Our Events

Explore the events on offer for you and your dog. We’ve got something for everyone! Browse our calendar of exciting events.
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Crufts

Crufts is the world's greatest dog show; featuring unique dog events, competitions and the world famous best in show.

Crufts
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Discover Dogs

Not sure what dog to get? Come to Discover Dogs in London and meet every pedigree breed! It's London's biggest doggy day out.

Discover Dogs

International Agility Festival

One of the world’s largest dog agility events, attracting thousands of competitors and spectators.

International Agility Festival
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Agility at The Kennel Club agility stakes

Taking place every December as part of the London International Horse Show, this is one of the most important showcase events in the UK agility calendar.

Agility at Olympia
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Dog Photographer of the Year

Enter to win great prizes, including the chance to have your photography displayed at The Kennel Club Art Gallery in London.

Dog Photographer of the Year
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Heelwork to music team GB

These dog shows are ideal for someone new to the world of pedigree dogs. Come along, take part and see what dog showing is all about.

Heelwork to Music Team GB

Hero Dog awards

The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award, takes place at Crufts each year. It celebrates the unique relationship people have with their dogs. Nominations are now open for the 2025 award

Hero dog award
Holyrood Dog of the Year winners Credit Euan Cherry and PA Wire

Holyrood Dog of the Year

The competition is open to all parliamentarians' dogs. It celebrates the unique bond between man and dog and aims to promote responsible dog ownership.

Holyrood Dog of the Year
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International agility teams

Each year, The Kennel Club sends competitors to both the European Open Championships and the World Championships to represent the UK.

International agility teams
Winners of the International Canine Health Awards

International Canine Health Awards

These awards celebrate some of the world’s finest researchers and scientists whose work has had a positive impact on the health and well-being of dogs.

Health awards

Roadshow

The Kennel Club Roadshow attends a broad range of events across the country, including a selection of championship shows, promoting our valuable work.

The Kennel Club Roadshow
Owner and dog who have won 1st place

Scruffts

Scruffts is the nation’s favourite crossbreed competition and is a great way to enjoy time with your dog and family.

Scruffts

Senedd Dog of the Year

We are delighted to announce that the inaugural Senedd Dog of the Year competition will be held in May 2024, taking place at Britannia Park in Cardiff.

Senedd Dog of the Year
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The Kennel Club gundog working tests

Learn how to enter the tests and training days, plus information for spectators.

Gundog working tests
Winners of Westminster dog of the year

Westminster Dog of the Year

The competition is open to all parliamentarians' dogs. It celebrates the unique bond between man and dog - and aims to promote responsible dog ownership.

Westminster Dog of the Year
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Working trials championships

The Kennel Club's annual working trials championships are usually held in late October and are the most prestigious of working trials events, featuring the most successful dogs from past year.

Working trials championships
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Young Kennel Club training days

Young Kennel Club dog training days are aimed at all dog lovers, especially children, and include different dog activities, including fun agility and pet dog training.

YKC training days