AKC Canine Heath Foundation News
AKC Canine Health Foundation Celebrates 30 Years of Advancing Canine Health March 25, 2025
CHF is excited to celebrate 30 years of dedication to improving the health and well-being of all dogs worldwide
AKC Canine Health Foundation Launches Canine Health Discovery Award January 6, 2025
CHF announces the inaugural Canine Health Discovery Award is open for nominations. This prestigious award will celebrate the most groundbreaking research making a significant impact on the health and well-being of dogs.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Recognizes 2024 Leaders in Canine Health December 18, 2024
CHF is excited to announce its annual awards recognizing leaders in supporting canine health.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Marks National Epilepsy Awareness Month November 4, 2024
CHF marks National Epilepsy Awareness Month this November to highlight the importance of canine epilepsy research
Theriogenology Residency Awards Announced August 20, 2024
Auburn University and Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have received funding for new residents starting in the summer of 2025. Also, Dr. Joshua Trumble begins his residency training at the 2024 award recipient, The Ohio State University.
First American Kennel Club/AKC Canine Health Foundation Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Recipients Announced July 23, 2024
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), in collaboration with the American Kennel Club (AKC), announces Colorado State University and Penn Vet (University of Pennsylvania) as the first recipients of AKC/AKC CHF Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Awards.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Marks Canine Cancer Awareness Month with $3.6 Million Invested in Active Cancer Research May 7, 2024
CHF marks Canine Cancer Awareness Month in May to highlight the impact of its funded canine cancer research. The Foundation’s active cancer research portfolio represents a substantial $3.6 million investment, underscoring CHF’s commitment to the fight against this devastating disease.
Purina Parent Club Partnership Program Supports Canine Health Research Funded Through the AKC Canine Health Foundation April 25, 2024
CHF announces that Purina has donated $111,910 in support of CHF-funded canine health research thanks to its Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program.
Dr. Mary Smith Elected as Chairman of the AKC Canine Health Foundation Board of Directors March 13, 2024
CHF announces Dr. Mary Smith’s election as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors.
The American Kennel Club and AKC Canine Health Foundation Launch Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program February 20, 2024
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), in collaboration with the American Kennel Club (AKC), announces the launch of the AKC/AKC CHF Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Awards 2024 Clinician-Scientist Fellowships January 16, 2024
The AKC Canine Health Foundation awards four Clinician-Scientist Fellowships for 2024.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Celebrates $2.6 million in New Research Funding in 2023 December 27, 2023
The AKC Canine Health Foundation celebrates $2.6 million awarded for canine health research grants and educational programs in 2023.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Recognizes 2023 Leaders in Canine Health December 18, 2023
The AKC Canine Health Foundation recognizes leaders in canine health with their annual awards.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Honors Dr. Gary Johnson with 2023 Asa Mays, DVM Excellence in Canine Health Research Award August 9, 2023
The AKC Canine Health Foundation announces Dr. Gary Johnson as recipient of the 2023 Asa Mays, DVM Excellence in Canine Health Research Award.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Celebrates 1,000th Scientific Publication July 20, 2023
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of all dogs, proudly announces the publication of its 1,000th scientific study.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces 2023 Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Recipient June 27, 2023
CHF announces the 2023 American Kennel Club/AKC Canine Health Foundation/Theriogenology Foundation Small Animal Theriogenology Residency recipient.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Funds Groundbreaking Study to Evaluate Potential Treatment for Degenerative Myelopathy June 1, 2023
CHF announces funding for a groundbreaking study evaluating a potential treatment for canine degenerative myelopathy.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Welcomes Dr. Stephanie Montgomery as Chief Executive Officer May 8, 2023
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) welcomes Stephanie Montgomery, DVM, PhD, DACVP as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) starting in June.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month with Three New Canine Cancer Grants May 1, 2023
The AKC Canine Health Foundation marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month each May to highlight the impact of its funded canine cancer research.
Purina Donation Supports AKC Canine Health Foundation Funded Canine Health Research April 5, 2023
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) announces that Purina has donated in support of CHF-funded canine health research thanks to its Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program.
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