The Kennel Club has announced an important new requirement which will affect exhibitors competing at Crufts next month, and all other dog shows with immediate effect.
The General Committee of the Kennel Club has approved a recommendation which requires exhibitors to display the exhibit/bench number on their crate, cage or container at all times. This is particularly important when cages etc are not on benches, and at unbenched shows.
Each exhibitor is responsible for providing their own crate or cage identification and should note that the original exhibit/bench number card, as provided by the show society, must not be used for this purpose.
This requirement follows a recent meeting of the Show Executive Sub-Committee's Benching Working Party, where it was agreed that it is important to be able to contact exhibitors and identify dogs where a dog may be in distress or where the crate might be blocking a gangway.
At benched shows soft crates may only be put on benches if they are the appropriate size for both the dog and the bench, and the crate can be securely attached to the bench.
Both of these points have been introduced with the safety of all in mind, but most importantly that of the dog, and to minimise potential incidents and injuries.
Exhibitors should note that the above requirements have been introduced with immediate effect and will therefore apply to exhibitors attending Crufts.
The Kennel Club would also take this opportunity to remind exhibitors that Show Regulation F(1).17 requires that dogs should be present on their benches at all times except when being judged, prepared for exhibition or exercised.
16th February 2012For further press information, images or interview requests please contact:
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The Kennel Club has released a film, narrated by Clare Balding, which looks at the issues affecting dog health and wellbeing in this country and what is being done in 2012 to help ensure that dog welfare stays at the top of the agenda.
The film, 'Dogs - A Healthy Future', focuses on the main issues that affect dog health and welfare, including hereditary diseases, issues created by breeding dogs for the way that they look and the problem of cruel puppy farms that breed dogs for profit without regard for their health and welfare.
The film explores the steps that have already been taken to address these issues and the need for united action in order to ensure that the progress continues in 2012.
Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: "The New Year is a good time for reflection, looking back at what has been done and what more can still be done to safeguard the health of dogs.
"Huge strides have been made to improve dog health, particularly with the knowledge that has been gained in recent years thanks to the advancement of genetic science, but there is still more to do. We particularly need to address the issue of people breeding dogs for money at the expense of health and for looks, whether these be pedigree or crossbreeds.
"The Kennel Club would like to see tighter regulations governing the way people breed their dogs in order to help clamp down on cruel puppy farms, and we ask people to sign our petition asking the government to act.
"As we look towards Crufts 2012 we look forward to introducing even tighter measures to ensure that dog shows play their part in driving change by rewarding, and so encouraging, the breeding of healthy dogs."
Sheila Crispin, Chairman of the Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding, said: "We are supposedly a nation of dog lovers and the issue of what we can do to improve dog health is close to the hearts of those that really do care. This film looks at the progress that has been made by the Kennel Club as well as other organisations and committed individuals to help address the complicated issues surrounding dog health and welfare, in addition to looking at what more needs to be done, through collaboration and united effort, to create an even better future for dogs."
The film is available on the Kennel Club's You Tube channel and on its website.
What is being done in 2012:
- Dog welfare
- The Kennel Club will continue to campaign for an end to the cruel puppy farming trade. It is urging people to sign a petition that asks that principles and standards similar to those followed by members of the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme are made mandatory for all breeders, as most breeders are currently effectively unregulated. http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/8557
- From 2012, the Kennel Club will not register more than four litters from a single bitch in its lifetime. The legal limit is currently six litters per bitch but the Kennel Club is concerned that this number could be detrimental to a bitch's welfare.
- The Kennel Club will refuse to register any further puppies born to a bitch that has previously had two caesarean sections, as this could indicate an underlying health problem that means they should not be having more puppies. - " Breeding for looks and fashion
- Although the Kennel Club breed standards, which are a description of the appearance, characteristics and temperament of pedigree dogs, make clear that health must come before looks, some breeders continue to breed for looks and fashion. Dog shows can be a powerful lever for change, by rewarding and encouraging the breeding of healthy dogs. The Kennel Club is introducing further changes to dog shows in 2012 to ensure that unhealthy dogs are not rewarded in the show ring. This includes introducing vet checks for each of the 15 high profile breeds so that Best of Breed awards are not given to any dogs that show signs of health problems.
- The Kennel Club has asked the British Veterinary Association to nominate a vet to carry out the inspections on the high profile breeds at Crufts in 2012.
- The Kennel Club Breed Watch programme continues, allowing breeders and judges to report back to the Kennel Club any changes which occur within breeds which may affect their health.
- The new craze for fashionable 'designer' dogs, such as crossbreeds like Labradoodles and micropets, means that some breeders are cashing in on demand and breeding for looks at the expense of health. The Kennel Club urges people to ensure that the parents of their new purebred or crossbreed puppy have had all of the health tests relevant to their breed or breeds, before they buy. Health test results for all Kennel Club registered dogs can be found online at www.mateselect.org.uk - " Inherited Diseases
- The Kennel Club Charitable Trust has invested £1.2 million into a five year project for research into a number of inherited diseases, at its Genetics Centre at the Animal Health Trust. Where possible, DNA tests are being developed for each disease so that breeders can identify carriers of conditions and make responsible decisions to help ensure that future generations are not affected. Over the last three years, five different mutations associated with diseases in 21 different breeds have been identified. This has resulted in the development of five DNA tests and more than 14,000 dogs being tested. Work currently being undertaken involves idiopathic epilepsy in Border Collies and hereditary cataract and progressive retinal atrophy in many breeds, including Siberian Huskies, Miniature Schnauzers and Tibetan Spaniels.
- Mate Select, the Kennel Club's new program that helps breeders to assess the impact that their proposed mating will have on genetic diversity within different breeds, will be extended. Currently, breeders can undertake a virtual mating online so that they can see if that mating will have a detrimental impact on genetic diversity, and increase the risk of inherited diseases. The Kennel Club is working with the Animal Health Trust to include Estimated Breeding Values into the system and optimum contribution ratings, which give information about how many times a sire has been used at stud and whether it is advisable to use him again. It is hoped that these will be demonstrated at Crufts in 2012, with EBVs launching later in 2012, and optimum contributions following in 2013.
- The Kennel Club Cancer Centre at the Animal Health Trust should open its doors in summer 2012. The facility will be a leading centre for caring for dogs with cancer and researching the disease, looking particularly at genetic causes. Cancer is the most common cause of death in dogs and The Kennel Club Cancer Centre at the AHT will bring together the study of cancers, their causes, and hopefully aid earlier diagnosis, treatment, and the prevention of some forms of the disease.
To view the film visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk/doghealth
16th January 2012For further press information, images or interview requests please contact:
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The full allocation of Challenge Certificates for 2014 to General, Group and Breed Club shows will be published in the January Kennel Gazette.
In making its allocation, the General Committee undertook a thorough review of its policies used in deciding the number of CCs allocated for each breed.
The CC allocation process is a complex one where many factors are taken into consideration. It starts when the entry statistics for all championship shows and breed club shows are available. Each breed is placed in a banding system which determines the number of CCs available for allocation a few years ahead. The position in the banding depends upon the breed's most recent average number of exhibits per show. This attempts to ensure approximate parity across breeds and groups e.g. English Setters, Newfoundlands and Siberian Huskies are all allocated 30 sets of CCs as their average number of entries per show are similar.
The average of the previous two full years of show entry figures is used. This is then compared to a scale to ascertain the number of CCs available. The Committee considers recommendations for each breed, compares the suggested number of CCs against the previous year to ensure there are no dramatic increases or losses, and at the same time takes into account any special circumstances e.g. for those breeds which have only had championship status for a short period of time.
The General Committee, being fully aware of the fall in the number of dogs being exhibited at championship shows, agreed to add more CCs into the formula used to calculate the number of CCs for each breed.
This resulted in an addition of 27 sets of CCs as against 10 sets of CCs to be withdrawn. Without this form of 'quantitative easing', the 2014 allocation would have had 73 sets of CCs withdrawn as against only 20 sets of CCs added.
