Australian Terrier International

Congratulations Lifetime Member  

What a delight for me to write a testimony about Gillian Bartlett.

While I do not have the pleasure of knowing Gillian for several years as many other Australian Terrier folks do, I'm delighted to share a little bit about my experience with our friend and dedicated Australian Terrier person, Gillian Bartlett.

When I was new to the breed, like most people I wanted to learn everything I could about the breed. Trying to locate information such as health, grooming, vaccinations, as well as the history of the breed from other experienced breeders, was not easy.

At that time I did not meet the qualifications to join the Australian Terrier Club of America (ATCA). One of those requirements was that you must know two members of the club for more than two years. As I was new to the breed it was not possible for me to meet that requirement. Therefore, I needed to gather my information from other sources.

I discovered the website for the Australian Terrier Club of South Australia. I contacted Gillian, who was the secretary, for assistance. She welcomed me with open arms. She sent me their handbook and provided me with the answers to my questions. Gillian was welcoming and kind to me, a person she had never met who was new to this wonderful breed. I was a welcomed member of their club immediately and have been ever since.

I thank her for her dedication to Australian Terriers and congratulate her on this award of lifetime member from Australian Terrier International.

Theresa A. Goiffon 

Congratulations To Lifetime Member - Gillian Bartlett (Australia) 

Gillian Bartlett

Did you have dogs as a child?
We had a well-loved Scottish Terrier called Heather. I admire the terrier temperament - loving, intelligent, no fool, spirited, who knows its own mind.   

When did you become acquainted with Aussies and how did you become interested in showing?
In 1974, my young son David wanted a dog of his own, and the only puppy we could buy in Alice Springs, where we lived, was an Australian Terrier. We took the 8 week old puppy home and fell in love with him - Winton was the perfect dog. His parents were both Tineetown stock and he was very handsome. When we were on holidays a few years later we went to visit an Alice Springs friend who was showing his Old English Sheepdog at the show week in Canberra. We wandered over to see the Australian Terriers and thought that our dog was much better than those being shown. When we all were back in Alice Springs, our Old English Sheepdog friend helped me join the N.T. Canine Association, transfer pedigree papers, and enter a show. He showed me how to get up at 5am on the day of the show and shampoo and blow dry the dog's coat (no mention of any trimming, stripping or tidying). We entered the ring and the judge said "Oh no dear, see me afterwards." This kind lady gave me a quick lesson on how to strip a coat and groom the dog. At the show the next day we got our first Challenge Certificate, so her advice worked.   

What other breeds have you owned?
My husband fell in love with a photo of a Norwich Terrier, and when we were on holidays in Melbourne in 1982 we visited a breeder who had the first Australian litter from English imports. The 8 month old Norwich wrapped himself around David and wouldn't let him go - we loved him, and he went back to Alice Springs with us. We imported a female from New Zealand 3 years later, but only had the one litter as the two didn't really like each other.    

How many Aussies do you have currently living at your home?
Currently we have seven Australian Terriers - two geriatrics (13 and 15),  

and a 10 month old female puppy.  

What is it that you like about Aussies? 

They are so handsome, easy to maintain and the right size dog to live with. 

Each Aussie has its own different character traits and is never boring - I can sit for hours watching them play, having adventures, trying to catch passing birds, anything that moves, or annoying each other.    

How many years have you been involved with Aussies?  

Our first Aussie arrived in January 1975. I started showing in 1980, bred the first litter in 1982.    

You have been very involved with your club in Australia. Can you share with us the positions you've held?
When we came to Adelaide, South Australia, I was keen to see an Aussie breed club, and in 1997, with the support of a friend, we called a public meeting and got it under way. We did not have enough show people to have a big club so it was meant to be a club for ALL Australian Terrier owners or anyone interested in the breed. We currently have about 70 members. I was the secretary from the start until 2009. I have produced the club AUSSIE NEWS every two months since 1999 and am still currently the editor.    

