Is the breeding of pedigree dogs causing a health issue with the dogs welfare and is The Kennel

Club doing enough to tackle this issue.

By Candidate 5

Back ground information

The Kennel Club

19th century- breeding became a hobby

First dog show in 1859

KC formed- 1873

Cause of the problem

•KC does not allow out-crossing

•Judges use Breed Standards

•Health, Temperament and welfare not considered

The problems caused due to selective breeding

Morphologies Genetic Disorders

Morphologies

Exaggerated physical features

Larger breeds:1. Osteochondrosis- Lameness

and arthritis2. Canine Hip Dysplasia

Inherited Disorders

Eroded genetic diversity/ gene pool

Chance of dam and sire being related is high

Recessive alleles more likely to be passed

Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Actions the KC has taken

CHD scheme

BVA rates out of 53

MBS decreasing each year

Evaluation of scheme

May not send it

Voluntary- 13,000 out of 75,000 screened

Not representative

How could it be improved?

Increased participation- compulsory

International scoring system- true progress

Breed out genetic disorders

Cost to breeders

Conclusion

Cause problems to humans and dogs

Has taken the first step

Not enough

Reflection