1

THE LUCAS TERRIER CLUB

NEWSLETTER

SUMMER 2013

ALL TOGETHER NOW…

LUCAS TERRIERS…THE WORLD’S BEST DOGS!

Jumbo, Tiggy & Lola, from the Rodwell Household

2

Lydia Charrington’s Maisie (aka Beau) Hunter’s Porthos (aka Digby) – the last puppy in Catharina Hunter’s litter of January, which went to Charlie & Christine Lane Fox

Camilla & Peter Flach’s Silver’s Vital Spark (aka Duffy) enjoying fishing with Dudley, born 17th June 2013

LEARN more ABOUT lucas terriers on the LTC website! www.lucasterrierclub.co.UK

3

CONTENTS

Chairman’s Letter Page 4 In This Issue – Editor’s Notes Page 5 Focus on… Important Updates & Information

The 2013 Show Page 6 Show Classes Page 7 Grooming Lucas Terriers Page 8 - 11 Health & Breeding Issues Page 12 – 14 Updates & General News Page 14 - 17

Advertisements, Notices & Recommendations Page 18 Lucas Tails Page 19

Thanks to Lydia Charrington, Camilla & Peter Flach, Catharina Hunter, Amanda Murray, Jo Rodwell ,and Simon Rodwell

LUCAS TERRIER CLUB Honorary President Thomas Frost Chairman Jo Rodwell – chairman@lucasterrierclub.co.uk Secretary/Treasurer Simon Rodwell – enquiries@lucasterrierclub.co.uk Puppy Lists & Registration Sue Rees – puppies@lucasterrierclub.co.uk Newsletter Editor Leslee Holderness Rumsey – newsletters@lucasterrierclub.co.uk

DATES TO REMEMBER & IMPORTANT NOTES

29th September 2013 – the Lucas Terrier Club Show, Pewsey, Wiltshire

EDITOR’S NOTES

Here is the Newsletter schedule: January – the Winter print edition; April – the Spring online update; July – the Summer print edition (with Show

information); October – the Autumn online update (with Show results). IF YOU WOULD LIKE A PRINTED EDITION INSTEAD OF AN ONLINE EDITION PLEASE LET THE EDITOR KNOW.

Please continue to send ideas, questions, pictures or Lucas tails/tales you might have to tell!

newsletters@lucasterrierclub.co.uk

AND if you want to stay current with the Lucas Terrier Club please have a look at the website www.lucasterrierclub.co.uk

THE COVER SHOT

Jumbo, Tiggy and Lola, by Jo Rodwell

4

from OURchairman…

Jo Rodwell Lucas Terrier CLUB Chairman

  

So far, this year hasn’t yet lived up to expectations as far as breeding is concerned. Although there are more than 200 people on our waiting list, including several members, we have only managed 21 puppies born from seven litters – even though we have between us 52 bitches of breeding age. Even if a bitch has a litter every other year (maximum three litters in her lifetime) that number should be nearer 78 -104 puppies (26 litters) a year – and just half that number would be a dream come true. I was very disappointed myself at not having a positive result from mating Lola with a Norfolk dog this July (more on why that went wrong in the breeding report), but fingers crossed that another good mating a few weeks ago between Jumbo and a Sealyham will bear fruit (awkwardly, due on the day of the Show!). After nearly four years of sterling work collating, editing and producing our regular newsletters Leslee Holderness Rumsey has decided it is time to step down from the role and will be actively looking to pass the reins (or should that be lead) to someone interested in promoting our breed. It will be a hard act to follow - Leslee's easy, fun style has been a great and refreshing contribution to the LTC, and given readers a lot of wonderful stories both educational and heart-warming, as well as funny and occasionally very sad, to read over these years. We will miss this style very much but as she mentions in her piece (read on to page 5) life has become too busy with other commitments for her to carry on. I know Leslee is going to be talking to members at the Show and will find several suitable volunteers to do the job. If you think that person is you – please don’t keep it to yourself but let us know! Returning to that all-important breeding subject again, please do get in touch with us as soon as you have a dog or bitch of breeding age that is both PLL and IVDD tested. We are here to help you find a mate and get your bitch in pup and your dog trained as the perfect gigolo! We will do everything we possibly can to support new owners to have their first litter. We need more tested and clear, new breeding stock and want more of you to get involved with the breeding programme. And we want to delight the endlessly patient people waiting to be proud owners of one of our treasured Lucas Terriers! I’m looking forward very much to seeing everyone at the show on the 29th September – please arrive early as seating space may be limited!   

