The official publication of the Rottweiler Club of South Australia Inc (ABN 85297075909) Affiliated Club of the National Rottweiler Council (Aust)

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In This Edition.......

President Report 3 Come N Try Day 4

RCSA Obedience Training 5

Congratulations 6-7

AGM & Presentation Notice 8

Save the Date 9

Point Score 10-12

October Champshow Schedule 13

October Workshop 14-15

June Champshow Results 16-19

Sponsors 20-22

Vets All Natural Article 23-24

Sponsor Products 25

Membership Page 26

Cover Photo Aust CH Alchemy Chumpy Pullin V1 Intermediate Dog at The Rottweiler Club of SA 47th Championship Show June 2016 Judge Mr Josef Mravik (Slovakia)

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Welcome to another addition of the Rottweiler Review, I hope everyone is keeping warm and trying to get out and about with your furry ones as much as possible. Not a lot to report in this edition except to say that we held our June Championship show for the first time at the German Shepherd Dog Club of SA at West Beach on the weekend of 17/18/19th June and I am thrilled to report that there has been nothing but good feedback about the show since. The grounds were fantastic, The shepherd club we extremely accommodating and couldn’t have been more helpful or friendly if they tried, the show its self was great and greatly judged by Mr Josef Mravik who, himself has received nothing but praise and thanks from all those that entered and even the exhibitors have said how much they enjoyed it. I think it was the first show I have been involved in, in a long time where not only the exhibitors enjoyed themselves but the committee as a whole did too. I know personally it was fantastic to be packed up and home by 5pm on the Sunday…something which has NOT happened before!! A few thankyou’s to go out for the June show are to our Wonderful Major Sponsor “Vets All Natural” they support and generosity has been amazing. To Janine Koefoed of Rynberg Rottweilers for generously donating all the Glass Trophy Plaques for a show, the consensus was over whelming that everyone LOVED them and it was nice for the club to provide something different and something which showed a well loved& respected Dog of our Breed. To David Palmer for going above and beyond making the lovely wooden stands for the glass plaques to be proudly displayed on. David was given the job one LATE Thursday night after club training and by the very next day presented us with a template, once he got the go ahead they were all done within I think about 2 weeks, no small feat at all. To Josie Effie for once again answering the call of duty and hosting Josef over the 4 days he was here. No request from the judges are ever to big or small, Josie takes them where ever they want to go and the judges love her. To Kirsty Martin for braving the cold weather over 3 days to take some wonderful photos of the show/exhibitors, To Kerry Osborne for her assistance in the breed survey and being Dannielle’s right hand woman!! Last but not least the every hard working committee who work tirelessly to make these shows so successful. Due to the wonderful feedback on the ground and also due to the over whelming support and generosity of the German Shepherd Club, we have once again agreed to hold our October shows there. The schedule is in following later in the magazine, we hope to see you all again then. Recently due to changes in NRCA executive positions nominations went out calling for nominations for an Interim President and Breed Recorder and we then sent to the members for voting The RCSA by majority voted Michael McMahon as Interim President and Susie Baird as Breed Recorder. It is imperative that members read and respond to the emails that the club sends out, so that we can correctly respond on behalf of the members. We are here to work for you and can only help the club/breed if you do. Also you would have hopefully seen the information regarding the Natural Bob Tail Survey being distributed to Rottweiler Owners in Australia, we strongly encourage everyone to read the survey and vote – again we are hoping you vote & do the right thing for our breed!!! So that’s all from me for now. Stay warm and stay well Kind Regards Narelle Medlicott President

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CALLING ALL BUDDING HERDING ENTHUSIASTS.

On behalf of the club I Would like to arrange a

Herding Come N Try/Training day for Rottweilers.

If you are interested please email Narelle at

kanberchic@optusnet.com.au

Location would be Murray Bridge

Time/Date/Cost Subject to interest.

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Where: Dogs SA – Cromwell Road, Kilburn

When: Second Thursday of Every Month, 7.30pm (for now till we can build Numbers)

NB. Weather pending please check the clubs Facebook page for details

Cost: $2 per class

Membership: $15 per year (Obedience Only) does not include club magazines/awards/voting rights

Please see Membership form for other Membership Options

AIM: Our Obedience classes will be aimed at providing members with training & Social skills for companion dogs.

