The Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc.

(Incorporated A0026517R)

Bully News January 2013

The Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc. Committee 2012 / 2013. President: Norm Jessup Vice President: Janis Pride Vice President:

Treasurer: Sandi Johnson Secretary: Leigh Pride ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND ENQUIRY’S TO Phone: 0412 509 267 PO Box 447 Montrose VIC 3765. Committee:

Jamie Johnson Sherri Wakefield Chris Prior Simone Jackson Janice Jessup Sharon Luisoon

LIFE MEMBERS:

VIN AND SHIRLEY HEALAND, ALISON SUTCLIFFE, LES GREENALL, CATHY SLUGA, WILMA RAWLINGS, DARYL MUNN, ROSS AND EVE BRENNAN, NORM JESSUP AND ROBERT BOLCH.

Every care has been taken in the compilation of this magazine, but the Editor and the club assumes no responsibility for errors or

omissions or any effects arising there from. Opinions expressed in these pages, whether in articles or advertisements are not necessarily the opinions held by The Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc.

President’s Report

Happy New Year to All!!! Trophy Show years always seem to hold more excitement!!!

Lots of chat about potential winners and who’s bringing out some good younger dogs, roll on Queensland in June.

Before then though, three Bully Walks in February, April and May and for showing our Fun Day / Members Comp in February and our Champ / Specialty Show at the end of April. Great to have two judges nominated by our members who have not judged in

Australia before.

This year with the BT Mini Club sharing a judge it will hopefully help entries for both clubs. An interlude in our Club’s busy start for the year is the South Aust weekend in

March and NSW Easter weekend. Refer to Schedules and year calendar for all our club events and interstate shows.

We also have approval from Dogs Victoria to hold Champ/Specialty Shows in October,

with Australian judges, details to follow in our next newsletter.

Looking forward to seeing everyone supporting our coming events.

Norm Jessup

Secretary’s Report

Another year is upon us and this year, with the calendar of events out in this newsletter, is proving to be a huge one for members and committee alike. With varied events we

hope to cater to everyone’s likes and interests.

The club held a Special General Meeting in December to vote on three motions. The members present voted unanimously on the motion that the club donates $150 to the Central Coast Bull Terrier Rescue. With no rescue organisation down here in Victoria, this was the least we could do, as in recent months we have had to ask for the help of Leah Faye and her brilliant crew of volunteers. We hope this small amount makes a

difference and hope to raise more funds in the future at events. With Sherri organising a jar for donations during the Christmas Members Comp, we raised a further $60 for

them. Great effort by members present.

The other two motions were defeated.

There has also been plenty of rumours flying around cyber world about the Bull Terrier Miniature Club of Victoria, including rumours about our clubs BBQ’s, luncheons, and

judges, among other things. I would just like to remind members, do not believe all that you might read on Facebook

and the like. Truth is getting out of bed while rumours are half way around the world.

The Bully v Staffy Match The long awaited return of the famous Bully v Staffy match was held at Bulla on November 16th. This day had been requested by a number of members. Unfortunately only four breeders, (bar committee members) turned up. So, with a grand total of 24 dogs entered, it was going to be a hard day for the Bullies to win. Luckily one breeder roped in many of her new puppy people and entered 11 of their home bred dogs. Remember we need you to encourage your new puppy people to come along and support these members’ comps.

Judy Clifford, a renowned Bully breeder and exhibitor had been contracted to judge the Bully members comp, with all the class winners facing off against the Staffys at the conclusion of both shows. Once the Bullies had been judged, all winners were called back into the ring. The Judge of the Staffys, Linda Szirer, Judy Clifford, and a referee if needed, judged what they thought to be the best animal on the day. The winner received 10 points to their breeds’ total. The best dog on the day according to the two judges was a Bull Terrier, CH. Bonari Celtic Rose ROM, dragged out of retirement for this show. 10 points to the Bullies. The runner up was a Staffy, nine points to their breed. The selecting went on. The points were close, with at one stage only one point separating the breeds. But eventually the Bullies won the day and regained the “dunny seat” Both clubs had a fun day and hope to hold the event again next year. We had lots of people helping out with the BBQ, not to mention taking entries, setting up, packing up, selling items off the promo trailer. The club’s committee did a stellar job. Well done guys, yet again another smooth day, but only because of all your help.

