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  • Corgi sitting in a meadow, facing the camera.
    Find a Dog

    All you need when searching for your best friend

  • Breed A-Z

    Browse pedigree breeds and filters to find a fit

  • Labrador biting a orange tuggy with owners legs in view
    First Steps

    What you need to know about becoming a dog owner

  • Dog laying down
    Health Test Result Finder

    View a RKC dog’s pedigree and health test results

  • Find a puppy

    Search for your new best friend

  • Find a Rescue dog

    Search for a rescue

  • Find a breeder

    Search for a breeder

  • Are you ready?

    What you need to know about becoming a dog owner

  • Buying a dog

    Advice on questions, equipment and choosing a breeder

  • Caring for a new pup

    Practical tips on feeding, training and socialising

  • Pet insurance

    Why insurance matters and how to pick the right policy

  • 2 beagle puppies playing in a field.
    Health

    Learn about common health issues your dog may face

  • White westie dog looking over person's shoulder, whilst being held in a field of crops.
    Dog Care

    Helping your dog to lead a healthy & happy life

  • Dog looking at a ball
    Dog Training

    RKC classes & tips to help with training your dog

  • Cream coloured puppy looking over a person's shoulder, whilst being held.
    Registering your Dog

    250,000+ dogs registered with RKC annually

  • Health Conditions A to Z

    Here you'll find a number of articles on health and well being issues

  • What we do for dog health

    For owners and breeders, find out more about the work we do for dog health

  • Health Standard

    Consolidates all relevant health tests for your breed in one place

  • Health Test Result Finder

    Look up an RKC registered dog and find available health & test information

  • Health - Online Learning

    The RKC provides a number of educational seminars run by clubs & societies

  • Health Screening

    A step by step guide for breeders

  • Dog care basics

    A collection of the most basic dog care advice that you'll need

  • Dos and don’ts of owning a dog

    Owning a dog brings great enjoyment but also carries responsibilities

  • Unable to care for your dog

    The cost of living crisis is having a huge impact on many of our lives

  • Get started

    Begin training with simple, practical first steps

  • Academy

    Online courses and resources to build dog skills

  • Good Citizen Dog Scheme

    Training and awards for responsible owners

  • RKC instructors

    Find accredited instructors

  • Safe & Sound

    Child safety education for interacting with dogs

  • Pedigree Dog Registration

    Register your dog’s official pedigree certificate

  • Change of Ownership

    Transfer a dog’s registration to its new owner

  • Kennel Name

    Register a unique kennel name for your breeding program

  • Generation Certificates

    Obtain certificates proving a dog’s lineage generation

  • Petlog

    Microchip registration to help reunite lost pets

  • Siberian husky puppy sitting, with trees in background.
    Before Breeding

    We're here to support you from start to finish

  • Pregnant beagle sitting down in an indoor hallway.
    During Pregnancy

    Having puppies is an incredibly exciting event

  • New-born white, black, and brown puppy being held one-handed.
    After Whelping

    What to do after whelping your litter

  • Black Labrador walking through a meadow.
    Quick Links

    A series of links to help support your dog

  • Join Find a Breeder

    Inviting breeders to join our new Find a Breeder platform.

  • Introduction to breeding

    Choosing to have a litter of puppies is a big commitment

  • Should I breed from my dog?

    Choosing to mate your dog is not a decision that should be taken lightly

  • How to find a suitable mate

    Finding the right stud dog can sometimes be time-consuming and challenging

  • Using your dog as stud

    The most important goal, above all else, should be to improve the breed

  • Health screening - a step by step guide

    Find out which health tests or schemes are relevant to your breed

  • Find a health testing clinic

    A list of clinics that are run by us, breed clubs or various dog shows.

  • Avoiding inbreeding

    High levels of inbreeding can affect the health of your puppies

  • Breeding crossbreeds

    Trying to combine the best traits of different dogs is no easy feat

  • Mating basics

    Discover how and why dogs mate and why they can become 'tied'

  • Pregnancy in dogs

    Pregnancy can be a very exciting, yet very stressful time

  • Birthing a litter

    Choosing to have a litter of puppies is a big commitment and responsibility

  • Reporting caesarean sections

    Vets and breeders are requested to report caesareans to the RKC

  • Rearing and raising your puppies

    Although the mother does most of the work, there are ways you can support

  • Registering your puppies with The Royal Kennel Club

    Registering with the RKC gives you access to over 150 years of expertise

  • Selling your puppies

    Choosing the best homes for your puppies isn't always easy

  • Self Assessment

    Guidance from HMRC on completing your Self Assessment

  • The Royal Kennel Club pet insurance

    Lifetime pet insurance you can rely on

  • Health Standard

    Consolidates all relevant health tests for your breed in one place

  • Health Test Result Finder

    Look up an RKC registered dog and find available health & test information

  • Genetic Diversity Calculator

    There are a many ways in which breeders can help preserve genetic diversity

  • Join Find a Breeder

    Inviting breeders to join our new Find a Breeder platform.

