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WEBEverything you need to know. Getting your first dog is one of the most exciting things you will ever do! We have made a step-by-step guide to help you on your way. Getting a dog. Find the right breed for you. With 223 pedigree dog breeds, finding one that's perfect for you can be difficult. Explore our Breeds A to Z to discover the ideal breed.
Find a puppy | The Kennel Club
WEBFind a Puppy/Rescue. Use the filters below to find puppies for sale or find a rescue near you. If using find a puppy, once the litter you are looking for appears, click on the breed name to find out more about them. For a list of Kennel Club Assured Breeders please visit the Find an Assured Breeder service. Dogs Rescue dogs.
Crufts 2022 update- qualifications and groups | Kennel Club
WEBMay 4, 2021 · Following the news of the cancellation of Crufts 2021, meetings have been taking place regarding the impact of the pandemic on Crufts 2022. The Kennel Club Crufts Committee has reviewed the qualification entry for Crufts 2022 and has agreed that 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd in Novice and Graduate classes should be added to qualification status for …
Breeds A to Z - The Kennel Club
WEBBreeds originally used for hunting either by scent or by sight. This group consists of herding dogs that are associated with working cattle, sheep, reindeer and other cloven footed animals. The name 'utility' essentially means fitness for a purpose, most breeds having been selectively bred to perform a specific function not included in the ...
Dog agility | Events and Activities | The Kennel Club
WEBIt is a fun, exciting activity for dogs and owners to take part in. It involves your dog’s negotiating different obstacles through a set course. New to agility? Agility tests a dog's fitness, as well as the handler's ability to train and direct their dog. Find out how to participate in this fast and furious activity. Get started.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Breeds A to Z | The Kennel Club
WEBThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier shares the same ancestry as the Bull Terrier, which was developed in the 1860s by James Hinks who crossed Bulldogs with terriers and other breeds to develop a new type of dog for vermin control and blood sports. When Hinks later added other terriers and breeds, some that changed the head shape, of the breed ...
Help centre | About us | The Kennel Club
WEBIf you've contacted us and you feel that we haven't resolved your complaint satisfactorily, please see our customer complaints policy. There are various ways to get in touch with The Kennel Club and stay up to date with our news and announcements.
Your dog's seasons | The Kennel Club
WEBA dog’s season, otherwise known as being ‘in heat’, is the part of a female’s reproductive cycle that can allow her to become pregnant. When she’s in season, your dog may act differently and her genitals may swell and produce a discharge. Knowing how to recognise the signs of heat, and being able to roughly predict when a dog’s in ...
Neutering a dog | The Kennel Club
WEBNeutering, sometimes called sterilisation, ‘de-sexing’ or ‘fixing’, is a common type of surgery that permanently stops your dog from being able to have puppies. In male dogs, this is known as castration and involves the testicles (testes) being removed. In females, the ovaries and usually the uterus are taken out and is called spaying.
Breeding regulations - The Kennel Club
WEBA number of significant changes have been made to English breeding regulations since 2018, which are summarised by The Kennel Club as follows: Licensing threshold. In 2018, the litter threshold for which a dog breeding licence is required was reduced. Anyone breeding three or more litters and selling at least one puppy in a 12-month period will ...
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