect Wave Champion John & Sian Hine John & Sian Hine

Ch Graebrook Duke Of Hazard (ai) Champion Daphne Sheekey Graebrook Knls

Ch Belabartok Classic Tonic (ai) TD Champion Tracking Dog

Tracey Knox Melinda Taylor

Ch Belabartok Classic Tia Maria (ai) Champion Narelle Vale Melinda Taylor

Ch Belabartok Classic Aria (ai) Champion Melinda Taylor Melinda Taylor

Ch Metropolis Debut Hunter Champion Robyn Hanney Robyn Hanney

Ch Metropolis Honorer Hallelujah Champion Robyn Hanney Robyn Hanney

Ch Metropolis Glisser Choosy Miss Champion Robyn Hanney Robyn Hanney

Ch Metropolis Fanfarede Flair TD ChampionTracking Dog

Jenni Staniforth Robyn Hanney

Tanashka Vadosz Joci TD Tracking Dog Tracey Knox Steve & Isobel Quinn

Ch Kenoz Roknroze Star Quality (ai) TD Tracking Dog Jodie Fogarty Cathy & Rich Austin

Bokezu Te Poro Taro UD RA Rally Advanced Magda Smyth Denise Shearing

Zisunka Bronte CDX RA Companion Dog Excellent Magda Smyth Adrian & Jo Owen

Neuter Ch Hanafor Bajari Smooth Sailing JD

Neuter Champion Callie Devine-Hutchinson Fay Harris & Barb Stading


RYDER Ryder was advertised for sale by his owners at the tender age of 8 months. We made contact with his interstate owners, offering assistance in finding a great new home, and we also suggested contacting their breeder. They were happy to accept help, had felt under supported by their breeder previously, though that may have been communication shortfalls.

Eventually he was sold to a couple who had been waiting for quite some time to purchase a Vizsla, had dog experience and we hope it's gone well. We asked for club contacts to be passed on for any assistance required in the future.

This family was completely overwhelmed by the energy and needs of a Vizsla.

We have seen a significant number of very young dogs (five months, eight months x 3, 10 months that I can think of off the top of my head) rehomed this year. All of the families have expected a much quieter temperament than they have purchased. It's important to select and inform families well.

AMBERTwelve year old Amber's family are moving to Singapore in the new year, and felt it was not appropriate to take Amber from Melbourne to a hot climate (she doesn't like hot weather at the best of times) and that such an international journey would be hard on her. They approached Lois of HVCV rehome/rescue and she asked if we might know someone who'd enjoy a well mannered senior in good health. Did we know someone?? Yes we did! Shane & Craig have previously adopted a senior - they had adopted Kaiser, the eleven year old boy whose owner couldn't give him her time any more. Sadly, he'd passed away last year.

They immediately put up their hands when told about Amber, and were organising to meet her in Victoria this month.

However, we heard from Amber's owner that a friend of her daughter's was really keen to adopt Amber and has had a successful sleep over etc. This will allow Jo and her family to still visit Amber when they are home in Victoria from time to time.

So - thank you Craig and Shane - you rock! I did tell Jo that I was pleased to still have you available for any seniors we might hear of.

LOUIELouie is a three year old desexed male from an unregistered breeder in Victoria, who was rehomed by his owner in Queensland when they moved in to share accommodation with family. He had apparently responded inappropriately when moved off furniture - which had never been off limits previously. The

owners were not able or not willing to spend time retraining him, and offered him for sale. His new owners contacted us after 6 days - they had received their breed information pack from the Club just two days after adopting Louie, and realised this is not the breed for them. The previous owners were not prepared to take Louie back till he was rehomed, Louie had escaped over a minimal fence, sounded as though he was behaving in a stressed way, which is hardly surprising considering being in a strange situation. The new owners had also advertised him for sale online.

We worked hard to try and find a new home quickly, but we always try to ensure an excellent match. We found two great, experienced Vizsla homes, but the upcoming Christmas period meant both had plans for holidays, etc. Louie's owner was not able to wait. They had received many random responses to their ad, one of which was an experienced Vizsla home that had recently lost an old dog. It sounded like a good option, and so Louie has gone to yet another home. We have offered any assistance if required.

CSABAA two year old desexed male in a too-busy Western Australian household with two unexpected children arriving after he was purchased (the family had been told they could not have more children - but...). They were very reluctant to rehome him but

realised that there was probably a better option available for him.

We had previously been contacted by a couple in WA considering another Vizsla but it had to be a special match to get on with their slightly anxious female. Sissi knew them and thought it could be a good match, so we put the two families in touch. They were all so careful and sensible, meeting for a couple of walks with other experienced Vizsla owners and rehome owners. They had a weekend sleepover and this has been followed by a month's trial period. Everyone is pretty happy, Sissi has been helping in the background and feels very comfortable with the match.


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This is the latest photo on day one of the trial period -

SAMI blame Melinda for this one. Completely.

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We had just wished each other a safe and happy Christmas, and she included 'Let's hope there are no more rehomes now - it's such a difficult time of the year.' I said 'ssshhh' .

Not an hour passed before the phone rang - 'I need to rehome my Vizsla - he's 12.'

Sam's owner was not spending much time at home, she is unable to exercise Sam due to knee surgery, catches the train to Sydney from the Central Coast to visit her nonagenarian father and Sam is not coping alone with thunderstorms, etc. We don't know a lot about him yet, but he is said to be in good health - looks a bit on the portly side in his photos. We are working on trying to find his new home, he's good with cats, and apparently kids and dogs too.

Addit - Sam has a wonderful new home in Adelaide with Deb and John. They have previously had a Vizsla who they lost to ruptured splenic tumour almost exactly two years to the date that Sam arrived with them. He is settling in, has a senior female Spinone to keep him company and Deb's comment is 'we love him!'

We believe he's in the very best option for him now. A loving home who accepts his age and its limitations and bonuses. Thanks Deb.

Due to the potential issues of adopting a senior dog, HVC NSW Welfare Funds paid for Sam's flight from Sydney to Adelaide, which included a pick up transfer from owner as she was not able to negotiate airport traffic' -

Total cost to Club: $615

Thanks to all who have donated or contributed to welfare fund raising to allow us to cover important aspects of breed welfare.

RHEISFour month old puppy advertised for sale by his owners online. Contacted to offer assistance. Unregistered breeder in Tyers Victoria. Owner had paid more than $2000 for this puppy, and when they immediately realised this was not the best option for them, contacted breeder and no response. When he was advertised online for $1800 (negotiable) we offered support and assistance. However it's a difficult situation for HVC NSW - when does assistance in this situation become acting as a resale agent for unregistered breeders? I'm not sure the committee has the answer to that, but currently all we can do is put people in touch with the owner. I'm not sure of Rheis' outcome at this point.

MAGGIEWe were asked to assist with another similar case - 5 month old bitch from unregistered breeder in Victoria. Queensland owner was having issues with council due to hostile neighbour complaints of barking.

Owner found someone closer to assist with resale, and she has apparently gone to an experienced Vizsla home with a companion dog. Fingers crossed for her.

UPDATES

ROKI Rocky was surrendered to Animal Welfare League two years ago. They contacted us as he was not coping with shelter life, and they thought breed knowledgeable foster care would be a better option for him. He had some suspected health issues - he's a little cross eyed and had a boney lump on his front leg.

We pulled him from the shelter, sent him to Camp Maryland for some brilliant foster care from Pen, checked out his medical issues which were not significant and found him a super new home. He took a little while to become his true self - had a little 'incident' with the 'law' when he got a fright when a policemen bent over him in a stressful situation... Oh, Roki! Fortunately he avoided arrest and avoided incarceration.

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We heard recently from his family - and we haven't stopped smiling!

Dear Ros,

Two years since we won the rescue jackpot with Roki we barely remember a time before him. Aside from a little recent drama and a broken toe he has gone from strength to strength. He is playful and silly, loving and amusingly belligerent. Fireworks don’t bother him, storms much less... he is so much more relaxed... the prince of Paddington.


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After a few weeks with a bandaged leg and a bruised ego he is restored to mobility and back cavorting with his muse Memphis the GSP.

Thanks again for rescuing Roki and sending him to us.

Warmest, Andrew, Emma and Walt x

VALE BUDDYSadly, despite being given loads of love, and some professional help from Dr Kat Gregory as part of HVCNSW welfare support, Buddy was inappropriately reactive to stress and it is very very difficult for a family to manage that perfectly 100% of the time. He once again reacted inappropriately to a normal incident, snapped at the family' s (sensible, pre-teen) daughter's face. It was decided between his new owner and old owner that it was too high a risk to manage. Buddy was euthanased with both men at his side, surrounded by double love.

We believe that he was given great opportunity, unfortunately, he had been too scarred in his past. Part of Buddy's lack of trust was inspired by recommendations of inappropriate punishment in training, and it can have heavy fallout and do irreparable damage. Vale Buddy.

VALE LARNILarni was impounded when found straying in a Queensland street in 2013. Fortunately she was in the right council area, and one of the staff was an experienced Vizsla owner. Donna fostered Kislany for two months before we were able to find her the right home. During her foster period she turned 10 years of age.

We flew Larni to Sydney and Ruth Brooks took her to her new home with Jennifer in Nowra, where she ruled the bed and treated her Pug friends well. Jennifer had previous had Vizslas and loves them. She cared for Larni for five years till we heard this late this year -

Hi Ros,Just to let you know that I sadly had to let Larni go yesterday - she just gave up on eating for five days with the exception of a sausage or an arrowroot biscuit here and there - it has broken my heart as she was the best friend and companion I could ask for - I will miss her so much - I have attached a photo of her taken two days ago.Thank YOU Jennifer for giving this old girl a loving forever home of comfort and care.



First time owner of an ANKC Main Register puppy? Like to enter a dog show? Maybe our Club's specialty show at Easter will be a good place to start? Perhaps your breeder will be there to encourage and advise you? If not there will be other experienced exhibitors to help you out.

Contact your breeder or the Club to find out how to prepare - but in the meantime here is advice from DogsNSW about entering your first show.

'How to enter

The Gazette section of your monthly DOGS NSW Magazine contains show advertisement schedules for events which are being held up to approximately two months forward. They are also available on this website under the Events TAB “Show and Trials Guide” sub-menu.

These advertisements carry a number of important features of the show such as:

� Date of the fixture

� Type of fixture, Championship Show, Open Show, Parade etc.

� Judge or judges officiating

� Details of an online entry provider and, for mail entries, the name and address of the club secretary or cataloguer to whom the entries should be sent.

� Closing date for lodgement of entries.

� Classes offered for judging at the show

� Any other important matters relevant to the show

If you are lodging an entry for your first show we recommend you seek advice and assistance from the person from whom you purchased your puppy or the DOGS NSW affiliated club, shown in the advertisement, which is conducting the show.

Once you decide on the event that you wish to enter, you then need to decide if you will enter online or forward your entry by mail.

No matter which of these methods you choose, the entry information you provide should be exactly what is shown on the current Pedigree Certificate of your dog, namely;

� The Dog’s Registered Name including all titles and suffixes (CH., IMP, IID etc)

� The Dog’s Registration Number

� The name of the Registered Owner/s

� The Owner Number shown on the Certificate to the right of the Owner’s name

� Details of Date of Birth, Sex, Breeder, Sire and Dam

The only other detail required for entry are the Class being entered, the exhibitor contact details and a signed or acknowledged Exhibitor Declaration.'

There are some different classes available at our champ show - 'special' or 'property' classes. What's on offer at Easter?

Brace - For two exhibits of the same breed each six months of age or over owned by the exhibitor each of which has competed in at least one General Class at the Show. Photo - Perfect Brace? Photo by the talented Ffiona Erskine, of Ffire Photography

Parent & Progeny - "Sire and/or Dams Progeny Class" For two or more exhibits each three months of age or over with the exhibits classed as progeny having been exhibited in at least one General Class at the Show. Neither the Sire nor Dam need be exhibited in a General Class.

Best Feet - for any dog entered in a General Class. To be judged against the Breed Standard description of feet - 'The forefeet are slightly oval, with well knit, sufficiently arched, strong toes. The nails are strong and brown in colour. He has tough, resistant, slate grey pads. The feet are parallel when standing or moving. The hind feet are similar to the forefeet.'

No Late Entries - Entries close Monday April 1, 2019

HUNGARIAN VIZSLA CLUB OF NSW Inc [Affiliated with DogsNSW]

EASTER CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWEaster Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs44 Luddenham Road, Erskine Park

Judge: Mr David Gilmour, CanadaHungarian Vizslas - Dogs & Bitches

Judging commences at 10.00am with Hungarian Vizslas, General Specials, Property/Special Classes

CLASSES TO BE JUDGED

Property/Special Classes:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 – Dogs & Bitches Veteran – 7-10 years, Veteran – over 10 years (Veterans – entire exhibits – eligible for CC)

Parent & Progeny (Min 2 progeny) Best Feet | Brace

BEST IN SHOW RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW

Ian Ritchie Memorial Trophy Ch Galfrid Lott CD (Imp UK) Memorial Trophy

Prizes: General Specials – Trophy & Sash Special Classes – Sash

Entry Fees: Catalogues included with first entry

Members 1st Entry $16 Subsequent $11Non-members 1st Entry $25 Subsequent $20Baby Puppies $7Special Classes $3 (Separate form for each class)

Entries close with the Show Secretary or online with Show Manager586 Mulwaree Drive, Tallong NSW 2579Phone: 02 48 410 282 | Fax: 02 48 410 403Email: [email protected] phone number – day of show only: 0413 767 110

All remittances in favour of Hungarian Vizsla Club of NSW Inc (HVCNSW Inc)

Show Manager - www.showmanager.com.au

RNSWCC Representative - Mrs Cynthia McDonnall

Refreshments available on grounds

For 'Overnight Parking' - contact DogsNSW

Show Photographer - Sue Town, Pinnicle Photography


HEALTH & FITNESS MATTERSKilled by Xylitol - Remembering Ruby by Kate Chacksfield

A week ago today our beautiful Hungarian Vizsla Ruby died. She was just seven. Losing a beloved family dog is utterly terrible, but our grief is compounded by the fact we might have been able to save her, had we known about xylitol.

Ruby died after eating xylitol, a great (for humans) sugar replacement that’s being used increasingly in foods. But it is lethal for dogs. One small piece of chewing gum sweetened with xylitol (most are – have a look) is enough to kill an 8-10kg dog. One piece. And most dog owners have no idea. Xylitol is found in yogurts, peanut butter, takeaways, cakes… any food that manufacturers want to improve by replacing sugar with a healthier alternative. Ruby stole two of my homemade brownies. Nothing new – she’s stolen them before from sealed boxes, with no adverse effects – but this time I’d cooked with xylitol. I had no idea that she should be rushed immediately to the vet to begin intensive, invasive treatment which might – just might – have saved her.

Instead it took until she vomited terribly and collapsed 36 hours later for us to go to the vet. It was only when she was transferred to the amazing Royal Veterinary College Hospital that they mentioned, “had I heard of xylitol?”.

After eight days of battling, critically ill in intensive care, she died. We are heartbroken. What good can come of losing a pet who was the centre of our family, loved beyond imagination? We are beside ourselves with sadness and guilt.

Only other dog lovers will understand the level of grief. And I would hate you to go through what we are at the moment. So, please, learn about xylitol. Look for it. Check what you dog’s picked up on the pavement. Was it a piece of discarded chewing gum? Do you put peanut butter in a kong for a treat for your dog? What are the ingredients? Have they ever had a lick of the leftovers from a delicious takeaway? Some better quality restaurants now use xylitol in their cooking. How would you know when you put the container on the floor for your beloved pooch to enjoy?

If you’re not sure – call the Animal PoisonLine, at 01202 509000. And no, I didn’t know about this wonderful service either. For a flat fee of £30 they will assess what your pet has eaten and give you proper advice on what to do and how urgently it needs to be done. It may save your pet’s life. Call the PoisonLine whenever any animal eats anything you have concerns about. Spread the word. We need all dog owners to be aware of this ‘new’ toxin. We need those who drop gum to know they are leaving a trail lethal to man’s best friend. We need vets to think immediately of xylitol, as well as warfarin, when dogs present with poisoning. We need food manufacturers to clearly label foods with xylitol as “lethal to dogs”.

The PoisonLine documents hundreds of deaths from xylitol each year. They think the true figure could be in the thousands. Please don’t let your dog become one of them.

SourceDogs Today UK Magazine: https://dogstodaymagazine.co.uk/2018/10/26/killed-by-xylitol-remembering-ruby/

If you suspect your Vizsla has been poisoned, contact your vet immediately. Always keep emergency numbers handy.


COLO RIVER PICNICSunday 11th November 2018 saw our annual club picnic at Colo River. Some previous years have seen only small numbers attend, but not this year – over 20 crazy red dogs and their owners. Once again, many attendees were not club members and had responded the event on Facebook or seen the event advertised. I did my best to spruik the benefits of club membership The weather gods were kind to us, providing a perfect day, around 28 degrees and sunny – perfect weather for vizslas to frolic in the river! There was little rain leading up to the picnic last year, meaning the water level was low with a fair amount of algae (gross!). This year, with all the recent rain we’ve had, the water was lovely and clear, enjoyed by the dogs and their owners alike. There was lots of splashing and gallivanting through the water, exploring and hunting in the reeds (lead by Sylvia’s fearless Georgiana of course!), zoomies on the sand and fetch with the frisbee (Val’s absolute favourite). We left happy, a little dirty, and exhausted. Nothing beats naps on the lounge on a Sunday afternoon with an exhausted, snuggly vizsla after a great day out.

Until next year - Cass


HVCNSW 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThank you to those who are willing to put in yet another year of service to this breed and its welfare. Even if you are not on Committee, please - if you think you can help in some way, bring a new skill set or even add to those we have - contact someone on Committee and offer your assistance.

Elected officers of the Club are:President Melinda Taylor Vice Presidents Stephen Quinn | Sue TurnerSecretary Cass Rice Treasurer Sylvia StaplesCommittee Narelle Vale | Ros LeightonCasual vacancies exist for any member who wishes to be a part of the Committee for this year.

The following reports were tabled:

PRESIDENT’S REPORTFellow members, as President of the HVCNSW I am always proud to be part of this great Club. As a committee person for 18 years I take great pride in the advances that the club has made in that time.

The committee is extremely hard working and this is reflected in the support/strength of membership which is over 230.

All committee members: Melinda Taylor (our extraordinary Secretary), Tim Barnard (our conscientious Treasurer), Narelle Vale, Sue Turner and Cass Rice are also to be thanked for their input and the precious time that they give to your club.

Tim has continued to act in his role despite his move to the country and this has been much appreciated.

The committee does its best to develop the resources of the club and embrace as many disciplines as possible so that they can be offered to the membership. These are reported on in the newsletter.

The committee has met the challenges that have confronted it in the course of the last year and whilst time constraints seem to become more restrictive each year we will continue to do our best for the club, its members and the breed.

Please, if you can give time to helping the committee or you would consider joining the committee you would be given a warm welcome.

The support of Barb and Sissi in the formatting and printing of the newsletter and our fantastic calendar can never be underestimated as both a form of memorabilia, club public relations and as a functional tool. They are thanked once again.

The work of Health Officer Karyn Orzeszko is invaluable to the welfare of the breed and the history of the breed in Australia. Thank you, Karyn.

A huge thank you is also extended to Ros Leighton for her work with the newsletter, calendar, as puppy registrar and in co-ordinating our rescue programme. Your tireless work and dedication to the club and the breed can never be underestimated.

Thanks are extended to all members for their support in maintaining their membership and their generous donations that enable us to maintain our various programmes, particularly in the area of welfare. The club provides a lot of information in newsletters in regard to where your donations are spent. You can be assured that great care is taken in relation to our responsibilities in this area.

I am confident that your support will continue into the future.

The club will be trying to further develop the use of social media and communication platforms in the near future to continue to improve functionality and communication both within the committee, club membership and within the broader Vizsla community.

There are a number of concerning issues that are facing the dog world as we move through time and these are outlined in some of the reports that are presented in our newsletter – of course, we focus more specifically on their effect on the Vizsla.

I will be standing down as President of the club in August but will remain on the committee.

I leave the position with the club in sound financial standing and with a strong membership base.

My last thanks go to our beautiful dogs that enrich our lives so much every day that we have with them.

Your President, Steve Quinn

SECRETARY’S REPORTThis year has been quite a productive one for the Committee. We have had a very busy August with a stand at Dog Lovers and a Tracking Trial and although the conditions at the latter were far from ideal, we had a wonderful entry of Vizslas. The trial went like clockwork being well organized by Sue Turner and Narelle Vale.

Ros has still maintained her involvement with rehomes and puppy register and has rehomed an ever increasing number of dogs as well as offering expert advice to prospective owners. The enormous commitment from Ros in this area is greatly appreciated by one and all. Her success with rehomes is testament to her knowledge and years of experience. Thank you, Ros.

Barb Kerrison (Tas) continues to monitor our online membership. This has simplified matters significantly when it comes to membership renewal.

