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Vet checks continue, but judge and KC rep can be present

22/05/2013

HIGH-profile breed veterinary checks were the subject of a presentation at the Kennel Club annual meeting, during which it was proposed that in future, if exhibitor and vet agree, the judge involved can be present.

No two-tier system or health checks for all

22/05/2013

ANOTHER matter aired at last year's annual meeting appeared again at this one – Judith Robin-Smith's suggestion that there should be different tiers of registration, one for dogs to be shown and bred from and one for the others.

Complaint proposal defeated - KC standards upheld, says Dean

22/05/2013

A PROPOSAL that no member of the Kennel Club against whom a complaint has been upheld should be allowed to serve for ten years was defeated, but nevertheless obtained the support of almost half of those who voted.

KC members rebel at prospect of £175 annual fee

22/05/2013

A PROPOSAL to increase Kennel Club membership fees from £160 a year to £175 – £165 if paid by direct debit – failed.

Belgian Government to hold breeders accountable?

17/05/2013

THE BELGIAN Government is considering extending the liability for aggressive behavior in dogs to breeders.

Coat testing to resume after two-year halt

15/05/2013

Coat testing to resume after two-year halt

COAT-testing is to resume, following a two-year suspension. The Kennel Club announced at its annual meeting that not only was it to start again but it will now also take place at breed shows, and no longer be confined to dog CC and RCC winners.

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    Closing date for SOUTHERN COS CA – May 31-Jun 2 - 16/04/2013
    Mrs A Cavill 07905 162190. www.southerncountiesdogshow.co.uk. Newbury Showground, Hermitage, Thatcha...
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    Closing date for BECKENHAM CA – May 26 - 19/04/2013
    Mrs K Runcorn 02074 741634. Lockmeadow Market Hall, Maidstone. (O) 10am. Judges: Miss C Lewis, Gordo...
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Welsh Corgi League’s platinum weekend by Andrew Brace

Welsh Corgi League’s platinum weekend by Andrew Brace View the Going Around gallery >> While my original plan was to spend Saturday at the Royal Court Hotel in Keresley, Coventry, for the 75th anniversary show of the Welsh Corgi League, a last minute change of plan saw me checking in on the Friday by which time the hotel was already awash with Pe... read more

Verbal critiques: brutal but valuable by Sheila Atter

I’m doing an Andrew Brace this week as I am writing my column in an hotel room in Southern Bohemia. I spent the weekend at a breed club specialty that attracted exhibitors from the UK, Ireland and the US as well as Russia and many other parts of Europe. Many of us have been travelling to ‘Cesky Days... read more

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Canine pursuits in the spotlight

Canine pursuits in the spotlight The All About Dogs roadshow is visiting venues up and down the country during 2013 and aims to treat visitors and their dogs to a host of canine activities and learning resources. DOG WORLD's Victoria Wilkins went along to one such event last month to find out more.    AS A NATION o... read more

How to ensure your dog is healthy and safe this year

How to ensure your dog is healthy and safe this year HOWEVER much we want to protect the canine members of our family there is only so much we can do to stop them falling into misadventure! Just by swatting up on a few basic issues incidents in the home and outside can be avoided.   Here we look into some of the things dog owners can do in and... read more

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Is the Kennel Club right to reintroduce coat testing?

 

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