December January 1998

The Lhasa BulletinPublished Bi-Monthly by The American Lhasa Apso Club

SPECIALTY

BEST OF BREED

ST. CROIX VALLEYCOMBINED SPECIALTIES

AUGUST1997

PHOTO BY DOWNEY O

CH. 11ORTHWIAD UP TEMPO

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ALAC OFFICERS

AND BOARD

PRESIDENTSusan Giles2733 Wheatland DriveManakin-Sabot, VA 23103

804-749-4912

VICE PRESIDENTLarry Bruton5406 SW Woods Cf.

Portland, OR 97221

503-297-7267

SECRETARYEstherDeFalcis3691 Tuggle Rd.

Buford, GA 30519

770-945-8455

TREASURERSteveCcrnpbei

88 Lake AvenueOceanGrove,NJ07756

732-897-0544

BOARD MEMBERS

JoyceichcrEcn126 Kurlene Dr.Macomb, IL 61455309-837-1665

Judy0Dell1386 Dunning Dr.Laguna, Beach, CA 92651

714-494-8322

Ann Lanterman5109 189th Ave NE

Redmond, WA 98052

425-868-0276

BevedyDrake11506 Harford Rd.

Glen Arm, MD 21057

410-592-6636

BettyChidley23455 SW 152nd Ave.

Homestead, FL 33032

305-969-8370

Dot PrimmRt.2 Box 218Paris, MO 65295206-454-7081

Bud Brockwcry2631 Bronco Ln.Norco, CA 91760909-737-1424

Bobbie Wood102 Kenilworth Blvd.

Cranford, NJ 07016

908-272-8995

Pat KeenPO Box 119Knightsen, CA 94548

510-679-8676

AKC DELEGATEE. Ray Sledzik1704Shagbad:CircleReston VA 22090703-471-7584

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CH. NORTHWIND UP TEMPOSire: CH. Northwind Melton Most Likely Dam: CH. Northwind Motown Philly

Since completing her championship at the 1997 national Specialty,

Tempo has been shown only six weekends as a special. She exemplifies

her breed's standard. We thank:

Mrs. Peggy Carr - Group II

Mrs. Keke Kahn - Group II

Mrs. Michelle Billings - Group IV

Ms. Bobbie Wood - Best Of Breed - Twin Cities Lhasa Apso Club

Mrs. Dorothy Hutchinson - Best Of Breed - Lhasa Apso Club Of Central

Colorado

Breeder & Co-Owner

Cindy Butsic

Greenville, MI

616-754-0376

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Table of Contents

Butsic FC,2,6

Engen 3

Fegan 4,5

Giles 23

Jabara FC,2,6

Mohr .4,5

Nixon 3

Replogle 10

VVarney 4,5

Whitman 4,5

Wood 3

Yadley 9

InformationAdvertising Rates 8

ALAC Committee & Chairs 15

ALAC Committee Reports16-19

ALAC Officers and Board 2

ALAC Achievement Awards

Form 14

Annual Awards Form 13

Breed Standard 20

Breeders Directory Form 9

Financial Statement 21-21

Futurity Form 11

Futurity Rules 12

Futurity 1998 26

LAC of Colorado Results 20

Litter Basket Form 9

President's Message 16

Membership Application 6

ArtilcesPRA/United Kingdom 24

Advertisers

Puppynet 27

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NEXT DEADLINE

March 10SUBMIT YOURADS NOW

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COM"Chip" concludes 1997 with

another Group I at theBoardwalk Kennel Club

under Judge Mrs. Phyllis Wolfish.He is presented beautifully by

Debbie Burke

san •

FULFILLING 4LL EMPECT4TIONS.„.

Multiple Rest /ft Spec:My Show, Multiple Gurio Wilkuifts

etig S4N 10 DRESSED TV 744E NINES

aue4evs; Lestie 4,0, EkSell, F4104[1101C Naafi, a#174147,4 Woo4LO-ChillICIC 1310414,11Wiro4 awl ccctie 4.0. Elo$C11

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Hi Tide Talimer Rom

BEST IN

SWEEPSTAKESSPECIALTY

ROCK

CREEK

KENNELCLUB

Ch. Singh You Sinner Talimer Ch. Talimer Sybil N Bits

New Champion Talimer Hi Tides Navy SealSharkey - Pictured winning another Specialty Sweepstakes, this

time

at the National Capital Area Lhasa Apso Club

Sharkey - Congratulates sister Talimer Hi Tides Ritz Bitz on her points at Worcester

from Dr. Dinardo & half brother Hi Tides Golden Horisin winning under Mrs. D.

Welsh at Holyoke.

Sharkey - Proud to be Talimer s twenty fifth champion.

Breeders

Carla Fegan, N. VarneyTerre MohrVA (757) 531-0032

T. Mohr, J. Whitman

C. Fegan, N. Varney

NH (603) 483-0548

Owners

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Hi Tide Talimer Rom

Ch. Singh You Sinner Talimer x Ch. Talimer Sybil N Bits

New Champion Talimer Hi Tides Navy SealSharkey - Shown winning another major at Springfield. Thank you Mrs. A. Hearn

Sharkey - Finished at Worcester with a Major, Best Of Breed over Specials and Group ll from Dr.DiNardo.

Sharkey - Congratulates sister Talimer Sybiling Rivalry for her Major at S. Windsor the day before fromMrs. A. Summa.

Breeders Owners

T. Mohr, J. Whitman,C. Fegan, N. VarneyNH (603) 483-0548

C. Fegan, N. VarneyTerre MohrVA (757) 531-0032

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Membership Application

THE AMERICAN LHASA APSO CLUB DATE

NAME

STREET

CX1Y,STATE,71P

PHONE FAX

E-MAILADDRESS

OCCUPATION

KENNEL NAME PLEASE PReITCLFARLY

thereby apply for membership and agree to abide by the AMERICAN LHASAAPSO CUJI3constitution and by-laws, the ALAC Code

of Ethics, and the rules of the American Kennel Club if accepted forrnetribership.lain eighteen years or older and in good standing

with the American Kennel Club.

Signed

Recommended by the following WO American Lhasa Apso Club members.

1. Meese prutt name here

Please print name here

Yearly dues (Sept 1 to Aug 31)Individual: $25Farr*: $35 First two persons, adci tonal members are $15 per person. Members must be over 1

8.

Outsicie the US please add $10

Make checks payable to The American LhasaApso Club, Inc.

Mail checks and appiication to:

JOYCE JOHANSON126 Kurlene Drive

Macomb IL 61455

COMING SOON"

This form will soon be available for on-line entry at the

ALAC homepage.

Applicants world wide will be able to apply for member-

ship quickly and easily.

See the ALAC homepage at http://www.puppynet.com

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CH Northwind Up Tempo"Tempo"

`.40,SA APSO

21.1iB OF

'F.NTRAL

COLORAC6

Ch. Northwind MaIton Most Likely x CH. Northwind Motownphilly

"Tempo" is pictured winning the Lhasa Apso Club Of CentralColorado Specialty in November, 1997.

Thank you Mrs. Dorothy Hutchinson.

Owner:

Kathy JabaraTraverse City, MI(616) 938-9495

Breeder / Co-Owner

Cindy ButsicGreenville, MI(616) 754-0376

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LITTER BASKET FORMKennel Name:

Name

Address

City, State, Zip

Sire

Dam

Date Whelped Dogs Bitches

BREEDERS DIRECTORY FORM

Kennel Name NameAddress City, State, Zip Phone ( )Puppies ( )Grown Dogs ( ) Stud Service

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DREAMS DO COME TRUE

SHARLES ARMFUL OFDREAMS

KACHINAKENNEL CLUBOCTOBER

BESTOF

BREEDKOHL ER

„

BEST OF BREEDKACHINA K.C.

At the young age of one year, it was a thrill to see our boy take this win.Thank you, Judge Mrs. Donna dale for recognizing Apache's outstand-ing qualities and potential.

Bred & owned by:Sherry Yadley, Scottsdale, AZ.

Also in the ring - litter mateSHARLES SEDONA SUNSET

As always, expertly handledwith love by Curtiss Smith

Conditioned & fussed overby Jane Newton

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WOODLYN LHASAS, ROM....

CH. WOODLYN'S AIN'T SHE SWEET*

GROUP

FIRST

STARVED ROCKKENNEL •p.

CLUB

(CH SAN JO'S LOTS O'FANFAIR X CH. WOODLYN'S LOVEMI FREDRIKA, ROM*)

* PendingConfirmation

and how sweet it was! A very Special Thank You to Mr. LaMar Mathis for

awarding Sweetie Winner's Bitch, Best Of Breed and a Group I. What a way to

finish!!!

Sweetie was bred/owned/handled by

Lynn Replogle1218 Amsterdam Avenue

Madison, WI 53716608-2214332

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The American Lhasa Apso Club, Inc.

FUTURITYOFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

r Foe Official the OnlyFUTURIr Y NO.

L J

ENTRY FEE: $15.00To nominate a litter for the Futurity year 1998 only, born:October 1, 1996 and ending November 30,1997Or to nominate a !Merin,- the Futurity year 1999, barn:December 1, 1997 and ending November 30, 1998Make check or money order payable to The American Lhasa Apso Club, Inc.

Mail Entry with Fee to: Ann Lanterman, ALAC Futurity Chairman5109 189th Avenue N.E., Redmond, WA 98052Phone: 425/868-0276

IMPORTANT: Read instructions accompanying this form carefully.Please TYPE or PRINT clearly, and COMPLETE ALL SEC77ONS.

Whelping Dow Nstynber of Wee: Number c f Enmity

&reeler Place of &rile

_. ... .

Swe:

Si,.:

Dow

None cf Perecn Making Enny• Phene Na

Si,,., Address

City: Starr: Zip.

AGREEMENTI (we) acknowledge that the "Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Show?' have been made

available to me (us) and that! am (we are) familiar with their contents. I (we) agree that the Club holdingthis show has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the Club shall deem to be sufficient. Inconsideration of the aoceptance of this entry and of the holding of the show and of the opportu nity to havethe dog judged and to win prize money, ribbons or trophies, I (we) agree to hold this Club, its members,directors, officers, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been causeddirectly or indirectly to any person or mentioned parties harmless from any claim for loss of this dog bydisappearance, theft, death or otherwise, and for any el aim for d amage or injury to the dog, whether suchloss, disappearance, theft, damage or injury be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of theClub or any of the parties aforementioned.

I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of this bitch or dog being qualified or that I am the onlyauthorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of theacceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Clubin effect at the time of this Futurity, and further agree to he bound by the "Agreement" accompanyingthis entry form. I (we) certify and represent the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. Thisentry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and agreement.

Single copies of the latest edition of the "Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows" may beobtained without charge from any Supenntendent or from the American Kennel Club, 51 MadisonAvenue, New York, NY 10010.SIGNATURE of owner or his agentduly authorized to make this entry.

The American Lhasa Apso Club, Inc

FUTURITYACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

To receive acknowledgementfill out the the form below an&

INCLUDE A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE

BOTH OFFICIAL ENTRY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORMS GO TO:

Ann Lanterman, ALAC Futurity Chairman

5109 189th Avenue N.E., Redmond, WA 98052Phone: 425/868-0276

r Far Official Use OolyFUl1JRITY NO.

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IMPORTANT: Read instructioru accompanying this form carefully.Please TYPE or PRINT clearly, and COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS.

Whelping Dote: Number of Mole:: %miter of Females:

Breeder Place of Binh: Stott

Sire:

Dam

Nan. f Person Ading Entry:

Smut Addivis

Phone No.

City. Sort- Zip..

A self-addressed, stamped envelope must be included with this form. The envelope willbe used to return the form above which will be proof that your Futurity Nomination has beenrecorded. This acknowledgement will be returned to you within 30 days of the postmaric ofyour application.

In the event that this form is not returned to you within 30 days of your date of application,you will have 14 days in which to file an appeal to have your litter nominated. Failure to filean appeal within the prescribed time will forfeit any further consideration for the litter inquestion. Appeals must include all information and dates pertaining to the nomination of thelitter and MUST be sent by CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, to theALAC Futurity Appeals Board:

Ms. Marie Allman, Ill Ivy Street, Foreeport, TX 77541

The decision of the Appeals Board is final. In no instance will any litter that exceeds the90-day nomination period, the 30-day processing period, and/or the 14-day appeal period beconsidered for futurity nomination. A self-addressed, stamped envelope MUST be includedwith an appeal.

The American Lhasa Apso Club, Inc.

FUTURITY RULES

The futurity is an annual event sponsored by the American Lhasa Apso Club

to encourage the exhibition of recently whelped Lhasa Apsos.

FUTURITY ELIGIBILITY:

Nomination of the littermust be made within ninety days of birth. Nomination

Forms are available from the ALAC or Futurity Secretary. By nomination of the

litter, all dogs in that litter are eligible to enter the Futurity regardless of subsequent

ownership change.

FUTURITY LOCATION AND DATE:

One Futurity is held each year in conjunction with the ALAC National

Specialty.

FUTURITY STAKES AND PRIZES:

Prize money, comprised of nomination fees broken down by age, along with

$5.00 of each entry fee divided by age and sex, is distributed as follows:

25% of total monies to the American Lhasa Apso Club

5% of total monies to Grand Futurity Winner

5% of total monies to Best Adult in Futurity

5% of total monies to Best Puppy in Futurity

30% of class monies to First in Class15% of class monies to Second in Class

10% of class monies to Third in Class

5% of class monies to Fourth in Class

All undistributed awards are the property of the American Lhasa Apso Club.

The American Lhasa Club offers the Robert W. Griffing Memorial Plaque to

the BREEDER of the Grand Futurity Winner.

FUTURITY SHOW AND CIASSES:

The Futurity will be divided by sex and age and judged in the following classes:

Puppy Dogs: 6 to 9 Months Puppy Bitches: 6 to 9 Months

9 to 12 Months 9 to 12 Months

Winning Puppy in each class will compete for Best Puppy in Futurity

Adult Dogs: 12 to 15 Months Adult Bitches: 12 to 15 Months

15 Months and Older 15 Months and Older

Winning Adult in each class will compete for Best Aduh in Futurity

Best Puppy and Best Adult in Futurity

will compete for a Grand Futurity Award

FUTURITY RULES, Continued

ENTRY, FORM, AND FEE:

• A dog entered in the Futurity MUST ENTER AND COMPETE in oneor more of the regular classes of the ALAC National Specialty.

• The entry for the Futurity class and the regular class(es) MUST be made

on the same entry form.

• The entry must be marked in the ADDITIONAL CLASS section with

the word "Futurity" and the assigned Futurity Litter Nomination Number.

• The entry fee for the Futurity class must accompany the fee for the regular

class(es).

OTIIER:

• There are NO AKC championship points awarded in the Futurity.

• All dogs MUST be handled by the Breeder, Owner, a member of his

household or an kunature substitute.

• NO REFUNDS will be made in the event of default by the person making

the entries.

FUTURITY JUDGE:

• The Futurity Judge will be nominated by the ALAC membership and

elected by majority vote of the ALAC membership's written

• The candidate who is second in the balloting shall be designated Alternate

Judge, should the first be unable to judge.

NOTE:

• The nomination of a litter is open to anyone who breeds a litter of Lhasa

Apsos.

PLAQUE #

THE AMERICAN LHASA APSO CLUBAnnual Awards Form

Award Year: January 1 through December 31,

Please submit ONE form per award and TYPE or PRINTinformation. Supply all information that applies to theaward requested.

Submit Form by April 11' to:Bobbie Wood, ALAC Awards Chairman

102 Kenilworth Blvd., Cranford, NM 07016(1) 272-8995 (AM) (212)456-3922 (PM)

Award Applying For:

Name of Dog:

Primary Owner:

Address, City, State, Zip:

Co-Owner:

Person Applying for Award:

A. CHAMPIONSHIP OR OBEDIENCE AWARD - Charge for duplicates only $15.00

Date Finished AKC Gazette Month Year

The following awards are offered as usual but will only appear in the Awards Program and Video. Plaques are availablefor purchase at the price listed in advance. Previous plaques and duplicates are available at the same price. MAKEALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO ALAC.

B. REGISTER OF MERIT SIRE (List 5 Champions with AKC Gazette Month and Year) $20.00C. REGISTER OF MERIT DAM (list 3 Champions with AKC Gazette Month and Year) $20.00D. REGISTER OF MERIT BREEDER (List 10 Champions with AKC Gazette Month/Year) $20.00E. REGISTER OF MERIT OBEDIENCE (List 3 titles with AKC Gazette Month/Year) $20.00F. TOP PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (SIRE & DAM) - List champions with AKC Gazette Month/Year $20.00G. NATIONAL SPECIALTY - BEST OF BREED - $20.00, SELECT $15.00H. ALL-BREED BEST IN SHOP (List Bests with AKC Gazette Month/Year) $15.00J. GROUP PLACEMENT (ALAC SYSTEM) $15.00K. ALL-BREED HIGH IN TRIAL (List show & Date with AKC Gazette Month/Year) $15.00L. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP (List 8 wins with AKC Gazette Month/Year) $15.00M. TOP 20 ROM PRODUCERS (List up-dated data with AKC Gazette Month & Year) NO PLAQUE

1. Month Year2. Month Year3. Month Year4. Month Year5. Month Year

(For ROM Breeders & ROM Updates use back of form or an additional pagelDEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING FORM - APRIL 1ST

Awards not received by this date will be considered LATE and must be paid for,

IF NOT ATTENDING NATIONAL_SEND $4.00 PER PLAQUE TO COVER MAILING,

Please send a_photo_of this dogjor inclusion in the SPECIALTY WEEK AWARDS' PROGRAM VIDEO

Show or candid photo equally acceptable, Original photos make the best video,

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SEND $3.00 PER PHOTO TO COVER COST & PHOTO RETURN MAIL TO:

LARRY BRUTON, 5406 S. W. Woods Court, Portland, OR 97221

ALAC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - 1997

To be eligible for recognition the owner of the Lhasa Apso must be a member of ALAC in good standing at the time the title or award

is achieved.

