Flying start for epilepsy study Earlier this year the CGC announced the broadening of its idiopathic epilepsy (IE) project to include Beagles, English Springers, Giant Schnauzers, Hungarian Vizslas and Irish Setters. The IE team is pleased to report that the … Continue reading →
Kennel Club Spinal Survey The Kennel Club’s new online survey, aims to improve understanding of the prevalence and types of spinal (neck, back or tail) problems affecting different pedigree dog breeds. The survey has been developed to gain insights and … Continue reading →
The Giant Schnauzer Health Fund is having an online auction to raise funds towards their Giant Schnauzer epilepsy research donation sent to the Canine Genetics Centre in Cambridge. The auction will run until 12 midday 1st June 2024 Item 1: … Continue reading →
A survey has been developed by The Kennel Club (KC) and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VCS) to gain data and insight into the prevalence and type of heart disease affecting different pedigree dog breeds. This will further give the organisations a … Continue reading →
Can you help with research into canine idiopathic epilepsy? The Giant Schnauzer Health Fund has donated £2,000 along with the 3 breed clubs collectively donating a further £3,000 to the Canine Genetics Centre (CGC) at the University of Cambridge, in … Continue reading →
BVA eye testing at Crufts Discounted rate: £30 per dog Limited spaces are available and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note, you must have a dog pass to book an eye test appointment at Crufts 2024. … Continue reading →
The Giant Schnauzer Health Fund committee will be holding its AGM Online via Zoom on: Sunday 17th March 2024. The AGM will start at 10.00am. Only paid up members will be invited to attend the AGM. Any proposals for inclusion … Continue reading →
EYE TESTING SESSION FOR THE SCHNAUZER FAMILY at Sports Connexion, Ryton-on Dunsmore 30th March 2024 Please note: Payment will be required by SCGB no later than 15/03/24. Cancellations after that date can only be refunded if SCGB can reassign spaces to other owners. If cancellation received after … Continue reading →
Laboklin have announced a new DNA test for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the digit / toe (SCCD) in Giant Schnauzers, which sounds like good news but, whilst it could be helpful, it does not give the certainty of ‘clear’ ‘carrier’ or … Continue reading →
OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF HEALTH TESTS The Kennel Club has announced changes to accepted laboratories it will accept DNA results from in order to align with the changing landscape of the genetic testing industry. The accuracy of the DNA test results … Continue reading →
