Volume 52 Number 4 - Tibetan Spaniel Club of America

TSCA Newsletter 2012
The Official Newsletter Of the Tibetan Spaniel Club of America, Inc.
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Vol 52
Issue 4
October/November/December
Established 1971
Please welcome the new member who was
approved at the last board meeting:
Barbara J. Parker
Dawn Gabig
President
Bill Chaffee
469 Langford Creek Road
Van Etten, NY 14889-9752
williampchaffee@yahoo.com
Vice President
Jean Briggs
332 Weatherwax Road
Averill Park, NY 12018-5920
jeanbriggs43@hotmail.com
Welcome!
Pam Glave & Karen Hand
TSCA Membership Chair
plumtree@tds.net
Recording Secretary
Connie Buckland
608 N. Wintergarden Rd.
Bowling Green, OH 43402
westviewk9s@aol.com
Corresponding Secretary
Susan Mullins
1413 Hyner Circle
Richmond, VA 23231
hysams@verizon.net
*Artwork on the cover by Linda Foiles
AKC Delegate
Herb Rosen
11404 Lhasa Lane
Lutherville, MD 21093-1415
410-252-7555
tibbielove@aol.com
AKC Legislative Liaison &
Website Manager
Susan Mullins
1413 Hyner Circle
Richmond, VA 23231
hysams@verizon.net
Archives,
Regional Chair
Coordinator, &
Rescue Chair
Mallory Cosby Driskill
123 Perry Lane
Goode, VA 24566
434-525-7710
ambrier@aol.com
Treasurer
Dianne Tyree
P.O. Box 67
Brookline, NH 03033
di24kk9s@wexfordgold.com
Past President
Mallory Cosby Driskill
123 Perry Lane
Goode, VA 24566
ambrier@aol.com
Robert Churchey
P.O. Box 20645
Mesa, AZ 85277
ruyaridge@aol.com
Donna Etchinson
17603 E. 79th Street N.
Owasso, OK 74055-5820
dvetchison@gmail.com
Martha Feltenstein
245 E. 32nd Street
New York, NY 10016
zuleika371@aol.com
Karen Shilliday
4330 Pinewood Lane
York, PA 17402-3325
ksflipside@yahoo.com
Christine Whitehead
10914 W. Coolridge St.
Phoenix, AZ 85037-1352
rincentibbies@aol.com
Breeder Referral
Andrea Struble
29 Myrtle Ave.
Waynesboro, PA 17268-1625
717-762-5074
rastruble@comcast.net
Membership Chair
Pamela Glave & Karen Hand
321 Jaywood Road
Williston, SC 29853-5117
803-292-9581
plumtree@tds.net
Sunshine Coordinator
Michelle R. Bustamante
15504 CR 18
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
720-220-2703
sweetibbies@gmail.com
Eye Registry & Health Committee
Carol V. Srnka
6352 Iradel Road
Trumansburg, NY 14886
607-387-9668
carsrnk@aol.com
Newsletter Editor
Mary Novocin
7223 Wilson Rd.
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
301-829-2647
cynaracollies@comcast.net
Versatility Chair
Karen Shilliday
Judges Education Chair
Linda Foiles
6880 Sperryville Pike
Boston, VA 22713
540-547-3483
flolintwo@aol.com
Show Records
Cindie Swaim
23374 Kingsbury Rd.
Middleton, ID 83644
208-585-9013
jlswaim585@msn.com
Junior Coordinator
Susan Hope
2395 Highway 36E
Milner, GA 30257
404-405-3451
Specialty Coordinator
Ruth Davis
P.O. Box 945
Placitas, NM 87043
505-867-4510
royaltibbs@aol.com
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4330 Pinewood Lane
York, PA 17402-3325
ksflipside@yahoo.com
Ways and Means
Dianne Tyree
P.O. Box 67
Brookline, NH 03033
di24kk9s@wexfordgold.com
Membership...........................................................................2
President’s Message...............................................................3
Advertising..............................................................................4
Editor’s Note...........................................................................4
In Memoriams........................................................................5
AKC Delegate’s Meeting.........................................................8
TSCA, Inc Fall Board Meeting..................................................8
Health Clearances.................................................................14
Cystic Endometrial Hyperlasia-Pyometra Complex
By Angelic Vetter, DVM...................................................15
It Takes A Village
By Susan Miccio................................................................22
Top Producing Dams............................................................30
Foundations:
As autumn is quickly becoming a thing of the past and I
dread the snow and cold of a winter in Upstate New
York, I want to think ahead to sandy beaches and warm
sunshine for the 2013 TSCA National Specialty in
Florida in four months. I hope many of you are
planning to head south. Karen Williams and her committees have worked very hard on this National and I
anticipate a wonderful time for everyone. Information
is updated regularly on the TSCA website – make sure
to check it out regularly.
Jeanne Holsapple and Ch. Tashi Tamara of Northwood
The Early Years By Pamela Bradbury..........................35
Thanks to Mary Novocin for doing such a great job on
the newsletter – I look forward to seeing the Brood
Bitch issue. She has put her incredible talent to work
and all club members should thank her.
New Title Holders.................................................................36
Tibbies Can Do That Too!
By Gabrielle Beaubrun......................................................40
Finger Lakes Tibetan Spaniel Assoc. Show...........................43
Onondaga Kennel Association (TSCA Supported Entry)......47
Announcements...................................................................55
Advertisers:
Azamora. ................................................................25
Cynara.........................................................18, 19, 20
DelMar..............................................................16, 17
Dragonsong................................................49, 50, 51
Dynasty at Jo'Jevon...............................................39
Flolin................................................................28, 29
KaJe........................................................................42
Lin Chi..........................................................,.........54
Santera.............................................................26, 27
Tamzil...............................................................52, 53
The Trust................................................................21
TuQute...................................................................34
Wexford...............................................................6, 7
Andi Struble continues to take calls and emails about
Breeder Referral. Her notification to TSCA members
when she gives out information about dogs is very
helpful.
There are many other committees and I extent a huge
thank you to the folks chairing those committees –
your work is appreciated. And, I may start to sound like
a broken record, but please consider volunteering for
your club!
I want to thank the Board of Directors who attended
the fall meeting in New York last month. We got a lot
of things taken care and are moving forward on other
items.
Early plans are in the works for the 2014 National
weekend, being hosted by FLTSA in Canton, OH. Please
start thinking about what you would like to do to help.
OOPS ! Corrections need to be made:
1) In Issue 2 Vol. 50 of the Newsletter on p.
41 AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award past recipients should have read: 2007 - Joan
Child, 2008 Don Roy, 2009 Herb Rosen,
2010 Susan Mullins 2011 Carol Srnka, and
2012 Ruth Davis. Our apologies go to Don
Roy and Joan Child for their omissions.
The TSCA Specialty Guideline updates were completed
and the work the committee did on them makes it very
easy for any club member to put one on. Please think
about 2015 and beyond – the Board will help you as
much as possible.
Bill Chaffee
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Editor’s Note
Advertise In The Newsletter
Deadline for Issue #1 is Feb. 1, 2013
Black & White ads
Full Page Ad is $20
Half Page Ad is $15
Quarter Page Ad is $10
Business Card Size is $5
Litter Announcement is $5
Paypal ID item : sale@tsca.ws
Pictures should be sent as a JPEG 300 dpi
or better.
Advertisement should be print ready and sent as a
JPEG or PDF to:
Mary Novocin
cynaracollies@comcast.net
Newsletter Printing Cost - Issue #3 - 2012 - $427
Postage Cost - $387.18
Revenue from ads - $510.
Issue #1 of the Newsletter’s theme is
“Up and Comers.” Let’s showcase our
young dogs.
This issue is in b&w but can be seen in
color online at tsca.ws.
Advertising is easy and cost is
minimal.
There’s no better way to get the word
out about your dog!
How to Pay your Ads Online
• Go to TSCA.ws in your url address area of your computer.
• Click on Members Only. Sign in. If you do not have an
user name or password contact Susan Mullins at
hysams@verizon.net
• After you are signed in go to:
TSCA Newsletter Advertising Information.
• Click on Add to Cart which item(s) you wish to purchase.
It will immediately show in the bottom right hand of
your screen under shopping cart. If you are
purchasing two pages of ads then you will change
the quantity and hit enter and the full price will be
shown.
• When all is correct click on Checkout With Paypal (you
do not need a Paypal account only a credit card.)
• The next window will prompt you through the rest of the
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payment procedure.
Season Greetings Members!
It’s hard to believe the year is ending and another
newsletter has been completed.
I am just overwhelmed with the support the members are
giving to the TSCA Newsletter. It has been great to see
the ads come in and see dogs from other parts of the
country and what the owners have to say about them.
Once again I need to thank those who helped put this
publication together: Andrea Struble, who has been
proofing; Dr. Angelic Vetter, Susan Miccio, Gabrielle
Beaubrun, and Pamela Bradbury; who have spent their
time to write articles; Kay Dickeson, who makes sure I
receive the new title holders; Connie Buckland for the
Board Meeting minutes that I do not need to edit; Linda
Foiles, who did the cover; Marilyn Rondeau, who sent me
pictures of the Finger Lakes show; and all the members
who advertised in this issue--THANK YOU ALL!
The first quarter Newsletter for 2013 will focus on our
youngsters but not exclusively on them. If anyone has
suggestions for this subject or want to write an article for
the newsletter, do not hesitate to contact me.
Wishing all of you a blessed holiday season,
Mary Novocin
Memories of E. R. Sledzik, “Ray”
June 28, 1937-October 8. 2012
I remember a time when I was showing my Papillon
bitch to him at a local specialty. She was the crowd
favorite that day, much to my surprise. Ray moved
her down and back and around over and over
again. Every time he did the crowd clapped,
cheered and whistled.
As I came back down the mat to him and stopped
and baited the bitch; he looked at me and said, “It
seems you’re the crowd favorite today.” I said,
“Yes, it seems like it.” He then said to me, “Well
now let’s see if you are MY favorite.” I knew right
then the clapping and noise was the kiss of death
and wanted all that to stop! The spectators just
wouldn’t and the last time around he moved me up
front and I was in shock. While taking the picture
Ray said, “I made you work for it, didn’t I?” with a
HUGE smile on his face.
I will always remember his ring command and the
fact that every exhibitor received a hand shake before getting their ribbon. They also got a thank you
for showing to him that day.
-Linda Foiles
Mr. Sledzik awarding Ch. Tibroke's Dangers No Stranger
Best of Breed at the 1992 TSCA National Specialty.
Memories of E. R. Sledzik
This was my Flash's first BOB win. He was only 15 months old and absolutely hated to be
stacked on something above the ground. I could not get him to cooperate at all and Ed and
the photographer suggested this pose. I had this smirk on my face because I knew the photographer was laughing at me! Anyway, Ed told me at that time that if we were ever at a
show together again and I wanted to try to recreate the picture he would be glad to help
me. I thought that was especially nice of him.
-Linda Hendrix
May 17, 1937-October 25, 2012
Sitting with friends at the 1995 Baltimore
TSCA National banquet
Better known as, Sweet Lou, to those of us in the Northwest,
Lou Dillard was a long time dog enthusiast from Seattle, Washington. Lou’s first
love was the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, but he became a true Tibbie believer after
purchasing his first Tibetan Spaniel in the mid 1990’s. Lou attended several TSCA
Nationals and was always fun to be with. Lou moved to Colorado in the late
‘90s. His contagious smile and sweet nature will be missed. -Greg Craven
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Champlain Valley Kennel Club
Group 4 and Group 2
(Ch. Hysam's Ambrier Batte OT O'Hell ROMX x Ch. Namtrah Wexford Divine Decadence ROMX)
Breeder/Owner: Dianne Tyree
Co-Owner/Co-Breeder: Mary & Harold Hartman
Handled by Jose "Pepe"Anastas
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AKC DELEGATES MEETING TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
DOUBLETREE HOTEL NEWARK AIRPORT NEWARK NEW JERSEY
VOTE ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT to CHAPTER 2, SECTION 3
RULES APPLYING TO DOG SHOWS.:
This requires clubs to hold a show in their territory at least once a year.
