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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.

36 articles in this category

  1. Brenda Bonnett ·
    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
    • IPFD 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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  2. Katariina Mäki ·
    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.
    • This article on Labrador Retrievers 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 IPFDogs' 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!   dogs-2690582_1920.jpg (Photo: Daniel Albany / Pixabay)
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  3. Ann Milligan ·
    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...

      • 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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  4. Ann Milligan ·
    • Check out Brenda's blog... and the Seminar video...  
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  5. DGONeill ·
    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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  6. Ann Milligan ·
    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
    • 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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  7. Katariina Mäki ·
    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!   10327.jpg Photo: Freepik  
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  8. Katariina Mäki ·
    The Chihuahua at a Glance Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world. Originating in Mexico, the breed became fashionable in the late 19th Century. Nowadays, many celebrities have Chihuahuas and have increased the visibility and demand of the breed – not always a good thing. Chihuahuas are loyal and charming dogs. Despite of the small size – or indeed because of it – they are also strong willed and possess big-dog-attitude. As such, they need proper handling and training. Like Th
    • This article on Chihuahuas 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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  9. Katariina Mäki ·
    The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel at a Glance The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel simply loves to be with people. As a breed, their temperament is gentle and never aggressive in any way. They are also fun-loving dogs that adore nothing more than to go out for a good walk and then go indoors and curl up on a comfortable lap or armchair. They love their comforts and will go to great lengths to manipulate you to be allowed to sit on the best furniture! (The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, UK
    • This article on Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 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!     Photo courtesy: Alexa / Pixabay image.jpeg
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  10. Ann Milligan ·
    Table of Contents  Breed At a Glance - Black Russian Terriers  Key Health Conditions - The Basics: Black Russian Terriers  What do Caretakers of Black Russian Terriers need to Know?  Statistics and Health Strategies   Population Statistics  Health & Breeding Statistics  Black Russian Terriers - Breed Specific Breeding Strategies  Health Screening Tests for Black Russian Terriers  HGTD DNA Tests for Black Russian Terriers
    • This article on Black Russian 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 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 BRTs.  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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  11. Ann Milligan ·
    Table of Contents  Breed At a Glance – (Belgian shepherds)  Key Health Conditions – (Belgian shepherds)  What do caretakers of Belgians need to know?  Statistics and Health Strategies  Population Statistics  Health and Breeding Statistics  Agria Breed Profiles  See the Agria Breed Profiles for 3 of the Belgian Varieties  Breed-specific Breeding Strategies – Belgian shepherds  Conditions of note:  Variety-Specific Repor
    • This article on Belgian 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 Belgian-shepherds-WSAVA-banner.jpg The Belgian Shepherd varieties pictured from left to right are: Malinois, Terveuren, Groenendael and Laekenois This is an overview of the Belgian Shepherd Dog varieties. Variety-specific analyses are available as PDFs. (see below).  
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  12. Katariina Mäki ·
    The Beagle at a Glance The Beagle is a British pack hound bred to hunt hare by following a scent. The breed was established in England by the 15th century. Queen Elizabeth kept a pack of miniature Beagles small enough to be carried in a saddle pannier or a pocket. The miniature version has fallen out of favor in the UK, but in the USA the breed is shown in two varieties and the smaller one is known as the Pocket Beagle. (source: The Kennel Club) The UK breed standard describes the Beag
    • This article on Beagles 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 dog breeds.  See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative

      This is a 'living document' - so if you have additional material to share or point us to - please let us know!     image.png
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  13. Katariina Mäki ·
    The American Staffordshire Terrier at a Glance The American Staffordshire Terrier, known to their fans as AmStaffs, are stocky, muscular bull-type terriers standing 17 to 19 inches at the shoulder. AmStaffers describe their dogs as keenly aware of their surroundings, game for anything, and lovable 'personality dogs' around the house. AmStaffs like mental and physical challenges. They are highly trainable, as their many forays into showbiz suggest. When acquiring an AmStaff, there's only one
    • This article on American Staffordshire 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 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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  14. Ann Milligan ·
    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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  15. Ann Milligan ·
    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
    • whippet-1.jpgThis 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.  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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  16. Ann Milligan ·
    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
    • siberian-husky-in-snow.jpgThis 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   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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  17. Ann Milligan ·
    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
    • shih-tzu-2.jpgThis 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 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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  18. Ann Milligan ·
    Table of Contents  Breed At a Glance - Bernese Mountain Dogs  Key Health Conditions - The Basics: Bernese Mountain Dogs  What do Caretakers of Bernese Mountain Dogs need to Know?  Statistics and Health Strategies  Population Statistics  Health Statistics  Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles  Survival - Neoplasia & Locomotor - Bernese Mountain Dogs compared to other breeds  Specific Causes of Morbidity and Mortality - Bernese Mountain
    • pupbait.jpg This article on Bernese Mountain Dogs 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 Berners.  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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  19. Ann Milligan ·
    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
    • ISCWT-image2.jpgThis 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.    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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  20. Ann Milligan ·
    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
    • finnish-spitz---at-shore.jpgThis 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.   Visit the Suomen Koiramuseo to finnish-museum.pnglearn 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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  21. Ann Milligan ·
    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
    • english setter1.JPGThis 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.    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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  22. Ann Milligan ·
    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
    • dalmatian-pup.pngThis 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.    This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know!

      IPDF welcomes our new Collaborating Partner, the  World Association For DALmatians (WAFDAL) !

       
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  23. Ann Milligan ·
    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
    • bulldog-face.pngThis 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.    This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know! 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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  24. Ann Milligan ·
    Breed at a glance The Border Terrier is a very healthy breed. It has a courageous, tenacious, and independent nature. In many countries, thanks to these traits, Border Terriers are still popular hunting dogs, but also are quite suitable as a family dogs. In the absence of training, the dogs will quickly determine their own rules. With a good education and the patience, the dogs can be obedient, but they nevertheless retain their wilfull character.  Key Health Conditions Several
    • border-terrier-image-2.pngThis article on Border 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 Border Terriers.    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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  25. Ann Milligan ·
    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
    • SBT-pic3.jpgThis 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.   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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