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  1. Dave St. Louis ·
    NOTE: Our Consulting Team will be on holidays from the 21st of December until the 2nd of January.    6th International Dog Health Workshop - Summer 2026* We're excited to announce that IPFD Contributing Partner Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana (ENCI) - The Italian Kennel Club - will be hosting the 6th International Dog Health Workshop (IDHW) in Bologna, Italy! The 6th IDHW will take place in conjunction with the 2026 World Dog Show and FCI’s International Judge’s Congress. In addition
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  2. Dave St. Louis ·
    News & Highlights     Breeds New information has been added to our Pedigreed Dogs database:   These days there are actually 3 distinct breeds; the Jack Russell Terrier, the Parson Russell Terrier and the Russell Terrier. This article contains links and resources from a number of different clubs, and articles by breed experts from the world of dogs and terriermen: The Jack Russell Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier & Russell Terrier   Breed profil
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  3. Dave St. Louis ·
    News & Highlights     IPFD Annual Report - en français!   Our 2016 Annual Report is now available in French.   A very special thanks to Anne-Mary Chimion and Fleur-Marie Missant  of The French Kennel Club -SOCIÉTÉ CENTRALE CANINE (SCC) - for their assistance in translating the document!               3rd IDHW Post-Meeting Resources Links to plenary presentations and sharing sessions from the 3rd International
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  4. Dave St. Louis ·
    News & Highlights     IPFD Annual Report 2016   We're excited to present the IPFD Annual Report 2016, which summarizes a busy 2016 for the International Partnership for Dogs and sets out our ambitious plans for 2017!   Highlights:   A Community Growing Strong Our People A Year in Pictures: Our People in the Spotlight 2016 IPFD Partners, Sponsors, and Collaborators About IPFD Administration DogWellNet.co
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  5. Dave St. Louis ·
    News & Highlights       Breeds New information has been added to our Pedigreed Dogs database:   The Native Breeds of Sweden - an Overview Main article on DogWellNet.com Info has been added to each Swedish Native breed's page in DogWellNet.com's Pedigreed Breeds database!         Basenji   The Basenji originated in the "African Congo, where they had been used as an all purpose hunter working by sig
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  6. Dave St. Louis ·
    News & Highlights     Breeds New information has been added to our Pedigreed Dogs database:   Basenji Brief Description: The Basenji originated in the "African Congo, where they had been used as an all purpose hunter working by sight and by scent." Basenji "history extends back to the time of the Pharaohs and paintings in their tombs bear a similar resemblance to the breed. Gazelle like in his elegance and with a stylish, swinging stride, he is catlike
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  7. Dave St. Louis ·
    News & Highlights     IPFD Board   IPFD Board member Dr. Patricia Olson has been honored by Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences for her commitment to welfare for animals and people. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Olson!           IPFD Board member Alan Kalter has been included among AKC's 2016 Breeder of the Year group honorees. Congratulations, Alan!        
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  8. Dave St. Louis ·
    News & Highlights     Breeds New information has been added to our Pedigreed Dogs database:   Otterhound   Brief Description: The Otterhound is an old British dog breed. The origins are not known. It is a scent hound and is currently recognised by the Kennel Club as a Vulnerable Native Breed with around 600 animals worldwide. (Source: Wikipedia)   New Information & Resources on DogWellNet.com: Read more about the Otterhound in a
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  9. Dave St. Louis ·
    News & Highlights     Breeds Breed of the Month ★ This Month's Breed is the Finnish Spitz ★ Research studies, feature articles, videos, Breed Standard information, clubs, and more... Recent research: Origins and wanderings of the Finnish hunting spitzes - Pohjoismäki JLO, Lampi S, Donner J, Anderson H (2018) Origins and wanderings of the Finnish hunting spitzes. PLoS ONE 13(6): e0199992. Supporting Information Article: MyDogDNA® contributes to the
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  10. Dave St. Louis ·
    News & Highlights   It's a Boy! We're excited to announce that our HGTD Project Director, Aimee Llewellyn-Zaidi, recently welcomed a beautiful baby boy! Congrats, Aimee and Kaz!         Breeds Breed of the Month ★ This Month's Breed is the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever  ★ Check out new content and resources for insight into this hunting dog breed! Particularly interesting is news from Danika Bannasch DVM PhD (UC Davis)
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  11. Dave St. Louis ·
    News & Highlights     Breeds   Two Swedish Native Breeds - Real Functional Beauties! New information has been added to our Pedigreed Dogs database - learn more about these two rare and exceptional native breeds from Sweden:   Swedish Lapphund   Brief Description:  The Lapphunds are mainly known as the reindeer-herder but they were originally used as hunting dogs. The rearing of reindeer in a businesslike manner is relatively new. Most pr
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  12. Dave St. Louis ·
    News & Highlights   Breeds Breed of the Month ★ This Month's Breed is the Australian Shepherd  ★   Research studies, feature articles, videos, Breed Standard information, clubs, DNA tests, eye exams and more... Check out new content and resources for insight into this outstanding dog breed! New info includes links to DWN's Collaborating Partner A.S.H.G.I.'s latest Longevity Survey provided by C.A. Sharp. Aussies as Stock dogs - a video - from
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  13. Dave St. Louis ·
