November/December, 2019
Presidents Letter - December 2019 Table of Contents I would like to start out by wishing everyone a safe and Happy Holidays and a Joyous New Year! Looking back over the past year it I would like to thank all of the Board President’s Message members and Committee Chairman for their help and support, 1&2 it takes a village! Overall it appears to have been a good year! Membership Matters Hopefully you will be with friends or family to celebrate! 3 These can be hard times for those who are alone so if you know anyone in this situation, try to reach out to them. TTHWF As 2019 approaches the end of another year I would like all to 4 take a moment to remember all who have left us, not just our Biographies for 2022 Specialty Conformation humans but also our four legged companions who mean so Judges much to us. It always breaks my heart to read of those who have seen their TTs cross over the Rainbow Bridge and it 5 thru 7 seems I have seen more and more of them. Temperament Testing TTHWF & YOUR RESCUE TEAM 8 Camille and her team did a fabulous job with our last AKC Nosework rescue. Let’s just hope the need for her services will be minimal in the upcoming year. Even if they are, your support, 9 both financially and personally are still needed! This is most AKC Legislative Update likely the only place you donations go 100% towards helping 10 thru 12 both rescue and health research for our beloved breed. RMTTC Holiday Party YOUR BOARD AT WORK I feel it is important for membership to be aware of all 13 of the work your Board is doing: 2021 Specialty Information 14 SURVEY COMPLETED: Thank you Karen Tromblee, our 2020 National Specialty Catalogue TTCA 1st V.P., for handling the creation and sending of our recent survey. We had a pretty good response number!. Advertising Form Your Board will now review the results and work to find ways 16 to incorporate your suggestions and comments for future 2020 National Specialty Trophy Form National Specialties. 17 YOUR “NEW” TREASURER: Just to be sure all are aware, Gale Mattison is acting as our current treasurer. He graciously stepped in when Amy Soderman needed to step down a few All newsletter items for Jan/Feb, months ago. And as usual, he is doing a wonderful job, especially in modifying all of our banking issues needed for a 2020 due January 21st. change in leadership. Be sure to thank him for all his hard work and leadership! 1 November/December, 2019
2021 NATIONAL Specialty: Grant Gibson, a TTCA Board Director, has got the ball rolling for our 2021 National in President Colorado Springs in June 2021. The Hotel is under contract BETSY RICHARDS and the Judge has signed on, noting he feels honored to be 36 Nichter Road Lancaster, NY 14086 asked to judge our Specialty. Now we need people to step up [email protected] and help him and his current team. Be sure to read his add in this Newsletter. It takes a village so please reach out to him 1st Vice President and help, even if you are unable to be a committee chairman! KAREN TROMBLEE CONSTITUTION/PROCEDURAL MANUAL CHANGES: 1941 East View Drive Sun City Center, FLA 33573 As mentioned in the last Newsletter, Ron Pankiewicz, Dee [email protected] Travella, Sheryl Getman and myself, will be working to bring the TTCA Constitution and Procedural Manual into the 2nd Vice President electronic age. For years now people have had issues with SHERYL GETMAN some of the ways things have had to be handled because of the 21848 Mt Highway35 Bigfork, MT 59911 way they are spelled out in our Constitution and/or our [email protected] Procedural Manual. As of today, to my knowledge, NO ONE has given the Board any suggestions! IF YOU HAVE Corresponding Secretary RECOMMENDATIONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE JANET SLOTHOWER IMPLEMENTED, PLEASE SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS 7172 Goldview Drive Aiken, SC 29801 WITH US. This is a very long and arduous process and must [email protected] be approved by the AKC, so speak up now. OTHER MATTERS 2020 NATIONAL SPECIALTY: Fran Kridakorn and her Recording Secretary team of volunteers have been hard at work for well over a year SHARON HURD in putting together our 2020 National in Tampa, Florida. 4511 Tower Drive Greensboro, NC 27410 Members have asked we have our Specialties in different [email protected] geographic areas to help people in other than the Northeast participate. Here is your chance! Her venue and incentives Treasurer are unprecedented so please make plans to attend! It is still Gale Mattison possible to SPONSOR A TROPHY, so if you haven’t yet, be 12 Sandhurst Dr. West Hartford, CT 06107-3664 sure to do so ASAP, it is now so easy by just going to the [email protected] TTCA Store☺. Hope to see you there! AKC Delegate STACEY LA FORGE FYI, December 1st has come and gone and there were no 87 Pleasantview Avenue New Providence, NJ 0797 write-ins for 2020-2021 Board positions. This means the [email protected] postcard sent to you by the Nomination Committee will be our new Board members on March 1, 2020. Watch for these results in our next Newsletter. BOARD MEMBERS GRANT GIBSON Though we don’t have the pictures in this Newsletter, you may 17818 Ardsley St. Parker, Co 80134 have seen them on Facebook, a HUGE thanks to Karen [email protected] Tromblee and all of her volunteers who put together a fabulous RENE STAMM booth at the AKC National. They were honored by 1718 Weidner Court Quakertown, PA 18951 winning 2nd place!! Also CONGRATULATIONS to all [email protected] who entered the shows and won the different awards, DEE TRAVELLA you will see more of this in our next Newsletter. 10259 Smokebush Ct. Fort Myers, Fl 33193 [email protected] Here’s hoping 2020 is even better than 2019. May the RON PANKIEWICZ Joy and Peace of the season touch you all! 1645 Seaks Run Rd. Glen Rock, PA17327 [email protected] Have a safe Holiday and Don’t forget to search for TT FLORENCE BARCZEWSKI treasures to donate to the auction this year in Tampa. 811 W. 28th St. Wilmington, DE 19802-2901 This Newsletter has the information you need as to [email protected] where to send things☺ .
Betsy 2 November/December, 2019 MEMBERSHIP MATTERS December 2019
The following individual has submitted an application for membership in the Tibetan Terrier Club of America (TTCA).
Associate Member Applicant
Abby Razer of Carbondale, IL just acquired her first Tibetan Terrier in July of 2019. She is not a breeder and has no plans to breed. She has previously participated with her Maltese in agility and Nosework, and has authored books on canine Nosework. She is interested in joining the TTCA in order to educate herself about the breed and be part of a group who enjoys activities with their Tibetan Terriers. Her sponsors are Amy Crane and Brenda Alger.
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If you wish to submit any comments regarding these applicants please do so within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this Newsletter. Send comments to:
Vicki Hawkins 23577 Darkhorse Drive, Auburn, CA 95602 (530) 268-9150 [email protected]
New Members We extend a very warm welcome to the following new Associate members: Dolores Robison Lisa Knight Sponsors: The application forms can be confusing, so please assist the people you sponsor to ensure that they are correctly completed. Also, please verify that you are a Regular (not Associate) member, since only Regular members are eligible to sponsor new members.
Associate members applying for Regular or Household membership status: Associate members, please send in your dues and remain listed as an Associate member. Once you are approved for Regular or Household membership, your status will be changed on the roster
______NEW MEMBERSHIP CHAIR VOLUNTEER NEEDED:
I will be retiring from the Membership Chair position at the end of this fiscal year, or sooner if another member is willing to volunteer for this position. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please contact the TTCA Board of Directors. If you have any questions about the responsibilities of the Membership Chair, please contact me and I would be happy to share with you.
Vicki Hawkins
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In Memory of Jane Reif from Dennis Kawasaki and Ronald Erickson In Memory of Jane Reif from Manapua Tibetan Terriers In Memory of Joyce Ayotte from the Tibetan Terrier Club of Canada In Memory of “Pebbles” and “Samantha” from Pamela Stones In Memory of “Cali” beloved TT of Marilyn Barth, from Barbara Hartnig In Memory of “Tashi” from Joyce Killinger In Memory of “Bailey” from Adria Martino
In Honor of Lee Bernstein and friends at the Tibetan Terrier Facebook group In Honor of my TTs, “Scarlet” and “Gracie” from Caroline McCallum In Honor of the joy of TTs from Glenda Hibler
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Conformation Judges Biographies for The 2022 National Specialty Vote
Lisa Warren I began my involvement in purebred dogs in 1965 with obedience, but I soon realized that my true passion was in breeding and conformation. My husband and I bred multiple BIS winners in both Dachshunds and Akitas while living in Australia from 1983 to 1990. After returning home to America, I served on the Dachshund Club of America’s Board of Directors and as the founding Chairman of the DCA Health & Welfare Trust Fund for fifteen years, and as Judges Education Coordinator for 10 years. I am currently approved by the AKC to judge the Sporting, Hound, Non-Sporting and Toy Groups, and most Working breeds. I have also had the pleasure of judging in England, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. I am intrigued by the Tibetan Terrier’s history and development and have always enjoyed judging this unique, lovely breed. It is truly an honor to be nominated to judge the 2022 National Specialty Show. Thank you.
