Portuguese Water Dog Foundation, Inc.

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A Foundation for the Future

Dedicated to the health of Portuguese Water Dogs

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Improving the quality of life & health of Portuguese Water Dogs

OUR MISSION

We are dedicated to fund canine medical research focused on issues that affect the health and well-being of Portuguese Water Dogs.

Since 1998, we have approved $1.43 million in funding to health research grants that benefit the Portuguese Water Dog. Through your donations, the Portuguese Water Dog Foundation was a major contributor in the development of the DNA gene test for Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, as well as the test for two different forms of Progressive Retinal Atrophy. The Foundation sponsors various studies on cancers, Addison’s disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Puppy Eye Syndrome, hip dysplasia as well as many other important areas of health research.

You too can make a difference and help us be able to carry on with our mission to improve the quality of life and future health of our Portuguese Water Dog companions.

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Portuguese Water Dog Foundation, Inc.

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The Portuguese Water Dog Foundation, Inc. needs your help and support to fund research to improve the quality of life and health of our Portuguese Water Dogs.

The Portuguese Water Dog Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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Recently Funded Research

Engineering a monoclonal antibody therapy for canine mast cell tumors

Mast cell tumors (MCT) are the most common skin tumors in dogs. MCTs can vary in their growth from slow-growing to highly aggressive tumors, and treatment options are often limited, especially for tumors that have spread or can’t be removed. Chemotherapy is sometimes used, but has side effects. Despite treatment, most dogs eventually succumb to disease within a year of diagnosis…
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The prevalence of Heterobilharzia americana in Portuguese water dogs in the United States

Heterobilharzia americana (HA) is a trematode parasite of dogs and is the causative agent of canine schistosomiasis. The life cycle of this parasite requires a definitive host (i.e.- dog), an intermediate freshwater snail host, and freshwater source. Dogs become infected when they stand, wade, or swim in cercariae (the infective form of the parasite) infested water… Continue reading

Building a Portuguese Water Dog Reference Genome to Unlock Breed-Specific Health Insights

The Portuguese Water Dog Foundation is very excited to join with Drs. Jaime Modiano VMD, PhD and Steven Friedenberg DVM, PhD, DACVECC in a project to improve the lives and well-being of PWDs. The team of Drs. Modiano and Friedenberg will lead a project creating a reference genome specific to PWDs, which will improve our ability to identify genetic drivers of common inherited disorders in the PWD… Continue reading 
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Making an Impact On the Future Health of the Breed

The Portuguese Water Dog Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was established for the sole purpose of supporting health research for the benefit of the Portuguese Water Dog.

The Foundation followed the lead of many other breed specific groups, which have established foundations that are separate entities successfully supporting research for the health of their specific breed.

While the Foundation is not affiliated with the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America, we do share a common goal – the health of the breed.

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