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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Apr- 2022 -19 AprilIndustry News
Natural Instinct to be official sponsor of Agility Team GB 2022
Premium raw pet food brand Natural Instinct has been announced as the official sponsorship of Agility Team GB 2022. Natural Instinct is working alongside The Kennel Club and agility trainer Dave Munnings to support the championships and provide Team GB with their nutritional needs. Each year, The Kennel Club and…
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Mar- 2022 -8 MarchIndustry News
Percuro announces Crufts stand
Percuro planet friendly pet food has announced its first ever participation at Crufts. Founded in 1891 by Charles Cruft, the international prestigious event will return to the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham from 10-13 March 2022. Organised by The Kennel Club UK, Crufts was postponed last year due to the global…
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Aug- 2021 -11 AugustTrade Organisations
Kennel Club to elevate ‘rare’ breeds to championship status
The Kennel Club has announced it has agreed that a โphased and transparentโ system should be introduced in order to elevate certain โrareโ breeds to championship status.ย This process will begin with an annual allocation of three sets of CCs, and will later increase to seven sets until eventually, under…
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Jul- 2021 -9 JulyTrade Organisations
Welfare crisis for dogs in UK ‘looming’, says Kennel Club
The UK is on the verge of a โloomingโ welfare crisis affecting dogs after lockdown, according to a recent survey of pet owners carried out by The Kennel Club. The pet associationโs survey found that almost a quarter (23%) of all owners fear that they will no longer be able…
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Jun- 2021 -24 JuneAwards
Undergrad student wins International Canine Health Award
Yan Hui Lee, a 24-year old veterinary student from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has won the Undergraduate Student Inspiration Award from the International Canine Health Awards. Lee has completed her studies and is set to graduate in July, and will be awarded as part of her research project investigating…
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18 JuneAwards
Crufts 2022 updates imported register breed qualifications
The Kennel Club has announced the Crufts committee has amended the Crufts qualification criteria for the 2022 show in relation to imported register breed classes. The pet organisation revealed the move was due to recently received feedback from exhibitors. Furthermore, exhibitors have been asked to acknowledge that group places, in…
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9 JuneTrade Organisations
Kennel Club praises gov promise to fight puppy smuggling
The Kennel Club has welcomed recent efforts by the UK government to tackle puppy smuggling in the country. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has introduced new laws to tackle puppy smuggling and placed restrictions on ear cropping. In response, Dr Ed Hayes, head of public affairs…
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7 JuneTrade Organisations
Kennel Club to develop โdog-friendlyโ space with Warwick District Council
The Kennel Club has welcomed the opportunity to work alongside Warwick District Council ahead of the ongoing plans for the redevelopment of a site at Newbold Comyn. Currently, the proposals will see a part of the former golf course at Newbold Comyn in Leamington be redeveloped, which will introduce cycle…
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May- 2021 -24 MayCharities
Secret donor doubles Kennel Club charityโs cash
The Kennel Club is set to be given up to ยฃ100,000 in 2021 thanks to an undisclosed donation from one of its supporters. The charity will be given the sum of money thanks to the donor doubling every pound they raise by the end of the year. Last week, Kennel…
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18 MayTrade Organisations
Kennel Club launches post-lockdown guide for pet owners
The Kennel Club has launched its new โpay-by-pawโ guide on life post-lockdown for new and seasoned dog owners. The new guide offers advice and guidance for owners on navigating life with their pets after the Covid-19 pandemic. It provides new information about travelling on โstaycationsโ with pets around the country…
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