IN FULL CRY – No 4
Newsletter of the Beagle Association of Gauteng
Affiliated to the KUSA
March 2014
Contents
Maryke Pigden - 082 5897065 – beagle@esmalyke .co.za
www.esmalykebeagles.co.za
Contents
Page 1 – Club information
Page 3 – From the Judges Table
Page 5 - Ring etiquette
Page 8 – Open Show results
Page 9 – Beagle of the Year Leaderboards
Page 12 – Esmalyke Beagles - advertisement
Page2 – Letter from the Chair
Page 4 - Judge to the Standard
Page 6 –Members page
Page 8 –Rogues Gallery
Page 9 - Roll of Honour
Club Information
Address
Bank Account
P.O.Box 7 Oranjeville, Free State, 1995
Capitec Bank savings account 1362504759
account name Beagle Assoc
http://thebeagleassociation.co.za
Website
Committee
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer
Shuna de Villiers
Audrey Hauptfleisch
Sue Kranz
Jenna Leigh Pearman White
Carolyn Chechinsky
Goobie Marn
Daelene Venter
Johan Venter
Agility, Health, Working Disciplines
Beagle of the Year Convenor
Beagle Rescue
Bookstall Convenor
Country Member Rep
Newsletter Editor
Webmasters
Carolyn Chelchinsky
Shuna de Villiers
Audrey Hauptfleisch
Shuna de Villiers
Goobie Marn
Shuna de Villiers
Carolyn Chelchinsky
Membership fees
Ordinary members R50 pa : Pensioners R40 pa
Subscriptions due 1st January
Advertising* Breeders Listing
Limited to Kennel name, email/website address, phone
number. R50 per annum
R50 per insertion
To be advised
Newsletter
Website
Contact us
Shuna de Villiers
Shuna de Villiers
pinoakbeagles@pinoakbeagles.co.za 072 6131898
Audrey Hauptfleisch audrey.hauptfleisch@royal-canin.co.za 082 8984805
Carolyn Chelchinsky beaglesZA@gmail.com
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Letter from the Chair
The 2014 show season is now well under way with the first Cape & Gauteng Championship
shows behind us. Our first open show, which had to be rescheduled due to a parvo
outbreak, was held on the 9th March, judged by Sylvia Tutchener, Beagle specialist and
retired UK A1 list judge. We had a very good entry of 22 hounds please see page 8 for the
full results.
Our website http://thebeagleassociation.co.za is now fully constructed but will obviously be
updated on a regular basis particularly the Events page where Beagle of the Year
Leaderboards will be displayed, as will Rogues Gallery so keep an eye on it.
As it is the start of the show season in this issue we have food for thought for exhibitors and
judges alike with an article on ring etiquette based on observations of the behaviour of
some our exhibitors and an excellent article on judging by David Webster, President of the
Beagle Club UK, which a few of our recent judges would benefit from reading.
There have been a few minor changes to the points allocation for the Beagle of the Year
competition in the allocation for BIS placings in the various categories. Anyone wishing to
obtain the new points allocation should contact the chairperson.
KUSA has asked affliated clubs to advise members of the amnesty granted to breeders who
have not registered entire litters. Breeders now have the opportunity to register those pups
that they had not registered with the rest of the litter without penalties. The amnesty
expires on . Please see our website for greater detail. As it is a prerequisite of membership
of the Association that only registered puppies are sold and that members are bound by
KUSA & Club rules, theoretically this should not be concern to any of our members, but
there may be breeders out there to whom you might like to pass the message on.
Our AGM was held on the 9th March. The new committee is listed on page 3. Our next event
will be the Breed seminar to be held on the 16th June at Goldfields. This is a must for anyone
interested in Beagles particularly breeders, judges and aspirant judges. Our next book sale
will be held in May at the shows at Dene.l Please support us as this is our main fundraiser.
A new feature for this year is Rogues Gallery, which is a photo/caption competition. The first
entries are featured on page 8 . Please send us your favourite photos of your hounds to
include in this competition. Please do not include any names either of dogs or people, just
an appropriate caption – the winner will be chosen at the end of year by an independent
judge. We will also be hosting a paid photo competition on our Facebook page.
