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Health Bulletin No5 October 2011

Since my last bulletin eleven months ago things have moved on a bit. Firstly, thanks to the efforts of Catrine in Norway, Lesley and Diane, Cathryn Mellersh of the Animal Health Trust Canine Genetics Unit now has sufficient specimens to commence research into PHPV and its transmission, with the eventual hope of getting a test that may lead to its elimination from the breed. While we do not consciously think about it, we are reaping the success of getting tests for HC and L-2-HGA. The numbers of dogs that are genetically clear are steadily mounting thus reducing the need for expensive testing, for bona fide show breeders/exhibitors at least.

This research will cost £10,000 sterling or more and the Breed Council at the October meeting authorised the release of up to £5,000, from monies ‘ring fenced’ from the former genetics fund, as and when required. Cathryn has offered to make the application on our behalf to the KC Charitable Trust for a grant to make up the shortfall. Of course, like all research, this is a journey into the unknown. It was suggested in early scientific papers that a dominant gene with variable expression may be the cause of PHPV, but, as I have discussed with Cathryn, a recessive could equally be the cause, so ‘we simply do not know’! And these were the words of the late Keith Barnett, the eminent ophthalmologist, at a consultation I had with him many years ago! What must be borne in mind is that all this may take some time, but hopefully success will be achieved at the end.

Many know of course that PHPV not only affects Staffords but notably Dobermanns as well, and the condition is considered to be hereditary in both breeds plus the Bouvier. I also was sent an article published by the Swedish King Charles Spaniel Club ten years ago on PHPV in their breed. From their comments it would seem they consider a recessive gene to be to blame. I do not know to what extent the KCS may be affected in Britain but, from whispers, I am not sure it is clear. Can those outside the UK supply any information in their own countries? PHPV has also been recorded in several other breeds but in a non-inheritable form. Don’t ask me how they differentiate this from the inherited, I do not know, but it does cloud the issue!

If, or let’s be optimistic and say when, success is achieved with PHPV, then we are left with the enigma of PPSC which has been found in a wide range of breeds. Initially this was thought to be late onset and caused little, if any, impairment of sight but with time it has been found to develop any time from six months old and while many progress little or not at all, some have been found to develop to the point that sight is affected. The problem is that we have no data to work on and it is thus impossible to make an evidence-based decision on what recommendations should be made. While it is anathema to me to test ‘just in case’, I reluctantly find myself having to go along with the requirements of the KC’s Assured (Accredited) Breeder Scheme which requires a valid eye certificate prior to mating; basically this means that stud dogs should be tested annually and bitches tested within a year prior to having a litter. Not unnaturally, breeders will not get their dogs retested after they have finished breeding so never know if any develop PPSC subsequently, an important issue should genetic inheritance be proved. Ideally we need to get a sufficiently large cohort of ‘oldies’ aged eight or more tested to give us an idea of its prevalence. However few will happily get their dogs retested at such an age if having to pay even a reduced fee. On the other hand it would be good if the vets offered free testing of older dogs in the interest making progress and were this to happen (don’t hold your breath), I am sure many would co-operate by bringing their dogs to the surgery or to eye testing sessions at shows for the sake of the breed.

Nevertheless we have to do what we can. As you may be aware, Diane Taylor is looking after PPSC issues but so far all that has been asked is to let her or me know about any dogs diagnosed with it and assist in the collection of mouth swabs for DNA storage at the AHT in case research studies are undertaken in the future. It would be good to know how many, if any, dogs are tested when they are aged eight or more. I will ask the KC if totals and results for such dogs are available but something tells me not to hold my breath (again) although it would be nice to be proved wrong on this occasion. The alternative would be to ask owners to let us know the results of any ‘oldies’ being tested and this will be considered if there is no easier way of getting them. Perhaps some of our overseas friends could help if clubs collate test data routinely, which may be easier for them especially if dealing with smaller numbers. Such information would be most welcome.