Sissi (WA) and Ros produce our wonderful newsletter plus Sissi does our annual calendar. It just shows how members geographically removed can still help their Club. Our gratitude to you all. continued


Our membership is currently a healthy 223.This is a fantastic number of caring individuals with a common interest in our breed. You are our strength and we thank you for your involvement.

This year we held our first online raffle. First prize was a cave bed, generously donated by Saskia Lawrence. Second prize was another cave bed donated by Henley and Co. This raised an amazing amount of money and makes the decisions to support rehomes so much easier, knowing you have given so generously with the intent that your donation goes to breed welfare. Many thanks.

This past year we have held our usual 3 picnics .The one at Bayview would have had about 40 dogs plus their owners in attendance. We again held our RATG trial plus our 2 championship shows and have just had a stand at The Dog Lovers Show which was supported by Club members and their dogs who gave of their time and gave responsible advice to the general public. We also held a “Nosework” seminar run by Peta Clarke, which was enjoyed by all who attended.

Thank you to the Committee for their support and their co-operation in supporting all Vizsla activities this past year.

Melinda Taylor, Secretary

TREASURER'S REPORTThis year continued with great support from the members, with calendar sales supported well and a very successful raffle organised by Ros of two donated cave beds. These events raised a large amount of funds for the club so well done to all.

The shows were well supported and great trophies were able to be given to the successful exhibitors again from donations from members.

Welfare funds again were well used by supporting rehomes dogs as seems to be the norm more often and thank you to Ros again for co-ordinating and to the other members involved.

Unfortunately due to the tyranny of distance and a poor and unreliable internet after my move to Wagga Wagga I am unable to continue as Treasurer of the club. Thank you to the committee for your support through the year in dealing with my absence from meetings.

I will endeavour to support the club wherever possible in the future and look forward to many more years owning this wonderful breed - Hungarian Vizsla.

Tim Barnard, Treasurer

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MEMBERSHIP REPORTIn 2016 the Club undertook to implement an online membership renewal system through it’s website to easily provide members with the facilities to keep their contact details up to date, download content and renew their membership simply and easily.

Finding a suitable program to fulfill the needs of a Club with a relatively small membership base without the huge cost and all the bells and whistles which would be irrelevant to a Club such as this, was a significant challenge.

The program on the whole, performs reasonably well for its capabilities. One aspect we would like to improve is the ability to renew, purchase and donate in one transaction however, that is not possible with the current program.

The most recent 2017 renewal season has once again been generally convenient, quick and easy for most members. The only issues currently appear to be occasional problems with the password reset confirmation link and notification of expiry of memberships.

Example: If a member changes their membership type from say, ‘single’ to ‘family’ when renewing, the program will still send an expiry notice for the ‘single’ membership.

The Club is currently looking into ways to improve this system or upgrade to a different one.

Barbara Kerrison, Membership Secretary

BREED/PUPPY ENQUIRIES & RESCUE & REHOME REPORTNumber of calls/emails received where information packs were mailed out 293

This refers to complete information packs forwarded by the Club. A very similar number to last year's figures (which represented a 50% increase in enquiries to previous years) There were many additional enquiries from experienced owners looking to replace a lost Vizsla or add a new one and a significant ‘casual’ enquiries that do not follow through with a request for information packs and perhaps who find online ads for puppies - reg and unreg.A great number of enquiries have never met a Vizsla, and only seen overly positive web based information. Some are referred by 'vet friends'.Information packs sent by state breakdown – ACT x 9, NT x 1, NSW x 168, Qld x 45, SA x 3, Tas x 3, Vic x 47, WA x 14, International x 3 (Singapore, HK,)

Number of those contacts requiring further breed information 289

Number of those contacts seeking information on current puppy availability 247

Number of those contacts requiring only further Club information 3

Number of those contacts expressing interest in taking an older dog 172Some seem to be ‘passing traffic only’ on the website and are probably just looking for an older dog of any breed. Many are not interested in puppy issue. Just as with general enquiries, some seem very uninformed of breed needs.

Number of contacts expressing interest in puppy specifically for show purpose 0

Number of contacts expressing interest in working puppy 2

Number of litters notified by breeders 0The success of online advertising is clear. Many unregistered litters advertised through the year at premium prices.

Number of older dogs listed for re-home by members/non-members 21Slightly less than previous year but still disturbingly high numbers. 50:50 unregistered:registered Many of the rehomes from registered breeders are situation changes, relationship breakdowns, etc.

Many of the unregistered rehomes are due to inadequate information supplied on the reality of owning a Vizsla, poor puppy placement. One unregistered breeder bred 3 of the rehomes, and we have previously rehomed dogs bred by her. One 'new' unregistered breeder had 8 month old siblings appear for rehoming within a month of each other. One or two registered breeders have featured on more than one occasion. They have previously not been available to assist owners seeking rehoming options and are no longer contacted by club.

Number of dogs rescued from welfare shelters or ‘at risk’ situations 1 Abby from Dubbo pound after surrender by owner. There is significantly much more organization involved with processing a true rescue compared to the majority which are 'assisted rehomes'.

Number of calls requesting information on stud dog availability 2Both bitches were unregistered - counselled not to breed.

Number of contacts requesting information making dog available for stud 1Both dogs were unregistered dogs. Counselled against breeding their dogs.

Number of calls specifically requesting information on Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla 15Notable increase in interest recently. Referred to reputable registered breeders

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HVCNSW 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING REPORTS continued...Comments:

� The breed maintains its high level of interest. Many potential buyers have little idea about the needs of the breed, have never met one, and some are overwhelmed upon purchase. The Club takes many calls seeking help from new owner

� Continued increase in internet advertising for both registered and unregistered litters. Disturbing ‘price creep’ continues to encourage the ‘business growth’ of unregistered and/or 'pop up' registered commercial breeders.

� Several comments regarding extreme/formal ‘business-like/commercial’ attitude of some of the breeders contacted. Some express disappointment at the lack of interest in providing/gaining information but felt that ‘bank details for deposit’ was one of the first pieces of information provided

� Club’s continued pro-active approach to re-homing has maintained low rescue rate. We have once again worked co-operatively with HVCV co-ordinator, exchanging information on prospective new owners, dogs etc. We monitor online selling sites and make contact offering rehoming assistance.

� We continue to receive enquiries from people seeking to rehome dogs in various States. We have received valuable and generous support from members and Vizsla owners, in both fostering and working with shelters. Our reputation with many shelters is very good.

� We enjoy continued very positive feedback from owners who have adopted older dogs. We love to hear about their successes and the newsletter continues to provide a strong source of feedback.

� We continue to see unregistered litters advertised and are disturbed to see a growth in what are clearly puppy farms, puppies purchased specifically to be ‘breeding animals’ as soon as they are old enough. We have dealt with our first true puppy farm - licensed Domestic Animal Breeder - rehome.

� It is also disturbing to see that there are numerous ' repeat' matings on a regular basis of the dogs conveniently in the backyard, with breeders seemingly looking only to serve the 'pet market'. Many of the bitches are bred at a very young age, and then bred repeatedly. Many are placed on 'breeders' contracts' - we have had calls from owners who have not realised the implications of taking a bitch on terms and frightened of having their dogs taken away from them. Owners have been advised to report their experience to DogsNSW.

� We are immensely grateful for the assistance from those prepared to assist with foster care, transportation, etc.

Ros Leighton, Puppy Registrar & Breed Information Officer

VIZSLA JUDGING SYDNEY ROYAL 2019We are pleased to confirm that the date allocated for judging Hungarian Vizslas at this year's Sydney Royal is Good Friday, April 19th, allowing exhibitors and dogs a one day break between events.


5 January 2019

Tasmanian Kennel ClubJudge(AM): Ms Yvonne Meintjes (NSW)

CONGRATULATIONS

Supreme Ch Hanafor The Enforcer (ai)(Am Gr Ch Artisan Grouse point Pink Panther AM JH [USA]

x Ch Shaunuff High Society CD RN)

Whelped - 29 December, 2014

Owned & bred by Fay Harris & Barb StadingHandled by Ali Tabrett

Snake Aversion:How to teach your dog to avoid venomous snakes

Dogs and snakes don't mix!Dog owners living in areas that are also home to venomous snakes and reptiles know how dangerous it can be to encounter one of these animals on a trail hike, or perhaps even in a suburban backyard. A dog’s natural curiosity can quickly get them into trouble unless they have previously learned to stay out of harm’s way!

Even if you live in a relatively snake-free area, they should — along with other dangerous animals — be kept in mind, especially when traveling with your dog to a place where snakes are common.

Teaching dogs to avoid snakes: The problem with punishment techniquesBecause of the life-threatening nature that snake encounters pose, it’s tempting for owners and trainers to take extreme measures to protect their dogs: unfortunately, this often takes the form of intense, punitive tools like the remote-activated shock collar, which creates conditioned aversion (approaching snake = pain/discomfort) in hopes that the negative association will cause the dog to avoid snakes entirely.

The shock collar technique can work to teach dogs to avoid snakes, especially if used with:

� Appropriate timing,

� Absolute consistency and intensity, and

� Experienced owners (preferably those with a comprehensive understanding of how dogs learn and respond to various training methods) at the helm.

That said, the use of confusingly named “positive punishment” — meaning the application of an aversive stimulus (in this case, pain) leading to a reduction in the probability of a specific behavior occurring in the future — is also commonly associated with “punishment fallout,” which can cause or magnify pre-existing fear, anxiety, and aggression problems.

It is absolutely possible to create severe behavior problems in the process of well-intentioned training, and it is impossible for even the most skilled of trainers to avoid these punishment complications entirely.

Ideal training techniques for snake avoidanceThe good news is that there are other ways to train dogs to avoid dangerous animals, including techniques that rely primarily on positive reinforcement and rewards to strengthen safe behavior patterns. Keep in mind that dog training is never a “one size fits all” formula; it may be necessary to try multiple techniques or use several in combination to get the desired results.

I’ve listed some of the most common positive reinforcement training techniques for snake avoidance below. Again, however, it’s important to remember that techniques like these are often implemented in combination with clicker training, shaping exercises, or other training methods depending on the temperament of the dog and the skill level of the handler or trainer.

LEAVE IT: One place to start is to train a strong foundation skill such as “leave it.” Once a dog learns this command in controlled training situations and can turn their attention away from distractions such as toys, food dropped on the ground, or attractive smells on walks, the cue can be practiced in progressively more challenging situations — even close but safe encounters with snakes and other dangerous animals. Of course, using this command in real-life situations requires that the owner or handler be aware of the danger before it is noticed by the dog, or at least be close enough to intervene when the danger is encountered. This may work best for closely supervised outings, or when walking a dog on a leash that keeps the dog within 4–6 feet at all times.

