Info taken from http://www.fci.be
The FCI World Dog Show Calendar for the upcoming years:
2008 - Jul 3 to Jul 6 - Stockholm (SWE) - Svenska Kennelklubben http://www.skk.se/
2009 - Oct 8 to Oct 11 - Bratislava (SVK) - Slovenska Kynologicka Jednota http://www.skj.sk/
2010 - Jun 24 to Jun 27 - Copenhagen (DAN) - Dansk Kennel Klub http://www.dansk-kennel-club.dk/
2011 - date not fixed yet - Paris (FRA) - S.C.C. pour l'Amιlioration des R. de Chiens en France http://www.scc.asso.fr/
2012 - date not fixed yet - Salzburg (AUT) - Φsterreichischer Kynologenverband http://www.oekv.at/
The FCI America & Caribe Section Show for the upcoming years:
2008 - May 18 - Montevideo (URU) - Kennel Club Uruguayo http://www.kcu.com.uy/
2009 - Apr 26 - Havana (CUB) - Federaciσn Cinσlogica de Cuba
2010 - Jul 16 to Jul 17 - Lima (PER) - Kennel Club Peruano http://www.kcp.com.pe/
The FCI Asian Section Show for the upcoming years:
2008 - Mar 29 to March 30th - Tokyo (JPN) - Japan Kennel Club http://www.jkc.or.jp/
The FCI European Section Show for the upcoming years:
2008 - Oct 3 to Oct 5 - Budapest (HUN) - Magyar Ebtenyιsztφk Orszagos Egyesόlete http://www.meoe.net/
2009 - May 30 to Jun 1 - Dublin (IRL) - Irish kennel Club
2010 - Sep 29 to Oct 3 - Celje (SLO) - Kinoloska Zveza Slovenije http://www.kinoloska-zveza.si/
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
FCI Circular concerning the Canadian Kennel Club
by Vincent Roux (circular taken from http://www.fci.be )
THUIN (Dogueros Blogspot) - The Federation Cybologique Internationale issued on March 13th the Circular 33/2007 with which it recognizes the pedigrees and judges of the CKC. The circular issued is as follows:
"Canadian Kennel Club pedigrees and judges
On the occasion of its meeting in Amsterdam on March 6th and 7th 2007, further to contacts with the Canadian Kennel Club, the FCI General Committee re-considered its previous decision made against the CKC (see our circular 125/2006 dated 22/11/2006) and made the following decision :
All pedigrees issued by the CKC (whatever the date they were issued) are again recognized by the FCI with immediate effect. As a result all dogs with a CKC pedigree are again allowed to take part in FCI international CACIB shows, are eligible to be entered in the studbooks of the member organisations and contract partners and they can again be used for breeding purposes.
However, the sanction against the Canadian Kennel Club judges was maintained, i.e. they are not allowed to officiate at FCI international CACIB shows since January 1st 2007.
We request the member organisations and contract partners to inform all the people and clubs concerned with this matter in their country.
Executive Director Yves de Clerq"
THUIN (Dogueros Blogspot) - The Federation Cybologique Internationale issued on March 13th the Circular 33/2007 with which it recognizes the pedigrees and judges of the CKC. The circular issued is as follows:
"Canadian Kennel Club pedigrees and judges
On the occasion of its meeting in Amsterdam on March 6th and 7th 2007, further to contacts with the Canadian Kennel Club, the FCI General Committee re-considered its previous decision made against the CKC (see our circular 125/2006 dated 22/11/2006) and made the following decision :
All pedigrees issued by the CKC (whatever the date they were issued) are again recognized by the FCI with immediate effect. As a result all dogs with a CKC pedigree are again allowed to take part in FCI international CACIB shows, are eligible to be entered in the studbooks of the member organisations and contract partners and they can again be used for breeding purposes.
However, the sanction against the Canadian Kennel Club judges was maintained, i.e. they are not allowed to officiate at FCI international CACIB shows since January 1st 2007.
We request the member organisations and contract partners to inform all the people and clubs concerned with this matter in their country.
Executive Director Yves de Clerq"
Dog dies after being locked inside a truck
taken from http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/index.html
QUEBEC (OTTAWA CITIZEN) - A Quebec man has been charged with animal cruelty after a dog was allegedly left in the back of a truck to die of heat exhaustion. Yves Levergneux, of Val-des-Monts, Quebec, was charged June 21 after investigators with the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) found the body of an eight-month-old Mastiff-type dog inside a dumpster at an East-end Ottawa locksmith shop.
On June 8, the society received a call from a witness who reported seeing a man disposing of a dog. When investigators attended the scene, they discovered a deceased dog inside a dumpster, with blood around its mouth and paws. The body was removed and taken back to the OHS for examination.
On June 11, the society says investigators returned to the locksmith shop to interview staff. Mr. Levergneux told investigators that the dog, which he described as a Dogo Argentina, had been defecating indoors and had to be removed. The society says Mr. Levergneux admitted to placing the dog in the back of a capped pick-up truck on the afternoon of June 8, when the temperature was 30C (37C with the humidex). They said when Mr. Levergneux returned to the truck two hours later, the dog was dead, so he disposed of the body in the dumpster. Results of an OHS post-mortem examination on the dog, the society says, indicate the animal likely died of heat exhaustion from being locked inside the truck for too long at extreme temperatures. The air inside a parked car can heat up within minutes on a hot day. With only hot air to breathe, a dog's normal cooling process of panting doesn't work and its internal body temperature can elevate to dangerous levels quite quickly. This can lead to heatstroke, brain damage and death. Mr. Levergneux has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty under the Criminal Code of Canada, for failing to provide suitable and adequate care to an animal, and for causing unnecessary pain, suffering and injury to an animal.