When I became the Lead Health Co-ordinator here in the UK, I adopted the policy of sending relevant communications by email to each club’s co-ordinator plus a copy to the secretary as back-up in case delivery problems occurred. I hope this has worked satisfactorily and I do try to keep abreast of any changes in personnel, which is easy where secretaries are concerned. However I need to be informed if there are any changes of club co-ordinators so may I ask all to check that communications are going to the right people please. And don’t forget changes in email addresses!

 With overseas clubs I have tried to get a point of contact, usually the secretary, for each. However I do not think coverage is complete. I believe all Australian and New Zealand clubs are ‘on board’ but possibly not all South African, American and European ones. So please spread the word to ensure that links to all Stafford clubs, even those which may serve several bull breeds in countries where numbers are small, are established. This is so important as many have much to contribute but remaining in isolation benefits no one. Working together is the way forward and I, and I’m certainly not alone, would like to receive information on what those abroad are doing on health issues.  

 Archie

Nieuws van de Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club Nederland d.d 20.11.2010 

                                                                                                    Health Bulletin No 4 November 2010 
 

I did not realise a year had elapsed since my last bulletin but the last twelve months have been rather hectic one way or another, to say the least. 

Considerable time was spent organising the health seminar in May. It seems to have been a great success according to feedback (I am not in a good position to judge) and this is largely down to ‘the girls’ who rallied round to get it organised. There has been a full report in the Stafford so I will not go into detail here. However a DVD is available and anyone interested should contact Lesley McFadyen. I must confess I have not seen it yet – looking at myself in the mirror in the morning is more than enough without watching myself on screen! While we were delighted with the speakers, the greatest contributors were those who supported the seminar by coming on the day and deserve a big ‘thank you’. The question for all to consider is ‘should we think about holding another’? Certainly not in 2011 but perhaps 2012 and if you think this would be worthwhile, you may wish to let us have ideas on topics you would like covered. I should add that we may have three speakers willing to contribute already. Over to you folks. 

At the end of October, I attended a seminar held at Stoneleigh for health co-ordinators organised by the KC, sadly only one per breed was allowed. A full report is being done by a lady from another breed, who offered to share it with us, and this will be circulated when available. It was a useful day and my overall impression was it was good and not so good in parts, but a step in the right direction. One or two contacts were made and I think it likely the KC will supply a list of the co-ordinators for all breeds pretty soon. This is long overdue and will allow discussion between breeds with common problems. 

Estimated Breeding Values (EBV) were discussed at the meeting and those interested should read the article in May’s Kennel Gazette. It seems that these may be useful for those conditions that have a polygenic mode of inheritance in part and an environmental component as well, rather than single gene disorders. However we shall just have to see how beneficial they may be for Stafford breeders.

One small but important point from the seminar concerns the collection of mouth swabs for DNA studies. In the past it was customary to collect a couple but to give the greatest chance of success it is now recommended that four swabs should be collected in the usual manner and sent for examination. 

It was interesting to see what work is being done in other breeds, but what may be feasible in one may not be in another. It is much easier to conduct studies in breeds that are numerically small, generally speaking, as most breeders are usually known to each other and can be persuaded to co-operate. Compare this with Staffords where we have so many breeding and registering with the KC but are totally unknown to those in the Clubs, in Britain at least. 

Because of all that had been going on the cause of death survey in Staffords, which is the sort of thing the KC would like breeds to undertake, has been lagging somewhat but after New Year is something we need to be giving a push, unless this reminder is sufficient on its own. While on such matters, may I point out that the Dutch club have an ongoing study which allows owners to update their dogs’ health information as time passes. Anyone wordwide may participate and those interested in contributing should contact Martin Van Aken martinvanaken@planet.nl or Bianca Janssen h.janssen40@upcmail.nl for more information. Anything of this nature can only be for the good of the breed. 

