The Kennel Club
This coverage focuses on The Kennel Club and its role in promoting dog welfare, responsible ownership, and pedigree standards in the UK. Pet Gazette reports on The Kennel Club’s events, policy work, breed health initiatives, and partnerships with retailers, breeders, and service providers. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into the organisation’s influence on the dog sector, opportunities for collaboration, and its impact on breeding, training, and canine welfare standards.
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Aug- 2025 -20 AugustTrade Organisations
The Kennel Club announces closure of Bark and Read
The Kennel Club and The Kennel Club Educational Trust have announced the closure of the Bark and Read Alliance. The organisation stated that the initiative has now surpassed the original goal of promoting canine-assisted literacy support in schools, within a framework that benefits both dogs and children. Therefore, the decision…
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12 AugustRegulation
The Kennel Club urges Holyrood to deliver shock collar ban
The Kennel Club has expressed serious concern over delays from the Scottish Government in taking action towards banning electric shock collars. As part of the review of the Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020, the Scottish Government committed to undertaking a public consultation regarding the use…
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Jul- 2025 -1 JulyTrade Organisations
The Kennel Club launches report on dog breeding licensing regulations
The Kennel Club is launching a new report in the House of Commons calling for an urgent review of the current dog breeding licensing regulations. The company claims that current regulations are having a significant impact on both responsible breeders, as well as buyers finding responsibly-bred, healthy puppies. The report…
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Jun- 2025 -12 JuneTrade Organisations
Hungarian Mudi becomes UK’s newest recognised dog breed
Kennel Club has announced that The Hungarian Mudi will become the UK’s 225th recognised pedigree dog breed next month. The rare herding breed, which dates back to at least the 18th Century in Hungary, will be added to the Kennel Club’s Imported Breed Register from 1 July 2025. A breed…
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Mar- 2024 -5 MarchRetailers
The Kennel Club and Mars Petcare launch Partners in Petcare
The Kennel Club and Mars Petcare have joined forces to launch Partners in Petcare, a five-year partnership that aims to enhance the experience of pets, pet owners and breeders. The Kennel Club community will benefit from access to leading Mars Petcare brands including James Wellbeloved as well as other veterinary…
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Dec- 2022 -21 DecemberIndustry News
Arden Grange celebrates 25th anniversary with new products at Crufts
Premium pet food company Arden Grange has announced its plans for its 25th anniversary at Crufts 2022, which will include a prize draw of £25k and a birthday presentation by The Kennel Club, as well as showcasing new products. To mark “25 Years of Trusted Nutrition”, Sussex-based Arden Grange has…
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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 “phased and transparent” system should be introduced in order to elevate certain “rare” breeds to championship status. 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 “looming” welfare crisis affecting dogs after lockdown, according to a recent survey of pet owners carried out by The Kennel Club. The pet association’s survey found that almost a quarter (23%) of all owners fear that they will no longer be able…
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