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More Centenary Show photos

Heel work with shelties

Junior members in costume

Committee

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Back in the summer of 1994, I was considering bringing some new blood to Shelridge, maybe with the acquisition of a CEA clear sable dog. My attention was taken at Three Counties Ch. Show that year by a charming golden sable junior shown by Alida Cardinal. After some negotiation we were able to welcome Henry to join our family. Henry was Marklin Wandasson at Shelridge, bred by Alida and Mick Cardinal by Ch Marklin Espree (Ch Lythwood Skymaster son) ex Marklin Wanda. Henry proved a real asset and was a keen stud with a charming temperament. So keen was he that, one day in the garden, he leapt a gate and mated Shelridge Sylphide, a very nice tricolour daughter of Ch Shelridge Haywire, and who was actually destined at the time to be mated to a blue dog! Henry had other ideas and I’m so glad he did as the resulting litter contained Humphrey, Shelridge Socrates.

Humphrey was a delightful puppy with a beautiful head and everything in the right place, but did look likely to be up to size. At 6 months he won his first minor puppy class at an ESSC Branch open show judged by Marion Marriage (Scylla).

He did grow that bit bigger than ideal so we didn’t show Humphrey extensively. However, he did gain his Stud Book number and was well placed in several Limit classes and he probably wouldn’t look out of place among some of the heftier dogs winning at shows and gaining their titles these days.

Humphrey was bred to produce well, with lines to Skymaster and to Ch Haytimer of Hanburyhill at Hartmere, both excellent sires of their time and it was as a sire that Humphrey really made his mark. He was never used as much as “the latest champions” to whom so many breeders tend to gravitate, but he was still sought after by discerning folk and sired 13 UK champions, plus other CC winners. He also has champions in Norway, Russia and Germany.

His first champion was Ch Hartmere Hallmarked and this mating was repeated to produce Ch Hartmere Hold the Dream. Ch Shelridge Summerspell was our champion Humphrey son, born in 1996. Janis Parkes produced two Champions in one litter by Humphrey - Ch Eljetia Crystal Queen and Ch Eljetia Queen Bee. He also sired two champions in one litter for Brian and Gillian Hull - Ch Lizmark Look of Love and Ch Lizmark Look This Way.

Humphrey twice won the stud dog Progeny Group at the ESSC Ch. Show (as did his sire, Henry) and was Breed Top Sire in the Dog World competition three times. As the sire of Blenmerrow Barnaby, a CC winner who took the Dog World award in 2007, Humphrey founded a dynasty of top quality Shelties in three colours. He was a gentle, efficient and totally reliable stud dog with the most wonderful temperament.

So many people have told me that, watching the judging at the championship shows, they looked up the breeding of dogs that took their fancy and almost invariably Humphrey was the sire, or maybe the grandsire. It really is a line that breeds on and on. Humphrey was that rarity - able to produce a consistent, and correct type, even to mediocre bitches.

In summer 2005, stroking Humphrey’s head on my knee (he was never far from me) I noticed a slight asymmetry in the two sides of his jaw and found a hard swelling along the gum. I immediately took him to my vet who was uncertain of the diagnosis. A punch biopsy was inconclusive and operative intervention was not indicated because of the site of the ‘tumour’. There was no conventional remedy available and so we treated him homoeopathically and herbally. He was in no pain and for a whole year his disfigurement did not interfere with his happy lifestyle or his stud capabilities, though I had to warn people of the change to his beautiful face. At the end of August 2006 the tumour had grown into Humphrey’s throat and started to interfere with his ability to eat and drink. As soon as he began to look unhappy I knew it was time to let him go with dignity. My vet came out to our house and Humphrey went to sleep in my arms on the sofa.

A Tribute to a Top Sire and Breed Ambassador

Shelridge Socrates

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Such a special dog, our very wonderful pet - a favourite game when he was younger was to grab a ball, or toy and encourage everyone else to chase him for it, laughing all the while. He was the perfect gentleman and a great ambassador for Shelties. There will never be another Humphrey but we can gain pleasure from his considerable legacy to the breed.

Truly a once in a lifetime dog and we are so grateful to him for many happy memories.

Wisdom Begins in Wonder - Socrates

‘Humphrey’

Sire: Marklin Wandasson at Shelridge Dam: Shelridge Sylphide

26.9.1994 - 31.8.2006

Christine Aaron

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Royal Melbourne CC winners over 40 years: 1970 to 2010 - Some trends

Year Dog CC Bitch CC

1970 Anmoray Angus Duaren Dreamtime

1971 Ch Aanush Smuggler Hortonpark Pollyanna

1972 Midnitesun Family Favourit (imp UK) Hortonpark Prudence

1973 Ch Anmoray Angus Toonieglen Thisledown

1974 Ch Nigma Rameses Nigma Niangala

1975 Ch Kerondi Man About Town Ch Nigma Allegretta

1976 Ch Jentam Yendys Yeldeh Ch Velore Vanessa

1977 Ch Jentam Yendys Yeldeh Ch Kanakee Samantha

1978 Ch Pushkin Potomkin Jentam Highland Dream

1979 Kimbush Cossack Ch Kimbush Star Affair

1980 Aust, NZ Ch Meega Matador Ch Quendale Krystal Star

1981 Ch Kimbush Carlo Ch Kimbush Castelle

1982 Ch Kimbush Carlo Ch Kimbush Catena Star

1983 Ch Kimbush Star Kingdom Ch Deerod Witchery

1984 Ch Kimbush Star Kingdom Ch Deerod Witchery

1985 Ch Kimbush Star Kingdom Ch Quendale Krystal Star

1986 Ch Meega Marathon Man Omrod Kestrel

1987 Ch Jentam Ima Hotshot Ch Hillacre Here Iam

1988 Ch Everglade Blazin Romeo Ch Hillacre How Aboutme

1989 Ch Shamana Bobby Dazzler Ch Hillacre Here Iam

1990 Ch Nigma Nimbin Ch Anadyr Sweet Memories

1991 Ch Shelmanna Jazzman Ch Hondray Lady Bess

1992 Ch Shamana Bobby Dazzler Ch Hillacre Heavenly Blue

1993 Ch Timmar Touch Of Class Hilmamay Nyomie

1994 Ch Timmar Touch Of Class Abacel Phantasy In Blue

1995 Ch Hillacre Wee Macgregor Ch Hillacre Heavenly Blue

1996 Ch Hillacre Wee Macgregor Ch Ceston Touch O Class

1997 Snabswood Swaggie (imp UK) Jentam Tri A Little Magic

1998 Ch Hatztoo Happy Go Lucky Ch Stornoway Steppin Out

1999 Ch Mairleal Instant Justice Hatztoo Hibarbieletsparty

2000 Ch Brashelle Is N It Time Gr Ch Bethalice Highland Blaze

2001 Ch Mairleal Instant Justice Hillacre Hawaiian Song

2002 Gr Ch Shelmanna Rhythm N Blue Ch Stornaway Steppin Out

2003 Gr Ch, Can Am Ch Enclave Jade Mist Tapestry (imp USA) Gr Ch Bethalice Highland Blaze

2004 Kumbirra Keep The Magic Dancerwood All I Desire

2005 Ch Nigma Namitjira Ch Hillacre Hawaiian Song

2006 Ch, Can Ch Grandgables Home Town Hero (imp USA) Gr Ch Shelmanna Out Othe Blu

2007 Gr Ch, Can Ch Grandgables Home Town Hero (imp USA) Gr Ch Shelmanna Out Othe Blu

2008 Gr Ch, Can Ch Grandgables Home Town Hero (imp USA) Gr Ch Shelmanna Out Othe Blu

2009 Gr Ch, Can Ch Grandgables Home Town Hero (imp USA) Gr Ch Shelmanna Out Othe Blu

2010 Gr Ch, Can Ch Grandgables Home Town Hero (imp USA) Ch Sharndah Butterfly Kisses

Bitches winning two or more times Ch Quendale Krystal Star x2 Ch Deerod Witchery x2 Ch Hillacre Here I am x2 Ch Hillacre Heavenly Blue x2 Gr Ch Bethalice Hyland Blaze x2 Ch Hillacre Hawaiian Song x2 Ch Stornaway Steppin Out x2 Gr Ch Shelmanna Out Oth Blu x4

Dogs winning two or more times Ch Anmoray Angus x2 Ch Jentam Yendys Yeldeh x2 Ch Kimbush Carlo x2 Ch Kimbush Star Kingdom x3 Ch Shamanna Bobby Dazzler x2 Ch Timmar Touch Of Class x2 Ch Hillacre Wee McGregor x2 Ch Mairleal Instant Justice x2 Gr Ch, Can Ch Grandgables Home Town Hero (imp USA) x5

Breeder with most CC’s: Kimbush (Vic) x9 Hillacre (Vic) x9 Shelmanna (Tas) x6 Nigma (Vic) x5 Jentam (Vic) x5 Grandgables (Can/US) x5 Most common country of origin for judge: USA - judged 19 times

*Titles reflect time of CC

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Sheltie Breeder Q&A Glenda Hesketh (Glenmira shelties) and Lyn Pearson (Lyndream shelties) were asked the following questions. Thank you both for your time and for sharing your views.

