Shepherd News. Official Publication of the German Shepherd Dog Club of SA Inc. July/August 2013

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1 Shepherd News Official Publication of the German Shepherd Dog Club of SA Inc. July/August 2013

2 OFFICE BEARERS PRESIDENT Mr John De.lucia Ph: COMMITTEE CONTINUED TRIALS MANAGER Mr Ian Cooke Ph: GROUND RULES These rules apply to all handlers during training sessions and have been formulated for the welfare of you and your dog. 1 st VICE PRESIDENT OFFICIAL POSITIONS 2 nd VICE PRESIDENT Mr Salvatore Pitlelli Ph: salvatore@velocepaninoteca.com HONORARY SECRETARY Mr Doug West Ph: Mobile: secretary@gsdcsa.org.au HONORARY TREASURER Mr Peter Flynn Ph: Mob peter.flynn048@gmail.com COMMITTEE SHEPHERD SHOP Mr Tony Schoemaker Ph:(08) annaton@bigpond.com SHEPHERD NEWS/COMMUNICATIONS Mrs Heidi De Luca Ph: tassie60@hotmail.com EVENTS COORDINATOR Ms Bev Mayne Mob: deby_duz@hotmail.com CANTEEN Mr Jamie Phillis TROPHY COORDINATOR/SHOW MANAGER Mrs Judy O Loughlin Ph: CLUB PATRON Mr John Quirke HEAD INSTRUCTOR PUBLIC OFFICERS STATE BREED SURVEY REGISTRAR Mrs Jean Butterfield Ph: STATE HD & ELBOW REGISTRAR Mr Robert Evans Mob: STATE TATTOO/MICROCHIP REGISTRAR Mr Ian Cooke Ph: MICROCHIP OFFICERS South Mr Stephen Collins Central Sam Johns North Peter Cocks Robert Evans Melissa Lloyd TATTOO OFFICERS Peter Cocks Doug West- o POSTAL ADDRESS: GSDC OF SA Inc. GPO Box 1421, ADELAIDE SA 5001 Any Club member, or any person guilty of unseemly conduct or acts harmful to the club, may be asked to leave the Training area. They may also be dealt with by the Committee of The GSDC of S A Inc. under clause 6, and relative by-laws of the Clubs Constitution. Any dog which is sick WILL NOT be permitted onto the Club grounds. Dogs who have suffered a CONTAGIOUS DISEASE WILL NOT be allowed on to the grounds until 5 weeks after being cleared by a veterinarian (a vets certificate may be required). Puppies should not be brought out onto the Club grounds under the age of 8 weeks or at least 2 weeks after they have been inoculated for HEPATITIS, DISTEMPER AND PARVOVIRUS ( vaccination certificate may be required). Bitches in season are not permitted on the grounds unless at a recognised Club event. The use of switches, spiked collars or whips is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN ON THE CLUB GROUNDS. Members shall not treat their dog in a manner which may reflect badly on the Club. Dogs are NOT to be taken off-lead or left unattended, except on the directives, or under the supervision of a Class Instructor. The handlers of dogs which foul the Club grounds, will be responsible for cleaning up same, with the equipment provided. The Head Instructor has the authority to permit the use of a muzzle or training devices, as required in special cases. The use of the equipment is to be under supervision, and its use on the grounds, other than above, is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. Dogs under the age of 12 months ARE NOT permitted to use jump equipment higher than 400 mm, or longer than 800 mm. Pursuant of the Health act "Dogs" ARE NOT permitted inside the Clubrooms. In the interest of safety and health, and in consideration of others, parents are required to supervise the behaviour of their children. The Clubrooms and Toilets MUST NOT be used as playing areas. In the interests of public health the Clubrooms and the verandah area are NON-SMOKING areas. TRAINING HEAT POLICY If the forecast temperature is predicted to be 38 degrees or above on channel 9 weather at 6pm the night before training, (Wednesday nights or Sunday s), all training will be cancelled. Appropriate foot wear must be worn at ALL times when handling / double handling dogs on the Club grounds. Bare feet, thongs, slip on shoes, high heels, sandals or crocs are not suitable foot wear and members wearing any of the above will be asked to leave the training area. THANK YOU! BE PROUD OF YOUR DOG, HE IS VERY PROUD OF YOU! THE COMMITTEE Ph: Manned only during training and club functions Web Address:

