Wazzat Xolo

Oh that one - he's a nutter and even if he had anything worth looking at he losses all credibility .Fancy having him fighting for you! Friends like that who would need enemies

FAnatics, rednecks and nut cases are on both sides of the fence by the looks.

I actually called him as I wanted to know why i received the email, he is a confimred nutter even by my very leniant standards, the dogs are worth tens of thousands each and ...... and .... the story just got worse!!

I was looking for the Perth Royal Results and somehow posted in this one and it came to life!!!!!

see look I knew it now its a continuation of 2007!!

LOL Wazzat - this was back in 2007 when I was trialling 2 dogs at the Royal Show. Tomorrow I am taking 4

I had to laugh reading this thread - Scoota had trouble finding his seekback - hmm not a lot has changed

oops I am a wally! Bjut still when are you having a Xolo??? I blame the bloody thunder here, I cant concentrate as the dogs are going wild and a Xolo is a bit much on my knee at the computer!!

Well done to everyone competing and well done PT AGAIN!!

Are you ready for a Xolo to train ???

ah thanks for that Wazzat. I just thought its about time we caught up. I think they have had compulsory microchipping in nsw since 98

I have mine done anyway as I am terrified of them getting lost and never being able to find their way back home!! Yes Nick, we havent been to many shows here, for some reason there hasnt been many on we could get too. Roll on night shows and early next year with a new dog I am hoping to get out to the show rings!

Erberhart is a teeth man, I have been told bby my German friends, just for anyone who has him! Very fair and honest judge and well respected.

Well done Bedazzled and team

I thought it was compulsory from 1 July this year for microchipping prior to ANKC rego...

Below is a summary of the initiatives.

Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC)

The ANKC has moved to make microchipping compulsory for all registered pedigree dogs across Australia. Microchipping must now be done before registration of a puppy. This will be enforced in all states and territories from 1st January 2012. This is a great step forward to enable positive identification of pedigree dogs and to help drive regulatory change towards compulsory microchipping for all puppies by their breeders. This is a critical step for reliable breeder traceability and accountability.

Victoria

RSPCA Victoria has advised that: The new Victorian government has committed to implementing their promises made during the election. A consultation document has been developed by the Bureau of Animal Welfare which has been sent to key stakeholders and we are in the process of formulating our detailed response. This document will form the basis of the Department of Primary Industries’ advice to the government. We have also been advised by the Minister that the official review of the Domestic Animals Act – Code of Practice for the operation of Breeding and Rearing Establishments will happen in mid-year and that the RSPCA will be a member of the reference group. We are also in the early stages of equipping our Inspectors with the knowledge needed to enforce this Code.

Western Australia

The WA Government is considering the introduction of compulsory microchipping and they are planning to review the WA Dog Act this year.

The RSPCA has written to the WA Minister recommending the principles outlined in the Way Forward document. In particular, we have emphasized the need for compulsory microchipping by the breeder prior to sale or transfer and the introduction of a breeder identification system.

South Australia

The SA Government is currently considering introducing compulsory microchipping. RSPCA have written to the Minister, the South Australian Cat and Dog Management Board and the Animal Welfare Unit, Department Environment and Natural Resources highlighting the need for microchipping to be undertaken by the breeder to enable breeder traceability and the other principles outlined in the Way Forward document.

The SA Code of Practice for the Care and Management of Animals in the Pet Trade is currently in the final draft stages of review.

Australian Capital Territory

The ACT government is reviewing the ACT Code of Practice for the Sale of Animals in the ACT.

The ACT Greens have tabled a Bill regarding proposed regulations for the breeding and sale of companion animals.

Tasmania

Compulsory microchipping will be introduced in Tasmania from 1 July 2011. The requirement is that all dogs over six months of age will have to be microchipped. While this is a positive in the right direction, we hope future amendments will ensure pups are legally required to be microchipped by the breeder with the breeder’s details recorded on the microchip register.

Queensland

The QLD government has announced the introduction of a Breeder ID number system. The Breeder ID number will be legally required to be displayed in any advertisement and provided at any sale or transfer of a puppy in QLD. This will also involve compulsory microchippping of breeding bitches; a requirement that the registration number/microchip number of the breeding bitch must be included as part of the microchip information on all animals bred from that dog and the development of Dog Breeder Standards by Biosecurity Queensland (DEEDI) in consultation with stakeholders. Breeders will continue to be subject to the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 and the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 (ACPA) as well as any new requirements under the proposed Dog Breeder Standards under ACPA.

NSW

We are hopeful the new NSW government will act on some of the initiatives proposed and we encourage groups and individuals to write to the new Premier.

While these positive steps are encouraging, much more action is needed to end puppy farming in Australia. We would greatly appreciate your organisation’s advocacy to all State and Territory Governments in relation to the principles in the Way Forward document. In particular, calling for compulsory microchipping by the breeder prior to sale or transfer and a breeder ID system for those states yet to introduce these critical requirements.

