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I have to agree 100% with Pockets. I am having a litter in February, I haven't had a litter in about 8 years, this will be my 21st litter in 35 years. I have never ever knowingly sold a puppy to become a guard dog, I have always sold to loving families, in that time I have had 3 dogs back 2 due to divorce and 1 due to her owners death. For myself having seen the standard guard dogs have been kept in here in Sydney over the years there is no way I can justify to myself selling a puppy into those conditions. ie fleas, fly bitten ears, running eyes, open sores on elbows due to no bedding and emasciation! IF a GSD is going to be used as a guard dog it as a breed was bred to work one on one with a handler not as a guard dog alone or with another dog. If you look at the dog breeds you will find that the Dobermann was the breed that was bred more along the lines of being able to work in a compound situation.

There are a lot of units in and around Sydney, where the strata title have been altered to allow pets. In fact a number I have seen advise if you don't like pets not to buy into the units. Also there is no size restrictions on the dogs and the cat units were inbuilt on the balconeys.

Lex sire was a German dog. Just google GSDWorld.net for the GSD forum.

Becks You are more likely to get information from a pure GSD forum, like GSDWorldwhere you will find a number of breed historians. Lex of Glanford is mention by both Nem Elliott and Malcolm Willis. His son came to Australia, Rossfort Premonition. Glanford is the kennel Suffex. Lex of Glanford was around in the 1960's. If you are looking for bloodlines from him they would be way off modern pedigrees. Jacqueline Fabian Publicity Officer GSDCA.

The wonderful Diva passed her ET as well, my wonderful son Nick did the biking for me.

I got my number yesterday. Okay, little whinge, I really wish secretaries would put in a break up, it helps judge what time I need to get to the show.

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I can confirm that the 2013 Adelaide National will be held between the 10-12 May 2013 The Judges are as follows:- Dog Judge Mr. Richard Brauch comes to the USA Sieger Show from Mosbach, Germany where he is a Business Lawyer and Tax Consultant. Mr. Brauch joined the SV in 1966. He became an SV judge in 1996 and a Koermeister shortly thereafter. He has judged in nearly 20 Nations around the globe since that time. Mr. Brauch has bred under the SV registered name "vom Elzmuendungsraum" since 1971. This kennel has produced approximately 70 litters since. His kennel has produced many accomplished dogs, including the World Young Dog Sieger in 2004, Ken v. Elzmuendungsraum and 2002 World Vice Siegerin Xantia v. Elzmuendungsraum. Mr. Brauch's kennel has placed in the top 10 in the World on several occasions, including a top 3 finish in 2002. We are very pleased to welcome him to our 2013 Australian National. Bitch Judge biography curtesy ACT GSD Club Christoph Ludwig SV (Germany) CV dated September 2011 Herr Christoph Ludwick is 39 years old. He is employed by a bank as a business manager and corporate and new venture adviser. His kennel name is "Von der Zenteiche". The kennel was established by Mr Manfred Ludwig in 1972 He has been a member of the SV since 1985 In 1997 he took over the kennels from his father, Manfred Ludwig Member of the OG Nassau since 1998 Member of the board of the OG Nassau since 1990 Regional breedwarden oft the LG Rheinland-Pfalz (LG 10) and member of the SV- breeding committee from 2002 - 2005 Member of the Board of the LG Rheinland-Pfalz von 1999 - 2005 Several times member of the SV Federal Assembly SV breeding judge since 2005 Some results of dogs bred by his kennels "Von der Zenteiche" at Sieger Shows: 1980 Gundo von der Zenteiche V 5 1984 Nicko von der Zenteiche SG 15 1997 Linda von der Zenteiche SG 12 Max von der Zenteiche SG 2 -Jugend-Vice-Sieger- Jasmin von der Zenteiche VA 10 1998 Nanni von der Zenteiche SG 14 2000 Quana von der Zenteiche SG 8>/dt> 2001 Quana von der Zenteiche V 12 2002 Xana von der Zenteiche VA 5 2007 Pola von der Zenteiche SG 4 Rimini von der Zenteiche SG 6 2007 Lana von der Zenteiche VA 5 2008 Lana von der Zenteiche VA 1 - Siegerin- 2009 Zara von der Zenteiche SG 3 2010 Zara von der Zenteiche VA 8 2011 Zara von der Zenteiche VA 3 Placings of his breed groups at Sieger Shows: 2000 Kennelgroup 8th place 2007 Kennelgroup 2nd place 2010/2011 Kennelgroup 3rd place Dogs from his kennel "von der Zenteiche" who have received the sieger title in various countries: USA: 1996 Elsa von der Zenteiche VA 1 2002 Quana von der Zenteiche VA 1 2003 Xana von der Zenteiche VA 1 2007 Kelly von der Zenteiche VA 1 Ukraine 2005 Effe von der Zenteiche VA 1 Korea 2007 Kerry von der Zenteiche VA 1 He has judged in over 40 shows in Germany and he has also judged in the following countries: Belgium, Mexico, China, Finland, Australia, Sweden, Slovakia, Argentina, Ireland, Taiwan, Spain, Estonia as well as other countries. If you wish to start booking accomodation please contact Adelaide Shores Resort Telephone: (+ 61 8) 8355 7360 Free-call (within Australia) 1800 222 345. Or Adelaide Shores Caravan Park Telephone (+61 8) 8355 7320 Free-call (within Australia) 1800 444 567 Please advise them that you are booking for the GSD National weekend. Jacqueline Fabian Publicity Officer GSDCA -------------------- Freundhund Aldaina Bomba B.S. Cl I 'A' 'Z' 'H-Neg' (Boo) Durnstein Divine Miss M B.S. Cl I 'A' 'Z' (Diva) D.O.B 12 July 2009 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia http://www.freundhund.net/

