*Following the news of the cancellation of Crufts 2021, meetings have been taking place regarding the impact of the pandemic on Crufts 2022. The Kennel Club Crufts Committee has reviewed the qualification entry for Crufts 2022 and has agreed that 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Novice and Graduate classes should be added to qualification status…
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*Following on from the success of the Dog Walk Challenge earlier this year, the Young Kennel Club has launched a new two-month challenge for young dog owners looking to keep fit and active after the Covid-19 lockdown. Taking place from now until 30 June, the YKC Running Challenge is inviting members of the Young Kennel…
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* In February 2021 the Board directed that registered societies may relax / suspend constitutional provisions, through its enactment of Regulation C5.e. In this way, societies may legitimately process routine business by adopting interim arrangements such as postal / online voting or remote meetings, as appropriate. Whilst this was for six-month period relating to the…
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* Following a year of emergency Covid-19 laws meaning puppies could be delivered to new homes, The Kennel Club is urging vigilance from would-be owners as domestic travel restrictions across Great Britain relax. The dog welfare organisation has always urged potential new owners to avoid buying a puppy if the seller is offering to deliver…
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*Please note the correct version below and disregard the previous version* The Kennel Club has approved the following amendments to the C and show (F) regulations which will come into effect on 1 January 2021. C REGULATION AMENDS C2e As a condition of registration, a breed society must; (1) Adopt The Kennel Club…
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The UK’s largest organisation dedicated to the welfare of dogs, The Kennel Club, has today announced the appointment of Mark Beazley as Chief Executive. He replaces Rosemary Smart who stepped down in April after 18 years in the role. Mark brings a wealth of experience from the charitable animal welfare sector in senior leadership roles.…
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Animal welfare organisations, vets and breeders urge public not to buy a ‘pandemic puppy’ and warn of worsening health crisis for in-demand flat-faced breeds Dog health and welfare experts including vets, rescue organisations, scientists and breeders are urging the public to ‘stop and think before buying a flat-faced dog’, as online searches for ‘getting a…
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Kennel Club Educational Trust initiates new competition with the Young Kennel Club to inspire members during lockdown In July, the Kennel Club Educational Trust (KCET) and Young Kennel Club (YKC) are joining forces by encouraging YKC members to showcase their creative flair and share what they have been up to during lockdown, with three youngsters…
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The Kennel Club has created a list of the first-time championship show judging appointments cancelled so far this year, in order to assist societies when planning to issue future judging invitations. It is also hoped that the list will help such judges receive a ‘replacement’ appointment. The list comprises more than 650 appointments, approved by…
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Recognition of judging and assessments already undertaken A2 and established approval routes available for whole of transition period Grandfathering available as of 2021 Judges may self-submit questionnaires for CC, Group and BIS status Judges of non-CC breeds included Further to the announcement made on 1 May 2020 regarding ‘grandfather rights’ for established judges during the…
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Following the success of the Crufts television programmes in March, Sunset and Vine together with Channel 4 are releasing five extra Crufts programmes, the first one being shown on the 20th June. These five, one-hour archive Crufts specials hosted by Clare Balding will be celebrating the amazing human and canine relationship that Crufts demonstrates each…
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