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FEBRUARY 2017 THE WELSH TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA NEWSLETTER

The Welsh Wag

WTCABoard of Directors

OFFICERSPresidentGinny [email protected](724) 349-1354

Vice PresidentBruce [email protected](310) 559-6016

Corresponding SecretaryNancy [email protected](518) 781-4136

Recording SecretaryWendy [email protected](770) 761-5813

TreasurerGeorge [email protected](770) 772-8902

BOARD MEMBERS

Susan [email protected]

Jean [email protected]

Polly [email protected]

Eileen [email protected]

AKC DELEGATE:Ereign [email protected]

WEBMASTER:Emma [email protected]

Chuck [email protected](304) 732-6893

WTCA President’s MessageGinny Winters

The WTCA Floating Specialty will be held on April 15th, 2017 in Perry Georgia, as part of the Peach Blossom Cluster at the Georgia National Showgrounds and Agricenter. This will be the club's first concurrent show and it will be held in conjunction with the Combined Specialty Clubs of Atlanta. What this means is that there will be two separate judgings of Welsh Terriers on the same day and thus, two chances to win points toward your championships. The plan is for the WTCA Floating Specialty judging to be held shortly after the Welsh Terriers are judged in the regular show. In total there will be four All Breed Conformation shows, Agility, Rally, and Obedience classes, plus seminars and health clinics. For full details of our Floating Specialty, check out our new club website, www.welshterrier.org and for additional information on other events, the peach-blossom.org website. Pages 2& 3 of this newsletter contain more details about the events. Let's hope many of you will be able to attend. If you have any questions, contact Wendy Warnock, Specialty Chair at [email protected].

With the New Year underway it's a good time to think about trying something different with your Welsh. Sometimes we get so busy managing our dogs that we forget that we should try to find ways for them to have fun too.

When talking to people who are looking for puppies we are reminded of how it was when you had only one Welsh Terrier. There is a lot to be said about having one Welsh! They get all of your attention, you tend to take them more places and include them a lot more in your plans. The reason we all got our first Welsh was to enjoy them and do things with them and make them happy! So, let's make sure we are doing the most we can for all of our dogs. Take them for a walk on a trail, or along for a ride to the store, enroll them in a training class of any kind. They enjoy learning something new and you will too. Even if you don't plan to show in obedience, rally, or agility, taking your dogs to classes can be fun for them. They just like spending time with you, doing something fun, and learning something new. When the weather permits, check out the earth dog events and barn hunts. There are lots of ways to get out there and do something enjoyable with your Welsh. Yes, it's sometimes hard to find the time when you live in a multi dog household but once you make the commitment and see how much fun you and your dog are having, you will find a way to make the necessary adjustments.

We have to admit to ourselves that we can really only do justice for so many dogs at one time. When we sell puppies we make all kinds of demands on new puppy owners. We want each puppy to be treated as special. Well, that goes for the dogs we breeders keep for ourselves as well. It's old verbiage, but we all need to practice what we preach! If you find yourself spending all of your time managing your dogs and there is no time left to have fun with them then maybe it's time to think about placing one or more of them in a home of their own. Our dogs’ happiness should come first. There are always people looking for young adults. If you have an older dog to place, let other breeders know.

As always, if there is any aspect of the club that you would like to become involved with just let me know. The club is always in need of volunteers. It's our members who make our club what it is!

Welsh Wag Newsletter February 2017 The Welsh Terrier Club of America, Inc.

The 2017 Floating Specialty is being held at the Peach Blossom Cluster at the Georgia National Showgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, Georgia on Saturday, April 15, 2017. This will be our first concurrent show, held in conjunction with the Combined Specialty Clubs of Atlanta. Our regular class judge will be Houston Clark.

This is a great venue. There are four days of all-breed shows, Wednesday to Saturday, with Sunday being reserved for specialty clubs. There are two adjacent buildings with the show rings and a very extensive, well-lit grooming building.

