AKC Canine Health Foundation

About AKC Canine Health Foundation

The AKC Canine Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health of all dogs by funding scientific research and sharing health information to prevent, treat, and cure canine diseases. Their mission focuses on advancing canine health through innovative research, developing new treatments, and preventive measures.

Products & Services

Research Funding and Grants:Supports canine health research through funding projects and grants, with over 1,214 projects funded since 1995.

Educational Resources and Webinars:Provides free content, webinars, and peer-reviewed publications to educate dog owners, breeders, and veterinarians on canine health.

Canine Health Studies Participation:Offers opportunities for dog owners to enroll their pets in research studies to contribute to advancements in canine health.

CHF Health Discovery of the Year Award:An award celebrating groundbreaking research in canine health.

Specialties

Canine Health Research Genetic Testing for Dogs (34 tests developed) Cancer Research in Dogs (e.g., Hemangiosarcoma) Educational Outreach for Dog Owners and Breeders

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Donation T: - FT: Donation	A: 95573 MR: - FA: $95,573 FAN: 95573	D: 2025-05-15 FD: 2025-05-15	1 investors
2	RT: Grants T: - FT: Grants	A: 2600000 MR: - FA: 2.6 million FAN: 2600000	D: 2023-12-27 FD: 2023-12-27	-

Donation Latest

2025-05-15

$96K

1 investor (Pro only)

Grants 2023-12-27

$2.6M

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Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

L

Laura Liscum

Chair

A

April Paulman

Vice Chair

F

Frederic Askin

Committee Member

A

A. Duane Butherus

Board Member

W

William I. Christensen

Board Member

J

J. Charles Garvin

Retired Ophthalmic Surgeon

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