Cynological Org. | Official Policies
This section includes policy documents from national kennel clubs and other cynological organizations on ethics and breeding; qualifying as breeder, kennel guidelines, etc.
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Page updated 2-2022 by Société Centrale Canine Published 25/08/2021 at 07:05 - Updated the 25/08/2021 at 07:08 A Guide to Good Practices for the Well-being Also see SCC's articles related to owning and breeding dogs in France: https://www.centrale-canine.fr/recherche?searchQuery=permis de chenil https://www.centrale-canine.fr/articles/guide-juridique-de-la-saillie- Breed clubs are in charge of the selection for their breed(s). They decide of the compulsory health and temperament tests, as well as of the conditions required in order to obtain national titles. They give instructions to judges and are responsible for their training. They also elaborate their own breeding charters, including the ethic code.
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DogWellNet's content partner from the NKK, Kim Bellamy, writes... "The clubs have created breed specific breeding strategies for their breed... A list of all the strategies is available here (in Norwegian only): https://www.nkk.no/ras/category1264.html" (link updated 2-2022) 2017... The NKK has shared with us the English version of the instruction for the breeding strategies (see below) , so our readers could see the sort of information clubs are required to include- The NKK Breeding Strategy template document (in English) outlines categories of content utilized by breed clubs when creating breed specific breeding strategy documents (RAS) for their breed. See the RAS English Template as a PDF file in DWN's Downloads The MSWord version as an attachment is available below.
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"The Norwegian Kennel Club (NKK) has a long tradition promoting healthy dog breeding through education and cooperation with breeders and breed clubs. It is our true belief that this is far more beneficial to the dogs’ health and welfare than excessive rules and restrictions. Our vision is that through this inclusive breeding strategy, based on education, knowledge and respect, we will breed the healthiest dogs in Europe." The article goes on to outline ethical and breeding strategies2-2022 - Updated NKK documents... in Norwegian
The materials available include...the most current Breeding Strategies & Ethical Rules and Regulations for Breeding, including rules for registration. Posted by: The Norwegian Kennel Club (NKK:no)
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Excerpt… Code of Ethics for Svenska Kennelklubben (Swedish Kennel Club) "These regulations apply to members of Svenska Kennelklubben (SKK) and its member organizations, from 01-01-2009." Also see more complete description of the Swedish Kennel Club and its format, guidelines and regulations here.- New version - updated Feb 2022 - latest version is from 2016
Describes general obligations and breed ethics as well as guidelines for ethical breeding.
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- Th Kennel Club in the UK has posted information on a "New Dog Breeding Regulation". This relates to regulations from the
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for breeding operations and related to members of The KC Assured Breeders Scheme. "Changes to breeding regulations in England New regulations on dog breeding in England will be live from 1st October. There are no changes to breeding regulations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. A number of significant changes are being made," which include requirements for a dog breeding licence. In addition, there is a defining of minimum welfare standards. "Risk rating Alongside welfare, the breeder’s compliance history will also be assessed, to determine whether the breeder is either a low risk or high risk operator, i.e. whether it should be expected the breeder will maintain their standards for the duration of their licence period." And DEFRA has a matrix to assess risk. And you can also download the notice by the Kennel Club. UK dog breeding regulation.pdf Information on the Assured Breeder Scheme requirements and recommendations here.
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More at the Finnish Kennel Club's website about: Dog breeding Dog nature and behavior Dog health Breeding of dogs Dog structure and appearance Responsible dog breeding Registration of a litter General Breeding Strategy From: https://www.kennelliitto.fi/kasvatus-ja-terveys/koiran-jalostus/selvita-mita-jalostusstrategia-tarkoittaa-oman-rotusi-kohdalla (Google Translate used) The breeding strategy consists of ten main objectives and relate- "The health and well-being of dogs are important goals in the Kennel Club's activities. Dog breeders and dog owners can promote them by utilizing information from veterinarians, researchers and other experts. There are also many tools to promote the health of dogs, such as health research and information on the heredity of dogs' health problems." Further information can be found at: https://www.kennelliitto.fi/koiran-kasvatus-ja-terveys
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Also see: FCI's Breeding page for further information.
Posted by: Federation Cynologique Internationale, (www.fci.be)Excerpt…
Introduction
"The goal in dog breeding is functionally healthy dogs with a construction and mentality typical to the breed, dogs that can live a long and happy life for the benefit and pleasure of the owner and the society as well as the dog itself. Breeding should be carried out in such a manner that it promotes the health and well-being of the progeny, as well as the welfare of the bitch. Knowledge, honesty and cooperation, both on national and international level, is basic in healthy dog breeding. Breeders should be encouraged to emphasize the the importance of the combination of dogs as well as selection of the individual dog to be used for breeding. …."