AUTO-WATCH: A similar technique can be used to establish an “auto-watch” (immediate attention to handler when the stimulus is encountered) or another behavior that is incompatible with moving forward or making contact with a snake or reptile. These techniques focus on exposing the dog to the danger at progressively more challenging levels as the dog is able to perform correctly. This sets the dog up for success during the majority of training trials, and strengthens the desired behaviors in the process.

by Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC www.preventivevet.com/dogs/snake-avoidance-for-a-dog


MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE: Another option is to practice a technique that teaches the dog to make the right choice. In this case, the dog needs to learn to walk away or avoid an encounter with a dangerous animal, even without a verbal cue or prompt from the handler. It’s important to first practice this technique with the dog on leash so he can be prevented from rushing forward or making contact, but the leash can generally be phased out with additional practice. The handler and dog should approach the stimulus (always maintaining a safe distance during training!) at a distance where the dog first becomes aware of the danger The handler stops forward movement and stands still without prompting, tugging on the leash, or trying to distract the dog. When the dog voluntarily disengages from the object or animal, the handler immediately provides high value reinforcement for that behavior — this reinforcement could be a game of tug, an opportunity to chase a ball, or perhaps a food treat if that is the preferred reward for the dog in training. With additional practice, the dog learns that the fastest and most reliable way to earn the anticipated reward is to disengage rather than moving forward and the intensity of the training sessions can be increased (moving closer, less proactive leash control, etc.) until they resemble the real-life situations that the dog is likely to encounter.

The vast majority of qualified, knowledgeable trainers and behaviorists avoid the use of punishment devices whenever possible and are more likely to rely on proactive management and training techniques such as those mentioned above. In rare circumstances, it may be appropriate to use a more aversive technique for teaching a dog to avoid snakes and other dangers. Rather than using a shock collar to punish the dog for approaching the snake, the same remote controlled technology can be used at lower levels (annoyance rather than overt pain) and in controlled situations to teach the dog that it has the ability to remove the annoyance provided by the collar/remote by disengaging from the dangerous animal or avoiding it completely.

Using a technique such as this, which relies on negative reinforcement rather than more punitive measures, still carries a risk of side effects even though the level of discomfort is likely to be significantly lower for the dog in training.

Keep in mind that punishment or the use of shock should never be the default method used for training, especially if other foundation behaviors haven’t been established through prior foundation training.

Training ResourcesDo you live in an area where venomous snakes pose a risk to your dog? Remember, when it comes to the safety of your pets, you don’t have to go it alone. And getting professional assistance with this type of avoidance training is likely to be safer for you, as well. If you’re in need of assistance with your dog, or need help using these guidelines, contact a professional behaviorist or trainer in your area.

And, to be on the safe side, if your dog spends a lot of time in areas where venomous snakes are present, you might want to consider also talking to your veterinarian about the “rattlesnake vaccine,” and you’ll definitely want to know where your nearest local Animal ER is! To find that out, either ask your vet, ask Google, or check out our Finding an Animal ER resource page.

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Bayview Winter PicnicDate: Sunday June 2 from 10:30am

Venue : Rowland Reserve, Pittwater Road, Bayview

What to bring???O Your family (and your friends if you think they can cope!) O Your picnic lunch and drinks

O Money for the parking meters - this is important! O A towel for your Vizsla

O And don’t forget to bring bags to clean up after your dog!

For more information, ring Ros on 4841 0282.


VET TALKThe anatomy of a snake bite in the dog...

How I do it at Serpentine Vet by Dr Belinda Beynon, Serpentine Vet

Hi all, this is a summary of the way I, personally, approach dogs who have, or who MAY have been bitten by a snake. I am not saying it is the only way, or the right way, but it's what I do, and it's based on my years in Emergency at Murdoch, and tempered with working in the real world without all the machines that go ping.

I wrote it between 0400 and 0500 this morning, so please forgive any typos or 'brain farts'.

Our pics below are of a patient yesterday, and show her after treatment with antivenom, and after her breathing tube was removed. You can see her tongue still isn't working, and in her case you can see the strike location, which is actually uncommon.

In Perth and surrounds we have a multitude of snakes, many of whom are not at all venomous to us or our pets. The main three who ARE venomous are Brown snakes (Dugites), Tiger Snakes and, in the Ranges, Death Adders.

This chat will be about Browns and Tigers, and will not be super sciency.

It is a fallacy that snake bite is something that only occurs in the semi rural areas. Snakes are amazing at adapting to urban areas and can be found in most suburbs.

They are incredibly peaceful animals unless provoked. However their definition of provocation is often very different to ours.

Despite most opinions, snakes are not naturally aggressive, but can become so if they believe they are under attack or cannot escape. Anecdotally Tigers can be more aggressive than Browns, but this is a very subjective opinion.

Snakes are protected by law in WA and it is illegal to kill them.

However our pets don't know this, and they often have a jolly good attempt at either playing with, or killing a snake, and this is when they get struck.

Let's stick to dogs for the moment. We can talk about cats later if the interest is there. They are a wee bit different.

When a dog is struck by a snake it may either be non-envenomated (a dry strike) where the snake has struck and made contact but not released venom, it may have a 'mild' envenomation, where the sacs were low in quantity or quality venom, or it may receive a heavy envenomation.

The key here is that NOT ALL BITES envenomate.

Many Vets believe this is where the myth about Vitamin C curing snake bite has come from (that a dog receives a dry bite, the owners give vitamin C and voila, the dog is better). It's wrong. It doesn't work. Science has proved it and people need to stop.

The toxins in elapid snakes (which is what Tigers and Browns are) are similar but different. Both have neurotoxins, which causes paralysis of the muscles via loss of nerve function.

The victim dies of suffocation.

They both have procoagulants, which cause the blood to start clotting microscopically throughout the body, using up all of the clotting factors, which then causes haemorrhage anywhere at all, potentially, in the body (Browns are worse for this).

The patient dies of the bleeding...whether a mass loss (in the abdomen) or a smaller loss in a very unfortunate location (brain, heart sac, lungs etc)

Tigers also have myolysins which damage the muscle cells, causing leakage of muscle proteins (myoglobin) in to the blood and then urine via the kidneys. They cause a direct loss of smooth muscle function in a way that Browns don't seem to.

IMPORTANT.......

If your dog vomits, passes diarrhoea, or collapses and then recovers after an interaction with a snake, then it has probably received a potentially FATAL dose of venom and needs urgent care.

If your dog is seen with a snake, but does not do any of these things, it still needs to be taken to a vet for monitoring, because even a low dose envenomation can still be fatal.....just less acutely and dramatically, if left untreated.

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In summary....

Browns: Stop breathing, cause bleeding.

Tigers: Stop breathing, cause bleeding, damage muscles.

I don't think I've forgotten anything here.

The treatment of snake bite depends on whether the pet HAS BEEN envenomated, what snake is involved, how severely the dog has been envenomated.

It will involve a combination of any of the below depending on its state.

1: Patient walks in under its own steam, and clinical exam is normal:

EITHER

IV catheter placement and clotting test. If Clotting Test is prolonged, patient receives IV fluids and either a venom detection urine test (if snake not identified) followed by apporopriate antivenom, or just combined tiger brown antivenom. Multi brown is cheaper than tiger brown, so is preferred if the snake is confirmed as a brown snake.

OR

IV catheter placement and clotting test, with normal clotting test, followed by waiting and repeat clotting test in 6-8 hours. If normal then, can be discharged, was not envenomated. This option may include IV fluids if the client budget permits.

2: Patient walks in and is mildly symptomatic .... examination reveals it is weak, wobbly, ataxic, decreased throat gag, decreased pupillary (eye) response, dilated pupils, 'lower motor neuron' signs. In this case there is NO NEED to do a clotting test on arrival.

This patient requires antivenom. If the snake is identified by the VET to be a brown, then multi brown antivenom is used. If the snake is not able to be identified then combined tiger brown antivenom is used. If the snake is identified by the VET as a Tiger then combined tiger brown antivenom is used. One to two vials may be used. IV fluids support is used, and patient is hospitalised until all the above clinical signs resolve. Clotting times will be monitored, and referral for overnight care may be needed if it's at that end if the day. The patient is not out of danger until clotting is normal.

3: Patient is collapsed, has grey gums, may or not be breathing.

This patient does NOT need a blood test. If completely paralysed this patient needs an airway placed FIRST, and control of its airway is required. It must be breathed for manually or mechanically if it is not breathing itself. The breathing is the MOST important part. Before any tests, before any conversations, before ANYTHING else.

Then an IV Catheter will be placed...sometimes this may be needed first in order to allow sedation for airway control. These dogs are conscious and can be panicking if there is any residual muscular ability.

The patient is premeditated (to reduce risk of anaphylaxis to the antivenom) ...this is Vet preference...and TWO vials of antivenom will be administered over twenty minutes, and high levels of IV fluids given to counteract any physical shock or fluids losses from possible earlier vomiting and diarrhoea.

The airway and support will be maintained until the antivenom is effective which maybe be several hours. Some patients will require mechanical ventilation, which is a specialist procedure.

Most will not, and our staff or the owners can breathe for the Pet using the bag on the anaesthetic machine.

During this time a few additional tests may be performed depending on the dogs state and the history. IF the dog has killed the snake and it has been left at home, the owner can go home, and carefully retrieve the snake for the vet to ID.

Colour and patterns on Tigers and Browns can be very similar at different ages, stages and locations. Owners are not always right in their ID. We look at the ventral scales behind the vent. If they are divided it's a brown snake, if they are single, it's a Tiger.

Don't try this at home, kids.

Cleverer vets than I can also ID using the snakes facial scales.

If the snake is not available, and it is felt that further antivenom is needed, then a venom detection test can be performed. This is a commercially available kit that uses urine, ideally. It's a test that take up to twenty minutes to run, so you don't use it if an animal is clinically affected without starting a multivalent antivenom first.

Sometimes an ultrasound might be used to check the heart sac for bleeding, or the chest for bleeding, or the abdomen for bleeding.

If we can obtain urine then we look for red cells versus pigment, and to ensure that we have diluted the urine significantly to protect the kidneys. This is particularly important with tiger bites as the muscle pigment released can damage the kidneys.

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Once the patient can breathe on its own then they don't need manual or mechanical support any more.

Once they are able to drink and walk they are through the worst of the event.

However until any coagulopathy has fully resolved they ARE still at risk of a bleeding event.

And in the case of Tigers some patients may suffer residual complications with their oesophagus or gullet, such as regurgitation.

