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ChairmanChairmanChairmanChairman The Hon. Mrs. Annabel WhiteheadThe Hon. Mrs. Annabel WhiteheadThe Hon. Mrs. Annabel WhiteheadThe Hon. Mrs. Annabel Whitehead SecretarySecretarySecretarySecretary Mrs. Pamela HarrowMrs. Pamela HarrowMrs. Pamela HarrowMrs. Pamela Harrow TreasurerTreasurerTreasurerTreasurer Mr. Allan HarrowMr. Allan HarrowMr. Allan HarrowMr. Allan Harrow Puppy Lists & RegistrationPuppy Lists & RegistrationPuppy Lists & RegistrationPuppy Lists & Registration Mrs. Sue ReesMrs. Sue ReesMrs. Sue ReesMrs. Sue Rees Newsletter EditoNewsletter EditoNewsletter EditoNewsletter Editorrrr Miss Leslee HoldernessMiss Leslee HoldernessMiss Leslee HoldernessMiss Leslee Holderness

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1111stststst September September September September –––– Membership Dues DUE! £15 Membership Dues DUE! £15 Membership Dues DUE! £15 Membership Dues DUE! £15 30303030thththth September September September September 2012 2012 2012 2012 –––– the LTC Show the LTC Show the LTC Show the LTC Show to be held in Pewsey, Wiltshireto be held in Pewsey, Wiltshireto be held in Pewsey, Wiltshireto be held in Pewsey, Wiltshire

EDITOR’S NOTESEDITOR’S NOTESEDITOR’S NOTESEDITOR’S NOTES

Here is the updated Newsletter schedule: January/February Here is the updated Newsletter schedule: January/February Here is the updated Newsletter schedule: January/February Here is the updated Newsletter schedule: January/February –––– the Winter/Spring print editio the Winter/Spring print editio the Winter/Spring print editio the Winter/Spring print edition n n n –––– with abbreviated with abbreviated with abbreviated with abbreviated show details; April/May show details; April/May show details; April/May show details; April/May –––– the Spring online edition; July/August the Spring online edition; July/August the Spring online edition; July/August the Spring online edition; July/August –––– the Summer/Autumn print edition; the Summer/Autumn print edition; the Summer/Autumn print edition; the Summer/Autumn print edition;

October/November October/November October/November October/November –––– the Autumn online edition (with full show details). the Autumn online edition (with full show details). the Autumn online edition (with full show details). the Autumn online edition (with full show details).

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A Letter from the chairman…A Letter from the chairman…A Letter from the chairman…A Letter from the chairman…

Annabel WhiteheadAnnabel WhiteheadAnnabel WhiteheadAnnabel Whitehead LTC ChairmanLTC ChairmanLTC ChairmanLTC Chairman

It’s a bit late to be saying happy new year but as its what I’d said when

we were first getting the Newsletter out in January, I’ll say it now… Happy

New Year to everyone! I think that the 2011 Show was a success.

Although the numbers were down I feel we can attribute that to an earlier

than usual date and I have every reason to believe that the 2012

Show…being held in Pewsey, so practically on my doorstep…is going to

draw in a large group. It is a vital part of the whole Club to get us all

together. So Pewsey it is and Leslee will be recruiting, under Pamela’s

experienced outline, for Show ‘committee’ members to make it all come

together in a big way!

It had become clear that Baginton was not suitable long-term and as we

started investigating we found, in a vote, that almost everyone preferred

a site in the south. Other strong contenders were The Millenium Hall at

Horton-cum-Studley just outside of Oxford and at Philip and Johnny’s

place near to Eydon, which they generously offered. And if Pewsey

doesn’t seem to suit we will make a shift to another location. The main

thing is that we all come together in support of the Show and our lovely

Lucas Terriers.

I am sure that all of you saw the piece in Country Life and in some of the

newspapers about the dearth of Sealyham puppies. Well, without

Sealyhams there can be no Lucus’ so it is a warning to keep up with our

breeding programme. I hope that we can all make breeding an

objective for 2012.

Look forward to seeing you in Pewsey on September 30th…

AAAANNABELNNABELNNABELNNABEL

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IN THIS ISSUE…IN THIS ISSUE…IN THIS ISSUE…IN THIS ISSUE… Leslee HoldernessLeslee HoldernessLeslee HoldernessLeslee Holderness

Ltc NEWSLETTER EDITORLtc NEWSLETTER EDITORLtc NEWSLETTER EDITORLtc NEWSLETTER EDITOR

A delayed newsletter, the Show, contributors, an LTC

directory, and breeding…

I know that all of you have been rushing to the

letterbox for days now, if not weeks, just hoping that

the new Newsletter would be enclosed. No doubt

there’s been tremendous disappointment as the

post was rifled through, with only the appearance

of adverts, bills or postcards from gap-year children

in need of funds. And so, here it is…the really

important stuff in life…our Lucas Terriers!

Apols to all for the delay but it seemed best to hold

off until we had some idea of where the Show was

headed and indeed we do! AND…..

Pewsey in Wiltshire it is!

