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Kennel Club permits inter-variety matings in chihuahuas
A decision has been reached to allow inter-variety matings for chihuahuas.
Decision set to have a have 'a positive effect upon genetic diversity'

The Kennel Club Board has reached an agreement with the chihuahua breed health coordinator to allow inter-variety matings in the breed.

The agreement follows a discussion with the 10 chihuahua breed clubs about whether the breed should be able to inter-variety mate, or whether this should only be with special permission. It was revealed that the majority of respondents were in favour of inter-variety mating, without having prior permission to be sought.

In a statement, the Kennel Club said that it has agreed to allow the inter-variety mating of smooth and long coat chihuahuas. Chihuahua breed health coordinator, Dr Geoffrey Curr, said:

“This positive development for chihuahuas would not have been possible without the unanimous support of all ten breed clubs. The allowing of inter-variety matings within the breed will have a positive effect upon genetic diversity for future generations, so this is very good news indeed.”

Kennel Club genetics and research Manager, Dr Tom Lewis, added: “The move to allow inter-variety matings for chihuahuas will be helpful to breeders striving to deliver a sustainable population for generations to come and so is very welcome. The breed clubs should be proud of taking a step that will contribute to attempts to preserve genetic diversity in the Chihuahua breeds.”

Applications to register puppies resulting from inter-variety matings must be made on a paper form (not online) and all enquiries regarding such matings in Chihuahuas should be directed to hbs@thekennelclub.org.uk

 

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Zoetis launches equine quality of life survey

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 Zoetis UK has called on horse owners to complete a short online survey about their horse's behaviours.

The survey comes as the company collaborates with VetMetrica to develop a tool to measure health-related quality of life in horses. The tool is expected to be particularly useful for horses living with chronic conditions, such as arthritis or laminitis.

It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete the survey, which explores the relevance and clarity of each behaviour.

The survey can be found here

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