The Canine Genetics centre (CGC) undertakes research to understand the genetics of inherited diseases in dogs. Our funding comes from a variety of sources, including grants from charities such as the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, Dogs Trust, the Kennel Club Charitable Trust and the Petplan Charitable Trust. But research is expensive and not all our grant applications are successful, so donations from our grass roots stakeholders play a crucial role in enabling us to keep our extensive programme of research running.
If you are a dog breeder, a dog owner or simply a dog lover please consider becoming a Friend of the CGC.
Becoming a Friend of the CGC is easy. Simply set up a direct debit for £5 or more ($10 in the United States) a month. That’s it. But by making a regular donation you will be contributing to the future financial stability of the CGC.
As a thank you we will send you a lapel pin that we hope you will wear with pride.
And as another token of our gratitude you will be able to nominate somebody for the Friends of the CGC Health and Welfare Award.
Once you have set up your direct debit we will send you your lapel pin and also a link to the nomination form. If you are already a regular donor these tokens of our appreciation will be on their way to you as soon as possible.
What is the Friends of the CGC Health and Welfare Award?
Tell us about somebody that you know personally, or who you know of, who makes a positive impact on the health and/or welfare of dogs. The winner will receive their award at the next Canine Genetics Centre Research Day, which will take place in Cambridge, between Crufts and Easter 2025 (date to be confirmed).
Your nominee could be anyone who works hard to benefit dogs – someone who runs a local dog rescue, your local vet or canine physiotherapist, a dog trainer or behaviourist, an ambassador for your breed, or a breeder who prioritises breeding healthy puppies over everything else.
The award is being sponsored by Canine Genetics Testing (CAGT) – Cambridge University’s own canine genetic testing service. CAGT operates alongside the CGC, and all its profits are used to support the CGC’s research.
Thank you for being our friend.
