Chronic Active Hepatitis & Canine Dwarfism June 26, 2009
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Dr. Twedt is continuing the research with Dr. Neff for Chronic Active Hepatitis. They are still looking for samples from affected Poodles with Chronic Active Hepatitis. This is an ongoing research project. All information in this study is completely confidential. Please help us try to find the mode of inheritance for this disease. Click here for sample submission form.
For the Dwarfism study, we are still looking for submission of DNA from affected Miniature Poodles. Information will be updated shortly on dwarfism.
Poodle Papers: Winter 2009 Edition February 13, 2009
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PCA Foundation: VetGen DNA Testing Kits January 25, 2009
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VetGen DNA testing kits for vWD are now available for $75.00 through The Poodle Club of America Foundation, Inc. To order, please send a US$ check for $75.00 to:
Nancy J. McGee
208 Crosbytown Rd.
Quitman, GA 31643
aberdeen@mchsi.com
Once you receive the kit, you can opt to include Neonatal Encephalopathy DNA testing for an additional fee of $55 paid to VetGen (additional discounts are given for more than one dog), and $7.50 paid to VetGen for OFA to record each result. Also color DNA testing can be included; however, you must contact VetGen at (800) 483-8436 or (734) 669-8440 for a current price.
Also, the test kits will be available at PCA 2009. Look For the PCAF Banner.
A Poodle for Obama November 19, 2008
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Read the press release from The Poodle Club of America Rescue Foundation, Inc. online. information about the breed, resuce and so-called “designer dogs” such as labradoodles. Wonderful job on this, Sally, Cindy and Jack.
Poodle Rescue on Flickr November 9, 2008
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Take a look at our new rescue photos on Flickr. Just go to Poodle Rescue and click on the photos you see there. Thanks to Sally Poindexter, our National Rescue Chair and Cindy Crawley for supplying photos and information to make this possible. This is a great way to let our website visitors know about Poodles needing a home. Thanks to our wonderful Poodle Rescue volunteers!
Americans Elect Poodle as Obama’s Top Dog September 19, 2008
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Poodle Papers: Summer Edition August 16, 2008
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The new Poodle Papers is here! If you can’t wait until you get yours in the mail, download a copy here or read online here. Thanks to Leslie Newing for such a great job, as always!
Want to see more in the Poodle Papers? Start getting your articles and news ready for the Fall edition now. Submit all copy directly to Leslie by October 30, 2008.
Vote for the Poodle! August 14, 2008
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Poodle and Wheaten Terrier Neck-and-Neck in Race for the White House
The American Kennel Club reports a tight race between the Poodle and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier in their poll to determine America ’s breed of choice for the Obama family. But, with just a few days until the polls officially close, the Miniature Schnauzer and Bichon Frise are still in the running. Cast your vote here before August 19, 2008
. . . . . . from YOUR AKC – August 2008