Referred back to Dog Show Rules Committee.
(this would be an interest to ALL BREED CLUBS which number of our members belong)
VOTE ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TO CHAPTER 16, SECTION 1, NEW SIXTH PARAGRAPH of rules applying to Dog Shows.
Would create a new three point major for the dog designated Reserve Winners Dog and the Bitch
Designated Reserve Winners Bitch at one National Specialty each year, specified by the AKC Parent Club, provided
there is twice the number required for a five point in the winner s sex. ADOPTED. (voted to approve by a majority of
attending Delegates )
The Delegates voted on the elections for the new Delegates running for the 10 Delegate Committees
The AKC Financial Statement for the seven month July 31 vs. 2011 was read.
Total revenues were up slightly. Operating expense, almost equal to last year.
Operating Surplus and Net Surplus shows a triple gain over 2011 due to Gain on Investments
In other words, The AKC Stock Market investments were providing a surplus
Herbert Rosen
TSCA AKC Delegate
TSCA Fall Board Meeting, September 28, 2012
Sampson State Park, Romulus, New York
The fall meeting of the Tibetan Spaniel Club of America was called to order at 7:05 p.m. at the Microtel Inn & Suites in
Seneca Falls, NY by President Bill Chaffee. Present at the meeting were, Jean Briggs, Connie Buckland, Robert
Churchey, Donna Etchinson, Karen Shilladay, Dianne Tyree, and Chris Whitehead. Absent were Martha Feltenstein,
Mallory Driskill and Susan Mullins.
A motion was made by Robert Churchey & 2nd, by Dianne Tyree to accept the minutes of the May board meeting and
Annual meeting as published in the Newsletter. Motion passed.
President s Report (Bill Chaffee) I want to thank everyone for coming from all corners of US for the meeting. One thing
I want to do is to put out a big THANK YOU to the new people who are heading some of our committees. Andi Struble,
Breeders Referral & Breeders Directory, Mary Novocin the TSCA Newsletter, and Marilyn Rondeau for the TSCA
Calendar. We appreciate all the fantastic hard work you have done.
Vice President Report (Jean Briggs) Thanks everyone for coming.
Corresponding Secretary (Susan Mullins) see attached report.
Recording Secretary: Most of the dues for 2012-2013 have been received and forwarded on to Dianne Tyree. The
ballots for the 2014 National Specialty judges have been counted. Bill Cunningham, Margie Wikerd and Ruth
Zimmerman were the top 3 with Becky Johnson, Dianne Tyree and Mary Hartman being the top 3 for sweeps. The
judges selection for judges for 2015 will mailed before the end of the year. I received a letter from Carolyn Waddell
withdrawing her application for membership as well as Chase Waddell s. AKC has now passed a new rule allowing
members to be eligible per AKC rules for judging a National Specialty. All guidelines and requirements must be met
before being accepted to judge. This will be presented with the rules and guidelines at the General Membership meeting
in Florida.
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Treasurer s Report (Dianne Tyree) See attached report. A motion was made by Connie Buckland and 2nd by Karen
Shilladay, to transfer the club treasury from US Bank to the Citizen Bank. Motion passed. Also the treasurer report will be
published semi-annually. Transfer from US Bank to Citizen bank.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
2013 Nat l (Karen Williams) The 2013 is progressing nicely. The information for hotel, dates, and specialty
items for sale will be posted on the TSCA website.
AKC Liaison (Susan Mullins) corresponding secretary report
Archives (Mallory Driskill) Nothing to report
Breeders Directory & Referral (Andi Struble) See attached report
Health (Carol Srnka)
See attached report
Judges Education (Linda Foiles) See attached report
Regional Club Coordinator (Mallory Driskill) Nothing new to report
Rescue (Mallory Driskill & Martha Feltenstein) Nothing new to report
Show Records (Cindie Swaim) No report
Specialty Coordinator (Ruth Davis)
See attached report
Versatility (Karen Shilladay) - See attached report
Ways N Means (Dianne Tyree) - Dianne Tyree is looking into getting sunshades for the car as a fundraiser.
There would only be a limited amount available. Karen Shilladay is going to work up some artwork. These would be for
the 2013 Specialty in Florida. Also it is time to start thinking of items for the annual TSCA auction at the National.
Contact Dianne Tyree with any items or questions.
AKC Delegate (Herb Rosen) See attached report
Newsletter (Mary Novocin) - See Report
AKC NYC Meet The Breeds (Jean Briggs) Jean Briggs is busy getting items around for the Meet The Breeds at
the Javits Center in NYC. Prayer Flags and Tibetan Flag have been donated by Connie & Dave Buckland. Harold & Mary
Hartman have been very generous in helping Jean get things together. Volunteers are scheduled. AKC estimates that
over 20,000 visitors a day.
Membership (Karen Hand & Pam Glave) - New member packets have been mailed to the members voted in at
the May meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Constitution & By Laws: The revised Constitution and By Laws were passed out. The board members are to read and
advise of any possible changes. We would like to get this to AKC by the end of 2012.
Standing Rules: Once Constitution and By Laws are done then we will work on the standing rules. Since nothing has
been done on the standing rules, Karen Shilladay made a motion to disband the current committee. 2 nd by Jean Briggs.
Motion passed. A new committee was selected consisting of Dianne Tyree, Allen Reznik and Robert Churchey.
Specialty Guidelines: A motion was made by Karen Shilladay and 2nd by Connie Buckland to accept the updated
Specialty Guidelines. Motion passed.
2014 Specialty: We are waiting for information from various areas on what is available and dates. The judges have been
selected. Bill Cunningham, Margie Wikerd & Ruth Zimmerman, with Becky Johnson, Dianne Tyree and
Mary Hartman for sweepstakes.
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Hotel complaints from 2012 Nat l have been taken care of.
Selection of judges updates working on various ways to handle the situation.
Income taxes
extension to be filed.
NEW BUSINESS
Newsletter: Fee for color ad in the national issue is to be $40.00.
The AKC delegates have recently passed a new ruling allowing the Reserve Winner Dog and Bitch at the National show
be award a 3 pt. major only if the number of dog and bitches are 5 times higher than is needed for a 5 pt. major. Each
club can decide to do this or not. Karen Shilladay made a motion with Robert Churchey 2nd that the TSCA offer this at
the 2013 Nat l specialty because of the short time frame between the official announcement from AKC and our 2013 National. This motion will be brought up to the membership for a vote at the 2013 Annual meeting in Florida. If there are
any questions regarding this new AKC ruling, contact one of the members of the board.
It was decided that the club does not need a Facebook page at this time.
It was suggested that the Newsletter possibly be sent by using bulk mail and possibly raising the prices for ads. This was
discussed, and looked into years ago, and since bulk mail is not delivered in a timely manner, that the Newsletter be
continued as it always has been. The prices for ads were just recently adjusted and it is felt that a raise in prices is not
necessary at the present time.
2015 Nat l: We need for someone to step up and host the 2015 specialty. Anyone interested in doing this wonderful job
should contact the board for more information.
Nominating Committee : Jean Briggs chair, Judy Hardt, Roy Struble, Atlernates: Mickey Maynard & Marilyn Rondeau
Executive Session: 9:39 p.m.
Return to regular meeting: 9:50
Election of new members: Dawn Gabig and Bobbie Parker were elected into membership
Motion to adjourn was made by Connie Buckland 2nd by Robert Churchey
Adjourned at 9:53 p.m..
Respectfully submitted
Connie Buckland
Recording Secretary
COMMITTEE REPORTS
TSCA Corresponding Secretary 2012 Fall Board Meeting Report;
AKC is in the middle of up-dating their AKC Complete Dog book.
There are several people working on this project for the club.
Writers include:
Susan Miccio: History of the Breed
Carol Srnka: Health & Events
Margie Wikerd: Ownership
Linda Foiles: Form & Function & Selecting a Puppy.
Everyone has turned in their part with the exception of Linda, who I'm sure will have it done before the end of the month.
I'm gathering pictures, we need to submit 5. AKC is very exact on what they want & require. I also need to send out release forms to the owners of the dogs chosen for submission as well as the authors of each article.
I'll be submitting all pictures & articles to the committee in October & the committee will choose which photos get sent to
AKC for consideration. Majority wins. In the end, AKC is only going to use 1. They'll have the final say.
Only American breed Tibbie pictures will be submitted because this is an AKC book. No names mentioned.
Committee members are: Bill Chaffee, Connie Buckland, Linda Foiles, Dianne Tyree, & yours truly, Susan Mullins.
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Karen Williams will have submitted, to me, for posting on our web site everything there is to know about the 2013
National by the time you hear this report. I hope. All required paperwork, on my part, has been signed & submitted with
the exception of the Letter of Compliance. I'll have that submitted by the end of this year. Karen has everything under
control. It's going to be a great National!
As yet I haven't heard about anyone stepping forward to chair the 2015 National. Can't imagine why not....
Anyway..... for the Board's consideration we may want to consider going with a program something like Purina offers.
They do everything & we just write 1 big check. We can pick & choose what, if anything we want to actually do, like
trophies. To date I have had 2 offers come in from commercial organizations. One from Wisconsin's Olympia Resort,
which has hosted to date around 45 different Parent Club Nationals & the other from Wicomico Country Tourism in
Salisbury, MD. They've hosted the Poodle Club's National, Dennis McCoy President, plus may others.
The Stud book is up-to-date from AKC.
I've sent AKC our new Board Of Directors, twice. Dianne has furnished them with our currant membership list.
We're still receiving compliments on our web site & Randy (webmaster) is keeping it up-date & is great to work with.
This year Dianne & Karen have worked out where 2013 National logo items will be available for sale on our web-site.
Either through Pal-Pal or your own credit/debit card. Dianne can address this subject. This should be a win win project
for the 2013 National.
I plan to lug all the Archive National Specialty photo albums plus Westminster, BIS, & Eukanuba to Florida. Karen's
arraigning for 2 tables @ the banquet.
Sorry I couldn't deliver this in person. First meeting I've ever missed.
Susan Mullins
TSCA, Inc. Corresponding Secretary
2013 Breeder Directory
It s not too late to apply!
The application deadline for the 2013 Directory is mid-November, and I will soon be working to create the new Directory.
It s not too late to send an application in for the upcoming year. Breeder Directory applications are available on the TSCA
website, or I can send you one if you contact me.
The application fee is $15, and breeders listed in the Breeder Directory may list their available Tibbies at no additional
cost.
Please don t hesitate to email or call with any questions.
Breeder Referral Update
As of November 6, there are 63 available Tibbies in the database, representing 21 different breeders. These Tibbies
range in age from puppies to several years old.
Since March, I have received 25 enquiries from potential Tibbie owners living in California, Massachusetts, Missouri,
Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, Maryland, Illinois, Michigan, Vermont, Connecticut and
New York.
Based on what the enquirers were searching for (age, gender, geographical location, willingness to travel, shipping options, etc.), I have provided a total of 74 referrals.
Andrea Struble
717-762-5074
Email: rastruble@comcast.net
Specialty Coordinator - Fall Report
Not much to report. The Florida Specialty is all set up. Thanks to Torie Marks for the Obedience solution. Some of us
were talking and we would like to have an old timers match after the sweeps or the Nationals - whenever there is time.