Once at this point, we will often refer to WAVES for ongoing fluids, and clotting tests, and they do FINAL discharge when the patient is safe.

And now.......the inevitable TALK.

Treating snake envenomated patients is expensive. Very expensive.

Our most recent case (pictured) came in paralysed, not breathing and cyanotic, but with a heart beat. She walked out, under her own steam, four hours later to go to WAVES for ongoing assessment of her coagulopathy and support overnight.

Her bill, with us, was enough to buy a small, old, beaten up but driveable second hand vehicle.

That cost is made up of antivenom, drugs, fluids, professional services and intensive care. For most of the four hours she was with us, we did nothing but look after her. There is an opportunity cost too, where other patients aren't seen, in a small veterinary practice, but perhaps less so in multi vet practices.

When a dog comes in collapsed, with snake envenomation, Vets will immediately ask you about whether you want to treat. We all know that you WANT to treat, but sometimes these sorts of costs can be prohibitive. We have to ask upfront because there is no time to waste.

If, like most of us, you live paycheck to paycheck, please prepare in advance for a crisis like this, by getting preauthorisation for credit with a group like Vetpay, and check that your vet is registered with them (we are). Or have a separate credit card that is ONLY for this sort of crisis. Please don't ask for credit from your vet.

In our case, last year, we treated three dogs at once, two of whom had been envenomated (and saved them) for a desperate client who promised us the money. We saw half of it and are still chasing the balance. We are a small family owned clinic. We can't do it, and it's not fair to ask small businesses to fund these emergencies for you.

We are Vets, we love the animals and we care for you, but we cannot be your bank.

Oh, a final reminder.....and this is important....

If you find your dog, collapsed on the ground near a snake....and it (the dog) looks dead, remember that IF the dog has a heartbeat then it CAN potentially be saved. Remember these guys are paralysed, NOT unconscious. They can hear you and know you are there. They can't blink, they can't move but they can hear and feel. If you act fast the might have a chance.

Call your vet, get someone else to drive, and give mouth to nose resuscitation to keep oxygen in the system. Hold the dogs mouth closed with your hand, place your entire mouth over the nose and blow, forcefully, every five seconds.

The toxins don't have a direct effect on the heart, but without oxygen it will soon stop working and so will the brain.

VET TALK: The anatomy of a snake bite in the dog (continued)

website www.vizsla.org.auemail [email protected]

HEALTH RESOURCESOne of the things the HVCNSW seeks to do is to provide supportive health information and assist owners who want to understand more about the health of their Vizsla. Our Health Officer, Karyn Orzeszko, provides science-based references and confidential support. Have a question for Karyn? Email her at [email protected]


The importance of Rest Days for your dog

Today is National Walk Your Dog Day but instead of focusing on the benefits of walking your dog, I’d like to focus, perhaps controversially, on why I believe in rest days. We can all understand the positives gained from regular dog walks: the health benefits for you and your dog (both physical and mental); an opportunity to bond with your dog through new experiences and training; and of course, the social interactions walks can provide.

For most dogs, even the most sociable and laid-back of dogs, going out into the world can be an arousing experience. This can be due to the excitement of playing with other dogs, the overwhelming sniffing opportunities, new experiences, or the physical exercise involved. But for some dogs, this level of arousal can be detrimental. Perhaps your dog has had negative experiences in the past? It might have been attacked by another dog, scared by a loud noise, or previously walked on an aversive piece of equipment such as a choke chain or prong collar. You might have a young puppy who is finding the world a little overwhelming in terms of the new experiences it has to process on a daily basis. All of these situations can mean that your dog is experiencing an unhealthy level of stress when out on walks.

Known as the “fight or flight” hormone, adrenaline is the main hormone responsible for the immediate reaction we feel when we’re stressed. Following on from adrenaline, cortisol, known as the “stress hormone”, is produced slightly later and is likely to hang around in your dog’s body for a lot longer. While adrenaline allows you the energy and focused attention to deal with the stressful situation, cortisol manages bodily functions such as blood pressure to ensure you’re up to the job. While a natural amount of cortisol is needed by the body, if your dog is experiencing a regular production of too much cortisol this can have negative implications. Too much can result in digestive issues, a suppressed immune system, skin issues and pancreatitis, amongst other things. Behaviourally, the more cortisol there is in the dog’s system, the more likely they are to be nervous and reactive. It becomes a vicious circle. So how do we ensure our dogs don’t have an excess of cortisol in their system?

Rest days!A rest day is free from any walks – no interaction with the outside world at all. It allows our dogs to relax and have calm experiences for a day. This, in turn, means no further cortisol is being produced, as well as allowing the already existent levels to deplete. Imagine it, if you will, as a stress detox for your dog’s emotional well-being.

When I suggest rest days to clients (and often a ‘rest week’), I’m met with “but I can’t NOT walk my dog“. This is normally due to the fact that the dog’s only source of interaction, aside from cuddles, during the day is their walk time. I’m not suggesting your dog does nothing for an entire day. Most puppies and adult dogs will need at least some sort of physical or mental stimulation to ensure that we don’t end up with boredom and the problems that can bring. But what we can do is replace their walks in the world with training, sniffing, chewing or indoor playtime. Having a rest day is often beneficial for the human-dog relationship as you tend to focus more on your time together, rather than completing the “chore” of a dog walk.

Some ideas of things you can do with your dog on rest days include:

� scent games in the garden – throw their meals out into the grass for them to forage for, or hide high-value treats for them to have to seek out

� feed meals from kongs, puzzle toys, or make a snuffle box with a few cardboard boxes and scrunched up paper (hiding their food among the layers)

� teach your puppy or dog a new trick

� practise recall around the house, build up the difficulty by hiding behind the sofa or in a cupboard

� give your dog a bone, chew root or stuffed frozen kong for nice calming chewing opportunity

� play with your dog – get out a tug toy and have an energetic game, practising some “drops” at the same time

� sleep! most dogs don’t get enough of it (think 18-20 hours/day for a puppy, 12-16 hours for adult dogs)

We know our dogs need exercise to stay healthy.

We also know that the enriching sniffing opportunities that dogs experience out on walks can’t be easily replicated in the garden.

But if we don’t want to force our dogs into experiencing negative stress and that excess production of cortisol, we need to understand the importance of rest days.

So consider adding a rest day into your dog’s week and enjoy a calmer dog.

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UKHUNGARIAN VIZSLA CLUB

The Hungarian Vizsla Club held their Championship show at the end of September, with renowned gundog specialist Frank Kane officiating. He awarded.... Rutherford's five year old Kincsem Enna Llatsew (Daxpack Best Mate x Kincsem Lylah) Best in Show, with Angie Porter-Manning's Wallaroo All That Jazz ShCM (Sh Ch Bitcon Skymaster With Silvestre Sh CM x Roughshoot Hey Ho) being awarded Reserve In Show. Reserve Best dog was Allen's Afanleigh Red Rumble (Hun/Eng Sh Ch Quality of Skyrocket x Misty Singer At Afanleigh), and Reserve Bitch to Sara Barnard's Daxpack Henrietta Ch Ulurudawn Cardinal Marker x Ch Russetmantle Georgette).

Best Puppy was Clarke's Ertekes Winter Angel (Summerpoint Karl x Ertekes Lucky).

HUNGARIAN VIZSLA SOCIETY

The Hungarian Vizsla Society Open Show was held in November, with judge Maggie Piggon awarding Best In Show to Sara Barnard's home bred three and a half year old bitch Daxpack Henrietta (Ch Ulurudawn Cardinal Marker x Ch Russetmantle Georgette). Best Opposite Sex was her eight year old sire, Verity Griffiths' ChUlurudawn Cardinal Marker (Aldom Red Grouse x Ulurudawn Clipper).

Reserve Best Dog was Suzanna Mills' owner bred three year old Karrouki Windfire JW (Ch/Eng Sh Ch Hanafor The Xecutioner (imp Aus) x Sh Ch Carci's Phoenix Sh CM) and reserve bitch was his full sister, two years older Karrouki Windrush D'Lyla Sh CM.

Best Puppy was Derek Hardcastle's Vizslanya Sziena by Viszaset (Highforce Future Legend for Vizslanya x Pitswarren Magdalen By Vizslanya).

CRUFTS

2019 Crufts judge Sara Barnard (Daxpack) had a strong entry of 137 dogs for 170 entries (dogs 60, bitches 77).

Best of Breed was the four year old Russian bred dog Rus Ch Ambravittoriya Amadeus (Rus Ch Zafir Of Skyrocket x Rus Ch Andzar Sofi), owned by Ekaterina Morunova, bed by Oxana Zholik). Bitch Challenge was also Best Puppy of Breed and sired by the Best of Breed winner, eleven month old Polish bred Koka Ruda Szata At Flushpoint (Ch Ambravittoriya Amadeus x PLCh Chmara Ruda Szata) bred by A & B Nowaccy, owned by Gill Belton.

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Best of Breed under Judge Mrs Cindy Vogels was the four year old bitch Gr ChB Rhapsody's Writing's On The Wall RN JH CA DJ (Ch Kizmar Justice For All x Gr Ch P Szizlin Rhapsody never Say never JH RN NAP NJP CA DN), owned by Michelle Porfido, Genine Enoksen & Jonathon DeLucia, bred by Michelle Porfido, Lena Kourtei & Carol Phelps.

Best Opposite Sex was was one year old Ch Renaissance Ducks On The Pond (Ch Renaissance Noble Talisker MH x Ch Renaissance Paint The Town Red) owned and bred by Linda Durham.

INTERNATIONAL VIZSLA NEWS continued...

Easter can be a potentially dangerous time for your dogs. Here are a few things to be aware of during this Easter holiday.

Chocolate contains theobromine and can cause hyperactivity, seizures, and an elevated heart rate in dogs.

Xylotol is a natural, sugar-free sweetener commonly found in many chewing gums, mints, foods (e.g., pudding and gelatin snacks,) etc. In dogs, a smaller ingestion can cause an acute, life-threatening low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) within 10-15 minutes. A larger ingestion can result in acute liver necrosis and liver failure.

Remember where you hide those Easter eggs! Sounds funny, but consider making a map of your backyard and track all the eggs that are found and make sure they are all accounted for. Your dog will find the one egg that no one could find in the backyard Easter egg hunt!

Plastic Easter grass and plush toys look pretty in Easter baskets, but both can be potentially dangerous to dogs and cats if ingested. Eating the plastic and stuffing can cause digestive problems and possible intestinal blockages.

Visiting family and friends may make your pets anxious. Consider crating your dogs in a quiet part of the house. Sometimes the safest way to celebrate Easter with your pets is to provide a quiet space where they can be stress-free during the holiday festivities.