Jo Rodwell

5

IN THIS ISSUE… Leslee Holderness Rumsey

Lucas Terrier Club NEWSLETTER EDITOR

It’s hard to believe that it is nearly one year on since the first Pewsey Show. What a year it’s been! Jo Rodwell is re-galvanizing the Club, encouraging everyone to focus on healthy dogs and working towards an enduring breed. We are in such good hands with her at the helm. Likewise with Simon Rodwell as Secretary and Sue Rees handling the Puppy Placements. Simon has generated an impressive array of statistics and along with Philip Dale set-up our wonderful new website. If you haven’t had a look please do so - www.lucasterrierclub.co.uk This is all to the great benefit of our dogs; and just as ‘legacy’ was a key word in last year’s Olympics, perhaps striving for a Lucas legacy should be a focus for each of us. My own news is that this should be my last newsletter. It’s been nearly four years since Jumbo suggested I take it over from James Lucas and although I had originally planned to carry on to a full four, I have found that my increasing responsibilities on the home front in America are taking up more and more time. It would be wonderful if, at the Show, or even before, anyone interested in taking over the Newsletter could let me know as I would be delighted to go through what’s required. Obviously anyone new should put their own style to the Newsletter, just as I did when taking over from James. It’s a changing format but with a steady message…the health, well-being and perpetuation of our wonderful Lucas Terriers. Being part of the LTC Newsletter has meant learning so much about the Club and about the dogs. It’s been a rewarding experience and great fun as well. But for me, getting to know so many of the members (and their dogs!) has been the real treat. Your photographs, contributions, and the comments in letters and conversations have helped tremendously to educate me about Lucas Terriers and to provide a Newsletter I hope all enjoyed receiving. One of the things I think very special about the LTC is that we are not only individually passionate about our very own dogs but collectively we are passionate about the breed and the Club. That should go along way to ensure that the Lucas Terrier flourishes and thrives! As I go ‘civilian’ I very much look forward, along with my three below – Freya, Chester & Harry - to seeing you at the Show. And please read Simon’s report on that as there are several important changes. Not least the Stud Dog Parade! LESLEE HOLDERNESS RUMSEY

6

THE 22nd LUCAS TERRIER CLUB SHOW

Remember to put Sunday 29th September in your diary for the annual show, taking place in Pewsey Village Hall (near Marlborough, Wiltshire) again this year. Mind you, with the number of members we now have, I’d be interested to hear of anyone who has a large hall or hangar we could use in future! It will be a great day, and a fantastic opportunity to see lots of other Lucas Terriers, including potential stud dogs, so please do strain every sinew to come along. Because of the expected numbers we’re going to do things a little differently this year. We plan to start promptly at 10:15am sharp with a full programme: a puppy class, dog classes, bitch classes, a veteran class, just a couple of property classes and a stud dog parade before lunch. After lunch will just be Best in Shows and then prize-giving. Any demonstrations and photography will take place concurrently throughout the day in side rooms. Everyone will be able to enter something, and the overall aim is to get the maximum number of members and dogs to meet one another - and to have a fun day out! Full details have now been sent out to all members, and you will notice that all classes have been restricted in numbers to preserve the momentum and to make the judge’s task a little easier. If you’ve not done so already, please respond straight away or you may risk missing an entry in the Show Catalogue - and the chance to win prizes! - Simon Also, please note that a number of people are making a weekend of it and staying in Marlborough at The Castle & Ball Hotel (01672 515 201) which accepts dogs! On the Saturday night we will have an informal drinks party and, for anyone who wishes to join in, supper at the hotel. Let us know if you will be there. - Leslee

7

22nd Lucas Terrier Club Show

Date of Show: Sunday 29th September 2013 Coffee/Tea served from: 10:00am Show Start time: 10:15am Lunch served approx: 1:00pm Venue: The Bouverie Hall, North St Car Park, Goddard Road, Pewsey, SN9 5QE Judge: David Winsley Rosettes offered to 6th place Puppy Class

Class 1 Puppy Dog or Bitch (under 1 year on day of show) Dog Classes

Class 2 Junior Dog (1 year and under 2 years on day of show) Class 3 Novice Dog (2 years and under 4 years on day of show) Class 4 Open Dog (4 years and under 7 years on day of show) Class 5 Best Dog in Show (winners from classes 2, 3 & 4 only) Bitch Classes

Class 6 Junior Bitch (1 year and under 2 years on day of show) Class 7 Novice Bitch (2 years and under 4 years on day of show) Class 8 Open Bitch (4 year and under 7 years on day of show) Class 9 Best Bitch in Show (winners from classes 6, 7 & 8 only) Veteran Class

Class 10 Veteran Dog or Bitch (over 7 years on day of show) Property Classes

Class 11 Best Head Class 12 Best Coat Class 13 Best Movement Class 14 Best Young Handler Stud Dog Parade (not judged)

Potential Stud Dogs (incl Norfolks/Sealyhams by invitation only) – one per handler. All dogs are PLL & IVDD Clear

--------- BREAK FOR TICKETED LUNCH --------- Developing the Breed

Outline of priorities and support you can give to develop the breed

Best in Show Class

Class 15 Best in Show (winner of either Class 5 or Class 9) Presentation of Trophies

Winners of Classes 1 – 15

(Finish: approx. 2:30pm)

8

A GUIDE TO GETTING YOUR DOG READY FOR THE SHOW

Lucas Terrier Grooming (by Kim Pothecary)

http://www.groomingdalesuk.com Contents

Finding the right groomer Hand-stripping or clipping? Top tips for maintaining coat between grooms Grooming Guide Clipping Hand-stripping

Finding the right groomer Do your homework. You are leaving your beloved pet in someone else’s care for several hours. Ensure they are properly qualified (preferably City & Guilds and Canine First Aid & CPR) Check for suitable insurance in the event of an accident. My suggestion is to look for groomers in retail space, pop in with your dog, have a chat, and see how you feel and how they interact with your dog. I always spend at least 15 minutes with a new dog before grooming. This helps build trust and during this time I am checking the dog for matting, coat condition, temperament and giving an overall health check. Make sure the groomer offers a hand-stripping service (not all groomers do) and whether the dogs are hand or cage dried. Hand-stripping or clipping? Although the breed standard for a particular breed may state hand-stripping, this may not always be possible. There are lots of factors to take into account when deciding whether to strip or clip a dog. First of all the dog needs a coat that can be stripped. It must have a double coat - a soft short undercoat and a coarse/wire top coat. Neutered or spayed dogs may not be able to be stripped as hormonal changes will have affected the coat. Dogs in theory should be hand-stripped twice a year (at the natural shedding time, spring and autumn.) This means for the rest of the time the dog can get quite long and potentially knotty, which would make hand stripping very difficult and uncomfortable for the dog. Dogs that are hand-stripped should only be bathed infrequently. Hand-stripping is a long process for the dog (this could take several hours depending on how dense the top coat is) and if not done correctly by a professional could result in irritated skin. You should introduce your dog to hand-stripping as soon as the undercoat is visible and the top coat is coarse and easily shedding. In the long term clipping damages the natural coat development. It is unlikely you can go back to stripping if the dog has been clipped on a short blade a few times. However, with clipping you can determine the length of the coat. For example, if the dog is working it makes sense to keep the dog’s coat short and this can be achieved by clipping. You can clip and bath more often, but bear in mind this may result in the dog’s coat thickening up and softening. If you decide to professionally show your dog you should follow the breed standard of stripping if at all possible. Top tips for maintaining coat between grooms Regular grooming of your dog not only promotes a healthy well-conditioned coat but also helps the owner bond with the dog. Most dogs enjoy being brushed if the correct tools are used and the right pressure is applied. Do not over-brush one area or brush harshly with a wire brush as this can cause brush burn. Start grooming your puppy from Day 1, touching legs and feet, brushing around the face, reward them with treats during the process to make grooming a positive activity. It is very hard for a groomer to undertake a full groom on a dog who is out of puppyhood and has never been groomed before. If you have access to a locally qualified groomer enquire as to whether they offer puppy grooming sessions and do this regularly.

