The health of
our wonderful Pharaoh Hounds is always foremost in the minds of the
members of the the PHCA. The Health Survey is one tool we use to
assess the health of the population. Members of PHCA, through the
Code of Ethics, have agreed to complete each survey. However, we
are interested in the health of the total breed population, not just
those that belong to our membership. All owners of Pharaoh Hounds
are invited and encouraged to complete this survey.
The
ELECTRONIC Health Survey is now ready for access! There is an
introduction page when the survey is opened explaining what to do. Each
single pass through the survey is for only ONE dog in your household.
You will have to go back and enter each dog in YOUR household that is
currently living with you or that is deceased in the past year. This
type of data gathering will provide more accurate information for the
breed. It will take some time for those folks with multiple dog
households to get your information entered in the beginning, so just
take your time. The survey itself is very easy to do.
For those
members who do not have computer access please contact me by phone or
mail and I will send you our paper version to complete. It will be a
version similar to the old survey. Taking the health survey is a PHCA
requirement to maintaining good standing with the club.
At the end of
the survey you will be asked to enter your name. This last page is NOT
linked to the survey you just completed so the information cannot be
linked. The last page is to record which members are taking the survey
only. OFA is tabulating all data. Please be assured that this is highly
confidential.
If you encounter
any problems during the survey please contact me at