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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.
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WEBFind out more about the history and purpose of The Kennel Club, as well as our current campaigns and job opportunities. Learn more about our charity work, publications and our facilities you can visit or hire.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Retriever (Labrador) | Breed Standards | The Kennel Club
WEBRetriever (Labrador) 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 soundness is essential. Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations ...
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 ...
Kennel Club Registration | The Kennel Club
WEBKennel Club Registration. Your dog's full potential starts here. Each year, we proudly register over 250,000 pedigree and crossbreed dogs, offering inclusive registration systems tailored to suit every pet and their devoted owners. When you register with The Kennel Club, your dog joins over 9 million esteemed canines in our history book.
Registrations | The Kennel Club Shop
WEBRegistrations. We register over 250,000 pedigree dogs and crossbreed dogs every year. Our registration system is open to all dogs – we have developed different registers to suit all dogs and their owners including crossbreed dogs. Read more about dog registration and how to complete the relevant registration forms.
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