These were the winning Bullies, from L-R- Bonari Celtic Rose ROM, Wakatang American Dream, Bullpatchy River Man ROM, Wakatang Sweet Revenge

Our club’s secretary holding the dunny seat trophy and one half of her twins (the pink one)

The Big Day Out for Dogs/Christmas Members Comp December KCC Park

Due to expected temps of 37 deg., our Christmas Members Comp was postponed to the Sunday. This was to take place at the Big Day Out for Dogs, a breed expo organised by Dogs Victoria, which the club has been invited to for the previous three years. With many members and Bullies relieved they didn’t have to travel in the heat, we had over 20 entries. It made for a great fun day, with breeder Judge Merryl Elphick looking over some fantastic Bull Terriers. Congratulations to Chriss Cook for winning the show with Bullpatchy River Man ROM and Ginna From Hulia Kennels for getting Runner Up. It was a great day and it was topped off by numerous fun events, including a sack race. Of course you had to have your Bully under control, an Egg and spoon race, again with a Bully helping. The Christmas dress up was a huge hit with on-lookers and congratulations to all the best-dressed Bullies. Zoey and Dora were amazing in the Christmas present get-up. They had many people looking on, very envious of the effort that been put in. The black lion was fantastic in the non-Christmas dress up too. Well done Charlie.

After the fun had finished it was time to relax and enjoy a free BBQ with hamburgers, salad and snags it was a deluxe BBQ that members enjoyed. With free Schweppes drinks being provided by a new member, it was a great day with everyone in the Christmas spirit. Even Santa made an appearance. It was a fun day with our Bully Walk crew showing up and our show people all there, it was a huge day. We also raised money for the Central Coast Bull Terrier Rescue with over $60 being placed in the jar, well done members, what an effort. Our breed stand also proved to be very popular with passers-by and members alike. With our new range of products and some excellent Christmas bargains, it was a great day. Plenty of club and breed information was handed out also, and with thousands of public wandering around, it can only ever be great free publicity.

Bull Terrier Club of SA Inc – Double Championship Show weekend. Venue: Virgara Winery, Heaslip Road, Angle Vale SA – Start Time: 9am

ENTRIES CLOSE: 1st March 2013

DATE: Saturday 16th

March 2013

JUDGE: MMrr GG CCooxx ((IIrreellaanndd))

““BBuullll TTeerrrriieerrss””

ORDER OF JUDGING:

Bull Terriers (Miniature) & Breed Classes,

Bull Terriers & Breed Classes – General

Specials

DATE: Sunday 17th

March 2013

JUDGE: MMrrss LL CCooxx ((IIrreellaanndd))

ORDER OF JUDGING:

Bull Terriers & Breed Classes, Bull Terriers

(Miniatures) & Breed Classes – General

Specials.

CLASSES: 1-1A, 2-2A, 3-3A, 4-4A, 5-5A, 9-9A, 10-10A, 11-11A & 18-18A Neutered

Sunday Only: Parade of Veteran during the Lunch Break. Resume of Veteran (1/2 page max) and

photo required.

ENTRIES TO: The Secretary, Mari Lowden 336/1075 Grand Junction Road, Hope Valley SA 5090 Ph: 0438 283 161. Separate entries for both shows. One envelope and one cheque for both days. Please mark each entry clearly for Saturday and/or the Sunday show.

ENTRY FEES: MEMBERS: $17.00 – NON-MEMBERS: $20.00 – ALL BABIES: $6.00

CATALOGUE: $10.00 - Please include FULL breeding. Includes both Shows

TROPHIES: Trophies for Best In Show Classes. Perpetuals (Saturday only) where applicable, must not

leave the state.

