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AUSTRALIAN TERRIER CLUB OF QUEENSLAND
THE AUSTRALIAN TERRIER CLUB OF QUEENSLAND
Secretary - Mrs B Power
7 Carl Court
Banksia Beach
Bribie Island QLD 4507
AUSTRALIA
Phone (07) 34087882
Email: Mrs Bev Power
(Press the Contact button)
PRESIDENT - Mr Ken Iggleden
TREASURER - Mr Terry Tibbits
Publicity Officer - Miss Kathleen O'Donnell 07 46984114
The Australian Terrier Club of Queensland is affiliated with the Canine Control Council of Queensland.
ATCQ has two dedicated shows a year at Durack. These are held on the same day in July and attract between 30 to 50 entries. A barbeque is held on completion of judging and everyone is welcome.
A newsletter is also circulated to all members on a regular basis and membership per annum is only $10.
13 MAY
13 JULY - OPEN SHOW - Judge Mrs N Zimmerle followed by CHAMP SHOW and MEETING
13 JULY - CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW - Judge Mrs B Marker
18 NOVEMBER (Annual General Meeting) & General Meeting
Meetings are held at Durak and commence 7.30pm (except for meetings held after shows). All members are welcome - please bring a plate.
Please contact the secretary for further infomation.
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DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND OF THE AUSTRALIAN TERRIER
Australia's own terrier breed, this hard bitten little dog evolved from a variety of British terriers that had been brought out to this country by early settlers. Specifically bred for Australian conditions, this tough little terrier was used for killing rats and snakes but soon endeared himself with his engaging ways to become a popular companion.
One of the smallest of the terrier breeds, the Aussie has spirit, courage and an air of his own importance. He believes himself to be a much larger dog.
Equally suited to town or country living, the Australian Terrier is noted for his loyalty, intelligence and even disposition. He is neither highly strung nor a persistent barker, but with his inbuilt spirit, courage and air of self assurance, happily assumes the role of protector for home and household. Sturdy, with a harsh easy-to-care for coat, and a history of longevity, the Australian Terrier finds much favour as both an indoor and outdoor companion.
The origins of the Australian Terrier are not documented but it is thought that his beginnings were in Tasmania - the island state.
Breeds thought to have played a role in its development are the Dandie Dinmont and Skye Terriers. There is also record of six Cairn Terriers being taken to Tasmania in the 1840's. Early Australian Terriers were known as rough or broken coated terriers and there was also a dog known as the Tasmanian Rough Coated Terrier. The first record of a rough coated terrier being shown in Australia is in Melbourne in 1868. These dogs were blackish with tan markings. A standard for the breed was drawn up in 1887. In 1889 the breed became known as the Australian Rough Coated Terrier and for the first time sandy coloured dogs were shown.
The Australian Rough Coated Terrier Club was formed in Melbourne in 1889 and the standard revised. By 1901 the club had 50 members and Australian Rough Coated Terriers were drawing close to the largest entry at most shows.
Noted canine writer "Freeman Lloyd" wrote in the English sporting magazine "The Field" in 1901: "There are large classes of Australian Terriers. They are bigger than Yorkshires and should be short and harsh in coat, but do not seem particularly attractive dogs, These dogs are however, very plentiful, possess "type" and are game and excellent ratters. If one cares to take a stroll on the esplanade at St. Kilda, the suburban and seaside resort of Melbourne on a Sunday, he may observe as many as forty to fifty following enjoyment seekers. From this one can easily see they are in great requisition as companions, and I have noticed many carried as lapdogs by ladies in carriages."
Australian Terriers were taken to England early this century but they did not gain public recognition until the Governor of Victoria, the Earl of Stradbroke, returned to England and took his little dogs back with him. By 1933 they had gained English Kennel Club status as a breed. It was recognised by the American Kennel Club in 1960 and became the first Australian breed to be officially recognised as a breed by overseas canine associations.
A sturdy, low-set dog, rather long in proportion to height the Australian Terrier is essentially a working terrier with strong terrier character, alert and active. His coat is harsh straight and dense and approximately six centimetres in length with a soft undercoat. The coat is untrimmed with a definite ruff around the neck extending to the breastbone. The muzzle, lower legs and feet are free from long hair. The topknot is blue, silver or a lighter shade than the head colour.
Permissible colours are:
blue, steel blue or dark grey blue with a rich tan on face, ears, underbody, lower legs and feet and around the vent. The richer the colour and the more clearly defined the better.
Clear sandy or red with a topknot of a lighter shade. Any smuttiness or dark shading is objectionable. The desired size is approximately 25cms (10 inches) and approximately 6.5 kgs (14 pounds) for dogs with bitches being slightly less.
QUEENSLAND BREEDERS
FRANTER:
Mrs F Tibbets
245 Callaghan Road, Narangba, Qld 4504
Phone (07) 3888 0775
Email: Mrs F Tibbets
GREENHAVEN KENNELS:
7 Carl Court Banksia Beach, Bribie Island Q 4507
Contact: Mrs B Power
Phone (07) 3408 7882
Email: Mrs Bev Power
LITTLEREDS:
M Moore
P.O. Box 5605
Mackay Mail Centre Q 4741
Phone (07) 49573569
Colours - Red & Blue/Tan
Email: M Moore
LYMEREGIS:
Mrs J Reynolds
27 Powers Road, Widgee via Gympie, Qld 4570
Phone (07) 5484-0275 (happy, healthy blue/tan & red)
MATERMARIA:
Sister Teresa Fleming
CHARTERS TOWERS
Phone (07) 4787 1238
SINCLYDE:
Peter Knight
188 Seiler Road
BALLOGIE Q 4610
Phone (07) 4164 1056
E-mail: Peter Knight
TAUFIELD:
Red and Blue/Tan. Stud available. NZ Imports
Puppies sometimes available
Contact Kathleen O'Donnell,
27 Mountain Camp Rd., Crows Nest 4355 QLD
Phone (07) 4698 4114
E-mail:
Kathleen O'Donnell
TRUSTAR:
Tom & Jessie Crick
68 Templeton Rd
Nanango Q 4615
Phone (07) 41710554
Email: Tom & Jess Crick
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BOOKS AVAILABLE ON AUSTRALIAN TERRIERS
Pam McDougalls Book on Australian Terriers $55
B Sullivan Australian Terriers $5.00
Handbook for Breeders $2.00
Contact Mrs B Power (Secretary) for further details
Email:
Mrs Bev Power
SHOW RESULTS
TOOWOOMBA ROYAL SHOW April 2008- Judge Mr Joe Field(South Africa)
Runnerup of Breed & Chall Dog - Grand Ch Tineetown Talkovmee - A Davies
Res Chall Dog & Puppy Breed - Taufield Mighty Mouse - K O'Donnell
Best of Breed & Chall Bitch - Ch Tineetown Tuchovjazz-C Thompson/A Davies
Res Chall Bitch - Aus Ch Taufield Tail Tella (Imp NZ) - K O'Donnell
SHOW RESULTS
BRISBANE ROYAL SHOW August 2007 - Judge Mr Greg Eva (South Africa)
Best of Breed & Chall Dog- Ch Laspamas Red Raider - J Reynolds
Runner up & Reserve Chall Dog - Greenhaven Sun Runner - B Power
Opp Sex Of Breed & Chall Bitch - Ch Tineetown Tuchovjazz - A J Davies/C Thompson
Reserve Chall Bitch - Ch Greenhaven Gaye Lady - B Power
Puppy Of Breed - Cliftop Stealin Gold - K O'Donnell
OPEN SHOW 29th-April 2007 - Judge Mrs U Greenwood
Best in Show - Gr Ch Tineetown Talkovmee - A Davies
Runner up - Taufield Try N Stop Me - K O'Donnell
Opp Sex - Ch Tineetown Teachmee Too - A Davies
Puppy - Tineetown Tuchov Jazz -A Davies
Baby - Greenhaven Dynamite - B Power
50th ANNIVERSARY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 15 JULY 2007 - Judge Mrs J Clarke (NZ)
RESULTS:
Best in Show - GR CH Rebelglen Gungadin (J Davidson)
Reserve in Show – CH Enomis He’s All Right (D Freshwater & R Withers)
Best Baby in Show – Greenhaven Belle Star (B Power)
Minor Puppy in Show - Cliftop Stealin Gold (KM O’Donnell)
Puppy in Show – no entries
Junior in Show - Franter Red Misty (TG & F Tibbits)
Intermediate in Show - Taufield Try N Stop Me (KM O’Donnell)
Australian Bred in Show - GR CH Rebelglen Gungadin (J Davidson)
Open in Show - CH Enomis He’s All Right (D Freshwater & R Withers)
Veteran in Show - CH Greenhaven Top Gun (B Power)
Best Head and Expression - Taufield Try N Stop Me (KM O’Donnell
Best Front - Taufield Red On Red Fr Fantasy (KM O’Donnell
Best Movement - CH Xanthorrhoea Shiralee (T & J Crick)
Best Blue and Tan Coat - GR CH Tineetown Talkovmee (AJ Davies)
Best Red/Sandy Coat - CH Laspamas Red Raider (J Reynolds
Best Neuter - CH Negura the Heartthrob (KM O’Donnell
Best Brace – T & F Tibbits
Best Team – KM O’Donnell
CANBERRA ROYAL SHOW 23 FEB 2007- JUDGE JUAN CARLOS VASCONSELLOS (PARAGUAY)
Best of Breed - Taufield Red On Red Fr Fantasty (Imp NZ)
Puppy Of Breed - Taufield Red On Red Fr Fantasy (Imp NZ)
Now - a little bit of fun!
HOW MANY DOGS DOES IT TAKE TO CHANGE A LIGHTBULB?
1. Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned out bulb?
2. Border Collie: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code.
3. Dachshund: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp!
4. Rottweiler: Make me.
5. Boxer: Who cares? I can still play with my squeaky toys in the dark.
6. Lab: Oh, me, me!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeze let me change the light bulb! Can I? Can I? Huh? Huh? Huh? Can I? Pleeeeeeeeeze, please, please, please!
7. German Shepherd: I'll change it as soon as I've led these people from the dark, checked to make sure I haven't missed any, and make just one more perimeter patrol to see that no one has tried to take advantage of the situation.
8. Jack Russell Terrier: I'll just pop it in while I'm bouncing off the walls and furniture.
9. Old English Sheep Dog: Light bulb? I'm sorry, but I don't see a light bulb!
10. Cocker Spaniel: Why change it? I can still pee on the carpet in the dark.
11. Chihuahua: "We don't need no stinking light bulb."
12. Greyhound: It isn't moving. Who cares?
13. Australian Shepherd: First, I'll put all the light bulbs in a little circle...
14. Poodle: I'll just blow in the Border Collie's ear and he'll do it. By the time he finishes rewiring the house, my nails will be dry.
15. Any suggestions for the Aussie?? Contact allshots@bigpond.com
NEW CHAMPION - Congratulations to Judy Reynolds and her dog Greenhaven Sunrunner on attaining his TITLE on 3rd May 2008.
NEW CHAMPION - Congratulations to Bev Power whose bitch Greenhaven Dynamyte now living in Vic. attained her TITLE recently
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