The Kennel Club of Jersey … for the betterment of dogs . . . since 1888

Patrons: The Bailiff of Jersey Mr Timothy Le Cocq

and The Lieutenant Governor

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton GCB, BSc, FRAeS

Spring 2020 Newsletter

Some of the Island’s top dogs - and their owners - were hoping to get their paws (and hands) on the mostly highly prized awards in the canine world when they entered Crufts. The four-day international event started on Thursday 5th March 2020 at the NEC in Birmingham and involved up to 22,000 dogs. Over 50 dogs from Jersey travelled to the UK by ferry to take to the green carpet in the breed and agility sections. Local breed dogs had qualified in a number of ways - because they were Champions, or had gained a stud book number or had a Guernsey Prix d’ Honneur. Others had qualified at UK Championship shows held throughout the previous year, Kennel Club of Jersey Championship shows and Guernsey Kennel Club shows. Congratulations to those KCJ Members who qualified their dogs for this year’s Crufts, those who actually competed, and those who gained awards. Please find a list of results members shared with us later in the newsletter. Well done also to all the KCJ Members who represented their breed with their dogs on Discover Dogs at Crufts, and those members volunteering on charity stands raising valuable funds with their dogs.

The Crufts qualifiers available for the photo were (left to right): Ian Hutchinson - Leonberger; Marilyn Evans - Golden Retriever; Fiona Whitehead - Scottish Terrier; Fiona Officer - Whippet; Margaret Green - Whippet; Jade Perez - Rough Collie; Yakira Michel - Cesky Terrier; Liam Bellamy - Shetland Sheepdog; Christine Marett - Cesky Terrier; Rachel Le Masurier - Cocker Spaniel; Debbie Houghton - American Cocker; Jan de Gruchy- Golden Retriever; Joe Betts - Cocker Spaniel; Helen Dubois - Braco Italiano; Ros White - Cocker Spaniels; Val Dowding - Polish Lowland Sheepdog; Claire White - Cocker Spaniels; Ro Cox - English Springer Spaniel; Kelly Moulin - Cocker Spaniel; Bettina Yabsley - Belgian Shepherd (Groendael); Sally Gambles - Irish Setter; Jenny Sharrock-Entlebucher Mountain dog; Emma Parkin - Cocker Spaniel; Pamela Mottershaw-Saluki; Jenny Lawson - Whippets; Jane Le Claire - Great Dane and Agata Kucza - Irish Terriers. Photo credit Tom White.

Editorial Oh, our poor Club! No matter what our Committee - which is composed entirely of volunteers elected by members at AGM - does, there are always critical members and some other persons who are too eager to denigrate its efforts. Recent events have resulted in financial and legal problems for the Club, and in the resignation of the long - serving Dr Margaret Bayes, to whom a Tribute appears on a later page. Also Included in this issue is a reminder of the KCJ “Code of Personal Conduct,” which applies to and must be observed by ALL KCJ members.

I am happy to have been able to include some Members’ contributions, and also one from our Hon Vet, in this issue. Please do send me contributions for future issues.

Stephen Lawson stephen.lawson@kennelclubjersey.com

NEW MEMBERS The Committee is very pleased to welcome

the following new members to the Club:-

Mrs Zona and Mr Jeremy Michel Master Jonathan Byron (Junior)

Mr and Mrs Preece Ms Caroline Gorin

Mesdames Chloe and Morgan Brecken- Raine

Mr Tomez Loboda and Miss Karolina Wesolowska

Mrs Sarah Perez

Events in 2020Dear Members

Following advice from the Government of Jersey in relation to “essential travel only” and “social distancing” for certain groups, we as a Committee made the decision to cancel our Winter Championship Show and the Agility Dog of the Year due to take place on 28th March 2020. We have also cancelled all training and Matches until the end of June 2020.

The health of all our Members is paramount, and we will not put that at risk at any time. The Committee will not be holding any face to face meetings, but we are in regular contact via different platforms. We are all available on e mail if anyone wishes to contact us.

Your Committee is passionate about our Club, and we will keep everyone updated with any new information on facebook and our website as soon as it becomes available regarding all the KCJ meetings and events listed below in these ever changing times.

