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 […]
Grahamstown Kennel Club 5 April 2018 – Port Elizabeth Dane entries: 2 – 0 dogs and 2 bitches Judge: J. Warren Breed Results: CC Bitch: VomDanois Mae West – Miss M Geldenhuys Best Champion: Ch Fairmoor Must be Madison of VomDanois – Miss M Geldenhuys Best of Breed: VomDanois Mae West – Miss M Geldenhuys Reserve Best of Breed: Ch […]
S.A. Ladies Kennel Association (1) 17 February 2018 – Goldfields, Gauteng Dane entries: 11 – 4 dogs and 7 bitches Judge: Mr Walter Coutinho Breed Results: Best Junior in Breed: Saxony Kiss Kiss – Mrs. S McKay Best Veteran in Breed: Clayvon Pandora of Mervyndane – Mrs. C Porelli Best of Breed: Ch Fairmoor Must be Madison of Vomdanois – […]
SAGDA held their 70th Annual General Meeting at Goldfields Kennel Club on Saturday, 24 March 2018. Mr Richard Dempsey was reappointed as Patron of our breed and Dr Carel Breytenbach as SAGDA’s honorary veterinarian. Wendy Smuts has stepped down as Chairperson due to work commitments but stays on as a committee member. We would like to take this opportunity to […]
Merle and Mantle Merle Many misconceptions regarding the merle colour exist. Now that the American Kennel Club is voting on making it a recognised show and breed colour, it is probably time to discuss these historical untruths. Historically the breeders thought they could rid the breed of the colour by never breeding it. They had no knowledge of colour […]
