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17/07/2009 - Eradication of inherited diseases in dogs moves a step closer
The Kennel Club Charitable Trust strengthened its campaign to eliminate inherited diseases in dogs last week, as it signed its formal agreement with the Animal Health Trust (AHT), to jointly create the Kennel Club Genetics Centre and revealed some of the exciting findings so far.

06/07/2009 - The Kennel Club Judges Development Programme
Are you a Terrier Group judge and keen to enhance your knowledge of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier? If the answer is yes, then you can attend a Kennel Club seminar dedicated to the breed on Wednesday 19th August 2009, at the Kennel Club Building in Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.

30/06/2009 - Canine Health and Welfare
The Kennel Club remains committed to safeguarding and improving canine health and welfare, and as a part of this process, in January 2009 introduced a new Regulation F(1)15.b and an amendment to Regulation F(1)16 to ensure that all dogs taking part in shows are healthy and that only dogs without any visible condition which adversely affects their health or welfare should be exhibited.

18/05/2009 - New DNA testing scheme
At the request of the Dachshund Breed Council, the Kennel Club has recently approved a new official DNA testing scheme for PRA cord-1 in the Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund.

14/05/2009 - MPs briefed on the benefits of 150 Year old Dog Shows as healthy dogs shine at the Birmingham National
The Kennel Club has called on all MPs asking them to support its continued drive to safeguard the long-term health and welfare of pedigree dogs through the medium of dog shows.

14/04/2009 - Kennel Club review of Breed Standards
In January 2009, the Kennel Club's review of Breed Standards led to the introduction of a number of interim amendments to Breed Standards, on which breed clubs were invited to provide feedback during the first six months of the year.

30/03/2009 - Fit For Function: Fit For Life - The Kennel Club and Breeds working together
At the start of 2009, the Kennel Club announced the results of its review of all Breed Standards to ensure that all dogs are healthy, of good temperament and fit for their original function.

20/03/2009 - Healthy attendance at Canine Sports Seminar
The Kennel Club’s third annual canine sports seminar was a great success, attracting eighty delegates who learned how to ensure that their dogs stay as fit and healthy as possible, through their participation in dog sports and activities.

17/03/2009 - Working Trial ' Excellent' Awards
Those who compete in Working Trials can now apply to add their dog’s ‘Excellent’ awards to their dog’s Kennel Club registration record.

17/03/2009 - Revised Guide for Judges and Stewards booklets
In line with recently introduced new approval criteria and the addition of new seminars for Agility, Obedience, Working Trials, Bloodhound Trials and Heelwork to Music judges, the Kennel Club has reviewed the Guides for Judges and Stewards for each of these activities and has introduced a new Guide for Judges for Heelwork to Music.