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TIME TO RENEW YOUR RHF MEMBERSHIP Each Spring, we ask you to renew your annual RHF membership dues of $50 by May 31st so that we can meet our funding commitments for this year. Renew your Rottweiler Health Foundation membership by sending your $50 check to: Linda Gunderson, Membership Chair 24422 Avenida de la Carlota, Suite 295 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 For those who use PayPal, you can renew your RHF membership using PayPal. If you are not yet an RHF member - join us in our quest for a healthier Rottweiler, simply complete this application and send it in with your membership dues check today.
EXCEPTIONAL LONGEVITY & CANCER RESISTANCE RESEARCH 'Old Grey Muzzle Tour' Hits National TV Networks: "Could Rottweilers Be Cancer Cure Key?"
	The research, supported by the Rottweiler Health Foundation, has demonstrated a link between keeping ovaries longer and exceptional longevity. The results were published in Aging Cell, the world's top impact biology of aging scientific journal. Since its publication in December 2009, the research findings have commanded the attention of many veterinarians and dog owners. In addition to the AVMA Journal, the story has been featured in DVM Magazine, Veterinary Practice News, MSNBC.com, and NBC TV. Most recently, Dr. Waters research has gained the attention of "Good Morning America." (video to left)
Our five-year commitment to Grant RHF-607: Study of Exceptional Longevity in Rottweilers and Cancer Resistance Regulatory Factors continues to unravel the mystery of longevity and cancer resistance.

FAMILIAL SUB-AORTIC STENOSIS RESEARCH

Thanks to all who participated in the cardiology clinic we sponsored at the 2010 ARC National. We were pleased that Rottweiler owners took advantage of this opportunity to have their dogs heart screened. In total, Dr. Julie Martin performed 35 auscultations and 14 echo cardiograms. We also appreciate those owners who took the extra step of having both an auscultation and echo cardiogram performed as well as their dog's blood drawn for Dr. Kathryn Meurs research study! Dr. Josh Stern, assistant to Dr. Meurs was on hand to take the blood samples and later to give a great presentation on 'SAS - All In the Family'. Thank you Dr. Stern!

The RHF encourages your participation in this study. If you have a dog diagnosed by a board certified veterinary cardiologist (via doppler echocardiogram) as SAS affected or SAS clear, your dog's blood DNA is needed. See Familial Sub-Aortic Stenosis Sample Submission Form.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECENT DONATIONS

Thank you to the American Rottweiler Club for the recent generous donation of $5,000. Thank you to Michael Marlow who made another end of the year big donation of $1147 through his employer matching charity gift program.

Memorial Registry submissions:

Ch. Phantom Wood Cadence CD, TDX, HT, RN (Niessing) remembered by Hedy Rankin
Ronald G. Seidler - remembered by Southwestern Rottweiler Club, Juan & Nancy Griego, and Sharlynn Grant
Acosta's Magic Bear Hermaine (Alayon) - remembered by Tommy Caisango
Big Creek's Canyon River Stone UD, NJP, CS, CI, BH, CGC, TT, Can. CD (Snyder) remembered by Brenda Finnicum, Sheldon Shipman, Margaret Norris
Multi V-1 Am/Can Ch. Neu-Rodes Gimme The Prize CDX, RE, SchH1, BST, BH, AD, CGC (Neu-Rodes)
Multi V-1 Am/Can/UCI Ch. Summerfield Action Jack'son CDX, RE, OA, OAJ, CX, NJP, NAP, BH, AD, BBT, TT, CGC (Neu-Rodes) - remembered by his many friends

Happy 13th Birthday to Mex. Ch. Summerfield's Crystal Carousel, CD, RE, OA, OAJ, AXP, AJP, PT, BH, CI, CIT, CGC, TT and Registered Therapy Dog Birthdate: January 31, 1997. Birthday wishes from Neu-Rodes Rottweilers and little brother "AJ"

CANCER RESEARCH

New update from Dr. Jaime Modiano - stay tuned! Since cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the Rottweiler, the RHF continues to fund research in both osteosarcoma and lymphoma. Grant CHF-947A & B: Heritable and Sporadic Genetic Lesions in Canine Osteosarcoma, headed by Dr. Breen and Dr. Modiano, has the potential of pinpointing specific genes that are associated with breed-dependent risk, and to possibly predict how heritable factors influence bone cancer in Rottweilers, Golden Retrievers, and other breeds.

If your dog was recently diagnosed with cancer, have you considered helping cancer research by submitting a sample? Click here for instructions on sample submission to the Modiano Lab.

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