Breed-Specific Health Reports
In this section, we provide reports, articles, and information from various sources summarizing health conditions by breed. Some content may overlap with breed-club health surveys, when those report results.
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Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health A Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profile (GRIHP) describes the Big Picture of health on (all) conditions that are of interest within a breed and is intended to inform owners, breeders, and those counseling them. Health Strategies are breed-specific recommendations and requirements developed by Health Strategy Providers (HSPs) including, e.g. kennel clubs, breed clubs, and veterinary organizations. Health strategies may encompass detailed descriptions of bre- get a grihp
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The following summary provides further information on the RRWC Health Committee's dermoid sinus investigation. The Ridge on the back of the Rhodesian Ridgeback is the hallmark of the breed, but unfortunately the genes for the ridge can also cause the congenital neural tube defect known as dermoid sinus ( Duplication of FGF3, FGF4, FGF19 and ORAOV1 causes hair ridge and predisposition to dermoid sinus in Ridgeback dogs., Hillbertz N, Nature genetics,2007 vol: 39 (11) pp: 1318-1320) .- The Rhodesian Ridgeback World Congress meets every four years where a large number of breeders and fanciers (domestic as well as international) come together to discuss the breed. Many thanks to Helle Lauridsen, DWN contibutor, for providing a follow-up to the Rhodesian Ridgeback World Congress 2016. This article provides a follow-up to the 2016 event - with a focus on addressing Dermoid Sinus in Rhodesian Ridgebacks. The congress was a great success with a full day focused on breed health. A whole chapter was focused on Dermoid Sinus, the only breed specific disease for Ridgebacks.
Helle Lauridsen writes... on the topic...
"Dermoid Sinus has been seen by the outside world as a huge problem, but much less so by Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders...
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as it is now very rarely encountered and not always, as myth and an old article in Nature indicates, only in ridged dogs.
- DS also occurs in RR mixes and in other breeds and is always (100%) operable."
"At the congress it was decided by the delegates to counter the 'stories' about Dermoid Sinus with facts. While the German clubs are progressing towards funding a DS DNA study, the RRWC Health committee wanted to investigate the size and development of the problem, before moving forward initiating a research project into the correlation of the 1996 Australian Folic Acid Study by Felicity A. Nicholls-Grzemski. Her theory is that as DS in dogs and spina bifida in humans are both embryo neural tube defects; DS can also be easily prevented with Folic Acid as Spina Bifida is prevented in humans.
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as it is now very rarely encountered and not always, as myth and an old article in Nature indicates, only in ridged dogs.
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This article 'Prevalence of disorders recorded in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels attending primary-care veterinary practices in England' is freely available open access.- Concerns have been raised over breed-related health issues in purebred dogs, but reliable prevalence estimates for disorders within specific breeds are sparse. Electronically stored patient health records from primary-care practice are emerging as a useful source of epidemiological data in companion animals. This study used large volumes of health data from UK primary-care practices participating in the VetCompass animal health surveillance project to evaluate in detail the disorders diagnosed in a random selection of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (CKCSs). Study findings suggest that many of the disorders commonly affecting CKCSs are largely similar to those affecting the general dog population presented for primary veterinary care in the UK. However, cardiac disease (and MVD in particular) continues to be of particular concern in this breed.
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Pneumonia -- Irish Wolfhound This video link provided below shows the typical stance of an Irish Wolfhound with pneumonia. Pneumonia in an irish wolfhound from Per Arne Flatberg on Vimeo. If you see this in your Irish wolfhound, go straight to the vet and urgently request immediate treatment with antibiotics. The dog may or may not have fever, the blood samples may well be normal, and the lungs may or may not be congested on x-rays. If not taken seriously, th- Some Irish Wolfhounds may be affected by respiratory conditions; pneumonia can be life threatening and requires immediate veterinary attention. Although affected dogs may have a typical look or presentation, it may not be recognised by those who have not seen it before. This article presents links to information and videos for both owners and veterinarians from the Irish Wolfhound Health Group, an excellent international effort for the breed. In addition, research evidence from Sweden confirms that this is an important condition in this breed. According to Agria insurance reports, on veterinary care events and deaths, the Irish Wolfhound breed is at increased risk for veterinary care events related to the respiratory system issues than compared to All Breeds.
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AUTHOR: HELLE FRIIS PROSCHOWSKY, DVM, PH.D., SPECIAL CONSULTANT, THE DANISH KENNEL CLUB (DKC)
See: https://www.dachshund-ivdd.uk/what-is-ivdd/danish-ivdd-paper-2019/
PDF version: https://www.dachshund-ivdd.uk/app/download/11009159/Herniated+discs+HFP+2019+v4.pdf
IVDD is explored in this concise presentation which was originally published in the March 2019 issue of the Danish Kennel Club magazine (HUNDEN).
Translated version by Frøydis Hardeng and Ian Seath..
QuoteThe breeding program Denmark has been at the forefront when it comes to research into disc prolapse, and therefore the Danish Dachshund breeders have had the opportunity to X-ray their dogs’ spines for almost 20 years. During this period of time, the screening programme has alternated between being voluntary and mandatory. This has not been optimal, and from April 1 2019 X-raying of both males and females will be mandatory (Box 4). Additionally, screening programmes have now been implemented in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Australia and UK as well. The Swedish images are scored in Norway and the UK images are scored in Finland. Based on the the number of calcified discs, the dogs are given a back status which can be Free (0 calcifications), Mild (1-2 calcifications), Moderate (3-4 calcifications) or Severe degree (5 or more calcifications) (Figure 2).-
Table of Contents Breed At a Glance - Whippets Key Health Conditions - The Basics: Whippets Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health & Longevity Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finland: Whippet Mortality Data Whippet - Breed-specific Breeding Strategies Health Screening Tests for Whippets HGTD DNA Tests for Whippets Genetic Diversity in the Whippets - Research & Reports
This article on Whippets is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare, and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative
There are many others doing great work to advance heath, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Whippets.
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Table of Contents Breeds Overview - 'In a nutshell' What do caretakers of Corgis need to know? Population Statistics for Corgis - the Trends Corgis - Disease Conditions and Health Strategies Pembroke Welsh Corgi - Conformation, Distinguishing information Health Testing Recommendations and Requirements for Pembrokes Cardigan Welsh Corgi - Conformation - Distinguishing Information Health Testing RecoGet a GRIHP! on Welsh Corgis
This article on Welsh Corgis is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative.
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Table of Contents Breed at a glance Key Health Conditions What do caretakers need to know Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health and Longevity Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finland: Mortality Data 2012-2021 Breed-specific Breeding Strategies HGTD DNA Tests for Shih Tzus Health Screening Tests for Shih Tzus UK Finland Sweden Norway Fr
This article on Shih Tzus is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative.
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Shih Tzus.
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Table of Contents Breed at a glance Key Health Conditions What do caretakers need to know Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health and Longevity Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finland: Mortality Data 2013-2022 Breeding Strategies & Health Screening Tests Germany Finland Sweden Norway France The Netherlands UK US HGTD
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Dobermanns! This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know!
This article on the Dobermann breed is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative
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Table of Contents Breed at a glance Key Health Conditions What do caretakers need to know Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health and Longevity Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finland: Mortality Data 2012-2021 Breed-specific Breeding Strategies HGTD DNA Tests for Staffordshire Bull Terriers Health Screening Tests for Staffordshire Bull Terriers UK Finland
This article on Staffordshire Bull Terriers is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Staffordshire Bull Terriers.
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Table of Contents Breed at a glance Key Health Conditions What do caretakers need to know Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health and Longevity Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finland: Mortality Data 2012-2021 Breed-specific Breeding Strategies HGTD DNA Tests for Siberian Huskies Health Screening Tests for Siberian Huskies UK Finland S
This article on Siberian Huskies is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative.
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Siberian Huskies.
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Get a GRIHP! on Salukis Table of Contents Get a GRIHP! on Salukis Breed Overview - In a Nutshell Key Health Concerns of this Breed What do caretakers of Salukis need to know? Population statistics for Salukis - the trends Health Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Salukis - Breed-Specific Health Strategies IPFD and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association References and Resources DogWellNet R- get a grihp
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This article on Salukis is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative. PLEASE NOTE: This installment is just the beginning...we will add further statistics and information as they become available.
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Breed at a glance Rottweilers are intelligent, devoted working dogs. Their original purpose was to serve as drovers, draught dogs and guardians. Today’s dogs are trained to work as service, police, search and rescue, therapy, and military dogs; many fulfill roles as loyal family companions. These medium to high-energy dogs have guarding tendencies, so socialization and training are essential to ensure appropriate character development and behaviour. They require regular physical exercise an- get a grihp
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There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Rottweilers.
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Table of Contents Breed At a Glance - Rhodesian Ridgeback Key Health Conditions - The Basics: Rhodesian Ridgeback What do Caretakers of Rhodesian Ridgebacks need to Know? Statistics and Health Strategies Population Health and longevity statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finland: Rhodesian Ridgeback Mortality Data Breed Specific Breeding Strategies Other considerations - breeding dogs: Reproduction HGT
This article on Rhodesian Ridgebacks is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative
There are many others doing great work to advance heath, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Ridgebacks.
