If you're not sure which health screening schemes apply to your breed you can find out more information in the health section of our Breeds A to Z.

Improving the health of brachycephalic dog breeds, and any other breed with health concerns, is The Kennel Club’s top priority. We are a not-for-profit organisation and have invested around £4 million ...

Hip dysplasia is a complex inherited condition where the hip joint does not develop correctly. As a dog gets older, the joint undergoes wear and tear and deteriorates, leading to a loss of function.

Modern descendent of the hardy terriers developed by the Rev John Russell The Jack Russell Terrier was given official recognition by The Kennel Club in 2016. Although the country of development is ...

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A native of Turkey, The Anatolian Shepherd was developed as a flock guard and lived a nomadic life with his master, travelling great distances across the Central Anatolian Plateau. They lived outdoors ...

As the name suggests, the Great Swiss Mountain dog is the largest of the Swiss herding breeds and the heaviest in build. He shares the same origins as the Bernese and carries the typical tricolour ...

You may want to ask this question when you see the puppies to double check you get the same answer. Will you be able to see where they were bred? It’s advisable to see where the puppies were bred to ...

Versatile homestead dog which can be traced back to the Viking In Norwegian the word “Bu” means homestead and thus the breed is now the dog of the homestead – versatile as a herder of sheep and a ...