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Index Page Index Notices Presidents Report ANKC Letter (Long Coats) Press Release (Long Coats) Easter Show Schedule Malcolm Griffith Resume Rally O 2012 National Schedule GSDL Financial Report Heavens Entrance Exam 2012 Events Calendar Club Contacts 2 3 4 5 6-7 8 9 10-11 12 13-15 16 17 18 2
Notices Complaint from Dogs NSW Please note that the League has received a complaint from Dogs NSW regarding a German Shepherd person driving their car around the grounds with a German Shepherd in tow. This practice is DEFINITELY NOT ALLOWED - it is very dangerous and especially so in the heat we have in Sydney today. It has also left tyre indents embedded into the ground. If you know anyone who does this would you please advise them that this is NOT ALLOWED. Naturally this will be announced at our next training sessions and will be on our website. Thanks Fay Stokes Secretary GSDL This practice has in the past been prosecuted as cruelty by the RSPCA. (Editor) Condolences It is with great sadness that I advise the passing today of one of our dear friends within the dog fraternity, Mr. John Cowdroy. We extend our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers to John s family at this very difficult time. John will be missed immensely. Regards, Val Moody - Secretary, German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia Inc. Photo s For Website Show Results If you wish to provide your own photo for the show results for the GSDL website the photos need to be emailed to me by the Friday night after the show, the photo to be named with the pedigree name only and if possible size down to under 100 kb and 72 pixel per inch. Frances McAdam Obedience Instructor s Course We are looking for Expressions of Interest from members for a planned Obedience Instructors Course commencing in mid February 2012. Please advise the Secretary, Fay Stokes on Ph: 02 4777 4241 Mob: 0401 019 213 or Email: faystokes1@bigpond.com Change of National Judge Due to Margit Van Dorrsen being appointed to judge at the Sieger show this year, she had to relinquish her appointment to judge at the 40th GSDCA National Show and Trial. After several judges being contacted, Herr Albrecht Woerner was contacted and agreed to attend the 40th National. Herr Woerner last judged a national in 2005. A and Z Stamps Please note that the A&Z cannot be used after a dogs name unless it has been xrayed through the National Council Schemes. If you have an animal xrayed through the BVA you CANNOT use the A&Z stamp when entering shows or trials. Email: frances@bigpond.net.au CAN YOU HELP US The Welfare & Rescue Group is in need of dog lovers to assist in transporting German Shepherd Dogs from various pounds to boarding kennels and also from boarding kennels to have their vet work done. This work is not suited to those who are actively breeding. But if anyone has a few hours to spare each week and would like to join our group in assisting dogs in desperate need, we would love to her from you Foster carers are also needed. Please phone Hetty Ph 9680-1319 or Jo Ph 9476-2782 if you can help us 3
PRESIDENTS REPORT SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2009/2010 Welcome to the first issue of Shepherd News for 2012. There have been a few changes since late last year. It is with disappointment that I announce that both the Campbelltown and Cumberland Branches are ceasing operations. Apart from diminishing attendances, there are fewer people willing to raise their hand to devote their time and expertise to taking up an organisational role. David Kilner is moving to Queensland to enjoy his retirement. He has been associated with the Cumberland Branch since 1977 and was a chief instructor/branch Manager since 1980. David also ran the League s Tracking Trials for many years and was the Public Officer for the GSDL up until 2011. David has been a very dedicated member of the GSDL and has always assisted in any way he can. He is a Life Member of the League and was recognised for the 34 years of dedicated service with a GSDCA