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Table of Contents Breed At a Glance - Pugs Key Health Conditions - The Basics: Pugs What do Caretakers of Pugs need to Know? Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health & Breeding Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles US: Nationwide Pet Insurance - Brachycephalic Report 2017 UK: VetCompass - Veterinary Practice Data ACVO - Pug Eye Statistics Pugs - Breed Specific Breeding Strategie- health tests
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- This article on Pugs is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative There are many others doing great work to advance heath, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Pugs. ALSO PLEASE SEE: the companion article to this GRIHP - Pug - DogWellNet Resources This page contains links to numerous articles, blogs, research, IPFD's Partners and Collaborators content, and videos that relate to Pugs. The Big Picture of health and welfare in Pugs is complicated and many dedicated people are working to address issues in the breed. This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know!
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The Labrador Retriever at a Glance The Labrador Retriever is one of the best known and popular breeds in the world. The Labrador Retriever originated and developed on the island of Newfoundland as an all-purpose waterdog and functional retriever. The breed was preserved in England after anti-dog legislation almost decimated the breed in its homeland. The breed is noted for its love of retrieving and water, for its excellent nose, soft mouth, intelligence and biddable temperament. Extraordinary v- IPFDogs is creating a series of articles on the Big Picture of health and welfare within breeds as resources for veterinarians, owners, caretakers, breeders and others who want to understand the key issues for individual dogs and breed populations, internationally; under the 'Get a GRIHP!' initiative, i.e. Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles.
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Table of Contents Breed at a glance Key Health Conditions What do caretakers need to know Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health and Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finland: Mortality Data 2012-2021 Breed-specific Breeding Strategies HGTD DNA Tests for Wheatens Health Screening Tests for Wheatens UK Finland Sweden Norway France
This article on Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative.
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Wheaten Terriers.
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Table of Contents Breed At a Glance - Golden Retrievers Key Health Conditions -The Basics: Golden Retriever What do Caretakers of Golden Retrievers need to Know? Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Overall Morbidity and Mortality Rate Comparisons - 2011-2016 - Golden Retrievers and other breeds General Causes of Morbidity and Mortality - Golden Retrievers- breeding strategy
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This Golden Retriever article has been compiled as part of the IPFD's series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. The creation of this content has been supported by the Morris Animal Foundation.
♦ Read about the Morris Animal Foundation's Golden Retriever Lifetime Study – the largest prospective, longitudinal study in veterinary medicine in the United States.♦
DENVER/June 6, 2022 – ARTICLE MAF: Update on Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Published... As the Morris Animal Foundation Golden Retriever Lifetime Study approaches its 10th anniversary, a newly published paper in the journal PLOS ONE reviews the study’s findings to date and previews research in progress.
Cohort profile: The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study (GRLS) - Published: June 9, 2022
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There are many others doing great work to advance heath, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Goldens.
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The German Shepherd at a Glance The German Shepherd is the most known and popular breed in the world. The breed has been bred with the ultimate objective of creating a working dog inclined to high achievements. The German Shepherd Dog must be well-balanced (with strong nerves) in terms of character, self-assured, absolutely natural and (except for a stimulated situation) good-natured as well as attentive and willing to please. He must possess instinctive behavior, resilience and- This article on German Shepherds is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know!
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Get a GRIHP! on French Bulldogs Table of Contents Get a GRIHP! on French Bulldogs Breed Overview - In a Nutshell Key Health Concerns of this breed What do caretakers of Frenchies need to know? Population statistics for French Bulldogs - the trends Health Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Overall and specific causes - relative risks for all dogs - morbidity (veterinary care visits) and mortality (life claims):- health
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This article on French Bulldogs is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding. Concerns for the welfare of brachycephalic breeds, including the French Bulldog, have been the subject of much debate over the past several years. The popularity of French Bulldogs is undeniable; demand for this breed has soared over the past decade. Supply and demand has led to production of pups by less than scrupulous breeders who are not operating under the umbrella or direction of KCs and Breed club health improvement program recommendations. Extremes of conformation are recognized as contributing factors in development of health and welfare challenges. French Bulldogs are short-muzzled dogs - the breed has historically exhibited short noses. But over time, incrementally shorter faces and heavier, shorter-backed body proportions (related to spinal abnormalities) have become an accepted norm in the breed. Extreme examples of some brachycephalic breeds go even further than the drift that has occurred in the conformation rings over the past 100 years into the realm of essentially deformed dogs with almost no muzzle, deformed jaws, no tails, unbalanced proportions and poor skeletal structure. The catastrophic health problems associated with extreme conformations has been well documented.** Health management and breeding strategies constructed by Kennel and Breed clubs are focused on identifying the prevalence of and effective methods to address key health concerns in the breed. In some cynological organizations Breed Standard wording has been clarified to minimize the acceptability of extreme traits. In 2020 legislative action was taken by the Netherlands to regulate breeding of Brachycephalic breeds with the goal to enhance health and welfare. Additional legislative processes are underway in several other countries in Europe. Criteria for breeding outlined in the Dutch legislation involves the requirement to increase the ratio of length of muzzle to back skull (CFR). The information in this article will assist all stakeholders to see the Big Picture - internationally - for the French Bulldog. It should help the veterinary community to guide clients and to educate potential owners in determining whether a French Bulldog is the right breed for them. Sourcing of puppies from breeders who practice critical, rational, logical thinking about breeding decisions focused on health and welfare of the dogs produced and kept as companions is an important pre-purchase consideration for anyone with an interest in obtaining a French Bulldog. However, more than one research study has shown that people who are attracted to the appearance of Frenchies, do not prioritize health when they are acquiring one of these dogs, and, in spite of serious and costly veterinary care, as well as suffering for the dog and the owner, many indicate that they would purchase another one. Why do people choose the dogs they do - and what is the impact on dog health and welfare?
