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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Mar- 2017 -15 MarchCurrent Affairs
Benyfit Natural celebrates Belle Howlett’s Crufts success
Belle Howlett and her four-year-old border collie, Ami, have been awarded YKC Jumping Dog of the Year at Crufts for the second year running. Belle has been competing with the Young Kennel Club since 2011. Belle and Ami are sponsored by raw pet food producer Benyfit Natural. In an interview with Crufts, Benyfit…
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Feb- 2017 -21 FebruaryLatest News
Working party dedicated to Cavalier King Charles spaniel hearts
Following a meeting convened by the Kennel Club with representatives of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed clubs and the Veterinary Cardiology Society, progress has been made in developing a working party to review and improve the heart screening of the breed within the UK. The working group will review…
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7 FebruaryLatest News
New puppy sale laws crack down on backyard breeders
The sales of puppies younger than eight weeks has been made illegal in a bid to crack down on irresponsible breeders. Environment Secretary, Andrea Leadsom, announced that ministers would toughen dog breeding licensing rules to protect thousand of puppies. Anyone breeding and selling three or more litters of puppies a…
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2 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
New puppy sale laws crack down on backyard breeders
The sales of puppies younger than eight weeks has been made illegal in a bid to crack down on irresponsible breeders. Environment Secretary, Andrea Leadsom, announced that ministers would toughen dog breeding licensing rules to protect thousand of puppies. Anyone breeding and selling three or more litters of puppies a…
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Jan- 2017 -27 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Pet store inspectors need ‘broad knowledge of species’
East Hampshire District Council officials hosted a Promotion of Animal Welfare Seminar on 18 January 2017. The event was sponsored by the animal handling equipment experts MDC, among others. Delegates listened to presentations from various speakers. In an overview of pet store inspections and licensing, animal health inspector Sharon Edwards…
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12 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Over 50,000 back BSL campaign
More than 50,000 people have backed a campaign to end the controversial legislation that bans four types of dog breeds within the UK. In August the RSPCA launched the campaign which calls for the Government to hold a public inquiry into section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA), which uses…
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4 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Average UK dog is 22 percent overweight, claims retail chain
Pets at Home claims that the average UK dog weighs 22 percent more than its ideal weight. The retail chain’s study also reveals the towns in which pets are most likely to be overweight. The pet retailer analysed the weights of 508,909 dogs across the country. It found that Swinton…
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Dec- 2016 -2 DecemberCurrent Affairs
New service launched for dog lovers
The Kennel Club has launched a new online service that will enable dog lovers to find a range of shows and dog events in their area, using a simple postcode search or breed search to find shows featuring specific breeds of dog. The Find a Dog Show service is available…
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2 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Support Dogs honours The Kennel Club
National assistance dog charity Support Dogs has thanked the The Kennel Club for its long-standing support. The Special Recognition Award was given to the Kennel Club at an annual Awards and Graduation Ceremony held by the charity. It recognised The Kennel Club’s role as a vocal advocate for the work…
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Nov- 2016 -29 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Natures Menu becomes official sponsor of Crufts
Natures Menu has become an official sponsor of Crufts. Having had huge success as an exhibitor at the world’s largest dog show over the past two years, Natures Menu has committed to a long term agreement with the Kennel Club to become an Official Sponsor of Crufts and will have a…
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