he primary objective of the Kennel Club is to promote, in every way, the general improvement of dog.

Founded in 1873 the Kennel Club achieves its aim through the classification and registration of dogs and associated societies, the licensing of over 5,000 shows, trials and competitions annually and the promotion of responsible dog ownership.

The Kennel Club frames and enforces Rules and Regulations, publishes the Kennel Gazette, Breed Standards, operates the Young Kennel Club, the Good Citizen Dog Scheme and the Companion Dog Club. Through its Charitable Trust, the Kennel Club funds research projects and encourages veterinary development. Europe’s definitive canine library is situated at the Kennel Club headquarters in Mayfair.

Crufts, the world’s greatest dog show, is organised by the Kennel Club and takes place at the NEC, Birmingham every year. In addition, the Kennel Club organises Discover Dogs, an event designed to promote choice, care and training and this takes place annually at Earls Court, London.

Through its wholly owned subsidiary – Kennel Club Services Limited, the Club’s commercial activities are managed and developed to achieve funding for projects such as the Kennel Club’s responsible dog ownership campaigns and donations to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust.