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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Apr- 2021 -23 AprilEvents
Kennel Club publishes guidance on events reopening
Kennel Club has published guidance on the reopening of events and shows after the latest lockdown measures. As part of the guidance, all clubs and societies must follow government and local restrictions guidance. The trade association separated the guidance into three steps for planning events, with the first step calling…
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16 AprilTrade Organisations
60% of pet competitors want events to resume as soon as possible
Some 60% of competitors in pet events want competitions to resume as soon as possible, according to a survey conducted by Kennel Club. Furthermore, 53% of event organisers and 55% of judges agreed they would like to see shows and trials return when lockdown restrictions end. Kathryn Mansfield, Kennel Club’s…
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Mar- 2021 -12 MarchTrade Organisations
Kennel Club Charitable Trust donates to Pet Food Bank Service
Pet Food Bank Service is “back on the road” again after receiving a grant from the Kennel Club’s Charitable Trust. So far this year, the undisclosed sum has allowed the charitable organisation to deliver around 3,008 pet meals. Based in Cardiff, the Pet Food Bank Service supports elderly and vulnerable…
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5 MarchTrade Organisations
Kennel Club appoints genetics research manager
Kennel Club has announced the appointment of Dr. Joanna J. Ilska, a quantitative geneticist, as its new genetics research manager. Dr. Ilska replaces Dr. Tom Lewis in the position, who has left to take on a new role with Guide Dogs for the Blind. Ilska has a MSc in Quantitative…
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3 MarchTrade Organisations
Kennel Club preps for phased return of events
Kennel Club has launched an online survey to poll the views of pet competition participants, judges and organisers over the eventual phased return of licenced events. The specific questions centre around how soon after the easing of lockdown restrictions would the respondents wish to return to licensed events. Respondents to…
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Feb- 2021 -22 FebruaryGovernment & Legislation
Kennel Club praises ‘crack down’ on Scottish puppy farms
The Kennel Club has come out in support of ‘Lucy’s Law’, the Scottish government’s new legislation which is “cracking down” on Scottish puppy farms. Under ‘Lucy’s Law’, puppies and kittens will no longer be allowed to be sold in the country by a third party seller, such as pet shops…
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17 FebruaryGovernment & Legislation
Kennel Club praises change to Scottish breeding regulations
Kennel Club has praised the Scottish government for removing business tests from Scottish breeding regulations. The pet welfare organisation welcomed the government’s shift in policy and breaking away from previous licencing laws in England. The regulations, which are due to come into play from September, outline that breeders in Scotland…
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16 FebruaryGovernment & Legislation
Kennel Club welcomes stricter penalties on pet theft
Kennel Club has welcomed the announcement by home secretary Priti Patel that stricter penalties for pet theft will be introduced to prevent further crimes from happening. The dog health and welfare organisation has long pushed for amends to the Animal Welfare Act to make pet theft a specific offence. Dr.…
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12 FebruaryCharities
Two thirds of pet owners consider dogs their ‘best friends’
Around two thirds (67%) of pet owners consider their dogs to be their “best friends”, according to a survey conducted by Kennel Club to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Furthermore, 57% of respondents said they would not consider a relationship with someone who does not like dogs. Over a quarter (27%) said…
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10 FebruaryConsumers
One in ten new puppy owners worried about dog care post-lockdown
One in ten new puppy owners are worried about caring for their dog post-lockdown, according to new data released by the Kennel Club. The survey revealed that 10% of owners who purchased a dog during the pandemic are concerned about whether they can sufficiently care for their pets after restrictions…
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