(obedience class is not aimed at trialling dogs). Rally-O signs will be set out for members to learn a different Obedience Skill set

and “moves” will also be incorporated in the general Obedience class.

2016 Proposed Dates..

12th May 9th June 14th July

11th August 15th September

13th October 10th November

HOT WEATHER POLICY…If the temperature if forecast for 34c or higher the DAY BEFORE (ie Wednesday) on the 6.00pm news,

then training will be cancelled. Details will be posted on the clubs facebook page.

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Congratulations Dual CH. (T) Blakesims Stop Me RN

“Axyle”

TDX Title

21st May, 2016 and

Tracking Champion Title 14th August, 2016 at the

Tracking Dog Club of SA Trials.

Axyle is Owned, Trained and Loved by

Narelle Medlicott Kanberchic Rottweilers

TD Title 14th August, 2016

at the Tracking Dog Club of SA Trial.

Taeger is Owned, Trained and Loved by

Narelle Medlicott – Kanberchic Rottweilers

Congratulations CH & Neut. Champion

Kanberchic Ataeger Baby RN PT TD “Taeger”

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Congratulations Vonelka Jada (AI) TDX

“Jada”

TDX Title at the Tracking Dog Club of SA Inc

2nd July, 2016

Jada is Owned, Trained and Loved by

Beverley Chapman Vonelka Rottweilers

Congratulations NRCA / Aust Ch Schwarthund Aramis

“Moe”

NRCA Title at the RCSA 47th Specialty

19th June 2016

Moe is Owned and Loved by

Natalie Hann Schwartzhund Rottweilers

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Date:Tuesday 29th November, 2016

time:7.00PM Motion on Notice: All Constitution, Rule or trophy changes, life member nominations

etc.MUST be presented to the club before 28th September, 2016 – email to the club secretary at

secretary@rottweilerclubsa.com.au

**All Motions on notice will be advertised on the website, club

magazine & emailed to the members by 29th October, 2016 **

Date:Tuesday 29th November, 2016 time:Conclusion of AGM We hope to see you there to celebrate the achievements of our winners and to share a drink and nibbles.

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SEPTEMBER

Saturday 3rd Royal Show and Point Score 5

Thursday 15th Obedience

Thursday 29th All Motions for AGM to be provided to the Club

OCTOBER

Thursday 13th Obedience

Saturday 15th 48th Championship Show & Point Score 6

Sunday 16th 49th Championship Show & Point Score 7

NOVEMBER

Thursday 10th Obedience

Saturday 26th Dogs SA Canteen

Tuesday 29th AGM & Presentation

Frozen Yogurt Pops for Dogs If your dog loves to chase ice cubes around the kitchen, then he’ll love these frozen treats. They’re made from human grade ingredients and include fruit juice and carrots, which give your pup an added vitamin boost. Yogurt has calcium and protein, and can help your dog digest food.

Note that this recipe calls for non-fat yogurt, which is a much healthier alternative to other types of yogurt, especially if your dog is overweight.

Ingredients

6 oz. container of plain, non-fat frozen yogurt 1 cup of no-sugar added fruit juice 1/2 cup of carrots, minced Directions

1. Add the yogurt, fruit juice, and carrots into a medium-sized bowl. Stir until the ingredients are smooth and well-blended.

2. Drop the mixture into the ice cube trays by spoonful. 3. Freeze until the ingredients are solid. Pro Tip: Use hard plastic trays instead of the softer rubber ones to make the treats. The treats are easier to remove from a hard tray.

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2016 Pointscore Shows

Pointscore 1 – Adelaide Hills Kennel Club – Saturday 30th January – Mr Gerson Ayala (Guatemala) Pointscore 2 – Winter International - Saturday 4th June, Mrs Cheryl Paterson (Canada) Pointscore 3 – RCSA 47th Championship Show – 17-19th June – Mr Josef Mravik (Slovenia) Pointscore 4 – SA Poultry Club – Saturday 20th August – Mrs S Norris-Jones (Canada) Pointscore 5- Royal Adelaide Show – Saturday 3rd September – Mr E Wild (Canada) Pointscore 6 – RCSA 48th Championship Show – Sat 15th October – Mrs Yvonne Van Der Horst (NT) Pointscore 7 – RCSA 49th Championship Show – Sun 16th October – Mrs Michele Thomas (NSW) **Due to the limited number of shows having International Judges we have appointed the above shows for our 2016 Pointscore shows. Should a more suitable judge or show become known to us we will endeavour to advise our members asap of any potential change to the proposed shows. Where possible the club will try and use International Judges and those with Rottweiler judging skills or Utility breeds. As per the club Rules, By-Laws & Regulations there are only 7 Point score shows for 2016. To be eligible for Conformation Point score Trophies, you must send your Challenge Certificates to the club within 14 days of the exhibition. These can be sent via email to kanberchic@optusnet.com.au or by post to PO Box 836 MORPHETT VALE SA 5162**

OBEDIENCE, RALLY O, AGILITY, TRACKING PASSES

Please note that ALL members of the RCSA are eligible for Point score Trophies. To be eligible a

copy of Pass certificates must be sent to the Point score Officer within 14 days of the exhibition via email at kanberchic@optusnet.com.au or by post to PO Box 836, Morphett Vale SA

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NEW TITLE SASH APPLICATIONS

ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW TITLES MUST BE SENT TO THE POINTSCORE OFFICER BY THE 31ST OF OCTOBER EACH YEAR.

A PHOTOSTAT COPY OF THE NEW TITLE CERTIFICATE MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO kanberchic@optusnet.com.au OR BY POST TO PO BOX 836, MORPHETT VALE SA 5162

The Pointscore/Trophy Rules can be found in the Rules, Regulations and By-Law Document on the club

website at www.rottweilerclubsa.com.au NB: please note that if dogs are in joint ownership, dogs are only eligible for awards if ALL owners are

RCSA members.

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Point Score Show Results 2016 POINT SCORE 2

Dogs SA Winter International Saturday4th June 2016

Mrs Cheryl Paterson (Canada)

*Bold indicated Class of Breed Winner**

Challenge Dog:Kimura’s Pax at Blackcombe Reserve Challenge Dog:WestobriHerly Ted

Challenge Bitch:CHAlchemy Powderfinger

Reserve Challenge Bitch:BlackcombePowderfinger

Best of Breed:CH Alchemy Powderfinger Runner Up Best Of Breed:Kimura’s Pax at Blackcombe

Class Dog Bitch

Baby 1 Entered Westobri Carter

2 Entered Kongreb Love In the Mist Westobri Chanel

Minor Nil Entered

Nil Entered

Puppy 1 Entered Schwartzhund Taylors Top Gun

2 Entered, Schwartzhund Taylors Top Model Kormeister Q Nix

Junior 1 Entered BlackcombeWinterfell

1 Entered - Scratched

Intermediate 2 Entered Kimura’s Pax at Blackcombe CH Alchemy ChumpyPullin

3 Entered, 2 Scratched CH Alchemy Belle Brockhoff

Aus. Bred 2 Entered CH Blakesims Stop Me TD RN CH Clyzan Hear No Evil

2 Entered Blackcombe Flower Power CH Blackcombe Donna Von Boylan

Open

2 Entered WestobriHerly Ted CH Kanberchic Emperor Arley PT RN

1 Entered CH Alchemy Powderfinger

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Point Score Show Results 2016 POINT SCORE 4

SA Poultry & Kennel Club International Saturday20th August, 2016

Mrs S Norris-Jones (Canada)

*Bold indicated Class of Breed Winner**

Challenge Dog:CH Kanberchic Emperor Arley PT RN Reserve Challenge Dog:Schwartzhund Taylors Top Gun

Challenge Bitch:CHAlchemy Belle Brockhoff

Reserve Challenge Bitch:CH Alchemy Powderfinger

Best of Breed:CH Alchemy Belle Brockhoff Runner Up Best Of Breed:CH Alchemy Powderfinger

Baby In Group: Tykerna Psycho Circus (AI)

Class Dog Bitch

Baby 1 Entered Tykerna Psycho Circus (AI)

2 Entered Vonzennith Dania Tykerna the Devil Is Me (AI)

Minor Nil Entered

Nil Entered

Puppy Nil Entered 1 Entered, Schwartzhund Taylors Top Model

Junior 1 Entered Schwartzhund Taylors Top Gun

1 Entered Kormeister Q Nix

Intermediate Nil Entered

1 Entered Blackcombe Flower Power

Aus. Bred 1 Entered CH Blakesims Stop Me TDX RN

2 Entered CH Alchemy Powderfinger Loewenstark Nina

Open

1 Entered CH Kanberchic Emperor Arley PT

RN

1 Entered CH Alchemy Belle Brockhoff

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ROTTWEILER CLUB OF SA INC 48th & 49th Championship Shows

