Following a feedback process started last year and careful consideration by its Dog Health Group, the Kennel Club has agreed to permit the registration of puppies from planned dual matings without the need for permission in advance. The idea was first floated by Kennel Club Chairman, Professor Steve Dean, in the April 2012 edition of […]
MPs, Ministers and Animal Welfare Charities joined forces at a House of Commons debate yesterday (Thursday June 6th), hosted by the Kennel Club to discuss the implications of compulsory microchipping. The debate held during National Microchipping Month, provided an invaluable opportunity for Defra to hear opinions, concerns and ideas from a range of stakeholders. Questions […]
Best in Show winner, Jilly, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen whose pedigree name is Ch Soletrader Peek a Boo, and her owner Gavin Robertson, will begin their 130 mile charity walk next week (10 June) and have already raised £11,637. They will be joined on Jilly’s Jolly Jaunt by previous Crufts champions; six Best in […]
The Kennel Club has held its Gundog Working Test at the Chatsworth House estate, Derbyshire, and the success of the event has shown that the sport is more popular than ever among gundog owners. Owners and their dogs attended the five day event, which included a specially designed gundog training day, with many of […]
Four million dog owners are unaware of upcoming legislation which requires all dogs to be microchipped, research by Petlog has revealed.
The research, carried out by the UK’s largest lost and found database for microchipped pets, Petlog, has found that almost half of all dog owners are unaware of the impending compulsory microchipping legislation.
For years, we’ve heard rumors of imminent investigations regarding the questionable 501(c)3 status that HSUS enjoys. Anyone involved in dog club administration is familiar with its benefits – and the regulations that accompany non-profit tax designation. Among other things, 501(c)3 charities must not use resources to influence legislation or political campaigns.
Bramble, a two year old English Springer Spaniel from a small village near Peterborough, once thought to be a hopeless case due to her disobedience and lack of interest in training, is set to join some of the top working gundogs in the country by competing with her owner at the prestigious Kennel Club Gundog […]
Prior to the World Dog Show this year which took place in Budapest, Hungary, Delegates from all FCI countries had a week long itinerary of subjects to discuss. For some months the dog community have been informed of the retirement of the FCI President, Mr Hans Muller.
It’s the year of the Old English Speepdog! Westminster Kennel Club Reserve Best in Show winning and now World Dog Show Best In Show the Old English Sheepdog breed is having a good year, although the dogs were two different dogs this has to be an exceptional salute to the breed!
Hello from Budapest Hungary home of the 2013 World Dog Show. We started this morning with a welcoming opening ceremony featuring traditional Hungarian dancers, opera singers and the presentation of the FCI flag. The kennel club is pleased to welcome international guest and exhibitors.