3 Sponsors Corner Please support these advertisers as they support our club FaB Cleaning Services Australia Has been in operation for over 20 years and provides commercial cleaning services to a variety of industry's throughout Australia. FaB also provide specialised cleaning of Hard Floors, Carpets and windows and variety of paper products and washroom supplies. Ph President s Report John De Lucia The cold weather is well and truly upon us as can be seen by the drop in numbers attending the club on Wednesday night and Sunday morning. Once again, can members PLEASE observe the 5km speed limit into the grounds starting from West Beach Road. I am sure that nobody wants to be responsible for any near misses or worse. I am very pleased to report that the club has entered into a sponsorship arrangement with Noahs Crossing Veterinary Clinic. The clinic is located on Hayman Road, Lewiston and any member that is thinking of attending this vet for their pets needs are urged to get a key tag first which is available from the Shepherd Shop. By using this key tag, the club will receive a percentage back and you will receive a special rate when you visit the clinic. More information regarding this can be found in this edition of the Shepherd News. There is a list of calendar dates printed in the Shepherd News which I encourage you to take note of and make a note in your diary of special events that you do not want to miss. It is your responsibility to remember dates of events and meetings and not that of the club. Our Balmead Shied Trial will be held on Sunday 11 August. Any member wishing to help out, whether in the canteen, stewarding, setting up/packing away etc is encouraged to speak with either Ian Cooke, Jeff Hartshorne or myself. Your help and assistance would be greatly appreciated. The club was saddened by the recent passing of two of our long serving members, Marie Hartshorne and Rae West. Marie will be well remembered by members as the lady who sat under the veranda watching husband and instructor, Jeff, training their dogs. Rae was a long standing life member of our club who helped the club and husband, Doug for several years. On behalf of all members, I extend our condolences to Jeff Hartshorne and Doug West and their families. John De Lucia President

4 From the Editor... Heidi De Luca Just a quick report from me this time. Please address all website, Facebook and Shepherd News enquiries to me as the Communications officer. I can be contacted on tassie60@hotmail.com or on Thank you to all who have completed the membership update, it is much appreciated. I m looking forward to the upcoming Balmead Trial and hear whisperings that we will have a team, if you wish to support this with manpower please see the note further on in this edition. Heidi De Luca Communications Officer What s On July 6th Saturday GSDC SA Double Agility Trial. 8th Monday Falcon GT Club Meeting. 15th Monday Golden Retriever Club "Meeting". 21st Sunday GSDC SA Breed Survey 12 noon. 28th Sunday Agility Dog Club Double Trial. August 3rd Saturday Golden Retriever Club Championship Show. 1th Sunday GSDC SA Balmead Obedience Trial. NO TRAINING 12th Monday Falcon GT Club Meeting. 19th Monday Golden Retriever Club "Meeting". September 1st Sunday Father s Day. NO TRAINING. 7th Saturday Old English Sheepdog Club Champ Show. 9th Monday Falcon GT Club Meeting. 16th Monday Golden Retriever Club "Meeting". 22nd Sunday GSDC SA Double Agility Trial Shannon Shield PM trial. NO TRAINING. October 13th Sunday GSDC SA Member s Competition. 14th Monday Falcon GT Club Meeting. 21st Monday Golden Retriever Club "Meeting". 27th Sunday GSDC SA Breed Survey 12 noon. November 9th Saturday GSDC SA Open Show. 10th Sunday Lunch under the vines at the Bridgewater Hotel with the open show judge 15th Friday GSDC SA AGM 8:00pm 23rd Saturday Agility Dog Club Trial - PM. 28th Thursday Agility Dog Club "PRESENTATION NIGHT" December 1st Sunday GSDC SA Last Sunday Training. Kids break up Party from 12noon. 4th Wednesday GSDC SA Last Wednesday night Training. 7th Saturday GSDC SA Presentation Night & Christmas Break up party 8th Sunday Falcon GT Club Kids Picnic. Please note: The 2013 show and trial information booklet will be published in February with more details about judges etc.

5 Stud Dog Directory Odin Delle Terra Matildiche H Neg Sire: Furbo Degli Achei Dam: *Hella Delle Terra Matildiche S Pittelli Parkside Mob: lagogsd@velocepaninoteca.com CLUB MEETINGS Continued The recent meeting to discuss the NBC Agenda was publicised contrary to complaints made by members. The listing below is an except below from June Shepherd News and a screen dump from the Club website of the Calendar of Events. The onus is on the each member to note dates of interest in your diaries and then attend meetings. June 1st 8th Saturday Saturday Agility Dog Club Double Trial am/pm. GSDC SA 70th Championship Show. 9th Sunday GSDC SA 71st Championship Show. 10th Monday Falcon GT Club Meeting. 17th Sunday Golden Retriever Club "Meeting". 22nd Saturday GSDC SA Endurance Test. 28th Friday GSDC SA RE: NBC Meeting. From the Second Vice President Breed Affairs Salvatore Pittelli Congratulations to all winners that competed in our last two Championship shows. The judges Jan Braham and Rod Vernon where very well received by all competitors. Recently, in the media there is an article on responsible management of cats & dogs. They are focusing their investigating to ensure all owners are providing proper identification and vaccination of their pets. Therefore I would like to stress to all of our members the importance of making sure that all of our breeders around our state register their dog through a National Microchip Database. I cannot stress the importance of this in the event the dog goes missing, the owners/owners can be contacted. I am aware we have had a number of people (new owners and vets) expressing concern where they have discovered that although chipped, some puppies are not being registered on a recognised database. It is a reasonable expectation of a person buying a microchipped pet that the point of the chip is to identify and reunite their pet with them if it is lost or gets out. A breeder, losing a dog at an interstate show would hope the same thing! Dogs SA are not responsible for reuniting lost dogs, as they have neither the resources nor the 24 hours access that the databases do. Their function is to put the microchip on a pedigree for ANKC record keeping only. When tattooing was introduced, the GSDCA and member clubs like ours were leading the way in ensuring our dogs were traceable and remained our responsibility. As the technology has changed, unlike our interstate sister clubs, where legislation ensures any chipped puppy is registered to a national 24hr 7 day a week database, we in SA have not kept up with the systems in place to ensure this continues. We have an ongoing responsibility to our animals and their owners to ensure this takes place. We should bear in mind that breeders who are not having club officers chip their puppies are going to vets who are ensuring under their own codes of conduct that puppies are being registered on a national database. Potentially this could be seen as a disadvantage to those breeders not registering thepuppies. You may not be aware that SA and NT are now the only states which do not have specific micro chipping laws covering thisissue. Let s never forget that a microchip s fundamental purpose is to positively identify and to reunite animals with their owners, not just to tick a box on an ANKC pedigree.

6 Our standards of breed welfare have always been the very best, however on this issue; it could be perceived that we are falling behind. There is no doubting that it is a breeder's responsibility to ensure their puppies are given the best chances of being returned to breeder or owner if lost or abandoned, and to minimize the chance of euthanasia due to lack of identification. Some SA breeders already use a prepaid form and get the puppy buyers to fill it out at the point of sale, as well as listing themselves as back up contacts, thereby doubling the chance of getting the dog home safe. Once all puppies are sold they post the prepaid forms to the database, ensuring they are recorded nationally. The new owner is forwarded a certificate, proving their puppy is registered on the database. The cost of these forms can be as low as $7-8 each. Did you know that anyone finding a chipped animal can check the website to see which database the animal is registered to? Once they contact the database, it becomes the database company s responsibility to reunite owner and pet. Please refer to this RSPCA article for more detail: -to-ensure-my-pet-is-microchipped_500.html Focus Von der Piste Trophe s KK1:SchH3:HD (a) Normal: ED Normal Sire: VA1 Ober Von Bad Boll:SchH3:KK1:HD Normal: ED Normal. Dam:V2 Godalis Hera KK1: SchH1 HD Normal: ED Normal A & L Burston Minlaton Mob: allan.burston@bigpond.com.au *Gilarisha Famous Fonzie A Z Sire: *Alimanda Jack O Diamonds A Z Dam: *Gilarisha Blanche A Z R Archbold Old Reynella Mob: gilarisha@bettanet.net.au *Gilarisha My Home Brew A Z Sire: *Gilarisha Famous Fonzie A Z Dam: *Gilarisha Elsa A Z R Archbold Old Reynella Mob: gilarisha@bettanetnet.au Learner Handers Class Schedule Sunday 10 am 25 August 2013 Ms Issy De.lucia 29 September 2013 Mr Andrew O Loughlin 27 October 2013 Mr Jamie Phillis *Grundelhardt True Blood A Z Sire: Scooby-Doo Vom Team Zellwaldrand (Imp Gmy) Dame: *Merle Vom Blumenkamp Sch H1 (Imp Gmy) Mr G & Mrs S Holness Willaston

