OFA Champion of Health February 2012
GCh Sora’s Pride of the Desert
We are pleased to introduce the Black Russian Terrier, GCh. Sora’s Pride of the Desert – Czar as our February Champion of Health. Czar is owned by Anita Castro-Marlowe and Maria Mastroianni. He was bred by Antonietta Paonessa, and is handled by Bruce & Tara Schultz. Czar is a credit to his rare breed. He holds titles in conformation, obedience, rally, and is an all breed Best In Show winner. He is also a working service dog. On the health front, Czar has met and exceeded the parent club’s CHIC requirements with OFA Excellent Hips, and normal Elbow, Cardiac, Patella, Thyroid, and CERF exams. He is also DNA tested clear for Hyperuricosuria. Czar has raised the bar for the breed with his accomplishments in and out of the ring, and through his extensive health screening.
Note – the OFA “Champion of Health” is not an official title issued by the OFA, AKC, or other registry. The “Champion of Health” is a monthly website feature that celebrates dogs that have achieved significant accomplishments, whether in the ring, field, performance events, as working dogs, or as producers, AND that have the full complement of breed appropriate health screening.If you have a dog that you believe meets the criteria that you would like to submit for consideration, please submit this application form to the OFA.
