Brachycephalics
Supporting work to address health and welfare issues in brachycephalic breeds and dogs.
29 articles in this category
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BREATH_protocol in English.docx Protocol - excerpt Breeds are listed in the protocol document which was issued 19/02/2020 - Hélène writes the protocol was to become available for all Brachycephalic breeds in 2020. However, use of the BREATH test for all brachy breeds has been delayed due to COVID/tests cancellations in early 2020. The Evaluation Form contains entry of particulars as to the nature of the dogs performance in the test (test conditions, dog's body condition, brea
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Hélène Denis from the Club du Bulldog Anglais shared the French Kennel Club's BREATH Protocol
(BRachycephalic Exercise Aptitude Test for Health) - SCC Service Santé et Gestion des ressources génétiques
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Update on actions in Sweden and the Nordic Kennel Union - May - June 2016 Norway Health and welfare in brachycephalic dogs---NKK 15 June 2016.pdf The Norwegian Kennel Club - Focus on brachycephalic breeds NKK - Focus on brachycephalic breeds 11-04-2016.pdf "The Norwegian Kennel Club has for a significant time focused on the problems regarding respiratory issues and problems with temperature regulation for the brachycephalic- "Following the Swedish Kennel Club (SKK) Symposium on Brachycephalic Dogs in February 2016, the SKK issued a press release describing the background, current and future actions related to brachycephalics. See article and press release on DogWellNet.com. Included in that report was a statement on the breeding of brachycephalic dogs and strategies to improve the health status. It was indicated that actions must be taken with cooperation across many stakeholder groups."
Here we provide links to information posted by the Norwegian Kennel Club and The Finnish Pug Club on approaches to and initiatives for management of health and welfare in brachycephalic breeds.
The Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian Kennel Clubs are part of The Nordic Kennel Union.
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See... The SKK Brachycephalic Conference Agria Breed Stats Presentation Brachy conference Brenda Bonnett, DVM, PhD See Brenda's presentation BONNETT_Agria Breed Stats Brachy Conference Feb 2016.pdf "Dr. Brenda Bonnett has for a long period of time worked on Agria Breed Profiles, a compilation of insurance data based on dog breeds. Breed Profiles have been developed in conjunction with the SKK and was requested by several breed clubs. The summaries- This is a translation of an article by Åsa Linholm which will appear in the Swedish Kennel Club magazine: Hundsport Special nr 2:2016. Introduction:
The hottest topic in the Swedish dog world in summer of 2015 has been brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs and their health.
In February 2016 the Swedish Kennel Club arranged a conference on the subject, an arrangement that was right in time,
but in fact was planned since 2014.
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Blog article source: http://www.vethelpdirect.com/vetblog/2016/05/09/vets-to-end-suffering-of-brachycephalic-dogs/ With the popularity of snub-nosed breeds the blog article states that "Brachycephalic breeds have experienced a huge surge in popularity. The Kennel Club has seen a five-fold increase in registrations of pugs since 2005 and a whopping 4000 per cent increase in the numbers of French bulldogs." Go to the Blog! As of May 11th this blog- Blog -- Vet Help Direct: by Dr Pete Wedderburn BVM&S CertVR MRCVS on May 9, 2016 (see links below). Following the Swedish example where veterinarians initiated a petition concerned with health and welfare issues in brachycephalic dogs and a challenge to UK veterinarians on the Pedigree Dogs Exposed blog... Vets in the UK are helping to raise awareness for health and welfare issues in Brachycephalic dogs. As detailed elsewhere on DogWellNet.com, including The Brachycephalic Issue: Evidence and Efforts, many kennel clubs and breed clubs have been addressing these issues through programs in the show ring and in breeding recommendations and regulations. The Swedish Kennel Club (SKK) sponsored a Symposium on Brachycephalics, held in February 2016, but already planned well before the Swedish veterinary petition was launched. The SKK is now releasing information on the strategic work being done, in collaboration with breeders, breed clubs, veterinarians, dog judges, government representatives, etc. The Norwegian Kennel Club is taking a proactive and hard-hitting approach to the issues. See FOCUS ON BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS. (Internal) NKK - Focus on brachycephalic breeds 11-04-2016.pdf Concerted efforts of veterinarians, together with other stakeholders is needed to gather evidence on this multi-faceted and complex issue and to determine the best approaches to enhance health and welfare in these dogs. Issues and actions relative to exaggerated features in dogs will be a stream in the IPFD 3rd International Dog Health Workshop. IPFD Partners are actively involved in international efforts to move forward in collaborative efforts including a wide range of stakeholders in dog health and welfare.
