The Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) DNA test has now been accepted as an official Kennel Club DNA test. DCM results can now be recorded on the Kennel Club health database, registration documents and included in the breed record supplement, making the … Continue reading →
Writing essays on pet treatment requires both in-depth knowledge of animal care and the ability to present research in a clear and structured manner. Whether you’re a student of veterinary science or writing a paper on pet wellness, finding the … Continue reading →
Latest Update: Since the closure of the Animal Health Trust, samples sent previously have now been redirected to the Kennel Club Genetics Centre We have sent samples from 5 Giant Schnauzers affected with Idiopathic Epilepsy to take part in the … 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 →
DNA test found for the inherited form of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in both Standard Schnauzers and Giant Schnauzers Recent research, at the Animal Molecular Genetics Lab at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (UoM), discovered a gene mutation … 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 →
