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Volume 64 Number 4 - Tibetan Spaniel Club of America
TSCA Newsletter 2015 President’s Message As 2015 draws to a close, I want to thank the entire Board of Directors for a very successful year. We accomplished several things and others are nearly completion and TSCA is better for it. The Constitution and By-Laws are at AKC for final approval, the 2016 National is moving ahead very nicely, several committees have new leadership (see below) and, with very mixed emotions, the end of my term as President is only months away. Another successful Board meeting was held earlier this month, via conference call, and I want to thank those who participated. It is a great way to meet without the cost of travel and time. Although I am unable to get time off from work to attend, I wish the Orange Blossom Tibetan Spaniel Club a very successful first Specialty show. I also want to send accolades to the Potomac Valley Tibetan Spaniel Club as they move ahead. For others with a group of Tibbie owners, why not start thinking about your own regional club — the breed is growing and there is a need for clubs around the country. There are been two TSCA members who have stepped up and taken over vacant committees. Letty Afong has offered to take over the TSCA Champions Handbook and she will be in touch soon. I am very happy to see this publication continuing, it’s a wonderful source of information. Please take the time to add your champions to the book. Also, Laura Davidson is our new Junior Showmanship Coordinator. A former Junior Handler herself, she is now a 4-H leader and mentor to many New England youngsters. THANK YOU to both of these ladies. On the other side, we still need someone to take over the Ways and Means committee. The Nominating Committee will be starting work on the new slate of officers and Board Members. If you get a call from the committee, PLEASE think seriously about agreeing to serve. This is YOUR club and we need your input to continue to move TSCA forward. Happy Holidays to everyone. Bill Volume 634 • Issue Four October/November/December New Members The following persons were voted into membership pending publication in the Newsletter. Marty Housley & James Cooper Firebird Farms 980 S. County Rd. 181 Byers, CO 80103 [email protected] 720-351-6650 303-522-5732 cell Sponsors: Kay Dickeson & Donna Etchison Margaret David 613 Cherrington Dr. Harrisburg, PA 17110 [email protected] 717-540-0840 717-884-4945 cell Sponsors: Mary Hartman & Connie Buckland Sandra Spoull Kowalski Sandy Acres 19804 Smith Circle Ashburn VA 20147 [email protected] 703-723-1542 703-216-8583 Sponsors: Vicki Sendaj & Deborah Ayers Betty McCreight Amchara 1256 Hibiscus Lane Apopka, FL 32703 [email protected] 321-356-6989 Sponsors: Gina Podsednik & Tori Marks Sergio Valenzuela & Bradley Hooper Livier's 8903 Bowling Green Dr. LaMesa, CA 91941 [email protected] 619-997-3454 cell Sponsors: Robert Churchey & Mallory Cosby Driskill Connie Buckland, Membershiip Chairperson Officers President Bill Chaffee 469 Langford Creek Road Van Etten, NY 14889-9752 [email protected] Vice President Jean Briggs 332 Weatherwax Road Averill Park, NY 12018-5920 [email protected] Recording Secretary Connie Buckland 608 N. Wintergarden Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402 [email protected] Corresponding Secretary Susan Mullins 1413 Hyner Circle Richmond, VA 23231 [email protected] Treasurer Dianne Tyree P.O. Box 67 Brookline, NH 03033 [email protected] Committees Judges Education Chair Linda Foiles 6880 Sperryville Pike Boston, VA 22713 540-547-3483 [email protected] AKC Delegate Dianne Tyree P.O. Box 67 Brookline, NH 03033 [email protected] Junior Coordinator Susan Mullins 1413 Hyner Circle Richmond, VA 23231 [email protected] Board of Directors Robert Churchey P.O. Box 20645 Mesa, AZ 85277 [email protected] Donna Etchison 17603 E. 79th Street N. Owasso, OK 74055-5820 [email protected] Mary Novocin 7223 Wilson Road Mt. Airy, MD 21771 [email protected] Karen Shilliday 4330 Pinewood Lane York, PA 17402-3325 [email protected] Cindie Swaim 23374 Kingsbury Rd. Middleton, ID 83644 208-585-9013 [email protected] Show Records Cindie Swaim 23374 Kingsbury Rd. Middleton, ID 83644 208-585-9013 [email protected] Membership Chair Archives & Regional Chair Coordinator Mallory Cosby Driskill 123 Perry Lane Goode, VA 24566 434-525-7710 [email protected] Connie Buckland & Colleen Bias Chaffee 608 N. Wintergarden Rd Bowling Green, OH 43402 [email protected] Rescue Chair Sunshine Coordinator Specialty Coordinator Susan Miccio 4670 Carpenter Bridge Rd. Felton, DE 19943-4216 302-335-3191 [email protected] Michelle R. Bustamante 15504 CR 18 Fort Lupton, CO 80621 720-220-2703 [email protected] Breeder Referral Shelley Potter & Shannon O’Neal 3650 Woodbridge Rd. Deland, FL 32720-1262 386-277-2083 [email protected] Colleen Bias Chaffee Dianne Tyree P.O. Box 67 Brookline, NH 03033 [email protected] Versatility Chair Karen Shilliday 4330 Pinewood Lane York, PA 17402-3325 [email protected] Past President Mallory Cosby Driskill 123 Perry Lane Goode, VA 24566 [email protected] Mary Novocin 7223 Wilson Rd. Mt. Airy, MD 21771 301-305-3050 [email