The Australian Terrier Club of America

A Message to Our Visitors

Thank you for visiting our web site. Whether you're a seasoned fancier or just beginning your search for the right dog for you and your family, there is sure to be something here for everyone. For those who are new to our breed, please click on “Discover the Aussie” and learn why the inimitable Australian Terrier is loved and cherished by so many who have come to know him. On our Upcoming Events page, you'll have an opportunity to learn when and where you can meet Australian Terriers and their breeders in person. Ready to buy a puppy? Visit our acclaimed Breeder Directory first and learn how to tell if you're dealing with a responsible breeder. Elsewhere on our web site, guests can download a free sample of our club quarterly, The Talkabout, and read firsthand what it's like to be owned and loved by Aussies. Looking for unique Australian Terrier items for your home or office? Order an official calendar, ATCA-exclusive Aussie jewelry, and other breed merchandise from The Aussie Store and show off your Australian Terrier spirit! Other articles and links of interest to the Australian Terrier fancy can be found on these pages, too numerous to mention here, so please feel free to browse around. More features are being added to our web site and you are cordially invited to stop back often.

On behalf of the officers, directors, and members of the Australian Terrier Club of America... Welcome!

*2008 ATCA Health Survey Is Now Online!*			*Today is*
*A Message to Our Visitors* Thank you for visiting our web site. Whether you're a seasoned fancier or just beginning your search for the right dog for you and your family, there is sure to be something here for everyone. For those who are new to our breed, please click on “Discover the Aussie” and learn why the inimitable Australian Terrier is loved and cherished by so many who have come to know him. On our Upcoming Events page, you'll have an opportunity to learn when and where you can meet Australian Terriers and their breeders in person. Ready to buy a puppy? Visit our acclaimed Breeder Directory first and learn how to tell if you're dealing with a responsible breeder. Elsewhere on our web site, guests can download a free sample of our club quarterly, The Talkabout, and read firsthand what it's like to be owned and loved by Aussies. Looking for unique Australian Terrier items for your home or office? Order an official calendar, ATCA-exclusive Aussie jewelry, and other breed merchandise from The Aussie Store and show off your Australian Terrier spirit! Other articles and links of interest to the Australian Terrier fancy can be found on these pages, too numerous to mention here, so please feel free to browse around. More features are being added to our web site and you are cordially invited to stop back often. On behalf of the officers, directors, and members of the Australian Terrier Club of America... Welcome!
*"Red Aussie in Straw"* *Photo by Terhi Oksanen* *Courtesy of Marilyn Harban and Sherrill Yates*	*Club News and Updates*
	ATCA "Fab and Fifty" Photodex Show Now Online ATCA Member Barry Knothe has put together a wonderful slide show presentation in celebration of the Australian Terrier Club of America's 50th anniversary. Beautifully set to music, the free Photodex revue features many photos of Australian Terriers at home and in competition. Don't miss it! Check Out the Show! 2008 ATCA Health Survey Now Online Our new Australian Terrier Club of America Health Survey is finally complete and ready for action. This year, the Health survey is available on the web and can be accessed at 2008 ATCA Health Survey All survey responses are confidential, so please be honest. Remember, if you are an ATCA member and wish to be listed in the upcoming 2009 Breeder Referral directory, participation in the Health Survey is required and you must include your demographic information in order to be counted. All demographic information submitted through the website is removed from the survey responses to ensure your confidentiality. Learn more about our 2008 ATCA Health Survey Welcome to Our Newest Members! The following individuals have been voted into ATCA membership. Congratulations! Laura G.K. Ashley Teresa Cleland Margaret DeLong Michael Langham 2012 ATCA Specialty Site Input Wanted Our National Specialty coordinator, Ida Ellen Weinstock, is seeking input from our members for possible show sites for 2012. If you would like to make a suggestion, please contact her at idaellen@australianterrier.org ATCA Health Committee News and Update Available The Health