A Guide to Health Issues for all Dog Breeds
An important document produced by the Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding (DAC) was finalised in Spring 2012.
You can download a copy of the file here.
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Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW)
Genetic Welfare Problems Of Companion Animals
A more detailed and scientific website which also assesses the welfare impact of genetic diseases and traits.
University of Cambridge, Dr David Sargan, Inherited Diseases in Dogs (IDID).
IDID is a searchable site containing short descriptions of diseases for which there is strong proof of inheritance in the veterinary scientific literature. There are links to scientific publications about those diseases. Very complete in terms of breeds represented, and on modes of inheritance, mutations where known, and DNA tests.
A Canadian based veterinary database of genetic diseases in dogs which provides information to owners and breeders aimed at reducing the incidence of those diseases.
Australian based website designed to collect, organise and disseminate information on the prevalence of inherited disorders among (Australian) cats and dogs.
Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats, Alex Gough and Alison Thomas (Wiley-Blackwell)
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A comprehensive list of health issues for all of the dog breeds to assist practising vets in their diagnoses. Also an indication of how common these diseases are in a particular breed. And without which this website could not have been created.
An easy to use online facility for prospective puppy purchasers. Excellent advice on finding a good breeder and a healthy puppy. Not breed specific.
Dogs Advisory Council Guide to Buying a Puppy
RSPCA Guide to Buying a Puppy, Get Puppy Smart
Seeks an end to the breeding of dogs based on looks. Dogs bred to the KC’s breed standards could suffer from pain, hereditary diseases and developing health problems. These exaggerated features may have been celebrated at dog shows but to some of our best loved breeds, they mean a life of pain and misery.
Born to Suffer Campaign: Overview
Born to Suffer Campaign: Health Issues
A major initiative to improve the genetic health of dogs was organised by the Swedish Kennel Club in Stockholm, Sweden in June 2012. Around 150 stakeholders from 20 countries that share a responsibility for dog health, such as geneticists, veterinarians and representatives from the cynological and animal welfare organisations, gathered in Stockholm to discuss key issues with relevance to canine genetic health. Initiatives arising from the workshop may be seen on the website above. The German Kennel Club will arrange a second Dog Health Workshop in Dusseldorf in 2014. www.doghealthworkshop.com