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)
Provided by Åke Hedhammar, Speaker (Online Event) ‒ Aims and Activities of The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformation in Dogs (ICECDogs)
Provided by Francesca Tomlinson, Speaker (Online Event) ‒ How Widespread is BOAS? RFG Insights from 14 More Brachycephalic Breeds
Provided by Jan-Peter Bach, Speaker (Online Event) ‒ Updates on extreme traits, and vision forward (Germany)
Mandatory X-ray Screening Successfully Launched in the German Dachshund Club (DTK) - See PDF Below
Outcross Project for the French Bulldog in Germany – The First Puppies Have Been Born - See PDF Below
Pre meeting reading Jan-Peter Bach.pdf
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