CHIC DNA Repository - Update Reminder

If your dog has DNA banked in the CHIC DNA Repository and has had any significant health status changes since filling out the original phenotypic health survey, please remember to email the OFA with updates. Include the dog’s name/number, as well as any updated diagnosis. As the number of researchers interested in this resource continues to increase, it is important to keep the health histories up to date, as that is typically the primary selection criteria for supplying samples to a given research proposal. Email updates to: ofa@offa.org. Thank You!

Top Ten Health Concerns

Recently the Canine Health Foundation polled the Parent Clubs and the Parent Club Foundations of all breeds asking for the Top 10 Health Concerns. The CHF does this every year to use the information to solicit grant applications and ultimately when making funding donations.

The new Top 10 Health Concerns for all breeds are:

Of these 10 concerns - 3 are of concern in the Pyrenean Shepherd: Epilepsy, Hip Dysplasia and Patellar Luxation.

Breeding Pregnancy Timeline - Rhonda Hovan

Reducing the Impact of Hip Dysplasia - Rhonda Hovan

Timing is Everything - Rhonda Hovan

Uncommon Breeding Strategies - Rhonda Hovan