1. Could you list in order of priority the 5 most important points you believe a judge should look for in a sheltie?

Glenda: 1. Overall outline and shape consisting of a good reach of neck and correct top line. These are the first virtues I look at when judging, an absolute must for me. 2. Head, eye and sweetness of expression. 3. Movement. 4. Forequarter and hindquarter angulation. 5. Presentation. Lyn: 1. Expression. 2. Correct position of ears. 3. Free of coarseness or cloddy. 4. Correct height. 5. Movement... Lithe, smooth and graceful with drive from hindquarters, covering the maximum amount of ground with the minimum of effort.

2. What dog have you admired past and/or present and why?

Glenda: My pin up boy, as I have always called him, is Ch Daestar Dandara. He was a sheltie with a lovely neck and outline and the sweetest of expressions. I did use him on a bitch I first started out with and would still use him today if he were still alive and offered at stud. A truly beautiful example of what a sheltie should look like, in my opinion. Lyn: Gr Ch Daydream Darien. I love his expression.

3. What bitch have you admired past and/or present and why?

Glenda: Well, this one is easy: Ch Hillacre Heaven on Earth. Another sweet sheltie. Very feminine and very sweet. Lovely size and lovely shape. I am not prepared to comment on my favourite shelties that are presently being shown. I feel there are some quality shelties out there, but leads me onto the next question...

Lyn: Sup Ch Lurikeen Turn Up Th Heat. With what this girl has won over the years - it’s amazing.

4. What would you say the breed needs most improvement on?

Glenda: The single most area of improvement for me in our breed is to improve on type. There are so many different types. I ask myself the question of Why? We only have one standard, so why all the different types? I do believe people interpret the standard differently, they would have to, otherwise we would all have the same type. I do think breeding is difficult, especially in our heartbreak breed of the sheltie. Too big, too small, ear issues - not so much genetic issues these days. I do think Australian breeders are on the right track here, and well done to them. Lyn: Training Judges to understand Our (the English) Standard. Compare the two standards - and they are different dogs. *****************************************************

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Important Training

Through the Dog Star Daily website and/or Croydon & Dist. Obedience Dog Club website (Vic), Dr Ian

Dunbar’s two books – “Before you get your puppy” and “After you get your puppy” have been made

available free of charge (through initiative of The Siberian Husky Club of NSW Inc).

Strangers

Young puppies tend to be universally accepting and tolerant of all people, but, unless taught otherwise, adolescent and

adult dogs predictably develop a natural wariness of people they do not know. Introducing your puppy to a hundred

people before he is three months old will help make him more accepting of strangers as an adolescent. To remain

continually accepting of strangers, however, your adult dog needs to continually meet strangers. Meeting the same people

over and over just won't do it. Your adult dog needs to meet new people each day, so you must maintain your newly

improved social life at home or walk your dog regularly.

Warning: If your puppy is slow to approach, or doesn' t approach your guests, do something about it now. Certainly

your puppy may be shy, but he is also frighteningly under-socialised. It is absolutely abnormal for a two- to three-month-

old puppy not to eagerly approach people. You must resolve this problem within one week. Otherwise, it will rapidly get

worse - much worse. Moreover, if you let the days slip by, future attempts at therapeutic socialisation will become

progressively less effective. Please do not ignore your puppy's fears by rationalising: "He takes a while to warm to

strangers." If your pup takes a while to warm to strangers now, he will likely be intolerant and scared of strangers as an

adult. It is simply not fair to let your puppy grow up to be scared and anxious around people. Please help your puppy

today.

The solution is simple and effective, and usually only takes one week. For the next seven days, invite over half a dozen

different people each day to handfeed your puppy's meals. For just one week, your puppy must not receive any food from

family members or in his dog bowl. This technique works quickly if your puppy only receives kibble and treats from the

hands of household guests. Once the puppy happily accepts food from the hand, your guests may then ask the pup to

come, sit, and lie down for each piece of kibble. Your guests will soon become your puppy's new best friends.

Barking on Cue A puppy can easily be trained to bark on command, which has many practical uses. Tell him, "Speak!" then have

someone ring the doorbell to prompt the pup to bark. After several repetitions, your puppy will bark when you say,

"Speak!" in anticipation of the doorbell.

Teaching your puppy to bark on cue facilitates teaching "Shush!" Requesting your pup to vocalise allows you to teach

"Shush!" at your convenience. This is much easier than trying to quiet the pup when he is afraid of an approaching

stranger, or over-the-top with excitement when someone is at the front door. Alternate "Speak!" and "Shush!" until your

pup has it perfect. He will soon learn to shush at times when he is obediently barking. Now your puppy will understand

when you ask him to be quiet when he is excited or afraid.

A noisy dog tends to frighten people more than a quiet dog, especially a dog that barks repetitively and works himself

into a frenzy. A simple, well-trained "Shush!" request will quickly quiet and calm the dog and make him less scary to

visitors and especially children.

Teaching "Shush!" is only fair to your dog. So many dogs are repeatedly reprimanded and punished for barking simply

because no one has taught them to shush on command. The sad thing is that many adult dogs bark only out of excitement,

enthusiasm, or boredom. Or they bark as a solicitation to play the same games they played with you when they were

puppies. (information on growling also contained in book)

Common Training Mistakes 1. Allowing your puppy to make a mistake. And why did the pup make a mistake? Let's ask her teacher. Who left the

puppy with a full rectum and full bladder unattended in the bedroom? Who left the empty puppy unattended to ransack

the living room? Who allowed the untrained puppy to be home alone with free run of the house?

2. Not rewarding your puppy for getting it right. You didn't praise your pup or offer any tasty treats, and now you wonder

why your puppy doesn't do what you want her to do. Always profusely praise and reward your puppy for doing the right

thing in the right place at the right time.

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Celebrating UK’s Top Winning Sheltie, 2014

UK Ch Edglonian Singin The Blues ‘Sid’ Owner: Debbie Pearson

Photo By Lana

The Eukanuba World Challenge

The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel

Club (UK), The American Kennel Club (AKC), and Eukanuba

presented the ‘Eukanuba World Challenge’ in December 2014.

The 'Eukanuba World Challenge' is an annual competition

bringing together the top winning dogs from around the world.

Participating dogs are nominated by their national Kennel Clubs or

qualified at some of the world’s most prestigious shows.

The 2014 show was held at the 'Amsterdam Winner Show' (13-14

December) in the Netherlands. Top winning UK sheltie ‘Sid’

qualified for this prestigious event and made it all the way through

to the last 12 finalists. The overall winner was awarded to the

Affenpinscher from Indonesia: Multi Ch Tricky Ricky from

Yarrow Hi-Tech.

This was the first time a sheltie had appeared at the world

challenge. Sheltie enthusiasts world wide could not have been

prouder. It was thrilling to see ‘Sid’ perform so beautifully and to

be presented to perfection.

