The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for T-box ( bob tail ) in the Schipperke, following consultation with the breed's health co-ordinator on behalf of the breed.
T-box causes dogs to be born with shorter tails (or bob tails) compared to dogs that carry no copies of the gene, and causes neonatal death in dogs carrying two copies.
The Kennel Club, organiser of the world's greatest celebration of dogs, Crufts, has today, 15 February, published a special photograph book, Man's Best Friend , celebrating our four-legged friends throughout history.
To delight the canine curious, art lovers and historians alike, this carefully curated collection of 130 unique photographs and illustrations – including some never...
The Kennel Club, which runs the world's greatest dog show, Crufts, has revealed the finalists for the prestigious YKC Young Person of the Year award. The accolade celebrates the dedicated, inspirational and selfless actions of young dog lovers, all of whom are members of the Young Kennel Club (YKC).
The YKC Young Person of the Year award is the highest achievement for young people...
The Kennel Club has today (1 February) expanded its DNA Testing Services by launching 87 individual DNA tests, providing more dog owners and breeders with the tools they need to protect their dogs' health.
Developed with the primary goal of improving and protecting dog health, The Kennel Club's individual DNA test menu offers owners and breeders the flexibility to choose specific...
Following "a disappointing lack of commitment" last year towards animal welfare, The Kennel Club is urging the Government to not delay any further on delivering a ban on electric shock collars.
Whilst the Government has committed to a ban on these devices, no date has been set for the final stage of the law to be passed through Parliament. This means that the much anticipated and...
The Kennel Club, one of the UK's biggest organisations dedicated to dog health and welfare, has welcomed the Government's support for introducing a specific criminal offence for those who steal pets.
Under the Pet Abduction Bill – a Private Member's Bill sponsored by Anna Firth MP – anyone found guilty of stealing a pet will face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both.
