The Royal Kennel Club Rules, Regulations and Codes

The Royal Kennel Club, as well as our schemes and activities, are governed by our codes of practice and codes of conduct, which set the standards and expectations for members, judges, volunteers and instructors.
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The Royal Kennel Club Canine Code

As the UK’s largest organisation dedicated to dogs' health and welfare, we ask all dog owners to follow this guide to responsible dog ownership.
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The Royal Kennel Club Code of Ethics

For all breeders who register their puppies, and new owners who register ownership of their dogs with The Royal Kennel Club.
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The Royal Kennel Club Code: Trust and Respect

The Royal Kennel Club Code is addressed to all of our members, our committee members and to all volunteers acting on behalf of The Royal Kennel Club.
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The Royal Kennel Club Code of Conduct

Our expectations for all those taking part in, or attending events under our jurisdiction, along with general guidelines on the use of social media.
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Guidelines for canine activities

Obligations for show/event organisers, clubs, trainers/instructors, owners/handlers involved in canine activities licensed by The Royal Kennel Club.
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Code of Best Practice for Judges

2019 edition, which includes the Guide for Judges and Ring Stewards, and Code of Best Practice for the Selection of Judges.
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Code of best practice for pointer and setter field trial competitors

The Royal Kennel Club field trial regulations, sometimes known as the J Regulations, are vital reading. Find out more about code of best practice for pointer and setter field trial competitors.
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Code of best practice for spaniel field trial competitors

The Royal Kennel Club field trial regulations, sometimes known as the J Regulations, are vital reading. Find out more about code of best practice for spaniel field trial competitors.
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Code of best practice for breeds that hunt, point and retrieve field trial competitors

The Royal Kennel Club field trial regulations, sometimes known as the J Regulations, are vital reading. Find out more about the code of best practice for breeds that hunt, point and retrieve field trial competitors.
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The Royal Kennel Club Accredited Instructors code of practice

The principles governing both the professional conduct and training practices for all scheme members.
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Regulations for The Royal Kennel Club accredited instructors

Regulations for the Accredited Instructors scheme for instructors in dog training and canine behaviour (M).
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Advisory document relating to management of dogs at events

Mitigation and management to support canine health and welfare Prepared by Dr Jacqueline Boyd
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Code of best practice for retriever field trial competitors

The Royal Kennel Club field trial regulations, sometimes known as the J Regulations, are vital reading.
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Registration Rules and Regulations

Rules and regulations that govern the way The Royal Kennel Club registers dogs (M).
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Regulations for Agility

The Royal Kennel Club Agility regulations, sometimes known as the H Regulations, are vital reading. Find out more about these Regulations which apply to all licensed agility shows.
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Regulations for Bloodhound Trials

The Royal Kennel Club Working Trials & Bloodhound Trials regulations, known as the I Regulations, are vital reading. Find out more about the regulations.
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Regulations for Dog Showing

The Royal Kennel Club show regulations, sometimes known as the F Regulations, are vital reading. Find out more about all relevant regulations in this activity.
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Regulations for Field Trials

The Royal Kennel Club Field Trials regulations, sometimes known as the J Regulations, are vital reading. Find out more about all relevant regulations in this activity.
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Regulations for Heelwork to Music

The Royal Kennel Club Heelwork to Music regulations, sometimes known as the L Regulations, are vital reading. Find out more about the regulations.
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Regulations for Obedience

The Royal Kennel Club Obedience regulations, sometimes known as the G Regulations, are vital reading. Find out more about the regulations.
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Regulations for Rally

The Royal Kennel Club Rally regulations, sometimes known as the S Regulations, are vital reading. Find out more about all relevant regulations in this activity.