25 July: Spring Championship Show 15 August: Open Show 16 September: (new date) AGM 26 September: Summer Championship Show

14 November: Open Show

At St Peter’s Rifle Range: - Training and Matches are Cancelled until the end of June 2020:

19 July: Summer Sizzler at Jersey Race Club. Time and details to be advised 9 August: Training 14.00 – 15.30

My Junior Handling Experience by Emma Parkin

It took me 8 years to persuade my dad to get a dog and little did I know how much it would change my life for the better. Not only do I have a companion in Reggie, but I have found a hobby I really love.

I haven’t been doing junior handling very long, 7 months in fact, but I think it is safe to say I won’t be stopping anytime soon.

Though I haven’t been doing junior handling very long the opportunities it has already given me are amazing.

In August 2019 I was allowed to go on my first big trip with Claire White to the UK without mum and dad and we competed in 3 dog shows, two of which I qualified Reggie for Crufts and one of them I qualified him for the Cocker Spaniel puppy of the year; so it’s safe to say we had a successful trip apart from Claire’s car breaking down, however it did get us to the shows, so that was eventful to, say the least!

While we were away I was very fortunate to have a 1 to 1 lesson with a junior handling judge who taught some of the top junior handlers, she very kindly gave up 4 hours of her time which really helped me and I improved massively on my handling I also learnt things I have never heard of before. She was impressed how well I had been taught. She was a lovely lady who also came to Bournemouth to support me in my classes and took me to watch YKC and junior handling, it was fascinating to watch the more advanced junior handling. Towards the end of the trip Claire and I were apparently going shopping or so I thought we walked into the coffee shop and my mum was sat in front of me my jaw then dropped and I burst into happy tears – so embarrassing! I am never trusting my mum and Claire again clearly they are far too good at keeping secrets from me. I have now started asking my dad for my next show dog. Let’s hope it doesn’t take 8 more years!

At the latest match we were asked to swap dogs which I really enjoyed, it was a challenge and a learning curve which helped to improve our handling.

Since I have started handling I have been lucky to show different breeds of different shapes and sizes, I have also qualified for the junior handling semi finals of the year which I am not attending due to saving my pennies for Crufts.

I am very excited to show Reggie at Crufts and him being my own dog makes it even more amazing as a year ago I didn’t know I would have a dog - let alone be going to Crufts with him.

Emma winning Best in Match on 17 November 2019 with Reggie - Granrose Out of The Blue under Judge Ian Hutchinson. A proud moment!

BEST IN SHOW AND OTHER WINNERS AT JANUARY 2020 MEMBERS SHOW

The Club’s first Show of 2020 was held on 25 January at the normal venue at Royal Jersey Showground, RJA & HS on Trinity Hill. Being a Members’ Show it was open only to Kennel Club of Jersey Members in Jersey, Guernsey and the U.K. The Show was sponsored by Jersey Honey, providing beautiful rosettes and prize money in the stakes classes.

Over 190 entrants, representing over 30 different breeds of dog were paraded before Judge, Mr. M. W. James, from the U.K. All of the entrants were of top quality, separated into over 200 classes,representing seven Groups of dogs being Utility, Working, Pastoral, Terrier, Hound, Gundog andToy.

At the end of the afternoon the winners of the seven Groups were paraded before Mr James to decide the final placings for the overall Show. Mr James selected a 5 year old whippet - pet name Jester (or Jess for short) as the overall Best in Show. His full Kennel Name is Alamayn Equinox Cassidy at Kipipiriking, and he is owned by Dr Stephen and Mrs Jennifer Lawson.

The Reserve Best in Show place went to Mr J & Mrs L Betts’ 3 year old Cocker Spaniel, Northquest Taylor Betts, pet name, Taylor.

