Breeder Recommendations

The IWC Board of Directors provide insight into Copper Associated Hepatopathy in Windsprites, the important environmental component, and the potential impact the genetic risk variants may have on breeding choices, following an assessment of the genetic testing of more than 225 Windsprites living in Europe and North America. You can find the detailed report and recommendations below.

The IWC Board of Directors provides insight on Brucellosis testing in a Windsprite breeding program. Brucellosis is caused by the bacterium Brucella Canis and is a serious illness in both dogs and humans. You can find the IWC recommendations for Brucellosis testing below.