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21/03/2023
11/03/2023
Archie the Dobermann is down to the final stage of Crufts and will now compete to see if he can win Best in Show, beating the 24,000 other dogs that entered the competition!
He has made it to the top 7, a fabulous achievement for our breed. A Dobermann has never won Crufts before, could this be the year?
You can watch the live stream of the Best in Show judging on the Crufts YouTube channel if you would like to watch. The judging is at 5.30am tomorrow (Monday) Melbourne time via YouTube. https://youtube.com/
07/03/2023
Great Dane puppy’s precision procedure opens new cardio frontier Nittany was only seven months old when she suffered her first collapse. The blue fawn Great Dane puppy was suffering from a ventricular arrhythmia, a condition that causes the heart to beat abnormally. It’s a common and often deadly condition in dogs, but curative treatment — cardiac ablation .....
02/03/2023
For your consideration 🤔
Diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy: The cause is not yet known but it hasn’t gone away A new FDA update provides more information on diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). While the specific cause is not yet known, the problem hasn’t gone away
13/02/2023
Happy Valentine’s Day 🌹
02/02/2023
Lets Talk Structure 🤔
ANGULATION AFFECTS ALL…
with Alicia Hanna
Horse people know all too well that the forehand is key to the conformation of a horse, and in dogs it is no different.
The front – more specifically, the length and placement of the scapula (shoulder blade) – does not exist in isolation.
That one pivotal conformation trait directly determines the placement of the neck, the carriage of the head, the depth of the chest, and, in the gait, the front leg extension and the soundness of the down and back.
No trait is harder to breed for, or easier to lose, than a good front. A good front, once lost, can take generations to recover, if at all.
NEVER EVER SACRIFICE THE MOST DIFFICULT FEATURE TO REPAIR. Many established breeders, owners, exhibitors and even judges lack foundational knowledge of this area of anatomy, making it difficult for them to evaluate it properly.
27/01/2023
How amazing is All-FanYu’s work!!
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27/01/2023
Stay hydrated & cool today peeps & remember it’s Melbs -tomorrow you will need a coat 😂
For your consideration 🤔
As the show season gets underway this is worthy of repetition …
THE IMPORTANCE OF BREED-SPECIFIC MOVEMENT
by ANDREW H. BRACE
To those who are not really steeped in the intricacies of our sport, it may well be that “good movement” is a question of the fastest moving dog with the waggiest tail, but we all know that there is more to an outstanding example of a purebred in the show ring than this.
Movement in the competitive environment is a demonstration of correct structure for THE BREED, and it also gives an indication of character and temperament.
Showing dogs at the highest level is not just a question of raising the leash and flying around a ring with a dog, regardless of breed; it is all about determining the best possible pace to demonstrate CORRECT.
Experienced and knowledgeable handlers are well aware of every nuance of their charge, both physically and mentally. When competing, they will know exactly what speed will show off their dog’s virtues to their best advantage. They will, of course, also be well versed in the detail of the appropriate breed standard and will understand what constitutes the breed-specific gait. This depth of knowledge and intimacy with the particular breed separates the great handlers from the masses.
It is always interesting to study handlers, either in reality or these days more often in video coverage, and watch how those involved with a variety of breeds adapt their handling style and speed to the dog they are showing. Some demonstrate an admirable level of versatility, whereas others opt for a more generic style of handling which can sometimes mask the very essence of a breed.
Speed is obviously relative to physical size, but even some large breeds need to be taken at a slower pace than others if they are to display typical. German Shepherd Dogs and Neapolitan Mastiffs should never be moved at the same speed if they demonstrate breed-specific gait, and gait is very much dictated by the original function.
No Toy dogs, by definition physically the smallest of the groups, were bred to race around the ring, and some should be moved even more slowly than their competitors. Of course, a true master of the art is America’s David Fitzpatrick, whose expertise as a handler of Pekingese has no equal, in my opinion. Watching David demonstrate the dignified, self-possessed carriage of the breed is always an education, and I could only imagine David’s reaction if any judge was ever stupid enough to ask him to “speed up”!
In the breed ring, it is essential that dogs should be moved in such a way that they scream “typical” at the judge, sound but typical, and that does not always involve great speed. Some breeds of varying sizes will be required to display an element of elevation in their gait, a noticeable spring. In contrast, others were bred to adopt a lower carriage that covers the maximum ground with the minimum effort.
