The Canine Research Foundation (CRF) was founded by the VCA in 1992 and has awarded over 60 research grants totalling in excess of $500,000 to date.

 

The CRF is now the national research-funding vehicle of ANKC. The CRF is a Public Charitable Trust that awards grants for research to be conducted by Australian universities. The funds are generated via the levy on puppy registrations of those ANKC Member Bodies participating, plus tax-deductible donations and bequests.

 

Summaries of recent research projects are shown on the ANKC website to assist owners and breeders in becoming aware of the significant results being achieved in canine research directed at improvement of canine health, and as an important Australian contribution to the world scene. Most projects to date have been successful, with results published in veterinary/scientific journals and on web-sites available to veterinarians and the canine community internationally.

Breed clubs/councils are invited to nominate research topics and forward them to the ANKC Administrator for consideration by March 31. Individuals are encouraged to consider making a bequest to the CRF to further the worthy cause of improving the health of our loyal companions.

 

Visit the ANKC website for information on applying for grants and to download an application form.