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Celebrating 2021 achievements for canine health

2021 was another great year of advancing canine health through scientific research and educational outreach. CHF awarded $3.4 million in 50 canine health research and educational grants. The Foundation also earned its fourth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. 

Read the 2021 summary press release
Read the Charity Navigator rating press release

 Thank you to the AKC!

Thank you to the American Kennel Club for their $1 million gift to support cutting-edge canine health research and outreach to dog owners and veterinary professionals through CHF in 2022. Our work would not be possible without the generosity and dedication of our founding organization.

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 2021 Awards

Congratulations to Dr. A. Duane and Connie Butherus for receiving the 2021 President’s Award in recognition of their more than 50 years of service to dogs.

Congratulations also to our 2021 Distinguished Research Partners - the Australian Shepherd Health and Genetics Institute, Inc. and Retriever News/Entry Express.

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Canines & Cocktails

Thank you to everyone that attended our annual gala – Canines & Cocktails! Check out photos of the festivities on Facebook.

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New Canine Health Articles

• Better Testing for Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs
  Investigators are exploring ways to more accurately predict the prognosis for dogs with acute pancreatitis.

• Bone Cancer is Highly Heritable in Irish Wolfhounds
  Research is underway to identify the specific mutations that influence its development in this breed.

• One Health: Advancing Canine and Human Health
  A review of the 2021 AKC Canine Health Foundation National Parent Club Canine Health Conference in Today's Breeder. (Courtesy of Purina)

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Webinars

Our latest webinar, “Don’t Skip Leg Day: The Importance of Medial Crural Fascia When Recovering from a TPLO“ is now available to view on-demand. Don’t miss out on this valuable information about improving outcomes for dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture.

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