Brief Description of Theme

Three decades of progress in canine health has transformed what we know, but translating knowledge into breeding practice remains a challenge. This theme examines what drives health screening behaviour among breeders, how national kennel clubs are developing practical frameworks, and what the changing landscape of canine disease tells us about where the field is heading. The goal: dogs that are physically sound, mentally resilient, and well-suited to life with people.

Theme Leader: Erling Strandberg, Swedish Kennel Club

Required/Recommended Pre-Workshop Activities/Reading

Provided by In-Person Event Speaker, Laura Adant, University of Ghent: Breeding Healthy Pets: The Belgian approach

• Website of the Flemish government and the Breeding healthy pets website (in Dutch)

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