Following an announcement by the Scottish Government that there will be a consultation about modernising the licensing regime for dog breeders (announced Friday 7 September 2018), the Kennel Club has issued the following statement: Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “We have been calling for changes to the licensing regime in Scotland for a long time, in [...]
As of October 2018 new breeding regulations are being introduced in England by Defra and the Kennel Club is providing information to its customers on how some of these changes will effect dog breeders and some of those involved with dogs. The main legislative changes being made are: A breeding licence will be required for [...]
Following an announcement by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) that there will be a consultation on an outright ban on third party puppy sales (announced Wednesday 22 August 2018), the Kennel Club has issued the following statement: Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary said: “We are absolutely delighted that Michael Gove has announced [...]
During the FCI Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting held in Brussels on 14-15 August, 2018, FCI full members approved the revised FCI Statutes and Standing orders. The amendments to the FCI Statutes and Standing Orders focused on four main orientations: Dog Welfare: including a reflection about the object, the aim and the activities of the FCI. [...]
AMSTERDAM – Last week, more than 40,000 dog lovers enjoyed the World Dog Show, the largest dog show in the world. Under the motto “Show the world your talent” more than 33,500 dogs from 74 countries were shown to the public. The Dutch Kennel Club ‘Raad van Beheer’, the national organization in the field of [...]
To follow are the Best in Show Results from the 2018 World Dog Show in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Congratulations to all! 1. Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen – Frosty Snowman Owner: Gwen Huikeshoven 2. Bouvier Des Flandres – Family Flight Fine Chanel Owner: Irina Meshcheriakova 3. Bulldog – Cappelli Bulls-Argentina Rodo Owner: Jinwoo Lee 4. Italian Pointing [...]
The 2018 World Dog Show in Amsterdam, Netherlands begins on Thursday, August 9th with the Benelux Winner Show. The World Dog Show begins on Friday, August 10th through Sunday August 12th. To view the live streaming video of the events, click here. The schedule of events is below: Thursday, August 9th Benelux Winner Show Friday, [...]
The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing programme for severe goniodysgenesis and glaucoma risk (gonio) in Border Collies, following consultation with the breed’s health co-ordinator on behalf of the breed clubs. Primary glaucoma is a painful and blinding disease associated with high intraocular pressure (high pressure inside the eye). Primary Angle Closure [...]
To follow is a complete list of the judge changes for the 2018 World Dog Show and the accompanying shows: Benelux Winner Show Judge Changes Poodle, standard, grey and fawn shaded from Victor van Raamsdonk (BE) to Francesco Cochetti (IT) Schnauzer, miniature, pepper and Salt from Victor van Raamsdonk (BE) to Jorge Nallem (UY) Bernese [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC ®) is pleased to congratulate the AKC European Open Junior Agility Team on their achievements at the 2018 FCI European Open Junior Agility event held in the Netherlands July 13-15, 2018. The Juniors competed based on their ages – Children are under 15 years of age & Juniors are 15 [...]