7 Stud Dog Directory *Arkahla Sh Hitforb Rains A Z Sire:* Vimo vom Hopfenhalle a ED SCH HIII (Imp Gmy) Dam: *Arkahla Oil Beef Hooked AZ W & J O Loughlin Port Noarlunga Ph: Mob: arkahla@adam.com.au *Arkahla Unmistakeable A Z Sire: *Ch Kardin Kruger AZ Dam: *Arkahla Oil Beef Hooked AZ W & J O Loughlin Port Noarlunga Ph: Mob: arkahla@adam.com.au *Bluemax Shrek A (2,2) Z(0,0) BSCLI Sire: *Jimmy von Baruther Land a ED SchHIII (Imp Gmy) Dam: Bluemax Kascha A Z Jenny De.Lucia Gawler Belt Mobile: jjdelucia@bigpond.com Esko aus dem Haus Zygadto SchHII a ED (Imp Gmy) Sire: * Tyson v Kottersbusch a ED Dam: *Xanthia aus dem Haus Zygadto a ED SJ & C Collins Willunga ENTRIES CLOSE Monday 28th October 2013 The German Shepherd Dog Club of SA Inc OPEN SHOW To be held under the Constitution and Rules of Dogs SA Saturday 9th November 2013 Commencing at 6-00pm Pedigree Park West Beach Road, West Beach JUDGE : Mr Andrew Jones (Vic) The club reserves the right to appoint a reserve judge if necessary Show Manager : Mrs J O Loughlin Steward : TBA Dogs SA Representative : TBA Entry Fees : Members - $12-00 Initial entry (includes catalogue) $10-00 subsequent entries Non Members $24-00 Initial entry (includes catalogue) $20-00 subsequent entries Classes & Order Of Judging : Commencing with Long Stock Coat with undercoat classes. Bitches (classes 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a, 11a), Best Bitch, followed by Dogs (classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11), Best Dog, followed by Best of Breed, Baby of Breed and Puppy of Breed. Followed by Stock Coat classes. Bitches (classes 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a, 11a), Best Bitch, followed by Dogs (classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11), Best Dog, followed by Best of Breed, Baby of Breed and Puppy of Breed. Followed by General Specials. General Specials : Best Exhibit In Show, Best Puppy In Show, Best Baby Puppy In Show Order of Judging : Bitches followed by Dogs, General Specials. Awards : Trophy & Sash to Best Exhibit In Show, Best Puppy In Show & Best Baby Puppy In Show. Rosettes for 1st place in each class, Best of Breed, Puppy of Breed and Baby Puppy of Breed. Place Ribbons from 2nd to 4th place in each class where numbers permit. Entries to : The Secretary, GSDC of SA Inc GPO Box 1421 Adelaide SA 5001 Phone Please include SSAE for return of receipt if required Ph: Mob: mail@rhosyngsd.com

8 Vale Tributes to club member we have recently lost. Our thoughts are with their families and friends. Leberhine H Garvican, D & R Evans Lewiston Ph: coco798@arcom.com.au SJ & C Collins Willunga Rhosyn Ph: Mob: mail@rhosyngsd.com Brad Armstong After a courageous fight, Brad Armstrong lost his battle with cancer on 21 June He was only 41 years old. Brad was a member of the Club and the very proud owner of Ch Leppsdorf Loui Armstrong, the Bronze Medal winning dog at the Queensland National Show. Loui was Brad s pet and he said a wonderful companion and support, particularly during his long illness. Our thoughts and best wishes go to his wife, Judy, the boys Dale and Joshua, and the beautiful little girls, Tessa and Tylah. Such a lovely family just so very sad. Jan Brabham and Linda Hume R & G Cameron Mt Gambier San Rancho Ph: Mob: sanrancho50@icisp.net.au J Pike & P Damarell Longwood Ph: Mob: Vonpeta vonpeta@optusnet.com.au M Lloyd Lewiston Ph: Mob: Vondoussa vondoussa.gsd@bigpond.com There is still time to fill this precious space. Please contact the secretary if you are interested

