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 … See more…
Crufts Health Testing
Eye Testing at Crufts 2025 60 eye testing appointments per day 6th – 9th March Morning 10am – 1pm | Afternoon 2pm – 5pm Hall 2 vet centre Exhibitors must already have a Crufts dog pass Reduced rate £30.00 per … See more…
Health Standard Launch
The Kennel Club Health Standard Following the closure of the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme, and an end to the required/recommended health tests. The KC have now introduced the Kennel Club Health Standard effective from 15th January 2025. Whether … See more…
Epilepsy Research Update
Giant Schnauzer Epilepsy Research Update Sample update – The Canine Genetics Centre have received DNA samples from 20 affected Giant Schnauzers and 27 unaffected controls at present. This doesn’t include swab kits sent out that have not yet been returned. … See more…
Laboklin DNA Kits
Laboklin DNA testing kits will be available at the Giant Schnauzer Club Championship show Sunday 20th October, for the GSC DNA testing bundle (prcd-PRA, PRA5, DCM, HUU & DM) including £12 discount voucher code for club members. Quite a few … See more…
Giant Schnauzer Health Fund Auction
Custom Made Schnauzer Wall Art The Giant Schnauzer Health Fund is auctioning a Schnauzer wall art item. Super quality, large, powder coated, steel wall art. Specially made for the Giant Schnauzer Health Fund. Width: 87cm (34 inches) Height: 60cm (23.5 … See more…
Epilepsy Research Update
Flying start for epilepsy study Earlier this year the CGC announced the broadening of its idiopathic epilepsy (IE) project to include Beagles, English Springers, Giant Schnauzers, Hungarian Vizslas and Irish Setters. The IE team is pleased to report that the … See more…
KC Spinal Survey
Kennel Club Spinal Survey The Kennel Club’s new online survey, aims to improve understanding of the prevalence and types of spinal (neck, back or tail) problems affecting different pedigree dog breeds. The survey has been developed to gain insights and … See more…
KC Heart Survey
A survey has been developed by The Kennel Club (KC) and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VCS) to gain data and insight into the prevalence and type of heart disease affecting different pedigree dog breeds. This will further give the organisations a … See more…
Epilepsy Research
Can you help with research into canine idiopathic epilepsy? The Giant Schnauzer Health Fund has donated £2,000 along with the 3 breed clubs collectively donating a further £3,000 to the Canine Genetics Centre (CGC) at the University of Cambridge, in … See more…