The Kennel Club has approved a new health programme, in collaboration with the Dalmatian breed clubs, which are collectively supportive of a DNA test for the SLC2A9 gene associated with Hyperuricosuria (HUU)/Urate Stone Disorder (USD). Hyperuricosuria is an inherited condition which can affect Dalmatians. Dogs with two copies of the SLC2A9 gene (one inherited from […]
Almost 22,000 dogs will be heading to the NEC in Birmingham from 10th – 13th March, to compete at Crufts 2016, the 125th anniversary of the show. The Kennel Club figures show that 21,919 dogs will be taking part in breed judging, Gamekeepers’ classes and the Obedience and Agility Championships. The 2016 figure exceeds the […]
The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS) in Cocker Spaniels, following consultation with the Health Coordinator on behalf of the breed clubs. This test is offered by Antagene (www.antagene.com) and further details can be obtained directly from them. As the Kennel Club does not have an agreement in […]
Five Young Kennel Club members have been nominated for the prestigious Shaun McAlpine Outstanding Young Person award, which celebrates the hard-working, inspirational and selfless actions of young dog lovers. The Shaun McAlpine Outstanding Young Person award is the highest level of achievement for young dog lovers. For over thirty years, Ed and Cindy McAlpine have […]
The Kennel Club is calling for dog lovers who are competing at Crufts in any activity or discipline to help show the world just how great dogs are. Every year, to promote Crufts and the many roles that dogs play in society, the Kennel Club press office looks for inspiring dogs and owners with interesting […]
The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for Cone Degeneration (CD) in Alaskan Malamutes, following consultation with the Health Coordinator on behalf of the breed club. To find out which laboratories the Kennel Club is able to record results from, and which labs will send results direct to the Kennel Club, please refer […]
The Kennel Club has approved two new official DNA testing schemes for Juvenile Epilepsy (JE) and Lysosomal Storage Disease (LSD) in the Lagotto Romagnolo, following consultation with the Lagotto Romagnolo Association. To find out which laboratories the Kennel Club is able to record results from, and which labs will send results direct to the Kennel Club, please refer to […]
The Kennel Club has announced a change in policy concerning the admittance of cropped eared dogs at Kennel Club licenced breed club shows for a trial period. The Kennel Club recently considered a request from a breeder and exhibitor asking that dogs with cropped ears be allowed to attend breed club shows as ‘spectators’ dogs’. […]
The Eukanuba World Challenge is a competition that is designed to bring together top winning dogs from around the world. The participants are nominated by their respective kennel clubs or qualify at prestigious events. If you missed the live streaming coverage of the 2015 Eukanuba World Challenge, the Eukanuba YouTube Channel features videos of the […]
The Kennel Club has announced the latest set of recommendations which it has added to the Assured Breeder Scheme (ABS) to further improve dog health and responsible breeding in 2016. The new recommendations have been introduced following consultations with breed clubs and councils, in a collaborative effort to ensure that health and welfare issues are […]