9 Breeders Directory Adelora L & J Strachan J M Neddermeyer & M L Neddermeyer South Plympton Mob: or janstrachan1@bigpond.com or adelora@hotkey.net.au Alimanda J Butterfield, G & R Mercer Old Noarlunga Ph: Mob: alimanda@three.com.au T Hansen Kangarilla Alltitans Ph: Mobile: tracy228@bigpond.com J & J & I De Lucia Gawler Belt SA Babenberg Ph Mobile: jjdelucia@bigpond.com D Halling Woodchester Darkknight Ph: Mob: darkknight.sa@darkknightkennels.com W, J & A O Loughlin Port Noarlunga Arkahla Ph: Mob: arkahla@adam.com.au A & L Burston Minlaton Burshune Mob: allan.burston@bigpond.com.au R Archbold Old Reynella Gilarisha Ph: Mob: gilarisha@bettanet.net.au Marie Hartshorne Marie Hartshorne will always be remembered for her tireless support of Jeff both around the trials and sitting under the veranda at the club. Marie loved to watch Jeff train the dogs and she formed many a friendship with other members who would also sit under the veranda and talk dogs. Marie also had helped in the canteen by way of serving at club functions and helping out on training days. Her help was indeed appreciated. Our deepest condolences to, Jeff and the dogs - who will especially miss, Marie. P & J Cocks Lewiston Grundelhardt Ph: Mob: or mail@grundelhardt.com S Pittelli Parkside Lago Mob: lagogsd@velocepaninoteca.com Jenny De Lucia on behalf of the committee

10 Vale In Loving Memory of Mrs Rae West Rae was the only daughter of Raymond & Hilda Thornton, she met Doug in 1956 and they were married in 1963 with a surprise guard of honour made up of Club Members with their dogs. President s Youth Trophy Competition (Incorporating GSDCA Junior Showmanship Award) Judge : TBA Entries taken on the day. To be judged during the lunch break. Medallions (donated by Alimanda Kennels) will be presented in the clubrooms at the conclusion of all judging. Classes : 7 to under 10 years; 10 to under 13 years; 13 to under 18 years All children must have control of the animal they are exhibiting. If any child cannot solely control (hold) the animal they are exhibiting they may be asked to leave the ring. No adults will be permitted in the ring. Veteran s Parade A non-competitive class for animals over 8 years of age. Parade will commence immediately after the lunch break. Entry is free. Please supply a short resume of the animal s achievements and colour photo by to arkahla@adam.com.au by closing date for entries. *** HOT WEATHER POLICY*** Should the forecast temperature at 10am from the Bureau of Meteorology 2 days prior to the event be 37 degrees or higher, this exhibition will commence at 6pm. Breed Survey PEDIGREE PARK WEST BEACH Sunday 27th October 2013 Commencing at 12 noon All entry fees & documentation MUST be received by close of training (12.00 noon) on 20th October 2013 Rae was the wife of Doug West, Doug & Rae joined the Club back in 1960 with a cross breed Shepherd called Tracey. Tracey was hit by a car & subsequently a Pedigreed German Shepherd was purchased called Nanlescol Beauty, Beauty became the foundation bitch for Beautrae Kennels. Rae was an animal lover and was the driving force behind the Beautrae prefix, she had the final say on the Sire to be used and which pup would be kept or run on. Documents required are - 1. Completed Breed Survey Application Form (GSDCA BS1) 2. Five (5) generation pedigree 3. Copy of ANKC pedigree 4. Copy of HD & ED results 5. Copy of Haemophilia results (if applicable) Please Note Originals of the ANKC pedigree and HD & ED results MUST be brought to the survey and sighted by the surveyor.

