Black & Silver Accepted
The colour black & silver has officially been accepted by the Royal Kennel Club and included in the breed standard. Colour Pure black Pepper and salt: Shades range from dark iron grey to light grey; hairs banded black/light/black. … Continue reading →
Population Analysis
Giant Schnauzer Population Analysis “To safeguard and manage genetic diversity of each breed, breeders need to make informed decisions based on the specific characteristics of their breed. Since the previous population analysis in 2015, we have expanded our understanding of … Continue reading →
CGC Epilepsy Update
The Canine Genetics Centre epilepsy project has entered it’s final stage and awaiting the return of data. The CGC have identified around 800 variants of interest and are analysing these in 1000 dogs… that is a whole lot of data!!! … Continue reading →
Innate Health Assessment
On 19th November the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) launched the Innate Health Assessment (IHA). It is an assessment of conformation that includes ten visible criteria, with dogs that score at least 8/10 awarded a pass. The assessment … Continue reading →
International Health Results
The Kennel Club is now able to record official international health scheme screening results in their database. These results will appear on Health Test Result Finder as “Test result with owner” and will be eligible for Find a Puppy Health … Continue reading →
KC Approve HUU DNA Test
*Kennel Club Approve HUU DNA Test* The Kennel Club has officially approved the DNA testing scheme for hyperuricosuria (HUU) in the Giant Schnauzer, and have added the test to the Breed Health Standard ‘Best Practice’. If you’ve already had your Giant … Continue reading →
Epilepsy Update May 2025
MORE SAMPLES STILL NEEDED Latest epilepsy research update from the Canine Genetics Centre The CGC will be finalising sample collections in summer for the next phase of the project. Please swab your dog and send it back as soon as … Continue reading →
Health Standard Update
The Kennel Club Health Standard HUU DNA Test added to Health Standard. The Kennel Club Health Standard Advisory Panel meeting 21st May 2025 reviewed mutation frequency data for DNA tests, and added HUU DNA testing to the Best Practice category, … Continue reading →
Epilepsy Update Feb 2025
MORE SAMPLES STILL NEEDED Latest epilepsy research update from the Canine Genetics Centre The CGC will be finalising sample collections in summer for the next phase of the project. Please swab your dog and send it back as soon as … Continue reading →