"Seeking samples from Bernese Mountain Dogs, with pathologist confirmed of histiocytic sarcoma. In addition, we are also seeking DNA from dogs of at-risk breed over the age of ten and who have never had cancer. To donate a sample for this study, please E-mail the Samples Manager at dog_genome@mail.nih.gov."
"We welcome ALL dogs—young and old, mixed breed and purebred, healthy and those with chronic illness—from all fifty US states.
The only requirement is that you have a good estimate of your dog’s age."
Source: dogagingproject.org
* Note: Website still says "12 years old (or older) with particular interest in Golden Retrievers" but it has been expanded
Contact:
Kalie Weich
bannaschlab@ucdavis.edu
(530) 754-7289