Dana Cline In the late 1960's, Dana Cline's parents gave him his first Great Dane and from that moment he knew that he would have a lifetime of involvement with this breed and with dogs.
As a young child he exhibited in 4H, training in both obedience and conformation. He found the dog show world in his teenage years, spending nearly every weekend traveling to shows, helping professional handlers and handling dogs for friends with other breeds as well. While his main interest was always in Great Danes, he worked hard to learn about other breeds and to become more active in all breeds. All of his weekends spent at dogs shows eventually led him to a career as a professional handler, where he specialized in Danes and sight hounds, but also handling various other breeds along the way.
Breeding has always been a favorite aspect of this sport for Mr. Cline and currently breeds and exhibits Tibetan Mastiffs and Italian Greyhounds. He has bred nearly 100 champions in a number of breeds, primarily Great Danes, but also Borzoi, German Wirehaired Pointers, Miniature Bull Terriers, Beagles, Italian Greyhounds, and Tibetan Mastiffs and is also a Breeder of Merit. He was a long time member of the Great Dane Club of America. He is a member of The American Tibetan Mastiff Association.
Mr Cline is an All-Breed Judge. He has judged in a number of foreign countries, multiple National Specialties, as well as many of the country's top shows. He was also the Recipient of the 2017 AKC Judge of the Year.
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2022 Conformation Judges Biographies con’t
Daniel J. Smyth, Esquire Daniel J. Smyth, Esquire, (Dan) is an attorney at law who has bred Basset Hounds and Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens for 45 years, having bred and shown both breeds under the Old York Bassets and L’Avocat PBGV names. He has personally shown multiple dogs of both breeds to their AKC championships. Dan has judged Hounds for the AKC since 1995, and the Non Sporting Group since 2017. He judges 66% of the Toy Group, 5 Sporting Breeds, Doberman Pinschers as well as the Miscellaneous Breeds and Best in Show. For 26 years, Dan has been a Delegate to the American Kennel Club representing first the PBGV Club of America, then becoming the Delegate for the Burlington County Kennel Club. He currently holds a seat on the Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club, Inc. in the class of 2023. As Chairman of the Keystone-Garden Cluster for 18 years, Dan has had the experience of working with many international judges. Dan is a member of the Basset Hound Club of America, the PBGV Club of America, the Delaware Valley Chinese Crested Club, the Central Jersey Hound Association, and was a contributing writer to the Delegate’s Editorial News letter “Perspectives”. In his non dog life, Dan is a trial attorney specializing in civil litigation. He holds a BA degree from Rutgers–the State University, a JD degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law and an LL.M degree in trial advocacy from Temple University School of Law. He is an avid golfer, loves to travel and particularly enjoys being a relatively new granddad. Dan has judged internationally in China, Hong Kong and Ireland and is honored to have made the list of potential judges for the Tibetan Terrier Nationals in 2022. Dan is an AKC Breeder of Merit and a Life Member of Burlington County Kennel Club. He speaks to groups on dog ownership related legal issues. He thanks the Tibetan Terrier Club of America for placing his name into consideration for this prestigious assignment.
Heidi Lawrence Dogs have been part of my life since I was a child. I have been involved in the dog training and show world since the mid 1970’s, attending initially with my parents then competing successfully as a junior handler in Confirmation classes, Obedience and Agility Trials. I have owned Tibetan Terriers since 1990 and show regularly to date. I have owned/handled 1 UK TT Champion, 10 TT’s who have attained their UK KC Studbook numbers, been awarded 6 CC’s & 4 Reserve CC’s with my TT’s and have achieved various working titles with my Border Collies. I currently own 4 TT’s and 2 Border Collies. In partnership with my mother, we created our Kennel name ‘Ludgate’ and have bred both breeds successfully. I have judged Tibetan Terriers since 2001 and have been approved to award Challenge Certificates in the UK since 2011. I also judge 13 other breeds in the Utility group. I judged a TTCA Regional Speciality in Chicago in 2012. My next UK judging appointment is the Tibetan Terrier Breeders and Owners Club Championship Show in 2021. I am also a Championship Level approved Obedience Trials judge in the UK and judge internationally. I have been an overseas member of the TTCA for many years.
