Kathy Moll
Kathy was an avid collie lover and dog show enthusiast. She founded and ran the Deep River collie line [...]
Debbie Taylor
Debra's heart belonged to Collies. A lifelong advocate for the breed, she devoted countless hours to Collie rescues, ensuring [...]
Collie Health Statement
Preservation of the Collie is the highest priority of a reputable, ethical breeder: Every puppy born should be conceived with [...]
Coloboma Study Enrollment
Enroll in the Coloboma Study! Fill out this form to request information and receive subsidies for CEA genetic tests [...]
Research Participants Needed
The following research is supported financially by the Collie Health Foundation! Participation in these studies is essential in shining [...]
CHF Research Grants
Since 1987, the Collie Health Foundation (CHF) has been a driving force in funding research that improves the health [...]
CHF Grant Funding History
The Collie Health Foundation (CHF) has a rich funding history that began in 1986, when it was established as [...]
Apply for Member Subsidies
UC Davis VGL Health Panel Testing Code | UC Davis VGL Health Panel Subsidy | CHIC Certification Subsidy | [...]
Educational Seminar Grants
The Collie Health Foundation Board recently approved an increase in the amount offered to member clubs in assistance for [...]
About OFA and CHIC
You may have heard these acronyms when looking for a collie breeder, researching health issues or in your own [...]
Martha E Hoffman CHIC DNA Banking Project
CHIC DNA Banking Reimbursement >>Martha Hoffman Banked Collies >> Sponsored by the Collie Health Foundation, [...]
Presentation on Dermatomyositis and Interpreting Risk Assessments
Presentation on Dermatomyositis and Interpreting Risk Assessments By Dr. Leigh Anne Clark, Clemson University, presented at the Collie Club [...]
Seminar on Hip & Elbow Dysplasia, OFA and Pennhip
Seminar on Hip & Elbow Dysplasia, OFA and Pennhip Collie Health Foundation Seminar on Hip & Elbow Dysplasia, OFA [...]
CHF Breed Education Genetic Collie Eye Diseases
Susan Pearce-Kelling has been a dog person from her first days of toddling aside her family’s English Setter. The [...]
CHF & CCA Breed Education 2022: The Ins and Outs of Pedigree Analysis (Part 3)
CHF & CCA Breed Education 2022: The Ins and Outs of Pedigree Analysis (Part 3) By Dr. Jerold Bell, [...]
CHF & CCA Breed Education 2022: The Ins and Outs of Pedigree Analysis (Part 2)
CHF & CCA Breed Education 2022: The Ins and Outs of Pedigree Analysis (Part 2) By Dr. Jerold Bell, [...]
CHF & CCA Breed Education 2022: The Ins and Outs of Pedigree Analysis (Part 1)
CHF & CCA Breed Education 2022: The Ins and Outs of Pedigree Analysis (Part 1) By Dr. Jerold Bell, [...]
CHF 2022 Dinner Seminar: Epilepsy in Collies, and an Update on the Merle Gene
CHF 2022 Dinner Seminar: Epilepsy in Collies, and an Update on the Merle Gene By Dr. Leigh Anne Clark, [...]
CHF 2023 Dinner Seminar: Collie Eye Anomaly and Research into Colobomas
CHF 2023 Dinner Seminar: Collie Eye Anomaly and Research into Colobomas By Dr. Leonardo Murgiano, University of Pennsylvania, presented [...]
CHF Researcher Webinar: July 23rd, 2025 – Canine Familial Dermatomyositis and Vesicular Cutaneous Lupus
CHF Researcher Webinar: July 23rd, 2025 – Canine Familial Dermatomyositis and Vesicular Cutaneous Lupus By Dr Frane Banovic DVM [...]
CHF Researcher Webinar: August 13, 2025 – Effect of the MDR1 Mutation on Common Pre-Anesthetic Drugs
CHF Researcher Webinar: August 13, 2025 – Effect of the MDR1 Mutation on Common Pre-Anesthetic Drugs. By Dr Bonnie [...]
CHF Researcher Webinar: Dr Frane Banovic DVM Ph.D.
The Collie Health Foundation is excited to offer the recording of the webinar presented by Dr. Frane Banovic, where [...]
A History of MDR1
By Dr. Roxane Jourdain Published in the 2025 Spring Edition of the Collie Club of America Bulletin MDR1, or [...]
CHIC Certified Collies – Soaring in 2024
By Dr. Roxane Jourdain Published in the 2024-2025 Winter edition of the Collie Club of America Bulletin The Collie [...]
A Dream in the Making: New CHF Testing Partner
By Isabel Ososki Published in the 2024 Fall edition of the Collie Club of America Bulletin Over 8 years [...]
The Ins and Outs of Pedigree Analysis
The Ins and Outs of Pedigree Analysis, Genetic Diversity and Genetic Disease Control presented by Dr. Jerold Bell. By [...]
Collie Coat Length and Color Genetics
There are two main coat types in Collies: the Rough Collie, which features a long, flowing double coat, and [...]
Hip and Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia Hip dysplasia is a developmental disorder characterized by the abnormal formation of the hip joint, where [...]
