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11. Inheritance of Addison's Disease in Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers

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Description: Canine hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's Disease) is due to a deficiency in production of corticosteroids and mineralocorticoids produced by the adrenal glands. These compounds are required for proper regulation of various pathways in the body including metabolism, blood pressure and response to stress. Affected dogs can present with a variety of non-specific clinical sighs including vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, anorexia and weakness. Treatment for Addison's is life-long and relatively expensive. Additionally, in the event of an Addisonian crisis, animals can die if they are not diagnosed and treated properly. Classically , as reported in the literature, it is a relatively uncommon endocrine disease affecting primarily middle-aged, female dogs of any breed. However, certain breeds including Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers (Tollers), Bearded Collies, Standard Poodles, Portuguese Water Dogs and Leonbergers appear to be at increased risk for developing Addison's Disease. The purpose of this study is to perform a 10cM genome scan to identify genomic regions linked to Addison's disease in Tollers. Ultimately, the goal of this research program is to develop a genetic assay to assist breeders in eradicating this costly and life-threatening disease. The results of this study will be made available to the Toller breed clubs for use in counseling breeders.

12. Discoveries Issue 21

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MISSION The mission of theDISCOVERIESAKC Canine Health Foundationis to develop significant resourcesfor basic and applied healthprograms with emphasis oncanine genetics to improvethe quality of life for dogsand their owners.Issue21One Br...

Description: Article topics include the CHIC DNA Bank, health weight for dogs, the genetic test for hemophilia and more.

13. Genetic Diseases Are Unique to Three Varieties of Poodle

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PURINA Pro ClubPoodle UpdateVol. 8, No. 1 ■ June 2009Genetic Diseases Are Unique to Three Varieties of PoodleGenetic diseases that occur inPoodles are as unique as thethree varieties. In fact, size hasa lot to do with the diseases seen i...

Description: The differences in genetic diseases depending on the size variety of the poodle breed.

14. Health Concern Database

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Name Disease Affenpinscher Club of America Afghan Hound Club of America Airedale Health Foundation Airedale Terrier Club of America Akita Club of America, Inc. Alaskan Malamute Club of America, Inc. American Beauceron Club American Belgi...

Description: Results of 2013 health concern poll.

15. Hypoglycemia Requires Quick Intervention in Toy and Small Breeds

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PURINA Pro ClubChihuahua UpdVol. 8, No. a1 ■tJune e2009Hypoglycemia Requires Quick Intervention in Toy and Small BreedsChihuahua breeder JenniferSmolarz of Chesterfield, Mich.,who breeds under the Whisperprefix, began breeding the toy br...

Description: The signs of hypoglycemia and how to react to hypoglycemic attack in dogs.

16. 2007 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference Summaries

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         2007National Parent ClubCanine Health Conference      AKC Canine Health Foundation                St. Louis, MissouriOctober 19–21, 2007Table of ContentsDay One: Welcome..............................................................

Description: Summaries of the presentations made at the 2007 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference.

17. Megaesophagus Research Focuses on Finding a Genetic Marker

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PURINA Pro ClubGerman Shepherd Dog UpdateVol. 8, No. 1 ■ September 2009Megaesophagus Research Focuses on Finding a Genetic MarkerSheila Metz, who breeds GermanShepherd Dogs under theLindenhill prefix, learned aboutmegaesophagus when a 7-...

Description: Summary of the research being done on megaesophagus, a condition where the esophagus fails to function correctly.

18. Discoveries Issue 27

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missionThe mission of theAKC Canine Health Foundationis to develop significant resourcesfor basic and applied healthprograms with emphasis oncanine genetics to improvethe quality of life for dogsand their owners.DiscoveriesMaking a Diffe...

Description: Article topics include growing smart puppies, the genetic test for Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), and more.

19. Discoveries Issue 35

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DiscoveriesIssue 35 • Winter 2011MISSIONThe Foundation is dedicated toadvancing the health of all dogsand their owners by funding soundscientific research and supportingthe dissemination of healthinformation to prevent, treat,and cure ca...

Description: Article topics include Major Histocompatibility Complex and Autoimmune Disease, Pug Dog Encephalitis, the 2010 President's award winners: Dr. Bill and Tina Truesdale and more

20. 2005 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference Summaries

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The American Kennel ClubCanine Health FoundationBiennial National Parent ClubCanine Health ConferenceSponsored by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company and theAmerican Kennel ClubSt. Louis, MissouriOctober 21–23, 2005Table of ContentsFriday, Oct...

Description: Summaries of the presentations made at the 2005 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference.