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 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.
Health screening results of KC registered dogs that are screened under any of the official BVA/KC schemes or any of the official DNA testing schemes are recorded and published in various ways by the Kennel Club. To view individual health screening results simply click on the link above.
Breeders' Symposium 2009
The Kennel Club, the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association have worked together for many years now to stage these events, focussing on health and good breeding practices aimed primarily at dog breeders. There were two very successful Symposia held during 2008 and details for 2009 will appear here shortly.
New list of arranged Health related Seminars
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.
The Kennel Club Health Foundation Fund (KCHFF)
The KCHFF is part of the Kennel Club Charitable Trust and was established to help breed clubs fund development of new DNA tests for inherited diseases.
Computer Reports
Listed results of any official Kennel Club disease screening scheme are available from the Health and Breeder Services Department.
