We are in the process of compiling articles and materials that elaborate upon health management concerns for brachycephalic breeds.
We will add to these resources over time, and encourage IPFD's Partners to assist us by providing relevant content. Please see the Breed Database pages for each of the Brachycephalic breeds - we welcome our content partners and breed experts to provide content for inclusion on the individual breed's pages.
This collection of articles reflects work done to address the brachycephalic breed's issues by different countries, kennel clubs, the scientific research community, veterinarians and canine health and welfare experts.
Breeder's efforts to produce healthy, typey dogs and judge's roles in awarding functional breed representatives play a significant part in individual dog's length and quality of life. Ultimately it is hoped that understanding and discussion of the issues will promote a promising future meeting the goal of improving health and welfare amongst the brachycephalic dog breeds.
The reference materials listed below are housed on the DogWellNet website in different categories - i.e., in Downloads, Forums, Blogs, the Breeds Database pages for brachycephalic breeds and in various DogWellNet Health and Welfare Categories.
UNDERSTANDING HUMAN ANIMAL INTERACTIONS
This article features access to peer reviewed research published February 24, 2017 and more...
The popularity of of breeds with heath issues is undeniable... why is this happening and how do we address the matter to improve the health and welfare in these breeds?
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See DWN downloads for Why do people buy dogs with potential welfare problems related to extreme conformation and inherited disease? Authors: P. Sandøe, S. V. Kondrup1, P. C. Bennett, B. Forkman, I Meyer, H. F. Proschowsky,J. A. Serpell, T. B. Lund
Dr. Bonnett's presentation contains references to Dr. Sandøe's research along with an exploration of the complexities of the human animal interactions, tools for change and a call for innovative strategies to guide decision-making to improve dog health and welfare issues.
DogWellNet DOWNLOADS:
International Developments relative to issues in Brachycephalic dogs (3rd International Dog Health Workshop 2017, presentation, Rowena Packer - (You must be a DogWellNet Member to view IDHW files - sign up!)
3rd International Dog Health Workshop Theme Sharing Session Documents 1.0.0 - see file... Exaggerations of conformation_IDHW Sharing Session1_2.pdf (You must be a DogWellNet Member to view IDHW files - sign up!)
Fit For Function - The Kennel Club Breed Watch Reports - French Bulldog
A list of UK KC BreedWatch Points which were collated from Judges Health Monitoring Forms between 01/01/2014 to 31/12/2014. Includes points of concern in alphabetical order from individual shows, the total number of dogs affected by the point of concern listed, compared to the total number of dogs exhibited.
IKFB - Interview - German International Club for French Bulldogs
Dr. Anne Posthoff, the president of the German International Club for French Bulldogs, explains why the rules for breeding French Bulldogs in Germany are amongst the strictest in the world.
French Bulldog - The Kennel Club - Dog Health Group Annual Report 2013
excerpt...
"The French Bulldog was removed from the list of high profile breeds in the autumn of 2013. The breed has taken a consistently proactive approach to health and welfare and fulfilled all of the criteria for removal set by the Kennel Club. This is a very positive step forward for the breed and for the Kennel Club. In this year’s report we have therefore included a special feature on the breed’s progression, prepared by the French Bulldog breed health co-ordinator, Mrs Penny Rankine-Parsons."
The Swedish Kennel Club's Breed Specific Instructions (BSI) Programme
Data compiled 2009-2013 - by Dr Göran Bodegård: The Swedish Kennel Club has instituted a routine programme entitled the BSI (Breed Specific Instructions) regarding exaggerations in pedigree dogs.
Pug RAS Breeding Strategy (English summary) - SKK
'Breathing' issues are addressed in the Pug RAS.
