ANKC VISION FOR HEALTH & WELFARE OF PEDIGREE DOGS
In 2008 the BBC screened a documentary entitled “Pedigree Dogs Exposed”. Despite being aware of the many Health Surveillance programs conducted under the auspices of the Kennel Club (UK), the Investigative Journalist who presented the program gave them very little acknowledgement. Some prominent Animal Welfare Experts felt that the program was more emotional than scientific.
In anticipation of the program being screened in Australia, and the inevitable scrutiny of the health and welfare of pedigree dogs bred by ANKC Members, we have prepared this document which highlights the Health Surveillance Programs, Policies, Codes of Ethics and Regulations that have been adopted by State & Territory Controlling Bodies and Breed Clubs to support our major policy:-
“ANKC considers that the health and physical welfare of dogs is of prime importance and is reviewing and will continue to review Breed Standards to reflect this policy”. (Instituted October 2008)
It is important that any Welfare Bodies, Veterinarians, Journalists or other researchers who seek further information on the program, should recognize that not all Pure Breed Dogs come under the control of the Australian National Kennel Council.
A great number of breeders choose not to be members of the Affiliate Bodies of the ANKC so that they are not bound by any Codes of Ethics or Breeding Regulations, and are not accountable to any Regulatory Body in respect of health and welfare.
The ANKC welcomes any discussions that will help improve the health and welfare of dogs.
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