My Harry and Freya enjoying a romp

on a snowy day in Oxfordshire!

The Show

As Annabel said other options following the various surveys we undertook included

Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. However it made sense to try Pewsey this year…its

near to Annabel’s as well as Jo Rodwell’s and as this is Annabel’s last year as

Chairman why not make it dead-easy for the delivering of all those rosettes! And

should anyone have further ideas about Show locations for the future, please speak

up! This might be a moveable feast!

The important thing is to contribute ‘your thoughts’ but more importantly ‘your

presence’. This should be a grand Show!

The judge for 2012 will be announced in the next newsletter as will Kevin’s summary of

the 2011 Show which somehow slipped out of his computer and into the ether! Don’t

we all know the horror of that!

HANDS UP…As Pamela is passing on Show organization, I’m keen to get some of you

interested in undertaking an activity or two. Could you let me know if you might help?

And if so, I’ll forward the list of tasks and you can select one, or some, that suits you.

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HANDS UP…Again this year, are there any bakers out there for cakes, biscuits (or

cookies as I say!), cupcakes and such to be available at the Show for tea-time?

Heaps of thanks to Pamela for stepping in and sorting out the Show in 2010 and 2011.

It was a process getting used to Jumbo not being around and Pamela’s organization

made the transition easier for all. Thanks as well for her survey which accompanied

the last newsletter and thanks to you for your responses which helped us to make a

decision on the location.

Contributors

Thanks to all who have supplied stories, pictures, articles. I’ve received so many

compliments about the Newsletter and it is thanks to all of you for contributing. This

includes Annabel’s letter each issue and the wealth of knowledge imparted by

Pamela as well as the updates from Sue.

From LTC members Norman Norrington and Spike take the cake (and the biscuit) for

always contributing to the Newsletter. Thank you both!

I hope that more of you will join in. I can’t bear the prospect of there being a lot of

dull dogs out there with no interesting story, no bone to pick or fun picture to show and

tell. So, don’t be a ‘dull dog’…send me something!

LTC Directory

I’m keen to organize a region-by-region directory of services…kennels, vets, food,

hotels that take dogs, etc so if you have any tips, please forward them. I’d like to

compile something by the September Show.

Breeding

In a word, keep it up!

Secretary’s Notes

And in this issue Pamela has provided us all sorts of news…some very very sad…and

she has given us a wealth of information on health and breeding issues as well as

supplying us with a very detailed analysis of her survey in the search for a new show

site. There is also an update on the legacy left by Jumbo.

USA News from the USA is that they are putting together a Lucas Terrier calendar! Also, if you

would like an electronic copy of their Newsletter, do let me know and I will forward your details

to Laurie Crouch.

LESLEE LESLEE LESLEE LESLEE [email protected]

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IMPORTANT UPDATES & INFORMATION…IMPORTANT UPDATES & INFORMATION…IMPORTANT UPDATES & INFORMATION…IMPORTANT UPDATES & INFORMATION… Pamela HarrowPamela HarrowPamela HarrowPamela Harrow LTC SecretaryLTC SecretaryLTC SecretaryLTC Secretary

UPDATES & GENERAL NEWSUPDATES & GENERAL NEWSUPDATES & GENERAL NEWSUPDATES & GENERAL NEWS

MEMBERS ONLY

At the Show I was asked if a Members Only section could be put on the Lucas Terrier

Club website. I have done this. In this area there will be back copies of newsletters,

the paperwork to register puppies, a blank pedigree form, a whelping chart so that

you can work out when puppies would be due, an application to be downloaded by

breeders for new puppy owners to join the Club, details of all the Lucas terriers

registered with the Club to date, IVDD radiograph results, PLL test results and various

other bits and pieces will be added as time goes on. The User Name to enter this part

of the site is LTCmember and the Password is Ilmer. The password will change annually.

SHOW SURVEY

As you know, I placed a survey on Survey Monkey asking questions regarding the

Show. The results are as follows:

42 people completed the survey. This was just over one-third of the membership.

With regards to location, the most popular area was South (Buckinghamshire,

Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey,

Hampshire) with 24 people making this their first choice. Other areas voted for were

East (Lincolnshire, Rutland, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire,

Bedfordshire) with 6 votes; North of England (Northumberland, Cumbria, Tyne & Wear,

County Durham, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire and Greater Manchester) with 2

votes; Midlands (Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, West

Midlands, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire) with 4 votes; South West

(Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall) with 2 votes; Welsh Border and West Country

(Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire) with 4 votes. I

asked people to score areas 1 through 6 in case there was a tie but the South was, as

you can see, the runaway winner.

People were then asked if they would be prepared to assist in the running of the show.

19 people said that they were prepared to assist, however, of that number 7 identified

tasks they were prepared to undertake but then failed to provide contact details, so I

have not included them in the following breakdown.

