PCA 2010 National Specialty-Seminars

2010 Seminars

There are two Papillon seminars currently being offered. Genetic and Judges Education please cursor down the page for more information on these events.

Reserve your spot today to attend the seminars by going to the PCA National Store.

Papillon Genetic Seminar

Thursday - May 6th, 2010

Time: 3-6 PM

Presenter: Dr. Jerold S. Bell DVM

Cost: $25.00 covers seminar expenses

Dr. Bell will present a 3 hour genetic health seminar May 6, 2010.

The seminar will be in two parts. The first will discuss genetic diversity and pedigree analysis of influential Papillon dogs and bitches. How the selection of mates and types of matings manipulates the genes of ancestors in the pedigree. The popular sire syndrome and discussion of the Phalene in regards to breeding for the drop ears.

After a break, the second portion will deal with genetic disorders: Neuroaxonal Dystrophy, and an unusual diagnosis of a Papillon with Chiari Malformation CM/SM. His topics will include the current research that PCA is conducting with Michigan State University in locating the marker for PRA and the research that we support for the work of Dr. Center that involves Portosystemic Vascular Anomalies and Microvascular Dysplasia.

There will be question/answer periods in both sessions.

Judges Education Seminar

Friday May 7th, 2010

4:00- 5:30 p.m. Seminar: Open to everyone

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Hands-on Workshop: Judges only

Presenter: Joanne (Jan) Paulk

Cost: $10 for Judges; Free for PCA Members as observers

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The Judges Education Seminar is a 90 minute presentation that includes history, form and function of the breed, and in-depth consideration of the Standard.

The Hand-on Workshop is for Judges only. All class winners will be invited to participate as well as Best and Best Opposite in Sweepstakes.

Ringside mentoring for Judges will be held on May 6, 7, and 8.

The Seminar is open to anyone. Room seating will be on a first come, first served basis with judges being given priority seating. Every effort will be made to accommodate all who sign up for the Seminar.