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Inherited defects in pedigree dogs. Part 1: disorders related to breed standards.
Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997) - 1 Dec 2009
Asher Lucy, Diesel Gillian, Summers Jennifer F, McGreevy Paul D, Collins Lisa M
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The United Kingdom pedigree-dog industry has faced criticism because certain aspects of dog conformation stipulated in the UK Kennel Club breed standards have a detrimental impact on dog welfare. A review of conformation-related disorders was carried out in the top 50 UK Kennel Club registered breeds using systematic searches of existing information. A novel index to score severity of disorders along a single...
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