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
Small Animal Reproductive Medicine Thrives Thanks to Collaboration Between the American Kennel Club, AKC Canine Health Foundation, Theriogenology Foundation and Auburn University May 1, 2020
A description of the AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program and its success at Auburn University
Canine Blood Donation May 1, 2020
An overview of canine blood donor programs and CHF-funded research on canine blood disorders.
Xylitol - Information for Dog Owners March 13, 2020
Information on xylitol, a sugar substitue that is poisonous to dogs.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Funded Research Helps Labrador Retriever Breeders Manage a Devastating Disease February 21, 2020
Thanks to dedicated breeders like Dr. Fran Smith and research supported by the AKC Canine Health Foundation, Labrador Retriever breeders, owners, and veterinarians now have a better understanding of exercise-induced collapse and tools to manage it.
The Role of Aging and the Immune System in Canine Degenerative Myelopathy February 18, 2020
CHF-funded researchers concluded that priming of central nervous system immune cells, advancing age, and a mutation in the gene that codes for superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) are all risk factors for development of clinical signs of canine DM.
Canine Health Resources Available for Download (PDF)
Proactive Breeders Improve Outcomes for Dogs with Ocular Diseases April 1, 2010
What dog owners can do for dogs with some types of eye disease.
Breeders Are Encouraged to Health Test for Patellar Luxation April 1, 2010
A description of patellar luxation and the available health tests for the orthopedic disease.
Canine Morphology: Hunting for Genes and Tracking Mutations March 1, 2010
Recent advances in canine genomics have made exploration of genetic mechanisms controlling breedspecific differences possible.
Breeders are Encouraged to Health Test Dogs & Participate in CHIC January 1, 2010
Bulldog breeders are encouraged to health test and register results with the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC).
Breeders Welcome New DNA Test for Primary Lens Luxation January 1, 2010
The discovery of the gene for Primary Lens Luxation and the resulting genetic test.
Success Stories
Discoveries
The award-winning print newsletter of the AKC Canine Health Foundation. Providing in-depth information on canine health research and education.
Help Future Generations of Dogs
Participate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in a clinical trial. Samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by specific diseases.