In 2015 the show will be held in Milan, Italy (11-14 June).

Photo Eukanuba website

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Record Holder: Top Sheltie Sire in the US

(from the Sheltie Pacesetter, 1983 to 2012, website)

Ch. Halstor's Peter Pumpkin (US). Peter remains the most successful sire of champion Shelties in the

history of the breed in the US. By the time of his passing, Peter had sired 160 confirmed or eventual champions.

Deep in the Ecuadorian rain forest, four Swedish athletes, competing in the Adventure Racing World Championship, were sitting down for a meal when they were approached by a stray dog. They thought nothing of

throwing him a meatball. But they didn’t expect what would happen next: a few kms later, they realised the dog was following them. He simply refused to leave their side. They named him Arthur.

It was a strenuous, muddy journey. On several occasions they had to pull him out of the mud. On another occasion a team-mate was dehydrated and needed medical attention: Arthur stood guard over him while they

waited for it.

Towards the end they realised that they had to leave Arthur on the river bank since they were canoeing. But he

dived in and followed them, so they hauled him aboard.

Mikael Lindord, team captain, said: “He was kind of in the way during the whole paddle and we had to find

different paddling techniques to not kick him off board. A few times he jumped into the water and took a swim, and then he crawled back up again and was freezing so he got to wear our jackets.” And eventually, a team of five

crossed the finish line.

What happened next? Lindord, who’d picked Arthur up and let him stay in the kayak, adopted him. In a Facebook

post Lindord wrote that he “almost cried in front of the computer, when receiving the decision (to allow him to adopt) from Jordbruksverket (the Board of Agriculture) in Sweden.”

The team finished 12th. But as Lindord put it: “I came to Ecuador to win the World Championship. Instead, I got a

new friend.”

This Stray Dog Followed An Extreme Sports Team All The Way To The End Of

Their Race - For A Better Life (source: BuzzFeed website)

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Book Review - Dog Trots Globe, To Paris & Provence By Sheron Long

Join Chula, a 9-year-old Sheltie, as she travels from California to

France. This lively and often funny adventure finds Chula sniffing

around the boulangeries, lavender fields, and big outdoor markets

of Provence. In Paris, she trots across the Seine, stands on her hind

legs in awe of the Eiffel Tower, and attends opening night at a

gallery. Through vivid colour photographs and Chula's unique

perspective, you'll experience Paris and Provence in a delightful way

and see why Chula says, "It's a dog's life there!"

*A fun read with a dog's eye view of France.

*More than 150 colour photographs of Paris and Provence.

*Anecdotes on French life and info on everything from cheeses to

the Eiffel Tower.

*Helpful Afterword on pet travel.

Source & Review: Amazon

Article: Judges discuss the most common grooming errors

they find in the ring. By Allan Reznik, April 26, 2013 (Dogs in Review magazine, DogChannel website)

What are the most common grooming errors found in the ring according to a judges poll?

NICOLAS DE BEDOUT SKNAR: Unclean teeth, long nails and smelly hands for the judges.

RICHARD EICHHORN: Over -sculpting and excessive use of grooming products.

PATRICIA GILBERT: Filthy teeth on a dog, especially when it is a full-dentition breed, make me

cringe. Long toenails bother me, and generally a dirty dog is insulting to all involved. I don't get too many

of them. People know I was a groomer.

KERRIE KUPER: Nails! Cut them.

ERIC LIEBES: I see two general sets of problems: (a) Ignoring breed-specific grooming as described

in the standard or by convention, and (b) over grooming every breed by blowing and back brushing.

BONNIE LINNELL CLARKE: Overuse of product, teasing, spraying. Rat' s nests on Shih Tzu;

sculpted curly coat on Portuguese Water Dogs so they have Kerry Blue necks and Bichon heads; painted

masks on Danes and Boxers; way too much of everything on all coated breeds. I didn't sign on to be a

grooming judge. Fix it in the whelping box, not in the tack box.

KATHY LORENTZEN: Over tr imming of most Spor ting dogs! Straight lines cut on furnishings,

topcoats cut off and, on Golden Retrievers specifically, blown-out open coats that would never shed water.

There is little regard for the requirements of the breed standards in Sporting breeds anymore.

BUTCH MACDONALD: My biggest complaint is too much product and not enough soap and

water! Too many dogs are shown dirty or with too much product to make them look clean.

JOHNNY SHOEMAKER: I am finding many dogs - and even my own breed, Poodles - with dirty and

rotten teeth. That I do not like. I am also finding some dogs' coats that have not been washed for months ...

unacceptable for me.

CHRISTIE SMITH: Overuse of product and tr imming on dogs when the standard says tr imming

shall be penalized or even disqualified.

BETTY-ANNE STENMARK: Inappropriate grooming for the breed. For instance, the fluffed and

puffed Golden Retriever, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen exhibitor who thinks untrimmed means

unwashed or the Bedlington scissored into a wheelback.

RANDY TINCHER: Going to a show? Wash your dog and tr im its nails for star ters.

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Congratulations - New Champion

Ch Tachnamadra Evisu

‘Evie’

Sire: Ch Japaro By Design Dam: Tachnamadra Time Will Tell

DOB: 14/11/2009

Photo By Lana

Evie won her 2nd CC in style taking Best in Show at the ESSC Championship

Show 2014.

Just two weeks later at Midland Counties Championship Show she won her 3rd

CC and Best of Breed giving Maureen Bywater her first homebred UK Champion.

Congratulations Maureen and Evie

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New Champion

Congratulations - Co-Owners Petrina Limkin & Jacqui Cant

Ch Shatrin Saints Beckon

Sire: Ch Shatrin Saints B Praised Dam: Nedsur A Little Bit Fancy

Becker was one of 6 in a litter, all boys. Two were

run on, with Becker retained at Shatrin, and the

other going to Jeanine Bishop (Eastonia shelties,

NZ) - Shatrin Simply Sinful. Becker has excelled

from the start with 3 Baby Puppy in Shows, DCC’s

and BOB’s from Puppy class, and to date has taken

9 Best in Group awards.

Speciality wins include RDCC and Puppy in Show at

the SSCV Champ Show, 2014 under Cheryl Lockett,

UK, and RDCC and Junior in Show at the SSCQ

Champ Show, 2014 under Marion ten Cate,

Netherlands. He has also won a Best in Show and

RU Best in Show during 2014. Quite an achievement

at only 16 months of age at the time.

Also proving to be a quality sire, Becker has 2

daughters currently retained at Shatrin showing

much promise.

DOB: 10/06/2013

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Q&A with Makaela Edmondson Makaela, along with her grandmother Maxine Howe, breed and show under the Sheltastic prefix (WA). Makaela has excelled in both the junior handler ring and confirmation ring. The sheltie community is lucky to have such a high achiever. Congratulations Makaela on all of your success so far.

Name: Makaela Edmondson

Age: 17

Lives: Southern River (Per th, WA)

When did you start showing shelties? I was first introduced into the show world 7 years ago and I have never looked back since.

Which sheltie do you enjoy showing the most and why? (either one of your own or another sheltie you handle

for someone else). My favourite sheltie to show would have to be my boy Bart (Ch Sheltastic Eat My Shortz). Purely because he is my

heart dog and he is everything to me... Although he may not be the easiest dog to show, he is an amazing show dog

and always gives his best.

What is your favourite breed to show? I have had the opportunity to handle many breeds in my career, from one of the most popular to one of the rarest. I

don't exactly have a favourite breed to show, although I do enjoy my working dog breeds, the kelpies, collies and

shelties.

How do you train your shelties for the show ring?

I believe that young puppies should enjoy their time out in the ring, so although I train them, it's more fun and games

until they get a little older.

What achievement / win are you most proud of in both junior handling and in confirmation showing?

My greatest achievement in junior handling was having the opportunity to handle the amazing Georgia - Sup Ch

Ambermoon Sweet Georgia (sheltie) at the Junior Handler National Finals in 2012, winning and then having the

amazing opportunity to represent Australia at Crufts in 2013.

My favourite win in the conformation ring would be a toss up between winning Best in Show at the 2014 Perth

Royal Show with Naca the Xoloitzcuintle, Sup Ch Besitos Naca (imp USA), and titling our first home bred sheltie

Bart (Ch Sheltastic Eat My Shortz) at a young age.

Do you have any mentors?

My grandmother (Maxine Howe) has been the biggest mentor in my life, who introduced me into the show world and

breeding world, and allowed me to co-own Sheltastic. I have also been extremely lucky to have two amazing ladies

in my life who took me under their wing and taught me practically everything I know about handling and they are

Shelley Wildman (Youanmi collies and shelties) and Emma Luxford (Ambermoon shelties).

Makaela & her favourite Sheltie, Bart

What do you see yourself doing in the future with

shelties and showing?

My plan is to continue what my family has done in the

past 7 years, and that is to continue to strive to improve

our dogs, both confirmation and genetics. And aim for

the best results in the show ring.

The best thing about owning a sheltie is...... The best

part about owning a sheltie would be the connection I

have made with all my dogs. They aren't dogs to me,

they are a part of my family.

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Top left - Sup Ch Ambermoon

Sweet Georgia & Makaela at the

Junior Handler National Final, 2012.

Top right - Ch Sheltastic Eat My

Shortz & Makaela.

Left - The Xoloitzcuintle

Sup Ch Besitos Naca (imp USA) &

Makaela, BIS Perth Royal Show,

2014.

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Dogzonline Sheltie Show dog of the year 2014, Top 5 (based on Best / Runner-Up in Show and Best / Runner-Up in Group

wins):

1. Ch PaRay's Kappa Sigma (imp USA) 2. Sup Ch Lurikeen Turn Up Th Heat 3. Ch Hartly Shine On Me 4. Ch Ambermoon Moment Like This 5. Sup Ch Sharndah Jaggers Edge Dogzonline Sheltie Challenge Winner of the year 2014, Top 5 (based on Challenge Points received at Breed Level at any Championship Show throughout Australia): 1. Sup Ch Lurikeen Turn Up Th Heat 2. Ch PaRay's Kappa Sigma (imp USA) 3. Sup Ch Sharndah Th Swanky Yank 4. Sup Ch Shelmanna Zulu Moonbeams 5. Sup Ch Shelsian Scintilla Dogzonline Sheltie Rising Star of the year 2014, Top 5: 1. Shonja Edge Of Roses 2. Sheltastic The Illusionist 3. Shelmanna Playing for Keeps 4. Ch Shatrin Saints Beckon 5. Tiakina The Blue Danube

Dogzonline Sheltie Best Neuter of the year 2014, Top 5: 1. Sup & Neut Ch Sharndah Butterfly Kisses 2. Ch & Neut Ch Inneslake Firebird 3. Ch & Neut Ch Shelsian Coastal Dreamer 4. Electro Formal Attire 5. Ch Kismet Rain Shadow

Dogzonline Sheltie Breeder of the year 2014, Top 5: 1. Shelsian 2. Arajento 3. Sharndah 4. Hartly 5. Beauideal

DOL website

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What is ideal? Reflecting on the World Sheltie Conference 2000

Source: Tom Coen (ASSA website)

It has now been 14 years since the World Sheltie Conference was held in the UK. Initiated by Madeleine Lund (Starbelle,

Sweden), the aim of the meeting was to understand the current status of Sheltie breed type throughout the world and to

discuss how to preserve correct type for the future.

The following invitees answered the below question: Madeleine Lund, Starbelle Shelties, Sweden, Barbara Phillips, Nigma

Shelties, Australia, Tom Coen, Macdega Shelties, US, Roy Pearson, Edglonian Shelties, UK, Mildred Nicoll, Birch Hollow Shelties,

US, Joyce Miles, Milesend Shelties, UK, Margaret Norman, Francehill Shelties, UK, Julie Desy, Ilemist Shelties, US, Mary Davis,

Monkswood Shelties, UK, Jean Simmonds, Carmylie Shelties, US.

Q: "While our standards contain absolutes such as tail length, dentition and certain structural requirements, there are areas

that leave some room for individual interpretation. Over the years of involvement a mental picture develops for each of us in

regard to our visualisation of the standard. Using words, please paint for us, as detailed as possible, a picture of your ideal

Sheltie according to the Standard."

Here are a selection of responses (more responses to be included later).

Joyce Miles, Milesend Shelties, UK

My ideal Sheltie would have a working shape, an arched neck that would hold the head proudly. The head would be refined, a blunt wedge tapering from ear to nose. The skull would be flat, the cheeks merging smoothly into a well-rounded muzzle. Skull and muzzle of my ideal Sheltie would be of equal length with a very slight but definite stop. The eyes would be dark and of perfect shape, they would have that far-away look which is so hard to find. The ears would be placed close together on top of the head with that alert look they have, asking, "what would you like me to do?" The jaws would be level with a well developed underjaw, not too heavy. The head would be refined, finished off with a full complement of teeth. The shoulders would be well laid back, the blades sloping outwards with a good spring of rib. The shoulder joints would be angled, the forelegs would be straight, muscular, and lean and the pasterns would belong to a working dog. The body would be slightly longer from a point of shoulder to bottom of croup. The chest would be deep, reaching to point of elbow. The ribs would be well sprung, a lovely level back with a graceful sweep over the loins.

The hindquarters would be muscular with a well bent stifle and the hocks clean with good bone, but not over heavy. The hocks would be straight when viewed from the back. My ideal Sheltie's tail would be set low with the bone reaching beyond the hock with a lovely upward swirl. It would never have a gay tail, my ideal Sheltie.

The movements of my ideal would be smooth and graceful, lots of drive from the hindquarters and long stride from the front with daisy cutting action covering a lot of ground with little effort. The coat would be double, the topcoat harsh to touch, the mane and frills would be abundant. I have no preference what colour my ideal Sheltie would be, but a lovely shawl white collar, white legs, white socks on the back legs and a lovely white tip to the tail. If he was merle, he would be a beautiful silver-blue and well broken. Intelligent, always knowing what I am thinking and I knowing what he is thinking. Of course, all of this topped off by having perfect size. Does anyone know where I can buy such a dog?

Barbara Phillips, Nigma Shelties, Australia

"That almost indefinable look of sweet, alert, gentle intelligence". No longer written into the standard, but those words encapsulate what I look for in a Sheltie. I want a Sheltie which stands proudly, one which fills my eye with a pleasing body balance, definitely not in anyway square; a top line which begins with a length of neck which shows the correct arch and continues through to a graceful sweep over the croup and a well set tail. An elegant dog. Stuffy necks and high set tails just do not go with a Sheltie of quality.

I'm not that fussed about colour and markings, though admit that a full white collar can be an asset. Coat should be of correct texture and sufficient to display the Sheltie as a dog of great beauty, but not so much that outline is obscured. As I have already said, outline/"shape" are very important in depicting a great Sheltie. As long as size remains within the one inch tolerance, I am tolerant, and would never penalize a dog of 15 1/2 inches nor a bitch of 15 inches - nor the one inch lower than ideal, though that is unusual.

Whilst shape is what is first seen and most noticeable from afar, my ideal Sheltie should have a beautiful head, with correct planes and soft, dark almond eye.

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Ears seem so much better these days that they are not a serious problem, but correct set and tip complement a good head. Ears breaking more than the top third detract from the correct expression, so too do ears which are set too high, these are a good fault in as much as they pass well in the show ring, but they should not be seen as correct. Definitely no round eyes and definitely not a sharp, hard expression. I want to look at him or her, and feel we love each other. The number of Shelties which move like a dream are few and far between - they glide with such effortless movement, whether it be at a slow walk or a fast trot, and it is a pleasure to behold. I value excellent movement very highly - but not enough to forgive lack of type in head.

Finally, character; personality, that little bit extra which sets a dog apart; and whilst our standard calls for a reserved temperament, I can easily forgive one which welcomes our visitors. Above all, I like a fun dog, dependable with intelligence and a free spirit wonderfully depicted in the opening minutes of the English video where such a large group of Shelties, many shapes and colours, careened down the hill, having the time of their lives.

