2012 Archives
Common Sense At Last Now Tackle The Professional Handlers Judging Issue...read more
Vet Mr Shanklin Said He Would Not Comment On Individual Cases...read more
An Inteligent View of The Real World. Private Clubs And Elitism?...read more
Veterinary associations have told an influential committee of MPs that the Dog Advisory Council should be made into a regulatory body...read more
Kennel Club chairman Steve Dean came under fire from members of a Government committee...read more
Townsend Says That Shows Are Not A Major Source Of Income For The KC...read more
Once The Toothpaste Is Out Of The Tube It’s A Bastard To Get It Back In...read more
Pekingese Exhibitor Is Appointed 'High Profile Breed Poodle'...read more
The French Bulldog Best Of Breed Failed Its Veterinary Examination At Driffield...read more
Overseas Dogs Welcome To Compete In New Crufts Classes...read more
Kennel Club reminds vets to report operations...read more
More than half of veterinary practices in the UK still use...read more
Dogs Advisory Council Recomendations For Dogs And Bitches...read more
The NEC has upgraded its parking facilities improving the visitor experience for Crufts 2013 (What They Really Mean Is We're Increasing The Price)...read more
Professor Steve Dean called it “Our Kennel Club” at the speech he gave to the Welsh KC’s Dinner. He couldn’t have described it better...read more
The Chairman Of The Kennel Club's Annual Speech...read more
Missing Kerry Blue Terrier...read more
The Kennel Club is going to allow certain championship shows to do away with benching...read more
Belfast Dog Show Society have elected a new secretary. At a special general meeting on Monday...read more
KENNEL CLUB CHAIRMAN’S REPLY TO CANINE ALLIANCE“RUDE, DISMISSIVE AND UNACCEPTABLE”...read more
Blackpool Championship Show Abandoned...read more
The Canine Alliance has issued an invitation to the Kennel Club Chairman to attend an...read more
The Kennel Club has responded to criticism by its German counterpart of the high-profile breed veterinary health checks...read more
Health Checks Flawed Degrading And Insensitive...read more
Canine Alliance Press Release...
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THE KENNEL CLUB’S RESPONSE TO THE CANINE ALLIANCE...read more
Could This Be The Catalyst For An Alternative Kennel Club...read more
Kennel Club chairman Prof Steve Dean has responded to the...read more
The Kennel Club Are Invited To Suspend High-Profile Breed Vetrinary...read more
What A Dogs Dinner The Kennel Club Have Made For Themselves...read More
What Value A Challenge Certificate Now When Pedigree Dogs Exposed made the purebred...read more
Should Exhibitors Demand Entry Fees And All Expenses Incurred As A Result Of Vets Decisions?...read more
An Open Letter To Professor Steve Dean Chairman Of...read more
Judging Critique Seminar A Money Spinner?
You Can Fool Some Of The People All Of The Time;
And All Of The people Some Of The Time;
But You Cannot Fool All Of The People All Of The Time.
(Does Anyone Have The Names Of The Sixty Planks Who Attended It?)
The Kennel Club has announced an important new requirement which will affect exhibitors competing at Crufts next month, and all other dog shows with immediate effect...read more
The Follow Up To Pedigree Dogs Exposed Is To Be Screened The Week Before Crufts Dog Show...read more
Dog health and responsible breeding continue to be at the forefront of the Kennel Club’s activities read more...