CATERING: On the day. - RING STEWARD: Mr Colin Dickens

SHOW MANAGER: Mr Albert Reading - SACA REP: Peter Andrews

DINNER: $25 per person paid with entries. Commences on the ground after Members Competition

on Saturday.

NO PHOTOCOPIED ENTRY FORMS, LATE OR PHONE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED!

ALL ENTRIES FOR BOTH SHOWS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY FEES!

CHEQUES/MONEY ORDERS MADE PAYABLE TO THE BULL TERRIER CLUB OF SA INC.

NO RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE TAKEN FOR CASH SENT THRU THE POST!

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2013 Members Competition - Judge: Julie Williams ~ Minibrook To be held

Saturday after the completion of championship show. Gold Coin Donation

ACCOMMODATION: HIGHWAY 1 CARAVAN AND TOURIST PARK Port Wakefield Road, Bolivar SA 5108, Phone: 08 8250 3747,

Email: info@highway1touristpark.com Web site: www.highway1touristpark.com

Other State shows details The Bull Terrier Club of Queensland has the honour of holding the 9

th National Championship

Show and the Biennial Trophy Show this year over the weekend of June 8th and 9

th. More details

in future newsletters.

The Northern Districts Bull Terrier Club will be holding their shows over the weekend of

August 24th and 25

th. More details as they come to hand.

The ACT Bull Terrier Club is holding their show over the first weekend in November, the 2nd

and 3rd

. With Mr & Mrs G Smith (Canada) - Magor Bull Terriers judging this event. More

information in future newsletters.

The Bull Terrier Club of Western Australia is holding two shows this year. June 16th with Mr

E Ball (UK) judging and on the 9th of November with Mr David Harris (USA) judging. Show

schedules printed when I receive them.

The Bull Terrier Club Statement of purposes

The objects of The Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc are:

(a) To affiliate with the Victorian Canine Association inc. (b) to promote and encourage the breeding of pure bred dogs and in particular the

Bull Terrier (c) to promote and raise the standards and exhibition of registered pure bred dogs,

particularly the Bull Terrier (d) to promote the holding of exhibitions under the VCA in rules and regulations and

to conducts exhibitions and/or to promote obedience training and to conduct obedience training and to conduct obedience trials, tracking tests and field trails;

(e) to foster, promote and protect the interest of exhibitors of dogs at exhibitions and particularly the exhibitors of Bull Terriers

(f) to collect, verify and publish information relating to dogs and the breeding and exhibition of dogs;

(g) to educate and encourage members, breeders and judges to abide by the requirements and standards approved by the VCA inc, for the conduct of exhibitions and shows;

(h) to promote good fellowship and sportsmanship amongst members and those participating in or attending at exhibitions and shows

(i) to inform members of and make known to them the laws and regulations of the State relating to the ownership and care of dogs, and the responsibility of owners for the conduct and actions of their dogs;

(j) to hold functions and lectures relating to dogs and to the purpose of the club generally;

(k) to provide awards and donate prizes for competition at exhibitions and for the competition by breeders and exhibitors of the dogs

(l) to foster relations with other clubs and bodies having similar aims; (m) to promote and assist worthy causes, as agreed at a general meeting of the

members of the club; (n) to invest the funds of the club not immediately required in such manner as the

members or the committee in lieu thereof shall determine; (o) to purchase, hire, lease, etc and do such things as are conductive or incidental to

promoting and achieving the purpose of the club; (p) To carry on such other activities or promote or encourage interest in the

breeding, upkeep and training of and the general well- being and improvement of the Bull Terrier, and to do all such other things as may be necessary or conductive to carry out the objects of the club.

Upcoming Events

Future Shows

Members Comp/Fun Day Bulla February 23rd 1pm start

Our next members comp is to be held at Bulla on February 23rd, starting at 1pm. With a mystery breeder judge, then not starting before 2:30pm, aspirant judge Ms. Katrina Marsh (Neworder). This again will be a fun day to get puppies and dogs out. A bit of

training before the champ/specialty show season starts. Details in the newsletter, entries taken on the day.

Championship and Specialty Show April 28th KCC Park

Please see attached schedule for details. Sunday April 28th is proving to be another great day of showing. With Mr Josef Schneider (Austria) judging the Specialty Show in

the morning and Bill Leslie (Ireland) with the Championship Show in the afternoon. Again we are going with a luncheon during the break and details are on the schedule.

Members Comp/Fun Day July 6th KCC Park

A Members Comp has been scheduled to take place at KCC Park on July 6th. There will be two shows and this will be an indoor show. Breeder judges revealed closer to the

date.

Championship and Specialty Show October 19th

KCC Park

We are holding four Champ/Specialty shows throughout 2013; it is proving to be a year of big shows. With Australian judges being contacted for this our second set of shows

for 2013, this proves to be another big show. There will be two shows in one day with a breakfast BBQ and a luncheon held during the break. More details in future newsletters.

Open Show/Fun Day December 8th Bulla

With Christmas approaching this will be our end of year break up. An Open Show held in the morning and the afternoon is time to relax, enjoy a snag from the BBQ have fun

and enjoy the afternoon show & fun activities.

Pet Expos the Bull Terrier Club have been invited to for 2013

Pet and Animal Expo Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd of February Melbourne Show Grounds

The Bull Terrier Club of Victoria have been invited to this expo for many years now. It formerly was held at Caulfield Race Course, but with a change of venue this year, is expected to be huge. Our breed stand will again be themed and we hope to attract

many passers-by to stop and give a Bully a hug. Also take some of our breed information and other various handouts the club now has to offer potential members and

puppy buyers. For further information regarding this expo, please visit www.emsaust.com.au/Melbourne-Pet-Animal-Expo

Dog Lovers Show Friday May 3rd- Sunday 5th of May Melbourne Exhibition Buildings Carlton

We have been invited to the first ever Dog Lovers Show. This event is billed as being

the biggest show on earth; well that’s what I like to think. With limited places it was great that the committee got on board and sent off the invite ASAP. The club was successful

in securing a stand free of charge. For further information regarding this day, please visit www.dogloversshow.com.au.

Melbourne Show September 2013 (Date yet to be set)

In 2012 Dogs Victoria came up with a great idea to help promote the breeds of dogs on show at the Royal Melbourne Show with breed information stands. We were invited in 2012, and as you saw in previous newsletters the club was well represented. We are

hoping in 2013 the club is invited back and we can secure a place to help promote the breed in a positive light.

Big Day Out for Dogs December 2013 KCC Park

This is always a fun day with lots of people attending the Big Day Out for Dogs. We will have further information as the date approaches. We are yet again hoping to promote

the breed at this great Dogs Victoria event.

Bully Walks for the first half of 2013

Saturday 9th of February 2013 **6pm**

The first Bully Walk for the year is planned for Saturday, February 9th. We are starting this walk at 6pm, in case of heat. Plus more chance of us being the only ones at the

park. We are also trying a new venue for our walk, Yarra Bend Park in Kew. We will be meeting at The Loop Picnic Area which is accessible from Yarra Bend Rd.

It's on the opposite side from the Studley Park Boat House, but you can park in the car park there, then head off by foot, over Kanes Bridge where you will find us. There is a

car park at the Loop Picnic area also.

We will be having a BBQ, hopefully the BBQ's will be free, plus soft drinks supplied. Then we can enjoy a stroll along the banks of the Yarra. So come along and enjoy a

nice evening with your Bully and watch the bats take flight over Melbourne.

It's a very dog friendly park with access to the Yarra too, so bring the retractable leads so the dogs can have a paddle. Let’s hope the weather is nice for us to start the year.

