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Sussex Spaniel Club of America, Inc. The Official AKC Parent Club of the Sussex Spaniel |
Sussex Spaniel Health News: Donor Fund Established with CHF |
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The Sussex Spaniel Club of America now has a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) that has been established with the Canine Health Foundation (CHF). This is a very efficient tool which allows Parent Clubs and the CHF to work together for the health of a particular breed. While the CHF administers the funds, contributions to the DAF are restricted to health research that will advance the health of a particular breed, a specific disease, or a group of diseases. The CHF is recognized as a 501(c)3 and contributions are tax deductible. The DAF also earns interest income on the total of its contributions.
The DAF is a perpetual fund. Individuals and Regional Specialty Clubs may contribute at anytime but must remember to denote on the donation that it is for the Sussex Spaniel and not the general fund. The funds are used to support research grants which the CHF researches and monitors to ensure effective utilization on the money. The SSCA has approval of the use of the funds for proposed grants and can request areas of specific research.
The Donor Advised Fun with the Canine health Foundation is a step forward in the well being of our breed. Consider sending a donation in honor of a special dog or in memory of a loved one. Enroll in the Nestle Purina Parent Club Partnership Program. By naming the SSCA as your parent club and your use of Purina foods and the “weight circle program,” Purina will make a contribution to the DAF. So, please take the time to make a contribution to the Sussex Spaniel Donor Advised Fund and remember it is for the health of our little brown dogs both now and in the future.
If you would like more information, please contact Susan Adams at 717-235-2120. |
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Canine Hereditary Deafness B: Is it a Problem in the Sussex Spaniel Breed? George M. strain, PhD, Professor of Neuroscience, LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge, LA |
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Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Dedicated to collating & disseminating information concerning orthopedic and genetic diseases in animals.
The mission of the AKC CHF is to develop significant resources for basic and applied health programs with emphasis on canine genetics to improve the quality of life for dogs and their owners. |
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Sussex Health |
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When one considers that all modern day Sussex can trace their lineage back to six dogs, the breed has relatively few health concerns. The most serious health concerns are heart-related: pulmonic stenosis, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), and tetralogy of fallot. In addition, hypothyroidism, prostrate disease, and some deafness and eye-related problems exist. Hip dysplasia is common in this breed (42%) but most often not debilitating. Other potential health concerns are allergies and buildup of excess tartar resulting in tooth loss. Females often experience difficulty whelping (c-sections are common) and Sussex pups, in general, are slow developing.
Many Sussex youngsters, and even older Sussex, will propel themselves forward on their front legs while dragging their hind legs stretched straight out behind them; it’s called kippering and is a very normal trait for Sussex. |
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