health

SFLS thoughts on Breeding during current Covid19 situation

2020-05-03T13:19:33+01:00May 1st, 2020|health, legislation|

Any planned mating should only take place after full consideration of many factors which the KC have highlighted at https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health/for-breeders/breeders-and-coronavirus-covid-19-faqs/ During the current lockdown, which as yet has no certainty over end date, there are additional factors which breeder and purchaser should consider, not least how to maintain social distancing whilst providing appropriate puppy socialisation, [...]

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Changes to Eye Scheme, removal of Schedule B

2019-12-19T19:05:40+00:00December 18th, 2019|health, kennel club|

Update from Kennel Club "As you may be aware, the Kennel Club has been collaborating with the British Veterinary Association and the Eye Panel Working Party to assess the current format of the BVA/KC/ International Sheepdog Society (ISDS), particularly with regard to Schedule B. Following this, it has been decided by the Working Party [...]

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Discounted Eye Tests 20th July 2019

2019-04-30T08:59:02+01:00April 30th, 2019|events, health, SitP|

Routine eye testing for our breed is not only essential for those dogs used for breeding, but testing of the wider population gives a greater indication of the health of the breed and the prevalence of eye conditions.   We have arranged for discounted eye testing to take place at Spitz in the Park [...]

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Research: Addisons in Finnish Lapphunds

2017-05-09T22:37:41+01:00September 14th, 2016|health|

The Royal Veterinary College research programme into developing a diagnostic test for canine Addison's is now ready to accept samples from dogs diagnosed with this condition. They are keen to have samples (a small amount of blood which can be collected at routine electrolyte testing) from UK Lappies, indeed the more Lappies who provide samples [...]

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What the Kennel Club does for dog health

2017-05-09T22:37:41+01:00June 7th, 2016|health|

A new report has been produced on ‘What the Kennel Club does for dog health’ What does it contain? The report encompasses much of the work undertaken in recent years and includes detailed sections on: How we promote health through education Initiatives designed to improve health awareness in dog shows How we promote and progress [...]

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KC Heath Survey 2014

2016-02-24T19:55:28+00:00February 24th, 2016|health|

In 2014 the KC conducted a health survey open to all breeds, the results are now published, including those for Finnish Lapphunds Forms were received representing 89 living dogs & 4 deceased dogs. The previous health survey was conducted in 2004 The data sample is too small to be able to make any robust assumptions, [...]

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The aim of the society is to promote and encourage the responsible ownership of Finnish Lapphunds and to provide events and social gatherings for the breed and its owners.

We accept memberships from all over the UK and overseas, but our events will always take place in the South of England.

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