Assured Breeder Scheme prompt fall in number of new members General Chat

Assured Breeder Scheme prompt fall in number of new members http://www.dogworld.co.uk/product.p..._new_members/b1650840cd3842851a66cc98e793a0d4


I didn’t think much of the original and the amended one isn’t much better it only makes the KC look as though it is doing something, which it really isn’t.

The only requirements for GSDs are Hip scoring, and even the recommendations don't cover all the tests available.

Quote) It’s important to note that even when health testing is ‘required’ a bad result does not prevent a dog from being bred. or is found to be affected by a disease from DNA testing, it can still be bred. There are no checks on health tests which are ‘recommended’. http://www.dogbreedhealth.com/kennel-club-assured-breeder-scheme-kcabs/

In summary: buying a puppy from a KC Assured Breeder may’ mean that the parents and offspring have experienced a better standard of welfare; may’ have been health screened or DNA tested; may’ mean that the puppies will have better temperaments and have been well socialised; the breeder may have used the results of health tests to ensure that her puppies are at the lowest risk of genetic disease. However, not all ABs will meet those high standards and not all non-ABs will fail to meet these standards. As always, good judgement and common sense are important to ensure the purchase of the best puppy for your family.)

Personally I don’t find it in any way helpful to the general public looking to buy a puppy.

The latest research - taken from an RSPCA survey of Vets - seems to show that crossbred dogs are equally likely to display the inherited problems which are associated with pedigree dogs. This does make sense as genes do not die, and without any testing or breed club pressure they are perpetuated in F1 hybrids, (designer dogs), and beyond.

I wonder if these results will achieve the same publicity as those in, 'Pedigree Dogs Exposed'?

Bet that didn't go down very well with the RS, but of course it won't get anywhere near the publicity.
Sadly its still believed' and health advantages is the selling point for designer dogs, and it’s one reason why breeders have been able to ask exorbitant prices, common sense should tell there is no difference between mixed-breed and purebred dogs in the prevalence of common inherited disorders.