The Kennel Club Library

The Kennel Club Library is Europe’s biggest dog library.  We are happy to welcome visitors and help you with your dog research. 

Opening hours by Appointment:Doing canine research at the Kennel Club Library

Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm

Contact us:

Telephone: 020 7518 1009

Fax: 020 7518 1058

Email: library@thekennelclub.org.uk

Our Collections

  • Dog books
  • Dog newspapers and journals
  • Kennel Club Stud Books
  • Kennel Club Breed Record Supplements
  • Crufts Catalogues and other dog show catalogues
  • Breed Club publications
  • Rare canine books, canine ephemera, special collections and more more                                                                             Kennel Club Library Tour looking at the oldest book in the library.  Photo by Heidi Hudson

Doing Research

We can help you with:

  • Dog breed research
  • Pedigree research
  • Breed Club history
  • History of Crufts and other dog shows
  • Champion dogs
  • Dog training books
  • Caring for new puppies
  • Choosing the right dog for you
  • In-depth research (on a fee-paying basis)

Search the Kennel Club Library Catalogue of collections online

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More about our collections

Books

The Kennel Club Library holds books on every Kennel Club recognised breed and also covers a whole host of topics, such as dog training, dog breeding, dogs shows, field trials and other dog activities, dog health and veterinary care, dogs in art and even dogs in literature.  Our collection of rare dog books includes books dating back to the 17th Century.

New books in the Kennel Club Library 

Newspapers and Journals

The Kennel Club Library keeps a wide selection of dog magazines and dog newspapers, including international titles.  We hold a complete run of the Kennel Gazette and we also hold back issues of Our Dogs, Dog World and more. 

Visitors at the Kennel Club LibrarySpecial Collections

A features of the Kennel Club Library is our unique collection of canine research material collected by distinguished dog breeders. These collections include scrapbooks, notebooks, photographs, pedigrees and collections of dog ephemera. 

Kennel Club Stud Books and Breed Records Supplements

We hold a complete set of Kennel Club Stud Books and Kennel Club Breed Records Supplements.  These are essential sources for breed history and pedigree research.  We also hold original Kennel Club registration cards on microfilm for a number of breeds.  Contact us for more details. 

Breed Clubs                                                                        

We hold breed club yearbooks, newsletters and other publications from most UK breed clubs and canine associations and these are an invaluable resource for anyone interested in breed club history. 

Kennel Club Stud Books and Breed Record Supplements at the  Kennel Club LibraryDog Show Catalogues

Our collection of Crufts catalogues and Championship Dog Show catalogues dates from the late 19th Century to the present.  These are marked catalogues and include the full dog show results.   We also hold Field Trials catalogues, Working Trials catalogues, and Obedience Trials catalogues. 

DVDs and Videos

Our DVD and video collection includes works on different dog breeds and on dog training and care. Footage from Crufts and other Kennel Club events can be obtained through the library. Viewing facilities are provided.

Library Links

The Kennel Club Picture Library

The Kennel Club Art Gallery

The Asa Lees Collection

Animal Health Trust Library

Natural History Museum Tring

Pet Food Manufacturer's Association - Pet Statistics

American Kennel Club Library