How do I register my imported dog?

Dogs now registered overseas which were originally registered with the Kennel Club do not require an Authority to Compete (ATC) Number since we already have the information needed.

In order to register an imported dog with the Kennel Club the dog must already be registered in its country of origin. The Kennel Club will normally only accept for registration dogs from overseas countries where the Kennel Club has a reciprocal agreement with the overseas Kennel Club or from countries which have full membership, associate membership or contract partnership of the FCI. To import a dog from any other country permission may have to be sought from the General Committee before the dog is imported. Application for registration must be made on a Kennel Club Form 4 and the following must accompany the application:

A certified pedigree (or photocopy) issued by the appropriate overseas Kennel Club.

Certification of pedigree by VDH (Germany only).

A registration certificate issued by the overseas Kennel Club in the owner's name (Australia, USA, Canada, Denmark, Guernsey, Jersey and Ireland).

I have applied to register my imported dog, can I enter any competitions while it is being processed?

If at the closing date for entries, you have applied for but not received the Kennel Club document, the dog can be entered and the name should be followed by the letters 'N.A.F' (Name Applied For).

I am moving to America, and would like to register my KC registered dog with the AKC (American Kennel Club). What do I do?

The majority of overseas KCs with which the Kennel Club has a reciprocal agreement, require a three generation certified export pedigree and transfer of ownership certificate. However, you are advised to check with the relevant KC to find out their requirements for an imported dog. You can obtain a list of clubs with which the Kennel Club has full reciprocal agreements from the Kennel Club year book, available to buy online.

In order to obtain an export pedigree, you will need to complete an Export Application Form 13.

I am travelling to Finland and would like to take my dog with me. Please can you send me further information on travel requirements?

For further help and assistance, you will need to contact the Animal Health department within Defra. They will be able to advise you of the countries eligible for the Pet Travel Scheme. The web page address is www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/index.htm or contact via email quarantine@defra.gsi.gov.uk.

My bitch is registered with the Kennel Club but her litter was born in Ireland. What do I do?

If the puppies are born outside of the UK or in the Channel Islands then the litter would be considered to be outside of the Kennel Club's jurisdiction and as such should be registered with the registry body of the country where they were born.

Can I register my dog with the Kennel Club if it is living in another country (other than Ireland/Channel Islands)?

A dog can only be registered with the Kennel Club if it is resident in the UK (an ATC dog is recorded not registered). However, if a dog is living in a country where the Pet Travel Scheme is operational and is coming to the UK to take part in KC events, an Authority To Compete (ATC) number is required.

I am importing a bitch in whelp how do I register the litter?

Bitches imported in whelp should be registered with the Kennel Club if the bitch is remaining in the UK. The litter may then be registered on a Form 1 accompanied by a certified three generation pedigree issued by the country of origin for the sire. If the bitch is returned to the country of origin without leaving quarantine after whelping, then it does not need to be registered with the Kennel Club. The Form 1 to register the litter should be accompanied by certified 3 generation pedigrees of both dam and sire from the country of origin.

If you have any further questions on importing or exporting dogs please email import.export@thekennelclub.org.uk.

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