Q. How do you register puppies with the Kennel Club?

A. Download a Form 1 litter application or alternatively contact the call centre on 0870 606 6750 to request a form.

The Breeder is responsible for registering the puppies and the form ideally should be available on the day the mating is arranged.

The stud dog owner should complete their details and sign the form.

Q. Can any pedigree puppy be registered with the Kennel Club?

A. Both mother and father of the litter must be registered with the Kennel Club. Ownership details of both parents must be correct at time of mating for the stud dog and date of birth for the dam.

Q. Are there any restrictions that would prevent me from registering my puppies?

A. Yes, if any of the following apply:

• Breeding and Sale of Dogs Act (seek advice from your local authority)
• The dam has already whelped six litters, or
• The dam has already reached the age of eight years at the date of whelping, or
• The dam was under 12 months of age at the date of mating.
• If either the dam or sire are endorsed with progeny not eligible for registration (i.e. that there is a restriction on file at the Kennel Club that prevents any puppies from being registered). Please refer to your owner certificate if you are unsure, the endorsement will be clearly displayed.

Q. How much does it cost to register?

A. The cost is £12 for each puppy to be registered. This registration will remain on the Kennel Club breed database as a permanent historical record of the breed.

Q. Can you help me find new homes for my puppies?

A. The Kennel Club offers a Puppy Sales Register service. Please contact the call centre on 0870 606 6750 for further details.

Q. How do I go about placing endorsements on my own puppies?

A. You can do this at the point of registration providing that the dog is in your physical possession. You can place an endorsement by completing the appropriate section on the Application for Litter Registration (Form 1). The Breeder must advise any prospective new owner in writing that there is a restriction on the puppy prior to the puppy being collected. (Any such agreement must be in writing and signed by both the Breeder and new owner).

Q. How long does it take to register a puppy?

A. As a guide please allow 14 days for the processing of registration applications that have been completed correctly. However, if there are any queries arising this may delay the process. Please note that other additional services i.e. Pedigrees will be mailed out under separate cover.

Q. Can we check for progress after contact?

A. Please only contact the Kennel Club after the 14 day period has expired.

Q. What is the difference between a Registration Certificate and Pedigree Certificate?

A. Upon registering a litter of puppies you will automatically receive a Registration Certificate for each puppy that has been registered. The Pedigree Certificate can either show 3 or 5 Generations of the ancestry of the dog and can be likened to a family tree. It is an additional item to your registration. Please contact the call centre on 0870 606 6750 for further details.

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