DogWellNet.com Digest: Issue #12 - 2 November 2017

News & Highlights

Breeds

New information has been added to our Pedigreed Dogs database:

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 genetics of the disease (what we know and do not yet know), through recommendations for how to use test results to make informed breeding decisions, we invite you to take a look at this informative article on Breeding Bernese Mountain Dogs to Avoid Degenerative Myelopathy without Negatively Impacting the Gene Pool.

Our Tibetan Terrier page has been updated - see the links to materials and presentations from the TT World Conference: 2017 held in the UK earlier this year. The Tibetan Terrier Association and Tibetan Terrier Breeders & Owners Club co-sponsored the event where attendees representing the worldwide TT fancy were treated to fabulous presentations on the breed standard, health statistics and more. Kudos go to the TTA for making these educational presentations available on their website!

Articles

Learn about a questionnaire that serves as a safe, easy to deploy and time-efficient tool to reliably assess certain owner-directed aggressive tendencies of family dogs in Assessment of owner-directed aggressive behavioural tendencies of dogs in situations of possession and manipulation.
The AVMA provides guidance - reasons, responsibilities and considerations - to ensure welfare during transport of pets available for adoption in Relocation of dogs & cats for adoption - best practices - AVMA.
Get information on a few developments in addressing health issues within the brachycephalic breeds in Brachycephalic breeds - A few highlights from 2017.
View a select group of videos that address brachycephalic issues in Bracycephalic Videos - A cross section for owners, breeders and veterinarians.
See the results of a study on patellar luxation published in CGE Journal: The epidemiology of patellar luxation in dogs attending primary-care veterinary practices in England.
An overview of - and links to - an article which published in the Veterinary Ireland Journal: Current thinking about brachycephalic syndrome: more than just airways.
We provide a collection of links to resources on Dystocia (difficulties in giving birth) in Dystocia in breeding bitches - a welfare concern.
Learn about a coalition campaign to help promote welfare needs to pet owners in Veterinarians and Animal Welfare in the UK - Coalition Campaign.
Check out the latest Topics for Dog Breeders - pedigreed dogs, ethics, health screening, tests, genetics, partner resources and more.
AHT launches multiple new DNA tests for dogs - see our Facebook post. Great work to improve health and welfare by the Animal Health Trust and dog breeding communities and veterinarians in the UK.

Latest Blog Entries

From Sunsong.co.uk, a blog by Ian Seath, featured news from UC Davis on IVDD Understanding the genetics of IVDD – let’s not get too excited (just yet)!

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