Disability charity launches survey into breeding better guide dogs
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A poll by a leading UK charity will attempt to understand how to responsibly breed better assistance dogs for the blind and partially sighted. The project led by Guide Dogs, named “Born to Guide” is to help to better understand what makes a successful working guide dog partnership. This data will be used to guide the charity’s breeding programme and seeks to boost the ‘success rate’ for puppies becoming fully-qualified working guide dogs. Dr Tom Lewis, Head of Canine Genetics at Guide Dogs, said: “When we breed puppies, we strive to ensure that they are as healthy as possible and deliver the best training to give them the best possible chance of becoming life-changing guide dogs for people with sight loss.
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