There is something for everyone at this show, and we’d very much like to encourage our members who compete in performance events to come and join us too. As well as Agility, and Obedience & Rally, there are also lots of fun things to do, like Lure Coursing, Barn Hunt and Dock Diving. Don’t forget, there is no Welsh

Terrier judging on Sunday, so if you are able to stay, you’ll have a whole day to try some of these things out.

There are also seminars, health clinics, and an opportunity to add CGC to your dog’s list of titles.

We will be having an informal luncheon at the show site on Saturday. Nothing fancy, not expensive, but an opportunity for everyone to get together, relax and catch up. Because this is on site, we’re hoping that, whatever activities people are involved with, everyone will be able to come and join us.

We will not be having a host hotel, for a couple of reasons; meeting rooms were not a feature of virtually all dog friendly hotels in Perry, so there would be nowhere for a hospitality room, and none would allow the club to reserve a block of rooms. So, instead, we are recommending a hotel, which is the Jameson Inn. It’s about ten minutes from the show site – just one exit down the freeway - with lots of grassy space for setting up ex-pens. This is a popular show, and rooms go fast so please book early. And a word of warning - there is a La Quinta about 20-30 minutes from the show site, which would be the hotel of choice for many of us travelling with dogs. It’s a very nice hotel, and of course, dog friendly, with no pet fee. But it has a parking lot that gets filled to capacity during show week and there is only a very small grassy area to set up ex-pens and this gets very boggy after rain! However, for those of you who travel by RV, there is beautiful lakeside RV parking.

There will be more information and photos on our new website which will be going live shortly. In the meantime, you can check out www.peach-blossom.org for hotel information and details of the many performance events, seminars and clinics.

Welsh Terrier Club of America Floating Specialty 2017at the Peach Blossom Cluster

Saturday April 15, 2017Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA

Regular Class Judge: Houston ClarkSweeps Judge: Brian Bogart

Please go to peach-blossom.org for further hotel information and details of the many performance events, seminars and clinics.

Regular Class Judge: Houston Clark Sweepstakes Judge: Brian Bogart Closing date for entries - Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Join us at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. Premium list and further information available on the new WTCA website.

welshterrier.org

2017 Floating Specialty Perry, GA Saturday, April 15

The Welsh Terrier Club of America, Inc. Newsletter February 2017 Welsh Wag

Regular Class Judge: Houston Clark Sweepstakes Judge: Brian Bogart Closing date for entries - Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Join us at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. Premium list and further information available on the new WTCA website.

welshterrier.org

2017 Floating Specialty Perry, GA Saturday, April 15


AKC National Championship - Orlando FloridaDecember 16 & 17, 2016

The AKC National Show at the Orlando County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida December 16 and 17, 2016. AKC officials say that over 30,000 people from all over the world attended, and there were more than 4,700 dogs present.

Royal Canin sponsored the show for the first time, hence the show’s name change. Royal Canin had a huge presence. They had a central display area where they offered their products for sale, had a photographer and backdrop providing beautiful photographs free of charge, and set up a breeders lounge offering beverages and snacks to members of their Breeders Club.

The Orlando Cluster, Space Coast Kennel Club, Brevard Kennel Club and Central Florida Kennel Club, shows preceded the AKC National and were held Tuesday through Thursday.

The show was held in the West Building of the Convention Center this year. It is an immense show site- over 1 million square feet indoors. Parking was plentiful but very far away so shuttle busses ran from the various parking lots to the show building. The show was well laid out with every function in it’s own area and was kept remarkably clean all week long.

Conformation shows were held Tuesday through Thursday, Specialty shows held on Friday, and the AKC National show on Saturday and Sunday.

There were many seminars on various topics held on Friday including a Judges Seminar on Welsh Terriers hosted by Bruce Schwartz.

