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- Academia – Royal Veterinary College, University of Cambridge
- Dog breed clubs – Bulldog, French Bulldog, Pug
- Veterinary profession – British Veterinary Association (BVA), British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA)
- Dog registering body – The Kennel Club
- Animal charities – Dogs Trust, PDSA, Blue Cross, DEFRA
- Owners, Breeders, Veterinary surgeons
In response to the longstanding and ongoing brachycephalic welfare issues for dogs. the major UK stakeholders in dog welfare have formed a single body called the UK Brachycephalic Working Group (BWG) to work together to improve welfare for dogs with brachycephaly.
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Brief Bio: The Brachycephalic Working Group (BWG) comprises leading UK dog welfare organisations, veterinary organisations, universities, breed clubs, The Kennel Club, and government. BWG aims to improve the health and welfare of brachycephalic (flat faced) dogs by working collaboratively as a multi-stakeholder group to reduce the negative impacts from conformation-related health issues on individual dogs as well as also curbing the current trend towards rising demand for dogs with brachycephaly.
Designation:Non-profit Organization
Structure:Composition of the Brachycephalic Working Group (BWG)
The BWG includes representatives of the major stakeholders in dog welfare in the UK. These include:
Our People:Chairperson:
Dan O’Neill – https://www.rvc.ac.uk/about/our-people/dan-o-neill
Contact:
BVA – media@bva.co.uk
The Kennel Club – BWG@thekennelclub.org.uk
Member Organisations and Contacts:
Website:
Research and Publications:
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