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Distinguished Research Partners Award

Awarded annually to clubs or organizations for their ongoing and outstanding commitment to support canine health research.

About the Distinguished Research Partners Award

This annual award honors organizations or clubs for their exceptional dedication to canine health research and their continued support of the mission of the AKC Canine Health Foundation.

Distinguished Research Partners Award Winners

MB-F, Inc. and the Golden Retriever Foundation

2024

Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States. Rhodesian Ridgeback Charitable Foundation

2023

Kennel Club of Philadelphia

2022

Australian Shepherd Health and Genetics Institute, Inc., Retriever News/Entry Express

2021

Labrador Retriever Club, Inc., Irish Setter Club of America, Inc./Irish Setter Club of America Foundation, Inc., Gordon Setter Club of America, Inc.

2020

Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Berner Lovers, American Bullmastiff Association

2019

American Boxer Charitable Foundation, Golden Retriever Foundation

2018

Portuguese Water Dog Foundation, Scottish Terrier Club of America, Scottish Terrier Club of America Health Trust Fund, Westie Foundation of America, Inc.

2017

English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association, English Springer Spaniel Foundation

2016

American German Shepherd Dog Charitable Foundation, Inc., Dalmatian Club of America Foundation, Inc., Flat-Coated Retriever Foundation, Rottweiler Health Foundation, Inc.

2015

Golden Retriever Foundation, American Boxer Charitable TrustCollie Health Foundation, Irish Setter Club of America Foundation, Newfoundland Club of America Charitable Trust

2014