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A to Z of dog health & care issues The Kennel Club

WEBBee and wasp stings in dogs. Birthing difficulties in brachycephalic dogs. Blindness in dogs. Bloat. Blue-green algae poisoning in dogs. Brachycephalic dog health issues. …

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Search health testing & screening The Kennel Club

WEBHealth Test Results Finder - look up the DNA test and health scheme records, Estimated Breeding Values (where relevant) and inbreeding calculations (COIs) for any Kennel …

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Common health problems in dogs The Kennel Club

WEBThe top three most commonly diagnosed health problems in dogs are gum disease, ear infections and obesity. Your dog’s risk of developing these disorders will largely depend …

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Health Test Results Finder The Kennel Club

WEBDisclaimer: The Kennel Club is an information resource and publishes the results of DNA single gene health tests from the respective testing laboratory. A DNA single gene …

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Health and dog care The Kennel Club

WEBAs a dog owner, taking care of your dog's health and well-being should be your top priority. Whether you're a dog owner or a breeder, learn more about the work we do for dog …

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Your dog's seasons The Kennel Club

WEBA dog’s season, otherwise known as being ‘in heat’, is the part of a female’s reproductive cycle that can allow her to become pregnant. When she’s in season, your dog may act …

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Assured breeder health requirements Kennel Club

WEBBreed-specific requirements and recommendations. 9 October 2023 at 10:05am. To make sure that our Assured Breeders produce the healthiest puppies …

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Dog and puppy vaccinations The Kennel Club

WEBThe four main vaccinations all puppies should receive are: Canine distemper – a highly infectious disease that is often fatal. Hepatitis – a liver disease that can cause sudden …

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A guide to blindness in dogs The Kennel Club

WEBBlindness in dogs can be caused by an injury, ageing or health conditions, such as PRA (progressive retinal atrophy), cataracts, glaucoma or diabetes. Some health conditions …

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Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breeds A to Z The Kennel Club

WEBThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier shares the same ancestry as the Bull Terrier, which was developed in the 1860s by James Hinks who crossed Bulldogs with terriers and other …

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Border Terrier Breeds A to Z The Kennel Club

WEBAbout this breed. “Essentially a working terrier” says the standard and the breed remains so, hugely popular in the country for his gameness, but adapting also to family life in the …

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Senior dogs Dog health The Kennel Club

WEBDuring the ageing process less energy is used up, with fat deposits often increasing - this is the reason we see more fatty lumps on older dogs, called lipomas. Your dog's body …

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Understanding canine genetics Kennel Club

WEBRead the following information to find out what DNA is, how a gene is made and how these translate into a dog’s body. Learn what happens when genes, or translation, goes wrong …

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Eye screening scheme Dog health The Kennel Club

WEBThe BVA/KC/International Sheep Dog Society (ISDS) Eye Scheme offers breeders the opportunity of screening for inherited eye disease by examination of the eye. …

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Retriever (Golden) Breeds A to Z The Kennel Club

WEBEventually the breed was recognised by The Kennel Club as a “yellow” or “golden” Retriever in 1913. When the Golden Retriever Club was established in 1920 the official bred name …

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breeds A to Z Kennel Club

WEBThe first Duke of Marlborough developed the Blenheim spaniel, a rich red and white dog which retained its sporting instincts and was adept at flushing game. Its name comes …

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Patella luxation in dogs The Kennel Club

WEBPatella luxation is a fairly common condition, affecting approximately 1.3% of the dog population. It’s more commonly seen in smaller dogs, but larger dogs can be affected …

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German Shepherd Dog Breeds A to Z The Kennel Club

WEBThe first breed club was formed in 1881 after Max von Stephanitz and his followers developed and promoted the breed as a herding dog, and later as a working dog used …

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Poisonous food for dogs Health The Kennel Club

WEBGrapes, raisins, currants and sultanas are all toxic to dogs and it is believed the dried forms of these fruits are more toxic. It is not known why these fruits are poisonous to dogs, or …

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Using your dog at stud Dog breeding The Kennel Club

WEBInbreeding, put simply, is the mating of related individuals – those individuals with common ancestors. High levels of inbreeding can impact the health of individual dogs, as it …

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