Wheaten Webinars
SCWTCA introduced an educational series of webinars in 2021. The objective is to sponsor a monthly talk on topics ranging from health to structure, grooming, and training.
Details of each webinar will be published 10 days before the event on scwtca.org
- The webinars are open to anyone, with membership in SCWTCA not required.
- Following the event, links to recordings will be provided together with access to any collateral used.
Important Information:
Questions? Feedback?
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions for our webinars, contact Susan Ratliffe at health@scwtca.org,
SCWTCA Endowment is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Nutrition - Katie Tolbert
Time: Jul 4, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Topic: Karlie Mueller Webinar Head Start for Puppies
Time: May 20, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Dr. Alexandria Hoerner DVM will cover topics on maximizing your stud dog's potential, male reproduction, semen assesment, preserving genetics, BPH, Stud dog supplements, live breedings at home and how to do a side by side AI at home.
Anna Marzolino is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Stud Dog Management
Time: Mar 24, 2026 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Topic: Hemangiosarcoma & Use of Biodetection Dogs for Diagnosis
Time: Feb 24, 2026 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Tuesday April 22 7:00 ET
PLE Study Update
In this Zoom session, Dr. Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM SA nutrition) will be providing an update on the study to explain what PLE means and why the thinking is that diet might be the best strategy to address it. During the Q&A portion, Dr. Tolbert will be happy to answer in general questions about PLE and PLN in the SCWT.
PLEASE NOTE: By law though, she will be unable to answer any specific questions about anyone’s wheaten without a patient client relationship.
Dr. Tolbert’s talks are always interesting and full of good information.
Our speaker:
Katherine (“Katie”) Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM, SA nutrition)
Clinical Associate Professor, Gastrointestinal Laboratory Small Animal Clinical Sciences Texas A&M University
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Magda Chiarella of Dig’n Pop Norwich Terriers is an author, seminar presenter and a long time breeder. Her Canine Pregnancy seminar delves into the prenatal mechanisms and metabolic concerns of caring for the gestating dam. It is a hands-on seminar on what to feed, when, and why based on the interplay of nutrition and the functions of the body. These practices transform the way breeders care for their pregnant bitches and ensure the best foundation for a generational legacy of canine health.
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Do you have an itchy Wheaten or know of one? Meet Ed Jazic DVM, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology, Founder
Dr. Ed Jazic received his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Toronto in 1994. He then earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. While at the University of Illinois, he served as president of the Theta chapter of Omega Tau Sigma and was active in community and social events.
He is presenting a webinar on Atopic Dermatitis in Wheatens. Please join us before the Holiday season completely takes over for this informative webinar 12/3/24 at 7 pm EST.
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This webinar is dedicated to Sprite, Rafferty, Molly Thompson, Emmy and Pippa all Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers that were affected with Lepto and subsequently succumbed to this infectious disease. Their owners cared enough about the breed to share their results with the SCWT Health and Pedigree Database to help owners or veterinarians.
Topic: Dr. Littman Leptospirosis Webinar
Time: Nov 14, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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The Webinar this month is "Treatment Options For Dogs With Cancer: How surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and immunotherapy join forces" The speaker is Kimberly Anne Selting, DVM, MS, DACVR,(Oncology), DACVR)Radiation Oncology) She is an Associate Professor at University of Illinois. The date is 9/17/24 7 pm est. All are welcome. She will also include information on Canine Hemangiosarcoma.
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Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM SA nutrition) will be doing a Zoom Webinar on Thursday August 15 at 7 pm est. She will be talking about an update on the PLE research that she is doing. Her talks are always interesting and full of good information. Please note this Webinar is on Thursday evening and not our traditional Tuesday night per our speaker's request. Zoom details to follow.
Katherine ("Katie") Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM, SA nutrition)
Clinical Associate Professor, Gastrointestinal Laboratory Small Animal Clinical Sciences Texas A&M University
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Susan Ratliffe
Chair Wheaten Health Education Committee
Whindancer Wheatens
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585 857 2103
Susan Ratliffe is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Dr Littman Webinar Addisons
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On December 12 at 7pm
Katie Tolbert DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM will be doing a short Webinar on the Phase 2 study of Protein Losing Enteropathy in Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.
Susan Ratliffe is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Katie Tolbert Webinar
Time: Dec 12, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Dr Marty Greer, a Reproduction Veterinarian and Breeder of Corgis from the Veterinary Village in Lomira, WI gives a very informative talk on "Puppy Early Life Skills and Enrichment for Breeders". Link
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Our June Webinar is "Reproductive Care of the Pregnant Bitch- from Breeding To Whelping" the Webinar will be presented by Gail McRae, DVM Theriogenology Resident at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. The Webinar will be held the 3rd Tuesday of this month, June 20th at 7 pm EST. Hope to see you there. Several of our Breeders have requested this topic so hopefully there will be a good turn out.
April 18 2023 7-8 pm est- Dr. Julia Tomlinson Manager of Twin Cities Animal Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Clinic in Minnesota. The talk is on “Hydrotherapy for Degenerative Myelopathy Dogs” There have been several articles discussing how this can prolong the dogs life with DM.
Susan Ratliffe is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 4/18/23 Webinar Hydrotherapy for Degenerative Myelopathy
Time: Apr 18, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Coat Color Genes & Presentation in the SCWT 
7pm ET • 10/25/2022
Topic:
Coat Color Genes & Presentation in the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breeders, have you ever had or heard of a litter with Blondes, Brown noses or Brownies, or even the rare Black and Tan puppy? With Genetic Markers for Coat Color Genes we may be able to prevent this. Patrice Chevalier is one of our long time Breeders and has researched this for over 2 years. She’s gathering many records from other Breeders and would love to share her experiences in a Webinar on Tuesday, October 25 2022, 7 pm EST. Patrice Chevalier, as well as members of the Breeder Education Committee will present an easily understood walk through. We welcome our serious Geneticists in the group to offer additional insights. Please join us for this fun subject.
Presenter:
Patrice Chevalier, Breeder
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc
Questions?
Come to the Webinar with your questions! To be sure your questions are addressed, submit your questions beforehand to webinar@scwtca.org. Questions will also be taken at the conclusion of the webinar.
Details
- Link to ZOOM Recording – If requested, passcode is: db*j2J5e (do not copy and paste passcode but retype it)
Degenerative Myelopathy
7pm ET • 8/16/2022
Topic:
Report on Degenerative Myelopathy, as presented by Liz Hansen at the 2022 Roving in St. Louis, 6/02/22
Presenter:
Liz Hansen, DNA Research Information Specialist
University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine
Read more about Liz's involvement In the Lab, In the Ring
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
Questions?
Come to the Webinar with your questions! To be sure your questions are addressed, submit your questions beforehand to webinar@scwtca.org. Questions will also be taken at the conclusion of the webinar.
Recording
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- Link to ZOOM Recording – If requested, passcode is: P%6c0=&K
- Link to Recording – Dropbox (Recording opens in new browser window/tab)
SCWT Early Intestinal Disease Marker Study
7pm ET • 6/28/2022
Topic:
This study is starting at North Carolina State University School of Veterinary Medicine and hopes to identify dogs with PLE before there are Blood Work Changes.
Presenter:
Katie Tolbert DVM DACVIM PhD
Clinical Veterinarian
North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
Questions?
Come to the Webinar with your questions! To be sure your questions are addressed, submit your questions beforehand to webinar@scwtca.org. Questions will also be taken at the conclusion of the webinar.
Recording
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- Link to ZOOM Recording – If requested, passcode is: fLQRa.g3
- Link to Recording – Dropbox (Recording opens in new browser window/tab)
C-BARQ Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire
9pm ET • 5/17/2022
Presenter:
James Serpell BSc PhD
Professor of Ethics & Animal Welfare Emeritus
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
What is C-BARQ?
It is a standardized behavioral evaluation tool for dog owners, handlers and professionals. The C-BARQ database at the U of PENN contains 50,000 pet dogs comprising more than 300 different breeds. It is sometimes described as a form of canine personality assessment, originally it was designed to measure the prevalence and severity of behavioral problems.
Before the Webinar, you can sign up and take the questionnaire on 1-3 of your dogs if you like. There is no charge or fee for this. We have an account set up by the SCWTCA Endowment Inc.
- Sign up as pet owners at https://vetapps.vet.upenn.edu/cbarq/.
- Click on "Sign Up Today" & create a brief profile.
- Select "Add a Dog" to enter a dog.
- Select "Dog is participating in a study" followed by "Next".
- Select "SCWTCA Endowment Inc." as the name of your organization "SCWTCA Endowment Inc." and provide the six-digit code 758847.
- Complete the questionnaire on your dog.
- ... An analysis will be sent to you.
Recording
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Orthopedic Issues in Wheatens
9pm ET • 3/15/2022
Presenter:
Darryl Millis MS DVM DACVS CCRP
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
Tune in for this presentation to add to your understanding of Orthopedic Issues in Wheatens.
Early Spay/Neuter
9pm ET • 2/15/2022
Presenter:
Erin E. Runcan DVM DACT
Assistant Professor of Theriogenology & Reproductive Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
You may recall Dr. Runcan’s very informative session (June 2021) on managing a Stud Dog, “Let’s Hear It For The Boys!”
Tune in for this presentation to add to your understanding of this topic that is a significant piece of information to share with new Puppy Owners.
PLN/Kidney Disease Update
9pm ET • 11/16/2021
Presenter:
Meryl Littman VMD DACVIM
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc. & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
SCWTCA Health Committee
Ectopic Ureters/Urogenital Disorders in Wheatens
9pm ET • 10/26/2021
Presenter:
Julie Byron DVM MS DACVIM
Professor – Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine
Ohio State University – College of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc. & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
SCWTCA Health Committee
Temperament & Rage Syndrome
9pm ET • 9/21/2021
Presenter:
Karen Overall MA VMD PhD DACVB
Editor in Chief, Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc. & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
SCWTCA Health Committee
Microphthalmia
Inherited Eye Diseases in the SCWT
9pm ET • 8/17/2021
Presenter:
Gustavo Aguirre VMD PhD PhD(hc)
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Professor of Medical Genetics and Ophthalmology
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA
CHIC, Genetic Tests, & Summertime Thoughts
from the SCWTCA Health Committee
Presenters:
Susan Ratliffe, Beth Sorenson, Elaine Azerolo, Cyndi Stokvis, & Neil O’Sullivan
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA Health Committee
LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS!
Best Practices for Managing The Stud Dog
Presenter:
Erin E. Runcan DVM DACT
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
Gulpies, IBD, & Food Allergies
Presenter:
Meryl P. Littman VMD DACVIM
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
- Link to ZOOM Recording
- Webinar - Gulpies, IBD, & Food Allergies (05/18/2021)
- The Gulpies (2019) by Meryl P. Littman VMD DACVIM
Dawning of the age of DNA testing … where to test, what does it mean, and
adding the information to the SCWT database
Presenter:
Dr. Neil O'Sullivan, noted Geneticist and longtime Wheaten breeder