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Posted: 12th March 2013

High profile breeds pass vet checks
14 high profile breeds deemed healthy at Crufts

According to the Kennel Club (KC), all 14 high profile breeds have passed vet checks at this year's Crufts, which finished on Sunday. Since the 2012 event, particular breeds must pass a vet check before competing in best in group and the resulting best in show competition.

The breeds subject to checks include the dogue de Bordeaux, German shepherd, Neapolitan mastiff and the St Bernard. Veterinary surgeons look at four main areas: externally visible eye disease, lameness, skin disorders and breathing difficulty, as these are commonly associated with extreme conformation.

Since last year's event when the checks were introduced, 330 out of the 345 dogs have reportedly passed the checks. KC secretary Caroline Kisko said: "We want to ensure only healthy dogs are rewarded in the show ring, and also use the show ring to help move those breeds forward that are the most inclined to suffer from health conditions that affect their health and welfare."

Chairman Steve Dean added: "Through the vet checks we are challenging some views of the general health and well-being of ‘show dogs’ as opposed to the ‘pets’ that vets usually meet.

"The KC's dog health group is closely monitoring the scheme to see how best to take it forward and there will be changes as time goes on."

Meanwhile, this year's best in show was awarded to Jilly, a three-year-old petit basset Vendeen. The trophy was presented to Jilly and her handler in front of thousands at the NEC in Birmingham.



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