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Dr Tom Lewis, a Post Doctoral Quantitative Geneticist gave a presentation on inherited diseases and breeding strategies in Cavaliers.

Concerns in our breed

1. MVD
2. CMSM
3. Single gene disorders (Dry eye/curly coat, episodic falling )
4. Future viability of the breed.

Mate Select will use:

i. EBVs of disease
ii. DNA test results
iii. Coefficients of Inbreeding / kinship

Key benefits of EBVs ...

First I would like to congratulate the Cavalier Club on organising a series of presentations by experts that were knowledgeable and able to explain their subjects in a clear and understandable manner.

Like most attendees my note taking could not keep up with the flow of talk, and I cannot read half of the disjointed sentences I scribbled down, but until the Abstracts are available on the Cavalier Club website, this may be the best you will get.

I will put my notes up ...

Originally Posted by Nicki

The Rupert's Fund Recipe book is now available!! all proceeds to Rupert's Fund www.rupertsfund.com




It contains 34 recipes, ideas for stuffing a Kong and suggestions for hiding medication, and is lavishly illustrated with photos and cartoons...

The cost is £5 [although additional donations are gratefully received ] - and on receipt of payment, I will send you a

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Originally Posted by Nicki

We now have Christmas cards available featuring Tommy



The cards have "Seasons Greeting" printed at the top in white - they are £3 for a pack of 5 including postage.

Please pay by PayPal to highlandebay@idnetfreemail.co.uk

alternatively by cheque or a bankers draft in pounds sterling payable to "Syringomyelia DNA Research" {please e-mail me for

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Dear Santa,

Ive been a really good dog this year. I have not complained, been happy to others, and even though i have not been going to the nursing homes since i was sick, i really would like to have comfort. It has been tough, with my SM, surguries, and not to mention the dog attack, but i have never stopped wagging my tail.

I was born to help my mother and bring light into her life. I would like ...