Saturday 13th of April 2013 **11:30am**

Our second Bully Walk for 2013 is in April at Pipemaker’s Park in Maribyrnong. Access is via Van Ness Ave and there is plenty of parking available in the area. There is a

lovely setting for our walk and a local member knows the area like the back of her hand. So I’m sure it’ll be a lovely day for a stroll along the beautiful Maribyrnong River.

We’ll be meeting around 11:30, setting off for a wander and returning for a couple of

snags in bread and a cool drink. Hope to see lots of Bullies at this, another new venue for our walks.

Sunday 19th of May 2013 **9:30am**

Once again we are combining our walk with the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk held at Albert Park Lake. This always is a fun day and there is nothing like seeing one Bully in the crowd - let alone - as was the case last year, 25 Bullies wandering around the lake.

We normally meet in the Carousel Park Car near the start/finish line around 9:30am, the walk starts at 10am. After the stroll around the lake, there are plenty of activities to do in the area with your dog. It’s a fun day, more details as they come to hand. Watch future

newsletter and the webpage for more info.

Congratulations Members

This page gives members a chance to show off their recent accolades by sending in photos. If you’ve recently gained your Recognition of Merit ( ROM ) or dogs that have recently been titled an Australian Champion. Please feel free to send in photos and some information about your dog, there will be no charge for this page.

CH. WAKATANG AMERICAN DREAM

Name: Wakatang American Dream (Muppet) Registration Number: 3100246502

Sex: Female Date of Birth: 23 October 2010

Breeder/Owner: B & H Marshall

Sire: US CH Rhydaman Frosty(NLD) Dam: Hulia Pokahontas

Muppet brought up her Australian Title in grand style taking out, Best in Group at KCC Park. Beating over 100 Terriers this was a super effort. Congrats to Wakatang Kennels for producing another Australian Champ. Also to Leigh Pride who handles Muppet to

perfection, well done and thank you.

The Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc. Affiliated with the Victorian Canine Association Inc. & The National Bull

Terrier Council (Australia).

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

I / we the undersigned wish to put forward my / our names as prospective member/s of THE BULL TERRIER CLUB OF VICTORIA INC. and hereby agree to abide by the rules, bi-laws, Constitution and Code of Conduct of the Club and the VCA, and subscribe here with to the following declaration of honour. “All members of The Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc. do undertake not to breed from or exhibit or cause to exhibit any deaf Bull Terriers and furthermore that they will support the Club in every way practicable to stop the breeding of deaf Bull Terrier dogs or bitches owned by members or anyone else. Members also declare that they will not offer for sale or be anyway concerned in the sale of offering for sale deaf Bull Terriers. Members also agree that they will neither bred from nor offer for stud any animal which has suffered or is suffering from any inheritable painful defect.” NB: The club considers that any dog that cannot hear perfectly to be deaf: Applicants will be elected by vote of the committee for approval at the first possible Committee Meeting after receipt. Applicant/s: Name:_________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________ Postcode________Phone:__________________Email:___________________Occupation _____________ (Optional) Desire to become a ____________________member/s of The Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc.

Signature/s of Applicant/s. _________________________ __________________________ Date:___/___/___ Proposer: I, ____________________________ a member of The Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc. nominate the Applicant/s who is / are personally known to me. Signature of Proposer:___________________________________ VCA Membership Number: _______________________________ Membership Category

Annual Fee Joining Fee Total Payable

Single $15.00 $15.00 $30.00 NON VCA MEMBERS ADD PER PERSON

$7.50

Dual (Resident at same address)

$25.00 $15.00 $40.00

Junior (under 15) $5.00 $5.00 $10.00

Junior (under 5) $2.00 $2.00 Note only fees paid after 1st April will carry onto the following year. The financial year ends 30th June and a rejoining fee is required if fees are paid after 31st July. No joining fee is applicable under the 2001 Breeder Membership drive or from interstate applicants if they are a member of their state Bull Terrier Club. Please supply a stamped addressed envelope for return of your membership card and receipt. Send Applications to: The Secretary – PO Box 447 Montrose VIC 3765