Canadian Sighthound Field Association
For the first time, the Canadian Sighthound Field Association is able to publish its own "newsletter" in this form. We hope it meets with your Approval! Any suggestions for a name for the new baby are most welcome.
Plans are to publish as soon as possible after each trial. Therefore, the next issue is due out during the summer following the Lower Mainland Sighthounds Associations trials June 25 and 26.
All entrants will be mailed a copy and each club receives one. Additional copies are available at 50¢ from the Editor
Heather Loube
OPINIONS PLEASE
You are invited to sound off and have your opinion printed on these two controversial subjects…and any others you may wish.
FIELD CHAMPION STAKES
Unlike the ASFA, CSFA rules do not allow for separate stakes for field champions. Is this unfair to have non-champions running against finished hounds? Is a Canadian Field Championship more meaningful because of this rule?? Do you think people will get discouraged easily if their hounds have to complete with the champions???? What do YOU think????
CHAPTER III SECTION 2
"To be considered a judgeable course, one or more hounds shall have completed all of the approved course plan." Suppose, for various reasons, non of the hounds complete the entire course, but run almost all the course. Should a re-run be called even if the judges feel they have seen enough to score the course?
COURSING AND CONFORMATION
By Lyle E Gillette
In several articles appearing recently in some magazines and bulletins concerned with the Sighthound Fancy, it seems that certain conclusions are being formed by some about the correctness or incorrectness of the signthound breed standards.
Being primarily responsible for organized open-field coursing and for the lure-coursing system, I can truthfully say that my initial urge for the hours to course was to prove or disprove the correctness of the ideal Borzoi as described in the AKC Borzoi Standard.
With lure-coursing, we are not at present working with a medium which can tell us the whole story. Lure-coursing as of this date does not provide us with means by which we can judge completely a hound's stamina or endurance. Its agility can be judged only to a lesser degree, and its speed only in limited spurts. And it is obvious that we cannot judge at all the hounds capability to take and retrieve the game. ALL of these factors must be fully evaluated if we are to make any changes to the standards as presently set forth for each of the sighthound breeds. With lure-coursing, we simply are not yet at the sophisticated level of development - - - although in all fairness to that sport and its eventual value to the participating breeds, all of us hope that the day is not too far distance when lure-coursing will be developed and refined sufficiently to give a good measure of testing to ALL the requirements of a good working hound.
This is meant in now way to down-grade lure-coursing as a sport for the Sighthound Fance. It is meant only as a caution to those who may hold at this time that lure-coursing is the ultimate, the perfect way to judge a hounds structural worth in the work he was bred to do.
To some extent, organized lure-coursing does help us in locating and appreciating good temperament in our breeds. The correct hunting-hound temperament is cordial if not outright friendly to both people and other hounds. In the formative decades and centuries of these breeds, when two or more hounds were required to work together, they had to work together and not against each other. It is logical to assume that hounds which could not hunt without fighting were soon eliminated.
I mention this good disposition part of the ideal hound because it is as necessary as good legs, good topline, or any of the other components which go into making up the ideal specimen. Perhaps this can explain why ASFA's national leadership has struggled hard to get the muzzles off the hounds in the field! There are few people who would challenge the premise that a hound with a bad temperament is not a completely sound hound, just as much as a dog with a twisted leg is not sound. Hounds which are lame in limb are not allowed to run, so why should we allow those lame-in-the-head to run and disrupt trials and injure others. If we are observant, the lure can give us an insight into the true temperament of our hounds.
The lure-trial system also provides us with a means for exercising our hounds regularly, developing muscle tone which previously was seriously lacking. It has even today helped tremendously to eliminate "cow hocks" and other ugly malformations in the running dogs which were previously far too often seen.
Accompanying the sport of lure-coursing, another hobby, movie making - has become more meaningful as an aid in understanding our dogs and their care. When used properly, movies can reveal to us many things it was not possible for the human eye to see unaided. Through the magic of slow-motion film, we can witness the movement of muscles and bone as the hound runs free, how it turns, stop, and falls without harm to itself. Here again some helpful conclusions can be drawn but only after many runs are made by many hounds, and many knowledgeable persons have studied and collectively analyzed the subject we are watching on the screen.
As we continue to develop our lure-coursing system, we will have trials which extend our hounds over must greater distances than they now cover. We will develop obstacles for them to overcome, especially suited to the breed we are running. We must make the plastic prey seek escape in a more realistic sense. We can scent the lure with the odor of the various game which will put still more realistic response in the hounds' effort.
Desire for the pursuit is a requisite for a coursing hound, no matter how well he may be put together. To hunt, he will have to have the desire. He cannot be lazy or disinterested, lest in both cases the master and hound will go without reward. This part of a hound's makeup is quite well revealed through lure-coursing. Few hounds willing and eager to pursue the plastic bag will refuse to course a Jack with as much or much more enthusiasm.
Of importance in lure-coursing, too, is the aspect of human enjoyment, as an outlet for the love of our hounds. Everyone who allows his hound to dash after plastic strips gets a great thrill from the beauty of his dog in motion. Fresh air, camaraderie, and the picnic atmosphere which goes with the lure-trial make for healthy people and happy and contented hounds.
Just about everyone who has witnessed lure-trials wants the system to grow and become perfected, and developed to a point where we can sensibly evaluate the correctness or the errors in the AKC standards which we presently hold high. Sorry folks, such is not the case now. We must realize we are not yet in a position to use the lure-trial as a means of declaring the breed standards good or bad, correct or incorrect. What one seems to understand today because of yesterday will be challenged by what one will see tomorrow. Most of us at some time have had to eat some crow, and have found it tough and hard to swallow. So let us be cautious about conclusions too hastily reached. Let us not become so sure about what we think we may have learned about conformation while using such an un-perfected gauge, lest we may find ourselves sitting down to consume another mess of crow!
Those of us who have undergone the joys and pain of lure-coursing a'birthing, together with those who have more recently learned the pleasures of this strange addiction, must jointly set our sights on the goals not yet achieved, the methods not yet found, the values to sighthounds and to dogs in general not yet formulated, and take part in the exciting development of lure-coursing to a point where it will be come what we dream; a sport, an exercise, a fascination, a school in which to learn and a means by which to measure and evaluate the sighthound.
Lyle Gillette is the President of the American Sighthound Field Association. This is reprinted from FAN with his permission.
FINANCIAL REPORT
| INCOME | ||
| Per capita (lure trials) | 113.00 | |
| Membership applications | 20.00 | |
| Rule books | 25.50 | |
| 158.50 | ||
| EXPENSES | ||
| Printing | 127.00 | |
| Stationary and Supplies | 2.37 | |
| 129.37 | ||
| Net Profit / Loss | 29.13 | |
NOTES TO FIELD CLERKS AND FIELD TRIAL SECRETARIES
FIELD CLERKS
- DO NOT fill in Record Sheets BEFORE the draw is made. The first entries on the sheet should be the hounds in the first course in the order 1 Y, 1 P and 1 B.
- Return incomplete judge's sheets to the judges immediately for completion.
- Return judged sheets with errors for correction and initialing, this is particularly important if the error changes the Placement of the dog in the course.
- Complete the entire Record Sheet not forgetting to fill in your name, the names of the judges and the date.
- Carefully check the addition on the judges sheets as well as the record sheets. A pocket computer is an ideal aid.
- Make sure entry forms are complete before the day of the meet. We cannot accept incomplete entries. The only exception to this is a listed dog where there is no registration number.
- Field records should be checked and signed before submission.
- Entry fees are NOT forfeit for bitches in season PROVIDED notification is received before OR during roll call.
- Draw slips made out in advance are a big help!
- Mail your trial results to Heather Loube within 14 days of the date of the trial. Please include a per capita cheque for all dogs entered.
KNOW THE RULES!!! Rule books don't cost much ($0.50) and can save a lot of time and trouble when you feel a complaint coming on.