The Kennel Club confirms that next year it will continue vigorously to enforce its random coat testing...read more
The Kennel Club says it is disappointed that only one breeder is among the founding members of the Dog Advisory Council...read more
An anonymous letter containing ‘malicious allegations’ about Kennel Club General Committee member Dr Ron James...read more
The Kennel Club has had discussions with the major veterinary organisations over restrictions on the number of litters born by caesarean section...read more
The Kennel Club has announced that from 2012 it will normally register no more than four litters...read more
Need For Group And BIS Judging Questioned? Let's Trial It Starting With Crufts 2011!...read more
General championship show secretaries is to meet again, this time at the Kennel Club’s London offices...read more
Owners of legally-docked dogs are making an orchestrated...read more
Exhibitors list the judge as the most important factor when deciding whether to go to a show...read more
At the request of the Glen of Imaal Terrier Association, the Kennel...read more
Appeal Fails For Dogue Breeders Now Ordered To Pay £1000.00 Costs To Kennel Club...read more
BBC Radio 4’s programme on Tuesday 7th September, What is the Point of the Kennel Club...read more
The Kennel Club is urging more General & Group Championship Show Societies to consider publishing a...read more
The Kennel Club is saddened to hear of the dog attack involving a ten year old girl in Kilmarnock and...read more
The Dog Control Bill. The proposed piece of legislation to which many anti-Dangerous Dogs Act...read more
An annual dog licence fee of as little as £21.501 could help reduce the number of strays and help tackle...read more
The Kennel Club is going to work with championship show organisers in a bid to make them more popular...read more
Some of the UK’s largest animal charities, law enforcement agencies and unions have today (Tuesday) jointly called on the leaders of the main...read more
The Kennel Club has renewed its plea for owners to pick up after their dogs, following reports...read more
The allocation of CCs for 2013 has been agreed by the Kennel Club’s General Committee...read more
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) 2010 Congress boasts a packed agenda highlighting a wide...read more
Panoram’s shocking documentary Britain’s Unwanted Pets made shocking newslast week for...read more
The awards won at Crufts by the six dogs from Russia whose names did not appear in the catalogue have...read more
Was This Vet Set Up? A Vet has appeared in court charged with illegally docking 13 Rottweiler puppies...read more
A series of meetings between the Kennel Club and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Northern Ireland have been hailed as...read more
The Council Of Docked Breeds (CDB) is gearing up to try to get the docking ban overturned...read more
I was recently sent an email from an 'Assistant Editor to Dog World' asking if they could use a photo that is on the front page of Terrier World...read more
The Kennel Club repeated its call for the Dangerous Dogs Act to be repealed in the wake of the Panorama programme “Britain’s Unwanted...read more
The Kennel Club travels to Belfast this week, to meet with Members of the Legislative Assembly...read more
I wonder Who Voted This Lot In? Strike Up The Bloody Band!...read more
KC Dog, the Kennel Club’s group in place to help responsible dog owners protect their rights, has today welcomed the comments...read more
All Secretaries are reminded that Kennel Club Regulations require every show/trial to submit a copy...read more
Veterinary associations’ response to BBC Panorama ‘It shouldn’t...read more
The World Of Dogs is riven by arguments, but now is the time to work together, according to the...read more
The Veterinary profession was due to be the subject of an undercover investigation by Panorama...Read more
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Independent Vets provided by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) will health check BOB winners...read more
Members of the Assured Breeder Scheme now stands at more than...read more
Kennel Club moves closer to becoming a company limited...read more
The Kennel Club has been accused of hypocrisy in its support of the puppy farm awareness day...read more
The General Committee met on 6th July 2010 to agree the allocation of Challenge Certificates for 2012...read more
The Kennel Club has today welcomed some changes but raised concerns about the Dogs (Amendment)...read more
Since the Kennel Club introduced the regulation giving judges the authority to exclude a dog from competition due to health and welfare...read more
A proposed new law giving local authorities the powers to restrict access for dog walkers has been introduced to the Northern Ireland...read more
Members of Parliament have recognised the British Veterinary Association’s contribution to the promotion of microchipping...read more
The Kennel Club has announced the following changes to its Accredited Breeder Scheme’s breed-specific requirements...read more
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) reiterated its support for the Welsh Assembly Government’s proposed badger cull to tackle bovine...read more
Animal welfare organisations, veterinary professionals and local authorities today joined forces to condemn the much-criticised Dangerous...read more
Decisions that were made at a recent meeting between the Kennel Club and the British Association for German Shepherd Dogs (BAGSD) have now been revealed...read more
At the first meeting between the Kennel Club and the German Shepherd Dog breed clubs which had signed the formal Undertakings...read more
Two breeders and exhibitors of Dogue de Bordeaux's have been banned from all activities to do with dogs...read more
A Champion Standard Poodle had to be put to sleep after suffering bloat at Southern Counties...read more
What should vets do to advise their clients about responsible breeding and pet ownership?...read more
Mike Townsend has been appointed the new vice-chairman of the...read more
The Russian Scottie from Crufts May Be Disqualified...Who Cares!...read more
The Kennel Club wishes to confirm its position concerning the exhibitors that entered dogs for DFS Crufts 2010 claiming undelivered entries...read more
This years AGM for the Kennel Club Members proved to be a damp squib for the controversial [to those in power] proposals put forward...read more
The proposal that chairmanship of the Kennel Club should be limited to a six-year term gave rise to much discussion at the AGM...read more
It is with grave concern and URGENCY that we felt it crucial to contact you and ask you to spread the...read more
Animal welfare groups have reacted angrily to a suggestion that dogs seized or held by police under section one of the...read more
Representatives of 14 clubs and the German Shepherd breed council – all of which have...read more
A bid to limit the Kennel Club chairman’s term of office is to be made at next week’s AGM.