The society has recently issued warning letters to several owners who have left their dogs in cars on hot days. Last week, an OHS agent had to remove a dog that had been left in a car for 45 minutes.
"It is not OK to leave an animal in a car on a hot day for any length of time," said Tim Brown, an OSPCA inspector with the OHS. "A locked vehicle can quickly become an oven, and, just like an oven, if you turn it on to 400F and leave the door open a crack, the temperature inside will still be 375F. Leaving the windows rolled down on a car does nothing to reduce the temperature inside a vehicle."
QUEBEC (OTTAWA CITIZEN) - A Quebec man has been charged with animal cruelty after a dog was allegedly left in the back of a truck to die of heat exhaustion. Yves Levergneux, of Val-des-Monts, Quebec, was charged June 21 after investigators with the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) found the body of an eight-month-old Mastiff-type dog inside a dumpster at an East-end Ottawa locksmith shop.
On June 8, the society received a call from a witness who reported seeing a man disposing of a dog. When investigators attended the scene, they discovered a deceased dog inside a dumpster, with blood around its mouth and paws. The body was removed and taken back to the OHS for examination.
On June 11, the society says investigators returned to the locksmith shop to interview staff. Mr. Levergneux told investigators that the dog, which he described as a Dogo Argentina, had been defecating indoors and had to be removed. The society says Mr. Levergneux admitted to placing the dog in the back of a capped pick-up truck on the afternoon of June 8, when the temperature was 30C (37C with the humidex). They said when Mr. Levergneux returned to the truck two hours later, the dog was dead, so he disposed of the body in the dumpster. Results of an OHS post-mortem examination on the dog, the society says, indicate the animal likely died of heat exhaustion from being locked inside the truck for too long at extreme temperatures. The air inside a parked car can heat up within minutes on a hot day. With only hot air to breathe, a dog's normal cooling process of panting doesn't work and its internal body temperature can elevate to dangerous levels quite quickly. This can lead to heatstroke, brain damage and death. Mr. Levergneux has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty under the Criminal Code of Canada, for failing to provide suitable and adequate care to an animal, and for causing unnecessary pain, suffering and injury to an animal.
The society has recently issued warning letters to several owners who have left their dogs in cars on hot days. Last week, an OHS agent had to remove a dog that had been left in a car for 45 minutes.
"It is not OK to leave an animal in a car on a hot day for any length of time," said Tim Brown, an OSPCA inspector with the OHS. "A locked vehicle can quickly become an oven, and, just like an oven, if you turn it on to 400F and leave the door open a crack, the temperature inside will still be 375F. Leaving the windows rolled down on a car does nothing to reduce the temperature inside a vehicle."
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Spanish dog-fanciers may be forced to neuter pets.
By Salvador Sanchez
SEVILLA (Dogueros Blogspot) - The governors of the region of Andalusia in southern Spain are about to throw out a bill which forces the owners of 15 dog breeds and their mixes to neuter their dogs. The breeds which are affected by that bill are: Akita Inu (Japanese Akita), American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bullmastiff, Ca de Bou (Perro de Presa Mallorquin), Dobermann, Dogo Argentino, Dogo Canario (Perro de Presa Canario), Dogue de Bordeaux, Fila Brasileiro, Mastino Napoletano, Rottweiler, Staffordshire Bullterrier, Tibetan Mastiff and Tosa Inu (Japanese Tosa). A government official claimed that the bill is a necessity to control the attacks of dogs which increased in Spain during the last years. Valid sources from Spain say that if the Bill passes in Andalusia, the next step would be to pass it through the laws of whole Spain.
Dog fanciers over Spain and whole Europe are signing an online petition to express their contrariety at http://www.petitiononline.com/qq3d4320/ . The petition with all the signatures will be forwarded to the Direccion General de Espectaculos Publicos y Juegos and is open to anyone who will express his or her objection against such laws.
SEVILLA (Dogueros Blogspot) - The governors of the region of Andalusia in southern Spain are about to throw out a bill which forces the owners of 15 dog breeds and their mixes to neuter their dogs. The breeds which are affected by that bill are: Akita Inu (Japanese Akita), American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bullmastiff, Ca de Bou (Perro de Presa Mallorquin), Dobermann, Dogo Argentino, Dogo Canario (Perro de Presa Canario), Dogue de Bordeaux, Fila Brasileiro, Mastino Napoletano, Rottweiler, Staffordshire Bullterrier, Tibetan Mastiff and Tosa Inu (Japanese Tosa). A government official claimed that the bill is a necessity to control the attacks of dogs which increased in Spain during the last years. Valid sources from Spain say that if the Bill passes in Andalusia, the next step would be to pass it through the laws of whole Spain.
Dog fanciers over Spain and whole Europe are signing an online petition to express their contrariety at http://www.petitiononline.com/qq3d4320/ . The petition with all the signatures will be forwarded to the Direccion General de Espectaculos Publicos y Juegos and is open to anyone who will express his or her objection against such laws.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Pets banned by Air Canada
taken from http://www.reuters.com
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Sorry Fluffy. Tough luck, Fido. Air Canada will be banning all pets from its passenger planes from July 15 this year.
The airline decided to stop carrying cats and dogs in the cargo hold because of increasing load factors as well as tighter security measures that are leading people to check more bags, said airline spokesman Peter Fitzpatrick. "Animals in the hold actually reduce the amount of space we have for luggage because you've got to leave an area for ventilation or oxygen and as well they require extra handling," he said.
The airline stopped carrying pets in the cabin last September because of concerns over passengers with allergies. People who want to transport their pets after July 15 can use planes operated by Air Canada's cargo operation. Fitzpatrick said the decision was not directly linked to the case of a Canadian doctor whose dog died of carbon monoxide poisoning while in the hold of a flight in early 2004. The plane was operated by a now defunct Air Canada subsidiary.
The Canadian Transport Agency (CTA) ruled in 2006 that the airline was not liable for the death of animals in its care.
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Sorry Fluffy. Tough luck, Fido. Air Canada will be banning all pets from its passenger planes from July 15 this year.
The airline decided to stop carrying cats and dogs in the cargo hold because of increasing load factors as well as tighter security measures that are leading people to check more bags, said airline spokesman Peter Fitzpatrick. "Animals in the hold actually reduce the amount of space we have for luggage because you've got to leave an area for ventilation or oxygen and as well they require extra handling," he said.
The airline stopped carrying pets in the cabin last September because of concerns over passengers with allergies. People who want to transport their pets after July 15 can use planes operated by Air Canada's cargo operation. Fitzpatrick said the decision was not directly linked to the case of a Canadian doctor whose dog died of carbon monoxide poisoning while in the hold of a flight in early 2004. The plane was operated by a now defunct Air Canada subsidiary.
The Canadian Transport Agency (CTA) ruled in 2006 that the airline was not liable for the death of animals in its care.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Dogo Argentino Finland Specialty
results and picture taken from the Dogo Argentino Club Finlandia
Another Dogo Argentino Specialty Show was held at the begining of this summer. The Dogo Argentino Club Finland organised an impressive show which was held on Sunday 17th of June. Judge of the “Monografica Finlandia” was Mrs Ana Maria Tadeschi from Argentina. The total amount of Dogos entered reached the impressive number of 83. Best of breed was the male Kerberos Blanco Salvador bred by Jarmo and Anne Kristiina Laine and owned by Pasi Ellonen. Best of Opposite Sex was Tigidas Eclat and Best Junior in Breed Tigidas Impact. The event was very well organized and some very interesting Dogos participated. We hope that next year we will see more than 100 Dogos entering the show.
Another Dogo Argentino Specialty Show was held at the begining of this summer. The Dogo Argentino Club Finland organised an impressive show which was held on Sunday 17th of June. Judge of the “Monografica Finlandia” was Mrs Ana Maria Tadeschi from Argentina. The total amount of Dogos entered reached the impressive number of 83. Best of breed was the male Kerberos Blanco Salvador bred by Jarmo and Anne Kristiina Laine and owned by Pasi Ellonen. Best of Opposite Sex was Tigidas Eclat and Best Junior in Breed Tigidas Impact. The event was very well organized and some very interesting Dogos participated. We hope that next year we will see more than 100 Dogos entering the show.
Two thumbs up for the Dogo Argentino Club Finland!
Dogs (males):
Puppy B Class (7-9 months):
1. Kerberos Blanco Zorzal - VP
2. Blanco Demonio Desperado – VP
Junior Class:
1. Tigidas Impact – Excellent – Best Junior in Breed
2. Tigidas Igitur - Excellent
3. Tigidas Idefix – Very Good
4. Escarto's Hemulen – Very Good
Intermediate Class:
1. Anibal Charismatic – Very Good
2. Tigidas Elixir – Very Good
3. Tigidas Exel – Very Good
4. Kerberos Blanco Vendeta - Very Good
Open Class:
1. Blanco Demonio Caesar – Excellent
2. Bocadillo - Excellent
3. Kerberos Blanco Enigma - Excellent
4. Rose Spirit's Zen Tigress - Excellent
Champion Class:
1. Kerberos Blanco Salvador – Excellent – Best of Breed
2. Abierto's Arado - Excellent
3. Rose Spirit's Zora - Excellent
4. Blanco Pirata Eldorado - Excellent
Veteran Class:
1. Kerberos Blanco Xerodes - Excellent
Bitches (females):
Puppy A Class (5-7 months):
1. Escarto's Nasha - VP
2. Escarto's Noelia - VP
3. Escarto's Nina de Penca - VP
Puppy B Class (7-9 months):
1. Blanco Demonio Decente – VP – Best Puppy in Breed
2. Kerberos Blanco Zalameria - VP
3. Blanco Demonio Domestica - VP
4. Blanco Demonio Delizioso - VP
Junior Class:
1. Eva Aurora Blanco - Excellent
2. Escarto's The Witch - Excellent
3. Tigidas Ilusion - Excellent
4. Escarto's Little My - Excellent
Intermediate Class:
1. Tigidas Eclat - Excellent
2. Tigidas Eglantine - Excellent
3. Jalil de Agallas - Excellent
4. Kerberos Blanco Vehemencia - Excellent
Open Class:
1. Perro Pelea Cordobes Pocha - Excellent
2. Dama-Blanca de Riolapiedra - Excellent
3. Kerberos Blanco Inclemencia - Excellent
