The Young Kennel Club invites registered clubs and societies to apply to host a YKC qualifier in 2025. These qualifiers, which can range from handling and stakes at dog shows to agility and obedience ...

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 tannins in acorns have a nasty bitter taste, which may put many dogs off. Eating small amounts of tannins may give your dog a stomach upset, but consuming larger amounts can make them very unwell.

You can read recent editions of The Kennel Club Journal below. Other publications are available to purchase from our online shop. The Kennel Club Journal is our official online publication and its aim ...

Use the filters below to search for The Kennel Club Assured Breeders in your area. For more information on the breed you are interested in please use our Breeds A to Z. To learn more about The Kennel ...

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 ...

We look after The Kennel Club's collections of dog literature, art, photographs, and much more. We promote greater knowledge and understanding of dogs and how we relate to them. We welcome visitors ...

We run the UK's largest dog training programme, The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Training scheme. We also license shows and clubs which provide a range of activities. Find your nearest Good Citizen ...

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 ...

Brought to you by The Kennel Club in partnership with Weatherbys. Testing your dog for all your breed’s recommended DNA tests can be time consuming, expensive and sometimes confusing. The Kennel Club ...

Particular points of concern for individual breeds may include features not specifically highlighted in the breed standard including current issues. In some breeds, features may be listed which, if ...