The Health Trust Fund of the Scottish

1. Detect and investigate health problems in Scottish Terriers2. Monitor health in Scottish Terriers3. Participate in research to enhance prevention of illness4. Develop and advocate sound breeding practices5. Foster safe and healthful environments6. Study and share information that promotes better health in our dogs7. Promote and encourage constructive attitudes toward health concernsWhereas, as with most breeds of dogs,the Scottish terrier is affected from time to time by certain diseases and defects from genetic or other causes which can only be cured or contained through better understanding of the causes and treatment or other remedies for such diseases and defects; and whereas, STCA Board deems it appropriate and necessary to establish a special fund to be held in Trust for the purposes of funding, whole or in part, research and studies into the diseases and defects affecting the Scottish Terrier, and for the purposes o education, including, but not limited to, education of STCA