About ITSWP

The aim of the International Tibetan Spaniel Working Party is to unite Tibetan Spaniel owners and breeders worldwide and to encourage people to safeguard the future of the breed. It was formed by an informal group of concerned breeders from all over the world, who identified the need to develop a health information network for the international community that was not affiliated with any kennel club that had no elected officials, that had no due or fees, and all information was free.

It is the desire of the Working Party to monitor the breed in relation to any negative health issues that may affect the breed. The design of the monitoring is through a Working Party Committee and through independent Country Representatives, who report health issues from their respective countries. The Working Party not only collects data and provides it free online but works through the Country Representatives to disseminate information to the Tibetan Spaniel Community at large.

The major focus began with collection of data and pedigrees which had been affected by PRA, and has grown over the years to include an International Kennel Listing for research on pedigrees, and an International Eye Testing database. As the Working Party identifies additional areas that require monitoring, they will be added to this site.

If you are interested in Meeting Minutes, or Documents outlining items of current interest, the following link will take you to a page where you can download PDF files for your review.

The ITSWP would like to thank all those who give of their time to keep this information free and available to those of us who love and cherish the breed.

ITSWP Committee