From the Judges Table
Vereeniging KC 29th March 2013 – Interviewed by the Editor
We were indeed very fortunate to have Beagle Specialist, Marion Watson of Sligrachan
Beagles, NSW, Australia judge us for the second time in under five years.
Marion obtained her first Beagle way back in 1963 and from then on it has been Beagles all
the way, both in the UK & Australia, to date, breeding 120 champions. Marion had her first
judging appointment in 1979 and became an All Breeds judge in 1998. Marion has judged
Beagles extensively at Championship Show level, particularly in England, Scotland, Ireland,
India, The Phillipines, New Zealand, South Africa & Canada. The highlight of her judging
appointments undoubtedly was being invited to judge the Beagle Club Show in England
where she had an entry of over 200 dogs.
On her last visit to South Africa Marion had a paltry entry of 3 Beagles and awarded BOB &
Group 3rd to Ch Rossut Junket of Pinoak. On this visit she an entry of 17 Beagles, which she
felt was a reasonable entry for South Africa, this year her entire line up for BOB was progeny
or grandprogeny of Ch Rossut Junket of Pinoak, BOB & Group 4th going to Ch Pinoak
Archie’s a Duke & RBOB to his son, Pinoak Ernie Who Else of Morninghunt.
Unlike some other judges who will only award to tricolours, Marion does not take colour
into consideration when judging, and relies on touch, sight & observation to make her
choices. Marion felt that the quality of our Beagles on the whole was good and that we
appeared to moving in the right direction. However, there are areas where she is of the
opinion that there is room for improvement in some of the breeding kennels. In particular
toplines, depth of forechest, movement & turn of stifle . She remarked that a number of
exhibits had a very short, choppy movement, which is completely wrong for a Beagle, as a
dog with this movement would be unable to hunt for a sustained period of time. Breeders
should concentrate on improving movement to obtain the desired & necessary reach &
drive in the their breeding stock. Turn of stifle - again she felt there were a number that
were far too straight in stifle.
Let us hope that we as breeders will take on board Marion’s comments and instead
focussing on size and colour, focus on the issues that she has raised so that by the time of
her next visit she will commend on us moving ahead in leaps and bounds, and additionally
let us hope that her entry next time will be the 20 to 30 Beagles we know we can muster. It
is not often we get a Beagle Specialist of this calibre judging us.
Judge to the Standard
By David Webster- President The Beagle Club UK
Regardless of the breed they are judging, all judges must judge only to the breed
standard. Each dog must be judged as a whole balanced dog, and for type, temperament
and soundness, in that order. A dog must be judged on merit and overall quality. Judging
must always be positive judging and never negative. The virtues are assessed against the
dog’s faults. There is no such thing as a perfect dog any more than there is a perfect judge.
An outstanding dog with one fault is always preferred to a mediocre dog which excels in no
particular feature. It is most important that a judge should suppress his foibles and likes and
dislikes and should interpret the standard without bias.
A good judge must not only know what he is looking for: but must also know how to look for
it. Balanced judging is most important. In any breed , type must always be considered first..
This consists of the breed characteristics and the breed features. A dog’s temperament is
incredibly important and so is soundness.
A sound dog must be able to stand and move correctly for its breed and be free from all
disabilities. Beauty, symmetry, style and balance all go towards the making of a superb show
dog. Balance can be described as the proportions of each feature in turn one with another
and as a whole. Personality character, intelligence, alertness, pride of bearing and
showmanship all go towards the sparkle and aura which makes one particular dog stand out
from all the others. Condition comes into this too, with the perfect health of the dog, his
general fitness, sparkling eye and glistening coat all going to make up the qualities a judge is
looking for
Reference: The Beagle Club Annual 2013
Ring Etiquette
Some do’s & don’t’s for those of us who show our Beagles.
1. Be on time and be ready & waiting for your class.
2. Be courteous to the ring steward, judge and fellow competitors.
3. If you are entered in a number of classes & will need to change dogs and numbers,
inform the ring steward prior to starting.
