The Kennel Club will be launching its new book of Illustrated Breed Standards this March, the first new edition of the publication since 2003. Dog enthusiasts will notice more than a few differences as the book delivers an up-to-date, all encompassing look at the UK’s recognised breeds of pedigree dog in 2011.

A must-have ‘bible’ for dog show judges, the book also provides an interesting look at the 210 recognised pedigree breeds in the UK for the rest of the dog-loving population.

The Kennel Club’s Breed Standards form the basis for judging dogs at all licensed breed shows and the fully revised edition outlines the descriptive ‘standards’ for each. The new book reflects the work that the Kennel Club has been conducting over many years to help pedigree dog health and to ensure that dog showing is a catalyst to breed healthy, fit for function dogs.

The latest edition of the book outlines the characteristics of dogs that promote a healthy lifestyle and clearly communicates how each breed should be fit for their original function. The Kennel Club has been working for a number of years to improve pedigree dog health and educate the public to breed and buy responsibly. The ‘Fit for Function: Fit for Life’ campaign is at the heart of the Club’s ethos, believing that every dog should be bred to be fit enough to enjoy its life to the full.

A total of 205 breeds are fully represented by the Illustrated Breed Standards, an increase of 13 since the last edition, whilst a further five are presented with a picture only. Recognised breeds in the UK change as new breeds are introduced the country.

Each individual breed entry contains a history of the breed, including its origins and function, as well as a full description outlining its essential features. There is also useful advice on the nature of the breed and practical information to help guide potential buyers in their choice of breed, such as daily exercise requirements, temperament and grooming needs, as well as a glossary of canine terms, essential reading for anyone who owns, or hopes to own, a purebred dog. 

To purchase a copy of the book in advance click here.

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8^th February 2011
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Notes to Editors

The new edition of the Illustrated Breed Standards will be launched at dfs Crufts 2011 on March 10^th. Since the last edition in 2003, the following breeds have been added:

Breeds with standards

• Portuguese Podengo (Warren Hound)  - Hound Group
• Korthals Griffon - Gundog Group
• Eurasier - Utility Group
• Japanese Akita Inu - Utility Group
• Korean Jindo - Utility Group
• Greater Swiss Mountain Dog  - Working Group
• Catalan Sheepdog  - Pastoral Group
• Polish Lowland Sheepdog - Pastoral Group

Breeds without standards:

• Azawakh  - Hound Group
• EntlebucherMountainDog - Working Group
• Small Munsterlander - Gundog Group
• Spaniel (American Water) - Gundog Group

(The Pyrenean Mastiff also appears without a breed standard)

RRP - £40
Pre-Crufts launch discount – 10% (£36)
Additional 10% discount for Kennel Club Members, Associates and Affiliates (£32.40)

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