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CC allocation for 2015 increased
The Kennel Club has increased the allocation of CCs available in 2015 following feedback from dog exhibitors and show organisers who have suggested that such a move would increase the entries at championship shows...
Midland Counties - 2012
Best in Show at Midland Counties was Ann Corbett's English Springer Spaniel Sh Ch Trimere Tigra...
Kennel Club's positive reaction hopefully not premature
THE KENNEL Kennel Club 'welcomes Defra Minister's oral evidence to EFRA Committee', so runs the headline of the Kennel Club's press release announcing details of the comments on dog breeding made by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Lord de Mauley.....
New DNA testing scheme for Leonbergers
Following consultation with the Leonberger Club of Great Britain, the Kennel Club has recently approved a new official DNA testing scheme for Leonberger Polyneuropathy (LPN1) in the breed...
Crufts BIS on Channel 4
The final night of the nation's favourite dog event, Crufts, is to be broadcast for the first time on Channel 4 next year. More4 will continue its coverage across the remainder of the annual four-day show...
KC Breeders' Competition
Don't miss out on being included on the Leader Board, send your latest points update to pam@ourdogs.co.uk...
Elisabeth Matell
The funeral of Elisabeth Matell will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium on November 22, 1.45pm. Family flowers only but donations to Rottweiler Welfare can be sent to funeral direct, Mr Malcolm Presland, 19 High Street, Upton on Severn, Worcs WR8 0HJ...
OUR DOGS moving on..
The power and reach of Our Dogs across the digital network is extraordinary. From the very beginnings of the World Wide Web, the team embraced the Internet and created a significant presence in cyberspace which consists of thousand upon thousands of pages - an archive that goes back to 2001...
Our Dogs/Discover Dogs Competition Winners
WE HAD a massive response to our Discover Dogs competition: the following lucky winners were picked at randon: Val Harris, Monmouthshire: Jennifer Ballerino, Surrey: Sue Williams, Brighton: Tamar Quinn, Hants and Catriona Price, Cheltenham. Well done, your tickets are on the way! ...
Dog Union responds to EFRA
The Dog Union has responded to the Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee (EFRA) with a 780 word submission. EFRA is considering Professor Bateson's report, and in particular the following three questions: ...
Stuart unveils new prints
NOVEMBER 17 will see the opening Preview of Stuart Mallard's 15th Annual At Home exhibition. He expects to have around 50 original paintings on show covering not only Dogs but Wildlife, Lanscapes and Life Studies...
UK Polish Lowland Crowned in Poland
Ch/Ir/Int Ch Sasquehanna Malinek to Dobrany, owned by Terrie Cousins-Brown, has become the first UK-based British and Polish champion in the breed ...
Frank's Pro Gold gets pressed!
JM International Distribution Ltd based near Southport have been importing Frank's Pro Gold for ten years now, and are most excited to launch a new concept into the British pet food market of pressed food. This exciting innovation represents the most modern technology combined with ideal of returning dry food as close to the natural canine diet as possible...
Kennel Club registration of merle French Bulldogs
At the request of the French Bulldog breed clubs, the Kennel Club has agreed that it will no longer accept the registration of any merle French Bulldogs from 1st January 2013...
KC introduces Special Award Champions Class
The Kennel Club has introduced a Special Award Champions Class in order to help aspiring judges gain the experience they need to progress through breed club judging lists...
Obituary - David Trowbridge
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of David Trowbridge, Ann Arch, Secretary - National Working & Pastoral Breeds Society...
Lucy shoots to the top!
BEST IN show at the Irish Gundog Field and Show Society, where Stewart Cummings of the Sevenhills Gundogs had the pleasure of judging both Group 7 and 8 and Best in Show was Tom and Ann Marie Mervyn's GSP Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose at Tomanipoint...
Last chance for nominations
There is less than one month left to nominate an inspirational vet, scientist or veterinary student for the largest veterinary awards in Europe...
Stop press
The Life Stage Probiotic Range of healthy, natural dog treats from Feelwells has had a face lift...
Thousands learn about responsible dog ownership
The Kennel Club has helped thousands of dog owners and potential dog owners across London and the south east over the past few months, thanks to a joint initiative with local authorities to foster responsible dog ownership...
Ashleigh & Pudsey support search for dog with The Crufts Factor
Household names Ashleigh Butler and Pudsey have helped to launch a new Kennel Club competition, which will find Britain's most talented dog by asking people to LIKE top dog talent on Facebook. Hoping to SHARE their own success after wowing the UK on last year's Britain's Got Talent with their inventive tricks and routines, the members of the Young Kennel Club are now appealing to all dog owners to give their talented pets a chance to shine in the Kennel Club's Crufts Factor competition...
Mucky Pups gets the Royle treatment!
On Tuesday 30th October Liverpool seen one of their much loved resident's actor Ricky Tomlinson launch his much anticipated new business venture Mucky Pups Salon on Aigburth Road...
Nominations open for the Vet OTY awards
Petplan, the UK's largest pet insurance provider, is delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the prestigious Veterinary Awards. Affectionately known as the Vet Oscars, these awards recognise members of the veterinary community who have gone above and beyond in their daily role. The 2013 Petplan Veterinary Awards will be awarding honours to the shining stars of the industry, for the 14th year running...
Jemima Harrison after dinner speaker for vets
Jemima Harrison, the producer of the 2008 TV programme on pedigree dogs which was subsequently censured for some of its content by Ofcom, recently joined the after dinner speaking circuit, talking to Veterinary Surgeons and all those present at the British Veterinary Hospitals Association 40th Anniversary Dinner...
Hurricane Sandy and Dog News USA
OUR DOGS was sorry to hear that our American contemporary, Dog News, had been adversely affected by the recent post-tropical cyclone Sandy which hit New York and New Jersey last week with such devastating effect...
Political pooch star is crowned Westminster Dog Of The Year
In one of the most intense political battles to grace Westminster, Star a 4 year old Norfolk Terrier, belonging to Charlie Elphicke MP for Dover and Deal, has triumphed as the winner of this year's Westminster Dog of the Year title...