4. Blanco Demonio Chloe - Excellent
Champion Class:
1. Perro Pelea Cordobes Oriana - Excellent
2. Kerberos Blanco Querencia - Excellent
3. Blanco Pirata White - Excellent
4. Blanco Demonio Angelina - Excellent
Veteran Class:
1. Blanco Matador Picante - Excellent
Breeders Class:
1. Tigidas - B: Juuso Koivusaari
2. Kerberos Blanco – B: Jarmo and Anne Kristiina Laine
3. Blanco Pirata – B: David Ekelund & Malin Gabrielsson
4. Blanco Demonio – B: Tomi & Sari Enqvist
Dogs (males):
Puppy B Class (7-9 months):
1. Kerberos Blanco Zorzal - VP
2. Blanco Demonio Desperado – VP
Junior Class:
1. Tigidas Impact – Excellent – Best Junior in Breed
2. Tigidas Igitur - Excellent
3. Tigidas Idefix – Very Good
4. Escarto's Hemulen – Very Good
Intermediate Class:
1. Anibal Charismatic – Very Good
2. Tigidas Elixir – Very Good
3. Tigidas Exel – Very Good
4. Kerberos Blanco Vendeta - Very Good
Open Class:
1. Blanco Demonio Caesar – Excellent
2. Bocadillo - Excellent
3. Kerberos Blanco Enigma - Excellent
4. Rose Spirit's Zen Tigress - Excellent
Champion Class:
1. Kerberos Blanco Salvador – Excellent – Best of Breed
2. Abierto's Arado - Excellent
3. Rose Spirit's Zora - Excellent
4. Blanco Pirata Eldorado - Excellent
Veteran Class:
1. Kerberos Blanco Xerodes - Excellent
Bitches (females):
Puppy A Class (5-7 months):
1. Escarto's Nasha - VP
2. Escarto's Noelia - VP
3. Escarto's Nina de Penca - VP
Puppy B Class (7-9 months):
1. Blanco Demonio Decente – VP – Best Puppy in Breed
2. Kerberos Blanco Zalameria - VP
3. Blanco Demonio Domestica - VP
4. Blanco Demonio Delizioso - VP
Junior Class:
1. Eva Aurora Blanco - Excellent
2. Escarto's The Witch - Excellent
3. Tigidas Ilusion - Excellent
4. Escarto's Little My - Excellent
Intermediate Class:
1. Tigidas Eclat - Excellent
2. Tigidas Eglantine - Excellent
3. Jalil de Agallas - Excellent
4. Kerberos Blanco Vehemencia - Excellent
Open Class:
1. Perro Pelea Cordobes Pocha - Excellent
2. Dama-Blanca de Riolapiedra - Excellent
3. Kerberos Blanco Inclemencia - Excellent
4. Blanco Demonio Chloe - Excellent
Champion Class:
1. Perro Pelea Cordobes Oriana - Excellent
2. Kerberos Blanco Querencia - Excellent
3. Blanco Pirata White - Excellent
4. Blanco Demonio Angelina - Excellent
Veteran Class:
1. Blanco Matador Picante - Excellent
Breeders Class:
1. Tigidas - B: Juuso Koivusaari
2. Kerberos Blanco – B: Jarmo and Anne Kristiina Laine
3. Blanco Pirata – B: David Ekelund & Malin Gabrielsson
4. Blanco Demonio – B: Tomi & Sari Enqvist
Friday, June 15, 2007
Californians may be forced to neuter pets
By Jim Christie (Reuters)
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California may become the only U.S. state to require the sterilization of pets under a bill passed by the state Assembly, pitting dog and cat lovers against animal rights activists.
"It's a horrific bill," said Maureen Hill-Hauch, executive director of Castleton, New York-based American Dog Owners Association, adding that enforcement of the bill in theory could wipe out California's dog population.
The bill would require pet owners to spay and neuter their dogs and cats, or face a $500 fine for each animal.
Breeders, as well as owners of guide dogs, could obtain exemptions.
The Democrat-led state Assembly narrowly approved the bill late on Wednesday. It now goes to the state Senate amid a flurry of legislation that must be passed by Friday.
Republicans in the minority in both chambers do not consider the bill a priority and say it is too intrusive. "It's micro-managing," said Republican Assemblyman Doug LaMalfa.
Supporters say the bill requiring pets to be spayed or neutered is necessary to reduce the population of unwanted pets dumped in the state's shelters.
At least 500,000 animals each year are killed in the most populous U.S. state, imposing an unacceptable "humanitarian" cost on California, said Assemblyman Lloyd Levine, the Democrat promoting the bill.
Those dogs and cats also impose a big expense to the state as keeping and killing them costs $300 million a year, Levine said in a telephone interview.
Leslie Nuccio of the San Francisco area group Bad Rap -- Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pit bulls -- said the bill offers a solution to California's "pet overpopulation problem" because too few owners voluntarily spay or neuter their pets.
"Unfortunately, it just hasn't been enough to staunch the flow of unwanted animals," she said.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has not taken a position on the bill and will not disclose whether his two dogs have been spayed or neutered, said spokesman Aaron McLear: "He doesn't want to get into the personal lives of Sarge and Spunky."
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California may become the only U.S. state to require the sterilization of pets under a bill passed by the state Assembly, pitting dog and cat lovers against animal rights activists.
"It's a horrific bill," said Maureen Hill-Hauch, executive director of Castleton, New York-based American Dog Owners Association, adding that enforcement of the bill in theory could wipe out California's dog population.
The bill would require pet owners to spay and neuter their dogs and cats, or face a $500 fine for each animal.
Breeders, as well as owners of guide dogs, could obtain exemptions.
The Democrat-led state Assembly narrowly approved the bill late on Wednesday. It now goes to the state Senate amid a flurry of legislation that must be passed by Friday.
Republicans in the minority in both chambers do not consider the bill a priority and say it is too intrusive. "It's micro-managing," said Republican Assemblyman Doug LaMalfa.
Supporters say the bill requiring pets to be spayed or neutered is necessary to reduce the population of unwanted pets dumped in the state's shelters.
At least 500,000 animals each year are killed in the most populous U.S. state, imposing an unacceptable "humanitarian" cost on California, said Assemblyman Lloyd Levine, the Democrat promoting the bill.
Those dogs and cats also impose a big expense to the state as keeping and killing them costs $300 million a year, Levine said in a telephone interview.
Leslie Nuccio of the San Francisco area group Bad Rap -- Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pit bulls -- said the bill offers a solution to California's "pet overpopulation problem" because too few owners voluntarily spay or neuter their pets.
"Unfortunately, it just hasn't been enough to staunch the flow of unwanted animals," she said.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has not taken a position on the bill and will not disclose whether his two dogs have been spayed or neutered, said spokesman Aaron McLear: "He doesn't want to get into the personal lives of Sarge and Spunky."
Job seeker rejected due to "racist dog"
taken from http://www.reuters.com
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A Belgian businessman rejected a Nigerian job applicant because the businessman said his own dog was racist and would bite non-whites, Belgian media reported Saturday. The 53-year-old man Nigerian told De Standaard newspaper he arrived at the Belgian's wrought-iron business and was immediately confronted by the barking dog.
The Belgian turned the man away before he could even enter, and wrote on his labor office letter that he could not hire the man because of his color, adding there was a risk the dog would bite him.
The local labor office has concluded that the Belgian was racist and has removed him from its list of potential employers.
"My dog is racist. Not me," the Belgian told De Standaard.
The Nigerian, who has lived in Belgium for 32 years, said it was not the first time he had been rejected for a job because of his color, although other employers had been more subtle.
He told the newspaper that he did not wish to lodge a formal complaint because he did not wish his family in Nigeria to hear about the case.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A Belgian businessman rejected a Nigerian job applicant because the businessman said his own dog was racist and would bite non-whites, Belgian media reported Saturday. The 53-year-old man Nigerian told De Standaard newspaper he arrived at the Belgian's wrought-iron business and was immediately confronted by the barking dog.
The Belgian turned the man away before he could even enter, and wrote on his labor office letter that he could not hire the man because of his color, adding there was a risk the dog would bite him.
The local labor office has concluded that the Belgian was racist and has removed him from its list of potential employers.
"My dog is racist. Not me," the Belgian told De Standaard.
The Nigerian, who has lived in Belgium for 32 years, said it was not the first time he had been rejected for a job because of his color, although other employers had been more subtle.
He told the newspaper that he did not wish to lodge a formal complaint because he did not wish his family in Nigeria to hear about the case.
Rabies kills 201 people in China in May
taken from http://www.reuters.com
BEIJING, June 12 (Reuters) - Rabies killed 201 people in China last month, staying at the top of the list of the most deadly infectious diseases in the country, state media said on Tuesday.
Rabies has topped the list for the last 13 months, except in March when tuberculosis came first, the China Daily said, blaming dogs for spreading the disease.Beijing has introduced a "one family, one dog" policy and last year launched a campaign against unregistered dogs.
The State Food and Drug Administration also said last year it would severely punish companies that produce fake and poor quality rabies vaccines, after several people reportedly died from substandard vaccines.Fake or bad drugs have killed dozens of people in China in recent years and raised questions about drug safety.Last year, Shanghai implanted digital chips in the ears of 65,000 dogs to improve "canine management" and prevent the spread of rabies.Pet dogs were shunned in the days of Mao Zedong as a symbol of bourgeois decadence but have become increasingly popular in the past decade with improved living standards.
Rabies is an acute viral infection that is nearly always fatal. It can be transmitted by the bite of an infected animal, usually a dog.
Rabies kills about 50,000 people across the world each year.
BEIJING, June 12 (Reuters) - Rabies killed 201 people in China last month, staying at the top of the list of the most deadly infectious diseases in the country, state media said on Tuesday.
Rabies has topped the list for the last 13 months, except in March when tuberculosis came first, the China Daily said, blaming dogs for spreading the disease.Beijing has introduced a "one family, one dog" policy and last year launched a campaign against unregistered dogs.
The State Food and Drug Administration also said last year it would severely punish companies that produce fake and poor quality rabies vaccines, after several people reportedly died from substandard vaccines.Fake or bad drugs have killed dozens of people in China in recent years and raised questions about drug safety.Last year, Shanghai implanted digital chips in the ears of 65,000 dogs to improve "canine management" and prevent the spread of rabies.Pet dogs were shunned in the days of Mao Zedong as a symbol of bourgeois decadence but have become increasingly popular in the past decade with improved living standards.
Rabies is an acute viral infection that is nearly always fatal. It can be transmitted by the bite of an infected animal, usually a dog.
