American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Charitable Trust

09/16/2025

Since 1997, CHF has taken great pride in carefully selecting a Board of Directors that embodies our deep commitment to advancing canine health. This diverse group is chosen for their expertise, passion for dogs' well-being, and dedication to our mission, and includes veterinarians, physicians, researchers, dog enthusiasts, and industry professionals.

We are truly grateful to our board members, past and present. They give their time, talents, and expertise with generosity and heart. Each brings unique skills and perspectives, but they share one goal - improving the lives of dogs. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗯𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁:

Dr. Mary Smith
Dr. Wayne Jensen
Steven Hamblin
Susan LaCroix Hamil
Chris Miele
Dr. William I. Christensen
Cynthia Sansone
Sally Fineburg
Dr. Valeria Rickard
Dr. Kristin Bloink
Dr. J. Charles Garvin
Tina Truesdale
Scott Smith
Dr. Laura Liscum
Dr. A. Duane Butherus

09/04/2025

𝗦𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗠𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻
With support from the AKC Canine Health Foundation, Dr. Barbara Qurollo and her NC State College of Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Hospital team cracked the genetic code of a newly discovered tick-borne pathogen. Their breakthrough is helping create better diagnostic tools so veterinarians can identify illness faster and treat dogs sooner.

Read how CHF is advancing science for healthier dogs → https://bit.ly/4mRPYiS

08/18/2025

Dr. Chris George, medical affairs specialist at Elanco Animal Health, gave a presentation at AVMA Convention 2025 about the company’s Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody treatment, which has been conditionally approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for treatment of canine parvovirus.

08/12/2025

The Charitable Trust would like to congratulate Dr. Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD, DACVPM who was awarded the Asa Mays Award for Outstanding Contributions to Canine Health Research at the 2025 AKC Canine Health Foundation Parent Club Conference. We are fortunate to have Dr. Stull collecting and analyzing data from our current Cavalier Health Survey, a joint endeavor with the CKCSC USA.

Our survey will be closing soon. If you would like to participate please follow the link below.
https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5vGIfDXqGWiUr1Y

08/08/2025

We are all be proud that our Trust was invited to participate in The Cavalier Health Discussion at the World Show in Helsinki. On Saturday, August 9, 2025, our own Tina Sterling will be representing the USA.
Announcement from the Finnish Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club:
The Finnish Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club has fantastic event a day after the World Dog Show, on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Scandic Park Hotel in Helsinki.
We have been extremely lucky to get DVM PhD Dipl. ECVIM-CA Niek Beijerink from the Netherlands to tell us about the latest research on cardiac health.
In addition, the following experts have been invited to talk about health information in their respective countries: Sylvie Desserne, Alain Tranchant & Dr Le Bobinnec, Jeanie Montford, Bettina Sterling, Wil Schrander, and Sheena Maclaine. Dr Annukka Paloheimo will be telling us about the history of the breed, and the Chair of The Royal Kennel Club, Tony Allcock, has offered to open the World Cavalier Day.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Pauliina Lantta – [email protected]
Johanna Kupari – [email protected]

07/30/2025

Email from ACKCS Charitable Trust Complete the Survey to help protect the future of our breed           Cavaliers Need Your Help! Two USA Cavalier health foundations (American Cavalier King Charles Sp

07/30/2025

07/28/2025

🥵With temps reaching into the triple digits for many this week, it is important to keep an extra eye on our pets for signs of heat distress.

Why do dogs overheat? Here are signs of overheating in dogs to look out for, as well as ways to help prevent overheating in dogs.

06/11/2025

We are excited to be partnering with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel USA Health Foundation on what we hope will be the first of many health surveys used to gather information on the health status of our breed and help determine where to focus future health studies and research funding.

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06/01/2025

📣Zoom Webinar Announcement! Please Share.
Registration Link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__1Z23nGQTpiA6f7hl4Jg0w

05/27/2025

We are excited to be able to help fund One Health initiatives such as these being studied by our friend Dr. Natasha Olby and her colleagues who are looking for Chiari-like Malformation related biomarkers as seen in human medicine. Your generous donations help to fund projects such as these so THANK YOU for your continued support! 💕