Dedicated to the Health, Education, and Performance of Poodles
Dedicated to the Health, Education, and Performance of Poodles
We have an active program of supporting research into the diseases of Poodles. To date, we have donated a total of $138,540.00. The Health and Education committee is very proud of the work that VIP has done toward research to further the health of poodles and all canines.
The majority of our donations are made to support specific research grants funded through the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation. The Canine Health Foundations (CHF) provides peer review and management of these grants. Grants are funded by directed donations from individuals and dogs clubs such as Versatility in Poodles and by unrestricted donations to the CHF. The American Kennel Club, Nestle Purina Petcare and Pfizer Animal Health are major corporate donors to the CHF.
Click on the Name of the Grant below to see an abstract of the research and details of VIP donations through the CHF.
| Year | Grant Number | Name of Grant | Total Funded By VIP |
| 2020 | 2696 | Canine Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy | 5,000.00 |
| 2020 | 2519 | Hemangiosarcoma Research Initiative | 5,000.00 |
| 2019 | 2519 | Hemangiosarcoma Research Initiative* | 6,130.00 |
| 2018 | 2519 | Hemangiosarcoma Research Initiative | 1,250.00 |
| 2018 | 2510 | Hemangiosarcoma Research Initiative | 1,250.00 |
| 2018 | 2234 | Hemangiosarcoma Research Initiative | 1,250.00 |
| 2018 | 2217 | Hemangiosarcoma Research Initiative | 1,250.00 |
| 2018 | 2428 | Canine Addison's Disease | 5,000.00 |
| 2015 | 2107 | Regenerative Medicine** | 2,500.00 |
| 2014 | 2138 | Hypothyroidism | 2,500.00 |
| 2014 | 1759 | Hemangiosarcoma | 2,500.00 |
| 2013 | 2052 | Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) | 2,500.00 |
| 2013 | 1937 | Bloat | 2,500.00 |
| 2013 | 1935 | Bloat | 2,500.00 |
| 2013 | 1759 | Hemangiosarcoma | 2,500.00 |
| 2012 | 1759 | Hemangiosarcoma | 5,000.00 |
| 2010 | 1480 | Leptospirosis | 2,500.00 |
| 2010 | 1422 | Oral Melanoma | 2,500.00 |
| 2010 | 1415 | Canine Allergy | 2,500.00 |
| 2010 | 1312 | LCP | 3,500.00 |
| 2009 | 1139 | Hemangiosarcoma | 2,500.00 |
| 2009 | 762 | Canine Epilepsy Loci | 2,500.00 |
| 2007 | 1052A | Squamous Cell Carcinoma | 6,000.00 |
| 2007 | 858A | Canine Pulmonary Hypertension | 1,000.00 |
| 2006 & 2007 | 589A | Addison's Disease | 10,000.00 |
| 2005 | 225 | Addison's Disease | 2,500.00 |
| 2002 | 2270 | Hemolytic Anemia | 2,750.00 |
| 2002 | 22226 | Addison's Disease | 5,875.00 |
| 1998 & 1999 | 1663 | prcd-PRA | 6,500.00 |
| $ 99,255.00 |
*In 2019, VIP contributed $5,000 to the CHF grant 02519 (Prevalence of Bartonella spp. Infection in Dogs with Cardiac and Splenic Hemangiosarcomas within and between Geographic Locations) in the memory of VIP founding member Carol Pernicka. Friends of Carol sent VIP another $1,130 in directed donations that were also contributed for a total of $6,130.
In 2017 we made a donation for Wobbler’s Syndrome research in the amount of $1000 which has been awarded to a current study at Ohio State for MicroRNA profiling of Canine Cervical Spondylomyelopathy.
In 2016 VIP made a donation of $9000 to Dr. Benjamin L. Hart DVM, PhD at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis to evaluate the effects of neutering (both sexes) at different ages on joint disorders (hip dysplasia, cranial cruciate ligament tear and elbow dysplasia) and some cancers (lymphosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, mast cell tumor) in all three varieties of Poodles.
**With the Board’s agreement, in 2014, it was decided to match donations up to $2500 in memory of VIP member Victoria Hoffman to the CHF grant 02107 (Landmark Clinical Trial to Establish the Evidence-Based Use of Regenerative Medicine to Treat Tendon Injury in Dogs). $650 was raised and VIP contributed $1850.00 to make a donation of $2500.00 to CHF grant #2107 in Victoria’s memory.
In February of 2012, VIP co-sponsored a study on Understanding the Genetic Basis for Urinary Stones with the Morris Animal Foundation. Our funded portion was $3,000.
In the summer of 2011, VIP co-sponsored a study on bloat with the Morris Animal Foundation. Our funded portion was $5,000.
In October of 2010, VIP sponsored a team in the Morris Animal Foundation Canine Cancer Walk in Los Gatos, CA with a donation of $500.
In 2009 and 2010, we funded current research in the amount of $1000 to the Rabies Challenge Fund. We sent an additional $500 to this fund in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
Between November 2001 and October 2006, the Poodle Epilepsy Research Project at Florida State under Dr. Barbara G. Licht received a total of $18,285 in direct donations from Versatility in Poodles.
We have an ongoing educational program to help new owners, breeders and potential puppy owners learn about all aspects of Poodle ownership and care from planning a breeding to the geriatric dog. Material is made available to individuals, to clubs and for educational booths at selected fairs and events.
We would encourage you to make a tax-deductible contribution to support our efforts.
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To donate via mail, please contact the current VIP Treasurer.
To find how to participate in current research, check our Samples Needed Page.
Proceeds from our current fundraisers also support research.
Thank you very much for any assistance that you can provide.
