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Shar pei reclassified after health group recommendation
The Kennel Club will continue to monitor the health of the shar pei.

Kennel Club will continue to monitor health of the breed

The shar pei has been reclassified from category three to category two on the Kennel Club Breed Watch System.

The reclassification follows a recommendation from the Kennel Club Dog Health Group, which is made up of vets, dog experts and canine researchers.

It means that shar pei best of breed winners - or those winning their third challenge certificate - will no longer require a veterinary health check at championship dog shows.

Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “We would like to commend the dedication, passion and commitment of shar pei breeders, owners and dog show exhibitors for their enthusiasm and engagement in improving health. Their efforts have had a very real impact on the health of the breed.

“The shar pei community has sufficiently demonstrated to the Kennel Club their dedication in ensuring involvement in all health initiatives undertaken by the breed.”

The Kennel Club stresses that it will continue to monitor the health of the breed. The breed health coordinator will still need to submit an annual breed health report and work with the Kennel Club on the ‘Breed Health and Conservation Plan’. Judges at dog shows will also still be required to submit health monitoring forms after each championship appointment.

Heather Morris, health coordinator for the shar pei breed, said: “It is fantastic news for shar pei breeders and owners who have been, and are still continuing to improve the health and well-being of this wonderful breed.

“We are thankful to the Kennel Club for its support and we appreciate knowing that it will be there in the future to help support us in improving the health of shar peis.”

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.