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Table of Contents Breed At a Glance - Finnish Spitz Key Health Conditions - The Basics: Finnish Spitz What do Caretakers of Finnish Spitz need to Know? Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health & Breeding Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finnish Spitz - Breed Specific Breeding Strategies Health Screening Tests for Finnish Spitz Health Tests/Screening: Finland, Sweden & Norway
This article on Finnish Spitz is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative.
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learn about the Finnish Spitz, the oldest of all the Finnish breeds - a dog that has followed the Finnish people since ancient times.
Many thanks to Katariina Mäki for pulling together the content presented in this Finnish Spitz GRIHP article and to Kaisa Huttunen for providing photos of the dogs.
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Table of Contents English Setter at a glance Key Health Conditions What do caretakers need to know? Population Statistics Health and Longevity Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Longevity Statistics Breeding Strategies & Health Screening Tests Finland: Sweden: Norway: France: Italy: ENCI: The Netherlands: United States: UK: UK-KC: Health Testing Res
This article on English Setters is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative.
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of English Setters.
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Table of Contents Breed at a glance Key Health Conditions What do caretakers need to know Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health and Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Relative Risk Morbidity of English Bulldog compared to All Breeds: 1.58 as high as All Breeds. Relative Risk Mortality of English Bulldog compared to All Breeds: 2.36 as high as All Breeds. Overall and specific causes - r
This article on English Bulldogs is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare, and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative.
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Bulldogs.
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Concerns for the welfare of brachycephalic breeds, including the Bulldog, have been the subject of much debate over the past several years. Based upon Kennel Club registrations, the Bulldog is considered a popular dog in the UK and US among the community of purebred dog enthusiasts. Demand for these dogs has led to production of pups by less than scrupulous breeders who are not operating under the umbrella or direction of Kennel and Breed club health improvement program recommendations.
Health management and breeding strategies constructed by Kennel and Breed clubs are focused on identifying the prevalence of and effective methods to address key health concerns in the breed. In some cynological organizations Breed Standard wording has been clarified to minimize the acceptability of extreme traits. Never-the-less, in 2020 legislative action was taken by the Netherlands government to regulate breeding of Brachycephalic breeds with the goal to enhance health and welfare. Additional legislative processes are underway in several other countries in Europe, most recently in Norway.
It is hoped the information in this article will assist all stakeholders to see the Big Picture - internationally - for the Bulldog. The information should help the veterinary community to guide clients and to educate potential owners in determining whether a Bulldog is the right breed for them. Sourcing of puppies from breeders who practice critical, rational, logical thinking about breeding decisions focused on health and welfare of the dogs produced and kept as companions is an important pre-purchase consideration for anyone with an interest in obtaining a Bulldog. However, more than one research study has shown that people who are attracted to the appearance and character of Bulldogs, do not prioritize health when they are acquiring one of these dogs, and, in spite of serious and costly veterinary care, as well as suffering for the dog and the owner, many indicate that they would purchase another one. Why do people choose the dogs they do - and what is the impact on dog health and welfare?
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Table of Contents Breed at a glance Key Health Conditions What do caretakers need to know Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health and Longevity Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finland: Mortality Data 2012-2021 Breed-specific Breeding Strategies HGTD DNA Tests for Dalmatians Health Screening Tests for Dalmatians UK Finland Sweden Norway
This article on Dalmatians is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative.
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Dalmatians.
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Table of Contents Breed Overview - 'In a nutshell' Key Health Concerns for Dachshunds What do caretakers of Dachshunds need to know? Population statistics for Dachshunds... the trends. Dachshund - Disease Conditions and Health Strategies Agria 2011-2016 - Swedish Breed Profile Dachshund - Specific Health Strategies Dachshund - Health Testing Recommendations/requirements A word on Dachshunds used in crossbreeding Re- dachshunds miniature
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