The Kennel Club and breed health co-ordinators have been asked to disseminate information regarding the University of Glasgow’s clinical trial for a new canine epilepsy treatment medication. Dogs must be: Age: more than 2 years Diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy with … Continue reading →
Information from the Kennel Club: BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme Examination Crufts, National Exhibition Centre, Marston Green Thursday 9th March 2023 – Sunday 12th March 2023 The Kennel Club is pleased to offer BVA/KC/ISDS Eye scheme examinations at Crufts 2023 for just … Continue reading →
UK Joint Schnauzer Breeds Health Survey 2023 This is a new upgraded health survey, which will provide detailed information on the health status of all 3 size Schnauzers. We need to hear from as many owners as possible, whether your … Continue reading →
The breed analysis has been updated with information from 2000 up to the end of 2021 See Breed Analysis Summary UK Giant Schnauzer annual puppy registrations have reduced on average by 23% over the last 21 years … Continue reading →
On 1st November 2022 the Kennel Club’s DNA Testing Services was relaunched, (previously CombiBreed), with a few changes to the breed’s DNA bundle. DNA profiling is included as standard for the Giant Schnauzer bundle, producing a ISAG 2020 SNP … Continue reading →
The BVA have developed a survey to owners and breeders who have used the scheme, to gain valuable feedback on the scheme’s performance and particular areas that need development. Please take part in the survey with your experiences and opinions … Continue reading →
Kennel Club’s DNA Testing Services As of 1st November 2022 the Kennel Club’s DNA Testing Services will be relaunched, (previously CombiBreed), with a few changes to the breed’s DNA bundle. DNA profiling will be included as standard for the … Continue reading →
Kennel Club CombiBreed Changes As of today, Kennel Club CombiBreed will be placed on hold, until the relaunch of an improved DNA Testing Service on 1st November. Although the product will be removed from The Kennel Club website, all CombiBreed … Continue reading →
The BVA and KC are looking for anyone who has used the BVA/KC Hip & Elbow Dysplasia Scheme between 2019-2022, to participate in a survey, in order to understand how to better improve their services. The survey will be open … Continue reading →
The Giant Schnauzer Health Fund committee will be holding its AGM online via Zoom on: Sunday 20th March 2022 The AGM will start at 10.00am. Only paid up members will be invited to attend the AGM. Deborah Allen (GSHF secretary) … Continue reading →
