The Aussie - Summer 2020 final

SCATC CHAT with
Chris Foskett
The Aussie
So what has been happening in the world of Aussies since the
last Magazine?
Chris
Well there has been no change in the enjoyment our
members are geMng from their Aussies I do know that many
owners were missing taking their Aussies out and about to
different places. But with the easing of lockdown, they are
able to enjoy longer walks and days out. I think the biggest
problem has been geMng to the Groomers. we have some
hairy Aussies out there.
The Aussie
Of course the Aussies are unaware of the pandemic and are
enjoying having people around. They are very much family
members.
Chris
And you can see that from all the photos posted as part of the
Aussie Garden Party.
The Aussie
What a great way to celebrate the breed.
Chris
With the cancella<on of the Windsor Dog Show, so many of
our members were disappointed. A Sunday, so everyone
could get there easily and we had reminded everyone about
the date for their diaries for so long. But we felt it was
important not to forget the day and get everyone in their own
homes to raise a glass to our wonderful breed and have a
garden party with their Aussie.
The Aussie
Of course in this Magazine we are featuring some of the
photos.
Chris
Plus the videos. Yes, it was a great way for everyone to be
together via social media.
The Aussie
The Facebook Group seems to have been very popular.
Chris
Not only have we had our current supporters pos<ng on a
regular basis, but we had a lot of interest from new members
wan<ng to join the Group. Which is very posi<ve for the
breed.
The Aussie
Many breeds have been men<oning a surge in interest in the
breed.
Chris
And the Aussies are no excep<on. Many people just couldn’t
get their bitches bred due to lockdown, so we definitely have
a demand at the moment. As lockdown eases, I think a few
more people will be breeding their bitches, so we hope that
everyone interested will not have bought another breed that
is available more quickly.
The Aussie
Because of lockdown there hasn’t been many
opportuni<es to introduce more people to the breed.
Chris
Yes, one of the best ways for people to see the breed id
for all our exis<ng Aussie owners to be out and about and
geMng the breed seen. This year we decided against
being a part of the Game Fairs as the dates clashed with
other events. There are some dates being suggested
when the Game Fairs might run in August and September.
But we feel that as a club we do not want to subject our
ambassador members to any unnecessary risk.
The Aussie
Do we have an update on Discover Dogs in London?
Chris
We know the topic was discussed at the Kennel Club
AGM. The comment was that, as with Crubs 2021, it is
s<ll being considered and the KC is taking guidance from
the Government. Again, I am not sure how our members
feel about being at an event in October . So un<l we have
any defini<ve statements, SCATC is not making any plans.
The Aussie
On the topic of AGMs, what is happening about the
SCATC one.
Chris
I have all the paperwork and the CommiUee was
considering how we could organise an AGM before the
usual deadline date. However, as the KC has extended the
date, we are monitoring Government advice and will
make a decision in the Autumn.
The Aussie
Are there any palns to reschedule our Club Show?
Chris
The CommiUee thought long and hard about this. But we
have decided that because there are so many unknows,
we would not hold the show this year and plan for
Windsor 2021.
The Aussie
Some Dog shows are being scheduled.
Chris
Yes Bournemouth and Blackpool Championship Shows
have been given a licence by the Kennel Club. SKC has a
date for November, so this may go ahead and in theoory
if it’s the May Show there will be Aussie classes. But it is
very much a wai<ng game. The 2 Shows that we support
have both been cancelled for this year.
The Aussie
Hopefully in the next edi<on we may have more news.
Chris
we will keep you up-to-date. Un<l then, stay safe
everyone