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Aussie Clubs and Registries

Australian Shepherd Club of America, Inc. (ASCA)
United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA)
Western Europe Working ASC (ASCA)
ASC Deutschland (ASCA)
Versatility ASC (ASCA, Germany)
ASC Nederland
Club for Australian Shepherd, Deutschland (VDH)
ASC Finland
American Kennel Club (AKC)
Canadian Kennel Club
Finland Kennel Club
Zwiazek Kynologiczny w Polsce (Polish KC)
National Australian Shepherd Association (UK)
Svenska Australian Shepherd Klubben (Sweden)
Club Français des Bergers Australiens  (France)
ASA - Australian Shepherds of Austria

 

Pedigrees
Australian Shepherd Pedigrees

Health Screening Registries

Canine Health Information Center (CHIC)
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
Finnish Health Registry
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
PennHip
Swedish Kennel Club Health Registry
MDR1 Database - a multi-language site with MDR1 and other test results

DNA Health Screening Tests Available for Aussies
OptiGen CEA (Collie Eye Anomaly) and PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) testing
Animal Health Trust HSF4 (Cataract) testing
Washington State University MDR1 (multi drug sensitivity) testing - USA
Genetic Counseling Services - MDR1 (multi drug sensitivity) testing - Europe (English)
Genetic Counseling Services - MDR1 (multi drug sensitivity) testing - Europe (Dutch)
Gribbles Veterinary Pathology - MDR1 (multi drug sensitivity) testing - Australia/New Zealand
Genetic Technologies - MDR1 (multi drug sensitivity) testing - Australia



Research & University Sites
Canine Epilepsy Network (Epilepsy)
University of California, Davis
International Society for Animal Genetics: "Dogmap"
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (Oncology)

Major Research Funding Organizations
AKC Canine Health Foundation
Morris Animal Foundation

Testing
Genetic Testing: A Guide for Breeders
Pelger-Huet Anomaly Testing Info

Other Breed Health Organizations & Information

Alaskan Malamute Health Website
American Cocker Spaniel
Bearded Collies
Bernese Mtn Dogs
Boston Terrier Club of America
Bouvier Health Foundation
Boxer Club of America
The CKCS Syringomyelia (SM) Infosite
Dalmatian Club of America
The Dandie Dinmont Trust
The Leonberger Club of America Health, Research, and Education Committee
Leonberger Health Foundation
Mastiff Club of America
Mudi Unified Databank Initiative (the) Comprehensive Open Management Program (for) Accessible Support Statistics
PBGV Club of America Health and Genetics Committee
Poodle Club of America
Portuguese Water Dog
Portugese Water Dog: The Georgie Project
Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Shetland Sheepdogs
White Shepherd Genetics Project

Orthopedic Disorders
Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Resources
International Hip Score Comparison Table
The Importance of Good Positioning for OFA Hip X-Rays


Epilepsy

Canine Epilepsy Resource Center
Toby's Foundation
Rascal's Story
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Causes of Epilepsy
Canine Epilepsy Guardian Angels

We recommend that Europeans who have epilepsy dogs contact Dr. Hannes Lohi at the University of Helsinki. He, also, is studying epilepsy and is collaborating with Dr. Patterson.

http://www.koirangeenit.fi/index.php?Itemid=44&id=32&option=com_content&task=view



Deafness
Deaf Dog Education Fund

Thyroid Disease
Anatech's Canine Thyroidism

Eye Disease
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO)
AVCO-certified Veterinarians

Skin Disease

Skin Diseases in Dogs



Immune System
Autoimmune Diseases: Immune system failures are a serious threat to your dog's health

Genetic Diseases
The Nature of Genetic Disease
Canine Inherited Disorders Database
Umbilical Hernias

Other (Non-Genetic) Canine Diseases
Canine Brucellosis
Valley Fever Center for Excellence (Coccidioidomycosis)
Encyclopedia of Canine Veterinary Medical Information: Vestibular Syndrome

Canine Genetics
The Genetic Tide
Development and Application of the Canine Genetic Map
Sue Ann Bowling’s genetics site
The Canine Diversity Project
Genetics and Behavior of Domestic Animals
Purebred Dogs Into the Twenty-First Century
Collecting and Utilizing Phenotypic Data to Minimize Disease

Color Genetics
An Introduction to White Aussies
Lisa McDonald's A Field Guide to Coloration of Australian Shepherds
Sheila Schmutz's site
Sue Ann Bowling's Site

General Veterinary Information

American Association of Animal Hospitals Vaccination Guidelines
VetInfo.com
Online Medical Dictionary
Merck Manual
Cornell University
Vaginal cytology, Auburn University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Dog Diseases, Illnesses and Conditions

Red Rock Biologics - Rattlesnake Vaccine



Other Sites of Interest
Canine Diversity Project
Canine Chronicle
Dental Anatomy of Dogs