Articles and White Papers

Current research topics regarding a specific disease or research area

*AKC Canine Health Foundation Newsletters

White papers are documents which address current research topics and summarize the most recent information regarding a specific disease or research area. White papers are generally issued as a result of conferences where the most distinguished scientists gather to discuss and present their work. The AKC Canine Health Foundation then asks one or more scientists to summarize the information for use by breeders, owners and veterinarians in a paper of 10-15 pages in length. The white papers include a bibliography and are written in lay language.

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• Common Household Toxins as Presented by Dr. John Tegzes at the April 2009 Breeders Symposium held at Western University in Pomona, CA
• Dr. Breen's Collaborative Research Published in a Special Edition of the Journal Chromosome Research
• Determining the Best Age at Which to Spay or Neuter: An Evidence Based Analysis
• PowerPoint Presentation from the Biennial National Parent Club Canine Health Conference - October 19-21, 2007
• Biennial National Parent Club Canine Health Conference - October 19-21, 2007
• Sporting Group Update - Brittany Endowed Fund Helps to Initiate Genetic Research
• Hound Group Update - Researcher Aims to Establish New Surgical Protocol for Chylothorax
• Working Group Update - Canine Tick-Borne Diseases Are Becoming More Prevalent
• Terrier Group Update - Researchers Study Treatment & Genetics of Canine Bladder Cancer
• Toy Group Update - Alopecia X Researchers Study 'Mystery Skin Disease'
• Herding Group Update - Researchers Study MDR1 Gene Mutation in Controlling Seizures
• Canine Tick-Borne Diseases Are Becoming More Prevalent
• Boxer Update - Hemangiosarcoma Research Focuses on Growth Signaling Pathways
• Bulldog Update - Research of Cystinuria in Bulldogs Looks for Genetic Cause
• Chihuahua Update - DNA Suppressor Gene Accounts for Size Differences in Dogs
• Cocker Spaniel Update - Researchers Study Ways to Diagnose Liver Disease Sooner
• Dachshund Update - Researchers Seek Cause of Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dachshunds
• Dalmatian Update - Urine Concentration Is Key Indicator of Bladder Stones
• Doberman Pinscher Update - Researchers Continue to Learn More about Von Willebrand's Disease
• Golden Retriever Update - Research Focuses on Genetic Cause of Pigmentary Uveitis in Goldens
• Great Dane Update - Researchers Study Genetic Basis of Bloat in High-Risk Breeds
• German Shepherd Dog Update - Researchers Study Genetic Basis of Bloat in High-Risk Breeds
• Labrador Retriever Update - Canine Tick-Borne Diseases Are Becoming More Prevalent
• Poodle Update - Researchers Begin to Study Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Poodles
• Rottweiler Update - Researchers Study PPS Cataracts in Rottweilers
• Shih Tzu Update - Early Treatment for Corneal Ulcers Helps to Save Vision
• Siberian Husky Update - Canine Tick-Borne Diseases Are Becoming More Prevalent
• Yorkshire Terrier Update - Lymphangiectasia Is a Genetic Condition in Yorkshire Terriers
• Canine Hemangiosarcoma - the Road from Despair to Hope
• Poisonous Plant Guide (Reprinted from the Merck Veterinary Manual, 8th ed.)
• University of Florida 9th Annual Owners & Breeders Symposium
• PowerPoint Proceedings of the Biennial National Parent Club Canine Health Conference - October 21-23, 2005
• Biennial National Parent Club Canine Health Conference — October 21-23, 2005
• 2005 International Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Symposium Small Animal Resident Abstracts
• 2005 Tufts University Canine & Feline Breeding & Genetics Conference
• BREEDERS' & OWNERS' SYMPOSIUM
  An Introduction to Veterinary Acupuncture - 9th Annual Symposium at the University of Florida
• BREEDERS' SYMPOSIUM
  "Red Eye" in the Dog - University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine - July 29th, 2000
• BREEDERS' SYMPOSIUM
  Changes And Challenges The Role Of Dog Breeders, Scientists And Veterinarians In The Future Of Purebred Dogs - July 31st, 1997
• BREEDERS' SYMPOSIUM
  University of California, Davis, Center for Companion Animal Health - May 21 & 22, 2005
• BREEDERS' SYMPOSIUM
  The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine - January 29, 2005
• BREEDERS' SYMPOSIUM
  North Carolina State - January 22, 2005
• 8TH ANNUAL DOG OWNERS & BREEDERS' SYMPOSIUM
  University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine - July 31, 2004
• INAUGURAL NORTH CAROLINA STATE BREEDERS' SYMPOSIUM
  July 17, 2004
• THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY SCOTTISH TERRIER CLUB, INC. CANINE CANCER SEMINAR
