Volume 64 Number 4 - Tibetan Spaniel Club of America

TSCA Newsletter 2015
President’s
Message
As 2015 draws to a close, I want to thank the entire Board of
Directors for a very successful year. We accomplished several
things and others are nearly completion and TSCA is better
for it. The Constitution and By-Laws are at AKC for final
approval, the 2016 National is moving ahead very nicely,
several committees have new leadership (see below) and,
with very mixed emotions, the end of my term as President is
only months away.
Another successful Board meeting was held earlier this
month, via conference call, and I want to thank those who
participated. It is a great way to meet without the cost of travel
and time.
Although I am unable to get time off from work to attend, I
wish the Orange Blossom Tibetan Spaniel Club a very successful first Specialty show. I also want to send accolades to
the Potomac Valley Tibetan Spaniel Club as they move ahead.
For others with a group of Tibbie owners, why not start
thinking about your own regional club — the breed is growing and there is a need for clubs around the country.
There are been two TSCA members who have stepped up and
taken over vacant committees. Letty Afong has offered to
take over the TSCA Champions Handbook and she will be in
touch soon. I am very happy to see this publication continuing, it’s a wonderful source of information. Please take the
time to add your champions to the book. Also, Laura Davidson is our new Junior Showmanship Coordinator. A former
Junior Handler herself, she is now a 4-H leader and mentor to
many New England youngsters. THANK YOU to both of
these ladies. On the other side, we still need someone to take
over the Ways and Means committee.
The Nominating Committee will be starting work on the new
slate of officers and Board Members. If you get a call from
the committee, PLEASE think seriously about agreeing to
serve. This is YOUR club and we need your input to continue
to move TSCA forward.
Happy Holidays to everyone.
Bill
Volume 634 • Issue Four
October/November/December
New
Members
The following persons were
voted into membership pending
publication in the Newsletter.
