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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.
2009-2010 Club Officers:
President: Ann McGloon Vice President: Patricia Petraglia Secretary: Patrick Cottingham (410-543-8875) Treasurer: Dee Duffy Board of Directors: Kitty Cahoon, Pluis Davern, Marcia Deugan, Sam Folsom, Helen Marshall Membership Chairperson: Christine Allen (484-786-8300)
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); Helen Marshall Bylaws: Chair-Donna Soderstrom, Sally McCully, Diane Chase Club Statistician: Kathie Miller Field Committee: Chair-Don Krueger, Pluis Davern, Brian Lester, Tim Lowe, Danita Slatton Health & Education: Chair-Susan Adams; Sandra Adams Judges Education: Chair-Marcia Deugan, Pluis Davern, Dee Duffy, Sam Folsom, Danita Slatton Judges Selection: Chair-Patricia Petraglia, Tracy Ferris, Susan Adams Legislative Liaison: Donna Soderstrom 2010-2011 Nominating Committee: Char, Sue Caniff (AZ), Tim Lowe (OH); Deborah Reda (NJ); alternate Jan Hepper (CA); Barb Jones (PA) OFA Representative: Debbi Milller Performance: Chair-Ann McGloon, Susan Lucas, DMV., Donna Soderstrom Public Education: Marcia Deugan Rescue & Placement: Diane Chase; 860-564-3043 2010 National Specialty Chair: Kathy Clark 2011 National Specialty Chair: Danita Slatton Scentinel Editor: Barb Jones Website Administrator: Ann McGloon
Downloadable Club Documents:
New Membership Application (61kb)
Award Qualifying Forms:
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2010 Sussex Spaniel National Specialty. As information becomes available it will be posted on National Specialty Page. Also, there is a National Sussex Spaniel Specialty Facebook Page. Check it out.
The premium list for the Pacific Northwest Sussex Spaniel Club’s 2010 Independent Specialty is available for downloading from their website. Click Here. Entries close on August 4th, 2010.
The 2010 Sussex Spaniel Calendar is ready for ordering. The calendar features all of the 2009 photo contest winners and Sussex just enjoying life. Thank you Rosemary for another great calendar. Click
The Sussex Store is OPEN!!!
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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