Newsletter October 31, 2012

FCI European Section Show 2012 in Bucharest (RO) – 5-7 October

Dogs and human beings help each other in the search for the molecular bases of genetic diseases they have in common

The study of genetic diseases in different breeds of dogs is very interesting, not just for veterinary medicine but also for human medicine.

Dogs love humans, love dogs !

The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the supreme authority of canine culture worldwide. The FCI is responsible for safeguarding canine health and international dog activities to enhance the relations between dogs and humans.

35 countries from all over the world were represented by 134 top trained dogs of 7 different breeds, at the very friendly town of Zalaegerszeg in Hungary, which hosted FCI's 22nd World Championship for Utility Dogs.

Earth Dogs Grand Prix - 24-26/8/2012

The trials regulations for earth dogs approved by the FCI General Committee were applied for the first time from 24 - 26 August 2012. The FCI Earth Dogs Commission is responsible for entrusting the organisation of the above Grand Prix to an organiser.

The Eukanuba World Challenge Qualifying Event, hosted at FCI European Dog Show in Bucharest saw two spectacular dogs win their place to attend and compete in the Eukanuba World Challenge final in Orlando, Florida on 15th & 16th December.

We know that Switzerland is rather expensive but when you check our entry fees you can find out that the rates are not higher than for other European shows. Via our website all exhibitors may book accommodation in different categories.

FCI World Team Championship for Rescue Dogs - 23-26 August 2012, Žatec (CZ)

International "work after shooting" trials of the International Association for German Hunting Terriers (IV-DJT) with the award of the CACIT - Skara (SE), 25 August 2012

The International Association for German Hunting Dogs (IV-DJT, founded in 1993) awarded its Nordic member Sweden the task of holding the 18th International "Work after Shooting" Trials. This was the first time Sweden had organised the event.

Dogs and Stress

Stress occurs in our daily lives, so why should it not affect our dogs? Dogs are prone to stress, especially if they have had a history of mistreatment by others. Border Collies, Great Danes and German Shepherds are examples of dogs that are more prone to neurotic or stressful tendencies.

The Peruvian Kennel Club was founded in the city of Lima on 1st July 1960, and its first chairman was Reynaldo Pocchop who, as the leader of an enthusiastic group of people, set out on the long road which lay before the Club, bringing us to the 21st century with new prospects for the future, in terms of both institutional matters and breeding.

Italy's international show schedule is packed, with more than 50 shows in one year. Some of them are "doubles", i.e. we have two international shows at the same venue on the same weekend.

FCI International dog show held in Seoul on 1-2 September 2012

World Championship Racing in Mont de Marsan, 1-2 September 2012

The South of France called – but the number of participants was not very high. Precisely 260 sighthounds from 13 countries had registered for the World Championships in Mont-de-Marsan on 1-2 September, considerably fewer than for similar competitions in 2000 (World Championships) and 2005 (European Championships) at the same venue.

Mr Manuel Martín Rodríguez passed away in Madrid on 19th October. Mr Martín suffered a fall at his home last May, as a result of which he broke both his hip and his left wrist. This meant that, to his great sorrow, he was unable to attend either the Exposición Internacional Canina de Primavera in Madrid or the Annual Meeting of Members of the R.S.C.E.

The members of the Executive Board of the Luxembourg Kynology Federation (F.C.L.) deeply regret to have to inform you that their colleague and friend, Mr Jacques Wildanger, passed away inopportunely on 27 August 2012.

Mme Zoya Zakharyan était à la tête de la Fédération Cynologique d'Ouzbékistan (KFU) depuis 2004. C'est grâce à elle que la KFU est devenue membre de la FCI, tout d'abord en tant que partenaire sous contrat, puis en tant que membre associé en 2011.