Marty Housley & James Cooper
Firebird Farms
980 S. County Rd. 181
Byers, CO 80103
Housley.me@aol.com
720-351-6650
303-522-5732 cell
Sponsors: Kay Dickeson & Donna Etchison
Margaret David
613 Cherrington Dr.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
maggie840@comcast.net
717-540-0840
717-884-4945 cell
Sponsors: Mary Hartman & Connie Buckland
Sandra Spoull Kowalski
Sandy Acres
19804 Smith Circle
Ashburn VA 20147
sandyacres@starband.net
703-723-1542
703-216-8583
Sponsors: Vicki Sendaj & Deborah Ayers
Betty McCreight
Amchara
1256 Hibiscus Lane
Apopka, FL 32703
bettymccreight@gmail.com
321-356-6989
Sponsors: Gina Podsednik & Tori Marks
Sergio Valenzuela & Bradley Hooper
Livier's
8903 Bowling Green Dr.
LaMesa, CA 91941
sergioyazid@yahoo.com
619-997-3454 cell
Sponsors: Robert Churchey & Mallory Cosby Driskill
Connie Buckland, Membershiip Chairperson
Officers
President
Bill Chaffee
469 Langford Creek Road
Van Etten, NY 14889-9752
williampchaffee@yahoo.com
Vice President
Jean Briggs
332 Weatherwax Road
Averill Park, NY 12018-5920
jeanbriggs43@hotmail.com
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
Treasurer
Dianne Tyree
P.O. Box 67
Brookline, NH 03033
di24kk9s@wexfordgold.com
Committees
Judges Education Chair
Linda Foiles
6880 Sperryville Pike
Boston, VA 22713
540-547-3483
flolintwo@aol.com
AKC Delegate
Dianne Tyree
P.O. Box 67
Brookline, NH 03033
di24kk9s@wexfordgold.com
Junior Coordinator
Susan Mullins
1413 Hyner Circle
Richmond, VA 23231
hysams@verizon.net
Board of Directors
Robert Churchey
P.O. Box 20645
Mesa, AZ 85277
ruyaridge@aol.com
Donna Etchison
17603 E. 79th Street N.
Owasso, OK 74055-5820
dvetchison@gmail.com
Mary Novocin
7223 Wilson Road
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
cynaracollies@comcast.net
Karen Shilliday
4330 Pinewood Lane
York, PA 17402-3325
ksflipside@yahoo.com
Cindie Swaim
23374 Kingsbury Rd.
Middleton, ID 83644
208-585-9013
jlswaim585@msn.com
Show Records
Cindie Swaim
23374 Kingsbury Rd.
Middleton, ID 83644
208-585-9013
jlswaim585@msn.com
Membership Chair
Archives & Regional
Chair
Coordinator
Mallory Cosby Driskill
123 Perry Lane
Goode, VA 24566
434-525-7710
ambrier@aol.com
Connie Buckland &
Colleen Bias Chaffee
608 N. Wintergarden Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
westviewk9s@aol.com
Rescue Chair
Sunshine Coordinator
Specialty Coordinator
Susan Miccio
4670 Carpenter Bridge Rd.
Felton, DE 19943-4216
302-335-3191
tibmom@comcast.net
Michelle R. Bustamante
15504 CR 18
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
720-220-2703
sweetibbies@gmail.com
Breeder Referral
Shelley Potter &
Shannon O’Neal
3650 Woodbridge Rd.
Deland, FL 32720-1262
386-277-2083
keturay@gmail.com
Colleen Bias Chaffee
Dianne Tyree
P.O. Box 67
Brookline, NH 03033
di24kk9s@wexfordgold.com
Versatility Chair
Karen Shilliday
4330 Pinewood Lane
York, PA 17402-3325
ksflipside@yahoo.com
Past President
Mallory Cosby Driskill
123 Perry Lane
Goode, VA 24566
ambrier@aol.com
Mary Novocin
7223 Wilson Rd.
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
301-305-3050
cynaracollies@comcast.net
Laura Davidson
14 Hyacinth Drive
Pepperell, MA 01463
978-877-1196
AKC Legislative Liaison
& Website Manager
Ways and Means
Dianne Tyree
P.O. Box 67
Brookline, NH 03033
di24kk9s@wexfordgold.com
Eye Registry &
Health Committee
Carol V. Srnka
6352 Iradel Road
Trumansburg, NY 14886
607-387-9668
carsrnk@aol.com
Newsletter Editor
Newsletter Printing Cost
Issue #3 - 2015
$316.00
Envelopes/Labels/Postage
Cost $197.32
TSCA Needs
Your Help!
We are still in need of
someone to head up the
Ways and Means Committee.
Please consider volunteering.
Contact any Board Member
if you are willing to help.
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Changes in the current
TSCA Directory:
George and Marie Firos
317-602-6206
Barbara Salberg-Richman
352 Painter Rd.
Fall Branch, TN 37656
914-443-8188
Patricia & Steven Silberman
KokoNor
215 John Owings Road
Westminster, MD 21158-3103
410-876-9092
KokoNorTibs@aol.com
New Title Holders - Congratulations!
Champion Titles
Grand Champion Titles
Performance Titles
September 2015
Dog Title
Dog Name
Owners Name
Breeders Name
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Grand Champion
Grand Champion
Grand Champion
Grand Champion
Grand Champion
Rally Novice
CH Ambrier's Rokirk What Goes Around Comes Around
CH Arabelle's Life Of Riley
CH Asawin's Don't Stop Believing
CH Barbabelle Of Lollipop
CH Chatawa Kofuku Golden Girl Too
CH Flolin Cynara Time To Shine
CH Gjnjah's Humdinger
CH Lionheart's Betts More Bounce To The Ounce
CH Lionheart's Paint It Black
CH Oak's Game Of Chance
CH Pecan Valley Rhyne Or Reason
CH Starlite Just Roman Around
CH Tibroke's Been Pickin Up The Pieces
CH Tin-Man Devil In Diguise
CH Tin-Man Napoleon Dynamite
CH Vestal Diamond Envy At Rivendell
CH Wynswept Polka Dot Heart
GCH CH Applewood's First Lady At Sangmu
GCH CH Sky Hi's Delightful Imagination
GCH CH Tibroke's Iceywinds Parti Like a Million CGC
GCH CH Zeltzin's Golden Boy
GCH CH Zhigatsey Hilma
Wynstar-Bb Jo's Sweet Charity RN
Sergio Valenzuela & Bradley Hopper
Marcia Becker & James Pence
Ms. Lori A Kopreski
Pascale Kolly-Badan & Shannon O'Neal & Andre Kolly-Badan & Shelley Potter
Ann Terry & Barbara James
Linda C Foiles & Mary Novocin
Gina T Podsednik
Mr. Chase Waddell
Mr. Chase Waddell
Patricia Gilliard
Robin Walloch
Thomas M Taylor & Carol Taylor
Marty Housley & Kay F Dickeson & James Cooper
Sheri A Rose
Sheri A Rose & Cindy Nelson
Bonnie Bieber & Lindsay Vest
Donna Kay Raider & Randall Raider
Ms. Lisa A. Gembala
Sue Reeve & Karen Oker
Sarah W Baker
Marilynn Miller & Georgine Abramson & Ann Terry & Susan Smith-Rodgers
Eduardo Jimenez & Lary Hesdorffer & Donna Hamner & Janet Wright
Sharon Goble
David Kirkland & Mallory Cosby Driskill
Marcia Becker & James Pence
M Hope Arnold
Pascale Kolly-Badan
Ms. Marilynn Miller & Billie Ann Terry
Linda C Foiles & Mary Novocin
Gina T Podsednik
Mr. Chase Waddell
Mr. Chase Waddell
Patricia Gilliard
Betty Ann Seely
Thomas M Taylor & Carol Taylor
Kay F Dickeson
Sheri A Rose
Sheri A Rose & Mallory Cosby Driskill
Linda Lashley & Lindsay Vest
Peggy Jarman & Donna Kay Raider & Randall A Raider & Alison Jarman
Judith Brown & Jane Jensen
Sue Reeve & Sue Melick
Kay F Dickeson
Cecilia Johansen
Mona Frejborg
Lori Kopreski
October 2015
Dog Title
Dog Name
Owners Name
Breeders Name
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Grand Champion
Grand Champion
Grand Champion
Grand Champion
CH Chatawa Kofuku Golden Rose Too
CH Countrymanor Yellow Tara
CH Dp Nockouts Judge Brown
CH Gjnjah's Lotta Love For Linlee
CH Sir Adams Smokey Robinson
CH Tibroke's Some Kinda Wonderful
CH Westview's Breaking Away
GCH CH Royal D's Mai Tia
GCH CH Tibroke's Pick Your Poison
GCH CH Tin-Man I'Ll Put A Spell On You
GCH CH Westview I'M Tuff Stuff
Ann Terry
Sandy Hesse & Kris Woodington
Derek Philo & Tanya Linnon
Linda Beringsmith & Gina Podsednik
Julia Adams D.V.M. & Sharon Adams & Maddie Powers
Kay F Dickeson
Kathy & Larry Mackai
Ruth Davis
Kay F Dickeson
Sheri A Rose & Cindy Nelson
Mary Jo Bish & Connie Buckland
Ms. Marilynn Miller & Billie Ann Terry
Sandy Hesse & Kris Woodington
Derek Philo & Karen Hand
Gina T Podsednik
Julia Adams-Powers & Sharon Adams
Kay F Dickeson
Connie Buckland
Ruth Davis
Kay F Dickeson
Sheri A Rose
Connie Buckland
3rd Quarter Health Report
Applause to those breeders getting their dogs’ health checks.
Keep up the good work!
TS-PA167/45F/P-VPI
TS-EL80F45-VPI
TS-311G45F-VPI
TS-EL78M26-VPI
TS-PA164/26M/P-VPI
TS-310G24F-VPI
TS-PA163/24F/P-VPI
TS-CA42/24F/P-VPI
TS-EL79F24-VPI
PA
EL
HD
EL
PA
HD
PA
CA
EL
HD
TS-PA166/24F/P-VPI PA
TS-EYE115/22F-PI
EYE
TS-EYE112/21F-VPI
EYE
TS-PA165/21F/P-VPI PA
TS-PA162/16F/P-VPI PA
TS-EYE114/19F-NOPI EYE
TS-EYE113/12F-PI
EYE
RINCEN SILVER SERAPH
RINCEN SILVER SERAPH
RINCEN SILVER SERAPH
RUYA'S MAS RICO DE FINIKI
RUYA'S MAS RICO DE FINIKI
BUTTERNUT HILL BATTLE OF BROOKLYN
BUTTERNUT HILL BATTLE OF BROOKLYN
TAMZIL'S SOMBA
TAMZIL'S SOMBA
TAMZIL'S SOMBA
TAMZIL'S SOMBA
HARMONY UPSADAISY
LANTANA'S SWEET TEA
LANTANA'S SWEET TEA
ZHIGATSEY HILMA
DABALAR'S TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART AT AMCHARA
KETURAY'S DO YOU BELIEVE AT NEOCLES
9/9/2015
9/15/2015
9/15/2015
8/5/2015
7/30/2015
8/3/2015
7/28/2015
9/1/2015
9/9/2015
9/9/2015
9/1/2015
9/30/2015
8/3/2015
8/4/2015
7/23/2015
9/29/2015
9/16/2015
NORMAL - PRACTITIONER
NORMAL
GOOD
NORMAL
NORMAL - PRACTITIONER
GOOD
NORMAL - PRACTITIONER
NORMAL - PRACTITIONER
NORMAL
MILD
NORMAL - PRACTITIONER
NORMAL
NORMAL
NORMAL - PRACTITIONER
NORMAL - PRACTITIONER
NORMAL
NORMAL W/BREEDER OPTIONS NOTED
Report from the September 11-12, 2015 Delegates Meeting
The proposed amendment to Chapter 16, Section 1, of the Rules Applying to Dog Show provided for the awarding of points
towards a Certificate of Merit in the regular puppy classes, as well as the awarding of one championship point to a dog receiving
the CM title. Without objection, the portion of the proposal on the one championship point is being withdrawn.
The vote at this meeting then came down to the awarding of points for the CM title in the regular puppy classes.This amendment
was brought forward by the AKC Board, based on staff recommendation, and was read at the June meeting, and has been
published in two issues of the online Gazette. After discussion it was deiced that this amendment would be referred back to the
Board to revisit the following issues, the name of the certificate, two, the issue that in order to get this certificate or award or suffix,
a dog would never have to defeat any entry of their own breed, three, that the title is slated to become a suffix, like the CDs, a
hunt test, et cetera, and is listed as such. The Parent Club Committee voted unanimously to request to table, opposing the name as
it exists, or the use of the word merit and is in favor of requiring the defeat of other dogs. A vote of the delegates in attendance
sent this proposed amendment back to the Board for review.
The Executive Secretary read the following proposed amendments:
a.
to ARTICLE VII, SECTION 1, of the Charter and Bylaws of the American Kennel Club. The adoption of this amendment
would give the Delegates the ability to make what they consider to be the best choices for the organization and the sport
when they elect Board members by eliminating term limits. The decision on whether or not to re-elect an incumbent would
rest strictly with the Delegate. The amendment was proposed by the Clarksville Kennel Club and supported by the Delegate
Bylaws Committee, and the AKC Board voted to support the decision of the Bylaws Committee. It will be published in two
issues of the online AKC Gazette, and you will be asked to vote on it at the December 2015 meeting.
b.
to Chapter 4, Section 2, of the Rules Applying to Dogs Shows which would allow clubs to utilize electronic documents for
premium lists. It was submitted by the Dogs Shows Rules Committee, and will be published in two issues of the online AKC
Gazette. You will be asked to vote on it at the December 2015 meeting.
c.
to Chapter 7, Section 12, of the Rules Applying to Dogs Shows, would allow clubs to utilize electronic documents for
judging programs. This change allows clubs to utilize electronic documents unless the exhibitors specifically request a hard
copy. It will be published in two issues of the online AKC Gazette, and you will be asked to vote on it at the December
2015 meeting.
d.
to Chapter 12, Sections 1, 3, 4 and 6, of the Rules Applying to Dogs Shows, would allow clubs to publish their
catalogue electronically if they wish to do so. It will be published in two issues of the online AKC Gazette, and you
will be asked to vote on it at the December 2015 meeting.
e.
to Chapter 16, Section 7, of the Rules Applying to Dogs Shows, would recognize multiple levels of grand championship
titles. It will be published in two issues of the online AKC Gazette, and you will be asked to vote on it at the December 2015
meeting.
The Board of Directors selected the following Delegates to the nominating committee to select candidates for the class of 2020.
Johnny Shoemaker, Chairman, Redwood Empire Kennel Club; Mary Manning-Stolz, Tampa Bay Kennel Club; Mary Lou
Olszewski, American Bloodhound Club; Larry Sorenson, Dachshund Club of America; and Peggy Wampold, South Windsor
Kennel Club. Alternates: Ann Gallant,Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America and Kenneth Saenz, Chihuahua Club of
America.
The entire minutes of this meeting can be read online at the following site:
http://cdn.akc.org/Delegates_Portal_PDFs/Meeting-Minutes-September-2015.pdf
Dianne Tyree
AKC Delegate
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TSCA Fall Board Teleconference
11/8/15
● Handbook: Vacant—see new business
● Health (Carol Srnka): See attached report
Present: Bill Chaffee, Jean Briggs, Susan Mullins,
Connie Buckland, Dianne Tyree, Cindie Swaim, Donna
Etchison, Karen Shilliday, Mary Novocin, Absent:
Robert Churchey, Mallory Driskill.
● Judges Education (Linda Foiles): See attached report
● Juniors Program (Susan Hope)no report---see new
business
Meeting was called to order by President Bill Chaffee
at 4:05 p.m. A motion made by Susan Mullins to
accept the minutes of the last meeting as published.
Second by Dianne Tyree. Passed
● Regional Club Coordinator (Mallory Driskill): Mallory
would like to step down from this position. After
some discussion a motion was made by Connie
Buckland and second by Mary Novocin that this be
placed under the job of the Corresponding Secretary.
Motion passed.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT: Bill Chaffee thanked
everyone for attending the teleconference. We had a
great national and a big thanks to the committees for
a great job. It has been a great year, we have
accomplished many goals in getting committees filed
and jobs completed. Now its time to look forward to
the next year.
● Rescue (Susan Miccio): See attached report: Also
Susan will be contacting all TSCA members by email
when a rescue is received. This will be done before
announcing the rescue to other groups,
REPORT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT: Jean Briggs—
Nothing to report
● Show Records (Cindy Swaim): Certificates will be
given out at the banquet. If anyone has a new
ROM/ROMX please contact Cindie to get the
paperwork completed.
REPORT OF THE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Susan
Mullins—see attached report
● Specialty Coordinator (Dianne Tyree & Colleen
Chaffee): Still working on 2017 and would like to get
the 2018 is still available. If anyone would like to chair
a national, please contact Dianne Tyree or Colleen
Chaffee to get the guidelines.
REPORT OF THE RECORDING SECRETARY
SECRETARY: Connie
Buckland—The ballots went out for the Constitution
and By Laws. The membership passed it and now we
are waiting on AKC final approval which should be at
their December meeting. The ballots for judges for
2017 are now out with a deadline the end of
November. Thank you goes to Colleen and Bill Chaffee
for doing the ballots since I was unable to do them due
to shoulder surgery.
● Newsletter (Mary Novocin): See attached report
● Sunshine Committee (Michelle Bustamante): No
report
REPORT OF THE TREASURER: Dianne Tyree—see
attached report
● Versatility (Karen Shilliday): Nothing new to report
● Ways & Means (Dianne Tyree): Dianne Tyree is still
looking for someone to step up and help with this
committee. We need someone to take care and store
items. We would love to have clothing items but need
someone who can take charge and store these items.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
● 2016 Specialty (Donna Etchison)—Things are moving
along. The logo is done. Working on the banquet and
specialty items. More to come in the coming months.
● Membership (Connie Buckland): If you are
sponsoring a member, please make sure you sign the
members application as well as the sponsor forms.
When an application is received, I will notify the
applicant that I have received their application and
that it will be presented to the Board for approval at
the next board meeting.