Championship & Obedience Titles: Any ALAC member whose dog completed Championship, CD, CDX, UD, UDT and has notified

the Awards' Chairman of the date the title was completed and the AKC Gazette issue in which title is confirmed will receive an awards

plaque. Owners of more than one eligible dog will receive one plaque with both names listed. If a single plaque for each Lhasa is

desired, there will be a $15.00 charge payable IN ADVANCE FOR EACH PLAQUE AFTER THE FIRST PLAQUE WHICH IS

OFFERED BY ALAC. Co-owners may also purchase duplicate plaques at $15.00 each, payable in ADVANCE.

The following awards will be recognized in the Awards Program and the Awards Video. If a plaque is desired, they can be purchased

at $20.00 PAID IN ADVANCE.

Register of Merit-Sire: To qualify the sire must have produced five (5) champion get. The recognition will come in the year the 5th

champion is confirmed in the AKC Gazette. The dog need not be living to qualify for the ROM status. The owner of the stud must

submit the name of the sire along with a list of the champion get including the month and year of the AKC Gazette confirmation.

Dogs eligible in a previous year will be given ROM stnnis by applying as above.

Register of Merit-Darn: To qualify the dam must have produced three (3) champion get. The recognition will come in the year the

3"' champion is confirmed in the AKC Gazette. The dog need not be living to qualify for the ROM status. The owner of the dam must

submit the name of the dam along with a list of the champion get including the month and year of the AKC confirmation. Dogs

eligible in a previous year will be given ROM status by applying as above.

Register of Merit-Breeder: To qualify the ALAC breeder must have produced ten (10) champions. The recognition will come in the

year the 10th champion is confirmed in the AKC Gazette. The breeder must submit a list of the champions bred including the month

and year of the AKC Gazette confirmation. Breeders eligible in a previous year will be given ROM status by applying as above.

Register of Merit-Obedience: To qualify the ALAC member must have completed three (3) obedience titles. The recognition will

come in the year the 3r" title is confirmed in the AKC Gazette. The owner must submit a list of the titles completed including the

month and year of the AKC Gazette confirmation. Owners eligible in a previous year will be given ROM status by applying as above.

To Producers of the Year ALAC will recognize the top producing sire and the top producing darn for each year. To be eligible,

the owner who thinks their dog or bitch will qualify should submit a list of champion get (with AKC Gazette confirmation).

National SPecialty: Recognition will be given to the ALAC member whose Lhasa wins Best of Breed at the National. Cost of plaque

$20.00

Recognition will be given the Lhasa Apsos receiving a SELECT designation at the National that is owned by an ALAC member. Cost

of plaque $15.00.

All-Breed Best in Show: ALAC recognizes the Lhasa owned by an ALAC member winning the most Best in Shows in the award

year. Cost of plaque $15.00.

Group Placement Award: This award is calculated by computing points based on group placements won between January 1" and

December 31'. Points are awarded on the following basis: Group l -4 points, Group 2rd -3 points, Group 3" - 2 points; Group 4th -

1 point. The awards Chairman keeps the record and the Lhasa who accumulates the most points receives the award. The minimum

number of group placements is 10. ALAC recognizes both dogs and bitches. Cost of plaque $15.00.

Obedience All-Breed High-in-Trial: Recognition to the ALAC member owning the Lhasa who wins High-in-Trial at an All-Breed

Show. Cost of plaque $15.00

Junior Showmanship: Recognition to each child of an ALAC member who qualifies for Westminster Kennel Club show and so

notifies the Awards Chairman. Please submit the child's name and a list of the win with date and show. Cost of plaque $15.00.

Top Twenty Register of Merit Sires and Dams Listing: Each year the top 20 ROM sires and the top 20 ROM dams will be listed.

In order to keep this list accurate for the current year, owners should submit updates on their Lhasas that are already on the list or

should be on the list.

MAIL COMPLETED FORM NO LATER THAN

APRIL 1ST

Bobbie Wood, ALAC Awards Chairman

102 Kenilworth Blvd., Cranford, NJ 07016-1512

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For your convenience listed below are your ALAC Committee heads with individual address & phone numbers.

ALAC COMMITTEES & CHAIRS

AKC GAZETTECassandra de la Rosa 360/357-67431312 11th Court SWOlympia, WA 98502

BULLETININEVVS & COMMITTEE REPORTSFran Strayer 303/750-316715090 E. Florida AvenueAurora, CO 80012

AWARDSBobbie Wood 908/272-8995 Home102 Kenilworth Blvd 800/221-7386 #3922 WorkCranford, NJ 07016-1512

BREED RESCUEMary Schroeder5395 S. Miller StreetUttleton, CO 80127

303/973-3600

BREED STANDARD COMMITTEESusan Giles I304f749-4912 Home2373 Wheatland Drive 804/270-7401 Work/FaxManakin-Sabot, VA 23103 8041270-74-1 Home Fax

BYLAWSDon Evans 207/799-732442 Warren Avenue 207/879-6200 X 6129 WorkCape Elizabeth, Maine 04107-1025

EDUCATION & HEALTHLynn Jamison801 Linda LaneRaymore, MO 64083-9207

FINANCE COMMITTEEWilliam Russett5 King John DriveNorwalk, OH 44857Stephen CampbellCarolyn HerbelMidge Hylton

816/331-7764

419/668-3220

FUTURITY-SECRETARY/COORDINATORAnn Lanterman 425/808-02765109 189th Avenue, NERedmond, WA 98052

HANDBOOKCatherine Marley105 Mezzine DriveCresskill, NJ 07126

201/569-3071

HEALTH & GENETICS COMMITTEECassandra de la Rosa 360/357-67431312 11th Court SWOlympia, WA 98502

HISTORIANLinda Grabill4110 Wessex Dr.

San Jose. CA 95136-1885

JUDGES EDUCATIONDon Hanson4409 Colebrooke Lane SELacey, WA 98513

306/491-6095

MEASUREMENT PROGRAMNancy Plunkett 717/597-475714290 Greenview DriveGreencastie, PA 17225

MEMBERSHIPJoyce Johanson126 Kurtene DriveMacomb, IL 61455

309/837-1665

NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW COMMITTEESteve Campbell 732-897-054488 Lake AvenueOcean Grove, NJ 07756OBEDIENCEDot Primm 816/327-5576Rt 2, Box 218Pans, MO 65295

ROSTERThis committee has been dissolved. All Address,Phone, Name changes need to be forwarded to theSecretary

WAYS & MEANSPat Hufnail11 Brook Farm CourtHunt Valley, MD 21030

410/771-0031

YEARBOOKAny ALAC Member wishing to head-up this committeeneeds to send resume to Ester DeFalcis, Secretary

Support ALACwithAds,

Articles andrenewed

membership.

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President's Message

Hello ALAC Members,

Anyone that has not paid their dues has been deleted

from the membership of ALAC following the mailing of

this Bulletin. If you are one that has not paid your

dues, please send a membership form and the dues

($25 single, $35 family, $35 foreign single) to Joyce

Johanson, 126 Kurlene Dr., Macomb, IL 61455, for

reinstatement.

Note to Past-Presidents: The old standing rule that

dues were not payable by Past-Presidents has been

turned around and all members of ALAC have to pay

dues to have membership in the club.

By now, I'm sure everyone has noticed that we are

going to have one National Grand Futurity

competition. You will find a full page on the prize

money breakdowns in this Bulletin. Make sure you are

a part of this. Make sure you have nominated your

litter(s). It is only $15.00 per litter. The Futurity

Secretary is Ann Lanterman, 1509 189th Ave. NE,

Redmond, WA 98052, phone 425-868-0276.

We realize that the last Bulletin was out late. We will

endeavor to improve this situation in the future and

hope that everyone will enjoy the Bulletin back in it's

old form and will support it with advertising.

Work on the National Specialty is gearing up. There

are a lot of special things planned and we look

forward to everyone participating. You can boa part of

it whether you are showing a dog or just helping with

the Specialty, or both. If anyone would like to help out

please let me know. I'm sure we have plenty to do and

could use your help.

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Holiday. I wish

you health, wealth and happiness in 1998Susan S. Giles

From the Secretary

No report submitted.

Ester DeFalcis

From the Treasurer

Members should note that dues are payable September

1, 1997 for this year. There are no notices sent

individually, just the one in the Bulletin. If you do not

pay your dues by December 1, 1997, you can be

removed from the Roster and will have to reapply for

membership. If you did not receive a bulletin with the

dues notification in it, mail your check immediately, to

me at the following NEW ADDRESS:

Stephen Campbell88 Lake Avenue

Ocean Grove, NJ 07756

Questions, call 732-897-0544. The best time to reach

me is between 6:30 and 9:00 PM during the week.

Please try and remember in the future that dues are

payable by September 1 of each year. Next year we will

have the notice in earlier. NOTE: ALAC's past

Presidents must now pay their dues each year to keep

their membership. Dues are $25.00 individual, $35.00

family and add $10.00 for each foreign member.

($35.00 individual, $45.00 family). The new Bulletin is

worth it alone.

Look for our financials as of November 21, 1997 in this

Bulletin. For your information, we have $2,615.40 in

the Benitez/Wilks fund and $1,282.00 in the Rescue

funds. Both these funds are designated and cannot be

used for anything else. Some members have been

generous with their dues payments and it is truly

appreciated.

Respectfully submitted,

Steve Campbell

From the AKC Delegate

No report submitted.

Ray Sledzek

COMMITTEE REPORTS

AKC Gazette

Columns are up to date. No changes in AKC policy to

report.

Cassandra de la Rosa

Awards

Can you believe it, it's already 1998 TIME TO GET

YOUR 1997 AWARD FORMS IN THE MAIL-111 i I I

know you think you have lots and lots of time BUT

April 1st will be here before you know it.

The Holidays and the shows will all be over for 1997

when you read this. Now is a wonderful time as you

recoup from the joyous festivities of the 1997 holiday

season to reflect on the past year. What better time to

get your awards forms out( they have appeared in the

last three bulletins) fill them out, and mail them to me.

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Be sure to include any instructions that pertain to yourawards. Also if you are not planing to attend thenational specialty in June PLEASE send $4.00 perPlaque so it can be sent directly to you and we don'thave to worry about someone else picking it up to taketo you. Believe me doing this saves us a lot of time andconfusion.

The best part of' this event is Larry Bniton's video. He iscounting on each person with an award due to submit aPhoto(.5..X7 or 8X10 PLEASE) of that dog so the videocan include every one. Last year we had a wonderfulcollection of pictures and I hope this year will be evenbetter. DON'T BE LEFT OUT OF THE VIDEO!

I would like to propose a plan for anyone who does nothave an awards form to submit for 1997. Write me anote as to how many you need and send it to me with aSTAMPED self-addressed envelope and I will return itto you promptly with your request. I think this willwork better than phone calls as my work hours do notwork well to return calls.

SPECIALTY CLUBS: Please submit your specialtydates for your BEST OF WINNERS Plaque.

REMEMBER APRIL I. 1998 IS THE DEADLINETO SUBMIT AWARDS FORMS.

Bobbie Wood

Breed Rescue

No report submitted.

Mary Schroeder.

Breed Standard

No report submitted

Breeder Referral

Between September 1,1997 and October 31,1997, Ireceived 106 requests for information: 73 telephonecalls, 32 e-mails, and one letter. Of these, 68 were frompeople looking for local breeders, 18 were from peoplewishing to breed their own Lhasas, 15 wanted generalbreed or club information, and five were referred toALAC's rescue program.

GEOGRAPHIC BREAKDOWN OF CONTACTS

STATES # OF CONTACTS PER STATENew York 9

Florida, Pennsylvania

Texas

7

6

California, Georgia, New Jersey 5

Colorado, Illinois, North Carolina 4

Alabama, Connecticut, Indiana, Missouri, 3Virginia, Tennessee

Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, 2New Hampshire, Washington

Idaho, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, 1Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah

Also, I received three contacts from Canada, one e-mailfrom "New England," and seven information requests ofunknown origin.

Respectfully submitted,

Leslie Baumann(219)462-9520e-mail: dbaumann@mail.icongrp.com

Catalog Sales

No report submitted.

Health & Education

I attended the AKC Breeders Conference on CanineHealth and Genetics in St. Louis. The breakthroughs inmapping the Canine Gnome are incredible. As far ashealth approximately 97% of canine diseases thought tobe genetic have a counterpart in human medicine, sincethe genepool in purebred dogs is infinitely smaller thanthat in humans, studies in dogs can be extrapolated backto the human for both sites and defect in geneticmaterial to start looking.