Three classes - 70 to 75, 76-80 and over 80 handlers that is. It would be plain fun. I would take care of ribbons and
prizes if we can find a judge. Handlers wouldn't even need a real dog. Registration can be by mail to me or at the door
and it would be $5 or $10 an entry.
I don't know anything about the 2014 specialty. So can't report on that. Hopefully we have someone who has decided to
do it. I know we have the judges already but don't know who.
Karen has been super about keeping me in the loop and I have helped with several questions.
Ruth Davis
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Newsletter Report
I'm happy to report that the newsletter is pretty much back on schedule. Although the National issue did not have many
ads the Stud Dog issue generated 25 pages of ads!
I think having a theme has helped and having a lower cost of $20 per page certainly make it very affordable. I would like
the board to discuss an increase in ad fees for the colored National issues as it cost so much more to print. Maybe $40 a
colored page. Some members had commented to me that they thought the $20 was really low, but at this time I don't
think we need to increase it. The NL made $510 on advertising on the current issue, which paid for the printing.
An issue I have with doing the Newsletter is the collecting the money. Some people sent me their checks, some sent
them to Dianne, and some paid online. Dianne has come up with an invoice. I'm not sure how the money was collected
in the past, but with the amount of ads we got this time, collecting the money was a bit confusing. An invoice is a
good idea but I don't know if it would be better if I collect all the money for the ads and then before we go to print send it
in one envelope to Dianne or some other kind of system to be put in place so we don't go to print without being paid. If
the board could discuss this and let me know what they recommend.
The next issue's theme will be "Let's Hear It For The Girls." I'll be listing the Top Ten Producing Dams (I already have
the report from AKC), and I also will be reaching out to members for articles and answering some Q&A's. Kay Dickeson
has been supplying me with the new title holders' report to include in each issue too. If there are items I have not
Included or the board wants me to include, please discuss and let me know.
Mary Novocin
Newsletter Editor
Update for Health report:
From OFA:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
OFA AND ACVO ESTABLISH NEW EYE CERTIFICATION REGISTRY
AND CLINICAL DATABASE FOR OPHTHALMIC DIAGNOSES
Columbia, Missouri, Friday, August 31, 2012 - The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
and the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) are pleased to announce the
establishment of a new joint Eye Certification Registry (ECR) and Clinical Database for
Ophthalmic Diagnoses (CDOD) effective November 1, 2012. Together, the ECR and CDOD
will be important tools to monitor canine inherited eye conditions and reduce their incidence.
OFA Eye Certification Registry exams are ophthalmic examinations, performed by ACVO
Diplomates, to assess dogs for the presence or absence of observable hereditary ocular disease.
Dogs with normal exam results will receive OFA eye certification numbers valid for one year.
Eye Certifications are an important part of the routine health screening practiced by responsible
dog breeders to produce healthy puppies. Recognizing that animals presenting for a Certification
Exam represent a biased population of primarily normal dogs, the CDOD will capture aggregate
statistics regarding disease prevalence for those animals presented to ACVO Diplomates in
private and institutional clinical practices.
The OFA currently maintains the world s largest online database of canine health screening
results. The addition of eye exam results will enhance the value of this important toolset for
responsible breeders to make more informed breeding decisions to reduce the incidence of
inherited disease. For informed puppy buyers, the database provides documentation of a
breeder s health screening efforts.
A portion of the proceeds from all OFA eye registrations will be donated to the ACVO Vision
for Animals Foundation to support research leading to the elimination of ocular diseases causing
vision loss and suffering in animals.
For more information please visit the OFA website at www.offa.org
CONTACT:
Eddie Dziuk
OFA, Columbia, MO
(573) 442-0418 x222
edziuk@offa.org
www.offa.org
Founded in 1966, the OFA is a not-for-profit foundation with the mission to promote the health and welfare of
companion animals through a reduction in the incidence of genetic disease. The ACVO promotes excellence in
veterinary ophthalmology through advanced training, certification, research and education.
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From CERF:
September 11, 2012
Dear CERF Breeder,
In light of the recent OFA press release, CERF would like to take a moment to share
some information on how this may affect your registration process.
Corporate Officers
2012 -201 4
P res ident
R obert Malin owski, DVM, MA
OFA and the ACVO Board of Regents have partnered to establish a new Eye Registry
through OFA. This new registry is a separate organization from CERF. CERF will continue its working relationship with OFA, ACVO Diplomates and continue to service our
dog breeders. You can continue to request CERF examinations when making appointments with your ACVO Ophthalmologist. The Canine Eye Registration Foundation
through its purebred and hybrid registry and research data bases provides breeders and
Veterinary Ophthalmologists unique tools by which to help ensure the ocular health of
dogs as well as a means to investigate potential ocular diseases in dogs. Only through
your continued support of CERF are we able to collect these data and to provide these
valuable services.
Imme diate P as t Pres id ent
Allen W . Hah n, DVM, PhD
P res ident-Elec t
L. W ayde Shipman, DVM, MS
We are in the process of upgrading our CERF registration database and welcome any
suggestions on how we may improve our registration process.
CERF is now on Facebook!! Please take a moment to like our page and check back for
any updates. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Canine-Eye-Registration-FoundationCERF/130747340405526
Canine Eye Registration Foundation- CERF. Looking forward to hearing from you.
We appreciate your continued support,
Secretary
Fred Marker, MPA
Sandy Sikora
VMDB/CERF Office Manager
Correspondence with CERF:
In a message dated 9/11/2012 5:50:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ssikora@vmdb.org writes:
Good Afternoon,
We wanted to send a little note to update you on the recent announcement of the new OFA Eye Registry. Please take a
moment to review the attached letter. Please feel free to forward this information on to your breed club, etc. Please don t
hesitate to contact CERF with any questions you may have.
We appreciate your continued support,
Sandy Sikora
VMDB/CERF Office Manager
Carol,
The memberships went away in 2008 and we went to a system where the breeder would call and request a report at the
time that report was needed. We created a new research database that is live so we are no longer a year or so behind
in our stats. 2011 is available as well as everything to date in 2012. We are as current as what our vets send to us. CERF
will continue creating these reports and has updated their policy. If you are the person requesting the report has a current
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CERF on file there is no cost to you for the reports, even back reports. I have attached the 2011 stats report and what
we have received for 2012 so far. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support of CERF,
Sandy
Carol,
I apologize for getting you the wrong reports here is the 2011, 2012 stats so far for this year and the full 2011 and 2012
registration reports to date. I am not sure why Sarah didn t tell you about the 2011 stats but we do have them available.
The policy to waive fees for current CERF clients just went into effect this past Friday. I would be happy to talk by
phone so we can clear up the questions you have. I am available til 5pm central time, I can call you if you would like or
feel free to contact me at the office 217-693-4800.
Sandy
Apparently it was AVCO that approached OFA to start an eye registry....as CERF was not being very forthcoming or
timely in producing information to them that would be necessary and helpful for optho-research.
As we have found out....they just stopped sending annual reports to the Parent clubs....no notice (that I am aware
of)..... I have recently rec'd a letter from CERF. I e-mailed CERF with questions about the letter and have spoken
personally with Sandy on the phone.
My e-mail correspondence from CERF indicated that they will send out annual reports at no charge. I responded by
saying that I had recently inquired about reports for TSCA and was told that each year cost $15....that we had paid for
and rec'd 2009 and 2010 and were told that 2011 was not yet available (this was in early August 2012!). I sent her copies of my correspondence with Sarah. I then spoke with Sandy, reiterating much of what I had already e-mailed to her.
She said that 2011 was available as was 2012 up to date and that as long as we could give her a current CERF# on a
members dog we could get reports for the club
I explained that I do not want individual dog information, I want the "anonymous" statistics on anomalies found in the
breed just to determine if there is anything new popping up or increasing that we need to keep an eye on!
Carol
HEALTH CLEARANCES
CERF, OFA & others
1. Please note that the health committee will list dogs having CERF #'s, NORMAL eyes
or
"CERF-able" eyes .anything that is questionable would need a CERF #
2. Please put the name of the sire and dam of the dog in the margin of the CERF/OFA form or Certificate
Please make sure that this information is legible!!
3. Also remember that copies of ALL CERF forms ARE sent to CERF by the examining doctor and appear
in the breed statistics at the end of the year!
4. The newsletter will be the only source of this information until an update to the format on the TSCA
and/or
ITSWP website is completed.
REMINDER - ALL health clearances will be published in the Newsletter
Carol Srnka, 6352 Iradell Rd, Trumansburg,
NY 14886
.including eyes, hips, patellas hearts etc!!
Lucy Abbott tells me that from now on each owner can enter dogs in the ITSWP database!
NAME OF DOG
ROYAL D's BODHI KY D POE
SEX
F
DOB
6/16/10
TESTED
5/10/12
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CERF
Normal
OFA #/hips
PATELLAS
OWNER
Ruth Davis
Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia-Pyometra Complex
by Angelic Vetter, DVM
Almost everyone who has been part
of the dog fancy for any period of
time will have had a bitch with a
pyometra or has known someone
whose bitch has been affected with
the condition. This article will help
to address some of the common
questions and concerns associated
with cystic endometrial hyperplasia
(CEH) – pyometra complex.
How a Pyometra Begins
Each time a bitch goes through
her heat cycle, the uterus undergoes
repeated hormonal stimulation.
With each series of hormonal
stimulation the lining of the uterus
may become progressively thickened
and cystic. This condition is known
as CEH.
Following estrus (‘standing heat’)
uterine secretions increase and
inflammatory cells are present in
the uterus. For animals with CEH, the
hormonal changes, cystic uterine
lining, and the increased level of
secretions provide a prime environment for bacterial contamination, in
particular Escherichia coli.
Once bacteria bind to the damaged uterine lining, the result is a
pyometra (literally, a pus-filled
uterus).
Open or Closed Pyometra
A pyometra may be “open” or
“closed.” An open pyometra is when
the cervix has remained open, and
the uterine infection is able to drain
through the cervix and out the vulva.
A closed pyometra is when the
cervix has closed and the uterus
cannot drain.
In either case, an owner is likely
to recognize signs of illness usually
four to eight weeks after the bitch’s
heat cycle.
If the cervix is open, the owner
may notice a pus-like vaginal discharge. In both cases, it is common
that the bitch shows general signs
of illness such as depression,
anorexia and fever.
The owner may also note an
increased amount of water consumption and increased urination.
Diagnosis and Treatment
If an owner suspects that their
bitch has developed a pyometra,
she should be examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible. The
veterinarian may make a diagnosis
based on clinical signs, presence of
vaginal discharge, physical exam,
radiographs and other laboratory
testing.
Once a diagnosis is made, the
best recommendation is that the
animal be spayed. In an animal
where the diagnosis is made early
and there is no indication that the
bitch is septic or that the uterus is
ruptured, prognosis is excellent
following surgery.
If there has been uterine rupture
or the bacteria has already entered
the blood stream (septicemia), the
prognosis is more guarded.
Medical Management Option
If the cervix is open and the
owner wishes to preserve the reproductive ability of the bitch, medical
management of the pyometra can
be attempted.
To pursue this option, the bitch
must be in excellent health other
than the pyometra. The bitch will
likely be hospitalized and given
hormone injections to cause the
uterus to contract and expel the pus.
This management is successful
for complete resolution in approximately 75%–90% of cases, although
uterine rupture is also a possibility.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Angelic Vetter, DVM is a 2006
graduate of Iowa State University.
She is a small animal veterinarian
at All Creatures Small Animal Hospital
in Indianola, Iowa with special
interests in canine reproduction.
