We have some good news for you all, Dandies have now been added to the DNA research project for the two year study of Glaucoma and lens luxation at the Uni’ of Missouri. Initially, Dandies were mentioned but not included in the original proposal. We at the Trust have had a lot of contact with the University - who - initially did not have enough Dandie blood samples, interest, or a funding body - to enable them to include Dandies in their research. We mailed many of our American ‘cuzzins’ and encouraged them to send blood samples to the Uni’ - but then - it was up to us to raise funds - which fortunately the Canine Health Foundation match!

We have worked hard - and we are progressing - thanks to all of you who have had faith in us. The staff at the University could now say to the board at the Canine Health Foundation - that we at the Trust - would support Dandie research with our funds - thus Dandies have been added. An extra bonus is that recently the DDTC of America were approached and I believe they are currently asking their members for approval to provide further funding - so if this should happen - we are well on the way! We all hope this research is fruitful and the gene responsible for Glaucoma in some of our Dandies is identified.

We are intensifying our fund raising effort even further - by making and selling Dandie cards, sculptures, towels, and any other memorabilia that is donated to us - and at the moment as well as those items - we have some Gordon’s Book of the Dandie for sale. We have had people give us donations, or helped us in acquiring these, we have others who encourage sponsorship - we thank them all. Now, we continue with our efforts - and would continue to encourage other Dandie organisations to help in this worthwhile cause.

Thanks again from us all - Celia, Margreth, Ineke, Bronwell.