The Kennel Club is seeking to recruit accredited trainers for judges of agility, in order to meet the demands of Britain’s largest canine activity. The successful trainers will be well established ...

You know how they say dogs look like their owners? Well, in Oliver Twist, Bull’s-eye, the white, scruffy sidekick of the villainous Bill Sikes, doesn’t just resemble his master—he embodies him. The ...

(Please note that the breed average calculation for judging appointments undertaken during 2020 and 2021 will be affected by a reduced number of shows, due to COVID-19 cancellations. Appointments ...

When we think of horror, images of creepy clowns, vengeful ghosts, and bloodthirsty creatures, often come to mind but let’s not forget the dogs who’ve graced (or haunted) our screens! From the loyal ...

Snowy, the Wire Fox Terrier, is the first of two Bande Dessinée dogs on our list. Known as "Milou" in the original French ...

The Griffon hails from Belgium and is seen in two varieties – the rough coated and the less frequently seen smooth coat. Portraits of the Old Masters from the 15th century feature dogs of Griffon type ...

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 ...

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 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, ...

One of the native Irish Breeds, the Glen of Imaal was developed as a badger hunter in the glen in County Wicklow from which it takes its name. A terrier of this type had been known in that locality ...