Service award at our Nationals in 2011. I wish him all the best and good health in his retirement and thank him for his dedication to the German Shepherd Dog and the GSDL. Deborah McCormack has been the Branch Manger for a few years now and has done a great job with the Campbelltown Branch. With the AFL establishing itself in this area, the Campbelltown City Council wished to move us on to a substitute training ground to utilise our training ground for the AFL. Due to the limited numbers in attendance and again, no one wishing to take on any of the organisational roles, the branch has become disappointingly unviable. I thank Deborah and the trainers for their efforts with Campbelltown. All training will now be done at the Erskine Park Branch, which has grown in attendance. The acceptance of the long stockcoat German Shepherds is now official. There will be identification times held so that long coats can be identified by our Breed Surveyors prior to approval for transfer to the applicable long coat register with Dogs NSW. A press release from the ANKC is within this newsletter. The Sydney Pet and Animal Expo for 2012 is being held on the 18th and 19th of February. This clashed with the breed survey date on the 19th. This survey will now be held on Saturday 25th February. If there is anyone that would like to help with manning the stand over this weekend please contact our secretary. Our Demonstration Team will be on display and I am sure they would appreciate your support over the weekend. Whether it is to help or just cheer during their routines. We have a hefty calendar for this year and I wish everyone a successful and enjoyable 2012. Graeme Stevenson President GSDL of NSW Inc. 4
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THE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG LEAGUE EASTER SHOW SPECTACULAR APRIL 7 TH & 8 TH, 2012 (Easter holiday weekend) GSDL GROUNDS, BILL SPILSTEAD COMPLEX, LUDDENHAM ROAD, ERSKINE PARK CONFORMATION JUDGE OBEDIENCE JUDGE MR. MALCOLM GRIFFITH (UK) MRS. J. KALDOR (NSW) Classes 1,2,3,4,5&ll dogs and bitches Saturday All bitch conformation classes Sunday All dog conformation classes & General Specials All Obedience classes Judging commences 9 a.m. both days Entry Fees Conformation $33 initial entry (includes catalogue) $30 subsequent entries Catalogues $3.00 Baby Puppies $25 All obedience $12 (does not include catalogue) ENTRY CLOSE 17 TH MARCH, 2012 with SHOW SECRETARY Mrs. A. Mackenzie 74 Kolora Rd, Ebenezer. N.S.W.2756 02/45799383 druann36@bigpond.com SUNDAY EVENING AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PRESENTATION A FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE GSDL. DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE. COME ALONG AND WELCOME MR. MALCOLM GRIFFITH BACK TO AUSTRALIA. PLEASE SEE PROFILE (next page) FOR MR. MALCOLM GRIFFITH. 8
MR. MALCOLM GRIFFITH Malcolm s interest in GSD started when he was 11 years old in 1967 when his father took him to watch an all breeds championship dog show in Birmingham. He was immediately taken with the GSDs he saw and within a week had bought himself a pet quality bitch. His interest grew and his father supported him by buying several so called show dogs. His first show stock came from well known kennels of the time such as Norloch, but his first attempts and breeding were quite successful and his 3 rd litter produced the UK Champion Bedwins Caroline. He went on to breed 8 UK champions, and has owned a further 13, with another 5 being exported before certainly gaining their UK titles. His first visit to Germany was in 1974, where his outlook on the breed was transformed. He came home from that show, which was held in Mannheim and started to save for his first imported bitch Anja Vom Komtureihof in or about 1977. By the age of 16 he had judged his first Open Show for the GSD Club of Devon and at 20 was an approved Championship show judge, and judged his first championship show for the same club alongside Walter Martin of the Wienerau kennels. He dedicated himself to every aspect of GSDs from an early age, his