AKC Canine Health Foundation

10/15/2026

A promising idea begins with a question: “Could this work?” Rigorous research puts that possibility to the test.

It means exploring promising ideas, learning from the results, and following wherever the science leads—even when the findings are more complex than expected.

For everyone who has wanted answers for a beloved dog with cancer, that research matters.

Help turn promising ideas into progress for dogs with cancer. Give to Paws Down on Canine Cancer. Your gift can make twice the impact for canine cancer research while matching funds are available through the end of the year.

Donate today: https://www.akcchf.org/pawsdownoncancer

10/12/2026

Could a therapeutic vaccine help a dog’s immune system recognize and attack hemangiosarcoma cells?

CHF-funded researchers are investigating this new approach to treating an aggressive cancer.

Your generosity makes it possible to put bold ideas to the test through rigorous science.

Support that research through Paws Down on Canine Cancer and your gift can go twice as far. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through the end of the year, while matching funds remain.

Donate today: https://www.akcchf.org/pawsdownoncancer

Paws Down on Cancer Make a Donation Today for a Better Tomorrow. Join the fight against canine cancer. Your gift fuels the research that gives dogs a fighting chance and moves us closer to a healthier future for all breeds. Watercolor Pawtraits Gallery View the beloved dogs honored for Rainbow Bridg...

10/08/2026

That’s a wrap on the 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿! 🏃‍♀️

A big congratulations to CHF fundRACER 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗱 for completing the 10-mile race and 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 $𝟵𝟬𝟬 to support canine health research!

As both a CHF-funded investigator and fundRACER, Dr. Arnold brought her commitment to canine health from the clinic to the race course - and we’re so grateful to everyone who supported her along the way.

Thank you for cheering her on and helping advance research for healthier dogs!



University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine

10/07/2026

Together, we can help move canine cancer research forward.

For Dr. Alison Ankiewicz, that mission is deeply personal. Reilly, her first show dog, was just two years old when Alison lost her to leukemia—before Reilly ever had the chance to compete in the ring at Westminster.

“She is the reason why I’m so passionate about the health of our beautiful dogs!” Alison says.

Today, Alison helps carry Reilly’s memory forward through the Rhodesian Ridgeback Charitable Foundation and 𝗣𝗮𝘄𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿, a campaign that brings the Rhodesian Ridgeback community together to support cancer research for all dogs.

This year, the The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States, Rhodesian Ridgeback Charitable Foundation-RRCF, and Hatboro Dog Club, Inc. Dog Shows are making a $𝟰𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱 possible.

Give by November 15 and your gift to Paws Down on Canine Cancer can go twice as far. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through December 31, 2026, while matching funds last.

Help make your gift go twice as far: akcchf.org/pawsdownoncancer

Paws Down on Cancer Make a Donation Today for a Better Tomorrow. Join the fight against canine cancer. Your gift fuels the research that gives dogs a fighting chance and moves us closer to a healthier future for all breeds. Watercolor Pawtraits Gallery View the beloved dogs honored for Rainbow Bridg...

10/06/2026

Every dog gives us a reason to take a stand.

For the fifth year, the Rhodesian Ridgeback community is bringing dog lovers together through Paws Down on Canine Cancer—supporting research for the dogs beside us and those we will always remember.

Thanks to the The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States, Rhodesian Ridgeback Charitable Foundation-RRCF, and Hatboro Dog Club, Inc. Dog Shows, a $40,000 matching gift means your donation can go twice as far.

Give by November 15 and your gift to Paws Down on Canine Cancer can go twice as far. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through December 31, 2026, while matching funds last.

Take your stand: akcchf.org/pawsdownoncancer

Paws Down on Cancer Make a Donation Today for a Better Tomorrow. Join the fight against canine cancer. Your gift fuels the research that gives dogs a fighting chance and moves us closer to a healthier future for all breeds. Watercolor Pawtraits Gallery View the beloved dogs honored for Rainbow Bridg...

10/04/2026

It’s race day! 🏃‍♀️

We’re wishing our CHF fundRACER the best of luck as she takes on the 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿 today!

We’ll be cheering her on every step of the way as she raises funds to support canine health research.

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 $𝟭,𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲? There’s still time to contribute to her race for CHF: https://bit.ly/4cUJFIl

10/03/2026

See you tomorrow, Twin Cities! 🏃‍♀️

Tomorrow, CHF fundRACER and CHF-funded investigator 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗱 will take on the 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿 in Minneapolis, MN to raise funds for canine health research.

She’s already raised 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 $𝟵𝟬𝟬 - can we help her reach $𝟭,𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆?
Every contribution helps support research for healthier dogs.

Support Dr. Arnold here: https://bit.ly/4cUJFIl

09/30/2026

What role could a naturally occurring hormone play in protecting the aging canine brain?

Join us for our next webinar to learn about research investigating insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and its potential connection to canine cognitive dysfunction. Researchers are exploring whether lower IGF-1 levels may be associated with an increased risk for cognitive decline in senior dogs - and what these findings could mean for future research and treatment.

📅 Tuesday, October 20 @ 7PM EST
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/46Tu20l

09/29/2026

𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗜𝗧. 💛🌈

Bear’s Challenge has officially been met.

When Bob and Cathy Douglas made a generous $𝟲𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿, they challenged our community to raise another $60,000 for canine health research.

You answered.

$𝟲𝟰,𝟭𝟯𝟮 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝟯𝟴𝟳 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀
$𝟭𝟮𝟰,𝟭𝟯𝟮 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵
𝟵𝟮𝟭 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘄𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 in honor of the dogs and pets we love

And behind every Pawtrait was a story. We loved seeing their faces, reading their names, and hearing what these beloved companions have meant to the people who love them.

There is still time to create a Watercolor Pawtrait through 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬. The gallery will stay open all year, so you can revisit it and download your images anytime. Create your pawtrait here: https://bit.ly/3V96vWJ

And yes, 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘄𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿.

To everyone who gave, created, shared, remembered, and celebrated with us: 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.