The Kennel Club has released additional guidance on the criteria
for removal of breeds from the high profile breed
list.
The criteria, agreed by the Kennel Club General Committee, has
taken into consideration the views of high profile breed
representatives and the hard work and dedication already applied to
breed health improvement. Representatives from high profile breeds
were consulted for their view on the guidance to ensure existing
information on visible conditions and their prevalence in breeds is
quantified within the criteria.
Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary said: "The High Profile
Breed List Removal Criteria Guidance has been developed as an
achievable framework to provide breed representatives with the
support necessary to develop and sustain the health improvements
already made. We believe that a collaborative approach between
breeders, exhibitors, veterinary surgeons and the Kennel Club will
ensure a healthy, happy future for these
breeds."
The aim of the criteria is to offer support and advice to breed
representatives in making the breed health improvements necessary
for removal from the high profile breed list. Breed representatives
will be contacted over the coming weeks by the Kennel Club's High
Profile Breed Coordinator, Charlotte McNamara who will offer advice
and support on developing current breed health initiatives to
ensure they meet the requirements of the guidance
criteria.
Kathryn Symns Executive of Canine Activities commented: "The
Kennel Club believes education of judges is a key requirement of
the High Profile Breed Removal Criteria Guidance. Breed
representatives play a crucial role in helping judges understand
the unique challenges that face these breeds. Their on-going
work is vital in helping judges identify exaggerations that can
cause pain or discomfort. We are confident in the ability of
High Profile Breed representatives to continue to work closely not
only with judges but also with breeders, xxhibitors, vets and the
Kennel Club itself to maintain and build upon the breed
improvements that are in place."
The High Profile Breed List Removal Criteria Guidance for Breed
Representative(s) is available to view on the Kennel Club website -
click here to download. For more information please contact
Charlotte McNamara, High Profile Breed Coordinator charlotte.mcnamara@thekennelclub.org.uk