The issue of inherited disorders in pedigree dogs is not a recent phenomenon and reports of
suspected genetic defects associated with breeding practices date back to Charles Darwin's …

Recent debate concerning health problems in pedigree animals has highlighted gaps in
current knowledge of the prevalence, severity and welfare implications of deleterious …

The effect that breed standards and selective breeding practices have on the welfare of
pedigree dogs has recently come under scrutiny from both the general public and scientific …

The issue of inherited disorders and poor health in pedigree dogs has been widely
discussed in recent years. With the advent of genome-wide sequencing technologies and …

Health problems in pedigree dogs have recently been highlighted in the media worldwide
and verified internationally by cynological organisations. Collaborative actions are now …

Many breeds of companion animal have inherited disorders that may impair quality of life
(QoL) to the extent that it is unkind to keep them alive. If we struggle to discern when this …

In the UK, numerous pedigree dogs of many breeds experience compromised welfare due
to the direct and indirect effects of selective breeding. Many breeds are selected to have …

Contents There is an ongoing revolution in medicine that is changing the way that
veterinarians will be counselling clients regarding inherited disorders. Clinical applications …

If you breed dogs for any reason, you must own this book. Genetic diseases are among the
most serious hazards on the landscape of modern dog breeding and one of the most vexing …

AIMS: To explore veterinary perceptions of inherited disorders in pedigree dogs within New
Zealand and how these affect animal health and welfare. METHODS: An online …