Unleash Your Creativity and Celebrate Our Milestone! This year’s Artist of the Year will be celebrating the 40 th Anniversary of the YKC. This year, our theme is all about celebrating the incredible ...

The Royal Kennel Club has approved the following changes to the regulations for Rally. The following amendment to the regulation allows for dogs of 12 weeks and over to enter Rally shows as Not for ...

The following regulation has been added to give a clear definition of how a Working Trials stake is won. A stake will be won by the dog that has obtained the most points across the exercises, having ...

The Royal Kennel Club has approved the following changes to the regulations for Agility. The below amendment to the regulation allows for dogs of 12 weeks and over to enter Agility shows as Not for ...

The Royal Kennel Club has approved the following changes to the regulations for Heelwork to Music. The following amendment to the regulation allows for dogs of 12 weeks and over to enter HTM ...

Competing in rally is fun for both you and your dog. Shows are held all over the country for each level, giving you the ...

*When taking your dog out for the day, always prioritise their happiness and comfort. Plan for travel, food, water, toileting, and exercise, and understand your responsibilities as a dog owner. For ...

Vaccinating your dog can protect them from important infectious diseases that can be harmful or kill them. These diseases used to circulate in the dog population, but widespread vaccination programmes ...

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 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 ...

Hip dysplasia is a complex inherited condition where the hip joint does not develop correctly. As a dog gets older, the joint undergoes wear and tear and deteriorates, leading to a loss of function.

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 ...