Advancing Canine Health & Welfare

Patricia N. Olson, DVM, PhD, DACT, DACAW
Dog Health Workshop, Dortmund, Germany, February 15, 2015

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"Animal Welfare & Purebred Dogs
Goals: Good health, good welfare, longevity
• Example - behavior, health, working soundness and longevity critical for the guide dog team

• Also important for owners of show dogs, pet dogs, breeding animals

• What are the "drivers" for acquiring future dogs?
• What does the future owner expect?"