All Creatures Small
Animal Hospital
Indianola, IA • 515-961-7882
Unfortunately, due to the
changes that have already occurred
within the uterus, recurrence of
pyometra is as high as 80% after
medical treatment. For this reason,
it is recommended that if medical
management is considered, the
owner should be prepared to breed
the bitch on the next heat cycle.
The chances of a successful
pregnancy after medical treatment
of a pyometra are reported to be
only 50%–65%.
Regardless of whether a pregnancy
is achieved, the bitch should be
spayed either after pregnancy and
weaning of puppies or after the bitch
is confirmed open (non-pregnant).
In Summary
It is important to understand
that we know a pyometra is not
simply that bacteria enter the uterus
while the bitch is in heat or as a
result of breeding.
It is the end result of chronic
changes that have occurred to the
uterine lining due to repeated hormonal changes that occur when an
animal undergoes normal heat cycles.
Although it has been documented
that animals can develop a pyometra
on their first heat cycle, this is
extremely uncommon.
In general, the more successive
heat cycles that an animal undergoes without being bred, the higher
her chances of developing this
condition.
For this reason, it is recommended
that all females who are no longer
being considered for breeding
should be spayed.
Weaving a Spell ...
… and charming the judges
TAMRAE’S JUST MAGIC
Best Puppy in Breed, Crufts 2012
RCC Bitch, Crufts 2012
“Rightly named young lady teeming with quality, so well balanced for one so young, lovely head and expression, correct mouth, showing good width
and depth of chin, shows a good outline both standing and moving—so pleased to award her the Res CC and BPIB—just hope that the American
judges appreciate her quality. “ Ian Blackshaw (Souska Kennel), 2012 Crufts Breed Judge (“Our Dogs” April 20th 2012 Edition)
We are thrilled to have Maggie here at DelMar and look forward to her American Adventures!
TAMRAE
Sheila Thomson & Ian Prentice
Bo’Ness West Lothian
Scotland, UK
DelMar
“Where Quality Shows”
Karen Williams
Crestview, Florida
DELMAR’S JUST DO IT FOR TARA
RN, MX, MXJ, OF, CGC
All of us at DelMar CONGRATULATE Toni and Nike on their
SIXTH invitation to compete at the AKC NATIONAL AGILITY
CHAMPIONSHIP. We are more than proud of Ike and Tara’s little
black and tan ball of fire and wish Nike and Toni the best of luck as
they compete in December … Nike will be 11 years old when he runs,
following in the pawprints of his Aunt Boo (ElRay’s Trick or Treat),
who also qualified and is still competing at the age of 14.
GO NIKE GO!
Ch. Flolin Angel In My Pocket
ng.
Owners: Mary Novocin and Linda Foiles Breeder: Linda Foiles
email: cynaracollies@comcast.net or flolintwo@aol.com
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Ch. Cynara Flolin Catch Me If You Can
OWJI!'r:
Mory NOt'ocm
Owner: Mary
Novocin Breeders: Mary Novocin and Linda Foiles
email: cynaracollies@comcast.net or flolintwo@aol.com
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Cynara Flolin Chasin’ The Limelight
Picture d at 4 mos.
Oil' lie l'slB I'('e
Mary Novocin and Linda Foiles
Owners/Breeders:
email: cynaracollies@comcast.net or flolintwo@aol.com
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SUZIE Q
and
TWYLA
THANK
YOU
FOR
SUPPORTING
THE TRUST!
Rescues for 2012 to date:
1/26/12
$174.92 2 Tibbies in CA
6/7/12
$1,045.87 Kora & Suzie Q
6/7/12
$305.00 Tucker
6/18/12
$415.50 Sasha
Please help us in our efforts to
provide for tibbies in need by
participating in our raffle at the
2013 National Specialty — great
items have been donated. Tickets
will be available at the show and
in the Premium List. Thank you
for helping us help them.
Linda Foiles
Mary Novocin
Karen Williams
TIBETAN SPANIEL CLUB OF AMERICA
RESCUE & HEALTH TRUST
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It Takes a Village
by
Susan Waller Miccio ©2012
Susan Miccio
with Willy & Coco
This is the first article in a three-part series in which I will survey the past, present and
future of Tibetan Spaniel rescue in the United States. Do we need Tibbie rescue? Are we
doing a good job? Can we do a better job? Those are some of the questions I hope to
explore. As everyone who has ever read my work already knows, there will be stories,
too—some happy, some sad, but all memorable.
Austin, a Rescue Story
It started when Canadian TSCA’er Lynn Erwin spotted
an ad on Craigslist offering a 9-year-old Tibetan Spaniel
for $200.
The Tibbie was a “great little dog,” said the ad, but
needed a “loving home without kids.”
As the ad was from the opposite coast of Canada,
Lynn posted the link on the Tibbie email groups hoping
that someone closer by could check it out.
That was at 6:02 p.m. on Thursday. Three days later,
almost to the minute, Sally Waller from Washington,
posted an update on Facebook that Austin, the Tibbie,
was now safe with her.
Over the intervening 72 hours, a drama unfolded. In
Oregon, Liana Craven contacted the owner. Although he
described Austin as an “awesome little guy,” the owner
revealed that the Tibbie had bitten his children—once
when the 6-year-old startled the sleeping dog and on
another occasion when the kids had stepped on his tail.
The owner also told Liana that his wife was demanding that Austin be destroyed—in fact, an appointment
had already been made for the following Monday.
Emails—private and public—flew across North
America. Although the breeder was known, re-homing
with her was quickly ruled out as she had disappeared
years before.
An offer to pay the $200 purchase price resolved the
issue of costs. Efforts to locate Canadian Tibbie people
in the owner’s area proved unnecessary when Sally
volunteered to meet the owner near the Canadian border
on Sunday.
After several conversations and emails, the owner and
his wife agreed, but Sally knew that they were a family in
crisis. Fearing for Austin, she nervously waited for Sunday,
while prayer wheels spun across the continent.
En route on Sunday with Lucy Abbott alongside, Sally
received a frantic call from the owner. His wife was locked
in the bedroom with Austin, threatening to harm herself
and the dog.
Sitting on the side of the road, Sally spoke calmly to
the owner between the screaming, crying and threats in
the background. When he hung up, Sally feared that she
would not be able to rescue Austin but, after a tense wait,
the owner called to say that he was on his way.
Sally and Lucy rushed to the rendezvous where the
owner tearfully nuzzled his “little bud” of nine years before
signing him over to Sally.
As of this writing, Austin is safe at Sally’s home, but
his story is not over. The former owners have had second
thoughts….
Austin’s story helps us recognize some important truths
about rescue:
Tibbies needing rescue can be
anywhere.
While we tend to think of “rescue” in terms of
puppy mills, backyard breeders or kill shelters
—and, yes, those problems exist—Tibbies need
rescuing for many reasons.
✦ Personal or family circumstances change. Break ups,
unemployment, illness, incapacity, death—life-altering
changes have placed more Tibbies like Austin in
need of rescue than any other cause. For example…
■ Two California Tibbies (one of whom is my Suzy)
were recently surrendered to rescue when their
owner faced a terminal illness.
■ A vet refused to euthanize a healthy 10-year-old
Tibbie brought in by its owner, and rescue
reunited the Tibbie with its breeder.
■ Breeders themselves have experienced circumstances requiring rescue intervention for their
Tibbies.
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✦ Disasters happen. Floods, house fires and other
natural or man-made events have left Tibbies homeless or owners unable to continue caring for them.
✦ Dogs run away. Given that Tibbies are independentminded, opportunistic little ‘Houdinis,’ some have
turned up in shelters or along roadsides in need of
rescue simply because they escaped from home
without ID.
✦ Commercial breeders (puppy mills) and backyard
breeders care only about the bottom line. As hard as
it is to accept, puppy mills managed to acquire some
Tibbies and those Tibbies and their progeny have
suffered the misery of abuse—repeated breedings,
lack of veterinary care, living in cramped cages in
filth and darkness, and inadequate food and water.
In recent incidents…
■ Rescues of psychologically and physically
damaged Tibbies were accomplished by buying
them from notorious Missouri auctions with
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It Takes a Village–Rescue
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Time is of the essence.
Continued from page 22
By the time we find out that a Tibbie or possible
Tibbie is in a kill shelter, it may already be too
late.
private funds and then channeling them into
rescue organizations such as Peke N Chin
Midwest (PNC) where they were rehabilitated
and offered for adoption.
A persuasive PNC rescuer was able to talk one
of the backyard breeders into surrendering all
but a few of her Tibbies, which have been placed
in foster homes and then offered for adoption.
(My own Twyla is one of these.)
✦ Kill shelters allow only a few days—three is usual—
to get a dog out. Lindsay Vest, former TSCA rescue
coordinator, found out about a parti-color female in
a Colorado shelter when the Tibbie had already been
there for a week. The little dog was so terrified that
she had begun to bite. When Lindsay found out that
the Tibbie had been euthanized the next morning, she
says that it was “too heartbreaking for me to handle.”
She cannot stop thinking “if only” she had had a
couple more days to make rescue arrangements.
Networking is key.
Rescue success depends on having both online
and personal networks at the ready.
✦ Rescue organizations need fail-safe operations in place
for immediate action. For example…
■ Establish networks, line up volunteers, streamline communications and make sure everyone
involved is on the same page—in advance.
■ Remove any obstacles that could cost a Tibbie
its life. For example, funds up to a set limit can
be pre-authorized, at the rescue coordinator’s
discretion.
✦ Rescue coordinators must make mutually beneficial
arrangements with other clubs’ coordinators and with
breed or all-breed rescue organizations that have
shown a willingness to help rescue, transport, foster
and/or re-home Tibbies.
■ TSCA members are simply too few and widely
dispersed to go it alone. Nurturing such relationships can expand TSCA’s reach beyond its
own limited resources.
No matter how good intentions
are, money matters.
✦ Successful rescue needs people on the ground who are
ready and willing to monitor online sites, distribute
educational material, do shelter checks, transport and
provide foster homes.
■ Volunteers don’t have to be TSCA members,
merely people who love Tibbies.
■ As protectors of the breed, all TSCA’ers should
feel ethically obligated to help rescue.
Most of us have to watch our pennies. The more
we have, the more insulated we are against the
unexpected. The same is true of organizations.
✦ The Tibetan Spaniel Rescue and Health Trust, a 501(c) 3
non-profit organization, is chartered “to provide
financial assistance for health research and to support
efforts to rescue Tibetan Spaniels in need.” The Trust
will be discussed in more depth in Part 2 of this series,
but these are important points:
■ The Trust was created largely to insulate the
TSCA from liability arising out of rescues and
for its non-profit tax advantages.
■ With respect to its rescue function, the job of the
three Trustees is to authorize funds for reimbursement of rescue-related expenses, and to conduct
fund-raising. The Trust itself does not rescue
Tibbies but collaborates with the TSCA Rescue
Coordinators.
✦ Rescue organizations should tap all online resources
to communicate about rescues. Today, all rescuers rely
heavily on online communication. For example…
■ Email is the fastest way to reach large groups
of people, so all e-lists—TSCA’s own as well as
others such as the Global Village—can be
leveraged for rescue communications.
■ TSCA’s rescue web page can link to external
websites, such as Petfinder.com, that are kept
current and have high visibility on search
engines such as Google.
■ A TSCA rescue page on Facebook, the ubiquitous
social network, can help find transport and
homes for rescued Tibbies among like-minded
“friends.”
✦ The old-fashioned personal touch is still vital. Despite
the ease and speed of online communication, it’s easy to
delete or overlook an email or to leave a website.
However, it’s not so easy to ignore a personal phone call
from someone asking for help in carrying out a specific
act of kindness.