Lastly I come to PHPV. As you know we would like to get the genetics of the condition investigated but this cannot be considered until we have specimens from sufficient affected animals. Currently we need samples from about six more affected dogs so if you hear of any, please try to get swabs from them plus close relatives (the same goes for PPSC too). As you know PHPV may be diagnosed at six to seven weeks old onwards, and at the recent Breed Council meeting a resolution was passed to request the KC that ‘litter testing’ be included as a recommendation in the Accredited Breeder Scheme but not mandatory as with DNA testing. Naturally one hopes that all responsible breeders would get their puppies’ eyes tested at this stage to get a definitive diagnosis once and for all, but we have to accept that some breeders may have genuine logistic problems that may prevent this. All we can ask is that everyone does their best in this respect.

 Archie  Bryden
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Resultaten Pinkstershow Arnhem 24.05.2010
Keurmeester Mr. H. Vella (Malta)

Reuen
Puppy
2vb Dynamic Black Onix Love Over Gold
1vb Dailo's Rodeo Clown - beste pup
3vb Walk of live Guzzie Love over Gold

Jeugdklas
3u Eagle Little de Kaughan
4ZG Pride and Glory King of the RIng
1u Just a Dream of Maks Dogies
2u Little Earthquakes I Kick Ass

Tussenklas
1U Dutch Mystic Bad Boy

Openklas
1U Dutch Diamond Cody v. Manensheide CAC
2U Mystic Moments Proud like a God res. CAC
3U Old Cross Guns Aibhlinn Diabhal
abs: Blackbisquit First Choiche
          Braveangels Firskyball

Kampioensklas
1U No Mercy of Three Land's Point

Teven
Puppyklas

1vb A Magic Dream of Spirit Staff's
3vb Jecanibo's Dreams of Limerick
2vb Bumblebee
4vb Miss Personality Ivy Love Over Gold
abs: Layka/Smokey

Jeugklas
4U Shadow of Ice Sparkle of my Eyes
1U Saenstaffs A Friend To Me
3U Deestaff Asynjerne of Waystaff
2U Beaustaff's Sweetest Thing

Tussenklas
abs Impressive Revenge of Maksdogies

Openklas
1U Sennyards An Elegant Presence res CAC
2U Staffjoy's Lavender Rose - Bo van Joyce Mulder
abs: Muscle
         Quinlent Red Hot Chili Peper

Kampioensklas
1U Ringerike Femme Fatale CAC/BOB

(deze uitslagen zijn met de grootste zorgvuldigheid genoteerd, mochten er foutjes inzitten dan horen we dat graag dan kunnen we het aanpassen)

Brussels Dogshow 12.12.2009
Keurmeester: Bianca Janssen-van Londen "Staffjoy's"

Reuen
Babyklas:
1B Everybody Love Me de la Vauxoise
Jeugdklasse:
1U McPerformance Extasy Coco's Son
3ZG Natisto's Diabolik Dragon Red
2ZG Powerfull Desire's Charm Lord
Tussenklasse:
1U Shades of Blues Down to Funky Town
2ZG Chivas des Bouilles D"Amour
3ZG Domen du Logeo de L'Laxaro
4ZG Small-Comics Harry
Openklasse:
2U Old Cross Guns Daigh as an Diabhal
3U Old Cross Guns Aibhlinn Diabhal
ZG Cliff du Royal Mirage
4U Spidon Staff's Always Your Friend
ZG Sanguineus Seed of Maks Doggies
1U I've Got the Power - res CAC/CACIB
Kampioensklasse:
1U Ch. Stormbull Solo - CAC/CACIB
Teven
Babyklas:
1VB Cadbury Angels I love her
2VB Small Comic's Isterik
3B Pro-Streets Iroc
Puppyklasse:
1VB Silver Cross Epsilon
2B Hannah Eilatan
Jeugdklasse:
G Deejay
ZG D'Chaina
ZG Diam's
3U Bronxton Hitchhiker
4ZG Ebony Bones du Tingshire
ZG Elixer D'Amour du Grand Molosse
1U Old Cross Guns So What
2U Shades of Blues Easy Evidence Extravagancy
Tussenklas
1UHadiseyeni of Sepiroth
ZG Chucky
G Dacota de Bouilles d"Amour
4U Small Comics Hisis
G Dragonfly du Grand Molosse
3U Danae du Grand Molosse
2UShades of Blues Devilicous Djinn
Open
3U Old Cross Guns Better Than Sex
ZG Glamourgal of Sephiroth
2U Ringerike Femme Fatale - res CAC/res. CACIB
4UCrazy Love de La Vauxoise
G Corolla des Bouilles d"Amour
1U Ramblix Revisionist at Khanspride - CAC/CACIB B.O.B.
ZG Devil's Own Girka
Kampioenklas
1U Kampioen Ringerike Yenthe You