In your years with Aussies, how do you feel we are progressing or aren't we, with regard to health?
Care of pets has generally improved over the years, and hopefully with more information we are educating owners through breed publications.
In compiling the 'AT Database', I have been amazed at the past when some dams had so many litters, on consecutive seasons, and some even at 9 years of age. I think we are more conscious now that close matings are not desirable and that inbreeding causes problems. We are checking the health of our breeding dogs' ancestors, and having more humane breeding programs. It is good to see Australian Terrier clubs gathering information on the health of the breed.    With regards to health, what more would you like to see, if anything, done?  There is always room for more education of owners regarding diet, exercise, vaccinations and training, which all affect the dog's health. (I think everyone should attend a course and have a licence to prove competency to have a dog!)   

How many litters have you bred?  

I have bred 15 Australian Terrier litters. I would have liked to have bred more, but have been limited because of work commitments for many years. Later, I was limited for lack of suitable stud dogs or new lines available.

Do you feel the breeders in Australia are on the right course with their breeding programs?
Some are, some not. Some strive hard to keep an extended gene pool available by widening breeding lines even to bringing in interstate and overseas lines, maintaining a viable gene pool for the future.
In the past each Australian State has used mostly the same local gene pool and with a different emphasis on a type. South Australian Aussies were admired for the rough texture of their coats, with their rich tan and blue colour.     

What if anything would you like to see more emphasis on with regard to breeding programs?
Personally I would like to see more use of 'outcross' dogs. This can import possible problems, but it would also breed a more standard type of dog. The top show dog is often used in preference to the dog not shown but may sire better progeny. Every breeder should know the Breed Standard thoroughly and strive to produce dogs that conform to the standard .
Our Canine Association Rules state that a bitch should not be bred from more than once in a 12 month period; I do not think the practice in some countries of having three consecutive litters is humane.    

Have you imported dogs? Exported?
I would have loved to have had the female promised to me from the US (!!!!) but now I have a great little girl from New Zealand - Mystral's Bright N Breezy, who is doing well at the shows, and hopefully will contribute to the gene pool available when she produces puppies late next year.
I have exported a dog to Finland, and he has helped with the breed there by siring many litters.    

How did you find those experiences and why?  

Importing is complicated because of Australia's strict quarantine regulations. The New Zealand girl enjoyed her trip (aged 5 months) and was well looked after en route.
My male who travelled to Amsterdam/Helsinki at the age of 6 months was well cared for, with no problems and had a very excellent home in Finland.
It is hard to export and ensure the dog will have a good home, not just used in a breeding program and then sold, which is why I have not been too keen on sending dogs far away.    

Have you made international friends as a result of those experiences?  I have life-long friends in Finland. They have been so kind and loving to Jacko, and I don't think he could ever have had a better home. The breeder in New Zealand I knew and trusted; we are both proud of Breezy's success. 

In 2010 you attended the US National Specialty. How would you compare the US dogs you saw to the Australian Aussies?
They are developing to their own style in the US. - all so immaculately groomed and well behaved. Our Breed Standard says: "Its untrimmed, harsh coat with definite ruff around the neck extending to the breastbone and its long strong head assist in developing its hard bitten, rugged appearance." In Australia, we know of the breed primarily as a family dog, more than a show dog. Of course, the dogs that are shown have been bathed, tidied (hair removed from in front of eyes, feet tidied, etc.) but not shaped and groomed to the extent that I saw on most of the dogs in the US in 2010. Many of the US dogs were a little larger, but we still have some variations here - some of the dogs range from 14 lbs. to 18 lbs., and may be 10 to 11½ inches at the withers.  

Our judges like to have expression/fire in the dog, looking alert and interested in what is going on. Zeb's handler had him 'fired up' which I thought was great, showing he was alert and ready to go!    

How has viewing the Aussie world through "international eyes" impacted your own breeding program?
Happy with what I am doing - getting outcross dogs, and knowing the ancestors in the lines I use. Handsome, healthy dogs with good temperaments have always been my aim.    

What has been your high point in the breed?
Winning Best in Terrier Group four times at major all-breeds shows, and In Show several times with Canto and Bradman rate highly, but gaining obedience titles with Toby and Canto would rate higher. The ability to train a terrier/earth dog to act like a working dog takes time and tenacity and they both did me proud!    

