Volunteer, donate, or explore the resources on our site. Together, we can improve the health of all dogs.
Volunteer, donate, or explore the resources on our site. Together, we can improve the health of all dogs.
Dedicated to improving the health of all dogs, the AKC Canine Health Foundation supports innovative research to develop new treatments and preventive measures to transform canine health.
Once hemangiosarcoma spreads to vital organs, there is no cure. But research is underway to change that.
For thousands of years, dogs’ extraordinary noses have helped humans track game, detect predators, and navigate the world.
Join the fight against canine cancer. Your gift fuels the research that gives dogs a fighting chance and moves us closer to a healthier future for all breeds.
Harnessing knowledge and discovery to achieve groundbreaking advancements.
Funded since 1995 by Foundations, Corporations, Dog Lovers and You
Canine Health Projects, Research and Education Grants Funded
Peer-Reviewed Publications, Cited over 34,000 Times
Genetics Test Developed
Charity Navigator Score for Transparency & Stewardship, Highest Possible
Highlighting key advancements in canine health and wellness.
Loss of peristalsis and enlargement of the esophagus, also known as megaesophagus, is a disease that can affect any dog breed. It often leads to death due to accidental inhalation of food into the lungs, resulting in serious breathing difficulties. If acquired during life, often no cause can be found. Without a proven cause of […]
Dr. Tesa Stone earned her Bachelor of Science Degree with Distinction in Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Animal Biosciences, with a minor in Equine Science, from the University of Delaware. During a gap year, she interned at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center before earning her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania. Throughout both her undergraduate and […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the health of ALL dogs by funding scientific research and sharing health information to help prevent, treat and cure canine disease. Thanks to the Foundation’s history of collaboration with breed Parent Clubs, research funding continues to aid scientists’ exploration of heritable […]
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We love our dogs for their loyalty, protection, and friendship. By donating to the AKC Canine Health Foundation, we can give back to the dogs who enrich our lives.
Love dogs? Join us in making a difference! Volunteer with the AKC Canine Health Foundation and help build a healthier future for dogs.
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Researchers nationwide are looking for dogs to join studies that could shape the future of canine health. Some studies are local, others remote. Discover how your dog can make a difference!
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CHF funding has produced >1,000 peer-reviewed publications in leading biomedical and veterinary journals.
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CHF funding drives scientific breakthroughs that improve the health of all dogs.
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