hobby became all consuming. He was soon to judge abroad and first judged in Port Elizabeth South Africa, followed by Zimbabwe, and later countries as diverse as India, Taiwan, most Caribbean islands, Scandinavia, Uruguay, Chile, to name but a few. He judged the English Kennel Club s Crufts in 1998. He was the first non SV judge to Judge the Australian National alongside Eric Orschler in 1996. He has been successful as a breeder, and judge but was also was an exceptional handler. He was the first person to handle Siegerin Vanta V D Wienerau, and regularly handled for Walter Martin, his great friend, until his death. He feels privileged to have handled Walters dogs, including Vanta, Jello, Zamb, and Vaneska to her VA title. He was the first British breeder to produce a continental VA, and regularly competed in Germany and other European countries with his homebred stock. Including Xorro VA in Switzerland, Nikkor VA in Japan, other German sieger show results include Nuschka SG11, Nikkor SG25, Xorro SG11. There are many more. Malcolm previously owned several well known dogs that became famous in Australia such as the National Gold Medal winners, Edensmuir Vital Spark, Celly V Olfener Kirschpiel, Eike V Mons Tabor, Edensmuir Liz s Girl, and medal winners, Vella V Haus Wittelsbach and silver medal winners Edensmuir Delaware, other notable examples are Ogus De Colombo, Dirk V Clausenhang, Barry V Status Quo as well as the top producer Bedwins Siegfried and his litter mate Siegaro. He has been a frequent visitor to Australia and New Zealand during the 80 & 90 s either as a handler or judge. He regularly handled all over the world for leading kennels. He is married with two children Diego (19yrs) and Lorenzo (8yrs) and spends his time in between Chile, Colombia and England. 9
Rally O WHAT IS RALLY O The chief objective of Rally is to provide a fast moving and motivational sport for both handler and dog in basic obedience exercises without requiring exact precision for success. It gives older dogs an opportunity to remain active and is also excellent for shy or anti social dogs 10
FEATURES OF RALLY O Each dog and handler complete the same course Each team is timed for the time taken to complete the course A course consists of 10 to 20 stations Each station is a sign which gives a diagram of what action the team must perform The number of stations depends on the level of participation Is scored by a judge who watches for a smooth performance as well as skill in following the directions at each station Handler may talk to the dog, give signals, pat their leg, clap hands etc. Food and toys cannot be used in the ring All competitors get a 10 minute walk through of the course before competition starts and a course map is posted outside the ring Once the judge says forward the judge gives no other commands CLASSES RALLY NOVICE All exercises are done on a lead [which must be loose at all time] Team attempt between 10 to 15 stations A qualification is a minimum score of 70 points out of a 100 [3 qualifications = Title] RALLY ADVANCED For dogs that have attained their Rally Novice title All exercises are done off lead Team attempt between 12 to 17 stations and includes 1 jump Maximum height of a jump is 400mm for the bar/solid jump and 800 mm for the broad jump Height of the jump is dependent on height of the dog Teams may compete in the Rally Advanced class indefinitely RALLY EXCELLENT For dogs who have attained their Rally Advanced Title All stations are done off lead except for the Honor exercise Team attempt between 15 to 20 stations and includes 2 jumps Teams may compete in the Rally Excellent class indefinitely SCORING Each team starts with 100 points Points are deducted for such faults as missed stations [10] to a tight lead [1] A dog fouling the ring receives a non-qualifying score The full set of Rules and Stations are available on the A.N.K.C website We will be running a Rally O information/training session at the Erskine Park grounds in the near future. Details will be advised when available and also notified on our website. This session will be a brief talk about Rally O and then set up a course for people to bring their dogs and have a go! The best way to learn Rally O is by watching and participating and this promises to be a fun session. 11
