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 โ 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 Clubโs activities intersect with market trends and pet product development.
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Feb- 2018 -27 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Shock collar ban could be announced in England
A ban of the sale and use of shock collars is to be announced across the UK shortly, following a consultation period on the terms of such a ban, including a total import ban and a possible amnesty, according to the Kennel Club. The Kennel Club is delighted that following…
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20 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Kennel Club announces Purina as its new partner
The Kennel Club has announced a new three-year nutritional partnership with Purina PetCare. ย As part of this partnership, the Kennel Club and Purina will support the UKโs dog owners and breeders in highlighting the important health role that nutrition plays in all stages of a dogโs life. Caroline Kisko,…
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Jan- 2018 -30 JanuaryCharities
Seven French Bulldogs abandoned in one month
In just one month, London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew, has shockingly had seven French Bulldogs brought into the rescue. They were handed into the organisation separately and are aged between one and a half and four-years- old. In the last few years there has been a huge surge in the…
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24 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Scottish government confirms electric shock dog collar ban
The use of electric shock dog collars is to be banned in Scotland, the Scottish government has confirmed. The decision comes off the back of a long-running campaign byย Scottish Conservative MSP Maurice Golden, the Kennel Club, the Animal Behaviour and Training Council, and the Scottish SPCA. The government initially decided…
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22 JanuaryIndustry News
Dogs help boost sales at work
Allowing dogs into the workplace โ an appropriate workplace, of course, with no hazards or staff with a phobia of dogs โ is proven to reduce stress and boost morale.ย Burns Pet Nutritionย has released a list of five reasons dogs should go to work. Dogs reduce sick days Studies by…
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Nov- 2017 -23 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Skinnerโs sponsor HPR Championship 2017
Skinnerโs were proud to sponsor the 16thย Hunt Point and Retrieve Championship which took place on 14thย and 15thย November 2017. The event took place in the grounds of the Elveden Estate, Thetford, by the kind invitation of Lord Iveagh. When speaking to The Kennel Club, judges Mrs R Dockwray and Mrs J…
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Oct- 2017 -23 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Melton Mowbray wins bid to become UK’s most pet friendly town
Melton Mowbrayย has been named the UK’s most pet friendly town. It scooped first place in the Dog Friendly Awards, run by Dog Friendly and the Kennel Club, following a public vote. The awards recognise and reward businesses and places that go the extra mile to benefit UKโs 9.4 million dogs…
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16 OctoberCurrent Affairs
California bans pet shops from selling non-rescue dogs, cats and rabbits
California has become the first US state to ban the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores, unless retailers work with animal shelters or rescue groups. Gov. Jerry Brown signedย Assembly Bill 485 on October 13th, reportedย The Orange County Register. It will come into effect in January 2019 and…
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12 OctoberFeatures
Do people who commit animal cruelty offences deserve harsher punishment?
In the last few weeks the maximum sentence given to those who commit animal cruelty has been changed from six months with an unlimited fine amount to five years within England. The Scottish Government also recently announced that it is introducing a Bill to increase the maximum prison sentence for…
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Sep- 2017 -7 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
‘Collaboration is key to ensure dog breeding standards’, says Kennel Club
Local authorities could see a ten-fold increase in the number of dog breeders they are required to license under new government proposals, and the Kennel Club is warning that without full collaboration with its Assured Breeder Scheme it will simply become a stealth tax on responsible dog breeders and do…
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