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Show F Regulations Code of Best Practice for Judges (including Guide for Judges and Ring Stewards and Code of Best Practice for the Selection of Judges) Breed Watch Media Centre The Kennel Club Journ...

The Kennel Club and Weatherbys announce 38 new CombiBreed packages

The Kennel Club and Weatherbys have introduced a further 38 CombiBreed™ health test packages, available for 41 new breeds, in order to provide a simplified process for canine genetic health testing fo...

The Kennel Club and Weatherbys announce CombiBreed all-in-one tests for eight new breeds

The Kennel Club and Weatherbys have introduced CombiBreed™ health tests packages for eight new breeds, in order to provide a simplified process for canine genetic health testing for the benefit of bot...

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The Kennel Club and Breed Clubs discuss new CC allocation model The Kennel Club Accredited Instructors scheme recognised as a City and Guilds accredited programme for another year Shows Liaison Counc...

Stud Book Bands for 2022

More opportunities to win stud book numbers Stud book bands more evenly distributed Stud book bands no longer linked to judge approval criteria The Kennel Club has announced details of its stud book b...

Seven resources added to Kennel Club Academy

Learn online at home 24/7, including with new films for 7 extra breeds! Wealth of resources including judge education in a number of disciplines. Other areas cover canine health, breeding and trainin...

Fourteen Breeds Help Kennel Club as it Launches Pilot Scheme for Judges Competency Framework

Fourteen breeds representing every group classification and Stud Book band have joined forces to assist the Kennel Club with piloting various elements of its Judges Competency Framework (JCF), the Ken...

Crufts 2020 Best in Show champion is Maisie the Wire-Haired Dachshund from Gloucestershire

First ever Dachshund to win world’s greatest dog show After four momentous days, a new Crufts Best in Show champion has been crowned as Maisie (Ch Silvae Trademark), a Wire-Haired Dachshund, took home...

The Kennel Club glossary of canine terms

Abdomen The body cavity between the chest and pelvis Action Movement, the way a dog walks, trots or runs Agouti Colour pattern comprising a mixture of grey, black and white hairs Albino Lacking in pi...

Kennel Club Show Gundog Working Certificate

Whilst the judges on the day are looking for natural working ability, for retrieving breeds it is expected that your dog has had experience of freshly shot game and to particularly note that: Dogs whi...