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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Sep- 2016 -2 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
The Kennel Club launches new resource for breeders
The Kennel Club is launching a new resource for breed clubs and individual breeders โ the Breed Health and Conservation Plans project โ to protect and maintain dog health. The purpose of the Breed Health and Conservation Plans will be to ensure that all health concerns are identified through evidence-based…
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Jul- 2016 -29 JulyVeterinary
Vets respond to fears for bulldog welfare
Following the release of new research data by Niels Pedersen from the Centre of Companion Animal Health, University of California, into breed health of the English bulldog, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued the following statement: Sean Wensley, president of the BVA, said:ย โThe research released today reflects the seriousness…
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21 JulyCurrent Affairs
Dog breeder fined for fake pedigree scam
Aย ‘pedigree’ dog breeder sold ill puppies and lied to unsuspecting buyers about having the correct paperwork. Consett based Jodie Green, 24, falsely claimed puppies were Kennel Club registered as dozens of complaints were filed against her. A court heard some 38 people contacted trading standards regarding mother-of-two Green, who sold…
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Jun- 2016 -3 JuneCurrent Affairs
The Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme award winners announced
The Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme Awards, hosted by the Kennel Club, celebrated some of the people and organisations working with dogs. The annual prize-giving ceremony recognises the efforts of individuals, canine organisations and local authorities nationwide which have invested their time and energy into helping to train dogs and…
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1 JuneCurrent Affairs
Eukanuba promotes good puppy nutrition
Pet food brand Eukanuba has launched a new campaign, promoting the Eukanuba Puppy range.ย The company will identify its products’ย health benefits to reassure new owners that theyโre providing their puppy with a strong foundation for their future. The range includes the key benefits puppies needย forย a complete and balanced diet.ย Among other innovations,…
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May- 2016 -12 MayCurrent Affairs
Further funding for canine genetic research project
The Kennel Club Charitable Trust has granted a further ยฃ25,000 to ‘Give a Dog a Genome’, the pioneering initiative from the Animal Health Trust (AHT). The project hopes to improve canine health by applying the latest genome sequencing technology to canine genetics research. Give a Dog a Genome aims to…
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Apr- 2016 -27 AprilCurrent Affairs
Kennel club launches guide to tackle pet obesity
The Kennel Club has launched a comprehensive guide to help dog owners tackle the nationโs growing canine obesity problem. To combat overweight pets, the Kennel Club hasย launched a new information guide to assist owners of overweight dogs in managing their petโs weight. The guide discusses how to tell if aย dog…
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20 AprilCurrent Affairs
Vets ask MPs for animal welfare change
On April 19, as part of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Inquiry on animal welfare, The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) told MPs that the Animal Welfare Act 2006, while an excellent umbrella piece of legislation, can be difficult to enforce. The…
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14 AprilCurrent Affairs
Kennel Club urges dog owners to have their say
The ย Kennel Club is urging dog owners in Caerphilly to have their say on proposals which could restrict dog walking in the area and see responsible dog owners finedย if they are not able to prove they have suitable means should their dog foul. Specific restrictions the council is consulting on…
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5 AprilCurrent Affairs
More than one million dogs still not microchipped
More than one million dogs in the UK are still to be microchipped, according to the latest statistics from Defra. Aย significantly higher number of dog ownersโ contact details are also not up to date on their microchip record, with only one day to go until microchipping of dogs becomes compulsory…
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