4. Enter the ring in the number order as called by the ring steward & don’t attempt to
move to the head of the line unless asked to do so by the judge.
5. Greet the judge but don’t initiate any other conversation either before entering or in
the ring.
6. Listen to and follow the judges’ and ring stewards’ instructions.
7. Don’t argue with the judge.
8. If you are behind a slower exhibitor, allow that exhibitor space and don’t crowd or
push past him/her. Wait a few seconds before you start gaiting your dog so you can
gait at your chosen speed.
9. Don’t deliberately run your dog into the one ahead of you.
10. When stacking allow plenty of space between yourself & the exhibit in front.
11. If you insist on baiting your dog do it discreetly and don’t wave it around in view of
other dogs whether they are in front or behind you.
12. If you have to bait, always use an unscented non-food bait, as Beagles are
scenthounds, and food driven, and other exhibits may be distracted by the smell of
your bait, whether they can see it or not.
13. Don’t discard or drop bait in the ring.
14. If you correct or chastise your dog verbally in the ring, do it quietly so it can’t be
heard by other exhibits. Don’t shout out “no” loudly as this can upset other dogs.
15. Don’t ever physically chastise your dog or handle it roughly.
16. Don’t take out your disappointment, at not being placed, on your dog.
17. Thank the judge.
What some exhibitors need to remember is that dog showing is a sport and an amateur one
at that, and that for most people, it is about striving to improve the breed through breeding
& showing & it is also the participating and rapport that they develop with their dogs that
count. If your need to win is paramount you are in the wrong sport. People who attempt to
intimidate other exhibits through shouting, stamping, jostling or other aggressive behaviour
have lost sight of the ethos of dog showing, are guilty of cruelty to animals and are mentally
ill into the bargain. We have a message for you – clean up your act or get out of our sport –
if you don’t, the sport will get rid of you ignominiously.
Members Page
Welcome
Welcome to new members Maxine Forbes, Arina Fyfer, Sue Impey, and Jenna Leigh
Pearman White
Snippets
We wish Johan Venter a speedy recovery from his recent surgery.
Ch Morninghunt William Wallace has been on the All Breed Open Show podium again, this
time taking RBVIS at S A Ladies on the 16th February.
Beagle BOB at Crufts 2014 went to Davricard Mathilda
Donations have been received from Di Hansen, Kim Heller, Audrey Hauptfleisch, Hazel
Leipsig, and Bill Mills, thank you one and all.
Puppy enquiries
The Beagle Association regularly receives enquiries regarding the availability of puppies for
sale. Any member with current or planned litters wishing us to pass on their details should
contact Audrey or Shuna.
Breeders Listing – R50 per annum – conditions apply.
Sue Bradfield- Piney Beagles - 082 566 0209 – leon@itsnet.co.za
Shuna de Villiers - Pinoak Beagles - 072 613 1898 - pinoakbeagles@pinoakbeagles.co.za
www.pinoakbeagles.co.za
Audrey Hauptfleisch – Morninghunt Beagles – 082 898 4805
Audrey.hauptfleisch@royal-canin.co.za
Maryke Pigden – Esmalyke Beagles – 082 589 7065 – beagle@esmalyke.co.za
www.esmalykebeagles.co.za
The Beagle Association 2014 Open Show Results
March 9th - Judge Sylvia Tutchener – 22 entered
BOB – Ch Pinoak Archie’s a Duke – Shuna de Villiers
RBOB – Ch Morninghunt William Wallace – Audrey/Kirsty Hauptfleisch
Best Veteran – Ch Morninghunt William Wallace – Audrey/Kirsty Hauptfleisch
Best Graduate – Chrisbe Inca – Carolyn Chelchinsky
Best Junior – Cherive Seamus – Bill Mills
Best Puppy – Voxcreek A Cut Above – Candice Gerber
R Best Puppy – Pinoak Baron Ferdinand – Shuna de Villiers
Best Baby Puppy – Chevy – Jenna Leigh Pearman White
Best Neuter – Pinoak Sir Edward – Carolyn Chelchinsky
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Rogues Gallery – Photo/caption competition
Was it Euclid who said 4 doesn’t go into 1?
