The International Partnership for Dogs
The International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD) is a non-profit organization leading a global, multi-stakeholder effort to enhance dog health, well-being, and welfare.
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DogWellNet Basics
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The International Partnership for Dog's DogWellNet.com website serves as a platform to facilitate international collaboration and the distribution of knowledge, expertise and experience.
DogWellNet.com, is an open access, ever-expanding information hub, providing links, documents, and additional resources to breeders and others in the dog world. Content and materials offered by our Partners, Contributors and Collaborators are designed to enhance the health, well-being and welfare of dogs.
History: DogWellNet.com was opened to the public (guests) in February 2015 after the 2nd International Dog Health Workshop in Dortmund, Germany.
Highlights...
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IPFD International Dog Health Workshops (IDHWs) - Materials from the IPFD International Dog Health Workshops, which bring together stakeholders from around the world to improve the health, well-being and welfare of dogs.
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The Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs (HGTD) - Database, articles, and other resources associated with the IPFD's Harmonization for Genetic Testing for Dogs initiative.
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Health & Breeding Articles - Topics of interest for anyone involved in breeding dogs, including those providing advice to breeders, breed clubs or kennel clubs
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Pedigree Breeds Database - breed pages include breed standards, population data, club newsletters, breed databases, videos and much, much more. Native Breeds and Additional Resources including Agria Breed Profiles are available.
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Blogs - topics and observations by experts
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Hot Topics - Highlights current issues and timely discussions for consumers, breeders, veterinarians, researchers and other members of our community
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Population Data - Data needed to underpin decisions on health and breeding, i.e. data enumerating and describing dog populations, in general, as well as, the occurrence of disease in dog populations, breed populations, etc.
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Welfare - Welfare issues related to the breeding and distribution of purposely bred dogs, issues and legislation related to health and welfare and human-animal interactions
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Downloads - Breeding Strategies, shared event resources, Agria Breed profiles, and canine genetics, research, health and welfare resources and materials
Website Updates and News - DogWellNet Digest, our online newsletter, published several times a year provides a collection of the latest news and highlights from IPFD/DogWellNet.com. Current and past issues of DogWellNet Digest are available here.
A key goal of DogWellNet.com is to promote and facilitate international collaboration. Our purpose is to provide expert commentary and guidance in interpretation and use of information pertaining to dog health and welfare topics and issues. JOIN US! to collaborate with the global dog world on DogWellNet.com - the web platform of the International Partnership for Dogs - as we work to enhance the health, well-being and welfare of dogs.
FYI: Although almost all DogWellNet content is available to guests, we encourage readers to sign up.
Access to the various areas of DogWellNet.com is dependent on your level of membership (e.g., Guest, Member or Advanced Member...). Guests can view public content or create a Member account to access additional material and features.- Signing up as a DogWellNet.com Member is quick, easy and free!
- To register, click the Sign Up button in the top-right corner of the Homepage.
- Fill out the form and click the Create my Account button at the bottom.
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Shortly after, you will receive a validation email - follow the instructions in the email to confirm your registration.
Contact Us
General Inquiries: info@ipfdogs.com
Harmonization of Genetic Testing inquires: Project Manager Aimee.Llewellyn-Zaidi@ipfdogs.com
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Our Signature Work
Our Platform - DogWellNet.com
DogWellNet.com is the online platform for IPFD and is a curated information hub as well as housing resources to support actions by IPFD and its Partners and Collaborators.
International Dog Health Workshops
The IPFD's signature events, the IDHWs bring together decision makers from professional, regulatory, national and regional, welfare and other organisations that are stakeholders in dog health, well-being and welfare and human-dog interactions under the tagline 'From Information and Collaboration to Action'. The 5th IDHW takes place 13-15 June 2024, in Helsinki, Finland and will be co-hosted by the Finnish Kennel Club.
Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs Database
The HGTD Database catalogs information provided voluntarily from genetic test providers (GTPs) including information on their company and services, quality measures and expertise, tests offered and more. We are continually engaging more GTP participants. IPFD has collated and assembled existing and new resources for genetic counselling and education and provided the foundation for further developments.
Health Strategies Database for Dogs
The HSDD Database includes breed-specific health/mentality testing requirements and recommendations established by Health Strategy Providers (HSPs) including kennel clubs, breed clubs, veterinary organizations, and others.
Pedigree Breeds Database
As of March 2024, our Pedigree Breeds Database lists 184 breeds. Information includes breed standards, population data, club newsletters, breed databases, videos and much more. Sections on Native Breeds and Additional Resources including Agria Breed Profiles; Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profile (GRIHP) articles, which describe the Big Picture of health on (all) conditions that are of interest within a breed; and associated IPFD WSAVA Meet the Breed articles are available. Many thanks to breed experts and clubs who share information on their breed with the DogWellNet.com Community.
Download IPFD's 2023 Annual Report: A Decade of Collaboration and other annual reports here!