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from the Our Dogs Newspaper - Issue 19/2/10


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KC confirms position on German Shepherds

The Kennel Club has made it clear that the single most important issue currently facing the German Shepherd Dog as a breed is the soundness of hindquarters....

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Dog attack injuries rise by 60% in a decade

THE NUMBER of dog attacks on humans in Wales has risen by a staggering 60%
over the last decade, according to NHS figures obtained by BBC Wales....

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Fraudulent vet jailed for two years

A MAN who had been practising as a vet without any qualifications
has been found guilty of fraudulent registration...

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Irish Environment Minister says bill can be ‘tweaked’

There was a slight ray of hope for reputable breeders in Ireland last week,
as Minister for the Environment, Green Party leader and Dublin based member...

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Twenty days to Crufts

It’s almost like shopping days left to Christmas: here we are again on the countdown
to what still is the greatest dog show on earth...

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New website for Cavaliers

A NEW website, CavalierMatters.org, will be devoted to
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and committed to providing easy to read....

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KC Health Group to work with Scottish Government

The Kennel Club has welcomed comments by the Scottish Government detailing
their intention to work with the Kennel Club’s Dog Health Group...

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KC applauds campaigners

At a time when councils nationwide are introducing dog control orders,
the Kennel Club’s KC Dog Awards recognises all responsible dog owners...

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KC launches dfsCrufts live website

Following the success of the live webcast of Crufts 2009,
which was watched by over 146,000 people, the Kennel Club has launched a brand new video...

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Beck makes remarkable recovery

PET lover and dog owner, Mandy Beales was at a loss when her
German Shepherd, Beck continually suffered from health problems...


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KC must work with GSD community, says geneticist

LAST WEEK’S report on the widening gap between the KC
and the GSD community has one again drawn an unprecedented response from people...


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Obituary - Cpt. Kenneth (Ken) Hogg, South Africa

Ken Hogg’s death on 13th February came following a fairly short illness
and, although his prognosis had not been good...

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Sh Ch & Am Ch Greenglens Glass Chime at Hernwood

Chime, as she was affectionately known, recently passed away
after a very brief and sudden illness, just short of her fourteenth birthday...

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Baby Puppy classes set to figure at National level for IKC

It has been announced that national championship shows held under
Irish Kennel Club rules will now be allowed to schedule baby puppy classe...

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Obituary - Marian Crook - Rhosneigr

It is with great sadness that I have to report the death of Marian Crook in her 99th year.
She was truly one of the greats within Skye Terriers...

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Three Ridings Labrador Club open show

Best in Show was Mr DR & Mrs RB Airey’s Ronsard Me Celebrait seen
with the judge Noleen Dodds...

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Johnson’s still the UK’s No1 pet trade supplier

2009 once again saw the Johnson’s range of pet health care products confirmed
as the UK’s number one, with their major brands still leading the way...

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Welsh Junior of the Year

The contestents for the Welsh JOTY have been announced. The competition
is to be held on February 27 at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells...

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Rare heritage treat at Crufts

Britain and Ireland’s heritage in the world of dogs is totally unique,
because no other nations can lay claim to so many home grown indigenous breeds of dog...

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Wrong Whippet

In Ian Sexton’s report from Huddersfield & District the first place in Whippet Puppy
should have read; Mr and Mrs D & J Windle's Whirlygig Ruby Tuesday at Birchwhip...

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Maidenhead change

AT Maidenhead CS open show on February 20, Papillons
will now be judged by Ms Sue Smith (Sueacres)...

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Change of judge

AT Ashton Under Lyne KA (Inc Manchester Toy Dog society),
please note that the Boxer judge will now be Kerry Hobson (Nickerbox) ...

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National Dog show

PLEASE NOTE There is an error in the schedule on Page 5 under ‘Eye Testing Sessions’
– the price for eye testing will be £28...

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