✦ Rescue funding depends on donations, fees and fundraisers. Any club can have a healthy rescue kitty with
creative thinking. Consider these ideas from Rescue
Coordinator Martha Feltenstein and Trustee Karen
Williams…
■ Shamelessly seek donations everywhere (not just
among TSCA members), allow donations to be
designated for rescue, and publicize contributors
in the Newsletter and online.
■ Create a Facebook page, which can be easily
updated, where TSCA rescue can maintain a
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■
■
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continuous presence and do the business of rescue
including publicity for fund-raisers, appeals for
‘chip-ins’ in a crisis as well as general donations,
and show Tibbies available for adoption.
Advertise in the Newsletter.
Solicit contributions of cool “Tibbie stuff” to
auction or sell not only at TSCA’s own events but
online where Tibbie people around the world can
pay with PayPal.
Charge adoption fees but exempt those who
adopt elderly or special needs Tibbies.
Rescue should be all about the dog.
Certainly, rescue organizations need rules to
run by, but sometimes rules have to be broken.
Austin’s story underscores how tricky it can be
to define and apply rescue rules because, ironically, Austin wasn’t technically a rescue.
✦ He was not homeless. He had a home (albeit an
unstable one) and he had owners (owners who had
made an appointment to euthanize him, but owners
nonetheless).
From the Rescue Guidelines:
“A Tibetan Spaniel who is owned by a person
or persons is not considered a rescue. Rescue
service is not a placement service for those who
do not want to keep a dog. Assistance will be
given on space available to find a home for
unwanted dogs.”
✦ Further, he was accused of biting a child. Most dog
owners would probably say, ‘It was understandable
under the circumstances.’
Yet, from the Rescue Guidelines:
“A rescue that is a biter or terminally ill
should be humanely euthanized.”
✦ Despite these guidelines, most of us would probably
agree that rescuing Austin was the right thing to do
because rescue should, first and foremost, be all about
the dog.
“It takes a village,” the saying
goes—one person can’t do it all.
Austin was saved from a dangerous situation
through the efforts of an ad hoc network of
Tibbie people across North America.
✦ Caring TSCA members discovered a dog in need of
rescue, networked with others across the nation via
online communication, acted quickly to pool resources,
find the needed funds and arrange transport—all to
save one little Tibbie in trouble.
In the second article in this series, I’ll take a look at the many
questions that face TSCA rescue. How the Rescue Guidelines
apply to Austin’s situation illustrate only a couple examples
of the kinds of thorny questions that breed rescuers face and
how they have to make difficult decisions on situations that
aren’t always black and white.
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Queen Katy
by
Lindsay Vest
Katy was an AKC champion who was very loved by
her people. When the wife passed away unexpectedly,
her elderly husband couldn’t part with the dogs even
though he was no longer physically able to care for
them properly.
Things got out of control. When the husband
passed away, Katy’s breeder was contacted, and I
rode along to Indiana to help.
There were nine Tibbies
Katy “Before”
and many more Chihuahuas,
and all of the dogs were in
bad shape. I said I would
take one of the elderly dogs.
The moment I saw
12-year-old Katy, I knew she
was meant to go home with
me. She was bald from the
rib cage back from a terrible
flea infestation.
She also had dry eye and
an ear infection with blood
and
Katy “Before”
pus exuding from the ear. The
skin of her ears was so thickened by scratching that they
had become “Yoda” ears.
To top it off, Katy had
congestive heart failure
(CHF).
Yet, the pudgy little thing
wagged her tail and was
“Miss Personality.” I thought she was precious, but
I knew no one else would want her—ugly as can be,
but adorable to me!
Back home, I started working on her skin with
weekly baths and medication. She was spayed, had a
dental, and went on medication for her CHF and dry
eye. Eventually, the ear infection cleared up. Eight
months later, she was almost back to normal.
I had Katy for two years before gastric cancer
caught up with her. I made her comfortable for as
long as I could but I finally had to let her go.
Katy was a queen. She adored bed time and
danced with joy
Queen Katy “After”
when it was time
for bed.
As you can see
from her “after”
picture, she also
loved her food! A
I still miss her,
but I would do it all over again. I am so glad I could
make her last two years happy and comfortable. It
was a privilege.
New Grand Champion
GCH CH Azamora Blue Light Of Wisdom
SANTERA- Proud of Our Girls Too!
Ingefal's Ecstasy
Nappi has proven herself in the whelping
box for us. She was imported from Finland
to produce Ch. Santera Jovial Sim Ba. He
was advertised in the Stud Dog issue of the
Newsletter.
“Nappi” (age 10 in photo)
Also Her Offspring from Ch. Santera Tri Jed Di
CH Santera China Marionette
China was bred to Santera Nevado Royale
(6 pts. -1 major) “Kit” can be seen in the
Stud Dog issue of the Newsletter. One
sable girl, one tri girl, one sable boy, and
one parti boy were born November 1st.
“China”
Santera Triad Celebration (11pts)
We plan to breed Triad to Santera Cherished
Gem this coming year. Gemma is a tri who is
also parti factored, so it should be an
interesting breeding.
“Triad”
Norb & Sandy Novocin
14311 Shirley Bohn Rd Mt. Airy MD 21771
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301-831-5969
Breeding for a Dog with Soundness, Temperament, and Type
Santera’s Cherished Gem
(Ch. Krisala's Connection to Flolin X Santera Trikeeper of Tsand)
Gemma has been a good producer. She is the half sister of Ch. Santera Tri Jed Di,
Ch. Santera Playing For Keeps, and Ch. Santera Keeper Of The Light.
Her Offspring Are:
CH Santera Paislee Czarina
Co-Owned with Linda Foiles
Sire: Santera Time For a Party
Phoebee went RWB at the TSCA National
Specialty her first weekend out and took WB
and BOS at the supported entry in 2010.
“Phoebee”
CH Santera Sedona's Savanna
Sire: Ch. Santera Jovial Sim Ba
Sedona has been bred to Santera Nevado
Royale (6pts, 1 major.)
1 sable girl and 2 sable boys were born
November 6th.
She was awarded 3 majors and all but 2
pts in one month to finish in August 2012.
“Sedona”
Santera Blissful Gemini
Sire: Ch. Santera Jovial Sim Ba
Gemini is just starting her show career.
FLASH- First weekend out a Reserve
and a Major win!
“Gemini”
email: santeraken@comcast.net
website: www.santera-kennel.com
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It all started with a little “parti”.....
Ch. Krisala Flolin
Evening Elegance
Ch. Flolin Say It Ain’t So
Ch. Improv Let Me
Dance For You
Ch. Flolin Masiana
Ch. Santera Paislee Czarina
Flolin Salt On The Rim
Ch. Flolin Truly Fair O’ Mar-J
Ch. Ingefal’s Lilla Blomman
Ch. Flolin Krisala
Truly Elegant
Ch. Phylmarko Par-Ti-Fait Flolin
....and what a party we’ve had!
Linda Foiles
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AKC Reg Nbr
NP09227502
NS789171
NM56437502
NM94143205
NT239482
NT411270
NS789192
NS983361
NT218456
NM30671501
NM47369102
NM48570204
NM87360904
Dog Name
CH Tibroke's Star Bright
CH Ybroc Terribly Twee
CH Ambrier Boda Zelicious Zima
CH Asawin The Divine Miss M
CH Flolin's Mei Li Nu-Hi
CH Dud-Lee's Timbles Ta-Ti-Ana
CH Braeduke Rincen Suna
CH Tashi Tamera Of Northwood
CH Ambrier Breakin All The Rules
CH Hormead Sea Maiden
CH Bet'r Ambrier's Starr Dust
CH Wunsum Loss 'Um At The Derby
CH Tzuzi's Jive
Jiue Talkin Of TuQute
Whelped
05-Mar-2005
25-Nov-1978
29-May-1994
13-Oct-2002
05-Jan-1987
24-Aug-1988
02-Dec-1979
22-Sep-1984
08-Dec-1986
02-Nov-1989
21-Jan-1993
09-Apr-1993
24-Apr-2000
Champions
Produced
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Top
Producing
Dams
#1
Ch. Tibroke’s Star Bright
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*List compiled thru Aug. 11, 2012
Top
Producing
Dams
#2
#2
CH Ambrier Boda Zelicious Zima
CH Ybroc Terribly Twee
#2
CH Asawin The Divine Miss M
CH Flolin’s Mei Li Nu-Hi
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#3
Top
Producing
Dams
#3
CH Braeduke Rincen Suna
CH Dud-Lee's Timbles Ta-Ti-Ana
#4
#4
#4 CH Tashi Tamera Of Northwood
Ambrier’s Breaking All The Rules
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Top
Producing
Dams
#4
CH Homead Sea Maiden
#4
CH Bet’r Ambrier’s Starr Dust
#4
#4
CH Wunsum Loss Um’ At The Derby
CH Tzuzi’s Jive Talkin’ Of TuQute
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Tzuzi's Pocketful of Miracles and CH Tzuzi’s Jive Talkin’ Of TuQute
Charlotte is our second Tibbie, Tzuzi's Pocketful of Miracles. She never liked
the show ring but loved her babies. She was only bred twice, and had a total
of seven puppies - six of whom finished their championships. We never
dreamed we would have the honor of owning 2 top producing bitches.
Both Charlotte and BeeGee, at almost 13, are still the queens.
Pam Glave and Karen Hand
TuQute Tibetan Spaniels
Emaiil: plumtree@tds.net 803-292-9581
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Fo
Jeanne Holsapple and
Ch. Tashi Tamara of Northwood
The Early Years
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By Pamela Bradbury
Jeanne Holsapple of Tashi fame was firstly a Lhasa breeder and then was
won over by Tibetan Spaniels. She said they were her wash and wear
dogs. She has a small cottage next to her large home in which her dogs were
once kept. Her son had his art studio upstairs where there is a small apartment.
I was fortunate to have been only one of a few who were invited to see the entire
building. Fred Truman, her longtime friend was also included on that short list. Fred
went on to be Jeanne’s ally until his death.
ns
I met Jeanne while showing my Corgi special. She had a number of dogs as she usually did,
and needed a handler. I was ringside watching breed judging as I usually did and that’s how
I became involved in the Tashi Dynasty.
Jeanne was instrumental in importing a large number of dogs from England. These dogs were the
nucleus of her breeding program. Jeanne had an interesting concept about breeding. She believed that
if you used the siblings of top winners and top producers you could get the same results as their more
famous parents. This is one accepted way of breeding successful show dogs. We had many heated discussions
about this, but that is the way she did things.
While speaking with Jeanne she told me her plans to breed two of her
bitches to Tashi Dordja . Tashi Dordja was born in July of ‘72 who was a
black and white parti colored dog who’s line went back to Tibet. He has an
interesting history himself. Although, Tashi Dordja carried the prefix Tashi
he was not one of Jeanne’s dogs. Tashi means “good luck” hence his
name. Even though he was lightly used, Tashi Dordja proved to be a core
dog with my breeding and many other kennels used him as well. Jeanne
chose him because of Ann Wynyard’s (Braeduke) influence. Ann believed
that as many “new bloodlines” as possible needed to be incorporated as
Tashi Dordja this breed had a limited gene pool. Ann ultimately imported two of
Jeanne’s Tibbies from this line. Tashi Dordja, also, brought the black line
to Australia, and later to Europe through his great, great grand “children.” I exported a black male to England
who was descended from him. But, sadly the aversion to black Tibbies in that country left him unused.
As a result of those two breedings only one female became pregnant. From
that litter (I believe there were two puppies) came the famous
Ch Tashi Tamera of Northwood, Perky. On one of my many visits I saw Perky,
although I already had heard about her. I spend quite a bit of time talking to
Jeanne before I was able to purchase her. Jeanne, like many, was not keen of
black dogs so we struck a deal and Perky came home with me. My original
kennel name was Northwood and later was changed to Dragonsong.
Perky’s first litter was sired by Ch. Braeduke Lu-Ting, one of my all time favorite
Ch. Tashi Tamara of Northwood
Braeduke dogs. Lu-Ting was a nioce red and white parti colored dog. I had a
nice litter of blacks and partis. From that litter came LB, the parti colored male
used as the standard bearer for the AKC film on Tibetan Spaniels. He was Jeanne’s pick puppy. Also, from that
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litter came my most beloved Puff, Ch. Northwood The Magic Dragon. My
black line descended from one of Puff’s black sisters. Puff, herself, was red
and white, like her father. About this time Ann Wynyard and Jeanne decided
to co-author The Tibetan Spaniel Handbook, although out of print today you
can still find it on Ebay or Amazon from time to time. I remained close friends
with both for some time after that.
I love to show dogs but really dislike the whelping part so I sold Perky to the
Jo Jevon triad, Joan Childs, Jean Micnickle (now Wright), and Yvonne Crofts.
Under their steerage she was bred three or four more times. That black line
went out to many other people, including Ed and Carol Tyte, Colleen Chaffee,
CH Braeduke Lu-Ting
Val Robinson, and Barbara Salburg. From there the line has been developed
by other breeders. Until recently the only all blacks in this country were directly related to Perky. Of course, any Australian imports are also descended from Tashi Dordja. The new black
line came from an all black dog from China called Leopoldo. Through the efforts of Primoz Peer and many others
he was brought to Italy. He has a very interesting history too. He was registered through FCI and could not be
shown but was bred. I was waiting for the third generation so I could import the line. Christy Collins knew I was
interested and found a third generation litter in Norway. Together we imported two dogs. Christy kept a black
puppy named Yotisha’s Bring It On (“Less”) and I kept a black and white parti named Yotisha’s Back to Dragonsong (“Michael”). So the color gene for blacks goes on, as does Perky’s line. Perky is the great great, great
grandmother of my Ch. Britwald Dragonsong Blackhawk. And now another generation of blacks follows, thanks to
Jeanne Holsapple.
History moves forward, slowly, generation after generation.
New Champions & Title Holders
Title
Dog
Date
Champion
CH Dragonsong In An Angel's Arms
CH Nalinas Peleus X CH Dragonsong Deetree Fireproof B
Owner/Breeder: Pamela Bradbury
Aug 2
Champion
CH Milestone Chairman Of The Board
CH Arundina Gyalpo Khan X CH Milestone Everybody's Talking At Me
Owner/Breeder: Deborah Ayer
Aug 3
Champion
CH Asawin Yeti Miss Big D
GCH CH Yeti Asawin Ez Texas Legacy X CH Yeti's Magical Mystery Tour
Owner: M Hope Arnold & Susan Lingle Breeders: M Hope Arnold & Susan Lingle
Aug 4
Champion
CH Duart's Oops! I Did It Again
CH Duart's You'Ve Got A Friend X CH Duart's Summertime Sensation
Owners: James Mumbauer & Mary Lisabeth Acker & Jean M Briggs
Breeders: Jean M Briggs & June Kapos
Aug 5
Champion
CH Evanlake Last Of The Mohicans
CH Ziestan My Litl Felipe X CH Evanlake Christmas Holly
Owners: Lori Kopreski & Diane Zdrodowski Breeder: Diane Zdrodowski
Aug 11
Grand Champion
GCH CH Maciain Jameson Rarest Vintage
Aug11
CH Ambrier's Nothing Gets Past Zeke BN RA THD XCH Shenanwood Season Of Magic
Owner/Breeder: Mary Lisabeth Acker
Champion
CH Kan Sing's Jigme Namgyal
CH Lorac's Yeshe Wongchhu X CH Ambrier's Nanda Devi
Owner/Breeder: Martha Feltenstein
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Aug 12
New Champions & Title Holders
Title
Dog
Date
Champion
CH Santera Sedona's Savanna
CH Santera Jovial Sim Ba X Santera Cherished Gem
Owner/Breeder: Sandra L. Novocin
Aug 12
Champion
CH Sir Adams To Busy Being Fabulous
GCH CH Sir Adams Ed Norton X Linche Siradams Honey I'M Home
Owners: Mrs. Melisa A Powell & Sharon Adams & Mr. Tim Powell & Mrs. Julia Adams
Breeders: Julia Adams-Powers & Sharon Adams
Aug 12
Grand Champion
GCH CH Kaje's Sugar Ray Robin'Son
Kaje's Jo Boxer X CH Kaje's Whatever Lola Wants
Owner: Linda Collier Breeders: Katherine Filyaw & Jesse Filyaw & Jane McDaniel
Aug 15
Champion
CH Gloribee's Pearls Of Wisdom
CH Gloribee's Son Of A Bee X CH Shenanwood Simply Sparkling
Owner: Constance C Scudder Breeders: Constance C Scudder & Colleen Bias Chaffee
Aug 18
Champion
CH Heartline's Innocent Man
CH Vahan Modra Pisnicka X CH Heartline's Holy Moley Molly
Owner/Breeder: Judith Hardt
Aug 18
Grand Champion
GCH CH Tin-Man Love To Watch Her Strut
GCH CH Ambrier's Tin-Man My Jekyll Doesn'T Hyde At Tuqute X
CH Ambrier Sweet Dreams R Made O These
Owners: Sheri A Rose & Mallory Cosby Driskill Breeder: Sheri A Rose
Aug 18
Champion
CH Krisala's Evening At The Improv
CH Krisala Connection To Flolin X CH Krisala Flolin Evening Elegance
Owners: Becky Maag & Christy Collins Breeders: Linda C. Foiles & Becky Maag
Aug 19
Champion
CH Eagle Crest Bo-Dae-Shush
CH Tzuzi's Screaming Eagle X Eaglecrest On Wings Of Angel
Owner: Brenda Falcone Breeders: Lana J Applegate & Joline Finke
Aug 19
Champion
CH Calirose Maiden Voyage With Hi-Hope
CH Calirose Running Bear X CH Afton's Shadow Of Your Smile
Owners: Vicki Sabo & James Sabo Breeder: Elizabeth Ctibor
Aug 24
Champion
CH Lin Chi Oh Ye Of Little Faith
CH Lin Chi Parti On Cloud Nine X Hisown Lin Chi Touch Of Satin
Owner/Breeder: Linda Hendrix
Aug 24
Grand Champion
GCH CH Tibroke's Morning Starshine
CH Lorac's Kissin' Bandit X CH Tibroke's Star Bright
Owners: Bob English & Diane English Breeder: Kay Dickeson
Aug 24
Rally Advanced
Priscilla Pinkie Jemima BN RA
Owners: M. Kathleen Greene & Lawrence P. Schmidt
Aug 24
Champion
CH Kofuku Special Blend At Chatawa Too
Windom's Richly Blended X CH Kofuku Windom Sweet Shorty Too
Owners: Marilynn Miller & Billie Ann Terry Breeder: Marilynn Miller
Aug 26
Champion
CH Tantra's Padawan
CH Tibroke's Obi Wan Khanobi X CH Tibroke's Can'T Touch This
OwnersBreeders: Dean & Cindy Champers
Sept. 1
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New Champions & Title Holders
Title
Dog
Date
Champion
CH Oshozen Abrewin The Skys The Limit
CH Silkhaven Anything You Say X Aldea Color Me Softly
Owners: Helen Richards & Stephanie K Cottrell Breeder: Stephanie K Cottrell
Sept. 9
Champion
CH Lagniappe Jungle Fever
CH Dragonhold Party Of Five X
Owners: Mary F Hartman & Chrystine Longley & Harold B Hartman II & Collen Longley
Breeders: Chrystine Longley & Heather Longley & Collen Longley
Sept. 15
Champion
CH Kaje's Tuqute Robin From The Rich
CH Tuqute's Simply Simon X Tuqutes Kaje's Earth Angel
Owners/Breeders: Jane McDaniel & Karen Hand & Pamela Glave
Sept. 22
Champion
CH Tuqute Kaje Stella By Starlight
Sept. 22
CH Ziestan Tiny Tao X CH Kaje's Whatever Lola Wants
Owners: Pamela Glave & Karen Hand Breeders: Katherine Filyaw & Jesse Filyaw & Jane McDaniel
Grand Champion
GCH CH Dabalar Wild-Eyed Southern Boy At Renegade RN
Sept. 22
GCH CH Kenwood's Seminole Uprising RE NAJ X GCH CH Sandon For Mama Mia At Dabalar
Owner: Victoria A Marks Breeder: Dayle Narehood
Grand Champion
GCH CH Kaje's Tuqute Good Night Irene
CH Ziestan Tiny Tao X Tuqutes Kaje's Earth Angel
Owners/Breeders: Jane McDaniel & Karen Hand & Pamela Glave
Sept. 22
Champion
CH Matoaka Trouble's M'Name Dangers M'Game
CH Eaglecrest Matoaka's Mocha Java X CH Matoaka's Uptown Girl
Owners/Breeders: Carolyn S Meermans & Jennifer Meermans
Sept. 23
Grand Champion
GCH CH Duart's Artful Dodger Of Westview
CH Bio-Bios Modern Talking X CH Duart's La Dolce Vita At Westview
Owners: Marilyn Rondeau & Jean M Briggs Breeders: Jean M Briggs & Connie Buckland
Sept. 23
Champion
CH Westview Nothin's Tuff Enuff
Sept. 27
GCH CH Shenanwood Ain'T Nothin' New To Me X CH Westview Sandhill's B Itch E Bob Bee
Owner/Breeder: Connie Buckland
Grand Champion
GCH CH Sandon For Mama Mia At Dabalar
CH Lorac's Pillow Talk X GCH CH Pecan Valley Onyx
Owner: Dayle Narehood Breeders: Donald Bingley & Sandra Bingley
Sept. 29
Champion
CH Kan Sing's Chime Chodron
CH Lorac's Yeshe Wongchhu X CH Ambrier's Nanda Devi
Owner/Breeder: Martha Feltenstein
Sept. 30
Champion
CH Kofuku Punkins Dark Knight
Sept. 30
GCH CH Gin-Tai Chatawa Peter Punkin RN X CH Kofuku Windom Sweet Shorty Too
Owners: Mr. Dane Scott Schnarr & Mrs. Sue T Schnarr Breeder: Marilynn Miller
*Ch.
Jo’Jevon Leonardas
***Ch.
**Ch.
Dynasty Painted Waggin
at Jo'Jevon
Dynasty Star Shine
at Jo’Jevon
****Sun-Echo
Molly-By-Golly
at Jo’Jevon
wenty eight years ago three breeders decided to join forces to defray costs and
create an organized breeding plan. Jo'Jevon, born of that merger, generated over
thirty AKC Champions and multiple record setters during the next 24 years. The
passing of both Yvonne Crofts in 2000 and Joan Child in 2008 marked the end of
that partnership and the resumption of the Dynasty program begun by myself in
1976. Since Dynasty was restarted, four new show stoppers have emerged. Thus, I
honor the passing of the torch from Jo'Jevon to Dynasty.
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Tibbies Can Do That, Too!
by Gabrielle Beaubrun
I do a lot with my Tibbies—
perhaps more than you will ever
want to.
We aren’t the best at any sport
but we have great fun, so maybe
reading this will get you and your
Tibbie to join us.
AGILITY
If you like excitement, energy
and enthusiasm, this is the sport
for you. Jumps, tunnels, A-frames,
teeter-totters and speed.
Most Tibetan Spaniels quickly
learn to love agility when taught
(as it should be) with motivation
and no corrections.
