THE FUNCTIONAL DOG COLLABORATIVE

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A community of pet dog breeders with shared ethics & goals.

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Article Library

Accessible summaries of published canine research.

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Breeder Curriculum

Resources for breeders that focus on physical & behavioral health.

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Genetics Research Physical Health/Disease Podcast

Gina Bryson and Drs O’Neill and Packer: The Doodle Dilemma
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Mixed Breeds Podcast

Breeding for Companion Personalities: Carolyn Kelly, RN and Erica Pytlovany, KPA CTP
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Mary Peaslee, MD, MPH: Breeding for Population Health
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The Library

Methods for Understanding Our Dogs’ Peak Fitness
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What conditions are seen most commonly in primary care visits, and how are they different between mixes and purebreds?

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How Can We Use Outcrossing to Restore and Maintain Genetic Diversity?

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Dan O’Neill, MVB, PhD, FRCVS: VetCompass and Inherited Disease
Why CDDY Matters

Functional Thoughts

The FDC’s Stance on Chondrodystrophy (CDDY)

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