1998

       Realizing the importance of parent breed clubs and individuals, in 1998
       TDBF established the “Award of Recognition” to exemplify an ethical ideal
       we hope will be adopted by all breed clubs and aimed at improving the
       lives of purebred dogs.  The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of
       America, Inc. was our first recipient for their extraordinary fund raising
       efforts in support of research into protein wasting syndrome and a planned
       open registry.  A small club faced with a serious health problem worked
       with admirable dedication to raise over $45,000 for research. 

     1999
       The Medallion Rottweiler Club received the 1999 Award of
       Recognition for Excellence in supporting a veterinary research project that
       ultimately, may help all purebred dogs.  They organized support and funding
       for a vital project to investigate a genetic link to osteosarcoma and other
       forms of canine cancer.    

       A second Award of Recognition was voted by the Board to honor Linda Wroth
     of the Akita Club of America as Humanitarian of the Year" for her
       tireless work on behalf of Akitas.  Linda did an outstanding job of initiating
       research projects aimed at solving Akita health problems.  She used funds
       from a personal inheritance to fund most of these projects, an act of unparalleled
       magnanimity. She stands as a roll model for all dog fanciers, a person who
       tirelessly strives to work toward good health for all Akitas. 

     2000
      The 2000 Award of Recognition was awarded to Dr. W. Jean Dodds   for
      her tireless work on behalf of all dogs. Dr. Dodds' work in blood disorders and
      the organization of Hemopet are recognized and worthy contributions, but her
      desire to insure a better quality of life for all dogs set Dodds on a path that few
      have undertaken.  We thank her for the decades she traveled the country to
      educate dog breeders, owners and veterinarians about the dangers of
      over-vaccination, the triggers of immune-mediated diseases, the role of the
      immune system and nutrition in overall health, the need for genetic screening
      and the countless other ways Dr. Dodds provided support. Dr. Dodds raised
      awareness of the need for reform and at the same time, she elevated the
      standard of living for most dogs in America.  Her activities are a continuing
      demonstration of excellence in caring for dogs.  We hope Dr. Dodds' example
      will become a light for other medical professionals to follow, and perhaps
      one day these diseases will be eradicated. 

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