2012 National Schedule Due to Margit Van Dorrsen being appointed to judge at the Sieger show this year, she had to relinquish her appointment to judge at the 40th GSDCA National Show and Trial. After several judges being contacted, Herr Albrecht Woerner was contacted and agreed to attend the 40th National. Herr Woerner last judged a national in 2005. 12
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Heaven s Entrance Exam A Blonde was sent on her way to Heaven. Upon arrival, a concerned St Peter met her at the Pearly Gates. 'I'm sorry, 'St Peter said; 'But Heaven is suffering from an overload of godly souls and we have been forced to put up an Entrance Exam for new arrivals to ease the burden of Heavenly Arrivals.' 'That's cool' said the Blonde, 'What does the Entrance Exam consist of?' 'Just three questions' said St Peter. Which are?' asked the Blonde. The first,' said St Peter, 'is, which two days of the week start with the letter 'T'? The second is 'How many seconds are there in a year'? The third is 'What was the name of the swagman in Waltzing Matilda?' 'Now,' said St Peter, 'Go away and think about those questions and when I call upon you, I shall expect you to have those answers for me.' So the Blonde went away and gave those three questions some considerable thought (I expect you'll do the same). The following morning, St Peter called upon the Blonde and asked if she had considered the questions, to which she replied, 'I have.' 'Well then,' said St Peter, 'Which two days of the week start with the letter T?' The Blonde said, 'Today and Tomorrow.' St Peter pondered this answer for some time, and decided that indeed the answer can be applied to the question. Well then, could I have your answer to the second of the three questions' St Peter went on, 'how many seconds in a year?' The Blonde replied, 'Twelve!' 'Only twelve' exclaimed St Peter, 'How did you arrive at that figure?' 'Easy,' said the Blonde, 'there's the second of January, the second of February, right through to the second of December, giving a total of twelve seconds.' St Peter looked at the Blonde and said, 'I need some time to consider your answer before I can give you a decision.' And he walked away shaking his head. A short time later, St Peter returned to the Blonde. 'I'll allow the answer to stand, but you need to get the third and final question absolutely correct to be allowed into Heaven. Now, can you tell me the answer to the name of the swagman in Waltzing Matilda?' The blonde replied: 'Of the three questions, I found this the easiest to answer.' 'Really!' exclaimed St Peter, 'And what is the answer?' 'It's Andy.' 'Andy??' 'Yes, Andy,' said the Blonde. This totally floored St Peter, and he paced this way and that, deliberating the answer. Finally, he could not stand the suspense any longer, and turning to the blonde, asked 'How in God's name did you arrive at THAT answer?' 'Easy' said the Blonde, 'Andy sat, Andy watched, Andy waited til his billy boiled.' And the Blonde entered Heaven...?... you're singing it now, aren't you!!!! Which is the strongest muscle in the Human Body? Last Issues Answer: The World s largest canyon is the Great Canyon of Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River in Himalayas (Tibet). 16