Canine geneticists have decided that Lhasas have asmaller genepool than lots of other breeds so thatidentification and parentage should be possible withonly 5 or 6 markers. Hopefully we will be one of thefirst breeds to have genetic testing at our NationalSpecialty in Colorado. More information and acomplete report on the Genetics conference will follow.

We will still offer CANINE GOOD CITIZENTESTING in COLORADO and request that you plan toattend.

Lynn Jamison

Health & Genetics

Amy Andrews is working on a draft survey to submit tothe committee for comment. It should be completed

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before the end of November. Amy and Melanie Harker

have explored the possibility of distributing the survey

to veterinarians. The notion of including it in

professional publications and/or journals was discarded

because it would cost a minimum of S200 per page, and

the returns would not justify the cost. Instead, members

will be encouraged to distribute it to veterinarians in

their area.

Cassandra DeLaRosa

Finance

No report submitted.

Futurity, Secretary/Coordinator

The results of the 1998 Futurity Judge's Ballot are

published in this bulletin. A big thank you to all who

allowed their name to be on the ballot.

114 ballots were counted. (Not included in the count -4

persons sent in two ballots, 3 ballots had no name or

address, and 2 ballots sent by non-members).

Please remember, all litters born between October 1,

1996 and November 30, 1997 are eligible to be in the

1998 Futurity. You may nominate through the end of

February, 1998.

A form to nominate the 1999 judges is included in this

bulletin. Please consider putting your name in

nomination. Nominations will be open until March

31st, 1998.

Please remember to support Mike Reinke. I hope he

receives a large entry. Let's make the 1998 Futurity a

successful event. There will not be a Sweepstakes in

98 - get your nominations in for your new litters.

Ann Lanterrnan

Handbook

No report submitted.

Historian

I want to thank the Board for appointing me as the new

Historian for ALAC. I am looking forward to serving

ALAC in this position. I would like to ask the Board

and the membership for suggestions for projects or

displays that relate to the history of the breed. My

thought is to present a display each year at the National,

perhaps in the Hospitality Room, that showcases some

aspect of our breed. This would not necessarily be

restricted to the history of show dogs. Please submit

any suggestions you might have for topics by

February I'.

I am informed that there is no budget for this position.

Coming from a strong background in the non-profit and

public sector, I am well used to this directive. Perhaps

we can offer a Lhasa photo contest, with a minimal

entry fee, to generate some dollars to offset the cost of

display production. Photos could be exhibited andjudged at the National, and perhaps category winners

could be published in The Bulletin. And, of course,

donations for this purpose are always appreciated as

well. If anyone has access to portable display boards ofany kind that could be borrowed for the National, please

call me at (408) 730-7575.

It would also be nice if some kind of portable display

could be developed to ship to regional specialty shows,

if clubs were interested, since many in the fancy are

unable to attend the National. I find the history of our

breed a fascinating one, and think there is broaderinterest beyond National Specialty attendees.

If anyone else is interested in helping with these orother efforts which promote the historical aspects of theLhasa Apso, please give me a call; it's always better tobrainstorm by committee.

Submitted by:

Linda Crabill

Judges Education

No report submitted.

For the JEC... Don L. Hanson, Chair.

Measurement Certification

No report submitted.

Nancy J. Plunkett

Membership

New Applicants for ALAC Membership

LaVonne L. Bennett3902 Maher Ave.Madison, WI 53716-1149

(608) 223-9395

Jerri McDonough12243 Rambler Road

Philadelphia, PA 19154

(215) 632-1361

Richard D. Valentini

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P0 Box 202Midland, GA 31820(706) 569-1185

Address correction:

Patricia DuqueKhelang-Hyi Lhasa ApsosAv. Angel Guimera, 299E-08440 Cardedeu-BarcelonaSpain24-3-871-19-80e-mail: Patty@globalmail.net

Dr. Thomas Erwin Gertz1806-C West Diversey ParkwayChicago, IL 60614-1-35(773) 525-5583e-mail: GertzTom@aol.com

Respectfully, Joyce Johanson

National Specialty Show Chairman

No report submitted.

Stephen Campbell. ALAC Show Chairman

National Specialty Coordinator

No report submitted.

Pat Keen

Obedience

No report submitted.

Dot Primm

National Specialty Trophy Fund

No report submitted.

Naomi Hanson, Trophy Chairperson

Raffle

No report submitted.

Pat Keen

Regional News

See Specialty Show results elsewhere.

Regional Site Coordinator

No report submitted.

Pat Keen

Roster

Any ADDRESS CORRECTION NOTIFICATION,PHONE NUMBER CORRECTIONS AND NAMECHANGES are to be forward to the ALAC Secretary,Ester DeFalcis, 3691 Tuggle Road, Buford, Georgia30519.

Ways and Means

No report submitted.

Pat Hufnail

Yearbook

No report submitted_

Yearbook Sales/Promotions

No report submitted.

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REGIONAL SPECIALTIES,REGIONAL SPECIALTY RESULTSLhasa Apso Club of Central Colorado Specialty

November 7th, 1997

Specialty ResultsJudge: Mrs. Dorothy 0. Hutchinson

9-12 Months DogsI Duslcra Jaro Little Richard, Y. Setchell & J & R Camacho

Bred-By Exhibitor Dogs

I Sera Mar She Tsabo Hunter, Donna Sonnenberg & Linda

Jarrett2 Charlet's One Moment in Time, Charlene R. Dellinger

Open Dogs1 Windstar's Desperado, Cheryl Clamp

2 Fleedire Bellisima Where R U, Debby Rothman & Mary

Schroeder3 Sera LAS By D Lite of D Moon, Connie Schultz & Frances

Strayer

Winner's DogDusicra Jam Little Richard, Y. Setchell & J & R Camacho

Reserve Winner's DogWindstar's Desperado, Cheryl Clamp

Official Standard For TheLhasa Apso

Character - Gay and assertive, but chary ofstrangers.

Size - Variable, but about 10 or 11 inches atshoulder for dogs, bitches slightlysmaller.

Color - All colors equally acceptable with orwithout dark tips to ears and beard.

Body Shape - The length from point ofshoulders to point of buttocks longerthan height at withers, well ribbed up, strong loin, well developed quarters and thighs.