9

By undertaking regular grooming sessions you can check for fleas and ticks, by brushing against and with the hair growth. Ticks can be very small - the size of a poppy seed. A rough and tumble dog that has plenty of off-leash exercise should be regularly checked for the following between grooms:

Excess hair in pads (matted hair) – After a muddy walk wash the paws to prevent the mud sticking to the hair and clumping, which can otherwise become sore and painful for the dog. Nails – These can be touching the floor but not twisting. Don’t forget front and rear dew claws if they have them. Do not cut your dog’s nails if they are black or you are unsure how much to cut. There is a vein running through the nail called the ‘quick’. If this is cut this will cause discomfort for the dog, and will bleed. This can make your dog very nervous of having nails cut in future. A good groomer or vet will offer a nail cutting service for a reasonable price. Ears – These should be kept free of hair and clean. Grass seeds – After a walk in the summer in the long grass you should always check your dog’s feet (in between toes), armpits, chest, face and ears for grass seeds. The seeds can pierce the skin, cause an infection and then enter into the blood stream, which ultimately can result in surgery to remove the seed. Ticks – Check your dog regularly for ticks and remove using a Tick remover which can be purchased at any good pet shop for a few pounds. DO NOT “smoother with Vaseline”, “douse in alcohol”, “remove with eyebrow tweezers” or “burn with a cigarette”. These methods cause the tick to burrow deeper into the skin and potentially run the risk of the head and body becoming separated causing any potential toxin to leak into the dog’s blood stream. Tick prevention should be taken very seriously as the ticks can carry diseases that can not only affect your dog but also yourself. More information can be found at http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/about-ticks/ Check sanitary area, armpits, behind ears and between toes for knots, and remove as appropriate.

Grooming Guide The new finish for the Lucas Terrier is moving away from the show Sealyham and more towards the Norfolk as a guide – this makes day to day grooming much easier. The pictures below are an indication of the pattern lines to set which can be achieved either by hand-stripping or a combination of clipping and blending pattern lines with thinners. Clipping…

Before…

10

On a straight coarse coat I would recommend a 4F/4FC blade in reverse over the jacket area. By clipping in reverse lines won’t appear in the coat. This should continue up over the neck and head, or a 7F/7FC forward can be used instead. No visible pattern lines should show and this can be blended by using thinning scissors or a Comb 4. The clipping should continue down the tail, although a client with a dog whose tail is not docked may prefer some length left on the tail. This can be scissored to an appropriate length.

…mid groom clipping… Chest is to be left full. Depending on the length of the coat on the chest this can be achieved with thinners for a natural look or blended using a Comb 4 or 5. Outside ear leathers to be clipped on a 10 blade. The edge of the ear should be trimmed to ear leather (as per Schnauzer) The cheeks (as you would on a Schnauzer) can be shaved on a 10/7F/7FC blade. Inner ear leather clipped on a 40/30 blade and plucked. Eyebrows should be shaped from outside eye socket to inner (diagonally) with eye exposed from the front view, not covered. Beard should be left longer but trimmed following the natural lip line, leaving around 1cm growth below bottom jaw. Pads shaved out with a 40/30 blade or using a Moser Arco trimmer. Feet should be trimmed neatly and tightly to paws. Sanitary area should be clipped for hygiene. I often suggest stomachs are shaved on a 10 or 7F blade, particularly if a dog doesn’t like the owner grooming between sessions or lives a very active outdoor life as this area can get very matted. You must be careful not to clip too excessively otherwise you may affect the skirt.

