Breed Health and Conservation Plan (BHCP) Project:
Please click here for the KC Information about the project.
To read the Flatcoated Retriever Breed Health and Conservation Plan Summary click here.
To read the entire BHCP document click here.
Kennel Club Health Resources
Kennel Club Academy free learning resources
Link to the Kennel Club Dog Health Information
What the KC does for Dog Health
Read the KC’s Dog Health Group annual report here:
KC Breed Population Analyses September 2015
Recognising the importance of managing the rate of inbreeding, the Kennel Club’s Population analysis reports allow breeders to review the unique situation for each breed.
If unchecked, inbreeding levels can rise in a breed, and although its effects may not initially be noticeable, this increase can have a significant impact on the health and welfare of future generations. Follow click here for link to the KC website and scroll down to find the Flatcoated Retriever Report.