Dedicated
to the protection and preservation
of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
The PBGV Health and Rescue Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the future of our breed. Among our goals are the following:
• To further understanding of health issues that affect PBGVs;
• To support research aimed at reducing the incidence of health issues in the PBGV;
• To fund the rescue of PBGVs when they are neglected or endangered; and
• To educate the PBGV community on the proper care of PBGVs.
All of this is only possible thanks to the generosity of our donors and the volunteers who staff the Foundation Board.
If you require funding for a need that fits our mission, please fill out an application.
Health Seminar by Marty Greer, DVM
At the 2024 National Specialty in Ohio, Dr Greer spoke canine reproduction. She is the author of the book “Canine Reproduction and Neonatology – for Veterinarians, Veterinary Staff, and Breeders’’. In 2023, Dr Greer was recipient of the Veterinarian of the Year award from Westminster Kennel Club.
Dr. Greer has many webinars on breeding and puppy development.
Watch them HERE.
Foundation News
Former Foundation President, Linda Murray
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Linda Murray passed in early June. Linda was a long time PBGVCA member. She was both a registered nurse (for humans) and DVM, so health was her passion. She was a member of the Health Committee, President of the Health & Rescue Foundation of PBGVCA from 2012 to 2019, and also served as Vice President of PBGVCA. She was devoted to our beloved breed.
Linda was a friend and mentor to many of us. She had a wicked sense of humor that we will miss.
President's Letter - June 2024
Update on POAG Testing
The Veterinary Genetics Laboratory at the University of California Davis now offers the POAG test for PBGVs. It is very reasonably priced. Learn more HERE.
Important News about the AKC Purebred Preservation Bank
The AKC Purebred Preservation Bank is a canine frozen semen bank that was created in 2021 by the AKC Board of Directors. It is housed at multiple semen storage centers with experienced management and risk mitigation procedures. The Bank is to be used as a vital safety net if a breed finds itself in need of genetic rescue. It is to preserve the genetic heritage of all purebred dogs, but particular small population breeds - like the PBGV!
You can read an excellent article explaining the need for such a semen bank, written by Jerold Bell, DVM, a canine geneticist.
Click to read the ARTICLE.
Eye Exam Reimbursement
Good news! The eye exam reimbursement program has been extended through 2024. Learn how you can get reimbursed for having your PBGV's eyes checked by a veterinary ophthalmologist. Click HERE.
Board of Directors
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Foundation Board of Directors? The Board consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and between three and nine other persons. The term of office is two years beginning on the date of the annual meeting, which coincides with the PBGVCA National Specialty or occurs soon thereafter. Each Director must be a member in good standing of PBGVCA and a U.S. citizen.
We ask that persons interested in becoming a Director submit an application, then participate in our conference calls over the course of one year before standing for election. Directors are elected at the annual meeting by majority vote.