Coat - Heavy, straight, hard, not woolly or silky, of good length, and very dense.

Mouth and Muzzle - The preferred bite is either level or slightly undershot. Muzzle of medium

length; a square muzzle is objectionable.Head - Heavy head furnishings with good fall over eyes, good whiskers and beard, skull narrow,

falling away behind eyes in a marked degree, not quite flat, but not domed or apple-shaped;

straight foreface of fair length. Nose black, the length from tip of nose to eye to be roughly

about one-third of the total length from nose to back of skull.

Eyes - Dark brown, neither very large and full, nor very small and sunk.

Ears - Pendant, heavily feathered.Legs - Forelegs straight; both forelegs and hind legs heavily furnished with hair.

Feet - Well feathered; should be round and catlike, with good pads.

Tall Carriage - Well feathered, should be carried well over back in a screw; there may be a kink /

at the end. A low carriage of stern is a serious fault.

6-9 Months Bitches1 Serens Touch O'Golden Charm, Arlene Oley

Bred-By Exhibitor Bitches1 Northwind Mirror Mirror, Cindy Basic

2 Seam's Over The Rainbow, Arlene Oley3 San-Dhi's Sweet N'Low, Saundra H. Devlin

4 Sera Mar Courtney, Linda Jarrett

Open Bitches1 Windstar Claret Smart "S", Cheryl Clamp & Debi

Walsleben2 Seren's Touch of Amber, Arlene Oley

3 La-Ri-San San Jo Mary Poppins, S. Zade & R. Zade4 San-Din's Maple Dream Girl, Tammy Brom & SandyDevlin

Winner's BitchWindstar Claret Smart -S", Cheryl Clamp & Debi WalslebenReserve Winner's BitchNorthwind Mirror Mirror, Cindy Butsic

Best of BreedCh. Northwind Up Tempo, Kathy Jabots & Cindy Butsic

Best of WinnersDuslaa Jam Little Richard, Y. Setchell & I & R Camacho

Best of Opposite SexCh. Martin's Tic-Toe Piaget Puff, Michael A. Santora & Alan

J. Loso

Best Puppy - DusicraJaro Little RichardBest Bred-by - Northwind Mirror Mirror

Stud Dog - Ch. Rufkln's Don't Worry by Happy, Arlene

Oley

Approvedjuly 11, 1978 I

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Nat'l . SpecialtyNat'l SpecialtyNat'l SpecialtyNat'l SpecialtyNat'l SpecialtyNat'l SpecialtyClubClubClubClubClubClubClubClubClubClubClubClubCornmityComrnity

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Commity

American Lhasa Apso Club Financial StatementAs of November 21, 1997

RECEIPTSPrevious Balance 9/01/97 Tax YearTrophyAdvertisingBingo/Raffle/Auction/Catalog SalesSuperintendentSweepstakesBanquetDues 1999Regional Specialty IncomeFuturity ('98 Nominations)Futurity ('99 Nominations)Futurity (Refund Prize & Entry Money)Awards/VideoBulletinDues 1997 - 1998Checking A/C InterestYearbookDonationsContributions - Rescue/Wilks-BenitezWays & MeansMCPTOTALDISBURSEMENTS1998 Hotel DepositJudges selection & FeesTrophies & RibbonsBanquetConference Call, Telephone, misc. expSweepstakesFuturityAwards/VideoBulletinElectionAnnual dues/feesClub InsuranceRegional SpecialtySecretaryPresidentTreasuryBoard MeetingJECRosterYearbook DistributionMembershipWays & MeansBreed StandardNational Breeder ReferralTOTALBalance November 21, 1997

$21,576.62$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 50.00$ -$ 200.00$ -$ -$ 24.00$ 1,570.00$ 4,880.00$ 131.005-5-$ 700.00$ -$ -$ 29,131.62

$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 100.00$ -$ -$ -

-$ -$ 17.63$ -$ -$ -

-$ -

-$ -

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$ -$ 117.63$29,013.99

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American Lhasa Apso Club Budget for the Period

September 1, 1997 - November 21, 1997

INCOME:

CurrentPeriod

AnnualBudget

BudgetVariance

YEAR TO DATE

Current Previous

Year Year

Membership Dues - 1998 5,440.00 8,400.00 -2,960.00 5,440.00 8,285.00

National Specialty 0.00 12,000.00 -12,000.00 0.00 12,406.00

Bulletin 1,570.00 15,385.00 -13,815.00 1,570.00 1,560.00

Awards & Video 24.00 1,300.00 -1,276.00 24.00 1,456.00

Futurity 200.00 700.00 -500.00 200.00 584.00

Yearbook 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Yearbook Distribution 0.00 100.00 -100.00 0.00 60.00

Ways & Means Committee 0.00 2,000.00 -2,000.00 0.00 2,091.00

Interest on Accounts 131.00 350.40 -219.00 131.00 404.00

Other Club 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00

Other Committees 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.00

Donations 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,206.00

TOTAL INCOME 7,365.00 40,235.00 -32,870.00 7,365.00 28,078.29

EXPENSES:

National Specialty 100.00 8,000.00 -7,900.00 100.00 7,885.00

Awards & Video 0.00 2,200.00 -2,200.00 0.00 2,965.00

Reg. Specialty Plaques 0.00 240.00 -240.00 0.00 240.00

Futurity 0.00 500.00 -500.00 0.00 421.00

Handbook 0.00 1,500.00 -1,500.00 0.00 0.00

Bulletin/Newsletter 0.00 17,485.00 -17,485.00 0.00 6,402.00

Yearbook 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Election 0.00 750.00 -750.00 0.00 365.00

Officer Expenses 0.00 1,000.00 -1,000.00 0.00 467.00

Other Club 17.63 450.00 -432.37 17.63 450.00

Insurance 0.00 350.00 -350.00 0.00 331.00

Breed Standard Committee 0.00 500.00 -500.00 0.00 17.00

TEC Committee 0.00 500.00 -500.00 0.00 374.00

Membership Committee 0.00 300.00 -300.00 0.00 150.00

Roster Committee 0.00 100.00 -100.00 0.00 41.00

Yearbook Dist. Committee 0.00 50.00 -50.00 0.00 65.00

Ways & Means Committee 0.00 1,500.00 -1,500.00 0.00 215.00

Education & Health Comm. 0.00 50.00 -50.00 0.00 0.00

MCP & CGC Committees 0.00 50.00 -50.00 0.00 0.00

Genetics 0.00 250.00 -250.00 0.00 0.00

TOTAL EXPENSES 117.63 -35,657.37 117.63 20,388.00

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7he 6Lhasa &ipso at the ,;;;;;Iudges jorum in %flew

york, ,9aturclay, jeb.15th, 1998, 10:15am.

