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Japan’s original courageous bear hunting breed The Akita Inu is the original Akita as found in Japan and has remained remarkably unchanged for centuries. It is thought that the Akita Inu was founded o...

ft29-guide-to-ps-j-regs_7.pdf

ft27-guide-to-kc-j-regs-for-spaniels-script-_v14-feb-2025.pdf

Details about the disease Degenerative encephalopathy is a neurological disorder and is characterised by degeneration of the part of the brain that is important for controlling movement and some aspec...

The Royal Kennel Club Field Trial Regulations, sometimes known as the J Regulations, are vital reading. No competitor should enter a field trial unless they are fully conversant with the current Royal...

Flat-faced dogs are an increasingly popular choice for pets worldwide, particularly Pugs and French Bulldogs. However, because many flat-faced dogs are affected by health problems that are linked to t...

The Royal Kennel Club is the only national organisation named by the Government as a body that local authorities should consider consulting when introducing restrictions on dog walkers. As the leading...

beginners_agility_flyer_2022.pdf

The Royal Kennel Club’s Health Standard consolidates all relevant health tests for your breed in one place, providing clear guidance on which tests to undertake before breeding and how to do so. The '...

Rabbit hunter of Malta with ancient roots Venerated by the ruling dynasty of Egypt, the Pharaoh Hound can be seen on their ancient Egyptian tombs. Indeed mummified dogs found in the tombs bear a remar...