Committee has released an update and report for ongoing activities and studies currently underway. For details, please download here (Adobe Reader Required) ATCA Breeder Survey Grace Cartwright, our AKC Gazette columnist, has sent out a brief breeder survey by email to our members in support of a series of columns that she plans to do in the coming year. Please assist her efforts by responding to her questionnaire. Grace has also asked for reader input and hopes that everyone will provide her with their thoughts and feedback so that her articles may be as authentic as possible. She can be reached at gcartwright@australianterrier.org 2008 ATCA National Specialty Notes Many thanks to our 2008 specialty organizers who worked long and hard to make this year's golden anniversary specialty a real success: Show Chair Sue Bachman (together with Darlene Evans), Ring Stewards Jeri Leu and Sandra Lassen, Member Education Day Chair Michelle Bell, and 2008 Ways and Means Chair Pamela Levy. Heartfelt thanks go to the host-members of the Northern California Terrier Association, NCTA President and ATCA Members Darlene Evans, Petey Schreeder, Claudette Earl, Ken and Rosalie Nakatsu, Michael Langham, Diane Kroeze, Teresa Cleland (and the countless others who helped out) for their support in the Silent Auction, Dining and Meeting Room set-up and breakdown. A special note of thanks to Dr. Claudia Orlandi who made our annual Members Education Day not only enlightening, but a memorable one! (Be assured that no one in attendance will ever look at pipe cleaners in the same way again!) A tip o' the swaggie's hat to the staff and management of the Red Lion Hotel in Sacramento for being such gracious hosts and going the extra mile in support of this year's national specialty celebration! Congratulations to our 2008 Best in Specialty Show winner, #7 CH. Black Back Firefly, owned by Pamela Levy. To celebrate victory and to mark the occasion of our 50th anniversary at our annual banquet on Friday, top hats, feather boas, and glow rings were worn by all in attendance! Not to be left out, Neopolitan-style dog cookies were also made available to our dogs. (Fun props and goodies graciously provided, courtesy of Pamela.) Our gallery of 2008 winners... Best of Opposite Sex went to #44 CH. Redwing It's All About Me NA NAJ NAP, owned and handled by Heather Rife, DVM and co-owned by breeder Susan Holsinger. Awards of Merit went to #71 CH. Ryba's Call Me Irresponsible ("Marty"), owned by Sue Bachman and Teresa Schreeder; #21 CH. Benayr Nessun Dorma ("Tucker"), owned by Pamela C. Levy; #23 CH. Wismiss Aussome Stuart Pea, owned by Kerrie Bryan and Carol Sazama; #25 CH. Temora Bull's Eye, owned by Julie Seaton. Best of Winners and Bred By Exhibitor Group 1 went to #9 Ryba's Matinee Idol, bred and owned by Susan Bachman, Teresa Schreeder, and Michael Langham. Winners Bitch went to #26 Redwing Just My Style, owned by Susan Holsinger and Ann Roache. Reserve Winners Dog went to #51 Redwing Licensed to Thrill, owned by Elaine Strid and Susan Holsinger. Reserve Winners Bitch went to #34 Sundog Such A Flirt, owned by breeder Angie Cross Bly. Best Puppy in Sweeps and Sweepstakes Group 3 went to #42 Harringtons Crimrose Figaro, owned by Philip and Susan Stoller. Best of Opposite to Best Puppy in Sweeps went to #33 Harringtons Red Hook of Figaro, owned by Jeannine Harrington. Best Veteran in Sweeps went to #47 CH. Ryba's Tom Foolery, owned and handled by breeders Sue Bachman and Teresa Schreeder. Best Veteran Dog went to #69 CH. Wismiss Red Roadster owned by breeders Kerrie Bryan (handler) and Carol Sazama. Best of Opposite to Veteran in Sweeps and Best Veteran Bitch went to #52 CH. Ryba's Diamond Lil of Tera K, owned and handled by Darlene Evans. Stud Dog went to #47 CH. Ryba's Tom Foolery, owned and handled by breeders Sue Bachman and Teresa Schreeder. Brood Bitch went to #16 CH. Harringtons Crimson Tide Too, owned by Jeannine Harrington. For 2008, there were 86 conformation entries in the sweeps and regular classes and 10 performance event entries. In addition to our own, there were many non-members also in attendance at our annual walkabout who flew and drove in from all over to see the dogs, meet our members, and to find out more about ATCA. Our good friends, Jim Jones and John Davidson from Melbourne, VIC, Australia were also on hand to help make our celebration complete. In short, it was ANOTHER fun and exciting week for all who came to show their enthusiasm and support for the Australian Terrier! A complete listing of all of our winners will be published in our next issue of The Talkabout.
