The Kennel Club is responsible for the licensing of nearly 5,000 canine competitions a year, all these events are held under Kennel Club Regulations and include Breed Shows, Field Trials, Working Trials, Obedience and Agility competitions. Any dog registered with the Kennel Club is eligible to compete at these Kennel Club events.

Societies and canine clubs wishing to hold canine events apply up to two years in advance for the dates they require. It is important to avoid date, breed and venue clashes between shows. The Kennel Club has an Events Diary computer system on which the dates of all the events to be held are recorded.

General and Group Championship Shows (available to view and print off)       

In addition, a number of reports are available in the following formats:

• List of Shows by County
• List of Shows by Breed
• List of Shows by Date
• List of Shows by Licence type

Please email the Shows, Trials and Awards Department on showdates@thekennelclub.org.uk for the reports you require.

There are all sorts of ways you can find out about competitions. The Events Section of the Kennel Gazette prints full listings each month of all forthcoming Kennel Club licensed shows and events for all types of competition including Companion Dog Shows and Field Trials.

Weekly newspapers, 'Dog World' and 'Our Dogs' carry advertisements of shows. There are also specialist publications which carry full details as well as all the news and views.

You will most likely find out about most competitions through your local training club, which gives you the opportunity to ask the advice of more seasoned competitors whether you and your dog are ready for competition.

Crufts 2008

Crufts, organised by the Kennel Club, is the greatest and best known dog show and is held every year at the NEC, Birmingham.  Crufts 2008 is on from 6th - 9th March 2008.

Please note that unfortunately NO DOGS other than those that have been invited by the Kennel Club are permitted into the show.

Discover Dogs 2008

This unique event is the perfect place for visitors to meet over 190 different breeds of pedigree dog and see which breed most suits different people and lifestyles. Visit London’s leading dog event at Earls Court 2, London on 8th and 9th November 2008.

Please note: No dogs other than exhibits will be admitted into the show.

Roadshows

The Kennel Club Roadshow attends a broad range of events (inc Championship Shows) across the country and we would like you to come and see for yourself how much fun you can have at these events.

Click on the link above or the picture on the right for more information and for the Roadshow dates for 2008.

Other Events

The Kennel Club promotes its involvement in many other disciplines at other events in the UK. Please contact Anne Greaves or Debbie Deuchar on 0870 606 6750 for further information.

Trade Stands at Kennel Club Events

If you work for a canine organisation you might like to hire a trade stand at either one of our annual big dog events which are attended by thousands of people each year – Crufts at the NEC, Birmingham in March and Discover Dogs at Earls Court 2, London in November.  For further information please contact events@thekennelclub.org.uk.

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