Dogue de Bordeaux Society of America

06/12/2024

The DDBSA Health & Longevity committee would like to bring your attention to the Purina Parent Club Partnership Program and how it helps to Fund the Future of Your Breed.
The DDBSA, the AKC Canine Health Foundation and Purina® are working to ensure a healthy future for your breed. Since 2002, thousands have chosen to make a positive impact on the health of their breed by participating in the Purina® Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program. To date, the PPCP program has provided over $8.4 million for canine health research.
When you are a member of Purina® Pro Club® and you submit proofs of purchase for eligible Purina® brand pet foods, your national breed club can receive funding for breed-specific health studies that enable dogs like yours to live longer, healthier lives. The more proofs of purchase you turn in, the greater your potential earnings for your national breed club. Some clubs have already generated thousands of dollars for their breed.
Half of the funding each year is designated for canine health research and AKC Canine Health Foundation grants. The other half is eligible to provide additional funding for the breed club’s health research, education and rescue efforts, including, but not limited to:
Cancer research
Illustrated breed standards
Health screening clinics
Breed rescue
Wildlife habitat studies
Educational outreach
Scholarship programs

Where does funding go?
Your national breed club will earn 10% of the value of your qualifying Purina product submissions. Of that amount, half goes directly to the AKC Canine Health Foundation fund for your breed and half comes to your club. For example, here’s one participant’s story:
“I submitted Purina proofs of purchase valued at $100. Purina donated $10 to support my breed: $5 went to my national breed club’s Donor Advised Fund at the AKC Canine Health Foundation to support health research and $5 went to my national breed club for health research, rescue and education.”

Enroll Today
Join Purina® Pro Club®, Purina’s loyalty program and start earning rewards right away. To be eligible for the program you must either be a breeder or personally care for 5 or more dogs. If you are already a member, notify Purina® Pro Club® that you would like to start earning funds for your breed.
Apply at PurinaProClub.com or 1-877-PRO-CLUB (1-877-776-2582)
Declare your breed for the Parent Club Partnership Program
Submit your proofs of purchase for eligible Purina pet foods to Purina Pro Club.
Purina will make a donation to your breed club and the AKC Canine Health Foundation for all qualifying proofs of purchase you submit.

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06/12/2024

Congratulations to the Top 3! We would like to Thank EVERYONE who participated. This has been so much fun. Let us know if you would be interested in seeing more of this on the page.

05/12/2024

Updated list for 12/7/24
For those wishing to sponsor an award at our 2025 National Specialty, please direct your inquiries to Colleen Ewald via email at [email protected] Donations can be made via PayPal at [email protected]
Our sincere appreciation goes out to the individuals and organizations that have already committed to supporting this event.

05/12/2024

03/12/2024

Congratulations to PuppyCreeks Crazy Horse of the Lakota on his WDI (3) Working Dog Award of Achievement earned by adding the rally title, RN, to the end of his name. Lakota is owned by Denise Harris.

03/12/2024

IT’S FREE!!!!! AKC Educated Breeder Webinar Series presents:
"DNA Testing and Breeding Decisions"
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02/12/2024

Renewals are due in four weeks from today. We encourage you to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

02/12/2024

28/11/2024

As we are all cooking and gathering around the table today for Thanksgiving, please remember that raw dough that contains active yeast is dangerous to your furry family members. If your dog ingests raw dough, please contact ASPCA poison control (888) 426-4435 or head to your emergency vet.
 Have a Great Day everyone.

27/11/2024

Please allow time for postal services in the next few weeks. Friendly reminder to sign both the Renewal Application and the Code of Ethics.

26/11/2024

Can your Dogue have some Turkey? Check out what the AKC has to say about it here
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-turkey/ #:~:text=No%20cooked%20turkey%20bones%3A%20Make,mixed%20in%20or%20still%20attached.

25/11/2024

I think there are Over 150 Dogue’s in here!🤎🐾🤎🐾 I would really like see every single one of these pictures reach at least 10 likes each before December 6 when voting closes! Will you help?

24/11/2024

ATTN Members:
For those that ordered a Top 20 ribbon, the orders have been submitted and you will be contacted for payment & shipping information soon.

24/11/2024

The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) established the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) to promote health and genetic testing in dogs. CHIC serves as a centralized database where owners can voluntarily submit results from recommended health screenings for their breed, as determined by breed-specific parent clubs.

A CHIC number indicates that a dog has completed the recommended health tests and that the results, whether normal or abnormal, have been published in the public database. This transparency allows breeders, owners, and researchers to make informed decisions to improve overall breed health.

It’s important to note that earning a CHIC number does not mean a dog has passed all health tests or is free from genetic issues. Instead, it reflects that all the required evaluations were conducted and their outcomes are available for review. CHIC is a tool for fostering open communication about canine health, promoting ethical breeding practices, and advancing the long-term well-being of breeds.

22/11/2024

The DDBSA's Health, longevity & CHIC committee is happy to announce that we've updated our requirements to obtain a CHIC number through the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals.
The new minimum requirement for the heart has been upgraded from auscultation to echocardiogram. We feel the more thorough examination is a step in the right direction to improving the overall health of our breeding stock & companions. I'd like to thank the Board for their support on this issue and Dr Sarah Bell, DVM for her invaluable input.

Browse through breed-specific health screenings. Contact us if you have any questions or need additional information.