  April 6, 2002 Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, CA
• 2003 NATIONAL PARENT CLUB CANINE HEALTH CONFERENCE
  Complete St. Louis, MO - September 19, 20 and 21, 2003
• 2ND ANNUAL CANCER CONFERENCE - GENES, DOGS AND CANCER
  Aurora, OH
• INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CANINE HYPOTHYROIDISM
  Universityof California - Davis - August 3 & 4, 1996
  Contains the proceedings from a symposium that provided an opportunity for endocrinologists, veterinarians and breeders to share ideas, discuss their current understanding of the disease, debate controversial topics and consider future strategies for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism
• ADVANCED REPRODUCTION SYMPOSIUM
  Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium, University of Florida,College of Veterinary Medicine - July 29, 2000
• CANCER: WE CAN TREAT IT!
  Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium, University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine - July 29, 2000
• TREATMENT OF CRANIAL CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURIES IN DOGS
  Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium, University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine - July 29, 2000
• CANINE THERIOGENOLOGY CONFERENCE 
  December 10, 2000 presented by The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Columbus, OH
• FEEDING DOGS FOR REPRODUCTION AND GROWTH
  Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium, University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine - July 29, 2000
• THE CANINE GENOME: WHAT BREEDERS NEED TO KNOW
  Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium, University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine - July 29, 2000
• COMMON SKIN DISEASES OF THE DOG ALLERGIES
  Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium, University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine - July 29, 2000
• 2001 DOG OWNERS AND BREEDERS SYMPOSIUM
  July 28, 2001 University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
  Contains abstracts from sessions on dilated cardiomyopathy, nutrition, intervertebral disc disease, gastric dilatation volvulus, advanced reproduction symposium, acupuncture and atopic dermatitis and other topics.
• 1ST ANNUAL CANCER CONFERENCE - GENES, DOGS and CANCER
  Keystone, CO
  Genes, Dogs and Cancer:  Emerging Concepts in Molecular Diagnosis and Therapy AMC Cancer Research Center, 2001 Includes abstracts on research into the genetic factors that contribute to the origin and progression of cancer, new methods that can assist in diagnosis, and new strategies for therapy.
• 2002 DOG OWNERS AND BREEDERS SYMPOSIUM
  July 27, 2002University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
• CHANGES AND CHALLENGES: THE ROLE OF DOG BREEDERS, SCIENTISTS AND VETERINARIANS IN THE FUTURE OF PUREBRED DOGS
  July 31, 1997
• SYMPOSIUM ON CANINE EPILEPSY
  MOLECULAR GENETICS AND CANINE HEALTH CONFERENCE ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI October 31 & November 1, 1997
  Undertakes a brief review of hereditary epilepsy
• ELBOW DYSPLASIA
  1999
• TIMING THE FERTILE PERIOD OF THE BITCH: BRIEF REVIEW
  1999
• GLAUCOMA AND CATARACTS:CAN WE ELIMINATE THEM?
  1999
• THE DOMINANT DOG
• NATURE VS. NURTURE: THE GENETICS OF BEHAVIOR
• CAN THEY LOVE YOU TOO MUCH?... SEPARATION ANXIETY IN DOGS
• FEEDING PETS IN THE 90'S
  Introductory Notes from 1997 lecture
• LABRADOR RETRIEVER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY RESEARCH PROGRAM
• CANINE STREPTOCOCCAL TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME CANINE STSS
• ONE MEDICINE: INTEGRATION OF EAST AND WEST
  Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium, University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine - July 29, 2000
• HYPOTHYROIDISM IN THE DOG
  Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine July 29, 2000
• THE INTERPRETATION OF CLINICAL SIGNS
• GENETIC CONSIDERATIONS IN COMPANION ANIMALNUTRITION
  Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine July 29, 2000
• RESEARCH PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED BY AKC PARENT CLUBS*
  Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine July 29, 2000
• “RED EYE” IN THE DOG
  Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine July 29, 2000
• SURGERY UPDATE WHAT’S NEW IN SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY?
  Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine July 29, 2000
• SPORTS MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM
  Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine July 29, 2000
• CANINE VACCINOLOGY
• VACCINATION ISSUES OF CONCERN TO DOG OWNERS

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