Other Group Winners were: - Pastoral Group: Mrs G Davies’ 3 year old Border Collie, “Foxbarton Kings Noble”: Terrier Group: Mrs C Marett’s 4 year old Cesky Terrier, “Gayteckels Bottoms Up”: Toy Group: Mrs T Alsford’s 8 month old Pomeranian, “Thelbern M’LadyJayne”: Utility Group: Mr P J Walker’s 1 year old Lhasa Apso, “Sandauri Zero or Million for Petwalk Naf Taf”: Working Group: Mrs J Le Claire’s 3 year old Great Dane, “Dainoak Absolutely Lovely”:

Best Puppy in Show: Mrs T Alsford’s 8 month old Pomeranian, “Thelbern M’lordTrevor”:

Best Junior in Show: Mrs R E & Mr N S Cox: 14 month Irish Setter, “Tiroen to the Moon and Back”:

Best Veteran In Show: Mrs C Marett’s 10 year old Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, “Limier Didier at Gayteckels PDH”

photo shows, left to right: Miss Yakira Michel with Jess whom she handled, Mrs Jennifer Lawson, Judge Mr M W James

CHANNEL ISLAND DOG OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2019

The Channel Island Dog of the Year 2019 competition - hosted by the Kennel Club of Jersey - was held on Saturday, 15th February 2020 at the Royal Jersey Showground, RJA&HS, Trinity, under U.K. Judge, Mr Tom Mather. Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions, a number of Guernsey competitors had to withdraw their entries and the agility finals also had to be postponed until 28 March to coincide with The Kennel Club of Jersey’s Championship Show.

A 15 month old Scottish Terrier by the name of Berrybreeze Quintella at McKalay but pet-named Matilda, owned by Anna Pinto and Fiona Whitehead swept the board, first winning Puppy of the Year and then going on to the notable achievement of winning overall Dog of the Year, against top competition. But that was only the beginning! She then went to the UK to compete in a Scottish Terrier Breed Club Championship Show, where she won her Class, the Bitch Challenge Certificate and Best in Show. At Crufts she won the Junior Bitch Class and the Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate only being beaten by the Best of Breed Winner; a remarkable achievement for such a young dog. She was handled by Fiona Whitehead.

Other Dog of the Year awards went to:

Reserve Dog of the Year: Jane Le Claire’s 3 year old Great Dane, Dainoak Absolutely Lovely

Reserve Puppy of the Year: Collette Allen’s Shetland sheepdog, Milesend Movie Star for Ribans

Veteran of the Year: 10 year old Afghan Hound, Jsy Ch Schumakyas a Perfect Match for Elangeni PD’H (Imp Deu), owned by F. Officer and S Mottershaw, pet name Andre.

Reserve Veteran of the Year went to Chris Cullen’s 10 year old Border Collie, Jsy Ch Tonkory Xaminer, pet name Riley.

Brace of the Year: went to Irish Terriers, PL Int Jsy Ch Brazan Amber Pageant and Pl Int Ch Amberville Fortune Cookie owned by P & A Kuzca.

Reserve Brace of the Year: went to Ceskys Terriers Gayteckels Sister Act and Idefix Day Break at Gayteckels PD’H owned by Christine Marett.

Obedience Dog of the Year, judged by Mr David Moxon, was also held on 15 February 2020 and awards were as follows: -

Beginner Obedience Dog of the Year: REMROR DJ owned by R Gillies Reserve Beginner Obedience Dog of the Year: CARMIABLY MAGIC MOMENT owned by B Barette

Novice Obedience Dog of the Year: TONKORY RUNNING ORDER owned by C Cullen Reserve Novice Obedience Dog of the Year: FOXBARTON QUEEN’S JESTER owned by R Harris

CLASS A Obedience Dog of the Year: CASCA: STARDELL CASCA owned by L Keeler Reserve: REINGLEN MORNING STAR owned by R McFarlane

CLASS B Obedience Dog of the Year: CONORVEAN BOBBIN JOAN Owned by C Le Poidevin Reserve: MYBEARDS HATTIE owned by V Dowding

CLASS C Obedience Dog of the Year: FOXBARTON BLACK QUEEN owned by Wendy Wright: Reserve: BARTONVIEW HUMBUG owned by Marcel Guibout

Channel Islands Dog of the Year 2019 Gallery

Channel Islands Dog of The Year and Puppy of The Year 2019 - Berrybreeze Quintella at McKalay owned by Anna Pinto and Fiona Whitehead

Channel Islands Dog of the Year with Channel Islands Reserve Dog of the Year 2019 - Dainoak Absolutely Lovely owned by Jane Le Claire pictured with Judge Mr Tom Mather and President Christine Marett

Puppy of the Year 2019 Berrybreeze Quintella at McKalay and Reserve Puppy of the Year 2019 Milesend Movie Star for Ribans owned by Collette Allen

