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Oh yes Anluan as well.

Awww I looked at the website, three of those dogs are now RIP that I know of There are younger ones filling their shoes though.

Yeah.

I also knew of one in Queensland who was competing in agility but I don't know if he still is.

There are a lot of Irish terriers out and about here at agility trials and training, I haven't ever seen a display of aggression from any of them, apart from a bit of posturing, and there have been plenty of opportunities because about 75% of them seem to enjoy running off on occasion

Most of the ones here are from Coolaney.

Doesn't surprise me!

I would highly recommend Coolaney Kennels, and Anluan Kennels, both in WA. Everything I have seen and heard about their dogs has been positive, and they are both lovely people.

Here is the website for the agility team! http://www.dogs.net.au/reddevils/

Lyndsay - Are Irish's OK with other dogs? What I have read on them says they can like a scrap. Beautiful dogs - love their size, build and appearance

It is very important to get them from a good breeder who has good temperaments behind their dogs and socialise, socialise, socialise with other dogs.

In breeding situations, I wouldn't trust two of the same sex together, our Irish is the most trustworthy of our all of our dogs with strange dogs, both out of home and at home, but she has an intense dislike for other female Irish. Other breeds are fine. However, there's a team of Irish (I think they are in WA) who compete in agility called the Red Devils, there's a picture of them all quite happily sitting together in a group. We had an Irish Terrier fun day a few years ago and had numerous Irish together, some off lead, and the only little niggle was between an older girl who was an ex-breeding bitch, and a younger breeding bitch in her prime. And it was only a little grumble.

It's been said they might not start a fight but they would enjoy finishing it, I think we are seeing less and less of that these days. Ruby had a large dog of another breed slip its collar at a show and rush her, growling and ready to have a go, Ruby backed off as far as she could on the lead, she didn't make a sound or even lift a lip. If it had been another Irish, I think she would have.

I think the temperaments have improved a lot with breeding in the past few years, but we stress the importance of positive dog socialisation to everyone who considers an Irish.

I would like my dogs to live as long as I do....cos it bloody sucks when they die.

Yep.

If you are interested in terriers for agility, an Irish Terrier might suit.

You may have issues getting a Glen in Australia, and they don't strike me as a breed suitable for agilty.

Most terriers aren't what I would describe as 'obedient' though, they have minds of their own and can be stubborn but they certainly aren't impossible to train.

Vice President of the Junior KC of SA. For our recent shows we placed an advertisement in the paper inviting the general public down to have a look.

At shows I have invited new people into my gazebo if I have room and they don’t have one, or invite them to set up next to me. Make sure I speak to them whenever I get the chance and congratulate them on their wins. Encourage them and when they feel low about their handling I let them know how terrible I was when I started!

Whenever the subject is brought up I explain why pedigree dogs can seem expensive, why the price is worth it, what shows is about and the lengths breeders go to in order to breed the best dogs they can.

I have a friend from uni who has shown a little interest in dog showing, I have let her know that she’s welcome to come with me to shows any time, and when she’s decided on a breed I am more than happy to help her find the right breeder. Another friend has come with me to a couple of shows so she can learn about lots of different breeds and I always let her know when there’s shows on near her.

Go to the open days that Dogs SA runs with the Aussies or the Irish, or both.

Maizie, the litter's mother, passed away yesterday in a freak accident. The pups are eating some replacer mixed with mince and getting a little from another bitch who has an older litter. RIP beautiful Maizie.

I show a similar bunch of colours, a red Irish Terrier, a red merle Aussie Shepherd and a blue merle Aussie, and usually a black Aussie or maybe a black Lappie, and I try to go for blues or greens. I have a lilac suit which I love too.

Not even sure if it's the same area or not, but I saw in the wanted section of the Dol classifieds a family looking for pet friendly accomodation near Adelaide.

Worth a try I figured.

It's about 20ish mins away so might be suitable for them.

Pappy - are you really moving down here? You are welcome to set up with me at shows if you are!

I'm hoping to for next year. I've been offered a place in one of my course preferences but holding out for a higher offer, should know sometime in January if I get it.

ETA - And of course I'll take up your offer of hangsies at the shows! :D

Sounds good!

What would hapen if there are two nearly the same names but in diferant state move to the same state

Nothing.

All Prefixes are published in every State gazette - even prefixes registered in other States.

It states - Objections to an approved prefix must be notified to the office withing three months from the date of this publication.

I haven't seen them in the Dogs SA journal. I think they should be if they are being put in all the rest!

Not even sure if it's the same area or not, but I saw in the wanted section of the Dol classifieds a family looking for pet friendly accomodation near Adelaide.

Worth a try I figured.

It's about 20ish mins away so might be suitable for them.

Pappy - are you really moving down here? You are welcome to set up with me at shows if you are!

And Bree, Issak's sister who is now living with a pack full of Pugs!

And the evil blue one! :D This is Maizie.

My girls.

They can be big goobers.

After owning and loving BCs for many years I then became the proud owner of an Aussie.(Bracken)

Bracken has just recently gone to the rainbow bridge and I'm now looking for another Aussie. I'm just madly in love and hook on this beautiful breed.

What a beautiful Aussie Braken was. Where did Braken come from?

I love that pic of Holly and the pup. Is it one of her puppies or is it baby Maizie?

The one sitting on her head is Maizie (of course). The red tri baby she is sniffing is from the Lou Lou and Boss litter than Maizie and Peach came from.

There are differences between dogs but not between colours. I think Dusty and Lyndsays girl Holly are very similar in temerament, soft, sweet and biddable and very devoted to their owners. Ripley is also similar but he's also a bit more independent, but that could be because we're his third owners and he hasn't quite handed his heart over yet.

