 It was shown that of the more than two hundred breeds registered by the Kennel Club, compulsory health tests exist only for the Irish Setter and the Irish Red and White Setter.The Kennel Club defended the lack of health testing requirements, saying that it would drive breeders away from the Club.The president of the British Veterinary Association Nick Blayney agreed with the Kennel Club, stating that "if it becomes too reactionary and loses the support of the majority, it would cease to have any influence.