Yearbook of the Labrador Retriever Kennel Club, South Africa

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1 Yearbook of the Labrador Retriever Kennel Club, South Africa

2 Official Club Information... 2 LRKC MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS... 3 SUB-COMMITTEES AND CONTACTS FOR VARIOUS CLUB ACTIVITIES... 3 FIELD TRIAL SUB-COMMITTEE:... 3 SHOW SUB-COMMITTEE:... 3 LRKC WEBSITE SUB-COMMITTEE:... 3 CLUB PUBLICATIONS:... 4 BREEDER SUPPORT GROUP:... 4 LABRADOR RESCUE SA:... 4 BEHAVIOUR ADVICE AND CANINE GOOD CITIZEN:... 4 TRAINING:... 4 REGIONAL CONTACTS OUTSIDE GAUTENG:... 4 Editorial... 6 Club Housekeeping... 8 MEMBERSHIP FEES 2019:... 8 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:... 8 PAYMENTS AND LRKC BANKING DETAILS:... 8 WEBSITE 8 ON THE LRKC CALENDAR FOR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING LRKC ANNUAL AWARDS FOR TOP SHOW WINNERS ANNUAL FIELD TRIAL AWARDS Labradors Making Their Mark NEW LABRADOR RETRIEVER CHAMPIONS OF In and Around the Show Ring FIRST LRKC OPEN SHOW 2018 RESULTS SECOND LRKC OPEN SHOW 2018 RESULTS st ANNUAL LRKC CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW COMPLETE SHOW RESULTS FOR LABRADOR RETRIEVERS FOR Interview with Gunilla Ek, Attikonak Kennel (Sweden) Field Trial News and Views LABRADOR RETRIEVER KENNEL CLUB FIELD TRIAL RESULTS FIELD TRIAL CALENDAR The KUSA National Retriever Field Trial Championship The 2018 KUSA National Retriever Field Trial Championship The Field Qualifying Stake Man's Best Friend Robby s Law

3 The Dogs and Children of Epworth Children s Village Breeder Focus Canine Parvovirus Labrador Notes Most Common Ailments in Labrador Retrievers WODAC News and Contributions from Member Kennels KWA ZULU NATAL NEWS International Labrador Retriever News LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB OF EAST AFRICA 2018 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Labrador Rescue SA Advertisements and Classifieds Sponsors for Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in Lab Lines are not necessarily those of the LRKC or the Management Committee. Although great care has been taken to ensure that all information is correct, the LRKC accepts no responsibility for any harm done if incorrect information was published. Kindly notify us of such errors so that correction can be printed in a future publication of the LRKC. Cover Page Picture: Woodmist Saffron (Rocheby Old Smokey x Abbeystead Wren In Woodmist), owned and bred by Mrs Sharon Rogers Photo by Mrs S Rogers (published with permission) PATRONS: Mrs Rose-Marie Cabion Mrs C Copestake Mr J Crook OBE Ms D Fabian Mrs P Harrison Mrs D Holman Mrs E Howard PRESIDENT: Mrs Jane Pott Cell: jane@tecfin.co.za POSTAL ADDRESS: LRKC, P O Box 30639, Kyalami, 1684 WEBSITE: 2

4 LRKC MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS CHAIRMAN: Dwayne Malcolm Cell: VICE CHAIRMAN: Gerhard van Tonder Cell: TREASURER: Dwayne Malcolm Cell: MEMBERSHIP, SHOWS AND SPONSORSHIP: Thania Rowan Cell: FIELD TRIALS and SPONSORSHIP: Dr Alan Kloeck Cell: Cell: HONORARY FIELD TRIAL SECRETARY: Mercia van Tonder Cell: FIELD TRIALS: Carl Bosman Cell: FIELD TRIALS: Lesley Bosman Cell: FIELD TRIAL LIAISON COUNCIL REP: Jane Pott Cell: SECRETARY: Mary Ann Greathead SUB-COMMITTEES AND CONTACTS FOR VARIOUS CLUB ACTIVITIES FIELD TRIAL SUB-COMMITTEE: (for contact details kindly refer to LRKC Management Committee) Mercia van Tonder (FT Secretary) Jane Pott (FTLC Representative) Gerhard van Tonder Carl Bosman Lesley Bosman SHOW SUB-COMMITTEE: (for contact details kindly refer to LRKC Management Committee) Dwayne Malcolm Gerhard van Tonder Thania Rowan Mercia van Tonder Jane Pott LRKC WEBSITE SUB-COMMITTEE: (for contact details kindly refer to LRKC Management Committee) Renier Jansen van Vuuren (Webmaster: Publication, Uploads) Membership Advertising & Information: Thania Rowan Field Trial Content: Jane Pott Show Content: Mary Ann Greathead 3

5 Rescue Content: Sharon Stadler CLUB PUBLICATIONS: (for contact details kindly refer to LRKC Management Committee) LAB LINES The Lab Lines is the LRKC s Yearbook, issued at the end of the year to document Labrador Retriever activities for the year. LRKC BULLETIN The LRKC Bulletin is an electronic newsletter (circulated via ), published Quarterly, to share important information with LRKC members. If you are unable to receive the Bulletin electronically, please advise the Club Secretary. The full management committee forms the Editorial Staff for LRKC publications. BREEDER SUPPORT GROUP: (for contact details kindly refer to LRKC Management Committee) Jane Pott Thania Rowan Mercia van Tonder LABRADOR RESCUE SA: Sharon Stocks Stadler Fax: Cell: sharonstocks@mweb.co.za Ruth Bots merco@global.co.za Ruth Bots (see contact details under Labrador Rescue SA) BEHAVIOUR ADVICE AND CANINE GOOD CITIZEN: TRAINING: (for contact details kindly refer to LRKC Management Committee) Alan Kloeck (Field Trials) Jane Pott (Field Trials & Shows) Mercia van Tonder (Field Trials & Shows) Ruth Bots (Obedience) REGIONAL CONTACTS OUTSIDE GAUTENG: Although the LRKC is a country-wide club with members all over South Africa, per KUSA rules a club should be based in a particular region. The LRKC is based in Gauteng and members from all over the country are welcome to contact any of the Management Committee, all of whom live in Gauteng. Should any member want to talk to a regional representative, please contact the following Club members: 4

6 Eastern Cape: Bronwyn Westerdale (Shows & Field Trials) Based in Port Elizabeth Tel: Alison Harris (Shows) Based in Port Elizabeth Tel: (h) Free State: Margaret Bell Based in Kestell Tel: Kwa-Zulu Natal: Gill Ainslie Based in Howick Tel: Limpopo: Alan Oosthuysen Based in Polokwane Tel: North-West: Lizette Smith Based in Leeudoringstad Tel: / Western Cape: Dale Fabian Based in Somerset West bardale@telkomsa.net Tel: (h) Elizabeth Howard Based in Rawsonville tapeatomlab@breede.co.za Tel: / Banchory Lucky, Banchory Dipper, Banchory Rando, Banchory Bolo, Banchory Bruco and Ilderton Ben; Six Vignette Head Studies, 1921 by Reuben Ward Binks Photo: Courtesy of National Sporting Library & Museum, bequest of Elizabeth D. Clark, 2017 For the Love of Labs: An exhibition currently on at the National Sporting Library & Museum in Virginia pays tribute to the beloved Labrador Retriever. The English artist Reuben Ward Binks ( ) painted sporting dogs, primarily Labs, throughout England and America in the 1920s and 1930s, when the breed was rising in popularity around the world. More than forty of Binks s original watercolors are now on display. For more of Ward Binks images, please visit 5

7 It is the privilege of the Lab Lines Editor each year to select the cover photo and this year I have chosen a very beautiful yellow girl called Woodmist Saffron from the UK. I chose Saffy, also pictured below, for a few reasons. Firstly, she has had a successful career in the show ring and I believe she is very unlucky to not carry CH in front of her name. She has 2x CC s, 2x RCC s, numerous Best Puppy awards and dozens of class wins. Perhaps most notably, her two CC s were both won out of the Veteran Class and on one occasion she was Best of Breed and the other, Reserve Best of Breed. Proving her longevity, she has over 30 Championship Show Veteran Class wins to her name, including a win at almost 12 years of age. Saffy is not just a showgirl however and although she is slowing down now at the grand old age of almost 12, she was always her owner s picking up dog of choice. She has a Show Gundog Working Certificate, is a Novice Working Test Winner (the only show bred dog in a field of 20 entrants that day), and has a Working Gundog Certificate on game which she achieved at 10 years of age. To make my point, I will borrow a passage from an article on page 61 contributed by Bronwyn Westerdale on the Field Qualifying Stake: Perhaps she is a show dog; perhaps she is a working dog; Or maybe, just maybe she s a Labrador Retriever. Traditionally, the term dual purpose in our Breed is loosely applied to show dogs who trial or trialing dogs who show they are retrievers after all, but really, I would argue that for us show folk at least, dual purpose could refer to a dog who can apply itself to any form of work, whether trialing, tracking, carting, scent detection or other. The point being, our Breed is famous for its versatility so let s keep it that way. In this regard, I would like to extend my congratulations to Don and Nicolet Hart-Davis, owners of Ch & Ch Cart. Trevena Mariner Man for becoming a dual champion our first in many years and certainly something for us to aspire to! 6

8 While we are on the subject of warm wishes, we have enjoyed a run of 60 th Birthdays in the Club this year. Happy Birthday to Mike and Di Holman and to Jane Pott. May there be many more! Unfortunately, it was not all good news in On a sad note, our field and exhibiting community suffered the devastating loss of Gordon Loxton earlier this year, who passed away quite suddenly and far too young. Our condolences, once again, go to Sharron Brown, Dee Loxton and Gordon s children. It will take sometime for all of us to get used to his absence. A doyenne of our Breed and owner of one of South Africa s best known kennels, Pam Richardson, passed away a few weeks ago after a long illness. Mrs Richardson s breeding formed the foundation of more than one of our current, well-known kennels and her legacy will live on in many pedigrees. Rest in peace Mrs Richardson. We have another bumper edition of Lab Lines in store for you this year with articles kindly contributed by Mike Holman on the history of the FT Championships, Carolyn Baker on this year s FT Championship and Bronwyn Westerdale who argues the merits of the FQ Stake. Moving on to other working functions, I have written a brief history of Labradors as military dogs and Julie Blackburn updates us on the year that was for her therapy dogs at Epworth Childrens Village. Pausing on health issues, we have included an article on parvo virus, written by Dr Kurt de Cramer and I have compiled a summary on the results of a study conducted in the UK into the most prevalent health afflictions in Labrador Retrievers. Thank you very much to our members who contributed kennel news and thank you to Gill Ainslie, our KZN Representative, for the KZN highlights. Our members from across the Country always enjoy catching up with kennel news, our sister clubs activities and dog-related plans for I hope you enjoy this edition of Lab Lines. If you are travelling over the holidays, travel safe and enjoy the rest. On behalf of the Committee of the LRKC, best wishes over the Festive Season. Editor, 7

9 MEMBERSHIP FEES 2019: LRKC Membership is due annually on 1 January and if annual renewal for 2019 is paid by 31 Dec 2018, the old fees still apply. From 1 January 2019 the increased membership fees will be payable: Membership Type Applicable Fee 2018 (Old) 2019 (New) Single Membership R R Joint Membership (2 per household) R R Single Senior (older than 65 years) R R Joint Senior (both older than 65 years) R R Junior Membership (still at school) R R Once-off Entrance Fee for New Members R R MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: Each member has been requested to complete the LRKC Membership Application and Renewal Form to help us keep our database up to date. If you haven t done so yet, kindly complete and send to: Thania Rowan thania.rowan@gmail.com Fax: Or post it to the club address: LRKC, P O Box 30639, Kyalami, 1684 The LRKC Membership Application and Renewal Form is available for download from the LRKC Website also inserted as the last page of this Lab Lines. PAYMENTS AND LRKC BANKING DETAILS: Kindly ensure that you use clear reference of payments made into the LRKC Bank Account. It is often very difficult for our Treasurer to link payments to individuals and the purpose for the payments. Kindly enter at least your surname and then if space allows also, in abbreviated format, what it is for. Please then follow up with an to the Treasurer / Membership Secretary. Labrador Retriever Kennel Club Bank: FNB Branch: Rosebank Code: Account Number: Reference eg.: "YOURSURNAME" BRL (for example for payment for Breeders Listing) WEBSITE Membership List The Name, Area of Residence, Kennelname and address (where available) of all members are published as part 8

10 of the Membership List on the LRKC Website this is completely free of charge. If you do not want any or some of your details to be listed on the website, please advise the Membership Secretary immediately. Please also check your details and report changes or errors. Website advertising Please review the rules applicable for advertising on the website. Membership must be at least 1 year old before you may publish any advert on the LRKC Website. Specific rules also apply for the listing of Puppies for Sale and Stud Dog Services. Advertising Fees for 2019 Breeder s Listing: R220 per year Breeder s listing with live website link: R400 per year Puppies for Sale: R500 for 6 weeks Website updates Like all services that committee members provide in this club, managing the website is also a voluntary service. For paid listing please allow at least 72 hours for updates to appear on the website. ON THE LRKC CALENDAR FOR 2019 EVENT DATE VENUE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1st Open Show 9 February Goldfields Kennel Club Judge: Mrs Liz Megginson. Refer to Show Schedule for details LRKC AGM 16 March Edgecombe House Details to be circulated First Quarter Bulletin 31 March Due date for material 15 Mar 2018 LRKC Field Trials April To be confirmed Refer to Annual Field Trials Schedule 2 nd Open Show 22 June Goldfields Kennel Club Judge: Mr Kevin Young. Refer to Show Schedule for further details Second Quarter Bulletin 30 June Due date for material 15 June st Championship Show 21 September* Goldfields Kennel Club Judge: Mrs Heather Wiles Fone (UK). Refer to Show Schedule Lab Lines December Due date for material 12 Nov 2018 *LRKC has applied to KUSA to change the date of the Championship Show to Saturday the 14 th of September to avoid clashes with field trials taking place in the Western Cape. The Committee will confirm the date change closer to the event. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2019 The next LRKC Annual General Meeting is planned for the 16 th of March The notice and agenda for this meeting will be posted in advance in accordance with the Constitution. 9

11 LRKC ANNUAL AWARDS FOR TOP SHOW WINNERS (Awards for top-performing Labrador Retrievers and Labrador Retriever Kennels made at the time of the LRKC Annual General Meeting 2018 for achievements in the previous year ) Victor Ludorum (Top winning male Labrador Retriever) Winner: Gr.Ch, Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop Owner: Mrs D Hacking Points: 158 Runner Up: Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop Owner: Mrs D Hacking Points: 98 Victrix Ludorum (Top winning female Labrador Retriever) Winner: Int.Ch, Gr. Ch, Ch Craignair Picture Perfect Owner: Mrs J Pott Points: 229 Runner-Up: Ch Shork s Woodlark of Inkwa Owner: Mrs J Bonthuys Points: 39 10

12 Supreme Champion (Points scored by Labrador Retrievers with the title of Champion) Winner: Int.Ch, Gr. Ch, Ch Craignair Picture Perfect Owner: Mrs J Pott Points: 156 Runner-Up: Gr.Ch, Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop Owner: Mrs D Hacking Points: 105 Ch Marsta Secret Duke Award (Highest placed Labrador Retriever in Animaltalk top 100 ratings counting Group and BIS placings) Winner: Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop Owner: Mrs D Hacking Points: 275 (placed 81 on Animaltalk Top 100) Runner-Up: Int.Ch, Gr. Ch, Ch Craignair Picture Perfect Owner: Mrs J Pott Points: 248 (placed 89 on Animaltalk Top 100) Ch Balrion Lord of the Manor of Breckondale Trophy (Labrador Retriever Kennel with the highest number of points scored at the LRKC Open and Championship Shows) Winner: Craignair Owner: Mrs J Pott Points: 61 Runner-Up: Rowania Owner: Mrs T Rowan Points: 30 11

13 Best Junior Dog (Awarded to the male Labrador that scored the most points from Minor Puppy, Puppy and Junior Classes) Winner: Craignair Black Hawk Owner: Mrs J Pott Points: 47 Runner-Up: Craignair Bold Gryphon at Arondight Owner: Mr D Malcolm Points: 37 Best Junior Bitch (Awarded to the female Labrador that scored the most points from Minor Puppy, Puppy and Junior Classes) Winner: Craignair Biyjou Owner: Mrs J Pott Points: 148 Runner-Up: Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood Owner: Ms G Alberts Points: 30 12

14 Best Veteran Dog (Awarded to the male Labrador that scored the most points from the Veteran Class) Winner: Gr.Ch, Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop Owner: Mrs D Hacking Points: 60 Runner-Up: Ch Adelberg Flying Start to Klynroc Owner: Mr R Ainslie Points: 8 Best Veteran Bitch (Awarded to the female Labrador that scored the most points from the Veteran Class) Winner: Ch Ailsacraig Crystal Topaz Owner: Mrs B Dumbrill Points: 27 Runner-Up: Ch Tapeatom Elegant Lady of Roseryal Owner: Mrs M Rose Points: 9 13

15 ANNUAL FIELD TRIAL AWARDS The following trophies were awarded at the 48 th Annual Field Trials of the LRKC: The Vonniejo Field Trial Trophy for 2017 was awarded to Mr Gareth Thomas s Trevena Gentleman Jack FTA GMHR and Michelle Emin s Ch.FT Ravenside MadamFranki of Snowpine MHR, jointly. Well done Gareth and Michelle! Photo of Gareth and Jack by Geoff Buultjens The Craignair Breeders Field Trial Trophy for 2017 was awarded to Walkabout Labradors. Congratulations to Elaine Walker on this achievement! Photo: Walkabout Jacopone, owned by Jill Daley 14

16 NEW LABRADOR RETRIEVER CHAMPIONS OF 2018 (As per KUSA website 30 November 2018) CONGRATULATIONS to both breeders and owners of the following dogs who gained titles during What an achievement! FIELD TRIAL CHAMPIONS CH FT TREVENA GENTLEMAN JACK GMHR (D) Owner: MR G THOMAS BREED CHAMPIONS CH ABLESING SHAKIMA GOLD OF JESANDOW (D) Owner: MRS M COMPTON ( ) CH DIMECHE CIAO BELLA OF ROWANIA (B) Owner: MRS T ROWAN ( ) CH CRAIGNAIR BIYJOU (B) Owner: MRS J POTT ( ) CH CRAIGNAIR SWEET CAROLINE OF LETHANWOOD (B) Owner: MS G ALBERTS ( ) CH LONGFORMACUS LEADING LADY OF TUSHIELAW (B) Owner: MRS RE HANSEN ( ) CH AMADEUZE KARMINA BURANA (B) Owner: MRS A VAN HEERDEN ( ) CH CHEZENKO FORTESCUE'S (B) Owner: MR IB JUDD ( ) BREED GRAND CHAMPIONS GR CH & CH CRAIGNAIR SWITCH BLADE (D) Owner: MR D MALCOLM ( ) GR CH & CH CASIMIRO SYKSTUS OF ROWANIA (IMP POLAND) (D) Owner: MRS T ROWAN ( ) GR CH & CH ABLESING KIARA FOR KEEPS AT MIRAIN (B) Owner: MRS SJ BORRALHO ( ) BREED INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS INT CH, GR CH & CH ABLESING KIARA FOR KEEPS AT MIRAIN (B) Owner: MRS SJ BORRALHO ( ) CARTING CHAMPIONS CH & CH CART. TREVENA MARINER MAN (D) Owner: Mr D Hart-Davis JUNIOR MERIT AWARDS CRAIGNAIR BLACK HAWK (D) Owner: MRS J POTT ( ) BUNNICHEM CHIMBORAZO OF ROWANIA (D) Owner: MRS T ROWAN ( ) KUSA NATIONAL LABRADOR 2018 CH SHORK S WOODLARK OF INKWA (IMP UK) (B) Owner: Mrs J Bonthuys 15

17 FIRST LRKC OPEN SHOW 2018 RESULTS Held at Goldfields Show Grounds and sponsored by WUMA! Dog food 16

18 SECOND LRKC OPEN SHOW 2018 RESULTS Held at Goldfields Show Grounds and sponsored by WUMA! Dog food RESULTS, LRKC OPEN SHOW, 23 JUNE 2018, JUDGE MRS TANIA EDWARDS PLACING DOG'S NAME OWNER Best Junior Dog Craignair Black Hawk J Pott Res Junior Dog Craignair Special Titan of Kloofzicht M van Tonder Best Junior Bitch Rowania Sapphire Blue M van Tonder Res Junior Bitch Mirain Enya Eco'sinrain S Borralho BEST JUNIOR IN SHOW Craignair Black Hawk J Pott Res Best Junior in Show Rowania Sapphire Blue M van Tonder BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Rowania Sapphire Blue M van Tonder Res Best Puppy in Show Craignair Special Titan of Kloofzicht M van Tonder Best Senior Dog Kloofzicht Hurricane Move M van Tonder Res Senior Dog Ch Craignair Switch Blade D Malcolm Best Senior Bitch Ch Craignair Picture Perfect J Pott Res Senior Bitch Ch Ablesing Kiara For Keeps of Mirain S Borralho SA Bred Challenge Ch Craignair Biyjou J Pott Veteran Challenge Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho BEST SENIOR IN SHOW Ch Craignair Picture Perfect J Pott Res Best Senior in Show Ch Ablesing Kiara For Keeps of Mirain S Borralho BEST IN SHOW Craignair Black Hawk J Pott Res Best in Show Ch Craignair Picture Perfect J Pott Best Neuter Ch Ailsacraig White Shuma B Dumbrill Obedience Challenge 108 Craignair Simply Sadie M Greathead Field Trial Challenge 109 Not Awarded Best Head Tapeatom Jack Pot of Arondight D Malcolm Best Tail Mirain Enya Eco'sinrain S Borralho Best Coat Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan Best Feet Craignair Simply Sadie M Greathead 17