protected] Laura Davidson 14 Hyacinth Drive Pepperell, MA 01463 978-877-1196 AKC Legislative Liaison & Website Manager Ways and Means Dianne Tyree P.O. Box 67 Brookline, NH 03033 [email protected] Eye Registry & Health Committee Carol V. Srnka 6352 Iradel Road Trumansburg, NY 14886 607-387-9668 [email protected] Newsletter Editor Newsletter Printing Cost Issue #3 - 2015 $316.00 Envelopes/Labels/Postage Cost $197.32 TSCA Needs Your Help! We are still in need of someone to head up the Ways and Means Committee. Please consider volunteering. Contact any Board Member if you are willing to help. 2 Changes in the current TSCA Directory: George and Marie Firos 317-602-6206 Barbara Salberg-Richman 352 Painter Rd. Fall Branch, TN 37656 914-443-8188 Patricia & Steven Silberman KokoNor 215 John Owings Road Westminster, MD 21158-3103 410-876-9092 [email protected] New Title Holders - Congratulations! Champion Titles Grand Champion Titles Performance Titles September 2015 Dog Title Dog Name Owners Name Breeders Name Champion Champion Champion Champion Champion Champion Champion Champion Champion Champion Champion Champion Champion Champion Champion Champion Champion Grand Champion Grand Champion Grand Champion Grand Champion Grand Champion Rally Novice CH Ambrier's Rokirk What Goes Around Comes Around CH Arabelle's Life Of Riley CH Asawin's Don't Stop Believing CH Barbabelle Of Lollipop CH Chatawa Kofuku Golden Girl Too CH Flolin Cynara Time To Shine CH Gjnjah's Humdinger CH Lionheart's Betts More Bounce To The Ounce CH Lionheart's Paint It Black CH Oak's Game Of Chance CH Pecan Valley Rhyne Or Reason CH Starlite Just Roman Around CH Tibroke's Been Pickin Up The Pieces CH Tin-Man Devil In Diguise CH Tin-Man Napoleon Dynamite CH Vestal Diamond Envy At Rivendell CH Wynswept Polka Dot Heart GCH CH Applewood's First Lady At Sangmu GCH CH Sky Hi's Delightful Imagination GCH CH Tibroke's Iceywinds Parti Like a Million CGC GCH CH Zeltzin's Golden Boy GCH CH Zhigatsey Hilma Wynstar-Bb Jo's Sweet Charity RN Sergio Valenzuela & Bradley Hopper Marcia Becker & James Pence Ms. Lori A Kopreski Pascale Kolly-Badan & Shannon O'Neal & Andre Kolly-Badan & Shelley Potter Ann Terry & Barbara James Linda C Foiles & Mary Novocin Gina T Podsednik Mr. Chase Waddell Mr. Chase Waddell Patricia Gilliard Robin Walloch Thomas M Taylor & Carol Taylor Marty Housley & Kay F Dickeson & James Cooper Sheri A Rose Sheri A Rose & Cindy Nelson Bonnie Bieber & Lindsay Vest Donna Kay Raider & Randall Raider Ms. Lisa A. Gembala Sue Reeve & Karen Oker Sarah W Baker Marilynn Miller & Georgine Abramson & Ann Terry & Susan Smith-Rodgers Eduardo Jimenez & Lary Hesdorffer & Donna Hamner & Janet Wright Sharon Goble David Kirkland & Mallory Cosby Driskill Marcia Becker & James Pence M Hope Arnold Pascale Kolly-Badan Ms. Marilynn Miller & Billie Ann Terry Linda C Foiles & Mary Novocin Gina T Podsednik Mr. Chase Waddell Mr. Chase Waddell Patricia Gilliard Betty Ann Seely Thomas M Taylor & Carol Taylor Kay F Dickeson Sheri A Rose Sheri A Rose & Mallory Cosby Driskill Linda Lashley & Lindsay Vest Peggy Jarman & Donna Kay Raider & Randall A Raider & Alison Jarman Judith Brown & Jane Jensen Sue Reeve & Sue Melick Kay F Dickeson Cecilia Johansen Mona Frejborg Lori Kopreski October 2015 Dog Title Dog Name Owners Name Breeders Name Champion Champion Champion Champion Champion Champion Champion Grand Champion Grand Champion Grand Champion Grand Champion CH Chatawa Kofuku Golden Rose Too CH Countrymanor Yellow Tara CH Dp Nockouts Judge Brown CH Gjnjah's Lotta Love For Linlee CH Sir Adams Smokey Robinson CH Tibroke's Some Kinda Wonderful CH Westview's Breaking Away GCH CH Royal D's Mai Tia GCH CH Tibroke's Pick Your Poison GCH CH Tin-Man I'Ll Put A Spell On You GCH CH Westview I'M Tuff Stuff Ann Terry Sandy Hesse & Kris Woodington Derek Philo & Tanya Linnon Linda Beringsmith & Gina Podsednik Julia Adams D.V.M. & Sharon Adams & Maddie Powers Kay F Dickeson Kathy & Larry Mackai Ruth Davis Kay F Dickeson Sheri A Rose & Cindy Nelson Mary Jo Bish & Connie Buckland Ms. Marilynn Miller & Billie Ann Terry Sandy Hesse & Kris Woodington Derek Philo & Karen Hand Gina T Podsednik Julia Adams-Powers & Sharon Adams Kay F Dickeson Connie Buckland Ruth Davis Kay F Dickeson Sheri A Rose Connie Buckland 3rd Quarter Health Report Applause to those breeders getting their dogs’ health checks. Keep up the good work! TS-PA167/45F/P-VPI TS-EL80F45-VPI TS-311G45F-VPI TS-EL78M26-VPI TS-PA164/26M/P-VPI TS-310G24F-VPI TS-PA163/24F/P-VPI TS-CA42/24F/P-VPI TS-EL79F24-VPI PA EL HD EL PA HD PA CA EL HD TS-PA166/24F/P-VPI PA TS-EYE115/22F-PI EYE TS-EYE112/21F-VPI EYE TS-PA165/21F/P-VPI PA TS-PA162/16F/P-VPI PA TS-EYE114/19F-NOPI EYE TS-EYE113/12F-PI EYE RINCEN SILVER SERAPH RINCEN SILVER SERAPH RINCEN SILVER SERAPH RUYA'S MAS RICO DE FINIKI RUYA'S MAS RICO DE FINIKI BUTTERNUT HILL BATTLE OF BROOKLYN BUTTERNUT HILL BATTLE OF BROOKLYN TAMZIL'S SOMBA TAMZIL'S SOMBA TAMZIL'S SOMBA TAMZIL'S SOMBA HARMONY UPSADAISY LANTANA'S SWEET TEA LANTANA'S SWEET TEA ZHIGATSEY HILMA DABALAR'S TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART AT AMCHARA KETURAY'S DO YOU BELIEVE AT NEOCLES 9/9/2015 9/15/2015 9/15/2015 8/5/2015 7/30/2015 8/3/2015 