German Shepherd Club, Barratt Reserve West Beach Rd, West Beach

Saturday 15th October & Sunday 16th October 2016 Classes to be judged: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 18 (dogs & bitches)

JUDGES:

Mrs Yvonne Van Der Horst (Qld) – Saturday Mrs Louise Russell (Vic) - Sunday

(The Club Reserves the right to appoint a reserve Judge if necessary)

Order of Judging both days: 9.00 am Dogs 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, Challenge Dog & Reserve, 18 Bitches 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 10A, 11A, 12A, Challenge Bitch & Reserve, 18A General Specials

Prizes: Trophy and Sash - Best in Show, RU Best in Show Trophy and Rosette - Challenge & Reserve Dog & Bitch, Trophy and Sash - All Classes and Opposites Sash - 1 – 6 place V Rate Medallion - At Judges discretion

Entry Fees EACH SHOW Members $30.00, Non Members $35.00, Baby Puppies & Neuter $15.00, Catalogue: $15.00 (prepaid with entries), Critique Book – Emailed only $5.00.

(Entries include single complimentary critique) ***18/18A Neuter Class Dogs & Bitches over 6 months & Registered with the ANKC member body as a ”Neuter” on the main register shall be eligible to compete in 18/18A. Please note neuters are not eligible for V Medallions, but are eligible for points only and are not included in the Challenge line up. ENTRIES TO: . The Convenor - Miss Dannielle Bermingham C/O - PO Box 2013 Salisbury Downs SA 5108 Mobile contact, 0411 480 013 Email: kiahzen@optusnet.com.au

Remittances in Favour of Rottweiler Club of SA, SSAE for acknowledgement of entries or email address. Catering: Available on the grounds by the Club

ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 23rd September, 2016

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The Rottweiler Club Of SA Inc 47th Championship Show

June 2016 Judge: Mr Josef Mravik (Slovakia)

RCSA Pointscore 3

Baby Puppy Dog

Starkehre I Am Legend VP1 Westobri Carter VP2

Kongreb Lex Luther VP3

Rakaaz Pedro Ximenez SCR Vonstrath Gringo SCR

Minor Puppy Dog

Stevmar Cosmopolitan VP1

Puppy Dog

Ubersein Hullabalou VP1 Vomschatz Archie VP2

Nowstarin Knight Ro Circus VP3 Schwartzhund Taylors Top Gun (Ai) P4

Vomschatz Zircon P5

Oscelly Alfonso SCR

Junior Dog

Blickscharf Cyrus V1 Blackcombe W interfell SG2

Uevalc Axel Thor NG

Westobri Heru Hako SCR Benahein Tanus (AI) SCR

Baby Puppy Bitch

Starkehre Never Ending Story VP1 Kongreb Love In The Mist (AI) VP2

Rajeena Little Creature VP3 Czarkym Tanzanite VP4

Rottisliebe Fergalicious P5 Westobri Chanel P6

Vonstrath Grace P

Valstam Porsches Viva P

Stolzsein Never Say Never SCR Stolzsein Nitrous Zoe SCR

Stolzsein November Rain SCR

Minor Puppy Bitch

Petrovrotti Charlotte Bear VP1 Opulant Maik N Dreams (AI) VP2

Schwartzhund Taylors Top Model (Ai) VP3

Blickscharf Daylah SCR

Puppy Bitch

Nowstarin Keeping The Faith VP1 Ubersein Balou Skies Atopulant (AI) VP2

Kormeister Q Nix VP3 Rajenna Asha P4

Ubersein Sapphire Balou (Ai) SCR

Junior Bitch

Cobilde Sweet Temptation V1 Czarkym Return To Eden V2

Blakeco Jumpin To Dell Ahar SG3 Westobri Heru Hunter SG4 Abakahn Apolx Centa 5G

Westobri Heru Hallie SCR

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Intermediate Dog

Ch Alchem y Chumpy Pullin (AI) V1 Ch Ubersein Dream Big Live Large (AI) V2

Rockdalestar Icon (AI) V3 Valstam Mynkas Titan SG4

Ch Czarkym Don't Stop Believing SG5 Vonasche Conans Raising Hell SG6

Allgemein Steel Vom Night SCR Vonasche Need For Speed SCR

Ch Stolzsein Livin On The Edge SCR Ch.Sanduka Old Man River SCR Kagiso Power Of One Tdx SCR

