Here are a few facts that may answer your questions:

1. Research Costs Money!!!
There are currently 2 projects being funded by the Parent Club, the Siberian Husky Club of America for juvenile cataract research through the CHF. Together these projects cost $3000.00 per year. Although this sounds like a lot of money, in reality this money is funding one part-time graduate student. There is no large research projected dedicated to this problem. Imagine a cheek swab DNA test on 2 week old puppies to determine if they are clear, affected, or a carrier for cataracts. Today's dream is tomorrow's reality. All it takes is money.

2. Breed Club Affiliation
This Foundation is not affiliated with any local or national Siberian Husky club, but we encourage and welcome support from any club that wishes to help further the important work of research into hereditary disease. We are a separate entity so that all monies donated to SHHF can be tax-deductible to you and go directly to researching answers to the genetic and non-genetic problems that appear in our breed. Whether or not you are a member of any club, SHHF welcomes your input, expertise and donations. You can become a valuable asset to our organization.

3. One Purpose, and Only One Purpose
The Founders and Trustees of SHHF will focus entirely on the specific purpose of the SHHF, to ensure the continuity of needed funding for research into eye, hip, testicle, thyroid, epilepsy and any other problem that turns up as a result of the health surveys. The make-up of a Parent Club Board changes on a regular basis, and each Board has a wide variety of issues to deal with. Those issues include the health and welfare of the breed, but with so many issues to deal with, research into genetic and health problems can sometimes take a back seat to other important matters. SHHF has only one purpose - to improve the lot of the Siberian Husky through research into health issues of the breed.

4. Health Foundations are Efficient and Consistent
The health and welfare of the breed is the only concern of this foundation. Decisions concerning research grants and donations are made in an educated, informed, and timely manner. Health concerns of the breed are posted and available to any concerned individual. Breed information is currently being collected through surveys, journal listings, and correspondence with veterinary professionals.

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