Breed Watch serves as an 'early warning system' to protect the health and welfare of show dogs. It raises awareness of specific concerns, helps judges prioritise health and welfare in their decisions, ...

The Young Kennel Club offers young people an opportunity to meet like-minded people and bond with their dog.

Established in 1992, The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Training scheme is the largest dog training programme in the UK. The scheme is open to all dogs, young or old, pedigree or crossbreed. Dogs do not ...

A crossbreed dog is one whose parents are of two different breeds, or a mixture of several breeds. Crossbreeds often display a mixture of their parents' traits, so it's important to take this into ...

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 ...

The International Canine Health Awards, an initiative administered by The Kennel Club Charitable Trust and underwritten by a major gift from Vernon and Shirley Hill, founders of Metro Bank, recognise ...

Browse our full list of pedigree breeds recognised by The Kennel Club. Use the filters below to find a breed best suited to you.

There are a wide range of competitive dog activities on offer, which are great opportunities to meet fellow dog lovers, celebrate your dog's skills and enjoy lots of fun with your dog. Certificates ...

The White Swiss Shepherd Dog was recognised by The Kennel Club in October 2017 but was originally recognised as a separate breed in Switzerland in 1991. In the German Shepherd Dog breed, white dogs ...

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 ...

If you love the countryside and seeing dogs working as they were intended to, field trials may be perfect for you.

Glamorous of coat and colour with a feisty terrier spirit Place of origin and colour of coat give the breed its name. The Kerry Blue was used to cull rats, and was adept in hunting in rivers to kill ...