title: Rules, regulations, strategies and activities within the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) to promote canine genetic health.
abstract: The structure and aims of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) are outlined, with a focus on the rules and regulations that are relevant to breeding and genetic health of dogs. Recently adopted strategies to enhance canine genetic health and activities to counteract exaggerated anatomical features are highlighted. Actions by the FCI regarding recognition of breeds and doping rules, under direct control by cynological organisations, are included, based on their relevance to canine health.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden. ake.hedhammar@slu.se
authors.forename: Åke A
authors.initials: ÅA
authors.lastname: Hedhammar
authors.forename: Astrid
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Indrebø
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding / Q000592:standards*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*; D004285:Dogs; D004300:Doping in Sports / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000662:veterinary*; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000662:veterinary*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006619:Hip Dysplasia, Canine / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics; D007390:International Agencies; D010375:Pedigree