Rule books are available from Heather Loube
NEW JUDGING SHEETS AND HOW THEY OPERATE
- Fill in name of breed
- Circle "P" or "F" which denote Preliminary or Final
- Fill in the course number
- Circle the appropriate letters
- Fill in 1, 2 or 3 depending on the placing of each colour. It is possible to have ties so you may have 1,2,2 without a 3
- Score the hounds
- Add the scores and check to see that the totals and placements agree.
- Fill in the reasons for not scoring
- Circle 1 or 2
- Sign your name
- Fill in the date
- Fill in the host club.
PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST
FIELD ADVISORY NEWS (FAN)
The official publication of the American Sighthound Field Association. Contains ASFA trial results, articles of interest, trial dates, etc.
Published monthly. Subscription rate $7.50 (US Funds)
From: Nancy King Aiken, Medford, Oregon
THE GAZEHOUND
Published 6 x per year. Lots of ads and articles. Well worth $15.00 subscription
Encino, CA
| VANCOUVER ISLAND SIGHTHOUND ASSOCIATION April 9, 1977 at Royal Roads Military College, Victoria, BC | |||||
| AFGHANS: 21 competed / Judges: Sally Bell, Nancy Aiken | |||||
| 1. | TSAR | D & A Thomson | 293 | 40 | |
| 2. | BEGUM EL BAMIAN, G FCH. | F & H Schmietow | 288 | 30 | |
| 3. | CH MAKASHA ELECTRIC SABRA FCH. | J & H Loube | 286 | 20 | |
| 4. | SHAUMAR'S MOONWIND | P Ohlendorf | 279 | 10 | |
| NBQ | DUKE OF BANDHAR SHAH | M & S Wierenga | 263 | -- | |
| NOTE: The win and the points above complete the Canadian Field Championships of Tsar and Begum el Bamian, G.F.Gh. They are the first hounds to win this honour. Congratulations! | |||||
| SALUKIS: 4 competed Judges: F Schmietow, Steve Buchholz | |||||
| l. | AHARA^ RAISIN AL SAMAN CG CM | G & S Bell | 302 | 16 | |
| 2 | AM CAN CH BEL S'MBRAN BACHRACH CC CM | G & S Bell | 301 | 12 | |
| 3. | URRAY VALKYRIE OF ALDSRGROVE | EA Webster | 296 | 8 | |
| 4. | BREIGAYT TSITIGA | C Blake | 279 | 4 | |
| SCOTTISH DEERHOUNDS. 5 competed / Judges G Bell & F Schmietow | |||||
| 1. | LADY AURORA OF LYONNSSSE | S Izard | 293 | 30 | |
| 2. | AILSA OF GARRYOAKS | C & A Matheson | 283 | 15 | |
| 3. | SANDPIPERS LAD OF HIGHSTONE | M Lewis | 281 | 10 | |
| 4. | LOXINLEA LYNDELLA | C & A Matheson | 275 | 5 | |
| The other hound was excused due to injury. | |||||
| MIXED: 1 Greyhound, 2 Irish Wolfhounds, 1 Borzoi Judges: G. Bell, F. Schmietow | |||||
| 1. | CH WINDWOOD VENT D'HIVER CC | EA Webster | 335 | 16 | |
| The other 3 entries scored less than 200 Points | |||||
| WHIPPETS; 16 competed Judges S Bell & N Aiken | |||||
| 1. | SETTING SON OF COURSE | B & L Leinbach | 268 | 277 | 40 |
| 2. | WINDWOOD ZIP CODE | B Goebel | 268 | 226 | 30 |
| 3. | GAMZA | C C Mearns | 266 | 20 | |
| 4. | FRASERFIELD RED LANCER | E Moodie / V Fraser | 265 | 10 | |
