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Responsible breeders consider the health of their puppies to be a priority. You, as a breeder, can and should take several steps to increase the chances of breeding happy and healthy puppies. These in...

form-11.pdf

Before you make the decision to breed, it’s important to take the time to consider whether breeding is right for you and your dog. There is a lot to think about, from health screening and learning how...

Our inbreeding calculators use all our pedigree records to calculate the degree of inbreeding for individual dogs or for the future puppies of two potential mates. We've found a number of dogs with th...

What does conformation mean? The conformation of a dog refers to its overall structure and appearance. Dogs come in many different shapes and sizes. Having such varied conformation is one of the many ...

What is hip dysplasia? Hip dysplasia is a complex inherited condition where the hip joint does not develop correctly. As a dog gets older, the joint undergoes wear and tear and deteriorates, leading t...

To help improve our knowledge and awareness of health issues in the dogs that we register, The Royal Kennel Club have carried out a number of extensive research projects. Breed Health & Conservation P...

What is the scheme? The Royal Kennel Club and University of Cambridge's Respiratory Function Grading Scheme assesses dogs for a breathing problem known as BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndr...