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), followingconsultation 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 the Kennel Club, please refer to the worldwide DNA testing list at

 www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health/for-breeders/dna-testing-simple-inherited-disorders/worldwide-dna-tests/.

The Kennel Club constantly reviews DNA testing schemes in conjunction with breed clubs to ensure that breeders are supported with resources which help them to make responsible breeding decisions. 

The Kennel Club works alongside breed clubs and breed health coordinators in a collaborative effort to improve the health of pedigree dogs and is happy to accommodate a club's request to add a new DNA test to its lists. A formal request from the breed's health coordinator or a majority request from the breed clubs is normally required to do this.

Test results will be added to the dog’s registration details which will trigger the publication of the result in the next available Breed Records Supplement. The result will appear on any new registration certificate issued for the dog and on the registration certificates of any future progeny of the dog, and also on the Health Test Results Finder on the Kennel Club website.  

Results for dogs already tested can also be recorded, but owners will need to submit copies of the DNA certificates themselves. If the owner includes the original registration certificate for the dog (not a copy) then a new registration certificate will be issued, with the DNA result on it, free of charge.  DNA test certificates should be sent to Breeder Services, The Kennel Club, Clarges Street, London W1J 8AB or scanned and emailed to 

health.results@thekennelclub.org.uk.

from KC website 

SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB

At Ingliston 

We all head of to the show nice and early well not too early as this is, in fact, a local one for us. Only two dogs today our fawns. All the usual suspects are there awaiting judging as usual. 

It wasn't the biggest entry for Mr Lee Reynolds sadly as we thought he'd draw a bigger entry than he did. 

We also bought two soft crates at the show and I'm thankful we did as the dogs were rested before going in and we could supervise our self-harmer as she likes to chew her feet. Hence the muzzle at times but she doesnt need it all the time now thankfully. 

I had to go to the secs office to get Cerise class changed as she had won a CC before the closing of entry and you're not allowed to have them in certain classes or your awards are removed from you. 

I need to remember this in future as I am so forgetful in that aspect. 

Dogs are in first as usual well it was a turn up for the books as in.......

Culseandanes Tyrion The Imp 

gained 1st in Post Graduate Dog 

out of 4 entries 

of he trots into the line up and then gains a 

!!!!!!!!!RDCC!!!!!!!
his 2nd one 

CH Culseandanes House Of Tully

gains a 1st in Open Bitch 

out of 2 entries should have been 3 

as she trots into the lineup and also gains a 

!!!!!!RBCC!!!!!!

Our co-owner and handler as usual Mrs Sheena Booth 

WEST OF ENGLAND LADIES KENNEL SOCIETY

AT MALVERN THREE COUNTIES SHOW GROUND 

Judge Mrs S Lipman 

We only had our fawns out today they did us so proud as usual 

CULSEANDANES TYRION THE IMP

Gained a 1st in

Junior Dog 

it got him a place in the line up but nothing else but he is still to mature on as he is still a junior dog after all fair enough a big huge boned puppy. He is maturing nicely though. Slow and steady. 

Thank you all for the lovely comments about him.

JD (2) 1. Sneddon & Booths culseandanes tyrion the imp. This 18 month rich red fawn with a dark mask, dark eye, good head planes and correct dentition, presented the gentlest expression. Hard condition throughout and very well balanced in body, having correct front and rear angulation and strong topline. One of many today with super tight feet, and a very smooth mover. Litter brother to my best bitch so will be one to watch as he matures. 

CULSEANDANES HOUSE OF TULLY

Gained a 1st in

Junior Bitch 

gaining her place in the line up. 

well to our mega surprise she goes onto gain another CC 

then Bobette not happy with that challenges for BOB and wins 

So we have to wait on Group.
Bobette in great style nicks of with a whippets bed and crashes out with that air of tell me when I'm on then. 

To our bloody astonishment she get group 4 which is an achievement as Great Danes are usually overlooked,  but the judge on the day saw something good in her.

I thank you Mr Hans Van Den Berg for thinking so highly of my bitch. 

