Welcome to the TASMANIAN CANINE ASSOCIATION INC.
Welcome to the Tasmanian Canine Association Inc (TCA Inc) the organisation which administers all pure-bred canine activities in this State.
These activities include shows and obedience trials, open to all breeds
of dogs, and retrieving trials and field trials specifically for the
Gundog breeds (Pointers, Setters, Spaniels, Retrievers & Utility
Gundogs e.g Weimaraners).
A number of obedience clubs also conduct Tracking Trials, a relatively
new discipline to the State.
The Tasmanian Canine Association Inc is a member body of the Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), together with kindred organisations in each state/territory. The ANKC, in turn, is an associate member of the FCI - Federation Cynologique Internationale, the umbrella organisation for most of Europe, South America, most Middle Eastern countries, and the majority of African and Asian countries. The ANKC has close ties with the Kennel Club England, the American Kennel Club and the Canadian Kennel Club.
The first dog show in Australia was held in Hobart Town in 1862 and, when the two organisation in the north and south, each administering dogs in the relevant area of the state, agreed to unite, the Kennel Control Council of Tasmania came into being in 1954 as the state body and, with the implementation of a fully-elected governing Council in February, 1995, the organisation changed its name to become the Tasmanian Canine Association Inc.
The Tasmanian Canine Association Inc has forty-four (44) affiliated clubs, including Agricultural Societies, with the responsibility to conduct shows and/or trials on behalf of the Association. There is a show and/or trial held somewhere in the state each weekend throughout the year.
Launceston Royal Show 2009
JUDGES: Mr Ove Germundsson (Sweden) Ring 1
Dr Jose Mendiola (Philippines) Ring 2
ORDER OF JUDGING:
Thursday 8th - Ring 1: Group 3 (A-H) & Group 3 Specials & Group 7
- Ring 2: Group 3 (I-Z) & Group 6
Friday 9th - Ring 1: Group 2
- Ring 2: Group 1
Saturday 10th - Ring 1: Group 5 & General Specials
- Ring 2: Group 4
Show Results:
Would you like to have a photo of your BIS or BIG winning dog displayed here on the TCA site? If so then please send your good clear photos of your winners to the Webmistress of the TCA site including details of the dog(s) win, Judge and Show.
Liason with Government:
The Association has a representative on the committee dealing with Dog and Cat Control, who ensures that TCA Inc members, as responsible dog owners, are not disadvantage by any proposed legislation. The Association has lobbied for all its members to enjoy reduced local government registration fees and will continue to do so.
The governing Council believes that there will be a strong push from the anti-dog lobby to attempt to ban the human ownership of any animal. It may be that the Association's members will have to fight to continue to have the right to the companionship of their dogs, however, success may rely on the ability to demonstrate and promote responsible dog ownership in every way. Unfortunately the anti-dog lobby does not take into account the benefits of the companionship to those who live alone; to those who have no other family and to the many people in aged care facilities and hospitals who enjoy the visits from their four-legged friends.
Conformation Shows:
These are exhibitions of breeds of pure-bred dogs, judged against the standard laid down for each breed and the dogs most closely adhering to that standard, in the opinion of that judge, will win. Shows are not "beauty contests" but take into consideration the work for which the dog was bred and its ability to undertake such work as well as the general, overall conformation of the dog.
Retrieving Trials:
These trials are specifically for Gundog breeds and as it suggests, it is the ability of the dog to scent out and retrieve game and return it to the handler. Again, trials are run under the rules of the ANKC, which lays down the scoring system with deductions for errors. Like obedience trials, results rely very much on the training of the dog and the rapport between the handler and the dog. This discipline is one that uses the natural instincts of the breeds in the work for which they are bred.
Obedience Trials:
Obedience trials consist of a dog being required to perform a number of laid-down exercises, under the direction of the handler and judge. Points are deducted for errors made in performing the exercise - the points and deductions are specified in the ANKC rule book. This training relies very much on the association between man and dog. Obedience club also conduct Agility Trials and Tracking Trials. Our obedience clubs provide basic obedience training for young puppies most weekends at their training grounds and aim to train a puppy to the level of obedience required by its owner - some of these puppies will go on to compete in obedience trials as they mature.
2009 ROYAL HOBART SHOW - DOG SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 21ST - 24TH
To be exhibited at the Kennel Pavilion, Royal Hobart Showground, Glenorchy, on
Wednesday 21st, Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October, 2009.
ENTRIES CLOSE ON
Wednesday, 16th SEPTEMBER, 2009 AT 5.00pm
Late entries WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
With the Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania, PO Box 94, Glenorchy, Tas 7010
Phone: (03) 6272 6812, Fax (03) 6273 0524
E-mail: admin@hobartshowground.com.au
The Society will provide the postage for return of gate passes and numbers
No self-addressed envelope is required
The full schedule is available from: www.hobartshowground.com.au
JUDGES:
Ring 1 - Mr Gutenberg SOARES (Brazil) - Groups 4, 6, 1 & General Specials
Ring 2 - Mr Zoltz LOKODI (Romania) - Groups 3, 5, 7 & Group 2 (Sat - Ring 1)
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES:
Entries will be received only for the following classes:
Dogs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11
Bitches 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a, 9a, 10a, 11a
Special Classes - Veteran and Brace $10.00 per entry
Brace (2 dogs per brace) - must be entered in regular class and must be of the same ownership
Veterans - Aged over 7 years can be entered in regular class but Veteran winner is not eligible for
challenge
Junior Handlers:
Classes will be held each day (except Saturday) entry fee is $5.00, entries to be made
with show entries, on cheque book entry form, Age Classes: 7-12; 13-17.
PLEASE NOTE:
The age of an exhibit is calculated from the first day of the exhibition, i.e. 21st October
2009. A dog may be entered in one class only, with the exception of special classes.
JUDGING WILL COMMENCE AT 9.00 AM EACH DAY
ORDER OF JUDGING:
All dogs will be judged strictly in their order in the catalogue:
Ring 1, Ring 2
Wednesday, 21st October 4, 3
Thursday, 22nd October 6, 5
Friday, 23rd October 1, 7
Saturday, 24th October 2 & General Specials
Groups will be judged out in the ring they are exhibited in.
The Society reserves the right to substitute judges should it be deemed necessary.
ENTRY FEE - $20.00 per entry
RAS Tasmania members $15.00 per dog if verified by
endorsement of RAST membership number
Catalogue - $6.00
ENTRIES ARE TO BE IN BLOCK LETTERS ONLY!
THE RAST PAYMENT ADVICE MUST BE COMPLETED WITH YOUR ENTRY
ENTRIES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE STANDARD ‘CHEQUE BOOK’ STYLE ENTRY FORM
Entry for exhibitors will be via the Main Gate between 7.30 am and 8.00 am to unload
animals and gear. Exhibitors must remove their cars from the Showground as soon as
possible. Note that Nielsen Drive will be one way, vehicles must proceed up the main
drive, round the Information Centre and then right into Nielsen Drive and exiting via the
Main Gate.
SWEEPSTAKES:
Will be held each day, time permitting, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The entry
fee is $3.00 per dog. Entries will be taken ringside on each day.
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE EXHIBITION OF DOGS AND
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
To be held under the Regulations of the Tasmanian Canine Association Inc., a copy of
which may be inspected at the office of the Society. The General Regulations of the
Society shall form part of the conditions of entry except where they conflict with the
Regulations of the TCA Inc.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
Exhibitors who require to leave the show before 5.00 pm on Thursday and Friday
and 4.00 pm on Wednesday and Saturday, are requested not to make an entry.
PLEASE NOTE:
CARS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ONTO THE GROUND BEFORE 5PM EACH DAY
REGISTRATION NECESSARY:
Prior to entry, all dogs must be registered, transferred or leased to present ownership,
direct with the Tasmanian Canine Association Inc., Royal Hobart Showground, Glenorchy
7010 or to an interstate controlling body recognised by the Tasmanian Canine
Association Inc. Correct registration numbers must be shown on the entry form for each
exhibit entered.
MEMBERSHIP:
Tasmanian Canine Association Inc. or other canine controlling bodies’ membership
number must be stated on the entry form otherwise entries will not be accepted.
EXHIBIT NUMBERS:
Will be posted to all exhibitors prior to the show. When dogs are being judged, the
handler must display only the exhibit number of the dog being judged.
RETURN OF EXHIBITS FOR GENERAL SPECIALS:
Exhibitors whose dogs are required to be returned for General Specials must obtain a
new exhibit number and new exhibitor’s pass. Exhibitors’ passes and exhibit numbers are
available from the Kennel Complex show office and it is the responsibility of the exhibitor
to collect these prior to leaving the grounds. Exhibitors without the appropriate passes will
be charged admission.
Tasmanian Canine Association Inc.
Administration Building, Royal Showground, Glenorchy 7010
PO Box 116, GLENORCHY Tas 7010
Phone (03)6272 9443
Fax. (03) 6273 0844
Office Hours:(10.00am - 2.00pm)
Email tca@iprimus.com.au