Brace of the Year 2019 PL Int Jsy Ch Brazan Amber Pageant and Pl Int Ch Amberville Fortune Cookie owned by P & A Kuzca andReserve Brace of the Year 2019 Gayteckels Sister Act and Idefix Day Break at Gayteckels PD’H owned by Christine Marett, handled by Yakira Michel

All Photos in Dog of the Year Gallery are by Tom White from JerseyEvents.com

Channel Islands Dog of the Year 2019 Gallery

Channel Islands Veteran of the Year 2019 Jsy Ch Schumakyas a Perfect Match for Elangeni PD’H (Imp Deu) owned by Fiona Officer and Stuart Mottershaw with Mr Tom Mather and Pamela MottershawReserve Channel Islands Veteran of the Year 2019 Jsy Ch Tonkory Xaminer owned by Chris Cullen

Condor Cup winner 2019 - won by The Kennel Club of Jersey. The presentation was made to President Christine Marett by our patron The Bailiff, Mr Timothy Le Cocq who attended the Gala Evening.

Pekingese Points trophy winner 2019 - Pat Michel

Jersey Champion presentations for 2019Jsy Ch Brazan Amber Pageant owned by P & A Kucza and Jsy Ch Lastarean Grace and Favour for Gayteckels PD’H owned by Christine Marett

Channel Islands Dog of the Year 2019 Gallery

Points Trophy Winner 2019 - Peter Walker Adult Handler Winner 2019 (25+) - Ro Cox

Junior Handler Winner 2019 - Yakira Michel Joint Reserve Adult Handler Winners 2019 (25+)Rachel Le Masurier and Christine Marett

Jersey Points Working Group Winner 2019 - Helen Lester and Ian Hutchinson

Jersey Points Toy Group Winner 2019 - Julian Schofield

Channel Islands Dog of the Year 2019 Gallery

Jersey Points Gundog Group Winner 2019 - Nigel and Ro Cox Jersey Points Hound Group Winner 2019 - Stuart and Pamela Mottershaw and Fiona Officer

Jersey Points Terrier Group Winner 2019 - Anna Pinto and Fiona Whitehead Jersey Points Utility Group Winner 2019 - Peter Walker

Reserve Dog of the Year Trophy Presentation - Jane Le Claire Brace of the Year Trophy Presentation - Agata and Piotr KuczaReserve Brace of the Year Trophy Presentation - Christine Marett Puppy of the Year Trophy Presentation - Fiona Whitehead and Anna Pinto

Channel Islands Dog of the Year 2019 Gallery

Stunning Obedience glass trophies sponsored by Jersey Dog Handlers Association

Beginner Obedience Dog of the Year 2019 Rachel Gillies Reserve Beginner Obedience Dog of the Year 2019 Bev Barette pictured with Judge Mr David Moxon

Novice Obedience Dog of the Year 2019 Chris Cullen

Reserve Novice Obedience Dog of the Year 2019 Rose Harris Class A Obedience Dog of the Year 2019 Liz KeelerReserve Class A Obedience Dog of the Year 2019 Rosemary McFarlane

Channel Islands Dog of the Year 2019 Gallery

Class B Obedience Dog of the Year 2019 Carolyn Le PoidevinReserve Class B Obedience Dog of the Year 2019 Val Dowding

Class C Obedience Dog of the Year 2019 Wendy WrightReserve Class C Obedience Dog of the Year 2019 Marcel Guibout

The Gala Evening 2019 Bubbles Reception

The Kennel Club of Jersey Committee at the Gala Eveningleft to right Stuart, Penny, Rachel, Helen, Claire, Carol, Christine and Bob

Junior Handlers having fun! Hannah, Yakira and Emma

Channel Islands Dog of the Year 2019 Gallery

Mick and Scott enjoying the evening! Winning celebrations on Anna's Table!

Stunning Birthday cake for Marilyn! Birthday Celebrations for Marilyn's special birthday! Table decorated by Sue and Debbie as a surprise!

Juniors, Mums and trainers!from the left - Angela, Hannah, Claire, Emma, Kelly, Yakira, Rachel, Anita and Zona

The Kennel Club of Jersey Good Egg Award 2019

We are delighted to announce that Sam Kezourec was the unanimous winner for 2019!

