PBGVCA CHIC DNA Repository
CHIC (Canine Health Information Center)
The CHIC DNA Repository, co-sponsored by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) and the AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKC CHF), collects and stores canine DNA samples along with corresponding pedigree and health history information to facilitate future research and testing aimed at reducing the incidence of inherited disease in dogs. The program objectives are:
- Facilitate more rapid research progress by expediting the sample collection process
- Provide researchers with optimized family groups needed for research
- Allow breeders to take advantage of future DNA based disease tests as they become available
- Foster a team environment between breeders/owners and the research community improving the likelihood of genetic discovery
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CHIC Forms:
CHIC Application for DNA Repository/DNA Repository Health Survey
CHIC DNA Repository Submission: Instructions via Cheek Swab
DNA Repository Submission: Instructions via Blood Sample
CHIC DNA Repository: Guidelines for Parent Club Sponsored Collection Clinics
OTHER FORMS:
PBGV Health & Rescue Foundation: DNA Reimbursement Form |
New Short-Form Health Survey
IMPORTANT
Please read ALL info below, BEFORE filling in the 2-page health form.
The PBGVCA Health Committee and the PBGV Health and Rescue Foundation needs the help from all PBGV owners in identifying health issues most common in the breed. In order to make decisions about what sort of research to support, the Committee must know what conditions are most common in PBGVs. Although the online health survey remains an important instrument for collecting health information, concerns have been raised about the length and complexity of this survey.
The Health Survey Committee is attempting to address these concerns with an abbreviated, simplified form that will provide the Committee with a quick 'snapshot' of health concerns within the breed. In order to be effective, it is important that a survey be completed for each PBGV owned. It is just as important to know that an individual dog is healthy as it is to catalog health problems. This survey has been made as short and simple as possible to insure maximum participation. A good response also may serve as an external control on the validity of the online survey. The survey responses will be tabulated by members of the Survey Committee and will be considered confidential. The Committee encourages PBGV owners to provide as much information about their dogs and their health. It is through the sharing of information that PBGV owners can make the most strides in dealing with threats to the health and welfare of our breed. However, if anyone has a reluctance to share information about a dog, just submit the information anonymously by identifying each dog as male 1, male 2, female 1 etc. The critical need is the Committee receives survey responses on as many PBGVs as possible.
IMPORTANT
Complete survey by clicking link below and either;
(1) Print form and complete, or
(2) Type information in form, use the "Save as" button on the form at the bottom of page 2 to save to the Desktop. Once form is saved, either print and mail, or attach completed form to an email.
Send completed form to: Lauren Kovaleff, 1828 Barsac Court, Brentwood, CA 94513, or email completed form to Lkova@comcast.net
Click Here for Short-Form |