DogWellNet ARTICLES:
Brachycephalic Breeds Health and Research Learning Resources -- The Kennel Club
Nationwide Insurance - Brachycelphalic Study -- March 2017
Prevalence of neurological disorders in French bulldog: a retrospective study of 343 cases (2002–2016)
Addressing Health Issues for Show Dogs
BSI and Breed Watch expanded information
Breeding Healthier Bulldogs – A New Swedish Breeding Strategy for the English Bulldog (ENHANCED BLOG ARTICLE)
English Bulldogs - Studies and Research - Understanding Tracheal Hypoplasia
"We are the nerds" NOTE: THIS ARTICLE POINTS TO A DOWNLOAD
Dr. Anne Posthoff, the president of the German International Club for French Bulldogs, explains why the rules for breeding French Bulldogs in Germany are amongst the strictest in the world.
Bullies, Pugs and Bulldogs – the current top runners - VDH
excerpt..."The snub-nosed are currently high up on the list of favourite dogs... At the VDH even French Bulldogs & Co have to clear high hurdles for breeding. By means of a stress test, for example, they have to prove that they really are top runners. Journalist Philip Alsen and his camera team paid a visit to the International Club for French Bulldogs (IKFB) to witness a breeding soundness examination."
The Brachycephalic Syndrome
Link to an article by Dr. Gören Bodegård in Dog World, UK: excerpt... "Göran Bodegård is an all-breed show judge and Åke Hedhammar is veterinary consultant for the Swedish Kennel Club (SKK). Both are involved in the preparation of Special Breed Instructions regarding exaggerations in pedigree dogs and the production of a DVD on the Brachycephalic Syndrome in preparation by the SKK. This text is a translation of material used in Sweden to make show judges and breeders aware of their responsibility and potential impact in a reparative process."
Sweden: SKK: Breed-Specific Programs / Approach
May 2016 -- In the Press -- SKK -- Brachycephalics
Strategies on account of increased knowledge about respiratory related health problems in brachycephalic dogs -- May 10, 2016 (English translation)
Finland Pug Study 2012
English translation available at: http://dogwellnet.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=554
Characterisation of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome in French Bulldogs
This article links to BOAS research: Liu N-C, Sargan DR, Adams VJ, Ladlow JF (2015) Characterisation of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome in French Bulldogs Using Whole-Body Barometric Plethysmography. PLoS ONE 10(6): e0130741. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0130741
UK Vets: Urgent call by vet profession to relieve suffering of brachycephalic dogs and cats
This articler links out to VetHelpDirect Blog: Urgent call by vet profession to stop suffering of brachycephalic dogs and cats by Dr Pete Wedderburn BVM&S CertVR MRCVS on May 9, 2016
The Norwegian Kennel Club -- Health and Welfare in Brachycephalic Dogs: Nordic Kennel Union (NKU)
Here we provide links to information posted by the Norwegian Kennel Club on the NKU's approaches to and initiatives for management of health and welfare in brachycephalic breeds. These articles appear on the Norwegian Kennel Club's website and on the Finnish Pug Club's website.
DogWellNet BLOGS:
Breeding healthier bulldogs – A new Swedish breeding strategy for the English bulldog
Fitness examination being prepared for Bulldogs
Finnish Pug Dog Club to adopt walking test for breeding dogs
Gregoire Leroy's "Extreme phenotype: ways to handle it?"
Mentioned: BOAS research (external link): "Impact of Facial Conformation on Canine Health: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome"
IPFD Partner Events:
The Kennel Club (UK) - October 2015
Swedish Kennel Club (SKK) (February 27, 2016): Symposium for Breeders.
Statements and Strategies from Brachycephalic Conference, Press Release from Swedish Kennel Club 10 May 2016: read more
Includes Statement on current recommendations for breeding, as well as cautions and call for multi-stakeholder collaborative actions.
Article on the SKK Brachycephalic Conference in Swedish Kennel Club magazine: Hundsport Special nr 2:2016.
Description of the event, speakers, presentations, discussions and major issues raised.
Meeting of the Nordic Kennel Union June 2016: developing Nordic working groups.
Veterinarians:
Swedish veterinary petition.
See The Brachycephalic Issue: 1. Sweden Fall 2015. This article details some of issues raised across various stakeholder groups during the fall of 2015 in Sweden.
UK Vets: Urgent call by vet profession to relieve suffering of brachycephalic dogs and cats
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