Brachycephalic breeds are now one of the most talked about groups of pedigree dog breeds internationally - both inside and outside of showing and breeding communities.

The Eurodogshow in Kortrijk, Belgium, which was due to take place on the 7 and 8 November, has been cancelled. It is due to the coronavirus pandemic and fears that there could be a second spike of the disease this autumn.

A petition calling on vets to compulsory scan and check microchips to reunite stolen dogs with their owners has now received over 100,000 signatures and will be debated in parliament.

Ch CinniBon’s Bedrock Bombshell has taken the breed record in Boxers in the USA, writes Tim Hutchings In May 2016 a flashy red and white bitch was shown under me in the 6-9 month class at one of the massive Specialties which always take place on the weekend before the American Boxer Club. She stopped me in my tracks and I had absolutely no hesitation in putting her up.

OUR DOGS has received a copy of a statement issued by the FCI regarding the BOAS issue in The Netherlands, which has been the subject of much discussion both in Holland and especially on social media.  

A number of brachycephalic breed clubs in The Netherlands have written to the Dutch Kennel Club making four requests of the governing body.