Friday 3rd July 2020, it has been announced that Dogs New Zealand (New Zealand Kennel Club) will be collaborating with the UK Kennel Club to improve and protect the health of brachycephalic breeds worldwide by agreeing to operate, under license, the Kennel Club/University of Cambridge Respiratory Function Grading (RFG) Scheme. Tony Allcock OBE, Executive Chairman […]
In a move designed to combat inherited disease in the Shetland Sheepdog, the Kennel Club has approved two new official DNA test reporting schemes for two forms of progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) in the breed following consultation with the Breed Health Coordinator. These schemes are for PRA (BBS2-PRA) and PRA (CNGA1-PRA). PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) […]
Dear Exhibitors, In recent weeks and months, it seems to us as though Slovenia, Europe and the World came to a halt. Despite that here members of EDS committee we are not sitting with our arms crossed. We are looking for possible ways and solutions on how to get out of this crisis, together with […]
A new study has revealed a marked improvement in the number of deaf dogs born in one of the world’s most recognisable breeds. The research, carried out as part of a collaboration between the Kennel Club and the Animal Health Trust, examined the number of cases of deafness in Dalmatian puppies, how common it is […]
Following the success of the Crufts television programmes in March, Sunset and Vine together with Channel 4 are releasing five extra Crufts programmes, the first one being shown on the 20th June. These five, one-hour archive Crufts specials hosted by Clare Balding will be celebrating the amazing human and canine relationship that Crufts demonstrates each year, […]
In a move designed to combat inherited disease in the Barbet, the Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA test reporting scheme for progressive rod-cone degeneration, progressive retinal atrophy (prcd-PRA) in the breed, following consultation with the health committee of the breed club. The Barbet is an ancient French breed and among the newest additions […]
Dear FCI Members and Contract Partners The Kennel Club is delighted that the FCI supports the Kennel Club/University of Cambridge Respiratory Function Grading Scheme and, following discussions between Tony Allcock, OBE Kennel Club Executive Chairman, and Dr. Tamás Jakkel, FCI President, there is agreement for a united approach in promoting the Scheme for Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs. Following […]
The Split Summer Night Shows are moving forward with their show with entries opening on June 10th. The four Split Summer Night Shows will take place on July 23rd – 27th. For more information, visit www.4summershows.com.
In the Netherlands and (Northern) Europe, there has been increasing attention for decades for the health and well-being of dogs in relation to their appearance. The general opinion, also of the Raad van Beheer (Dutch Kennel Club), is that there should be no excessive breed characteristics which can harm the health and well-being of dogs. […]
Our priority is the preservation of these endangered brachycephalic breeds which all are National Heritages, and the protection of the interests of responsible breeders (vs individual puppy-producers, who are not falling under any regulations in the country).
