CKC Press Release With the implementation of new U.S. dog importation guidelines on August 11, 2014, as set out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the CKC has reached out to various organizations for support and pursued exceptions to these new directives that so significantly affect our member breeders and their puppies. The guidelines call […]
The Eukanuba World Challenge announced that the 2014 event will be available online through live streaming video. Eukanuba will provide live streaming video of the Amsterdam Winner show as well. The live streaming video will begin on December 13, 2014 at www.eukanuba.co.uk/ewc. The Eukanuba World Challenge Finals will be held December 13-14, 2014 in the Netherlands.
– A Summer of Positive Action for AKC — New York, NY – It is back to school time across America and students are being asked that time-tested question – “What did you do over the summer?” For my wife and I, it’s a rather easy question to sum up in just five […]
The Kennel Club, the largest organisation dedicated to dog welfare in the UK, has welcomed the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra) proposed changes to the EU Pet Travel Scheme, but remains concerned about their long term effectiveness. Under the proposals, the principle elements of the pet travel scheme for pets entering and […]
The Kennel Club has approved a new DNA testing scheme for Progressive Retinal Atrophy (Pap-PRA1) in Papillons, following consultation with the Papillon Breed Council on behalf of the breed clubs. This test is offered by OptiGen in the USA (www.optigen.com) and Laboklin in the UK (www.laboklin.co.uk) and further details can be obtained from them. Copies […]
The Kennel Club has approved a new DNA testing scheme for progressive rod-cone degeneration-Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA) in Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, following consultation with the Breed Health Coordinator on behalf of the breed club. This test is offered by OptiGen in the USA (www.optigen.com) or via Laboklin, a partner laboratory in the UK (www.laboklin.co.uk) and […]
Research that could help reduce the incidence of Syringomyelia (SM) in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and other toy breeds, and inform responsible breeding practices, has been published in the Kennel Club and BioMed Central’s Canine Genetics and Epidemiology journal. The research, funded by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, looks at the incidence of SM […]
Youth is the future. Although it is a hackneyed statement, it is not far from the truth. In years to come, today’s youth will become the leaders of our world, leaders who will continue and improve the legacy of today’s institutions and will carry them into a new and bright future. From generation to generation, […]
The Best In Show dog of the World Dog Show 2014 has been selected. The winner of the World Dog Show was Affenpinscher Tricky Ricky From Yarrow-Hi Tech, owned by Jongkie Budiman and Mieke Cooijmans from Indonesia. Maltese CineCitta Sacha Baron Colen, owned by Franco Prosperi from Italy was second, Wire-haired Fox Terrier Kingarthur Van […]
The following dogs won their respective groups on Saturday night of the 2014 World Dog Show in Helsinki Finland. Congratulations to their breeders, owners, and handlers. Check back throughout the weekend for more group and Best in Show results. FCI Group 3: Wire Fox Terrier, Kinarthur Van Foliny Home Owners: Rony de Munter, Victor Malzoni […]
