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H&W Sub-committee

Membership:

Chairman & KC Health Coordinator: Roger Sainsbury BVM&S, MRCVS (West of England Dachshund Association) [Cornwall]
 
Helen Geeson (Dachshund Club) [Cheshire]
Lesley McNaughton (Scottish Dachshund Club) [Ayrshire]
Ian Seath (Breed Council Chairman) [Buckinghamshire]
Valerie Skinner (West Riding Dachshund Association and Dachshund Breed Rescue Coordinator) [S. Yorkshire]
Judy Squires (Miniature Dachshund Club) [ Cambridgeshire]

Others may be seconded, as required, to provide support on particular H&W matters.  
The H&W Sub-committee has invited two "Pet Advisors" to work with them to provide a pet owner's perspective on health matters.  They are Gill Key [Avon] and Emma Newman [Surrey].
 
Please contact any of these people for current health advice on Dachshunds.  Always consult your veterinary surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.

We work in partnership with pet owners' groups including:
 

Purpose:

  • To develop policy on health and welfare of Dachshunds, including the prevention of ill-health, the promotion of fit and healthy lifestyles and the reduction of health problems; and make recommendations as necessary, to the Breed Council.

 Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • To keep track of emerging information in relation to H&W issues relating to Dachshunds and circulate this information to Breed Council members in a timely manner

  • To liaise with Breed Council Officers, Sub-committees and Club delegates in order to develop H&W policy

  • To define H&W issues which should be addressed by the Breed Council

  • To recommend to the Breed Council those H&W issues which should be pursued as a matter of urgency

  • To investigate and, if necessary, initiate research into current and potential Dachshund health and welfare issues

  • To develop recommendations for all Dachshund owners (breeders, exhibitors and pet owners) to follow to ensure their dogs can lead fit and healthy lifestyles

  • Produce press releases, with the Press Officer, of any Breed Council H&W information (as relevant)

  • To provide advice to member Clubs on H&W matters

  • To ensure articles and information published on H&W matters reflect a fair, honest and positive representation of the work being done by the Breed Council

Contact the Dachshund Breed Council:

Chairman: Ian Seath  Follow Ian Seath on Twitter
Secretary: Lesley Brown