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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Jul- 2013 -24 JulyEvents
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 MayCurrent 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 FebruaryEvents
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 FebruaryCurrent 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 JanuaryCurrent 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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Nov- 2012 -30 NovemberTrade Organisations
Princess Anne opens “first of its kind” animal cancer treatment facility
A state-of-the-art cancer treatment and research facility for animals – believed to be the first of its kind in Europe – was opened yesterday by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne. The facility at the Animal Health Trust (AHT) has been purpose-built to treat horses, dogs and cats with cancer and…
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6 NovemberTrade Organisations
Kennel Club urges responsible dog ownership
Responsible dog ownership is a “major issue affecting today’s society,” according to the Kennel Club, and that’s why the organisation has joined forces with Baggee to release special branded Doggee waste bag holders. Available in green and orange, the Kennel Club Doggee waste bags have a key chain that clips…
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Aug- 2012 -1 AugustIndustry News
Westminster Dog of the Year competition opens
Parliament is abuzz as voting for the most keenly contested competition on the ‘pawlitical’ calendar, Westminster Dog of the Year, opens to the public online. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the competition that sees the dogs of MPs battle it out to be crowned Westminster Dog of the…
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1 AugustEvents
Westminster Dog of the Year competition opens
Parliament is abuzz as voting for the most keenly contested competition on the ‘pawlitical’ calendar, Westminster Dog of the Year, opens to the public online. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the competition that sees the dogs of MPs battle it out to be crowned Westminster Dog of the…
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Jul- 2012 -17 JulyIndustry News
A Grand Day Out returns for its second year
The Kennel Club Charitable Trust and Wallace and Gromit’s Children’s Foundation have joined forces to host family fun dog walks again this year. The dog walks, which are being held across the country, are being sponsored by Foresters for the second year running and are designed to raise funds for…
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