Author: Pam
We were not able to record Kara Wattenbarger’s terrific webinar on pet health insurance, but she has been kind enough to share her presentation with us.
Read more
Photo by Verena von Eichborn
Should I spay or neuter my Deerhound, and, if so, when is the best time? Two longtime breeders who are both members of the SDCA Health & Genetics Committee and veterinarians give their recommendations.
Read more
Photo by Andrea Moulas
There are many causes of Deerhound Neck. This article takes another look at cervical facet joint arthrosis.
Photo Credit: Kikko Kåhre
Here is the YouTube link for the 2022 National Specialty Health Seminar on “Canine Vaccines, Titer Testing, and Nomographs.”
Read more
Photo by Ellen Bonacarti, who passed away last week. We will miss her, her contribution to the breed, and her fantastic photos.
Our plans for the next year or so include a really big push on the cystinuria project in the hopes that we can finally make some progress on this long-standing problem for intact male Deerhounds. Here is what is in the works:
Read more
Photo by Sven and Eva Svendsen
Our Code of Ethics requires that the Health and Genetics Committee provide guidelines for health testing so breeders and owners understand what “responsible” breeding looks like in our breed.
Read more
Photo by Sophie Verney
A few months ago, a European breeder asked us about the “DEPOH” test being offered by Laboklin, a testing lab based in Germany. We asked Dr. Court whether Laboklin had been licensed for the DEPOHGEN™* test, and the answer was NO. In fact, currently there are NO labs licensed for the DEPOHGEN™ test. Here’s what Dr. Court had to say:
Read more