It is that time of the year again – the Weimaraner Klub of Gauteng’s annual Open Show will be held on Sunday 29 January 2011 at Goldfields Kennel Club in Bedfordview. The Judge will be Di Holman and we ask all Weimaraner Klub members and non-members to consider entering your Weimaraner for the show.

For enquiries please send mail to info@weimaraner.co.za or contact the Klub’s secretary/chairperson at 082 750 3172

Our fifth Championship Show on 17 September was a great success.

A sincere word of thanks to the Gundog Club for making it possible to have our dogs assessed by Mr. Chris Bexon from the U.K.

Then, I must thank the following sponsors for making the day

VetScript
Eukanuba
Dunstone Winery
HTC for donating a cellphone
Klub members who donated cash & goods (names are elsewhere on the website)

Last, but not least I must thank my Committee who did such a sterling job, especially Beryl van Druten & Jessica who pulled out all the stops to make such wonderful gifts & prizes.

Results for the Day:

BEST IN SHOW
Ch Sabaka Mist Liberty of Stahlberg (NSD NRD) – Ray & Lilian Taylor

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW & BEST OPPOSITE SEX
Ch Mercurymagic Casanova’s Charm (NSD NRD) – Shalene Anderson & Gunther Kritzinger

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Gundalf Baron – Natasja & MP van Staden

BEST JUNIOR IN SHOW
Re Poetry in Motion of the Grey Noble of Mistylowlands – Yvonne Hollander

BEST S.A. BRED IN SHOW
Mistvalley Anabell of Spitzenreiter – Thomas du Plessis

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Ch Sabaka Mist Kayla – Tienie & Renée Minny

CC DOG
Ch Sabaka Mist Falcon of Gundalf (NSD) – Lynette vd Gryp & Yoan Bosch

CC BITCH (2 POINTS)
Eweimar Asterisk Charlie – Marie de Klerk

BEST IN SHOW Ch Sabaka Mist Liberty of Stahlberg (NSD NRD)

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW & BEST OPPOSITE SEX Ch Mercurymagic Casanova’s Charm (NSD NRD)

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Gundalf Baron

BEST JUNIOR IN SHOW Re Poetry in Motion of the Grey Noble of Mistylowlands

BEST S.A. BRED IN SHOW Mistvalley Anabell of Spitzenreiter

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW Ch Sabaka Mist Kayla

CC DOG Ch Sabaka Mist Falcon of Gundalf (NSD)

CC BITCH (2 POINTS) Eweimar Asterisk Charlie

It is with sadness that the committee has heard Beate von Dwingelo-Lütten died suddenly yesterday.

Beate judged the Weimaraner Klub’s Qualification Show and she has built lasting friendships and contacts in South Africa over the last few years.

RIP Beate, we will miss you

The Committee has decided to hold a Training Shoot for Weimaraners. This event will be run on the same principle as our Ratings test, but only natural game will be used.

Date:                            Saturday 27 August 2011
Venue:                        Oppiedam, Nigel
Time:                           7:00 a.m. start
Fees:                            R100

Includes sandwiches on arrival  &  lunch

 It is essential to book, so please let me know if you will be attending:

mini@eject.co.za  or  082 750 3172

Our annual Championship Show for 2011 will be held on 17 September 2011, 15:00 at Goldfields Show Grounds

This year we will be sharing a judge with the Golden Retriever Club and the Gundog Club – Mr Chris Bexon (UK)

Closing date for entries is 17 August 2011, and we will be offering discounts for multiple entries and an Early Bird discount (for entries received by 3 August)

Download the entry form below and complete one for each dog entered. Then fax it to 086 695 7263 or email to info@weimaraner.co.za along with proof of payment.

Entry Fees:

First Dog: R80 per class
Second Dog:R75 per class
Third Dog: R70 per class
Early Bird Entry: R10 per dog discount

Banking Details:

Nedbank: Meyersdal Branch
Code: 152042
Acc No: 1520012683
(PLEASE USE SURNAME AS REFERENCE)

Official Show Schedule

Show Entry Form (complete one for each dog entered)

We would like to thank the following individuals and businesses that have made contributions to run the show:

• Adele Comley
• Karen Bielderman / Bieldermans Inc
• Cobus Meyburgh
• Ray and Lilian Taylor
• Natasja van Staden
• Esmé van der Merwe
• Elize Goddard
• Eukanuba for the food prizes
• Nativa/VetScript for the prizes and samples
• HTC for the raffle phone

Date: Sunday, 10th July 2011
Time: 13:00
Place: Meet outside the first gate of Elgin Grabouw Country Club – http://www.countryclub.co.za/
Entrance fee:  R20 per person & all dogs for free

PLACE YOUR BIDS NOW FOR THE AUGUST WALK ON OUR FB PAGE “Weims on the Run”.  It will be at the ZimZala K9 Estate, Forest 44 on the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West.

Kind regards
Esmé van der Merwe
0827858798
0218514039

NOVICE SHOOTING DOG

Mercurymagic Verca Misty Siska                                                 Karlien & Riaan de Villiers
Sabaka Mist Suganspice                                                             Richard Gordon & Linda Vanderberg
Portos                                                                                      Karlien & Riaan de Villiers
Mercurymagic Casanova’s Charm                                                Gunther kritzinger & Shalene Anderson
Sabaka Mist Uppitygina                                                              Peter v Crombrugge & Karl Gustav
Mercurymagic Dragon Lily                                                          Andre Greeff
Gundalf Berry Beautiful                                                              Yoan Bosch
Sabaka Mist Utopia                                                                    Jayne Bagley

BEST PERFORMANCE IN THE FIELD: Sabaka Mist Suganspice (Josephine)

NOVICE RETRIEVER DOG

Mercurymagic Verca Thunder                                                     Peter v Crombrugge & Karl Gustav
Portos                                                                                      Karlien & Riaan de Villiers
Mercurymagic Casanova’s Charm                                               Gunther Kritzinger & Shalene Anderson

BEST RETRIEVER ON THE DAY: Mercurymagic Verca Thunder (Max)

Sabaka Mist Suganspice on point on quail

Mercurymagic Verca Thunder

Date: Sunday, 26 June 2011

Time: 09:00

Place: Meet outside the first gate of Elgin Grabouw Country Club – http://www.countryclub.co.za/

Entrance fee: R20 per person & all dogs for free

We will do afternoon walk in July again. Please email dates that will suite you in July, to enable me to accommodate as many people as I can.

Kind regards
Esmé van der Merwe
0827858798
0218514039

It’s that time of the year again – the annual Shooting Ratings of the Weimaraner Klub of Gauteng.

DATE: Saturday 18 June 2011

TIME: Judging commences 7:30

VENUE: ‘Oppiedam’ Nigel

CATERING:      Sandwiches on arrival & lunch
Prices still to be confirmed by ‘Oppiedam’

This year we are accepting pre-registrations to make the administration easier and to get a better idea of the estimated entries and costs. We are also offering a discount for entries that are accepted before Friday 17 June, 17:00.

Prices for entries (these are per dog entered):

NOVICE SHOOTING DOG:
R40 pre-entered
R50 on the day

NOVICE RETRIEVER DOG:
R40 pre-entered
R50 on the day

RETRIEVER DOG:
R50 (depending on price of birds and the number of RD entries – may be more)

PLEASE LET ME KNOW A.S.A.P IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING FOR CATERING PURPOSES AND FOR THE PURCHASE OF BIRDS FOR THE TESTS.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR DOG’S REGISTRATION NUMBER AND REGISTERED NAME WITH YOU (IF REGISTERING ON THE DAY).

DIRECTIONS AVAILABLE

ENQUIRIES: (011) 979-5065 or 082 750 3172

KUSA Official Field Entry Form

Please make payment into the following bank account and remember to print, save or send a proof of payment to be submitted along with your entries

NEDBANK: MEYERSDAL BRANCH
BRANCH CODE: 152042
ACC NO: 1520012683
NAME: WEIMARANER KLUB OF GAUTENG
TYPE: CURRENT

Please complete the entry form with your dog(s) details (one for each dog entered) and FAX FORMS & PROOF OF PAYMENT TO 086 695 7263 OR EMAIL TO: mini@eject.co.za

FIELD TRAINING THIS SUNDAY AND EVERY SUNDAY TILL THE RATINGS ON 19 JUNE:

VENUE: RETRIEVER DAM (See the Maps page on the menu for directions)

TIME: 8:00 FOR 8:30 START – PLEASE DON’T BE LATE

SEE YOU ALL THERE!

Renée Minny

082 750 3172