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Danika Bannasch, DVM, PhD: Chondrodystrophy
Helpful Definitions chondrodystrophy (CDDY) – a genetic mutation that causes abnormal vertebral discs with premature...
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Podcast
Breeding for Companion Personalities: Carolyn Kelly, RN and Erica Pytlovany, KPA CTP
Carolyn Kelly is a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience in human health...
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Podcast
Mary Peaslee, MD, MPH: Deep Dive on Hip Testing, Part 1
Jessica Hekman: Welcome to the Functional Breeding Podcast. I’m Jessica Hekman, and I’m here interviewing folks...
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Functional Thoughts
Introducing two new Functional Dog Collaborative board members
We want to welcome the two newest board members to the board of The Functional...
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Podcast
Claire Wade, PhD and Sophie Liu, DVM: The Doberman Genetic Diversity Paper
This week I’m talking to Drs Claire Wade and Sophie Liu about their paper on...
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Response to the “For All Dogs” Program
A primary goal of the Functional Dog Collaborative (FDC) is supporting breeders in breeding healthier...
Oct
Position Statement on Kennel-Based Breeding Programs
The Functional Dog Collaborative (FDC) recognizes that well-run breeding programs come in a variety of...
Dec
Position Statement on Shelters and Dog Breeding
The Functional Dog Collaborative (FDC) has been asked: Do you think shelters should breed dogs? In short,...
Mar