The Kennel Club has approved a new DNA testing scheme for Progressive Retinal Atrophy 3 (PRA3) in Tibetan Spaniels following consultation with the breed’s Breed Health Coordinator, on behalf of the breed clubs. In the UK, this test is offered by the Animal Health Trust (www.aht.org.uk) and further details can be obtained directly from them. […]
The Kennel Club is supporting a recently launched Breed Health Survey for Miniature Bull Terriers, designed to give a stronger picture of the health of the breed in the UK and internationally. The survey, compiled by the Miniature Bull Terrier Club, will help the breed to put any problems in context by asking owners to […]
The Kennel Club has approved a new DNA testing scheme for Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCD) in Parson Russell Terriers following consultation with the breed’s Breed Health Coordinator, on behalf of the breed clubs. In the UK, this test is offered by the Animal Health Trust (www.aht.org.uk) and further details can be obtained directly from them. Results […]
Crufts Supreme Champion, Ch Jafrak Philippe Olivier has died at age 12.
Phil was bred by Jack and Frances Krall of the world-famous Jafrak Kennel and owned by Kevin and Sandie Cullen.
Just 20 years ago, a purebred dog was the dog to have in your life. Twenty years ago, a responsible breeder was viewed as a respected resource. Twenty years ago there were virtually no important legislative efforts aimed at eradicating all dog breeding.
To continue to improve the health and welfare of pedigree dogs, the Kennel Club is enhancing the interactive service – Breed Watch – with a number of improvements. These changes will ensure that the most accurate and up to date information about the visible health of every breed of dog can be recorded and analysed […]
The Kennel Club, the UK’s largest organisation dedicated to the health and welfare of dogs, has launched its new website atwww.thekennelclub.org.uk, with a fresh new design and improved navigation. The Kennel Club has launched its new website to create a more user-friendly experience that will seamlessly deliver information about a range of subjects including dog activities, […]
– Two Ways to Share the AKC Story this September — New York, NY – The omnipresent effort of the AKC communication team, led by Chris Walker, continues to generate positive stories about the American Kennel Club and purebred dogs in the news media and in social media. Due to the engaging content […]
Dog owners in Looe, Cornwall, are being urged to have their say on proposed restrictions which could see a total ban on dogs on Hannafore Beach, an area currently enjoyed by many responsible dog owners. Kennel Club campaign group, KC Dog, in place to help responsible dog owners protect their rights, is alerting dog owners […]
Following consultation with the Finnish Lapphund breed health coordinator on behalf of the breed clubs, the Kennel Club has recently approved a new official DNA testing scheme for Glycogen Storage Disease Type II (GSDII), otherwise known as Pompe’s disease, in this breed. In the UK, this test is offered by Laboklin (www.laboklin.co.uk) and further details can be […]
