This newsletter includes a note from the outgoing president, Richard Yoho, and a note from the incoming president, Sandra Wolfskill. It also has a note from both of them regarding the club's position on activity associated with Dandie rescues. Karen Dorn, who has resigned as the club delegate to the AKC, submitted her final report and commentary. There is also an update on new regional alignments and an appeal for various new committee volunteers and an introduction to our new breeder education coordinator and new Board members.

Special articles include "What is Pancreatitis", A 2-year study on "Do Dog Breeds Differ in Pain Sensitivity.