The information offered on any list or Internet site may well be simply the opinion of the poster, and some opinions are better informed than others ;-). Especially as regards health information, while the internet can be a great resource, it is NOT a substitute for the firsthand observations of you or your veterinarian. If you do not enjoy a relationship of trust and confidence with your veterinarian, perhaps it's time to evaluate some alternatives. With that caveat, following find links to sites and information that I find helpful and/or interesting.
About the breed:
English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association, American Kennel club parent club for the breed.
American Kennel Club: http://www.akc.org
Breeding and Genetics:
The Canine Diversity Project - Food for thought.
(U.K.) Dog Genetic Health - Great graphical explanation and "Lab" illustrating the genetics of PRA
E-mail discussion lists:
The Internet offers scads of dog-related e-mail lists, no doubt at least one on any possible topic. For what it's worth, I am currently subscribed to the following public lists:
At Yahoogroups (in no particular order) -
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ESSL-2 |
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Hunt-R-ESS |
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Spaniels-for-Sport (this is a UK-based list; I am really enjoying the different perspective) |
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CANGEN-L (canine genetics) |
Spanie-L . This list is dedicated to all types of spaniels, and is one of the longest running spaniel-related e-mail lists. You'll find subscription information here.
CANGEN - See http://cody.library.manhattan.edu/mailman/listinfo/cangen for additional information.
Health information:
Canine Eye Registry Foundation
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
The Merck Veterinary Manual online
International Sites:
These are fun and informative sites to get a more global view of the breed.
Couthally Gundogs - I especially like Penny's page because she has a moustache like Ochre's! Warning - lots of pop ups.
Millfield Spaniels
Pedigree information:
Ariel pedigree database. Includes both field and show pedigrees.
Smythwycks pedigree database. Focused on the field-bred ESS
Training information:
Cheryl Sligar's excellent article on pattern and wind conditions; while you're there, be sure to check out the rest of Cheryl's terrific site.
Training Supplies:
Dobbs Training Center ~ complete selection of training equipment, and be sure to check out the training articles in the library!
Upland Sport ~ Whistles, lanyards, training equipment and accessories for the field, spaniel books. Click here for a price list in pdf format. P.O. Box 288, Mukwonago, WI 53149, 262/594-2013
