A pedigree dog is one that has parents which are both of the same breed. These parents must be registered with The Kennel Club or with another club or society recognised by us. Purebred dogs make up ...

The Griffon hails from Belgium and is seen in two varieties – the rough coated and the less frequently seen smooth coat. Portraits of the Old Masters from the 15th century feature dogs of Griffon type ...

The Giant Schnauzer was once known as the Munich Schnauzer as the breed was developed around Munich by cattle farmers who wanted a strong cattle drover. Using the standard Schnauzer as a foundation, ...

If you decide to take your dog into the sea, always make sure you assess the sea first. If it is rough then you must avoid taking them in to avoid any dangers. If however, you take them on a day where ...

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A breed standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and appearance including the correct colour of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function. Absolute ...

This checklist can help you find the right dog training instructor to suit your needs.

The Lowchen (pronounced ‘lerv-chun’) carries a German name, but it is thought that it is French in origin, and is a member of the Bichon family. The epithet of 'Little Lion Dog' comes from the ...

The primary objective of The Kennel Club is to improve in every way the welfare, health and general well-being of all dogs throughout their lives, through various research and educational programmes, ...

Watch our Head of Health, Charlotte McNamara, as she discusses how to be 'puppywise', or visit our article to learn more about how the 'convenience culture' is driving a puppy welfare crisis.

The Kennel Club provides a number of educational seminars which are run by clubs and societies in order to educate future judges. Below has the contact details for each seminar being run. If you are ...

A breed standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and appearance including the correct colour of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function. Absolute ...