Cyclic Neutropenia
Cyclic neutropenia (CN), also known as cyclic hematopoiesis or Gray Collie Syndrome, is a genetic disorder that affects the [...]
CHF Health Statement
Preservation of the Collie is the highest priority of a reputable, ethical breeder: Every puppy born should be conceived [...]
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Progressive Retinal Atrophies or PRAs are a group of degenerative diseases affecting the retina of the eye. In the [...]
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis, abbreviated DMS, is an autoimmune disease of both the skin (derma-) and muscles (myo-) that occurs in both [...]
Degenerative Myelopathy
Degenerative Myelopathy, commonly abbreviated DM, is a progressive disease of the spinal cord that causes weakness, and eventually inability [...]
Choroidal Hypoplasia/Coloboma
Canine Eye Anomaly, or CEA, is a genetic disorder of the eye found in multiple breeds, including most frequently [...]
CHF President’s Award
The CHF President's Award is given annually to a member who has delivered outstanding service to the Collie through [...]
Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus
By Cindi Bossart, VMD Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is an acute life-threatening disorder in dogs. It is considered [...]
First CHF Gathering at Sunnybank
Rediscovered video of the first Collie Health Foundation Gathering at Sunnybank Terhune Park, Wayne New Jersey in 1997. Claire [...]
Sunnybank Gathering Video
The Gathering is the best known of the Foundation-sponsored events. This annual event began in 1997 as a small [...]
2020 Introduction Virtual Sunnybank
Introduction Gerrie Oliver provides and overview of the activities scheduled during the Virtual Sunnybank 2020. [...]
2020 Sunnybank Walking Tour
2020 Sunnybank Walking Tour - Kathy George
Kat MacMurray “A King from Queens; The Astoria Story”
Kat MacMurray “A King from Queens; The Astoria Story” Enjoy Kat MacMurray’s wonderful tale of Bruce … and one [...]
Virtual Sunnybank 2020 – Krissy Marshall Presentation
Collie Health Foundation Virtual Sunnybank 2020 – Krissy Marshall Presentation “Building on Bruce: A Faultless Foundation” [...]
The Literary Bruce; A Character Without a Fault
2020 Sunnybank Memorial “The Literary Bruce; A Character Without a Fault” – Kathy George
Sunnybank 2020 Education
Sunnybank 2020 Education Evaluation of Collie puppy litter by GCh. Creekwood Lochlomun I’ll Be D’amned x GCh. Sunnland’s Fortune [...]
CHF Seminar on Hip & Elbow Dysplasia, OFA and Pennhip
YouTube Video - Collie Health Foundation Seminar on Hip & Elbow Dysplasia, OFA and Pennhip Click the CC on the [...]
Length Variations within the Merle Retrospansposon
Length variations within the Merle retrotransposon of canine PMEL: Correlating genotype with phenotype Sarah C. Murphy, Jacquelyn M. Evans, [...]
Genetics of Merle Patterns in Dogs
The genetics of merle coat patterns in dogs Merle coat patterns, prevalent in breeds like Dachshunds, Great Danes, and [...]
VCLE – Vesicular Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus in Dogs
Introduction Vesicular cutaneous lupus erythematosus (VCLE) is a variant form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) that affects predominantly adult [...]
Dr. Leigh Anne Clark Presentation on Dermatomyositis & Interpreting Risk Assessment Results
YouTube Video on Dermatomyositis & Interpreting Risk Assessment Results Click the CC on the bottom right for Closed Captioning [...]
Dog’s Best Friend
A geneticist makes strides in understanding a complex disorder affecting canines and humans. By Clinton Colmenares “Lassie, come home!” [...]
Dermatomyositis: A Breeder’s Nightmare
By Robette Johns This article is to help breeders understand more about Dermatomyositis, (DMS). First, it’s not the end [...]
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
WHAT IS OFA? by Gayle Kaye OFA stands for Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. It was founded in 1966 as [...]
Degenerative Myelopathy – The Other DM
Degenerative Myelopathy - the other DM that can affect Collies... By Nancy Kelso, DVM Degenerative Myelopathy is a progressive [...]
Canine Health Information Center “CHIC”
by Gayle Kaye CHIC is a centralized canine health database jointly sponsored by the AKC/Canine Health Foundation (AKC/CHF) and [...]
DMS Familial Canine Dermatomyositis: a Breeder’s Nightmare
By Nancy Kelso, D.V.M. Dermatomyositis (DMS) is a frightening disease, which seems to appear out of no where. It [...]
An Explanation of Eye Disease
by Gayle Kaye, edited by Nancy M Bromberg, VMD, MS, DACVO Like people, Dogs are subject to a large [...]
AKC CHF Fights Bloat in Dogs
RALEIGH, N.C. (January 15, 2013) – The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) announces today a major effort underway to [...]
Variations in Collie Color
Kathy V. Moll, Deep River Collies. CCA Breed Education Guest Writer Introduction: Armed with new research information to read [...]
The Story Behind The Collie Health Foundation Logo
Since The Foundation’s inception in 1986, each year has brought growth and change. One of the most recent changes, [...]
