Crown & Collar Institute is designed to evolve as canine health, genetics, veterinary guidance, breed-specific research, behavior science, welfare science, and genetic diversity tools continue to advance.
This library provides public access to research and educational resources that help explain why Crown & Collar Institute evaluates health, genetics, DNA-based pairing review, genetic diversity, structure, temperament, development, preservation, and long-term stewardship.
Research access matters because some responsible breeding decisions may be misunderstood when viewed without genetic, veterinary, biological, or welfare context. Crown & Collar Institute believes controversial topics should be handled with transparency, documentation, and current science — not slogans, secrecy, or popularity.
Research Categories
Featured Research Resources
UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory — Canine Genetic Diversity Testing
Resource on canine genetic diversity testing and mating tools that may help compare potential parents and evaluate relatedness or diversity considerations.
Bannasch et al. 2021 — Inbreeding, Body Size, Morphology, and Health in Dog Breeds
Research discussing associations between inbreeding, morphology, body size, and morbidity/veterinary care needs across dog breeds.
Norwegian Lundehund Genetic Rescue Case Study
A peer-reviewed case study on genetic rescue and outcrossing in the endangered Norwegian Lundehund.
The Royal Kennel Club — Managing and Maintaining Genetic Diversity
Guidance discussing genetic diversity, breeding decisions, and the importance of geneticist advice when considering crossbreeding.
Limits to Genetic Rescue by Outcross in Pedigree Dogs
Research showing that outcrossing and genetic rescue require careful management, long-term planning, and ongoing population-level strategy.
Dalmatian Backcross / Low Uric Acid Project Background
Educational background on a well-known breed restoration/backcross project addressing uric acid metabolism in Dalmatians.
Research Review Notice
The Research & Collaboration Library is not a complete scientific database. It is a public-facing starting point for breeders, programs, families, reviewers, and collaborators. Crown & Collar Institute may add, revise, or remove resources as new research, veterinary guidance, genetic testing tools, registry standards, and breed-specific information become available.
University, Veterinary & Scientific Collaboration Interest
Crown & Collar Institute welcomes appropriate educational, veterinary, university, genetics, biological science, and breed-health collaboration opportunities that support responsible breeding, health testing, genetic diversity, breed preservation, welfare, and transparent documentation.
Collaboration may include research review, educational guidance, advisory input, resource sharing, breeder education, health-testing updates, or breed-specific review support.
Do not list any university, veterinary college, laboratory, registry, or scientific organization as an official partner unless a written agreement exists. Do not imply endorsement, accreditation, sponsorship, certification, or formal approval unless documented in writing.
Contribute to the Library
Researchers, veterinarians, geneticists, and breed-health professionals are welcome to suggest resources or open conversations about collaboration.