In 2015 DogWellNet began to feature articles and resources to highlight 'The Brachycephalic Issue'.

These articles provide a historical perspective on actions taken by various stakeholders (Kennel and Breed Clubs, researchers, veterinarians and breeders...) to address growing concerns about the health and welfare of the short-faced dogs. Actions on many levels have lead to the creation of educational programs and educational resources designed to reach the general public, dog owners, breeders and veterinarians. Breed-specific breeding policies/guidelines and development of breed management strategies for Brachycephalic breeds is ongoing in many countries.   

Access an index of articles from the Brachycephalic section of DWN - the articles are listed by date posted; brief descriptions of each article's content are provided.

 

International Dog Health Workshops - Theme: Exaggerations of Conformation

NEW June 2019 - IDHW # 4

Extremes|Communications Theme Presentations

• Exaggerations and Extremes in Dog - Conformation/Education and Communication - Åke Hedhammar
• Industry Perspectives and Actions on Extremes - Royal Canin - Laureline Malineau
• On the Origins of Breed Types by Means of Human Action - Peter Friedrich

4th IDHW Extremes-Communication - Theme Outcome

 

3rd IDHW - suggested reading

• Extreme Phenotype - DogWellNet Resources

• See 2017 report from the Nordic Kennel Union:  NKU STATEMENTS AND PROPOSALS REGARDING RESPIRATORY HEALTH IN BRACHYCEPHALIC DOGS

3rd IDHW Plenary Talk

Dr Rowena Packer; BBSRC Research Fellow, Royal Veterinary College:

•  International Developments relative to issues in Brachycephalic dogs

2nd IDHW Plenary talk

• BSI - Presentation DHW, Dortmund Germany - Göran Bodegård SKK

 

Country | Kennel Club Specific Resources

• France: SCC -- Lutte Contre Les Hypertypes "Guide Des Bonnes Pratiques" In French, this document is a guide for judges - lists breed specific concerns stemming from hypertype characteristics present in breeds.
• France: June 2018: VETERINARY ACADEMY OF FRANCE NOTICE
  On the need to strengthen prevention and fight against canine "hypertypes"
• Sweden: Breed-specific Instructions for Judges
• Finland: BSI Finland
• Nordic Kennel Union: BSI (NKU website)
• UK: Breed Watch (TKC website)

 

DWN Article

Sound Confirmation – The Key to Sound Function: To Be Beautiful Must Be Healthy

While not specifically about extreme conformation this article written by Astrid Indrebø, PhD, DVM, Veterinary scientific director, Norwegian Kennel Club, covers functional anatomy - extreme traits and faultiness of structure are discussed.

 

DWN BLOGS

Gregoire Leroy's Blog post: Extreme phenotype: ways to handle it?

New Research Bog post: Consequences and Management of Canine Brachycephaly in Veterinary Practice: Perspectives from Australian Veterinarians and Veterinary Specialists

Brenda Bonnett's blog posts,  (Feb 2019):  French Bulldog Health Seminar October 2018

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