Jean Simmonds, Carmylie Shelties, US

My ideal Sheltie is a breathtaking example of the breed in every respect. He is a balanced and symmetrical little working dog: one so well constructed that all parts flow smoothly one into the other. Nothing appears out of proportion to the whole. His perfectly angled front sets his front legs well under his body - and the matching rear with good bend of stifle sets the hind legs just a bit behind the ischium, with short hocks sturdily set perpendicular to the ground. He is well up on his legs, and slightly longer than he is tall. He is strongly muscled, with adequate breadth behind both front and rear legs, and his strong, tight, oval feet are set straight forward, turning neither in nor out. He is well boned and sturdy - indicating great athletic ability but never to the point of becoming too heavy or cloddy. He has strong, but still flexible pastern, allowing for good absorption of gait shock.

My ideal Sheltie is impeccably proud in his presence. This look is accomplished by the presence of a graceful, well-arched neck, which rises smoothly out of the shoulders, both forward and upward, and of good length - enough to place the head both above and forward of the front assembly. The head is in proportion - being neither too heavy nor too light. The back is level, with a just-perceptible rise over the loin, and a graceful slope to the croup. To complete this picture, the low-set, sweeping tail, is well feathered and reaches below the hock joint. Except when the dog is "on alert", the tail remains low, and in working motions, is used rudder fashion, and never raised above the level of the back. The ribs are well sprung, sloping gently inward toward a deep, well-developed brisket. All of this is embodied in a lustrous, well-fitted coat of correct texture and rich colours. It is abundant (less so in bitches), but not to the point of obscuring the proper outline of the whole animal.

Of great importance is the head, which is the essence of the breed, and defines type. The long, blunt wedge is clean, smooth, and refined from all angles. It must never be overly long, heavy, or coarse. The profile exhibits two parallel planes, with that of the flat top skull slightly higher due to a well-defined stop at midpoint. A strong underjaw, rounded at the chin, and clean in its line to the throat, tapers slightly to give the desired wedge shape to the profile. Lips are tight and well-fitting around a strong jaw which contains a full set of well-occluded teeth, ending in a tight scissors bite. Cheeks are smooth and clean, no puffines, and blend imperceptibly into smooth sides of the back skull, creating an unbroken, one-piece, and gently tapered appearance from nose to ears. The ears themselves are small, set well on the head, and tipped directly forward about 2/3 of the way to the tips. The eyes are medium in size, and almond shaped, and his look is softened by the presence of lush lashes. The set is slightly oblique, and the colour is always dark, with the exception of merles, where, of course the blue is accepted. If there are brown areas, these are also dark. Expression is a culmination of all these wonderful head and ear features, as well as the soul of the dog, and evokes a blend of intelligence, questioning and love.

When he moves, my ideal Sheltie is a joy to behold. His motion is smooth, clean, agile, and effortless. It renders the feeling that this dog could go on forever. He lowers his head to gain strength and give greater action room to the shoulders. The drive is strong from the rear, with good extension of the hind legs. Matching in front, the feet extend well beyond the nose in perfect reach and drive. Coming and going, he is clean with no wasted motion, converging feet toward the central line of balance as speed increases, but never crossing over that line. His feet are lifted only enough to clear the ground comfortably, preserving energy to add to his endurance.

Last, but hardly least, my ideal Sheltie is a perfect companion. He possesses a calm, even, sensible disposition. He is highly intelligent and sensitive to his owner's feelings. I can tolerate his reserved nature much easier than I can one that is feisty, stubborn, or quarrelsome, and it saddens me that many judges will not pardon this accepted aspect of his nature. On the other hand, I do not fault the friendly, more outgoing one, so long as he falls into the sensible category. My ideal - the perfect, all-round dog. A beautiful sight to behold, and a joy to live with.

Mary Davis, Monkswood Shelties, UK

There he is - the third one along the line of new entries into the Open Dog class. My goodness, he is nice. Lovely size and looks so sound. Can't wait to get my hands on him.

Now he's on the table. There must be some snag I haven't noticed. All I can see is perfection, so I just stand back and gloat. Size, shape, quality, substance, symmetry - they're all obvious at a glance. Crowning a smoothly moulded wedge too, gradually tapering as to appear triangular, yet too refined to be in anyway very blocky, stand a pair of sensitive ears.

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Sloping very slightly outwards and not so close together as to appear pert or perky. They are carried semi-erect and no, that doesn't mean that they are crisply creased across the middle to fall straight down towards the skull. In fact, their tips curve gently over, well clearing the surface of the skull. They are not inert but respond readily to any call on their attention. Below the ears, the wide twin arcs of a widows peak enhance the sweet, gentle expression of the dark, almond shaped eyes which some heavenly hand has streamlined into position, as the saying goes between the eyes, the same heavenly artist has skilfully sculptured a gentle stop which enables the foreface to lie slightly below but parallel with the outline for the skull. It is impossible to resist smoothing with one's hand the finely moulded skull, appreciating the subtle way it blends into the equally smooth rounding of the foreface.

Supporting the dog's chin on my left hand, I gently open its mouth with the other hand. Now we are in uncharted territory. Surely, fate won't have been cruel enough to have planted a shock here. A couple of misplaced canines, perhaps, or maybe three or four missing premolars. Or worse? No, all is well. With a sigh of relief I close the well-formed jaws with their neatly fitting lips, take a last look at the beautiful head in which all those component parts blend so successful, and turn my attention to his lovely reachy neck. Impressively crested, it runs down to skim across well defined withers before merging with the flowing top line, eventually following the slightly sloping croup down to a low set, low carried tail which ends with the slightest suggestion of an upwards curve.

Of course, it followed inevitably that this dog's beautiful confirmation was faultless, as was his movement. While he was gaiting a shower began. When he came to a halt, he shook himself lightly and from his beautiful harsh, deep red coat, the droplets rose, scattering into a tiny crystal cascade.

I would not need my sunglasses anymore so opened the case to put them away. How very strange. They were already there. Oh dear, I must have been using those rose tinted ones once again. Dream on woman.

UK Kennel Club Health Report 2013

UK Kennel Club DNA testing scheme. Data calculated to 1/11/2013.

Link: www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media/455665/dog_health_report_2013_web.pdf

CEA / Choroidal Hypoplasia Multi-drug Resistance von Willebrand’s Disease

No. tested No. tested No. tested

15 yrs 2013 15 yrs 2013 15 yrs 2013

119 27 23 6 1 1

Clear 75 17 10 3 1 1

Carrier 44 10 8 1 0 0

Affected 0 0 5 2 0 0

Hereditary clear 54 13 0 0 0 0

Hereditary carrier 0 0 4 4 0 0

Hereditary affected 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sheltie Jewellery

SiberianArtJewelry Dog jewelry design by

Amit Eshel

http://etsy.me/1rC6H93

Congratulations - Inneslake Thunderstruck (owned by Sandy O’Neill), for obtaining his Grand Obedience Champion title - Gr O Ch Inneslake Thunderstruck UDX TD RA

SSCV Restricted Obedience & Rally O Trial, Aug 2014

Highest scoring in trial: Hillacre Wee Carlie CDX RAE2 AD JD

Utility: T Ch Hillacre Holy Stone CDX

Open: Hillacre Wee Carlie CDX RAE2 AD JD

Novice: Bluescot Sundance Kid CCD RN

CCD: Cryshaven Base Man

RO Novice: Ch Hillacre Headline News PT

Advanced A: Nigma Pipit RN

Advanced B: Hillacre Wee Carlie CDX RAE2 AD JD

Excellent A: Kieno Cute Miss RN

Excellent B: Neut Ch Sunland Secret Love CDX RAE

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Australian Show Results

Shetland Sheepdog Club of South Australia Championship Show

Saturday 7th June 2014 (AM)

Judge: Mrs Judy Docksey (NSW)

Bitch CC, Best in show Ch Nigma Tokay

Bitch RCC, RU Best in show Shalreign Picture Purfect

Saturday 7th June 2014(PM) Judge: Mrs Glenda Hesketh (WA)

