The UK Kennel Club health team have decided that our breed now sits within category 2 for Hip Dysplasia testing

This means that although Hip scoring is not yet mandatory,  it should be considered best practice to test all breeding stock and have the results submitted using the KC / BVA Hip Dysplasia scheme

Your health coordinator has asked for a comprehensive list of approved vets but that has not been provided.

Any BVA registered Vet is able to submit X-Rays as part of the scheme, however it might be a good idea to check they have experience with the positioning of similar dwarf breeds as your Health coordinator understands that correct breed-specific positioning for Corgis is of utmost importance.

Your health coordinator has also asked what scores might be considered acceptable in breeding stock (bearing in mind scoring is recommended but not mandatory as yet) but has not as yet received a reply.

The new health standard for Pembrokes will be published by the year end.

Breed Club Health Co-ordinators have received information about a new survey from The Kennel Club - please see below:

We’re getting in touch to make you aware of The Kennel Club’s new online survey, which aims to improve our understanding of prevalence and types of spinal (neck, back or tail) problems affecting different pedigree dog breeds.

The survey has been developed to gain insights and identify any breed-specific nuances that may influence the development of spinal problems. The results will inform and direct future research to areas that require further attention.

Please click on the link below to complete our survey, which is open to all dog owners, regardless of breed and whether they have now sadly passed away. This survey is open to all dogs, even where a dog has never faced spinal problems.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/spinalBHC

The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.

The survey is being managed by The Kennel Club. All personal information provided will be kept confidential and be presented anonymously. For further information regarding this survey, please don’t hesitate to reach out.