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  • 1.  Generate a list of genetic defects occurring in the Icelandic Sheepdog by surveying members
  •        and owners. This list will be made available to the public including the mode of inheritance  
  •      when known.
  • 2.   Form and provide oversight for committees to assess the impact of each trait on the breed.
  • 3.   Advocate for the registration of dogs and bitches affected with genetic defects and those known
  •       to carry genes.
  • 4.   Advocate for the registration of dogs and bitches known to be free of genes for various  
  •      undesirable traits.
  • 5.   Maintain Health and Genetics website to insure that information is available in that open registry.
  • 6.   Determine which defects should be attacked on a breed-wide basis.
  • 7.   Develop articles for the Health and Genetics website that specifically address diseases that occur  
  •       in the ISD, clinical signs, methods of diagnosis, age, onset, mode of inheritance, potential
  •       treatments and prognosis.
  • 8    Develop a page on the H&G website that discusses the rational of the various systems that can  
  •       be used to control disease and how to handle carriers and potential carriers of the various traits.
  • 9.   Provide strong support for those breeders and owners with the honesty, courage and foresight to
  •        openly  register dogs affected with genetic disease, because there is no hope for control without
  •         knowledge. Clearly state that the best course is to openly discuss dogs with defects or those that  
  •       produce defects when selling a show dog, breeding prospect, pet dog or stud service.


*Adopted from: George A. Padgett, DVM Control of Canine Genetic Diseases, pgs. 8 & 9
ISAA Breeding Review and Compliance Committee  (BRCC)
Committee Members
Maggý Pease (Chair), Shellie Greyhavens, Lori Spink, Terry Warnock
BRCC Tasks
BRCC Goals*


Collect applications from breeders to list litters, both future and current. Collect fee from breeders.
Maintain current data on breeding pairs and offspring. Insure that breeders comply with ISAA
breeding standards. Other duties as assigned.