The EFRA Committee Report on Dog Control and Welfare was published on 15 February 2013. It’s recommendations on Dog Welfare and Breeding include: Anyone breeding more than 2 litters a years should be licensed with the local authority as a breeder All agencies and welfare charities should work together to promote the Puppy Contract A [...]
Compulsory Microchipping in 2016
DEFRA have announced that the Government will bring in compulsory microchipping for dogs in 2016. This is fantastic news although disappointing that we have to wait until 2016. The Microchipping Alliance, a group overseen by the Dogs Trust, will work out the details. It is hoped that the responsibility for microchipping will be on the breeder [...]
Dog Advisory Council publishes its Guide to Buying a Puppy
The Dog Advisory Council adds the ‘Guide to Buying a Puppy’ to its website: www.dogadvisorycouncil/puppy/ The on-line Guide gives general advice to puppy purchasers on finding a good breeder and a healthy puppy in a simple to use question and answer format. It does not include breed specific genetic health issues. However it advises consumers [...]
CEVA Animal Welfare Awards 2012
On 12 April Carol became the CEVA Pet Lovers Welfare Award winner of 2012 This is for her focussed and dedicated approach to improving the health and welfare of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed; campaigning for the reform of the dog breeding industry; her involvement with the Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding; [...]
RSPCA / BVA AWF Puppy Contract
On the 11th April 2012 the long awaited RSPCA / BVA AWF Puppy Contract and Puppy Information Pack (PIP) was launched at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress. The Contract can be used by any puppy purchaser or breeder by downloading it from the website: www.puppycontract.org.uk It’s use will help puppy buyers in their [...]
Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW)
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)
An easy to use online facility for prospective puppy purchasers. Excellent advice on finding a good breeder and a healthy puppy. Not breed specific.
RSPCA Guide to Buying a Puppy, Get Puppy Smart