07-06
'25
Statement
Court hearing 4 June
Response from the Brachycephalic Breeds Foundation on the recent court ruling
On 4 June 2025, the Amsterdam District Court delivered a judgment that has direct consequences for the breeding of brachycephalic dogs. The court has determined that the Kennel Club is obliged when issuing pedigree certificates to verify that both parent animals of brachycephalic breeds meet the enforcement criteria from the policy rule on brachycephalic dogs. Without a veterinary certificate or petscan form confirming this, pedigrees may no longer be issued
The Brachycephalic Breeds Foundation (St. KBB) regrets that this ruling means that 25 breeds now have to deal with a breeding ban if they do not meet the criteria. This has implications for breeders and enthusiasts alike who do not meet the criteria. This deeply affects breeders and enthusiasts.
But our struggle and fight is far From Over
St.KBB remains fully committed to the interests of responsible breeders and healthy, social brachycephalic breeds. We continue to believe that the BOAS method - which measures functional breathing under exertion - is a more reliable and fairer approach than the current CFR criteria, which are based solely on external traits.
What now?
The expansion to 25 races underlines that this is no longer a marginal issue, but a structural issue. St.KBB is working hard on a well-founded and solution-oriented alternative.
Our commitment: a breeding policy that prioritises animal welfare, but also recognises what works — and what is wrongly excluded.
Keep believing in the future of the brachy’s.
Change takes time, but hope is our engine. With Patience, science, dialogue and transparency we will continue to stand up for all brachycephalic breeds — and for everyone who cares deeply for the well-being of these dogs.
02-04
'25
Statement
TV broadcast Zembla.
Brachycephalic Breeds Foundation(St. KBB) has with great disappointment taken note of the broadcast of the TV programme Zembla last Sunday.
St. KBB states that the report paints a one-sided and biased picture of the current health status of pedigree dogs in the Netherlands.
In our opinion, the broadcast contained Generalisations and incomplete information, which has created an incorrect and negative image of the intended breeds.
The foundation, committed to a responsible future for brachycephalic dogs, emphasises that significant steps have been taken in recent years to improve the health of these breeds..
Co-operation between breeders, veterinary surgeons and researchers has, amongst other things, led to improved research methods. According to St. KBB, these developments were unfairly highlighted in the broadcast.
We believe in a Constructive dialogue, based on facts and mutual understanding. However, this kind of one-sided reporting hinders the finding of joint solutions.
St. KBB hereby calls on all animal lovers in the Netherlands to unite and collectively make their voice heard against unsubstantiated perceptions and the spread of incorrect information.
The foundation aims to through dialogue and cooperation with Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN) Femke Wiersma to realise amendments to the Animal Welfare Act, which both guarantee animal welfare and acknowledge the passion and commitment of responsible breeders and enthusiasts.