Changes to Litter Screening Due to the Covid-19 Lockdown Until further notice the veterinary profession has been advised to restrict its activities to essential work for safety reasons and as such the routine examination of dogs for the certification of … Continue reading →
Health testing & Screening during Covid-19 Last updated: 1 April 2020 All responsible breeders registering puppies with the Kennel Club want to ensure that health is a priority in every litter and therefore ensure that the recommended health testing and screening … Continue reading →
Following consultation with the Eye Panel Working Party, The Kennel Club and British Veterinary Association have announced a number of changes to the BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme, effective from 1st January 2020. Removal of Schedule B Schedule B will be removed. … Continue reading →
Latest News From the Kennel Club/Animal Health Trust New Animal Health Trust Project – funded by Dogs Trust “This new project will involve vets, ophthalmologists and research specialists to make a real difference, particularly to new and emerging eye diseases, … Continue reading →
In January 2022, the Kennel Club will be limiting “hereditary clear” status of registered dogs to two generations. PRESS RELEASE: 4/09/2019 KENNEL CLUB LIMITS ‘HEREDITARY CLEAR’ STATUS TO SUPPORT ERADICATION OF HEALTH CONDITIONS From January 2022, the Kennel Club will … Continue reading →
NEW DNA TESTING SCHEME FOR THE GIANT SCHNAUZER The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for progressive retinal atrophy (PRA5) in the Giant Schnauzer following consultation with the breed’s health coordinator on behalf of the breed … Continue reading →
Generalised Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GPRA) – PRA5 *New DNA Test Now Available* Order a test 20% Discount is available from the AHT up to 1st Sep 2019 by applying the code AHTGS2019 at checkout PRA is a blinding disease for … Continue reading →
The Giant Schnauzer Club in association with the Northern Schnauzer Club, Schnauzer Club of Great Britain and Giant Schnauzer Health Fund are conducting a study in relation to seizures/fits/epilepsy in the Giant Schnauzer. The purpose is to determine the prevalence … Continue reading →
The survey ran until 25th December 2014, the results have now been analysed and published The Kennel Club (KC) 2014 Pedigree Breed Health Survey (PBHS) results were published recently, with the KC stating there were substantial differences in the way … Continue reading →
The Kennel Club has Released New Annual Breed Averages for Inbreeding Giant Schnauzer New Annual breed average COI, based on dogs born in the UK in 2013: 2.8% Previous breed average COI, based on dogs registered and recorded in 2013: 2.2% Difference: … Continue reading →
