Dr. Robert J. Hritzo

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  www.italiangreyhound.org/health/stlouisconf.html - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 5/19/2006    Last Visited: 3/14/2007  

  The official program began Sunday morning with a welcome from Robert Hritzo, MD, president of the AKC Canine Health Foundation.

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  1999 National Parent Club Health Conference - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 10/15/1999    Last Visited: 2/25/2008  

  Osteosarcoma: Affected Dogs Needed (Modiano) The conference was opened by Robert J. Hritzo, MD, President of the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF).

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  2003 PCA National Specialty Show Committee - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/12/2003    Last Visited: 3/12/2003  

  Dr. Robert Hritzo

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  ACC - AKC Health Conference Report - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/14/1998    Last Visited: 5/6/2002  

  Dr. Robert J. Hritzo, President of the AKC/CHF opened the conference Saturday morning with some incredible statistics.Since the first conference 86 breed clubs have developed health committees.22 breed Clubs are doing health surveys in order to determine the issues within their breeds.Many others have completed this valuable tool and are acting on the results.He added that it is very important for the breed clubs to identify their issues, then recruit dogs and supply pedigrees for the studies they wish to sponsor.1.2 million dollars has been delegated in research funding since the first conference.Currently 29 grant projects are being sponsored at 21 facilities.
  
  What follows are a few examples of grants that have been funded.Due to the fact Ihat bloat is a problem among several breeds, the Canine Bloat Grant #1252 was sponsored by several breed clubs in addition to two major sponsors.Canine Cancer Grant #1456 was sponsored by the Flat-Coated Retriever Club Of America.The Flat coat have a 60% mortality rate within their breed from cancer, hence this is a very important research area for their breed's future.Fancomi Syndrome Grant #1445 was sponsored by the Basenji Club of America.Fancomi syndrome is now the number one health concern in the Basenji breed.

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  AKC Canine Health Foundation - Board of Directors and... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 5/13/2008    Last Visited: 5/13/2008  

  Dr. Robert J. Hritzo

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  AKCCHF News and Events - Press Releases by Topic - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 5/10/2003    Last Visited: 2/22/2005  

  Dr. Robert Hritzo honored with Emeritus AKCCHF News and Events - Press Releases by Topic
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  Dr. Robert J. Hritzo has been granted Emeritus status by the Board of Directors.The seven-year-old organization will continue to seek guidance from Dr. Hritzo in his new capacity.
  
  Dr. Hritzo was chairman of the charitable contributions committee of the America Kennel Club, and the AKC Canine Health Foundation was formed under his leadership.He accepted the responsibility of president and shaped the very beginnings of AKC/CHF, from inspiring the very first donors and building a strong Board of Directors, to inaugurating the first grants cycle and bringing a mission of canine health research to the public.His leadership brought the Foundation from the very start to its current status as the largest funder of exclusively canine health research in the world.
  
  Commenting on his role with AKC/CHF, Dr. Hritzo said, "It has been a great privilege to have helped establish the Foundation to try to give to our dogs better health and increased longevity.This is one way we can give something substantial back to them for their years of unconditional love and devotion to us."
  
  In 2001, after five years as president of the Foundation, he stepped down to allow rotation of the office.Hritzo was recognized for his presidency with a crystal award which read "Thank You For Making a Vision a Reality, First President 1995 to 2001."Executive Vice President Deborah Lynch expressed the gratitude of the board and staff, saying, "We cannot begin to express the appreciation we have for the integrity and dedication of Dr. Hritzo.
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  Dr. Hritzo was a general surgeon in Youngstown, Ohio, where he served as Chief of Staff for three years, Assistant Director of Surgery, and Director of the Research Laboratory.He has been actively involved with the sport of purebred dogs for more than 35 years, breeding and exhibiting Samoyeds and Papillons.He has finished 76 champions, including a Greyhound, two Pointers, and an American Foxhound.He has served as the AKC Delegate for the Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club for 30 years, and served on the Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club.Dr. Hritzo and his wife Patricia live in Florida, where they share their home with Papillons.

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  Akc Canine Health Foundation - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 7/22/2006    Last Visited: 4/10/2008  

  "Generous donors concerned about canine health led the way to the most successful year ever for the AKC Canine Health Foundation" according to foundation president Dr. Robert Hritzo.
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  St. ... According to AKC Canine Health Foundation President, Dr. Robert J ... Hritzo said." The AKC Canine Health Foundation has been instrumental in turning attention to canine genetics and ...

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  Annual Meeting Of The Delegates - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/9/1999    Last Visited: 11/13/2001  

  Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club , Inc. - Dr. Robert J. Hritzo
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  Delegates , the Chair now calls on Dr. Robert Hritzo to read the Treasurer's report.
  
  Dr. Hritzo : Good afternoon , Fellow Delegates.The Treasurer's report for the past year is this : The consolidated results from operations for the American Kennel Club , the American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery , and the American Kennel Club Holdings , Incorporated were $2.5 million for the year ending December 31 , 1998 which includes an non-cash pension credit of $3.3 million.This compares to a $4.7 million net result for 1997 which included an non-cash pension credit of $2.8 million.
  
  Revenues for 1998 versus 1997 were $47.2 million for 1998 compared to $47 million in 1997.Core business ventures were down slightly from those in 1997.A major initiative is underway to promote the value of AKC services available as a result of registration.

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  Canine Health Foundation - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/28/2006    Last Visited: 1/14/2008  

  According to AKC Canine Health Foundation President, Dr. Robert J. Hritzo, hundreds of genetic markers important in the search for clues to inherited canine diseases have already been uncovered, spurred on by research grants from the two-year-old Foundation.
  
  "Up to now most genetic research has focused on humans, mice and agricultural animals," Dr. Hritzo said."The AKC Canine Health Foundation has been instrumental in turning attention to canine genetics and has become the largest private funding source for genetic linkage mapping research.This is good news for the 37 million dog owners in the United States."
  
  Hritzo said scientists have been reluctant to study diseases in dogs without a genetic "road map".The worldwide collaboration marks a significant step forward and will speed up the process, he noted.

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  Canine Health Foundation - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/28/2006    Last Visited: 1/14/2008  

  Dr. Robert J. Hritzo, president, said, "These studies address important research areas in canine heart disease.

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