7/28/2015 9/1/2015 9/9/2015 9/9/2015 9/1/2015 9/30/2015 8/3/2015 8/4/2015 7/23/2015 9/29/2015 9/16/2015 NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL GOOD NORMAL NORMAL - PRACTITIONER GOOD NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL MILD NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL NORMAL W/BREEDER OPTIONS NOTED Report from the September 11-12, 2015 Delegates Meeting The proposed amendment to Chapter 16, Section 1, of the Rules Applying to Dog Show provided for the awarding of points towards a Certificate of Merit in the regular puppy classes, as well as the awarding of one championship point to a dog receiving the CM title. Without objection, the portion of the proposal on the one championship point is being withdrawn. The vote at this meeting then came down to the awarding of points for the CM title in the regular puppy classes.This amendment was brought forward by the AKC Board, based on staff recommendation, and was read at the June meeting, and has been published in two issues of the online Gazette. After discussion it was deiced that this amendment would be referred back to the Board to revisit the following issues, the name of the certificate, two, the issue that in order to get this certificate or award or suffix, a dog would never have to defeat any entry of their own breed, three, that the title is slated to become a suffix, like the CDs, a hunt test, et cetera, and is listed as such. The Parent Club Committee voted unanimously to request to table, opposing the name as it exists, or the use of the word merit and is in favor of requiring the defeat of other dogs. A vote of the delegates in attendance sent this proposed amendment back to the Board for review. The Executive Secretary read the following proposed amendments: a. to ARTICLE VII, SECTION 1, of the Charter and Bylaws of the American Kennel Club. The adoption of this amendment would give the Delegates the ability to make what they consider to be the best choices for the organization and the sport when they elect Board members by eliminating term limits. The decision on whether or not to re-elect an incumbent would rest strictly with the Delegate. The amendment was proposed by the Clarksville Kennel Club and supported by the Delegate Bylaws Committee, and the AKC Board voted to support the decision of the Bylaws Committee. It will be published in two issues of the online AKC Gazette, and you will be asked to vote on it at the December 2015 meeting. b. to Chapter 4, Section 2, of the Rules Applying to Dogs Shows which would allow clubs to utilize electronic documents for premium lists. It was submitted by the Dogs Shows Rules Committee, and will be published in two issues of the online AKC Gazette. You will be asked to vote on it at the December 2015 meeting. c. to Chapter 7, Section 12, of the Rules Applying to Dogs Shows, would allow clubs to utilize electronic documents for judging programs. This change allows clubs to utilize electronic documents unless the exhibitors specifically request a hard copy. It will be published in two issues of the online AKC Gazette, and you will be asked to vote on it at the December 2015 meeting. d. to Chapter 12, Sections 1, 3, 4 and 6, of the Rules Applying to Dogs Shows, would allow clubs to publish their catalogue electronically if they wish to do so. It will be published in two issues of the online AKC Gazette, and you will be asked to vote on it at the December 2015 meeting. e. to Chapter 16, Section 7, of the Rules Applying to Dogs Shows, would recognize multiple levels of grand championship titles. It will be published in two issues of the online AKC Gazette, and you will be asked to vote on it at the December 2015 meeting. The Board of Directors selected the following Delegates to the nominating committee to select candidates for the class of 2020. Johnny Shoemaker, Chairman, Redwood Empire Kennel Club; Mary Manning-Stolz, Tampa Bay Kennel Club; Mary Lou Olszewski, American Bloodhound Club; Larry Sorenson, Dachshund Club of America; and Peggy Wampold, South Windsor Kennel Club. Alternates: Ann Gallant,Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America and Kenneth Saenz, Chihuahua Club of America. The entire minutes of this meeting can be read online at the following site: http://cdn.akc.org/Delegates_Portal_PDFs/Meeting-Minutes-September-2015.pdf Dianne Tyree AKC Delegate 4 TSCA Fall Board Teleconference 11/8/15 ● Handbook: Vacant—see new business ● Health (Carol Srnka): See attached report Present: Bill Chaffee, Jean Briggs, Susan Mullins, Connie Buckland, Dianne Tyree, Cindie Swaim, Donna Etchison, Karen Shilliday, Mary Novocin, Absent: Robert Churchey, Mallory Driskill. ● Judges Education (Linda Foiles): See attached report ● Juniors Program (Susan Hope)no report---see new business Meeting was called to order by President Bill Chaffee at 4:05 p.m. A motion made by Susan Mullins to accept the minutes of the last meeting as published. Second by Dianne Tyree. Passed ● Regional Club Coordinator (Mallory Driskill): Mallory would like to step down from this position. After some discussion a motion was made by Connie Buckland and second by Mary Novocin that this be placed under the job of the Corresponding Secretary. Motion passed. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT: Bill Chaffee thanked everyone for attending the teleconference. We had a great national and a big thanks to the committees for a great job. It has been a great year, we have accomplished many goals in getting committees filed and jobs completed. Now its time to look forward to the next year. ● Rescue (Susan Miccio): See attached report: Also Susan will be contacting all TSCA members by email when a rescue is received. This will be done before announcing the rescue to other groups, REPORT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT: Jean Briggs— Nothing to report ● Show Records (Cindy Swaim): Certificates will be given out at the banquet. If anyone has a new ROM/ROMX please contact Cindie to get the paperwork completed. REPORT OF THE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Susan Mullins—see attached report ● Specialty Coordinator (Dianne Tyree & Colleen Chaffee): Still working on 2017 and would like to get the 2018 is still available. If anyone would like to chair a national, please contact Dianne Tyree or Colleen Chaffee to get the guidelines. REPORT OF THE RECORDING SECRETARY SECRETARY: Connie Buckland—The ballots went out for the Constitution and By Laws. The membership passed it and now we are waiting on AKC final approval which should be at their December meeting. The ballots for judges for 2017 are now out with a deadline the end of November. Thank you goes to Colleen and Bill Chaffee for doing the ballots since I was unable to do them due to shoulder surgery. ● Newsletter (Mary Novocin): See attached report ● Sunshine Committee (Michelle Bustamante): No report REPORT OF THE TREASURER: Dianne Tyree—see attached report ● Versatility (Karen Shilliday): Nothing new to report ● Ways & Means (Dianne Tyree): Dianne Tyree is still looking for someone to step up and help with this committee. We need someone to take care and store items. We would love to have clothing items but need someone who can take charge and store these items. COMMITTEE REPORTS ● 2016 Specialty (Donna Etchison)—Things are moving along. The logo is done. Working on the banquet and specialty items. More to come in the coming months. ● Membership (Connie Buckland): If you are sponsoring a member, please make sure you sign the members application as well as the sponsor forms. When an application is received, I will notify the applicant that I have received their application and that it will be presented to the Board for approval at the next board meeting. ● AKC Legislative Liason (Susan Mullins): Nothing to report ● Archives (Mallory Driskill): Nothing to report ● Breeders Directory & Referral: No report 5 Betty McCreight Amchara 1256 Hibiscus Lane Apopka, FL 32703 321-356-6989 [email protected] Sponsors: Gina Podsednik and Victoria Marks UNFINISHED BUSINESS ● Illustrated Standard Drawings: These need to get to Linda Foiled so that we can proceed with the updated Illustrated Standard printed. Linda Foiles and Karen Shilliday are working on this project ● Logo: Susan Mullins is going to contact an artist about the possibility of getting a sample and cost of a new logo for the spring Board meeting. Sergio Valenzuela & Bradley Hooper Livier’s 8903 Bowling Green Dr. La Mesa, CA 91941 619-997-3454 Sergioyazid@ yahoo.com Sponsors: Robert Churchey & Mallory Driskill ● Standing Rules: Dianne Tyree is working on them. Hopefully will have then up to date by the Spring Board meeting. ● Constitution & By Laws: Membership passed them, and they are now at AKC for their final approval at the December meeting. Marty Housley & James Cooper Firebird Farms 980 S. County Rd. 181 Byers, CO 80103 720-331-6650 [email protected] Sponsors: Kay Dickeson & Donna Etchison ● Handbook: Club member Letty Afong expressed her interested in doing the Handbook. We have a new Handbook Editor. Mary Novocin made a motion that Letty Afong take on the Handbook. Second by Connie Buckland. Passed. Look for further information on the Handbook in the future. Margaret David 613 Cherrington Dr. Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-540-0840 [email protected] Sponsors: Mary Hartman & Connie Buckland NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Susan Mullins and second by Mary Novocin to have Laura Davidson take over the job of Juniors Chairperson. Passed. Laura will be in contact with Susan Hope to make the transition and receive any files on the Juniors. Sandra Sproull Kowalski Sandy Acres 19804 Smith Circle Ashburn, VA 20147 703-723-1542 [email protected] Sponsors: Deborah Ayers & Vicki Sendaj Mary Novocin suggested that any new membership applicants be notified when their application is received. This will be done on the future membership applications received. A motion made by Connie Buckland to adjourn, second by Susan Mullins. Passed Nominating committee: Mary Novocin made motion and Susan Mullins that the Nominating committee consist of: Colleen Chaffee Chairperson, with committee persons Connie Buckland and Lexine Thompson. Alternates: Linda Foiles, Bonnie Bieber and Pat Burris. Motion Passed. Meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m. Connie Buckland TSCA Recording Secretary Executive session: 5:50pm – 6:15pm New Members voted into membership pending publication in the Newsletter. 