Rabies kills about 50,000 people across the world each year.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Eurodog 2007 Results
results taken from the Croatian Kennel Club (HKS)pictures taken from the Bulgarian Dogo Argentino Club at http://www.dogobg.com/
An impressive entrance of 139 Dogos Argentinos at the Eurodog Show 2007 which was held in Zagreb, Croatia from 8th to 10th of June. The judging of Giulio Bezecchi from Italy (for puppy and junior classes) and Rafael Malo Alcrudo from Spain (for the intermediate and adult classes) didn't leave the best taste for the participing dogueros and probably gave reason to those who had doubts when the judges names were announced. It was a surprise when no uncropped Dogo appeared on the shortlists of each class. Besides this, the all-around image of the dogos was in a very high level and some very interesting dogos appeared in the front places. Best of
Breed was Aragon bred and owned by Ivan Redegalli from Italy. Best Female was Pimenta Divina Fortitudo owned and bred by Mr. Luca Ricci from Italy and best junior in Breed was Inti del Picadero bred and owned by Francesco and Mario Pinelli from Italy. A Gala Dinner was held after the show at the Restaurant Pavillion where more than 200 people participated. picture at the top showing the shortlist in the Champion Class Dogs with "Aragon " at the front and picture to the right showing the winner of the title Best Puppy in Breed "Vencedor de la Costa Aleksa" competing for the Best Puppy in Group II
Results Dogs (Males):
Puppy Class:
1. Very Promising - BRICARDO BLANSKY LES
Junior Class:
1. Excellent - Junior European Winner - GUARDO DEL TOLKEYEN
2. Excellent - HESUS DIVINA FORTITUDO
3. Excellent - FALCO OD MARJANOVICA
Intermediate Class (18-24 months):
1. Excellent - CAC - HANNIBAL DIVINA FORTITUDO
(Hierrocaliente di Casa Marchesi x Humahuaca Ackon Cahuak) - B : Luca Ricci (ITA) - O : Alan Lausin (CRO)
2. Excellent - RCAC - BATISTUTA
3. Excellent - AUDACITY TEHUELCHE
Open Class:
1. Excellent - CAC - CAUCAU DE EL TUMI
(Cheviche de el Tumi x Pataska de el Tumi) - B : Luis Milla de la Cruz (ARG) - O : Antonio Mozos (ESP)
2. Excellent - RCAC - IBANEZ DI CASA NARDINI
3. Excellent - EL VALIENTE DIVINA FORTITUDO
Champion Class:
1. Excellent CAC – CACIB – European Winner - Best of Breed - ARAGON
(Actarus x Pancha Bravoure Blanche) - B : Ivan Redegalli (ITA) - O : Ivan Redegalli (ITA)
2. Excellent RCAC - RCACIB - UPANO DE BAUDRIBOS
3. Excellent - VICTOR DIVINA FORTITUDO
Results Bitches (Females):
Puppy Class:
1. Very Promising - Best Puppy in Breed - VENCEDOR DE LA COSTA ALEKSA
Junior Class:
1. Excellent - Junior European Winner - Best Junior in Breed - INTI DEL PICADERO
2. Excellent - HASTORIA DIVINA FORTITUDO
3. Excellent - ABBY DOGO OD USKOKA
Intermediate Class (18-24 months):
1. Excellent - CAC - MENDIETA DEL CAUDILLO
B: Martin Straszer (SVK) - O: Martin Straszer (SVK)
2. Excellent - RCAC - ZHEMCHUZHINA IZ LUNNOY STAI
3. Excellent - LUISA VERDES PAMPAS
Open Class:
1. Excellent - CAC - RCACIB - HONEYMOON VERACRUZ DEL PICADERO
(Alfio del Litoral x Audacity Honeymoon) - B : F. & M. Pinelli (ITA) - O : Nina Karl (AUT)
2. Excellent - RCAC - QUANITA
3. Excellent - DAIKIRI IZ LUNNOY STAI
Champion Class:
1. Excellent - CAC – CACIB - European Winner - PIMENTA DIVINA FORTITUDO
B : Luca Ricci (ITA) - O : Luca Ricci (ITA)
2. Excellent - RCAC - FE CRIOLLA DEL TOLKEYEN
3. Excellent - PINTA DE DONNA ARCELIA
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Eurodog 2007: Last finishing brushes
info taken from the official Eurodog 2007 website
This year's Euro Dog Show which will be held in Zagreb, Croatia coming weekend has caused a great interest among Europe’s dog fanciers. The organising club HKS is almost ready and just the last finishing brushes remain for everything to be in order.
On the first show day, Friday 8th June, press entry will be at gate EAST II (ISTOK II) of the Zagreb Fair. «Welcome Press» desk will be ready and set for all the dog press in the pavillion 16, where an one-day ticket as well as instructions will be issued to inform everyone on how to get familiar with the fair and the press center. Reporters will use gate WEST III (ZAPAD III), where they will be directed to the press parking and special press entrance.
Best in Show program will be held in the pavilion 7. On Friday and Saturday the program starts at 14:00 hours, and on Sunday at 13:30 hours.
The official opening of the show will be held at the city's central square, “Trg Bana Josipa Jelačića”, on Friday at 20:30 hours. All the judges, official FCI show observer, president of the FCI and president of the Croatian Kennel Club will all be present at the grand opening as well as the Mayor of Zagreb, who will declare the Euro Dog Show officially open. After the opening ceremony, everyone will have the opportunity to enjoy a music concert.
European Best in Show Winner competition is scheduled for Sunday at 20:15 hours, and after that a press conference will be held at the press centre.
This year's Euro Dog Show which will be held in Zagreb, Croatia coming weekend has caused a great interest among Europe’s dog fanciers. The organising club HKS is almost ready and just the last finishing brushes remain for everything to be in order.