Have you had any favorite Aussies and why?
Canto, Toby, Della, Sappho, Trixie, Brad, Penny - where do I stop? Just love them all for being such beautiful dogs, good fun and company and enhancing our life.   

What do you feel your contributions have been to the breed?
Preserving their history by establishing the "Australian Terrier Database" of pedigrees of Australian born Aussies (www.worldpedigrees.com);
being active in the formation of the Australian Terrier Club of South Australia,
and editing the AUSSIE NEWS for the club.    

How would you like to be remembered in the breed?
As someone who was interested in maintaining the uniqueness of the breed, preserving its quality for the future and trying to improve each Aussie's quality of life. 

How did you both meet? 

Sue: I was fortunate to travel to Finland in 2003 to the Finnish specialty. The day before I left we attended an all breed dog show. I met Krista there. She had a lovely puppy with her, and I would have liked to bring that puppy back to the US. It didn't work out for me to bring that puppy back, but we began corresponding via email.   

Krista: Exactly as Sue stated.  

How did you decide to import/export/ work together?

Sue & Krista: We both had an interest in broadening our breeding programs.

Reimin Meadows of Heaven. She has 2 CAC from shows. Sire CH Redwing Rhinestone Cowboy and dam Reimin Sweet Child O Mine. Owners Chrisse Asikainen and Krista Riihela (breeder) 

What were the reasons you picked each other?

Sue: During that first year that we spoke via email, I learned that we shared breeding philosophies and liked the same type in Aussies. Krista has a good eye for a dog and is straightforward and honest. I liked that and felt I could trust her.

Krista:I really did like Sue`s Aussies that I had seen in pictures and I did feel that they could be very good for my breeding program as they have different strengths in their looks. I like the way Sue looks for an ideal Aussie and then I did feel that I can trust Sue.  

Have you had other experiences working with people from other countries?

Sue: Yes, Sweden.  

Krista: Yes, but not in the same way that I did with Sue.  

How did those experiences work out?

Sue: It was fine, but I didn't develop the close friendship that I have with Krista.

Photo Courtesy Of Sue Holsinger 

Fin CH Redwing Mona Lisa Smile (Julia) Owned by Krista Riihela

What if anything did you learn from those experiences that helped you with your "partnership"? 

Sue: People are the same worldwide. Once I realized that, I used the same criteria to evaluate potential international partnerships that I use for screening partnerships in this country. It helped me to put things in perspective.

How do you handle contracts between each other? Are they written, verbal?

Sue: I'm not sure we've ever had a written contract. Maybe at first, but that was a long time ago. Now everything is verbal. Krista is a very generous person and is easy to deal with. We both have the other's interests at heart.

What would you recommend others do if they are starting a new breeding "partnership" with someone in a different country?

Sue:  Read the answer above. Trust your instincts. Ask the same questions you would ask someone in this country before entering into a puppy sale. Take your time to get to know the other person. 

Krista: Try to get to know the person and her/his ideas of breeding. But I must say that you should very carefully trust your instincts.  

 Reimin Master of Puppets. He has 1 CAC and 2 reserve-CAC. Sire CH Redwing Rhinestone Cowboy and dam Reimin Sweet Child O Mine. Owners Mari Winqvist and Krista Riihela   

  

How has working together changed your "eye," from a conformation standpoint or a health standpoint?

Sue: I think I'm more aware of traits that we're in danger of losing in this country because we tend to have different faults than they do in Finland. For example, many dogs in this country don't have enough shelf behind or enough rear angulation. I notice this when I see pictures of Krista's puppies, many of which have very strong rears.    

Krista: Well, I have learned very much and I am very grateful to Sue for that. I have learned that American Aussies have much straighter front feet, smaller ears and they are much tighter built up. When I compare these things to Nordic Aussies, that are in some ways a little more stylish and maybe with more rear angulation, I think I do get a little closer to the Aussie that I have in my mind.  

Have you noticed that dogs in other countries or from certain lines mature faster or slower than others? (I ask because I heard that dogs in Europe mature slower and that the European muzzle takes longer to reach its full growth.)

Sue: This is true. My dogs tend to mature very quickly and look adult at a year old. Krista's bloodlines take much longer. They typically wait until they're older to begin showing. The upside is that their dogs are still sound and lovely as veterans.

