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Biscuit Sayles came to us from our cousin in Ohio, he wasn’t getting along with the new baby in the house and needed to live in a home without children. Luckily we could take him! We love him very much!

Club Members, Tom and Martha Sayles

CMO WESTIES NEEDED!!!!

I have recent information from our researchers in Switzerland on CMO. The group from Berne has combined efforts with researchers in Helsinki, Finland and have identified CMO to chromosome 5. They have narrowed it to an area of 10 genes. Not surprising, it is a complex sequence. Each additional case of CMO with normal relatives could be the case that would help unravel the mystery. If you are aware of a CMO affected dog that has yet contributed blood to the study, please contact me. The researchers from Berne, Helsinki and Dr. Pat will be presenting their research at the upcoming meeting on dog and cat genomics meeting in Sweden.

Kay McGuire, DVM

(More information on the study can be found by clicking on our menu link “Medical” and then “You Can Help”. Or contact me at “bew1234@sbcglobal.net” and I will get you in touch with Dr. McGuire.)

The objectives of the West Highland White Terrier Club of Southeastern Michigan are to encourage and promote quality in the breeding of the pure-bred West Highland White Terriers. To do all that is possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection. We urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by The American Kennel Club. This is the only standard of excellence by which West Highland White Terriers shall be judged. To do all in its power to protect and advance the interest of all breeds of pure-bred dogs and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and obedience trials. Also, to conduct sanctioned matches, dog shows and obedience trials under the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club.