Kennel Club
The Kennel Club plays a prominent role in the UK dog sector, shaping breed standards, health initiatives, and public attitudes that influence the commercial pet industry. Pet Gazette covers Kennel Club news relevant to pet retailers, distributors, and suppliers — including policy updates, breeder schemes, partnerships with petcare brands, and campaigns affecting demand for specific breeds or products. We also report on its involvement in events, canine health research, and regulatory discussions. This tag helps trade professionals understand how the Kennel Club’s activities intersect with market trends and pet product development.
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Feb- 2019 -4 FebruaryCharities
French Bulldogs ‘more prone’ to birthing problems
French Bulldog bitches are 15.9 times more likely to suffer from difficult births (dystocia) than crossbred bitches, according to a series of studies from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) published today (Monday 4 February). And, among female dogs that had problems giving birth, French Bulldog bitches are then 2.4 times…
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Jan- 2019 -21 JanuaryEvents
Water therapy helps former Crufts winner walk again
A former winner at Crufts has regained the ability to walk following life-changing hydrotherapy rehabilitation to treat a serious leg injury. Border Collie Tiegen’s show career was cut short after she suffered an injury to her cruciate ligament while training. Her owner’s thought the 12 year old would never be…
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2 JanuaryPet Owners
BVA urges owners and breeders to use pre-mating health testing
Vets are urging owners and breeders to “do their bit” for dog health by ensuring they use pre-mating health tests if they intend to breed from their pedigree or ‘designer’ crossbreed dog. The appeal comes as new statistics reveal that 70 percent of small animal vets very often or always…
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Dec- 2018 -6 DecemberCharities
The Kennel Club issues Alabama rot warning to dog owners
The Kennel Club is warning dog owners to be vigilant as the peak season for the Alabama rot disease sets in. The condition, also known as Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy, or CRGV, was first detected in the UK in 2012 and is most prevalent between November and May. Only…
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Oct- 2018 -31 OctoberFeatures
Swipe right to borrow my pet
It seems in 2018 there is nothing that cannot be obtained with the swipe of a smartphone or click of a mouse. The hustle and bustle of London and other large cities has led to the rise of the ‘gig-economy’ – app-driven services, odd jobs, and deliveries on-demand – seeing…
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22 OctoberFeatures
Regulating the sale of pets online
Online purchases are naturally approached with caution and any avid online shopper knows to be wary of individual sellers and their authenticity. Buyers become much more vigilant when it comes to high ticket items to lessen the risk of losing out monetarily, but the general public may not hold sentient…
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16 OctoberGovernment & Legislation
Kennel Club welcomes Scottish government’s ban on shock training devices
The Kennel Club has welcomed the Scottish government’s ban on shock training devices following its event at the Scottish parliament last December where it called for a ban on the devices. Strict guidance has been published by the Scottish government which provides advice on training methods and training aids for…
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Sep- 2018 -4 SeptemberFeatures
PIF boss Nigel Baker gives his opinions on licensing
We live in a strange and unpredictable world. As of January 2017 the Nuclear or Doomsday clock was set at two and a half minutes to midnight, due to the rise of ‘strident nationalism’ worldwide; the United States’ President, Donald Trump’s, comments over North Korea, Russia, nuclear weapons and the disbelief in…
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3 SeptemberCharities
A third of puppies bought online die or fall ill within a year
Some 31 percent of puppies bought online illness or death in their first year as people buy puppies impulsively and get duped by rogue breeders, research has suggested. The research, for the Kennel Club’s Puppy Awareness Week which runs from 3-9 September 2018, shows that 18 percent of puppy buyers…
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Aug- 2018 -28 AugustCharities
Electric shock collars for pets to be banned
The Kennel Club’s ten year campaign to #BanShockCollars has come to fruition with the announcement on Monday (27 August) that Defra will completely ban the use of remote control electric shock collars in England. This follows a ban in Wales in 2010 and an effective ban in Scotland which will…
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