Krista: Yes, I think my bloodline takes quite a long time to mature and now that I have mixed with Sue`s breeding I have some Aussies that have matured more quickly; they have had nice results from puppy classes.    

As life goes, sometimes we all have a rough patch. That could be with showing, health, etc. How does working together help you stay afloat during those times? Or does it?

Sue: Krista is a good friend. I know if I hit a rough patch that I can call her and bounce things off her and she will give me support and her honest ideas.

Krista: We can deal with a rough patch if and when they come. I trust Sue and I know that she is my friend and we can talk about everything.  

Photo Courtesy of Krista Riihela 

Fin CH Redwing Under Your Spell (Noita) Owned by Krista and Pihla Riihela

Sire CH Redwing Court Jester and dam Reimin Kiss Me  

How do the logistics work? Do you ship the dogs or puppies? Do you fly with them? Is it expensive? What about vaccines and shipping times?

Sue: I have both flown with dogs and had them shipped. Either way it is expensive. There isn't a lot of difference between the two cost wise. The dogs seem to do fine either in cargo or under the seat. The regulations have changed recently, so now a third party shipper must be used to export from Finland. Vaccine requirements are standard with rabies after 12 weeks. I don't believe puppies under 12 weeks can be shipped.

Krista: I agree with Sue  

How does tail docking vs. natural tails affect an American/European partnership?

Sue: Well, dogs can't be shown there docked. So I have left tails on puppies until we make the decision which ones will go to Finland. It is easier to dock one for show here than try to guess which will be the export puppy at 3 days of age. Pet people don't care whether their pets have tails or not, and once you have a tailed litter your eye quickly adjusts to that. Some overseas breeders have strong feelings about the natural tails and will not export a puppy if it's going to be docked. That's one of those things that need to be addressed well in advance.

Krista: I think that the Aussie itself is important, not the tail, so if it has a docked tail we can show only in those countries that allow it. I do not breed tails, only Aussies.  

Photo Courtesy Of Sue Holsinger "Jekku"

Redwing Rhinestone Cowboy

When choosing a sire for a bitch, in the event of a disagreement with which dog to use who gets the final word? 

Sue: That hasn't come up for us. Krista always asks my opinion, but I trust her judgment. It doesn't make sense for me to micromanage her breeding decisions when she knows more about the dogs there than I do.

Krista: I normally ask Sue for her thoughts about males that I am using and she says to trust your instincts and so I do. 

Do you co-own all the dogs that are a result of your co-breeding program? 

Sue & Krista: We don't co-own.

FI CH Reimin Spotlight Kid "Sulo". Sire CH Redwing Rhinestone Cowboy and  

dam C.I.B Reimin No One Like You. Owner Anu Puotsaari   

How do you choose what kennel names are given to each litter?

Sue: If I do the breeding, they are Redwing puppies; if she does they are Reimin, regardless of whether one comes back to live with me.

Krista: Sue breeds under Redwing and I breed under Reimin.  

Do you use skype or how do you evaluate a litter together with both of you in different countries?

Sue: We use skype and evaluate by photograph.

Krista: We use skype and evaluate by photographs. I must say that when choosing a puppy I trust my feeling and instinct. I go with my heart and what it says. That may not be a very clever thing to do but sometimes it works. I many times choose the puppy that no one else does and Sue always tells me to trust that feeling and look how that puppy turns out. 

Do you feel that you have improved the health of your lines by working with someone in a different country?

Sue: Yes. They tend to have different health issues there than we do.

I have benefited in so many ways from my association with Krista and my import/export experiences. I have a wider view of the breed (and the world) as a result. And I have a great friend in Krista.

Krista: Yes I do. I think we really do need new bloodlines for healthy Aussies.

I am so grateful for all Sue`s help and her trusting in me. Sue is a dear friend to me. These years of our partnership have given me so much. Sue has sent me beautiful Aussies and she has helped to make some of my dreams come true.  

