Marc is a board member of the Canadian Kennel Club. He owns and breeds Siberian Huskies, and co-owns Toy Manchesters, and Samoyeds and shows them in conformation shows worldwide. Marc is also an experienced writer on dog-related topics.
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A Truly International Team
Our people include a Board comprised of individuals with respected international
reputations and a small but committed team of consultants in several countries.
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Marc is a board member of the Canadian Kennel Club. He owns and breeds Siberian Huskies, and co-owns Toy Manchesters, and Samoyeds and shows them in conformation shows worldwide. Marc is also an experienced writer on dog-related topics.
Currently:
Board member, Hundstallet (Swedish dog shelter and humane organization)
On the boards of the Agria/SKK Research Fund
Former Chair, Swedish Kennel Club, board member of the Swedish/Norwegian horse research foundation, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), and Trofast AB (an IT company providing service to 50% of Swedish veterinary practices).
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He is a former Health, Welfare and Breeder Services Executive at the Royal Kennel Club, where had overall responsibility for Canine Health and Welfare initiatives and Kennel Club Breed Rescue for almost 20 years. He was also Chief Royal Kennel Club spokesperson, where he represented the RKC both in the media and on internal and external committees and groups, including in Parliament.
He has a special interest in the place of dogs in society and has lobbied for changes to the Dangerous Dogs act since its inception in 1991.
He is an IEMA approved Lead Auditor and formulated the process for assessing breeders’ premises on behalf of the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme – the first scheme of its kind in the world.
His previous career involved providing customer service where he has a long history in raising and applying accreditation standards as well as being involved in the specialised IT and print industries, where he ran a successful printing business for a number of years as well as being employed in the advertising industry, where he was formerly responsible for the digital delivery of the world’s largest newspaper advertising campaign.
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She joined the Royal Kennel Club in August 2023 as Chief Financial Officer, progressing rapidly to Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Executive before being appointed Chief Executive in February 2025. During her tenure, she has been recognised for her strategic foresight, resilience and ability to lead complex organisational transformation.
Jannine is passionate about the idea that “every dog matters” and that the Royal Kennel Club must champion canine health, happiness and inclusion for all dogs, not only pedigree breeds. A committed dog owner, Jannine shares her life with two much‑loved companions: Tulip, a crossbreed she rescued while living in South Africa, and Mitch, her lively young Jack Russell Terrier. Her personal experience of rescue, responsible ownership and the joy of everyday dog life strongly informs her leadership approach.
Since joining the Royal Kennel Club, Jannine has attended countless dog shows and canine events across the UK and internationally, engaging directly with exhibitors, breeders, judges, volunteers and dog owners. She has represented the organisation in collaborations with counterpart kennel clubs and canine bodies around the world, strengthening global partnerships and championing shared priorities for dog health, welfare and responsible ownership.
Under her leadership, the Royal Kennel Club has entered a new era of ambition and outreach. She has articulated a clear vision to build financial sustainability, expand the organisation’s impact and influence, and create a culture that is fun, inspiring and rooted in a deep commitment to dogs and the people who care for them.
Jannine brings to the IPFD Board a blend of strategic leadership, international experience and a personal passion for dogs, grounded in both her professional role and her life as a dedicated dog owner.
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Memberships: Allgemeiner Deutscher Rottweiler Klub since 1980, Deutscher
Windhundzucht- und Rennverband since 2000, Deutscher Doggen Club 1888 since 2005 Breeding and Racing Society 2008 - 2011
Working Judge (IPO, FH, BH) since 1990; Specialist Breed Judge since 2008
Honouring : Großes Hundeführer-Sportabzeichen mit Kranz of the German Kennel Club (VDH) 1989
Kennel Rottweiler "vom Sternbogen" together with Elvira and Reinhold Mühle and Manfred
Mayer; Tahuara's Greyhounds and Sloughis , Owner: Heide Friedrich (Teamwork)
Currently:
President of the German Kennel Club (VDH) since 2009
Professor for Psychology and Criminology
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Adjunct Professor in Developmental Biology, University of Helsinki 1999 - ; Principal Investigator, Institute of Biomedicine, Biochemistry and Developmental Biology 2003 – ; Senior University Lecturer, Institute of Biomedicine 2008 –
Research Activities: 50 original scientific articles; Other publications: 15 (chapters in books, reviews); Supervisor of numerous Ph.Ds and master’s thesis
Public Relationships: Specialist in Radio Broadcasting and TV news and special programs (Finnish Broadcasting Company News, Finnish Broadcasting Company Prisma-program; Swedish Radio Vega etc.), interviews to Newspapers; Numerous articles in magazines
Currently:
Member of the Board of The Finnish Kennel Club 2008
Finnish Kennel Club: Chair of the Breeding and Scientific Commission
Finnish Kennel Club: Chair of the DNA-group
Nordic Kennel Union: Chair of the Scientific Committee and DNA-group
Fédération Cynologique Internationale; Scientific Commission, member
Fédération Cynologique Internationale; Breeding Commission, member and secretary
Finnish Kennel Club: conformation judge (FCI group 3; Terriers)
The Skye Terrier Club of America, Health Committee Chairperson
Skye Terriers since 1974, breeder (prefix of Skyeline).
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Dave grew up on an apple orchard in Indiana and learned the value of hard work. He later joined the United States Navy as a propulsion engineer and served in the Pacific and Atlantic fleets earning commendations and an honorable discharge. From the Navy, Dave went directly into industry refueling commercial nuclear power plants and eventually went on to work at the Department of Energy as a nuclear safety analyst, where he currently works.
Throughout those years Dave earned a Master’s degree in Information Technology and completed all his coursework for a PhD in Business specializing in Project Management. He also became a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute.
Throughout all those years, Dave and Kennetha enjoyed raising and breeding dogs of many types including Maltese, Boxer, Bull Dog, Afghan Hounds, and currently, they breed Black Russian Terriers. Their four Black Russian Terriers, Zeus, Enya, Hunter, and Saphira keep them busy and passionate about responsible breeding, health testing advocacy, and the future health of canines throughout the world. His work with the Black Russian Terrier Club is an example of his dedication to canines of all types as he is developing a health research program in cooperation with various U.S. institutional research organizations to benefit the BRT.
Dave looks forward to bringing his business, financial, and practical dog breeding and rearing experience to the IPFD and helping to further the position of the IPFD as the global leader in canine advocacy.
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Dr. Greer also serves as the Director for Veterinary Services at Revival Animal Health, a company dedicated to helping dog breeders achieve their best outcomes.
They have 2 adult children, Katy and Karl and 2 grandsons. She raises and shows Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Danish Swedish Farmdogs. On their hobby farm, they have raised dairy heifers and lambs for 4-H, and have llamas and draft horses. In addition, they raised and trained 7 Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) dogs who have served their handlers, allowing them access to their communities.
Dr. Greer has contributed to pharmaceutical and nutritional research as an investigator for Abbott Laboratory, Deprenyl Animal Health, Pfizer Animal Health, and Hill's Pet food Corporation. She was appointed by Governor Jim Doyle to a position on the Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board of the Department of Regulation and Licensing. In 2005, she returned to school part-time, receiving a law degree at Marquette University. She is the Board Chair for National Animal Interest Alliance. She is on the board for the American Veterinary Medical Law Association and is a former board member of the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics.
She and Dr. Griffiths are serious foodies, love to travel, and are investors in the brewery Fifth Ward, in Oshkosh Wisconsin.
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Memberships:
Rassezuchtverein für Hovawart-Hunde e.V. since 1991, Deutscher
Windhundzucht- und Rennverband since 2002, De Greyhound Club (NL) since 2018.
Co-Breeder of "Koseilata’s"-Whippets from 2003 – 2018. Doing temperament tests for breeding licenses in many different breeds for the VDH and the DWZRV since 2012.
Former Head of the Breeding Board of the German Sighthound Association (DWZRV)
Currently:
R & D, training and development, Bewital petfood, Germany
Liaison for IPFD at the German Kennel Club (VDH)
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Education:
DMV, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse
CEAV (Advanced Veterinary Studies Certificate), Internal Medicine
DU, Veterinary Psychiatry
Currently:
Président, Société Centrale Canine (SCC)
Member of CNEAC, CUNSE, and the SCC Scientific Commission
Président, Association Canine Territoriale du Bourbonnais
Président, Club Canin de Sauvetage Aquatique
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For the past decade, Thomas has served as a member of the Central Board of the Swedish Kennel Club (SKK), where he plays an active role in shaping national canine policy. His commitment to healthy, sustainable dog breeding is a defining feature of his work. As Chair of the SKK Breeding Committee, he leads efforts to promote evidence‑based breeding practices and long‑term population health.
His interest in international cooperation is reflected in his extensive engagement within the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). He serves as a member and Secretary of the FCI Scientific Commission and is also a member of the FCI Breeding Commission, contributing to global discussions on canine health, genetics, and responsible breeding.
With decades of experience, a strong scientific foundation, and a collaborative mindset, Thomas continues to work toward a future where dog welfare, genetic diversity, and international partnership stand at the center of the canine world.
