The Kennel Club Codes

As the UK’s largest organisation dedicated to dogs' health and welfare, we ask all dog owners to follow this guide to responsible dog ownership.

For all breeders who register their puppies, and new owners who register ownership of their dogs with The Kennel Club.

The Kennel Club Code is addressed to all of our members, our committee members and to all volunteers acting on behalf of The Kennel Club.

Our expectations for all those taking part in, or attending events under our jurisdiction, along with general guidelines on the use of social media.

Obligations for show/event organisers, clubs, trainers/instructors, owners/handlers involved in canine activities licensed by The Kennel Club.

2019 edition, which includes the Guide for Judges and Ring Stewards, and Code of Best Practice for the Selection of Judges.

The Kennel Club field trial regulations, sometimes known as the J Regulations, are vital reading. Find out more about code of best practice for pointer and setter field trial competitors.

The Kennel Club field trial regulations, sometimes known as the J Regulations, are vital reading. Find out more about code of best practice for spaniel field trial competitors.

The Kennel Club field trial regulations, sometimes known as the J Regulations, are vital reading. Find out more about the code of best practice for breeds that hunt, point and retrieve field trial competitors.

The Kennel Club field trial regulations, sometimes known as the J Regulations, are vital reading.

This standard includes all of the necessary rules, requirements and expectations for The Kennel Club Assured Breeders.

Rules and regulations that govern the way The Kennel Club registers dogs (M).

The principles governing both the professional conduct and training practices for all scheme members.

Regulations for the Accredited Instructors scheme for instructors in dog training and canine behaviour (M).

Mitigation and management to support canine health and welfare Prepared by Dr Jacqueline Boyd