The Royal Kennel Club is pleased to announce the newly appointed representatives for the Dog Showing Liaison Council. The representatives for the Liaison Council are below, and they are listed on the Royal Kennel Club website including their backgrounds and experience.
- Andrea Keyte
- Averil Cawthera-Purdy
- David Simpson
- Debbie Wallwork
- Diana Cruttwell
- Helen Johnstone
- Kirsteen Farrar
- Krystyan Greenland
- Michelle Chapman
- Paul McClure
- Tina Johnson
All newly appointed representatives will officially begin their terms in January 2026. However, the Royal Kennel Club is encouraging dog showing participants to engage with the Council immediately by submitting proposals or ideas via the online form. Proposals should clearly outline the suggested change and explain how it would benefit the dog showing community.
Where previously, proposals could only be submitted in advance of scheduled Liaison Council meetings, under the new system participants can now submit suggestions at any time through a simple online form. Once a submission is received, it will be discussed before being added to a Council agenda. Urgent or straightforward matters may be addressed directly, while more complex proposals will be reviewed by the Council and the wider community. This approach ensures that every idea is fully understood and given proper consideration.
The Royal Kennel Club looks forward to working with the new Liaison Council representatives and the wider dog showing community to continue supporting and improving dog showing for all.