Learn about the history of the Canine Health Information Center and how breed health tests can be used in your breeding program to produce healthy dogs. Find out who the specialty groups are who validate the tests and how they can help you learn to use these tests to benefit your dogs.

About Dr. Fran Smith

Frances O. Smith, DVM, PhD, DACT became a Diplomate of the College of Theriogenology in 1986. Since that time, she has been in private practice as a small animal practitioner specializing in canine reproduction. Dr. Smith is one of very few board-certified theriogenologists in private practice. Her expertise in genetic counseling, chilled and frozen semen, and reproductive infertility of the male and female canine is known throughout the United States. Dr. Smith frequently speaks to breed groups, veterinary associations and students, and the general public. Dr. Smith retired from full time practice in March of 2023 but maintains licenses in Minnesota, Mississippi and Colorado.

Additional Resources for Dog Breeders    

At Pro Club, we aim to offer valuable resources for professional dog breeders like you. Explore our collection of webinars, articles, and video series designed to support your professional breeding program, like “A Backstage Pass to Freezing Semen & Postmortem Sperm Rescue”, our latest webinar from Dr. Andrea Hesser.