Oscelly Eduardo SCR Ch Darkgypsy High And Mighty SCR

Australian Bred Dog

NRC(A) Zalapa I Am Taskan V1 Ch Ubersein I'll Be Back (AI) V2

Dual Ch (T) Rosarott Black Ice HT ET V3 Ch Blakesims Stop Me TD RN V4

Valstam Jules Loxton (IId GRC) V5 Westobri Herly Ted SG6

Petemiro Versace Fire SG Rosarott Boots N All PT SG

Ch Schwartzhund Friedrich SG

Ch Clyzan Speak No Evil (AI) HT SCR Ch Rakaaz Sandor TD SCR

Cabulla Black Bart HT ET SCR Blickscharf The Scoundrel SCR

Aust. Ch. Ubersein Domination (AI) CDX RA SCR NRC(A) & Ch Heikharma Gurmond SCR

Open Dog

NRC(A) & Ch Ubersein Strikes Again (AI) HT ET V1

Ch Rosarott Bounty Hunter CCD PT V2 Ch Morgerot Anton Ccd RN Pt V3

Diabolo Vom Agram Berg (Imp Cro) V4 NRC(A) Ch Ch Cabulla Davy Jones HT ET V5

Ch Kanberchic Emperor Arley RE PT V6

Ch Kimura's Murphy CCD (Imp Nor) V Rottsdale Nero (Imp Irl) V

Ch Clyzan Hear No Evil (AI) V

NRC(A) Ch Connalpie Lambrusco SCR Ch Oscelly Stone Cold SCR

Intermediate Bitch

Vonzennith Lexxi V1 Stevmar Superstitious (AI) V2

Valstam Guccis Quba V3 Blackcombe Flower Power V4 Ch Kagiso Pretty Savanah V5 Clyzan Saphiras Xena (AI) V6

Darkgypsy Kinetic Chase V Meisterhunde Elektra V

Seratos Vom Fire Ndreams SG

Vonasche Causing Chaos (AI) SG Jemblade The Great Kapara SG Ch Alchem y Pussy Riot (AI) SG Alchem y Belle Brockhoff (AI) SG Ch Alchem y Torah Bright (AI) SG

Blickscharf Black Dahlia SG

Ch Oscelly Mieta SCR Connalpie Midnight Rambler SCR

Ubersein My Favourite Mistake SCR Argead Viper SCR

Kagiso African Violet SCR

Australian Bred Bitch

Luthcridhe Arya (AI) RN V1 Ch Svawill W enna V2

Ch Alchem y Powderfinger V3 Ch Morgerot Bedazzle Me Maggie RN PT V4

Ch Clyzan Harper Seven (AI) V5 Cabulla Tia Dalma HT ET V6

Rosarott Been Cruzn PT RN V Blickscharf W icked W insome V

Loewenstark Nina V

Rakaaz Quintessential SCR Blickscharf Yuma SCR Blickscharf Zena SCR

Ch Connalpie Moet Chandon SCR Oscelly Georgias Girl SCR

Open Bitch

Rakaaz Ooh Baby Baby V1

Ch Zlatnik Heidi V2 Cabulla Black Pearl TDX HT ET V3

Valstam Yushkas Gucci ET V4 NRCA) Ch. & Ch Ubersein Mirror Image (A) V5

NRC(A) & Ch Ubersein Top Model (AI) V6

Meretseger Serpents Envy V Ch Ubersein Say You Love Me TD V

Clyzan Saphiras Arya SCR

Ch Svawill Questra TDX HT SCR Blickscharf Sascha SCR

Gr Ch Czarkym Take A Chance On Me SCR Ch Stolzsein Kustom Kouture SCR

Blickscharf W icked W illa SCR

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Veteran Dog

TS Ch Dual Ch T Ubersein Veni Vidi Vici RN V1 Rottisliebe Devils Delite Hsas Hsbs V2