Wishing all a happy and safe Easter holiday!

Easter Safety Tips


BEGINNERS TRACKING WORKSHOPThe Club will be hosting a beginners (or intermediate) tracking workshop for members in May. It will be held at the Canine Complex in Orchard Hills, in the Mamre Rd section. Experienced tracking members will provide introductory instruction to the sport of Tracking.

DATE (TBC): Sunday, May 26

DURATION: Full day

For more information and to book, contact Cass at [email protected]

Tr Ch (Tr/RO) Habanero Grof Markus cdx rm tsd nra

‘Markus’(HunJ/Hum/Int/Aus Ch Zoldmali Sereny x Ch Hejocsabai Tunde TD)

Whelped August 3, 2012 | Owned by Annette Dobson | Bred by Ronalie Frew

Congratulations to long time member Annette for her record making achievements with Markus for Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas in this country. Annette has owned Vizslas for decades and always promoted the breed

through working them. This is her first HWV.

HUNGARIAN VIZSLA TRIPLE CHAMPION ROLL

DUAL CHAMPION

1996 Dual Ch Hanafor Miss Wickford [O] ** Jo Carter, NSW

2002 Dual Ch [O] Hanafor Huxley Murrell TD ** Anne Salisbury, NSW Dual Ch [T] Hanafor Benbold Tamara CDX ** Kathryn Cisera, Vic

2005 Dual Ch [T] Hanafor Seint Edgar CDX ** Anne Salisbury, NSW

2006 Dual Ch [T] Wimballah Mr Shadowshift UD ** Chris Wittick, Vic

to our breed’s newCONGRATULATIONS

TRIPLE CHAMPION


DATES TO NOTEDATE EVENT

4th Tuesday of each month

HVCNSW Committee MeetingMembers are welcome to send any topics for discussion to the Secretary at [email protected]

21.04.2019 Easter 2019 Champ ShowJudge: Mr David Gilmour (Canada)Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs 44 Luddenham Road, Erskine Park

19.05.2019 RATG TrialJudge: Mr Brad Leggett8 Round Hill Rd, Wilton, NSW

26.05.2019(TBC)

Beginners Tracking WorkshopCanine Complex, Orchard HillsFor more info: Cass at [email protected]

02.06.2019 Bayview Winter PicnicRowland Reserve, Pittwater Road, Bayview

JOB VACANCYHVCNSW newsletter editor and designer Ros & Sissi are looking for someone to join the team. We would love it if there is someone who would be interested in helping us with collating and contributing - finding some more interesting articles to include, etc and if it's someone with InDesign skills and the latest version, that would be a bonus.

We have had a couple of very generous offers, and we are working out how best to take advantage of those.

Contact Ros if you'd like more info.

NEW MEMBERS Belinda Mitchell NSW Mike Campbell NSW Dawn Reading NSW Julanne Saltiel & Brent Sullivan NSW Kristina Markus NSW Gary Richmond-Wells UK Owen Reinhardt & Family ACT Michael Lee NSW Rachelle Saevil NSW

Joined up by Leara Keys Michael & Tanya Rossendell NSW Tania Morton QLD Suzanne Buissink & Family NSW Steve Jacobs NSW John & Bridget Clow VIC Emma Privett NSW

Joined up by John & Bridget Clow

Welcome to the Club!We hope you will be able to come to our shows or functions or that you may wish to contribute to the club or newsletter. Some of you have already enjoyed a taste of our picnics - we hope you enjoyed the fun of multi Vizsla energy! Please feel free to contact your committee if they can be of any help, or if you have any questions. Remember your breeder and your club are here to help and give advice or, more often, simple reassurance!

URIARRA CROSSINGPICNIC It was a quiet event this year - a few people away with trivial engagements like retrieving trials, plane trips, etc. And that meant the talented photographers were absent! But we all had a great time, Fendi managed to annoy a couple of the more sensible Vizslas there . Still a lovely get together and hopefully we'll be more organised next year.

Got a favourite collective noun for

a group of Vizslas? A very long time ago, there was a YahooGroup for Vizsla enthusiasts. It was a great resource, and also lots of humour.

Recently I recalled some of the suggestions from that group's members for a collective noun for Vizslas - anyone got some more?

Velocity of VizslasVortex of VizslasValue of VizslasVenue of VizslasVirtue of VizslasVolt of VizslasVoice of VizslasVolume of VizslasVestment of VizslasVitality of Vizslas


Having been approached by several people regarding the topic of “skirts” on Vizslas, I feel compelled to write something. I have been told by one person that the thought is that as it is not mentioned in the Breed Standard, it must be acceptable. Sorry, there are a lot of points not mentioned in the Breed Standard but that doesn’t make them right.

So taking the Breed Standard and reading the section on Body, you will find the last sentence reads “The underline is elegant, tight, arching towards the rear and slightly tucked up”.

Why should the underline be tight? So that any loose skin (skirt) will not be torn going through rough undergrowth. Have I seen this happen? Yes, I have.

In the Breed Standard “Pendulous or dribbling flews” are listed as a disqualifying fault as is a pronounced dewlap. The neck in fact should have “tightly fitting skin (no dewlap) at the throat. And the lips are also tight fitting.

Why should the lips and skin on the neck be tight? So that it should not be damaged going through rough undergrowth or by injured game. Have I seen this happen? Yes, I have.

Eyes also fall into this area and the Breed Standard calls for “well fitting eyelids” again to prevent damage to the eyes and to prevent grass seeds and dust getting into the eyes.

So the word “tight” is extremely important and should never be neglected.

Skirts do occur in puppies. However I would hope that by 7-8 months the pup would have grown into its skin and there would no longer be a pronounced skirt.

It is difficult to breed as close to the Breed Standard as possible but we should never alter even slightly the standard to suit our breeding and we should never neglect those breed characteristics that are so important to the breeds’ ability to perform the task for which they were bred.

Fay Harris Hanafor Hungarian Vizslas Breed Specialty Judge and Lecturer | ANKC International All Breeds Judge

Skirt

S tandard ThoughtsS tandard Thoughts

Photo: Extended Breed Standard of the Hungarian Vizsla - Page 3


Rules for the Hanafor Field Trial TrophyDonated by Faye Harris

Rules and scoring system for calendar year (1st January - 31st December)

The competition is open to all Hungarian Vizslas and Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas living in Australia and is to be awarded to the Vizsla Dog or Bitch that earns the greatest number of points in Utility Field Trials for the current year.

Allocation of points

Utility Field Trials points schedule 1st 2nd 3rd placing

Novice Stake 4 3 2 pointsOpen/All Age Stake 7 6 5 pointsChampionship 10 9 8 points

Results to be sent to the Pointscore Keeper within one month of the trial.

PLEASE NOTE: Trophies will only be awarded to dogs that score a minimum of seven (7) points

Rules for the Hanafor Retrieving Trial TrophyDonated by Faye Harris

Rules and scoring system for calendar year (1st January - 31st December)

The competition is open to all Hungarian Vizslas and Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas living in Australia and is to be awarded to the Vizsla Dog or Bitch that earns the greatest number of points in Non-Slip Retrieving Trials for the current year.

Allocation of Points

Non-Slip Retrieving Trials points schedule

1st 2nd 3rd placing

Beginners Test 2 1 point --Novice Stake 4 3 2 pointsRestricted Stake 6 5 4 pointsAll Age/Open Stake 8 7 6 pointsChampionship Stake 10 9 8 points

Results to be sent to the Pointscore Keeper within one month of the Trial.

PLEASE NOTE: Trophies will only be awarded to dogs that score a minimum of seven (7) points.

Note: Both these trophies are open to registered Hungarian Vizslas and Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas

Narelle Vale's Merlot turned a very elegant 16 recently and had a garden party for her friends.

‘Hi Ros, some pics from Merlot's 16th birthday, thought might be nice for the newsletter, seeing she has reached such a milestone.

She shared her birthday with friends, Chance and Shanti and her sisters Chardy and Tia.

Cheers, Narelle’

NEW TITLESCh Gamecall Making Waves RN John & Sian Hine

Dual Ch (T) TS Ch Kenoz Rozse Gold (ai) Pat Hallam

Ch Hanafor Drama Queen (ai) Barb Stading & Fay Harris

Ch Metropolis La Tour De Force (ai) Robyn Hanney

Congratulations to these members on your competitive successes with your Vizsla. If you would like a trophy/plaque from the HVCNSW acknowledging the achievement, please send a copy of the title certificate to the Secretary (attentioned to the Trophy Secretary) before September 1st each year.


mailto:hvcnsw_secretary%40vizsla.org.au?subject=Attention%3A%20The%20Trophy%20Secretary

POINTSCORE COMPETITIONSHANAFOR FIELD TRIAL TROPHY & HANAFOR RETRIEVING TRIAL TROPHY 2018Congratulations to Gail Phoenix and 'Remy' - Ch Habanero Grof No Remy UD RM AARD ORA for winning the 2018 Retrieving Trial Trophy competition for the second year running.

There were no entrants in the 2018 Field Trial Trophy.

POINTSCORE COMPETITIONSProgressive scores received to 10.02.2019For all comps, results are to reach the Pointscore Keeper within one month of the show or trial.Send to: Karyn Orzeszko, by email: [email protected] Or by post c/- 586 Mulwaree Drive, Tallong NSW 2579

Competitions open to all Hungarian Vizslas in Australia

Competitions running 1st July 2018 - 30th June, 2019

ROZSDA CATHARINA MEMORIAL TROPHYsponsored by the HVCNSW Inc for Best Dog and Best Bitch in Australia

DOGS

Graebrook Told In Spirit (AI) Graebrook Kennels 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 17 + 9 + 8 + 8 + 7 + 7 = 84

Sup Ch Elettars Super Trouper Winch & Johnson 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 9 + 6 = 75

Ch Elettars Rock Your Baby Winch & Johnson 7 +11 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 8 + 7 + 6 + 6 = 63

Sup Ch Hubertus The Real Deal (AI) Pali & Blaik 9 + 9 + 10 + 10 = 38

Ch Freeman Vincent Vega (AI) (Imp NZ) Winch & Johnson 10 + 8 + 6 + 7 = 31

Ch Erdos Lord Byron Wallis & Marsden 9 + 6 + 6 + 7 = 28

Ch Hubertus Dream Deal Pali & Blaik 8 + 8 + 10 = 26

Elettars Easy Lover Winch & Johnson 7 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 25

BITCHESCh Graebrook Colour Me Happy Graebrook Knls 20 + 23 + 16 + 22 + 22 + 13 + 12 + 13 + 12 = 153

Ch Elettars Lay Lady Lay Winch & Johnson 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 10 + 10 = 80

Elettars Champagne Supernova Winch & Johnson 8 + 7 + 7 + 6 + 6 = 34

Elettars Purple Haze Winch & Johnson 8 + 8 + 7 + 7 = 30

Ch Riversby Sukaan Shiraz Robinson 7 + 8 + 8 = 23

Ch Shaunuff Whole Lotta Love Winch & Johnson 9 = 9

Elettars Scaramouch Scaramouch (AI) Winch & Johnson 7 = 7

Gyomber Harley Quinn (AI) Wordsworth 6 = 6

The HVCNSW Inc.