On the first show day, Friday 8th June, press entry will be at gate EAST II (ISTOK II) of the Zagreb Fair. «Welcome Press» desk will be ready and set for all the dog press in the pavillion 16, where an one-day ticket as well as instructions will be issued to inform everyone on how to get familiar with the fair and the press center. Reporters will use gate WEST III (ZAPAD III), where they will be directed to the press parking and special press entrance.
Best in Show program will be held in the pavilion 7. On Friday and Saturday the program starts at 14:00 hours, and on Sunday at 13:30 hours.
The official opening of the show will be held at the city's central square, “Trg Bana Josipa Jelačića”, on Friday at 20:30 hours. All the judges, official FCI show observer, president of the FCI and president of the Croatian Kennel Club will all be present at the grand opening as well as the Mayor of Zagreb, who will declare the Euro Dog Show officially open. After the opening ceremony, everyone will have the opportunity to enjoy a music concert.
European Best in Show Winner competition is scheduled for Sunday at 20:15 hours, and after that a press conference will be held at the press centre.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
World Dog Show 2007: Going back to my roots
Picture taken from: http://www.dogo.ru/ Results taken from the official website of the World Dog Show Mexico 2007
Argentina’s top-ranking Dogo for 2006 "Toba I von Grossermund" owned by Ariel Muñiz from Cordoba, Argentina is this year’s World Winner. In a competition of a total of 27 Dogos at the World Dog Show held in Mexico on Sunday May 27th, Toba was announced Best of Breed by judge Kari Jarvinen. Toba is the first world winning Dogo bred in the region of Cordoba, the homeland of the breed. He was also the Best of Breed under judge Hans Mueller from Switzerland at the parallel show which took place at the same area on May 24th. At the other parallel show held on May 25th under the judge Carlos Navarro from Mexico, the winner "Toto Bravoure Blanche" came out of the junior class. At the Latin American and Caribe Championship, held on May 26th, the winner judged by mrs. Carla Molinari from Portugal was "Azahar de Argentum". The Best in Show at the World Dog Show went to the Miniature Poodle "Smash JP Talkabout" owned by Mamoro Oyama from Japan.
The results:
May 24 (CACIB Show):
Best Puppy in Breed: Not yet announced by the Federacion Canofila Mexicana
Best Junior in Breed: Criollo de Argentum
Best of Breed: Toba I von Grossermund
Best Puppy in Group II: Arusha HH (English Bulldog)
Best Junior in Group II: De Lex Luthor Flash Dance (Dobermann)
Best in Group II: Tamarin Tug (Affenpinscher)
Best in Show: Stagedoor Rock (English Setter)
May 25 (CACIB Show):
Best Puppy in Breed: Not yet announced by the Federacion Canofila Mexicana
Best Junior in Breed: Toto Bravoure Blanche
Best Adult in Breed (CACIB): Indio del Angel O' Demonio
Best of Breed: Toto Bravoure Blanche
Best Puppy in Group II: Fertnes Vant Stockerybos (Berner Sennenhund)
Best Junior in Group II: De Lex Luthor Flash Dance (Dobermann)
Best in Group II: Guapa do Gaudilho (Fila Brasileiro)
Best In Show: Khafka's Exotic Spices (Afghan Hound)
May 26 (Latin America and Caribe Dog Show - CACIB Show):
Best Puppy in Breed: Not yet announced by the Federacion Canofila Mexicana
Best Junior in Breed: Criollo de Argentum
Best of Breed: Azahar de Argentum
Best Puppy in Group II: Hans Peter (Zwergschnauzer)
Best Junior in Group II: De Lex Luthor Flash Dance (Dobermann)
Best in Group II: Tamarin Tug (Affenpinscher)
Best In Show: Samy Martinez (Alaskan Malamute)
May 27 (World Dog Show - CACIB Show):
Best Puppy in Breed: Not announced by the Federacion Canofila Mexicana
Best Junior in Breed and Junior World Winner: Toto Bravoure Blanche
Best of Breed and World Winner: Toba I von Grossermund
World Winner Opposite Sex: Aruen do Bravura del Ayar
Best Puppy in Group II: Devotion Mia (Rottweiler)
Best Junior in Group II: De Lex Luthor Flash Dance (Dobermann)
Best in Group II: Draco Malfoy (English Bulldog)
Best In Show: Smash JP Talkabout (Miniature Poodle)
(click on image to enlarge)
Monday, May 28, 2007
Dog control laws and pit bulls
as published at the website of BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/ in January 3rd 2007. Picture taken from BBC News.After a dog found to have been a type of pit bull terrier mauled a five-year-old girl to death in Merseyside, the issue of how to deal with potentially dangerous dogs is once again in the spotlight.
Which Laws cover dog control in the U.K.:
The government has taken several steps to try to crack down on those who breed and trade dangerous dogs, as well as those who own them. The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 is the most prominent of the various laws that cover dog ownership in the UK. The act bans the breeding and sale or exchange of four kinds of dog - pit bull terriers, Japanese Tosas, the Dogo Argentinos, and the Fila Brasileiros. Cross-breeds of those dogs are covered by the law. Any other dogs "appearing... to be bred for fighting or to have the characteristics of a type bred for that purpose" are also banned. Under the act, a dog classed as being "dangerously out of control in a public place" can be destroyed. The owner can be fined and imprisoned for up to six months. If a dog injures someone, the owner can be jailed for up to two years. Other pieces of legislation covering dogs include the Animals Act 1971, which says the keeper of an animal is liable for any damage it causes, the Guard Dogs Act 1975 and the Dogs Act 1871. The Animal Welfare Act, which comes into force this March, also includes codes of practice for keeping dogs.
Are the laws adequate?
The Dangerous Dogs Act has proved to be controversial, after having been quickly introduced following a series of attacks by dogs. The act states that anyone who owns a "type of dog known as a pit bull terrier" must have it neutered, and keep it muzzled and on a lead in public. The wording has led to many discussions in courts about what exact type a particular dog is.
Although the act covers any dog which is out of control, it only applies if the animal is in a public place or somewhere it is not allowed to be. In Ellie's case, the attack took place in a private home and therefore the act may not apply. The RSPCA says the act is like using "a sledgehammer to crack a nut" and believes it is wrong to criminalise individual breeds of dog. "Demonising individual breeds does not achieve anything as all breeds can attack people, just as all breeds can produce wonderful dogs," said a spokeswoman.
Although the act covers any dog which is out of control, it only applies if the animal is in a public place or somewhere it is not allowed to be. In Ellie's case, the attack took place in a private home and therefore the act may not apply. The RSPCA says the act is like using "a sledgehammer to crack a nut" and believes it is wrong to criminalise individual breeds of dog. "Demonising individual breeds does not achieve anything as all breeds can attack people, just as all breeds can produce wonderful dogs," said a spokeswoman.
Are Pit-Bull terriers a dangerous breed?
Originally pit bulls were bred for bull-baiting, a gambling "game" where bulldogs attacked bulls in pits. But when that was banned in 1835, breeders turned their attention to the practice of dog-fighting. Pit bulls were bred to maximise aggression, to have a high pain threshold and a willingness to fight to the death. They were not trained to be aggressive toward humans, and are said to make loyal, obedient pets. Owners claim well-trained dogs will enjoy being around children and adults. According to figures released in September, there are more than 1,000 pit bull terriers owned legally under the Dangerous Dogs Act in England. Chris Laurence, veterinary director of the Dogs Trust, believes it is pit bulls' new standing as a macho status symbol for young men that has been a major reason behind recent attacks. "Like any dog, it comes down to the way they're trained and taught," he said. "The problem is not with the breed. They're bred to be aggressive to other dogs but not to humans, and are very obedient. "But sadly, they're now being trained to growl and show aggression, because it's a macho dog to own and if they're kept in a kennel outside, not interacting with humans and not being supervised around children, it's a recipe for disaster. "If they are properly trained, however, they're no more likely to bite you than a Jack Russell."
Previous Attacks
In September, a five-month-old girl died after being attacked by two Rottweiler guard dogs in Leicester. And in the same month a 12-year-old girl needed 30 stitches after she was said to have been "thrown around like a rag doll" when another Rottweiler bit her right arm while she was in a Birmingham park. Princess Anne became the first member of the royal family to have a criminal record when one her dogs bit two children in Windsor Great Park. She was fined £500 in 2002 under the Dangerous Dogs Act after her English Bull Terrier, Dotty, attacked the pair. The dog was later destroyed.
World of Dog Champions
Interesting info concerning champion dogs are hosted at http://dogchampions.info . Every owner of a champion Dogo can post the data of his or her dog within the site. The hosting is free and provides useful contact information for both Dogo owners and Dogo wannabe owners.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Gazette Gacetilla Doguera Online
The interactive Dogo Argentino Gazette is uploaded at http://www.gacetilladoguera.com.ar/ . Dog reporter Decio Salvatoti is the editor of this online newsletter which is full of exclusive articles. The site is up since september 2006 and it is worth taking a look each time you browse in the web.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Eurodog 2007 in Zagreb, Croatia
Entries closed on April 24th for the Eurodog 2007 show in Zagreb, Croatia. The show will be held from 8th to 10th of June at the Zagreb International Fair Trade and the Dogos Argentinos will compete on Sunday, June 10th. Judges for the breed will be Mr. Gulio Bezzechi from Italy for the Baby, Puppy, Junior and Veterans classes. Mr. Rafael Malo Alcrudo from Spain will be the judge for the Intermediate, Open and Champion classes, such as for the Best of Breed. The best in FCI group II will be judged by Mr. Igor Selimovic and the Best in Show by Mr Damir Skok, both from Croatia. Several touristic occupations are available since Croatia's beaches are a "must' for lots of European tousrists. More useful information about the show, such as a list for hotels, campings and vacation spots can be obtained from the site of the Croatian Kennel Club at http://www.hks.hr/ .
New Dogo Argentino Forum
After 2 years of silence, it seems like things are going to move in Greece the last days. A new Dogo Argentino Forum with interesting things can be found at http://dogo.forumsfree.org/ . Information from reliable sources say that the Greek Club is about to reactivate and hold the National Winner Show in late fall.
Dogo Argentino Club of America Specialty 2007
Info taken from the DACA website at http://www.daca.org
This year’s DACA specialty will be held in San Antonio, Texas in September 22nd 2007. Judge is going to be "Mr. del Tumi" Luis Milla de la Cruz from Cordoba, Argentina. Entrys will be open to both members and non- members up to the date of the show but registration through the DACA is going to be necessary. several happenings will occure during the event's day such as hunting opportunities and a prueba del campo (hunting test). A after show dinner will be held at a famous steak house in the area of San Antonio. More information can be obtained by contacting Maureen Osborn through the DACA site at http://www.dogo.org/Natl_Specialty/2007_National_Specialty.htm .
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