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Speaker Presentations/Slides and Posters: 6th IDHW (2026)
Shared with permission of the respective speakers and authors. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, theme leaders, poster presenters, and other participants of the 6th IDHW are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of the International Partnership for Dogs (IPFDogs).

Speaker Presentations & Slides:
6th IDHW Online Event (16-17 April 2026)

Theme Updates & New Websites – Aimée Llewellyn-Zaidi, IPFDogs

Updates on Extreme Traits, and Vision Forward (Finland) – Liisa Lilja-Maula, Finnish Kennel Club

Theme Updates and New Websites - Aimée Llewellyn-Zaidi.pdf

Updates on extreme traits and vision forward - Liisa Lilja-Maula.pdf

How Widespread is BOAS? RFG Insights from 14 More Brachycephalic Breeds – Jane Ladlow & Francesca Tomlinson, University of Cambridge

Updates on Extreme Traits, and Vision Forward (Germany) – Jan-Peter Bach, German Kennel Club (VDH)

Updates on extreme traits and vision forward - Jan-Peter Bach.pdf

Updates on Extreme Traits, and Vision Forward (UK) – Alison Skipper, Royal Kennel Club

Updates on Extreme Traits, and Vision Forward (Italy) – Stefano Marelli, University of Milan

Updates on Extreme Traits, and Vision Forward - Stefano Marelli.pdf

Aims and Activities of The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformation in Dogs (ICECDogs) – Åke Hedhammar, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)

Update on Choose Health Royal Canin Initiative and Coalition – Elodie Morel, Royal Canin

Aims and Activities of ICECDogs - Ake Hedhammar.pdf

Update on Choose Health Royal Canin initiative and coalition – Elodie Morel.pdf

Enriching Life with Dogs Through Research and Insights – Monica Dreijer and Ann-Charlotte Möller Koivisto, Agria Djurförsäkring

Launching a multi-stakeholder human behaviour change programme to address extreme conformation in companion animals – Ashleigh Brown, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)

Enriching Life with Dogs Through Research and Insights - Agria.pdf

Breeding for Health Framework – Alison Skipper, Royal Kennel Club

From Biodiversity to Population Management: A Genomic Roadmap for a Modern Dog Breeding – Paola Crepaldi and Arianna Bionda, University of Milan

Alison Skipper Breeding for Health Framework.pdf

A Method for Estimating Mutation Frequencies Based on DNA Test Results in Pedigree Dogs – Rosalind Craddock, Roslin Institute

From Population Analyses to Collaborative Pathways in Genetic Diversity Management – Joanna Ilska, Royal Kennel Club

A method for estimating mutation frequencies based on DNA test results in pedigree dogs - Rosalind Craddock.pdf

Speaker Slides:
6th IDHW In-Person Event, Bologna, Italy (30 May - 1 June 2026)
Full recordings of the presentations in Bologna are not being posted at this time.
Watch for video highlights...coming soon!

People, pets, planet. Agria’s winning formula as Europe’s largest pet insurer - Christina Almtun and Charlotte Funck Ekelund, Agria Djurförsäkring

People pets planet - Agria_Page_01.jpg

People pets planet - Agria.pdf

Kennel Clubs: How do we thrive in a changing canine landscape? - Charlotte McNamara, Royal Kennel Club

File to Come

Influencing Choice: Marketing's Impact on Pet Welfare and Breeding Practices - Lauren Bennett, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)

File to Come

The Rising Cost of Veterinary Care: Implications for Dog Health and Welfare - Pekka Olson, IPFDogs

Rising Cost of Veterinary Care - Pekka Olson_Page_01.jpg

Rising Cost of Veterinary Care - Pekka Olson.pdf

Boosters and barriers – understanding health screening behaviour among breeders - Helle Friis Proschowsky, University of Copenhagen

Boosters and Barriers - HF Proschowsky_Page_01.jpg

Boosters and Barriers - HF Proschowsky.pdf

Breeding Healthy Pets: The Belgian approach - Laura Adant, University of Ghent

Breeding Healthy Pets - Laura Adant_Page_01.jpg

Breeding Healthy Pets - Laura Adant.pdf

International Dog Health Resources - The Dog Wellness Network - Aimée Llewellyn-Zaidi, IPFDogs

International Dog Health Resources - Aimée Llewellyn-Zaidi_Page_01.jpg

International Dog Health Resources - Aimée Llewellyn-Zaidi.pdf

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Real-World Outcrossing and Crossbreeding Experiences - Rowena Packer, Royal Veterinary College

The Good Bad Ugly - Rowena Packer_Page_01.jpg

The Good Bad Ugly - Rowena Packer.pdf

Decision tools for managing genetic diversity: Mean Kinship and beyond - Pieter Oliehoek, Dogs Global

File to Come

Towards integrating genomic and traditional approaches for dog populations: An Italian experience - Paola Crepaldi and Arianna Bionda, University of Milan

File to Come

Choose Health Coalition: Recommendations on Reducing Low-Welfare Pet Production and Extreme Conformation - Ishtar Schneider, Royal Canin

Royal Canin Choose Health - Ishtar Schneider_Page_01.jpg

Royal Canin Choose Health - Ishtar Schneider.pdf

Posters:
6th IDHW In-Person Event, Bologna, Italy (30 May - 1 June 2026)

ELIXIR Domestic Animals Genome and Phenome Community.jpg

From Genetic Data to Better Breeding Decisions.jpg

ELIXIR Domestic Animals Genome and Phenome Community.pdf

From Genetic Data to Better Breeding Decisions.pdf

Genomic Monitoring of Retriever Breeds in Germany.jpg

How should we define dog breeds in clinical medical records.jpg

Genomic Monitoring of Retriever Breeds in Germany.pdf

How should we define dog breeds in clinical medical records.pdf

Successful selection against fearfulness.jpg

Additional Posters to Come

Successful selection against fearfulness.pdf


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