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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)

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) testing
Animal Health Trust Hereditary Cataract DNA testing
Washington State University MDR1 (multi drug sensitivity) testing - USA
Laboklin - MDR1 (multi drug sensitivity) testing - UK
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

GenMARK Merle Gene testing

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
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
PBGV Club of America Health and Genetics Committee
Versatility In Poodles, Inc.
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
Elbow Dysplasia

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

Deafness
Deaf Dog Education Fund

Thyroid Disease
Anatech's Canine Thyroidism

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

Skin Disease
Genoderma Research Foundation
International Pemphigus Foundation

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
Elsevier Science: Applied Animal Behaviour Science
A good site on Behavioral Genetics.
Collies: Back To the Future
History of the collie-type breeds (which includes the Aussie) and information promoting the preservation of the original farm-type collie.
Dental Anatomy of Dogs