Genetic Consultation

AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) has a keen interest in canine genetic counseling as an area of research and service. The Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine is contributing to this effort through an online resource for pet owners and breeders to request genetic consultation with CHF-funded researcher Dr. Kate Meurs and her VGL Team. This is also a resource for veterinarians to inquire on behalf of a client’s canine genetics concerns. Counsellors include veterinary genetics researchers and NCSU faculty members including Dr. Kate Meurs (cardiology, genetics), Dr. Natasha Olby (neurology, genetics), current and former AKC/AKCCHF/TF Theriogenology Residents and other Theriogenology and Genetics faculty members through the VGL. 

Click here to read a recent article highlighting the genetic counselling service.

Master the basic principles necessary to practically and thoughtfully apply genetic test results to the care of your dog(s) and breeding stock with a Review of the Current State of Genetic Testing in dogs.

To take advantage of this genetic consultation service, please go to the NCSU Genetic Counseling webpage to ask a genetics question about your dog or patient, and help continue forward progress for canine health.

For questions, please contact chfgrants@akcchf.org.