Dr James Galea - Chairperson Klabb Kelb tal-Kaċċa ta' Malta
Channel: FKNK Malta
Date: 2021-08-31

Dr. James Galea has been appointed as the first Chairman of the Maltese Hunting Dog Club.  The Federation for Hunting and Conservation - Malta (FKNK) had set up this Club in 2010 with the aim of safeguarding and promoting this Maltese breed of dog.

In 2015 the FKNK commissioned a genetic study with samples taken from 20 dogs.  The study was led by Dr. James Galea and Dr. Martin Debattista who sent the samples to Italy for genetic analysis.  The result showed that without a doubt the Maltese hunting dog is a distinct and unique breed found in the Maltese islands.  This has raised awareness, knowledge and education in the breeding and reproduction of the breed for the consistency of typology.