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The International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD), a global organization bringing together geneticists, breeders, veterinarians, manufacturers, and others to not only share information, but also to collaborate and put into action initiatives to enhance dog health, welfare, and better support human-dog interactions. See more about IPFD here!
Here on the IPFD platform DogWellNet, you will find a collated and vetted hub of information on breeding strategies, breed information, health issues, international actions, and so much more. We are also the home to the Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs (HGTD), which you can learn more about here. If you are a health-conscious breeder, kennel or breed club member or operator, or one of the legion of veterinarians or any other stakeholder in dog health, well-being, and welfare, welcome aboard!
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Harmonization of Genetic Testing
IPFD is improving the standardization of, and access to, robust genetic testing to support improved health and a sustainable future for all breeds of dogs. Our portal contains a wide array of information on genetic testing providers (labs), general genetic tests, specific genetic tests by breed, and genetic counseling services. You can search our genetics databases by breed, genetic test, disease, and lab.
In addition to the database, there are many HGTD Database Resources and an ever-increasing bank of Genetic Counseling Resources (links below). Also, IPFD contributors frequently blog on genetic testing issues, so you can set your custom feed to feature that material and check out the HGTD & Genetic Testing blog (link below).
Interested in adding your canine genetic canine resources to DogWellNet.com? Contact us at info@ipfdogs.com. Are you associated with a Genetic Test Provider and want to participate? Contact our Project Director Aimee Llewellyn-Zaidi.
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Latest in HGTD & Genetic Testing
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The Big Picture - in the Dog World as a Whole and …
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Canine DVL2 variant contributes to brachycephalic …
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Linebreeding vs. Inbreeding – Let’s be perfectly c…
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Ask Aimee: Can my dog's ancestry test tell me who …
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HGTD This week: Vets - what can HGTD do for you?
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HGTD This week: How Breed Relevance Ratings (BRR) …
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Genetic Diversity: The Big Picture and Challenging…
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HGTD This Week: NEW Inclusive breed-specific test …
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HGTD This week: Calling all breed experts!
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HGTD This week, 12 May 2020: more breed-specific i…
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IPFD Breeds Database
The IPFD Breeds Database includes basic breed information as well as videos, standards, health strategies and data, populations data, links to national and international breed clubs, and more. Material collected and curated by IPFD Team experts and, wherever available, submitted by collaborating breed clubs. More collaborators very welcome! Contact us at info@ipfdogs.com to participate.
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International Actions
Resources and development coming out of the 3rd IPFD International Dog Health Workshop
International Dog Health Workshops
Index of International Dog Health Workshops. The 1st International Dog Health Workshop was organized by the Swedish Kennel Club and held in June 2012 in...![International Dog Health Workshops]()
Extremes of Conformation: DWN Resources
Key DWN resources related to issues involved with understanding and management of extreme phenotype are provided here. The Brachycephalic Issue IDHW Plenary talks and suggested...![Extremes of Conformation: DWN Resources]()
Think Globally, Act Locally
Issues health and welfare in dogs are truly international, complex, and deeply impacted by human-animal interactions. It is time to ‘think globally, act locally’.![Behaviour & Welfare Resources]()
Health Strategies Guide
Breed Health Strategies - DWN Resources Here you will find links to: RAS (Swedish) and JTO (Finnish) breeding strategy documents in English (summaries) for multiple breeds International Dog...![Health Strategies Guide]()
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International Dog Health Workshops
The International Dog Health Workshops (IDHWs) are the signature event of the IPFD. These generally biennial events bring together decision-leaders from international stakeholder groups including kennel clubs, other cynological organizations, breed clubs, academia, veterinary organizations, welfare groups, and regulatory bodies as well as individual breeders, judges, and others. The 1st International Dog Health Workshop (IDHW) was organized by the Swedish Kennel Club (SKK) and held in June 2012 in Stockholm. The 2nd IDHW was co-hosted by IPFD and the German Kennel Club (VDH) and held in Dortmund, Germany in February 2015. The 3rd IDHW was co-hosted by IPFD and French Kennel Club (SCC) in Paris in Spring 2017. The 4th IDHW was co-hosted by the Kennel Club in Windsor, UK in 2019. IPFD is responsible for the International Dog Health Workshops and partners with other organizations who manage meeting logistics.
Moving from information and collaboration to action: report from the 4th international dog health workshop, Windsor in May 2019
Camilla L. Pegram, Brenda N. Bonnett, Helena Skarp, Gareth Arnott, Hannah James, Åke Hedhammar, Gregoire Leroy, Aimée Llewellyn-Zaidi, Ian J. Seath & Dan G. O'Neill -
Latest on IDHWs
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Linebreeding vs. Inbreeding – Let’s be perfectly clear.
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IPFD and DogWellNet 2019-2020: Looking Back and Moving Forward
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From Information and Collaboration to Action: 4th IDHW
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Every step we take...
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Breed Health... What is your vision?
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3rd International Dog Health Workshop - There's still time to join us in Paris!
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The International Dog Health Workshops (IDHWs) are the signature event of the IPFD. These generally biennial events bring together decision-leaders from international stakeholder groups including kennel clubs, other cynological organizations, breed clubs, academia, veterinary organizations, welfare groups, and regulatory bodies as well as individual breeders, judges, and others. The 1st International Dog Health Workshop (IDHW) was organized by the Swedish Kennel Club (SKK) and held in June 2012 in Stockholm. The 2nd IDHW was co-hosted by IPFD and the German Kennel Club (VDH) and held in Dortmund, Germany in February 2015. The 3rd IDHW was co-hosted by IPFD and French Kennel Club (SCC) in Paris in Spring 2017. The 4th IDHW was co-hosted by the Kennel Club in Windsor, UK in 2019. IPFD is responsible for the International Dog Health Workshops and partners with other organizations who manage meeting logistics.
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Featured Videos
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Embark Summit Panel Discussion: Can Genetic Diversity Be Insurance?
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What are the Consequences of Inbreeding Dogs? Dr. Aaron J. Sams, Embark Senior Scientist
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Responsible Breeding and Sourcing of Dogs - Dr. Brenda Bonnett at Swedish Vet Conference Oct. 2020
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HGTD - 2020 > 2021
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IPFD: For the Love of Dogs (November 2020)
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Help us improve standardization of, and access to, robust genetic testing to support health improvements and a sustainable future for healthy dogs.
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The latest news and updates from DogWellNet: Breed of the month, latest blogs, what our partners are doing, spotlight on key issues and more. See what you might have missed!
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