Dr. Mark Neff and his colleagues at the Van Andel Research Institutehave reported (online journal PLOS ONE, 12/26/12) that theyhave discovered the mutated gene that causes Miniature Poodle Dwarfism (osteochondrodysplasia) and developed a DNA test that allows breeders to avoid producing puppies with this deforming and crippling disorder. And you can help! Read more here: PCAF 2017 Funding Year, 2017 Report on Chronic Hepatitis Research Dr. David Twedt has shared results of his PCAF-funded study on chronic hepatitis in Standard Poodles, along with his advice to breeders and owners: Hepatitis Update 2017, Fall, 2017: Purina Poodle Update Features PCAF-funded Research on Addisons Disease. Card and envelope come in a plastic protector, have dog names and a little info, plus art/photo credit (we got permissions), on the back. In another new study, researchers at the Animal Health Trust are looking at genetics of forms of PRA (other than prcd-PRA) that canaffect many breeds, including Poodles. March, 2019: PCAF Donates Funding for Hemangiosarcoma Research: The PCA Foundation has donated funding to help support the AKC CHF Hemangiosarcoma Research Initiative. Dr. Aguirre Progress Report 6-30-17. This work is a collaborative effort among breed clubs and the AKC Canine Health Foundation and has the potential to identify mutations and develop DNA tests similar to the one for prcd-PRA that is now widely usedby Toy and Miniature Poodle breeders. New Donationsfor Poodle Health, August, 2014: PCAF has recently donated funding to the Rabies Challenge Fund and CHF Canine Athlete Initiative. Card and envelope come in a plastic protector, have dog names and a little info, plus art/photo credit (we got permissions), on the back. To read about initial results, click here: SA Research Update. Here Comes PCA 2017: PCAs first National Specialty at Purina Farms is on the horizon, and PCAF is pleased to welcome seminar speaker Jane Killion, who will presenther acclaimed program Puppy Culture on Tuesday, April 25. For an articlethat appearedin the PCA newsletter about some conference highlights, click here: CHF Conference 2013. Read more on our PCA schedule here: PCAF 2019 Seminar and Health Testing. Now the Foundation has awarded a new grant to this team for assessing technology being used in humans to assess blood flow, potentially providing more precise guidance on what stomach tissue can be saved during bloat surgery and what is dying and must be removedcurrently a judgment call. They are $2.00 each or a special price of $12 for the complete set of eight. Thanks to the generosity of our founders and ongoing donors, we provide financial and other supportfor charitable, educational and research efforts for dogs in general and Poodlesin particular. The Rabies Challenge Fund aimsto establish a scientific foundation for extending legally required rabies booster intervals to 5 or 7 years for dogs. The Poodle Club of America Foundation has for sale VWD kits at $75, NE kits at $55, the Standard Poodle Database at $55 and a combined Miniature/Toy Database at $55. Heres a promising interim report on research using MCT oil to treat dogs whose epilepsy cannot be controlled by medication. The SA and autoimmune diseaseresearch is nowscrutinizing a group of genes implicated in autoimmunity in humans. We hope you can join us for our free annual PCA Foundation Seminar Tuesday, April 17. Email: twcarneal@gmail.com. You may be surprised (or not) that results showed Minis and Standards are genetically distinct! Poodle Club Of America, Inc. (MB-F Show # ). Diversity Project to Study Toy and Miniature Poodles:PCAF has awarded a 2015 grant of $25,000 to UC Davis for expansion of the diversity project (see below) to include Toy and Miniature Poodles. Check the schedule for more information: PCAF 2022 Seminar and Health Testing. PCAFhas awarded a 2014 grant toNorth Carolina State Universityresearchers searching for genes possibly linked to Addisons disease in Standard Poodles. For Poodles, the researchers found no increase in risk of joint disorders and cancer for different ages females were spayed in any Poodle variety (shown as choice in the report) but recommended choice only for male Toys and recommended beyond 11 months for owners wanting to neuter Miniature boys and beyond two years for Standard dogs. May 1, 2020 Poodle Note Cards Available as Fundraiser for PCAF Work: PCAF Board member Tom Carneal had an idea for note cards featuring historic poodles, and we planned to make these available at our PCA table this year. Read more here: This past year, the Foundation was pleased to provide new support for several important research initiatives. And please share this widely. NewProject on Diversity in Standard Poodles: PCAF is very pleased tocontribute fundingfora new projectinvestigating geneticdiversity in Standard Poodles and how diversity relates to health, as well as creating an opportunity for breeders wanting to maximize diversity. CHF has recently announced a major new initiative calling for research proposals aimed at putting an end to the horror of bloat and torsion. See study results here: Genetic Comparison of Minis and Standards. Given the current surge of Covid-19, PCAF announces with regret that we are moving our annual PCAF Seminar from October 27 to April 26 at PCAs 2022 National Specialty. See the discounts and effective dates here: Here comes PCA 2022! PCA Foundation Poodle Health Survey Results, August, 2012: We are pleased to be able to share with you all the data collected from the health survey PCAF conducted online and by mail for about a year and a half. Dr. Friedenberg will give a progress report at our 2018 PCA Foundation Seminar in April at PCA. Check out the schedule here: May, 2019: Promising Research on MCT Oil Treatment for Epilepsy: Being among breed-club sponsors of the AKC CHF Epilepsy Research Initiative, PCAF receives progress reports on Initiative studies. Thank you for choosing MB-F's superintending services. November, 2021:PCAF has made a new donation as a sponsor of the AKC CHF Epilepsy Research Initiative. New Research on Whether/When to Spay-Neuter: Reporting in the July 7, 2020 Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Dr. Benjamin Hart and colleagues at UC Davis looked at whether/when to spay or neuter in different breeds. The Foundation has received a progress report from Dr. Aguirres team studying Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, Micropapilla and Cataracts in Miniature and Toy Poodles. AKC CHF will be posting presentations as webinars, and you can virtually be there listening to a speaker. The PCA Foundation will be holding health testing clinics and hosting an exciting seminar offered at no charge to those who attend. In cases of conflicting information, unless specifically stated otherwise, the premium list is the determining factor. Summer, 2019: Standard Poodle Breeders, have you heard of DB/RD and the DNA test that allows breeders to avoid this form of blindness? Read more on our PCA schedule here: Several new studies need cheek-swab samples for research to benefit our breed, and of course participation is free and confidential. Dr. Friedenberg is now at the University of Minnesota, and you can reach him by email at fried255@umn.edu. For example, posted at www.akcchf.org/webinars, is the exciting conference presentation Regenerative Medicine to Treat Orthopedic Injuries in Dogs., Samples Needed for Research to Defeat Cancer: At the April, 2013 PCA Foundation seminar, leading cancer researcher Dr. Matthew Breen told his audience about todays exciting advances in the fight against canine cancer and how purebred dogs are helping researchers understand cancer in humans. In the battle against canine cancer, Dr. Jaime Modiano is leading a University of Minnesota team exploring ways to disrupt differentiation of cancer stem cells and prevent the spread of hemangiosarcoma. Please contact Doris Grant at dorianregdca@aol.comor at 941-921-0539 Jan-April, then at 613-215-0313. Please help if you can! She has confirmed the date! PCA Update, April 15, 2017: Dr. Steve Friedenberg willattend PCA April 24 and 25 to take samples from potential study participants and answer questions about his teams University of Minnesota study on possible genetics involved in Addisons disease. They need more samples for their study of inherited cataracts in Toys and Minis,and they are also accepting samples from Standards. You can send your order and a check written to the PCA Foundation to Tom at 25904 State Hwy. The work was funded in part by Versatility in Poodles and the AKC Canine Health Foundation. PCAF has just received a request from Dr. Aguirres team. Winter 2021 PCAF Grant to Support Bloat Research: With PCAF funding, University of Florida researchers recently assessed a simple device to keep the stomach decompressed while a bloating dog is transported for bloat surgery. Well also have a brief update on genetic diversity testing, followed by Jane Killions acclaimed program Puppy Culture, helping breeders and owners do the right thing at the right time to ensure the best possible outcomes for puppies. More than 40 breed clubs have become sponsors of this initiative aimed at ending the toll of one of the deadliest canine cancers. Dr. Ronald Schultz graciously allowed PCAF to videotape his 2010 PCA Foundation Seminar. Your Poodle could become part of the normal control group that helps researchers search for genes possibly involved in Addisons disease. These kits and databases are also available at the PCA National in April. Check out the schedule here: PCAF 2020 Seminar and Health Testing. August, 2017: More Samples Needed for Study on Genetics of Inherited Cataracts. For help finding breeders of Toy, Miniature