We remind all Chinook Dog Breeders and Owners that the My Chinook Health study is live now!
After 5 months of research and communication, the Chinook Club of America endorses the Chinook Dog Health research initiative to analyze the potential risk of early-onset Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) type 1 in Chinook dogs that are carriers of the CFA12 FGF4 mutation (please see the attached letter). Make no mistake, for now, there is NO evidence suggesting that Chinook dog carriers of such a mutation should or shouldn't be excluded from breeding. Some breeders, however, already exclude IVDD mutation carriers, and that may reduce the diversity of the future Chinook dog population.
For the correct statistical assessment of the association between this genetic trait and IVDD in the modern Chinook dog population, we require a representative sample size of both the control (no IVDD) and the case (one or two copies of IVDD). Suppose we receive responses only for cases or only for controls from each kennel. In that case, the ratio will be skewed, and the calculated statistics, as well as the conclusions based on these calculations, will be incorrect.
We encourage you to complete a survey for each of your kennel dogs and their puppies, regardless of their DNA test results, breeding, and health status. We know it may be a time consuming task and we do not set a deadline at least for now.
Here is a link
forms.gle/vvBdP3Hmij75ZCjX8
If you have questions or comments, contact us at [email protected]
Thank you in advance,
Marina Guvakova, PhD, the Chinook Club of America, Director of Health & Genetics
Margret Casal, DVM, PhD, Professor of Medical Genetics, Reproduction, and Pediatrics, PennVet, University of Pennsylvania
After 5 months of research and communication, the Chinook Club of America endorses the Chinook Dog Health research initiative to analyze the potential risk of early-onset Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) type 1 in Chinook dogs that are carriers of the CFA12 FGF4 mutation (please see the attached letter). Make no mistake, for now, there is NO evidence suggesting that Chinook dog carriers of such a mutation should or shouldn't be excluded from breeding. Some breeders, however, already exclude IVDD mutation carriers, and that may reduce the diversity of the future Chinook dog population.
For the correct statistical assessment of the association between this genetic trait and IVDD in the modern Chinook dog population, we require a representative sample size of both the control (no IVDD) and the case (one or two copies of IVDD). Suppose we receive responses only for cases or only for controls from each kennel. In that case, the ratio will be skewed, and the calculated statistics, as well as the conclusions based on these calculations, will be incorrect.
We encourage you to complete a survey for each of your kennel dogs and their puppies, regardless of their DNA test results, breeding, and health status. We know it may be a time consuming task and we do not set a deadline at least for now.
Here is a link
forms.gle/vvBdP3Hmij75ZCjX8
If you have questions or comments, contact us at [email protected]
Thank you in advance,
Marina Guvakova, PhD, the Chinook Club of America, Director of Health & Genetics
Margret Casal, DVM, PhD, Professor of Medical Genetics, Reproduction, and Pediatrics, PennVet, University of Pennsylvania