The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) in Clumber Spaniels, 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 please refer to the worldwide DNA testing list found on the Kennel […]
The Kennel Club has analysed extensive data from its pedigree records to launch ground-breaking research that will help breeders to improve genetic health and protect the future of our favourite dog breeds. The 35-year review, which is the most comprehensive research project of its kind, analyses Kennel Club data from 1980 to 2014 for all […]
For the first time in its history, the Kennel Club is to be subject to a takeover. This November, Young Kennel Club (YKC) members will descend on the new head office on Clarges Street, London, as part of the Takeover Challenge 2015. On Friday 20th November 2015, YKC members aged 16 and over will have the […]
BEIJING - A Chinese district government is giving dog owners a stark choice: Get rid of your pets or we’ll come to your home and kill them on the spot. Even in a country where dog ownership is tightly regulated, the order issued this week by the Dayang New District in the eastern city of Jinan […]
Congratulations to the Wire Fox Terrier, King Arthur, on winning Best in Show at the 2015 European Dog Show in Oslo, Norway! Multi Champion King Arthur Van Voliny Home Owner: Victor Malzoni Jr. Co-Owners/Breeder: Dieny Uiterwijk & Rony de Munter Handler: Warren Bradley Best in Show – Judge Rodi Hubenthal 1. Ch. Kingarthur Van Foliny […]
Canadian Kennel Club Press Release Air Canada Cargo has recently introduced an embargo on brachycephalic dog breeds which prohibits select breeds from travelling as cargo, noting that brachycephalic breeds may continue to travel in the cabin with passengers. Air Canada Cargo expanded its brachycephalic breed embargo list as of August 28th 2015 and you can review the […]
The 2015 European Dog Show will be hosted by the Norwegian Kennel Club on September 4-6, 2015 in Oslo, Norway. The total entry is over 17,000 dogs. 51 countries will be represented. Eukanuba will offer the European Dog Show Best in Show winner access to the Eukanuba World Challenge finals. The Best in Show winner […]
The Danish Kennel Club (DKK) decided at its board meeting on August 27, to give their support to FCI. On behalf of dog welfare is I’m disappointed DKK’s decision, says Trine Hage CEO NKK. DKK says in its decision that the membership in FCI offers far more advantages than disadvantages for Danish dog sport, and […]
Finnish Kennel Club Press Release – August 27, 2015 The Finnish Kennel Club is a full member of the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale). The FCI General Assembly recently entrusted the World Dog Show 2019 to China, prompting dog people all around the world to protest loudly against the abuse of dogs in China. The decision […]
The Norwegian Kennel Club has relased this statement to the press: “The Swedish Kennel Club (SKK) has given their support to NKK and our efforts for improving dog welfare in China. The SKK go even further in their statement by asking their General Assembly to either change their membership terms with FCI, or start negotiations […]