6 Corresponding Secretary Fall Report It's been quiet for a change. Torie Marks and her crew will once again man the Meet The Breed booth at Eukanuba In December. Litter registrations for Tibbies are down quite a bit this year and the drop seems to be steady. Deb Henson was nice enough to get the numbers from other countries and the comparison is very interesting. They're posted below. 2016 is almost here which means another election for Board members is coming up. Please give some thought to volunteering to help fill any needed positions. This club runs entirely on volunteers, without which it wouldn't exist. Susan Mullins TSCA, Inc. Corresponding Secretary AKC Dog Registrations By Year By Breed Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Tibetan Spaniel 533 455 432 384 467 326 344 391 275 264 7 Rescue Report 11/6/2015 Awareness: I have completed the updating the Rescue and Adoption pages on the TSCA website. Although I have continued to use my personal Facebook page for rescue outreach – with good results – I still plan to create a Facebook group for Tibbie Rescue. However, the experience of other small breed rescuers in the AKC Rescue Network is helping me think about a social media policy before I proceed with forming the group. Rescues: Summer and fall 2015 have seen an increase in Tibbie rescue activity. Bailey (age 10), a rescue due to incapacitation of owner in MA, found his forever family (including a Tibbie sister) in PA with transport help from Diane Zdrodowski. Respectfully submitted, Pikachu (age 15), a rescue due to surrender to a VA shelter, is currently in a non-TSCA foster home while receiving much needed veterinary care. I have solicited donations to the Trust to defray his expenses. Assists – About 10 other Tibbies (or likely/possible Tibbies) without homes came to my attention during this period. Although none of these were transferred to the Trust, I nonetheless offered a helping hand where I could. • I contacted several shelters with Tibbies, but the shelters declined our help and placed the dogs quickly. However, it was a first when an Ontario (Canada) shelter emailed me for help finding a good “Tibbie home.” Canadian member Elaine Money helped the shelter place the two Tibbies. • Other Tibbies were safe in the care of other 501 c 3 rescue organizations when I found out about them, and I shared the information on social media. A family in CT from our adopter waiting list adopted one of these Tibbies, and another such adoption is pending in FL. • One Tibbie was awaiting seizure by animal control. I had a green-light from the Trust, and Donna Etchison and non-TSCA volunteers were ready to foster and transport her. Sadly, the seizure never took place, and the situation ultimately ended in tragedy. Tibbie Wannabes – Nearly every day, other rescue organizations, shelters or people who keep an eye on social media contact me to rescue dogs that are clearly not pure-bred Tibbies. I had the sad duty to tell these well-meaning people that TSCA Rescue can’t take responsibility for these dogs. However, I tried to help in some other way, such as by sharing on social media. Susan Miccio Judges Education Report November 2015 Next Judges Education, already approved by the Board, will be held in NJ for a Judges Group. We are looking for a date in the spring. The date is still pending. I would like to request the TSCA club credit card information in order to have the re-printing of the Illustrated Standards done. I have not, as yet, received the re-visioned art work so will proceed with the art work we already have and simply revise the verbiage to fit our present standard. There have been a couple of names added to the Mentor list recently. As soon as I update the current list I will forward to the AKC. I will be contacting those on the list and see if they wish to remain or be removed. New mentors are Diane Tyree and Martha Feltenstein. Several other members have asked via e-mail for the requirements to mentor and those forms have been sent to them via email. Respectfully submitted, Linda Foiles November 4, 2015 Newsletter Report 11/1/15 I plan to research some different printing options that may be more cost effective and closer to my home. Presently, the printer is located about an hour away and fairly inconvenient to get the material to and from their office. I would welcome any suggestions you might have on printing this publication. Potential Adopters: My waiting list currently contains 48 potential adopters. Since my last report, I added 54 based on inquiries I received, and six left the list due to having found their adoptive Tibbies. All inquirers are referred to Breeder Referral as well as added to the waiting list. Since the National Newsletter is our big, colored issue of the year it would be great to form a team to help. I would need members willing to gather the results and put that together, collecting winner's information and pictures, articles, and ads. Networking: I have joined the AKC Rescue Network , which is comprised hundreds of breed