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providing researchers with a wealth of genetic material and its corresponding genealogic and phenotypic information. With this quality DNA repository available, AKC Canine Health Foundation and its donors have funded studies resulting in genetic tests for devastating canine diseases. Robette is grateful for the resulting genetic test for progressive retinal atrophy, a disease that causes blindness and was once rampant in the Collie breed. Thanks to funding for research, the influence of the simple recessive genetic mutation that causes this disease in Collies can now be managed. While canine health is always the primary focus, AKC Canine Health Foundation also seeks to find and fund projects that may have comparative medicine benefits for humans. Dogs share our homes and are exposed to many of the same environmental and lifestyle factors as humans. As we learn more about canine dis- ease, we also learn the genetic and molecular mechanisms that result in human disease. Robette tells everyone, “Even if you’re not a dog lover, canine health research benefits you, too!” Current research on epilepsy, asthma and allergies, osteosarcoma, tick- borne diseases such as Lyme disease and more is providing valu- able insight into disease prevention and treatment at both ends of the leash. As the largest funder of health research focused exclusively on dogs, AKC Canine Health Foundation continues to lead the way to better canine health. The 9/11 Medical Surveillance Study and additional working and service dog research will benefit the dogs that support us and all canine athletes. The Harmoniza- tion of Genetic Testing for Dogs initiative will provide a valuable resource to dog owners and breeders looking to own and breed healthier dogs and preserve the genetic diversity of our purpose- bred dog breeds. AKC Canine Health Foundation education grants will support the next generation of canine health researchers investigating issues from infectious disease to cancer and will help ensure that there are sufficient specialists trained in canine reproduction and genetics to educate owners and breeders about the latest veterinary medical advances. Now is an exciting time; Robette believes it is “the best time ever for canine health research,” and has hope that we may find a cure for canine and human cancer in her lifetime. With that much passion, hope, and dedication to making a difference—the future is indeed bright. Join AKC Canine Health Foundation and sup- porters like Robette Johns to make a difference for canine health. Donate today at akcchf.org/donate . “AS THE LARGEST FUNDER OF HEALTH RESEARCH FOCUSED EXCLUSIVELY ON DOGS, AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO LEAD THE WAY TO BETTER CANINE HEALTH.”
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