Agility Events were held Friday through Sunday. The Welsh Terrier was well represented by Linda Sherman, Linda Brisbin, Leslie Will, and Cathy Aragon all handling Welsh Terriers. Linda Brisbin and “Patrick” Wysiwyg Trouble Has Arrived, were awarded an AKC Agility Invitational Medallion.

Obedience Trials, Dock Diving, Junior Showmanship, AKC Meet the Breeds, and the National Owner-Handler Competition were also taking place through the week.

We had a nice entry for Welsh Terriers - all really beautiful dogs in great condition and beautiful coats. GCH Teritails Loyal Knight won Best of Breed and went on to compete in the Terrier Group which was streamed live over the internet and shown at the end of January 2017 on the Hallmark Channel. Best of Breed GCH Ch. Teritails Loyal Knight, owned by

Terry Lohmuller

Results:

Best of BreedGCHG CH Teritails Loyal Knight

Best of Opposite SexGCH CH Shaireab's Bayleigh Daenerys Stormborn

Select DogGCH CH Seebest Checkmate

Best Bred By in Breed/VarietyRedragon's Bella Ragazza Lucia

Best of WinnersRedragon's Bella Ragazza Lucia

Winners DogTeritails N' Shiloh Mornings Semper Fido

Winners BitchRedragon's Bella Ragazza Lucia

1st Award of ExcellenceCH Darwyn's Sorcerer's Apprentice

2nd Award of ExcellenceCH Redragon's Bare Necessities


The WTCA Has a New Website!The Process

It has been a long journey to build the new website. Not a stone went unturned in its development. For me, it was a fascinating crash course into understanding the history, values, hard work, and skill that have gone and continue to go into the WTCA.

I am very thankful to the WTCA board: to Chuck Orange for his work as the previous Webmaster, to Ginny Winters for being a hardworking, well-organized and thorough president, to George Tibaldi for his quality work as treasurer, and most of all, to Recording Secretary / 2017 Floating Specialty Chair / Historian & Record Keeper Wendy Warnock. Wendy served as the overseer of the new website throughout the planning and building processes. She was my liaison to the board and to the heart of what is important to the club. I would like to personally thank Wendy for all of her invaluable help.

About the New Website

• A modern-looking and informative gateway for the public to get to know our breed and our club

• An intuitive, in-depth members’ area with easy to find-and-view member and committee information and archives

• Major Welsh Terrier show results that are easily viewable for the general public

How To Use

The new website features solid security and access for all members. Each member has been entered into the system by hand, and will receive an email with personal account login and password information. If you don’t have an email address, don’t worry; I’ve made special arrangements for you and you will be receiving your information through letter mail. If you do not receive an email or other means of contact regarding your website information by March 1st, please contact me.

In your personalized WTCA website information packet, you will receive your unique login name and password, along with instructions on how to login and use the new website. Included is an instructional video which covers everything from logging in, to the features of the new website.

www.welshterrier.orgI very much hope you enjoy the new website.

Emma Kesler, WTCA WebmasterEmail: [email protected]: 604.780.8500 (Please text message or leave a voicemail)


Treasurer's Report 2016Full 4 Qtrs 1/1/16 to 12/31/16

Balance Sheet 12/31/16Assets Checking $46,385.06 Cash $30.99 PayPal $143.34 $46,559.39 Homer Gage $12,826.61 Total Assets $59,386.00Liabilities & Net Fund Balance Current Liabilities (Medallion Fund) $1,607.50 Net Fund Balance $57,778.50 Total Liabilities & Net Fund Balance $59,386.00Total Income $15,251.82Total Expense $12,597.60 NET PROFIT or LOSS $2,654.22

INCOME EXPENSE P & LActivities: Annual Shows (MCKC weekend) $232.00 $795.34 ($563.34) Advertisements(MCKC catalog) $1,558.00 $1,112.50 $445.50 Other Shows/Events $45.00 ($45.00) Trophies $1,905.00 $913.54 $991.46 Yearbook $570.00 $1,269.51 ($699.51) Annual Dinner $1,936.62 $1,964.16 ($27.54)

Activities total $6,201.62 $6,100.05 $101.57

Money inflow Dues $8,095.00 $158.31 $7,936.69Activities: General Donations $68.20 $68.20 Fundraising, misc $877.00 $81.80 $795.20

Inflow total $9,040.20 $240.11 $8,800.09

Money outflow Education $374.98 ($374.98)Activities: Directory $665.14 ($665.14) Club property $0.00 $0.00 Operational fees $70.26 ($70.26) Supplies $312.99 ($312.99) Insurance $1,696.00 ($1,696.00) Committee projects (see breakdown) $1,491.76 ($1,491.76) Operating expense $839.52 ($839.52) Newsletter $806.79 ($806.79) Other $10.00 $10.00

Outflow total $10.00 $6,257.44 ($6,247.44)

Total for FY16 final $15,251.82 $12,597.60 $2,654.22

$43,905.17 2016 Start (1/1/16) Add the above profit to get club balance $46,559.39


Please Consider Making A Tax Deductable Donation ToTHE CANINE HEATH FUND / WTCA DONOR ADVISED FUND

Please help fund health studies pertinent to our breed by making adonation: For the Welsh who loved you; for your last litter of wonderfulWelsh puppies; for a friend that helped you or just for the HEALTH of it!

Make checks payable to: AKC CHF/WTCA Donor Advised FundSend checks directly to: Ginny Winters, WTCA Health Committee,

481 Airport Road, Indiana, PA 15701-8927.

Please also try to make a donation to the WTCA trophy fund which maybe included with your dues payment. Thank you.

Dues Reminder NoticeIf you haven't sent in your dues renewal — Don't Delay, Send it Today To

Single Membership $35.00 • Couple Membership $60.00

If you need further information contactGeorge Tibaldi at 770-998-8902 or [email protected]

You may pay your annual WTCA dues:

1. Check to WTCA sent to treasurer George Tibaldi, 1218 Lexham Dr, Marietta GA, 30068

2. Credit card at www.tinyurl.com/pay-wtca

3. your PayPal account www.PayPal.com and "Send Money" to [email protected]

specifying "Friends & Family"

The Welsh Terrier Club of Northern IllinoisSpecialty Show Information

The Welsh Terrier Club of Northern Illinois will be holding their Specialty show in conjunction with Great Lakes All Terrier Association on Saturday June 17th, 2017. This year there will be five shows beginning on Wednesday, June 14th through Sunday, June 18th, 2017. The Starved Rock Kennel Club will be the hosts for the Wednesday and Thursday shows, Little Fort Kennel Club will hold their shows on Friday and Sunday. The Great Lakes Terrier Association show will be held on Saturday. Mr. Edd Biven will be judging Welsh Terriers at the WTCNI Specialty Show on Saturday. Please check the Roy Jones Dog Show website for additional judging information. Both Regular classes and Sweepstakes classes will be held on Saturday.

All shows will be held in an air conditioned building with ample parking. More information will be published on the WTCA website as information becomes available.

The WTCA would like to thank the following members for generously donating to the AKC CHF Donor Advised Fund: It is through the generosity of our members that allows the club to continue to support Health research

projects through the AKC CHF DAF:Joanne Ainsworth

Scarlet Cardwell & Floyd CogleyKaren & Wayne Maur


WTCA On-Line Health Incident & Death Report: Feb 2017 (2016 reports received)

By: Larisa Hotchin

on-line at: http://clubs.akc.org/wtca/health/health_questionaire.html

This summary has 36 reports that came in during 2016, an average of 3 reports per month (2 death, 1 health incident). This is slightly less than reported in 2015, and of these, 12 were already reported in Feb 2016 WAG. As a reminder, the reports come in anonymous, unless the person provides their contact information.