and Standard Poodles in your area, contact PCAs breeder referral liaisons: //poodleclubofamerica.org/breeder-referral/, April, 2022: Nows a good time to get your DNA testing done! September, 2021: PCA Foundation Seminar Postponed. Take a look around the site for more on our work and (see Samples Needed) how you can help us give something back to this breed that gives us so much. For more, click here: PCAFhas awarded a 2014 grant toNorth Carolina State Universityresearchers searching for genes possibly linked to Addisons disease in Standard Poodles. Further, for the first time, the studys rabies titer data should allow laws to incorporate clauses on rabies titers. See abstracts of presentations here: CHF Conference Abstracts 2017. View Judging Panel System instructions here. PCA Foundation is funding research on Addisons disease in Standard Poodles. Here are a couple photos. Initial results are promising to prevent re-inflation of the stomach while the dog is transported to a hospital capable of bloat surgery, thus preventing further damage. Vaccine Videofor Affiliate Clubs: Dr. Ronald Schultz graciously allowed PCAF to videotape his 2010 PCA Foundation Seminar,What Everyone Needs to Know About Vaccines and Vaccination Programs.To sharethis important (and clearly explained!) The Poodle Club of America Foundation Inc.is a non-profit, charitable corporation dedicated to the health and future of Poodles. If you look around your place and can see a Standard Poodle, please take the survey! For a preview of our 2017 PCA catalog letter, click here: PCAs first National Specialty at Purina Farms is on the horizon, and PCAF is pleased to welcome seminar speaker Jane Killion, who will presenther acclaimed program Puppy Culture on Tuesday, April 25. Pat was interviewed for the Spring 2018 Purina Poodle Update on the importance of conformation: Purina Poodle Update Spring 2018. You can help the researchers finish their work so they can report their results back to you. 2021 Standard Poodle Survey: As you may know, our PCA Foundation is funding research on Addisons disease in Standard Poodles. For more on his talk, click here: Dr. Pachel Talk. Look for the PCAF banner. EE, Maryville, MO 64468. Card and envelope come in a plastic protector, have dog names and a little info, plus art/photo credit (we got permissions), on the back. By learning more about these environmental factors, we hope to develop strategies to decrease the risk of developing Addisons disease. Spring 2020 Purina Poodle Update Features PCAF-Supported Research on Poodle Eye Disorders: Heres an electronic copy of Purinas Poodle Update included in the latest issue of Poodle Variety. For more onseminar and health testing during PCA week: 2015 PCAF Grants for New Research on Bloat and Genetics of PRA: PCAF has donated funding for two recently announced studies with potential to benefit Poodles. Many thanks to Purina Poodle Update editor Barbara Fawver for showcasing this important research. May, 2017: New PCAF Grant for Poodle Epilepsy Research. 2017 Busy Funding Year for PCAF This past year, the Foundation was pleased to provide new support for several important research initiatives. Genetic Comparison of Minis and Standards. pcafoundation@yahoo.com, Click on the logo to download a PCAF We considered presenting a virtual seminar only, but one of the things we like about Dr. Voelkl, our featured speaker, is her passion for talking with breeders in person, and she intends to stay for her entire seminar day so she can chat informally with Poodle people. So far DB/RD has only been recognized in Standard Poodles. We expect that the DB/RD test will be added to Wisdoms panel soon, and Dr. Aguirres team will soon publish their discovery of the DB/RD mutation and DNA test development. Card and envelope come in a plastic protector, have dog names and a little info, plus art/photo credit (we got permissions), on the back. Along with their study of genetics, Dr. Friedenberg and his team will assess possible environmental influences and have developed a survey to help them. Good breeders are devoted to producing happy healthy puppies, of course, and this devotion includes routine health screening of potential parents. New Research in 2014 on Genetics of Eye Disorders in Toy and Miniature Poodles: The Foundation is excited to fundnew research to identify gene defects involved in three inherited eye conditions in Poodles: Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, Micropapillae, andHereditary Cataracts. Several familiar DNA testing companies are offering a PCA National Specialty discount. Leading specialists from around the country presented the latest research on an array of canine health issues. You should consult the club's premium list for the official details regarding these events. New Fundraiser Supports PCAF: Many thanks to Charlotte Mitchell for organizing a