Ch Schwartzhund Aramis V3 Vonelka Murdock V4

Neuter Dog

Rottisliebe Eye to Eye PT 1 Neutered Ch Alchem y Johnny Blade 2

Veteran Bitch

NRC(A) & Ch W illemstadt Saffron Dust 1V NRC(A) & Ch Alchem y Digitalbitch TD 2V

Neutered Bitch

Neut. Ch. Zalapa Gunnas See Ya 1

Ch Neut. Ch Stolzsein Candy Coated Kisses SCR

Best in Show: NRC(A) Ch & Aus Ch Ubersein Strikes Again (AI) HT ET Runner Up Best In Show: Luthcridhe Arya (AI) RN

Challenge Dog: NRC(A) Ch & Aus Ch Ubersein Strikes Again (AI) HT ET Reserve Challenge Dog: Ts Ch Dual Ch T Ubersein Veni Vidi Vici Rn

Challenge Bitch: Luthcridhe Arya (AI) RN Reserve Challenge Bitch: Vonzennith Lexxi

Breed Survey

Cabulla Black Bart HT ET - Absent Dual CH (T) Rosarott Black Ice HT ET – Pass CH Rosarott Bounty Hunter CCD PT – Pass

CH Ubersein Ill Be Back (AI) – Pass Patemiro Gasbeau Hugh Jeego – Pass Valstam Jules Loxton (IID Gce) – Pass

Blickscharf Wicked Winsome – Represent CH Zlatnik Heidi – Pass

Cabulla Black Pearl – Represent

Obedience Trial – Mrs Jan Brabham (SA)

Utility Byron - NQ

Novice CH Kimuras Murphy CCD (Imp Nor) – NQ CH Morgerot Anton CCD RN PT – NQ

Community Companion Dog 1st CH Morgerot Bedazzle Me Maggie RN PT 93 2nd TS CH & Dual CH (T) Ubersein Veni Vedi Vici RN – 92 3rd NRCA & CH Kiahbel Paco – 88 4th CH & Neut CH Kanberchic Ataeger Baby RE PT – 86 Westobri La Keisha – NQ CH Zlatnik Heidi – NQ CH Kanberchic Emperor Arley RE PT - NQ

Veteran

Equal 1st – CH Brescot Dark Ronya CD RN HSAs HSBs & Neut CH Vonelka Little Chica CD RE HSAs

High In Trial - CH Morgerot Bedazzle Me Maggie RN PT R/Up High In Trial - TS CH & Dual CH (T) Ubersein Veni Vedi Vici RN

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Rottweiler Club of SA Inc. 47th Championship Show – Sash Sponsors

The Rottweiler Club of SA would like to thank Janine Koefoed –

Rynberg Rottweilers for donating the Glass Trophy Plaques for this show.

Best In Show Cheryl Wills Runner Up Best In Show Cheryl Wills Challenge Dog Robyn Rogers Res Challenge Dog Robyn Rogers Challenge Bitch Robyn Rogers Res Challenge Bitch Robyn Rogers Baby Puppy In Show Nola Hender Opposite Baby Puppy In Show Nola Hender Minor Puppy In Show Karen Mather Opposite Minor Puppy In Show Best For Pets Puppy In Show Louise & Stuart McFarland Opposite Puppy In Show Best For Pets Junior In Show Jo & Jamie Grundy Opposite Junior In Show Josie Eiffe Alice Trophy Josie Eiffe Intermediate In Show Eunice Congress Opposite Intermediate In Show DizziDecalz Australian Bred In Show Ash Godsell Opposite Aust Bred In Show DizziDecalz Open In Show Blickscharf Rottweilers Opposite Open In Show Trent Berry Veteran In Show “In Memory of Polo” Opposite Veteran In Show Alchemy Rottweilers Neuter In Show Tania Mitchell Opposite Neuter In Show Alchemy Rottweilers Highest In Trial DizziDecalz Runner Up High In Trial Alchemy Rottweilers Sire / Dam & Progeny Westobri Kennels

We would also like to thank David Palmer for making the Glass Plaque Trophy stands.

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What are the benefits of feeding a raw diet to your pets? Although some commercial dry pet foods have improved in recent times, when you transition your pet to a balanced fresh meat diet, you are providing them a health boosting, fully balanced diet that can help reduce a plethora of chronic problems such as obesity, arthritis, allergies, rotten teeth and gums, diabetes and kidney failure. Sometimes a raw deal is the best deal!