11 ENTRIES CLOSE (including Veteran s Parade) Monday 30th September th Members Speciality Competition including Parade Of Veterans PEDIGREE PARK WEST BEACH Judge : Mrs Jenny Yuen (Vic) The club reserves the right to appoint a reserve judge if necessary Sunday 13th October 2012 Commencing At 10-00am Classes & Order Of Judging Commencing with Long Stock Coat classes. Bitches (classes 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a, 11a), Best Bitch followed by Dogs (classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11), Best Dog. Followed by Stock Coat classes. Bitches (classes 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a, 11a), Best Bitch followed by Dogs (classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11), Best Dog. Sashes & Trophies 1st place in each class; Best Bitch and Best Dog for each Breed. Gradings Awarded at the judges discretion in all classes. Excellent medallions will be awarded only in the Open classes if the animal has been successfully Breed Surveyed Class 1 or Class 2 and is over 24 months of age. Grading Certificates available. Critiques Available in Junior, Intermediate & Open classes. Entry Fees Baby, Minor & Puppy classes - Initial entry $15-00 (includes catalogue). Subsequent entries $ Junior, Intermediate & Open classes - Initial entry $23-00 (includes catalogue). Subsequent entries $ Entries to : The Secretary, GSDC of SA Inc, GPO Box 1421, Adelaide SA 5001 Please make cheques payable to the GSDC of SA Inc. Credit card payments only accepted in person at the club. Non-members to pay double the entry fee. Interstate competitors given Hon Membership for this event. Separate entry form for each class. Please ensure that the variety of dog is stated under breed e.g. German Shepherd Dog Stock Coat or German Shepherd Dog Long Stock Coat and all titles, pedigree names, registration numbers and full details of sire & dam are shown on entry form. Rae was involved in the Club as Social Convener, Show Manager & many other areas, her involvement in the Club was supported by Doug who she convinced should be on Committee as well, and was awarded Life Membership of the Club. Beautrae Kennels was very successful, and Rae never wanted to go on holidays because of all the animals she accumulated, but was at a dog show every week, both locally and interstate, Rae was known for her familiar cough from outside the ring whenever one of her beloved Shepherds was exhibited to get their ears up, and this was probably the beginning of double handling! Rae passed peacefully with both her Daughter Kelley & her husband Doug at her side on the 4th of July 2013 at the age of 71 years. Rest in peace Blondie. NO CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS AWARDED & NO INTERSEX OR IN- TERBREED COMPETITION AT THIS SHOW Any person double handling at this fixture does so at their own risk. The GSDC of SA accepts no responsibility for any injury that may occur while double handling.

12 BITCHES KEEDARA NICKI MINAJ A Z 19 BABENBERG JACI 18 LEPPSDORF MINI MIMIS 17 *ARKAHLA WALTZING MATILDA AZ 16 *Ch DARKKNIGHT YSADORE AZ 16 BEYCHIEF STORM DANCER AZ 16 SCHAEFERHUND XITTA 16 *ASTERHUND EVANGELINA AZ 13 BABENBERG JASMINA 12 *LEPPSDORF NO DOGGIES PERFECT AZ 12 SHEPHERDHILL VENUS 11 ALLTITANS CLEOPATRA AZ 10 *ZANDRAC THE RAZORS EDGE AZ 10 *RIVERGLOW XPERTISE A Z 9 VONDOUSSA X MARKS THE SPOT 9 LEPPSDORF ORIENTAL ORA 9 EVERLIEB BAZINGA 8 *AZUREBRIGHT EXANADOU AZ 8 *RIVERGLOW XTREME JOY A Z 7 *VONRAUTEN DELITE AZ 6 CONKASHA FLASH JEWEL 5 RHOSYN ULTIMATE RASCAL A Z 5 TONAKER X ANA 5 *RHOSYN IMA RASCAL AZ 5 LEBERHINE NES 5 REGALSHEP GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY5 VONPETA TOLDER LETTEMLOOSE 5 KEEDARA NAUGHTY BY NATURE A Z 4 EVERLIEB CRAZY EIGHTS 4 ZANDRAC TONIGHT I WANNA CRY 4 ADELORA OPRAH 4 SHEPROSE DARN HOT 4 TAURORN QUARALLIA 4 SHEPHERDHILL URIEL 3 *Ch SHEPROSE WHISKY DELIGHT AZ 3 HINTERHAUS PANDORAS BOX 3 *ALLTITANS BAD GIRL HUNTER AZ 3 *HINTERHAUS TWISTED SISTER A Z 3 *LEPPSDORF ELDORA AZ 3 REGALSHEP HEAVEN SENT 3 SAN RANCHO KRICKET 3 ASTERHUND NADYA 2 SANNJESSA LIVING THE DREAM2 *ALIMANDA EARLS GIRL AZ 2 ALIMANDA EYE CANDY AZ 2 *Ch VONPETA AVENUE TOLDER AZ 2 UNTOLDHERO SHH KIRA 2 VONDOUSSA URBAN LEGEND 2 VONDOUSSA X FACTOR 2 VONPETA TOLDER SHEEZ GOOD AZ 2 DELAFORCE NOUVELLE PROMESSE 1 *SHEPHERDHILL RILEY AZ 1 *GRUNDELHARDT TAINTED LOVE A Z HT 1 ALLTITANS DAZZLING DINA AZ 1 EVERLIEB CASINO ROYALE 1 VONDOUSSA VROOM VROOM VROOM 1 BRAMBLEGAIT HUNTRESS 1 DESTINYGEM AWESOME CHANCE JAKLEM ANGELINA J 1 RHOSYN TAPESTRY A Z 1 RHOSYN YANKEE LACE 1 TONAKER UNIQUE 1 1 volved using a TENS machine (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) to release the tension within a point, following by stretching the affected muscle group. Other ways to treat trigger points include acupuncture therapy and massage. Acupuncture therapy Acupuncture mainly works in two ways to control pain and treat muscle injuries. Acupuncture can manipulate blood flow towards or away from muscle. When an injury has just occurred, we want less blood flow towards the muscle to reduce the inflammatory response. When it is an older injury, we want more blood flow towards the muscles to bring in nutrients to aid healing. As discussed earlier, acupuncture can also be used to treat trigger points. Home Management: Resting Each individual should have sufficient resting period in between working. Resting allows the body system to repair muscle damage, to metabolise toxins built up from overloaded working (lactic acids), and in particular to avoid repeated trauma to injured muscles that are still undergoing their healing process. Heat and cold therapy Straight after an injury, cold therapy (ice pack) should be applied on injured muscle, this restricts blood flow to the affected area and reduces the inflammatory response and swelling. In contrast, heat therapy (hot water bottle/wheat bag) should be used in chronic cases to promote healing by bringing blood flow to injured muscles. Massage Gentle massage along with heat therapy on muscles aids blood circulation and partially releases tension within a trigger point. Owners can seek advice from a Veterinary Physiotherapist or Chiropractor on some simple ways to massage their animals at home. In addition to reducing pain from releasing muscle tension, massage can also promote better performance. Proud Sponsors of Your Club