Bitch CC, Best in show Ch Nigma Tokay

Dog CC, RU Best in show Sup Ch Nigma Cadfael

Shetland Sheepdog Club of Victoria Championship Show

55th Championship Show, May 2014 Judge: Mr Johnny Anderson (Swe)

Bitch CC, Best in show Sunland Shes All Show (AI) Dog CC, RU Best in show

Sup Ch Shelmanna Zulu Prince 56th Championship Show, May 2014

Judge: Ms Cheryl Lockett (UK) Dog CC, Best in show

Sup Ch Shelmanna Zulu Prince Bitch CC, RU Best in show

Ch Tiakina Tailord In Blue Dreams

Shetland Sheepdog Club of Western Australia Championship Show

23rd August, 2014

Judge: Mrs Catherine Raven (Vic) Bitch CC, Best in show Ch Arajento Raising Hell

Bitch RCC, RU Best in show Sup Ch Lurikeen Turn Up Th Heat

Dog CC Nightwood Mr Fancy Pants

Dog RCC Sheltastic The Illusionist

Shetland Sheepdog Club of Queensland Championship Show

20th September, 2014

Judge: Ms Marion ten Cate (Netherlands) Bitch CC, Best in show Ch Harly Shine On Me

Bitch RCC Gavend Part Time Angel

Dog CC, RU Best in show Sup Ch Nigma Cadfael

Dog RCC Ch Shatrin Saints Beckon

Melbourne Royal Show

September, 2014 Dog CC, BOB (1st in Group)

Ch Lyndream Strickly Speaking Dog RCC

Sup Ch Kelanmee Top Deck Bitch RCC, RU BOB

Ch Kelanmee Treasured Timepiece (AI) Bitch RCC

Ch Kelanmee Red Poppy

Perth Royal Show

Oct, 2014 Bitch CC, BOB

Sup Ch Lurikeen Turn Up Th Heat Bitch RCC

Ch Arajento Raising Hell Dog CC

Ch Kismet So Uwant Tsee Th Wizard Dog RCC

Sheltastic The Illusionist

Shetland Sheepdog Club of NSW Championship Show

Judge: Ms E Blake-Watts (NZ)

Bitch CC, Best in show Sup Ch Kelanmee Autumn Aria

Dog CC, RU Best in show Sup Ch, Eng Ch Rannderdale The Time Warp (imp

UK)

Sydney Royal Show

April, 2014 Dog CC, BOB

Sup Ch Shelmanna Zulu Prince Dog RCC

Ch Aliste Like My Style Bitch RCC, RU BOB

Hatztoo Her Royal Hotness Bitch RCC

Sup Ch Beauideal Rave Review

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Congratulations - Best in Group Melbourne Royal Show, 2014

Ch Lyndream Strickly Speaking

An outstanding achievement for Nicole Pearson and ‘Bracken’, Ch Lyndream Strickly Speaking at the 2014

Melbourne Royal with ‘Bracken’ taking out Best in Group 5. Other shelties who have excelled at the Melbourne

Royal include Ch Deerod Witchery and Sup Aus & Can Ch Grandgables Home Town Hero (imp USA).

Ch Hartly Shine On Me

Very pretty feminine little bitch. She oozes

quality and loads of Sheltie charm. She has a

lovely sweet expression due to the dark almond

shaped eyes. She smiles when she looks at you.

Lovely high set ears. Nice wedge shaped head

with a well rounded muzzle. Lovely arched

neck, straight back and elegant sweep over the

loins. Good substance in body and excellent

angulations. Nice strong bone for size. Lovely

fitting coat that is shining. She moved so easy,

smooth, lithe and with plenty of drive and

stride. For her soundness, but above all her

sweet femininity, I love to give her the CC, Best

bitch and BIS (QLD Champ Show 2014).

Critique, Marion ten Cate (Netherlands)

Nicole Pearson

BIS SSCQ Championship Show 2014

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‘Show Dog’ the book - An Interview with Author Josh Dean Source: www.danburg.com (2012) (edited for the purpose of brevity) Josh Dean is the author of ‘Show Dog: The Charmed Life and Trying Times of a Near-Perfect Purebred’. (editors note: this is a fantastic

book: Josh spends a year alongside rising star Jack, a champion Australian shepherd. The book follows Jack from a still-improving adolescent

to seasoned adult show dog, and takes a close look at the fascinating world of breeders and dog show fanciers in the US).

Q. What was it that drew you to the story of Show Dog?

A. I love dogs and was looking for a book project that was going to bring together my interests. I really enjoyed the movie Best In Show and

always watched Westminster on TV. I like to write about subcultures and little worlds inside America. I thought a book on the world of dog

shows would be interesting and entertaining like Best In Show, but a journalistic take on that would be interesting; not only for people who

wanted to understand what was going on inside dog shows, but for people involved in dog shows to see how it looked from the outside.

Especially from someone who didn’t have any kind of motive going into it, and I just wanted to portray it accurately.

Q. Many people’s perception of show dogs comes from the movie Best In Show which was a satirical look at the world of dog shows.

How did your experience compare or contrast with that portrayal?

A. By and large most of the people involved in dog shows seem to like the movie. Parts of it may be unfair, but people realize that there are

some exaggerations and caricatures and they can laugh at themselves. I think people also get the impression from the movie and Westminster

that all the shows are giant and under the lights, but there are thousands of people who come out for local shows a couple of weekends a year

and their experience is a bit more simpler than that.

Q. How do you come to pick the main character of your book Jack, the Australian Shepherd?

A. I had an idea of looking at dog shows through a dog’s eyes. With 180 breeds, that could be very difficult. I met with a bunch of handlers

and went to some shows and hoped that one would jump out at me and that almost literally happened. Jack was kind of a wild child. I don’t

remember if he jumped out at me or on me, but he pretty much chose me. I’m an outdoors kind of guy and I like active dogs, so a sporting or

herding dog like Jack was a natural.

Q. How were you received by the dog show community?

A. The handlers were concerned about whether I was going to be complimentary or make fun of them. I met Heather, Jack’s handler in

Philadelphia. It took her a while to get back to me. The handlers work as hard as anyone I’ve seen, they are very busy. But after she looked

me up and we got to talk she became extremely helpful. She trusted that I would be fair and this book would have never worked without the

help of Heather and Kimberly, Jack’s owner.

Q. Were you surprised at the bond Jack had with Heather, his handler and the relationship between a dog its handler?

A. I didn’t understand it at first. I thought that it didn’t matter what kind of handler you hired and I didn’t realize how skilled they are. But I’m

amazed now and the handlers are one of the fascinating aspects of the entire world of dog shows. The handlers just get it, they can

communicate with the dogs whether spoken or unspoken and get them to do things that you and I could never do. Jack is a very challenging

dog to work with. Heather, through giving him a look or body language, can make him do whatever she wants. The handlers are also some of

the hardest working people I’ve met. They are involved with these dogs 7 days a week and some travel for 45 weeks per year. Most handlers

grew up around dog shows, there are no schools and you have to apprentice. If you don’t have a great handler, you may do okay, but you’re

not going to win the big shows.

Q. One of your chapters deals with the judging process - can you tell us the title of that chapter and explain?

A. I believe that title was “Pardon While I Fondle Your Dog’s Testicles, Dog Show Judging Explained”. One of the questions I get from dog

show viewers and we saw it in Best In Show is: “Is he putting his hand where I think he is?” and the answer is yes. They have to make sure

the dogs are “intact”. The object of the shows is to find perfect or near perfect dogs because those are the ones that are best for breeding. That

is always the case for London, who is a perfect or near perfect Poodle. In reality, it takes a long time to become a dog show judge and the

judges are all experts. The owners and handlers do learn the judges’ biases over time and handlers will seek out certain judges and avoid

others. There is a strategy to dog shows and that’s part of it.

