who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 3
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Facilitating SV Hip and Elbow Evaluations GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGdirect serviceProvides a service to send German Shepherd hip and elbow X-rays directly to the SV in Germany and guides owners through the evaluation process.
- Facilitating SV Spinal Evaluations GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGdirect serviceFacilitates spinal evaluations, including LTV and OC(D) assessments, for German Shepherds through the SV.
- Health Evaluation Guidance for Owners GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGdirect serviceGuides German Shepherd owners through the process of obtaining SV evaluations for hips, elbows, and spinal conditions, including documentation and submission requirements.
- Microchip/Tattoo Verification for Pedigrees GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGdirect serviceProvides a service for verifying microchip or tattoo information on 4-generation pedigrees for German Shepherds.
- Pedigree Verification Service GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGdirect serviceVerifies microchip or tattoo information against 4-generation pedigrees to support accurate lineage documentation for German Shepherds.
- SV Health Evaluation Submission Service GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGdirect serviceProvides a service to submit German Shepherd hip, elbow, and spinal (LTV and OC(D)) X-rays to the SV in Germany for official evaluation. Supports breed health standards through formal screening processes.
- Breed education and mentoring programs RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBdirect serviceOffers comprehensive educational programming including the "Rhodesian Ridgeback Boot Camp," all-day seminars on breed standards, skeletal anatomy, dog critique, and handling, with at least three presenters from its Education Committee provided at its own expense; conducts breed seminars at National and Regional Specialty Shows and Judge's Study Groups.
- Breed education and mentoring programs RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBdirect serviceProvides comprehensive educational programming including the "Rhodesian Ridgeback Boot Camp," all-day seminars on breed standards, skeletal anatomy, dog critique, and handling, with at least three presenters funded by the organization. Offers breed presentations to All Breed Clubs, AKC judges study groups, and at National Specialty events.
- Breed education and mentorship programs RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBdirect serviceOffers comprehensive educational programming including the "Rhodesian Ridgeback Boot Camp," all-day seminars on breed standards and handling, breed presentations to clubs and judge study groups, and ringside mentoring for conformation judges and aspiring judges at specialty and regional shows.
- Breed health and genetic research oversight RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBcapacity buildingOperates a Health & Genetics Committee dedicated to monitoring and advancing the health and genetic integrity of the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed through research and education.
- Breed resource and referral services RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBdirect serviceMaintains and provides access to a directory of Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders, stud services, and rescue dogs for prospective owners; supports public education on the breed and facilitates onsite visits.
- Breed resource and referral services RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBdirect serviceMaintains and provides access to a directory of Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders, stud services, and rescue dogs for prospective owners, and facilitates onsite visits related to the breed.
- Breeder, stud, and rescue dog directory services RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBdirect serviceMaintains and provides access to a directory of Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders, stud services, and rescue dogs for prospective owners, and designates Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc. as its official rescue organization with priority listing.
- Conduct Rhodesian Ridgeback Boot Camp seminars RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBdirect serviceOrganizes and funds all-day educational seminars known as the Rhodesian Ridgeback Boot Camp, covering breed standards, skeletal anatomy, dog critique, and handling, with at least three Education Committee presenters provided at the club's expense.
- Conduct health and genetic research initiatives RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBcapacity buildingOperates a Health & Genetics Committee dedicated to advancing breed health and supporting genetic research for the Rhodesian Ridgeback.
- Conduct onsite breed visits RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBdirect serviceProvides opportunities for onsite visits related to the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed, facilitating direct engagement and education for enthusiasts and owners.
- Facilitate onsite breed visits RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBdirect serviceProvides opportunities for onsite visits related to the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed, supporting education and engagement for enthusiasts and prospective owners.
- Health and genetic research oversight RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBcapacity buildingOperates a Health & Genetics Committee dedicated to monitoring and advancing the health and genetic integrity of the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed.