The AKC Canine Health Foundation
Dedicated to improving the health of all dogs, the AKC Canine Health Foundation supports innovative research to develop new treatments and preventive measures to transform canine health.
CHF is driven by a commitment to a world where all dogs lead healthy, vibrant lives. Guided by compassion and endless curiosity, we apply a rigorous approach to every groundbreaking research initiative we support and uphold the highest standards the resources entrusted to us.
Fueled by our love for dogs and a passion for health science, our journey began with one clear mission: to improve the well-being of dogs everywhere. We believe that we’re all connected—and together, we can drive transformative research to benefit the health of all dogs. That’s why we team up with researchers, veterinarians, and fellow dog lovers to fund groundbreaking studies and create innovative solutions for our canine companions.
CHF has received and utilized more than $75 million for funding canine health research throughout our 30-year history, assisting 595 scientists to complete 30,000+ studies and publish over 1,000 peer reviewed publications. We fund research into program areas such as cancer, heart disease, epilepsy, tick-borne diseases, and more than 20 others.
You can learn more about our research at: https://www.akcchf.org/research/our-research/.
Through the research we fund, CHF envisions a world where all dogs lead healthy, vibrant lives. Thank you for your support of our mission – to improve the health of all dogs through knowledge and discovery.
