Breeders' Challenge Update

Congratulations to SCWTCA breeders who have contacted their Wheaten owners for donations to the "Breeders' Challenge". Several have donated and, as a result, the contest will extend through September 30, 2009 to provide more opportunities. Interested breeders may encourage Breeders' Challenge holiday or birthday donations from the puppy owners who send presents from their puppies to celebrate special occasions. The breeder who raises the most funds will win a head study painting of their favorite dog created and donated by Darcie Olson. The winner will be announced at the 2009 SCWTCA annual meeting.

This project is a fundraiser sponsored by The SCWTCA Endowment, Inc. Proceeds will be used for ongoing health research for the SCWT. Please access the following website for additional information: http://scwtca.org/health/breederchallenge.htm

Thank you to the following breeders and owners who have contributed to the Endowment:

Emily Holden/Bonnie Ivler - $100
Lynn Cone - $150
Dennis & Bonnie Wirth - $550
Sonya & Richard Urquhart - $1,000
Ronnie Copland - $1,425

Projects Supported by the SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.

Canine Phenome Project (2007) - Dr. Gary Johnson, University of Missouri, Columbia
Sibling Pairs Study (2006) - Dr. Gary Johnson, University of Missouri, Columbia
Genes, Dogs and Cancer: 4th Canine Cancer Conference (2006) - Chicago, IL
Investigation of Antigenic Causes of Vaccine-Associated Allergic Reactions in Dogs (2006) - Dr. George Moore, Purdue University
Genetic Determinants of Malignant Melanoma (2006) - Dr. Michael S. Kent, University of California, Davis
Longitudinal Clinical Study, Mode of Inheritance & Therapeutic Trial of Protein-Losing Enteropathy and Nephropathy (Colony Dog Studies) (1997) - Dr. Shelly Vaden, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Board of Directors of the SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.

Carol Carlson, Chair
Susan McGee, Vice-Chair
Rosemary Berg, Secretary/Treasurer
Kenna Kachel, Director
Kathy McIndoe, Director
Beth Verner, Director
Toni Vincent-Fisher, Director