…and after

11

Hand-stripping

Before… Hand-stripping can be achieved by using a number of tools such as stripping knives, a pumice stone or finger plucking with a rubber thimble. I would recommend stripping powder or chalk. To follow the Norfolk pattern, as above, hand-stripping will only be necessary on the jacket area, tail, head, cheeks and ears. Some dogs will find the head and face uncomfortable. If this is the case you can achieve the same effect using thinning scissors without damaging the natural coat.

…mid groom stripping… Legs should be left natural with short feathering which can be thinned by stripping out or using scissors to set the pattern and follow the natural curves of the legs. The undercarriage should be clipped, not stripped, as the area is sensitive and often lacks a double coat. In addition you can clip short for ease between grooms. Ears, paws, feet and sanitary area should be clipped. The end result should be as below - the only difference being that the chest should be left fuller.

…and after

12

HEALTH & BREEDING ISSUES As said in the last newsletter, this is our most important section as it pertains to the health, well-being and continuation of the Lucas Terrier breed. On Breeding Things are looking iffy in terms of breeding in 2013. Catharina Hunter had four puppies in January, Sacha Abercorn had two in mid-March, Sue and Francis Nicholls had three puppies in May, Katie Gobourn had four in June, Camilla Flach had one and Henrietta Villaneuva Brandt had four, Elizabeth Rolaff had three in July, and there will be at least one litter expected in September. After that the diary is blank, so we’re hoping you’ll let us know of any new arrivals! There are even more breeders and potential breeders who have yet to break cover – come on, get stuck in please! Unless you’re an expert, and I mean expert, please get the help of Pam Gates or another facilitator near you. There is nothing more frustrating than having a failed mating – it is a complete waste of time and money, and not a lot of fun for the poor dogs either. We are abruptly reminded of this by our own recent experience: Lola, who had a litter last year and was due this 7 July, is not pregnant. The stud dog was an experienced Norfolk, we had an ovulation test done, we had two successful matings two days apart at the right time and at the professional breeder’s kennels, so we’re mystified. Do remember, if you can use untried stud dogs, so much the better, as we always need new stud dogs to replace those retiring. The Club will even pay the facilitator fee for untried stud dogs (read further to page 14 for qualifying details). The need to breed should be impressed on every new owner. On current breeding rates the number of Lucas Terriers will peak in 2016, and then decline. To ensure a steady growth in the breed we need to produce an extra 2-3 puppies every year – that’s another one litter a year, every year, which surely is not an unreasonable target? It all depends on YOU! - Simon Some Interesting Statistics On average, dog ‘Best in Shows’ are 40% Norfolk 60% Sealyham, bitch ‘Best in Shows’ are 38% Norfolk, and overall ‘Best in Shows’ are also 38% Norfolk. The breed average overall is 43% Norfolk, 57% Sealyham. Bitches are 2.8 years old, on average, for their first litter (youngest 1.0 years, oldest 6.9 years). The average age of bitches for all litters is 3.4 years.

13

The ideal mix for a Lucas Terrier is 40% Norfolk 60% Sealyham. When Enid Plummer moved down to Cornwall to continue breeding post-Ilmer she tended to have a higher percentage of Norfolk (up to 50%) in the mix of what she bred. Subsequent breeders, including Jumbo Frost, went the other way in favour of Sealyhams and the average reduced to as low as 30%. However, since 2000 the trend has been increasingly Norfolk and we are now at an average of 47% Norfolk. To some extent this reflects the dearth of Sealyhams, which could become a problem while we depend on them for breeding. Ideally, the Norfolk percentage average needs to reduce to 40% or we will end up with small-bodied breeding stock - which is not ideal for the larger litters we need to keep the breed going. - Simon On HEALTH The LTC will support you with subsidised disease tests. PLL & IVDD testing is essential to clear our lines of these conditions. The Offer Member owners of any Lucas Terrier tested from 1 August 2013 for PLL and/or IVDD which are found to be clear of both conditions, and which subsequently are responsible (sire or dam) for a live birth litter of approved puppies, can claim up to £150 from the Club as a contribution to the testing costs. How it works To be eligible, the Lucas Terrier must be both PLL and IVDD tested, and found to be clear, before the mating. If one or other of these tests has already been recorded by the Club prior to 1 August 2013, money can be claimed for the other test - at £30 for PLL and £120 for IVDD. Notes – The breeder must inform the Club of the intention to claim before the mating takes

place. – Lucas Terriers must be both PLL and IVDD tested (and found clear) before the

mating – Lucas Terriers must be certified clear of malocclusion and hernia. – The breeder must use a Club-approved pairing of dog and bitch – The Club must be in possession of the official test results (or a photocopy) – The offer is limited to one payment per Lucas Terrier dog or bitch – The Club wants to encourage all breeders to make sure their Lucas Terriers are PLL

and IVDD tested – PLL testing must be carried out by AHT; IVDD testing must be carried out by a

registered vet. Details of both conditions and the tests involved are on the Club’s website at www.lucasterrierclub.co.uk

– Up to £150 will be paid by the Club, as described above, until further notice - Simon

14

WANTED New Stud Dogs

Offer Apply now and claim £150 mating facilitator costs. To be eligible your bitch needs to have a mating with a Club-approved UNTRIED Lucas Terrier dog. How it works The breeder consults the Club about potential mates for their bitch. A short list of suitable dogs is produced by the Club, based on all know conditions. From the list, and after agreement with its owner, the breeder selects an untried dog. A Club approved mating facilitator is booked by the breeder to help with the mating. The mating takes place with hands-on involvement of the facilitator. The breeder pays the facilitator fees and any expenses.

Once puppies are born, the breeder reclaims the £150 facilitator fee from Club. The breeder pays the new stud dog owner £350 (stud fee). The breeder subsequently sells the puppies at £700 each. Notes

The breeder must inform the Club of the intention to claim before the mating takes place 

Lucas Terriers must be both PLL and IVDD tested (and found clear) before the mating 

Lucas Terriers must both be certified clear of malocclusion and hernias before the mating 

The breeder must use a Club‐approved pairing of dog and bitch 

The Club must be in possession of the official test results (or a photocopy) 

The offer is limited to one payment per untried Lucas Terrier dog, but is not limited to one per Lucas 

Terrier bitch.  Consequently (if the offer is still running) a bitch owner may claim the fee again for a 

further successful mating at the next or later season, provided it is with a DIFFERENT Club‐approved 

untried dog. 

Once an untried dog has been involved in a mating at which a facilitator fee has been paid, it is no longer 

an untried dog.  The fee cannot be claimed again for that dog even, for example, by mating with a 

maiden or different bitch. 

The Club wants to encourage breeders to use quality untried dogs so that the gene pool can be enlarged 

and untried dogs can be assisted to prove themselves.   

PLL testing must be carried out by AHT; IVDD testing must be carried out by a registered vet.  Details of 

both conditions and the tests involved are on the Club’s website at www.lucasterrierclub.co.uk 

£150 will be paid by the Club, as described above, until further notice 

GENERAL NEWS, READERS’ RESPONSES,

UPDATES & INFORMATION Simon Rodwell

Lucas Terrier Club Secretary Membership Our membership is fast approaching the 200 mark, which is fantastic news for the advancement of the breed, and shows how committed we all are to ensuring its growth. Everything you can do to encourage others to join us would be much

15

appreciated. There are still 79 people in my sights, including 10 who were members last year. By not having these people as members the Club is being denied valuable intelligence about the state of the breed, and injuries and diseases occurring in later life. If we don’t know when dogs die we cannot even calculate the average lifespan.

Census By now you should all have received a census form for each of your dogs (and some of the dear departed too) and I just want to emphasise how important it is that you fill in the forms as completely and as accurately as possible. It is not intended to be a bureaucratic exercise in form filling, and each question is very specific and relates to one or other important aspect of breeding. The aim will be that we all work in step to achieve ‘Best Practice’ and be proud owners of our unique breed of dogs, and an increasingly uniform and healthy one at that, rather than just another random mongrel cross-breed. With the support of each and every one of you it will provide an excellent picture of the Lucas Terrier, unmatched by any other similar organisation, and which will help us chart the best course for all, both now and in the future. Thank you for your support. PLEASE CHECK WITH SIMON BEFORE TESTING! There is one VERY important point to bear in mind concerning the PLL and IVDD Status shown (for untested dogs) on your census sheets: it can change (sometimes for the better, but sometimes for the worse), depending on new or updated results of ancestors. The only way to be as up to date as possible is to consult with the Club Secretary before going ahead with any dog testing and mating. He will tell you whether or not you need to test and / or suggest ‘safe’ mates. - Simon   

FOR THE DOGS – An Equivalent Human Age Calculator! How old is your Lucas Terrier in human terms? This is something which interests many owners, but it is difficult to put a realistic figure on it. Multiplying by 7 seems to produce fantastical ages, but now a PhD student is researching life expectancy at the Royal Veterinary College and has come up with a more accurate method. Details are in the web links below but, sadly, there is no precise calculation factor for Lucas Terriers. The good news is that cross-breeds live, on average, 1.22 (dog) years longer than pure-breeds. However, we don’t want to miss out on the fun, so here is a credible version for us (with a 4.85 conversion factor) to use in the calculator as follows:

1. Take the age of your dog and subtract 2 years 2. Multiply the remaining figure by 4.85 3. Add 25 to that result – that is the human equivalent age

The oldest dog the Club is aware of is Rodwell’s Maxim (RBIS 2006) who is 16½. In human terms that’s equivalent to 95 years of age. Not long to go before he gets the special card!

16

If someone comes up with a much older dog we may have to adjust the factor, so please let us know. It could be a dog which is no longer with us – but we’ll want to see the documentary evidence please! - Simon Web links: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22458083 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22479412 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22536727 Lucas Terriers appear on Wikipedia Finally, we have a Wikipedia article about Lucas Terriers. It is at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucas_Terrier The article aims to mention all the known Lucas Terrier and Sporting Lucas Terrier clubs in the world, and to take a balanced view. It is not terribly high in the listings at the moment, and this varies depending on which browser you use, but we’re doing what we can to improve the situation. Meanwhile, any comments or suggestions gratefully received!

Lucas Terrier

Country of origin England

[hide]Traits

Coat Fairly harsh, double, medium length

Color Tan or with combinations of tan, black, white or grey

Life span

12-15 years

[show]Classification and standards

Dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

NOTE: The more of you who visit the site, the higher up it will go in the rankings! AND BIG NEWS… Jo Rodwell, Annabel Whitehead and Carolyn Frost will all appear with their dogs in a Country Life October article on…LUCAS TERRIERS! All things are crossed that it’s a cover-shot as well!

17

Just In… Hunter (4), Abercorn (2), Nicholls (3), Gobourn (4), Flach (1), Villanueva Brandt (4), Rolaff (3) – total 21 from 7 litters in 6 months. The average is lower, so we need more litters please! There were 9 litters in 2012 (34 puppies), so another 6 litters (each of 3) this year would do nicely. Fond Farewells… In April, Frost’s Pianola Lola owned by Amanda Murray; in July, Peat’s Harvey, owed by Hatti Cossart, and Gouburn’s Tilly, owned by Joan Buckingham; and in August Stokoe’s Bodger, owned by Rebecca Cushing. If anyone has lost their dog please let us know. As Simon has indicated this is also so very important to understanding overall contributors to our dog’s demise. OTHER ITEMS…

