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Southwold dachshunds smash world record
Dachshund owners from across the country travelled to join the fun.
Over 2,000 dachshunds and their owners gathered for a single-breed walk.

A Suffolk seaside town has smashed the world record for the biggest number of dogs for a single breed walk, after 2,000 dachshunds arrived on the beach for the annual Southwold Sausage Dog Walk, as reported by East Anglian Daily Times (EADT).

First held in 2017, the Southwold Sausage Dog Walk returned on Sunday 9 October, and organisers were keen to beat the current world record, held by Beaglelandia, a 2018 event that saw 1,029 beagles walk together in Cheshire.

The event easily surpassed those numbers, with a staggering 2,238 dachshunds in attendance – a far cry from the 150 dachshunds attending the first event in 2017.

Event organiser Laura Baggott told the EADT: "It has been a bit crazy, but it's gone really well. We've all had a brilliant day.

"I never thought it would get this big, it wasn't my intention.

"We're slowly going worldwide too. Some people have travelled from Wales, and I was speaking to someone who came from Texas, and there's someone from Argentina too.

“It is a lot of pressure to put it on because we want to get it right, but once the day comes around we all really enjoy it.”

With a world record under their belt, the organisers of the event have discussed their new goals – to make Southwold the sausage dog capital of the world, and to have a dachshund statue erected in the town.

As well as the walk, dachshunds and their owners were able to enjoy looking round stalls, listening to a DJ, taking photographs and socialising with other dachshund enthusiasts.

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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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.