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In 1991, he began his journey in dog breeding as an exhibitor, then as a breeder of the Dalmatian breed under the kennel name "Saude di Boezia". Among the founders of the "Club Amici Dalmata", Dino currently holds the position of President.
Dino was a member of the Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana (ENCI) Exhibition Committee from 2002 to 2010 and has served as ENCI representative within the FCI Exhibition Committee.
Dino collaborated in the organization of the European Exhibition in Genoa (1998) and the World Exhibition in Milan (2000). In 2015, he coordinated the World Dog Show in Milan.
Dino has been a member of the ENCI Board of Directors and Executive Committee since 2003. He became ENCI Vice President in 2010 and has served as President since 2014.
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Currently:
Member of the board of the animal insurance company, Agria Pet Insurance
Member of several election committees for non-profit organizations
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Katariina is a researcher who previously worked as a breeding expert for the Finnish Kennel Club. She studied animal breeding and genetics at the University of Helsinki. The subject of her dissertation was ‘Breeding Against Hip and Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs’. She specialises in population genetics (genetic diversity and small populations), canine hereditary disorders, and breeding value estimations.
From 2019 to 2023, she was a visiting researcher at the Finnish Natural Resources Institute, where she wrote two reports on dog breeding commissioned by the Finnish Food Authority and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. This work resulted in her receiving the Act of Animal Welfare award from SEY Animal Welfare Finland. Katariina received the award alongside her colleague Riitta Kempe, who worked as the project administrator.
Katariina thrives when combining scientific research with practical advisory work, translating scientific findings into real-world applications. In her HealthyBreeding online courses, she teaches breeders and vets all about genetics.
Katariina lives in the Finnish countryside with her family and three horses, two cats and a Hovawart.
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Formerly Head of Health and Research at the (Royal) Kennel Club, Aimée provided bespoke advice to Kennel Club clients, and developed evidence-based canine health resources and engagement programs for the public and professional. Aimée's experience includes development of health teams and collaboration building, active engagement and involvement with committees such as the Kennel Club and British Veterinary Association (Canine Health Schemes); direct collaboration with international universities, and the former Kennel Club Genetics Centre at the Animal Health Trust, and engagement with projects such as Vet Compass (RVC). She is an experience presenter, with engagements ranging from BSAVA Congress to virtual genetic education meetings, as well as numerous publications and media engagements. Aimée was also involved in the initial development of the journal “Canine Genetics and Epidemiology,” and remains active as an editorial board member.
When not working on the Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs, Aimée spends her time walking her Pembroke Welsh Corgis, McDuff and Poppy.
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Since 2014, his multi-faceted role at IPFDogs has included the development of content for DogWellNet.com, production of the DogWellNet Digest e-newsletter and annual reports, coordination of many aspects of webinars and International Dog Health Workshops, and management of IPFD's social media accounts.
In his spare time, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife (Jen), his puppy (Mika), his horse (Theia), and his extended "barn family".
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As IPFD’s first Chief Executive Officer, Brenda was responsible for the development and operation of the IPFD including its technical infrastructure, partnership building, programs and projects, and more. She stepped down from the CEO role on 31 October, 2021 and continued to share her expertise with the international dog community as IPFD’s Veterinary Science Officer until July 2022. The wealth of information that Brenda and IPFD the team created during her tenure remain on DogWellNet.com as an enduring resource to support the health and welfare of dogs.
Formerly tenured faculty at the Ontario Veterinary College, Brenda is a veterinarian and Consulting Epidemiologist. Her research and projects in Europe and North America have included the development of national and international programs with kennel clubs; extensive work with / publications on animal insurance data; human-animal interactions, numerous pet welfare initiatives spanning the National Council on Pet Overpopulation (1993) and for the American Humane Association: Cat Welfare Forum (Sept. 2013) and Keeping Pets (Dogs and Cats) in Homes: A Three-Phase Retention Study. As Lead Scientist at Morris Animal Foundation (2010) she assisted in development of the (now titled) Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.
Brenda played a major role in organizing and presenting the first four IPFD International Dog Health Workshops (IDHWs) and subsequent virtual IDHW sessions on canine genetics. She has also been a frequent speaker on topics of animal health, welfare, and human-animal interactions at scientific meetings, as well as to many stakeholders in the dog world (i.e., breed and kennel clubs, judges, and veterinarians). Most recently, Brenda made virtual presentations at the April 2022 Embark Canine Health Summit and the July 2022 Symposium on Healthy Dog Breeding (presented in collaboration with the Canadian Kennel Club and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association).
We are hopeful Brenda will have many opportunities to continue supporting the health and welfare of animals with her extensive knowledge and experience. We invite our members to leave their best wishes for Brenda in the comments area below (login required) or through her IPFD email account, which will remain active in the near term.
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