~ The Kennel Club ~

We are the largest organisation in the UK devoted to dog health, welfare and training. Our objective is to ensure that dogs live healthy, happy lives with responsible owners.

• We run the UK's largest registration database for both pedigree and crossbreed dogs (through our activity register).
• We run the Petlog database, which is the UK's biggest reunification service for microchipped animals.
• We are accredited by UKAS to certify members of the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme, which is the only scheme in the UK that monitors breeders in order to protect the welfare of puppies and breeding bitches.
• We run the UK's largest dog training programme, the Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme and licence shows and clubs providing a wide range of activities.
• We help people to enjoy fun sports and activities with their dogs. We run the world's largest dog event, Crufts since 1891, and license more than 4,500 other dog shows and events each year. We also run the International Agility Festival, the world's largest dog agility event.
• We are committed to providing education and advice to puppy buyers to ensure that they buy the right breed for their lifestyle, from a responsible breeder. The Discover Dogs event in London, which is a fun family day covering all aspects of dog care, helps people to understand how to buy a dog responsibly.
• The Kennel Club Charitable Trust supports research into dog diseases and supports dog welfare charities, including Kennel Club Breed Rescue organisations which re-home dogs and assistance dog charities.
• We jointly run health screening schemes with the British Veterinary Association and, through The Kennel Club Charitable Trust, fund The Kennel Club Genetics Centre at the Animal Health Trust, which is at the forefront of pioneering research into dog health.
• Our Kennel Club Cancer Centre at the Animal Health Trust will contribute to the AHT's well-established cancer research programme, helping to further improve dog health.

The Kennel Club consists of a maximum of 1500 UK Members plus 100 Overseas Members and a small number of Honorary and Honorary Life Members.

The Club’s leadership includes a President, Vice-Presidents, Trustees, and a non-executive Chairman of the Kennel Club and the General Committee. The General Committee, comprised of Kennel Club members who have been nominated and appointed by the Membership, is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the Club in all its aspects and has, reporting to it, all of the Sub Committees and Boards which help to create the policy for and monitor the various activities in which the Club is involved.

A Chief Executive is responsible for the management of the staff and leadership of business and financial planning and the implementation of strategy. The Secretary and Communications Director is responsible for the press office and parliamentary matters, health and breeder services, the membership area, breed clubs and breed standards, the disciplinary function and the library and art collections.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the Kennel Club’s Patron.

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http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk