PWDCA [Home]

Want to know more about PWDs?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Grooming Tips
- Contact a local club representative for questions about PWD health, grooming and more...
Looking for a Puppy?
Interested in an Older PWD?
- Member breeders may have an older dog to place
- PWDCA Rescue occasionally has a PWD in need of a new home
Need help with PWD behavioral issues?
- Suggested steps to take
- Dog Behavior Q and A with Dr. Lore Haug, a PWD List Discussion [PDF]

Interested in attending an event?
- Take a look at our calendar
Want to know more about PWDCA business affairs?
- Read the minutes of the PWDCA Board
- Read the PWDCA AKC Delegate's reports

JDCM Linked Marker DNA Test
Cheek brushes are now accepted!
Blood samples are preferred as a DNA source. However, in an effort to make JDCM Linked Marker Testing more convenient and less costly, the University of Pennsylvania will now also accept cheek (cytology) brushes.
- Brush Test Information
- FAQs [PDF]
- Test Submission Form [PDF]
Other details:
- Please share the availability of the test with others who are not on the lists.
- Results may take as long as 4-6 weeks depending on the amount of samples received.
- DO NOT call the University for results. It will only interrupt the researchers and slow things down. Test results will ONLY be available by email, fax or snail mail.
- If you supply an email address on the forms, results will be emailed the same day that the certificate is mailed.

Volunteer opportunities abound!
- Several PWDCA committees are seeking to add new members.
  Full description of available positions
  PWDCA Volunteer Form [PDF]

Test Your PWD Knowledge
- Take the quiz and see whether you know as much as you think you do about PWDs!