Recommended pre-meeting reading materials (if applicable) will be posted on the corresponding Theme pages shown below. All participants are welcome (and encouraged) to read the pre-meeting materials for all four themes.

Scroll down this page for additional reading materials provided by our Speakers, Theme Leaders, and the IPFDogs team.

Additional Pre-Workshop Activities/Reading

• Reports from the 5th IDHW in Helsinki and June 2025 Virtual Dog Health Forum:

5th IDHW Report.pdf Virtual Dog Health Forum 2025 Report.pdf

Provided by Åke Hedhammar, Speaker (Online Event) ‒ Aims and Activities of The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformation in Dogs (ICECDogs)

• 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

• Infographics: Brachycephalic breed study - Summary/By Breed

• Royal Kennel Club Respiratory Function Grading Scheme

More information to follow.

Quick Links

• Workshop Overview

• Registration

• 6th IDHW Schedule

• Bios for Speakers, Theme Leaders, and Moderators

• Pre-Workshop Reading

• Poster Presentations

• Tabletop Exhibits

• Call for Award Nominations

• Our Co-Host: Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana (ENCI)

• 4th FCI World Congress for Show Judges and 2026 World Dog Show

• Contact Us for Sponsorship Opportunities