Articles & Newsletters
The AKC Canine Health Foundation Library is a comprehensive list of all the canine health articles available on this website. You can search for an article by research area or breed. The information is divided into four sections:
Articles Available for Download (PDF)
Discoveries - the award-winning newsletter of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, published quarterly.
e-Newsletter - view the archives of our e-Newsletter
Canine Health Articles
Participation Matters October 2, 2023
The desire to improve Boxer health and a wish that no more dogs and owners should have to experience the agony of degenerative myelopathy (DM) are what motivated Boxer breeder Julie Higgins to participate in a clinical trial with her dog Sophia.
Breed-Specific Pain Sensitivity in Dogs September 15, 2023
A team of CHF-funded investigators at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine have published results from their groundbreaking study which may radically change how we understand canine pain
Making Strides - Wearable Tech for Canine Athletes? August 15, 2023
A CHF-funded research team is developing wearable sensors that can recognize and measure dog movements common in agility training and competition.
Studying Potential Treatments for Degenerative Myelopathy May 25, 2023
A recently awarded grant from the AKC Canine Health Foundation will help investigators study the drug riluzole as a potential treatment for dogs with DM.
Sniffing Out Strategies to Control Chagas Disease April 18, 2023
CHF-funded investigators at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine have been working to better understand Chagas disease in dogs.
Canine Health Resources Available for Download (PDF)
Boxer Update - Spring 2022 - ARVC April 13, 2022
Discovery of second arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy gene variant in Boxers provides another testing tool.
For the Ages April 7, 2022
The Dog Aging Project has One Key Goal: To Help Your Dog and You Live Longer, Healthier Lives
GSD Update - Fall 2021 - Bloat March 28, 2022
Purina ProPlan German Shepherd Dog Update (Fall 2021) - Bloat: A Multifactorial Disease in German Shepherd Dogs
One Health: Advancing Canine and Human Health December 6, 2021
A review of the 2021 AKC Canine Health Foundation National Parent Club Canine Health Conference in Today's Breeder. (Courtesy of Purina)
The 2021 AKC Canine Health Foundation National Parent Club Health Conference Part 1 October 11, 2021
Highlights of the cancer and neurology sessions from the 2021 AKC Canine Health Foundation National Parent Club Canine Health Conference
Success Stories
Novel Neurologic Disorder Characterized in Dalmatians June 20, 2022
The genetic mutation responsible for a unique neurologic disease in Dalmatian dogs was recently identified.
Genetic Test for Megaesophagus in German Shepherd Dogs May 16, 2022
The combination of a genetic mutation and sex can predict a German Shepherd Dog’s risk of being affected by CIM with 75% accuracy.
The Value of an Informed Dog Owner January 12, 2022
One owner's story about the challenges of diagnosing and treating her dog's fungal infection demonstrates why CHF places high importance on educational outreach.
New Genetic Test Helps Breeders Manage Dwarfism in Great Pyrenees July 30, 2021
The Great Pyrenees Club of America collaborated with CHF to explore the genetics underlying dwarfism in their breed.
A Clinician-Scientist Success Story July 20, 2021
Read about Clinician-Scientist Fellow Dr. Gasson and how she collaborated with her mentor, Dr. Brian Saunders, and a team at Texas A&M University to develop regenerative therapies for challenging orthopedic conditions in dogs.
Discoveries
The award-winning print newsletter of the AKC Canine Health Foundation. Providing in-depth information on canine health research and education.
Discoveries - Fall 2022 October 12, 2022
Cruciate ligament rupture test, research benefiting the canine athlete, end of year giving, and more.
Discoveries - Summer 2022 July 13, 2022
Lyme disease, new theriogenology residents, One Health, and more
Discoveries - Spring 2022 April 13, 2022
Breast cancer research, PPCP, and more
Discoveries Winter 2022 January 12, 2022
New technologies, 2022 Clinician-Scientist Fellows, and 2021 Awards.
Discoveries Fall 2021 October 13, 2021
2021 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference highlights, latest research grants, and more.
Help Future Generations of Dogs
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