It can be interesting to watch different judging styles at breed level, and sometimes it appears that both handler and judge are of the opinion that the fastest dog will be first past the post! Not necessarily so.
Once the Best of Breed has been declared a handler, it has to consider the group situation, and it is always interesting to hear various handlers’ take on how they handle and move their dog in a group ring instead of the breed ring. Many talk of how they take advantage of the extra space where their dogs can “open up” more in a much larger ring. Some will say that their dogs consciously seem to “move up a gear” once they see available space. Others talk of how their dogs react differently when seeing other breeds at close quarters rather than just all of the same, and I’m sure there is an element of truth in all these claims.
Even though the group ring may be huge compared to the breed ring, there is no excuse for moving a dog in such a way that its carriage will drift away from what is typical for the breed. If dogs were meant to fly, they would have been born with wings! This is undoubtedly what the judge should be looking for at all times, and no judge wants to see a short-legged dog scuttling around the ring, trying desperately to keep up with its athletic handler.
The word “showmanship” seems to cover a multitude of sins within the fancy and is generally taken to mean an extrovert performance with a dog that is determined to win. Obviously, this kind of mentality comes more easily to some breeds than others, and those who have the attitude bred in them will so often nail a free stack – possibly unfairly – when compared to other breeds that are by nature more laid-back. To this end, it can sometimes be claimed that in the show ring, we reward temperament that may actually be untypical for a breed simply because it is more “showy”. Again speed mistakenly gets confused with showmanship, and so often, I have heard ringsiders claim that a dog is “showing better” when actually what they mean is that it is simply being moved faster.
Regardless of whether a dog is competing at breed level or in a variety situation, the overriding factor in a judge’s mind should be how good an example of ITS BREED is that particular dog up against the competition. A thorough knowledge of the Breed Standards is essential on the part of both judge and handler if dogs are to be evaluated efficiently, and at no point should speed be considered a deciding factor.
From Dogs Victoria
URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT – RESCHEDULED NIGHT OF NIGHTS EVENT
After careful consideration and consultation with event stakeholders Dogs Victoria has made the decision to postpone the
Night of Nights event scheduled for Bulla this Saturday 28 January.
The current weather forecast as per Elders is 36 degrees with high winds and chance of thunderstorm later in the day. This early announcement is being made now to ensure exhibitors, vendors, suppliers and judges are given plenty of notice to reschedule with as minimal inconvenience as possible.
This decision has been made with the welfare of the dogs, exhibitors and staff/volunteers in mind due to the high temperatures expected and the amount of people that would be attendance indoors at Bulla with limited air conditioning options available.
The new date for Night of Nights will be Saturday 4th March 2023 at KCC Park with a 12.00pm start time. The venue change is due to very limited availability in the Events Calendar to reschedule this event in a timely manner.
The Dogs Victoria Open Show which was scheduled on the 4th March will be rescheduled to Sunday 5th March with an approximate 9.30am start time.
Dogs Victoria will issue further information regarding the rescheduled events in the coming days.
Self-managed refunds for Night of Nights will be available via Show Manager shortly and entries will also be reopened for the new event date and location.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but are dedicated to holding the event in 6 weeks’ time and ensuring it be as successful and enjoyable as possible for all involved.
Please share this notice amongst the Dogs Victoria community to ensure everyone is notified.
23/01/2023
Mid week 🤣
Need to add a little adrenaline to your life !!
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19/01/2023
Ride the vibe - happy Friday peeps 😎
Our hearts are breaking for you Lana 💔
RIP gorgeous boy 😥 https://fb.watch/i81T1Xq_Jz/?mibextid=qC1gEa
15/01/2023
Happy Monday peeps
Remember the important things 🥰
Fridays are for claiming the best spot 😂
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11/01/2023
Stay safe peeps- Summer has definitely returned!!
09/01/2023
Bit like Monday’s really 🤦♀️
07/01/2023
Happy Sunday peeps 😎
02/01/2023
Here’s a great visual representation of what your dog encounters for you wrap your head around https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=169275799126602&id=100081325477437&mibextid=qC1gEa
A fun visual representation of what your dog sees (smells) every day. Look at how noisy it is and how many tracks there are intertwining. The different animals, people, and dogs movement in just one area. The snow lets us humans see the history of this area and what animals and people have passed through. A dog will smell this every day and know who and what animals have passed through. Smellavision!!!!
Dogs are incredible.
Imagine tracking and detection dogs needing to filter out all this noise and track a single scent down. Amazing!
(Note this is a fun representation, not accurate)