Robin Searle will propose...read more
Dave Moger a Cavalier breeder who has spent nearly two years pursuing his complaint against Pedigree Dogs Exposed has heard...read more
The first meeting between the Kennel Club and representatives from those German Shepherd Dog Breed Clubs which signed...read more
Intimidation And Vendetta Have not Reined Every Club In.
The Kennel Club Chairman has asked the German Shepherd Dog League of GB to reconsider...read more
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The Kennel Club is urging breed rescue organisations and re-homing shelters to join the Association of Dogs and Cats...read more
A meeting is to be held at the Kennel Club with representatives of the 21 German Shepherd clubs...read more
The Dangerous Dogs Reform Group's former chairman has warned that repealing the current...read more
Now that the deadline from GSD Clubs for receipt of the signed Undertakings from those clubs wishing to be considered for 2012 CCs...read more
Jemima Harrison In The Frame? A Chairperson is being sought for the advisory council which will provide advice on dog breeding...read more
Following the Health Protection Agency’s advice to the public on the possible health effects of the Icelandic volcanic ash reaching...read more
In a letter to the KC’s executive – canine activities Kathryn Symns, acting chairman Nikki Farley said...read more
The Kennel Club has complained to the ITV about the way in which German Shepherds...read more
The DogsTrust does not believe that a return to the dog licence would provide a welfare benefit...read more
Dog breeding that is done Commercially is worth a total of 300m Euros a year to the Irish...read more
Petlog, the UK’s largest pet reunification service, will be outlining the importance of microchipping at their stand at the BSAVA...read more
The RSPCA welcomes new government guidelines for pet owners on how to look after their...read more
Two more accredited breeders have withdrawn their application to receive the accolade of excellence...read more
The German Shepherd Dog League of GB and The German Shepherd Dog Club of Devon have voted...read more
After a milestone victory for dogs in Wales, the Kennel Club is disappointed to learn of the intention of the Electronic Collar Manufacturers...read more
The Kennel Club, organisers of the world's greatest dog show DFS Crufts, will be holding the latest instalment of its Question Time...read more
RSPCA calls for new dog registration scheme as survey shows overwhelming support...read more
Clare 'Butch' Balding – now a self appointed canine expert – decided that the GS BOB winner...read more
A Crufts BOB German Shepherd Owner claims that her life in dogs has been ruined by a remark made during More4’s TV coverage of the show...read more
Fourteen of the 30 German Shepherd Breed Clubs have, by 23rd March, already signed...read more
The RSPCA has welcomed the National Assembly for Wales’ decision to ban the use of electric shock collars...read more
Vets are warning against widespread concern and panic after press reports that there will be a significant threat of rabies to the UK...read more
Moray Armstrong, co-handler of Crufts BIS, the Hungarian Vizsla Sh Ch/Aus Ch Hungargunn Bear Itn Mind (Yogi), has been banned...read more
A pensioner taking part in the Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme display teams was humiliated...read more
Professional Streaker Mark Roberts managed to disrupt the gundog group at Crufts on Sunday night...read more
Exhibitors of legally-docked dogs are livid that Bath CS has decided to charge a £4 admission fee...read more
A 16th century sea dog, the only female crew member aboard Henry VIII’s flagship the Mary Rose, is...read more
A Hungarian Vizsla which has been proven successful in both the show ring and the field will be...read more
VETS WELCOME EXTENSION TO UK PET TRAVEL PROTECTION...read more
KENNEL CLUB WELCOMES DEFRA DANGEROUS DOG CONSULTATION AS A PAW IN THE RIGHT DIREC...read more
Vets have welcomed the Government consultation on reforming dangerous dogs legislation but called...read more
The RSPCA is calling for irresponsible pet ownership to be the focus of the Government’s newly announced public consultation on dog...read more
Comments on the proposal to change the height in the Lakeland Terrier Standard. From Ron Punter...read more
