• ABOUT DCAF
    • Our People
    • Founders
    • Donor Lifetime Giving Levels
    • Our Impact
    • Board Meetings
  • DalmatiAn Health
    • CHIC
    • James W Smith Memorial Health Clinics
    • Hearing
    • Urinary Stones
      • Lua Dalmatians
    • Copper Storage Disease
    • Other Health Conditions affecting Dalmatians
  • Research
    • Current Studies
    • Past Studies
    • OFA DNA Repository
  • Education
    • Breeder Resources
    • Betty Garvin Seminars
    • Links to AKC & CHF Educational Webinars
  • Rescue Support
    • Should I Rehome My Dalmatian?
    • Affiliated Dalmatian Rescue Organizations
    • Recently funded rescues
    • Emergency Plans for Your Pets
  • How to Help
    • Make a Donation
    • Current Fundraisers
      • What Do You Know? DCA 2025 DCAF Fundraisers
    • LIFETIME GIVING LEVELS
    • Endowment Fund
    • Heritage Society
    • Get a CHIC Number on Your Dalmatian
    • Add Your Dalmatian to the OFA DNA Repository
    • Participate in Current Studies
    • Volunteer
DONATE TODAY
  • ABOUT DCAF
    • Our People
    • Founders
    • Donor Lifetime Giving Levels
    • Our Impact
    • Board Meetings
  • DalmatiAn Health
    • CHIC
    • James W Smith Memorial Health Clinics
    • Hearing
    • Urinary Stones
      • Lua Dalmatians
    • Copper Storage Disease
    • Other Health Conditions affecting Dalmatians
  • Research
    • Current Studies
    • Past Studies
    • OFA DNA Repository
  • Education
    • Breeder Resources
    • Betty Garvin Seminars
    • Links to AKC & CHF Educational Webinars
  • Rescue Support
    • Should I Rehome My Dalmatian?
    • Affiliated Dalmatian Rescue Organizations
    • Recently funded rescues
    • Emergency Plans for Your Pets
  • How to Help
    • Make a Donation
    • Current Fundraisers
      • What Do You Know? DCA 2025 DCAF Fundraisers
    • LIFETIME GIVING LEVELS
    • Endowment Fund
    • Heritage Society
    • Get a CHIC Number on Your Dalmatian
    • Add Your Dalmatian to the OFA DNA Repository
    • Participate in Current Studies
    • Volunteer

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of life for Dalmatians and all dogs through
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DALMATIAN CLUB OF
AMERICA FOUNDATION
DCAF's mission is to advance the health & quality
of life for Dalmatians and all dogs through supported
research, rescue and education
DONATE TODAY DONATE TO THE WHAT DO YOU WANT? FUNDRAISER PURCHASE TRIVIA NIGHT TICKETS
DALMATIAN CLUB OF
AMERICA FOUNDATION
DCAF's mission is to advance the health & quality
of life for Dalmatians and all dogs through
supported research, rescue and education
DONATE TODAY PURCHASE TRIVIA NIGHT TICKETS DONATE TO THE WHAT DO YOU WANT? FUNDRAISER
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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.

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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.

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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.

Donate
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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For the Health of Dalmatians and all canines…

The Dalmatian Club of America Foundation (DCAF) is a non-profit charitable Corporation devoted to advancing the health and quality of life for Dalmatians and all dogs through supported research, rescue and education.

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The Foundation has received from the IRS 501 (c) (3) nonprofit status and is registered under EIN 61-1280243.

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Contact us

  • Corresponding Secretary
    Deby Harber
  • 19353 S 81st W Ave
    Mounds, OK 74047
  • 918-630-5747
  • harberDCAF@gmail.com

TREASURER (for Donations)

  • Cheryl Bryant
    DCAF Treasurer
  • 1319 Gabriel Court
    Mount Vernon, IA 52314
  • 319-551-5406
  • dcaf.treasurer@gmail.com

Donation form for those who prefer to mail a donation

Quick Links

  • Breeder Resources
  • CHIC
  • OFA DNA Repository
  • Affiliated Dalmatian Rescue Organizations
  • Current Studies

How To Help

  • Make a Donation
  • Current Fundraisers
  • LIFETIME GIVING LEVELS
  • Endowment Fund
  • Heritage Society
  • Add Your Dalmatian to the OFA DNA Repository
  • Participate in Current Studies
  • Volunteer

Rescue Support

  • Should I Rehome My Dalmatian?
  • Affiliated Dalmatian Rescue Organizations
  • Recently funded rescues
  • Emergency Plans for Your Pets
  • About DCAF
  • Dalmatian Health
  • Research
  • Education
  • Rescue
  • How To Help
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