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Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program

This program trains specialists who focus on the unique needs of athletic and working dogs, as well as those in need of rehabilitation.

American Kennel Club/AKC Canine Health Foundation Announce 2026 Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Recipient

MEDIA CONTACT:Trent BrownCommunity & Public Relations DirectorAKC Canine Health FoundationE-mail: trent.brown@akcchf.orgPhone: (919) 334-4029 News Release For Immediate Release Raleigh, NC (September 10, 2025) – The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), in collaboration with the American Kennel Club (AKC), announces the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine as a recipient of the second annual AKC/AKC […]

First American Kennel Club/AKC Canine Health Foundation Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Recipients Announced

MEDIA CONTACT:Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRTManager of Communications & Veterinary OutreachAKC Canine Health FoundationPhone: 919-334-4019E-mail: sharon.albright@akcchf.org MEDIA CONTACT:Brandi H. MundenVice PresidentPublic Relations & CommunicationsAmerican Kennel ClubPhone: 212-696-8220E-mail: brandi.munden@akc.org News Release For Immediate Release RALEIGH, NC (July 23, 2024) – The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), in collaboration with the American Kennel Club (AKC), announces […]

A New Era in Canine Sports Medicine

CHF Launches Groundbreaking Residency Program to Train the Specialists Our Dogs Deserve Like human athletes, dogs who compete in sports, work in the field, or serve on the front lines—from agility champions to search-and-rescue heroes, TSA K9s, and herding dogs—face a high risk of injury. In fact, studies show that up to 40% of athletic […]

The American Kennel Club and AKC Canine Health Foundation Launch Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program

MEDIA CONTACT:Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRTManager of Communications & Veterinary OutreachAKC Canine Health FoundationPhone: 919-334-4019E-mail: sharon.albright@akcchf.org MEDIA CONTACT:Brandi H. MundenVice PresidentPublic Relations & CommunicationsAmerican Kennel ClubPhone: 212-696-8220E-mail: brandi.munden@akc.org News Release For Immediate Release RALEIGH, NC (February 20, 2024) – The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), in collaboration with the American Kennel Club (AKC), announces the […]

Funding for Veterinary Educational Grants Program Announced

MEDIA CONTACT:Bradford BradyDirector of Development & CommunicationsAKC Canine Health FoundationPhone: 919-334-4023E-mail: bradford.brady@akcchf.org MEDIA CONTACT:Brandi HunterVP Public Relations and CommunicationsAmerican Kennel ClubPhone: 212-696-8220E-mail: Brandi.Hunter@akc.org MEDIA CONTACT:Tara BeasleyTheriogenology FoundationPhone: 334-395-4666E-mail: tara@franzmgt.com News Release for Immediate Release RALEIGH, NC (July 24, 2019) – The American Kennel Club (AKC), AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKCCHF) and Theriogenology Foundation (TF) are […]

Canine Sports Medicine

Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program This program supports the residency training of veterinarians seeking to attain board certification in the field of canine sports medicine and rehabilitation through the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR). Request for Proposal Application Guidelines Selection Process Funding Elgibility Grant Reporting Requirements Purpose of this […]

CHF Releases Webinar on Regenerative Medicine Therapy to Treat Orthopedic Injuries in Dogs

News Release For Immediate Release Today the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is pleased to announce the release of its new webinar, “Regenerative Medicine for Canine Orthopedic Concerns” featuring internationally recognized veterinary orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Sherman Canapp. CHF’s webinar series focuses on different aspects of canine health and canine health research, and this new […]

Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program

Application Deadline The 2027 Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program application is open until Friday, May 15th, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Open Date: Monday, Mar 9th Due Date: Friday, May 15th Notifications: ~Monday, Aug 3rd RESIDENCY For resident training programs up to $300,000 including 15% maximum indirect costs Start Application Scope Research […]

AKC Canine Health Foundation Celebrates $2.6 million in New Research Funding in 2023

MEDIA CONTACT:Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRTManager of Communications & Veterinary OutreachAKC Canine Health FoundationPhone: 919-334-4019E-mail: sharon.albright@akcchf.org News Release For Immediate Release RALEIGH, NC (December 27, 2023) – The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, celebrates $2.6 million awarded for canine health research grants […]

Funding Announced for 2019 Theriogenology Residency Programs

MEDIA CONTACT:Bradford BradyDirector of Development & CommunicationsAKC Canine Health FoundationPhone: 919-334-4023E-mail: bradford.brady@akcchf.org MEDIA CONTACT:Brandi HunterVP Public Relations and CommunicationsAmerican Kennel ClubPhone: 212-696-8220E-mail: Brandi.Hunter@akc.org MEDIA CONTACT:Tara BeasleyTheriogenology FoundationPhone: 334-395-4666E-mail: tara@franzmgt.com News Release For Immediate Release RALEIGH, NC (July 30, 2018) – The Theriogenology Residency Program sponsored by the American Kennel Club (AKC), AKC Canine Health […]

Universities Selected for 2021 Theriogenology Residency Programs

MEDIA CONTACT:Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRTManager of Communications & Veterinary OutreachAKC Canine Health FoundationPhone: 919-334-4019E-mail: sharon.albright@akcchf.org MEDIA CONTACT:Brandi HunterVP Public Relations and CommunicationsAmerican Kennel ClubPhone: 212-696-8220E-mail: Brandi.Hunter@akc.org MEDIA CONTACT:Tara BeasleyTheriogenology FoundationPhone: 334-395-4666E-mail: tara@franzmgt.com News Release for Immediate Release RALEIGH, NC (August 6, 2020) – The American Kennel Club (AKC), AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKCCHF), […]

AKC Canine Health Foundation Recognizes 2024 Leaders in Canine Health

MEDIA CONTACT:Trent BrownCommunity and Public Relations DirectorAKC Canine Health FoundationE-mail: trent.brown@akcchf.org News Release For Immediate Release RALEIGH, NC (December 18, 2024) – The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, is excited to announce its annual awards recognizing leaders in supporting canine health. Dr. J. […]

Donor-Originated Grants

Go Back Donor-Originated Grants (DOGs) Join the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) by directly supporting groundbreaking research that addresses the health needs you care about most. Inquire Now × Donor Originated Grants Advancing Canine Health Together We value collaboration in advancing canine health. Through our Donor-Originated Grant (DOG) program, organizations can partner with us to […]

Early Career Investigator

Go Back Early Career Investigator Program This program supports individuals in the first stage of their career as independent investigators focused on improving health outcomes for dogs. This award is designed to foster research that advances the health of dogs while also investing in the careers of the next generation of veterinary scientists. Request for […]

AKC Canine Health Foundation Funds Landmark Clinical Trial on Regenerative Medicine Treatment for Dogs

News Release For Immediate Release AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is pleased to announce the funding of a landmark clinical trial to establish the evidence-based use of regenerative medicine to treat tendon injury in dogs. Funded as part of CHF’s Canine Athlete Initiative which seeks to fund research and provide education for dog owners […]

Universities Selected for 2022 Theriogenology Residency Programs

MEDIA CONTACT:Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRTManager of Communications & Veterinary OutreachAKC Canine Health FoundationPhone: 919-334-4019E-mail: sharon.albright@akcchf.org MEDIA CONTACT:Brandi HunterVP Public Relations and CommunicationsAmerican Kennel ClubPhone: 212-696-8220E-mail: Brandi.Hunter@akc.org MEDIA CONTACT:Tara BeasleyExecutive DirectorTheriogenology FoundationPhone: 334-395-4666E-mail: tara@franzmgt.com News Release For Immediate release RALEIGH, NC (August 30, 2021) – The American Kennel Club (AKC), AKC Canine Health […]

02843-E: 2020 Summer Veterinary Student Educational Grant – University of Pennsylvania

Penn Vet Working Dog Center American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation 2020 Research Internship Proposal Canine Fitness Assessment Mentor: Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVECC, DACVSMR, Professor of Working Dog Sciences and Sports Medicine Penn Vet Working Dog Center 3401 Grays Ferry Ave Philadelphia, PA 19146 215-898-2200 cmotto@vet.upenn.edu Mentee: Carrie Ruge V’22 University of Pennsylvania […]

Orapup and the AKC Canine Health Foundation Announce Partnership to Raise Awareness and Funds for Pet Health

Orapup, the first tongue cleaner to beat bad dog breath, and the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, Inc. (CHF) today announced a strategic partnership to advance canine health by raising awareness and funding scientific research. As part of the partnership, Orapup will contribute a portion of sales from www.orapup.com to CHF and help increase […]

Universities Selected for 2023 Theriogenology Residency Programs

MEDIA CONTACT:Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRTManager of Communications & Veterinary OutreachAKC Canine Health FoundationPhone: 919-334-4019E-mail: sharon.albright@akcchf.org MEDIA CONTACT:Brandi Hunter MundenVP Public Relations and CommunicationsAmerican Kennel ClubPhone: 212-696-8220E-mail: Brandi.Munden@akc.org MEDIA CONTACT:Tara BeasleyExecutive DirectorTheriogenology FoundationPhone: 334-395-4666E-mail: tara@franzmgt.com News Release For Immediate Release RALEIGH, NC (August 18, 2022) – The American Kennel Club (AKC), AKC Canine […]