* Voor de Pinkstershow in Arnhem zijn er 29 Staffordshire Bull Terriers ingeschreven.

* 11.05.2009
Uitslagen CAC show Stichting Hondententoonstelling Noord-Holland Noord
Keurmeester: Mevrouw J. Bode-van de Meeberg
27 inschrijvingen:

Reuen openklasse
1U Bull Rider of the Upper Staff Kennel CAC/BOB
2U Ringerike Young Young Bloo
3U Mystic Moment's Proud Like A God
4U Best Bandits Paradise City
ZG Aragorn Red Bullet v.d. Vollerswaal
Reuen tussenklasse
1U Hookstaff Captain Hook
2U Old Cross Guns Mac Na Diabhall
3U Ringerike Action Adventior
afw Rox
Reuen jeugdklasse
1U Old Cross Guns Daigh as an Diabhal res. CAC
afw. Old Cross Guns Aibhlinn Diabhal
afw. Brittstaff Hotshot by Revenge

Teven babyklas
1VB Bronxton Hitchhiker
2VB The Snow Queen from Petit Boulevard
Teven Puppyklasse
1VB Dailos Sweet Delight
Teven Openklasse
1UMystic Moments Naughty by Nature
2U Staffmate Touch of Class
3U Gincho Flaming Digit off Rovamel
4U Devilish Gift Dutch Kenstaff
afw Chedima's Chelsea's Return
Teven Tussenklasse
1U Old Cross Guns Dearbhail Diabhal res CAC
2U Ringerike Young Yvette
3U Rovamel's Vanity Valiant
Teven Jeugdklasse
1U Old Cross Guns Better Then Sex CAC
2U Quinlent Sky Dive
3U Spiky's Kids Aphrodite
Teven Veteranenklasse
afw. Murdock's Rebell's Sweet Temptation
 

*  11.05.2009
Van de website van de rasverening S.B.T.C.N.
 Familiedag
31-05-2009

Op 31 mei zal onze jaarlijkse familiedag weer worden gehouden. Iedereen kan hier zijn Stafford(s) laten keuren door drie raskenners, waaronder Valentina Roelofs van Rovamel en Marco de Kruijk van Quinlent. Zodra de naam van de derde keurmeester bekend is zullen we die ook op deze website zetten.

De keuringen zullen om 10.30 uur beginnen, maar u bent vanaf 9.00 uur van harte welkom.

De familiedag zal worden gehouden op het terrein van KC Culemborg.

Sportpark Terweijde
Middelcoopstraat 71
4102 CG Culemborg
Telefoonnummer: 0345-531034

Behendigheid:
Ook dit jaar zal er een behendigheid wedstrijd worden gehouden tijdens de familiedag. Er zal worden gelopen in twee klassen: Beginners en Gevorderden. Bij de beginners is een vereiste dat de honden los kunnen en niet weglopen bij hun handler. Het parcours van de beginners zal worden aangepast, zodat iedere Stafford die wel eens aan behendigheid heeft gedaan, mee kan doen. Zo zullen de moeilijke toestellen zoals de slalom, wip en band niet worden gebruikt in deze klasse. Bij de gevorderden worden alle toestellen gebruikt en deze klasse is dan ook voor de Staffords die bekend zijn met alle toestellen. Belangrijk is wel dat u zich even opgeeft voor deze wedstrijd, zodat we enig inzicht hebben hoeveel Staffords er meedoen. U kunt zich opgeven bij de onderstaande persoon:

Hanny Bouter
Tel: 0182-342594
Email: sbtcn.aktiviteiten@gmail.com


Gehoorzaamheid: Omdat de Staffordshire Bull Terrier zo veelzijdig ras is, willen we dit jaar weer een gehoorzaamheids wedstrijd houden. Men kan zich inschrijven voor de GG starters, GG beginner, GGI, GGII en GGIII. Ook voor deze wedstrijd moet u zich van te voren opgeven bij:

Hanny Bouter
Tel: 0182-342594
Email: sbtcn.aktiviteiten@gmail.com

Beste reu: Old Cross Guns Mac na Diabhal
Reserve beste reu: Kamp. Crudha Dubh Lasair
Beste teef: Kamp. Old Cross Guns I Salute You
Reserve beste teef: Kamp. Exclusive Editon GNG
Beste Baby: Deestaff Quite the Guy of Northpoints
Beste Puppy: Staffjoy’s Titian Queen
Beste Jeugd: Alchemist of Spirit Staff’s
Beste Veteraan: Kamp. Helsem’s Rising star
Clubwinnaar 2010: Old Cross Guns Mac na Diabhal

Babyklas reuen:
1VB: Deestaff Quite the Guy of Northpoints
2VB: Chedima’s Black Bruce
3B: Nice Surprise of Maks Doggies
4B: Tipo
WB: Baco

Puppyklas reuen:
1VB: Staffjoy’s Renegade
2VB: Staffjoy’s Touchdown
3VB: Frisianstaff’s Double Trouble
4VB: Sajojistaff High Voltage
VB: Barack
VB: Rovamel’s Dure Battle
VB: Roanstaff’s Ayden
B: Galeostaff’s Lion King
B: Gunnar
B: Twister
B: Pride and Glory Wallace the Bruce
B: Pride and Glory Pitmax the Matador
B: Binky
WB: Dirk
Disk: Stef

Jeugdklas reuen:
1U: Alchemist of Spirit Staffs
2U: Cwmcalon Time Lord
3U: Thorians Eyecatcher
4U: Spidonstaff’s Dynamic Boy
Uitmuntend:
Bubba
Walk of Life Guzzi Love over Gold
My Dream Come True v.d. Vonderhof
Dailo’s Flapjack
Dynamic Black Onix Love over Gold
Just a Dream of Maks Doggies
Magic Staffs Mister Nice Guy
Knight of Dawn of Red Passion
Bronxton Ice
Dailo’s Colorado Cowboy
Saenstaff’s Against the Law
Country Staffs Eastern Gold
Silkstaff’s Insider at Pridestaff
Zeer Goed:
Strong Survivors Impact
Old Cross Guns Jimini Billy Bob
Chelmstock Mojito
Maxsta’s Bombastic Boy
Spidonstaff’s Dark Prince
Country Staffs Espresso
Boy
Goed:
Max
All Red About
Renegade
Mohajo’s Bad Boy
Hylke Odin v.d. Vollerswaal

Tussenklas reuen:
1U: Zutar What a Cracker
2U: Quinlent Strong Bow
3U: Eagle Little de kaughan
4U: Battlestaffs Blitzkrieg
Uitmuntend:
Blazinstaff Blazin Gunz
Old Cross Guns Skula Bula Behave
Pride and Glory King of the Ring
Zeer Goed:
Shadow of Ice Here I am
Gardian Borra v.d. Vollerswaal
Brittstaff Joint Strike Fighter
Iron made Donna v. Schmidt Le Our

