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Find a Dog
All you need when searching for your best friend
Breed A-Z
Browse pedigree breeds and filters to find a fit
First Steps
What you need to know about becoming a dog owner
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

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

Health
Learn about common health issues your dog may face
Dog Care
Helping your dog to lead a healthy & happy life
Dog Training
RKC classes & tips to help with training your dog
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

Before Breeding
We're here to support you from start to finish
During Pregnancy
Having puppies is an incredibly exciting event
After Whelping
What to do after whelping your litter
Quick Links
A series of links to help support your dog

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
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

Heritage Sports
Over 100 years of supporting heritage dog sports
Other Activities
Explore the events on offer for you and your dog
YRKC
A club for you and your best friend
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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

Memberships
We offer a number of different memberships
My RKC
Login to your RKC account & discover the benefits
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
Breed-health co-ordinators
BHCs work with clubs & councils
Breeding for health framework
Our commitment to dog health and welfare
Research
We need your help to improve dog health

About the RKC
History, charity, campaigns, jobs & more
Publications
Discover the Kennel Gazette and RKC Journal
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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