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.
~ IPFD International Dog Health Workshops (IDHWs) ~
The IPFD's signature event, 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'.
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IPFD International Dog Health Workshops & Virtual Meetings: At A Glance
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2012: 1st International Dog Health Workshop, hosted by the Swedish Kennel Club, Stockholm, Sweden
2015: 2nd International Dog Health Workshop, co-hosted by the German Kennel Club (VDH), in Dortmund, Germany
2017: 3rd International Dog Health Workshop, co-hosted by the French Kennel Club (SCC), Paris, France
2019: 4th International Dog Health Workshop, co-hosted by the Kennel Club, Windsor, UK
2024: 5th International Dog Health Workshop, co-hosted by the Finnish Kennel Club, Helsinki, Finland.
IPFD is hosting its first-ever Virtual Dog Health Forum in June 2025 – the midway point between the 5th and 6th IDHWs – to continue discussions on key issues in dog health and well-being and identify new opportunities for international collaboration.
IPFD Virtual Meetings
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted IPFD to host Virtual Meetings in 2022 and 2023, and due to the success of the webinars held to-date, we will continue to offer online events.-
Virtual International Dog Health Meeting 1 - Theme: Standardizing Genetic Testing
The aim of the meeting was to discuss and share relevant information around these challenges, and others, relevant to standardizing genetic reports.
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Virtual International Dog Health Meeting 2 - Theme: Genetic Diversity
The focus of this free webinar was on genetic diversity (primarily from a genetic tests/tools view), and discussions aimed to identify genetic diversity tools and resources, and discuss priorities and actions for the benefit of dogs.
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Virtual International Dog Health Meeting 3 - Theme: Parentage Profiling for Kennel Clubs
The aim for this meeting was to provide information and support to Kennel Clubs at all stages of integrating genetic parentage profiling and other genetic testing into registration systems or health plans, or those who are considering this for their club in the future.
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Virtual International Dog Health Meeting 4 (Oceana Region) - Theme: Breeding for Health and Purpose
This meeting aimed to help dog breeders to develop holistic breeding plans that improve health and welfare, as well as meet the goals of the breeder using evidence-based tools balancing the art and science of dog breeding.
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Virtual International Dog Health Meeting 5 - Theme: Breeding for Health – Supporting “Whole Dog” Health from Planning to Pregnancy
This session aimed to help dog breeders consider options for supporting reproductive health and breeding healthy puppies for the future. Talks included information on pre-breeding testing, breeding/mate selection considerations, and reproduction for purpose-bred dogs of all types.
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Virtual International Dog Health Meeting 6 - Theme: Breeding Healthy, Quality Dogs: The Veterinarian, Breeder, and Public Roles
What are reasonable and responsible guidelines to produce healthy dogs and healthy breeds? How should our knowledge of dog populations and gene dynamics influence how breeding dogs are selected and the selection of their mates? What are the roles of various stakeholders, including breeders, kennel clubs & breeding societies, veterinarians, legislative & governing bodies, and the public? This session highlighted useful tools and outline logical steps and corresponding roles regarding breeding quality, healthy dogs.
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Virtual International Dog Health Meeting 1 - Theme: Standardizing Genetic Testing
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!