Brachycephalic Breed Health Meeting: Advancing Health and Well-being through Education & Collaboration

Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026  

Time: 7:00 p.m. ET 

Location: Online via Zoom (English only) 
 

Join CKC’s Brachycephalic Breeds Advocacy Committee for a timely update on the issues shaping brachycephalic breed health in Canada and worldwide. 

Hear the latest developments, learn how CKC is advancing practical breed health initiatives, and explore how the dog community can help drive meaningful progress. 

Who's Invited? 

Everyone with an interest in brachycephalic breeds, including: 

🐾 Breed clubs and volunteers 
🐾 Brachycephalic breed owners and breeders 
🐾 Judges and exhibitors 
🐾 Veterinarians and veterinary professionals 
🐾 Anyone passionate about breed health and education 

What you’ll learn: 

• Emerging international and regulatory developments, and what they could mean for brachycephalic breeds. 

• How CKC supports breed health through collaboration, education, breed standards and advocacy. 

• How the Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (RFGS) works, with Canadian data and practical insights from Dr. Jenn Woods, OFA-approved RFGS Examiner. 

• A live Q&A to share perspectives and help shape future initiatives. 

Be part of the conversation. Register today and help advance a healthier future for brachycephalic breeds. 

Have a question you’d like addressed? Send it in advance to [email protected].