Death Reports (22; ~2 reports per month):

• Average age 12 years old & median age was 13; (*excluding puppy born with cleft pallet, died shortly after birth)

○ 12 < 15 yrs (13 dogs); 8<12 yrs (5 dogs); 15 yrs+ (2 dogs); 5<8 yrs (1 dog) ; Less than 2mths (1)

○ Old age referenced in 14

○ Cancer referenced in 6 (nasal, variety of types, usually associated with the older dogs)

○ Liver, Kidney referenced in 5

○ Heart Failure; 2

○ Mega-esophagus cause of 1 (diagnosed about age 2, died between 8-12); dog also had allergies and kidney stones

○ IMHA cause of 1 (breeder suspects vaccination may be contributing factor)

○ FCE; 1; Puppy death (cleft pallet); 1

• The two younger ones are from FCE and Kidney failure (suspects lepto as a possibility but not tested)

• Location: 17 – US; 5 – Canada

• Breeder of dog: 10 – WTCA member; 12 non-members or unknown

• When the breeder of the dog was a WTCA member, most were notified of the dogs passing (8 of the 10); when the breeder was not a WTCA member, most of the time the breeder was not notified of the dogs passing (only 4 of the 12 were notified).

• For the WTCA member bred dogs reported, most (9 out of 10) found out about this health report from a WTCA member (or they are a WTCA member). Most of the non-WTCA bred dogs reported found out about this health report from Facebook.

• For the dog that died at 8 from kidney failure, they suspect lepto, and would encourage others to do proactive blood analysis as this might have helped.

Health Incident Reports (15, 1 also documented in the death reports); about 1 report per month:

○ Allergies; serious (7 out of the 15)

○ Seizures (2); started around 18 mths old for one and about 5 years old for the other

○ 1 each: Kidney, Cushings, Hernia/spinal, hypothyroid, Canine Cramping Syndrome, Glaucoma/PLL, Legg-Calve-Perthes; Ingrown eye-lashes, masticatory muscle myositis

• Breeder: 6 of the 15 are WTCA members, most (5) were notified of the health incident

• Age: 6mths<1yr (1); 1<2yr (7 dogs); 2yr < 5 yr (3 dogs); 5yr < 8yr (1 dog); 8yr < 12 yr (2 dog); 12<15yr (1)

• Most reports are from social media. 10 (of the 15) found out about the health report from Facebook; 2 (of the 15) found it on the WTCA website; 1 was from their breeder, a WTCA member

• Country Location: 8 are from the US, 3 are from Canada; 2 are from Europe; 2 are from the UK


Training ColumnBy Emma Kesler CPDT-KA

“Don’t Repeat Commands” – Fact or Fiction?One dog training “rule” that I am sure we have all come across at one point or another is: “Never repeat commands.”

The Background

Understanding the science behind why many training methods/books/trainers say not to repeat commands is important. The main reason to avoid over-using cues is that when we hear something repeated over and over without a clear connection to notable results, we begin to ignore it. I go to many stores where upon checkout the clerk says, “do you have a rewards card?” and as I say “no” I am already thinking about what I am going to make for dinner, and if I forgot anything when I was shopping. The cue “do you have a rewards card” has lost all value and possibility of getting any real response or action from me. However, when I am asked “do you have parking to validate,” on-cue, I immediately rummage through my pockets to find the receipt so that I can get my three dollars back.

When Not to Repeat a Cue

When you find yourself muttering a cue and not being clear about what you are trying to communicate to your dog, regroup and start over. If your dog is completely distracted and unresponsive even after the first few tries, then realize the cue is not “loaded” and that your dog needs more training. If your dog responds with stress, then it is likely because he has never really understood the cue’s meaning or value, and maybe even has been chastised for poor attempts at implementing it, and therefore, needs more (and possibly different) training. If your dog seems to have no clue what you are saying, and looks at you as if you have just said “do you have a rewards card?” then realize you haven’t trained the cue well, and you and your dog need more training!

When it is Okay to Repeat a Cue

If you have trained a cue well, don’t be afraid to voice it more than once if the first try doesn’t catch your dog’s attention or trigger his memory. This is actually a great training opportunity. When your dog responds to you after being distracted, now is your chance to reward. Make a lasting impression. The important thing is to keep the value of the cue high. If your dog follows through, make sure he knows it. If you need to say the cue a few times, you haven’t done any damage to its value if you follow through when your dog does.

Breaking Tradition

In many versions of traditional dog training, reasons not to repeat cues are based on: the science I mentioned earlier (if a cue is repeated over and over with no associated meaning, it will not only become meaningless; it can even trigger a dog to ignore the handler), and often, a disciplinarian/expectation-based view of interaction with dogs: “I should only need to say it once, and my dog should to do it.” Both traditional concerns place the weight on the dog’s behavior (the result) rather than on the training (the cause). In my opinion, if you train your dog well enough, you won’t worry about whether you’ve repeated a cue or not.

Welsh Terriers weren’t bred to wait with baited breath for the command of a shepherd. Many breeds of dogs, such as Border Collies, have a strong ability to listen for verbal cues due to a history of trait-specific breeding. In the case of Welsh Terriers, the scrappy wiry little independent hunters, let’s remember that making cues valuable and keeping them that way is what really matters.

Go ahead, say it twice.


Welsh Terrier ColumnReprinted from The AKC Gazette

The World of Dog Showsby Diane Orange

Those of us who have been in dogs for years take it all for granted. We know how to find out where the shows are, who is judging and who the superintendent is. We have our procedures for loading, unloading and set up, and how to find friends to hold dogs if necessary. It is second nature to us now.

Imagine knowing nothing about dog shows except that it sounds like fun. It can be very confusing and discouraging, and it is easy to give up before really getting started. Remember when you first started, maybe it was your dogs breeder who helped you, or someone at the training class, or maybe you just started off on your own. Without help and encouragement, it is really easy to quit after a few shows, particularly if you don't feel welcome. What ever led you to the world of dog shows, someone new is standing at that doorway right now, waiting for you to say “Welcome, come on in”

If you are primarily interested in conformation you may be missing a lot of things you could do with your dogs. Stop at the obedience ring at the next show, or better yet go to an obedience event held separately Talk to the exhibitors, watch them having fun with their dogs. Visit with someone who is exhibiting an “All American Dog” a mix breed whose titles add nothing to the selling price of puppies, as the dogs must be neutered to compete. These people are coming at the sport from a different starting point, but their little mix breed dog is the love of their life. Their joy in their dog is at least as strong as that you have for your latest BIS winner. Yes, we are looking for the next great winner and it is easy to overlook the other dogs which are good, but not necessarily great, sound stable dogs producing good puppies. Perhaps it is time to venture out with that retired bitch with the exceptional

temperament and do other things with her. Consider barn hunt, nose work, agility, lure coursing, rally and obedience. A well rounded dog with a well rounded owner is a great combination. When you start a new adventure you will be reminded of the time when conformation showing was another universe. You will need to ask questions, some of which may seem foolish. How others respond to your questions should remind you that you need to respond to newcomers in conformation the way you hope those in other dog sports respond to yours.

Last year I had the opportunity to watch dock diving. It really drew a crowd of people applauding for the participants- just another example of how much fun dog shows can be, and what a great group of people are involved in the sport of dogs.

Get familiar with the different venues and competitions out there. Learn about what interests different people. The more you know the more you can share to those who are new to the dog show world. You will meet many people outside your particular interests, and perhaps widen your horizon. If you are like many of us you may be looking for someone who would like one of your retired dogs. By meeting new people you may find the perfect home for your retiree. Share the adventure with her new family, and show the world what great and versatile dogs Welsh Terriers can be. The next person you talk to outside the ring may be a future breeder and exhibitor in the making. Help them start off well with one of your retirees and they will forever be a Welsh Terrier enthusiast.