To top it all off she is now a 

CHAMPION (KC APPROVAL) plus she did it in Junior.

Sheena's 13th and our 1st 

This team works together 

JB (4,1)1.Sneddon & Booths Culseandanes House Of Tully. Very rarely does a dane come so close to the breed standard, and be able to perform at her best, at the right time. This youngster, in a rich fawn gleaming coat which accentuated her firm musculature, exuded strength, elegance and yet retained distinct femininity. A dark mask, correct dentition with neat drop of lip, almond-shaped dark eyes, alert use of ears producing a beautiful head, carried high on her showy crested neck. The best front and rear assembly supported by good boned legs and very tight feet. At just 18 months old, and flowing throughout from her sprung ribs to her strong hindquarters and good tail set, she couldn't be denied the BCC. BOB and later in the day WG4. 

The dogs are co-owned by myself and Sheena I wouldn't have it any other way as Sheena deserves the glory just as much as us.

May I take this opportunity to thank Mandy Farr for

Bella aka Eddanes I Found Heaven Via Culseandanes 

plus Kelly Nayar for Merlin aka  Kemanilo Total Magic 

Sheena for owning Merlin too 

because it wouldn't have been possible without the above for our first fawn litter and be producing 

CH CULSEANDANES HOUSE OF TULLY 

Not forgetting 

CULSEANDANES TYRION THE IMP
your time to shine will come one day. 

SCOTTISH GREAT DANE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

At Lawrie and Symington 

Lanark

Dogs Mrs E Lapsley

Bitches Mrs L Donnelly 

We get there nice and early to get the dogs all relaxed and a wee walkabout to calm them more the lads as they can be a bit silly at times before going into the ring. 

Dogs in first as usual and we started late as the dog judge was caught in traffic due to road closures we knew nothing about. we got started at 9.45am and finished for 3pm for our clean up after the show. many stayed behind for the nibbles and cake and copious amounts of wine which are always a hit at the shows by us Scottish lot. 

CULSEANDANES TYRION THE IMP 

Gained a respectable 2nd in 

Junior Dog
co owned and handled as usual by Sheena Booth 

CULSEANDANES BLUE POSIDION

Gained a 3rd in

Special Blue Dog

handled by Alan Sneddon 

CULSEANDANES HOUSE OF TULLY

Gained a 1st in

Junior Bitch which gained her a place in the line up.

co owned and expertly handled by our Sheena 

judges Mrs E Lapsley and Mrs L Donnelly 

with

CULSEANDANES HOUSE OF TULLY WITH HER CO OWNER (SHOW MUM)

Sheena Booth 

JB (4, 1) 1 Sneddon & Booth's Culseandanes House Of Tully. Have watched this girl since first seeing her as a puppy and she did not disappoint today. For me, she oozes breed type, has strength but still retains the required elegance with no exaggerations. Has the most melting expression and excellent head planes. Well filled in front with good lay of shoulder, correct topline, good depth throughout presenting a super outline. Was pleased to award her the CC and, with the co-judges agreement BIS. I'm sure she will not be waiting long for her crowning third ticket.

I'm watching from afar awaiting a decision being made and she only goes onto getting the CC 

Well, our Bobbette wasn't satisfied with that she challenges for BIS and wins that too. 

Cheers and applause rang round the ring. I'm all squiffy at this point trying to get of the floor. My lad Al is grinning like a loon cuddling anyone that got in his way.  

CONGRATS TO ALL THE OTHER WINNERS 

GREAT DANE BREEDERS AND OWNERS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

Today it was only the gal out today as the boys decide to smack into each other and hurt their legs the silly boys but them at their best two babies really just wanting to play.

CULSEANDANES HOUSE OF TULLY 

GAINED A 3RD 

IN JUNIOR BITCH 

with her show mum and co owner Sheena Booth

it was also Sheena's 60th and we had a party once again. 

CRUFTS 2018

AT THE NEC

Birmingham 

Judge Mr Gary Hooker 

Well we all went the day before for CRUFTS the world dog show as we call it and we have to gain entry to this by getting in the top 3 in our classes from other Champ shows all over the UK. You cant enter if you win from Novice or post graduate though so do remember this when entering your dog at shows.

I have been campaigning 3 Great Danes between 2017/2018. Two fawns (siblings) and a blue.

I am now banned from booking any rooms as we ended up right in the centre of Birmingham which is a nightmare to get out of on CRUFTS day.

On the day we groom ourselves to an inch of our lives as the dogs only need wiped down as they were all groomed the day before. Nice and handy having a breed that doesn't need much grooming at all thankfully.

I am very nervous as I am at CRUFTS day as you always think is my dog ok are they even going to be liked enough and what will be in the ring competing with them all.  I am also excited over the event to. It is a long day as we are not allowed out till 4pm, but we can do as much shopping as we want.

We are a later start of 9.30am but we are in the hall at 7.15am in case of traffic better too be early than late eh and miss your class and that wouldn't do at all on the day of CRUFTS.

CULSEANDANES TYRION THE IMP 

AKA BOB (REALLY TYRION)

2ND IN JUNIOR DOG  

Gary Hooker's critique of 

Sneddon' and Booth's Culseandanes Tyrion the Imp.   Fawn of great size and substance with huge bone. I have watched him and his sister (my Bitch CC) with interest, he has grown on a lot better than what i thought he would. His head is correct and strong with a clean strong neck, he just needs to settle into his big frame now and let down through the rear, would prefer a better lay back of shoulder just to give him that little more clean outline but still a very nice boy and well handled.

PHOTOS BY ANNE KOHLER

Gary Hooker's critique

Sneddon & and Booth's Culseandanes House Of Tully.  15 mth old fawn I have watched this bitch over this last year and she just gets better, she is mature for her age, she gives a picture of power and strength but still retains her femininity.  She has an amazing head viewed from every angle almost close to perfection, she can be a bit of a handful on the move but when she gets into her stride and moved at the correct pace she has great reach and drive. She is well angulated in front and rear, her neck is strong but crested and flows into her excellent body,  good depth all through, she is a great representation of this breed. I am sure this is the first of many CCs, pleased to be the first to give the BCC.  

PHOTO BY MAXINE ABBOTT 

No judge was harmed in the taking of this pic 

                                                CULSEANDANES HOUSE OF TULLY

AKA BOBETTE (REALLY CERCEI OR CERISE)

1ST IN JUNIOR BITCH  

INTO THE LINE UP SHE WENT AND OUR JUDGE PUT THE HANDLERS THROUGH THEIR PACES THATS FOR SURE. 

TO OUR ABSOLUTE MEGA DELIGHT AND A VERY UNEXPECTED RESULT SHE WENT ONTO GAIN A 

CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE 

AT CRUFTS THE MOST PRESTIGE SHOW IN THE UK.
Yes I screamed and did a dance and other things to boot. I raced to my husband who did not have a clue why both my son and I are jumping about like loons excitedly telling him.
I have never been hugged so much in my life. Cloud nine I think I'll stay there for a bit yet........

IN TO THE CHALLENGE FOR BOB WHICH WENT TO THE GERMAN DOG 

AL CAPONE VON GUT STEPPRATH WHO GAINED BOB

THE OUTSTANDING BLACK LAD PICTURED BELOW WITH HIS 

OWNER CLAUDIA ROHLAND WITH OUR BITCH WINNER WITH HER HANDLER AND CO OWNER 

MRS SHEENA BOOTH 

Northern GDC

At Sutton Leisure Centre 

St Helens 

4th March 2018

Well us Scottish lot decided to brave the freezing weather and attend the show. We didn' have that much snow to start with it, it was mainly the snow drifts that got us as they were over 6 feet in some areas which was very scary for some of us. Good job we have the farmer that was clearing the farm roads for folks. 

Junior dog 

Culseandanes Tyrion The Imp 

2nd 

in a class of 4

Special Blue Dog 

Culseandanes Blue Poseidon 

2nd 

in a class of 2 

Junior Bitch 

4th 

in a class of 5 

Sadly no pics at this show