*Club Events*	Your Aussie did WHAT...?		*2009 ATCA Calendar Cover Contest Now Underway!*
Come and Meet the Breed! Check out the dog shows below as well as our Upcoming Events page to find out where you can meet Australian Terriers near you. The Australian Terrier Club of America will be supporting Australian Terrier entries at The Australian Terrier Club of Colorado specialty show in conjunction with The Greeley Kennel Club Dog Show to be held on Friday, August 15, 2008 as part of a three-day weekend event in Greeley, Colorado: Get Map and Directions to The Greeley Kennel Club Dog Show The Australian Terrier Club of America will be supporting Australian Terrier entries at The Montgomery County Kennel Club Terrier show to be held on Sunday, October 5, 2008 in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania: Get Map and Directions to The Montgomery County Kennel Club Show	Our quarterly newsletter, The Talkabout, is available by subscription to all Australian Terrier enthusiasts. It's a great way to keep track of the latest news, breed articles, and heart-warming Aussie stories... Download a Free Talkabout Sample Adobe Reader Required		$14.95, plus shipping The 2009 ATCA Calendar Cover results to be posted later this month... Stay Tuned! A Great Calendar and a Thoughtful Gift! Order Your 2009 ATCA Calendar Today! ISO 2008 ATCA Calendars? We still have a few available for sale at The Aussie Store Congratulations to Vance Beaupre - Winner of the 2008 ATCA Calendar Contest and to Each of Our Contest Runners-Up!
ATCA Board of Directors	*AT Diabetes Research Underway!*		*In Search of Breed Items?*
President: Michael Palazzo (MD) Vice President: Susan Holsinger (CO) Recording Secretary: *Debora Sharp (TN)* Corresponding Secretary: *Carol Sazama (CO)* Treasurer: *Susan Bachman (CA)* *AKC Delegate* *Kim Occhiuti (MA)* Class of 2007-2008 *Michelle Bell (VA)* *Ann Roache (CO)* *Teresa Schreeder (CA)* *Carol Stone (IL)* *Class of 2008-2009* *Kreg Hill (CA)* *Pamela Levy (WA)* *Alexa Samarotto (NY)* *Sherrill Yates (OK)*		Australian Terrier Blood Samples Needed...	Shop the Aussie Store!
	*Learn About Our Breed*		*Find an ATCA Breeder*
	Australian Terrier History, Breed Standard, Grooming, Health... It's All Here! Results of the latest ATCA Health Survey		Photo by Marsha Gray Tips on How to Choose a Breeder, Plus Our Acclaimed Breeder Directory Learn How to Be A Responsible Dog Owner Letter to A Puppy Buyer
	Upcoming Events		Australian Terrier Rescue Homes Needed
	Meet Australian Terriers in Person... Find Out Where Please note the following date correction to our Upcoming Events calendar: Virginia Terrier Club Friday, June 20		Ralphie, (above) has found a permanent family! Many thanks to those who called and emailed us to let us know you were willing to open your hearts and homes to him. Australian Terrier Rescue is in need of loving homes for Aussies currently in foster care! Please visit australianterrierrescue.org to find out how you can help. Is a Rescue Dog Right for Me?
	Club Informatiom		Other Links of Interest
	Contact the Club Secretary		AKC Canine Legislation Updates
	Regional Australian Terrier Clubs		AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF)
	Download an ATCA Membership Application (PDF)		Find an AKC Dog Show Near You (Select "Conformation Events", Then Your State of Choice)
			Dog Show Superintendents