We hope that these initiatives will encourage you and your organisations to continue campaigning to bring an end to puppy farming in Australia.”

Thanks for that Wazzat. So thats everyone who sells a dog right? not just registered breeders?

Nick re Compulsory Microchipping: I believe its for any dog to be registered so yes ANKC members, but I have also heard that the DOG ACT 1976 Review will be looking at compulsory chips for all animals sold, which I think is a great idea.

Wont be long before DNA profile testing is mandatory too hopefully!

Well day one of the Royal over and our team LABB Tested (Lab, Aussie and two Borders) won the Agility and came second in the Jumping..Yay!!! Brookie did a couple of really nice runs which for the amount of training he has had was impressive!!! People kept asking why I don't run him in agility more often...nah!!!!

Very hot in the afternoon and not a lot of room or shade when the sun comes in later on. Will be interesting tomorrow when the full contingent of agility competitors are there. We are having a rest day with Obedience on the Monday. Not feeling particularly confident as its an incredibly distracting ring...much harder than our old grounds up the top.

Congratulations Bedazzledx2 and team and good luck to the rest going in the next few days.

does anyonw know when its going to become compulsory to microchip in WA??

Jan 1st I believe nick, hope you are well. Just ordered myself a chip scanner

Thanks Sway and everyone, well done to all that helped, competed and won.

Good Luck to everyone entered, have a lovely time, I am only there Tuesday, but I am sure the results will be posted before I get home, if not I can post!

Thanks everyone for results so far

Thanks so much Aziah Iam hoping that I get at least one similar to Sunni.

And good luck TrinaJ I hope your girl is pregnant!!

congrats sending lots of puppy dust

Strong dog smell in the house is disgusting, but even more so is the smell of urine. I have been in a couple of "breeder" houses and the smell was overpowering. How do they live with it ?

Personally, I like the smell of a horse. I can bury my nose into my horse and drink in his particular "smell" anytime. Also like the smell of cows.

Off that subject.......hoping both my girls are preggers. Will find out in 12 days. Fingers xx May be a puppy there for you RS ?? ;)

Dog Smell. mmmm what is that again ???

quiet November it seems!

Pure bred, cross bred, Labrador or whatever makes no diff, certain conditions appear to have been placed on this breeder to make sure that all reasonable steps are taken ( as one would expect ALL breeders would take! Reg or not!!) and according to DOCEP if goods are faulty then this is what happens! I asked the q and they stated that I had to be absolutely 100% certain when I handed the puppy over it was healthy and vet checked the prior 24 hours!

Will be interesting to see what happens in the future, at least will make people more accountable !!

Department of Consumer Protection treat animals as a purchase and goods, when people purchase goods they want what they paid for, this is a very good tool to tell everyone about as if faulty goods are bought and sold, they can be liable. Please post and tell all you can eventaully it will put a stop to the shonky ( reg or backyard) in my opinion.

This is GREAT news and makes people more accountable for all that they do, I know of a few other people who have been woken up by this! ALL good in my eyes!

Mr Booker had his first show today (was going to scratch him so his first show would be boxer specialty, but decided to show him today as he was there anyway) He was better behaved than I expected (no wrestling around on the floor so the judge could examine him, he stood pretty still ) and although he jumped around abit running around the ring, we did manage to get him to gait nicely part of the way He was happy in confident in the ring so I'm very pleased with him. Back to do it all again at the Boxer specialty tomorrow :D

He looks lovely, well done on his first show!

I saw another rare breed at the spring fair. Podengo Pequeno! :D I got to have a play and a cuddle. What a charming little breed.

We saw the Xolos, too. OH said he wanted to help oil them.

I LOVVVVE The pondengo's!!!

Saw the Xolos from a distance! what group are they in?

We are in Group 7, werent the podengos just beautiful so much fun and that tail never stopped wagging!

J

Thanks guys, I am hoping to place a few in NSW for show ( hoping I have some show quality puppies later this year )

Also hoping some others may import some Xolos!

It was so nice to meet everyone, i am SO SORRY I couldnt talk much individually, I was overwhelmed with the beautiful people and all their interest in the breed. What a fantastic bunch of people in the NSW Dog Show World, the first day when everyone came to see the Xolos and clapped at the ring side, I thought they must do this for every breed, then I was told it was for the Xolo, I was speechless, what a lovely gesture, and the handlers Skye and Angela from NSW THANK YOU.

BUT did anyone get a chnace to see the Junior Handlers with them? Magificent and so well handled, Ffire photography has some awesome shots on her Facebook page. Thank you again everyone, it was lovely and I was speechless ( no mean feat there!)

I havent any pics but know Ffiona Erskine has some on her web site.

Is there a DOL signal/secret code word to identify other DOLers? We'll be there Sat to watch agility and Sun to show.

lolololololol They are usually the friendly ones!!

People come up to me and say .... hello I am Dog Mad ... off DOL and people not on DOL look and go ????????

I usually know people by their dogs, and people know me by my dogs, then again I am forward and just ask, Are you off DOL!!