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Reminder over litter limit rules
The Kennel Club issue a reminder of new rule on litter limits
 
A new rule, released earlier this year, states that the registration of litters from any one bitch is limited to four. However, the Kennel Club (KC) have still been receiving registration requests for fifth litters.

Currently the legal limit is six litters per bitch, but the KC have chosen to lower their registration allowance due to concerns for a bitch's welfare after this many litters. This decision was made, and came into effect on 1 January 2012, following advice from the KC's dog health group.

The KC have now issued a reminder to breeders of the four litter limit, and would like breeders to acknowledge the rule is in place ultimately for the welfare of the bitch.

'While the law still allows bitches to have six litters in a lifetime, the vast majority of responsible breeders feel this is too high,' said KC secretary, Caroline Kisko. 'This ruling has been in place for some months, but the Kennel Club is still receiving applications to register a fifth litter from a bitch, and we felt that a reminder was appropriate.'

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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

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