Openklas reuen:
1U: Old Cross Guns Mac na Diabhal
2U Kamp. Crudha Dubh Lasair
3U: Hot Staff’s X-perience of Pleasure
4U: Staff’s off Nimscho Frozen Flame
Uitmuntend:
Red White Pied Flash Gorden
Old Cross Guns Aibhlinn Diabhal
Staffjoy’s Magnum PI
Hookstaff Dominator
Countrystaff’s Captain Jack
Zeer Goed:
Spikbot Darkness v. Schmidt le Our
Battlestaff’s Berseker
Frisian Staff’s Chaos
Crack of Sunlight Rigantona’s
Staffjoy’s Jackpot Crusher
Spidonstaff’s Always Your Friend
Aragorn Red Bullet v.d. Vollerswaal
Essentialy in Love v. Iduna Staff’s
Old Cross Guns Daigh as an Diabhal
Ozzy
Deigian Latin Lover
Kimo
Dutch Mystic Bad Boy

Kampioensklas reuen:
1U: Kamp. Dutch Diamond Cody van Manensheide
2U: Kamp. Ringerike Young Young Blood
3U: Kamp. Deigian Booker T

 

Veteranenklas reuen:
1U: Kamp. Helsem’s Rising Star
2U: Kamp. Ringmaster Quest for Fame

Fokkersklas reuen:
1U: Dailo’s Rodeo Clown
2U: Company Dogs Masterpiece
3U: Too Hot to Handle of Red Passion
4U: Master Blasters Master Chief Paco

Babyklas teven:
1VB: Kinky Reagge Rigantona’s
2VB: Chedima’s To Hot to Handle
3VB: Playgirl of the First Power
4VB: Deigian Flower Power
VB: Deigian Just for Joy
B: Miss Atitude of Red Passion
B: Zoelies Tomahawk
B: Chedima’s Magic Angel
B: Rodnic Black Iris
WB: Chedima’s Red Funny Flower
WB: Sennyards Legacy of True Mona Lisa

Puppyklas teven:
1VB: Staffjoy’s Titian Queen
2VB: Donya
3VB: Roanstaff Aideen
4VB: Pride and Glory Ryu la Rose
VB: Little Earthquakes Just Magic
VB: Roanstaffs Adelaide
VB: Tukkerstaff’s Sexy Thing
VB: Gipsy Girl v. Manensheide
VB: Dance With you Victory Staff’s
VB: Tukkerstaff’s Little Red Sunshine
VB: Staffjoy’s Romance with Quest
B: Staffjoy’s Suzie Q

Jeugdklas teven:
1U: Jecanibo’s She’s Like the Wind
2U: Silkstaff’s Iris for Pridestaff’s
3U: A Magic Dream of Spirit Staff’s
4U: All in One of Spirit-Staff’s
Uitmuntend:
Ringerike Galaxy Girl
Country Staff’s Extrasplendid
Kiara Kim of Red Passion
Old Cross Guns Nobody’s Wife
Red White Pied Holly Heartbreaker
Zeer goed:
Ayla
Jecanibo’s Dreams from Limerick
Leger Promised Girl
Durriyah Pearl of Ozzle’s Family
Spidonstaff’s Dolly Dot
Ivy
Bodie v.d. Cormeulen
Braveangels I Can do it
Magic Staff’s Missing Link
Crossguns Lady Gaga
Brittstaff Keep the Temptation
Magic Staff’s Miss Molly
Staffmate Full Trottle
Goed:
Kim
Roxanne
Home of Bellestaff’s Chupa Chup
Misty
Dizzle
Ulima Cula’s Bay-Lee
Fuerza Staff’s Bumblebee
Miss Personality Ivy Love over Gold
Maxsta’s Legacy of Faith
Rosa
Country Staff’s Easy Going
Inoa Aruna v.d. Vollerswaal
Bronxton Indy

Tussenklas teven:
1U: Old Cross Guns So What
2U: Saenstaff’s A Friend to Me
3ZG: Impressive Revenge of Maks Doggies
4ZG: Spidonstaff’s Christmas Carol
ZG: Deestaff Asynjerne of Waystaff
ZG: Shadow of Ice Sparkle of My Eyes
ZG: Staffjoy’s Phoebe Pember
G: Charlie

Openklas teven:
1U: Ramblix Revisionist at Khanspride
2U: Staffjoy’s Nordic Ice Queen
3U: Powerfull Desire’s Charm Attack
4U: Penshannel Flaming Star
Zeer Goed:
Deigian Flower Red
Misha
Ringerike Young Yvette
Rovamel’s Vanity Valiant
Hookstaff’s Dreams Come True
Quinlent Red Hot Chili Peper
Staffjoy’s Lavender Rose
Abracadabra Daffodil Yellow
Spidonstaff’s Amazing Black Star
Beaustaff’s Sweetest Thing
Quinlent Sky Dive
Staffmate Touch of Class
Hookstaff’s Dreams Come True
Chelmstock Miss Cheecky
Redshine
Luna
Goed:
Suttonwoods Dazzle me
Hestia
Crashkon Posh Spice
Beauty Princess of Ozzle’s Family
Deja Voodoo Rigantona’s

Kampioensklas teven:
1U: Kamp. Old Cross Guns I Salute You
2U: Kamp. Exclusive Editon GnG
3U: Kamp. Ringerike Femme Fatale
4U: Kamp. Staffjoy’s Jump for Joy
U: Kamp. Ringerike Jungle Jinx

Veteranenklas teven:
1U: Magic Jane van Manensheide
2U: Sutton Wood’s Black Jane
3U: Rigantona
4U: Sutton Wood’s Maggy May

Fokkersklas teven:
1U: Old Cross Guns Dearbhail Diabhal
2U: Staffmate’s Harly Salutes You
3U: Kamp. Crudha Daicheil Ban Righinn
4U: Beaustaff’s Catch me if You Can
U: Company Dogs Full of Dreams
U: Staffmate a Girl Like You
U: Baboesjka Reza van de Vollerswaal

Koppelklas:
1: Staffjoy’s Jackpot Crusher & Kamp. Staffjoy’s Jump for Joy
2: Kamp. Ringerike Young Youngblood & Ringerike Young Yvette
3: Maxsta’s Bombastic Boy & Masxta’s Legacy of Faith
4: Rovamels Sure Battle & Rovamel’s Vanity Valiant

 

Resultaten Kampioenschapsclubmatch 17 oktober 2010:

I did not realise a year had elapsed since my last bulletin but the last twelve months have been rather hectic one way or another, to say the least. 

Considerable time was spent organising the health seminar in May. It seems to have been a great success according to feedback (I am not in a good position to judge) and this is largely down to ‘the girls’ who rallied round to get it organised. There has been a full report in the Stafford so I will not go into detail here. However a DVD is available and anyone interested should contact Lesley McFadyen. I must confess I have not seen it yet – looking at myself in the mirror in the morning is more than enough without watching myself on screen! While we were delighted with the speakers, the greatest contributors were those who supported the seminar by coming on the day and deserve a big ‘thank you’. The question for all to consider is ‘should we think about holding another’? Certainly not in 2011 but perhaps 2012 and if you think this would be worthwhile, you may wish to let us have ideas on topics you would like covered. I should add that we may have three speakers willing to contribute already. Over to you folks. 

At the end of October, I attended a seminar held at Stoneleigh for health co-ordinators organised by the KC, sadly only one per breed was allowed. A full report is being done by a lady from another breed, who offered to share it with us, and this will be circulated when available. It was a useful day and my overall impression was it was good and not so good in parts, but a step in the right direction. One or two contacts were made and I think it likely the KC will supply a list of the co-ordinators for all breeds pretty soon. This is long overdue and will allow discussion between breeds with common problems. 

Estimated Breeding Values (EBV) were discussed at the meeting and those interested should read the article in May’s Kennel Gazette. It seems that these may be useful for those conditions that have a polygenic mode of inheritance in part and an environmental component as well, rather than single gene disorders. However we shall just have to see how beneficial they may be for Stafford breeders.

One small but important point from the seminar concerns the collection of mouth swabs for DNA studies. In the past it was customary to collect a couple but to give the greatest chance of success it is now recommended that four swabs should be collected in the usual manner and sent for examination.