Cerberus?
Guess who’s top dog
What this ? - Snow on the sofa – there must be a hole in the roof
Roll of Honour
Beagle of the Year
2011 – Ch Jebori Geronimo
2012 – Ch Rossut Junket of
Pinoak (Imp UK)
2013 - Ch Brialey Live & Let
Die of Voxcreek (Imp Aus)
Runner Up Beagle of the
Year
2011 – Ch Moomba Bindie of
Pinoak
2012 – Ch Cherive High Power
2013 – Ch Cherive High Power
Best Opposite Sex Beagle of
the Year
2011 – Ch Rossut Junket of
Pinoak (Imp UK)
2012 – Ch Cherive High Power
2013 – Ch Pinoak Augusta’s
Wicked
Veteran Beagle of the Year
2011 – Ch Cherive Millenium
Moon
2012 – Ch Thornwick Penny
Velvet
2013 – Ch Thornwick Penny
Velvet
Junior Beagle of the Year
2011- Ch Moomba Bindie of
Pinoak
2012 –Ch Pinoak Archie’s a
Duke
2013- Ch Brialey Live & Let
Die of Voxcreek (Imp Aus)
National Beagle of the Year Competition
The National Beagle of the Year is a competition to determine the
Beagle that has won the most Best of Breeds & Reserve Best of
Breeds during the course of any one show year, it is not a
competition to determine the dog that has beaten the most other
dogs and differs from other competitions that it takes into account
Reserve Best of Breeds. In addition to the Beagle of the Year there
are various other categories which are validated by other KUSA
recognised awards, eg Veteran, Junior, Puppy, Baby Puppy,
Neutered Dog, as well as recognition given to Sires, Dams &
Breeders of the top dogs. The Beagle of the Year is free and all
Beagles exhibited at Championship Shows throughout South Africa
automatically qualify
The points allocation can be obtained from the Chairman by
interested parties
As at 31/03/2014
Beagle of the Year
Ch Brialey Live & Let Die of Voxcreek (Imp Aus)
Ch Ardmore Brigits Mathilda of Esmalyke
Ch Pinoak Archie’s a Duke
Je Suis Prexcieuse Bisous de la Meut of Voxcreek
Cherive Hollywood Dream
Cherive Sabrina
Pinoak Ernie Who Else of Morninghunt
Sex
D
B
D
D
D
B
D
Veteran Beagle of the Year
Ch Morninghunt William Wallace
D
Points
37
15
11
10
10
5
5
20
Junior Beagle of the Year
Voxcreek Tribal Torrent
Pinoak Divine Delilah
Cherive Seamus
D
B
D
21
10
8
Baby Puppy of the Year
Pinoak Georgy Girl
Pinoak Gulliver Travls
B
D
15
5
Baby Beagle Puppy of the
Year
2013 – Pinoak Ernie Who Else
of Morninghunt
Beagle Puppy of the Year
2011 – Morninghunt Cub
Gummi
2012 – Pinoak Bonne Bella
Puppy Beagle of the Year
Je Suis Precieuse Bisous de la Meut of
Voxcreek (Imp Fr)
Esmalyke La Boheme
Voxcreek A Cut Above
B
B
D
37
8
5
Neutered Dog of the Year
2013 – Pinoak Divine Delilah
Neutered Dog of the Year
2013- Nullgai Gustavo of
Voxcreek
Sire of the Year
2011 – Ch Newlin Quentin of
Beacott (Imp UK)
2012 – Ch Serenaker Love Me
Do of Pinoak (Imp UK)
2013 – Ch Serenaker Love Me
Do of Pinoak (Imp UK)
Sire of the Year – SA Residents only
Ch Ardmore Jastus Charlie (Posthumous)