The tasks listed were as follows

1) Book a hall in your chosen area

2) Set up the hall on the day (tables/chairs/judging area etc)

3) Book caterers

4) Clear hall after the Show

5) Take entries prior to the Show and type catalogue

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6) Organise printing of catalogue

7) Deliver and distribute catalogues to exhibitors on the day

8) Order and deliver trophies on the day

9) Order and deliver rosettes, badges and show numbers on the day

10) Distribute show numbers to exhibitors on the day

8 people are prepared to carry out task 1) and 5 of them chose the South as their first

choice of location whilst it was 2nd choice for the remaining 3.


choice of location. One person said the South was 3rd choice and would only be

involved in the setting up if it was close to home. Of the remaining three the South was

their 2nd, 5th and 6th choice.


choice of location. One had the South as 5th choice and for the other it was 6th.

9 people are prepared to carry out task 4). 5 of them chose the South as their first

choice of location. Two had the South as 2nd choice and the other two put it 3rd and

6th.

2 people said that they are prepared to carry out task 5). Both of these people both

had South as a 2nd in their location choice.

3 people are prepared to carry out task 6). For one South is first choice, for the other

two it is one person’s 2nd choice and 6th choice for the other.

5 people are prepared to carry out task 7). For 3 of them the South is their first choice

of location and for the other 2 it is 2nd choice.

2 people are prepared to carry out task 8). For one the South is their first choice of

location and for the other it is their 2nd choice.

2 people are prepared to carry out task 9). For one the South is their first choice of

location and for the other it is their 2nd choice.

4 people are prepared to carry out task 10). For 2 the South is their first choice and for

2 it is their 2nd choice.

One person said she was prepared to call out the entries, an extra duty not on the list

above. The South would be her 1st choice of location. Another person has offered

sponsorship and yet another said she was prepared to help but was not specific, only

to say that she did not want to be in charge and the South is her preferred location.

So, it would appear that there are people in the preferred area who are prepared to

carry out the required tasks to ensure that the show goes ahead. Some people who

volunteered didn’t have the South as a first choice but there should be enough

people who did to pick up the jobs that need to be done. I have passed on the details

of those who are prepared to help to Leslee to co-ordinate and some of them

sourced halls in various parts of the south where the Show could be moved to.

There is, of course, a budget, and I would not expect costs to be astronomically higher

in the South than they have been over the last couple of years in the Midlands ~ and

in some cases, for example rosettes and trophies, there would be no need to change

the company currently being used. We were very fortunate to have money in the

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bank before Jumbo died and she left a legacy to the Club which has meant we can

afford to have a show complete with lunch but only because we have been careful

with what we have, and that is a situation that will continue, according to the

Treasurer! I can speak to those who are allocated tasks about what show costs have

been in the past to ensure they negotiate similar prices.

JUMBO’S LEGACY

I mention above that Jumbo left a legacy to the Lucas Terrier Club; there were some

issues to be cleared up before the full amount we were to receive would be known, so

Annabel and I felt that until the situation was absolutely clear we should not discuss it.

We did receive half of the money, £10,000, shortly after Jumbo died but it is only now

(September 2011) that the other half has been released, with 0.3% interest, giving us a

further £10,026.55 . This money will be a very welcome boost and will ensure that the

Club and the Show can continue running for a good few years to come.

STANDING ORDER FOR CLUB SUBSCRIPTION

Members have been asking if they could pay their Club subscription by Standing

Order. This is possible and the information required to do so is provided below.

However, payment for the classes at the Show will need to be made separately

annually by cheque.

Please ask your bank to set up the Standing Order to be paid on 1st of September

each year.

Bank Bank of Scotland, PO Box 1000 BX2 1LB

Branch Stonehouse

Account Name The Lucas Terrier Club

Account Number 00556338

Sort Code 80-09-72

BIC BOFSGB21017

IBAN GB69 BOFS 8009 7200 5563 38

It is not possible to set up a Paypal Account due to the signatory requirements on the

Treasurer’s Account.

WHAT IS IT?

This photograph appeared on Facebook

and some people thought it was a Lucas –

with THOSE ears, I don’t think so! Rather on

the large side too. It is, in fact, the result of

an accidental mating between an

American Cocker Spaniel and a

Sealyham. Made to look even stranger

with his weird walrus-like hair-do!

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MONDAY TO FRIDAY MAN

Earlier this year it was lovely to hear from Alice Peterson, who has one of Jumbo’s

puppies, Darcy (Frost’s Golden Miller). When a teenager Alice had pinned her hopes

on having a successful tennis playing career but

rheumatoid arthritis put paid to that dream when she

was 18 years old. Alice then took herself off in another

direction and is now a published author. Her latest

book, Monday To Friday Man was inspired by her

Lucas terrier and their walks in Ravenscourt Park in

London.

Even though the book is not the sort I would normally

read I fairly whizzed through it and found it both

entertaining and enjoyable.

ARRIVARRIVARRIVARRIVALS & ALS & ALS & ALS & DEPARTURESDEPARTURESDEPARTURESDEPARTURES

Arrivals

Elliot-Cohen, May 2011, 1 dog : 4 bitches; Langford, June 2011, 1 dog : 2 bitches;

Langford, July 2011, 3 dogs : 2 bitches; Whitehead, August 2011, 3 dogs : 0 bitches;

Nicholas, August 2011, 2 dogs : 2 bitches; Black, June 2011, 1 dog : 2 bitches.

Departures

I was sorry to receive a note from Gaynor Aylward letting me know that she had had

to have Thomas’ Black Eyed Susie put to sleep in August 2011. Susie developed a

tumour on her leg and within 10 weeks it was sufficiently serious that Gaynor had to let

her go. Susie was one of four puppies from a mating of Frost’s Lostmelicence Samson

and Thomas’ Coffee Bean, born in April 1998, and bred by Cathy Thomas. She had

one litter at the end of 1999, sired by Frost’s Lostmelicence Samson. After that she was

placed with Gaynor and from then on we saw them every year together at the Lucas

Terrier Club Show. It was obvious they had a very close relationship. Gaynor says that

Susie was her world and she has some lovely memories. Gaynor has been unwell also

and is undergoing treatment. Best wishes to you for your own recovery, Gaynor, and

sympathy for the loss of Susie.

Also, Linda Finger in Houston, Texas passed away on 1st September 2011. Linda owned

two Lucas terriers, Beau, Thomas’ Beau Regard, bred by Cathy Thomas and Zoe,

Townsend’s Houston Calling, bred by the late Sally Townsend. Linda was a well known

patroness of the arts in Houston and a dedicated supporter of medical research,

establishing with her late husband the Linda and Ronny Finger Research Centre for ALS

and the Research Centre for Lupus. Linda bred one litter from Zoe, sired by Peat’s

Willow, owned by Caroline Farb, a friend and neighbour of Linda’s in Houston.

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There was very sad news from Anita Freter in South Africa at the end of October that

Chillingworth’s Lillie Langtry had died in a dreadful accident. Lillie drowned in the

Freters’ swimming pool when they think she was trying to drink water from the pool

cover and fell in and under the cover. John and Anita are naturally devastated as she

was a dear dog and very special to them. Leo, their other Lucas terrier, misses her too.

Such an awful tragedy.

HEALTH ISSUESHEALTH ISSUESHEALTH ISSUESHEALTH ISSUES

SPINES

This is a subject I have said very little about in recent newsletters. The reason being that

the majority of those who are breeding have been carrying out radiographs and

breeding from dogs that are clear of any signs of spinal calcification, thus we have

had almost no instances of IVDD related problems for some time (it seems Teddy,

mentioned elsewhere, had a twist, or fall, and his was not a regular IVDD problem). If

you are involved in breeding and have not had your dog radiographed (and

checked for PLL if there is Sealyham close up in the pedigree), you are doing the

breed you claim to love a grave disservice.

The reason I am mentioning spines again now is because I was interested to see in the

Journal of Heredity issue for September – October 2011 details of a research paper on

disc calcification in Dachshunds (the prime contender for research for obvious

reasons). The paper is entitled ‘Genome-Wide Association Study in Dachshund:

Identification of a Major Locus Affecting Intervertebral Disc Calcification’. There were 8

co-authors, so I am not going to list them all.

The Abstract says ‘Intervertebral disc calcification and herniation commonly affects

Dachshund where the predisposition is caused by an early onset degenerative

process resulting in disc calcification. A continuous spectrum of disc degeneration is

seen within and among dog breeds, suggesting a multifactorial etiology. The number

of calcified discs at 2 years of age determined by a radiographic evaluation is a good

indicator of the severity of disc degeneration and thus serves as a measure for the risk

of developing intervertebral disc herniation.

Disc herniation has long been a major health issue in the Danish Dachshund Club

(DDC) and a breeding program has been initiated in order to decrease the

occurrence of clinical disc herniation in the Dachshund population. The program is

based on a radiographic examination of all dogs at 24–42 month of age where the

number of calcified discs is determined. Since 2008, DDC has recommended that

Dachshunds with ≥5 calcified discs were excluded from breeding. This screening prior

to breeding has ensured a cohort of clinically well-characterized Dachshund allowing

collection of samples for genetic studies.’

This is very similar to the regime that I have recommended for Lucas terrier breeding

though the Dachshund Club one is applied much more stringently. This confirms for me

that this is the way forward for the time being and I do hope that those of you who

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are, or intend, breeding will continue to have your studs and broods radiographed

before producing puppies.

In the Dachshund study GWA (this means Genome Wide Association) using the

Illumina CanineHD BeadChip identified a locus on chromosome 12 from 36.8 to 38.6

Mb with 36 markers reaching genome-wide significance (Pgenome = 0.00001–0.026). This

suggests that a major locus on chromosome 12 harbours genetic variations affecting

the development of intervertebral disc calcification in Dachshunds. Whilst the Lucas

may not have exactly the same genetic markers as the Dachshund it is very possible

that the spinal calcification and herniation in the Lucas is genetic through variation at

the same locus. In light of this discovery it will be interesting to see if we can tag onto

any DNA marker testing being developed. Ours would probably be the marker for

Sealyhams and I know at one time David Winsley of Davmar Sealyhams had been

involved in taking DNA samples for the development of a test and I have passed this

information on to him too.

If anyone is interested in reading the paper then contact me and I will send a link.

IVDD TESTING

Latest dogs to be tested for IVDD are Howell and Sue Rees’ Macfarlane’s Basil, in

Oxfordshire, he is available to suitable bitches and Langford’s Moja, owned by Simon

Smith and living in Brighton he is also available to suitable bitches.

AN ALTERNATIVE TO SURGERY

Theresa Banovic and Martin Pearce who own Lyndonbrook Teddy recorded this diary

of a back problem suffered by him earlier this year:

Thu Feb 17

Teddy was left in the car for a while and upon our return he seemed listless and in pain.

We are not sure that leaving him was the cause, but possible – he may have jumped

and twisted his spine.

Fri Feb 18

He was wincing when his sides were touched.

Sat Feb 19

His back legs started to drag. Visited Veterinary Practice. Vet thought there was a

neck problem, and mild infection. Injected with painkiller Bupracare. Prescribed

antibiotic Synulox and painkillers Rimadyl.

Sun Feb 20

No mobility in back legs. became incontinent. Visited Vet Hospital. They pinpointed a

prolapsed disc. Administered painkiller injection. They advised surgery (at Newmarket)

to be essential, the alternative being termination. We didn’t know what to do - the

cost of surgery (£6-7,000) was too inhibitive so we brought him home. Had to keep him

contained in a pen, as he still thought he was Superdog and capable of anything.

Mon Feb 21

Visited McTimoney Chiropractor, Frances Holt who said there was hope, with time,

complete rest and support for his back end, and subtle exercises to stimulate the back

legs. He received his first treatment.

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Fri Feb 25

Visited Chiropractor again, pleased with progress. Recommended homeopathic

remedy Lathyrus 30

Sat Feb 26

In the evening noticed a reflex reaction to being touched in back leg, especially the

right. Chiropractor gave us Thallium to tide us over until Lathyrus arrives.

Sun Feb 27

Now putting some weight on his back legs by himself, and when walked with support

was moving back legs to and fro. Continues to be in good spirits. He tells us when

ablutions are pending. Seems to go through the motions of cocking his leg.

Mon Feb 28

Continued progress as above. Becoming very lively.

Tue Mar 1

Started Lathyrus 30. Started to support his own back legs. Continence returns.

Thu Mar 3

Progress good. Supporting his weight on back legs though wobbly and foot flexion still

weak, especially the left.

Fri Mar 4

Visit to Chiropractor. She is surprised at progress. Advises carefulness.

Sun Mar 6

Foot flexion improved. Cocking his leg now and raring to go.

Mon Mar 7

Stronger and livelier. Sleeping/resting quite a lot.

Fri Mar 11

Walking well, even running sometimes. Legs still wobbly when tired. Still quite sleepy.

Appetite has been good throughout the whole episode.

Sun Mar 20

One month from lowest point at Vet Hospital. Getting stronger. Running more. Sleeping

lots.

Mon Mar 27

Stopped Lathyrus. Running well. Energy good .Sleeping less.

August 29

5 months on he is much like he was before his prolapse. He still can’t jump like he used

to, but can do steep stairs now and probably will be able to jump like before in time.

Frances Holt is a McTimoney Animal Therapist in Essex. Her telephone number is 01371

830433. Other practitioners around the UK can be found here http://www.natural-

animal-health.co.uk/find-therapists.htm.

I also came across this website on research being done at Cambridge University that

may be of interest to those who have a dog that has suffered a spinal injury through

IVDD http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/news-and-events/scr/info1.html

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PLL

Jo Rodwell had both Metcalfe’s Lola and Frost’s Sariska DNA tested for Primary Lens

Luxation (PLL) and the good news is that both of them have come back as being

clear of the condition. Unfortunately, Brunton’s Scotch Mist, a son of Jumbeeden

Guinness, has not been so fortunate, and is a carrier.

At the Show I was asked if I would repeat the information on the dogs that may

develop PLL to ensure that those of you who have, or bred, these dogs are aware of

the possibility of the condition being in your line – which you should be concerned

about after reading Kate Bolsover’s piece on the trials and tribulations she and poor

George have been through:

Litter sired by Leomona Limited Edition at Topstage, a Sealyham dog with unknown

status that has sired PLL carriers:

• Butler’s Sir Lyonell

• Butler’s Sir Lancelot Du Lac

• Butler’s Sir Tristram

• Butler’s Sir Bruno Le Noir

• Butler’s Sir Bors

Litter sired by Jumbeeden Guinness, a Sealyham dog known to be a carrier of PLL:

• Shepherd’s Winnie Mandella

• Shepherd’s Freddie Forsythe


• Whitehead’s Jolly

• Whitehead’s Leo


• Richards’ Briningham Beau (tested and clear of PLL),

• Richards’ Briningham Bertie

• Richards’ Briningham Belle

• Richards’ Briningham Buck


• Frost’s Scrumpy

• Frost’s Buck’s Fizz

• Frost’s Mint Julep


• Frost’s Whisky Mac

• Frost’s Prairie Oyster

• Frost’s Wassail


• Frost’s Persian Punch

• Frost’s Golden Miller

• Frost’s Desert Orchid

• Frost’s Spot The Difference,

• Frost’s Pebbles


• Brunton’s Belle Rock

• Brunton’s Monarch Of The Glen

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• Brunton’s Scotch Mist (tested and a carrier of PLL)