HELP WANTED

Do you enjoy writing, a bit research, and learning about Lucas Terriers? Are you LOOKING FOR AN INTERESTING & ENJOYABLE NEW ACTIVITY? Why not consider being the next Lucas Terrier Club Newsletter editor? The role of the editor is just that…to edit what is written by others, locate pictures, and design and assemble it all in a framework that makes for interesting and pleasurable reading for members. Equally there is the opportunity to suggest each newsletter’s overall format as well as to write or ‘commission’ specific articles. The newsletter should have a ‘fun’ format but also include some ‘serious’ topics pertinent to the breeding, health and well-being of the dogs. Working closely with the Club Chairman as well as the Club Secretary and the Puppy Lists, this role delivers lots of satisfaction and comes highly recommended. - write to Leslee at Newsletter@LucasTerrierClub.co.uk SPECIAL NOTE – please let me know if you are able to make / bake something to accompany tea at the Show. I’ll be doing American Brownies so to have a few other cakes, biscuits or such would be a delicious addition. - Leslee

18

We hope to eventually assemble a guide to caring for our dogs so if you have any helpers you especially like PLEASE DO SEND ALL GOOD TIPS ON GROOMERS, FOOD, DOG-SITTERS, TRAINERS, VETS, ETC in your area…to Newsletter@LucasTerrierClub.co.uk

ADVERTISEMENTS & NOTICES   

Cushions Miranda Goodman, Toathill House, Slinfold, West Sussex RH12 0RL – Tel 01403 790 264 Dog/House Sitter Di Magner Mobile 07952837731

(recommended by Lynette Langford) Mellow Yellow in Woodstock – Sandie Philpott M: 07968 335 913 (recommended by Leslee Holderness)

Grooming Gill White. Nose to Tail, in Wootton, nr Woodstock, Oxfordshire - Telephone 01993 811 991 (recommended by Leslee Holderness)

Kim Pothecary, Groomingdales UK, 37 Palmer Street, Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 0DT Tel: 01249 249121 (recommended by Jo Rodwell)

Photographs Carol Ann Johnson, Humblebee House, West Felton, OSWESTRY SY11 4EN - Tel/Fax 01691 610906 E - mail: johnson@dogphotos.co.uk - www.dogphoptos.co.uk Portraits Chris Wilkinson, 3 Malvern Court, 33 Mapperley Road, NOTTINGHAM NG3 5AG Tel 0115 985 6459 - Mobile 07974 382443 - E – mail: chris@cmwilkinson.co.uk Henrietta Abel-Smith, email hen_as@hotmail.co.uk (recommended by Jenny Hopkirk) Tony Hinchliffe – T: 01295 690 862 M: 07884 365 896 E: tony@hinchliffeart.co.uk W: www.hinchliffeart.co.uk Charles Fox – M: 07929 217 701 E: charles-fox@btconnect.com. W: www.charlesfoxcornwall.co.uk Veterinary Practices Coach House Veterinanry Clinic, Wroslyn Road, Freeland, nr Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ 01993 880 551 - J Digby Hodgins (recommended by Leslee Holdernes – this is the best vet in the world!) Whelping Box NewDog Ltd, 18 Lodge Hill Industrial Park, Station Road, Westbury sub, Mendip, WELLS BA5 1EY www.newdog.co.uk

 

COMING UP IN THE NEXT ISSUE… Tbd as the new editor is announced!

And remember…send any questions, comments, contributions, images and suggestions you might have to newsletters@lucasterrierclub.com

 

19

LUCAS TAILS…

LEARN more ABOUT lucas terriers on the LTC website!

www.lucasterrierclub.co.UK

The Rodwell’s bitch, Lola, had a litter born on the 5th May 2012. They are all doing well and here is Iris, his new mistress, holding Elvis Bentley.

Leslee’s dog Harry sits up ALL the time…on his window seat, in the car, on the sofa, out on walks…no treat is necessary! Does anyone else’s dog do this?

 

SEE YOU AT THE SHOW!

20

Amanda Murray’s dogs, Frost’s Pianola Lola (aka Lola) on the left, and Hunter’s Ayala (Flora) on the right

WWW.LUCASTERRIERCLUB.CO.UK