The Kennel Club requires all breeds to nominate a Breed Health Coordinator ("BHC") whose main roles are:
- Provide a central point of contact between the breed and The Kennel Club for all matters concerning health.
- Provide advice, help and support, in complete confidence, to owners/breeders on health matters affecting their dogs.
- Provide accurate, reliable and consistent information to breeders/owners and the general public, in order to educate and raise awareness about health issues that affect or could affect the breed.
- Liaise with the breed clubs/council to inform, update and consult with them over the breed’s health and other relevant general canine health issues, and to act jointly on their behalf to enable a co-ordinated approach to breed health matters
- Research, compile and publish information and updates on all health matters affecting the breed, via breed clubs/council websites, newsletters/leaflets/flyers, year book and any other relevant publications.
The BHC for the Portuguese Podengo is
Betty Judge and you can find more info about the BHC role here:
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/bhc
The NPPA Health Administrator who coordinates with the BHC is Jessica Gruninger