Photo Courtesy Of Sue Holsinger "Katie"

FI CH & EE JCH & NORDIC JUNIOR WINNER 2009 & ESTONIAN JUNIOR WINNER 2010 Reimin Seventh Sign "Stara". Stara was TOP BOS PUPPY 2009.
Sire CH Reimin Rhinestone Cowboy and dam C.I.B Reimin No One Like You. Owner Anne Nuutinen-Mäntylä

Reimin Dirty Dancing 10 months old. She received 2 CAC's at her first shows. Her sire is CH Reimin Air Force One and dam is CH Redwing Mona Lisa Smile. Owner Mrs. Anne Nuutinen-Mäntylä


 

Over The Rainbow Bridge
Reflections and Experiencing Loss by Pamela Levy 

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BIS BISS GCH Kambara's Zebulon by Anne Mitchell

Show History of Australian Terriers 

BIS Ch Regency Lord of Summerville - first Red BIS Aussie

In 1971 Mrs. Fox imported one of the breed greats Ch Tineetown Talkback known to most Aussie folks simply as "Joey." Later that year, "Joey," handled by Charles Deer, won his first Terrier Group under Robert Graham. "Joey" eventually became known as an Australian, Canadian, Colombian, Bermudian, Mexican, International and AKC champion. In his show career in the US he obtained 29 group 1's and 54 other group placements. He won 4 All Breed Best In Shows, a record for that stood for 37 years!

BIS BISS Ch Tineetown Talkback

One of the most impressive records has come from Marge Regnier's Crestwood Kennels with multiple BIS BISS champions. They include Ch Crestwoods Crackerjack, multiple BIS Ch Crestwoods Jackson, BIS Ch Crestwoods Song Of The South and BIS Ch Crestwoods Contender  "Cody". Crestwood dogs have not only been successful in the show ring but in the whelping box with Crackerjack being the top producing sire of all time and other Crestwood Aussies also being top producers. In 2000 Ch Crestwoods Contender started the decade by winning an all breed Best In Show.
 

BIS BISS Ch Crestwoods Crackerjack

Also competing successfully during this time was Ch Benayr Nessun Dorma owned by Pamela Levy. "Tucker" won breed at the National Specialty, Westminster and the AKC Eukanuba. Pamela followed with Ch Benayr I Believe In Love, Alfie. "Alfie" also won breed at the National Specialty, Westminster and the AKC Eukanuba. 

BISS Ch. Benayr Nessun Dorma 

 BISS Ch Benayr I Believe In Love, Alfie

Already well known and highly respected in Shetland Sheepdogs Susan Bentley brought her knowledge and expertise to the Australian Terriers. Her Benayr dogs have been some of the top winning dogs of the last 15 years, as well as, contributing to the bloodlines of dogs throughout the U.S.  

Long time breeders/exhibitors Sue Bachman and Teresa "Petie" Schreeder have had several successful dogs in the ring including Ch Ryba's Tom Foolery, Ch Ryba's Diamond Jim and Ch Ryba's Call Me Irresponsible. They joined with Susan Bentley breeding Ch Ryba's Batteries Not Included to Ch Benayr Raisa Ruckus, the duo produced 9 champions who were not only successful in the show ring but in the whelping box.  

Marilyn Harban, was successfully exhibiting her striking dogs Ch Dreamtime's Frontiersman and Ch Dreamtime's Dark Victory while Sue Holsinger's Redwing Aussies proved that reds could win big also with her Ch Redwing Court Jester and his dam Ch Redwing Comic Relief.

Ch Dreamtime's Frontiersman  

 Ch Redwing Comic Relief

Many of these dogs have not only been top show dogs but they have become top producers. Ranked in the top ten sires are the previously mentioned Ch Tineetown Talkback, Ch Jeralen's Christopher Tobin and Ch Taralee Sekelutu. Other top show dogs who became top producers are Ch Redberry Comrade, imported and owned by Ida Ellen Weinstock, Shelia Dunn's Ch The Farms Freestyle, and Ch Yaralla's Rock The Ring. Illustrating continuity many of these top dogs' offspring have become top show dogs and producers themselves.

