FCI (CABIB) International Show (Host Northern Tshwane KC) 18 May 2018 – Johannesburg Breed Results: Judge: Mr M Anderson Dane entries (Fawn/Brindle): 2 – 1 dog and 1 bitch CABIB Dog: 53 Ch Gaitewau a Falcon Flies of Fairmoor – Mrs L Beckmann Best Junior in Breed: 54Toddington Ptarmigan – Mrs BA Harmer Best of Breed: 53 Ch Gaitewau a […]

NEW DNA TESTING SCHEME FOR GREAT DANES The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for inherited myopathy of Great Danes (IMGD), following consultation with the breed’s health co-ordinator on behalf of the breed clubs. To find out which laboratories the Kennel Club is able to record results from, and which labs will send results direct to […]

Highway Kennel Club 5 May 2018 – Pinetown Dane entries: 5 – 1 dogs and 4 bitches Judge: Mrs P. Rabie (KZN) Breed Results: CC Bitch: 191 VomDanois Mae West – Miss M Geldenhuys RCC Bitch: 194 Fairmoor Eye Candy – Mrs B Pavlou Best Puppy in Breed: 193 Toddingston Ptarmigan – Mrs BA Harmer Best SA Bred in Breed: […]

Western Gauteng Kennel Club (2) 20 April 2018 – Goldfields, Gauteng Dane entries: 4 – 2 dogs and 2 bitches Judge: Mrs Maite Gonzalbo Breed Results: CC Dog: VomDanois Paddington Bear – Miss M Geldenhuys CC Bitch: Toddington Ptarmigan – Mrs BA Harmer Best Puppy in Breed: Toddington Ptarmigan – Mrs BA Harmer Best of Breed: Ch Gaitewai a Falcon […]

On 1 May 2018 GDCA (Great Dane Club of America) released the official result of their ballot on changes to the Great Dane Standard in America. There were four changes voted on, of which three passed. To be passed, the suggested change needed at least 66% “yes” vote. The one of interest for this post is: 4. Color Standard Changes/Merle […]