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Corgi popularity surges!
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Publicity from Royal patronage in Jubilee year highlighted

Statistics from the Kennel Club's Find a Puppy website have revealed that the popularity of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi have both rocketed in the January-April period of 2012 as compared to the September-December period of 2011. A grand total of 5783 people searched for Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies, a rise of 37%, on the website during the aforementioned January-April period, while searches for the Cardigan Welsh Corgi soared by 59% to 2231 searches.

The Kennel Club has also noted a rise of ten per cent in registrations for Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies compared to a comparable period of 2011. The rise has been attributed to the fact that the breed is a known favourite of HM The Queen and increased Royal publicity during the Jubilee year has led to an increase in awareness of the breed. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has also experienced a rise in registrations of 70%, which will reassure observers who are concerned for the future of the breed due to its status on the list of Native Vulnerable Breeds.

Commenting, Kennel Club Secretary Caroline Kisko said “Sadly dog breeds go in and out of fashion, so after a long period of worrying decline for the Corgi breeds it is reassuring to see an increase in numbers. It is a wonderful tribute to the Queen that the popularity of her chosen breed and its cousin, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, has increased in her Diamond Jubilee year, which will have raised people’s awareness of the breeds. The internet is also playing an important role by helping people to research suitable dogs for them and to find less obvious breeds that might be a perfect fit for their lifestyle.”

The Kennel Club's Find a Puppy website mentioned above can be found here.

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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.