TSCA Newsletter 2012

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1 TSCA Newsletter 2012 T h e O f f i c i a l N e w s l e t t e r O f t h e T i b e t a n S p a n i e l C l u b o f A m e r i c a, I n c. Let s Hear It For The Girls! Tibetan Spaniel Club of America, Inc. Vol 52 Issue 4 October/November/December Established 1971

2 Please welcome the new member who was approved at the last board meeting: Barbara J. Parker Dawn Gabig Welcome! Pam Glave & Karen Hand TSCA Membership Chair *Artwork on the cover by Linda Foiles President Bill Chaffee 469 Langford Creek Road Van Etten, NY Vice President Jean Briggs 332 Weatherwax Road Averill Park, NY Recording Secretary Connie Buckland 608 N. Wintergarden Rd. Bowling Green, OH Corresponding Secretary Susan Mullins 1413 Hyner Circle Richmond, VA Treasurer Dianne Tyree P.O. Box 67 Brookline, NH Past President Mallory Cosby Driskill 123 Perry Lane Goode, VA Robert Churchey P.O. Box Mesa, AZ Donna Etchinson E. 79th Street N. Owasso, OK Martha Feltenstein 245 E. 32nd Street New York, NY Karen Shilliday 4330 Pinewood Lane York, PA Christine Whitehead W. Coolridge St. Phoenix, AZ AKC Delegate Herb Rosen Lhasa Lane Lutherville, MD AKC Legislative Liaison & Website Manager Susan Mullins 1413 Hyner Circle Richmond, VA Archives, Regional Chair Coordinator, & Rescue Chair Mallory Cosby Driskill 123 Perry Lane Goode, VA Breeder Referral Andrea Struble 29 Myrtle Ave. Waynesboro, PA Eye Registry & Health Committee Carol V. Srnka 6352 Iradel Road Trumansburg, NY Judges Education Chair Linda Foiles 6880 Sperryville Pike Boston, VA Junior Coordinator Susan Hope 2395 Highway 36E Milner, GA Membership Chair Pamela Glave & Karen Hand 321 Jaywood Road Williston, SC plumtree@tds.net Newsletter Editor Mary Novocin 7223 Wilson Rd. Mt. Airy, MD cynaracollies@comcast.net Show Records Cindie Swaim Kingsbury Rd. Middleton, ID jlswaim585@msn.com Specialty Coordinator Ruth Davis P.O. Box 945 Placitas, NM royaltibbs@aol.com Sunshine Coordinator Michelle R. Bustamante CR 18 Fort Lupton, CO sweetibbies@gmail.com Versatility Chair Karen Shilliday 4330 Pinewood Lane York, PA ksflipside@yahoo.com Ways and Means Dianne Tyree P.O. Box 67 Brookline, NH di24kk9s@wexfordgold.com

3 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: Jeanne Holsapple and Ch. Tashi Tamara of Northwood The Early Years By Pamela Bradbury...35 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 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 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: 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. 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. 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. Andi Struble continues to take calls and s 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. 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 3

4 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 # $427 Postage Cost - $ 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. Editor s Note 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 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 payment procedure. 4

5 June 28, 1937-October Memories of E. R. Sledzik, Ray 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. Mr. Sledzik awarding Ch. Tibroke's Dangers No Stranger Best of Breed at the 1992 TSCA National Specialty. -Linda Foiles 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 5

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7 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

8 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 winners 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 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 & 2 nd, by Dianne Tyree to accept the minutes of the May board meeting and Annual meeting as published in the Newsletter. Motion passed. Presidents 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 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 Waddells. 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. 8

9 Treasurers Report (Dianne Tyree) See attached report. A motion was made by Connie Buckland and 2 nd 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 Natl (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 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 2 nd by Connie Buckland to accept the updated Specialty Guidelines. Motion passed 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. 9

10 Hotel complaints from 2012 Natl 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 $ 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 2 nd that the TSCA offer this at the 2013 Natl 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 Natl: 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 2 nd 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. 10

11 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 the banquet. Sorry I couldn't deliver this in person. First meeting I've ever missed. Susan Mullins TSCA, Inc. Corresponding Secretary 2013 Breeder DirectoryIts 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. Its 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 dont hesitate to 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 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, 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 11

