ANIMAL BREEDER WEBSITE UPDATE
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There are different kinds of animal breeders and the work-life schedule of an animal breeder solely depends on the industry he or she is working in. For instance, an animal breeder who breeds dogs is called a dog breeder and the same goes for animals like cats, dogs, horses, cows, chickens, rabbits, and reptiles. Animal breeders help to produce some desirable traits in some animals.Īnimal breeders have different specialties based on the animals they breed. Winner of the CEVA Animal Welfare Pet Lovers Award, 2012.An Animal Breeder is someone who primarily produces animals that may serve different purposes which can be for: shows, food consumption, and companion pets. Website creator Carol Fowler with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Rosie. Professor Sheila Crispin, former Chairman of the Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding There are useful links to other similar websites and she is to be congratulated on providing such a valuable resource.’ Her website is informative and easy to navigate and represents a huge amount of work. ‘Carol works tirelessly to raise the profile of health problems in all breeds of dog sadly, she is not short of subject matter. Neil Parish MP, former Chairman of the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW), Chairman, Efra Select Committee A tremendous amount of work has gone into creating something to help both members of the public and also the future welfare of dogs and APGAW is pleased to endorse this website.’

Really anyone thinking about taking on the responsibility of owning a dog should look at this website to ensure they know what it entails and what pitfalls there are when making a breed choice. ‘The website is an excellent way of informing the public of what to look for when buying a puppy or dog and provides easy to understand information on health issues. This website is regularly updated when new information becomes available. Also there tends to be more health information available for breeds which are popular. In breeds new to the UK, there may be genetic diseases which have not yet been flagged up.

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There may well be populations which are relatively free from some of the conditions. Please note that this is a UK based website and whilst many of the breed-related genetic diseases will apply all over the world, some will not.

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If you have an in-depth knowledge of any particular breed and feel that the information can be improved, please contact me and I will update the relevant breed page. Also note that is not possible to rank the diseases in order of prevalence or severity. Please note that the list of breed related diseases may not be complete due to the lack of reliable prevalence data. The aim of this website is to provide clear and simple information about the genetic health problems associated with a particular dog breed. This way you will be less likely to incur expensive veterinary treatment, the heartbreak of seeing your dog suffer, or finding that you are unable to cope with your dog’s lifestyle needs.

Purchasing a dog or puppy should never be done casually and without thorough research. It is not expected that a breeder carries out every health test available for the breed, however some health tests are essential. It is an owner or puppy buyer’s responsibility to make sure that a breeder has carried out the appropriate health tests and that the parents of your puppy have been screened and found to be free of disease and suitable for breeding. When estimated breeding values (EBVs) are available for hip and elbow dysplasia, these are also shown. The breed average coefficient of inbreeding (COI) is included as well as the effective population size (EPS) if known. The breed information also describes the welfare problems associated with a breed’s conformation (physical characteristics).

The main genetic health problems for each breed are listed, as well as the health screening and testing available for the breed. The Breed Information pages outline the needs of each type of dog so that you can choose one which will suit your lifestyle. This website is aimed at dog and puppy buyers who are choosing which breed (or cross-breed) to have as a pet.

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