KIAI MEMORIAL AGILITY TROPHYin memory of Ch. Aranyoz Gyors Galen A.D., N.R.D., R.R.D. (‘Kiai’)

Ch Graebrook Dublin Rogue RN QND NRA ORA ADM ADO JDM JDO GDM SDX SPDX

Sedgmen 45.72 + 36.68 + 30.38 + 34.74 + 40.40 = 187.92

Competitions open to all Hungarian Vizslas & Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas in Australia

Competitions running 1st January, 2019 - 31st December, 2019

HANAFOR FIELD TRIAL TROPHYdonated by Faye HarrisNo entrants yet.

HANAFOR RETRIEVING TRIAL TROPHYdonated by Faye HarrisNo entrants yet

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SHOW DATES (to be confirmed) SHOW DATES (to be confirmed)

Royal Canberra Show 22.02.2019 - 24.02.2019 Royal Melbourne Show 21.09.2019 - 01.10.2019

Sydney Royal Easter Show 12.04.2019 - 23.04.2019 Perth Royal Show 28.09.2019 - 05.10.2019

Royal Brisbane Show 09.08.2019 - 18.08.2019 Royal Launceston Show 10.10.2019

Royal Adelaide Show 30.08.2019 - 09.09.2019 Royal Hobart Show 24.10.2019

MELBOURNE ROYAL SHOWJudge Mr Jose Homem De Mello (Portugal) September 27, 2018

Baby Puppy Dog (2 entries)1st Gamecall Autumn Red By Picasso (Hine)2nd Hubertus Hard To Resist (Pali)

Minor Puppy Dog (0 entries)

Puppy Dog (2 entries)1st Bokezu Jultar Golden Bear (Whyte) Puppy of Breed2nd Graebrook Told In Spirit (ai) (Graebrook Knls)

Junior Dog (1 entry)1st Hubertus Ziggy Star Dust (Pali)

Intermediate Dog (0 entries)

Australian Bred Dog (4 entries)1st Ch Hubertus Dream Deal (Pali/Blaik) RDCC2nd Ch Bokezu Jularo Jimmy (Terry)3rd Ch Riversby Ganache Giorgio (Ward)

Open Dog (2 entries)1st Sup Ch Hubertus The Real Deal (ai) (Pali/Blaik) DCC 2nd Sup Ch Graebrook Kausin Kaos ET TDX (Graebrook Knls)

Baby Puppy Bitch (2 entries)1st Graebrook Lorelei (Graebrook Knls) Baby Puppy of Breed2nd Goldchief Shake A Tail Feather (Shultze)

Minor Puppy Bitch (0 entries)

Puppy Bitch (2 entries)1st Graebrook Told In Secret (ai) (Graebrook Knls)2nd Riversby Lawless London (Ward)

Junior Bitch (2 entries)1st Ch Riversby Leco Chinook (Ward)2nd Tarzla Amber (ai) (Generowicz)

Intermediate Bitch (3 entries)1st Graebrook River Monster (ai) (Graebrook Knls)2nd Riversby Sukaan Sochi (Ward)3rd Ch Hubertus What A Deal (Pali)

Australian Bred Bitch (5 entries)1st Ch Graebrook A Moment Of Truth (ai) (Graebrook Knls)2nd Ch Riversby De Laicee Lane (Ward)3rd Ch Graebrook Voodoo Child (Gowers)

Open Bitch (3 entries)1st Ch Graebrook Colour Me Happy (Cox) BCC 2nd Ch Hubertus Talk Of Th Town (Pali) RBCC3rd Ch Riversby Baisel Birdy ET (Ward)

Best of Breed Ch Graebrook Colour Me Happy (20/25))Runner Up Best of Breed Sup Ch Hubertus The Real Deal (ai) (14)

Competitions open to HVCNSW members only

Competition runs 1st July, 2018 - 30th June, 2019

The HVCNSW Inc. Obedience Pointscore

NIZMO MEMORIAL TROPHYdonated by Anne Salisbury for the top trialling Vizsla

Bokezu Te Poro Timeteo UD RN Smyth 185 + 194 + 177 = 556

Ch Graebrook Bennett CCD RN TDX Staples 174 = 174

Zisunka Bronte CDX RA Smyth 174 = 174


HUNGARIAN VIZSLA CLUB OF VICTORIA 27TH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWJudge Mrs Diane Stewart-Ritchie (Ireland)November 4, 2018 Baby Puppy Dog (2 entries, 1 absent)1st Graebrook Cut Me Loose (Graebrook Knls)

Baby Puppy In Show

Minor Puppy Dog (1 entry)1st Gamecall Autumn Red By Picasso (Terry)

Puppy Dog (1 entry)1st Graebrook Told In Spirit (ai) (Graebrook Knls)

Puppy In Show

Junior Dog (1 entry)1st Bokezu Jultar Golden Bear (Whight)

Intermediate Dog (2 entries)1st Ch Bozezu Jularo Jimmy (Terry) RDCC

Intermediate In Show2nd Ch Graebrook Duke Of Hazard (ai) (Sheekey)

Australian Bred Dog (2 entries)1st Ch Aceweis Kiss The Girls At Heiderst (Aceweis/Heiderst) 2nd Ch Riversby Ganache Giorgio (Ward)

Open Dog (3 entries)1st Sup Ch Graebrook Kausin Kaos TDX ET (Graebrook Knls)

DCC (15)2nd Erdos No Worries (Schultze)3rd Ch Ponsonby Let The Games Begin (ai) (Imp NZ) (Heiderst

Knls/Jarvis)

Veteran Dog (1 entry, absent)

Baby Puppy Bitch (2 entries)1st Graebrook Electric Mayhem (Graebrook Knls)2nd Bokezu Bazinni Parisienne Doll (ai) (Gowers)

Minor Puppy Bitch(2 entries)1st Graebrook Told In Secret (ai) Minor Puppy In Show2nd Riversby Lawless London (Ward)

Puppy Bitch (2 entries)1st Aceweis Pocket Witha Wocket At Heiderst (Aceweis/

Heiderst)2nd Graebrook Lorelei (Graebrook Knls)

Junior Bitch(3 entries)1st Tarzla Amber (ai) (Generowicz) Junior In Show2nd Metropolis La Tour De Force (ai) (Hanney)3rd Ch Riversby Leco Chinook (Ward)

Intermediate Bitch (4 entries, 1 absent)1st Ch Riversby Sukaan Sochi (Ward) 2nd Ch Graebrook River Monster (ai) (Graebrook Knls)3rd Metropolis Honorer The Ode (Staniforth)

Australian Bred Bitch (3 entries)1st Ch Graebrook A Moment Of Truth (ai) (Graebrook Knls)

Australian Bred In Show2nd Goldchief Fire N Ice (Schultze)3rd Ch Riversby De Laicee Laine (Ward)

Open Bitch (4 entries, 1 absent)1st Ch Graebrook Colour Me Happy (Graebrook Knls) BCC

Open In Show2nd Gr Ch Heiderst Orange Isth New Black (ai) RBCC3rd Ch Riversby Baisel Birdy ET (Ward)

Veteran Bitch (1 entry)1st Sup Ch Graebrook Shushienae ET TD (Graebrook Knls)

Veteran In Show

Best in Show Ch Graebrook Colour Me Happy (22/25)Runner Up Best in Show Gr Ch Heiderst Isth New Black (ai)

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HUNGARIAN VIZSLA CLUB OF VICTORIA 5TH PM CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWJudge Ms Carrie Payne (NSW)November 4, 2018 Baby Puppy Dog (2 entries, 1 absent)

1st Graebrook Cut Me Loose (Graebrook Knls)

Minor Puppy Dog (1 entry)

1st Gamecall Autumn Red By Picasso (Terry)

Puppy Dog (1 entry)

1st Graebrook Told In Spirit (ai) (Graebrook Knls) Puppy In Show

Junior Dog (2 entries)

1st Ch Aceweis Kiss The Girls At Heiderst (Aceweis/Heiderst) Junior In Show

2nd Bokezu Jultar Golden Bear (Whight)

Intermediate Dog (2 entries)

1st Ch Bozezu Jularo Jimmy (Terry) RDCC Intermediate In Show

2nd Ch Graebrook Duke Of Hazard (ai) (Sheekey)

Australian Bred Dog (1 entry)

1st Ch Riversby Ganache Giorgio (Ward)

Open Dog (3 entries. 1 absent)

1st Sup Ch Graebrook Kausin Kaos TDX ET (Graebrook Knls) DCC (14)

2nd Erdos No Worries (Schultze)

Veteran Dog (1 entry, absent)

Baby Puppy Bitch (2 entries)

1st Graebrook Electric Mayhem (Graebrook Knls) Baby Puppy In Show

2nd Bokezu Bazinni Parisienne Doll (ai) (Gowers)

Minor Puppy Bitch(2 entries)

1st Graebrook Told In Secret (ai) Minor Puppy In Show

2nd Riversby Lawless London (Ward)

Puppy Bitch (2 entries)

1st Aceweis Pocket Witha Wocket At Heiderst (Aceweis/Heiderst) Puppy In Show

2nd Graebrook Lorelei (Graebrook Knls)

Junior Bitch(3 entries)

1st Tarzla Amber (ai) (Generowicz)

2nd Ch Riversby Leco Chinook (Ward)

3rd Metropolis La Tour De Force (ai) (Hanney)

Intermediate Bitch (4 entries, 1 absent)

1st Ch Riversby Sukaan Sochi (Ward)

2nd Ch Graebrook River Monster (ai) (Graebrook Knls)

3rd Metropolis Honorer The Ode (Staniforth)

Australian Bred Bitch (3 entries)

1st Ch Graebrook A Moment Of Truth (ai) (Graebrook Knls) Australian Bred In Show

2nd Ch Riversby De Laicee Laine (Ward)

3rd Goldchief Fire N Ice (Schultze)

Open Bitch (4 entries, 1 absent)

1st Ch Graebrook Colour Me Happy (Graebrook Knls) BCC Open In Show

2nd Gr Ch Heiderst Orange Isth New Black (ai) RBCC

3rd Ch Riversby Baisel Birdy ET (Ward)

