January 2, 2022
PBGV Health & Rescue Foundation
Send your PBGV's blood sample to the CHIC DNA Repository to help researchers who are investigating a health problem specific to PBGVs, or found in many breeds including PBGVs.
The Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) DNA Repository has samples from over 500 PBGVs! Researchers who are investigating a health problem specific to PBGVs, or found in many breeds including PBGVs, are able to obtain that DNA when they ask the repository for relevant samples for their study. The Foundation supports a blood collection clinic at every National Specialty. However, if you cannot take advantage of a sponsored clinic, we can help.
Ask your vet to draw a blood sample during your next check-up, and ship the blood sample to the Repository. Follow these directions
The OFA instructions are complicated. Don’t hesitate to email questions to Laura Liscum, Foundation President at laura.liscum@tufts.edu.
The Foundation will reimburse you $75 towards the cost of blood draw and shipping. Look here for instructions.