Health Committee Description & Mission
Chihuahua Health Related Issues
A committee of the Chihuahua Club of America.
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Dr. Beverly Fritzler, DVM- 2009-2010 Chair
Sherri Chavez
Regina Maxwell
Sheri Rohm
Gary "Chip" Thompson
Stacy Amirov
Joanie Bernes
Breawna Fritzler
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Committee Description
Chihuahua Club
Of America members, breeders, owners, and exhibitors that work together to
further the Mission statement and that also attend the National Specialty in
Chicago each year to participate in workshops and clinics.
Mission
The
mission of the Chihuahua Health Related Issues Committee is to help
Chihuahuas live longer and healthier lives by identifying health issues,
recommending participation in research studies, and promoting education to
improve the health of our dogs.
Goals
A. Identify health
issues particular to Chihuahuas by working with Chihuahua owners and breeders.
B. Research and
identify grants particular to Chihuahuas through the AKC/Canine Health
Foundation, and other researchers meeting our criteria, which: 1. Meet
the highest scientific and educational standards. 2. Have the greatest
potential for advancing the health of the Chihuahua. 3. Have
expectations for producing materials and applications that are reasonable
and affordable for breeders and owners.
C. Educate the fancy on
health concerns particular to Chihuahuas through written materials and
health clinics.
D. To provide updates
on results of such research available to CCA and other Chihuahua Fanciers
E. Provide education on
genetics and foster a greater understanding of the role genetics plays in
some disease processes.
F. To facilitate CCA
cooperation with the projects and programs of the AKC Canine Health
Foundation.
G. To raise funds
adequate to advance CHRI Committee projects.
H. Encourage breeders to
test their breeding stock for potential health issues prior to breeding. |