Veteran Bitch (1 entry)

1st Sup Ch Graebrook Shushienae ET TD (Graebrook Knls) Veteran In Show

Best in Show Ch Graebrook Colour Me Happy (22/25)Runner Up Best in Show Sup Ch Graebrook Kausin Kaos ET TD


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HUNGARIAN VIZSLA CLUB OF NSW

RATG TRIALSunday May 19, 2016 commencing at 9am

Venue: 8 Round Hill Rd, Wilton, NSW

Judge: Mr Brad LeggettClasses to be judged: Novice & Open

Prizes: 1st – 3rd Trophy & Sash; Qualifiers – Sash

Entry Fees:CATALOGUES INCLUDED WITH FIRST ENTRY

Members – $10Non-members – $12

Vetting Time: 8:30-8:45am

Entries close with the Trial SecretaryNarelle Vale247 Del Monte Place, COPACABANA NSW 2251

Extreme weather phone number – day of trial: 0423 667 229 Email: [email protected] remittances in favour of Hungarian Vizsla Club of NSW Inc

No camping on grounds, please contact Sue Turner on 0423 667 229 if you wish to enquire re accommodation

2019 STUD DOG PROFILESFollowing the popularity of this feature in recent years, the HVCNSW is again offering an additional service to members who choose to advertise stud dogs. For this issue only, we have included a photographic profile for each dog, along with information provided by the owners regarding their dog's achievements. Inclusion in this directory does not necessarily mean the dog is available at stud without restriction. Owners may have limitations on the dog’s use at stud. Please contact owners for more information.

To give clarification to the titles used in these ads, we have provided a glossary of their meanings:Ch Champion RN Rally Obedience Novice AI conceived by artificial inseminationAm Ch American Champion NZ Ch New Zealand Champion Am JH American Junior HunterET Endurance Test JD Jumpion Dog

Hip Score Schemes AVA Australian Veterinary Association OFA Orthopedic Foundation for Animals CA Cerebellar AtaxiaAVA Breed Average Hip Score 2014 - 8.8

Szikra's Confort Food (USA)Am Ch Szikra Tukor Meowt

Am Ch Dirigo Gambler’s MarkerAm Ch Dirigo Gambler’s Windfall

Am Ch Szikra’s Bronz Kiraly AM JHAm Ch Sandy Acre’s Russet Chief Am Ch Pirok Mia AM JH

Ch Gamecall Lapua Subsonic (ai)Ch/NZ Ch Magyar Final Answer

Gr Ch Iceana Gold Point ET JDNZ Ch Magyar Firefly

Ch Gamecall Weatherby Viva Ch Tanashka Dzsentri TomiCh Tanashka Magus Taita

CH GAMECALL THE OCEAN TAYKE ME (AI) RN ‘Sunny’Whelped 04.01.2015 Reg No 2100421796

AVA Hip Score: 0:2 AVA Elbow Score: 0:0 C.A. Clear by DNA

Achievements Class In Group Winner Runner Up Best In Group Winner (open show) Proven sire (titled progeny)

Bred by: John & Sian Hine

For further information, contact owner: John & Sian Hine | Wallaga Lake NSW Phone: 02 6493 4412

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NEW SOUTH WALESCooma & District K&O Club

30.11.18 - Judge: Mr R Cleland (SA)Australian Bred Dog1st Ch Gamecall The Ocean Tayke Me (AI) RN (Hine) DCC BOB (7)

1.12.18 - Judge: Mrs M Courtney-Reid (SA)Minor Puppy Bitch1st Gamecall Autumn Colour Cascade (Whymark/Hine)

RBCC RUBOB

2.12.18 - Judge: Ms M McCaffrey (SA)Australian Bred Dog1st Ch Gamecall The Ocean Tayke Me (AI) RN (Hine)

DCC (6)RUBOBMinor Puppy Bitch1st Gamecall Autumn Colour Cascade (Whymark/Hine)

BCC BOB (6/7) | Minor Puppy In Group

DOGS NSW Illawarra & South East Region

30.11.18 - Judge: Ms K Harvey (SA)Minor Puppy Bitch1st Gamecall Autumn Colour Cascade (Whymark/Hine)

BCC BOB (7/7)

1.12.18 - Judge: Mrs J Egan (SA)Minor Puppy Bitch1st Gamecall Autumn Colour Cascade (Whymark/Hine)

RBCC RUBOB | MINOR PUPPY IN GROUP

2.12.18 - Judge: Mr P Bennett (SA)Minor Puppy Bitch1st Gamecall Autumn Colour Cascade (Whymark/Hine)

RBCC RUBOB

FSE Kennel Club

27.10.18 - AM Judge: Mrs S Tassan (QLD)Baby Puppy Bitch1st Gamecall Autumn Colour Cascade (S Whymark /S Hine)

BABY PUPPY IN GROUP Australian Bred Bitch 1st Ch Gamecall Tayke Another Breath (AI) (Hine) BCC/BOB (6)

PM Judge: Mr S Tassan (QLD)Baby Puppy Bitch1st Gamecall Autumn Colour Cascade (S Whymark /S Hine) Australian Bred Bitch 1st Ch Gamecall Tayke Another Breath (AI) (Hine) BCC/BOB (6)

TASMANIATasmanian KC

5.1.19 - AM Judge: Ms Y Meintjes (N)Sup Ch Hanafor The Enforcer (AI) (Harris/Stading)

DCC BOB (7/9/25) Best Exhibit In Group | Open In Group BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW | OPEN IN SHOW

Kenoz Tsar Alexis (ai) (Gourlay) RDCCCh Hanafor Drama Queen (AI) (Harris/ Stading) BCC(7) RUBOB

PM Judge: Miss E Thomas (N)Sup Ch Hanafor The Enforcer (AI) (Harris /Stading)

DCC(6) BOB (6/8/25) Best Exhibit In Group | Open In Group

Ch Hanafor Drama Queen (AI) (Harris & Stading) BCC(7) RUBOB

RALLY ONSWCooma & District K&O Club

30.11.18 - Novice Judge: Mr C Giles (ACT)Ch Gamecall Making Waves (Hine) 88/100

1.12.18 - Novice Judge: Ms Julie Cutts (ACT)2nd Ch Gamecall Making Waves (Hine) 93/100

2.12.18 - Novice Judge: Mr Ron Probert (NSW)2nd Ch Gamecall Making Waves (Hine) 96/100

TRACKINGTASMANIATasmanian Dog Training Club Inc

14.9.18 - Judge: Mrs L Klecka (Vic)Dual Ch (T) Kenoz Rockstar Blues (ai) TSD (Hallam) Test 4 PassDual Ch (T) Kenoz Rockstar Blues (ai) TSD (Hallam) Test 5 GoodDual Ch (T) Kenoz Rozse Gold (ai) TSDX (Hallam) Test 7 Pass

Gundog Club of Tasmania

27.9.18 - Judge: Mrs D Chrystal (Vic)Dual Ch (T) Kenoz Rozse Gold (ai) TSDX (Hallam) Test 8 Very Good

OBEDIENCENEW SOUTH WALESSouthern Highlands K & O Club

20.10.18 - Novice Obedience Judge: M Fazekas (NSW)3rd Ch Graebrook Bennett CCD RN TDX (Staples) 174 pts

RATGNEW SOUTH WALESSouthern Highlands K & O Club

21.10.18 - Novice Judge: S Turner (NSW)1st Ch Graebrook Bennett CCD RN TDX (Staples) 96 points

Please take care with your information. When sending results to the editor for publication please send within one month of the date of the event and include: Your dog’s registered name Date of show Affiliate’s correct name Judge’s name (and State if possible)

Show Results: As above plus (at least) Challenge (with points and BOB points separately) and Best of Breed

Obedience & Agility Results etc: As above plus class, score, placing if applicable (NQ results will not normally be published) and SCT for agility results. Other than for Capital State Royals and Specialties, only results of exhibits where all registered owners are members of the HVCNSW Inc. will be published. Thanks, Ros

SHOW, OBEDIENCE, AGILITY & TRACKING RESULTS


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DISCLAIMER: The following breeders are merely breeders that are members of the HVCNSW Inc and may have litters for sale. In providing you with their details, the HVCNSW Inc makes no representations as to the reputation of any breeder or as to the soundness or suitability of any puppy you may decide to acquire is healthy, sound and meets your requirements. HVCNSW Inc accepts no responsibility in respect of the information contained on this list or in respect of any puppy that you may decide to acquire from any breeder on it. All breeders have indicated that they are current members of Dogs NSW or their relevant state ANKC body, and have agreed to abide by the Dogs NSW or their State body's Regulations, including the Code of Ethics.

RIVERSBY

Sarah Ward

MAFFRA VIC 3860

P: 0438 133 441 E: [email protected]

ABBIESTAR

Michael & Sandra Stuart

FRANKSTON VIC 3199

P: 0407 887 553 W: www.abbiestar.com

GAMECALL

Sian & John Hine

WALLAGA LAKE NSW 2546

P: 02 6493 4412 W: www.gamecallvizsla.com

HUBERTUS

Agnes Pali

BALWYN NORTH VIC 3104

P: 0402 272 489 W: www.hubertus.com.au

METROPOLIS

Robyn Hanney

JERVIS BAY NSW 2540

P: 0410 604 238 E: [email protected]

ELETTARS

Damen Winch & Trish Johnson

CABOOLTURE QLD 4510

P: 0438 706 077 W: www.elettarsvizslas.com

HABANERO

Ronalie Frew

ANDERLEIGH QLD 4570

P: 07 5486 5825 W: www.habanerovizslas.com

CH GAMECALL THE OCEAN TAYKE ME (AI)

Sire: Szikra’s Comfort Food (USA) Dam: Ch Gamecall Lapua Subsonic (ai)

Whelped: 04.01.2015 Hip Score: 0:2

Sian & John Hine WALLAGA LAKE NSW P: 02 6493 4412 W: www.gamecallvizsla.com

All new stud dog advertisers will be required to supply a copy of their AVA Hip Score Certificate for Stud Dog listing. Please note that conditions may apply to the use of these dogs for stud. Contact owners for full details and information on these dogs.

HVCNSW CALENDAR UPDATEDue to volunteer commitments, the HVCNSW 2019 Calendar has not been produced. However, photos submitted for 2019 will be held over for 2020 calendar. We apologise for any inconvenience, and will be back next year as usual.

Meanwhile, some of your previous favourite designs are available in our online Zazzle store, with all royalties still going to our breed education and welfare program.

www.zazzle.com.au/vizsla_store


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