Henson Park in Marrickville is lit, but I can't recommend it as there are a number of people who allow their dogs to attack others. Unfortunately, the best park does tend to be Sydney Park, as Clover Moore the Lord Mayor of Sydney is pro-dog. Marrickville Council is an anti-dog council, also try parks around Leichhardt as it tends to have a pro dog council. Good luck finding somewhere.

I have always had all my dogs and bitches in the house, including during whelping. I have been lucky in the fact that I have found my bitches who have had puppies before tend to want to help, mum normally hasn't been to worried. I find I just end up with 2 bitches in the whelping box, one of my bitches used to come into milk as well so she would feed the puppies and I would end up having to dry up 2 bitches I would personally supervise your 2 girls and if mum can cope with auntie helping I would let auntie help. After all dogs are pack animals and in the wild some animals do have aunties that help the mums along. Wishing you all the best with your litter.

Reminder to everyone interested in entering please post your entries today to the Show Secretary. Thank you

Please post your National entries today, to be received on time by the Club Secretary.

Just a reminder that entries close on Wednesday 25th April. Please post your entries no later than Monday to get to the Secretary on time.

Please see below the official notice sent to all GSD Clubs. The GSDCA Executive together with the Newcastle & Hunter Region German Shepherd Dog, host club of 2012 National GSD Show & Trial (National) ask that you please convey to your members the following: 1. ALL Long Stock Coat (LSC) Classes are now offered at the National for registered LSC. 2. The closing date for entry has been extended by 1 week with ALL entries now closing on 25 April 2011. 3. Entry of LSC as with Stock Coats (SC) will ONLY be accepted if they have been registered on the Main register prior to close of entry: 25 April 2012. 4. There is an opportunity for registered LSC entered in the Open LSC Classes that is over 2 years of age and meets the criteria to be presented to the GSDCA National Breed Survey Scheme at the National. Please note the pre National Breed Survey will be held at 300 pm, Thursday 17 May, at the National venue. Application must be made to Secretary, N&HRGSDC by no later than 10 May 2012. 5. The Dog Judge will judge all LSC classes on Friday 18 May prior to judging Stock Coat (SC) Classes. (As per a recently passed 60 day motion) 6. All progeny (SC & LSC) of a sire will be included in Sires Progeny class provided the Sire meets the qualification to present a group at the National.

This is a copy of the official notice about showing a GSD (Long Stock Coat Variety) at the 40th GSD National. The GSDCA Executive together with the Newcastle & Hunter Region German Shepherd Dog, host club of 2012 National GSD Show & Trial (National) ask that you please convey to your members the following: 1. ALL Long Stock Coat (LSC) Classes are now offered at the National for registered LSC. 2. The closing date for entry has been extended by 1 week with ALL entries now closing on 25 April 2011. 3. Entry of LSC as with Stock Coats (SC) will ONLY be accepted if they have been registered on the Main register prior to close of entry: 25 April 2012. 4. There is an opportunity for registered LSC entered in the Open LSC Classes that is over 2 years of age and meets the criteria to be presented to the GSDCA National Breed Survey Scheme at the National. Please note the pre National Breed Survey will be held at 300 pm, Thursday 17 May, at the National venue. Application must be made to Secretary, N&HRGSDC by no later than 10 May 2012. 5. The Dog Judge will judge all LSC classes on Friday 18 May prior to judging Stock Coat (SC) Classes. (As per a recently passed 60 day motion) 6. All progeny (SC & LSC) of a sire will be included in Sires Progeny class provided the Sire meets the qualification to present a group at the National.