12 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, 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, 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 worlds 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 breeders 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 CONTACT: Eddie Dziuk OFA, Columbia, MO (573) x222 edziuk@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. 12

13 From CERF: September 11, 2012 Dear CERF Breeder, Corporate Officers Pres ident Robert Malin owski, DVM, MA Imme diate P as t Pres ident Allen W. Hah n, DVM, PhD Pres ident-elect L. W ayde Shipman, DVM, MS Secretary Fred Marker, MPA 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. 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. 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. CERF/ Canine Eye Registration Foundation- CERF. Looking forward to hearing from you. We appreciate your continued support, 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 dont 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 is available as well as everything to date in 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 13

14 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 didnt 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 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 ed CERF with questions about the letter and have spoken personally with Sandy on the phone. My 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 ed 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.including eyes, hips, patellas hearts etc!! Carol Srnka, 6352 Iradell Rd, Trumansburg, NY Lucy Abbott tells me that from now on each owner can enter dogs in the ITSWP database! NAME OF DOG SEX DOB TESTED CERF OFA #/hips PATELLAS OWNER ROYAL D's BODHI KY D POE F 6/16/10 5/10/12 Normal Ruth Davis 14

15 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. All Creatures Small Animal Hospital Indianola, IA 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.

16 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

17 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!

18 Ch. Flolin Angel In My Pocket Owners: Mary Novocin and Linda Foiles Breeder: Linda Foiles or 18

19 Ch. Cynara Flolin Catch Me If You Can OWJI!'r: Owner: Mary Mory NOt'ocm Novocin Breeders: Mary Novocin and Linda Foiles or 19

20 Cynara Flolin Chasin The Limelight Picture d at 4 mos. Owners/Breeders: Oil' lie l'slb I'('e Mary Novocin and Linda Foiles cynaracollies@comcast.net or flolintwo@aol.com 20

21 SUZIE Q and TWYLA THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE TRUST! Rescues for 2012 to date: 1/26/12 $ Tibbies in CA 6/7/12 $1, Kora & Suzie Q 6/7/12 $ Tucker 6/18/12 $ 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

22 Susan Miccio with Willy & Coco It Takes a Village by Susan Waller Miccio 2012 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. 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 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. s 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. Austin, a Rescue Story 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 s, 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. 22 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 Continued on page 23

23 It Takes a Village Rescue Continued from page 22 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.) Networking is key. Rescue success depends on having both online and personal networks at the ready. 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. 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. Rescue organizations should tap all online resources to communicate about rescues. Today, all rescuers rely heavily on online communication. For example 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 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. Time is of the essence. By the time we find out that a Tibbie or possible Tibbie is in a kill shelter, it may already be too late. 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. 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. No matter how good intentions are, money matters. 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 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 23 Continued on page 24

24 It Takes a Village Rescue Continued from page 24 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. 24 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 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 Katy Before and 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 when it was time for bed. As you can see from her after picture, she also loved her food! A I still miss her, Katy Before Queen Katy After 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.

25 New Grand Champion GCH CH Azamora Blue Light Of Wisdom

26 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. (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. 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. Norb & Sandy Novocin Shirley Bohn Rd Mt. Airy MD

27 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. CH Santera Paislee Czarina Co-Owned with Linda Foiles Sire: Santera Time For a Party Her Offspring Are: Phoebee went RWB at the TSCA National Specialty her first weekend out and took WB and BOS at the supported entry in 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 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! santeraken@comcast.net 27 website:

28 It all started with a little parti... Ch. Flolin Krisala Truly Elegant 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 Ch. Phylmarko Par-Ti-Fait Flolin Flolin Salt On The Rim Ch. Flolin Truly Fair O Mar-J Ch. Ingefal s Lilla Blomman...and what a party we ve had! Linda Foiles flolintwo@aol.com 28 29

