Health Research Projects in Tollers

Cleft Palate in Tollers

Contact Jane Folkman, Health & Genetics Chair, or Nili Karmi at UC Davis for more information.
HEALTH AND GENETICS REPORT - November 2008 (PDF); Article provides information on samples needed.
As a side note, there has been no thorough exploration of palate morphology in the Tollers so far, so if you have a dog that is being anaesthetized for other purposes it would be great if you could ask your veterinarian to take a digital photo of the back edge of the palate for us (You will probably have to provide the camera). It is nearly impossible to view this in a dog that is awake.

Study being conducted on Tollers and Portuguese Water Dogs.
Blood samples being sought from Tollers diagnosed with Addison's as well as healthy older controls.
Any owner wishing to take part will be asked to complete a brief consent form, blood sample and pedigree.
Contact Jane Folkman, Health & Genetics Chair, or Donna Viglietti, Lab Samples Manager, at NIH for more information.
HEALTH AND GENETICS REPORT - November 2008 (PDF) - Updated August 2009

A request for funding has been made to the Canine Health Foundation.
CHEEK SWABS NO LONGER BEING REQUESTED - UC DAVIS WISHES TO RECEIVE BLOOD SAMPLES
Read the following article for updated information: UC DAVIS ADDISON’S STUDY REQUESTING BLOOD SAMPLES NOW (PDF) - September 2007
Contact Mandy Eakins, Club Project Coordinator, or Amy Young (530) 754-7289 or Danika Bannasch at UC-Davis for more information.
Summary Report from Dr. Hughes - January 2005. (PDF)
UPDATE – UC DAVIS ADDISON’S STUDY IN TOLLERS - August 2006 (PDF)

October 2009 - This study has concluded.
Tollers are included in this study, and the study has received funding from the Canine Health Foundation.
For more information about the condition and to see a picture of a Toller with skeletal dysplasia, go to: http://faculty.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/faculty/dlbannasch/lab/projects/sd.htm
Summary Report from Dr. Bannasch - October 2004 (PDF)