Ch Newlin Quentin of Beacott (Imp UK)
Ch Cherive A kind of Magic
Ch Serenaker Love Me do of Pinoak (Imp UK)
Cherive New Amendment
Ch Cherive New Sensation
Ch Pinoak Archie’s A Duke
Leranda Sir Bailey
Ch Moomba Bindie of Pinoak
Ch Brialey Live & Let Die of Voxcreek (Imp Aus)
9
8
7
6
3
3
3
1
1
1
Dam of the Year
2011 – Ch Moomba Jinderbine
2012 – Rossut Annabel of
Cherive (Imp UK)
2013 – Ch Rossut Junket of
Pinoak (Imp UK)
Breeder of the Year
2011 – K C Hauptfleisch
2012- C Roberts
2013 – S M de Villiers
Dam of the Year – SA Residents only
Ardmore Barnoo Brigit
Ch Rossut Junket of Pinoak (Imp UK)
Cherive Bees Knees
Ch Morninghunt Nononsenala
Ch Pinoak Augusta’s Wicked
Ch Hampstead Chola of Voxcreek
Ch Fallowfield Lotti of Pinoak (Imp UK)
Rossut Annabel of Cherive (Imp UK)
Ch Ardmore Brigits Mathilda of Esmalyke
Cherive New Legend
9
8
6
4
4
4
3
3
1
1
Breeder of the Year – SA Residents only
Shuna de Villiers (Pinoak)
Clive Roberts (Cherive)
Melanie de Jongh - (Ardmore)
Candice Gerber (Voxcreek)
Kirsty Hauptfleisch (Morninghunt)
Maryke Pigden (Esmalyke)
15
10
9
4
4
1
CC Dog
2011 – Not recorded
2012 – Ch Pinoak Archie’s a
Duke
2013 – Ch Brialey Live & Let
Die of Voxcreek (Imp Aus)ik
Baby Puppy Beagle of The
Year
CC Bitch
2013 – Pinoak Ernie Who Else
2011
– Not recorded
of Morninghunt
2012
– Ch
Pinoak
Augusta’s
Puppy
Beagle
of the
Year
Wicked
2011 – Morninghunt Cub
2013
– Ch Hampstead Chola of
Gummi
Voxcreek
2012- Pinoak Bonne Bella
2013 – Pinoak Divine Delilah
Neutered Dog of the Year
Sire of the Year
Top FCI Beagle
2011 – Ch Newlin Quentin of
2011
– Not
recorded
Beacott
(Imp
UK)
CC Dog
Voxcreek Tribal Torrent
Cherive Hollywood Dream
Pinoak Baron Ferdinand
Pinoak Ernie Who Else of Morninghunt
Voxcreek A Cut Above
2
1
1
1
1
CC Bitch
Je Suis Precieuse Bisous de la Meut of Voxcreek (Imp Fr)
Pinoak Divine Delilah
Cherive Sabrina
Esmalyke La Boheme
2
2
1
1
2012
Geronimo
2012 –– Ch
Ch Jebori
Serenaker
Love Me
Do
of
Pinoak
(Imp
UK)
2013 – Pinoak Archie’s a Duke
2013 – Ch Serenaker Love Me
Do of Pinoak (Imp UK)
Dam of the Year
2011 – Ch Moomba Jinderbine
2012 – Rossut Annabel of
Cherive
(Imp UK)
KUSA
National
Beagle
FCI Shows
2013-–Ch
Junket of
2011
ChRossut
Morninghunt
Pinoak (Imp
UK)
William
Wallace
Top FCI Beagle
Breeder
the Year
2012 – ChofJebori
Geronimo
2011
K CCherive
Hauptfleisch
2013 ––Ch
A Kind of
Magic
2012 – C Roberts
2013 – S M de Villiers
CC Dog
Junior FCI Beagle
Puppy FCI Beagle
CACIB – Dog
CACIB - Bitch
2011 – Not recorded
2012 – Ch Pinoak Archie’s a
Duke
2013 – Ch Brialey Live & Let
Die of Voxcreek (Imp Aus)
CC Bitch
Other Achievements
2014 KUSA National Beagle
2014 Dog of the Year Beagle Qualifiers
2014 Junior Dog of the Year Qualifiers
This page is sponsored by
Esmalyke Beagles
Maryke Pigden – 082 5897065 – beagle@esmalyke.co.za
www.esmalykebeagles.co.za