who we are
 All four of us have lived with beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniels who were severely affected with Episodic Falling. It has been a motivating factor in each of our lives. Gathering and making available as much information as possible regarding EF is a continuing goal.
When Dorothie Hellman's Penny had her first seizure, the only thing she knew was that it wasn't epilepsy. Finding answers was a struggle. She decided to create this site so that people would no longer have to search alone and would be able reach out to each other.
Barbara Reese has been collecting data on EF affected dogs, including pedigrees, for 28 years, since she lost her beloved Gracie. She continues to work to raise awareness and maintains her own website with information on Episodic Falling. She has lectured on EF in the United Kingdom. Episodic Falling has been a life's work.
Christa Krey has bred Cavaliers for over 30 years and has carried out a ten year test breeding program to determine the mode of inheritance of Episodic Falling. This has been a sometimes heartbreaking but rewarding undertaking. She has also assisted her local University in the teaching program for veterinary students.
Tina Whittaker has owned Cavaliers for 30 years. Six years ago she picked out her Amber in hopes of showing her. When Amber showed her first symptoms of EF at twelve weeks old, Tina took up the effort to bring attention to Episodic Falling and the effect on our breed. She added information on her own website to help in that effort.
We also look forward to your comments, suggestions and additions. This is the only way we can assure that, not only does the web site meet your needs, but is as accurate and up to date as possible. Please feel free to contact us.
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Dorothie Hellman
Stanford, California, USA
Phone:* (650) 857-1377
International calls:* Your international access code + 1-650-857-1377
E-mail: dorothieh@gmail.com
I am available for telephone calls between 9:00 am and 8:00pm California time.
Barbara Reese
Monmouthshire, South Wales, UK
Phone:* 01291 424000
International calls:* Your international access code + 44-1291-424000
Email: tambro.babsreese@virgin.net
Website: http://tambrocavaliers.co.uk
I am available for telephone calls between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm UK (GMT) time.
Christa Krey
Levin 5500, NZ
Phone:* 0064 6 3688553
International calls:* Your international access code + 64 6 368553
I am available for telephone calls between 7 pm and 10 pm New Zealand time.
E-mail: cavalier@paradise.net.nz
Tina Whittaker
Kent, UK
E-mail: tilalee.cavaliers@virgin.net
Web site: http://website.lineone.net/~tilalee/
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Questions or comments about this website should be directed to Dorothie Hellman.
LINKS
For general Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed information, contact:
American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, Inc.
http://www.ackcsc.org/
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, USA, Inc.
http://www.ckcsc.org/
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in the UK
http://www.cavaliers.co.uk/
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club UK
www.thecavalierclub.co.uk
For general Cavalier King Charles Spaniel health information:
http://www.aboutcavalierhealth.com/index.htm
For information on canine Epilepsy and other seizures:
http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/
For information regarding Syringomyelia:
http://sm.cavaliertalk.com
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