Progress in Canine Health Research 
C. Richard Dorn, DVM, MPH, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University, 
Science Officer, AKC Canine Health Foundation 
Deborah A. Lynch, MSSA, Executive Vice-President, AKC Canine Health Foundation 

Development and Application of the Canine Genetic Map 
Elaine A. Ostrander, PhD, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center 

Scientific Use of the Canine Genome Map 
Greg Acland, BVSc, Cornell University 

Characterization and Chromosomal Localization of Type I Loci of the Dog 
Keith Murphy, PhD, Texas A&M University

Genetic Considerations In Companion Animal Nutrition 
S.S. Hannah, Ralston Purina Company, St. Louis, MO 

The Importance of the Cornell University/Ralston Purina Reference Pedigrees 
Gary Johnson, DVM, PhD, University of Missouri, Columbia 

Familial Dysrhythmia Is Inherited As An Autosomal Dominant  Trait In Selected Boxer Families 
Kathryn M. Meurs, DVM, PhD, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine 

Inherited Infantile Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Portuguese Water Dogs (PWD) Genetic, Clinical, Biochemical and Morphological Findings 
Joseph Alroy, DVM, Tufts University 

Incidence and Breed-Related Risk Factors for Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus in Dogs: The Purdue University Five Year Prospective Study 
Larry Glickman, VMD, PhD, Purdue University 

Risk Factor Analysis of Neonatal Mortality After Cesarean Section in the Dog 
Paula F. Moon-Massat, DVM, PhD, Cornell University 

Neonatal Resuscitation Of Puppies Following Caesarian Section 
Stephanie Todd, DVM, Harmony Veterinary Clinic 

Canine Compulsive Behavior: An Overview and Phenotypic  Description of Tail Chasing in Bull Terriers
Alice Moon-Fanelli, PhD, Tufts University 

Report of the AKC Delegates Canine Health Committee 
Biographical Profile 

Genetics of Canine Cancer 
Jaime F. Modiano, PhD, Center for Cancer Causation and Prevention, AMC Cancer Research Center 

Development of a Multi-Generational DNA Tissue Bank and Registry for Tibetan Terriers: An Effort to Expedite Development of Genetic Markers and to Provide Tools Useful in Breeding Decisions 
Stuart F. Eckmann, Co-Chairman, Health Committee, Tibetan Terrier Club of America 
Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD, University of Missouri 

Establishing a Parent Club Relationship and Donor Advised Fund with CHF: From Concept to Proposal to Funding to Implementation in a Short Time 
Linda W. Bell, Co-Chair, Health Committee, Tibetan Terrier Club ofAmerica

The Parent Club Affinity Card Program 
Alexander Fraser Draper, Treasurer, AKC Canine Health Foundation 

Breeding Better Dogs 
Malcolm B. Willis, PhD, Department of Agriculture, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England 

DNA and the AKC 

Report of AKC Delegates Parent Club Committee 

Idiopathic Epilepsy in the Belgian Tervuren: An Update 
T. R. Famula, PhD, University of California, Davis 

Do Food Allergies Cause PLE/PLN in Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers? 
Shelly Vaden, DVM, PhD, North Carolina State University 

Developing a Healthy Breeding Program 
Jerold S. Bell, DVM, Tufts University 

Maximizing Conception Rates Using Fresh, Cooled, or Frozen Canine Semen
Robert V. Hutchison, DVM, Animal Clinic Northview, Inc. 

The Canine von Willebrand Story 
George J. Brewer, MD, University of Michigan Medical School 

Current Eye Disease Overview 
Kirk N. Gelatt, VMD, University of Florida 

The Ralston Purina DNA Distribution Center:  Development and Utility 
Steven S. Hannah and Neil Wiegand, Ralston Purina Company 

The Foundation at Dog Shows and Specialties: How you Can Help 
Catherine Bell, Second Vice President, AKC Canine Health Foundation