| NBQ | CH WOODSMOK'S TOUCH "N" GO | Webster/Buchholz/Miller | 262 | - | |
| BEST IN FIELD / Judges: N Aiken, S Buchholz, F Schmietow | |||||
| CH WINDWOCD VEMT D'HIVER CC | Greyhound | 232 |
| SETTING SON OF COURSE | Whippet | 232 |
| WINDWOOD ZIP CODE | Whippet | 226 |
| TSAR | Afghan | 226 |
| AHARA'S RAISIN AL SAMAN CC CM | Saluki | 224 |
| LADY AURORA OF LYONESSE | Scottish Deerhound | 219 |
| VANCOUVER ISLAND SIGHTHOUND ASSOCIATION April 10,1977 at Royal Roads Military College, Victoria, BC | |||||
| AFGHANS: 20 competed / Judges; G. Bell, S. Buchholz | |||||
| 1. | CH NIGHTWATCH V ONIKA | J. Priddy/D Verti | 276 | 40 | |
| 2. | TSAR, C.F.Ch | D. & A. Thomson | 272 | 30 | |
| 3. | SWIFWIND RAGGITY ANNE | S. Paulger | 266 | 20 | |
| 4. | BEGUM EL BAMIAN, G.FCh. CFCh | F. & H. Schaietow | 260 | 10 | |
| NBQ | ARAGORN OF DIMRILL-DALE | B. Sopinger | 257 | - | |
| SALUKIS: 5 competed / Judges: N. Aiken, J. Loube | |||||
| 1. | AHARA'S RAISIN AL SAMAN CC CM | G. & S. Bell | 321 | 20 | |
| 2. | AM CAN CH BEL S'MBRAN BACHRACH CC CM | G & S Bell | 319 | 15 | |
| 3. | URRAY VALKYRIE OF ALDERGROVE EA Webster | 309 | 10 | ||
| The other 2 entries scored less than 200 points. | |||||
| SCOTTISH DEERHOUNDS: 4 competed / Judges: S. Bell, N. Aiken | |||||
| 1. | LADY AURORA OF LYONESSE | S. Isard | 272 | 16 | |
| 2. | LOXINLEA LYNDELLA | C. & A. Matheson | 258 | 12 | |
| 3. | AILSA OF GARRYOAKS | G. & A. Matheson | 256 | 8 | |
| 4. | SANDPIPER'S LAD OF HIGHSTONE | K. Lewis | 254 | 4 | |
| MIXED: 1 Greyhound, 2 Irish Wolfhounds, 1 Borzoi / Judges: S. Bell, K. Aiken | |||||
| 1. | CH WINDWOOD VENT D'HIVER | E.A. VJebster | 314 | 16 | |
| 2. | FINNIGAN MCNORWOLF | D. O'Flynn | 288 | 12 | |
| The other 2 entries scored less than 200 points | |||||
| WHIPPETS: 14 competed / Judges: G.Bell, F. Schmietow | |||||
| 1. | SETTING SON OF COURSE | B. & L. Leinbach | 299 | 40 | |
| 2. | WINDWOOD ZIP CODE | B Goebel | 297 | 30 | |
| 3 | CH WOODSMOKE'S TOUCH 'N' GO | Webster/Buchhols/Miller | 297 | ** | 20 |
| 4. | CH JANOWMA WNDWOOD ULTRA VIOLET F.Ch. E A Webster | 296 | 10 | ||
| NBQ | EYLELAND WINDWOOD VOODOO | EA Webster | 295 | - | |
| ** conceded due to injury | |||||
| NOTE The win and points above complete the. Canadian Field Championship of wWindwood Zip Code making him the first Whippet to do so. Congratulations! | |||||
| BEST IN FIELD / Judges; F. Schmietow, N. Aiken, J.Lube, S. Buchholz | |||||
| SETTING SON OF COURSE | Whippet | 324 |
| CH WINDWOOD VENT D'HIVER CC | Greyhound | 323 |
| AHARA'S RAISIN AL SAMAN CC CM | Saluki | 318 |
| LADY AURORA OF LYONESSE | Scottish Deerhound | 318 |
| CH NIGHTWATCH V ONIKA | Afghan | 313 |
| NOTE: Due to an error in addition, the wrong hound was awarded Best in Field | ||
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