Archive for December 31st, 1969

Eurotunnel Prize Offered To Pet Owners During National Microchipping Month

National Microchipping Month returns in June 2008 and has more to offer
than ever before! Petlog, the UK’s largest pet reunification database,
is encouraging people to hold microchipping clinics to help promote the
message that microchipping can ensure…

Kennel Club and Agria Celebrate First Anniversary

After acquiring PetPartners plc in 2007, Swedish insurer Agria Pet
Insurance celebrates the first anniversary of its partnership with the
Kennel Club, which aims to provide the best pet healthcare available.

During the past year, both Agria and the …

Dogs take centre stage in Taunton & District Canine Association Premier Open Show

The Taunton & District Canine Association will be holding its Premier
Open Dog Show for all dog breeds in conjunction with the Royal Bath &
West Show at the Royal Bath & West Showground on 28 – 30 May. Top dogs
from the local area will go head to head …

The Irish Setter in Art – A Lecture at the Kennel Club Art Gallery

The Kennel Club Art Gallery is proud to present `The Irish Setter in
Art’, a lecture by canine art historian Nick Waters.  This special event
is held as part of the Art Gallery’s current exhibition `A Celebration
of the Irish Setter’ and will take plac…

Dog days set to continue in Rother

The Kennel Club’s dog owners’ group, KC Dog, and local responsible dog
owners have persuaded Rother District Council to scrap its proposed
year-round ban of dogs from beaches. The original proposals would have
penalised responsible as well as irrespons…

Dogs give dignity to elderly in Care Homes

Hundreds of care homes are inviting dogs to live with their owners in a
bid to improve the care home experience and prove that pets can be more
therapeutic than pills.

The Cinnamon Trust, the national charity for the elderly and their pets,
is suppo…

Achievement of a Lifetime for John Rogerson

He may previously only have been awarded a solitary O-level in woodwork
and pilot’s and driving licences, but the world-renowned John Rogerson
has now added a prestigious Kennel Club award to his list of
qualifications.

John – one of the most sought…

Raise Money for your Favourite Charity

People all over the country are holding Companion Dog Shows in a bid to
make a real difference in the world. Companion Dog Shows not only offer
a great day out for the dog loving public, but create a new, fun way to
raise money for your favourite chari…

The Kennel Club Judges Development Programme – Working Group

The Kennel Club would like to thank the Birmingham Dog Show Society for
the tremendous contribution made by its organisation of seminars for
Working Group breeds on the Judges Development Programme over the past
four years.  An extremely high standard …

Electric Shock Collar Treatment for AMs

Assembly Members across all currents of political life raised the issue
of an electric shock collar ban at a session of the Welsh Assembly with
the Rural Affairs Minister, Elin Jones, during question time on 21st
May.

Lorraine Barrett (Labour, Cardi…