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The Sussex Spaniel Club of America is dedicated to:
Encouraging and promoting quality in the breeding of pure-bred Sussex Spaniels and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.
Encouraging the organization of independent local Sussex Spaniel Specialty Clubs in those locations where there are sufficient fanciers of the breed to meet the requirements of the AKC.
Urging members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the AKC as the only standard of excellence by which Sussex Spaniels should be judged.
Protecting and advancing the standard of the breed and encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials, field events, and tracking tests.
Conducting sanctioned matches, specialty shows, obedience trials, field work and tracking tests under the rules of the AKC. (Article I, Section 2. SSCA Constitution) —————
Club History. Founded in 1981 by a handful of Sussex Spaniel enthusiasts, the club has grown over the last two decades to some 140 members strong. From those first post-revival Sussex, the breed has grown in numbers in America helping to ensure it’s survival. Since 1997, 754 Sussex have been registered with the American Kennel Club, an average of 75 per year (1997-2006). We encourage all companion owners to register their Sussex with the AKC to help us document the history of our wonderful breed.
2008-2009 Club Officers:
President: Susan Adams Vice President: Lynn Peterson Secretary: Danita Slatton (765-526-2254) Treasurer: Donald Krueger Board of Directors: Diane Chase-Condon, Rosemary Cushman, Marcia Deugan, Sam Folsom, Ann McGloon Membership Chairperson: Vacant; please contact the club secretary
For more information about joining the SSCA, please contact the Membership Chairperson.
Committees and Representatives
AKC Delegate: John Robert Lewis, Jr. AKC Gazette Columnist: Marcia Deugan Archives: Marian Kasker Awards: Chair-Judy Opel, John Hannum, Brenda Folsom, Kathie Miller Breeder Referral: Kathie Miller (330-545-6996) Bylaws: Chair-Donna Soderstrom, Sally McCully, Diane Chase Club Statistician: Kathie Miller Field Committee: Don Krueger, Pluis Davern, Tim Lowe Health & Education: Chair-Susan Adams; Sandra Adams Judges Education: Chair-Marcia Deugan, Pluis Davern, Dee Duffy, Sam Folsom Judges Selection: Chair-Patricia Petraglia, Tracy Ferris, Susan Adams Legislative Liaison: Donna Soderstrom 2009-2010 Nominating Committee: Brian Lester, Chair; Kathryn Marshburn, Marian Kasker OFA Representative: Debbi Milller Performance: Chair-Ann McGloon, Susan Lucas, DMV., Donna Soderstrom Public Education: Marcia Deugan Rescue & Placement: Diane Chase; 860-230-0898; sussexrescue@embarqmail.com 2009 National Specialty Chair: Barbara Hannum 2010 National Specialty Chair: Kathy Clark Scentinel Editor: Barb Kocab Website Administrator: Ann McGloon
Downloadable Club Documents:
New Membership Application (61kb) Constitution and By-Laws (33 kb pdf)
Award Qualifying Forms:
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Upcoming Events: · July 11-12, 2009, Del Monte Kennel Club Show, SSCA Supported Entry · The PNWSSC will be holding TWO Independent AKC Licensed Specialty Shows on August 14th, 2009 in Enumclaw, Washington. The morning show will be judged by Mr. Hank William, Sweepstakes Judge will be Nancy Waggoner. The afternoon show will be judged by Mr. William Russell. No afternoon sweeps. The show will be followed on August 15-16, 2009 by two-all breed shows hosted by the Olympic Kennel Club. · October 7-11, SSCA National Specialty, Maryland; The National Specialty Packet is NOW available right here. Click to download.
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Congratulations to all the 2008 National Specialty Winners!! Results are now available on the Roy Jones Dog Show site. Click here for a direct link. Present and Past Winners (plus photos) are also available on The National Specialty Page.
Order your 2009 Sussex Calendar from http://www.lulu.com/ Search using the item number #3845119.
Please visit the “Health” page for information on the Donor Advised Fund that has been established with the Canine Health Foundation.
Our breed has relatively few major health concerns. Let us keep it that Way; please get your dog tested for PDH deficiency. With the test now available, it is entirely possible to never produce an affected pup again. Testing (called the PDP1 test) is being offered at the following two locations:
—The University of Missouri. Further information can be found at www.CanineGeneticDiseases.net. Submission forms and Instructions are also available at this site. Just click on either submission or instructions.
—VetGen is now also offering PDP1 testing using swabs rather than a blood draw, http://www.vetgen.com/canine-pdp1.html |
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Sussex Spaniel Club of America, Inc. The Official AKC Parent Club of the Sussex Spaniel |
