Over the
last two years the Australian Shar-Pei Society has promoted our dogs to
the general public by participating in the Peninsula Pet & Pony Expo
at Rosebud, complete with a social dog show, showbags, and a great opportunity
for all members to catch up with each other. We work towards a few events
each year for the members to get together with and without their dogs.
For more information contact our Events Co-Ordinator Elizabeth Velianovski 0414-062-510
For more information contact our Events Co-Ordinator Elizabeth Velianovski 0414-062-510
Picnic
at The Royal Botanic Gardens
April 7th 2002
Best Eyes & Cutest Puppy
Shadow
(handled by Christine Coleman)
Best Brushcoat
Minnie
(handled by Natalie Lowe)
Best Movement
Judge
(handled by Steven Velianovski)
Best Mouth & Wrinkliest Dog
Thunder
(handled by Mick Licciardo)
Best Head & Best Coat
Rainer
(handled by Joanne Derman)
Best Ears & Best Tail
- Zegna
(handled by Tyrian Andrews)
The gang
Sunday December 9th 2001
9.30 - 5.00 pm
Olympic Park, Besgrove Street, Rosebud
The Puppies
Best Eyes
Possum
(Handled by Tracey Williams)
Best Mouth & Cutest Puppy
Thunder
(Handled by Mick Licciardo)
Best Head
Poppet
(Handled by Jo Beach)
Best Ears
Polly
(Handled by Nat Lowe)
Waggiest Tail
Kato
(Handled by Jarrod O'Connell)
Wrinkliest Dog
Angel
(Handled by Donelle)
Best Mannered Dog
Josie
(Handled by Kristy Cooper)
Best Trained Dog
Paris
(Handled by Zac Paulic)
Best Tail & Prickliest Coat
Harley
(Handled by Marriane Ploeger)
Animals of all walks of life from dogs, cats, guinea pigs and cavies to miniature horses, sheep, reptiles, rabbits and alpacas will be featured at the Mornington Peninsula’s second annual Pet and Pony Expo on Sunday, December 9th at Olympic Park, Rosebud. Sheep dog demonstrations, horse-drawn carriages from the 1800s, dog obedience competitions, sled dog races, polocrosse, light horse re-enactments, mounted police and an equestrian fashion parade are just some of the many exciting activities to be enjoyed on the day. Celebrity animal trainer Luke Hura who has trained dogs for advertisements and television shows including Dog Woman, Country Practice and The Man From Snowy River will demonstrate his training techniques and give tips to achieving similar results at home. Bring your family dog on a leash and with a plastic bag for its droppings! and win prizes for the dog with the waggiest tail, longest ears, the shiniest coat and similar novelty competitions in the ‘Life. Be in it’ Dog Games. Spot prizes will also be given away on the day including a prize for the best Sun Smart-dressed person.
Don’t be discouraged if there are a few showers on the day - prizes will also be given for the flashiest umbrella or the most fashionable raincoat! Responsible pet owners can also have their pet micro-chipped for a discounted fee of $20 up to 50% less than the normal price and registered at a discounted rate at the Shire’s Customer Service caravan. For the children there will be face painting and clowns, pony and dog cart rides, and performances by children’s entertainers Introduce your child to calves, lambs, piglets, kid goats, ducklings, wabbits(!) and chicks at one of Australia’s biggest and best mobile farm yards, ‘Australian Farm Yard Friends’. The Peninsula Pet and Pony Expo is an alcohol-free, ‘old fashioned’ family-focussed community event. Entrance is free, and food and refreshments will be available from scout stalls. Off-street car parking will be available by donation to service clubs. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a great day out for the whole family!
A great night was had by all at our Valentines Dinner held at the Thanh Phong Restaurant in Richmond. The service was very efficient and the meals delicious. All present were entered in to our door prize competition, which was drawn by Tyrian Andrews and won by - Natalie Lowe. Thankyou to those members who donated the prizes -all enjoyed tucking in to the chocolates and a nip of the Chivas Regal.
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Xmas
BBQ
December 17th 2000 Mary Street Park Richmond
(From left to right) Tyrian Andrews, Anthony & Katherine Margaritis.
Members came along with their dogs and although it was a very hot day (mid 30’s), fun was had by all. Chris Armstrong and Joanne Derman relieved the heat by having a water fight, much to the kids delight. Father Christmas managed to find us amidst the many people that were there on the day and brought presents for the very happy children. Special thanks to Tracey O’Connell for the apparel, Chris Armstrong and Robyn Moody for all their efforts in getting the day organised, Peta Cohen and Adam for supplying the delicious salads, and Santa’s Helper (Peta Andrews) for arranging the presents.
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Picnic
at The Royal Botanic Gardens
May 6th 2001
What a glorious
day we had at the Melbourne Botanical Gardens. After battling our way
through the traffic of the Carlton/Collingwood football match, the Centenary
Procession and all the other events that were on we finally made it
to relax on the lawns and take in the beautiful Autumn weather.
"Our
day at the Botanical Gardens was a lovely one, the sun was shining,
dogs were happy and we were lucky enough to even have an F-18 put on
a wonderful air show (especially for
us!!!!..Not likely) All and all we had a great day and it was great
to meet the other Shar-Pei owners and lovers" Liz,
Steve & Judge Velianovski (above)
"It was
a nice day and it was good to finally meet some of the guys in the club
and we hope next time that Liv will be able to come and meet them all
and be able to get involved"
Robyn, Frank and Shelby Grimaldi (above)
"Both myself,
Darren and the two dogs had a great day at the Botanical Gardens, the
weather was perfect and the company was very entertaining. It was wonderful
to see Coco's father and even Jaffy (Pomeranian) had a wonderful time.
The dogs love socialising as we both do. We look forward to meeting
up with everyone again. Thanks for a very relaxing Sunday afternoon
"
Susie Bartlett, Darren, Koko & Jaffa Nichols (above).
Nat & Gunna
Lowe (above)
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Peninsula Pet & Pony Expo
Sunday November 9th 2000
9.30 - 5.00 pm Olympic
Park, Besgrove Street, Rosebud
Club Members and their "Rolly Dogs"
Peta Andrews & Zoe of Peyote