Sam was nominated by the KCJ Committee and several Members after the Show Meeting in November 2019, where Members were asked to propose potential winners for the award.

Sam was commended for the countless times she volunteers to help steward at Shows, and her amazing assistance at training and Matches including Supermatch and the Christmas Match.

Sam received an Easter Egg gift box sponsored by Hotel Chocolat on Kings street, and a Spring bouquet. Congratulations and a huge thank you Sam!

Celebrating Success at Crufts 2020

Congratulations to all!

Ro & Nigel Cox’s Irish Setter Tiroen To The Moon and Back 2nd in Junior Bitch

Jenny and David Sharrock’s A.V. Import Register (Working) Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Edison-Eiger Vom Rickental: 2nd in Open Dog, 1ST Good Citizen Dog & RBD.

Hayley Bisson’s Smooth Coated Chihuahuas: Jicara Strikes Back at Beaulamey 2nd in Limit Bitch.

Beaulamey Holly Golightly Reserve in Open Bitch.

Natasha Ward’s Field Spaniel Elgert Lady Marmalade at Simbarra 2nd in PG Bitch & 1st in GC Bitch.

Peter Walker’s Lhasa Apsos: Kalizmar Inkahoots with Petwalk was VHC PD.

Sandauri Zero or Million for Petwalk was 3rd in JB.

Sue Curwood’s Japanese Chin, Auralea Koko was Reserve in Good Citizen Dog.

Fiona Whitehead and Anna Pinto’s Scottish Terrier, Berrybreeze Quintella at McKalay 1st JB and RBCC

Joyce & Linda McFarlane’s Japanese Chin Jeskandai Koi No Yokan was VHC in JD & 2nd in GCD.

Joyce & Linda McFarlane’s Lowchens: Sharlana Eagle Eye at Glendyke was 2ND in VD & 1st in GCD.

Kerryken Keir Rob was 1st PGD.

Glendykes Naughty by Nature was 3rd in LD & 2nd in GCD.

Kerryken Gwendoline was 2nd in PB & 2nd in JB.

Glendyke You Rock My World was 3rd in PGB & 1st in GCB

Jack Russell Terrier Kobo Take It To The Max was 3rd in PD.

Christine Marett’s Cesky Terriers: Gayteckels Bak In The Abbott 1ST in GCD.

Idefix Day Break at Gayteckels, Pd’H Reserve in OD

Jsy Ch Lastarean Grace And Favour for Gayteckels, Pd’H Reserve in VB

Gayteckels Bottoms Up, Pd’H 2nd in OB

Helen Dubois Bracco Italiano: Withamfriary Affascinante 2nd in PB

DOGS and CORONAVIRUS

by Nick Thomas, MRCVS, of New Era Veterinary Hospital, Hon Vet to KCJ

With the current coronavirus outbreak attracting so much media attention and causing the cancellation of so many events (not including Crufts at the time of writing this!), it is interesting that the COVID-19 virus originated in animals. The thinking is that this is primarily a bat virus, although genetic input from other species such as snakes and pangolins have been postulated. It is therefore reasonable to ask if transmission of the virus could pass to or from another species (such as cats and dogs)? Can any pet carry coronavirus?

The current COVID-19 virus is not related to canine coronavirus which tends to cause mild and self- limiting diarrhoea.

There are currently no reports of any dogs or cats developing COVID-19 and it is very unlikely that they are capable of sustaining the infection. They could act as “passive” carriers of virus particles on their skin, but anything could do this and the virus would rapidly die off outside the body.

There has been a report in Hong Kong of a dog testing positive to COVID-19, but we must be cautious in interpreting this result. The test involves amplifies the genetic material carried in the virus many times, and it may be that the test picked up harmful particles from the dog’s nose, but this does not necessarily mean there was an active infection. The dog is in quarantine as a precaution and undergoing further tests. Even so it seems very, very unlikely that virus multiplication is taking part in domestic pets.

There are vaccines in some countries against coronavirus in cats and dogs, but it is unlikely they would provide protection against COVID-19 as they are very different strains completely. The current advice for protection of both you and your pet is well publicised and straightforward: Cover up your mouth with a tissue or sleeve if coughing or sneezing, wash your hands with soap and water often, avoid contact with people who are unwell, do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.

