AMERICA FOUNDATION
of life for Dalmatians and all dogs through
supported research, rescue and education
AMERICA FOUNDATION
of life for Dalmatians and all dogs through supported
research and education
AMERICA FOUNDATION
of life for Dalmatians and all dogs through
supported research and education
Our Partners
DCAF works in conjunction with AKC Canine Health Foundation and Morris Animal Foundation to fund canine health research projects.
DCAF encourages participation in the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) by:
• Covering DCA Member OFA Fees for full litter BAER test results.
• Covering DCA Member OFA fees and US shipping costs to submit DNA samples for full litters to the OFA DNA Repository. The repository is made available to scientists globally involved in canine genetic research.
• Offering the annual James W Smith Memorial Health Clinics where CHIC health testing can be done at substantial cost savings subsidized by DCAF. DCAF also covers the OFA submission fees.
• Offering a significant cash award to Futurity winners if both parents have their CHIC numbers.
DCAF collaborates with the Dalmatian Club of America (the AKC Parent Club for the breed) to determine research studies of interest to the members, schedule health clinics, fund Dalmatian rescue operations, and offer educational programs.
For information about Dalmatians and/or the Dalmatian Club of America, please visit the web site of the Dalmatian Club of America.
You may also enjoy the official publication of The Dalmatian Club of America, The Spotter.
Additionally, DCAF partners with a network of Dalmatian Rescue Organizations across the United States to help fund the care and placement of Dalmatians in need of a new home.
Current Initiatives
DCAF is currently funding the Phase II study of Copper Storage Disease (CSD). CSD is a condition that, if left untreated, can quickly progress from hepatitis to fatal liver failure. This condition may be secondary to a primary disease or the result of genetic-based abnormal copper metabolism.
We are optimistic that this phase of the research will identify the genes that cause the disease so that breeders and owners may identify Dalmatians that are affected, clear or carriers.
What’s New?
Upcoming DCAF Board Meetings…
2nd Quarter – The next meeting will be via Zoom in late May. To submit Agenda Items, please contact the DCAF President.
Current Initiatives
DCAF is currently funding the Phase II study of Copper Storage Disease (CSD), a condition if left untreated, can quickly progress from hepatitis to fatal liver failure. This condition may be secondary to a primary disease or the result of genetic-based abnormal copper metabolism.
We have optimism that this phase of the research will identify the genes that cause the disease so that breeders and owners may identify Dalmatians that are affected, clear or carriers.
What’s New?
Upcoming DCAF Board Meetings…
4th Quarter – The next meeting will be via Zoom in late November/early December. To submit Agenda Items, please contact the DCAF President.
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