● AKC Legislative Liason (Susan Mullins): Nothing to
report
● Archives (Mallory Driskill): Nothing to report
● Breeders Directory & Referral: No report
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Betty McCreight
Amchara
1256 Hibiscus Lane
Apopka, FL 32703
321-356-6989
bettymccreight@gmail.com
Sponsors: Gina Podsednik and Victoria Marks
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
● Illustrated Standard Drawings: These need to get to
Linda Foiled so that we can proceed with the updated
Illustrated Standard printed. Linda Foiles and Karen
Shilliday are working on this project
● Logo: Susan Mullins is going to contact an artist
about the possibility of getting a sample and cost of a
new logo for the spring Board meeting.
Sergio Valenzuela & Bradley Hooper
Livier’s
8903 Bowling Green Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
619-997-3454
Sergioyazid@ yahoo.com
Sponsors: Robert Churchey & Mallory Driskill
● Standing Rules: Dianne Tyree is working on them.
Hopefully will have then up to date by the Spring
Board meeting.
● Constitution & By Laws: Membership passed them,
and they are now at AKC for their final approval at the
December meeting.
Marty Housley & James Cooper
Firebird Farms
980 S. County Rd. 181
Byers, CO 80103
720-331-6650
Housley.me@aol.com
Sponsors: Kay Dickeson & Donna Etchison
● Handbook: Club member Letty Afong expressed her
interested in doing the Handbook. We have a new
Handbook Editor. Mary Novocin made a motion that
Letty Afong take on the Handbook. Second by Connie
Buckland. Passed. Look for further information on the
Handbook in the future.
Margaret David
613 Cherrington Dr.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-540-0840
Maggie840@comcast.net
Sponsors: Mary Hartman & Connie Buckland
NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Susan Mullins and second by
Mary Novocin to have Laura Davidson take over the
job of Juniors Chairperson. Passed. Laura will be in
contact with Susan Hope to make the transition and
receive any files on the Juniors.
Sandra Sproull Kowalski
Sandy Acres
19804 Smith Circle
Ashburn, VA 20147
703-723-1542
sandyacres@starband.net
Sponsors: Deborah Ayers & Vicki Sendaj
Mary Novocin suggested that any new membership
applicants be notified when their application is
received. This will be done on the future membership
applications received.
A motion made by Connie Buckland to adjourn, second
by Susan Mullins. Passed
Nominating committee: Mary Novocin made motion
and Susan Mullins that the Nominating committee
consist of: Colleen Chaffee Chairperson, with
committee persons Connie Buckland and Lexine
Thompson. Alternates: Linda Foiles, Bonnie Bieber and
Pat Burris. Motion Passed.
Meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Connie Buckland
TSCA Recording Secretary
Executive session: 5:50pm – 6:15pm
New Members voted into membership pending
publication in the Newsletter.
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Corresponding Secretary
Fall Report
It's been quiet for a change.
Torie Marks and her crew will once again man the Meet The Breed booth at Eukanuba In December.
Litter registrations for Tibbies are down quite a bit this year and the drop seems to be steady. Deb Henson was nice enough to get the
numbers from other countries and the comparison is very interesting. They're posted below.
2016 is almost here which means another election for Board members is coming up. Please give some thought to volunteering to help
fill any needed positions. This club runs entirely on volunteers, without which it wouldn't exist.
Susan Mullins
TSCA, Inc. Corresponding Secretary
AKC Dog Registrations By Year By Breed
Year
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Tibetan Spaniel
533
455
432
384
467
326
344
391
275
264
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Rescue Report
11/6/2015
Awareness: I have completed the updating the Rescue and
Adoption pages on the TSCA website. Although I have continued
to use my personal Facebook page for rescue outreach – with
good results – I still plan to create a Facebook group for Tibbie
Rescue. However, the experience of other small breed rescuers in
the AKC Rescue Network is helping me think about a social media
policy before I proceed with forming the group.
Rescues: Summer and fall 2015 have seen an increase in Tibbie
rescue activity.
Bailey (age 10), a rescue due to incapacitation of owner in
MA, found his forever family (including a Tibbie sister)
in PA with transport help from Diane Zdrodowski.
Respectfully submitted,
Pikachu (age 15), a rescue due to surrender to a VA shelter,
is currently in a non-TSCA foster home while receiving
much needed veterinary care. I have solicited donations to the Trust to defray his expenses.
Assists – About 10 other Tibbies (or likely/possible Tibbies)
without homes came to my attention during this period. Although none of these were transferred to the
Trust, I nonetheless offered a helping hand where I
could.
• I contacted several shelters with Tibbies, but the
shelters declined our help and placed the dogs
quickly. However, it was a first when an Ontario
(Canada) shelter emailed me for help finding a
good “Tibbie home.” Canadian member Elaine
Money helped the shelter place the two Tibbies.
• Other Tibbies were safe in the care of other 501
c 3 rescue organizations when I found out about
them, and I shared the information on social media. A family in CT from our adopter waiting list
adopted one of these Tibbies, and another such
adoption is pending in FL.
• One Tibbie was awaiting seizure by animal control. I had a green-light from the Trust, and Donna
Etchison and non-TSCA volunteers were ready to
foster and transport her. Sadly, the seizure never
took place, and the situation ultimately ended in
tragedy.
Tibbie Wannabes – Nearly every day, other rescue organizations, shelters or people who keep an eye on social
media contact me to rescue dogs that are clearly not
pure-bred Tibbies. I had the sad duty to tell these
well-meaning people that TSCA Rescue can’t take responsibility for these dogs. However, I tried to help in
some other way, such as by sharing on social media.
Susan Miccio
Judges Education Report
November 2015
Next Judges Education, already approved by the Board, will be
held in NJ for a Judges Group. We are looking for a date in the
spring. The date is still pending.
I would like to request the TSCA club credit card information in
order to have the re-printing of the Illustrated Standards done. I
have not, as yet, received the re-visioned art work so will proceed with the art work we already have and simply revise the
verbiage to fit our present standard.
There have been a couple of names added to the Mentor list recently. As soon as I update the current list I will forward to the
AKC. I will be contacting those on the list and see if they wish to
remain or be removed. New mentors are Diane Tyree and Martha Feltenstein.
Several other members have asked via e-mail for the requirements to mentor and those forms have been sent to them via email.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Foiles
November 4, 2015
Newsletter Report
11/1/15
I plan to research some different printing options that may be
more cost effective and closer to my home. Presently, the printer
is located about an hour away and fairly inconvenient to get the
material to and from their office. I would welcome any suggestions
you might have on printing this publication.
Potential Adopters: My waiting list currently contains 48
potential adopters. Since my last report, I added 54
based on inquiries I received, and six left the list due to
having found their adoptive Tibbies. All inquirers are
referred to Breeder Referral as well as added to the
waiting list.
Since the National Newsletter is our big, colored issue of the year
it would be great to form a team to help. I would need members
willing to gather the results and put that together, collecting
winner's information and pictures, articles, and ads.
Networking: I have joined the AKC Rescue Network , which is
comprised hundreds of breed rescue organizations. The discussion on its yahoogroup has already benefited me with much
food for thought. In addition, and it’s good to know I have
access to a vast number of experienced rescuers when I have
questions.
If anyone is interested in helping out in those areas, please contact
me. The next National issue won't be in the works until May/June
2016.
Mary Novocin
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adenovirus or oncolytic virus engineered to be ‘tumor specific’. The
goal is to be able to introduce these “conditionally replicative” viruses
directly into osteosarcoma tumors so that the dogs own immune
system will attack the tumor.
Tibetan Spaniel Club of America Health Report
November 2015
I attended the Bienniel AKC/CHF Health Conference in St Louis in
August. I did send out a complete over view of the speakers/topics…
Dr. Jeffery Bryan followed, his particular areas of interest are targeted
imagery and therapy and epigenetics of cancer. Targeted imaging and
therapy agents take advantage of particular properties of cancer to
deliver these therapies directly to tumors. The “epigenetics” goes a
step further to methylation, which in very simplified terms, can change
a rogue (cancer) gene to “silence” it so that it will stop replicating
(growing).
Sooo….. here is my lead in, to “coverage” of all the speakers!
First, I would like to thank the Tibetan Spaniel Club of America, Inc and
Versatility in Poodles for asking me to attend the AKC/CHF/Purina
Parent Club Health conference in St Louis Aug7 – 9, 2015. This was my
sixth conference and the quality of the speakers never ceases to
amaze me.
Dr Doug Thamm continued along this same line …..in “customization
of health care.” It seems closer to becoming a reality in human
medicine due to cost and time constraints.
Let me start by saying that I am not a scientist, nor a veterinarian….I
did love HS Biology even if my grades might not have reflected it….but
that was eons ago!! LOL I am, however, extremely passionate about
canine health.
AKC/CHF/Purina National Parent Club Health Conference Saturday
8/8/15
The “One Health” philosophy was an ongoing theme, canine health
can benefit human health and visa versa. Starting at 1:30 Friday
afternoon and ending at about 12:50 on Sunday afternoon we listened
to 20 speakers explain their research projects. The speakers at the
conference are extremely brilliant researchers and many of the
attendees are veterinarians, scientists or researchers themselves.
Saturday kicked off with the Keynote speaker Dr. Alice Villalobos
Villalobos.
Quality of life in senior dogs and end of life years. Basically, She
covered how to make an aging pet comfortable in their later years.
Taking into consideration the prognosis for the dog, the type and
length of necessary treatment and the quality of life you are hoping to
attain. She has started Hospice- like scenario for dogs called Pawspice
to aid with the end of life decisions.
Consequently, the first 15 minutes of each 40 minute session I tend to
feel very competent….like …WOW….I think I am really following this!
And then, out of nowhere…and without even asking “mother may
I”…the speakers seem to kick it into high gear and I am left in the dust,
feeling like my brain might explode at any moment!
We then jumped into Fungal Microbiome of healthy and Allergic
Canine Skin, presented by Dr Jan Suchodolski
Suchodolski. Some fun facts: 1. 90 %
of the cells in our bodies are bacteria! Fortunately, many of those are
GOOD bacteria! 2. EVERY animal has a unique intestinal ecosystem
(microbiota) and also a unique set of bacteria living on the skin
(microbiome). When the gut undergoes a disruption or breakdown
(called dysbiosis)…it will always try to revert to normal. These phases
are not due so much to increase in “bad bacteria” but a loss of “good
bacteria”. When it comes to the skin…the same breakdowns can occur
sometimes resulting in atopic dermatitis. Interestingly, allergic dogs
typically have less diversity in their microbiome!
