Risk factors for graft rejection were determined in the canine transplantation model.
Low radiation dose (≤2 Gy) was a significant risk factor for graft rejection.
TNC cell count <5 × 108/kg was a significant risk factor for graft rejection.
Novel immunosuppression using RAD/CSA and RAD/MMF did not reduce graft rejection.
Blood chimerism at day +28 post-transplantation was predictive of long-term engraftment.