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4th International Dog Health Workshop (2019) Poster .............................................................................................. Breeding dogs in Sweden – SKK’s tools and efforts for improved canine health Sofia Malm's presentation given at the 2015 Tufts' Canine and Feline Breeding and Genetics Conference... "The Swedish Kennel Club (SKK) owes its existence to the work of breeders and the results of their efforts. This is why breeding issues are given such prominence within the organization and why SKK dedicates substantial resources to helping breeders breed dogs in a way which benefits both the individual dog and the development of the various breeds." This article provides an overview of the SKK's structure, working programs and strategies to improve health in purebred dogs. Genetic health programs, use of Molecular genetic tests as well as a focus on the need for an international approach to management of health are discussed. ARTICLE AVAILABLE IN DOWNLOADS: Breeding dogs in Sweden - SKK's tools and efforts to improve canine health -
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In this article, we take a look at some excellent resources for breeds and breed health available from IPFD and our Partner organizations, including: Agria Animal Insurance American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Finnish Kennel Club German Kennel Club Irish Kennel Club The Kennel Club Swedish Kennel Club Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Wisdom Health International Partnership for Dogs/DogWellNet.com This resource is continually under construction - we will be adding more links and more Partner information as available Note: The layout/content of these sites is subject to change without notice. -
Special Breed Specific Instructions (BSI) regarding exaggerations in pedigree dogs: A health protective project initiated by the Swedish Kennel Club. A general reflection is that the increasing and necessary focus on health and soundness in purebred dogs contains an increasing demand for advanced knowledge about excellent breed type in judges. Show judges are expected to preserve breed type of the purebred dogs – not only the health and life of the dogs with pedigrees. Link BSI 2nd Edition 2018 -- https://www.skk.se/globalassets/dokument/utstallning/breed-special-specific-instructions---bsi-a8.pdf Also: see our Downloads section for more information on the BSI... posted ... with permission from Dr Göran Bodegård MD PhD Chairman of the BSI group of the Swedish Kennel Club, Stockholm, Sweden -
DogWellNet.com Digest: Issue #21 - 20 December 2018
Dave St. Louis posted a article in DogWellNet.com Digest
News & Highlights Expertise, inspiration and insight... Breed education at its finest! Helpful Hint Make a Donation Stay Informed! -
BPH - English PDF - Behavior and Personality Assessment in Dogs, BPH BPH is a behavioral assessment that has been created with the aim to contribute to better knowledge about the mentality and personality of dogs, all dogs. It should be helpful for breed clubs, breeders and dog owners to have a tool which helps to describe the personality of the dog, whether it is a potential breeding animal, pet or working dog.
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Making Assessments of Dogs' Respiration has been produced by the Swedish Kennel Club as part of the work in improving health in pedigree dogs. The film illustrates the causes and background to dogs' respiratory problems and the difficulties to adjust the body temperature. The film discusses the signs of affected breathing that a judge may observe. (English subtitled) Making Assessments of Dogs' Respiration is a complement to the Breed-Specific Instructions for Judges, BSI. Also see: The Breed-Specific Instructions Initiative for Judges (BSI) The Swedish Kennel Club's Breed Specific Instructions (BSI) Programme
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News about the BSI from The Finnish Kennel Club Further information ... 5.6.2018 -- https://www.kennelliitto.fi/tietoa-meista/uutiset/yhteensa-41-koirarotua-erityistarkkailussa-koiranayttelyissa English version: https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/about-ut/news/41-breeds-total-under-observation-dog-shows English translation below... Many thanks for the translation goes to Liisa Suoninen, Head of Communications, Suomen Kennelliitto – Finska Kennelklubben ry -
IPFD Partner Breed Resources
Ann Milligan posted a article in More on our Partners and Collaborators
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BREED SPECIFIC BREEDING STRATEGY FOR SWEDISH LAPPHUND Table of Contents History ............................................. 2 A SPECIAL BREED, A SPECIAL SITUATION ................ 4 INCREASED GENETIC VARIATION – TOP PRIORITY .......... 4 The Genetic Variation ............................... 6 Relationship Values ................................. 6 Age at Breeding Debut ............................... 6 Use of Males ........................................ 6 Use of Females ...................................... 7 More Registrations .................................. 7 Objectives – Genetic Variation ...................... 8 Potential Strategy for the Future ................... 8 MENTALITY ........................................... 8 Objectives - Mentality .............................. 9 HEALTH .............................................. 10 HIP DYSPLASIA ....................................... 11 Breeding Recommendation regarding HD ................ 12 Objectives - HD ..................................... 12 EYES ................................................ 13 Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA) .............. 13 Breeding Recommendation regarding prcd-PRA .......... 13 Objectives – prcd-PRA ............................... 14 OTHER ............................................... 14 Juvenile Neuronal Muscle Atrophy (JNM) .............. 14 Type II Glycogen Storage Disease (Pompe’s Disease) .. 14 EXTERIOR ............................................ 15 TO CONSIDER WHEN BREEDING SWEDISH LAPPHUND .......... 15 Priorities .......................................... 16 -
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About the Nordic Kennel Union
Ann Milligan posted a article in More on our Partners and Collaborators
June 2017 - the Nordic Kennel Union website debuts! - site content is available in English - For more than 60 years, the Nordic Kennel Union has been the unified voice of the Nordic countries in the dog world. NKU members share a passion for animal welfare and dog health which is reflected in common strategies to secure future generations of healthy and sound dogs through responsible and sustainable breeding. Health is one of the most important aspects of dog breeding and a central area for Nordic cooperation. NOTE from IPFD CEO Brenda Bonnett: Congratulations - and thank you - to all the NKU members - and especially our IPFD Partners the kennel clubs of Sweden, Finland and Norway. Individually these clubs are amazing in terms of the scope of their efforts and their historical and ongoing commitment to the health and welfare of dogs. Their willingness to share with individual dog breeders and other clubs - through DogWellNet.com and other venues - makes them great role models and leaders in the dog world. Visit the Nordic Kennel Union Website! -
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Don't Blame the Dog - 12 Smart Rules for Dog Owners, a publication from the Swedish Kennel Club. The publication is also available from the SKK... https://www.skk.se/globalassets/dokument/att-aga-hund/kampanjer/skall-inte-pa-hunden-2013/dont_blame_the_dog_hi19_webb_lopande.pdf Other useful documents related to health, behaviour and welfare from the SKK & translated to English are available at... https://www.skk.se/en/Dog-health/ -
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SCKCS – Cavaliersällskapet | Specialklubben för Cavalier King Charles Thanks to Karin Drotz, Breeding Consultant, Department for Breeding and Health, Svenska Kennelklubben for sharing the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeding strategy translation with DWN. -
The future of dog sports is in good hands in Sweden! From activities to training to Facebook and publications Sveriges Hundungdum supports programs that benefit dogs and the young people who love them. Check out the website at... https://www.skk.se/sv/SHU/ -
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Thanks to the SKK, the SSF and Kerstin Olofsson for the English Translation! ENG_Norrbottenspets_edit.doc -
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New Training app from the SKK Subject: Tools for today's dog owners -- phone app for training good dogs SKK launches fitness app November 25, 2016 SKK released app Good Dog! with training tips for all dog owners. The app is developed in cooperation with the Better Dog Academy and is available for both iPhone and Android. http://www.skk.se/sv/nyheter/2016/11/SKK-lanserar-traningsapp/ (Swedish) -
"Following the Swedish Kennel Club (SKK) Symposium on Brachycephalic Dogs in February 2016, the SKK issued a press release describing the background, current and future actions related to brachycephalics. See article and press release on DogWellNet.com. Included in that report was a statement on the breeding of brachycephalic dogs and strategies to improve the health status. It was indicated that actions must be taken with cooperation across many stakeholder groups." Here we provide links to information posted by the Norwegian Kennel Club and The Finnish Pug Club on approaches to and initiatives for management of health and welfare in brachycephalic breeds. The Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian Kennel Clubs are part of The Nordic Kennel Union. -
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Swedish Borzoi-Ringen (Swedish Borzoi Club) RAS (2016) English Summary -
Research is ongoing. Kennel clubs, researchers and breed fanciers in Sweden and France work to find ways to improve health in the English Bulldog breed.
