Dr. Helle Friis Proschowsky completed a master of veterinary medicine at the University of Copenhagen in 1993. After some years of clinical practice and virus research, she returned to the University and completed a PhD in genetics in 2003. Her research area was population genetics and inherited diseases of dogs and she held a position as associated professor until 2010, where she joined the Danish Kennel Club as a special consultant and genetic counsellor. One of the goals here is to serve as a link between the scientific community and the dog world when it comes to healthy breeding. Among others, this involves the production of relevant articles on dog health in the Danish Kennel Club magazine and a wide range of educational activities for Danish dog breeders. Boards and committees: Danish Kennel Club, Health Board Nordic Kennel Union, Scientific Committee