rescue organizations. The discussion on its yahoogroup has already benefited me with much food for thought. In addition, and it’s good to know I have access to a vast number of experienced rescuers when I have questions. If anyone is interested in helping out in those areas, please contact me. The next National issue won't be in the works until May/June 2016. Mary Novocin 8 adenovirus or oncolytic virus engineered to be ‘tumor specific’. The goal is to be able to introduce these “conditionally replicative” viruses directly into osteosarcoma tumors so that the dogs own immune system will attack the tumor. Tibetan Spaniel Club of America Health Report November 2015 I attended the Bienniel AKC/CHF Health Conference in St Louis in August. I did send out a complete over view of the speakers/topics… Dr. Jeffery Bryan followed, his particular areas of interest are targeted imagery and therapy and epigenetics of cancer. Targeted imaging and therapy agents take advantage of particular properties of cancer to deliver these therapies directly to tumors. The “epigenetics” goes a step further to methylation, which in very simplified terms, can change a rogue (cancer) gene to “silence” it so that it will stop replicating (growing). Sooo….. here is my lead in, to “coverage” of all the speakers! First, I would like to thank the Tibetan Spaniel Club of America, Inc and Versatility in Poodles for asking me to attend the AKC/CHF/Purina Parent Club Health conference in St Louis Aug7 – 9, 2015. This was my sixth conference and the quality of the speakers never ceases to amaze me. Dr Doug Thamm continued along this same line …..in “customization of health care.” It seems closer to becoming a reality in human medicine due to cost and time constraints. Let me start by saying that I am not a scientist, nor a veterinarian….I did love HS Biology even if my grades might not have reflected it….but that was eons ago!! LOL I am, however, extremely passionate about canine health. AKC/CHF/Purina National Parent Club Health Conference Saturday 8/8/15 The “One Health” philosophy was an ongoing theme, canine health can benefit human health and visa versa. Starting at 1:30 Friday afternoon and ending at about 12:50 on Sunday afternoon we listened to 20 speakers explain their research projects. The speakers at the conference are extremely brilliant researchers and many of the attendees are veterinarians, scientists or researchers themselves. Saturday kicked off with the Keynote speaker Dr. Alice Villalobos Villalobos. Quality of life in senior dogs and end of life years. Basically, She covered how to make an aging pet comfortable in their later years. Taking into consideration the prognosis for the dog, the type and length of necessary treatment and the quality of life you are hoping to attain. She has started Hospice- like scenario for dogs called Pawspice to aid with the end of life decisions. Consequently, the first 15 minutes of each 40 minute session I tend to feel very competent….like …WOW….I think I am really following this! And then, out of nowhere…and without even asking “mother may I”…the speakers seem to kick it into high gear and I am left in the dust, feeling like my brain might explode at any moment! We then jumped into Fungal Microbiome of healthy and Allergic Canine Skin, presented by Dr Jan Suchodolski Suchodolski. Some fun facts: 1. 90 % of the cells in our bodies are bacteria! Fortunately, many of those are GOOD bacteria! 2. EVERY animal has a unique intestinal ecosystem (microbiota) and also a unique set of bacteria living on the skin (microbiome). When the gut undergoes a disruption or breakdown (called dysbiosis)…it will always try to revert to normal. These phases are not due so much to increase in “bad bacteria” but a loss of “good bacteria”. When it comes to the skin…the same breakdowns can occur sometimes resulting in atopic dermatitis. Interestingly, allergic dogs typically have less diversity in their microbiome! So with that in mind….I will do my best to give you a brief synopsis of what I ‘took away’ from each speaker. However, if anything seems “funky” please be assured that the ‘error’ is most likely my misunderstanding or poor translation of what the speaker actually meant. Thanks Again for allowing me to be the Health Chairman for TSCA!! This segwayed nicely into Dr Charles Bradley Bradley’’s talk on atopic dermatitis. This is a genetically predisposed inflammatory purulent condition with characteristic clinical factors and commonly associated with IgE elevation. Staph is the most predominate bacteria present and antimicrobiotic resistance is common and presents a major challenge. Sincerely, Carol Srnka AKC/CHF/Purina National Parent Club Health Conference Friday 8/7/15 Next up was Dr Dr.. Gary Pan speaking on the new Purina food called Bright Minds. This food was specifically developed to strengthen or rejuvenate the cognitive portion of the brain in older dogs. At about seven years of age the dog’s glucose metabolism in the brain begins to change. Bright Minds increases MCTs. (Medium chain Triclycerides). Findings have determined that MCTs increase keytones which can have a very positive effect as far as memory and activity