Some are reliable but not quite
fast enough, others are speed
demons. But beware of doggy
ADHD—our breed has a reputation
for making up courses on the fly,
and all those NQs (non-qualified
runs) make for expensive title
searches.
AKC, USDAA and CPE are the
most popular agility venues and CPE
has a particularly easy introductory
level. Agility trials are social events
and often last all day. Devotees trial
almost every weekend.
If you have a high-energy Tibbie
who comes when called, find a local
agility training class and sign up. It
takes about 6–12 months to be trialready, years to be proficient, but
there are Tibbies who have achieved
the very highest AKC agility title,
(MACH).
Jumps, tunnels, the
A-frame and weave
poles are all enjoyed
by the author’s
two Tibbies.
OBEDIENCE
Although it’s my favorite dog
sport, competitive obedience is one
of the most difficult for Tibetan
Spaniels, who (you already know)
can be stubborn independent
thinkers.
In obedience competition, the
dog must perform (Heel, Sit, Stay,
Come, Fetch etc.) on a single
command with no extra help.
It isn’t the learning that’s hard;
Tibbies usually learn quite fast, but
they perform when THEY want to,
not when you want them to.
My Lacey-Jane can be brilliant at
cool evening practices, but will walk
right out of a trial ring if it’s too hot,
or the grass is not soft enough. In
10 seconds I’ll know my entry fee
was wasted, no saving it now.
Males are generally more willing
to please, but no Tibbie will give you
the reliable performance of a Sheltie
or Golden Retriever. Start Tibbie
obedience training before one year,
use tasty treats and keep it fun—
NEVER get angry or you’ll live to
regret it.
Clicker training is very helpful if
you have a lively Tibbie, but a couch
potato may just stare blankly and
wait you out.
The recent AKC addition of a
Beginners Novice (BN) title makes
entry level obedience competition
easier, but at the highest level the
Utility title (UD) is still a highly
coveted thing. Although some
Tibbies (not mine...yet)
have achieved UDs,
none has ever earned
the Obedience
Championship (OTCH).
Why is obedience
my favorite?
I think Tibbies
just make it
so challenging
that each
ribbon
is extra
special.
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Author Gabrielle Beaubrun, MD
engages in various sports with her
ribbon-winning, talented Tibbies:
Kaybriar’s Leather ‘N Lace
CDX, RAE, OA, AXJ
CH Tibroke’s Play it Again
CDX, RAE, AX, AXJ, CA
RALLY OBEDIENCE
This is obedience with less
precision, and with signs directing
the tasks. Definitely better suited to
our breed than regular obedience,
Rally is a great stepping stone as well.
It’s more varied and (unlike obedience) you can talk to your dog and
encourage him without losing points.
Tibbies welcome this interaction.
A weekly class is helpful to learn the
signs and avoid handler errors and
if you practice at home in short
frequent sessions, your dog can
start competing in a few months.
Use lots of treats at first, but be
sure to quickly wean towards
rewarding only extra effort, or you’ll
have a food hound who quits when
the treats disappear.
TRACKING
Tracking is where you find out
your fur-baby is a real dog, with
instincts and skills that surprise you.
A tracklayer walks in an open
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field 500+ yards with several corners
and leaves a glove at the end.
Later your dog must use his nose
to follow the invisible scent trail and
find that glove. You don’t know
where it is, so you must learn to
trust your dog to earn the ribbon.
Many, many sunrises training in
cold, wet fields will build a very
special relationship between you
and your tracking Tibbie.
Small size, long coats, short
noses and short legs do not make
Tibbies natural trackers, but remember that stubborn streak? It can pay
off in tracking determination. A
tracking instructor who specializes
in Newfies once described my
Tibbie as “that little dog with the
big, big heart.”
Tracking takes a lot of time and
is not the sport for everyone, but if
you’re hooked, you’re hooked for
life.
LURE COURSING
Formerly only open to sighthound breeds (Whippets, Salukis
and such), but in January 2012 the
AKC added the Coursing Ability Test
(CAT) for all breeds, and my Tibbie,
Bogey found his absolute passion.
Nothing, not food, not play, not
even a bitch in heat can get him as
excited and happy as that moving
lure. Who knew? Maybe those
Tibetan monks did a little hunting
on the side.
Anyway, the great thing about
Lure Coursing is it that it requires
little if any actual training. If your
Tibbie likes chasing squirrels, just
find a lure event and let him go.
Bogey earned the first CA title in
our breed and would have his CAX
title (10 qualifying runs) already if I
could stand his ear-splitting screams
of joy on more weekends.
He has never been given any
reward for this sport other than the
sheer joy of chasing that empty
white plastic bag on a string, but
would do it forever if allowed.
Tibbies run the shorter 300 yard
CAT course and it’s just pass/fail, so
we don’t care that little Tibbie legs
are not elegantly fast.
Maybe there’s a hidden hunter
on your couch? However, if they
don’t like chasing stuff, don’t waste
your time. You can’t really teach
this, it’s an instinct test. My other
Tibbie looks briefly at the lure, then
looks back at me asking “So?”
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC)
& THERAPY DOG (TDI)
Though not competitive events,
training for these certificates can be
done with almost any good-natured
Tibbie.
Your dog learns to walk calmly,
stay quietly, allow basic grooming,
and tolerate groups, noises, surprises
or other dogs nearby.
Responsible owners should have
taught these skills anyway, or taken
the Tibbie to a Puppy Class, so it’s
nice to enter CGC as evidence that
your Tibbie has a basic decent
temperament.
Only one pass is required for the
certificate. A bit more training and
socializing is needed to earn the TDI.
Many Tibbies are (per our breed
standard) aloof with strangers, but
those that are more sociable and
loving can then go on to be excellent
yherapy dogs, visiting hospitals and
schools and doing enjoyable and
important charitable work.
OTHER DOG SPORTS
I’ve described just those activities
I’ve enjoyed most with my Tibbies,
but there are others I’ve tried, and
a few I still plan to try, that might
interest you, including:
Flyball—for the ball-crazy dog.
Hectic, loud, fast and fun hurdle
racing to retrieve a ball. Hard for a
Tibbie to beat the fast terrier breeds,
but not hard to have fun here.
Dock-Diving—if your Tibbies like
swimming (mine don’t) you can try
this fun sport that’s getting popular;
it’s chasing a ball or toy off a dock
into water below. A Tibbie is unlikely
to score the soaring winning jumps,
but it’s a very exciting sport.
Nosework—involves scent searches
like a drug-sniffing dog indoors, a
great way to use your dog’s nose without the terrain and mud of tracking.
Most Tibbies will soon enjoy it and
even older handlers can keep up
here.
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Canine Freestyle—Dancing with
dogs (to music). If you and your
Tibbies are close buddies and you
like choreography, this can be an
excellent experience and it is also a
fun sport you can do at your own
pace. Check out the many inspiring
YouTube videos for inspiration.
Disc Dog—catching flying frisbees
with style. A few Tibbies will enjoy
this, but crooked legs and long backs
make injuries more likely, so I don’t
recommend competing and ribbons
are probably out of reach anyway.
WHAT CAN’T A TIBBIE DO?
There are some competitive dog
sports unsuitable for Tibetan Spaniels.
Earthdog (hunting game in
underground tunnels) trials are only
open to small terriers and Dachshunds because other breeds can be
hurt in the confines of a tunnel.
Competition Herding (sheep or
ducks) also excludes Tibbies and
true herding skill would be virtually
impossible to find in our breed as
it’s mostly an instinct.
Field Tests and Hunt Tests (for
bird shooting) are for sporting breeds,
not Tibbies.
Protection sports like Schutzhund
and Ring Sport don’t suit small dogs.
Draft Dog, Carting and Mushing also
aren’t for the size-challenged, though
a few small breeds have been successful at the sport of Weight Pulling.
DOG SPORTS ARE HEALTHY FUN
Not every sport is right for our
breed and not every dog or handler
is right for any sport, but training and
competing in Performance Events
builds your overall relationship with
your dog—and improves the quality
of his life and yours, even if you
never win a ribbon.
You will have fun, make new
friends and get some healthy exercise.
So please, look down at that
eager Tibbie at your feet and ask,
“What can we try today?”
Ask a Tibbie—
Sports are FUN!
is proud of these special ladies
who bring us a lot of joy
TuQute KaJe’s
Earth Angel
Ch. KaJe’s
Whatever Lola Wants
3 Litters
6 Pups
4 Champions
2 Just Getting Started
2 Litters
6 Pups
3 Champions
1 Close to Finishing
1 Therapy Dog
KaJe Tibetan Spaniels
Jane McDaniel and Kate Hiu
email: kajetibbies@comcast.net
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Judge: Luann Williams
6-9 Puppy Dog
1-Dedicated To Dancing Master--Colleen Chaffee & Jean Briggs
9-12 Puppy Dog.
1-Westview's Nothin's Tuff Enuff --Connie Buckland
2-Shenanwood Simply Sirius -- Jean Briggs & Colleen Chaffee
12-18 Puppy Dog
1-Kokonor's Proud Of This Sun--Pat & Steve Silberman
2-Wexford White Heat Red Hot Pepper -- Dianne Tyree
6-9 Puppy Bitches
1-Shenanwood Ambrier Leap Of Faith--Colleen Chaffee
9-12 Puppy Bitches
1-Rincin Silver Seraph--Chris Whitehead
2-Westview's Nothin' Like A Toga Parti -- Connie Buckland
Gjnjah’s Glitz In Pink
Owner: Teri Paris
12-18 Puppy Bitches
1-Gjnjah’s Glitz N Pink -- Teri Paris
Veteran Dogs 7-10
1-Merewood's Mr. President - Katie Pfirman & Kay Dunham
Veteran Dog 10 and over
1- CH. Vahan Modra Pisnicka - Colleen & Bill Chaffee
Veteran Bitches 7-10
Veteran Bitches 7-10
1 - CH. Pembetans Snicker Doodle - Dianne Tyree & Mary Hartman
Veteran Bitches 10 & Over
1-CH Shenanwood A Will and A Way RN, AX, MXJ, AF - Karen Shilliday
BEST VETERAN IN SWEEPS
CH. Vahan Modra Pisnicka - Colleen & Bill Chaffee
BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN SWEEPS
CH. Shenanwood A Will and A Way RN, AX, MXJ, AF--Karen Shilliday
BEST IN SWEEPS: Gjngahs Glitz In Pink - Teri Paris
BEST OPPOSITE IN SWEEPS: Dedicated To Dancing Master --
Colleen Chaffee & Jean Briggs
CH. Shenanwood A Will and A Way
RN, AX, MXJ, AFOwner: Karen Shilliday
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GCH. KAN SING'S TENZIN
Breeder/Owner: Martha Feltenstein
Breeders: Constance Scudder & Colleen Bias Chaffee
Owner: Constance Scudder.
