Partners in Preservation: The Role of Kennel Club Breeder Programs in Supporting Breed Health and Welfare


2022 Annual General Meeting | Partners in Preservation - The Role of Kennel Club Breeder Programs in Supporting Breed Health and Welfare | Bill Lambert, Health Welfare and Breeder Services Executive | The Kennel Club

Bill Lambert, Health Welfare and Breeder Services Executive goes in depth about how The Kennel Club of UK is supporting breeders by adapting to the ongoing changing landscape of health and well being of purebred dogs.  

Breeding Ethics and Welfare


2019 CKC Seminar | Dr. Kari Ekenstedt & Dr. Brenda Bonnett // Breeding Ethics and Welfare

Day 2: Session 4 of the 2019 CKC Seminar was presented by Dr. Kari Ekenstedt, B.Sc., DVM, PhD & Dr. Brenda Bonnett, B.Sc., DVM, PhD: Breeding Ethics and Welfare Dr. Ekenstedt and Dr. Bonnett round out the CKC Seminar with a discussion on population level health and diversity and how this relates to individual breeding programs, as well as a conversation about breeding ethics and the welfare and international legislation challenges facing purebred dogs. Visit our website to learn more about the annual CKC Seminar: https://www.ckc.ca/en/Events/CKC-Seminar




You, CKC, and the International Dog World: Opportunities and Challenges 


2021 CKC Annual General Meeting | Dr. Brenda Bonnett, DVM., IPFD // You, CKC, and the International Dog World: Opportunities and Challenges 

Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : Opening Remarks


Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : Opening Remarks  | Jeff Cornett | Executive Director, Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) 


Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : International Challenges for Dog Breeding


Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : International Challenges for Dog Breeding | Dr. Brenda Bonnett | Veterinary Science Officer, International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD)

Renowned speaker and Veterinary Science Officer, Dr. Brenda Bonnett explores the challenges nationally and internationally of the various stakeholder groups and their roles and responsibilities regarding the health and welfare of dogs with extreme conformation—and why multi-stakeholder collaboration is critical to moving forward.

Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : The Perspective of the Breeder


Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : The Perspective of the Breeder | Richard Paquette | CKC Board Director and Chair | CKC Brachycephalic Breeds Advocacy Committee

Long-time breeder, international all-breed judge and CKC Board Director, Richard Paquette speaks to the challenges facing breeders today in the pursuit of breeding healthy dogs and what sets a good breeder apart from those who produce puppies for profit over health. Find out how breed clubs and CKC member breeders of brachycephalic breeds are doing their part to breed sound and well-bred, healthy dogs. 

Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : The Perspective of the Show Judge


Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : The Perspective of the Show Judge - Dr. Terill Udenberg, CKC Member Judge, Breeder and Veterinarian

Dog show judges can play an important role in supporting canine health and welfare by rewarding healthy dogs in the show ring. Dr. Udenberg, international all-breed show judge, veterinarian and breeder shares his perspective on nurturing breeders that produce healthy dogs and addresses health issues regarding breeds with extreme conformation.

Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : Toolkit to Address Issues and Extreme Conformations and the Work of the International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICEC DOGS)


Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : Toolkit to Address Issues and Extreme Conformations and the Work of the International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICEC DOGS) | Dr. Paul Eckford - Chair, CKC Genetics and Medical Committee and CKC Liaison for the International ICEC DOGS

Scientist, breeder, past CKC Board Director and Chair of CKC’s Genetics and Medical Committee, Dr. Paul Eckford, provides an overview of the Committee’s plans to develop an Integrated Breed Health Program, that will provide tools that for breed clubs and breeders to help determine the health (and extremes) in a breed and how to focus on healthier dogs regardless of breed. Dr. Eckford also highlights his role on the executive of The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs and the important goals of this group.

Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : The Perspective of the Veterinary Practitioner


Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : The Perspective of the Veterinary Practitioner - Dr. Enid Stiles, Immediate Past President, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
Immediate Past President of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and long-time, respected veterinarian, Dr. Enid Stiles provides an overview of CVMA and shares her perspective as a veterinary practitioner regarding trends and breeds and the health issues seen in practice and around the world—including the issues surrounding dog importation—along with what is being done to correct these issues.

Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : The Perspective of the Pet Industry

Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : The Perspective of the Pet Industry - Dr. Jordyn Hewer, Scientific Communications Specialist, Royal Canin and Dr. Emmanuel Fontaine, Regional Scientific Communication Manager, Americas, Royal Canin

Veterinarians Dr. Jordyn Hewer and Dr. Emmanuel Fontaine highlight Royal Canin’s work regarding responsible breeding and canine health, through educating breeders, genetic testing, and serving as a liaison between scientific experts, universities, and breeders to share important knowledge—while noting how this responsibility extends to other areas such as the company’s guidelines for brand imaging. 

Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : Summation

Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : Summation – Dr. Brenda Bonnett, - Veterinary Science Officer, IPFD

Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : Panel Discussion & Closing Remarks

Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding : Panel Discussion & Closing Remarks | Jeff Cornett, Executive Director, Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)

Panelists representing IPFD, CVMA, CKC and Royal Canin take questions from attendees.