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2020 Open Show Cancelled

Sadly after a lot of discussion and deliberation - and whilst there are no legal objections to the running of the show - the committee feel that to run the Open show on 10th October could potentially increase the risk of transmission of COVID19 and it is therefore our moral duty to cancel the event. We realise this will be a disappointment to [...]

2020-09-16T21:50:43+01:00September 16th, 2020|events, open show|

Canine Genetics Centre Saved

The SFLS has through the generosity of its members and friends provided considerable funding to the Canine Genetics Centre at the AHT - and so we are pleased to hear the following news from the KC KENNEL CLUB GENETICS CENTRE DATA AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL SAVED Important research assets rescued from Newmarket and moved to [...]

2020-07-28T17:50:42+01:00July 28th, 2020|health, kennel club|

SFLS thoughts on Breeding during current Covid19 situation

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, [...]

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

Finnish Lapphund of the Year (plus POTY/VOTY & BOTY)

The Finnish Lapphund of the Year event took place ahead of the government shutdown and we were delighted to welcome Meg Purnell-Carpenter to judge the competitions, the Baby Puppy of the Year was well supported and below you will see our best endeavor to get all the contestants in a photo! Full Results and [...]

2020-03-24T21:21:29+00:00March 24th, 2020|events, floty|

Changes to Eye Scheme, removal of Schedule B

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 [...]

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