Dog Health and DNA Schemes
Before breeding from a dog or bitch, the Kennel Club advises breeders to investigate whether there are any possible inherited conditions that may affect the breed. Breeders can do this by discussing the matter with the breeder of their dog, the relevant breed club or clubs, the Kennel Club Health & Breeders Services Department or, possibly, their veterinary surgeon. There are several dog health schemes currently in operation to assist in the prevention or control of some diseases (including DNA tests), and where they exist, the Kennel Club strongly recommends that both sire and dam are tested.
Breed Watch - a tool aimed at dog show judges and exhibitors to highlight and tackle any current concerns in a breed
Any breed club or group that is holding a health–related event this year is invited to email the details to the Kennel Club’s Health and Breeder Services Department so that the event can be listed on our new Events Calendar. Simply click on the Seminars icon on the right to search our Events Calendar for Health Seminars in your area or by date.
How to search the Events Calendar for Health seminars
1. Click on the Events Calendar button on the left to go to the Events Calendar page
2. Type 'health' in the Search Events box in the bottom left corner of the Events Calendar page
3. Select 'All dates'
4. Click on 'Search'
Computer Reports
Listed results of any official Kennel Club disease screening scheme are available from the Health and Breeder Services Department.
