Health Matters

Update on Health Matters

The Club has been in contact with the Kennel Club on the question of the best way ahead with health matters and were told that they will be issuing guidelines to Breed Clubs. They suggested that we should await this advice before proceeding with any action.

Members can be assured that the health and welfare of the breed is not being ignored, we are being guided by the Kennel Club who have confirmed that the Club has done everything that they have asked at this stage.

In the USA, Dr Leanne Bertani has researched and written a series of papers on the health of the Chin and these can be found on the Japanese Chin Club of America website at http://www.japanesechinonline.org/health/ It must be stressed that although these problems can occur in many toy breeds they are by no means common and the Chin is normally a healthy companion, living 10 to 12 years or beyond.

JEAN WALLHEAD Health Co-ordinator

 

 

There are currently no health schemes run by the club and/or in cooperation with The Kennel Club.

Health Co-ordinator

Jean Wallhead

Contact:: jeanwallhead@blueyonder.co.uk.

 

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2010 BREEDERS’ SYMPOSIUM – Breeding for Health

I am pleased to announce that once again, this year’s Symposium will be held at the RVC on Sunday 28 November 2010.

Yohann Dieul (Mr)

Health & Breeder Services Assistant

Draft Programme Booking Form

 

ANIMAL HEALTH TRUST BREED CLUB OPEN DAYS

There was such interest shown in the work of the Animal Health Trust at Crufts this year and last that we have decided to run three free Open Days specifically designed for dog breed clubs and societies. Places will be allocated to clubs and individuals on a first to book basis. Refreshments will also be provided at cost.

These Open Days represent a wonderful opportunity for anyone concerned about canine health and welfare. Three AHT specialists will give bespoke presentations and answer questions on:

the genetics of inherited diseases in purebred dogs
common eye conditions
canine cancer
I attach a flyer which gives dates, names of speakers and other additional details. Please pass this information on to your committee and your members. Thank you. For more information and to book places, a club representative or an individual should e-mail conference.manager@aht.org.uk or telephone 01638 555 620.

We look forward to hearing from you and to welcoming you to our site.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION:

FLYER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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