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 has now introduced the Kennel Club Health Standard effective from 15th January 2025. What is … Continue reading →
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. … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
The Kennel Club Introduces Colour Watch Initiative “The Kennel Club has introduced its new Colour Watch initiative as an aid to communicating and educating on the importance of breed standard colours in pedigree dogs” The initiative was a recommendation from … Continue reading →
BVA eye testing at Crufts Discounted rate: £30 per dog Limited spaces are available and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note, you must have a dog pass to book an eye test appointment at Crufts 2024. … Continue reading →
