Brief Description of Theme

The canine landscape is shifting rapidly, shaped by post-COVID population dynamics, evolving consumer choices, and new regulatory frameworks. How do kennel clubs adapt when demand patterns change, rescue populations grow, and public attitudes shift? This theme explores how the choices made by breeders, buyers, and policymakers collectively shape dog welfare across the entire canine population — pedigree and non-pedigree alike.

Theme Leader: Charlotte McNamara, The Royal Kennel Club

Required/Recommended Pre-Workshop Activities/Reading

No Theme-specific materials are provided for this theme, but we encourage you to review the materials for the other three themes.

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