Q. It’s been about a year since we last saw Jack. Can you update us on what he’s doing?

A. Jack is on a bit of a hiatus now and at home and playing a lot of Frisbee. He was first a pet and the owner loves having him around. He’ll

go out and show here and there, but Kimberley, the owner is looking for the right backer. She is moving into a house with her fiancé who is a

breeder and handler of Aussies, you see a lot of that in the dog show world. We certainly haven’t seen the last of Jack. He was so young when

he started that he was a bit hyper and he may be stronger when he calms down a little. He has also done a couple of breedings and is a father.

Create a dog show name:

1. Take the name of the street you've live/have lived on

2. Add ‘s’

3. Then add your favourite hobby

4. Then add the name of your first pet.

e.g: Sup Ch Ashtons Sky Diving Holly

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By Mrs Glad McIntosh (updated by Editor)

During a visit to Ross and Jenny Waring’s in Wanganui, NZ March 1975, while travelling with Helen Clinton and Jennifer Kirk,

little did I realise as we viewed a recently whelped litter that one dog would grow to stamp such an impression and expand our

breed, defining Swagger, a noteworthy producer and achiever.

In October, 1975, Myrtle and Harry Waring wrote of a recent champion: “Twoseas Sun Frolic gave Ch Twoseas Sundust five

champion daughters, including two pairs of litter sisters...and young Swagger had a tussle with a step ladder and they hoped

for no ill effects…”

Anecdotes from the Twoseas pen reports show wins, challenges and expected paternal prospects (Swagger actually siring his

first litter at 11 months of age). Two months later, in December 1976 “another very interesting and unexpectedly good litter

has eventuated from one of the few Readybrek daughters in existence. Allan’s Honey Bee was neither shown nor mated in her

youth, so at 7 1/2 years her recent litter to Swagger was another marvel, especially as she is all of 12 3/16 inches”.

Come April 1978 with Lee Greer (Shelton) handling, Swagger gained his NZ title at North Shore, judge: Dr W Van Omen Kloeke

(Holland), giving Stoney (Rolling Stone) his 8th champion and Dusty (Sundust) her 6th champion. From a repeat mating of

Swagger, Singapore Ch Twoseas Not-so-Dusty made it one more for Stoney, and by November 1979 Dusty had increased her

total to 9 champion offspring.

From Victorian records , challenge winning Swagger daughter Jentam Shesa Scallywag had bred on with Jentam Ima Hussy

producing Jentam Social Scandal and Jentam Alady She Is (with Social Scandal the Grandmother of Gr Ch Deerod Give Me The

Night, who sired 18 champions). Another Swagger daughter, Lacebark Sun Kosi was the dam of tricolour Lacebark Lucinda Lace

whose son was Gr Ch Shernhills Odanyboy sire of Ch Hondray Lady Bess (BOB Melb Royal 1991).

The brightest light that shined for Swagger was Ch Daestar Dannaher (Sandy), who stamped a type easily recognised for

positive breed points. Sandy sired 48 champions in total. Sandy’s son, Ch Daestar Dandara (Danny), himself sired 20

champions, with his offspring also often demonstrating a recognisable sweetness. Both of these dogs will forever be in the

record books as two top sires of their time (if not, of all time).

Other notable descendants of Swagger include Granddaughter Swe Ch Nigma Honeysuckle (exp Swe), Granddaughter Ch

Hillacre Heaven on Earth (Best in Show Sheltie National (Vic), 1997), Great Grandson Ch Dancerwood Love In Spring (Best in

Show Sheltie National (SA), 2000), Great-Great Granddaughter Ch Lurikeen Hot In The City (Best in Show Sheltie National

(NSW), 2006), Great-Great Granddaughter Ch Arajento Debutant (Best in Show Sheltie National (QLD), 2009) and Great (x4)

Granddaughter Ch Nigma Tokay (Best in Show Sheltie National (Vic), 2012).

Vale to Swagger printed in Newsview October, 1989 told us: “Swagger was the only male champion son of the 9 champions

Sundust produced. He had perfect high set ears and a big stand off coat. Just 14 3/4 inches he found this a big disadvantage in

the ring, but his undoubted quality made him a big winner. He spent his later years in Melbourne with Shirley Radford (Kerislie)

and we were overjoyed to see him still in reasonable health in February. We also saw his famous son being shown Ch Daestar

Dannaher. Swagger is behind many present day winning Australian show dogs including 1987 SSCV winning Grandson Ch

Hillacre Hyland Laird”.

We have been lucky to share in the charm and character represented by the shelties descending from this special dog -

Swagger.

Bred by the late Myrtle and Harry Waring (Twoseas, NZ)

A Tribute to NZ Ch Twoseas Sunswagger (imp NZ) 2/3/1975 - 1989

Sire: NZ Ch Rolling Stone of Twoseas Dam: NZ Ch Twoseas Sundust

Eng & Aus Ch Riverhill Rampion (imp UK) x Riverhill Readybrek (imp UK) x

NZ Ch Tumblebays Merry Maid Ch Tanglewood Fascination (imp Aust)

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From 1990-2014, the number of wins by Dog Breed at Westminster (US) and Crufts (UK)

Westminster

14 - Wire Fox Terrier 8 - Scottish Terrier 6 - English Springer 4 - Airedale Terrier, American Cocker Spaniel, Boxer, Doberman, Smooth Fox Terrier, Standard Poodle, Sealyham Terrier, Pekingese 3 - Miniature Poodle, Pointer 2 - Afghan Hound, Bulldog, Bull Terrier, German Shorthaired Pointer, Lakeland Terrier, Newfoundland, Norwich Terrier, Old English Sheepdog, Toy Poodle, West Highland White Terrier 1 - Affenpinscher, Beagle, Bedlington Terrier, Bichon Frise, Clumber Spaniel, English Setter, German Shepherd Dog, Irish Water Spaniel, Kerry Blue Terrier, Papillon, Pomeranian, Pug, Rough Collie, Scottish Deerhound, Siberian Husky, Skye Terrier, Standard Schnauzer, Sussex Spaniel, Welsh Terrier, Whippet, Yorkshire Terrier

Crufts

7 - English Cocker Spaniel 4 - Irish Setter, Standard Poodle, Welsh Terrier 3 - English Setter, German Shepherd Dog, Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, Wire Fox Terrier 2- Afghan Hound, Airedale Terrier, Flat Coated Retriever, Kerry Blue Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Lhasa Apso, Pointer, Toy Poodle, West Highland White Terrier, Whippet, Pomeranian 1 - Australian Shepherd, Basenji, Bearded Collie, Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chow Chow, Clumber Spaniel, Dalmatian, Giant Schnauzer, Great Dane, Hungarian Vizsla, Irish Wolfhound, Keeshond, Norfolk Terrier, Pekingese, Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Scottish Terrier, Sealyham Terrier, St. Bernard, Tibetan Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier *Breeds in bold - ‘Working Dogs’. Terriers tend to feature predominantly as BIS winners at both shows, with

Gun Dogs also taking out top awards at Crufts. Source: Wikipedia

Lundecock's Hoity-Toity (pictured) 130

Shellrick's Quite Right 124

Windcrest Stylish Move 124

Shellrick's Fairytale 110

Rannerdale Oliver Twist 102

Blazefield Once Or Twice 98

Lythwood Sundealer 98

Windcrest Smart Move 98

Poppy Slope's Queen Bitch 90

Lundecock's That's It 86

Sheltie of the year (top 10, pts), 2014, Sweden

(Swedish Shetland Sheepdog Club)

Sheltie winners at the

2014 FCI World Dog Show in Helsinki Photos by @TEXTerri, FCI WDS website

NORD, DK UCH Lundecock’s Hoity-Toity (Left)

Photo: R. Monsholm

1st Breeders group - Anne Reider, Shellrick shelties, Sweden (Above)

3rd Best Veteran, Int, Norwegian, Danish, Finn, Swe Ch Japaro Eye Of The Storm, om. Olsen Finn Helge, Norway (Right)

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Breeding Strategies for Prioritising Health in Pedigree Dogs Author: Dr Tom Lewis, January 2012. Full article can be obtained via internet. Edited for the purpose of brevity.

