Lancashire Heeler Club Information

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Lancashire Heeler Club Rules & Code of Ethics (Sept 2011)

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Click here to see Publication 3 Bulletin August 2011

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August 2011 page 2

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Click here to see Publication Newsletter/Bulletin February, 2012 page 1

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Newsletter/Bulletin February, 2012 page 2

Latest News (See Breeders page on this Website for
Assured Breeder requirements)

Re: Breed Club Code of Ethics.

The Kennel Club’s Assured Breeder Scheme (formerly the Accredited Breeder Scheme) is now well established and has in excess of 7,500 members. To encourage further take up of the scheme, and thus ensure good breeding practice, the Kennel Club recommends that breed club Codes of Ethics should include a recommendation that club members should join the Assured Breeder Scheme. Ideally, a clause as follows should be included:

‘Members will, when breeding dogs, adopt as a minimum standard the principles, requirements and recommendations as embodied in the Kennel Club's Assured Breeder Scheme. It is strongly recommended that members who breed should apply to join the Scheme.’

Poem from a Member

If you fancy a dog which is small,
That works sheep and cattle and all,
Doesn't mind wind and rain,
Is easy to train,
And always comes back when you call.

Then a Lancashire Heeler's your dog,
It will run by your side when you jog,
He will get in your bed
Like a comfy old Ted,
Or lie on your lap like a log.

He doesn't need clipping or stripping,
And the hoover's not blocked up with hair,
He will lie on the rug,
Like a black and tan bug,
Or kip down in your favourite chair.

So take yourself off to some shows,
Then talk to a breeder who knows,
Black and tan very neat,
Sickle tail, nice tight feet,
With desirable markings on toes.

The dog wears a little black vest,
Tan in ears and a bow on his chest,
Look for richly tanned socks,
Also well let down hocks,
And an outgoing spirit is best

Get your dog and you'll soon learn the rest

By Kind permission of Mrs Joan Patrick

Poem from a Member

The Heeler Committee had a debate about new Show
Matting - but one said just wait
All go away and gather some prices and when we
meet up we can pick the nicest.

But by the next Meeting the Matting was already sought.
Not only that it was already bought.
The price was so good why should they wait.
Anyway it was nearing the Champ Show date.

Cheap as chips is a good catch phrase,
But remember Quality counts and it's the member who pays.
So invest for the future and save in the end.
Take advice from a good Heeler friend.

This poem was given to me over 6 years ago, I have forgotten who wrote it, one of three people I think, (it wasn't the person who gave it to me), it is not critising any committee, just a humorous poem

                                 Pedigree for Judging

1.   Integrity is essential

2.   Do not rush into judging - ideally you should have at least 5 years
     experience exhibiting in your own breed before considering judging
      for the first time.

3. Do not start judging unless you have had success - either as a
      breeder or exhibitor - otherwise your entries may suffer because
      other exhibitors will not respect your opinion.

4.   Do not take on other breeds without being proficient in your own.

5.   It is a judge's job to have the future of the breed in mind.

6. Aim for the perfect dog to improve breeding programmes helping to
      produce good typical specimens free from abnormalities and visible
     hereditary defects. As close to perfect breed type as possible.

7.   Know the skeleton, bone and muscle structure of the dog.

8. Understand the movement relative to the breed concerned.

9.   Use the breed standard as your bible and do not be afraid to refer to
     it in the ring if you are unsure on any point at all.

10. Study not only the breed standard but read everything available
       on the breed.

11. Steward for the breed as many times as possible.

12. Study other judges' methods and procedure.

13. Ensure you have a good knowledge of Kennel Club Regulations.

14. Read, digest and understand the KC Guide to Judges.

15. Join a breed club or clubs and a local show committee for general
       experience where possible, but do not use your position to further
       your own future.

16.  Attend as many Seminars or Breed Workshops as possible.

17. Get 'hands on' experience whenever possible.

18. Offer yourself for assessment and examination whenever the
       opportunity arises and take good note of criticism from your peers.

19. Make sure you can justify and defend your decisions when questioned
       by exhibitors.

20. Dress in a conventional and acceptable fashion.

21. Politeness to exhibitors is of utmost importance.

22. Be particularly helpful to young, aged and infirm exhibitors.