19th January 11 & 12th February 13th February 25th February 12th March 24th & 25th March 7th & 8th April 16th April 14th May 18, 19 & 20 May 27th May Club Calendar - Coming Events Erskine Park Branch - Show training resumes for 2012 GSDCA Annual General Meeting - Gold Coast General Meeting at Erskine Park Club Rooms Breed Survey 11.00 am - Club Grounds, Bill Spilstead Canine Complex, Luddenham Road, Erskine Park General Meeting at Erskine Park Club Rooms Newcastle & Hunter Region GSD Club Championship Show & Obedience Trial Judge Confirmation Mr V Tantaro (Vic) GSDL Easter Championship Show & Trial Conformation: Mr. Malcolm Griffith (UK) Obedience: Mrs. J. Kaldor (NSW) General Meeting at Erskine Park Club Rooms General Meeting at Erskine Park Club Rooms 40th GSD National Show & Restricted Obedience Trial National, Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Road, Pokolbin NSW Judges: Margrit Van Dorssen (SV Germany) Dogs, Heinz Scheerer (SV Germany) Bitches Breed Survey 11.00 am - Club Grounds, Bill Spilstead Canine Complex, Luddenham Road, Erskine Park 18th June 18th June General Meeting at Erskine Park Club Rooms 23rd June 9th July 15th July 15th July 21st & 22nd July 2nd August 12th August 13th August 1st September 2nd September 9th September 10th September 8th October 13th October 11th November 26th November 8th December 15th December GSDL Open Show, Sanction Show & Obedience Trial General Meeting at Erskine Park Club Rooms Breed Survey 11.00 am - Club Grounds, Bill Spilstead Canine Complex, Luddenham Road, Erskine Park GSDL Tracking Trial Judge: Karen Eaton GSDL NSW State Breed Assessment GSDL Tracking Trial Dogs NSW Endurance Test Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, Erskine Park General Meeting at Erskine Park Club Rooms GSDL Spring Fair Championship Specialty Show GSDL Spring Fair Championship Specialty Show Dogs NSW State Obedience Trial Championships General Meeting at Erskine Park Club Rooms General Meeting at Erskine Park Club Rooms GSDL October Champ Show & Obedience Trial Breed Survey 11.00 am - Club Grounds, Bill Spilstead Canine Complex, Luddenham Road, Erskine Park AGM Meeting Erskine Park Club Rooms GSDL Christmas Presentation (note must attend to collect trophies, country members excepted) GSDL Open Show, Sanction Show & Obedience Trial 17
President Vice President Secretary Graeme Stevenson Terry Jarvis Fay Stokes CLUB CONTACTS Committee 02 9450 1639 02 9606 5351 02 4777 4241 0401 019 213 Postal Address: 123 Whitegates Road Londonderry 2753 Treasurer Show Manager Show Secretary Merchandising Point Score Training Coordinator Shepherd News Puppy Listing Membership Registrar Web Master State Tattoo Administrator Social Secretary Publicity Demo Team HD Administrator Breed Affairs Karen Eaton Vince Panetta Ann Mackenzie TBA Tony D'Arcy Karen Eaton Bruce Laughlin Pam Jarvis Jessica Kada Fran McAdam Graeme Stevenson Fay Samuel Hetty Choy Jodie Carroll Fay Stokes 02 4375 1211 02 9939 1742 02 4579 9383 Liaison Officer for Hetty Choy Welfare & Shepherd Rescue 02 9670 1971 0418 618 817 02 4375 1211 02 9632 0554 0404 401 982 02 9606 5351 02 47761 585 0413 008 092 02 9684 1252 02 9450 1639 0419997310 02 8856 4038 0412 980 580 02 4777 4241 0401 019 213 02 8856 4038 sundaneka@optusnet.com.au tepe@bigpond.net.au faystokes1@bigpond.com kareneaton@bigpond.com sline19a@bigpond.net.au druann36@bigpond.com adsms1@bigpond.com kareneaton@bigpond.com laug4546@aapt.net.au tepe@bigpond.net.au jessica.kada@gmail.com frances@bigpond.net.au sundaneka@optusnet.com.au fay2507@bigpond.net.au hetty1@optusnet.com.au karmay5@bigpond.com fay_stokes@dodo.com.au hetty1@optusnet.com.au Demo Team NSW Chief Surveyor Trail Manager Tracey Lewis Karen Hedberg TBA Other Contacts 02 9604 6425 lewisfamily4@optusnet.com.au gsdvetkh@bigpond.com Training Branches ERSKINE PARK NORTHERN RIVERS Terry Jarvis Debbie Muir 02 9606 5351 02 6687 8294 tepe@bigpond.net.au dmuir@trinitylismore.com For details on Training go to our Website Training Branches Page Terry Jarvis Graeme Stevenson Nadine McDonald Robert Zammit Karen Hedberg Grant Morton Deborah Muir Lyn Gregor Marnie Page Les Francis Scott Slavin Michelle Popowski German Shepherd Dog League of NSW Inc Tattoo & Micro Chip Officers Liverpool Terrey Hills Blacktown Vineyard Richmond Mittagong Lismore Grafton Bathurst Congewai Tamworth 02 9606 5351 02 9450 1639 0404 221 144 029627 1257 02 4571 2042 02 4883 9578 0414 878 079 02 6647 3185 02 6337 3858 02 4998 1513 02 6760 5557 Micro Chip Micro Chip Micro Chip Singleton 02 6573 3528 Country members ensure your local officer has the relevant letters for your tattoo prefix. Please give several weeks notice to the tattoo officer. 18