Rottweiler Health Foundation

Rottweiler Health Foundation Mission Statement

To raise money to fund critical research into the genetic, communicable and acquired diseases that plague our beloved breed, the Rottweiler.

www.rottweilerhealth.org

Summer 2008

...History
...Membership Application
...Become a Member!
...Make A Donation
...Membership List
...HealthNotes Newsletter

...Grants Being Funded

...C.H.I.C.
...CHF Health Conferences
...RHF Health Survey Results
...Rottweiler Health Issues

...Circle 2000 Registry
...Happy Birthday To You!
...Memorial Registry
...Registry Application

...RHF Store
...RHF Annual Fundraiser
...Breeder's Challenge
...Stud Dog Challenge
...ARC Annual Top 20 Event

...American Rottweiler Club
...Canine Health Related Links
...Shared Real Stories
...Suggested Reading

...Contact Info & Board

NEW! Stud Dog Challenge Breeder's Challenge Happy Birthday To You!

WELCOME - HERE'S WHAT'S NEW

New! Happy 13th birthday to...
New Circle 2000 Nominees: V-rated, BIS/BISS, A/C Ch. Luxor vom Stefanhaus, CD, CI, TT, HCT (Grant) and Multi V-1, Multi BISS Am/Can Ch. Von Boylan Antonio Banderas SchH 3, AD, BST, BH, TT, CGC, HIC (Brooks-Mitchell) remembered by Ray Simms
The RHF at the American Rottweiler Club National Specialty:
- We were pleased to see many attend our health presentations by Dr. Waters and Dr. Modiano. More info to be posted about their presentations...
- Thank you to all who participated in our cardiology clinic. We are please say that all dogs tested were rated 'normal' by Dr. Tobias.
- Thank you to Celia Cone who donated her 50/50 raffle winnings of $800 to RHF: "My 50/50 raffle winnings are to go to the Rottweiler Health Foundation earmarked for Dr. Waters' research in memory of Ch. Von Groff's Anuschka, CDX, RN, who was the first Top Twenty winner."
- Thank you to Meena (Busby) who was the highest bidder of the framed, numbered 'Housedogs' print and the custom RHF 14K gold and sterling silver paw pendant. Thank you also to the Walkers for their winning bid on the 'Born to be Wild' Chopper Rott!
AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces Genetic Test for Canine Degenerative Myelopathy [Thursday, May 8, 2008] read full story
If you have recently attended dog shows, boarded your dog(s) or frequent dog parks, please be aware of the following. If your dog begins to cough get to vet ASAP. Read more...

Thank you to the following organizations and people who have recently donated to the RHF including: Southwestern Rottweiler Club for donating $2,500; thank you to Ray Simms for his generous donation of $1,000 in loving memory of Ch. Von Boylan Antonio Banderas; the Kansas City Twisters Dog Training Club (Lisa Kramer) who recently ceased operations and opted to donate remaining funds to RHF; the Rottweiler Club of Alaska; Richard Kolb

Don't forget to check with your company's Human Resource Dept. about checking on whether your company has a matching donation program.

Thanks also to all those ARC members who included extra funds to the RHF when renewing their ARC membership renewals: Steph Anderson, George & Marge Brandel, Michael Houtchens, Marti Kemper...Your continued support is most appreciated.

Memorial Registry - Thank you also to all those Rottweiler owners who have made recent donations through our Memorial Registry in memory of a dear loved dog:

Shadetree-Stonycreek's Molly, CDX, MX, AXJ, HT, VX, TT (11/25/1993-05/09/2008) (Jerrett-Ronan) remembered by Lisa Hundley
Draco (01/11/1997-05/06/2008) (Ernst) also remembered by Jill Kessler-Miller
U-CD B Mine vd Frolikind zu Frontier CD, RE, TD, TT, CGC (03/11/2003-02/20/2008) (Richardson and Caldwell)
V-Rated FDCH Esmonds Kaos in the Nite CD, RN, HT, PT, HSAs, HCTd, JHD, TT, CGC (06/09/2002-03/21/2008) (Wolf) remembered by Hedy Rankin, Peg Langdo, Nan Faile, and Ann Felske-Jackman

We all knew fruits and vegetables were good for you, but a recent story finds that they will also preserve muscle mass - something to keep in mind for your Rottweiler too! (Read full story...)

New 'Shared Real Stories' containing true stories of Rottweilers who have been diagnosed with a specific affliction, and how each owner and dog dealt with it.

"I swore I wouldn't get another dog after I lost Kasha and Taz; but after Taz passed 6/07, I found I was too darn lonely to go it alone. I missed their greetings and all the other loving energy they brought into my life..."

an update from 'Dude' - who is almost 3 years post osteosarcoma and amputation and loving life!
My Rottweiler 'Big Rex' - Dealing with Osteosarcoma

Osteosarcoma Study still needing participants

FUNDRAISING
Our adorable statue fundraiser, 'Rotts On A Roll,' is available for ordering. The RHF Store also offers quality items with our Rottweiler Health Foundation insignia - great for yourself, great for gifts! Take a look...our original Rottweiler notecards, T-shirts, and more. Remember, all sale proceeds go to further research which ultimately leads to a healthier Rottweiler breed.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU
We would like to thank all those individuals who have supported our mission with their generous donations and membership. We look forward to making many new friends who also share the same vision: improved quality of life for Rottweilers and their owners.

It's about Rottweiler health! Thank you for caring and sharing.

When the time comes...

New! RHF Paw Pendant!
Solid Sterling Silver
(click on image to enlarge)
Order one - only $39.99 + S/H

RHF Web accepts donations and payments via PayPal!

send donations to:
rottweilerhealth@comcast.net

Individuals donating are encouraged to check with their employer's Human Resource dept. as many companies offer matching funds.

See our
FEATURED CHIC ROTTWEILER:
'SONNY'

Good news!
Rottweiler CHIC numbers
continue to grow! Read more...

Cataract/PRA eye
study involves Rotts
read more...

'ROTTS ON A ROLL'
RHF Statue Series

CHEMOTHERAPY
Is your dog dealing with chemo? Here is some info on chemotherapy drugs

Rottweiler Puppy Notecards

Click here to order a box today!
Only $5 for box of 8