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Ms. Lee Whittier, CV 2020
Ms. Lee Whittier has been involved in the sport of purebred dogs for over three decades. Her involvement began as owner, exhibitor and subsequently a breeder of Rottweilers. She has also owned Akitas, Bullmastiffs and a Sussex Spaniel. She currently owns, breeds, and exhibits Tibetan Terriers.
Ms. Whittier began judging in 2000, and then took a hiatus for several years to work for The American Kennel Club as an Executive Field Representative in the Pacific Northwest. She returned to judging in 2011 and currently judges the Working, Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting groups, six Hounds breeds as well as Best In Show.
Ms. Whittier has judged dog shows around the world, from the United States to Asia, at small shows and large, all of great importance to each and every exhibitor. Some of the larger shows are Westminster Kennel Club, Kennel Club of Philadelphia, Del Valle, Great Western Terrier Association, Northern California Terrier Association, Hatboro, Malibu Kennel Club and Kennel Club of Palm Springs.
Ms. Lee Whittier is a standing member of Dog Fanciers of Oregon, the American Rottweiler Club and the Tibetan Terrier Club of America. She is Show Chair for Vancouver Kennel Club and the Terrier Association of Oregon January show with Rose City Classic. As an active member in numerous clubs, she has worked in the capacity of show chair, president, vice-president, secretary, board member and Constitution & By-laws Revision Committee member in several clubs.
In addition to judging, Ms. Whittier developed the Dog Show Mentor program, exclusively for owner handlers. This is an online program where owner handlers of all stages and levels learn to develop an individual, strategic approach to showing dogs. She also travels to speak to owner handlers all over the world.
She currently lives in Vancouver, Washington with her husband, Wayne and their three Tibetan Terriers. Her other interests include gardening and hiking with the dogs.
My passion for the TT began over 20 years ago when I lived in Vermont. At the time I wasn’t in a position to have Tibetan Terriers but when I moved to the Pacific Northwest my dreams came true. I have loved every minute of being with this extraordinary breed. It would be an honor for me to judge our National! Lee 7 November/December, 2019
AKC Temperament Test
On Aug. 27, 2019 AKC announced the AKC Temperament Test. The ATT is open to all breeds including mixed breed dogs. Clubs can start testing November 1.
The temperament of any dog is an important characteristic. Temperament is a dog's natural predisposition to react a certain way to a stimulus. The AKC Temperament Test includes test items in the following six categories: social, auditory, visual, tactile (touch) proprioceptive (motion) and an unexpected stimulus.
The ATT is a noncompetitive, pass-fail test that will screen for fear, shyness, inability to recover, and lack of cooperation. Desired traits are that the dog will be emotionally stable, inquisitive, appropriately social, biddable and recovers from a startling situation in a reasonable amount of time.
"Temperament is an important consideration for all breeders and owners," said Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President of Sports and Events." "The purpose of the AKC Temperament Test is to bring focus and meaningful evaluation to the assessment of temperament in our canine companions."
On Saturday Dec. 7, 2019 Metshag Going My Way (Zoe) and Metshag Namaste Norah (Norah) attended the first local AKC Temperament Test held at the Cudahy Kennel Club. The dogs need to pass two tests under two different judges to add the TT to their registered name. I am happy to announce that both Zoe at age 17 and Norah at age 6 passed with flying colors! They are the first Tibetan Terriers with the Title!
Linda Milbrath
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AKC Scent Work is excited to announce five new Regional Championships to be held starting in 2020. Licensed Scent Work clubs can apply before January 10th, 2020 if they are interested in hosting a Regional Championship. These Regionals will take place across the country from March 14 to November 29 where dogs at all levels will have an opportunity to compete for the distinction of becoming a Regional Champion. Lisa Russell, Manager of AKC Scent Work explains, “We are very excited our AKC program has grown and evolved to a level of Regional Championship competition.”
