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.

Mar- 2015 -

12 March

Editorial

CRUFTS-DOG DEBATE: WAS JAGGER POISONED?

The last week has seen Crufts, the world’s largest dog show, surrounded by a storm of controversy. Irish Setter, Jagger, died after the event, which took place on March 5th to 8th, having eaten beef that was allegedly laced with poison. Speaking to BBC Radio 4, co-owner Jeremy Bott said…
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Nov- 2014 -

19 November

Editorial

Charity Warns of Kitten Farming

Five kittens have died in a matter of weeks. A pregnant Bengal stray, found by Yorkshire Animal Rescue, lost her complete litter despite the best efforts of her carers. The mother, named Kiki by the charity, isn’t the only pregnant pedigree cat in poor health to be found wandering in…
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Apr- 2014 -

3 April

Current Affairs

Puppy socialisation plan to get Britain’s dogs back on track

Almost one in five dog owners admit that they are never or rarely in control of their dogs when out on a walk and half claim to be embarrassed by their dog’s behaviour in public, according to research from dog welfare organisations, the Kennel Club and Dogs Trust. The findings…
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Aug- 2013 -

14 August

Current Affairs

Celebs and dogs gather for annual PupAid event

The UK is supposed to be a nation of animal lovers but there’s a secret industry going on 24/7 that sadly couldn’t be further from the truth. ‘Puppy farming’ – commercial mass production of hundreds of thousands of puppies – goes on around the clock all over Britain but mainly…
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2 August

Current Affairs

Fresh call to ban shock collars

The Kennel Club is urging the government to take action following two different research studies which found conclusive proof that electric shock collars do not deliver the promises the manufacturers claim. Research funded by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) found that use of electric shock collars…
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Jul- 2013 -

24 July

Events

Jilly’s Jolly Jaunt

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Jilly (otherwise known as Crufts Best in Show winner 2013) took owner Gavin Robertson and friends on a rather long walk recently. In fact the group went on a 130-mile walk to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, DogLost and the Kennel Club Charitable…
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May- 2013 -

2 May

Current Affairs

PIF lays down industry guidelines for grooming

The Pet Industry Federation is launching a Quality Assurance Standard for groomers to lift public confidence in the grooming industry. Recent media coverage of tragedies in grooming salons has cast a dark shadow over the entire sector, with damaging aspersions made about groomers’ concern for the safety and wellbeing of…
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Feb- 2013 -

19 February

Events

Launch of Manchester Pet Show confirmed

It has been announced that the first ever Manchester Pet Show will launch this autumn. Held at EventCity, the Manchester Pet Show will offer pet-lovers the opportunity to get up close with their favourite animals across five different event areas: Discover Dogs; Discover Cats; Discover Small Furries; Discover Exotics; and…
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14 February

Current Affairs

Pet Theft Awareness Week launched

The proliferation of pet thefts has resulted in an internet-based pet retailer launching the first ever ‘Pet Theft Awareness Week’. From 14 to 20 March, the inaugural Pet Theft Awareness Week will aim to help owners increase their vigilance when it comes to the security of their animals. VioVet, the…
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Jan- 2013 -

9 January

Current Affairs

Woof TV? First dog-dedicated web TV channel launched

Mandrill Television has launched the first online TV channel solely aimed at dog lovers and professionals in a channel dubbed “everything canine online”. Dogsclub.tv is now on-air with over six hours of programming made exclusively for the service. Viewers can expect to see: Free advice on basic training, grooming and…
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