Many times both human and and other animal health research can add dogs as a focus with a small amount of additional funding. Every advance in canine health research helps us fill in more parts of the puzzle. This is particularly true in genetic research, which is one of the major areas of activity for the Foundation. Yes, in fact the canine health research is a two way street. While many advances in human medicine help dogs, there are advances in canine research that help human researchers particularly in the area of genetics.
Scientists can also study dog families much easier than human families.
Each breed is in fact a very extended family - and a genetic isolate. Dogs, particularly purebred dogs, have extensive pedigrees and usually several offspring. All of these things make studying genetics in dogs much more efficient. Learn about the many ways science is advancing health. Tell others what you find out and support the efforts of your club in hosting canine health education programs.