level. The next two speakers, Dr Laura Nelson and Dr Elizabeth Roszanski talked about bloat. Unfortunately, there is not much new information on this very dangerous disease. Both doctors stressed the importance of quick action when bloat is suspected, as this can mean the difference between life and death. Much research has been done over the years on raised feeding versus floor level, wet food versus dry food, exercise versus no exercise; none of which has been proven to be helpful…..and in some cases can actually be harmful. There is some research which is looking into the possibility of “bloat prone” dogs having a longer ligament, which could serve as an “indicator” of the potential for bloat during their lifetime. Education seems to be key and breeders are urged to warn puppy buyers of risk and symptoms so that prompt treatment could be administered if necessary. In lines or breeds where bloat is prevalent prophylactic gastroplexy is recommended and is 97% effective. Dr. Bruce Smith is the Director of the Auburn university Research institute in Cancer. He was without a doubt one of the most enjoyable speakers of the weekend. He spoke about his research of using Sticking with the gut, Dr Kenneth Simpson talked about his research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, including IBD, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease in dogs. He has focused on the genetics, immunologic, First, was Dr Dr.. Jennifer Barrett on Stem Cell Therapy for Supraspinatus Tendonopathy. In her words…“Regeneration is a hope for a cure.” Her research targets Osteoarthritis, ligament and tendon injuries. Describing the types of stem cells and therapies and compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of these therapies. And further define which conditions or injuries would most likely benefit from these types of therapies. 9 (ALS) in humans. Much of her research has centered around German Shepherds and Cardigan Welsh Corgis. First, it is important to differentiate between and rule out spinal cord disease and neuromuscular disease. DM is a degeneration of the spinal cord, scarring of spinal tissue and progressive hind limb ataxia. The miscommunication from brain to hind legs typically occurs somewhere between T3 to L3. In PWCs DM is a familial disease. They have located a discrepancy in the DNA pattern… an allele A - (A-A) at risk, (A-G) carrier, (G-G) clear. (now my brain was a bit fried at this point…but…) She talked about a mutation …. SOD1/E40K. This will hopefully present a break through to ALS in humans. In ALS there is gray matter involvement which has to do with muscle nourishment. And white matter involvement which has to do with the break in “communication” from upper motor neurons to lower motor neurons. (brain to pelvis/pelvis to legs). clinicopathologic and microbiologic features in dogs and how this drives treatment strategies, and long term prognosis. And then how this can be related to humans. Dr Josh Stern from US Davis then spoke about Cardiology. First giving us the definitions and diseases that fit that definition. Congental Heart disease are diseaases that the animal is born with SAS, PDA, PS, TVD. Acquired diseases are as follows: AVC, DC and MVD. He stressed that the typical heart clinic at dog shows might be helpful in indicating that further testing is needed, but it is difficult if not impossible to detect many of these diseases by just using a stethocope. Also the importance of genetic testing by responsible breeders. Then, Dr Jason Stull spoke on infectious diseases. His concern is, of course, for the protection of our beloved dogs! He would like suggestions as to how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Many of you have filled out his survey! And I thank you for that! I will keep you all posted on this! The final two speakers talked about Canine Epilepy (Dr. Ned Patterson) and Nutritional Management of Canine Epilepsy (Prof (Prof.. Holger Volk) Volk). Speaking of Infectious diseases, Dr Matthew Krecic spoke on his research on Brucellosis…the silent disease. This is a zoonotic disease, so we do need to remain diligent in testing all breeding animals before breeding. Brucellosis can live in FROZEN semen. So extreme caution is advised and continues. Dr. Patterson talked about the unpredictability of the disease, which is one of the most difficult things for owners to deal with. Currently there are only about six or seven drugs for epileptic dogs. Phenobarb is the oldest but still the most reliable. There are a couple of new drugs that are showing promise for dogs that are not responding well enough to the old tried and true drugs. Levitrasitain, very safe and Fosphenytain, which is a IV drug. In contrast, there are many more drugs available for humans. At this time surgery is not an option for dogs. Work is being done on devices that can be used as predictors of seizures and there is some research being done on ketogenic diets. The mode of inheritance of the disease is most likely polygenic. Dr Gary Landsberg spoke about the Senior Cognition and Brain aging. Cognitive Dysfuncton Syndrome can start to appear as early as 6 –8 years of age. Early detection allows for early