BVA eye testing at Crufts Discounted rate: £30 per dog Limited spaces are available and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note, you must have a dog pass to book an eye test appointment at Crufts 2024. Bookings can be made via the Kennel Club website The post BVA Eye Testing Crufts 2024 appeared first on Giant Schnauzer Health ..read more

The Giant Schnauzer Health Fund committee will be holding its AGM Online via Zoom on: Sunday 17th March 2024. The AGM will start at 10.00am. Only paid up members will be invited to attend the AGM.   Any proposals for inclusion on the GSHF agenda (proposed and seconded by paid up members) must be received by the Secretary (Deborah Allen) no later than Saturday 2nd March 2024. secretary@giantschnauzerhealth.org.uk The post GSHF AGM 2024 appeared first on Giant Schnauzer Health ..read more

EYE TESTING SESSION FOR THE SCHNAUZER FAMILY at Sports Connexion, Ryton-on Dunsmore 30th March 2024 Please note: Payment will be required by SCGB no later than 15/03/24. Cancellations after that date can only be refunded if SCGB can reassign spaces to other owners. If cancellation received after 22/03/24, any refund, subject to above, would be £12 less than fee (due to certs being pre-completed). Group rate : G S or M owners: £45 per dog All other breeds : £47.50 any dog 8-yrs & over: £38.00 Spaces are limited, so you need to ..read more

Laboklin have announced a new DNA test for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the digit / toe (SCCD) in Giant Schnauzers, which sounds like good news but, whilst it could be helpful, it does not give the certainty of ‘clear’ ‘carrier’ or ‘affected’ test results as with prcd-PRA, DCM, PRA5 etc (which are inherited recessively). The test looks at the number of copies of the KIT Ligand (KITLG) gene variant, thought to be associated with digital squamous cell carcinoma (dSCC) susceptibility. It provides an approximation of the number of copies of the KITLG gene variant which gives a risk classificati ..read more

OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF HEALTH TESTS The Kennel Club has announced changes to accepted laboratories it will accept DNA results from in order to align with the changing landscape of the genetic testing industry. The accuracy of the DNA test results recorded by The Kennel Club is crucially important for the integrity of its database, and consequently, for the quality of the advice given to breeders. The Kennel Club has undergone a consultation process with laboratories providing test results to develop the below criteria which all laboratories, both new and previously recognised must meet in ord ..read more

The Kennel Club and breed health co-ordinators have been asked to disseminate information regarding the University of Glasgow’s clinical trial for a new canine epilepsy treatment medication. Dogs must be: Age: more than 2 years Diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy with a normal MRI scan and CSF Having more than 4 seizures a month despite having tried at least 2 anti-seizure medications Otherwise healthy More information and contact details can be found on the link below: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/bohvm/sah/referralhospital/services/neurology/epilepsyclinicaltrial/ The post Epilepsy Drug Tri ..read more

On 1st November 2022 the Kennel Club’s DNA Testing Services was relaunched, (previously CombiBreed), with a few changes to the breed’s DNA bundle.   DNA profiling is included as standard for the Giant Schnauzer bundle, producing a ISAG 2020 SNP profile. The original DNA tests, DCM, PRA5, and prcd-PRA, are provided as before in the bundle, and prcd-PRA is also available as a separate single test (N.B. single test packages do not come with profiling)   Parentage verification is also available as an additional product for all breeds. The price for the breed package is £140, with profili ..read more

Kennel Club CombiBreed Changes As of today, Kennel Club CombiBreed will be placed on hold, until the relaunch of an improved DNA Testing Service on 1st November. Although the product will be removed from The Kennel Club website, all CombiBreed orders already placed will be processed as normal. The Kennel Club DNA Testing Services The new service will be renamed The Kennel Club DNA Testing Services. Orders resume from 1 November 2022 with an introductory offer for all dog breeders and owners to take advantage of. The post Combibreed Changes appeared first on Giant Schnauzer Health ..read more

Information from the Kennel Club: BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme Examination Crufts, National Exhibition Centre, Marston Green Thursday 9th March 2023 – Sunday 12th March 2023 The Kennel Club is pleased to offer BVA/KC/ISDS Eye scheme examinations at Crufts 2023 for just £30.00 per dog (at a reduced rate to the normal group pricing of £45). How to book your BVA/KC/ISDS Eye scheme examination We will have 60 appointments each day in two sessions, a morning session (from 10:00am to 13:00pm) and an afternoon session (from 14:00pm to 17:00pm). You can book an appointment directly through our website here ..read more

The breed analysis has been updated with information from 2000 up to the end of 2021 See Breed Analysis       Summary UK Giant Schnauzer annual puppy registrations have reduced on average by 23% over the last 21 years Average litter size has slightly increased, possibly in correlation to less inbreeding Breed average Coefficient of Inbreeding has reduced from around 8% in 2000 to 1.6% in 2021 and this may be related to an increase in the use of imported sires Importations increased dramatically after relaxation of pet travel rules in 2012 and is now beginning to fall slightly ..read more