13 Pain management in large breed dogs with muscle injuries from working It is common for large breed dogs to have some degree of musculoskeletal issues from working. Major injuries include dogs that have had a fall, are traumatised or appeared lame after working. Minor injuries can occur from repeated forceful muscle contractions and twisting from running, fast turning and jumping, which does not cause a problem at the beginning, but cumulatively results in chronic muscle pain and reduce in flexibility in older age. In this article, we will discuss different aspects of pain management in working dogs experiencing muscle injuries. Medical Therapy: Owner should seek medical advice as soon as possible after any suspected muscle injuries. Dogs that experience acute muscle injury will require anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce swelling and pain. In severe cases, one may see muscle spasm post injury or haematoma formation. Chronic pain from previous injuries or exhausted muscle that did not have enough of a rest period will benefit from pain relief medication. However, the cause of chronic pain needs to be addressed; otherwise the medication will only be of temporary relief. Alternative Therapy: Trigger point therapy Trigger point is a bundle of contracted muscle forming a knot, it is irritable and painful on compression. Trigger point usually forms from an insult or when there is a lack of muscle stretching. Hence working dogs are quite prone to have early trigger point development due to muscle damaged from lots of running and jumping. Once a trigger point is formed, it remains contracted until treatment is performed. These trigger points can start to develop as a puppy and increases in number as the dog gets older. There are 2 types of trigger points; active and latent points. Active trigger points are points painful enough to cause a problem affecting routine daily life. For example, lameness. Latent points are more common and exhibit as underlying chronic pain; many dogs with chronic pain where diagnostic tests cannot find any underlying cause will have trigger points. Trigger point therapy in- These are also available at results--statistics.asp DOGS *Ch ARKAHLA UNMISTAKEABLE AZ 26 Ch VONPETA TOLDER JUST DO IT AZ 20 *BLUEMAX SHREK A Z 16 BABENBERG JOACHIM 16 NATCHEZ BACKNBLACK 16 FREMONT IRONSIDE 12 VONPETA UGOTTABEKIDDING 12 SCHAEFERHUND XESKO 12 BABENBERG JERICHO 12 VONDOUSSA XMENWOLVERINE 8 *Ch KUNAMA I SPY AZ 7 TONAKER WAZZA 6 *ARTWIZ GAAN AZ 6 *ODIN DELLE TERRE MATILDICHE HD ED (Imp Italy) 6 HINTERHAUS PEGASUS 5 ZANDRAC DAYS GO BY 5 *TONAKER SAMMY AZ 4 SABARANBURG ICELANDER 4 *CH LEBERHINE FLY AZ 3 *SAN RANCHO CENTURIAN AZ 3 DESTINGEM POCKET ROCKET AZ 3 SAN RANCHO KEVLAR 3 VONPETA SO IMA ROCK STAR Z 3 *VONDOUSSA ROBBIE WILLIAMS AZ HT 2 UNTOLD BRAVE HEART 2 *DARKKNIGHT BARBOSA AZ 1 *GRUNDELHARDT TRUE BLOOD A Z 1 *GILARISHA MY HOME BREW AZ 1

