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CHF earns a highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator

For the third consecutive year, the AKC Canine Health Foundation has earned a highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator. This rating demonstrates our efficient use of donations, programs growth, and commitment to good governance.

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2020-2021 Grants Report

Check out our 2020-2021 Grants Report for an overview of the grants awarded in 2020 to help prevent, treat and cure canine disease, plus a sneak peak into our 2021 studies.  

 
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Congratulations to our 2020 award recipients!

Long-time CHF Board member, past Board Chairman, and current Board Treasurer Cindy Vogels receives the 2020 President’s Award.

2020 Distinguished Research Partners are:

• the Gordon Setter Club of America, Inc.,

• the Irish Setter Club of America, Inc./Irish Setter Club of America Foundation, Inc., and

• the Labrador Retriever Club, Inc.

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New Canine Health Articles at akcchf.org

Read the latest canine health articles available on our website:

• Development of Cognitive Traits in Dogs

• Vision Loss in Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis

• Searching for the Genetic Basis of Bloat

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Celebrating our 25th Anniversary

Throughout 2020, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) celebrates our 25^th anniversary. Explore CHF’s notable achievements and the people behind them at akcchf.org/25years. This month features a profile of CHF Board member Nancy Shaw and an article from Purina ProClub Today’s Breeder.

 
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A Salute to 25 Years, Featuring Dr. Anita Oberbauer

Join us at 4pm EST on Saturday, January 9, 2021 for a virtual event to celebrate 25 years of canine health research.

The event will include:

• A presentation on "Considerations of Genetic Testing and Our Dog’s Health" by Anita Oberbauer, PhD. Dr. Oberbauer will discuss the availability of genetic testing as a tool and the promise and pitfalls of its application. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.

• Recognition of the 2020 President’s Award and Distinguished Research Partners Award recipients.

• Highlights of 2020 and CHF’s 25 years.

• A Salute to 25 Years.

Premium Tickets - $50
Includes a special CHF guest bag and the honor of supporting innovative canine heath research.
General Admission Tickets - FREE

 
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