The Animal Research Foundation

Founded by Tom D. Stodghill (1903 – 1989), an article[1]The Truth about the Registries by Tom Stodghill, Stodghill’s Animal Research Magazine Spring-Summer 1971 Issue, page 16 written by the founder states that The Animal Research Foundation was set up in 1950 as the English Shepherd Club of America (ESCOA). By 1953, [The ESCOA] had reached 108 members.

Later artifacts including the ARF website and ARF logo (at left) indicated that the Animal Research Foundation was established in 1947 rather than 1950.

Example ARF Certificate of Registration

References

References
1 The Truth about the Registries by Tom Stodghill, Stodghill’s Animal Research Magazine Spring-Summer 1971 Issue, page 16