  • The Human Side of Breeding

    This brand new page will be available soon

  • Breeding - Online Learning

    This brand new page will be available soon

  • Health Screening

    A step by step guide for breeders

  • Rachel Oates showing a small white spitz dog on a green and white podium.
    Heritage Sports

    Over 100 years of supporting heritage dog sports

  • Rachel Oates demonstrating obedience training with a medium shaggy light-brown dog.
    Other Activities

    Explore the events on offer for you and your dog

  • Golden Retriever Puppy with mouth open, sitting on grass.
    YRKC

    A club for you and your best friend

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    Find a...

    Search clubs, judges, shows & find events nearby

  • Dog Showing

    Also known as exhibiting, it's the most popular canine activity in the UK

  • Field Trials

    Field Trials were developed to test the working ability of gundogs

  • Working Trials

    A competitive activity based on the civilian equivalent of police dog work

  • Bloodhound Working Trials

    An exciting and challenging countryside activity for purebred Bloodhounds

  • Agility

    A fun, exciting activity that involves your dog negotiating obstacles

  • Obedience

    Testing the abilities of well-trained dogs

  • Rally

    You and your dog working to navigate a obedience exercise obstacle course

  • Heelwork to Music

    Competitors choreograph routines to music and perform these with their dog

  • Clubs & Societies

    We are committed to improving support and advice for those running clubs

  • Crufts

    Simply the greatest dog show in the world

  • YRKC membership

    When you join our club, you'll get an exciting year of canine adventures

  • YRKC activities

    Learn how you can enjoy YRKC activities and potentially qualify for Crufts

  • YRKC training

    We host training days and qualifiers across the country each year

  • Find a show

    Use the filter tools to search for a list of shows or trials in your area

  • Find a club

    Search our databases for a club in your area

  • Find a judge

    Find a judge who has been approved by the RKC to judge championship shows

  • Seminar diary

    The RKC provides free access to a number of educational seminars

  • Small, golden-brown puppy, being held by a person.
    Memberships

    We offer a number of different memberships

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    My RKC

    Login to your RKC account & discover the benefits

  • Close-up photo of a tan dog with its tongue out.
    Our Club & Facilities

    Explore RKC London Club, Gallery & Library

  • RKC registrations

    We have developed different registers to suit all dogs and their owners

  • RKC Associate

    Associates must have contributed significantly to our club's activities

  • RKC Affiliate

    Being an affiliate can be a rewarding way to contribute to the RKC's work

  • Member merchandise

    Explore our selection of exclusive Royal Kennel Club member products

  • Club at Clarges

    A heritage home in the heart of Mayfair with over 150 years of tradition

  • Library

    Mayfair’s Royal Kennel Club Library devoted to dogs

  • Gallery

    Mayfair’s Royal Kennel Club Gallery devoted to art and dog lovers

  • Stoneleigh

    The UK’s only purpose-built dog-friendly venue for canine activities

  • Emblehope

    Northumberland centre of excellence for working dog trials and training

  • RKC picture library

    One of the largest dog image collections in the world

  • Quick Links for Vets

    Our information hub for veterinary professionals

  • Pupping looking over a woman's shoulder
    Breed-health co-ordinators

    BHCs work with clubs & councils

  • Puppy and dog kissing
    Breeding for health framework

    Our commitment to dog health and welfare

  • Collie in the woods with red sun light
    Research

    We need your help to improve dog health

  • Dalmatian sitting and looking at the camera, with woods in background.
    About the RKC

    History, charity, campaigns, jobs & more

  • Brown Nova Scotia lying down on a tree stump surrounded by bluebells in a wood.
    Publications

    Discover the Kennel Gazette and RKC Journal

  • Black Flat Coat Retriever puppy running through field.
    Latest News

    The home of all RKC news, features & articles

  • What we do

    The largest UK organisation devoted to dog health, welfare & training

  • Charity

    Learn more about The RKC’s charitable endeavours

  • Campaigns/our work

    We run a host of campaigns each year raising awareness of dog issues

  • Our venues

    From our art gallery & library in London, to the RKC Building in Stoneleigh

  • Jobs

    If you have the skills, love dogs, and want to join our team, read on

  • Join the RKC

    We offer several memberships; explore the benefits of each

  • Help Centre

    Find help and advice to our most frequently asked questions

  • Our Governance
  • Our Committees

    Access information on our committees including Terms of Reference.

  • RKC Safegaurding
  • Kennel Gazette

    Our flagship publication includes features and articles from the dog world

  • Books, Rules & Regulations

    Browse our range of activity-related books, including event regulations

  • Royal Kennel Club Journal

    Our official online publication aims to cover all canine world developments

  • Media Centre

    Providing journalists with all of our latest news and information

  • Blog

    Posts and articles from the lighter side of the dog world

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  • Westminster Dog of the Year Press Pack
  • Press Releases

Press Releases

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WDOTY 2023

Welcome to The Royal Kennel Club WDOTY Press Release area, which provides journalists with all the latest news and information from the Westminster Dog of the Year.

2026

September

September

Anna McMorrin MP and Cadi crowned Westminster Dog of the Year 2026

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