[email protected]

Nominating CommitteeThe Nominating Committee will soon start working on the 2017-2018 slate of Officers and

Board Members. Please send your suggestions to: Bridget Gierahn (Chair) at [email protected];Gwen Metzler at [email protected] or Joe Hull at [email protected].

Alternates on the committee are Sharon Abmeyer and Nancy Evans.


Reprinted from Pedigree Dog Breeding

Welsh Terrier HistoryThe following article, from Pedigree Dog Breeding, is from the collection of the late Leslie Norris.

It is shared with us by Ruth Prehn. It was written by Walter Glynne many many years ago.

This so-called Old English Terrier was a mongrel of the first water; he was bred anyhow; Airedales, Irish, Welsh, Fox, Bedlington, and Yorkshire Terriers all at times had a hand in its production, and the extraordinary thing is that a few really very good looking terriers were produced. They were mostly larger than the Welsh, and the writer well remembers a beautiful terrier of Mr. Clear's, called "Contention," who was by the Wire-hair Fox Terrier, Knavesmire Jest, out of a Welsh Terrier bitch; this bitch, "Contention," won everything in the Old English Terrier classes; she was a better looking terrier than any of the Welsh Terriers; she was a fluke, but for all that one of the best terriers of any sort ever seen by the writer. Her colour was jet black and deep tan, with no white; she had a beautiful head and ears, perfect body, legs and feet. Her owner sent her to the writer's Ch. Dim Saesonaeg, who was then doing the winning in Welsh Terriers, and the resulting litter was so awful in colour and most other things that all were drowned except one dog, whom the writer saw; he was an Airedale, and the reason of this must have been that the dam of "Contention," whom Mr. Clear bought at the Battersea Dogs' Home as a Welsh Terrier, was in all probability a small Airedale.

The Old English Terrier could not reproduce himself, and he therefore quickly died out altogether.

This is a bald statement, but it is strictly true. As long as the few who owned him could take the trouble and have the luck to produce him by a first cross all was fairly well, but he was useless for breeding purposes himself, and one can search the catalogues of the shows in the days when he was shown and will not find one single exhibit by an Old English Terrier out of an Old English Terrier, which fact speaks for itself.

Welsh Terriers do not appear to have ever become a very popular breed from a show bench point of view.

This is a somewhat peculiar fact, and it is difficult to understand why; they are very charming terriers in every way; if they are true bred they are almost invariably very taking in colour, and there is no prettier team of dogs than four really sound good coloured Welsh Terriers, and frequently they have, in consequence, won team prizes against all other breeds.

2016 Versatility Award WinnerThe Welsh Terrier Club of America would like to Congratulate Esther Snowden on her Conformation Versatility Award Level 1 and Performance Versatility Award Level 1 achievements in 2016.

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Corrections to the Hatboro Show Results published in the November Wag, Page 12.The owners published in the November Wag were not correctly listed. We apologize for the errors.

Hatboro 1 RWD Bridgemor's Irsih Coffee, Owners, Mary Ellen Carney & Claire Alasio

Hatboro1 RWB Bridgemor's Piece Of My Heart At Windy Hill, Owners, H. Joseph & Ella M. Hull & Mary Ellen Carney & Claire Alasio.

Hatboro 2 RWD Summersun's Bard Taliesin At Brynmawr, Owners, Janice K Simmons & Kathy Rost.

WTCA 225 NW Lancer StLincoln City, OR 97367

We have a page in the “Members Only” section with the latest information from our officers and committees.

This page is updated often to keep everyone informed.

There is also a page containing minutes from Board meetings.

http://clubs.akc.org/wtca/

Health Incident Report Website Address

http://clubs.akc.org/wtca/health/health_questionaire.html

Paid advertising is allowed in the WAG.The advertising guidelines are:1. Paid advertising will be accepted only from WTCA Members.2. Cost for advertising in the WAG is $10 for one time only business card size ad$30/year for four (4) business card size ads and $5 for one line brags.

Deadline for the May Issue: April 15th

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