CKC would like to remind members about the dog importation policy updated earlier this year by the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC), for dog owners and importers seeking to bring a dog into the United States. The policy focuses on high-risk countries with dog rabies and aims to reduce the burden on [...]
The Harrier has been recognised by the Kennel Club with effect from 1 January 2020. The breed will be classified in the Hound Group on the Breed Register. The Harrier is an ancient, medium-sized, British, scenthound breed, like a small Foxhound but larger than a Beagle. The breed was originally used for hunting hares by trailing [...]
Tickets are now on sale for America’s Dog Show NEW YORK — The Westminster Kennel Club will expand its iconic dog show to include an additional third day of breed judging at Pier 94 in New York City. The Westminster Week celebration of dogs will kick off on Saturday, Feb. 8, with the Masters Agility Championship [...]
The Board of the Norwegian Kennel Club decided on Friday, September 27th to reverse the previous decisions on cancellation of shows, trials and activities with immediate effect. Norwegian national teams may again attend FCI Championships. The Board’s former recommendation to our members about not attending official activities with dogs abroad, is also reversed.
The following information is regarding a serious illness in dogs across the country in Norway. The Norwegian Veterinary Institute and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority are continuously working to find the background and trigger for the unknown disease. Approximately 25 dogs have become ill and died quickly after the illness. The FCI released the following: [...]
- Premium List Available on AKC.org – New York, NY (August 29, 2019) – Entries are now open for the 2019 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 14th and 15th. Entries are also open for the 3rd annual AKC Royal Canin [...]
The Kennel Club and Weatherbys are pleased to announce they have partnered to provide a simplified process for canine genetic heath testing which will benefit both dog breeders and owners, helping to eradicate some of the most concerning genetic disorders facing certain breeds. CombiBreed™ health test packages simplify the process of genetic testing by using a [...]
Statistics show surge in popularity of iconic breed as animated film about the Queen’s favourite dogs is released The popularity of the endangered Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi has soared ahead of the release of The Queen’s Corgi. Statistics from the Kennel Club show that registrations of both types of Corgi puppies, the [...]
Thank you to Keven Harris for these photos from the recent 18th Annual Thailand International Dog Show. Photo credits to Ferdinal Chandra.
During the 2nd FCI Judges World Congress which took place on 24-25 June 2019, the FCI President called for an immediate extraordinary FCI General Committee meeting. Further to detailed and fruitful discussions about recent events, it was agreed to communicate the following : “Based on our own personal experience and on the reactions of our [...]