    News & Highlights     Breeds Breed of the Month ★ This Month's Breed is the Border Collie  ★ Research studies, feature articles, videos, Breed Standard information, clubs, and more... Check out new content and resources for insight into this outstanding herding dog breed!               Breeds Database Updates Updated information on several Finnish breeds has been added to our Pedigreed Dogs d
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  14. Dave St. Louis ·
    News & Highlights   Updated Privacy Policy We take precautions to protect your information.  As of 25 May 2018, personal data is to be processed in accordance with the European Union's new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please take a moment to review our updated Privacy Policy, as we have clarified what information we collect, why we do so, and how we use it. You have control over the notifications you receive from IPFD and DogWellNet.com, and your can change
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  15. Dave St. Louis ·
    News & Highlights   IPFD Annual Report 2017: Building for the Future In its third full year of operation, the IPFD, its Partners, Sponsors, and Collaborators truly led by example to advance our mission to enhance dog health, well-being, and welfare. Our activities and achievements are summarized in the IPFD Annual Report for 2017. Please be sure to share this document with your friends and colleagues to show the important work being done by the IPF
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    News & Highlights   Breeds Breed of the Month ★ This Month's Breed is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier ★ New on the Staffordshire Bull Terrier page... Links to: Animal Health Trust: Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous Research The Stafford Knot - a breed education-rich website! News on BPH Testing in Sweden: Svenska Staffordshire Bullterrierklubben                       
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    News & Highlights   Breeds New information has been added to our Pedigreed Dogs database:   Swedish Lapphund Swedish Lapphund!!! An awesome breed - ♥️♥️♥️♥️ - New information on DogWellNet.com - The BREED SPECIFIC BREEDING STRATEGY FOR SWEDISH LAPPHUND - in English is now available. Many thanks to Karin Drotz from the Department for Breeding and Health | Svenska Kennelklubben for sharing this breeding strategy translation with the DogWel
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  18. Dave St. Louis ·
    Hold the Date: 4th International Dog Health Workshop Co-hosted by The Kennel Club and IPFD   Dates:  Thursday, May 30 -  Saturday, June 1, 2019.  Location:  Old Windsor, Berkshire, England (6 miles from Heathrow Airport) Venue:  De Vere Beaumont Estate   The IDHW follows the 10th International Conference on Canine and Feline Genetics and Genomics in Bern, Switzerland (which runs May 26 - 29, 2019).  
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    News & Highlights   Breeds New information has been added to our Pedigreed Dogs database:   French Spaniel The French Spaniel (Epagneul Français) was developed in France as a hunting dog, descended from dogs of the 14th century.  (Source: AKC)         A new article: Degenerative Myelopathy in Bernese Mountain Dogs  From an explanation of what degenerative myelopathy is (symptoms, diagnosis), a clear overview of the g
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    News & Highlights   Breeds New information has been added to our Pedigreed Dogs database:   Rottweiler Rottweilers and Juvenile Laryngeale Paralyse und Polyneuropathie (JLPP) - genetics and communication - use of a DNA test in breeding programs - Dr. Prof. Peter Friedrich from VDH explains - beautifully...  check out this and more about Rotties on DogWellNet.           French Bulldog The Finnish Association of French Bulld
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    News & Highlights   Breeds New information has been added to our Pedigreed Dogs database:   Australian Terrier Description The Australian Terrier, one of the smallest of the working Terriers, was bred to be both a helper and companion in rough times and terrain. A native dog (known as the "rough-coated terrier") and a close relative of the old Scotch dog of Great Britain (not to be confused with the present-day Scottish Terrier) are believed to have
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  22. Dave St. Louis ·
    News & Highlights     Breeds Check out our new Breeds Quiz... test your knowledge about the Native Breeds of this country and follow the links to updated information in the Pedigreed Breeds Database.     Thanks to Karin Drotz, the SKK and the Swedish Pug Club the Swedish RAS (breeding strategy) for Pugs (English summary) has been added to DogWellNet. Read More (Posted to Facebook June 😎     The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
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  23. Dave St. Louis ·
    News & Highlights IPFD News We're excited to announce that the paper, "Moving from information and collaboration to action: Report from the 5th International Dog Health Workshop in Helsinki, June 2024" has been published in Companion Animal Health and Genetics (formerly Canine Medicine and Genetics). Authored by IPFD staff and workshop theme leaders, the report summarises key discussion points for each of the four workshop themes and identifies priorities and planned actions
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  24. Dave St. Louis ·
    FREE WEBINAR Breeding Healthy, Quality Dogs: The Veterinarian, Breeder, and Public Roles Wednesday, October 23, 2024  |  12:00 p.m. EST (UTC/GMT -4hrs)   Presented by IPFD in cooperation with the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA)                                                 Speaker: Jerold S Bell, DVM Adjunct Professor of Genetics, Department of Clinical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, USA Ch
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  25. Dave St. Louis ·
    Did You Know....? The 5th International Dog Health Workshop immediately follows the 12th International Conference on Canine and Feline Genomics (9-12 June, 2024), which takes place just around the corner from our venue, the Scandic Park Helsinki hotel. By scheduling the workshop in conjunction with the ICCFGG, we aim to help minimize travel time and costs for those who wish to attend both events. See the Spotlight feature below for important updates on the 5th IDHW.  
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