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The Kennel Club is the UK’s largest organisation dedicated to the health and welfare of dogs. The Kennel Club was founded in 1873 and is able to offer dog owners an unparalleled source of information, experience and advice on dog welfare, dog health, dog training and dog breeding.

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Welsh Government joins Westminster in announcing compulsory microchipping commitment 26-Apr-2013

The Kennel Club has praised the Welsh Government for its commitment to also introduce compulsory microchipping of all dogs, following the Westminster government's similar announcement in February this year. The move, which will serve to help prom... Read more

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Dog obsessed with chasing cars saved from being rehomed 20-May-2013

Jess, a Border Collie puppy from Selby, North Yorkshire wouldn’t stop chasing cars – so much so that her family feared she would have to be rehomed if the behaviour didn’t stop. Jess’ owner Anita sought help from a Kennel Club accredited dog behaviou... Read more

Free entry to prestigious international canine photography contest 20-May-2013

Prestigious annual photography competition, the Kennel Club Dog Photographer of the Year, which attracts international coverage and is viewed by tens of thousands of people from around the world, is now open and free to enter. The Kennel Club, th... Read more

County Down’s Scruffts chance to qualify for Crufts 17-May-2013

Scruffts, the crossbreed dog competition that took Crufts by storm recently, is hotting up as it comes to the Stormont Family Fun Day in Belfast, County Down with two new classes and one very special guest. County Down has a reputation for premie... Read more

Kennel Club Annual General Meeting 2013 17-May-2013

Reports on a number of key issues including the future of vet checks, the use of products on dogs’ coats at shows and Kennel Club achievements in the last year that will have a significant impact on dog health and welfare in the future, were heard by... Read more

Kennel Club welcomes EFRA committee report on effective dog control regulation 16-May-2013

The Kennel Club has welcomed the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s report on the Draft Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Bill, which was published today (16 May). The report highlights many of the recommendations made by the Kennel ... Read more

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