So with that in mind….I will do my best to give you a brief synopsis of
what I ‘took away’ from each speaker. However, if anything seems
“funky” please be assured that the ‘error’ is most likely my
misunderstanding or poor translation of what the speaker actually
meant.
Thanks Again for allowing me to be the Health Chairman for TSCA!!
This segwayed nicely into Dr Charles Bradley
Bradley’’s talk on atopic
dermatitis. This is a genetically predisposed inflammatory purulent
condition with characteristic clinical factors and commonly associated
with IgE elevation. Staph is the most predominate bacteria present
and antimicrobiotic resistance is common and presents a major
challenge.
Sincerely,
Carol Srnka
AKC/CHF/Purina National Parent Club Health Conference Friday
8/7/15
Next up was Dr
Dr.. Gary Pan speaking on the new Purina food called
Bright Minds. This food was specifically developed to strengthen or
rejuvenate the cognitive portion of the brain in older dogs. At about
seven years of age the dog’s glucose metabolism in the brain begins to
change. Bright Minds increases MCTs. (Medium chain Triclycerides).
Findings have determined that MCTs increase keytones which can
have a very positive effect as far as memory and activity level.
The next two speakers, Dr Laura Nelson and Dr Elizabeth Roszanski
talked about bloat. Unfortunately, there is not much new information
on this very dangerous disease. Both doctors stressed the importance
of quick action when bloat is suspected, as this can mean the
difference between life and death. Much research has been done over
the years on raised feeding versus floor level, wet food versus dry food,
exercise versus no exercise; none of which has been proven to be
helpful…..and in some cases can actually be harmful. There is some
research which is looking into the possibility of “bloat prone” dogs
having a longer ligament, which could serve as an “indicator” of the
potential for bloat during their lifetime. Education seems to be key
and breeders are urged to warn puppy buyers of risk and symptoms so
that prompt treatment could be administered if necessary. In lines or
breeds where bloat is prevalent prophylactic gastroplexy is
recommended and is 97% effective.
Dr. Bruce Smith is the Director of the Auburn university Research
institute in Cancer. He was without a doubt one of the most enjoyable
speakers of the weekend. He spoke about his research of using
Sticking with the gut, Dr Kenneth Simpson talked about his research in
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, including IBD, Ulcerative Colitis and
Crohn’s disease in dogs. He has focused on the genetics, immunologic,
First, was Dr
Dr.. Jennifer Barrett on Stem Cell Therapy for Supraspinatus
Tendonopathy. In her words…“Regeneration is a hope for a cure.” Her
research targets Osteoarthritis, ligament and tendon injuries.
Describing the types of stem cells and therapies and compare and
contrast the advantages and disadvantages of these therapies. And
further define which conditions or injuries would most likely benefit
from these types of therapies.
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(ALS) in humans. Much of her research has centered around German
Shepherds and Cardigan Welsh Corgis. First, it is important to
differentiate between and rule out spinal cord disease and
neuromuscular disease. DM is a degeneration of the spinal cord,
scarring of spinal tissue and progressive hind limb ataxia. The
miscommunication from brain to hind legs typically
occurs
somewhere between T3 to L3. In PWCs DM is a familial disease. They
have located a discrepancy in the DNA pattern… an allele A - (A-A) at
risk, (A-G) carrier, (G-G) clear. (now my brain was a bit fried at this
point…but…) She talked about a mutation …. SOD1/E40K. This will
hopefully present a break through to ALS in humans. In ALS there is
gray matter involvement which has to do with muscle nourishment.
And white matter involvement which has to do with the break in
“communication” from upper motor neurons to lower motor neurons.
(brain to pelvis/pelvis to legs).
clinicopathologic and microbiologic features in dogs and how this
drives treatment strategies, and long term prognosis. And then how
this can be related to humans.
Dr Josh Stern from US Davis then spoke about Cardiology. First giving
us the definitions and diseases that fit that definition. Congental
Heart disease are diseaases that the animal is born with SAS, PDA, PS,
TVD. Acquired diseases are as follows: AVC, DC and MVD. He stressed
that the typical heart clinic at dog shows might be helpful in indicating
that further testing is needed, but it is difficult if not impossible to
detect many of these diseases by just using a stethocope. Also the
importance of genetic testing by responsible breeders.
Then, Dr Jason Stull spoke on infectious diseases. His concern is, of
course, for the protection of our beloved dogs! He would like
suggestions as to how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Many of you have filled out his survey! And I thank you for that! I will
keep you all posted on this!
The final two speakers talked about Canine Epilepy (Dr. Ned Patterson)
and Nutritional Management of Canine Epilepsy (Prof
(Prof.. Holger Volk)
Volk).
Speaking of Infectious diseases, Dr Matthew Krecic spoke on his
research on Brucellosis…the silent disease. This is a zoonotic disease,
so we do need to remain diligent in testing all breeding animals before
breeding. Brucellosis can live in FROZEN semen. So extreme caution is
advised and continues.
Dr. Patterson talked about the unpredictability of the disease, which is
one of the most difficult things for owners to deal with. Currently
there are only about six or seven drugs for epileptic dogs. Phenobarb
is the oldest but still the most reliable. There are a couple of new
drugs that are showing promise for dogs that are not responding well
enough to the old tried and true drugs. Levitrasitain, very safe and
Fosphenytain, which is a IV drug. In contrast, there are many more
drugs available for humans. At this time surgery is not an option for
dogs. Work is being done on devices that can be used as predictors of
seizures and there is some research being done on ketogenic diets.
