Dr Kurt De Cramer was born in Belgium where he attended primary school. After immigrating he completed high school and his tertiary education (BVSc) at the university of Pretoria in South Africa (1986). He started his veterinary career at a research Laboratory and entered private practice in 1992 when he co-founded the Rant-en-Dal Animal Hospital. In furthering his studies, he obtained his Master’s degree MMedVet (Gyn) and later his PhD, all whilst in private practice. Dr de Cramer practices both as general practitioner and theriogenologist. Dr De Cramer has extensive experience with service dog breeding and neonatology. Dr De Cramer has remained in close contact with his Alma Mater leading to publications in both peer reviewed journals and lay magazines and regularly hosts talks on various aspects of dog and cat breeding. His inquisitive mind compels him to continue making a contribution to the science of dog breeding; constantly researching and solving clinical problems that breeders experience.  He contributed to writing the reproduction control guidelines for WSAVA, writing guidelines for WSAVA vaccination guidelines group as well as responsible breeding guidelines for the world. He is a frequent speaker at international congresses dedicated to both general practice and specialist theriogenology topics. He has completed a comprehensive reference book on dog breeding.