14 Shepherd Shop Tony Schoemaker Trophy available to children that are members of the SA Club. Rules available at 7 TO UP TO 10 YEARS TOTAL PHILLIS, Amber 10 HUGHES, Tyson 6 MERCER, Baylie 5 VAN GROEN, Joshua 1 CROZIER, Katie 1 MUCCI, Rhys 1 Club T shirts are available. The shirts cost $35 and a $15 deposit is needed when ordering. Please see Tony or Anna at the Shepherd Shop to place your order. These shirts are from the same company that the National Memorabilia, great quality and price. 10 TO UP TO 13 YEARS HANSEN, Bree 12 HELBIG, Ana 2 13 TO UP TO 18 YEARS DELUCIA, Isabella 11 HANSEN, Kody 3 KILWORTH, Brianna 2 HRVATIN, Alice 2 Georgia 1 Youth you now have your own page on the GSDC of SA website. Please send any articles, photos or comments to Andrew O Loughin at Andrew.w.oloughlin@gmail.com or via Facebook. Price increase in Breeders bag Advance food. All 20kg bags of Active and Adult $ All 20Kg bags of puppy $ Still great value compared to purchasing in a pet store and this supports our club.

15 VALE Vondoussa Gene Genie AZ CD HT Genie 26/08/2003 to 31/03/2013 Our gorgeous little girl we are so very sad you are gone. You were such a huge part of our lives. We will miss your early morning wake up nudges from your cold nose and all the long walks we had. You are now with Sultan and Hagar once more. Logan will miss you greatly as well. *** Reminder *** Annual Awards *** Reminder *** The time of year is fast approaching for Award Application Forms to be submitted to the Club. The form below is available on the Club Website for downloading. Please complete and send to the Club Secretary before the 15 October Awards achieved between 1st October 2012 and 30 September 2013 can be claimed. Awards relating to previous years will need prior approval. Awards of Merit Plaques for imported dogs will be accepted but the cost of these will be invoiced to the owners, as has occurred in the past, by the Treasurer. PLEASE NOTE: NO APPLICATION FORM NO AWARD Until we met again at Rainbow Bridge and you walk on by our sides, watch over us angel girl, you are in our hearts forever xxxx From your loving family, John (dad), Michelle (mum), Rhys and Logan xxxx

16 Our dedicated team is always here for your pets Our veterinary clinic provides modern, professional and affordable health care for your pets. We aim to make your pet feel at ease in our clinic with a caring and gentle approach to treatment and consultations. Our dedicated staff and leading veterinarians are all passionate about pets and avid animal lovers. With fully equipped examination rooms, diagnostic machines and pharmaceutical stores, we provide on-the-spot assistance for nearly all your pets health and medical needs. We welcome you to take a tour of the clinic, just ask one of the team when you next visit the clinic. Club Member Offers Noahs Crossing returns a percentage of every dollar you spend to your club! Heartworm protection 10% off all heartworm preventatives Annual C5 vaccine including full health exam $53.00 Annual C3 vaccination including full health exam $35.50 Full mobility exam consult 45min/acupuncture/trigger pt treatment $ for all your online pet needs. Enter promotional code 6111 for $5.00 off all joint support supplements NOAHS CROSSING VETERINARY CLINIC 168 HAYMAN ROAD, LEWISTON SA 5501 PH: FAX: ABN Noahs Crossing Veterinary Clinic Breeders Seminar HIP SCORING Would you like to gain a greater and clearer understanding on hip scoring? We are pleased to present a seminar that will focus on this much requested topic. TOPICS *Why do we need to do it? *Should it be a part of every breed program? *Scores what do the numbers mean? *Pennhip Vs AVA (What is the difference) *Question/discussion time *Take home information material for each attendee Thursday 29 th August 7pm Dogs SA Hall Light refreshments will be served Cost - $5.00 p/p paid at the door on the night We would like to thank Dr Rawlinson who has been kind enough to assist with preparing the material for this presentation. To reserve a seat please call NOAHS CROSSING VETERINARY CLINIC 168 HAYMAN ROAD, LEWISTON SA 5501 PH: FAX: ABN