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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Aug- 2018 -23 AugustCurrent Affairs
PIF reacts to Lucy’s Law victory
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has issued an official statement in response to the government’s announcement to hold a consultation on the banning of third party puppy and kitten sales in England. The trade association said it has “no retailer members [which sold] puppies”. It added that according to a…
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Jul- 2018 -24 JulyPet Owners
Misbehaving dogs more likely to die young, research shows
New research has revealed that dogs with ‘undesirable behaviours’, such as aggression, running away, fighting, over-excitability or barking, are more likely to die at a younger age. Such behaviours may reflect poor training by owners or even undiagnosed medical conditions – for example dogs that urinate indoors may be suffering…
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16 JulyCurrent Affairs
Animal welfare sector rejects calls to add Staffordshire Bull Terriers to the Dangerous Dogs Act
The Kennel Club, RSPCA, Dogs Trust, and Blue Cross have collectively released a statement urging MPs to reject calls from “misguided activists” that Staffordshire Bull Terriers be added to the list of banned breeds under the Dangerous Dogs Act. The animal welfare organisations said that they strongly believe that current…
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10 JulyFeatures
The impact of ‘star pets’ on animal welfare
Casey Cooper-Fiske looks at whether pets with famous owners and iconic pets of film and TV such as the Dulux dog make good ambassadors for their fellow pets or whether you should never work with animals – as the saying goes As wedding bells chimed at Windsor Castle, over two…
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Jun- 2018 -18 JuneCharities
French Bulldog overtakes Labrador as UK’s top dog for the first time
The French Bulldog, a breed favoured by celebrities such as the Beckhams, Lady Gaga and Hugh Jackman, has overtaken the Labrador Retriever as the UK’s most popular breed of dog, according to statistics released by dog welfare organisation, the Kennel Club. In the first quarter of 2018 there were 8,403…
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14 JuneCharities
Kennel Club supports microchipping month with dog searching app
The Kennel Club has joined forces with Bauwow to make sure that Petlog Premium customers can manage their membership through an app wherever they are. Whilst out and about, pet owners will always have 24/7 access to Petlog Premium lost and found services. Recent research shows that: 53 percent of…
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May- 2018 -23 MayFunny
Meghan Markle’s dog sparks ‘Beaglemania’
The Kennel Club has reported a 50 percent rise this week in searches for Beagles on its website after Meghan Markle was seen riding with one in a car with the Queen at last week’s royal wedding. The surge in Beagle searches began the day after the wedding when search…
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9 MayTrade Organisations
Kennel Club officially recognises new breed of British dog
The Black and Tan Coonhound, so named because it was originally bred to ‘trail and tree’ racoons, will become the 221st pedigree dog breed in the UK this July when it becomes recognised by the Kennel Club, the UK’s registry body for pedigree dogs. The breed is the eleventh new…
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3 MayCharities
Male French Bulldogs unhealthier than females, RVC study shows
The top health issues in French Bulldogs have been revealed as a result of Britain’s largest ever study into the breed, conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and supported by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust. The study found that French Bulldogs are vulnerable to a range of health conditions,…
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2 MayCharities
Kennel Club to hold sustainable canine seminar
The Kennel Club will be holding a ‘Sustainable Canine’ seminar in partnership with Nottingham Trent University with lead speakers from within the dog world on Saturday 15 September 2018. The seminar will take place at Nottingham Trent University, Brackenhurst Campus and will focus on key canine topics including relationships between…
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