Leonberger Health : Ongoing Studies

The Leonberger Health Foundation is currently supporting several projects relating to the health of the Leonbergers in this country. Dr. Anita Oberbauer at UC Davis in California, is working hard to find genetic markers for Addison's Disease and at Michigan State University, Dr. Markus Rick is trying to develop a test that will identify genetic carriers of Addison's Disease. Dr. Diane Shelton of UC San Diego and Dr. Ned Patterson of the University of Minnesota are studying the mode of inheritance of Polyneuropathy and Laryngeal Paralysis in Leos with the end goal of obtaining a DNA test to identify carriers.

To participate in Dr. Anita Oberbauer's Addison's Disease research:
Order a DNA swab kit from the following website and follow the instructions in it to send the swabs back to her office. All information is kept strictly confidential. Visit the Addison's Disease Research Project ...

To make a tax-deductible donation to the Leonberger Health Foundation:
Please make checks out to the "Leonberger Health Foundation" and mail to:
Ann Duyster
LHF Treasurer
20817 Pinehurst Greens Drive
Estero, FL 33928