• Brunton’s Single Malt

Litter out of Crwtwen Team Ruby, a Sealyham bitch with unknown status that has

produced PLL carrier progeny:

• Jonah’s Burgess

• Jonah’s Charlie

• Jonah’s Daisy- Duke

• Jonah’s Ruby (tested and a carrier of PLL)

• Jonah’s Billy

Litter sired by Butler’s Sir Lancelot Du Lac, Lucas dog with unknown status with a sire

with unknown status that has sired PLL carriers:

• Brunton’s Bracken

• Brunton’s Forget-Me-Not

• Brunton’s Lily Of The Valley

Litters sired by Whitehead’s Leo, a Lucas dog with unknown status sired by a Sealyham

known to be a carrier of PLL:

• Whitehead’s Ruby

• Whitehead’s Centurion

• Whitehead’s Challenger

• Whitehead’s Rupert Bear

• Whitehead’s Brutus

• Whitehead’s Bingo Little

Litter sired by Whitehead’s Leo, a Lucas dog with unknown status sired by a Sealyham


• Cooper’s Ruby

• Cooper’s Lucca

• Cooper’s Harvey

Litter out of Richards’ Briningham Belle, a Lucas bitch with unknown status sired by a

Sealyham known to be a carrier of PLL:

• Dunn’s Rolo Blase

Litter out of Frost’s Pebbles, a Lucas bitch with unknown status sired by a Sealyham


• Frost’s Sea The Stars

• Frost’s Gallileo

• Frost’s Sariska (tested and clear of PLL)

• Frost’s Ouija Board

Litter out of Brunton’s Forget Me Not, a Lucas bitch with unknown status sired by a dog

of unknown status with a Sealyham sire of unknown status that has sired PLL carriers:

• Silver’s Harry Callahan

• Silver’s Pocket Rocket

• Silver’s Vital Spark

• Silver’s Kyle of Lochalsh

• Silver’s Arbroath Smokie

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It would be useful if the owners of the Lucas parents mentioned above could have

them tested and then that may lessen the necessity for the owners of the progeny to

have them done. That is to say, if the parent is clear of PLL then the offspring will also

be clear (known as obligate clear).

I will add results of testing as they are received to the members only area of the Lucas

Terrier Club website.

For information on how to go about having a dog tested for PLL, go to the Animal

Health Trust’s website. The test is done by buccal swab, basically wiping a small

sponge around inside the dog’s mouth, so does not require the assistance of a Vet. I

believe currently the cost is £40 per dog.

Pamela HarrowPamela HarrowPamela HarrowPamela Harrow [email protected]

From Anita Freter in South AfricaFrom Anita Freter in South AfricaFrom Anita Freter in South AfricaFrom Anita Freter in South Africa………… Chillingworth's Lillie Langtry 2004 - 2011

Lillie was born on 28th February, 2004 in Hampshire, England. Her mother, Thomas' Lottie, was

considered by many in the know to be a perfect example of what Sir Jocelyn had wanted to

breed, a small tan and white terrier with plenty of hunting instinct. Lillie was one of a litter of 6

- something of a miracle in the world of the Lucas Terrier! It was Lottie's second litter. All the

puppies were tan and white, quite a change from today's tan -dominated dogs.

She grew up with her mother and half sister Lulu who was half Norfolk from Lottie's first

litter. When Lillie was ready to have her first litter several attempts were made to get her

mated. The "husband" of choice had been Colville's Luca, who was a fine type of dog, but he

was not so experienced in those days. Finally after a 400 round trip of the South of England

one Saturday she was finally mated to Frosts Friskie at Jumbo's house at Eydon. She produced

2 puppies, a dog, the now famous Chillingworth's Leo, and a bitch, Chillingworth's Lucy. Due to

our impending move to South Africa we decided to let the bitch go to someone who

promised to breed from her. Unfortunately things didn't work out and she was rehomed and

we lost contact with her.

On 28th July, 2007, Lillie and Leo arrived in their separate airline boxes at Cape Town

International Airport after a 12 hour flight from London. Lillie was always the sweetest dog and

adored small children. If she spotted one when she was out on a walk she have to go up to it

and wag her tail and then roll over on her back to have her tummy tickled. She loved the

occasional ride out on The Master's Toy Car when she would attract a great deal of attention

and people would photograph her. She never did any harm to anyone.

Most tragically she suffered a most untimely death when she drowned in our swimming pool

on 22nd October 2011. We shall never know how it happened, but she is now at rest in the

garden under a beautiful purple-flowering Heliotrope bush. I have to confess to going and

having a chat with her each day so she is still around us in spirit.

RIP Lillie

PUPPY DEPARTMENT…PUPPY DEPARTMENT…PUPPY DEPARTMENT…PUPPY DEPARTMENT… and Sue Rees will be back in the and Sue Rees will be back in the and Sue Rees will be back in the and Sue Rees will be back in the next issue!next issue!next issue!next issue! Sue Rees Sue Rees Sue Rees Sue Rees [email protected]

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ASPECTS OF BREEDINGASPECTS OF BREEDINGASPECTS OF BREEDINGASPECTS OF BREEDING When to taWhen to taWhen to taWhen to take an inke an inke an inke an in----season bitch to the dogseason bitch to the dogseason bitch to the dogseason bitch to the dog

By Pamela HarrowBy Pamela HarrowBy Pamela HarrowBy Pamela Harrow

One of the most common questions I am asked with regards to breeding is when to

take the bitch to the dog. To be able to tell by observing your bitch takes experience

and it is easy to miss the optimum times. Jumbo had a bitch that was mated on the 4th

day of her season and I had one that was not interested in mating with a dog until the

20th day. These are extremes and it is true to say that standard normals will be ready to

be mated around the 10th to 12th day, but it is not a hard and fast rule.

In recent years a number of dog breeders I know have purchased Draminksi dog

ovulation detectors and report favourable outcomes. This machine indicates oestrus

by monitoring the changes in electrical resistance in vaginal mucous, thus determines

when the luteinising hormone that triggers ovulation has been released naturally by

the bitch and it is time to breed. The Draminski costs somewhere in the region of £300

new, though I have seen them in used but good, working condition for half that

amount on EBay. In fact, £300 is less than the cost of one puppy and for anyone who

has had multiple failures it might be worth investing in such a machine.

Another way of determining when a bitch is ready to be mated is to use a Premate

test which is done by a vet and they generally choose the company that will carry out

the blood testing. However, I recently received an e-mail from Fit and Fertile Ltd who

offer this service and the message says:

We are pleased to announce we are able to offer an in-house newly developed

analysing machine for Blood Progesterone levels to determine the optimum time for

mating your bitch, to help achieve the best results for your breeding programme.

Here’s how it works....

1) Call or e-mail us to request a Progesterone Sampling Kit, which will be sent to your

home address. The kit contains 2 blood tubes, biohazard bags, forms and return

envelopes. There will be sufficient for 3 tests per kit.

2) On day 8 of the bitch's season, take your bitch to your vet for the blood to be

drawn, the blood is required to be put into a blood tube provided in the kit.

3) Send the blood tube with the completed form Next Day Special delivery to Fit And

Fertile Ltd. The testing will be conducted on the day of receipt and a telephone call

will be made to you providing you with the results and a report will be e-mailed to you.

4) The result will be the level of Progesterone measured in ng/ml and a

recommendation will be provided which will either be:

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* levels of Progesterone are too low and further testing is required,

* bitch is ready to be mated between certain days, or

* bitch has already missed the opportunity to be mated for this season.

The test is based on the bitch's Progesterone level and is not the colour indicator test.

The level of Progesterone will be measured on ng/ml.

The cost is £23.50 per test, cheque or credit card payment payable to Fit And Fertile

Ltd, please see form enclosed with the kit.

Fit And Fertile Ltd

Tel: 01772 690014

Websites: http://www.fitandfertile.com

http://www.frozenstuddog.net

Email: [email protected]

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PLEASE SEND ANY HOT TIPS ON GROOMERS, FOOD, DOG-SITTERS, TRAINERS, VETS, ETC

to [email protected] as Leslee will assemble a region-by-region directory in

time for the next Show!

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Cushions Miranda Goodman, Toathill House, Slinfold, West Sussex RH12 0RL – Tel 01403 790 264

Dog/House Sitter Di Magner Mobile 07952837731

(recommended by Lynette Langford)

Mellow Yellow in Woodstock – Sandie Philpott M: 07968 335 913 (recommended by Leslee Holderness)

Grooming Gill White. Nose to Tail, in Wootton, nr Woodstock, Oxfordshire - Telephone 01993 811 991

(recommended by Leslee Holderness)

Photographs Carol Ann Johnson, Humblebee House, West Felton, OSWESTRY SY11 4EN - Tel/Fax 01691 610906

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Portraits Chris Wilkinson, 3 Malvern Court, 33 Mapperley Road, NOTTINGHAM NG3 5AG

Tel 0115 985 6459 - Mobile 07974 382443 - E – mail: [email protected]

Henrietta Abel-Smith, email [email protected]

(recommended by Jenny Hopkirk)

Tony Hinchliffe – T: 01295 690 862 M: 07884 365 896 E: [email protected] W: www.hinchliffeart.co.uk

Charles Fox – M: 07929 217 701 E: [email protected]. W: www.charlesfoxcornwall.co.uk

Veterinary

Practices Coach House Veterinanry Clinic, Wroslyn Road, Freeland, nr Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

01993 880 551 - J Digby Hodgins (recommended by Leslee Holdernes – this is the best vet in the world!)

Whelping Box NewDog Ltd, 18 Lodge Hill Industrial Park, Station Road, Westbury sub, Mendip, WELLS BA5 1EY

www.newdog.co.uk

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LUCAS TAILS….LUCAS TAILS….LUCAS TAILS….LUCAS TAILS….

Jo Rodwell’s daughter Lucy gives a lift to TIGGY. Jo Rodwell’s daughter Lucy gives a lift to TIGGY. Jo Rodwell’s daughter Lucy gives a lift to TIGGY. Jo Rodwell’s daughter Lucy gives a lift to TIGGY. This is their wThis is their wThis is their wThis is their way of stopping her from overay of stopping her from overay of stopping her from overay of stopping her from over----doing it doing it doing it doing it as she competes, trying to keep up, with the two as she competes, trying to keep up, with the two as she competes, trying to keep up, with the two as she competes, trying to keep up, with the two family whippets!family whippets!family whippets!family whippets!

Zoe Peto’s new puppy Mille, Happily at Zoe Peto’s new puppy Mille, Happily at Zoe Peto’s new puppy Mille, Happily at Zoe Peto’s new puppy Mille, Happily at

home in the kitchen with Follyhome in the kitchen with Follyhome in the kitchen with Follyhome in the kitchen with Folly.

______________________________________________________________ The further advertures of SPIKE NORRINGTON SPIKE NORRINGTON SPIKE NORRINGTON SPIKE NORRINGTON…………

Hi Cousins. This is Spike from Suffolk. Some of you ladies may have heard of me! I'm a 7

year old wannabe stud, uhuh (flick fur off face) and I'm just chillin' awaiting my turn.

Life here is pretty cool, lots of walks, sniffs and sq's. Sq's I hear you repeat? Well, my

mum and dad don't actually use the full word as they reckon it drives me

bonkers…you know....... SQUIRRELL!!!!??? I tend to go a little potty if I hear the full word

so they abbreviate it. But, I've learnt to spell (night classes), and now when they spell

out to each other: “walkies: rabbits or squirrels” I understand and begin the traditional

Lucas war dance, you know the one: “bark, bark, woof woof, spin round 3 times, jump

up masters leg” repeat until back door opens.

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2011 has been pretty good: two stays in Cornwall for rock pooling in the Atlantic, two

stays in Norfolk for swimming in the North Sea, plus visits to forests, and of course my

daily constitutional over local farmland.

Dad read me an article on Lucas fatties and I feel I should chip in with my tuppence

worth in their defence. I am, some might say, a well rounded Lucas of generous

proportions - 25lbs if I'm an ounce. But, how I got so is a mystery, for I have been on

diet food from the day I left my brother and sister at eight weeks old. I must have a

slow metabolic rate or be big boned. Ok I admit I LOVE my food, which comprises

modest portions of chicken breast and diet biscuits twice a day (only a saucer full you

understand) plus a plate of lickin's. My mum has tried to make me slim, but I get so

miserable because as I may have mentioned I LOVE my food. So, what to do? Ladies

still find me attractive, in fact the local floosy, Bella, a cocker spaniel positively throws

herself at me craving my attention, (flick fur off face).

Enough of this food denying mode.....how are my knees I hear you ask? Well, since

having my two synthetic cruciate replacements I have been okey dokey. The sq's still

have to move pretty sharpish to avoid my barrel runs across the lawn and I can nip up

and down the stairs mucho pronto. I do find that sometimes I stiffen up in the winter,

but mum gives me some special tablets from the vet that helps.

Did I tell you about my flea attack? I always have my monthly anti flea treatment, but

I had been out rolling in the paddock before I went to my groomer and she told my

mum I was covered in them. I can tell you that did not go down well at all. All the way

home mum was muttering that her Spike does not have fleas and the groomer must

be mad. But when we arrived home I was plonked on the table and mum groomed

me with a fine comb and kept shrieking “oh” and “ooh” and “ugh” as she nipped

several more little jumping fellas. The next few days were gruesome. A bath a day,

flea treatment, combing, and

continuous finger searching by mum,

anyone would have thought I was a

chimp the way she went at it! But

after three days the all clear was

declared and life returned to normal.

Phew!... must choose my rolling areas

more carefully.

Well that's all the news from the land

of Constable and Gainsborough, bye

my furry chums, particularly the

ladies (flick fur off face).

Love and licks

Spike x

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Camilla and Peter Flach’s Baxter and Duffy were very upset thatCamilla and Peter Flach’s Baxter and Duffy were very upset thatCamilla and Peter Flach’s Baxter and Duffy were very upset thatCamilla and Peter Flach’s Baxter and Duffy were very upset that they weren’t able to attend they weren’t able to attend they weren’t able to attend they weren’t able to attend the 2011 Show but sent this photograph of them on holiday in Port Isaac. We hope to see the 2011 Show but sent this photograph of them on holiday in Port Isaac. We hope to see the 2011 Show but sent this photograph of them on holiday in Port Isaac. We hope to see the 2011 Show but sent this photograph of them on holiday in Port Isaac. We hope to see them at the 2012 Pewsey Show.them at the 2012 Pewsey Show.them at the 2012 Pewsey Show.them at the 2012 Pewsey Show.

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