Research Projects
Perhaps our most important contribution to the health of the Cairn Terrier is our on-going funding of medical research that is fairly specific to the Cairn Terrier breed. These are studies that may get ignored by some as they simply don’t affect enough dogs in enough breeds. For us, it is everything and we applaud the researchers who take these studies on.
Since inception, the Foundation has distributed $200,000 in grants for medical research either directly to the medical/scientific institution with which the researchers are associated or through the American Kennel Club’s Canine Health Foundation. In many instances the studies are multi-year and/or multi-phased. As a result a particular study may not be funded on an annual basis.
We are continuing to support:
Continuing Research into Cairn Terrier Ocular Melanosis
Dr. Simon Petersen-Jones, DVM PhD, Michigan State University
Click here for Dr. Petersen-Jones’ most recent report
Continuing Research into Cairn Terrier Renal Dysplasia (with AKC CHF)
Dr. Margret Casal, DVM PhD; University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Casal and Dr. Gentry's most recent report - January 2020
Present Research
2019 - Continuing Research into Cairn Terrier Renal Dysplasia
Dr. Margret Casal, DVM PhD; University of Pennsylvania
2018 - Continuing Research into Cairn Terrier Ocular Melanosis
Dr. Simon M. Petersen-Jones, DVM PhD; Michigan State University
2016 - Continuing Research into Cairn Terrier Ocular Melanosis
Dr. Simon M. Petersen-Jones, DVM PhD; Michigan State University
2015 – Continuing Research into Cairn Terrier Ocular Melanosis
Dr. Simon M. Petersen-Jones, DVM PhD; Michigan State University
2014 – Continuing Research into Cairn Terrier Ocular Melanosis
Dr. Simon M. Petersen-Jones, DVM PhD; Michigan State University
2013 – Continuing Research into Cairn Terrier Ocular Melanosis
Dr. Simon M. Petersen-Jones, DVM PhD; Michigan State University
2012 – Continuing Research into Cairn Terrier Ocular Melanosis
Dr. Simon M. Petersen-Jones, DVM PhD; Michigan State University
2011 – Renal Dysplasia in the Cairn Terrier
Dr. Margret Casal, DVM PhD; University of Pennsylvania
2010 - Association mapping study of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease in the West Highland White Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, and Cairn Terriers
Dr. Alison Starr-Moss, PhD; Clemson University
2009 - Eradication of Cairn Terrier Ocular Melanosis
Dr. Simon M. Petersen Jones, DVM PhD; Michigan State University
2009 - Genotyping Small Breed Dogs with Portosystemic Vascular Anomalies and Microvascular Dysplasia
Dr. Sharon A. Center, DVM; Cornell University
2008 - Eradication of Cairn Terrier Ocular Melanosis
Dr. Simon M. Petersen-Jones, DVM PhD; Michigan State University
2008 - Genotyping Small Breed Dogs with Portosystemic Vascular Anomalies and Microvascular Dysplasia
Dr. Sharon A. Center, DVM; Cornell University
2007 - Candidate Gene Investigation of Cairn Terrier Ocular Melanosis
Dr. Simon M. Peteresen-Jones, DVM PhD; Michigan State University
2006 – Linkage Analysis of Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO) in Terrier Breeds
Dr. Patrick Venta, PhD; Michigan State University
2001 – Development of DNA-Based Diagnostic Test for Craniomandibular Osteopathy of the Cairn Terrier, West Highland White Terrier and Scottish Terrier Breeds
Dr. Patrick Venta, PhD; Michigan State University
1999 – Development of DNA-Based Diagnostic Test for Craniomandibular Osteopathy of the Cairn Terrier, West Highland White Terrier and Scottish Terrier Breeds
Dr. Patrick Venta, PhD; Michigan State University