It was around 40 million years ago that the earliest pre-historic canines and felines began evolving on planet earth. They caught prey, scavenging, hunting and living on a natural raw diet from the land. The process of evolution has fine-tuned your pets to survive on a natural diet of fresh meat, vegetable matter, fruits, nuts, insects and all manner of scavenged food. Your pet’s digestive

system and overall health needs are absolutely based on consumption of this type of natural diet…It just makes sense! Vets All Natural Complete Mix, Health Rolls or Raw76 all provide natural balanced fresh meat diet options however if your pet is used to a commercial diet, you can at the very least, add some complementary fresh meat to their diet. Not only is it critical to optimum health, but also their mouth will water at the smell and taste of real meat. My diet philosophy is simple – the more balanced fresh meat the better! Why cooking creates deficiencies:

Heat changes the molecular structure of proteins and mutates the protein, which can result in disease such as allergies, as arthritis and renal failure.

It destroys the essential vitamins, fatty acids and enzymes with the food especially if the cooking temperature is too hot.

Cooking decreases food digestibility and bioavailability, therefore reinforcing that a natural raw diet is the perfect plan for your pets. Article can be found on the Vets all Natural website. http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=154ce56770f736e833795f5a0&id=ba518ae7f4

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Did you know that your pets can have allergies just like us? Yes just like humans, our beloved animals can develop allergies which are basically an “inappropriate” or “over zealous” reaction of an animals’ (or persons) immune system. Genetics can certainly play a role in your pet developing allergies, but the environment and nutrition will ultimately decide how severely the allergy is expressed. One reality of allergies is that sadly despite all the incredible advances in modern medicine, allergies are still a “chronic” disease and the best we can hope to do is “control” the expression of an allergy, and try to limit the use of drugs required to do so. What can we do to control the immune system?

We first need to understand how and why allergies occur and what are the keys to controlling them. Allergies are an inappropriate immune reaction to a specific allergen, a reaction that is not pre-programmed into our immune systems by the core genetic code but one that is learned or occurs by accident. When it comes to the study of the immune system otherwise know as immunology it is a truly fascinating science that is the driving

force behind many modern medical advances to control the immune system. An interesting fact is that the immune system works almost the same in animal species as it does in humans. There is an ancient and untouched genetic code designed to “protect an animal from disease and activate repair. My quick tips for allergy prevention

Feed a total, natural, raw food diet – but avoid chicken and beef as primary meat sources. Avoid foods with chemical additives, preservatives, food colourings

Add a good multi strain probiotic to the diet

Use rain water for drinking and avoid treated tap water

Avoid using harsh cleaning products, shampoos and chemical spray

Use VAN’s natural soap free shampoo, but wash your dog as little as is practical – you cant “wash away” skin disease.

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Complete Mix Grain/Gluten Free is an everyday diet mix to add to fresh meat for adult dogs and puppies. Dr Bruce has formulated this variety for those wanting to feed their dog a Grain/Gluten Free alternative as an everyday diet and is ideal for dogs with a gluten and/or grain intolerance. Dogs that have had ongoing sensitive skin and/or sensitive stomach issues should also consider this variety.

The balanced ingredient and low carbohydrates help to correct underlying intestinal and digestion problems therefore supporting irritable bowls and sensitive stomachs.

If you are feeding a Grain Free dry food, we’d encourage you to add at least some balanced fresh meat with Complete Mix Grain Free and watch your dog enjoy the succulent meat they naturally crave.

Available in 800g and 3kg HealthChews Multivitamin with Prebiotic

This tasty nutritional supplement supports health,longevity, vitality and the immune system of dogs. Ideal for growing puppies and older dogs, pregnant or lactating bitches and

dogs recovering from illness or injury.

• Kangaroo • Liver • Colostrum • Ginger • Flax meal • Green tea • Kelp • Whole herbs

Prebiotics promotes good gut bacteria for healthy digestion and immune system

Colostrum stimulates the immune system Vitamin C is an antioxidant to protect cells from damage

Zinc for skin and bone support Kelp has iodine for thyroid function and Vitamins E, D & K

Milk thistle supports liver function and is an antioxidant Trace Elements critical for maintaining & recovering health

Flax Seed Oil An old favourite to assist with skin irritations and keeping your dog’s coat in top condition.

This product is available in 200ml and 500ml amber bottles

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