The mode of inheritance of the disease is most likely polygenic.
Dr Gary Landsberg spoke about the Senior Cognition and Brain aging.
Cognitive Dysfuncton Syndrome can start to appear as early as 6 –8
years of age. Early detection allows for early intervention to perhaps
slow further decline and increase longevity. Diets, supplements and
drugs might all prove useful. Mental stimulation is also of great
importance.
For more information on Epilepsy from the CHF use the link below.
That ended Saturdays sessions…whew!!
www.akcchf.org/canine-health/your-dogshealth/epilepsy/Understanding-Canine-Epilepsy-June-2014.pdf
AKC/CHF/Purina National Parent Club Health Conference – Sunday
8/9/15
Dr Volk’s research centered more around the role of diet and nutrition
in controlling epilepsy. Obtaining a metabolic profile of the dog to
determine if there might be something triggering seizures . In humans
there is the possibility of allergy to something. There has been
research on the ketogenic diet and supplementing fatty acids and
Omega 3s, however the randomized study in dogs using MCTs has not
been shown to significantly reduce seizure activity.
Please note the continuing theme of One Health!! It is so exciting that
so much of canine health research is so closely related to human
medicine! Sunday morning started bright and early with –
Dr. Brian Saunders on Regenerative Medicine Techniques to Treat
Cartilage Disorders. The mission of his Laboratory is to advance the
field of canine orthopedics, and stem cell therapy for the mutual
benefit of veterinary and human orthopedic patients. The basic focus
is on ostochondrosis and osteoarthritis. His research is similar to, or
perhaps like the next step, in Stem Cell therapy. In stem cell therapy,
as seen in Dr Canapp’s presentation two years ago…the stem cells are
introduced directly onto the tissue surface. Dr Saunders is using tissue
engineering, taking “plugs” of tissue from the healthy tissue of the dog
and transplanting them into the diseases area. i.e. if the left shoulder
is diseased he takes the plugs from the right shoulder. This autogolous
“transplant” significantly increases the chances of success.
Both speakers pointed out that the bulk of the dogs they see are at the
end of possibilities and come to them as last resort. Gaining more
information from those dogs that are living in a managed situation
with seizures could be helpful to their research. To help with this data
collection Prof Volk has developed an “app” for Canine Epilepsy.
http://www.rvcpetepilepsytracker.co.uk/, which he hopes will help
not only the research but also the owners of epileptic dogs and their
own vets .
THE END of the 2015 conference……. THANKS again! Carol Srnka
Dr Dominque Griffon followed with her presentation on Cranial
Cruciate Ligament Disease. She worked primarily with Labrador
retrievers, with the goal of trying to predict which dogs might be more
likely to develop this disease. Taking into consideration conformations
factors/Tibilia pleateau angle/gait analysis/causative factors and using
radiographic features of the tibia and femur her team has developed
an equation to calculate a “predictive score”. It appears that a score of
92% will probably not get CCLD.
Dr Joan Coates gave a very interesting presentation on Canine
Degnerative Myelopathy (DM) in dogs as a disease model for
translation of therapeutic strategies to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
I think that there may be more in depth information coming from the
CHF on each speaker’s presentation. I will keep you all posted.
Meanwhile, the many Webinars and Podcasts that the CHF produces
are excellent resources to keep us all up to date.
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Specialty Dates: May 5 (Afternoon) – National Sweeps
and Board Meeting
May 6: Obedience, Rally, Juniors, Beginner Puppy,
National Judging, and
Membership Meeting
May 7: All Breed Show and Banquet
May 8: Supported Sweeps and Supported Entry
May 9 All Breed Show
The judges for the All Breed Shows will be
Fred Stephens, Dr Gerald Penta and Janet Allen.
Which days each judge will be doing their assignment is
unavailable at this time.
THE 2016 NATIONAL SPECIALTY IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK!
Hotel Information for booking your room:
Capitol Plaza Hotel
1717 SW Topeka Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66612
(800) 579-7637
Reservations can be made online at www.capitolplazahoteltopeka.com
Click on “Reservations” and you will be redirected to the reservation page. Select
“Group Code” and enter code TSCA for the discounted rate. Once the code is entered
you will be able to select the dates and book your reservation, or call the hotel directly.
Please mention you are part of the Tibetan Spaniel National or group code TSCA.
Rooms per night are $94 with a non-refundable pet fee of $50 for your entire stay.
RV Information:
There are approximately 100 hookups. 30 fifty amp RV spots ($35.00 per day) and 70
thirty amp spots ($40.00 per day). The RV lots are located in different areas of Show
site. One row of RV hook-ups has access to a large grassy area south of the facility. One
lot north of the Expocentre has water hookups too (about 15 spots). All RV parking is
first come first served and handled by the Expocentre security staff. Check-in is at the
security office on the dock side of the Landon Arena.
The Kansas Expocentre has a large (free) parking lot. Dry camping is free.
There is a dump service onsite for $3.00.