The take home message is that dogs are unlikely to transmit the virus. However, it may be able to survive on them for short periods so basic hygiene precautions when dealing with any pets from a potentially infected household would apply in that case.

Dr Margaret Bayes MBE

The Kennel Club of Jersey Committee presented Margaret in early February 2020 with a thank you bouquet and card for her outstanding commitment serving the KCJ for many years as Registrar, President and latterly Chairman. Margaret will now be able to take life at a slower pace and enjoy showing her dogs without the responsibilities of the KCJ. The committee wishes her well.

The KCJ Code of Personal Conduct The Committee would like to draw the attention of all members and guests at Shows that The Kennel Club of Jersey is committed to encouraging a friendly environment at all times; including at licensed events. As such, its Members and licensees are obligated to adopt the following Code of Personal Conduct.

• Must act in a sportsmanship manner at all times.

• Must endeavour to be friendly & welcoming at events so that a safe environment is created.

• Will only answer judge’s questions whilst competing in the show ring and must not initiatecommunication.

• Will only communicate with the judge after judging has been completed and will do so in a politeand professional manner.

• Abusive or aggressive behaviour or inappropriate language towards anyone at events - includingthe judge, other participants, KCJ Committee or officials - will not be tolerated under anycircumstances.

• Do not interfere with any dog that is not in your care.

• Mobile phones should be turned off whilst exhibiting and on silent when ringside

• Do not pick a dog up by its collar & tail.

• Do not leave titbits in the ring that may affect another dog’s performance.

• If you have children, do not allow them to touch any dog unless you have the permission of theowner for them to do so. Be aware of where your children are, and what they are doing, at alltimes. Their parent or guardian is responsible for their actions.

• Courtesy and co-operation is to be shown to all officials during the execution of their duties.

• Harassment or bullying will not be tolerated.

DOGGIE HUMOUR

A to Z OF DOG BREEDS - B is for BRITISH BULLDOG Hopefully articles such as this one will be helpful to KCJ Members as well as to any non-Members who might be considering homing the breed featured. Members are very welcome to submit informative articles about their particular breeds for inclusion in future issues of the KCJ Newsletter.

The first reference to the word “Bulldog” dates back to 1631 or 1632 in a letter by a man named Preswick Eaton where he writes “procuer mee too good Bulldogs and let them be sent by ye first shipp”. The designation “Bull” was applied because of the dog’s use in the sport of “Bull Baiting”. Over the centuries, dogs used for bullbaiting developed the stocky bodies, massive heads and jaws that typify the breed. Thankfully, the sport of bullbaiting was made illegal in England by the Cruelty to Animals Act 1835. Therefore, the Bulldog had outlived its usefulness in England as a sporting animal and its active or working days were numbered. However, emigrants did have a use and in the mid-17th. century in New York, Bulldogs were used as a citywide round up effort led by Governor Richard Nicolls. Bulldogs were trained to seize a Bull by the nose long enough for a rope to be secured around its neck.

Today’s Bulldog looks tough but cannot perform the job it was originally created for with the inability to grip with such a short muzzle although I’m not sure Kobe is aware of this when he has hold of his favourite toy!

The Bulldog is smooth coated, thick set, low in stature, broad but compact. Ears should be set high and wide apart with a broad and square jaw. Neck, moderate in length, thick, deep and strong with deep broad shoulders, very powerful and muscular. Ribs should be well rounded with forelegs stout and strong.

These days Bulldogs come in a large variety of colours but the breed standard states “whole or smut including brindles, reds with their various shades, fawns, fallows, white and pied”. Other colours are not recognised despite the marketing ploy of unethical breeders who market them as rare often with little thought of the health implications. The Kennel Club refuses to register Merle in this breed as it is known to have proven health issues.

The Bulldog temperament is alert (Kobe doesn’t miss a thing however small it is) dependable, courageous but extremely affectionate in nature and will happily snooze all day!

The Bulldog is popularly used to represent England due to its association with Winston Churchill’s defiance of Nazi Germany, it is also the official mascot of the United States Marine Corps with many bases having their own mascot on base.

By Penny Chapman

Reference: British Bulldog Council and The Kennel Club

Photos below of Kobe owned by Penny