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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Jan- 2017 -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 whichย 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 hasย become an official sponsor of Crufts. Having had huge success as an exhibitor at the worldโs 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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Oct- 2016 -26 OctoberIndustry News
New fellows for Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Theย Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) willย celebrate success within the industry by honouringย four Canine Health Schemes (CHS) scrutineers withย fellowships. The fellowships recognise veterinary surgeons who have contributed to clinical practice, veterinary knowledge or the veterinary profession. They have done so by showing leadership and advancing knowledge and public understanding of…
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17 OctoberVeterinary
New fellows for Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Theย Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) willย celebrate success within the industry by honouringย four Canine Health Schemes (CHS) scrutineers withย fellowships. The fellowships recognise veterinary surgeons who have contributed to clinical practice, veterinary knowledge or the veterinary profession. They have done so by showing leadership and advancing knowledge and public understanding of…
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10 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Scottish ban on tail docking lifted
The outright ban on all dog tail docking within Scotland has been lifted, Scottish Government has announced. Environment secretary, Roseanna Cunningham, said that ‘legislation will be changed to permit the shortening of the tails of spaniel and hunt point retriever puppies where a vet believes they are likely to be…
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Sep- 2016 -22 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Responses to Defra’s review of animal establishments licensing released
A summary of responses to Defraโs consultation on the review of animal establishments licensing in England has been published. This consultation ran for 12 weeks, from the 20 December 2015 until the 12 March 2016. The consultation covers proposals to introduce new secondary legislation under the Animal Welfare Act 2006,…
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13 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Welfare crisis imminent as consumers buy puppies online on a whim, warns Kennel Club
Puppy buying habits are leading to a welfare crisis and financial and emotional strain on consumers, claims the Kennel Club. Half of puppies bought online without being seen by their new owners first are falling sick, as almost half of people (45 percent) suspect their pup could have come from…
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