19 51 st ANNUAL LRKC CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2018 Goldfields Kennel Club Show Grounds 22 nd SEPTEMBER 2018 Judge: MRS PATRICIA HARRISON (UK) Sponsored by Montego Pet Nutrition and WUMA! Dog food As you may know, this is the third time I ve had the privilege of judging for the Club: in 1997, in 2008 and on 22 nd September this year. Yes, I know, I was first reserve on this occasion as the original, appointed British judge pulled out, but I was very pleased to be with you once again. His loss was certainly my gain. Thank you to the Committee for inviting me and for their hospitality towards me and to Colin, and my thanks also go to my very efficient steward, Mr. Hans Kuilman, and my excellent scribe, Mr. Carl Bosman. I couldn t have survived without them! However, without the exhibitors there would be no show so I extend to you my thanks for a quality entry and your sporting acceptance of my decisions, many of which were very close. It was a lovely setting for the show, with everything nicely decorated and an impressive array of cups and trophies on display. I apologise if I seemed a little taken aback to be asked to judge The Field Trial Challenge, as at home we would have had a class for labs with FT qualifications and they would have been judged in the same way as the entries in other classes. When I judged in 1997 there was considerable influence in the breeding from the British Balrion kennel, a kennel which our own Labradors go back to, and this contributed to some quality dogs at that time. I was so pleased to see, 21 years on, that the quality of the dogs you are showing has exceeded that level. That is excellent news for the future of the Labrador in South Africa. Yes, there are points that need to be watched, such as upright shoulders and high tail carriage, but they are not specific to your country; they are universal. We need to have regard to the breed standard and do the best we can to match that in the dogs that we breed, whether they are to be working dogs, show dogs or both. In the UK, and I know it is the same for you, we now have a plethora of health tests available to us, and in many respects that is good. In particular, we have made so much progress over the years with regard to hip and elbow scores and eye problems. However, we must be careful to keep things in perspective. Most Labradors, thankfully, live to a decent age with few problems. I m sure most of you will remember, or at least have heard of, that doyenne of our breed, the late Mary Roslin Williams, always referred to affectionately as MRW. Indeed, it was one of her dogs that featured on the cover of the celebratory book that was published 4 years ago to mark the first 50 years of the Labrador in South 18

20 Africa, with so much work put in to getting it published by Di Holman and another doyenne of our breed in SA the late June Trautmann! MRW said a Labrador should look like a Labrador, full stop it should NOT remind you of any other breed. She also suggested that one day we would leave our dogs at home and just run round the ring with our health certificates. No doubt this was said tongue-in-cheek, but in the quest for perfect health (which is impossible to achieve in any species, human or otherwise) WE MUST NOT LOSE TYPE AND, IN PARTICULAR IN OUR LOVELY BREED, TEMPERAMENT. I was pleased to see some younger handlers at the show, and I m certain that the breed will be in safe hands in the future. I leave you with those thoughts, and once again thank you for introducing us to your wonderful country back in 1997 and for having us back yet again this year. Pat Harrison BEST IN SHOW: Int.Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara For Keeps at Mirain, owned by Sandy Borralho and bred by Juanita Botha. Kiara is pictured here with judge, Mrs Harrison, handler Lucy Young and owner Sandy Borralho (All show photography by Jeandré van Niekerk) 19

21 FULL RESULTS RESULTS: LRKC 51st ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW, 22ND SEPTEMBER 2018 JUDGE: MRS PATRICIA HARRISON (UK) PLACING DOG'S NAME OWNER DOGS Baby Puppy 1 CHEZENKO FIREPROOF N MEYER 2 ROWANIA CASIMIRO ROLO T ROWAN Puppy Dog 1 LUDALOR BLUE MOON OF CONKASHA (IMP: UK) SI BROWN 2 MIRAIN FLYING HIGH SJ BORRALHO 3 ROWANIA BENETOITE BLUE T ROWAN 4 MIRAIN FACE THE FIRE SJ BORRALHO Junior Dog 1 BUNNICHEM CHIMBORAZO OF ROWANIA T ROWAN 2 TAPEATOM JACK POT OF ARONDIGHT D MALCOLM 3 CRAIGNAIR SPECIAL TITAN M VAN TONDER 4 CRAIGNAIR PIANO MAN J HOAR Graduate Dog 1 SLAVIC SHASHKA L BOSMAN 2 CRAIGNAIR BEST BY FAR OF SHIRENZA L BREEDT Veteran Dog 1 CH OAKGLEN AFRICAN LAD AT MIRAIN (IMP: UK) SJ BORRALHO Open Dogs 1 CRAIGNAIR BLACK HAWK JM J POTT 2 CH TREVENA MANNOCHMORE DE HOLMAN 3 KLOOFZICHT HURRICANE MOVE M VAN TONDER Champion Dog Neuter Dog Dog CC Winner BUNNICHEM CHIMBORAZO OF ROWANIA T ROWAN Dog RCC Winner CRAIGNAIR BLACK HAWK JM J POTT 1 CH CASIMIRO SYKSTUS OF ROWANIA (IMP: POLAND) T ROWAN 2 CH SUMANY LF JUST A STAR OF TAPEATOM G ALBERTS 3 CH CONKASHA V FOR VICTORY OF DIMECHE C SMANT 4 GR.CH & CH CRAIGNAIR SWITCH BLADE D MALCOLM 1 CH AILSACRAIG WHITE SHUMA B DUMBRILL Baby Puppy Bitch Puppy Bitch Junior Bitch Graduate Bitch Maiden Bitch South African Bred Bitch BITCHES 1 AMADEUZE QUEEN OF NIGHT A VAN HEERDEN 2 AMADEUZE QUESERA SERA OF MIRAIN SJ BORRALHO 3 ROWANIA ANNA PATAT T ROWAN 1 ROWANIA SAPPHIRE BLUE M VAN TONDER 2 KLOOFZICHT RUBELLM VINTAGE M VAN TONDER 3 MIRAIN FAYLINN IN LOVE SJ BORRALHO 1 TREVENA ONE AND ONLY DE HOLMAN 2 CONKASHA NEEDS NO INTRO SI BROWN 3 MIRAIN ENYA ECOSINRAIN SJ BORRALHO 4 DIMECHE ELUSIVE ENCHANT C SMANT 1 LETHANWOOD ROXY HEART R LE ROUX 2 BERRAKAW BLUE BELL MJ NICHOLSON 1 RAVENSIDE PANDORASPROMISE OF HIGHPEAK FTA WHR SM HILL 1 CH CRAIGNAIR BIYJOU J POTT 2 LETHANWOOD MUSTANG SALLI G ALBERTS 3 CH AMADEUZE KARMINA BURANA A VAN HEERDEN 4 AILSACRAIG ZOE MY SUNSHINE B DUMBRILL 20

22 Veteran Bitch Open Bitch 1 CH CRAIGNAIR HUNTRESS GOLD J POTT 1 CH CRAIGNAIR BEYOND TH LIMIT J POTT 2 CH SEA-BIRDS ONE IN A MILLION OF MIRAIN (IMP: SWEDEN) SJ BORRALHO 3 MIRAIN EVER SO CLEVER OF DIMECHE C SMANT 4 CRAIGNAIR SIMPLY SADIE MA GREATHEAD Bitch CC Winner CH CRAIGNAIR HUNTRESS GOLD J POTT Bitch RCC Winner TREVENA ONE AND ONLY DE HOLMAN Champion Bitch 1 INT. CH & CH ABLESING KIARA FOR KEEPS AT MIRAIN SJ BORRALHO 2 GR.CH, CH, INT.CH CRAIGNAIR PICTURE PERFECT J POTT 3 CH CRAIGNAIR SWEET CAROLINE OF LETHANWOOD G ALBERTS 4 CH ADAMASDOR DROP OF JUPITER CGC(Go) G ALBERTS FINAL JUDGING BEST PUPPY IN SHOW BEST PUPPY IN SHOW LUDALOR BLUE MOON OF CONKASHA (IMP: UK) SI BROWN RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW ROWANIA SAPPHIRE BLUE M VAN TONDER BEST IN SHOW BEST IN SHOW INT. CH & CH ABLESING KIARA FOR KEEPS AT MIRAIN SJ BORRALHO RESERVE BEST IN SHOW BUNNICHEM CHIMBORAZO OF ROWANIA T ROWAN BEST JUNIOR BEST JUNIOR BUNNICHEM CHIMBORAZO OF ROWANIA T ROWAN RESERVE BEST JUNIOR TREVENA ONE AND ONLY DE HOLMAN BEST SA BRED IN SHOW BEST SA BRED CH CRAIGNAIR BIYJOU J POTT RESERVE BEST SA BRED LETHANWOOD MUSTANG SALLI G ALBERTS BEST VETERAN IN SHOW BEST VETERAN CH CRAIGNAIR HUNTRESS GOLD J POTT RESERVE BEST VETERAN CH OAKGLEN AFRICAN LAD AT MIRAIN (IMP: UK) SJ BORRALHO BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW AMADEUZE QUEEN OF NIGHT A VAN HEERDEN RES. BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW CHEZENKO FIREPROOF N MEYER CHALLENGE CLASSES BEST YELLOW MIRAIN EVER SO CLEVER OF DIMECHE C SMANT RES BEST YELLOW GR.CH, CH, INT.CH CRAIGNAIR PICTURE PERFECT J POTT BEST BLACK INT. CH & CH ABLESING KIARA FOR KEEPS AT MIRAIN SJ BORRALHO RES BEST BLACK BUNNICHEM CHIMBORAZO OF ROWANIA T ROWAN BEST CHOCOLATE CH CONKASHA MADDISON C SMANT RES BEST CHOCOLATE CH CASIMIRO SYKSTUS OF ROWANIA (IMP: POLAND) T ROWAN FIELD TRIAL CHALLENGE RAVENSIDE PANDORASPROMISE OF HIGHPEAK SM HILL 21

23 22 Chairman, Dwayne Malcolm, enjoying prize giving with the Ladies: (Clockwise) Thania Rowan, Sharron Brown and Sandy Borralho

24 JUDGE S CRITIQUE: Mrs Patricia Harrison (Note: Critique given for first 4 places in each class only) DOG BREED CLASSES Puppy Dog 1. Brown s Ludalor Blue Moon of Conkasha (Imp UK) (photo below) 11 month old yellow, correct angles front and rear, well off for bone and carrying a good double coat. Pleasing in head and positive in movement, which earned him this class and at the end of the day Best Puppy in Show. 2. Borralho s Mirain Flying High 10 month old substantial chocolate, who performed well at what was, I believe, his first show. Well angulated and with a kind head, carrying a good otter tail, good tight feet. 3. Rowan s Rowania Benetoite Blue Choc boy just coming up to his first birthday, with a nice outline and pleasing eye colour to match his coat. Movement needs to tighten up a little to complete the picture. 4. Borralho s Mirain Face The Fire Litter brother of second placed puppy, also a choc, similar remarks apply, but carries his tail a bit high on the move which rather spoilt the picture. Junior Dog 1. Rowan s Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania (photo overleaf) A quality exhibit, this 16 month old black was in very good order throughout. Nice double coat and good otter tail which he carried well, kind masculine head and expression, and he moved round the ring with purpose, painting a very pleasing picture overall. He still has some maturing to do, of course, but I was pleased later in the day to award him the CC, Best Junior in Show and Reserve Best in Show. I m sure he has a bright future. 2. Malcolm s Tapeatom Jack Pot of Arondight Black youngster who was just into Junior by one day, so giving away a bit in age to the winner. Adequate bone, pleasing head and excellent double coat. He moved positively, if a little bit close behind. 23

25 3. van Tonder s Craignair Special Titan Black boy just a year old, carrying a correct double coat, nice turn of stifle, good tight feet. Moved OK and although not an exuberant dog he was very attentive to his handler. 4. Hoar s Craignair Piano Man Yellow of 15 months, quite well made with a nice outline, and although rather lively and therefore a little erratic on the move he did keep his eye on his handler! Graduate Dog 1. Bosman s Slavic Shashka A pleasing black dog in good coat, soft expression, adequate bone, but another who was full of himself when moving, which made it difficult to assess him in that respect. However, he is well made and with a bit more practice should do well. 2. Breedt s Craignair Best By Far Of Shirenza A yellow who is quite nicely made and carries a good otter tail. He moved reasonably well, but I would prefer tighter feet. A happy showman. Veteran Dog 1. Borralho s Ch. Oakglen African Lad At Mirain (Imp England) Mature black of nearly 8 years, carrying a correct double coat. Very pleasing masculine head a good example of the breed and moving well. He was attentive to his handler and clearly enjoying his day in the ring. Reserve Best Veteran in Show. Open Dog 1. Pott s Craignair Black Hawk A lot to like about this 18 month old well made black, with good turn of stifle and well placed shoulders. Pleasing head and expression, correct texture coat, a sensible showman who moved with drive. Shown in hard condition. Reserve CC. 2. Holman s Ch Trevena Mannochmore Lively black, just short of entering Veteran by one day, he was giving his handler quite a hard time! So well made throughout and carrying a correct coat, if a little untidy on the day - due, I understand, to his love of the swimming pool! 24

26 3. van Tonder s Kloofzicht Hurricane Move Happy, mature yellow, short coupled, with good bone and nice otter tail, correct weatherproof coat, moved reasonably well but would like to see slightly tighter feet. Champion Dog 1. Rowan s Gr. Ch. & Ch. Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania (Imp Poland) Very pleasing chocolate of 5 years. A substantial dog, but not carrying any extra weight. Well made throughout with kind head and good eye colour. Added to this, he covered the ground well and moved with drive. I note from my marked-up catalogue that he is the sire of the winner of the Puppy Bitch class. 2. Alberts Ch. Sumany Just a Star of Tapeatom Nicely made yellow, well off for bone, with pleasing masculine head and kind expression, short coupled, with correct coat and shown in fit condition, covered the ground well. 3. Smant s Ch. Conkasha V For Victory Of Dimeche A well constructed black in good coat, level topline and with nice tail set. Nothing exaggerated about him; just a pleasing Labrador and a worthy champion. 4. Malcolm s Gr. Ch. & Ch. Craignair Switch Blade Nicely made black, carrying a good double coat and well set-on tail. Sound on the move. Pleasing masculine head and kind expression. Shown in good muscular condition. Neuter Dog 1. Dumbrill s Ch. Ailsacraig White Shuma This pale yellow is nicely constructed, with good barrel ribs, and a kind, masculine head. He moved soundly. A pleasing exhibit and worthy title holder. Best Neuter in Show BITCH BREED CLASSES Puppy Bitch 3 good puppies, who could all change places on another occasion. 1. van Tonder s Rowania Sapphire Blue (photo right) Just coming up to 12 months of age, this choc had good angles fore and aft and a level topline which she held on the move. Correct textured coat and pleasing feminine head and expression. A promising youngster, who was Reserve Best Puppy in Show. 25

27 2. van Tonder s Kloofzicht Rubellm Vintage 10 month old black, good turn of stifle, short coupled and nice otter tail. Soundly made and moved round the ring pretty well. Being that much younger than her kennel mate she was not quite as finished. 3. Borralho s Mirain Faylinn In Love This 10 month old chocolate is another nice puppy, soundly made and with good coat and tail. Nice turn of stifle and quite pleasing eye colour, she moved reasonably well. Junior Bitch Some close decisions in this good class. 1. Holman s Trevena One And Only This balanced black of almost 14 months is well constructed with no exaggerations. Good front and rear angles and strong neck into well placed shoulders. Her movement was fluent and she held her topline. Correct double coat, but just on the blow, which meant that her tail could have been better clothed to complete the picture. Res. CC and Res. Best Junior in Show. (Photo below) 2. Brown s Conkasha Needs No Intro Another good black of 16 months, nicely constructed, she was presented in fit condition, clean in outline, with well seton otter tail. She carries a correct coat and moved soundly with good reach. Unlucky to meet 1, but should have a bright future. 3. Borralho s Mirain Enya Eco sinrain 17 month old black who is well made and was in good coat. Nice angles front and rear and adequate bone. Neat feet and feminine in head and expression. Moved quite well. 4. Smant s Dimeche Elusive Enchant This 13 month old black is developing along the right lines, being nicely made with pleasing feminine head and correct coat. Everything is in proportion and she moved soundly. Graduate Bitch 1. Le Roux s Lethanwood Roxy Heart A nicely constructed black bitch with nothing exaggerated. Level topline, which she held on the move, and in good coat and hard condition. Very pleasing in head, she was attentive to her handler and presented a balanced picture. 26

28 2. Nicholson s Berrakaw Blue Bell A pleasing chocolate in many respects because she is well made and has a good topline and correct angles. I would prefer a darker eye to go with her dark coat as it spoils her expression a little. Maiden Bitch 1. Hill s Ravenside PandorasPromise of Highpeak FTA WHR This black was carrying a good weather-proof coat. Could perhaps lose a little weight to advantage, but she is well constructed and of a happy disposition with a typically wagging Labrador tail. SA Bred Bitch A good competitive class. 1. Pott s Craignair Biyjou A short-coupled black carrying the correct textured coat, well angled front and rear and pleasing in head and expression. She covered the ground well. Not an exuberant bitch but a good steady Labrador in fit condition. Best SA Bred 2. Alberts Lethanwood Mustang Salli A soundly moving black, with good bone and well-placed shoulders. Feminine throughout, with no exaggeration, and presenting a balanced picture. Res. Best SA Bred 3. van Heerden s Ch. Amadeuze Karmina Burana A well-made black presenting a balanced profile. She is well angulated, has a firm topline and covered the ground pretty well. 4. Dumbrill s Ailsacraig Zoe My Sunshine A pleasing yellow who kept her topline on the move. A little reluctant to be gone over as she wanted to sit sown, but nicely made and carrying a correct textured coat. Veteran Bitch Pott s Ch. Craignair Huntress Gold (photo left) A happy 8 year-old black in good form. Carrying a true Labrador coat, this eye-catching bitch is nicely constructed, pleasing in head and expression and she moved around the ring soundly and with enthusiasm. When I last judged your show I surprised myself by awarding a CC to a puppy; today I was 27

29 surprised to award a CC to a Veteran! She is a credit to her owner and was very much my type. CC and Best Veteran in Show. Open Bitch Another good class with some close decisions. 1. Pott s Ch. Craignair Beyond Th Limit A well-made yellow with good barrel ribs and nice angles. Carrying a correct coat, in firm, fit condition and moved round the ring enthusiastically and with drive. 2. Borralho s Ch Sea-Birds One In A Million Of Mirain A really nicely made chocolate, with adequate bone, reasonable eye colour for her coat and good in topline and front and rear angles. She moved out well and with purpose. 3. Smant s Mirian Ever So Clever Of Dimeche A pleasing yellow, well-made throughout, carrying a good double coat and well set-on tail. Lacking a bit of pigment on her nose, but still pleasing in expression and attentive to her handler. 4. Greathead s Craignair Simply Sadie An attentive yellow, quite well made, who was just losing her coat, though it was of correct texture and undercoat was present. She moved a bit close behind and also toed in a little. Champion Bitch An excellent class with some very close decisions. It was a privilege to go over your lovely champions. 1. Borralho s Int Ch & Ch. Ablesing Kiara For Keeps At Mirain A really well-made black with excellent double coat and otter tail. Short coupled, with good angles front and rear, strongly built but not carrying any excess weight, covered the ground well on the move. An excellent example of the breed, I liked her a lot and was pleased to make her Best in Show. (photo right) 2. Gr. Ch., Int Ch. & Ch. Craignair Picture Perfect A lovely, well-constructed yellow and a worthy champion. Lacking a little pigment on the nose, but pleasing, alert expression. Shortcoupled, with no exaggerations, she is a free mover. 28

30 3. Alberts Ch. Craignair Sweet Caroline Of Lethanwood A balanced yellow in good order throughout. Good reach of neck and well-placed shoulders. Short-coupled and coat correct in type and texture. 4. Alberts Ch. Adamasdor Drop of Jupiter This black was a really old-fashioned type of Labrador and I mean that as a compliment! Soundly constructed with good barrel ribs and feminine in head. Although feeling the heat, she was very attentive to her handler. Baby Puppy Dog 1. Meyer s Chezenko Fireproof BABY PUPPY BREED CLASSES This five-and-a-half months yellow boy was just right for his age and showing good angles. Very pleasing in head, his eye colour helping to give a nice expression. He carries a good, correct coat. Movement was a little erratic at this stage but I m sure it will improve as his attention improves. Res. Best Baby Puppy in Show 2. Rowan s Rowania Casimiro Rolo This five-month-old chocolate is nicely made, with good bone. Carrying a little bit of puppy fat at the moment and his topline needs to firm up, but I m sure that will happen in time. I think he will develop into an enthusiastic showman. Baby Puppy Bitch 1. van Heerden s Amadeuze Queen Of Night A very soundly made black of 5 months, presenting a balanced picture. She has a clean outline and good angles with a lovely level topline for her age. Very sweet, feminine head. I am sure she will have a bright future. Best Baby Puppy in Show (photo left) 2. Borralho s Amadeuze Quesera Sera of Mirain Very sweet yellow baby and litter sister to the winner. Good pigment around her eyes, which enhances her expression. She has a good turn of stifle and her coat is correct. She is just right for her age and should do well. 3. Rowan s Rowania Anna Patat This choc is another sweet baby, who is quite soundly made. I hope her eye colour will darken a little as she matures, and I think she could do well as she learns her trade. 29

31 COMPLETE SHOW RESULTS FOR LABRADOR RETRIEVERS FOR 2018 Kindly collected and compiled by Mrs Sandy Borralho. Although a lot of care was taken with the compilation of these results, errors may have slipped through for which we apologise and request that you kindly notify the Editor immediately. S.A. LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION 17 February 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Carol Mulcahy (Ireland) BOB Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Picture Perfect J Pott 4 RBOB Craignair Black Hawk J Pott BEST BABY PUPPY Nicolai de L etang Balancet of Amadeuze (Imp Fr.) A van Heerden 2 BEST PUPPY Craignair Black Hawk J Pott 3 BEST JUNIOR Amadeuze Karmina Burana A van Heerden 4 CC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott RCC DOG Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan CH DOG Ch Craignair Switch Blade D Malcolm CC BITCH (2 point) Craignair Biyjou J Pott RCC BITCH Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood G Alberts CH BITCH Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Picture Perfect J Pott S.A. LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION (2) 18 February 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Jackie Browning BOB Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood G Alberts 2 RBOB Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Picture Perfect J Pott BEST BABY PUPPY Tapeatom Jack Pot D Malcolm 2 BEST PUPPY Craignair Black Hawk J Pott 1 CC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott RCC DOG Craignair Bold Gryphon at Arondight D Malcolm CH DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH (2 point) Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood G Alberts RCC BITCH Craignair Simply Sadie M Greathead CH BITCH Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Picture Perfect J Pott KENNEL ASSOCIATION 3 March 2018 JUDGE: Mr A Sheasby BOB Shork s Derwent of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys RBOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking BEST BABY PUPPY Tapeatom Joie de Vivre E Howard BBPIS BEST PUPPY Jammerdal Finn L McMaster BEST JUNIOR Shork s Derwent of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys 3 CC DOG Shork s Derwent of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys RCC DOG Lethanwood Billy Elliot J Anderson CH DOG Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking CC BITCH Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux RCC BITCH Bardale Parisienne Brown & Fabian CH BITCH Ch Shork s Woodlark of Inkwa J Bonthuys LIESBEEK KENNEL CLUB 4 March 2018 JUDGE: Mrs C Gilmour BOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking 2 RBOB Ch Shork s Woodlark of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys BEST BABY PUPPY Tapeatom Joie de Vivre E Howard 30

32 BEST JUNIOR Lethanwood Billy Elliot J Anderson CC DOG Lethanwood Billy Elliot J Anderson RCC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking CH DOG Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking CC BITCH Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux RCC BITCH Bardale Parisienne Brown & Fabian CH BITCH Ch Shork s Woodlark of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys WHALE COAST KENNEL CLUB 10 March 2018 JUDGE: Mrs A Banks BOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking BIS 4 RBOB Ch Tapeatom Last Chance of Dwarsberg A Stofberg BEST BABY PUPPY Tapeatom Joie de Vivre E Howard 2 BEST JUNIOR Shork s Derwent of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys 3 BEST VETERAN Ch Hotsouthwind Flying High to Tapeatom E Howard BVIS CC DOG Ch Hotsouthwind Flying High to Tapeatom E Howard RCC DOG Shork s Derwent of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys CH DOG Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking CC BITCH Bardale Parisienne Brown & Fabian RCC BITCH Ch Tapeatom Elegant Lady of Roseryal M Rose CH BITCH Ch Shork s Woodlark of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys OVERBERG KENNEL CLUB 10 March 2018 JUDGE: Mr Mark Simpson BOB Ch Tapeatom Lord of the Rings K Lehman RBOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking BEST BABY PUPPY Tapeatom Joie de Vivre E Howard 1 BEST JUNIOR Shork s Derwent of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys 3 BEST VETERAN Ch Tapeatom Elegant Lady of Roseryal M Rose 1 CC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking RCC DOG Ch Hotsouthwind Flying High to Tapeatom E Howard CH DOG Ch Tapeatom Lord of the Rings K Lehman CC BITCH Bardale Parisienne Brown & Fabian RCC BITCH Roseryal Misty Magnolia M Rose CH BITCH Ch Shork s Woodlark of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys VEREENIGING AND DISTRICTS KENNEL CLUB 24 March 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Noreen Harris (Australia) BOB Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Picture Perfect J Pott 3 RBOB Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan BEST BABY PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho BEST PUPPY Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan RPIS BEST JUNIOR Lethanwood Bare Necessity A Parker 3 BEST VETERAN Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho 2 CC DOG Ablesing Shakima Gold of Jesandow M Compton RCC DOG Lethanwood Bare Necessity A Parker CH DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood G Alberts RCC BITCH Ch Craignair Beyond Th Limit J Pott CH BITCH Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Picture Perfect J Pott 31

33 JUNIOR KENNEL CLUB 25 March 2018 JUDGE: Sharron Derrick (Canada) BOB Ch Dolbia Louboutin of Bunnichem A Jansen van Vuuren 2 RBOB Craignair Black Hawk J Pott BEST BABY PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 4 BEST PUPPY Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan 2 BEST JUNIOR Craignair Black Hawk J Pott RJIS BEST VETERAN Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho 2 CC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott RCC DOG Lethanwood Bare Necessity A Parker CH DOG Ch Dolbia Louboutin of Bunnichem A Jansen van Vuuren CC BITCH (2 point) Dimeche Ciao Bella T Rowan RCC BITCH Amadeuze Karmina Burana A van Heerden CH BITCH Ch Adamasdor Drop of Jupiter G Alberts TRANSVAAL MIDLANDS KENNEL CLUB 31 March 2018 JUDGE: Mr Peter Frost (Australia) BOB Ch Craignair Beyond Th Limit J Pott 2 RBOB Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan BEST BABY PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho BEST PUPPY Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan 1 BEST JUNIOR Craignair Black Hawk J Pott 2 BEST VETERAN Ch Sea-Birds Globetrotter of Amadeuze (Imp Swe) A van Heerden CC DOG Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan RCC DOG Rowania Benetoite Blue T Rowan CH DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH (2 point) Dimeche Ciao Bella T Rowan RCC BITCH Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood G Alberts CH BITCH Ch Craignair Beyond Th Limit J Pott WITWATERSRAND KENNEL CLUB 1 April 2018 JUDGE: Kaye Sneath (Australia) BOB Ch Craignair Beyond Th Limit J Pott 4 RBOB Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan BEST BABY PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 2 BEST PUPPY Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan 1 BEST JUNIOR Craignair Black Hawk J Pott 3 BEST VETERAN Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho 3 CC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott RCC DOG Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan CH DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH Dimeche Ciao Bella T Rowan RCC BITCH Amadeuze Karmina Burana A van Heerden CH BITCH Ch Craignair Beyond Th Limit J Pott GRAHAMSTOWN & DISTRICTS KENNEL CLUB 5 April 2018 JUDGE: Mr P Reaney BOB Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho RBOB Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking BEST BABY PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 2 BEST PUPPY Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho 2 BEST JUNIOR Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux 3 32

34 CC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking RCC DOG Shork s Derwent of Inkwa J Bonthuys CH DOG Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking CC BITCH Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho RCC BITCH Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux CH BITCH Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho PORT ELIZABETH KENNEL CLUB 2 6 April 2018 JUDGE: Mr M Anderson BOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking RBOB Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux BEST BABY PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 2 BEST PUPPY Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho BEST JUNIOR Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux 3 CC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking RCC DOG Shork s Derwent of Inkwa J Bonthuys CH DOG Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking CC BITCH Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux RCC BITCH Chezenko Fortesque s I Judd CH BITCH Ch Shork s Woodlark of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys PORT ELIZABETH KENNEL CLUB 1 6 April 2018 JUDGE: Mrs N Robertson BOB Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking RBOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking BEST BABY PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 2 BEST PUPPY Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho 4 BEST JUNIOR Shork s Derwent of Inkwa J Bonthuys 2 CC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking RCC DOG Shork s Derwent of Inkwa J Bonthuys CH DOG Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking CC BITCH Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux RCC BITCH Chezenko Fortesque s I Judd CH BITCH Ch Shork s Woodlark of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys UITENHAGE KENNEL CLUB 7 APRIL 2018 JUDGE: Mr J Marques BOB Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking 4 RBOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking BEST BABY PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 2 BEST PUPPY Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho 3 BEST JUNIOR Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux 2 CC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking RCC DOG Shork s Derwent of Inkwa J Bonthuys CH DOG Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking CC BITCH Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux RCC BITCH Chezenko Fortesque s I Judd CH BITCH Ch Evallina Lab s Valley of Westwinter B Westerdale 33

35 WALMER & SUBURBAN KENNEL CLUB 8 April 2018 JUDGE: Mr R Ryrie BOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking RBOB Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho BEST BABY PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 2 BEST PUPPY Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho 1 BEST JUNIOR Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux 3 CC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking RCC DOG Shork s Derwent of Inkwa J Bonthuys CH DOG Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking CC BITCH Chezenko Fortesque s I Judd RCC BITCH Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux CH BITCH Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho WESTERN GAUTENG KENNEL CLUB (2) 20 April 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Lynne Bell-Brand BOB Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho RBOB Ch Seabirds One in a Million of Mirain S Borralho BEST BABY PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho BBPIS BEST PUPPY Trevena One and Only D Holman 2 BEST JUNIOR Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho 2 BEST VETERAN Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho 2 CC DOG Withheld RCC DOG Withheld CH DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH Amadeuze Karmina Burana A van Heerden RCC BITCH Trevena One and Only D Holman CH BITCH Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho WESTERN GAUTENG KENNEL CLUB 21 April 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Rosemary Green (Aus) BOB Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho RBOB Ch Craignair Switch Blade D Malcolm BEST BABY PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 1 BEST PUPPY Trevena One and Only D Holman 1 BEST JUNIOR Craignair Black Hawk J Pott BEST VETERAN Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho CC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott RCC DOG Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho CH DOG Ch Craignair Switch Blade D Malcolm CC BITCH Trevena One and Only D Holman RCC BITCH Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood G Alberts CH BITCH Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho ORION KENNEL CLUB 22 April 2018 JUDGE: Mr Renier Jansen van Vuuren BOB Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho RBOB Craignair Black Hawk J Pott BEST BABY PUPPY Kloofzight Puerense Vintage M van Tonder 1 BEST PUPPY Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan RPIS BEST JUNIOR Craignair Black Hawk J Pott 2 34

36 BEST VETERAN Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho 3 CC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott RCC DOG Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan CH DOG Ch Sumany LF Just a Star of Tapeatom G Alberts CC BITCH Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho RCC BITCH Craignair Bella Dante J Pott CH BITCH Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho THE HIGHWAY KENNEL CLUB 5 May 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Donne Lucas BOB Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho RBOB Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 2 BEST JUNIOR Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho 2 CC BITCH Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho RCC BITCH Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho CH BITCH Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho NATAL COAST KENNEL CLUB 6 May 2018 JUDGE: Mrs P Rabie BOB Ch Longformacus Chances are of Tushielaw R Hansen 3 RBOB Longformacus Leading Lady of Tushielaw R Hansen BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 2 BEST JUNIOR Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho CC BITCH Longformacus Leading Lady of Tushielaw R Hansen RCC BITCH Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho CH BITCH Ch Longformacus Chances are of Tushielaw R Hansen NORTHERN TSHWANE KENNEL CLUB - FCI 18 May 2018 JUDGE: Mr D Miller BOB Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho 3 B Opp. Sex Ch Craignair Switch Blade D Malcolm BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 1 CACIB DOG Ch Craignair Switch Blade D Malcolm RCACIB DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CACIB BITCH Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho RCACIB BITCH Ch Craignair Beyond the Limit J Pott NORTHERN TSHWANE KENNEL CLUB 1 19 May 2018 JUDGE: Mr R Oliveira (Portugal) BOB Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan 2 RBOB Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho BEST PUPPY Trevena One and Only D Holman 3 BEST JUNIOR Craignair Black Hawk J Pott 3 BEST VETERAN Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho 1 CC DOG Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho RCC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott CH DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood G Alberts RCC BITCH Trevena One and Only D Holman CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho 35

37 NORTHERN TSHWANE KENNEL CLUB 2 20 May 2018 JUDGE: Ms P Grutzner BOB Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan RBOB Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood G Alberts BEST PUPPY Tapeatom Jack Pot of Arondight D Malcolm 3 BEST JUNIOR Craignair Black Hawk J Pott BEST VETERAN Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho 1 CC DOG Tapeatom Jack Pot of Arondight D Malcolm RCC DOG Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan CH DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH (2 point) Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood G Alberts RCC BITCH Ailsacraig Zoe my Sunshine B Dumbrill CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho KUSA - FCI 1 June 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Meredith Clegg (Australia) BOB Ch Craignair Beyond the Limit J Pott B Opp Sex Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan Best Junior Trevena One and Only D Holman 3 Best Puppy Mirain Faylinn in Love of Mirain S Borralho 2 CACIB DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CACIB BITCH Ch Craignair Beyond the Limit J Pott RCACIB BITCH Ch Dimeche Ciao Bella of Rowania T Rowan KIMBERLEY KENNEL CLUB 2 1 June 2018 JUDGE: Mr Brian Harris (New Zealand) BOB Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho RBOB Ch Craignair Switch Blade D Malcolm BEST PUPPY Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan BEST JUNIOR Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho CC DOG Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan RCC DOG Shork s Derwent of Inkwa J Bonthuys CH DOG Ch Craignair Switch Blade D Malcolm CC BITCH Trevena One and Only D Holman RCC BITCH Mirain Faylinn in Love of Mirain S Borralho CH BITCH Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho KUSA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2 June 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Julia Ovsyannikova (Russia) BOB Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan RBOB Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood G Alberts BEST PUPPY Trevena One and Only D Holman 4 BEST JUNIOR Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho 4 CC DOG Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan RCC DOG Shork s Derwent of Inkwa J Bonthuys CH DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood G Alberts RCC BITCH Trevena One and Only D Holman CH BITCH Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Picture Perfect J Pott 36

38 KUSA NATIONALS 2 June 2018 JUDGE: Jonathan Mesach (Indonesia) CH BITCH Ch Shork s Woodlark of Inkwa J Bonthuys KUSA WINNERS SHOW 3 June 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Louise Harris (New Zealand) BOB Ch Craignair Switch Blade D Malcolm RBOB Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho BEST PUPPY Trevena One and Only D Holman 3 BEST JUNIOR Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho CC DOG Shork s Derwent of Inkwa J Bonthuys RCC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott CH DOG Ch Craignair Switch Blade D Malcolm CC BITCH Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux RCC BITCH Trevena One and Only D Holman CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho GOLDFIELDS SUPPORTERS CLUB 1 9 June 2018 JUDGE: T E Kruger BOB Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan RBOB Craignair Black Hawk J Pott BEST PUPPY Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan 1 BEST JUNIOR Craignair Black Hawk J Pott RJIS BEST VETERAN Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho 2 CC DOG Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan RCC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott CH DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH Amadeuze Karmina Burana A van Heerden RCC BITCH Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho GOLDFIELDS SUPPORTERS CLUB 2 10 June 2018 JUDGE: Mrs AM Colborne BOB Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho RBOB Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho BEST PUPPY Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan 1 BEST JUNIOR Craignair Black Hawk J Pott 1 BEST VETERAN Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho 1 CC DOG Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho RCC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott CH DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood G Alberts RCC BITCH Craignair Simply Sadie M A Greathead CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho GEORGE KENNEL CLUB 16 June 2018 JUDGE: Mr N Kay BOB Ch Tapeatom Lordoftherings K Lehman 4 RBOB Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking BEST PUPPY Tapeatom Moon River of Westwinter B Westerdale 4 CC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking 37

39 RCC DOG Tapeatom Moon River of Westwinter B Westerdale CH DOG Ch Tapeatom Lordoftherings K Lehman CC BITCH Chezenko Fortesque s I Judd RCC BITCH None CH BITCH None OUTENIQUA KENNEL CLUB 17 June 2018 JUDGE: Mrs P de Coning BOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking RBOB Ch Tapeatom Lordoftherings K Lehman BEST PUPPY Tapeatom Moon River of Westwinter B Westerdale 3 CC DOG Tapeatom Moon River of Westwinter B Westerdale RCC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking CH DOG Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking CC BITCH Chezenko Fortesque s I Judd RCC BITCH None CH BITCH None SWARTLAND KENNEL CLUB 2 22 June 2018 JUDGE: Ms Dale Fabian BOB Ch Tapeatom Last Chance of Dwarsberg A Stofberg 3 RBOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking BEST PUPPY Tapeatom Joie de Vivre E Howard 2 CC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking RCC DOG Rowania Casimiro Markus of Dwarsberg A Stofberg CH DOG Ch Tapeatom Last Chance of Dwarsberg A Stofberg CC BITCH Tapeatom Joie de Vivre E Howard RCC BITCH None CH BITCH Ch Shork s Woodlark of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys SWARTLAND KENNEL CLUB 2 23 June 2018 JUDGE: Mr Gunnar Nymann BOB Ch Tapeatom Last Chance of Dwarsberg A Stofberg 4 RBOB Ch Shork s Woodlark of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys BEST PUPPY Tapeatom Joie de Vivre E Howard 3 CC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking RCC DOG Rowania Casimiro Markus of Dwarsberg A Stofberg CH DOG Ch Tapeatom Last Chance of Dwarsberg A Stofberg CC BITCH Tapeatom Joie de Vivre E Howard RCC BITCH None CH BITCH Ch Shork s Woodlark of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys WEST COAST KENNEL CLUB 2 23 June 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Juliette Duthie BOB Ch Tapeatom Last Chance of Dwarsberg A Stofberg RBOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking BEST PUPPY Tapeatom Joie de Vivre E Howard 2 CC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking RCC DOG Shork s Derwent of Inkwa J Bonthuys CH DOG Ch Tapeatom Last Chance of Dwarsberg A Stofberg CC BITCH Tapeatom Joie de Vivre E Howard 38

40 RCC BITCH None CH BITCH Ch Shork s Woodlark of Inkwa J Bonthuys WEST COAST KENNEL CLUB 1 24 June 2018 JUDGE: Mr Trevor Hiscock BOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking RBOB Ch Tapeatom Last Chance of Dwarsberg A Stofberg BEST PUPPY Tapeatom Joie de Vivre E Howard CC DOG Rowania Casimiro Markus of Dwarsberg A Stofberg RCC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking CH DOG Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking CC BITCH Tapeatom Joie de Vivre E Howard RCC BITCH None CH BITCH Ch Shork s Woodlark of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys NATAL GUNDOG KENNEL CLUB 6 July 2018 JUDGE: Mr Ian Davisworth BOB Ch Klynroc Flyinghigh to Sandrof S Forder RBOB Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 1 BEST JUNIOR Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho 2 BEST VETERAN Ch Adelberg Flying Start to Klynroc R Ainslie CC DOG Ch Adelberg Flying Start to Klynroc R Ainslie RCC DOG None CH DOG Ch Klynroc Flyinghigh to Sandrof S Forder CC BITCH Blinkwater Midnight Piper at Klynroc R Ainslie RCC BITCH Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho DURBAN & DISTRICTS KENNEL CLUB 7 July 2018 JUDGE: G Green (KZN) BOB Longformacus Leady Lady of Tushielaw D Hansen RBOB Ch Blinkwater Summer Spice at Sandrof S Forder BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 1 BEST JUNIOR Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho 2 CH DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH Longformacus Leady Lady of Tushielaw D Hansen RCC BITCH Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho CH BITCH Ch Blinkwater Summer Spice at Sandrof S Forder PIETERMARITZBURG KENNEL CLUB 8 July 2018 JUDGE: Mrs RC Fourie BOB Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan RBOB Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 1 BEST JUNIOR Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho 2 CH DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH Longformacus Leady Lady of Tushielaw R Hansen RCC BITCH Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho 39

41 EASTERN DISTRICTS KENNEL CLUB 1 14 July 2018 JUDGE: Carine Buitendach BOB Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho RBOB CH Dimeche Ciao Bella T Rowan BEST BABY PUPPY Conkasha Under Cover S Brown 1 BEST PUPPY Ludalor Blue Moon of Conkasha (Imp UK) S Brown 1 BEST JUNIOR Craignair Black Hawk J Pott 2 BEST VETERAN Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho 4 CC DOG Ludalor Blue Moon of Conkasha (Imp UK) S Brown RCC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott CH DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood G Alberts RCC BITCH Mirain Ever so Clever of Dimeche C Smant CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho EASTERN DISTRICTS KENNEL CLUB (2) 15 July 2018 JUDGE: Glenda Cook (Australia) BOB Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan 3 RBOB Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho BEST PUPPY Ludalor Blue Moon of Conkasha S Brown 1 BEST JUNIOR Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan 1 BEST VETERAN Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho 1 CC DOG Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan RCC DOG Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho CH DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood G Alberts RCC BITCH Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho HOCHLAND KENNEL CLUB 28 July 2018 JUDGE: Mr Martin Croeser BOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking 2 RBOB Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking BEST VETERAN Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking RVIS CC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking 1 RCC DOG Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking WINDHOEK KENNEL CLUB 28 July 2018 JUDGE: Mr Mark Anderson BOB Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking 2 RBOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking BEST VETERAN Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking BVIS CC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking RCC DOG Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking EAST LONDON KENNEL CLUB 2 3 Aug 2018 JUDGE: Mr M Vorster BOB Tapeatom Moon River of Westwinter B Westerdale RBOB Chezenko Fortesque s I Judd BEST JUNIOR Tapeatom Moon River of Westwinter B Westerdale 2 40

42 CC DOG Tapeatom Moon River of Westwinter B Westerdale CC BITCH Chezenko Fortesque s I Judd CH BITCH Ch Evallina Lab s Valley of Westwinter B Westerdale EAST LONDON KENNEL CLUB 1 4 Aug 2018 JUDGE: Ms R Ehrlich BOB Ch Evallina Lab s Valley of Westwinter B Westerdale RBOB Chezenko Fortesque s I Judd BEST JUNIOR Tapeatom Moon River of Westwinter B Westerdale 1 CC DOG Tapeatom Moon River of Westwinter B Westerdale CC BITCH Chezenko Fortesque s I Judd CH BITCH Ch Evallina Lab s Valley of Westwinter B Westerdale PORT REX KENNEL CLUB (2) 4 Aug 2018 JUDGE: Mrs G Morrison BOB Tapeatom Moon River of Westwinter B Westerdale RBOB Chezenko Fortesque s I Judd BEST JUNIOR Tapeatom Moon River of Westwinter B Westerdale 1 CC DOG Tapeatom Moon River of Westwinter B Westerdale CC BITCH Chezenko Fortesque s I Judd CH BITCH Ch Evallina Lab s Valley of Westwinter B Westerdale PORT REX KENNEL CLUB (1) 5 Aug 2018 JUDGE: Mrs S Carter BOB Tapeatom Moon River of Westwinter B Westerdale RBOB Ch Evallina Lab s Valley of Westwinter B Westerdale BEST JUNIOR Tapeatom Moon River of Westwinter B Westerdale 1 CC DOG Tapeatom Moon River of Westwinter B Westerdale CC BITCH Chezenko Fortesque s I Judd CH BITCH Ch Evallina Lab s Valley of Westwinter B Westerdale SALKA FCI 24 August 2018 JUDGE: Francesca Browning Christina BOB Craignair Black Hawk J Pott 2 B Opp Sex Mirain Ever so Clever of Dimeche C Smant Best junior Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 1 CACIB DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott RCACIB DOG Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho CACIB BITCH Mirain Ever so Clever of Dimeche C Smant RCACIB BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho ROODEPOORT & DISTRICTS KENNEL CLUB 25 August 2018 JUDGE: Mrs VV Tarr BOB Ch Sumany Just a Star of Tapeatom G Alberts RBOB Craignair Black Hawk J Pott BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 3 BEST JUNIOR Craignair Black Hawk J Pott 1 BEST VETERAN Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho 2 CC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott RCC DOG Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan 41

43 CH DOG Ch Sumany Just a Star of Tapeatom G Alberts CC BITCH Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho RCC BITCH Ailsacraig Zoe my Sunshine B Dumbrill CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho NORTHERN FREE STATE KENNEL CLUB 31 August 2018 JUDGE: Mr R Dempsey (KZN) BOB Craignair Black Hawk J Pott 3 RBOB Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 1 BEST JUNIOR Craignair Black Hawk J Pott 1 CC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott CC BITCH Mirain Ever so Clever of Dimeche C Smant RCC BITCH Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho BLOEMFONTEIN KENNEL CLUB 1 September 2018 JUDGE: Mrs K Furk (KZN) BOB Craignair Black Hawk J Pott 3 RBOB Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 1 BEST JUNIOR Craignair Black Hawk J Pott BJIS CC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott CC BITCH Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho RCC BITCH Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho KIMBERLEY KENNEL CLUB 2 September 2018 JUDGE: Mrs R Gouws (FS) BOB Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho RBOB Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 3 BEST JUNIOR Craignair Black Hawk J Pott 2 CC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott CC BITCH Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho RCC BITCH Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho MARGATE KENNEL CLUB 7 September 2018 JUDGE: Mr Sharat Sharma (India) BOB Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho 3 RBOB Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 1 BEST JUNIOR Trevena One and Only D Holman 2 CH DOG Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho RCC BITCH Trevena One and Only D Holman CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho 42

44 HIBISCUS KENNEL CLUB 8 September 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Jill Peak (UK) BOB Ch Trevena Mariner Man N van Rijsbergen 4 RBOB Trevena One and Only D Holman BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 1 BEST JUNIOR Trevena One and Only D Holman RJIS CH DOG Ch Trevena Mariner Man N van Rijsbergen CC BITCH Trevena One and Only D Holman RCC BITCH Blinkwater Midnight Piper at Klynroc R Ainslie CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho PIETERMARITZBURG KENNEL CLUB 9 September 2018 JUDGE: Mr Bruce Jenkins BOB Ch Trevena Mariner Man N van Rijsbergen 3 RBOB Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 2 BEST JUNIOR Trevena One and Only D Holman 1 CH DOG Ch Trevena Mariner Man N van Rijsbergen CC BITCH Blinkwater Midnight Piper at Klynroc R Ainslie RCC BITCH Trevena One and Only D Holman CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho THE GUNDOG CLUB 23 September 2018 JUDGE: Mr Louis Kruger BOB Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho RBIS RBOB Craignair Black Hawk J Pott BEST BABY PUPPY Amadeuze Queen of Night A van Heerden 1 BEST PUPPY Ludalor Blue Moon of Conkasha S Brown 3 BEST JUNIOR Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan 4 BEST VETERAN Ch Trevena Mannochmore D Holman 3 CC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott RCC DOG Ch Trevena Mannochmore D Holman CH DOG Gr Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH (2 point) Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux RCC BITCH Conkasha Needs No Intro S Brown CH BITCH Int Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho SASOLBURG KENNEL CLUB 6 October 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Sue Faes BOB Ch Sea-Birds Nobodys Business of Amadeuze A van Heerden 4 RBOB Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 2 BEST JUNIOR Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan 2 BEST VETERAN Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho 2 CC DOG Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan RCC DOG Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho CH DOG Ch Sea-Birds Oops I did it again of Amadeuze A van Heerden CC BITCH Amadeuze Karmina Burana A van Heerden RCC BITCH Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho CH BITCH Ch Sea-Birds Nobodys Business of Amadeuze A van Heerden 43

45 TKC FCI 12 October 2018 JUDGE: Mr Ken Hammond (Australia) BOB Craignair Simply Sadie M Greathead 1 B Opp Sex Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan Best Junior Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho RJIS CACIB DOG Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan RCACIB DOG Ch Oakglen African Lad of Mirain S Borralho CACIB BITCH Craignair Simply Sadie M Greathead RCACIB BITCH Ch Conkasha Maddison of Dimeche C Smant TRANSVAAL KENNEL CLUB 13 October 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Lynda Buckley (Australia) BOB Gr Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan RBOB Ch Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood G Alberts BEST BABY PUPPY Amadeuze Quesera Sera S Borralho BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 3 BEST JUNIOR Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan 2 CC DOG Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan RCC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott CH DOG Gr Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho RCC BITCH Craignair Simply Sadie M Greathead CH BITCH Ch Craignair Sweet Caroline of Lethanwood G Alberts TRANSVAAL KENNEL CLUB 2 14 October 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Leni Finne (Finland) BOB Craignair Black Hawk J Pott 1 RBOB Craignair Simply Sadie M Greathead BEST BABY PUPPY Amadeuze Queen of Night A van Heerden BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 2 BEST JUNIOR Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan 1 CC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott RCC DOG Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan CH DOG Gr Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania T Rowan CC BITCH Ailsacraig Zoe My Sunshine B Dumbrill RCC BITCH Craignair Simply Sadie M Greathead CH BITCH Ch Sea-Birds Nobodys Business of Amadeuze A van Heerden BREEDE RIVIER VALLEI KENNEL CLUB 20 October 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Stephanette Du Toit BOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking 3 RBOB Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at S Borralho Mirain BEST BABY PUPPY Tapeatom Nelson E Howard 2 BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho BEST JUNIOR Tapeatom Joie De Vivre E Howard CC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking RCC DOG Shork s Derwent of Inkwa J Bonthuys CH DOG Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking CC BITCH Bardale Parisienne D Fabian RCC BITCH Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux 44

46 CH BITCH Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho CAPE TOWN KENNEL CLUB 21 October 2018 JUDGE: Mr John Muldoon (Ireland) BOB Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux 3 RBOB Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at S Borralho Mirain BEST BABY PUPPY Tapeatom Nelson E Howard 2 BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho BEST JUNIOR Tapeatom Joie De Vivre E Howard CC DOG Shork s Derwent of Inkwa J Bonthuys RCC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking CH DOG Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking CC BITCH Lethanwood Roxy Heart R Le Roux RCC BITCH Bardale Parisienne D Fabian CH BITCH Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho CAPE GUNDOG CLUB 27 October 2018 JUDGE: Mr Mark Simpson BOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking RBOB Bardale Parisienne D Fabian/DL Brown BEST BABY PUPPY Tapeatom Nelson E Howard 2 BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho BEST VETERAN Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking 2 CC DOG Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking RCC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking CH DOG Ch Tapeatom Last Chance of Dwarsberg A Stofberg CC BITCH Bardale Parisienne D Fabian/DL Brown RCC BITCH Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho CH BITCH Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho WESTERN PROVINCE KENNEL CLUB 28 October 2018 JUDGE: Mrs L Harwood (Australia) BOB Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking 3 RBOB Gr Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho BEST BABY PUPPY Tapeatom Nelson E Howard BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho CC DOG Shork s Derwent of Inkwa J Bonthuys RCC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking CH DOG Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop D Hacking CC BITCH Amadeuze Key Note of Potiphar J Hovers RCC BITCH Bardale Parisienne D Fabian/DL Brown CH BITCH Gr Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain S Borralho HOTTENTOTS HOLLAND KENNEL CLUB 29 October 2018 JUDGE: Dr C Molina (Bolivia) BOB Ch Tapeatom Last Chance of Dwarsberg A Stofberg 4 RBOB Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 45

47 BEST BABY PUPPY Tapeatom Nelson E Howard 2 BEST PUPPY Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho 2 CC DOG Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop D Hacking RCC DOG Shork s Derwent of Inkwa J Bonthuys CH DOG Ch Tapeatom Last Chance of Dwarsberg A Stofberg CC BITCH Mirain Faylinn in Love S Borralho RCC BITCH Amadeuze Key Note of Potiphar J Hovers CH BITCH Ch Shork s Woodlark of Inkwa (Imp UK) J Bonthuys PRETORIA KENNEL CLUB 24 November 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Alison Banks BOB Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara For Keeps of S Borralho RBIS Mirain RBOB Ch Sumany Just A Star of Tapeatom G Alberts BEST BABY PUPPY Amadeuze Rustle Of Spring A van Heerden RBBPIS BEST PUPPY Amadeuze Queen Of Night A van Heerden BEST JUNIOR Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan CC DOG Craignair Black Hawk T Rowan RCC DOG Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania J Pott CH DOG Ch Sumany Just A Star of Tapeatom G Alberts CC BITCH Ch Dimeche Ciao Bella T Rowan RCC BITCH Mirain Faylinn In Love S Borralho CH BITCH Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara For Keeps of Mirain S Borralho JACARANDA KENNEL CLUB 25 November 2018 JUDGE: Mrs Carol Larkin BOB Gr Ch & Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania (Imp Pol) T Rowan RBIS RBOB Int Ch,Gr Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara For Keeps of S Borralho Mirain BEST JUNIOR Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan CC DOG Bunnichem Chimborazo of Rowania T Rowan RCC DOG Craignair Black Hawk J Pott CH DOG Gr Ch & Ch Casimiro Sykstus of Rowania (Imp Pol) T Rowan CC BITCH Ch Dimeche Ciao Bella T Rowan RCC BITCH Mirain Enya Ecosinrain S Borralho CH BITCH Int Ch,Gr Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara For Keeps of Mirain S Borralho Published with permission What is your background in dogs, and how did you start out in Labradors? Do you have any interest in any other breeds? I have been around dogs for my whole life and my parents used to joke about me being born in a whelping box. I was brought up with Norwegian Elkhounds and the Swedish breed Stövare'. I had a Min. Schnauzer when I was 10 years old as I wanted to show, which I did and made her up to an Int.Ch. Who were your original dogs and where did you obtain them? 46

48 As we moved to California in 1956 and couldn t bring any dogs with us, there were some terrible years until 1959 when my parents bought me a Labrador and from then on this breed has been the love of my life. This dog was a big black male, but to me the best looking dog ever. Unfortunately we had to leave him with good friends when we moved back to Sweden in So we obtained a black male instead with breeding going back to Sandylands. I did keep a few males and in 1971 bought a black bitch with all Mansergh breeding, at the same time I met Didi Hepworth and the Poolsteads, needless to say I was hooked. Poolstead Pigtail, who was born in 1973 and being the last Sandylands Tandy daughter, came to live in Sweden and she was followed by Poolstead Postmaster's litter sister, P. Past Participle and P. Premonition who was P. Preferential's litter sister. My first litter was born in 1975 as it took some time before I felt I had the knowledge to breed, and I am still learning! How are you able to keep so many dogs and give them the appropriate amount of time and exercise? That has never been a problem as I have always lived in the countryside with woods and fields surrounding my home. For the past twenty years all my dogs live in the house with me so they do get a lot of my time. Right now I only have got eight dogs, very easy to live with and to exercise. How do you name your puppies? What system do you have? I am not organized at all, when it comes to having a system. I can hear a song and fancy that or some other things that I do come across, so it s not easy at all to follow the naming. What do you consider to have been your "best" litter or litters you've bred and why? That is a hard question to give an answer to, as when the years pass by, one tends to forget and just remember the ones from the past ten-fifteen years. Pigtail's litter by Grock of Mansergh in 1977, produced bitches that went on to be the foundation for other breeders. Premonition's litter by Grock of Mansergh in 1979 produced Attikonak Khatrine a top winner. When mated to Surprising s Mathias in 1982, she produced Attikonak Margreth O'Kelley BIS-winner. As I had to cut down and wasn t able to breed for some years, I did lose some of my bitches, so once again I went to Didi Hepworth for a bitch, and I purchased Poostead Pop Socks. Pop Socks was the golden egg who produced a bitch line that is hard to get, she is behind all my bitches today. Her daughter Attikonak Silky Stockings by Surprising's Rhufus, was as good as her mother in producing top winning progeny. When she was mated to Guideline's Copyright in 1996 I got Attikonak Kaboom Shake The Room, another top winning bitch. Who was your favorite dog that you've owned or bred and why? SwShCh Norw.Ch.Multi Winner A. Kaboom Shake The Room aka Rosie - has got a soft spot in my heart. She was everything one can ask for, although she never had a litter due to her hipscore -0/2 which of course was 47

49 disappointing but she made up for it in every way for being just what she was best at, being Rosie. Rosie travelled Scandinavia, Europe and England with me, always the one who had to check if the hotel room was suitable. She was also my untrained servicedog, as when I came out of hospital on crutches, she looked after me and kept the other dogs at a distance not to knock me down, and she also picked up things that fell on the floor. Rosie was my constant companion and when I lost her some years ago, I was devastated and I still miss her. How do you choose a stud dog for a bitch, do you look at his pedigree, his type or something else? Can it happen that a well thought over combination doesn't work and you don't get what you expected? I am trying to get a pedigree that will fit my bitch line, if that is impossible I ll try to get a dog with a pedigree with dogs that are looking the same type as my own dogs. Yes, unfortunately that has happened too only shows that we are dealing with livestock and sometimes 'Mother nature' doesn t play along. What do you look for in a puppy when you choose your "pick of the litter"? What things can change in a puppy as he grows and what never changes? I look at the whole puppy, conformation both standing and on the move, also head needs to come into consideration. Angulation to me is very important and if the puppy is lacking that, it will never change. Tailset - well if it s low and sloping it will never change. If tail is carried slightly high, it may change with age. What is your long term goal in breeding Labradors? To breed healthy Labradors that look like Labradors with the right temperament. Do you have a colour preference? Not at all when judging. Although the way I breed I very seldom do get any other colour than yellows. Do you think that that the 3 colours are relatively equal in quality? Yes, I think today they are, as nowadays the colours are mixed a lot more than in the seventies. Do you think there is a colour preference in the all breeds ring? Sometimes I get a feeling that a chocolate appeals more as being rare' and is forgiven for a lot of failings that wouldn t happen with a black or yellow. What do you look for in a Labrador? Everything that is a Labrador according to the Standard. One can t pick out certain points, as it has to be the whole dog. If you favoured one part and forgot the rest, it simply wouldn t be a Labrador. What do you consider some of the failings in today's Labrador? In some cases the heads have changed, being too heavy with too short a muzzle. There are some with very upright shoulders, some with too low set tails. Remember the Standard calls for a level topline. What do you look for in a head and expression? A well moulded head with a soft hazel eye. How important is the head and eye in a Labrador to you? I must admit quite a lot, as I tend to think do I want to look at this head and expression every day? Do you think that missing teeth are a serious issue in the breed today? Not at all, there are so many other things to consider in the breed. What do you require from the visiting females? They must have been x-rayed for hips and elbows and have a current clear eye certificate. 48

50 How many litters do you think a bitch should have (or until what age)? In Sweden we are not allowed to mate a bitch after seven years of age, which also limits the litters to mostly five. To me it also depends on how the bitch is when in whelp and as a mother and how her progeny turns out. Do you supervise your bitches during whelping? Of course I do, I wouldn t leave them for a second, other than see to the other dogs, which under normal circumstances goes very quickly. What advice would you give new breeders just starting out? Study and learn from someone you admire and you want as your mentor. You can never get enough good advice from an experienced breeder. What kennels present and past do you admire, and why? In the past there have been so many breeders who took care of the breed and left us a legacy for example Sandylands, Poolstead, Ballyduff and I must say Mansergh with the dual purpose lines. These breeders continued to breed the same type for decades, and you could see a Labrador and know who had bred it, something to wish for and try to follow. Do you have outside interests other than the dogs? I did downhill skiing from a very young age until an accident in 1984 put an end to that. I still love to follow the skiers, although now on television. I wish I did have more time, but it seems that everything goes hand in hand with dogs. Most long-time friends are in dogs, but on occasion we go to the movies or other events. Any last thoughts on your life with Labradors? I wouldn t have had such a rich life if it hadn t been for the dogs. They have made it possible to meet so many interesting people and to be able to travel around the world. Every day is a joy with this great breed. Photo left: In 1995 Poolstead Pop Socks had a litter by NordCh SW-91 Guideline's Copyright. From this litter NorwCh, SwShCh Attikonak Sassy Stockings stayed. 49

51 LABRADOR RETRIEVER KENNEL CLUB FIELD TRIAL RESULTS Results of the 48 th Annual LRKC Field Trials, April LRKC FIELD TRIAL RESULTS Stake Placing Name Handler SAHR Points Guns Choice Puppy Judges: Noleen Wilson-Taylor (Snr), Lisa Dimech, Mandy Barrett, Margaret Rose (Lnr Judge) 1 st Chardale Jalapeno Twist (Twista) K Hagger 2 nd Chardale Chilli Bear of Heavenscent (Monty) H Hallauer 3 rd Chardale Cherrybomb (Kahlo) E Trollope Yes 4 th Wildwings Ayas Kady (Kady) A Kloeck COM Wildwings Diana (Deehana) K Le Roux Junior Judges: Noleen Wilson-Taylor (Snr), Lisa Dimech, Mandy Barrett, Margaret Rose (Lnr Judge) 1 st Chardale Chilli Bear of Heavenscent (Monty) H Hallauer nd Delescautlegend Harley (Harley) J Kloeck 2.5 Yes Maiden Judges: Alan Kloeck (Snr), Estene Trollope, Michelle Emin 1 st Chilliwack Alfred (Imp UK) NHR (Alfie) D Honour nd Bardale DB's Gift at Roseryal (Nash) G Loxton rd Pareora Hat Trick Jonty NHR (Jonty) S van Rensburg 2.5 Yes 4 th Walkabout Jacopone NHR (Baci) J Daley 2.5 COM Pareora High Five Dixie NHR (Dixie) JL Smith 2.5 Novice Judges: Mike Hoy (Snr), Enette van Dyk, Mandy Barrett, Margaret Rose (Lnr Judge) COM Roodehek Orions Diplomat NHR (AB) P Jordi Yes COM Gospelash Highlander of Chardale (Imp UK) NHR (Rookie) C Trollope Open Judges: Niel Tatham (Snr), Jane Hoar, Paula Jordi, Enette van Dyk, Sharron Brown (Lnr Judge) 1 st Ravenside PandorasPromise of Highpeak FTA WHR (Dora) S Hill nd Ravenside Foxy Lady FTA MHR (Foxy) P Kempin rd Ch.FT Om'anam Artemis GMHR (Artemis) K Le Roux 20.0 Yes 4 th Trevena Gentleman Jack FTA GMHR (Jack) G Thomas 20.0 COM Walkabout Intrepid of Tashinga FTA MHR (Major) D Padbury 20.0 COM Ravenside JustJessi FTA MHR (Jessi) G Emerton 20.0 COM Zaniri Up and Away to Pareora (Imp Can) WHR (Haley) JL Smith

52 2019 FIELD TRIAL CALENDAR DATE MONTH CLUB 21, 22, 23, 24 March The Gundog Club 19, 20, 21, 22 April Transvaal Field Trial Association 27, 28, 29, 30 April Labrador Retriever Kennel Club 24, 25, 26 May Working Retriever Club 14, 15, 16, 17 June Golden Retriever Club 29, 30 June Natal Gundog Club 12, 13, 14, 15 July Hottentots Holland Kennel Club 18, 19, 20, 21 July Cape Gundog Club 8, 9, 10, 11 August Working Gundog Conservation Club 17, 18, 19 August Walmer And Suburban Kennel Club 31, 1 August/September Pietermaritzburg Kennel Club 21, 22, 23 September Kennel Association / Cape Field Trial Club 26, 27, 28, 29 September Cape Field Trial Club The KUSA National Retriever Field Trial Championship Past, Present and Future By Mike Holman Amongst the early European settlers to arrive on South Africa s shores, there were a good number who came with their shotguns and their hunting dogs. Furthermore, due to the influence of Victorian Britain and traditions carried over by colonial settlers in the 1800s, the Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA) was founded in 1891, making it one of the oldest Kennel Cubs in the world. But much more important for gundog folk was the establishment of the South African Field Trial Club and the holding of the inaugural field trial for Pointers and Setters in South Africa s vast open spaces and diverse physical environment offers a range of habitats suitable for a large variety of game bird and waterfowl species. However, the Victorian and Edwardian style driven shooting party had little place in the African bush, as walk-ups or shooting from horseback over pointing dogs was the preferred form of bird hunting in those days. There were a few Retrievers around in the early 1900s but it was not until the 1960s in then Southern Rhodesia that the first Retriever field trials were attempted under the auspices of the Gundog Club of Mashonaland. Initial efforts were based on the British Kennel Club model and rules but it became obvious that the presentation and shooting of wild gamebirds was too unpredictable and an alternative approach was needed. Accordingly, a hybrid system was developed using a combination of shot captive-bred game and saluted game similar to the field trials established and run under American Kennel Club rules. The Labrador Retriever Kennel Club is credited for running the first South African Retriever trial in Interest and popularity grew, new clubs formed and the Field Trial Liaison Council was established in the mid-1970s to draft a schedule of rules that were approved by the KUSA. Retriever field trials in South Africa then became a formally recognised canine sporting activity. 51

53 The KUSA Retriever Championship The date and venue of the very first South African Retriever Championship is uncertain as trials were being run in the late 1960s but not necessarily under the KUSA. The first recorded winner was in 1970, Ken Fletcher s black Labrador dog Ch & Ch FT Markens Black Prince of the Brigade, after whom the KUSA Retriever Championship winner s trophy was named. Following formal recognition by the KUSA, records show that from 1978 the event has been held every second year and that the trophy has been awarded on 25 occasions (NB on five occasions no first place was awarded). Entry qualification was and continues to be limited to Field Trial Champions and dogs placed first or second in a Championship level open stake during the intervening period since the previous KUSA Championship stake was held. In 2013, the KUSA gave approval for dogs carrying the title Grand Master Hunting Retriever (GMHR) to be eligible to run. A summary of winners in terms of Retriever breed and colour is given in table 5 below: Table 5: Breed and colour of the KUSA Retriever Championship winners: Black Lab Yellow Lab Choc Lab Golden Ret No. of KUSA Ret Ch wins (Acknowledgements: T McKerchar & N Wilson-Taylor - FT Database) While Labradors appear to have dominated the event as they do in the UK, the achievements of Golden Retrievers is highlighted by the fact that four of the winners were dual champions i.e. they had also been made up as breed champions. More detailed records since 1988 also show that although Labradors have won on ten occasions to four wins by Golden Retrievers, it is the Golden Retrievers who have achieved the most placings (2 nd, 3 rd or 4 th ) by some considerable margin of 19 to 5. Golden Retrievers also have the edge in terms of longevity with twice the number running in three or more championships when compared to Labradors. Patterns of Excellence - Handlers The scale of our field trials pales into insignificance when compared to the UK where there are currently some 85 Clubs that run qualifying stakes for the International Gundog League (IGL) Retriever Championship. We only hold some 12 Open Stake trials per annum that carry Championship status, however there has been a recognisable consistency by certain of our handlers in South Africa over the years. Three handlers have won the KUSA Retriever Championship twice with different dogs (all Labradors) namely Jerry Cole and Bill Tait during the 1970s and Derek Brown in the late 1990 and early 2000 era. Four handlers have won twice with the same dog: 1986/88: Richard Frost s black Lab dog ChFT Telham Swainson 1998/2000: Warren Banfield s black Lab bitch ChFT Vonniejo Black Magic GMHR 2002/06: Michelle Emin s GR bitch Ch & ChFT Pareora Polyanna of Snowpine GMHR 2012/14: Boris Vossgätter s yellow Lab dog ChFT Bardale DB s Best Friend MHR 52

54 Warren Banfield s Vonniejo Black Magic - Tana In the pioneer years of the 1970s, Bill Tait and his Ballyhue Labrador kennel was almost synonymous with field trials. Bill was a major contributor to the development and growth of the sport and also imported several working dogs from the UK that were to be influential on future SA bloodlines. Bill made up at least six field trial champions all of whom would have competed in the Championship. There are very few gundog professionals in this country (unlike the UK), but there are a number of enthusiastic amateurs who train their Retrievers and are avid supporters of field trials. Some of these enthusiasts run small kennels and breed dogs for work. Noteworthy handlers and/or breeders include Michael Hoy who has qualified five Golden Retrievers over the years and won back in 1990 with a very young dog Byrob Sarazen (Gelert), a dog that also holds the record for having run in five Championships. In 2014 his two dogs, ChFT Tinvane Lowly Fleet of Whistlestop (Havock, a youngster of three) and ChFT Whistlestop Haytor (Dart, a veteran at 10 years of age) were placed second and third respectively. Judith Buchanan has also demonstrated notable consistency as a handler with her Kincora Golden Retrievers, having qualified five different dogs of which ChFT Pareora Eliza Doolittle of Kincora (Doolie) and ChFT Kincora Scarab (Scally) achieved 2 nd places. Her fifth qualifier, Tinka, won the Natal Gundog Club open stake in In the new millennium, Michelle and Chris Emin of the Snowpine kennel have formed a formidable partnership, initially with Golden Retrievers, Michelle running two-times winner Ch & ChFT Pareora Polyanna of Snowpine GMHR (Polly) and then ChFT Snowpine Kimber-Lee who achieved a third and two fourth places. Chris ran Polly s son Ch & ChFT Snowpine Westley GMHR in three Championships gaining a second place. They then moved on to Labradors and Chris set a new benchmark for Open Stake wins, unlikely to be surpassed with his extraordinary black Labrador dog ChFT Ravenside Blue Moon of Snowpine GMHR (Boss). Boss won the 2010 KUSA Championship but this dog will remain unique in SA Labrador history chiefly because most of his trials have been run on three legs as a result of having his rear right leg amputated in June 2010 due to a rare bone cancer condition was Boss fourth Championship while Michelle ran a younger sister ChFT Ravenside Madam Franki of Snowpine (Franki) for the first time. Bloodlines and Breeding of Championship Winners Some breeders of working gundogs ascribe to the view that outstanding dogs are born, not made. There can be little argument that the secret to success in gundog trials is a strong partnership between handler and dog but it must be 53

55 said that such a partnership is commonly founded with the right starting material (both dog and handler!). A review of the KUSA Retriever Championship records reveals a strong linkage between our winning Labrador dogs and top Labrador working lines in the UK. This should come as no surprise but some explanation is justified. Pictured right: Major Oscar Wilde s Zelstone Raven of the Brigade, a dog behind many early lines in SA In the early 1970s, Major Oscar Wilde s Brigade kennel was at the forefront and his dog Ch Zelstone Raven of the Brigade from the famous Zelstone kennel of Audrey Radclyffe was a highly influential sire. The first recorded winner of the KUSA Championship (1970) was a Raven son, Markens Black Prince of the Brigade and Raven was also grandsire of the 1973 KUSA winner. The Zelstone kennel produced 13 qualifiers for the UK IGL Retriever Championship in the post WW2 years. In 1978 the KUSA Championship winner was a black Labrador, ChFT Bramlands Alexander (Alex), imported by Bill Tait (in partnership with George McKenzie), from Bill Meldrum, who was Head Keeper of HM the Queen s Sandringham Estate. Alex was sired by ChFT Stratfieldsaye Beinmhor Lomond, winner of the 1972 IGL. This is worthy of mention because it appears to mark the foundation of a particularly successful bloodline in South African Retriever trials today. Ravenside Miss Molly, a black Labrador bitch owned and bred by Gary Emerton out of Midlands Magnificent (Maggie) by Drs Tony and Vicky Reid s Ch Chezenko Double Jeopardy (Trapper) whelped five out of the 16 qualifiers running in the 2016 KUSA Championship. Molly s dam Maggie was by Gary s FTCh Mibern Onyx that links back to Bill Tait s Ballyhue line with ChFT Bramlands Alexander on the sire s side. Three matings were repeated to the Reids Ch Chezenko Double or Nothing (Ranger) and produced an unusual nick as it is known in dog breeding. Ranger s pedigree was mainly from well-known UK show lines such as Balrion and Heatherbourne but he proved to be a talented worker, gaining a place in an Open Stake. ChFT Ravenside Blue Moon of Snowpine (Boss) whelped in September 2007 was the first generation and with one Championship and 20 Open Stake wins has set a record that is unlikely to be bettered. ChFT Ravenside Madam Franki of Snowpine (Franki) and ChFT Ravenside Gimlet (Zack) are siblings born in June 2009, both ran in 2016, with Zack winning his first Championship. Then in January 2011 came Ravenside Pandora s Promise of Highpeak (Dora) and Ravenside Rocco of Delescaut Legend (Rocco), both qualifying twice. Back to back Championship winner, Boris Vossgätter s Cougar (ChFT Bardale DB s Best Friend) also has strong links to IGL winners via his sire, Pocklea Robb (Recce) who was imported by the late Derek Brown. Recce was sired by FTCh Willowyck Ruff, IGL winner in 2007 who in turn goes back to the renowned FTCh Pocklea Remus, winner of the IGL in 1991 and top sire of all times, fathering a record of 27 dogs that qualified for the IGL a total of 54 times. Indeed Remus influence carries on 25 years later, as he is the great grandfather of the 2018 KUSA Championship winner 54

56 Trevena Gentleman Jack, via his sire Ch FT Charway Stormpetrel of Trevena (Petey). Petey was sired by two-times IGL qualifier FTCh Endacott Stoer of Quabroek, with Remus as grandfather on the dam s side. Golden Retrievers - Beauty and Brains Golden Retrievers from the 1980s and 90s era demonstrated that beauty and brains could go together as four of the Goldens that won the KUSA Championship were full dual Champions. Kennels that were influential in producing good looking workers include Kilifi (Di Phillipson), Summerfold (Carole O leary), who bred the 1984 winner, John McCormick s Ch & ChFT Summerfold Silverstone of Sokatumi, and Ronnie Watson s Lymond kennel. Judith Buchanan and her Kincora Golden Retrievers in addition to being ChFT dogs have shown even greater versatility with carting, obedience and companion dog awards. Photo: John McCormick with Ch & ChFT Summerfold Silverstone of Sokatumi (right); ChFT Ebony Dark Night delivering to Bill Tait (left) Jenny Smith s Pareora line has probably been the most consistent in producing qualifiers for the Championship including two-times winner Polly and runner up in 2002, Ronee Watson s Tina (ChFT Pareora Simply the Best of Lymond GMHR) as well as the litter sister ChFT Pareora Eliza Doolittle of Kincora (Doolie). The increasing compet- itiveness of field trials has led to the search for greater speed and style and resulted in a number of more racy Golden Retrievers being imported from UK working kennels in recent times. Well-known names such as Standerwick and Holway can be found behind many of these new dogs and their offspring are making their mark on the South African field trial scene. Two early imports of the 2000 era, Guy Harwood s, ChFT Merryway Idris (Kell) and Tim Teal s Siyu Ruth of Roodehek (Quest), both ran in four KUSA Championships and achieved second and third places respectively. Probably the most successful working line of Goldens in recent years has been the Tinvane kennel of Sue and her late husband Ches Greenwood. After a lot of research Ches imported semen from a Dutch dog of UK origin that was used on their imported bitch Pouncer (Chackmoreton Hephzibah of Tinvane). In the 2018 KUSA Championship, three of the qualifiers came from this litter (whelped in March 2011), Michael Hoy s Havock mentioned earlier, Marian van Wyk s Tinvane Lowly Flare (Felix) and Tim Teale s Ch FT Tinvane Lowly Flyte of Roodehek. Retriever Field Trials and the KUSA Retriever Championship Quo Vadis? The future of Retriever field trials and the KUSA Championship Stake, as with other dog sports, is somewhat uncertain given the ever changing political and economic environment in South Africa. Trial entries have been decreasing and we are simply not attracting new participants into the sport. That said, the working standard of our top dogs remains 55

57 as high as ever, as illustrated by the fact that there were 16 qualifiers for the 2018 Championship under the age of 10, the highest number in many years. This may in part reflect the influence of several imported dogs, both Labradors, and Golden Retrievers, primarily of English bloodlines. The costs of running trials are for ever increasing and fees for a one-day Open Stake are now approaching R500 per dog. Without Open Stake winners and dogs qualifying as field trial champions there can be no KUSA Retriever Championship and best of the best in South Africa. Perhaps more lateral thinking is needed on how to promote a dog sport with over 100 years of history and that during the previous century helped develop two of the most popular dog breeds in the world! Should we consider the introduction of a more formalised system of competitive Working Tests in parallel to Field Trials, modelled around the UK KC or FCI rules to remove the bloodsport component and attract more participants into training their Retrievers? Regardless, there is also a bigger picture to consider for our favourite Retriever breeds. Our working bloodlines provide essential breeding material for SA Guide Dogs and other K9 training centres seeking human assistance dogs, be it for prior detection of epileptic seizures, diabetic comas, cancer or dogs for the disabled. Not forgetting how important our Retrievers are for the Customs and Security services in detection of contraband, drugs and explosives. We must continue to nurture our working retrievers to ensure that their biddability, desire to work and natural scenting ability is retained for the greater good. To this end, our Retriever field trials and the KUSA Championship Stake have an important contribution to make. Gareth Thomas and ChFT Trevena Gentleman Jack, KUSA 2018 Championship winners. Photo by Geoff Buultjens 56

58 The 2018 KUSA National Retriever Field Trial Championship Carolyn Baker gives a short report on the KUSA Champs held in the Cape All photographs courtesy of Geoff Buultjens. Recently hosted by the Cape Gundog Club on the 25 and 26 August, and held on two farms in the Klein Karoo between Swellendam and Heidelberg, the champs were beautifully organized and run, thanks to the committee led by Kirsten Flack and their many partners and supporters. The hospitality, kindness and generosity of the hosting club and also their farmers was simply amazing and throughout, the spirit was superb. Congratulations to the hosting club for putting on a championship stake that ticked all the boxes and certainly met all the expectations of this prestigious event in our field trial calendar. Nine of the 19 qualifying dogs ran the stake: Heather Hallauer s Timba, Kobus Le Roux s Artemis, Marian van Wyk s Felix, David Kloeck s Tusk, Guy Harwood s Slaed, Mike Holman s Guinea, Mike Hoy s Havoc, Gareth Thomas Jack and Tim Teale s Flyte (handled by Guy Harwood). The weekend began with an epic course setting by Senior Judge Alan Kloeck and his supporting team: Estene Trollope, Neil Tatham and Carolyn Baker. The ground was challenging and complex, and allowed four series to be set in one location on Grootvadersbosch Farm on the first day and then a further two series on the second day at Lismore Farm, all comprising a total of 26 pick-ups. 57

59 The terrain was magnificent but finding the ideal place to set up the stake was daunting Competition throughout was fierce, and at the end of the first day not a single dog was lost, and it was anyone s game. All competitors had their ups and downs, and while there were a couple of dogs that were leading, the whole field was still very much in contention at the start of the second day. The penultimate series featured an exciting set-up with two dogs working simultaneously from two different hides. The final series comprised a walk-up with five pickups, involving a live guinea, two saluted guineas, a live duck, and a duck floating in the dam. 58

60 While the ground was testing on both days, the four series on the first day were run over particularly testing terrain. Opportunities for dogs to demonstrate their courage and persistence, and for handlers to read the ground and the set ups, and work as a team with their dogs, were plentiful. No one dog had an advantage over any other since a test dog was run throughout. As could be expected, judging such a fabulous crop of dogs was very exciting. Seven dogs finished the stake, with first place and Guns Choice going to Trevena Gentleman Jack GMHR (pictured left), handled by Gareth Thomas. Jack is now a Field Trial Champion. 59

61 Second place went to Ch. FT Om anam Artemis GMHR, handled by Kobus le Roux, pictured left. Third place was awarded to Ch & Ch.FT Quillquest Aventurine of Heavenscent GMHR, handled by Heather Hallauer, seen here during a particularly steep descent on the challenging second series. COM s were also awarded to Tinvane Lowly Flare FTA GMHR (Marian van Wyk), Ch.FT TTF African Tusker of Delescautlegend (Imp USA) (Dave Kloeck) and Hilost Golden Guinea of Trevena (Mike Holman). 60

62 The Field Qualifying Stake By Bronwyn Westerdale On a breezy (by Port Elizabeth standards) Friday morning, Erin and I boarded our British Airways flight to King Shaka International Airport. As always, the Bidair pet lounge staff were amazing. Erin boarded the plane with a wagging tail in Port Elizabeth and disembarked in Durban with an equally wagging tail. I had wanted to attend the Natal Field Trials for quite some time now as there appeared to be a very close group of people there who all believe in the dual purpose ability of their dogs, and I just had to meet them. I stand to be corrected but I think KwaZulu Natal has the highest number of show dogs who work (or is it working dogs who show?) followed only by little old Port Elizabeth. Our base camp for the weekend was the Picadilly Farm in Lions River where I was hosted by the extremely generous David Padbury and Fred and Belinda Kingsley. Saturday morning kicked off with the FQ (Field Qualifying Stake). Only 3 dogs passed and it was most fitting that there was a representative of each retriever breed Wendy Sanzin s Golden Retriever, Catherine Rymill s Flat coated Retriever, and my Erin representing the Labrador Retriever. Photo courtesy of Carolyn Baker Why do we still bother with the FQ stake? For me the answer is more aptly described in two belowmentioned scenarios: Scenario 1: A photo of a young Labrador Retriever bitch caught my eye on Facebook some time back. Upon closer inspection, her breeding revealed that she was 50% working bred and 50% show bred. Whilst this sort of breeding is very uncommon in our country, it is not an uncommon occurrence in Europe where a large majority of the breeders utilise a working bred dog at stud every third or so generation to ensure that their dogs maintain the natural working ability for which a retriever was bred, whilst still conforming to the breed standard. The reason for this is twofold. Firstly, the majority of European countries won t declare your dog a show champion until it has passed its hunting exam. Secondly, most of the dogs in Europe have to earn their keep during hunting season it s a lifestyle there. Anyway, back to the photo of the young Labrador Bitch on Facebook. The comments went something like this: Is she a show dog? Can she work? She looks just like the Labradors of the seventies until a much more experienced breeder commented (and these sentiments resonated deeply with me): Perhaps she is a show dog; perhaps she is a working dog; Or maybe, just maybe she s a Labrador Retriever. 61

63 Scenario 2 My six year old son asked me what the FQ stake meant. I explained to him that the show ring had already said that Erin looks like a Labrador Retriever should. The FQ will determine if Erin really is a Labrador Retriever. I got into field trials by accident a few years ago. I had a high drive show bred Labrador who was getting very bored with competitive obedience and needed a different sort of outlet. Field trial training brought a balance to her that I had never seen before. She was in her element every time we went out to train and I noticed the positive effect it would have on her in all aspects of her life. I remember my first field trial. I took said Labrador into line and she broke on the first retrieve. Luckily the judges were kind enough to allow us to run on and you know what? The field trial bug had bitten. You see the field trial community are a very special bunch. Never in any sport or discipline have I encountered such camaraderie amongst competitors. Everyone genuinely wants everyone to succeed. They have also been so forthcoming in sharing their knowledge and training tips with show folk like me. I really do hope that more show breeders will realise the importance of working ability and will train up their dogs for the FQ in future. P.S. The KZN trials are probably one of the best kept secrets on the field trial calendar and we will definitely be returning. By Will Pocklington, Fieldsports Magazine er tail wags incessantly as she pads steadily down the hall and into the living room, turns at the hearth and sinks slowly onto her side in front of the crackling fire, warming her bared underside. Her eyes milky with cataracts, face peppered with grey whiskers. The gun cabinet keys chime, rousing her from a light slumber as a wave of excitement courses through her tired body, just as it did on her first day out, all those years ago. But her working days are done, she is retired, the last of her outings beside the peg, in the hide, amongst the hedgerows, behind her. A twinge of inevitable guilt touches her master as she heaves herself onto all fours and nuzzles into his hand, watching as he fills his cartridge bag, slips his gun, preparing for an evening of sport for the first time, now, without his trusty friend. 62

64 He leaves without her, and she doesn't understand. The car rolls to a halt under the old oak, a brisk walk along the green lane, across a rough square of grass, bramble and regenerating ash, so often holding an old cock bird in the past. But there is no nose scouting the cool breeze for a hint of game this evening, no rhythmic gait alongside his own. The whistle he habitually hung from his neck now redundant. He closes in on the woodland edge and a hare leaps up, streaking along its boundary, no need to watch the dog, just to make sure'. He chooses his spot carefully, relieves himself of the burden of what he carries and waits the area beside his left knee feeling strangely vacant. Their dark, grey silhouettes are soon floating, diving, flaring into the trees beyond, setting their wings as they come ever closer. The safety catch is pushed forward with a sharp ring, but no dog twitches excitedly at the sound, expectant of a shot, hoping for a retrieve. The gun rises, swings and sounds, and a pigeon folds, nose-diving through the canopy to the woodland floor, where it lies still. Another soon follows. He looks down to his left as he ejects the spent cartridge, but no excited eyes stare back at him, just empty space. He will pick the birds himself. There is a certain loneliness as he walks back to the vehicle, the last light seeping away. The bag is stowed into the boot before departure, no wet nose framed in the rearview mirror. The drive home offers a chance for reflection her finest moments in the field. The snipe that fell to his gun, pocketed in the snow no problem for her nose her uncanny ability to mark fallen pigeons in a pea field or anticipate the flush of a woodcock from a dense thorn thicket. All cause for her name to crop-up frequently in weekend dinner-table talk. He's home before he knows it, crunching his way across the gravelled driveway, and a familiar face, peppered with grey whiskers, stares back at him from behind the misted glass panes by the front door. She's forgiven him already. But without her, it's just not quite the same. Photo: Jonathan McGee Published 27 November 2015 in Fieldsports Magazine Printed with permission. 63

65 By Genevieve Alberts Introduction World War I ended at 11am on the 11 th day of the 11 th month of 1918, exactly 100 years ago. Many countries around the world celebrated this centenary, paying tribute to the armed forces who lost their lives in the line of duty. It was not only people who made the ultimate sacrifice, but also countless horses, pigeons and of course, dogs. In recent times, there has been an increasing acknowledgement of the role that animals played in WWI and this is symbolised by a purple poppy, now regularly seen alongside the ubiquitous red poppy that marks Remembrance Day. This article considers the role that dogs have played in various wars and how recognition of their importance in modern combat techniques, combined with public pressure around the ethics of their use, has gradually led to some vital changes in the protocols governing war dogs both during and post active service. Robby Dogs have been used in various roles in warfare throughout history and are now considered an invaluable resource. However, despite the role they play, the ethics around their use and their welfare has been the subject of much controversy over the years, no more so than following the Vietnam War. Of the roughly 4,900 dogs that the United States used in Vietnam, around 2,700 were turned over to the South Vietnamese army, and a staggering 1,600 were euthanased. Today, military working dogs are no longer left in war zones like they were in Vietnam. But until 2000, it was legal and common practice to euthanase military working dogs, known as MWDs, at the end of their useful service. Whilst on active duty, dogs had rank and were treated as such, but once retired from duty, for whatever reason, they were then classified as surplus equipment and weren t seen as having value beyond the military purpose for which they were trained. That mindset has changed dramatically, due in no small part to the public s growing awareness of how these animals were treated after years of dutiful service. But it was one military war dog in particular a dog named Robby whose own fate changed that of other MWDs to come. During the 1990 s, Robby served faithfully in the United States military until he developed progressive arthritis and elbow dysplasia, making him no longer able to fulfil his duties. He was transported back to the Lackland Air Force Base, where all U.S. army dogs are trained, to be evaluated for half-time duty. If he couldn t work even half-time, then Robby would be euthanased. Robby s handler, recognizing that he would no longer be of military use, attempted to adopt the dog. When he was denied, he went public with the issue, leading to strong moral support. It was this particular case that led to the drafting of a bill that eventually became what is now known as Robby s Law. Robby s Law was signed by President Bill Clinton in November 2000 and required that all MWDs suitable for adoption be available for placement after their service. Unfortunately, it came too late for Robby and he was euthanased on January 19, 2001, before his handler could formally adopt him. 64

66 Prior History World War II The role of dogs in World War II had an extraordinary inception. In May 1941, during the dark days of WWII, a few small adverts started appearing in the columns of various press publications in Britain. To British Dog Owners, the bulletins proclaimed. Your country needs dogs for defence. Alsations, Collies and other large breeds. Here is your great opportunity to actively help to win the war will you loan one? By 1942, Britain was losing the war and there was a huge amount of rationing, so there was no food for pets. As a result, there was a secret government plan to have them destroyed but it was decided that this action would have been a blow to public morale. So instead they ran adverts in the papers asking families to lend their dog to the Army. The pets would be fed and looked after, then after the war they would get their dogs back. The adverts were primarily designed by the War Office to test public opinion over the merits of sending people s beloved pets to combat, but the response was overwhelming. Within two weeks there had been a staggering 7,000 offers of dogs not least because in such straitened times many were struggling to feed their pets. One woman sent a message to accompany her offer: my husband has gone, my sons have gone, take my dog to help bring this cruel world to an early end. And so, the most unusual regiment of the war started to form. These dogs were then primarily trained to sniff out mines and they were good! Britain had used dogs in military service before. During the Great War, Lt Col Edwin Hautenville Richardson had trained hundreds of Airedales up at his kennels in Shoeburyness, Essex, to carry messages along the communication lines of the Western Front. But the War Dogs Training School was a different beast altogether. When it officially opened for business on May 5, 1942 at a greyhound kennels near Potters Bar, 40 recruits were eagerly awaiting training. Here, volunteers from the Women s Auxiliaries would throw bangers and thunder-flashes to teach the dogs not to run from gunfire. By the end of the war some 3,300 canine recruits had been successfully dispatched to units across the globe. Around 200 dogs were killed or reported as missing in action, others went on to achieve some of the most heroic deeds of the war. A few animals were heralded following the end of hostilities, but for many their contribution was never fully recognised. Indeed, hundreds were simply disposed of by the authorities in 1945, never to see their beloved owners again. A good example was that of Rex, a stray black Labrador, who was most likely recruited from Battersea Dogs Home or a police pound. Rex was one of 30 dogs conscripted to No4 Mine Platoon, Royal Engineers, the last platoon of mine dogs formed by the Allies during the Second World War. He was sent to Europe not long after D-Day in early 1945 and helped detect so many mines in the Reichswald Forest that he was hailed by his platoon commander, Lt Peter Norbury, as the bravest dog he had ever seen: saving casualties that would most certainly have occurred but for his devotion to duty. The bullets whizzed overhead and the earth trembled as bombs exploded, smashing surrounding trees to splinters. It was enough to send the soldiers scampering to safety. Impervious to the danger, the black Labrador crept through the Reichswald Forest sniffing out the wooden mines laid by retreating Nazis. Rex s heroics saved the lives of hundreds of British soldiers during Operation Veritable 65

67 in March 1945, allowing the Allies to march on through Germany and defeat Adolf Hitler s Nazis. He was even entrusted with Winston Churchill s life, being given the task of making sure the forest was clear of mines before Britain s Prime Minister visited. Three weeks later, Rex was dodging bullets again as his platoon was sent across the Rhine as part of Operation Plunder. This time it was one of Rex s fellow dogs, a yellow labrador named Texas, who was singled out for special praise. Norbury wrote, he worked under continuous gunfire on the Rhine crossing, detecting mines with complete disregard to the shelling. Through his devotion to duty, he contributed largely to the successful conclusion of the task set. At the end of the war, both Rex and Texas were recommended for the RSPCA For Valour Medal. Sadly, both Rex and Texas never received their medals - when the War Office discovered Rex was originally a stray and Texas had been bought by the armed forces and therefore also had no home to go to, both awards were cancelled and the dogs euthanased. Of the surviving dogs, those who were deemed safe to go home were returned to their families. Some were too dangerous to be returned. Others were strays or, as in the case of Texas, were bought by the Army for up to 25. These were destroyed. Some 1,500 of the war dogs actually came home. The rest were bought by the government for further service in Germany and destroyed (the strays first) when their military usefulness was over. Of the 17 dogs cited for the RSPCA For Valour Medal - only three actually ever received it. Meanwhile, the role of American-trained dogs played out quite similarly in the Pacific during WWII: When the Japanese invaded Guam, an American possession, its civilians endured a horrible occupation for 2,5 years. In 1944, the Americans struck back. The battle for Guam lasted only a few weeks, until August 10, 66

68 1944, when the island was declared secured. In those weeks, American Marine, Army, and Navy casualties exceeded 7,000. An estimated 18,500 Japanese were killed, and another 8,000 Japanese remained hidden in the jungle refusing to surrender. Among the dead were 25 dogs, specially trained by the U.S. Marines to search out the enemy hiding in the bush, detect mines and booby traps, alert troops in foxholes at night to approaching Japanese, and to carry messages, ammunition and medical supplies. They were buried in a small section of the Marine Cemetery, in a rice paddy on the landing beach at Asan that became known as the War Dog Cemetery. Most of the young Marines were assigned to the war dog program only by a twist of fate. Some had never owned a dog in their lives, and some were even afraid of them. But trained as dog handlers, they were expected to scout far forward of defensive lines, in treacherous jungle terrain, searching for Japanese soldiers hidden in caves or impenetrable thickets. Under these circumstances, the rifles carried were often useless; a handler's most reliable weapons were his dog's highly developed senses of smell and hearing, which could alert him far in advance of an enemy ambush or attack, or the presence of a deadly mine, so he could warn in turn the Marines who followed behind at a safer distance. It was one of the most dangerous jobs in World War II, and more dogs were employed by the 2nd and 3rd Platoons on Guam than in all of the other battles in the Pacific. In these battles, as in their training, the men learned to depend on their dogs and to trust their dogs' instincts with their lives. Yet when they returned home from overseas, rather than spend the time and expense to detrain the dogs, the USA military had begun to destroy them. They had been recruited from the civilian population with the promise that they be returned, intact, when the war ended. Now, however, senior military personnel argued that these dogs suffered from the "junkyard dog" syndrome: they were killers. Of course they were wrong and a couple of officers successfully lobbied for the right to detrain these dogs and won. A program of de-indoctrination was overwhelmingly successful: out of the 549 dogs that returned from the war, only 4 could not be detrained and returned to civilian life. Household pets once, the dogs became household pets again. In many cases, in fact, because the original, civilian owners were unable or unwilling to take the dogs back, the dogs went home with the handlers that they had served so well during the war. The story of the war dog platoons is significant. The dogs proved so valuable on Guam that every Marine division was assigned a war dog platoon and they paved the way for the many dogs that have followed them in the armed services, most famously in Vietnam. For their contribution to the war effort, the dogs paid a dear price, but the good they did was arguably still far out of proportion to the sacrifice they made. They and their handlers led over 550 patrols on Guam alone, and encountered enemy soldiers on over half of them, but were never once ambushed. They saved hundreds of lives. The duties so faithfully carried out by the graduates of the War Dogs Training School also paved the way for the heroism of their modern forebears in the Royal Veterinary Corps. The PDSA Dickin Medal, which was introduced in 1943 as the Victoria Cross of animals to recognise incredible bravery on the frontline, has been awarded 65 times since, including four times to dogs in Afghanistan. Vietnam War During the Vietnam War, there were almost 4,000 war dogs which served the US military forces. The Labrador was the military s top pick for their Combat Tracker Teams ( CTTs ). Their exceptional olfactory sense helped them track down missing, downed and wounded allied servicemen and detect enemy patrols. The Labradors used in the CTT program underwent combat training at the British Army s Jungle Warfare School in Malaysia. It was also in the Vietnam War when these military working dogs were classified as expendable equipment and were not allowed to return home with the American forces. As a result, only a handful made it back to the US. Many were left behind to be euthanized as the inexperienced South Vietnamese handlers didn t know how to handle them. Many US servicemen who were canine handlers and trainers were traumatized and became depressed when they were forced to leave their buddies behind. 67

69 The Modern Era Whilst Robby s Law, signed in November 2000 went some way to making sure dogs were not left behind at the end of a war and could be adopted by civilians, the law did not go far enough. While on active service, each dog is given a higher rank than its handler. This status continues right up until the moment the military dogs are retired. Once they are too old, too shellshocked or just not needed, the dogs were automatically reclassified as equipment that can be left like a tent. Unfortunately, this meant that they did not have a right to military transport home. Thus anyone wishing to adopt a retired dog would often have to go to huge expense to get the dog back home. It is one thing to ask handlers who have developed a close bond with their dogs to say goodbye to their dog when he is still on active duty and assigned a new handler. It is quite another to ask them to leave these dogs behind once the dogs are effectively abandoned overseas, left in shelters or worse. That s why handlers are sometimes forced to make incredible sacrifices to get their four-legged partners home on their own. Eventually, in November 2015, President Obama signed an amendment to Robby s Law which now requires military dogs to be retired only upon their return to the United States, making adoption much more realistic and also giving the dogs handlers a first right to adopt them. It is believed that reuniting retired military dogs with their handlers can also help veterans overcome the trauma they ve experienced during war experiences and readjust to civilian life. Similarly, in Britain MWDs also enjoy far more favorable protocols that deal with their husbandry needs both during and post retirement and efforts are made to rehome canine veterans upon retirement. 68

70 Today, Labrador Retrievers also serve another role in the military. The so-called K-9 therapists work under the Combat Stress Control Unit in Iraq. These Labs are employed to prevent and control stress levels of soldiers who inhabit combat zones. It has been demonstrated that regular interaction with these dogs paved an avenue for relief of stress. The military has recognized these special abilities of dogs to improve the feelings of well-being of soldiers who are on active duty. These Labradors also provide a sense of family and friend to soldiers who are away from everything that is familiar and secure. This program encourages soldiers to spend a few minutes and mingle with these K-9 therapists and many have claimed that they feel more relaxed and their morale was lifted after spending even a few minutes with a Lab. Notwithstanding modern legal provisions designed to protect the welfare of military dogs, in an effort to recognize the significance of military dogs throughout history, organisations in Britain and the USA have conducted various honouring ceremonies over the years and introduced various annual awards. Hopefully, continued awareness and lobbying will ensure the sustained welfare of canine war veterans for years to come. References And Further Reading o Putney, William W. Always Faithful: A Memoir of the Marine Dogs of WWII. The War Dog Platoons. o Campbell, Clare and Christopher. Dogs of Courage When Britain s Pets Went to War Published by Corsair o The bravest sniffer dog of World War 2 denied a medal then put down. o Unsung heroes: the brave dogs who fought in WWII o o o o THE CHANGING WELFARE CONCERNS OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS. ETHICS OF ANIMAL USE o 69

71 (A Social Responsibilities Program of The Transvaal Midlands Kennel Club) By Julie Blackburn, Resource Centre Coordinator, Epworth Village Wow, the end of another year. Looking back, it has been a year of extreme highs and lows. Money is tight everywhere - as you are aware just trying to make sure your families and animals have the basics at home. The highs? There isn t enough space to list them all! The dogs have spent nearly four weeks helping with exam preparation. As we have twenty nine primary school children between Grades Four and Six and only three dogs, time has to be carefully managed. Each child had to spend between thirty five and forty minutes learning and was then given time to tell one of the dogs what they had learned. Throw into the mix those who were stressing and acting out. I never thought I would say this but Thank goodness for moulting! They could brush the dog whilst the other child was relating what they had learned. If it all worked out, I could match the stressed child with the teaching child and everyone would learn something! On the whole it turned out better than expected. Now the wait is on for exam results. And so we have made it through to the end of another year relatively unscathed! Exams are over, my boys of the canine variety know more than most about Social Sciences and the different kinds of nouns, my children know more than most about the unconditional love of a dog and my nails are starting to grow back after being bitten to the elbows! Epworth took in their first children on 2 nd November Our Centenary Year was officially launched at the end of October. This year we will celebrate our Warriors of Hope, the staff. Indulge me please, for a moment whilst I relate what happened in the middle of November. We had just been told by the Chairman of our Board that it was looking more and more likely that November salaries would be paid very late. The meeting was closed and staff were starting to leave when I overheard them discussing who would like to work Christmas and who would like to work New Year. They will be taking time away from their families and friends to make sure the children are safe. Those are the people I am honoured and privileged to work with. I would, once again, like to thank Lab Lines for giving me the opportunity to let you get a glimpse into our lives, Transvaal Kennel Club for their ongoing support and mentorship and my children for teaching me something new every day. And the Warriors of Hope that I work with. There will always be children s homes but without you there will not be an Epworth. 70

72 Canine Parvovirus By Dr.K.G.M. De Cramer, Rant en Dal Animal Hospital Canine parvovirus is the most common cause of serious enteritis in young dogs. It is a highly contagious disease that occurs worldwide. It remains a serious problem in recently sold puppies and in breeding kennels. Most breeders have either heard of this dreaded disease known as canine parvovirus or may have had the misfortune of having lost puppies to it. Parvovirus infection is also known as catflu in some countries, but this is a misnomer, as cats have little to do with the virus. The disease is characterised by lethargy, anorexia, vomition, severe diarrhoea, dehydration and death if not treated promptly. Treatment involves lengthy hospitalisation including intensive fluid and antibiotic therapy. Other causes of gastro-enteritis may mimic parvovirus infection. Corona virus is commonly touted as culprit but plays a minimal role and may only be of importance if associated with parvovirus. It is important for the breeder to realise that parvovirus infection in a breeding kennel may present in a much more severe form as opposed to individual puppies that fall ill after sale at the new owner s home. Puppies of breeders that have several litters of similar age simultaneously, are at increased risk of firstly contracting the disease, secondly develop a severe form and thirdly, dying from it. This is because the parvovirus may start spreading from one pup to the next and from one litter to the next despite hygienic measures and isolation. What follows is an outbreak of parvovirus in the breeding kennel and a disaster in the making. During an outbreak of parvovirus infection in breeding establishments, a large number of puppies excrete virulent virus, resulting in very high doses of virus available to infect new susceptible puppies. This, in combination with stress factors associated with overcrowding, may explain the observation that the severity of parvovirus associated gastro-enteritis and mortality in breeding kennels, despite treatment, is far greater than that encountered in general practice using the same treatment protocol. Intensive treatment of an infected puppy will usually be successful in about 80% of cases when small numbers are involved. However, in contrast to this, only 20% of puppies may survive despite the same treatment in cases of a parvovirus outbreak. Unfortunately, the cost of treatment may surpass the value of the puppy and hence some breeders and owners may elect to euthanize affected puppies. 71

73 In addition, the age of affected puppies tend to be older (7-10 weeks) in pet homes, than those of affected puppies in breeding kennels (5-7 weeks). Parvoviruses are ubiquitous, hardy and may persist for long periods of time in the environment. Large breeding concerns have continuous movement of both animals and people on their premises. These cannot be considered closed isolated kennels. The implication is that the introduction of problems like verminosis, coccidiosis and other causes of gastro-enteritis cannot be adequately controlled. Keeping a closed kennel and maintaining hygiene are good principles that will decrease risk but certainly not eliminate it all together. Living with the threat of parvovirus may be a source of huge frustration to some breeders. This is because strict isolation and hygienic measures do not always adequately protect against the onslaught by parvovirus. This virus is so ubiquitous that it somehow slips into the kennel. Although direct transmission from dog to dog and indirect transmission via virus carried on shoes clothing and hands are the most likely routes of transmission, phomite transmission of parvovirus is speculated to also be possible. Phomite transmission is where an infectious agent is carried on dust and other particulate matter in the air. This may explain why parvovirus associated enteritis is more common following the windy season in some countries. Another frustrating observation by breeders is the inexplicable occurrence of parvovirus in one kennel whereas the other remains unaffected despite the fact that the former may have superior management and hygiene. One explanation for this phenomena may be the concept of herd immunity. The herd in this context refers to huge populations of dogs that reside in a geographic area. In areas where herd immunity has been achieved (when the percentage of vaccinated dogs exceeds 50%) this immunity will diminish the circulating virulent virus in that area and help protect many of the unvaccinated animals (domestic and wild) that are susceptible to the disease in question or unprotected animals (puppies that have not completed their vaccination program). This phenomenon may help explain why one breeder consistently reports great success in control of parvovirus and others fail in contaminated environments using identical vaccination protocols. Geographic pockets where herd immunity against parvovirus has been achieved, are generally areas where cultural perceptions favour vaccination and other veterinary expenses on dogs. Breeders finding themselves in such geographic pocket where herd immunity is achieved, erroneously hold the view that they have the correct recipe to control parvovirus. If these breeders however, sometime and somehow, introduce parvovirus in the kennel, they will experience the full brunt of parvovirus. It has been speculated that certain breeds are at higher risk for parvovirus infection than others. Although Rottweilers, American Pit Bull Terriers, Doberman Pinschers and German shepherd dogs are reputedly at increased risk, breeders of other breeds should fully understand that in case of a serious outbreak, parvovirus does not discriminate against breed. Under these circumstances all young susceptible puppies, irrespective of breed are likely to be equally affected. The cornerstone of prevention of parvovirus infection in young dogs remains vaccination, but this has many shortcomings that require explanation. Puppies acquire immunity from their dam through ingestion of colostrum. If the dam was adequately vaccinated against parvovirus, this colostrum will contain antibodies against parvovirus. If not, the puppies will be susceptible to parvovirus almost immediately after birth. These antibodies protect the puppies against parvovirus for a period which varies from the first 6-10 weeks of life. However, the same antibodies may prevent response to vaccination. Scientists refer to this phenomena as the interference of maternally derived antibodies with vaccination. Therefor numerous vaccinations, 3-4 weeks apart may be required to adequately immunise a puppy. This has some important implications. This phenomena leaves the puppy vulnerable to parvovirus from the ages of about 6-11 weeks, also called the window of susceptibility. Early studies following the emergence of parvovirus, demonstrated significant interference by maternally-derived antibody to vaccination of puppies. This observation has aided to advance the practice of accepting six weeks as the earliest age of vaccination against parvovirus. However considering that parvovirus may affect puppies in breeding kennels at a younger age, it thus follows that it may be prudent to vaccinate puppies in infected breeding kennels at 4-5 weeks of age, rather than the standard six weeks in order to shorten the window of susceptibility. Early vaccination (4-5 weeks) against parvovirus is viable and recommended under these circumstances. Special parvovirus vaccines (so called high titre vaccines) registered for this purpose are available in most countries and are effective even in puppies with high levels of maternally-derived antibody. 72

74 Veterinary practitioners acting as consultants to large-scale breeders are well aware of the significance of parvovirus infections as a constant threat to susceptible dogs, resulting in high morbidity and mortality. They should acquaint themselves with the use of these vaccines and breeders at risk should enquire about them. These vaccines may save many puppies lives. As explained, puppies appear to be at their most vulnerable at around 6-11 weeks. This corresponds with the time that puppies are weaned, vaccinated, wormed, relocated and exposed to the new owners environment and other pets. This is a very stressful period in a puppies life. It should therefor come as no surprise that recently sold puppies, frequently become infected with parvovirus. This also explains why some breeders and many owners of newly acquired puppies, erroneously hold the view that the parvovirus vaccination caused parvovirus rather than prevent it. All that indeed happened in above scenario, was that the puppy still had enough antibodies in its bloodstream to prevent a proper response to the vaccine but not enough to prevent infection from exposure to the real parvovirus as soon as it left the breeders premises. Puppies that fall ill soon after sale are a source of frustration to the breeder. This is because the new owners in these cases are likely to claim that the puppy left the breeder already ill or incubating the disease. The incubation period of a disease, refers to the period that lapses between exposure of the puppy to an infectious agent and the onset of symptoms of the disease caused by the infectious agent. In case of parvovirus, the incubation period may be as short as 2-3 days or as long as 10 days. Breeders that consistently have problems with parvovirus soon after sale, should also consider earlier vaccination. Due to the myriad of problems that newly sold pups experience and frustration is brings to the breeder, some breeders elect to sell puppies way after this vulnerable age. In these cases the breeders takes care of adaptation to new food, almost completes their worming and vaccination program and sells them at the age of 11 or so weeks. This practice may not be practical for the larger breeder that will run out of space and hands to care for these puppies. This also exposes the breeder at increased risk of disease outbreak other than parvovirus. With regards to adult dogs, annual boosting against parvovirus is the norm. There are however vaccines that last longer in dogs that require boosting every third year only. For the time being, every third year vaccination or longer is not recommended in actively breeding bitches. This is because a dam may lose a significant portion of her antibody levels at sequential pregnancies with large litters, which may compromise her ability to adequately protect future litters against infectious disease. It is therefore suggested that, at least in active breeding bitches, annual vaccination against the core diseases not be abandoned until further research suggests that this is safe. There are small animal vaccines registered for use in pregnant and lactating dogs and they may be used if the bitch requires her annual booster whilst pregnant. The deliberate vaccination of pregnant bitches 2-3 weeks before whelping in addition to annual boosters, is practiced by some breeders and advised by some veterinarians to ensure good colostral immunity. This practice has no value in bitches that are vaccinated annually. Breeders that have experienced parvovirus or quick to suspect that vaccine failure may have been the cause. Vaccine failure may be defined as the inability of the vaccine to result in an protective immune response in the vaccinated animal. Although faulty vaccines have been reported, this is very rare indeed. It is true that some individual dogs may be poor responders to vaccines and fail to acquire immunity. If vaccine failure is suspected, large number of cases are expected to be involved and serological studies (studies of antibody levels following vaccination) are indicated and should be requested. Parvovirus is a common nosocomial (hospital acquired disease). This has important implications for the breeder. Any animal hospital with the best intentions and management, may act as sources of infection to admitted patients. For this reason, extreme care should be taken in veterinary facilities to prevent transmission of disease to puppies when presented for vaccinations. When puppies are however admitted for any ailment, inadvertent transmission of nosocomial disease may be unavoidable. In these cases it is advised that the puppy either remains in the veterinary facility, boarding facility or at the very least, in the quarantine facility of the breeder until it has completed all of its vaccinations. It may also be homed straight from the veterinarian to its new home where risk of disease spread is minimal. The surest way to trigger a parvovirus outbreak is to introduce a puppy shedding parvovirus from outside the 73

75 kennel. Translocated puppies are stressed, immune-compromised, more susceptible and thus more likely to, firstly become infected and secondly, shed sufficient virus to infect others. In summary, it is strongly recommended that current vaccination guidelines for puppies and dogs be followed according to region. In high risk situations, earlier vaccination at four weeks than the accepted norm, should be considered. Reduction, but not complete elimination of parvovirus-induced disease in large breeding kennels or in highly contaminated environments is a realistic expectation using this approach. The control of other pathogens in breeding kennels that act as immune-compromising factors may both aid in prevention of infectious disease and further reduce severity of disease and favour treatment outcome in puppies originating from breeding colonies. Dr.K.G.M. De Cramer BVSc MMedVet (Gyn) PhD Veterinary Surgeon Veterinary specialist animal reproduction Extra ordinary lecturer, University of Pretoria Rant en Dal Animal Hospital, Mogale City Editor :- As outlined in the first quarter edition of the Club s bulletin in April this year, certain changes to the Labrador Retriever Breed Standard were accepted by the Kennel Club and these have subsequently been adopted by the KUSA. The following article, written by Ann Britton of Bowstones Labradors (UK) for Our Dogs magazine, gives a good explanation of how to assess correct front assembly from a breed judge s perspective, taking the amended Standard into account. Mrs Britton is both a Labrador breeder, exhibitor and well-known breed judge. Labrador Notes By Ann Britton (Bowstones), September 2018 In January 2018 the KC Labrador Breed Standard was updated in conjunction with the Labrador Breed Clubs and Breed Council. I advise that everyone should look at the new wording. It can be found on the Kennel Club website. One revision was to attempt to describe the correct front construction. Viewing dogs from the ringside and reading glowing praise heaped upon some winning exhibits at home and abroad, pictured on Facebook, with near upright, utterly incorrect fronts, it is clear that some breeders, exhibitors and, awful to say it, some judges appear unable to recognise what the correct front angulation of a Labrador should look like. The chocolate box face, pretty pretty body, waggy tail and mincing dolly steps seem to be more the order of the day rather than looking for a fit-for-purpose gundog with correct construction, which will more or less guarantee the dog lifetime healthy soundness into old age. One of the best ways to assess whether the shoulder and upper arm are in the right place is to view the dog in profile. A plumbline dropped from the withers will, on a correct front, pass through the elbow and on to the ground. The proportion, withers to ground, is 50:50. If the plumbline falls behind the elbow, sometimes inches back across the ribcage, it is a dead giveaway that there is very little angulation of the upper arm, which is erring towards the vertical, and because of that the front legs are set too far forward. So, for perfection, look for elbows positioned in a vertical line, below the withers. If you want to understand this properly, watch your own stock at home or at a show from the ringside; mentally get out your plumbline, dropping the line from the withers and assess what you see. Is the line passing through the elbow, or is it in open space way back towards the tail, and certainly missing the elbow? If it misses the elbow, without question the front is wrong and should be judged accordingly. 74

76 The Breed Council have therefore revised the description of the Forequarters in the Labrador Breed Standard to read Shoulders long and well laid back, with upper arm of near equal length, placing legs well under body. Forelegs well boned and straight from elbow to ground when viewed from either front or side. If the front is right, normally everything else flows through correctly. Watch the good fronted dogs easily move around the ring with quiet, long reaching strides, and then watch the upright ones using so much more energy to pitter-patter with flash and dash round the ring that excess energy often covering the fact that they are generously trying their hardest to keep up. Diagram: Mrs C Coode, Warringah Labradors (UK) Most Common Ailments in Labrador Retrievers Extracts from the study:- Labrador Retrievers under primary veterinary care in the UK: demography, mortality and disorders (published 22 October 2018) (Written by Paul D. McGreevy, Bethany J. Wilson, Caroline S. Mansfield, Dave C. Brodbelt, David B. Church, Navneet Dhand, Ricardo J. Soares Magalhães and Dan G. O Neill) Background With origins in the game hunting fields of Canada and developed in the UK from the 1830 s, the Labrador Retriever is now firmly established as one of the most globally popular dog breeds and a leading family dog. Labrador Retrievers are currently very popular in the UK and were the most commonly registered UK pedigree dog breed in The Kennel Club currently registers three colourings: black, liver/chocolate, or yellow. The authors were interested in whether these pigmentations were associated with clinical disorders especially skin disease since colour is an attribute of the skin. The median longevity of Labrador Retrievers in the UK has previously been estimated at 12.5 years but there s a need for additional breed-specific information on the common causes of death and any sex or coat-colour differences in longevity. Labrador Retrievers have reported predispositions to 67 diseases. They are often of stocky build with a tendency to eat beyond their physiological needs, perhaps because of a pro-opiomelanocortin gene deletion and can therefore be prone to obesity, a trait that contributes to clinical manifestations of orthopaedic problems, notably elbow and hip dysplasia. Descended from dogs that were selectively bred to help fishermen retrieve nets and lost lines and then bred to retrieve fallen water-fowl and other game, the breed is known for engaging in swimming. This is important because regular swimming may increase the risk of otitis externa (ear infection) and, unless the dogs are well-dried, may lead to increased humidity in the hair-coat that may increase the prevalence of skin disorders. 75

77 Methods The study collected electronic patient record data on dogs attending UK primary-care veterinary practices. Demographic analysis covered all 33,320 Labrador Retrievers in the VetCompass database under veterinary care during 2013 while disorder and mortality data were extracted from a random sample of 2074 (6.2%) of these dogs. Results Demography The study population of 455,557 dogs from 304 clinics in the VetCompass database under primary veterinary care during 2013 included 33,320 (7.31%) Labrador Retrievers. Annual proportional birth rates showed that Labrador Retrievers dropped from 9.6% of the annual VetCompass birth cohort in 2004 to 5.8% in The apparent decline in the relative popularity of Labrador Retrievers may reflect an indirect effect of the nascent rise in popularity of the brachycephalic breeds, such as French bulldogs, whose registrations rose from third in 2016 to second in The decline of the annual proportional birth rates for Labrador Retrievers in the UK may also reflect the rise of designer hybrid cross-bred dogs, notably poodle crosses. The most common recorded colours were black (44.6%), yellow (27.8%) and liver/chocolate (23.8%). The most common colours were black (44.6%), yellow (27.8%) and liver/chocolate (23.8%). Of the Labrador Retrievers with information available, 15,427 (46.4%) were female and 15,252 (53.6%) were male. Females were more likely to be neutered than males (59.7% versus 54.8%). The mean adult bodyweight of males (35.2 kg) was higher than for females (30.4 kg). Longevity and cause-specific mortality There were 176 deaths recorded at any time during the available clinical records. The 10 most common causes of death included (in order) musculoskeletal disorders, neoplasia (growths), mass lesions, brain disorders, liver disorders, renal disease, endocrine disorders, enteropathy (intestinal inflammation), heart disease and urinary tract disorders. The median longevity of Labrador Retrievers overall was 12.0 years. Of 176 dogs with sex information available, the median longevity of females did not differ to males. The median longevity of neutered animals was slightly longer than for entire animals. The most common causes of death described were musculoskeletal disorders (prevalence 24.5%) 76

78 and neoplasia (growths) (21.1%). Although one of the important causes of death was neoplasia, cancer did not figure as being a disease of major prevalence. This serves to highlight that most common diseases are not terminal and that disease predisposition in life is not the same as disease predisposition as a cause of death. The probability of death did not differ between males and females for any of the 10 most common causes of mortality. The median age at death from these 10 causes varied from 9.1 years for heart disease to 13.4 years for musculoskeletal disorders. The median longevity of non-chocolate coloured dogs (12.1 years) was longer than for chocolate coloured animals (10.7 years). Disorder prevalence Some 2074 (6.2%) Labrador Retrievers were manually examined to extract all recorded disorder data for There were 1277 (61.6%) Labrador Retrievers with at least one disorder recorded during 2013 while the remaining 38.4% had no disorder recorded. The median count of disorders was 1 disorder per dog and did not differ between females and males. The most prevalent fine-level precision (specific) disorders recorded were otitis externa (ear infection) (prevalence 10.4%), overweight/obesity (8.8%), degenerative joint disease (5.5%), lameness (4.4%) and periodontal disease (4.2%). There were significant associations between coat colour and ear and skin disease. The prevalence of otitis externa in black dogs was 12.8%, in yellow dogs it was 17.0% but, in chocolate dogs, it rose to 23.4%. Similarly, the prevalence of pyo-traumatic dermatitis in black dogs was 1.1%, in yellow dogs it was 1.6% but in chocolate dogs it rose to 4.0%. To explain this phenomenon, the authors postulate that if chocolate coat colour is desired in litters, breeders may be motivated to breed from certain lines that may inadvertently increase the ensuing puppies predisposition to certain diseases. It is possible that a more restricted population gene pool has a higher carriage rate of the disease risk genes involved in ear and skin conditions. Labrador Retrievers are at increased risk of being overweight, relative to other breeds. Overweight/obesity was not statistically significantly associated with neutering in females but was associated with neutering in males. Excessive bodyweight is very common in domestic dogs and linked to various associated conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and also to reduced longevity. Weight loss is known to improve quality of life in dogs reflecting other benefits such as improved insulin resistance and reduced lameness. If one groups the many different disorders into common groupings, the most prevalent disorders were musculoskeletal (12.6%), aural (10.6%), gastrointestinal (10.1%), dermatological (9.7%) and overweight/obesity (8.8%). The popular hypothesis that degenerative joint disease ( DJD ) is more prevalent in males than in females was not supported by the current data. Musculoskeletal disorders, primarily identified as DJD, lameness and stiffness at the fine diagnostic level, proved to be the most prevalent group level disorder and it was also the most common recorded cause of death, accounting for nearly a quarter of all mortalities. This finding is consistent with a study of 212 insured Swedish Labradors in that 29% of mortalities were attributed to non-traumatic and non-neoplastic musculoskeletal disorders, such as elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia and cranial cruciate ligament disease. Aural (ear) disease was common among the current population of Labrador Retrievers with a prevalence of 10.6%. Similarly, the prevalence of dermatological (or cutaneous) diseases in Labrador Retrievers was considerable at 9.7%. Hair coat length and aural conformation may influence predisposition to these disorders but most of the disorders are related to atopy (allergic responses). The predisposition of chocolate Labrador Retrievers in the current sample suggests further avenues of immunological research within the breed. Labrador Retrievers are reported in dermatology referral caseloads as having a predisposition to ear infections, including skin allergies and pyo-traumatic dermatitis that may reflect to some extent the breed s fondness for swimming and retrieving from water. 77

79 Conclusion This report can help breeders and veterinarians prioritise strategic approaches to tackle health issues in Labrador Retrievers. The results can alert prospective owners to potential health issues and inform breed-specific wellness checks. Canine Genetics and Epidemiology20185:8 The Author(s) Published: 22 October 2018 Spotted at World of Dogs and Cats pet exhibition on the 21st of July at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, showcasing our lovely Breed at the KUSA Gundog stand: From left; Thania Rowan (Rowania Labradors), the Club s Membership Secretary with Casey, Mary Ann Greathead, the Club s Secretary with Sadie and Marietjie Nicholson (Berrakaw Labradors) with Finnick. 78

80 Amadeuze Labradors Annemarie van Heerden (Sasolburg) Celebrating our 10 th birthday in 2018! After receiving a request to write a contribution for the LRKC 2018 Lab Lines about Amadeuze kennels (thanks Genevieve) I realized that it is actually a very important year for our kennel. Amadeuze is celebrating it s 10 Birthday this year, and it is with mixed feelings of happiness, thankfulness and sadness that we reflect on the past 10 years. Our beloved and very special girl, Poplap (Ch Dennegeur Yohanna Yolyt of Amadeuze ) bred by Daniel Kritzinger, joined our family in Poplap, pictured left, was a real character to live with, one of a kind in many ways with her own peculiar little ways of doing things. She was an excellent mother to her babies, and when her daughter Ella had a litter of puppies a few months before her death, she got into the whelping box (next to Ella) to offer her specialized services to clean up the puppies! Sadly we lost Poplap at a relatively young age (shortly before her 7th birthday) to cancer. Fortunately we have many fond memories of Poplap which keeps her alive in our hearts. She made a huge impact on our kennel and she was the main reason I fell in love with showing our dogs! About a year later our boy Trotter (Ch Seabirds Globetrotter of Amadeuze ( ), pictured right, arrived from Sweden to join our family. Nobody could foresee what impact this cute little black boy puppy was about to have in our home and our kennel through the years to come, as well as in Labradors in SA in general. He was an amazing companion dog at home with his huge heart and love for humans, especially children, and soon became an icon with my music students, the school choir and everybody that happened 79

81 to meet him. Puppy buyers would often come here to collect their puppies and then would jokingly ask: Please can we take Trotter home with the puppy?! Although not a super star in the show ring himself, he nonetheless became a breed champion in Trotter, (photo right) left a rich legacy in terms of his offspring, siring quite a few litters during his lifetime, of which no less than 6 of his children became show champions themselves, and a few of his grandchildren are now following suit. Trotter would have been very proud of his lovely daughter - Int Ch, Gr Ch and Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain, owned and loved by Sandy Borralho, who became a Grand Champion as well as International Champion during During the next few years a few more imports from Europe followed, namely our black boy Hubert (Ch Hubert De L Etang Balancet) from France, who also produced lovely puppies for our kennel. After Hubert came chocolate Maggie (Ch Seabirds Mocca Mousse of Amadeuze) and yellow Amber (Ch Seabirds Nobodys Business of Amadeuze) from Sweden (photo left), followed by chocolate Oscar (Ch Seabirds Oops we Did It Again of Amadeuze). Amber has had one litter of puppies thus far, sired by a Trotter son, Don, in Oscar has sired a few lovely chocolate litters and indeed, the youngest addition to our canine family, baby Evie (Amadeuze Rustle of Spring, born July 2018) was born out of Millie (a Trotter daughter) and sired by Oscar. Other youngsters in the family are Queeni (Amadeuze Queen of Night, born April 2018 out of Allegra and Baloo Amber s brother at Mirain kennel) and Lolli (Amadeuze Lollipop Legacy, born Apr 2017) out of Ella and Hubert therefore Poplap s granddaughter and some line breeding back to the well-known Olé. Queeni, pictured here, was a show star from the word Go and started her show career with a couple of championship shows by winning Best Baby Puppy in Show twice, back to back on one weekend, and another Reserve Best Baby Puppy in Show soon after! Evie has followed in her footsteps winning Reserve Best Baby Puppy in Show (all breeds) on her first outing. We hope she continues to enjoy the show ring, she is very sociable and a bundle of energy! 80

82 During the years we bred lovely black and chocolate litters (including a few yellow puppies in some of Allegra s litters) from Ella (Amadeuze Elvira Madigan) and Allegra (Ch Ablesing Amazing Allegra of Amadeuze). They both were super brood bitches and had their last litters in Both are spayed now and retired from breeding and showing. Maggie was also spayed after her second litter in 2018 and retired from breeding. We hope to breed litters from (yellow) Amber and (chocolate) Millie, pictured left, in the new year, and if all goes well maybe also a first litter for Miekie (Ch Amadeuze Karmina Burana). Miekie was born in October 2016 out of Allegra and Hubert, and became a show (breed) champion in 2018 when about 19 months old. Looking back over the past 10 years we are thankful for many blessings. We bred quite a number of healthy, lovely puppies through the years who are bringing love and joy to their owners. We had far more highlights than low-lights in the show ring, and succeeded in handling 11 Labradors to championship (breed) status. We are mourning the loss of Poplap and more recently, Trotter, but we are blessed by the lovely offspring they left us to enrich our lives and those of their owners to keep their memories alive. Photo right: Evie 81

83 In Memorium ~ Pam Richardson, Brightwood Labradors We mourn the passing of Pam Richardson of Brightwood Kennels on 30 November She will always be remembered as gracious and caring, and never had a harsh word to say about anyone. She was an enthusiastic helper in the running of Cape Gundog Club, secretary for many years and helped with the newsletter. She helped with catering at the field trials and also ran and field qualified some of her Labradors. Rose Marie first met Pam around She had a Labrador bitch called Jenny of Summersands and she persuaded her to show Jenny at a CGC Ch show judged by Mary Roslyn Williams. She so enjoyed the show scene and that was the beginning of Brightwood Kennels. In 1976 Ch Sleepy Hollow Playboy at Brightwood joined her kennels followed in 1978 by Ch Sleepy Hollow Fairlady of Brightwood. Danie Kritzinger got his Ch Brightwood Charlie of Dennegeur from her and this boy left a legacy for many breeders. He was the sire of Renier van Vuuren and Dale Fabian s two bitches Ch Bardale Enchanted Storm Marta and Ch Bardale Storm Lantern NHR FQ. Her breeding also formed the foundation of Rob and Gill Ainslie s kennel, Klynroc Labradors. Her imports from UK played an important part in the lineage of many South African Labradors, Ch Elveledge Royal Pennant of Brightwood, Ch Rocheby Chanceler of Brightwood and Foulby Roaming Free of Brightwood. She was breeder of one of Rose Marie s top winning bitches, Int Ch. And Ch Brightwood Spicegirl of Sleepy Hollow. In those early days at shows we could have 7 to 8 Ch Labrador bitches showing against each other and the camaraderie between us all was something to be remembered. We sat together and talked about our beloved breed. She is remembered with the greatest of affection. Rose Marie Cabion and Dale Fabian. 82

84 In Memoriam ~ Gordon Dennis Loxton ( ) The gundog fraternity were stunned to learn of the tragic and untimely passing of Gordon Loxton, aged 49, on Wednesday 5th September 2018, after suffering a heart attack whilst visiting clients in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Gordon was down in KZN with his long-time partner Sharron Brown and his daughter Bridgett to attend the Pietermaritzburg field trials over the first week-end, and the Pietermaritzburg Spring Weekend dog shows the following week-end. The latter was not to be. Gordon had just enjoyed the success of a hard earned and well deserved 3 rd place at the Pietermaritzburg Kennel Club field trial Novice Stake held near Lyons River with Bardale DB s Gift at Roseryal NHR (Nash) owned by Margaret Rose in the Cape, a dog he had offered to re-home and train. This speaks volumes about Gordon, his generosity, his kindness, his commitment, his dedication, his patience, his humour, his caring, his support for others; values and attributes we, the dog fraternity, and indeed the Country could all do with much more of. It was inevitable that Gordon would be drawn into the world of Gundogs, more specifically Labradors and Golden Retrievers through his relationship with Sharron Brown and her Conkasha kennel. He was always there behind the scenes, putting up gazebos, unloading dogs from trailers or the back of cars and preparing them for the ring. If they were not Sharron s dogs then he would be helping someone else around the Gundog ring. Always ready to lend a hand or give an encouraging word, unflappable, resolute and when in the ring himself, always calm and collected. Just showing dogs was a little mundane for Gordon and as a result of encouragement from close friends to come and watch some Retriever Field Trials a few years back, he and Sharron became interested then passionate about the working side of retrievers. A bit like a Labrador to water, Gordon soon acquired his first working Labrador, Bardale DB Strike Force (Ross), from Dale Fabian in the Cape. Ross came from a strong line and the big yellow dog and Gordon formed a great partnership. They entered their first trial in June 2015 and had a great year in 2016 with several 83

85 placings including two Maiden Stake wins taking them up to Novice Stake and winning the WGCC Best Maiden Field Trial Dog. In 2017 Gordon took on Nash, a strong-willed, five-year-old yellow Labrador and a notorious breaker at trials who was just too much to handle for Margaret. With single-minded determination Gordon worked with Nash, taught him to be steady and began running him again, achieving a 3 rd place in Novice the weekend before tragedy struck. It is even sadder that he will not now be able to bond and work his exciting new black Lab puppy Jura by Sharron s working Labrador bitch Skye. But if it wasn t dogs, then there were the horses. Both Sharron and Gordon are accomplished riders and a number of horses were added to the menagerie on Gordon s property North of Lanseria where Sharron had established her Lanseria Boarding Kennel along with Conkasha. So instead of loading dog crates and dogs it would be hitching up horse boxes and getting horses into boxes at some unearthly hour to head off for an event. As mentioned above, Gordon was an extremely generous and giving individual. He happily shared his lovely farm with friends for dog training and permitted several Retriever working tests to be held there. As the owner of the Loxton Group of Companies and more specifically Loxton Mower and Garden Centre he became a great sponsor and benefactor to a number of Dog Clubs both for shows and field trials. He was also a generous donor and supporter of the Goldfields Showgrounds both materially and financially. He served on the committee of Transvaal Midlands Kennel Club and the Gundog Club Field Trial sub-committee. He would often arrange an exhibition stand to be set up to display equipment at some shows and trial events as well as donating valuable prizes for the winners. If anyone had any mechanical problems, Gordon was always on hand with an answer or to offer some advice. He would drop everything to make time to help out his friends. Gordon was a true gentleman, an unusual and rare breed in modern SA. We are all deeply saddened by his sudden passing and our thoughts and prayers are with those closest whom he leaves behind, the love of his life Sharron, his daughter Bridgett, his son Brett and his mom Deanne. Mike Holman Craignair Labradors Jane Pott (Laezonia) REFLECTION OF THE LAST TWO YEARS Much has happened at Craignair since my last contribution to Lab Lines. Firstly, the introduction by KUSA of the Grand Champion title in 2017 which has proved as challenging to achieve as was intended. A candidate requires 50 points in total with a number of additional qualification rules to be adhered to. Fortunately, some of the criteria could be applied retrospectively and upon calculating our points, a mad scramble ensued to try and collect the balance of the points. We are delighted and proud that Craignair was awarded the first three Grand Champion titles for Labradors, which include, in order, Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop owned by Mrs Di Hacking but proudly shown by Mr Richard Hacking, closely followed by Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Picture Perfect and last, but not least, Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Switch Blade owned by Mr Dwayne Malcolm. 84

86 Those who breed will appreciate the challenge of maintaining a bitch in prime condition for this accolade and many do not pursue titles beyond Champion status for this particular reason. Phoebe our Grand Champion did us proud. We turn our sights to the International Champion title, which a candidate can qualify for by achieving 4 CACIBs (Certificat d Apptitude au Championnat Internationl de la FCI) over a minimum period of 12 months and 1 day, i.e. the final CACIB is only eligible in the second year. With few FCI shows available to South African dogdom and these shows normally being held on a normal week day, it is not viable for all of dogdom to attain so easily, so patience and, on many occasions, travelling to out of province FCI shows is required, but despite all odds, Craignair boasts our three International Champions, Int Ch & Ch Craignair Destined to Be, Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Picture Perfect and Mr Malcolm s Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Craignair Switch Blade. KUSA also introduced a new award to encourage Junior Dog owners to aspire to an accolade of their own - the Junior Merit title much like Junior Warrant in the UK. The thought process was to encourage owners to showcase their Juniors who are not eligible for Championship status until they are eighteen months old and thus resuting in many people dropping their dogs from showing until they reach eighteen months. We are absolutely delighted that the first Junior Warrant title awarded to a Labrador in South Africa is granted to our Mac, Craignair Black Hawk. Whilst the Craignair dogs and their owners may have led the way, please be assured that other kennels have now also proudly achieved all three titles and Craignair extends warmest congratulations for this achievement. 85

87 Jesandow Labradors Michele Compton (Sasolburg) In March of 2014 I went to meet Juanita Botha (now van Heerden) of Ablesing Labradors and her dogs as I was looking for a yellow male to join Jesandow. As it happened, Juanita had a litter due in April so my name was added to her waiting list. As I waited and watched the puppies grow I fell in love with black collar boy and towards the end of May Ablesing Shakima Gold joined Jesandow. Little did I know then how my life would change. I am a behind the scenes type of person and because of this I was adamant that I was not going to show my dogs but as Shakima grew I started to change my mind. With the help and guidance of Juanita, Shakima (left) entered the show ring where he was soon known as the steroid baba because of his exuberance and I am very proud to be the owner of this gorgeous boy - my big teddy bear with his wonderful, loving temperament. It is not possible for me to attend a lot of shows but Shakima has nonetheless been awarded, amongst others, Best Baby Puppy and 3rd in Group, Best Puppy, Best SA Bred, Best of Breed and 2nd in Group. He was also Reserve SA Bred at the LRKC Championship Show in 2017! Handled by Juanita, he was awarded 3 of his 5 CC s and I am proud to say I overcame my shyness enough to show him myself for a further CC. At the beginning of this year I took him in the ring and with the help of Dwayne Malcolm he was awarded his 5th CC. The highlight of 2018 for us has definitely been the first champion in our kennel, Ch Ablesing Shakima Gold of Jesandow, and of course Shakima s offspring with their dad s loving temperament. 86

88 We didn't get to show much at all this year but i am very excited to see what 2019 holds for us when we show our two home bred boys, Ryder and Barney (Shakima s son). Mirain Labradors Sandy Borralho (Johannesburg) 2018 was again a busy and successful show year. Kiara (Int Ch, Gr Ch & Ch Ablesing Kiara for Keeps at Mirain), Enya (Mirain Enya Ecosinrain) and Freia (Mirain Faylinn In Love) had fun travelling around our stunning country, meeting new friends and enjoying time with old friends! The South African Show circuit sure keeps us on our toes never knowing what to expect at the various destinations weather-wise that is. From the icy cold of Bloemfontein, where the locks and hinges on the trailer froze overnight and we skated around the ring, to the searing heat of Cape Town where we were in the ring at midday at 43 C. In both cases I think the dogs coped better than the handlers! My super star Kiara (right) was awarded her International Champion Title on the 17 th of May 2018 and Grand Champion Title on the 2 nd of October 2018 so it was a fantastic year for her. The Cherry on the cake was when Mrs Patricia Harrison from England awarded her Best In Show at the Labrador Club s 51 st Championship Show (photo overleaf) and the next day at the Gundog Club Championship Show, our judge Mr Louis Kruger awarded her Reserve Best In Show. What an amazing weekend. Kiara is a headstrong young lady and when she decides she has been in her crate long enough she lets us know. She is also convinced she can Show herself, therefore she decides how big a circle she will do when she enters the ring and how far away and back means! She is also well known for talking quite loudly in the ring much to my embarrassment at times. 87

89 Enya is the opposite of her mom Kiara; she is a quiet, biddable, gentle, well behaved girl. She did well in 2018 by achieving 5 Best Puppy in Breed and 11 Best Junior in Breed awards in Freia shone this year being awarded 1 Best Baby Puppy in Show by Mrs Maite Gonzalbo at the Western Gauteng Kennel Club s 2 nd Championship show on the 20 th of April 2018, Best Puppy in Show at the KwaZulu Natal Gundog Club on the 6 th of July and Reserve Best Junior in show at the TKC FCI Show on the 12 th of October She was Best Puppy in Group 7 times and Best Puppy in Breed 21 times well done baby girl. She has also been awarded Best of Breed twice. Thank you Sharron Brown for allowing me to use Bernie (Elmsmere Burnt Sugar of Concasha Imp UK) on Nica (Sea-Birds One in a Million of Mirain Imp Sweden) to produce this litter of stunning Chocolate puppies. We also added to our family in 2018 a gorgeous yellow girl from Annamarie van Heerden Amadeuze Quesera Sera of Mirain who will be strutting her stuff in the show ring next year. We also ventured outside of Labradors (still keeping with Retrievers however) to add a young Flat Coated Retriever to the family and he is an extremely good baby sitter. Finally, 2018 has been a very sad year for the show crowd losing several friends during the year. For us the passing of Gordon Loxton was a devastating blow, our friend and travelling companion will be sorely missed. 88

90 Rowania Labradors Thania Rowan (Mooinooi) What a privilege to be part of the LRKC and the local show community. Although we cannot always be at all the shows, I feel it is an important part of every kennel to try and show case your dogs. This is a very good platform where you could stay in touch with other breeders and also judge your own dogs according to breed standards. This is after all our goal and passion to breed proper Labrador Retrievers according to the Standard and be proud of what we ve accomplished and achieved. I am excited and anxious at the same time to see all our beautiful labbies and proud to say that I AM PART OF THIS! What an awesome feeling! I am truly blessed to be able to say that my Rowania team has done me extremely proud again this year. I love them with all my heart and they are part of who we are as people. This year my show team achieved the following: Both Casey and Matthys qualified for Crufts 2019 Casey received his Grand Champion title Matthys received his Junior Merit title (he has 9 CC s at the age of only 16 months) Bella became a breed champion GR CH & CH CASIMIRO SYKSTUS OF ROWANIA (Multi Ch Chablais Blue Sable Caramelo x Dolbia Pride and Joy) Casey was imported from Poland in This charismatic soul has given us so much delight and continues to do well both inside the showring and out, siring some lovely puppies. His achievements to date include Qualifying for CRUFTS 2019 on 2 nd June 2018 BEST IN SHOW 1 (SPECIALTY) RES BEST IN SHOW 1 (ALL BREEDS) BOB 13 RBOB 7 CACIB: 1 CH CLASS WINS 33 CC s 15 RCC s 6 BUNNICHEM CHIMBORAZO OF ROWANIA JM (Ch Dolbia Louboutin of Bunnichem x Dolbia Jasminum of Bunnichem) Matthys is my rising star and keeps us all on our toes with his antics. Matthys has also had a super show career thus far: Qualifying for CRUFTS 2019 on 2nd Jun 18 RES BEST IN SHOW (SPECIALTY) 1 BOB 1 89

91 RBOB 2 RES BEST PUPPY IN SHOW 2 BEST PUPPY IN BREED: 14 BEST PUPPY IN GROUP: 6 BEST JUNIOR IN BREED: 6 BEST JUNIOR IN GROUP: 4 CACIB (16 months old): 1 CC s 9 RCC s 6 Matthys was Bred by Annemiek van Vuuren and we are very grateful to Annemiek for letting us have this stunning boy! At Rowania, we devote all our love and attention to each litter. Puppies are born and raised in our nursery right next to our home and nurtured, socialised and stimulated to ensure they leave Rowania as well-rounded, balanced companions with the versatility one would expect from a well-bred Labrador. I'm truly blessed to be able to live my passion. Thank you to my handlers and friends, Andreas Kiefer, Jane Kiefer, Amy Kiefer and Tyrone Goode for handling my kids! I love you All! We offer our best wishes and happiness to you and your families as we all look forward to a successful 2019! Stagmanskop Labradors Richard and Diane Hacking (Cape Town) This has been another busy and amazing year for all of us. The year started with a trip to J burg. Both of our dogs featured on the Animaltalk Top 100 with Potiphar Solo Rio of Stagmanskop (Beau), being the highest placed Labrador. It was so exciting for Richard and I, as we had never been to the luncheon before and certainly had never had two dogs in the Top 100 at the same time. One week later, we attended the Supa 7 lunch in honour of our 90

92 Gr. Ch. Craignair Desert Flyer of Stagmanskop (Pilot) who managed to qualify for the veteran competition. What fun to have both of our dogs do so well. We did a few more shows down here and then flew up to The Labrador Annual General Meeting where both dogs received awards for various categories. Once again, Pilot won the Victor Ludorum Trophy for the top winning male Labrador and also the trophy for the top Veteran dog. Beau did his bit by winning the Ch. Marsta Secret Duke Trophy for the highest placed Labrador in the Animaltalk Top 100 ratings. It was a good day for Stagmanskop. In August, Pilot also won the Gwen Broadly Trophy for the top Show Labrador in the Western Cape, awarded by the Cape Gundog Club. The year continued but because of the renovations to our house and several overseas visitors, we could not do the shows that we wished to do. However we did the October shows in really brutal heat and Pilot once again showed his marvellous character and heart. He won 3 BOBs, a Group 3 rd and finished with Reserve Best Veteran in Show at the Cape Gundog Club show. We are looking forward to next year with more shows and another Supa 7 visit for Pilot as a Veteran and to finally being able to enjoy our finished house and the dogs. Our thanks to all the judges who have awarded our dogs so much over the year and especially to Jane Pott and Dr Jan Hovers for breeding two great dogs and allowing them to find their way to us. Wildspirit Gundogs Sheryll Gander Kloeck (Johannesburg) 2018 was a very exciting and busy year for me. After breeding a couple of very exciting litters, putting really good combinations together and holding back a number of youngsters for the future breeding and growth of Wildspirit Labradors, I made the decision that I needed to import a couple of working lines. I needed some dogs that would complement my existing lines which have a couple of direct imports and imports a generation back or two. The search began, spending hours searching for current successful working kennels, individual dogs working in the field and at trials. Then going through pedigrees, all health tests and results, trial results and video snips of many dogs that do not trial, but are very active in the field, as well as watching those that do actively Trial. It is so exciting going through predigrees, results and video snips! I spent hours and hours reading, chatting and looking at future combinations, but it was worth the effort. 91

93 I then contacted everyone that I knew in the UK and Ireland who have working labs, to ask many questions and for referrals. It was amazing how friendly and helpful people were, people that didn t know me from a bar of soap and from South Africa, informing me about dogs, breeders and handlers/guns with wonderful dogs and awesome pedigrees. Dogs who might not compete in Field Trials but who pick up right through the season. I have made the most amazing friends in the UK and Ireland, just through the love of our dogs. I am even planning a trip there, to meet these wonderful people and their dogs and have been graciously invited to stay with them and even offered a car to use to get around, plus the added bonus of getting to see my sister/friend Sam Davis to share this wonderful opportunity. Once the decisions were made, the mammoth task of importing not 1 but 4 pups in a 6 month time frame. I was incredibly excited, but had loads of work and organizing ahead of me. I secured the services of 2 wonderful courier companies, one in Ireland and the other in the UK, then built up a fantastic relationship with a clearing agent here in South Africa. (clockwise from top: Corrib, Wakiza and Tucker) 92

94 We all worked together like a well oiled machine, checking and double checking everything. I was part of the whole process, as I wanted to make sure nothing went wrong. I even built up a relationship with the Director of State Vets SA, mailing her all bloodwork results, once received, to make sure that everything was in order, before the pups arrived. CORRIB HASKEL OF WILDSPIRIT (Imp Ire) aka CORRIB, a stunning yellow male, arrived in November 2017 at 5 months old. VERNROSS KIRCALDY OF WILDSPIRIT (Imp UK) aka TUCKER, a gorgeous dark fox red male, arrived in March 2018, he was 11 weeks old. HIGHHOLTS AFRICAN WAKIZA (Imp UK) aka WAKIZA, a beautiful dark chocolate male, arrived in May 2018 at 11 weeks old. AMBERCLOUD AFRICAN SUNSET (Imp UK) aka SUNNY, another stunning dark fox red female, arrived a week after WAKIZA, in May 2018, at 4,5 months old. I am delighted to have these wonderful pups join my WILDSPIRIT family, they are everything I expected and more. Together with my existing lines, there is so much to look forward to. I haven t had much time to train my own dogs, but my little black miracle boy SACHI has truly been a delight Kaiko really left his mark. (clockwise from top: Sunny, Sachi and Fyrecracker) 93

95 I also kept a stunning fox red female SAFFRON out of Chili (pictured right) and Huckelberry and she too has been doing very well. I repeated the combination between Fyre (Imp USA) and Huckelberry, and where previously I kept 2 amazing fox red females, Flame and Ember, this time I held back a fox red male Fyrecracker. This was my year to bring new blood into my kennels and none of this comes cheap, so my own dogs had to take a backseat while I work to pay my new babies off. I am blessed to have new families join my Wildspirit family, some pups as wonderful companion family members, running partners, pick up buddies and drug/explosive detection dogs. On a personal note, most of this year has been spent busy coaching my clients/friends and our Wildspirit kiddies. It really is so rewarding to see the new owners becoming handlers and their dogs doing everything we ask them to do, enjoying every minute. I count my blessings everyday, that my job is something I totally love to do, how many people can say that? I have been fortunate enough to be able to go out on a number of rough shoots with client/friends, helping them with their young dogs, as well as being able to work a number of my own dogs, for guys who do not have their own dogs. My New Year s resolution is to shoot over my own dogs, having never had the inclination to do so, but it is time. To be totally independent is the answer in every aspect of my life. There is nothing I can t do so cheers to my independence and may my kennels and the loves of my life grow from strength to strength. Wishing all my clients/friends and all those who truly love their fur children more than they ever expected a Merry Christmas and a wonderful and successful Remember to love you canine family because they love you more than you will ever know. 94

96 KWA ZULU NATAL NEWS By Gill Ainslie, Klynroc Labradors (Howick), LRKC Regional Representative Our KZN shows have been poorly attended by Labradors this past year and the all breeds open shows are even worse. I m not sure what the reason is but it definitely seems to be a general trend. We have two new breed champions in KZN, being Rho Hansen s Indy Ch Longformarcus Leading Lady of Tushielaw NHR FQ, bred by Rho s Mum Edith Hogg, and Rob Ainslie s Piper (photo right) Ch Blinkwater Midnight Piper at Klynroc bred by Caryn Crookes. Congratulations to Don and Nicolet Hart-Davis on their marriage we wish you many blessing for the future. Congratulations on your lab Asher, Ch and Ch Carting Trevena Mariner Man, on becoming a dual champion breed and carting. Our KZN labs have also done well in Field Trials with some excellent places, Dave Padbury with Major and Major s son Gunner have done consistently well! Fred Kingsley, with Hudson, Luna (pictured left) and Hunter, and Peter Christie and Teal have all had places in various field trials at home and around the Country. Unfortunately Fred and Belinda, and their dogs finally had to make the move up North with Fred having been transferred to their Gauteng office. We wish them all the best in their new home but are very grateful that their hearts still belong to us. Indy Hansen produced a litter to Major Padbury and these have all gone to their new homes now and should be very promising in the field. 95

97 On the sad side; we said goodbye to Jenny Maxwell in December She passed away peacefully after a long struggle with cancer. Our condolences to her family and friends. We wish all of you a Merry Christmas and safe travels over the Festive Season! Photos: Rho Hansen s Ginja (above) and Sue Forder with Spice (right) 96

98 Labrador Retriever Club of East Africa 2018 Championship Show Hosted by Natasha James in Nairobi, Kenya and sponsored by Royal Canin The LRCEA Championship Show was held on the 1st of September and was judged by Karen Powell of Seatallan Labradors (UK). Despite cold weather, the turn out was excellent with an entry of 99 dogs. Best in Show and Bitch CC went to Mr & Mrs Kabuga's chocolate bitch, Imani Idyllic Izzy, bred by Mrs Angi Yoder Maina. (photo by Grace Kabuga) Critique: She has the most beautiful head, super proportions of muzzle and top, lovely eye colour. Very attentive, good reach of neck, well laid shoulders. Great bone and feet. Barrel ribbed, lovely topline. Good coat texture, moved well. Izzy is by Play Mor Special Edition at Imani (Imp Pol), out of Play Mor What If Costa Sterlina At Imani (Imp Pol) Reserve Best in Show and Dog CC was awarded to the yellow junior, Ontulele Justthejob, owned and bred by Mrs Biddy Davis. (photo by Neeltje Rosenstok) Critique: Nicely made young dog, lovely head with soft, gentle expression. Nice eye colour. Good reach of neck, well laid shoulder. Straight bone, barrel ribbed, short coupled. Well angulated behind, with good second thigh. Good coat and tail. Excellent mover. 97

99 By Sharon Stocks Stadler 2018 has been a trying year for a lot of people but most particularly for Rescue Organisations. The sheer volume of dogs has increased from last year when we were already swamped. We did a quick exercise and of the last 10 dogs to come in to be rehomed 6 were from families emigrating. Quite a scary thought. We have, on average, 70 to 80 dogs on our list every week looking for homes and we still, consistently, home an average of about 8 a week. It sometimes seems like it is never ending. Homes are also not as freely available and it is a big ask to try and home two large dogs to a home. However, we carry on and have some lovely happy endings. We still are fairly fortunate, unlike some other rescue organisations, in that we seldom come across abused Labradors, but we sure do get a lot of neglected and badly behaved ones! People are still not researching the breed and because Labradors have the reputation of being great family dogs, young families with 3 children under the age of 5 and two parents who work from 7am to 7pm think that getting two Labrador puppies is the way to go. Inevitably, we then get a call around 8 to 15 months old to rehome the dogs who have at this stage not been trained, left alone all day and have now dug up the entire garden, eaten the Creepy and send the children flying when they come outside. Children are now terrified of the dogs, the dogs are fighting and husband is threatening to shoot them. Very unfair dogs are set up for failure from the beginning. However, with a bit of rehabiliation and training and definitely separating the dogs, we do find homes for them eventually. However, this normally entails time in kennels for assessment, training and the services of an animal behaviourist. All time consuming and expensive. Financially, we are holding our heads above water barely largely thanks to a donation left to us in a very kind person s will. She was elderly with no immediate family and her niece and nephew put her in a home when she got ill and left her 10 year old Labbie and 10 year old cat for the SPCA to collect. The neighbour called us and we put them into foster and then flew them to Cape Town to a wonderful home. When we sent pictures to the lady via her neighbour, she sent a message saying she now could die in peace. A few months later we were advised that she had left us a donation in her will. This money has allowed us to rehabilitate and kennel dogs, pay off our vet and kennel bills and have a little capital to print calendars and engage in a few fund raising events to help generate more money for LabRescue. One of the fun events we are involved in is the play on at Monte Casino called The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. We are homing a litter of 98

100 yellow Lab puppies and one of the boys, called Ben, is THE DOG in the play, he even has his own dressing room. The Theatre company has made a donation and we are able to sell our calendars and shake the donation tin at the venue. Ben has been homed and will fly to Cape Town once his theatrical obligations are complete! We also had our golf day in November at The Wanderers which always raises a nice amount of money to keep us going through December and early next year. Funding is always a challenge for Rescue and we are fortunate in that we do have some very special people who donate to us monthly. This is a tremendous help as it allows us to do a bit of planning as we are assured of that income every month. However we do need a whole lot more people prepared to do this. We are now beneficiaries of the My School/My Village/My Planet card system and are hoping that this becomes a major source of consistent revenue for us. Please consider adding us to your existing card or applying for a new card and making Labrador Rescue your beneficiary. That way whenever you spend money at participating stores and you swipe your card, we will get a percentage of what you spend, at no extra cost to you. You can do an application or change your beneficiary on the following link: With the help of sponsors, we printed our first LabRescue desk calendar for All the photographs are of Rescue Labradors and so far the sales have been really good. If you would like to buy your own copy of the calendar at R100, please contact Esta on esta@labrescue.org.za and she will organise to send you a copy or advise where they are available near you. A number of vets are selling them for us as well. (Postage or courier would be for your account) Christmas and a very prosperous New Year. Stay safe! We would like to thank all the LRKC members for their continued support of LabRescue and on behalf of all of us, wish you all a happy and blessed From all the Labrador Rescue Team For more information, visit us at 99

101 This poem [and this thesis] is dedicated to the dog as a species, perhaps the most magnificent and diverse species on earth, which has suffered greatly from our meddling. I wrote this poem in acknowledgement of our guilt. This thesis might not have been necessary if we had left it to nature. I however hope that it will lead to further research and improvement in the obstetric health of my beloved species. Plight of the bitch to mankind Near primitive man, did my ancestors dwell With cousin Lupus, all was still well Carefully in the shadows, for left-overs they looked Forever following, when mankind cooked So, over time, developed this -symbiosis Now I can tell of, our grand -metamorphosis Since that first wolf-litter, was raised by man On natural selection, there was a ban Until then natures fittest, had been our mate But now it was mankind, which determined our fate What emerged was variety, oh, so great In breeds, we number, so many to date Each were selected, for an eccentric trait Long, smooth, curly or hairless, our coats could be Leaving each country, with their own to see From tall big and bulky, to the smallest toy The hearts of our masters, we fill with joy Within our ranks, stand proud the terrier For some it would seem, the more the merrier Amongst us some were, selected for sight Strengthening our masters, in their hunting might On their farms and travels, this need emerged Tiss no surprise, herd loving breeds diverged So please mankind, do understand our plight As this matter is not clear, in black and white With us normal birth, is always desired For some C-sections, are sometimes required So, this forms the base, of our plight 100

102 Tiss all in your hands, and not in our might Those genes in us, you so have found Does not make nature s, perfect hound For breathing we should, us all be able Without a visit, to the operating table Whilst our folds and wrinkles, endear so many Tiss our wish for sure, we did not have any Short crooked legs, and a very long back May lead to weak disc, and a surgeon with knack Our ears are in some, not upright erect Causing discomfort, and meds to correct No longer do we search, and hunt for our meal Explaining why often, our weight s not ideal It s probable this change is, forever and ever Going back to the wild, is a futile endeavour So, with this I do not, proportion you blame But making us better, should be your first aim We don t mind the oddities, which make us so cute But there are some genes, which you should permute Tiss thought that variety, in genes do protect So, from changing nature, we could resurrect When we are too few, the breed is called rare That s when new genes, become a desperate affair We know that you love us, and want us to thrive Please therefore keep in us, some wolf genes alive Because of your choices, determining our fate We are now having, this important debate So please mankind, do understand my plight Against bad genes, you all should unite Dr Kurt De Cramer,

103 LRKC DISCLAIMER The LRKC recognizes good practices in dog breeding and encourages compliance with such practices. It does not guarantee the health or disposition of a dog. Compliance is the responsibility of the LRKC Member. The LRKC maintains a grievance procedure for referral of complaints. The purchaser retains his/her statutory and contractual rights. The LRKC disclaims any liability relating to the health or disposition of a dog or the conduct of a member of the LRKC. The LRKC cannot guarantee that the dog or its subsequent progeny are free from any inheritable congenital conditions nor can it guarantee any standard of performance of the dog. EASTERN CAPE BUSHDWELLER Michelle Potgieter East London / marichelles@discoverymail.co.za Website: FREE STATE AILSACRAIG Margaret Bell Kestell / margaretbell.labbies@gmail.com GAUTENG AND VAAL TRIANGLE ABLESING Juanita Botha Deneysville, Vaal Triangle ablesinglabbies@gmail.com Website: ADAMASDOR Renier Jansen van Vuuren Donkerhoek AH, Pretoria East renier@labradors.co.za Website: ALBERDEN Denise Hopley Alberton buying@trekscale.com or alberden.labradors@gmail.com Website: ARONDIGHT Dwayne Malcolm East Rand / dwayne@arondightlabradors.co.za Website: BERRAKAW Pierre & Marietjie Nicholson Valhalla, Pretoria / berrakawlabradors@gmail.com CHEZENKO Vicki Reid Tarlton labrador@discoverymail.co.za Website: CONKASHA Sharron Brown Lanseria sharron@dogsdogsdogs.co.za Website: CRAIGNAIR Jane Pott Laezonia / craignair@vodamail.co.za DIMECHE Chester Smant Nigel Fax: smant1974@gmail.com EAGERTRIEVE ZA Angelique & Francois Van Rooyen Bashewa AH, Pretoria East Fax: angelique@eagertrievelabs.co.za Website: 102

104 ELJEANIQUE Elri Posthumus Vereeniging, Vaal Triangle Website: JESANDOW Michele Compton Sasolburg, Vaal Triangle Website: LETHANWOOD Genevieve Alberts Sandton, Johannesburg Website: MARSABET Annette van Rensburg Kelvin, Johannesburg / secdogs@mweb.co.za MIRAIN Sandy Borralho Bedfordview sandy@lonspeare.co.za TREVENA Mike and Di Holman Lanseria, Johannesburg holman@trevena.co.za WILDSPIRIT Sheryll Gander Kloeck Laezonia wildspiritgundogs@gmail.com or sheryllk@netactive.co.za Website: KWAZULU NATAL AKILLA Charlene Mocke Pennington / cmocke@me.com BLINKWATER Caryn Crookes New Hanover / crookes@futurenet.co.za CASAGURI Sandy Adamson Himeville casagurilabradors@gmail.com Website: LIMPOPO BUNNICHEM Annemiek Jansen van Vuuren Polokwane annemiek@belanet.co.za ROMMALA Alan and Marthie Oosthuysen Polokwane / rommalakennels@gmail.com MPUMALANGA ALDOLEISHA Helena Maritz Trichardt helena.maritz1@gmail.com BANKEVELDT Fanie & MC Oosthuizen Witbank / oosthuizenmc@gmail.com BRUMOSO Odette Snyman Machadodorp / odettevo@telkomsa.net Website: HUNTMORE Yolandi & Riedeman Huysamen Secunda yolandi@huntmorelabs.co.za Website: NORTH WEST LAMBRADA Lizette Smith Leeudoringstad /

105 Website: ROWANIA Thania Rowan Mooinooi (near Rustenburg) SHIRENZA Lillian Breedt Makwassie Website: WILDRA Sandra Coetzer Potchefstroom / Fax: wildra@telkomsa.net Website: WESTERN CAPE BARDALE Dale Fabian High Riding Estates, Sir Lowry's Pass / info@bardale.co.za Website: MURAMBI Carol and Eric Snyman Knysna / murambilabradors@gmail.com Website: facebook.com/murambilabradors POTIPHAR Dr Jan Hovers Welgemoed, Bellville / jhovers@gmail.com Website: TAPEATOM Betty Howard Rawsonville tapeatomlab@breede.co.za Website: 104

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107 The LRKC wishes to thank our Also to many of our members for their generous donations to the Club for Labrador Rescue SA, sponsorship of raffle prizes and trophy donations 106