Latest News From the Kennel Club/Animal Health Trust New Animal Health Trust Project – funded by Dogs Trust “This new project will involve vets, ophthalmologists and research specialists to make a real difference, particularly to new and emerging eye diseases, … Continue reading →
In January 2022, the Kennel Club will be limiting “hereditary clear” status of registered dogs to two generations. PRESS RELEASE: 4/09/2019 KENNEL CLUB LIMITS ‘HEREDITARY CLEAR’ STATUS TO SUPPORT ERADICATION OF HEALTH CONDITIONS From January 2022, the Kennel Club will … Continue reading →
NEW DNA TESTING SCHEME FOR THE GIANT SCHNAUZER The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for progressive retinal atrophy (PRA5) in the Giant Schnauzer following consultation with the breed’s health coordinator on behalf of the breed … Continue reading →
Generalised Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GPRA) – PRA5 *New DNA Test Now Available* Order a test 20% Discount is available from the AHT up to 1st Sep 2019 by applying the code AHTGS2019 at checkout PRA is a blinding disease for … Continue reading →
prcd-PRA / DCM / PRA5 (NECAP1) Currently in Giant Schnauzers we have mainly three seperate DNA tests available to assist breeders with breeding decisions that relate to specific health conditions. The first is for a particular type of Progressive Retinal … Continue reading →
Over recent months the Kennel Club Health strategy has been revisited, with the intention to make sure it was correctly focused and perhaps a little simpler to understand. At the recent Special General Meeting of the Kennel Club members, Nick … Continue reading →
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 →
