2003 AKC CHF Conference

The enclosed information has been compiled from the AKC Canine Health Foundation National Parent Club Conference held on September 19, 20, & 21, 2003, in St. Louis, MO. Any material from the presentation summaries, as well as additional information noted during the presentations, has been duplicated and edited with permission from the authors and the Canine Health Foundation. This collection also includes many related web links for further personal research. This material is being shared by AWS Partners for the purpose of furthering canine health education in compliance with their objectives and purposes. Any and all materials may be copied and distributed for the same express purpose. No material from the listed web sites may be reprinted without permission from the site’s web master.

AWS Partners’ Objectives and Purposes:

The specific purposes for which AWS Partners is organized are to secure and provide financial and other support for projects that focus charitable, educational and research efforts on dogs in general and the American Water Spaniel in particular. The objectives shall be:

1. To work with the AKC Canine Health Foundation and other entities in supporting the research of canine health issues, especially epilepsy, particularly pertaining to the American Water Spaniel.

2. To further the understanding of canine epilepsy, possible causes of seizures, and available tests and treatments.

3. To investigate various canine health issues, and their causes, available tests, and treatments.

4. To provide educational material and available resources on a variety of canine health issues. To promote educational opportunities available through seminars, conferences and health forums.

5. To encourage American Water Spaniel breeders, and canine breeders in general, to share information with each other regarding canine health issues.

6. To encourage involvement of American Water Spaniel owners, and canine owners in general, that are not breeders and promote the significance of their contributions.