Dr Lewis obtained a travel fellowship from the UK to NSW and WA to visit renowned researchers and breed organisations in Australia, to learn techniques, compare research, discuss initiatives, and canvas opinions relevant to prioritising health in pedigree dog breeding. He also met and talked to pedigree dog breeders about their experiences and perceptions of the use of health screening data and the pedigree dog breeding ‘industry’ in Australia. This was his report:

Background: the aim of any animal breeder is a satisfactory response to selection while maintaining sufficient genetic diversity within the herd or population. Individuals that display merit in a particular trait are often more closely related than a random sample, since the similarity of relatives is a fundamental principle of heredity. Thus genetic selection tends to result in ‘inbreeding’. Inbreeding leads to higher incidences of both of a pair of genes being identical copies of an ancestral gene. This is desirable for genes influencing the traits under selection, but can have dire consequences if the ancestral copy is a ‘mutant’ (causing alteration or loss of protein function). It is important to balance selection and the rate of inbreeding, to effect genetic improvement while minimising the risk of emergence of a novel genetic disease, and to ensure that if such a disease does emerge that there is enough genetic diversity in the population to breed it out.

Animal Science Department, University of New England, Armidale, NSW: Professor Brian Kinghorn has devised methods for optimal animal selection and mate allocation using an evolutionary algorithm. The evolutionary algorithm iteratively evaluates a solution (a list of matings) to the posed problem (maximising response with a constraint on inbreeding) using an objective function, adjusting the solutions using an optimisation component based on the ‘fitness’ of the current solution to the problem. The optimal solution is reached when the ‘fitness’ of solutions to the problem asymptotes.

Professor Kinghorn availed another program to me for use in research that uses the results of DNA tests to calculate a genotype probability for all animals in the pedigree. This uses maximum likelihood to infer the probability that each individual in the pedigree has two normal copies of the gene, a normal and disease causing copy, or two disease causing copies. This information will be extremely useful in identifying the most ‘at risk’ dogs among those that have not undergone DNA testing, and potentially may be used in genetic analysis of breeds suffering multiple genetic diseases.

Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney: My visit to the University of Sydney enabled discussions regarding a potential collaboration between the Animal Health Trust (UK) and the University of Sydney, to link the two sources of pedigree data for a single breed, where there is sufficient exchange of breeding stock between countries, and to attempt to estimate ‘cross-border’ genetic parameters.

Meetings with Breeders from New South Wales and Western Australia: All the breeders I met had at some time undertaken a prominent role in the pedigree dog breeding community, and many take an active role in promoting health, whether directly educating puppy buyers on the prevalent diseases in their breed or sitting on health and welfare committees. As such, their views, while not necessarily truly reflective of the larger community of dog breeders, do represent those with a long history of dog breeding and a strong moral desire to do the right thing for their animals. All breeders I encountered screened their animals for health problems relevant to that breed. Most do so out of a sense of moral obligation, and most felt a degree of frustration that not all breeders tested as assiduously as they did. They felt that many breeders were financially motivated, yet public ignorance of the problems of inherited disease means health testing does not fetch the premium it ought to and so is viewed by some as an unnecessary cost. The breeders encountered had strong emotional bonds with the puppies they produced and were all keen to ensure that they went to good homes. All had turned away potential buyers on the basis that they felt they were unsuitable, and all were upfront about the health issues of their particular breed.

Many breeders stated they like to keep in touch with purchasers, even if only to hear news of their former puppies. Many breeders encountered also make use of ‘puppy contracts’, stipulating the level of care expected from the purchaser and the level of support provided by the vendor. I got the impression that the breeders I encountered represented the higher echelon of pedigree dog breeders / puppy vendors. They offer considerable ‘added-value’ to the puppies they sell, in the form of health testing, appropriate socialisation and provision of an advisory role. While clearly not every purchaser may wish to opt for such a premium product, the general feeling was that ignorance of canine health and welfare hampered potential buyers from making fully informed decisions.

It was widely believed that the internet was and would continue to facilitate the self-education of potential puppy buyers prior to purchase enquiry.

The frustration with the intransigence of some breeders and ignorance of some buyers towards health testing was matched by dismay at the way such information is currently collated and used. There was considerable enthusiasm for the example set by Nordic countries, where it is much more common for health test results to be centrally collated and publication is often compulsory. Many breeders were positive about measures such as the ‘Mate Select’ web pages provided by the UK Kennel Club and excited about the potential as a ‘one stop shop’ for genetic and health information. This was viewed as potentially being of great value to breeders and pet owners alike.

It was generally considered that an international collaboration, collating health information and pedigree connections among major pedigree dog breeding countries, would be extremely useful.

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Canine Herpes Virus in litters - also known as CHV

By Allison Rogers (Supplied by Donna Saltau). Last edit of this article 29th August, 2014. The information in this article is compiled from the personal experience and successful treatment of CHV by several Labrador breeders (US). Please consult your own vet for treatment. Edited for the purpose of brevity.

Physical symptoms in puppies:

Yellow green stool (caused by compromised liver)

Weakness, lethargy, crying, lack of suckle reflex and appetite

Painful / bruised abdomen

Respiratory difficulty, nasal discharge

Haemorrhages (nose bleeds, small bruises)

Older pups may develop nervous system abnormalities, including blindness and seizures

Symptoms may resemble fading puppy syndrome.

Step 1 to diagnose: Once one puppy is deceased, vet to look internally for red blotches on kidney, liver or lungs (informal necropsy). Step 2 treatment & care: Recommended medication Acyclovir liquid (10mg per pound 3x daily) and Clavamoz drops (as advised on box). Give to all pups, regardless of whether showing symptoms or not. Medicate until pups are over 3 weeks. Whelping box temperature to be kept between 75-80 degrees (US), no warmer. Do not over heat pups. Other drug option: Famcyclovir instead of Acyclovir (the former is newer, but it is not known if it is better).

Symptoms in adults:

Kennel cough like symptoms

Occasional raised genital sores

Runny nose and eyes

Abortion

Still birth

Often there are no symptoms

How did my bitch/puppies contract herpes? CHV lives in reproductive and respiratory tracts of male and female dogs. In adults the disease is transmitted via aerosol and direct contact, including sneezing, coughing, nosing, sniffing, licking and sexual activities between an infected dog and uninfected dog.

Approx 1 in 2 or 1 in 3 dogs have been exposed and carry this virus in their bodies. Pups usually contract the disease in the birth canal or from nasal or oral secretions of the mother shortly after birth. If the litter is affected, then the mother had no immunity and was exposed 3 weeks prior or up to 3 weeks after delivery.

How to prevent this from occurring? Build immunity in your dog (means exposing your dog to others that have been affected, but not when they are about to breed).

How do I know if my bitch has immunity? Do a Titer test through your vet (blood test for antibodies).

Facts about CHV: 1. A CHV vaccine exists in Europe, but not in the US. 2. Humans are not at risk for catching CHV. 3. The virus will not survive in a pup/adults whose body temperature ‘naturally’ regulates itself above 100 degrees

(US). This usually occurs after 3 weeks of age (so treatment after then is generally not needed). 4. Once exposed, a dog (or puppy) who can maintain a body temperature of 100 degrees (US) will be able to fight the

virus naturally through their immune system and will build antibodies to fight the virus. 5. Any dog who has contracted CHV and built immunity in their system prior to pregnancy can go on to have a normal

healthy litter and will pass the immunity on to their puppies. 6. Can I give Acyclovi to a bitch who is pregnant and I think has herpes to help her puppies? Yes but it won’t do any

good. The liquid does not pass through the membrane to the pups. 7. Can I give Acyclovi to a newborn who might not have CHV? Yes, it has been shown to be safe in humans, and to this

point any side effects or overdoses in dogs haven’t been reported.

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From days gone by...

Shelton puppies (NZ)

1. Kimbush Cordova (G. McIntosh) 2. Ch Peerielee Peteson (M. Long) 3. Ch Kimbush Carlo (A. Collyer, nee

Trethowan) - at the old Melbourne Show Grounds (Dog and Handler).