In then allocating its Challenge Certificates across shows in a separate exercise, the General Committee endeavours to balance various factors such as geography, the show calendar and the number of CCs in any particular group at individual shows, as well as trying to avoid being too hard on any one show by taking away too many breeds at any one time. It is, unfortunately, not always possible to achieve all of these things.
5th December 2011For further press information, images or interview requests please contact:
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With the unseasonably warm weather set to stay with us until Easter and hopefully beyond, the Kennel Club is urging people to think about their dogs, particularly when out and about in their cars together.
Dogs are more sensitive to heat than us - they need plenty of water and must never be left in cars. Even on just a warm spring day, leaving car windows open and supplying water can make little difference, as a car can still heat up all too quickly to around 50°C even when there are clouds around.
This was sadly the case recently when a dog left in a car in Newton Abbott died from heatstroke, demonstrating that it isn't just during summer that owners need to take extra care.
Bank holidays may mean longer walks and more fun trips away for dogs, but sometimes it can also mean painful suffering in hot cars.
Caroline Kisko, the Kennel Club's Communications Director says: "With Easter and the Royal Wedding bank holiday fast approaching, and a very encouraging weather forecast at present, many people will be looking to get out and about with their dogs.
"We urge them to take great care however, as we all know how hot cars can get during warm weather. Whether in the sun or the shade, cars heat up quickly and it can often be unbearable for us before the air-conditioning comes into effect, never mind dogs.
"Dogs can only cool down by panting and sweating through their paws, so they will find the heat far worse than humans. Owners are urged not to think that dogs can handle heat like we can and to realise that it is never safe to leave the dog in the car alone, whether the windows are open or not."
The Kennel Club has issued the following advice regarding travelling with your dog during warm weather.
ALWAYS
· Consider the weather and your journey in advance, especially if you don't have air conditioning in your car. Think about whether the journey is absolutely necessary for your dog.
· Make sure your dog has plenty of space in the car and isn't squashed or forced to sit in direct sunlight.
· Always make sure there is shade provided: even in an air conditioned car a dog can become too hot if in full sun.
· Make sure plenty of stops are taken with lots of water available to drink.
· Take cold water in a thermos rather than a plastic bottle so it stays cold rather than being lukewarm. Ice cubes are helpful in a thermos for cooling too.
NEVER
· Leave a dog unattended in a car, even with the window open and water available. Take them out of the car and leave them in a secure, cool place with access to shade and water.
· Let your dog take part in unnecessary exertion in hot weather, or stand in exposed sunlight for extended lengths of time.
· Pass by a dog if you see one suffering in a car. Whether it be in a supermarket car park or at a show, make sure you let someone in authority know and if in doubt call the police or the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999.
To help avoid the need to leave dogs unattended in cars, the Kennel Club 'Open for Dogs' campaign encourages more businesses and services to welcome dogs. Thousands of dog-friendly attractions are listed on the website www.openfordogs.org.uk, making it the ideal way to plan for trips for the whole family including your dog over the forthcoming bank holidays.
18th April 2011For further press information, images or interview requests please contact:
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The Kennel Club is concerned to have received several reports of people having received unsolicited calls from individuals claiming to be representing the Kennel Club or companies affiliated to the Kennel Club. Some calls have been received from a company offering supported website services and it has been suggested that this has been endorsed and sanctioned by the Kennel Club.
We would like to assure anyone receiving a call that the Kennel Club and its marketing partners will only contact people regarding related services or offers if they have given permission for us to do so. If ever in doubt as to the authenticity of the approach, please contact us in order that we can verify.
Anyone receiving a telephone call from someone claiming to be from the Kennel Club, should ensure that they do not give out any of their personal details or online account information, as these would never be requested during a genuine call from the Kennel Club itself. People should also be cautious about making any immediate purchase from an unsolicited call without checking the credentials of the caller.