It was interesting to see what work is being done in other breeds, but what may be feasible in one may not be in another. It is much easier to conduct studies in breeds that are numerically small, generally speaking, as most breeders are usually known to each other and can be persuaded to co-operate. Compare this with Staffords where we have so many breeding and registering with the KC but are totally unknown to those in the Clubs, in Britain at least. 

Because of all that had been going on the cause of death survey in Staffords, which is the sort of thing the KC would like breeds to undertake, has been lagging somewhat but after New Year is something we need to be giving a push, unless this reminder is sufficient on its own. While on such matters, may I point out that the Dutch club have an ongoing study which allows owners to update their dogs’ health information as time passes. Anyone wordwide may participate and those interested in contributing should contact Martin Van Aken martinvanaken@planet.nl or Bianca Janssen h.janssen40@upcmail.nl for more information. Anything of this nature can only be for the good of the breed. 

Lastly I come to PHPV. As you know we would like to get the genetics of the condition investigated but this cannot be considered until we have specimens from sufficient affected animals. Currently we need samples from about six more affected dogs so if you hear of any, please try to get swabs from them plus close relatives (the same goes for PPSC too). As you know PHPV may be diagnosed at six to seven weeks old onwards, and at the recent Breed Council meeting a resolution was passed to request the KC that ‘litter testing’ be included as a recommendation in the Accredited Breeder Scheme but not mandatory as with DNA testing. Naturally one hopes that all responsible breeders would get their puppies’ eyes tested at this stage to get a definitive diagnosis once and for all, but we have to accept that some breeders may have genuine logistic problems that may prevent this. All we can ask is that everyone does their best in this respect.

Archie Bryden

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FCI 100 jaar  - VIER SHOWS IN 1 WEEK!! EURODOGSHOW in Nederland

In het kader van het 100 jarig bestaan van de FCI in 2011 worden vele exposities enandere activiteiten georganiseerd. De FCI is de wereldwijde overkoepelende organisatie van kennelclubs, zoals wij in Nederland de Raad van Beheer kennen. Voor Nederland wordt de eerste week van september de belangrijkste kynologische week met de FCI Centenary European Dog Show en de daaraan gekoppelde CAC Show beide in het WTC EXPO in Leeuwarden. In het kader van dit jubileum en het feit dat Nederland de thuisbasis van de festiviteiten hieromtrent zijn hebben de rasverenigingen de mogelijkheid gekregen om een extra kampioenschapsclubmatch te organiseren. De Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club Nederland houdt deze extra kampioenschapsclubmatch op 2 september, het CAC telt deze dag dubbel maar de winnaar krijgt niet de titel van Clubwinnaar deze blijft voorbehouden aan de beste van het ras op de kampioenschapsclubmatch in oktober. Als locatie voor deze kampioenschapsclubmatch is gekozen voor de Hanzehal in Zutphen en deze dag delen we de Hanzehal met de Jack Russell Club die hier dan ook hun kampioenschapsclubmatch houden. Als keurmeesters deze dag zijn de uit Engeland afkomstige rasspecialisten Jim and Barbara Beaufoy van de Wyrefare kennel uitgenodigd.
Het bestuur hoopt van ganser harte dat zij er goed aan gedaan heeft om een extra kampioenschapsclubmatch te organiseren en hoopt dan ook op een mooi inschrijvingsaantal.
De ervaringen in andere landen met dergelijke evenementen is dat er ook veel buitenlandse bezoekers zullen zijn.

 Onderstaand een overzicht van de shows met de website waar meer informatie te vinden is

 27.08 Rotterdam CAC/CACIB Judge Mrs Tuire Okkola (Finland)
website: www.kynologenclub-rotterdam.nl

 

01.09 CAC/CACIB Females Steven Seymour (Aust) Males  Paul Stanton (SE)
website: www.eurodogshow.nl

 

02.09 Speciality Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club Holland  Mr and Mrs Beaufoy (UK)
inschrijfformulier op de website te downloaden zijn vanaf 15.04.2011

03.09 CAC Robert Kanas (SK)
website:www.eurodogshow.nl