Illustrated Guide launched to help dog judges improve breed health
The Kennel Club has released a new Breed Watch Illustrated Guide to provide judges, veterinarians and anyone interested in dog
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Young Kennel Club member launches new dog handling book at Crufts
24 year-old Charlotte-Louise Page from Ely, Cambridge is set to launch her new book ‘Handling Success: A Guide to YKC
Read moreKennel Club creates dog showing guide for beginners
The Kennel Club has created a guide for people starting out in dog showing, which aims to encourage newcomers and
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Friends for Life finalists announced
The Kennel Club has announced the five hero dogs who will compete in the public vote for the prestigious Friends
Read more#BanShockCollars campaign won in England
The Kennel Club is delighted that, following a meeting with Rt Hon Michael Gove and Ross Thomson MP just last
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Queen’s corgi off ‘at risk’ list for first time in almost a decade
Pembroke Welsh Corgi comes off Kennel Club’s list of ‘At Risk’ breeds for the first time since 2009 as 2017
Read moreSix inspirational young people nominated for major Crufts award
A 14 year-old girl who was diagnosed with stage three Hodgkin’s lymphoma and credits her dogs and agility for getting
Read moreChannel 4 Ups 2018 Crufts Coverage
Channel 4 has re-commissioned Sunset+Vine to deliver all the action and highlights from the world’s greatest dog show for the
Read moreThird party puppy sales: Michael Gove launches call for evidence on ban
Defra Press Release: A ban on third party puppy sales is to be explored by the government as part of
Read moreWorld’s greatest dog show set to be even more international
With more dogs from overseas set to descend on Birmingham next month than ever before, the world’s greatest dog show
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Dog Photographer of the Year 2018 launches today
The Kennel Club begins its search once more for the best dog photographers around the world as its annual Dog
Read moreElectric shock dog collar ban in Scotland means Westminster must follow suit
Following the Scottish Government’s announcement yesterday (24th January) that it intends to ban electric shock dog collars, the UK’s largest
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Dogs Take to the Streets in the World’s First UN Animal Protest
The world’s first animal protest outside the headquarters of the United Nations took place in New York on 24 January 2018. The protest,
Read moreKennel Club hails Scottish ban on shock training devices a victory for dogs and dog lovers
The Kennel Club has welcomed the announcement by Cabinet Secretary for the Environment Climate Change and Land Reform, Roseanna Cunningham
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Talented teen wins Young Kennel Club Artist of the Year award
The Young Kennel Club (YKC) has announced the winners of its tenth annual YKC Artist of the Year competition which
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Say bonjour to the UK’s newest pedigree dog
The number of pedigree dog breeds recognised in the UK will rise to 220 as the Barbet, developed in France,
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Dumped in a box and left to die, puppies get a second chance at Battersea
Trapped in a box and abandoned in the cold, four young puppies had a lucky escape when they were found
Read moreKennel Club Takes Leading Role in Home Office Guidance Updates
The Kennel Club is pleased that its work to protect dog owners’ rights has been recognised in recently updated Home
Read moreBritain’s Favourite Dogs: Top 100
The UK is undeniably a nation of dog lovers, with a whopping one in four of us now sharing our
Read moreAKC announces recognition for two ‘new’ breeds
The American Kennel Club has today announced official recognition of the Kooikerhondje and Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, with effect from
Read moreSearch is on for dog heroes for national award
A nationwide search has begun to find the UK’s top hero dogs for the Kennel Club’s Friends for Life competition, which
Read moreTickets Now On Sale For Crufts 2018 – The World’s Biggest Celebration Of Dogs
Around 22,000 dogs from across the world will head to the NEC in Birmingham on 8th-11th March Channel 4 and More4
Read moreKennel Club Announces Crufts Sponsors And Supporters For 2018
The Kennel Club and the Crufts Committee wish to announce that the following sponsors and supporters are generously contributing towards
Read moreLast chance to enter Crufts 2018
Exhibitors are reminded that postal entries for Crufts close on Monday 8th January (postmarked) and online entries on Monday 22th January. The
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Unwanted Christmas puppy Ronnie is the first arrival at Battersea in 2018
Bought online as a Christmas gift, eight-week-old Ronnie was the first arrival into Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s London centre
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