I haven't found colours make a difference either, but like Gayle said there can be a big variation in lines. Holly and Dusty are very chilled girls, although Holly is easy to switch on and LOVES a game. She's a show off and loves the show ring, Dusty... not so much! Dusty and Holly are from the same kennel but different lines (I'm not sure if Dusty goes back to any of the same stuff, Gayle might know). There are some that are quite high drive though and need to be doing something most of the time. It's about finding a breeder who breeds the temperaments you want.

Maizie's babies are going well I've heard, eyes are open now! I haven't been able to get back to see them (or her) due to exams!

Got a pic of her belly.. so this is 7 and half weeks....

What a fat belly! Hope it all goes well.

Taha Daha even though she lost her pups three weeks ago has milk and is trying to nest, one would have thought losing the pups that long ago the hormones would have settled, how the hell do you tell a dog, there are no puppies and no matter how much you nest they are not going to arrive! Her due date was in two days time, it is heartb reaking to watch and has made me rethink if we will in fact put her in pup again.

Oh Wazzat, it must be terrible watching her go through that.

Reds need to be represented...

Blue ones are evil! :p

Been meaning to ask does anyone know who the dog is in the GIO Insurance ad which was mentioned at the beginning of this post?

Also, wanted to say Red Aussie's rock too....think you need some red ones in your next photo shoot Gayle

Yep! Reds are the best. :p

Can I just say that the blue merle Aussies are the only dog that I think could sway me from a Lappie as my next dog - so as a compromise i think I will just have to get one of each

There seems to be a few admirers of the Aussies among the Lappie people I know. If I had known about Aussies before I got a Lappie it might have been a very difficult decision! They'd go well with a Lappie ;)

They do, just ask Tobster. Ella loves the Aussies, and both Kim and I love each other's breed. I think a Lappie and an Aussie would be a wonderful household!

A friend who shows and breeds Aussie Shepherds also breeds and shows gorgeous Havs.

Her contact details are available here: http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/member.asp?name=SHARTOOZ

I think it's a good idea too, but you can't make people be involved by forcing clubs, if you did, the people who got to man the stands simply wouldn't be passionate about it and would resent it. And not all breeds have breed clubs, but hopefully people involved in the breed could get involved.

The Dogs SA open day had numerous sports on show. Agility, flyball, dancing with dogs, obedience and herding. I believe several other sports also had stalls. I think it was fantastic to have it all on display. There was also a pet dog show and there were heaps of people and dogs involved in that.

Am I missing something? If she loves it that much, why not build the required housing?

Awesome pictures!

I think that when people acknowledge that there may be a negative perception by a lot of the public they will then go out of their way to balance that. I mentioned above that I think it is really important that we welcome the general public (GP) to our shows - that doesn't need to be in any formal way but just a smile can make the world of difference. How many times have we read on here that people don't want the GP at the shows but, for a lot of people,if they don't come to the shows to watch they're not going to know about many breeds, know where and who to purchase purebred dogs from (using a GP term of purebred) and from there MAYBE develop an interest in showing and breeding themselves.

Dog showing is a great sport for families to be involved in with their dogs but we need more people to know about it. For those of you who didn't grow up in a dog showing family how did you get in to it? Is that still a way for people to get into showing and if not, why not? As I said earlier I got into dog showing, by default, by being into dog rescue and find DOL. Others are encouraged by their breeder, others have done other sports for years and showing is a sideline.

I still think that the most important thing we can do is smile, remember that it really doesn't matter what the judge did on the day and enjoy your day out with your dogs.

I didn't grow up in it. We had a dog from a reg breeder while I was growing up and always kept in contact with her. Fast forward to a few years ago, once said dog had passed away and we were looking for another of the same breed, we went back to the same breeder. Mum just mentioned I had always been interested in showing, and she offered us a show bitch, which we took. And then I got into handling the Aussies and now have some of my own.

I have had loads of support from people involved in both groups and people have gone out of their way to help me, and continue to do it for others.

I think it is really important that people provide help and mentorship for new people to the show ring, it made me feel like I was welcome.

If public perception is a major factor, how can we and the kennel club go about improving it?

We can educate (or try to) the people who think it's a beauty pageant to start with.

Dogs SA does an open day and stands at the Royal purely for this reason. What else can they do, on a limited budget?

Personally, I think they need to do more dog activities in areas the public go to. In some states (Vic and NSW, don't know about the others) most shows are held at specific venues that the public just don't know about, and have no reason to go to. Big Day Out for Dogs, for example, is held at KCC Park......if they want the general public to be interested, why not hold it in the city or in a suburban park where non-dog people or pet owners go. Cos they don't go to KCC Park.

I also think that the ANKC needs to employ a media person with a high profile and get them talking on TV and radio about the benefits of buying pedigree dogs. Get out and flog it, talk about good breeds for families, good breeds for working people, good breeds for sports enthusiasts, good breeds for first time owners, good breeds for agility, obedience, herding, lure coursing and any other dog activity that involves pedigree dogs. Good breeds for first time show people. And how shows work. How they are used to keep the breeds pure and honest and looking like they are supposed to.

They need to do the same as what the designer dog voices did for mongrels...they need to make pedigree dogs the preferred option.

Do they have the money for that though? I honestly don't know what finances are like for the ANKC, and I wonder if they have enough to be able to go about that?

Dogs SA held their open day at the grounds too, but they had a good turn out and it seems to be increasing each year. It lets the public know where the grounds are, and there's no cost. Our grounds are closer to the CBD than Vic's is though.

If public perception is a major factor, how can we and the kennel club go about improving it?

We can educate (or try to) the people who think it's a beauty pageant to start with.

Dogs SA does an open day and stands at the Royal purely for this reason. What else can they do, on a limited budget?