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The primary objective of the Kennel Club is 'to promote in every way, the general improvement of dogs'. The Kennel Club was founded in 1873 and is able to offer dog owners an unparalleled source of information, experience and advice on dog welfare, dog health, dog training and dog breeding.

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Don't Let the Vet Bills Bite this Christmas 17-Dec-2008

Dog owners and those thinking of buying a dog should take care to follow some simple steps during the festive season to ensure that their dogs stay fit and healthy, according to the Kennel Club, who today issued its very own Christmas message.   ... Read more

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Change in Crufts Basset Hound Judge 6-Jan-2009

At Crufts 2009 [http://www.crufts.org.uk], the Basset Hounds will be judged by Mr Roy Metcalfe. Mr Metcalfe is replacing Mr M J Errey who unfortunately has had to withdraw from his appointment due to ill health. Crufts 2009 will take place from 5... Read more

Kennel Club Breeder's Competition to be Officially Launched in Manchester 5-Jan-2009

On the 15th January 2009 at the Manchester Dog Show Society Championship Show, the Kennel Club will officially launch the Kennel Club Breeders' Competition. This new competition is designed to recognise and support the commitment and talent shown by... Read more

Casper is Safely Returned Just in Time for Christmas 24-Dec-2008

Casper, a white male cat, from Robertsbridge, East Sussex, has recently been reunited with his family just in time for Christmas after being missing for over six months! Casper is just one of the many thousands of pets reunited with their owners, thank... Read more

KCLC Shows Council Meeting 23-Dec-2008

A meeting of the Kennel Club Liaison Council Shows Council will be held on Wednesday 15th April 2009.  Proposals for inclusion on the Agenda should reach Semone Cooper Breed Team Senior Specialist at the Kennel Club by Friday 23rd January 2009. Each... Read more

KC Urges Dog Owners to Fight Back Against Further Beach Bans in Lyme Regis 23-Dec-2008

KC Dog, the Kennel Club scheme in place to help dog owners protect their rights, is alerting all local dog-owning residents in Lyme Regis to the consultation period currently being run by the council regarding proposed dog control orders. West Dorse... Read more

Specimen Schedules Updated 23-Dec-2008

The Kennel Club has recently reviewed all its specimen schedules and the updated versions are now available on the Kennel Club website www.thekennelclub.org.uk [http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/]. The agility and obedience specimen schedules have bee... Read more

New Bill Could Repeal Dangerous Dogs Act 19-Dec-2008

The Kennel Club has welcomed a Bill tabled today in the House of Lords by Liberal Democrat Peer, Lord Redesdale, which would repeal the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and Dogs Act 1871. The Kennel Club, which runs the secretariat for the Dangerous Dogs Act... Read more

Show Management Seminar- Belfast 16-Dec-2008

Belfast Dog Show Society is hosting a Kennel Club Show Management Seminar on Sunday 25th January 2009 at The Chestnutt Lodge, Chestnutt Hill Road, Moira, Co. Down, BT67 0LW. The aim of the seminar is to promote Kennel Club best practice in `Organisi... Read more

Kennel Club International Agility Festival Moves Home 16-Dec-2008

The Kennel Club can today announce that its International Agility Festival has found a new base at Kelmarsh Hall, Kelmarsh, Northampton in order to accommodate the ever growing number of competitors and visitors who attend. The Kennel Club Internati... Read more

Canine Sports Science Seminar 16-Dec-2008

`A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO THE CANINE ATHLETE' Dog owners with an interest in canine sports are invited to attend a seminar which will explore how to prepare your dog for active sports and how to treat and prevent possible injuries. The seminar, `... Read more

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