Resources

The AKC provides parent clubs such as WSSCA statistics on the number of puppies of the breed registered each year with the AKC, average number of puppies in a litter, and other related data. Click on the link AKC WSS Registration Statistics for a summary of Welsh Springer Spaniel data prepared by WSSCA’s AKC delegate Richard Rohrbacher.

•  The AKC provides valuable tips and resources to help owners be prepared  in the event of a disaster.  The Emergency Planning Guide outlines the information and items to have handy. 

•  Grooming the Welsh Springer Spaniel is primer on grooming a WSS.
• Members of the Welsh Springer Community share tips and tricks on a dedicated Facebook page Grooming the Welsh Springer Spaniel

• The Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) provides information about a breeder’s health testing.  Tested dogs with a CHIC # is an affirmation of the the owner’s willingness to share information about the health of individual dogs but is not a statement about the health of the dog. For more information go to http://www.ofa.org
• The OFA thyroid testing program is a tool for breeders to screen for the most common genetic reason for hypothyroidism, Autoimmune Thyroiditis. WSSCA member Eric Hartelius, DVM’s article, OFA Thyroid Testing TIps, explains the test and interpreting results.  
• The Genetics Committee of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists is publishes The Blue Book of information on canine ocular disorders presumed to be inherited. 

Here is a table of  links to other websites with information of interest to WSS owners.

• Judges’ Quick Reference Guide
• Judging WSS ShowSite Article
• Welsh Springer Breed Judge Mentors

• Hands-on-Handling is an informative introduction to showing your Welsh Springer in the Breed ring. The article provides valuable do’s and don’ts for conformation handling. Written by Adrienne Bancker, with assistance from Meghen Bassel and Diane Dittrich, and with the semi-cooperation of Ch. Benton Ivy League, Ch Rwyn Heavens Telstar, CDX, Briarbanc Technicolor, plus some old photos.