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 Japanese Spitz is a relatively modern breed, being recognised by the Japanese Kennel Club in 1948 and then by The Kennel Club in 1977. The Japanese Spitz is a white dog and it is thought by some ...

The Lowchen (pronounced ‘lerv-chun’) carries a German name, but it is thought that it is French in origin, and is a member of the Bichon family. The epithet of 'Little Lion Dog' comes from the ...

The primary objective of The Kennel Club is to improve in every way the welfare, health and general well-being of all dogs throughout their lives, through various research and educational programmes, ...

This checklist can help you find the right dog training instructor to suit your needs.

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 ...

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

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 ...

Our inbreeding calculators use all our pedigree records to calculate the degree of inbreeding for individual dogs or for the future puppies of two potential mates. Search for a dog Enter the ...

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 ...

Use the filters below to search for a list of judges or to find a judge who has been approved by The Kennel Club to judge at a championship show or trial. If you need to amend any details, please use ...

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 ...