AKC Canine Heath Foundation News
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.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Receives Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency March 20, 2023
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, receives its fifth consecutive Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid charity evaluator.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Celebrates $3.4 Million in Awarded Research in 2022 December 28, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, announces another successful year awarding canine health research grants and educational programs.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Recognizes 2022 Leaders in Canine Health December 19, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, recognizes the following leaders in canine health with their annual awards.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Awards 2023 Clinician-Scientist Fellowships December 8, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, awards four Clinician-Scientist Fellowships for 2023.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces Matching Funds for Canine Cancer Research October 5, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation announces matching funds for canine cancer research provided by the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States and the Rhodesian Ridgeback Charitable Foundation
AKC Canine Health Foundation Funds New Studies to Benefit the Canine Athlete October 3, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, announces funding for two new studies to benefit the canine athlete.
Universities Selected for 2023 Theriogenology Residency Programs August 19, 2022
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have been selected through a competitive grant application process to receive residency program funding in 2023 through the AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces $1.5 Million Invested in New Canine Health Research Grants with a One Health Impact July 7, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, announces more than $1.5 million invested in new canine health research grants with a One Health impact.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces 2022 Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Recipients June 29, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) announces two new theriogenology residencies awarded in 2022.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Welcomes Marleen Livingstone as Chief Development Officer June 20, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, welcomes Marleen Livingstone as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO).
AKC Canine Health Foundation Marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month with Over $1.4 Million in Newly Awarded Cancer Grants May 2, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month this May with over $1.4 million in newly awarded canine cancer research grants.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Receives 2022 Distinguished Research Partner Award from University of Minnesota April 7, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) has been awarded the 2022 Points of Pride Distinguished Research Partner Award from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.
Purina Supports Canine Health Research with Donation to the AKC Canine Health Foundation March 30, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) announces that Purina has donated $99,230 to support canine health research. The donation was raised through the Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program.
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