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Black Russian Terrier Club of America
IPFD DWN Editor1 posted an entry in Breed Specific Collaborators
The Black Russian Terrier Club of America (BRTCA) is the AKC Parent Club for the Black Russian Terrier. BRTCA's mission is to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at conformation shows, companion events and performance trials. -
National Programs for Breed Health
Brenda Bonnett posted a article in Breed-Specific Programs | Country
Many national kennel clubs, other cynological organizations (e.g. breed clubs) have developed guidelines, approaches or programs to: describe and evaluate the health of specific breeds outline guidelines or regulations for screening tests or other assessments on potential breeding dogs raise awareness about issues in a given breed. These programs take different forms in different countries. In this section we will provide information on various approaches and programs and direct you to online resources. For general guidelines (not breed-specific) see also: country- -
Get a GRIHP! on Australian Shepherds This article on Australian Shepherds is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare, and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative -
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AKC-CHF 2017 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference
Brenda Bonnett posted a blog entry in Brenda's Blog
Last weekend I was honored to participate in the 2017 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference presented by the AKC Canine Health Foundation and Nestlé Purina PetCare, in St. Louis, Missouri. It is always great to interact with breeders and club reps that are so committed to the health and welfare of their dogs and their breeds. This meeting is a mix of breeders (106 parent clubs represented!), vets, and researchers and includes Board members from some of the collaborating organizations who sponsor research, including IPFD Partners and Sponsors: the AKC, the AKC -
Elsewhere on DogWellNet.com we have other articles describing international programs for hip dysplasia and evidence that these programs are having a beneficial effect. Katariina Mäki from the Finnish Kennel Club has posted information about improvelments in that country in Finnish dog breed populations improving their health - hip dysplasia and Frequency of canine hip and elbow dysplasia decreasing in Finland. Links to international screening protocols are listed here. A research study entitled Long-term genetic selection reduced prevalence of hip and elbow dysplasia in 60 dog b -
Along with the standard treatment options for dogs diagnosed with cancer, there may be clinical trials available. See: The Veterinary Cancer Society's Clinical Trials website at http://www.vetcancersociety.org/pet-owners/clinical-trials/ for links and information. -
Here we list links available from IW clubs, foundations and other organizations. These entities support, track and present key information for ongoing research projects involving the Irish Wolfhound breed.