intervention to perhaps slow further decline and increase longevity. Diets, supplements and drugs might all prove useful. Mental stimulation is also of great importance. For more information on Epilepsy from the CHF use the link below. That ended Saturdays sessions…whew!! www.akcchf.org/canine-health/your-dogshealth/epilepsy/Understanding-Canine-Epilepsy-June-2014.pdf AKC/CHF/Purina National Parent Club Health Conference – Sunday 8/9/15 Dr Volk’s research centered more around the role of diet and nutrition in controlling epilepsy. Obtaining a metabolic profile of the dog to determine if there might be something triggering seizures . In humans there is the possibility of allergy to something. There has been research on the ketogenic diet and supplementing fatty acids and Omega 3s, however the randomized study in dogs using MCTs has not been shown to significantly reduce seizure activity. Please note the continuing theme of One Health!! It is so exciting that so much of canine health research is so closely related to human medicine! Sunday morning started bright and early with – Dr. Brian Saunders on Regenerative Medicine Techniques to Treat Cartilage Disorders. The mission of his Laboratory is to advance the field of canine orthopedics, and stem cell therapy for the mutual benefit of veterinary and human orthopedic patients. The basic focus is on ostochondrosis and osteoarthritis. His research is similar to, or perhaps like the next step, in Stem Cell therapy. In stem cell therapy, as seen in Dr Canapp’s presentation two years ago…the stem cells are introduced directly onto the tissue surface. Dr Saunders is using tissue engineering, taking “plugs” of tissue from the healthy tissue of the dog and transplanting them into the diseases area. i.e. if the left shoulder is diseased he takes the plugs from the right shoulder. This autogolous “transplant” significantly increases the chances of success. Both speakers pointed out that the bulk of the dogs they see are at the end of possibilities and come to them as last resort. Gaining more information from those dogs that are living in a managed situation with seizures could be helpful to their research. To help with this data collection Prof Volk has developed an “app” for Canine Epilepsy. http://www.rvcpetepilepsytracker.co.uk/, which he hopes will help not only the research but also the owners of epileptic dogs and their own vets . THE END of the 2015 conference……. THANKS again! Carol Srnka Dr Dominque Griffon followed with her presentation on Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease. She worked primarily with Labrador retrievers, with the goal of trying to predict which dogs might be more likely to develop this disease. Taking into consideration conformations factors/Tibilia pleateau angle/gait analysis/causative factors and using radiographic features of the tibia and femur her team has developed an equation to calculate a “predictive score”. It appears that a score of 92% will probably not get CCLD. Dr Joan Coates gave a very interesting presentation on Canine Degnerative Myelopathy (DM) in dogs as a disease model for translation of therapeutic strategies to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis I think that there may be more in depth information coming from the CHF on each speaker’s presentation. I will keep you all posted. Meanwhile, the many Webinars and Podcasts that the CHF produces are excellent resources to keep us all up to date. 10 Specialty Dates: May 5 (Afternoon) – National Sweeps and Board Meeting May 6: Obedience, Rally, Juniors, Beginner Puppy, National Judging, and Membership Meeting May 7: All Breed Show and Banquet May 8: Supported Sweeps and Supported Entry May 9 All Breed Show The judges for the All Breed Shows will be Fred Stephens, Dr Gerald Penta and Janet Allen. Which days each judge will be doing their assignment is unavailable at this time. THE 2016 NATIONAL SPECIALTY IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK! Hotel Information for booking your room: Capitol Plaza Hotel 1717 SW Topeka Blvd. Topeka, KS 66612 (800) 579-7637 Reservations can be made online at www.capitolplazahoteltopeka.com Click on “Reservations” and you will be redirected to the reservation page. Select “Group Code” and enter code TSCA for the discounted rate. Once the code is entered you will be able to select the dates and book your reservation, or call the hotel directly. Please mention you are part of the Tibetan Spaniel National or group code TSCA. Rooms per night are $94 with a non-refundable pet fee of $50 for your entire stay. RV Information: There are approximately 100 hookups. 30 fifty amp RV spots ($35.00 per day) and 70 thirty amp spots ($40.00 per day). The RV lots are located in different areas of Show site. One row of RV hook-ups has access to a large grassy area south of the facility. One lot north of the Expocentre has water hookups too (about 15 spots). All RV parking is first come first served and handled by the Expocentre security staff. Check-in is at the security office on the dock side of the Landon Arena. The Kansas Expocentre has a large (free) parking lot. Dry camping is free. There is a dump service onsite for $3.00.