Thanks very much Inspector Rex.

Long Stock Coat classes will now be held at this years National. Entries now close 24th April to allow Long Stock Coated owners to send their entries in. *** THERE WIL BE NO LATE ENTRIES.**** NOTE: Judging will be at 8:00am Friday 18 May 2012 with the German Dog Judge Herr Albrecht Woerner SV. *****Please note this only applies to Long Stock Coated animals which have already been assessed and had their registrations transferred before close of entry. EXCEPT for animals eligible to enter Open Dog or Open Bitch which are 2 years of age and over and have not yet been assessed there will be a Breed Survey at 3.00pm Thursday 17 May 2012 so that these animals can be entered. Jacqueline Fabian Publicity Officer GSDCA

For the 3rd time in 18 months I have stripped the liguments and tendons off the bone in my right ankle. :cry: At the moment the specialist and I are arguing over whether this time I have them sugically reattached or not. I am of the not opinion. The specialist has also banned the use of crutches as I tend to try on crutches to walk on the ankle again to quickly, hence I get a walking frame this week!!!! (Yep, very sexy) :) :) So now I need to know if there are any rules regarding trialing in a walking frame? I plan to have a letter from the doctor advising tha I have to use a walking frame, but I really need to trial my poor girl who has now been pulled out of the trial ring twice when she has been ready over my ankle. If anyone can find any rules, could you please post. Cheers everyone from a very bedridden trialler. :D

We think 3 GSD's on Saturday and 5 on Sunday. I was told very big sweepstakes both days.

Dexion: Does anyone know if the bottom of the crates sag ie a 40+ kg dog in the giant crate, when using the crate wheels in the link? Also is there an Aussie supplier for the wheels? Yes, my husband has had to put a couple of pieces of aluminum underneath as it sags quiet badly. If you want to use it like a trolley for shows, don't even go there.

The amount of time, effort and energy to help people with their dogs of all-breeds and types, he is especially missed by the GSD world. Again were he helped so many people. My thoughts are with his wonderful wife, who supported him in his love of dogs. The sad thing is that these <I don't know what to call them> things, will never, ever realise how many people loved and knew Kojack/Bob and were helped, inspired by him. These things will never know how many children in hospital over Christmas, Bob made happy by visiting them dressed as Santa on Christmas morning, always accompanied by one of his beloved GSD's. Still miss you mate at shows and trials.

Apparently the section on German Shepherds has been removed and will only be available on the DVD when it comes on sale!!!

Years ago when tracking I taught my dog the IPO/Schutzhund method of tracking even though I was also going to do ANKC tracking. It was easier to teach the stricter method, so that I got quite good marks in tracking trials.

Okay, what happens at Pet Expo in Sydney is there are only a certain number of stalls and each time different breed clubs are invited to participate. This year for the first time the Neopolitan Mastiffs and Dogue de Boreaux <please excuse spelling> Manchester Terriers, Coolies, Schipperkes were some of the breeds that were there. The only club that is invited back every year is the German Shepherd Dog League and that is because we have an obedience demonstration team which performs twice a day everyday. It is possible that the breed clubs that you have mentioned were not asked to participate this year, but could be asked to participate next year at Pet Expo in Melbourne. I hope this helps you to understand why your chosen breed was not there this year. Cheers

I have to say that entry for adults is $15, $10 for children and $45 for a family. There are 35 dog breeds there, as well as cats, ferrets, rabbits and birds. The stall are mainly for the pet public, there is nothing we all haven't seen before. When you enter the dogs are so far from the stalls and the rest of the exhibits its not funny. Standing around at lunchtime I heard people saying it was to far to walk up to the see the dogs. The dog breeds that have stalls out there have put a lot of work into their stalls, so many clever talented people who have spent a lot of time, effort and money to put some of the displays together, if you have been involved in orgainsing some displays congratulations on your outstanding efforts.