AM GCH. & CAN CH WASSONG'S ON TO GLORY
CH. PEMBETANS SNICKER DOODLE
Breeder: T. Tietsworth
Owner: Dianne Tyree
Breeder: Pat Sarles
Owner :Deena Scouten
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DUART'S DEVILISH DUCHESS
KOKONOR'S PROUD OF THIS SON
Breeder/Owner: Jean Briggs
Breeder/Owner:Steven & Pat Silberman
MEREWOOD'S FIRECRACKER IN JULY
Breeder/Owner: Kay Dunham
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CH. VAHAN MODRA PISNICKA
Breeder: M. Diabolova
DEDICATED TO DANCING MASTER
Breeder: S. Ottens
Owner: Colleen Bias Chaffee & Jean Briggs
Owner: Colleen Bias Chaffee & William P. Chaffee
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SWEEPS 9/30/2012 TSCA SUPPORTED ENTRY
(Onondaga Kennel Association)
Judge: David Swartwood
6-9 Puppy Dog
1-Dedicated To Dancing Master - Colleen Chaffee & Jean Briggs
9-12 Puppy Dog
1-Westview's Nothin's Tuff Enuff - Connie Buckland
12-18 Puppy Dog
1-Kokonor's Proud Of This Son - Pat & Steve Silberman
2-Wexford White Heat Red Hot Pepper - Dianne Tyree
6-9 Puppy Bitches
1-Shenanwood Ambrier Leap Of Faith - Colleen Chaffee
Westview’s Nothin’s Tuff Enuff
9-12 Puppy Bitches
Owner: Connie Buckland
1-Westview's Nothin' Like A Toga Parti - Connie Buckland
12-18 Puppy Bitches
1-Gjnjah's Glitz N Pink - Teri Paris
BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES
Westview’s Nothin’ Like A Toga Parti
Westview's Nothin's Tuff Enuff - Connie Buckland
Owner: Connie Buckland
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BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN SWEEPSTAKES
Westview's Nothin' Like A Toga Parti - Connie Buckland
9/30/2012 TSCA SUPPORTED ENTRY (Onondaga Kennel Association)
GCH. SHENANWOOD'S AIN'T NOTHIN NEW TO ME
Breeder: Colleen Bias Chaffee & William P. Chaffee
Owner: Connie Buckland & Collen Bias Chaffee
CH. PEMBETANS SNICKER DOODLE
Breeder: S. Tietsworth
Owner: Dianne Tyree
GCH. KAN SING'S TENZIN
Breeder/Owner: Martha Feltenstein
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9/30/2012 TSCA SUPPORTED ENTRY (Onondaga Kennel Association)
Gloribee's Son Of A Gunn
Kan Sings Chime Chodron
Breeders: Constance Scudder & Colleen Bias Chaffee
Owner: Constance Scudder
Breeder/Owner: Martha Feltenstein
Rincen Mitra Nikol
DEDICATED TO DANCING MASTER
Breeder: K. Popoff
Owner: Sherry Spencer
Breeder: S. Ottens
Owner: Colleen Bias Chaffee & Jean Briggs
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C e l e b rat i ng O ur 4 0 t h Ye ar In Pure b re d D ogs
Am Can UKC CH Britwald Dragonsong Blackhawk
RA,RN RO1, BN, CD, and TDI
“Bart”
Dragonsong
Bart and I accomplished all of our goals for this year except for his GRAND CH, but we
have time. He loves to work and begs to go to class where we are doing agility.
People are amazed at how well he is doing. He also has a litter of puppies
available....maybe your next performance dog is in this litter?? Bart is at stud.
I have frozen semen available from Youtisha’s Back To Dragonsong, (a litter brother to
Yotisha’s Bring It On and I have one frozen breeding available from Ch. Helfor Nyima.
Pamela Bradbury
www.dragonsongtibetanspaniels.com
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C e l e b rat i ng O ur 4 0 t h Ye ar In Pure b re d D ogs
Am CH Dragonsong Kyi-Ann
Annie’s puppies
Dragonsong
Annie is very special! She will have two champions from her first litter:
BISS GCH Dragonsong Miramichi’s Silk Stockings and Dragonsong Juno (all black)
Annie has just weaned a litter sired by Bart. There are blacks, golds, and very dark sable
puppies in this litter. I wonder how many of these dogs will go on to be show greats??
They look very nice and are available to suitable homes. Annie is now spayed so these
will be her last puppies. She is also available to a forever home.
Pamela Bradbury
www.dragonsongtibetanspaniels.com
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C e l e b rat i ng O ur 4 0 t h Ye ar In Pure b re d D ogs
Am CH Cohphil Cla-Rha
“Emely”
Dragonsong
Emely is an English import. I was gathering as much Spandepas Singi Lama for
Braeduke lines as possible. She was the third and final dog of that bloodline that I
imported. She was bred to Ch. Helfor Nyima twice, which produced
Am. SW. Ch. Dragonsong Chevron One, Ch. Dragonsong Not My First Rodeo,
Ch. Dragonsong Fire On The Mountain, with one more major pointed. She also
produced Ch. Dragonsong Fearless Under Fire and Ch. Dragonsong Derringer.
Pamela Bradbury
www.dragonsongtibetanspaniels.com
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In remembrance of a special girl
CH. TIBROKE’S TAFFETA OF TAMZIL, ROMX
05/28/1990 - 02/11/2006
Taffeta's children have carried on her legacy
in the United States and abroad .......
• CH. TAMZIL’S ANNABELLE OF WUNSUM
• CH. TAMZIL’S MANDALA OF STONYBROOK
• TAMZIL’S CASSIA OF STONYBROOK
• CH. TAMZIL’S E-Z MONEY OF WUNSUM, ROMX
• CH. TAMZIL TIBROKE BRILLIANT IDEA, ROMX
• CH. TAMZIL’S MYTHICAL YETI
• CH. TAMZIL’S BRADMAR DARIA
Taffeta’s Breeder: Kay Dickeson
Owners: Greg & Li Craven
503-637-3901
TAMZIL1@aol.com
Girls that have contributed to our breeding program
CH. TAMZIL’S SUMMER SOLSTICE, ROMX
DAM OF:
“Dharma”
(DOB: 06/21/2001)
CH. TAMZIL’S REST’N E-Z
CH. TAMZIL’S E-Z VICTORY
CH. TAMZIL’S CAUSE AND EFFECT “Karma”
(2007 TSCA National WB, Best Bred By & Award
of Merit)
CH. TAMZIL’S ZOE
CH. TAMZIL’S TOBIAS SAIRIUS
CH. TAMZIL’S MAKIN’ MISCHIEF AT AQUILA
CH. TAMZIL’S WUNSUM AUTUMN ARRAY, ROM
“Autumn”
(DOB:11/20/1998)
DAM OF:
CH. TAMZIL’S WINTER FANTASY
CH. TAMZIL’S BODHI BIJAM, ROMX
CH. LEMAR’S DANISH CONNECTION FROM TAMZIL
TAMZIL’S E-Z MIRACLE FROM YETI, ROMX
DAM OF:
“Emma”
CH. TAMZIL’S POPPY
CH. TAMZIL’S IRIS
CH. TAMZIL’S HAPPENSTANCE AT KEXBY
CH. TAMZIL’S EVERYBODY LOVES ME
CH. TAMZIL’S PRECIOUS JEWEL
(DOB:09/25/2004)
Breeder: Dr. Susan Lingle
Owners: Greg & Li Craven
503-637-3901
TAMZIL1@aol.com
(Ch.
Tibroke’s Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet ROMX—Ch. Aki Shima Tsand Made to Parti ROM)
Gale is a tiny package, but what a producer!
She is the dam of 8 AKC champions.
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CH Lin Chi Lightning Strikes (Flash) has earned over 50
BOB’s and was in the top 10 for 2007 and 2008. He
finished with 4 majors and also has numerous group placings.
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CH Lin-Chi Kissin’ Cousin (Melanie) finished with 5
majors in a row. She is now working toward her Grand
Championship.
CH Lin Chi Gale Warnings (Lucy) finished with 3 majors
and her last win was BOB over a special.
CH Lin Chi Twelve Oaks Ashley (Ashley) finished
with 4 majors and once went BOB over his half brother
Flash.
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CH Lin Chi Parti on Cloud Nine (Skylar) finished with 3
majors and is the sire of 4 champions so far. One of his
daughters has earned her ROMX.
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CH Lin Chi No One Else on Earth ROM (Nonna) is
the dam of an all champion litter of 4.
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CH Lin Chi Frankly My Dear IDGAD (Rhett) was WD at
the 2006 National from the 6 to 9 puppy class and finished
at 7 months of age. Rhett has some BOB’s and one group
placing in limited showing.
Linda F. Hendrix
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CH Lin Chi Oh Fiddle Dee D (Scarlett) finished by
going BOB over 5 specials for her second 5 point major.
Lin Chi Tibetan Spaniels
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Sanjima Tibetan Spaniels
of Manassas Park, VA
are proud to announce a new
litter out of Sanjimas Earth
Angel (dam) and Santera’s
Mundee Rules (sire).
This breeding produced 3 girls
and 1 boy born Oct 19, 2012.
Sanjima Tibetan Spaniels of
Manassas Park, VA are also
proud to announce another
litter out of Ch. Sanjimas
Mystical Crystal of Akar (dam)
and Ch. Namtrah Tonka Tough
Truck. This breeding produced
5 girls and 1 boy born Oct 22,
2012.
Breeder of both litters is
Vicky Sendaj.
(703)887-7626
Email: vrsendaj@msn.com
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Santera Kennels of
Mount Airy, Maryland are
excited to announce
two new litters sired by
Santera Nevado Royale
(see the Stud Dog Newsletter issue.)
The first is out of
Ch. Santera China Marionette
born November 1, 2012.
1 sable girl, 1 tri girl, 1 sable boy,
and 1 parti boy.
The second litter is out of
Ch. Santera Sedona’s Savanna.
3 sable puppies, 1 girl and 2 boys
were born on November 6th.
The breeder of these litters is
Sandy Novocin.
(301)831-5969
Email: santeraken@comcast.net
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TIBETAN SPANIEL CLUB OF AMERICA
NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW
25 FEBRUARY—1 MARCH 2013
OUR HOST HOTEL—THE FOUR POINTS BY
SHERATON IN FT WALTON BEACH, FL
1325 Miracle Strip Parkway,
Fort Walton Beach, FL
850-243-8116 (ask for Peggy and tell her you are with
With the Tibetan Spaniel Club room block to get our rate)
$80—Standard King Room
$90—Courtyard Room
$50 Pet Fee (for entire stay)
ROOM BLOCK EXPIRES 26 JANUARY 2013
SHOW SITE:
C.H. “BULL” RIGDON FAIRGROUNDS
1958 LEWIS TURNER BLVD
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL
FULL RV HOOKUPS
(WATER, ELECTRIC, SEWER)
Schedule of Events
25 February
26 February
27 February
28 February
1 March
TSCA Board Meeting, Host Hotel, 5:30pm
Judges Education Seminar, Fairgrounds, 10am
TSCA Obedience/Rally Trial
Judge: Mr. Gregory Feathers
National Puppy & Veteran Sweeps, Fairgrounds
Judge: Mrs. Mallory Driskill
TSCA National Specialty Show
Judge: Mrs. Sharon Paynter
TSCA General Membership Meeting,
Host Hotel, 7pm
TSCA Puppy & Veteran Sweeps
Judge Mrs. Becky Johnson
TSCA Supported Entry
Judge, Mrs. Barbara Alderman
TSCA Banquet and Auction, Host Hotel 7pm
OBTSCF Supported Entry
Judge, Mr. Ian Prentice
SHOW SECRETARY: SUSAN GORDON
Website: www.gordonshowsec.info
ENTRIES CLOSE 6 FEBRUARY 2013
SPECIALTY MERCHANDISE CHAIR
JANET WRIGHT
Gembox@bellsouth.net
Short Sleeve Polo Shirt (S-4Xl) $30
Short Sleeve Denim Shirt (S-4Xl) $30
TeeShirt (S-4XL) $25
Sweatshirt (S-5XL) $30
Grooming Apron $28
Tote Bag $30
(all items are embroidered with the logo)
Catalogs $7 pre-ordered/$10 mailed w/ results
Banquet Tickets $38 (Buffet with 3 entrées)
CATALOG ADVERTISING CHAIR
MARY NOVOCIN
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Full page with 1 photo $35
Half page $25
Quarter Page $15
SHOW CHAIR
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850-682-0335