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Secretary:

Mr P Milieu

32 Stratford Place

Shakespeare Road

Eastleigh

Hampshire

SOSO 4NB

Tel/Fax01703616164

LHASA APSO BREED COUNCIL

Chairman:

Mrs J Blyth

Saxonsprings Cottage

Bamardiston

Haverhill

Suffolk

CX39 7TE

PROGRESSIVE RETINAL ATROPHY

During the course 01 1997 a number of UK breeders/owners have had their dogs tested for evidence of hereditary

Generalized

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GPRA). Throughout the summer and autumn I have been receiving evidence of testin

g and in most

cases the dogs have been pronounced 'unaffected'. This result does not mean that they are clear. In fact it is doubt

ful in these early

stages if any assumptions can be made as to when or if any Lhasa is likPly to be clear. As the year progressed there

developed two

classes of owner and breeder. Firstly there were those who were anxious to ensure the welfare and wellbeing of the

ir dog was

paramount so much so that some had all their dogs tested including those which had gone as pets a few years ago. Al

l were traced

and tested. Secondly there are those who selfishly find excuses, usually financial, for not having there dogs tested. Th

is is immedi-

ately' seen. This is immediately seen as false economy because for the cost of a single entry at a UK Championshi

p show they could

have their dog's eyes tested.

The avoidance of having the test, which to date has not had the stamp of approval under the joint BVA/KC scheme

, has meant a

major change as from January 11998. Because of the strenuous efforts by the Lhasa Apso Breed Council together w

ith those of

breed specialist, Juliette Cunha, we have succeeded in getting the breed listed under the joint BVA/KC eye testi

ng scheme as

from January 1, 1998. The results will be printed in the Kennel Club's Breed Record Supplement, published quar

terly. But we do

have a black hole.

Ever since the clic&nse was known about earlier in 1997 a number of responsible breeders/owners have had their do

gs/bitches

tested. In a small number of rnv-s the dog showed to be affected. Now once the disease has been identified there

is no cure just a

progressive worsening until the dog becomes totally blind. So those few dogs found to be positive, because there w

as no joint

scheme in

being until January 11998, then the record of that dog will not be in the public domain, unless the breeder/own

er reveals it.

Further as the disease is incurable then we may never know of the affected dog, nor its pedigree line. This is very s

ad because in

order to establish a link through the sire and dam it is essential to know the background.

Further there is an element in the UK, plus a number in nearby Europe, who are trying to restrict the owners of th

eir stock from

having them tested. Immediately that throws up, the question WHY? There would seem to be two reasons. First

ly they do not

want their stork and/or pedigrees revealed especially if some stock is declared affected. Secondly they may be awa

re of a problem in

the line and do not want it in the public domain. As far as I know in the UK no one can stop you having your do

g tested without

a court injunction. But we feel that restrictions of this nature are imposed for other than honest reasons. What is i

nteresting is that,

to date, very few of the successful kennels are having their stock tested. This is despite it being a recommendation

from the Breed

Council, which is made up of two representatives from each breed dub, and they are elected by the membership

of each club. So

we can honestly say that Breed Council represents the membership as a whole. Even so some of the Breed Counci

l members do not

wish to conform to the agreement they entered into. See what I mean about enforcing things in the UK.

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Well from the all important date ofJanuary 1, 998 everything will be in the public domain. It is only a matter of time before those

who are not having their dogs tested becomes common knowledge. Further, I can see a very short lead time coming about when

failure to join in with the testing will result in having a financial effect on specific breeders. I hold no direct brief on the subjectexcept to say that as it is an established fact that Generalized Progressive Retinal Atrophy is hereditary in the Lhasa Apso then

anyone who tries hide from it is deluding themselves.

Oh and by the way don't think that it is only on this side of the pond. I have evidence of its existence across at least three conti-

nents. In order to make everyone aware of the latest developments the Breed Council has notified each National Canine Club

affiliated to the Kennel Club.The exception is the USA where I have already been given the privilege of addressing the Board of

the American Lhasa Apso Club.

On a final serious note could I please, implore you not to ignore the disease. IT WILL NOT GO AWAY. Once we can establish the

age of onset then we can identify the lines from which to breed out the disease. Currently I know the American exhibitors achievedistinction with their dogs in the ring at a much earlier age than in the UK and throughout much of the rest of the world. That

does not excuse the responsibility for seeking out the possibility of the disease by asking the new owner of the Champion even in

it's older age, to have the eyes tested. Being an ostrich is not responsible dog ownership. And by avoiding the issue you are causing

unnecessary perpetuation of the disease rather than setting the example by participating in the test program. I can visti2li7P that in

the next twelve months you will be undertaking the same process as we have just complete in the UK.

At our seminar in November it was decided that we are to publish, the names of all the dog/bitches tested, including those

affected, together with the names of the sire and dam. This is for dissemination within the breed, but as in other breeds with

similar hereditary problems the news soon travels. And that can only be good for the breed, if we are responsible and not callous

breeders.

So please join us in our efforts to identify each and every line where the d sen cf. might exist. The eye test is the only available process

at the moment but with sufficient interest and need then DNA testing is the ultimate, one off process and it can also Identify all

sorts of other problem areas plus the genetic finger printing of the sire and dam, should there ever be any doubt.

ALA( TROPHY Name

DONATION/PLEDGEPledge Categories:Benefactors* $50 & upPatron $30 - $49Contributor $20 - $29Supporter up to $20

Your donation received prior May 1, 1998 will be acknowledgedin the National Specialty Catalog. All donations will be acknowl-edged on the trophy table with a full list of donations. "Donationsof $50 or more (Benefactors) will Pe provided with reservedringside seate forthe Futurity and National Specialty shows.

TROPHY CHAIR: Naomi Hanson

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