In 1998 Ch Tatongs Eclipse Of The Moon "Konsta" owned by Orvokki Lamsa and bred by Jill Greanne was imported from Finland to the United States. He made his mark by quickly finishing his AKC championship, winning an Award of Merit at both Westminster and the ATCA National Specialty and becoming a group winner and placer. Most importantly when "Konsta's" year long visit was up he left 8 champions behind. A "Konsta's" daughter produced a top show dog, Ch Akiba's Sixty Minute Man owned by Anne and Craig Mitchell. The Mitchells bred him to one of their bitches resulting in Ch Kambara's Zebulon "Zeb."

In 2009, shortly after finishing his championship, "Zeb" won breed at Montgomery County under Australian Terrier breeder judge Lenore Riddle. But his specials career really began in 2010 when he became the breed's first Grand champion. He soon rocked the Aussie world, breaking a 10 year drought, by winning an all breed Best In Show. A few weeks later "Zeb" went on to prove this was not a fluke and won the ATCA National Specialty; the following day he won his second all breed Best In Show. In 2011 he broke "Joey's" 37 year record by winning his 5th Best In Show. To date he is the only Aussie to win breed at Montgomery County, Westminster, Eukanuba, the ATCA National Specialty, multiple Terrier Group Best In Shows and to date, six All Breed Best In Shows.

BIS BISS Ch Kambara's Zebulon

With the legacy from our founding breeders and the dedication of current breeders hopefully Aussies have arrived and the dog show world will see more top winning Aussies in the ring and discover these "Grand Little Dogs".

First Published in Showsight Magazine. 

Education

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Please Don't Feed Me That! by Theresa A. Goiffon 

So, indulge yourself, but don't share everything with your dogs. Share a small piece of that turkey with them instead and review the list below from the Animal Poison Control Center.

 

Apple Seeds: Can have varied effects on pets.
Apricot Pits: Can cause respiratory difficulties such as breathing, coughing and sneezing.
Avocado: The leaves, fruit, seeds and bark of avocados contain Persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Birds and rodents are especially sensitive to avocado poisoning and can develop congestion, difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation around the heart. Some ingestions may even be fatal.
Cherry Pits: Can cause respiratory difficulties such as breathing, coughing and sneezing.
Candy containing the sweetener Xylitol: Can cause liver damage and even death.
Chocolate: Although pets should never have any type of chocolate, milk chocolate is not nearly as dangerous for animals as semi-sweet or unsweetened bakers chocolate. Chocolate poisoning can cause irregular heart rate and rhythm, restlessness, hyperactivity, diarrhea, vomiting, panting, muscle tremors, abdominal pain, bloody urine, increased body temperature, seizures, coma and possibly even death.
Coffee: Can result in increased breathing and heart rate, restlessness and affects the central nervous system.
Grapes: Large amounts of grapes can be poisonous to pets and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, abdominal pain, lack of appetite and kidney damage.
Hops: May cause panting, elevated temperature, increased heart rate, seizures and possibly death.
Macadamia Nuts: Can cause vomiting, lethargy, hyperthermia, abdominal pain, stiff joints, lameness and tremors.
Moldy Foods: Can have varied effects on pets including vomiting and diarrhea.
Mushrooms: Different types of mushrooms can have varied effects on pets such as, depression, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, tearing, hallucinations, defecation, liver failure, seizures, drooling, urination, kidney failure, heart damage, hyperactivity and in some cases, death.
Mustard Seeds: Can have varied effects on pets.
Onions and Onion Powder: Can cause gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting and diarrhea.
Peach Pits: Can cause respiratory difficulties such as breathing, coughing and sneezing.
Potato Leaves and Stems: Can cause problems with the digestive, nervous and urinary systems.
Raisins: Large amounts of raisins can be poisonous to pets and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, abdominal pain, lack of appetite and kidney damage.
Rhubarb Leaves: Can cause problems with the digestive, nervous and urinary systems.
Salt: In large quantities can cause electrolyte imbalances.
Tea: Can have varied effects in pets.
Tomato Leaves and Stems: Can cause problems with the digestive, nervous and urinary systems.
Walnuts: Can cause gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting and diarrhea, as well as respiratory issues such as sneezing, breathing and coughing.
Yeast Dough: Can be dangerous as it will expand and result in gas, pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.     