All details regarding these new championships, including the latest regulation update and Regional Championship Event Application can be found by reading the Scent Work Regional Championship Overview. Plans to host a National Championship in 2021 recognizing the overall winner with a new Scent Work National Champion (SWNC) prefix title are also underway. Information about this future National and upcoming Regionals will be announced and published online as it draws closer.
This new update will appear online in the Regulation Resources webpage and in the next reprinting of the regulation book. Please continue to keep your email address current in our records so we may always notify you of any regulation updates or reminders.
To update your email address, and to stay tuned to latest Regional happenings, please send your request to [email protected].
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AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces $2.8 Million in Canine Health Grants in 2019 11/05/2019
MEDIA CONTACT: Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRT Manager of Communications & Veterinary Outreach AKC Canine Health Foundation Phone: 919-334-4019 E-mail: [email protected]
RALEIGH, NC (November 5, 2019) – The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) announces another year of growth in grants awarded for canine health research.
In 2019, CHF has awarded 46 new research grants totaling over $2.8 million to benefit canine health. CHF currently manages 135 active grants representing grants funding totaling more than $10.8 million, bringing total funding to $52.9 million for canine health research and educational programs. Outcomes from this funding have resulted in more than 775 publications in peer-reviewed journals since its founding in 1995.
In addition to addressing overall health concerns for all dogs, CHF’s ongoing hemangiosarcoma, tick-borne disease, and epilepsy research initiatives provided expanded funding opportunities for these important diseases during 2019. In addition, CHF and their donors continued funding new educational grants to support the American Kennel Club/AKC Canine Health Foundation/Theriogenology Foundation Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program, and their Clinician-Scientist Fellowship Program.
As part of the educational outreach component of their mission, CHF sponsored five webinars by CHF-funded investigators on topics such as CBD oil use for dogs, updates on canine influenza, canine degenerative myelopathy, early maternal influences on puppies being raised as service dogs, and discussion of spay/neuter on overall health, providing continuing education for veterinary professionals, dog owners, and breeders. Also, CHF hosted the National Parent Club Canine Health Conference in St. Louis, MO in August. The biennial event, sponsored by Purina, brought together researchers, American Kennel Club (AKC) Parent Club members, breeders, veterinarians, veterinary residents, and veterinary students to discuss the latest findings in canine health research.
“We are honored to collaborate with the best scientists, breeders, veterinarians and dog lovers to achieve better health for all dogs,” states CHF CEO, Dr. Diane Brown. “As we enter our 25th year in 2020, we look forward to creating more opportunities to advance canine health research.”
CHF earned a highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator again this year and maintained its platinum rating from GuideStar, demonstrating programs excellence and that it exceeds industry standards for fiscal responsibility, accountability and transparency, and outperforms most charities in its category.
Matched funding opportunities provided a means for CHF donors to double their impact on canine health in 2019. The AKC continues to match donations from new and lapsed donors and the American German Shepherd Dog Charitable Foundation is matching donations for hemangiosarcoma research.
With gratitude for their donors’ support, CHF continues to achieve its mission to advance the health of all dogs and their owners by funding scientific research and supporting the dissemination of health information to prevent, treat and cure canine disease. Donation information can be found at akcchf.org/donate.
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FYI: Current legislation information. https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/u-s-senate-proposal-require-usda-publish-privately-identifiable- breeder-information-including-home-addresses-pets-owned/
Several months ago, a last-minute amendment was made to section 760 of the 2020 House Agriculture Appropriations bill that would require the USDA to make privately identifiable information about licensed breeders, including home addresses, pet inventories, and other sensitive information, available to the public online. That measure currently awaits reconciliation and attention from Senate appropriators.
This week, an amendment proposed by Senator Dianne Feinstein to the Senate FY 2020 combined "minibus" Appropriation Bill would add the same troublesome provisions to the Senate version.
AKC urges you to contact members of the Senate Appropriations Committee and urge them to protect privacy rights by voting against any amendments to the FY 2020 Appropriations Bill that would require USDA to release privately identifiable information about pet breeders as part of the USDA's online Animal Care Information System (ACIS).
Background In July 2016, APHIS formally initiated a comprehensive review and update of ACIS, including its website, publications, and correspondence to eliminate out-of-date content, improve the information provided, and balance its commitment to transparency with applicable laws, including rules protecting personal privacy. The review and removal of this information from the APHIS's website was prompted by litigation surrounding the publication of information on non- finally-adjudicated violations and privacy concerns. As part of this review, the APHIS/ACIS public search tool was taken off-line temporarily on February 3, 2017 and APHIS immediately began reposting inspection reports, with the appropriate redactions of personal information. It is these privacy protections that some now seek to remove.
When most people think of the term "pet dealer", they typically think of professional pet breeding facilities where a large number of animals are kept, and hundreds are bred and sold each year. However, current USDA Animal Welfare regulations require that any individual who maintains more than a combined total of four "breeding" (unspayed) female small mammals including hamsters, gerbils, cats, dogs, etc. and transfers one sight unseen is subject to licensing as a USDA pet dealer (breeder). As a result, many individuals who live in residential areas, may keep several species of family pets in their home, ranging from the kids' hamsters, to a barn cat or two, along with several dogs that participate in conformation or performance events -- and breed only rarely, are also subject to USDA licensing.
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Yesterday, the USDA released a notice of proposed modifications to its ACIS database, along with a discussion of federal privacy laws governing use of records, and the routine use of existing records. AKC encourages you to contact key members of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Senate Agricultural Appropriations Committees listed below by phone or email. We particularly urge constituent residents of Alabama, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Oregon, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, Kansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana, to reach out to these Appropriators.
Please urge them to protect privacy rights by voting against any amendments to the FY 2020 Appropriations Bill that would require USDA to release privately identifiable information about pet breeders as part of the USDA's online Animal Care Information System (ACIS).
Sen. Richard Shelby ( Alabama) Phone: 202-224-5744 Email [email protected]
Sen. John Hoeven (North Dakota) Phone: 202-224-2551 Email [email protected]
Sen. Jack Reed (Rhode Island) Phone: 202-224-4642 Email [email protected]
Sen. Jeff Merkley (Oregon) Phone: 202-224-3753 Email [email protected]
Sen. Mitch McConnell (Kentucky) Phone: 202-224-2541 Email [email protected]
Sen. Susan Collins (ME) Phone: 202-224-2523 Email [email protected]
Sen. Roy Blunt (MO) Phone: 202-224-5721 Email [email protected]
Sen. Jerry Moran (KS) Phone: 202-224-6521 Email [email protected]
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (MS) Phone: 202-224-5054 Email [email protected]
Sen. John Kennedy (LA) Phone: 202-224-4623 Email [email protected]
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Rocky Mountain Tibetan Terrier Club Annual Holiday Party
On Saturday, December 7th, the RMTTC got together at the home of TT owners Marcia and Sterling Babcock, for the annual holiday party. All members brought a gift for the gift exchange. Our pups love the gift exchange, because often they are the recipients of a rather nice squeaky toy or some absolutely delicious snacks.
Each member brought a side dish or dessert and the Babcock’s roasted a wonderful turkey. We had sweet potato casserole, wonderful pizza, and a very tasty wild rice casserole, to name just a few delicacies. Our host pups watched us delve in to the goodies hoping someone would be clumsy and drop a snack.
Each year we bring sacks of dry and canned dog and cat food for a donation to a local animal charity. Pet Pantry is a local charity headquartered in Boulder with locations in many of the front range towns. The charity is run very much like the regular food bank. People who are having a hard time are able to sign up to receive food for their animals. Often the pet food is distributed right at the food banks. Pet food assistance often make it possible for those in need to keep their animals, which means these animals don’t end up in animal shelters. It’s a win win for pets, their owners, and local animal shelters. RMTTC was able to donate enough food to fill a large cart.
13 November/December, 2019
2020 Auction to Support the 2021 National Specialty
Gather all those Tibetan Terrier items for the 2020 auction. Got some wonderful collectibles you no longer want or art work that’s just gathering dust.
Send your items to:
East of the Mississippi to Phyllis Huffstettler 11470 S.E. 73rd Ct. Bellview, Florida 34420
West of the Mississippi to Grant Gibson 17818 Ardsley St. Parker, Co 80134
Calling All Volunteer to Help With the 2021 National Specialty in Colorado Springs, Co.
Auction Parade of Title Holders Catalog, Sales & Advertising Performance CGC Publicity Companion events Reservation & Reserved Seating Grounds Ring Stewards Hospitality Specialty Brochure Judges Hospitality Treasurer Merchandising Vendors
Contact Grant Gibson if you are interested in helping on one of these committees. Email: [email protected] 303-358-7409
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2020 National Specialty Information
15 November/December, 2019
Catalog Advertising 2020 TTCA National Specialty Pay online at www.ttcastore.com or by mail with a check payable to TTCA. Deadline: No ads will be accepted after the deadline All ads are black and white May 6, 2020 Yes, I would like to place an ad in the catalog
Ad Size Price QTY Amount
Full page (4.5” x 7.5”) with or without one photo $75
Cover: Back, Inside Front/Back (4.5” x 7.1875”) with or without one photo $125
Half Page (4.5” x 3.75”) with or without one photo $40
TOTAL FOR ADS $
£ I have paid online at the TTCA Store (PREFERRED) 1 or £ I have included a check for ad placement payable to TTCA. Camera Ready Ads 2 You may submit your ad as £ In submitting this ad I take responsibility for the accuracy of the information. “camera ready” (ready for £ I am providing a “Camera Ready” ad. printing) The formats for or 3 “camera ready” are pdf, eps, £ I would like a Custom Designed Ad and have included a check to Sandy White for $25.00. tif, psd. and doc. The photos in the ads must be 300 dpi at £ I am sending text by email (preferred). the size they are being used. £ I have included my materials. (Please email the text of the ad if Custom Designed Ads possible. Sandy White will design the Photos will be returned only if a postage paid envelope is provided — with stamps, not metered) ad for you for a fee of $25.00. If you have questions, please £ I will email my text and photos to [email protected] (Emailed photos should be 300 dpi at 100% of ad size. contact Sandy at 248-627- 5” x 7” is a good general size. Please call Sandy if you have questions.) 6170 or [email protected]. £ Ad Text: ______Add more pages if necessary Name of photographer (Optional) ______4 I would like my ad placed: ______(i.e. between dogs and bitches or between which classes, etc.)
Name ______Address ______City/State/Zip ______Phone ______Email ______
A proof will be sent via email or U.S. mail for approval before printing. Send materials and check(s) to: Sandy White, 1869 Glenfeld Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462-9051 Phone: 248-627-6170 email: [email protected]
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National Specialty Trophy Information
Deadline for including your dedication in our premium list and show catalog is January 1, 2020!
To sponsor a trophy or contribute to the general trophy fund for the TTCA 2020 National Specialty see the form in this newsletter, or go to our website at: https://ttca-online.org/national-specialty-trophies/
Donor Information (please print)
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☐I (we) wish to donate a total of $______to the Trophy Fund Donors List.
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Adria Martino 516 Melrose Ln 17 Sebastian, FL 32958 November/December, 2019
A special thank you to Debbie and Lew Lasher for the great picture of their boy Parker. It is much appreciated.
As always Judy and Jack Williams, your pictures of Roxy are wonderful. Many thanks.
Linda Milbrath, your article on temperament testing is great. Breeding good temperaments in your puppies is so important. Thank you and big congratulations to your girls!
Send all pictures and articles to: Elise Kind 970-980-5336 970-667-3505
[email protected] Is your regional club having some sort [email protected] activity. Do you know of a great book we all should read. Have you got some wonderful pictures you’d like to share. Are you good at drawing and doodling TT’s. Send me these things and anything else you can think of.
All articles and pictures for t h e J a n u a r y / F e b r u a r y newsletter are due to the editor by January 21st.
“Nothing beats kindness,” said the horse. “It sits quietly beyond all things.”
The Boy, the mole, the fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
18 November/December, 2019 Late Arriving News!
Dear Alma Betsy Richards,
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To date, AmazonSmile has donated a total of: $3,485.44 to Tibetan Terrier Health and Welfare Foundation $156,109,909.51 to all charities
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They [dogs] never talk about themselves but listen to you while you talk about yourself, and keep up an appearance of being interested in the conversation. Jerome K. Jerome
19 November/December, 2019
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It seemed that we were people of such evident solidarity, Blackie abandoned promiscuous begging and attached himself to us as our permanent dog. His devotion was exemplary and his appetite enormous. He slept by the fireplace and he had perfect manners.
Ernest Hemingway, “The Christmas Gift”
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