29 Dams Rank AKC Reg Nbr Dog Name Whelped Champions Produced 1 1 NP CH Tibroke's Star Bright 05-Mar NS CH Ybroc Terribly Twee 25-Nov NM CH Ambrier Boda Zelicious Zima 29-May NM CH Asawin The Divine Miss M 13-Oct NT CH Flolin's Mei Li Nu-Hi 05-Jan NT CH Dud-Lee's Timbles Ta-Ti-Ana 24-Aug NS CH Braeduke Rincen Suna 02-Dec NS CH Tashi Tamera Of Northwood 22-Sep NT CH Ambrier Breakin All The Rules 08-Dec NM CH Hormead Sea Maiden 02-Nov NM CH Bet'r Ambrier's Starr Dust 21-Jan NM CH Wunsum Loss 'Um At The Derby 09-Apr NM CH Tzuzi's Jive Jiue Talkin Of TuQute 24-Apr Top Producing Dams #1 Ch. Tibroke s Star Bright 30 *List compiled thru Aug. 11, 2012

30 Top Producing Dams #2 CH Ybroc Terribly Twee CH Ambrier Boda Zelicious Zima #2 #2 CH Asawin The Divine Miss M CH Flolin s Mei Li Nu-Hi #3 31

31 Top Producing Dams #3 CH Dud-Lee's Timbles Ta-Ti-Ana CH Braeduke Rincen Suna #4 #4 #4 CH Tashi Tamera Of Northwood Ambrier s Breaking All The Rules 32

32 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 33

33 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

34 Jeanne Holsapple and Ch. Tashi Tamara of Northwood The Early Years 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. 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. Foundations 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 35 Continued on the next page

35 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 Aug 2 CH Nalinas Peleus X CH Dragonsong Deetree Fireproof B Owner/Breeder: Pamela Bradbury Champion CH Milestone Chairman Of The Board Aug 3 CH Arundina Gyalpo Khan X CH Milestone Everybody's Talking At Me Owner/Breeder: Deborah Ayer Champion CH Asawin Yeti Miss Big D Aug 4 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 Champion CH Duart's Oops! I Did It Again Aug 5 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 Champion CH Evanlake Last Of The Mohicans Aug 11 CH Ziestan My Litl Felipe X CH Evanlake Christmas Holly Owners: Lori Kopreski & Diane Zdrodowski Breeder: Diane Zdrodowski 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 Aug 12 CH Lorac's Yeshe Wongchhu X CH Ambrier's Nanda Devi Owner/Breeder: Martha Feltenstein 36

36 New Champions & Title Holders Title Dog Date Champion CH Santera Sedona's Savanna Aug 12 CH Santera Jovial Sim Ba X Santera Cherished Gem Owner/Breeder: Sandra L. Novocin Champion CH Sir Adams To Busy Being Fabulous Aug 12 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 Grand Champion GCH CH Kaje's Sugar Ray Robin'Son Aug 15 Kaje's Jo Boxer X CH Kaje's Whatever Lola Wants Owner: Linda Collier Breeders: Katherine Filyaw & Jesse Filyaw & Jane McDaniel Champion CH Gloribee's Pearls Of Wisdom Aug 18 CH Gloribee's Son Of A Bee X CH Shenanwood Simply Sparkling Owner: Constance C Scudder Breeders: Constance C Scudder & Colleen Bias Chaffee Champion CH Heartline's Innocent Man Aug 18 CH Vahan Modra Pisnicka X CH Heartline's Holy Moley Molly Owner/Breeder: Judith Hardt Grand Champion GCH CH Tin-Man Love To Watch Her Strut Aug 18 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 Champion CH Krisala's Evening At The Improv Aug 19 CH Krisala Connection To Flolin X CH Krisala Flolin Evening Elegance Owners: Becky Maag & Christy Collins Breeders: Linda C. Foiles & Becky Maag Champion CH Eagle Crest Bo-Dae-Shush Aug 19 CH Tzuzi's Screaming Eagle X Eaglecrest On Wings Of Angel Owner: Brenda Falcone Breeders: Lana J Applegate & Joline Finke Champion CH Calirose Maiden Voyage With Hi-Hope Aug 24 CH Calirose Running Bear X CH Afton's Shadow Of Your Smile Owners: Vicki Sabo & James Sabo Breeder: Elizabeth Ctibor Champion CH Lin Chi Oh Ye Of Little Faith Aug 24 CH Lin Chi Parti On Cloud Nine X Hisown Lin Chi Touch Of Satin Owner/Breeder: Linda Hendrix Grand Champion GCH CH Tibroke's Morning Starshine Aug 24 CH Lorac's Kissin' Bandit X CH Tibroke's Star Bright Owners: Bob English & Diane English Breeder: Kay Dickeson Rally Advanced Priscilla Pinkie Jemima BN RA Aug 24 Owners: M. Kathleen Greene & Lawrence P. Schmidt Champion CH Kofuku Special Blend At Chatawa Too Aug 26 Windom's Richly Blended X CH Kofuku Windom Sweet Shorty Too Owners: Marilynn Miller & Billie Ann Terry Breeder: Marilynn Miller Champion CH Tantra's Padawan Sept. 1 CH Tibroke's Obi Wan Khanobi X CH Tibroke's Can'T Touch This OwnersBreeders: Dean & Cindy Champers 37

37 New Champions & Title Holders Title Dog Date Champion CH Oshozen Abrewin The Skys The Limit Sept. 9 CH Silkhaven Anything You Say X Aldea Color Me Softly Owners: Helen Richards & Stephanie K Cottrell Breeder: Stephanie K Cottrell Champion CH Lagniappe Jungle Fever Sept. 15 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 Champion CH Kaje's Tuqute Robin From The Rich Sept. 22 CH Tuqute's Simply Simon X Tuqutes Kaje's Earth Angel Owners/Breeders: Jane McDaniel & Karen Hand & Pamela Glave 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 Sept. 22 CH Ziestan Tiny Tao X Tuqutes Kaje's Earth Angel Owners/Breeders: Jane McDaniel & Karen Hand & Pamela Glave Champion CH Matoaka Trouble's M'Name Dangers M'Game Sept. 23 CH Eaglecrest Matoaka's Mocha Java X CH Matoaka's Uptown Girl Owners/Breeders: Carolyn S Meermans & Jennifer Meermans Grand Champion GCH CH Duart's Artful Dodger Of Westview Sept. 23 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 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 Sept. 29 CH Lorac's Pillow Talk X GCH CH Pecan Valley Onyx Owner: Dayle Narehood Breeders: Donald Bingley & Sandra Bingley Champion CH Kan Sing's Chime Chodron Sept. 30 CH Lorac's Yeshe Wongchhu X CH Ambrier's Nanda Devi Owner/Breeder: Martha Feltenstein 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

38 *Ch. Jo Jevon Leonardas ***Ch. Dynasty Star Shine at Jo Jevon **Ch. Dynasty Painted Waggin 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 Since Dynasty was restarted, four new show stoppers have emerged. Thus, I honor the passing of the torch from Jo'Jevon to Dynasty.

39 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. 40 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 continued on page 41

40 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. 41 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!

41 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 kajetibbies@comcast.net

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43 Finger Lakes Tibetan Spaniel Association Specialty Show September 29, 2012 Sweepstakes: 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 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 Puppy Bitches 1-Gjnjah s Glitz N Pink -- Teri Paris Gjnjah s Glitz In Pink Owner: Teri Paris Veteran Dogs 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 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, AF- Owner: Karen Shilliday 44

44 Finger Lakes Tibetan Spaniel Association Specialty Show September 29, 2012 GCH. KAN SING'S TENZIN Breeder/Owner: Martha Feltenstein CH. GLORIBEE'S PEARLS OF WISDOM Breeders: Constance Scudder & Colleen Bias Chaffee Owner: Constance Scudder. AM GCH. & CAN CH WASSONG'S ON TO GLORY Breeder: Pat Sarles Owner :Deena Scouten CH. PEMBETANS SNICKER DOODLE Breeder: T. Tietsworth Owner: Dianne Tyree 45

45 Finger Lakes Tibetan Spaniel Association Specialty Show September 29, 2012 KOKONOR'S PROUD OF THIS SON Breeder/Owner:Steven & Pat Silberman DUART'S DEVILISH DUCHESS Breeder/Owner: Jean Briggs MEREWOOD'S FIRECRACKER IN JULY Breeder/Owner: Kay Dunham No Picture Available DEDICATED TO DANCING MASTER Breeder: S. Ottens Owner: Colleen Bias Chaffee & Jean Briggs CH. VAHAN MODRA PISNICKA Breeder: M. Diabolova Owner: Colleen Bias Chaffee & William P. Chaffee 46

46 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 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 9-12 Puppy Bitches 1-Westview's Nothin' Like A Toga Parti - Connie Buckland Westview s Nothin s Tuff Enuff Owner: Connie Buckland Puppy Bitches 1-Gjnjah's Glitz N Pink - Teri Paris BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES Westview's Nothin's Tuff Enuff - Connie Buckland BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN SWEEPSTAKES Westview's Nothin' Like A Toga Parti - Connie Buckland Westview s Nothin Like A Toga Parti Owner: Connie Buckland No Photo Available 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 GCH. KAN SING'S TENZIN Breeder/Owner: Martha Feltenstein CH. PEMBETANS SNICKER DOODLE Breeder: S. Tietsworth Owner: Dianne Tyree 47

47 9/30/2012 TSCA SUPPORTED ENTRY (Onondaga Kennel Association) Gloribee's Son Of A Gunn Breeders: Constance Scudder & Colleen Bias Chaffee Owner: Constance Scudder Kan Sings Chime Chodron Breeder/Owner: Martha Feltenstein DEDICATED TO DANCING MASTER Breeder: S. Ottens Owner: Colleen Bias Chaffee & Jean Briggs Rincen Mitra Nikol Breeder: K. Popoff Owner: Sherry Spencer 48

48 Celebrating Our 40th Year In Purebred Dogs 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

49 Celebrating Our 40th Year In Purebred Dogs 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

50 Celebrating Our 40th Year In Purebred Dogs 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

51 In remembrance of a special girl CH. TIBROKE S TAFFETA OF TAMZIL, ROMX 05/28/ /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 TAMZIL1@aol.com

52 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 DAM OF: Girls that have contributed to our breeding program CH. TAMZIL S WINTER FANTASY CH. TAMZIL S BODHI BIJAM, ROMX CH. LEMAR S DANISH CONNECTION FROM TAMZIL CH. TAMZIL S WUNSUM AUTUMN ARRAY, ROM Autumn (DOB:11/20/1998) DAM OF: 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 TAMZIL S E-Z MIRACLE FROM YETI, ROMX Emma (DOB:09/25/2004) Breeder: Dr. Susan Lingle Owners: Greg & Li Craven TAMZIL1@aol.com

53 (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. CH Lin Chi Lightning Strikes (Flash) has earned over 50 BOB s and was in the top 10 for 2007 and He finished with 4 majors and also has numerous group placings. CH Lin Chi Gale Warnings (Lucy) finished with 3 majors and her last win was BOB over a special. 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. CH Lin-Chi Kissin Cousin (Melanie) finished with 5 majors in a row. She is now working toward her Grand Championship. CH Lin Chi Twelve Oaks Ashley (Ashley) finished with 4 majors and once went BOB over his half brother Flash. CH Lin Chi No One Else on Earth ROM (Nonna) is the dam of an all champion litter of 4. 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. CH Lin Chi Oh Fiddle Dee D (Scarlett) finished by going BOB over 5 specials for her second 5 point major. Linda F. Hendrix Lin Chi Tibetan Spaniels linchi982000@yahoo.com 54

54 Litter Announcement 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, 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, Breeder of both litters is Vicky Sendaj. (703) vrsendaj@msn.com Announcements Litter Announcement 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, 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) santeraken@comcast.net 55

55 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 (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 TSCA Board Meeting, Host Hotel, 5:30pm 26 February Judges Education Seminar, Fairgrounds, 10am TSCA Obedience/Rally Trial Judge: Mr. Gregory Feathers National Puppy & Veteran Sweeps, Fairgrounds Judge: Mrs. Mallory Driskill 27 February TSCA National Specialty Show Judge: Mrs. Sharon Paynter TSCA General Membership Meeting, Host Hotel, 7pm 28 February TSCA Puppy & Veteran Sweeps Judge Mrs. Becky Johnson TSCA Supported Entry Judge, Mrs. Barbara Alderman TSCA Banquet and Auction, Host Hotel 7pm 1 March OBTSCF Supported Entry Judge, Mr. Ian Prentice SHOW SECRETARY: SUSAN GORDON Website: 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 Cynaracollies@comcast.net Full page with 1 photo $35 Half page $25 Quarter Page $15 SHOW CHAIR KAREN M. WILLIAMS delmartibs@yahoo.com