Austerra

It is available in pet stores in Vic. Supply seems to be bit erratic though.

Thanks Rebanne :)

Thinking of entering the Deniliquin shows in April, wondering if anyone has used the camping facilities there (powered site). Are the sites close to ring area? Do many seem to camp there? (don't want to be the only one there :) )

There is a thread on Meals For Mutts, just type in the search area.

I'm excited for the Aussie Terrier being included but it would've made more sense to have a book of stamps featuring all Australian dogs -- this is quite a random selection!

Agree with you on that, Aussie stamps - Aussie dogs!! I'm off to post office tomorrow.

We received the same as you all, envelope with Gate Pass written on the back and catalogue slips for both shows, but only entered Champ Show. Gazette says one catalogue for both shows......

Anyway, I put the question about gate passes on Facebook and was told that the envelope with Gate Pass is the pass to get in. :)

Thanks, maybe the second slip was supposed to be the gate pass and it was realised after envelopes were sealed that it had wrong wording, so they've written on back. Sounds feasable anyway :)

Hi has anyone received passes for this show. I've received my numbers, and on the back of the envelope it has GATE PASS written in black Texta. Is that all we need to get in on Saturday.

Same here, I also had slip for Open Show catalogue but I'm not entered for that only for Champ Show. Was wondering if they had put that in by mistake for gate pass.

.......ok, even with the UV index as extreme

Can't see indication of that on BOM website, only 21 degrees predicted, I would presume UV much same as today which is "very high", that would be expected for this time of year. Allow for UV peak being lunchtime or after, some groups will be over and people heading home.

If we don't show outside because of UV in summer then because of wet weather in winter, the grounds would never get used. Wouldn't have that choice of indoors at any other shows. Just comes down to being sensible - SLIP,SLOP,SLAP,SEEK, SLIDE.

Would this be suitable? http://www.petaccessories.com.au/product.aspx?ID=944

Maybe have a chat to Ashley Reid about them

I have had my bitch placed first over others in bitch lineup but then refused challenge, with reason that "not quite what she is looking for", to me that more indicates personal taste rather than worthiness of championship points.

Also had refused challenge for my boy stating "not enough maturity", he was only a minor at the time. Been under this judge again as a mature dog and she really liked him.

Congratulations to Sway and Team Huddy

Lot of bindii in area at moment, agree slicker and doudle ended comb

Racecourse Rd Vets @ Pakenham and Beaconsfield Vets seem to be popular with my customers.

Pet 'N' The Dog @ Beaconsfield Vic - 2.5 kg is $20 and 10 kg is $55. Even less for Dogs Vic members.

It isn't marketed as grain free. They have brought out a Salmon & Sardine variety as well. Lovely new packaging too.

I've had mine on it since it was first brought out as I like to try new foods on my lot before carrying it in store. All three seem fine on it, no upset stomachs or anything, bit hard to tell coatwise as all blowing coat after bitch in season and at this time of year anyway.

http://www.mealsformutts.com.au/

Does anyone know if the rings will be out the front ( new lights) or out the side where they were last year?

And are any groups inside?? Are the new lights operational yet? Would be lovely if they are up and running.

I got really weird numbers

I have a AusBred GSD entered all three days

And

A Junior Bitch GSD LSC entered all three days

I got back an enveloped today with "All Days" written on it, but 3 numbers....

Dogs Victoria New Years Eve Show

Numbers 524 and 579 ...

Dogs Victoria New Years Show

Number 485

It makes no sense to me???

Sounds like a call to Show Secretary may be in order, might have to pick some up at the shows.

Must be a nightmare sorting it all out, must be so much easier when combined shows do the one number for each dog and mark in catalogue which days they're entered. Certainly don't envy the show sec's job.

YAY got numbers for all three days :)

Sunday 30/12/12

Grp 1 1 - 183

Grp 2 184 - 271

Grp 3 272 - 394

Grp 4 395 - 511

Grp 5 512 - 667

Grp 6 668 - 805

Grp 7 806 - 921

Monday 31/12/12

Grp 1 1 - 164

Grp 2 165 - 252

Grp 3 253 - 357

Grp 4 358 - 460

Grp 5 461 - 593

Grp 6 594 - 713

Grp 7 714 - 811

Tuesday 1/1/13

Grp 1 1 - 158

Grp 2 159 - 232

Grp 3 233 - 342

Grp 4 343 - 444

Grp 5 445 - 543

Grp 6 544 - 648

Grp 7 649 - 739

Central Gippsland Kennel Club

5/1/13

Grp 1 1 - 119

Grp 2 120 - 186

Grp 3 187 - 273

Grp 4 274 - 329

Grp 5 330 - 425

Grp 6 426 - 484

Grp 7 485 - 533

6/1/13

Grp 1 1 - 99

Grp 2 100 - 163

Grp 3 164 - 259

Grp 4 260 - 316

Grp 5 317 - 407

Grp 6 408 - 456

Grp 7 457 - 513 (Grp 7 now to be judged by Mr Peter Colbourne)

Heard that some people's cheques hadn't been cashed but ours has and we are only entered on the Sunday. Hopefully numbers will come on Thursday and we'll know if we are in or out.

Keeping fingers crossed that they were received, be really disappointed if not seeing it was for all three. Just have to wait till Thurs, don't want to ring secretary today or tomorrow.

Just checked bank account, cheque not banked yet. Hope entries haven't gone astray, sent off entry for all three days.

Will contact secretary if not in Thursday's mail.

No numbers here yet.

Thanks, have great Christmas, see you for NY

Leanne

Any one got their numbers yet for 30th, 31st Dec and 1st Jan at KCC? Hopefully in mail when get home today

There were a lot of scratchings, but in general the judges did do things quickly.

We were all out of there before the worst of the heat hit and the dogs were all very well taken care of.

This, agreed!

I think a good amount still turned up for Group 1! Bit of scratching here and there, but not as many as I'd would've expected! But have to say many of the Group 1 dogs, despite the heat climbing, looked so good and handled the heat very well! Was particularly impressed!

The ring steward and judge for today was on the ball, and ensured all dogs were in shade and kept cool while waiting their turn!

Had no problems today with both my dogs and would do it again, but in saying that, it was outdoors, and the gazebo provided great shade for the dogs and they were cool the whole morning!

However.... if the show was indoors..... it would be a whole different story! I'd hope the next 2 shows at KCC with Toy Group indoors, it doesn't get hot!

There is nothing in the schedule that Toys are inside although usually a couple of groups are. I wonder if we will all be outdoors for the 3 New Year shows, does anyone know if the new lights are going to be up and running for the twilight shows? If some are indoors, anyone know which groups?