A public consultation on how to tackle irresponsible owners and their potentially dangerous dogs is to be launched within weeks...read more
DFS Crufts FM, the dedicated radio station for the world’s largest dog show, will be hitting the airwaves once again next week to bring...read more
The Kennel Club is offering dog show judges across eight breeds the chance to enhance their knowledge through its schedule for the Judges...read more
An RSPCA chief officer has been deployed to earthquake stricken Haiti to take over the day to day running of the Animal Relief Coalition...read more
The veterinary profession was well represented at a meeting of key stakeholders brought together to discuss the next steps on dog...read more
After four years of campaigning, the Kennel Club has jubilantly welcomed the announcement made by Wales’ Rural Affairs Minister...read more
The German Shepherd Dog breed council has written to the Kennel Club asking if it can negotiate a resolution to the 2012 CCs row...read more
The Kennel Club is developing a revolutionary new database that will enable people to find a perfect mate for their dog and which will...read more
THE RSPCA has been ordered to pay a huge legal bill after losing a battle over a £2 million estate left...read more
In his speech to the British Veterinary Association's London dinner, BVA President Professor Bill Reilly renewed calls on the Government...read more
The Kennel Club has made it clear that the single most important issue currently facing the German Shepherd Dog as a breed is the...read more
The Kennel Club Accredited Instructor Scheme (KCAI) has become the first nationally recognised qualification in the UK for instructors involved...read more
The Kennel Club has welcomed comments by the Scottish Government detailing their intention...read more
BVA AND BSAVA WELCOME SCOTLAND’S MOVE TO CONTROL DANGEROUS DOGS...read more
Around 28,000 dogs are set to descend on the NEC in Birmingham on 11-14 March for the world’s...read more
The Kennel Club has announced the list of Shows Council representatives for the next three years, as follows...read more
DFS Crufts 2010 – Ring Changes And Early And Late Starts...read more
Kennel Club Announces Drop In Registrations This is the lowest total since 2002...read more
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE KCLC BREEDS COUNCIL HELD AT THE KENNEL CLUB ON MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2009...read more
The Kennel Club has announced that 56 breeders have qualified for the first ever Kennel Club Breeders...read more
At the request of the relevant breed clubs, the Kennel Club has recently approved two more official...read more
At the request of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Council, the Kennel Club has agreed that it will no...read more
Registrations have fallen in all breeds in 2009 by 27, 258. This is a loss of revenue for the Kennel Club to the tune of
£327, 696.00...read more
The Kennel Club has announced a change of judge for the Sealyham Terrier at DFS Crufts as Mr R Platt has withdrawn due to ill health.
The replacement judge is Mr H A Horn.
Vets have welcomed Professor Bateson’s report on dog breeding as an important step on a long...read more
Dogs Trust response to the publication of Professor Sir Patrick Bateson’s Independent Inquiry...read More
Dog Welfare Report: New Panel Needed To Oversee Pedigree Health A new report published today...read more
The Kennel Club has broadly welcomed Professor Sir Patrick Bateson’s ‘Independent Inquiry into...read more
After a ten month long inquiry, Professor Sir Patrick Bateson FRS called for a non-statutory Advisory Council on Dog Breeding...read more
A breeding programme which was originated with an intentional Pointer/Dalmatian cross...read more
The Young Kennel Club is looking for those budding artists among its members...read more
The Kennel Club’s online registration service is growing ever more popular and the Kennel Club’s IT...read more
The Kennel Club has been waiting since July 2009 for the GSD community as a whole
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Legislation has been published in the Irish Republic which, according to Environment Minister...read more
The Kennel Club is expanding the scope of the work undertaken by the group responsible for...read more
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