November 3, 2025

Breeding systems and dog health and welfare & Use of genomic tools

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Dear NCOs and dog lovers,

Please find HEREAFTER two documents approved by the FCI General Committee in September 2024 and recently uploaded on our different websites.  

Breeding systems and dog health and welfare : Position of the Scientific Commission of the FCI

This report follows a request from the FCI General Committee regarding the current state of knowledge on the impact of different breeding systems on the present and future health and welfare of puppies intended for future owners, with a specific focus on pedigree breeders.

Use of genomic tools : Position of the FCI 

This document presents the position of the FCI regarding the potential and limits of genomic tools for a sustainable management of dog breeds;

 

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We hope that both articles will provide you with new, interesting and useful information.
Do not hesitate to use or share them. 

 

Y. De Clercq
Executive Director