July 2019 Bulldog Breed Council

Newsletter Issue 001

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Who Are We?

The Bulldog Breed Council was reformed in 1993,

after the original council disbanded in the ‘70’s, it

consists of 2 delegates from each of the 19 Breed

Clubs registered with the KC , its function is to

collectively represent the views of the Breed Clubs

back to the Kennel Club and a point of contact for

the UK Kennel Club to engage with Bulldog own-

ers.

Every three years the Officers and the Sub-

committees are elected by the membership.

The meetings are held every 4 months and the delegates are encouraged to attend Council Meet-ing to report back to their club committees , members and the public on what is happening within The Breed, The Standard, KC Registra-tions, Bulldog Breeders and how Government Leg-islation will affect our breed, breeding and Clubs.

http://www.bulldogbreedcouncil.co.uk

If you have an interest in joining a club, buying a puppy, or require general information, all 19 Clubs and Secretaries contact numbers listed on the Website.

Whats inside this issue

Health Testing

Education Seminars

Bulldog Rescue & Rehoming

Complementary Therapies Part 1. Acupuncture

Whats Going on throughout the UK ?

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Breeding is a big responsibility and research must be carried out to

safeguard your Bulldog and her future brood, knowledge of best prac-

tices and the importance of health is pivotal to the success of your

breeding programme.

Good online resources include:

Bulldog Breed Council Publications

The Kennel Club - Breeding from your Dog

The Kennel Club - New Breeder Introduction

The Kennel Club - Code of Ethics

The Kennel Club - Puppy Socialisation Plan

BULLDOG BREED COUNCIL HEALTH SCHEME

BREEDERS HAVE A MORAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PRO-DUCE HEALTHY ACTIVE AND HAPPY PUPS FIT BY TEMPERAMENT AND CONFORMATION.

The Breed Council has been actively

involved for many years in develop-

ing a comprehensive program of

health checks, research and educa-

tion initiatives aimed at ensuring

the long term healthy future of the

breed. Foremost in these efforts, has

been the development of a specific

Bulldog Health Assessment, the

pilot for which was launched in

2007 and rolled out across the breed

the following year. The scheme now

has a national network of some 60

vets able to undertake assessments

in the form of a thorough, non-

invasive health check which is inval-

uable for breeders, but also, with the

results collated by the Breed Coun-

cil, it forms the basis of benchmark-

ing for the health of the breed.

Recognition of the value of this

scheme can be measured by the fact

that several other breeds have now

adapted the Bulldog Assessment for

their own breeds. An updated ver-

sion of the health scheme was

launched in April 2014 with

BRONZE and SILVER level awards

including 'Pass' and 'Fail' results, In

March 2016 it was renamed " A

Health and Conformation Scheme"

and a GOLD level award added.

http://

www.bulldogbreedcouncil.co.u

k/health-scheme.html

Aim of the new Bulldog

Breed Council Health &

Conformation Scheme.

To promote the health

and well being of the

Bulldog.

To promote healthy

breeding practice.

To enable data collec-

tion, to monitor current

issues of the Breed and

to compare with the past

and to make improve-

ments in the future.

To Educate both Breed-

ers and Pet Owners. To

reward their participa-

tion in the scheme by

achieving Bronze and

Silver and Gold awards

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We believe that every dog should have the opportunity to lead a healthy, happy life and our “Fit For Function: Fit For Life” (Kennel Club Breed Watch Campaign)

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Throughout the year there are lots of events concentrating on

the Bulldog, Raising much needed funds for Bulldog Rescue

and other Bulldog Charities...The one picture above is as the

name suggests an Annual Event which took place on the 2nd

July 2019….it was and is created and organised in conjunction

with Blackpool & Flyde Bulldog Club by Vicky Collins Natrass

and her band of wonderful volunteers who work tirelessly ever

year to put on this event.

The day is a day for the Breed and is meant to put back some-

thing for pet owners and people who don’t know anything and

are not involved with the ‘Show World’

It comprises of stalls information & product stalls who all give

generously towards the running of the day and Bulldog Rescue

who benefit from all proceeds raised.

Advice Centre, BBQ, Fun Dog shows, and childrens activi-

ties…… all types of weather catered for with First Aid Station,

Cooling Station etc…. Further Details can be found on their

Facebook Page— Bulldog Day UK (Newark). Including date for

your diary 2020.

Registered Charity No:

1115009

Are holding there Annual Bull-

dog Picnic on in Conjunction

with London Bulldog Society

7th September 2019 12.00

LodsworthVillage Hall

Lodsworth

Near Petworth

West Sussex. GU28 9BL

Further Details can be found

on Bulldog & Rescue Facebook

Page or at

Bulldogrescue.org.uk

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Bulldog rescue have a regular

blog, auction page and shop

for all essentials.

The ‘Bulldog Bible’ Written by

Tania Holmes

is available to buy online

available in paperback version

and download, fantastic re-

source for breeders to include

in puppy packs and new bull-

dog owners alike.

Bulldog needing new homes

for lots of different reasons

apply if you think you can give

a bully a loving home.

Back to breeder Scheme….

Check out the website as above

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BULLDOG CLUB SUPPORTED SHOWS

CAMBORNE & REDRUTH CANINE SOCIETY

BULLDOG JUNIOR JUDGE—JJ WILLIS

JULY 2019

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NORTHUMBRLAND & DURHAM BC

DURHAM CANINE ASSOCIATION PREMIER OPEN SHOW

14TH JULY 2019

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BIRMINGHAM & MIDLAND BC :

BROMWICH & WEDNESBURY CANINE SOCIETY OPEN SHOW

24TH AUG 2019—

JUDGE RICHARD EATON (RICATORI)

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YORKSHIRE BC:

LIMIT SHOW & SILVER ROSE PUPPY COMPETITION

BH MONDAY 26TH AUGUST 2019

RON MARTIN (CALIBRE) PUPPY

BRIAN SCHOLTE (SUBRIBULL) LIMIT

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BULLDOGS CLASSES :

JUDGED BY ANN POOLE (ANANDARE) @

LEICESTER CANINE SOCIETY SHOW

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 26TH AUGUST

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FURTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE ON BULLDOG BREED COUNCIL FACEBOOK PAGE.

On July 6th 2019

‘The London Bulldog Society’ along with

‘The Junior Bulldog Club’ and ‘The South

of England Bulldog Club Held a ‘Breed

Appreciation Day’ Which consists of two

sections Information/Attendance only

inthe morning, followed by an Examina-

tion (the examination is purely optional)

and is one of the Seminars needed toward

continual professional development for

Show Judges.

The Attendance part only is beneficial

and open to all show people or not, an

attendance certificate is given and is

extremely interesting for all lovers of our

breed.

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BULL DOG BREED COUNCIL RECOM-MENDED VETS

Listed on the Bulldog Breed Coun-

cil website is a comprehensive list

of Vets who have experience in

treating Bulldogs . Listed Vets can

undertake the Health Scheme

Examinations for the awards.

If your vet isn't listed, and you feel

they have the experience then put

their name forward by completing

the form found under the Health

Tab .

We are all aware that a good rela-

tionship with our vets is of upmost

importance as we need to put our

trust in them when problems arise

that cannot be treated at home

In these times of over antibiotic use and continual medication, sometimes

looking at complimentary therapies within vet practice is another op-

tion….. Finding a vet practice who uses these therapies or has a qualified

practitioner connected to their practice is certainly a bonus.

I am lucky to have this within my vets practice (listed on the BBC recom-

mended ) , Caroline Purnell (a partner in My Pets Vets Lowton,) and she

agreed along with her colleague Paul to let me interview them and ask

about their findings when using Acupuncture within veterinary practice .

Both agreed that Acupuncture had a place in wound healing, inflammatory

conditions and pain control, working on pain receptors and encouraged

blood flow to affected areas, muscles.

They had both had proven results when using acupuncture alongside other

treatments,.

They feel that treating an animal holistically is of upmost importance and

that complimentary therapies can play an important role.

Each newsletter I will be introducing a complimentary therapy that are

being used with great proven results.

To learn more about Acupuncture at www.abva.co.uk

This is the first Bulldog Breed Council newsletter and we hope you have found it informative and useful, If you

have anything you would like to be in the next newsletter, then please send me details of the event, information,

charity events, Club Shows,, etc, please note we cannot advertise businesses email me at :

suewilliamson@live.co.uk