Breeds A to Z - The Kennel Club
WEBBreeds originally used for hunting either by scent or by sight. This group consists of herding dogs that are associated with working cattle, sheep, reindeer and other cloven footed animals. The name 'utility' essentially means fitness for a purpose, most breeds having been selectively bred to perform a specific function not included in the ...
Dog agility | Events and Activities | The Kennel Club
WEBIt is a fun, exciting activity for dogs and owners to take part in. It involves your dog’s negotiating different obstacles through a set course. New to agility? Agility tests a dog's fitness, as well as the handler's ability to train and direct their dog. Find out how to participate in this fast and furious activity. Get started.
Help centre | About us | The Kennel Club
WEBIf you've contacted us and you feel that we haven't resolved your complaint satisfactorily, please see our customer complaints policy. There are various ways to get in touch with The Kennel Club and stay up to date with our news and announcements.
Your dog's seasons | The Kennel Club
WEBA dog’s season, otherwise known as being ‘in heat’, is the part of a female’s reproductive cycle that can allow her to become pregnant. When she’s in season, your dog may act differently and her genitals may swell and produce a discharge. Knowing how to recognise the signs of heat, and being able to roughly predict when a dog’s in ...
Neutering a dog | The Kennel Club
WEBNeutering, sometimes called sterilisation, ‘de-sexing’ or ‘fixing’, is a common type of surgery that permanently stops your dog from being able to have puppies. In male dogs, this is known as castration and involves the testicles (testes) being removed. In females, the ovaries and usually the uterus are taken out and is called spaying.
Registrations | The Kennel Club Shop
WEBRegistrations. We register over 250,000 pedigree dogs and crossbreed dogs every year. Our registration system is open to all dogs – we have developed different registers to suit all dogs and their owners including crossbreed dogs. Read more about dog registration and how to complete the relevant registration forms.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Breeds A to Z | The Kennel Club
WEBThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier shares the same ancestry as the Bull Terrier, which was developed in the 1860s by James Hinks who crossed Bulldogs with terriers and other breeds to develop a new type of dog for vermin control and blood sports. When Hinks later added other terriers and breeds, some that changed the head shape, of the breed ...
What is a pedigree dog? - The Kennel Club
WEBThis group consists of miscellaneous breeds of dog mainly of a non-sporting origin including the Bulldog, Dalmatian, Akita and Poodle. The name ‘Utility’ essentially means fitness for a purpose and this group consists of an extremely mixed and varied bunch, most breeds having been selectively bred to perform a specific function not included in the sporting and working categories.
Dachshund (Min. Smooth Haired) | Breeds A-Z | Kennel Club
WEBAbout this breed. Originating in Germany where he is known as the Teckel (badger dog) the Dachshund, is still used for both tracking wounded game such as deer, and for going to ground after badger or rabbits. In his native country there are three sizes: standard, miniature and Kaninchen (rabbit dog) all defined by measuring the circumference of ...
Bull Terrier | Breeds A to Z - The Kennel Club
WEBAbout this breed. The modern Bull Terrier descended from a cross between the Bulldog and the White English Terrier and was bred for dog fighting in the 19th century. Birmingham breeder James Hinks is credited with stabilising type with the addition of new blood – some suggest the introduction of Collie blood to give the length of muzzle and ...
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