PCA Foundation Seminars

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PCAF Contacts

PCA Foundation Director:
Mr. Tom Carneal
General Inquiries:
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The PCA Foundation sponsors seminars at the PCA National Specialty. Materials such as articles, links to websites, etc. from past seminars are available on this page. To purchase videos from past PCAF seminars, click here.

2011 Poodle Club of America Foundation Seminar

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, had some surprises for his audience as he brought us up to date on factors shaping puppy temperament and the art of socializing our puppies, including the art of helping new owners build on their puppy's good start. Dr. Pachel is a board certified veterinary behaviorist with extensive experience including house calls! For more on his talk, click here.

2010 Poodle Club of America Foundation Seminar

What Everyone Needs to Know about Canine Vaccines and Vaccination Programs

Ronald D. Schultz, PhD, Professor and Chair of Pathobiological Sciences at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, spoke about vaccines and vaccine research, clearly explaining reasons behind current vaccination guidelines (see below) and answering excellent questions from the audience. Dr. Schultz is widely recognized for his expertise in immunology and vaccinology. He is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association Canine Vaccine Task Force.

Handouts/Articles for Dr. Schultz Presentation:
• Canine and Feline Vaccine Questions: Do We Have the Answers? download
•Duration of immunity for canine and feline vaccines: A review, Veterinary Microbiology, Volume 117, Issue 1, 5 October 2006, Pages 75-79; available through ScienceDirect.com
• Age and Long-term Protective Immunity in Dogs and Cats, Journal of Comparative Pathology, Volume 142, Supplement 1, January 2010, Pages S102-S108; available through ScienceDirect.com
• 2006 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines for the General Veterinary Practice
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Materials from Presentations on Estate Planning and Genetics Research:
• Estate Planning for your pets by Charlotte M. Mitchell download
• Polymicrogria in Standard Poodles: Research Update by Dennis O'Brien, DVM, PhD download
• From Bark to Bedside - Dogs Point to Cancer Culprits by Nick Duesbery, Ph.D. download

courtesy Joan McFadden and Pam & Sherry

2009 PCA Foundation Seminar

The ABC's of Dog Breeding

Claudia Orlandi, PhD, presented her widely praised seminar based on the belief that anyone can and should understand practical rules of animal breeding and canine genetics in the quest to breed better, healthier dogs. In addition to discussing key breeding tools and concepts, Dr. Orlandi addressed kennel blindness and many common misconceptions handed down from breeder to breeder. In 2009, Dr. Orlandi received the AKC Breeder of the Year Award for her Topsfield Bassett Hounds. Although she does not allow videotaping of her seminar, Dr. Orlandi's presentations are based on her book "The ABC's of Dog Breeding Home Study Program." For more information, click here.

2008 Poodle Club of America Foundation Seminar

Achieving the Breedings We Want

Kara Kolster, DVM, DACT, discussed the technology and knowledge available today to help us achieve the breedings we want as we move forward in our breeding programs. Dr. Kolster is a Board Certified specialist in Theriogenology (reproductive medicine). Her lively presentation held many surprises and had veteran breeders saying, "I didn't know that!" For a Powerpoint of Dr. Kolster's presentation, click here.

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