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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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Kennel Club Announces Gerald King as New Crufts Chairman 2-Jul-2009

The Kennel Club has announced that Gerald King has been elected as the new Chairman of Crufts [http://www.crufts.org.uk] Dog Show. Gerald has been a member of the Kennel Club since 1993 and has sat on the General Committee since 2003. He played a fu... Read more

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Exclusive Landseer Work Graces Victorian Canine Art Exhibition 2-Jul-2009

A newly restored painting by Sir Edwin Landseer, unseen in the UK for 50 years, will form part of Pets & Prizewinners, a display of Victorian and Edwardian canine art at the Kennel Club Art Gallery in London from 6th July. The free exhibition showca... Read more

Hot Weather Not Cool for Dogs in Cars, Warns Kennel Club 1-Jul-2009

The Kennel Club has warned of the dangers of leaving dogs unattended in vehicles after the recent deaths of four dogs in three separate incidents in the Scottish Highlands. The tragic deaths took place over the weekend as three dog owners left anima... Read more

Local Golden Oldie Raises Profile of Endangered Breed …and Qualifies for Crufts 1-Jul-2009

A local dog has brought some much needed attention to a breed that is teetering on the brink of extinction, by winning at a major Championship Show. Tyler, a seven-year old Sussex Spaniel from Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria fought off competition from mo... Read more

The Search is on for the Most Bona Fide Dog Friendly Business! 1-Jul-2009

Have you ever looked longingly into a tasty looking restaurant or beautiful shop window when out with your dog to be hailed with a welcoming "come inside!" despite being with your canine companion? The Kennel Club is looking to honour those places t... Read more

Canine Health and Welfare 1-Jul-2009

The Kennel Club remains committed to safeguarding and improving canine health and welfare, and as a part of this process, in January 2009 introduced a new Regulation F(1)15.b and an amendment to Regulation F(1)16 to ensure that all dogs taking part in ... Read more

First Toy Group Qualifier For Crufts Final of Breeders Competition 26-Jun-2009

The Kennel Club has announced the first qualifier from the Toy Group for the final of the Breeders' Competition, which will take place at the world's great dog show, Crufts, in 2010. Mrs Jill Sims, from Sawley in Derbyshire, has owned Bichon Frises ... Read more

Top Dogs to Steal the Spotlight at the Windsor Championship Show 22-Jun-2009

Thousands of top dogs are set to converge on Windsor from 2nd to 5th July as the Windsor Dog Show Society holds its annual Championship Dog Show. The four day show will see local dogs go head to head against other leading canine figures from across the... Read more

New YKC and Kennel Club Sub-Committee Members Announced 18-Jun-2009

At its meeting on 2nd June 2009, the General Committee, elected five Sub-Committee members as follows:   Mr Alan Rountree was elected onto the Finance & General Purposes Sub-Committee Professor Steve Dean was elected onto the Crufts Sub-Commit... Read more

International Agility Championships 18-Jun-2009

The teams for the 2009 European Open Agility Championships have been announced following the Kennel Club organised squad selection day held on Saturday 18 April 2009 in Daventry.  The Kennel Club offers its sincere thanks to Mrs Kath Dark who hosted... Read more

Kennel Club calls on dog specialists to join its Accredited Breeder Team 12-Jun-2009

The Kennel Club is calling for those experienced in all aspects of the dog world to join its Accredited Breeder Scheme's team of Regional Breeder Advisers, who will play a crucial part in helping the Kennel Club to ensure that the high standards of the... Read more

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