All breeders who register their puppies, and new owners who register ownership of their dogs with the Kennel Club, accept the jurisdiction of the Kennel Club and undertake to abide by its general Code of Ethics.
The Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme promotes good breeding practice and breeders must agree to follow set requirements, which encourage the breeding of healthy, well-adjusted puppies.
Although many responsible dog breeders fulfil the scheme's requirements, the KCABS ensures that the puppy buying public know which breeders are declaring to follow good practice
The Kennel Club a number of Breeder Assessors who play a central role in maintaining the high standards of the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme as it continues to grow in size and stature.
The purpose of visiting breeders is simply to ensure compliance of the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme. Here's what to expect before, during and after a Breeder Assessor visit.
Assured Breeders assist with puppy mortality research
Assured Breeder Scheme members recently contributed to research looking into rates of puppy losses in the first three weeks of life. Read the survey results.