The Canine Inherited Disorders Database is a joint initiative of the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) to produce a user-friendly source of information on inherited disorders in dogs. It is intended for dog owners whose pet has been found to have an inherited condition, potential dog owners who want help in avoiding these problems when choosing a pet, veterinarians looking for current information on both well-known and more obscure genetic disorders, including diagnostic and therapeutic information, and dog breeders who are looking for suggestions on how to avoid these conditions in their lines of dogs. For more information: www.upei.ca/~cidd/intro.htm