If in any doubt, ask for the person's name and extension number and advise that you will call them back through the main Kennel Club number - 0844 4633 980. The Kennel Club also welcomes reports of any such calls on this same number or via email to web.registrations@thekennelclub.org.uk.
We have been in touch with Trading Standards and the advice is that anyone receiving a call which gives them cause for concern or complaint should report the matter to Trading Standards directly via the contact details below:
Consumer Direct - 0845 404 0506
You will then be directed to the local Trading Standards Office during that phone call.
Or email via the Trading Standards website: www.consumerdirect.gov.uk
Go to the 'Contact Us' section and post your email as directed.
Trading Standards will be able to advise you further and will then be able to investigate directly - but they need your individual reports in order to do so.
25th February 2011For further press information, images or interview requests please contact:
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The Kennel Club would like to inform dog exhibitors that it has a database which records all proof of posting information supplied to it by championship shows which have had to accept entries on the day.
As a result of information extracted from that database, 34 exhibitors were contacted during 2010 to be advised that the only proof of entry which will be accepted from them in the future, will be Registered Post documentation, the show society's confirmation of receipt or an online receipt.
Failure to provide such proof by these exhibitors will result in the disqualification of awards and possible imposition of a fine, under Regulation F(1)9.e.
26th January 2011For further press information, images or interview requests please contact:
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Further to the Kennel Club's recent announcement of restrictions, to be implemented from 2012 onwards, on the registration of litters born to a bitch which has previously had two caesarean sections, further details have now been agreed.
Veterinarians will be able to report the births of litters born by caesarean section from late January 2011 onwards, following recently agreed changes to the declaration which breeders must sign when registering a litter with the Kennel Club. The declaration will be amended on all printed forms and online to read as follows:
- The litter was born in the United Kingdom (excluding Jersey or Guernsey)
- No dog listed in the application has been registered previously with the Kennel Club or any recognised body
- I/we are bound by and submit to the Kennel Club Rules and Regulations and General Code of Ethics in their present form or as they may be amended from time to time in relation to all canine matters with which the Kennel Club is concerned.
- I/we confirm and agree that any Veterinary Surgeon performing a caesarean section and/or an operation on any of my/our dogs in such a way that the operation alters the natural conformation of the dog or any part thereof may submit a report to the Kennel Club.
The Kennel Club previously held meetings with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the British Veterinary Association and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association, as a result of which the organisations agreed to advise their members that any caesarean sections which they perform on a Kennel Club registered bitch should be reported to the Kennel Club.
To allow the reporting of such operations by veterinary surgeons, an additional section has been incorporated into the form which is presently completed to notify the Kennel Club of any operation which alters the natural conformation of a registered pedigree dog. At the same time veterinary surgeons will be reminded of the policy regarding reporting of operations which alter natural conformation and will be encouraged to report these to the Kennel Club.
From January 1st 2012, the Kennel Club will no longer register any puppies born from any bitch which has previously had two caesarean sections, except for scientifically proven welfare reasons and in such cases normally provided that the application is made prior to mating. From this date, breeders will be asked to inform the Kennel Club of all of a bitch's previous caesareans and will take into account all reports submitted by veterinarians, irrespective of whether these were submitted before this date.
Refusal to register a litter of puppies following two previous caesarean sections would occur irrespective of whether the progeny from either of the first two operations had been registered with the Club.
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The Kennel Club has had discussions with the major veterinary organisations over restrictions on the number of litters born by caesarean section which may be registered from an individual bitch from 2012.
The Kennel Club has confirmed that it will no longer register any puppies born by caesarean section from any bitch which has previously had two such operations, except for scientifically proven welfare reasons and in such cases normally provided that the application is made prior to mating. Refusal to register a third or subsequent litters of puppies born by caesarean section would occur irrespective of whether the progeny from either of the first two operations had been registered with the Club.
Following discussions with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the British Veterinary Association and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association, the organisations have agreed to advise their members that any caesarean sections which they perform on a Kennel Club registered bitch should be reported to the Kennel Club.