new PCAF fundraiser, the Run Jump Challenge Fund, offering an opportunity to support the Foundation while celebrating achievements in performance events. information, PCAF sent a free video to all PCA Affiliate Clubs for circulation among their members. A recent PCAF grant has extended their work to our breed, and samples are needed from Poodles of any variety with epilepsy. The CHF Canine Athlete Initiative has launched a landmark study to evaluate platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cells as treatment for the most common sporting injury in dogs, supraspinatus tendinopathy (similar to rotator cuff injury in humans). Many thanks to all who already submitted samples! Several familiar DNA testing companies are offering a PCA National Specialty discount. You can scroll down here to find Dr. Pedersensreports onhis teamswork, and please check our Samples Needed page to see how you canhelp if you have a StandardPoodle with an autoimmune disorder. Shipping costs are covered by the study grant. August, 2017: AKC CHF Health Conference Held in St. Louis. Hope you can join us! October Update: Our eye and heart clinics have also been moved to April 26, PCA 2022. A DNA test for the DB/RD mutation is now available from OptiGen and allows breeders to avoid producing affected puppies by never breeding two carriers to each other. Heres Dr. Friedenbergs introduction and link to the survey: Winter 2021: New Grant to AKC CHF for Hemangiosarcoma Research: Already among sponsors of the AKC CHF Hemangiosarcoma Research Initiative, PCAF has donated additional funding to support critical research on this common and deadly cancer. DNA Test Available for Miniature Poodle Dwarfism, December, 2012: Dr. Mark Neff and his colleagues at the Van Andel Research Institutehave reported (online journal PLOS ONE, 12/26/12) that theyhave discovered the mutated gene that causes Miniature Poodle Dwarfism (osteochondrodysplasia) and developed a DNA test that allows breeders to avoid producing puppies with this deforming and crippling disorder. PCAF did not fund this research but shares it here because it is an important and controversial topic among those who live with dogs. Well be sending out the new Purina Poodle Update on eye diseases research as soon as its published, as well as updates on Addisons disease (Dr. Friedenberg had planned to give us an update live at the seminar) and the UC-Davis study on back problems. By Variety there are 615 Standards, 142 Miniatures and 78 Toys (13 didnt designate Variety). Given the current surge of Covid-19, PCAF announces with regret that we are moving our annual PCAF Seminar from October 27 to April 26 at PCAs 2022 National Specialty. PCA Update, April 12, 2017: We have a surprise donation of a lovely quilt just completed by Joe and Barb Claude with poodle embroidery by their friend Pat Hogan. See the discounts and effective dates here: PCAF 2022 DNA Testing Discounts. Winter 2021 PCAF Grant to Support Bloat Research: Thinking About Christmas Gifts for Poodle People? At this time, we are seeking owners of. In a tremendous response from Poodle people, we gave out 400 kits! March, 2018: Several new studies need cheek-swab samples for research to benefit our breed, and of course participation is free and confidential. Please share far and wide. This year were excited to welcome Dr. Danika Bannasch, a leading canine geneticist and excellent speaker, to talk about state-of-the-art in breeding healthy dogs. We are very pleased to help support this Initiatives promising studies aimed at helping Poodles and other dogs living with epilepsy. For detailed directions to the show site you should consult the club's premium list and/or judging schedule. They are especially interested in samples from trios, a dogthat hasAddisons disease and both of its parents. Leading veterinary scientists from around the country brought their audience up to date on some current research to benefit our dogs. Well known to Poodle people are co-trustee Dr. Jean Dodds and principal investigator Dr. Ron Schultz, who spoke on vaccination at the 2010 PCAF Seminar in Salisbury. Further, for the first time, the studys rabies titer data should allow laws to incorporate clauses on rabies titers. Here are the eight cards Tom has so far, and his print company did a beautiful job (at Toms own expense, as a PCAF donation). This team is also closing in on genetics of optic nerve hypoplasia and forms of inherited cataracts in Minis and Toys. In another new study, researchers at the Animal Health Trust are looking at genetics of forms of PRA (other than prcd-PRA) that canaffect many breeds, including Poodles. Health impacts and the teams recommended timing varied a lot depending on breed, and some results were quite dramatic, such as recommending spay/neuter only after 2 years of age for both dogs and bitches in Boxers and German Shepherds.