Printing begins on the long awaited book of Dandie cartoons. The dummy mock-up is being sent to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America’s National Specialty the weekend of August 9 - 12 in the state of Washington. Orders can be made there for copies. The dummy is also shortly to be launched in Britain, and much of Europe -and we hope Dandie lovers everywhere will order this charming and humerous book which will hopefully be finished in hardback with gold lettering.

The generous forthcoming of support from individuals and some businesses to help launch this publication has made possible the dream of Celia, Margreth, Ineke and now Bronwell; a book of original Dandie humor and cartoons for all Dandie lovers to keep and enjoy for years. Yet the book has another purpose, that of raising money for scientific research into the gene that carries the glaucoma problem. At present, the only known site of such research is the Veterinary School of the University of Missouri under the direction of Dr. Gary Johnson. In time perhaps there will be others.

The Canine Health Foundation, associated with the American Kennel Club, has agreed to match the funds raised by such efforts as this. Groups raising a certain level of monies are listed as their official sponsors and receive public recognition as such. They work closely with the research presently going on at the University of Missouri.

The purpose of this research, as stated by Dr. Johnson, is that the information and knowledge he and his team discover will be shared with the world community. He has no hidden purpose of making personal profit. When the gene is found, a breeder can perform the simple process of swabbing the inside cheek of a dog and any capable lab can easily check the DNA for the genetic marker for the glaucoma or the lack of it and a breeder can breed selectively. This is the intended objective of the monies collected from sponsors, book sales and any other items Dandie lovers might care to donate for sale.

The international community of concerned and dedicated Dandie supporters is truly a remarkable and inspiring collection of people. The founders of this Dandie Dinmont Trust Fund are indeed gratified to see and treasure this tide of dedication.