To allow the reporting of such operations by veterinary surgeons, an additional section will be incorporated into the form which is presently completed to notify the Kennel Club of any operation which alters the natural conformation of a registered pedigree dog.
This policy will become effective for all litters born on or after 1st January 2012. Further details relating to the timing of reporting by veterinary surgeons will be announced in due course.
Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Communications Director, said: "Adding the reporting of litters born by caesarean section to the paperwork already used by veterinary surgeons will go a long way to enabling us to achieve our objective of improving the health and welfare of all pedigree dogs.
"It is particularly vital that the Kennel Club knows as much as possible about surgical operations which alter a dog's natural conformation, so that we can continue to ensure that only those pedigree dogs which are healthy are likely be used for future breeding."
Peter Jinman OBE, President of the RCVS, said: "We are very pleased to see that the Kennel Club is taking steps to limit the number of litters which it will register born by caesarean section from a bitch. We are keen to support this move, although in time we would very much like the limit to be reduced to one caesarean only. But this is the first step, which demonstrates that we are all working towards the same end: an improvement in health for all dogs."
The Kennel Club will amend its regulation B22c to cover the new policy regarding the registration of puppies born by caesarean section. The amended part of the regulation will read as follows:
'The General Committee will not accept an application to register a litter when:-
(5) The dam has already had two litters delivered by caesarean section, save for scientifically proven welfare reasons and this only normally provided the application is made prior to the mating.'
The litter form to be completed by breeders will also be amended to incorporate the new policy. A new section will appear in red on the form asking the breeder if the litter was delivered as a result of a caesarean section, and whether this was elective or an emergency procedure. The form will request details of how many caesareans, including the litter in question, the bitch has had.
Guidance notes will also appear on the litter application form/online services relating to the above under the heading 'Caesarean Sections' and will confirm the revised Regulation B22c. All puppies born by caesarean section will be marked accordingly in the Breed Record Supplement.
The Kennel Club recognises that some breeds will be affected more than others by this new policy and intends to review its efficiency after a period of a year.
23rd November 2010For further press information, images or interview requests please contact:
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The Kennel Club has announced that from 2012 it will normally register no more than four litters from any one bitch because of concerns that the current legal limit of six litters can potentially be detrimental to a bitch's welfare.
The decision was made by the Kennel Club General Committee after receiving a recommendation from its Dog Health Group and will be effective for litters born on or after 1st January 2012.
Six litters per bitch is the current legal limit enshrined in the Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999.
Bill Lambert, the Kennel Club's Health and Breeder Services Manager, said: "The Kennel Club wants to ensure that all breeders put the health and welfare of their puppies and breeding bitches first and foremost, and this decision underlines our commitment to this issue.
"Whilst the law allows bitches to have six litters in a lifetime and our registration system has previously fallen in line with this, the vast majority of responsible breeders feel that this is too high and that there is potential for this to have a negative impact on the welfare of the bitch.
"Very serious consideration has to be given to the matter if a breeder wishes a bitch to have more than four litters but the Kennel Club may grant permission for this to happen if it believes that there is good and justifiable reason for doing so on a case by case basis."
The Kennel Club has also urged the government to follow suit and to tighten up the law in order to help clamp down on puppy farmers.
Mr Lambert added: "Of course, this decision will sadly not impact on those people who do not register their litters with the Kennel Club, in particular puppy farmers who breed purely for profit and tend to show little consideration for an animal's welfare. Legislation needs to be tightened so that these people can be brought to account."
The Kennel Club has called for the principles and standards of the Kennel Club Accredited Breeder Scheme to be made mandatory for all dog breeders. This means that breeders would have to put the health and welfare of their puppies first, for example by giving their dogs the required health tests for their breed and ensuring that potential buyers see the puppies with their mothers and in their home environment. A petition with 15,000 signatures supporting this objective was handed in to Number Ten Downing Street just a year ago by Ian Cawsey MP.
22nd November 2010For further press information, images or interview requests please contact:
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The Kennel Club would like to draw attention to the potential health and safety implications concerning the use of soft crates at shows as in its view, they do not offer sufficient protection to dogs.
Contrary to Kennel Club Regulations, soft crates do not allow dogs to be securely fastened to their benches and are often too large for the benches provided.
There is also the issue of soft crates being used at unbenched shows and left unattended. Soft crates left at the ringside are a potential hazard particularly when occupied by large breeds, and it has been known for dogs to become distressed and move the soft crates along the floor.
Soft crates should only be used on benches where sufficient room is available and if exhibitors have ensured that they are capable of being secured to the bench.
Show organisers should be aware of these potential hazards when drafting the risk assessments for their shows. The Kennel Club is aware that there have been instances were dogs have escaped from soft crates which have not been securely fastened to benches or that have been left at ringside; therefore show organisers should pay particular attention to these potential hazards when drafting their health & safety procedures.
9th August 2010For further press information, images or interview requests please contact:
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Since the Kennel Club introduced the regulation giving judges the authority to exclude a dog from competition due to health and welfare related conditions, various questions and comments have been received from judges and exhibitors. Therefore, to better explain the situation, the following guidance note has been prepared to assist judges.
It is important that if judges encounter problem dogs at shows, they are clear about when it is appropriate either to exclude the dog from competition on the one hand, or to allow it to compete and then withhold an award due to lack of merit on the other.
EXCLUSION FROM COMPETITIONKennel Club Regulations provide only two grounds for a dog to be excluded from competition;
1. If it behaves in an unacceptable/aggressive manner, or
2. If it shows clearly visible evidence of infectious disease, or some other condition(s) which adversely affects its health or welfare
Regulation F(1) paragraph 15 refers.
Dogs are therefore excluded from competition for reasons which are unrelated to the judge's perception of the quality of the dog in so far as it may appear to be of excellent breed type and quality,
but it nonetheless shows clearly visible evidence of unacceptable behaviour, infectious disease, or some other condition which adversely affects its health and welfare.
A judge should therefore consider excluding a dog from competition when he/she believes that a dog shows visible evidence of one or more of the following signs:
- Lameness - including 'hopping'
- Inappropriate temperament - refusal to be handled, timidity or aggression
- A discharge from one or both eyes or any signs of discomfort in either eye
- Obvious breathing difficulty
- Obvious skin or ear irritation
- Significantly over or under weight
Before excluding a dog from competition for any of the above reasons, a judge should carefully consider whether the problem is obvious enough to leave no room for doubt or debate as to whether or not the decision to exclude from competition is justifiable.
Even in a large class with a sufficient number of acceptable dogs present, judges still have a duty to exclude any dog in the class that clearly displays one or more of the signs that require exclusion from competition.
When a dog is in fact excluded from competition, the reason for the action taken must be explained to the owner/handler, the show management must be notified and a report must be submitted to the KC within seven days of the show.
Judges are not expected to, nor should they, make or express a veterinary diagnosis when excluding a dog. The duty of care that the Kennel Club expects from judges is that of the experienced dog breeder who would be aware of deviation from normal conditions in their own dogs.
Any decision to exclude a dog from competition is final and is not open to appeal.
N.B. Judges should also keep in mind that a dog to which they give an award may, at the instigation of a show official or KC-appointed observer and following veterinary examination, subsequently be excluded from further competition at the show.
WITHHOLDING OF AWARDS
The circumstances when a judge may need to consider the withholding of an award are somewhat different to those that apply to exclusion from competition.
An award should be withheld if a dog fails, in the opinion of the judge, to meet the minimum quality standards that determine if a) it is breed typical; and b) it is of sufficient merit to justify the award.
There is likely to be room for debate between judges over the perceived merits of an individual dog with respect to interpretation of the breed standard whereas individual judges should be able to agree easily when a dog displays the signs that justify it being excluded from competition because it presents with aggression/timidity, infectious disease, unsoundness, or its health and welfare is otherwise visibly impaired.
When an award is withheld no further action is necessary on the part of the judge or the show management, however it preferable that the judge explains the reason for his/her decision to the handler in a polite and courteous manner.
14th July 2010
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