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Collie Health Foundation

The Collie Health Foundation funds medical research to improve the Collie’s health and educates the public and breeders about health issues.

Patt Caldwell·September 21, 2022·6 min read

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AKC Canine Health Foundation

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Help Needed For Bladder and Bone Cancer Research

Two new CHF-funded studies are requesting sample submissions to study bladder and bone cancer. See if you and your dog(s) can participate.

September 16, 20222 min read

Do Lipid Droplets Play a Role in Canine Pyometra

Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRT

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Do Lipid Droplets Play a Role in Canine Pyometra?

Lipid droplets in the uterine lining likely play a role in the development of pyometra, or uterine infection. Read and learn more.

August 14, 20222 min read

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Sharon Albright, DVM, CCRT, AKC Canine Health Foundation

American Kennel Club (AKC)

The Role of Pollution in Canine Cancer

Canine Cancer is a multi-factorial disease influenced by genetic and environmental elements. With funding from the AKC Canine Health

July 8, 20222 min read

Calcium and Food for Pregnant Dogs: FAQs

Marty Greer, DVM

Breed Conservation

Calcium and Food for Pregnant Dogs: FAQs

Calcium and Food for Pregnant Dogs – The appropriate calcium-phosphorus balance during pregnancy and lactation is essential for the dam and

March 17, 20223 min read

LISA PATRICK, PETCOUNT

Feeding & Nutrition

Which Environmental Factors Affect Your Stud Dog’s Sperm Count And Motility

Research has shown that an identifiable set of environmental factors can impact dog semen quality, sperm motility, and increased

March 17, 20225 min read

False Pregnancy in Dogs

Ernest Ward, DVM

Breed Conservation

False Pregnancy or Pseudopregnancy in Dogs

False pregnancy is a female dog’s display of maternal behavior and physical pregnancy indications following estrus (heat).

March 2, 20222 min read

Embark Discovers Mutation Associated With Breed-specific Hearing Loss

Embark for Breeders

Canine Health

Embark Discovers Mutation Associated With Breed-specific Hearing Loss

Embark discovers mutation associated with breed-specific hearing loss, in first-ever canine health discovery using commercial testing

March 2, 20224 min read

Kevin E. Holmes

Breed Conservation

The Punnett Square | Preservation Breeders Can Utilize Population Genetics

The Punnett Square | Preservation Breeders Can Utilize Population Genetics – What are some of the craziest things you have ever heard someone

November 22, 202112 min read

Christine Robinson, PhD

Preventive Medicine

The Black Russian Terrier : A Picture of Health

The Black Russian Terrier : A Picture of Health | in general, the Black Russian Terrier is a healthy, robust dog. Like many large breed dogs

July 24, 202111 min read

Stephanie Hedgepath

Form Follows Function

What’s the big deal about canine dentition?

Canine dentition, what’s the big deal? A dog is born with no teeth in his mouth at all. Just as with human dentition, dogs have two sets

July 19, 20219 min read

Embark’s Test for Genetic Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI)

Embark for Breeders

Breed Conservation

Embark’s Test for Genetic Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI) Brings A New Tool to Breeders

Embark’s Test for Genetic Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI): For millennia, dog breeders have intentionally bred relatives as a way to fix

July 18, 20216 min read

Genetics and Dog Shows Share Centuries of History

Embark for Breeders

Breed Conservation

Genetics and Dog Shows Share Centuries of History

Embark Veterinary founders Ryan and Adam Boyko’s DNA research contributed to the understanding of the origins of the domestic dog.

June 16, 20214 min read

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