The national dog of Finland originally bred to hunt elk The national dog of Finland was well established when the first breed standard was written in 1892. Originally used for tracking elk and bear, ...

The Kennel Club believes that dog breeding should be regulated and that more breeders should be brought into the licencing scheme to uphold the health and welfare of dams and their puppies. We believe ...

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The breed was developed in the border Counties and Scotland and gained its present name after the publication of Sir Walter Scott's novel “Guy Mannering”. In the novel Scott modelled the character ...

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

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 ...

Electric shock collars are devices that are sometimes used as a training method to control behaviour or punish a dog for unwanted behaviour. The device delivers an electric or static shock to the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 most popular form of canine competition in this country is the dog show - the contest for purebred dogs registered with The Kennel Club, such as those seen at Crufts. New to dog showing Dog ...

Light and nimble flock herd with a distinctive corded coat Like the Kuvasz, the Puli owes its origins to Hungarian herding dogs of the Far East, which accompanied the Magyars as they travelled west.