Transcript Is the breeding of pedigree causing a health issue with the dogs

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 centurybreeding became a
hobby

First dog show in
1859
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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:
Osteochondrosis- Lameness
and arthritis
Canine Hip Dysplasia
1.
2.
Inherited Disorders

Eroded genetic diversity/ gene
pool
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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
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BVA rates out of 53

MBS decreasing each
year
Evaluation of scheme
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May not send it
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Voluntary- 13,000 out of
75,000 screened
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Not representative
How could it be improved?
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Increased participation- compulsory
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International scoring system- true progress
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Breed out genetic disorders
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Cost to breeders
Conclusion

Cause problems to humans and dogs
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Has taken the first step

Not enough
Reflection
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1.
2.
3.
Strength:
Sources
Organisation
Planning
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1.
2.
Weakness:
Time limit
Uncertainty of title