NOTE: If you suspect that your pet has been poisoned, contact the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435. This is a 24 hour a day hotline. 

Recalls: 

http://www.aspca.org/Home/Pet-care/pet-food-recall-overview.aspx 

Poinsettia Toxicity: Toxic to dogs 

Toxic Principles: Irritant Sap

Clinical  Signs: Irritating to the mouth and stomach, sometimes causing vomiting, but generally over-rated in toxicity.    

ATI suggests you always check with your veterinarian before changing foods.  

Food Recall 

Cargill has announced a voluntary dog food recall involving two of its brands due to contamination with aflatoxin.

Both River Run and Marksman dry dog foods were produced at Cargill's Lecompte, Louisiana plant.

The recall includes 13 states and 2 territories: Kansas, Missouri, Northeast Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Western Kentucky, Southeast Indiana, Southern Illinois, Hawaii, and limited areas of Florida, California Guam, and the Virgin Islands.

The FDA has confirmed the Cargill recall in its latest news bulletin.

Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by a certain species of mold commonly found in cereal grains.

The products listed have Lot Codes 4K0335 through 4K0365, 4K1001 through 4K1335, LL0335 through LL0365, and LL1001 through LL1335 on the tag or bag and include:

• River Run Professional Formula 27-18 Dog Food 50#
• River Run 21% Protein Dog Food (50# and 40#)
• River Run Hi-NRG 24-20 Dog Food 50#
• River Run Hi-Pro No-Soy Dog Food (50# and 40#)
• Marksman 28-18 Dog Food 40#
• Marksman 24-20 Dog Food 40#
• Marksman 20-10 Dog Food (50# and 40#)

What to Watch For

According to Cargill...

"Exposure to excessive levels of aflatoxin, especially over extended periods of time, can lead to reduced liver function.

Call your veterinarian if your dog has had a product that may have contained aflatoxin and exhibits sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, diarrhea, or yellowing of the eyes or gums."

What to Do

If a dog shows any of these signs, consumers should stop feeding the suspected products immediately - and consult a veterinarian.

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.

Cargill has suggested consumers return any unused portion of the recalled dog food to the store where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, call the company at 855-460-1532.

Make Your Own Aussie Postage Stamps

Warnings

Juniors-AKC Stats 

Top Australian Terrier Junior Handlers in the US through September 30, 2011

Christina Worley 118

Samantha Gray 110

Eleanor Goiffon 27

Lydia Goiffon 7

Fiona McGroarty 3

Taylor Toms 1

Breeding Articles  

BUILDING WINNING PEDIGREES

E. Katie Gammill, AKC Judge/Exhibition Editor, TheDogPlace.org August 2011

SUCCESSFUL DOG BREEDING

LINEBREEDING, INBREEDING, OUTCROSSING - AND WHY

Do you count your litters or do your litters count?  Are you a "dog breeder" or a "breeder of dogs"?  What is your ratio of producing dogs that finish?

E. Katie Gammill, AKC Judge/Exhibition Editor 

BREEDING A FLASH IN THE PAN!

A "flash in the pan" winner is a sight to behold. Finishing from Puppy Class is wonderful but is the dog still a "flier" at maturity?

Vestibular Disease 

USA AKC Conformation Stats   

Breed stats as of 11/27/11             All Stats Courtesy Of Janet Maas

All Breed Stats as of 11/25/11

Eukanuba Rankings as of 11/27/11 for 2012

1   GCH RYBA'S NOTHING BUT BLUE SKIES 

2   GCH NELLYSON MR DON'T SKIP THE ZIP 

3   GCH DREAMTIME'S LATIN LOVER 

4   GCH BENAYR CLAY TUCKER

5   GCH DUNHAM LAKE SCOUT MASTER

6   CH WILD WEST DOUBLE CAT

7   CH SAMABEL AKA INU SHINE ON ME AT CELESTIAL

8   TEMORA'S P'S NEW GUY IN TOWN

9   DREAMWEAVER'S CAROLINA COWBOY

10 CH ARISTA'S ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH

 Agility Stats

 Reprinted with permission from The American Kennel Club. 

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