When you buy a Kennel Club-registered dog, the breeder has already registered its details. The seller should give you the registration information, allowing you to transfer ownership to your name.
Why should I change my dog's registered ownership
- Allows you to register as the official owner of your dog
- Demonstrates your commitment to your dog’s care and maintains its pedigree record
- Ensures accurate records on The Kennel Club database
- Your dog must be registered in your name to show or breed it
How to update Ownership
- Use the breeder-provided registration details to transfer ownership online via Form 6.
- Alternatively, complete Form 6 and return it by post.
- Need help? Contact us at 01296 318540.
What You’ll Receive
- A personalised Kennel Club registration certificate, making your bond official
- A voucher booklet full of special offers and discounts from the Kennel Club and their partners; Pet Tags, the Crufts store, the Kennel Club's nutritional partners; ROYAL CANIN® & James Wellbeloved™ and many more!
- A free Crumb smart tag with every pack, plus introductory offers to join the Crumb community to help reunite you with your pet when separated!
- Entry into a prize draw for a chance to win a £100 Amazon voucher—just for registering!
- Lifelong support with a dedicated account offering tips, guidance, and exclusive offers for you and your dog
- 5 weeks free Kennel Club Pet Insurance, plus a free Dog Gift Hamper when you continue with your policy*
- The ability to support The Kennel Club Charitable Trust, funding projects to improve dogs’ health and welfare.
*offer applicable to new KCPI customers only
More information on changing the registered ownership of your dog
When I change The Kennel Club's registered ownership, what will I receive?
- An official personalised owner registration certificate from The Kennel Club
- Free, invaluable advice and support throughout the life of your dog
- Opportunities to show and breed from your dog and maintain the pedigree line
- Five weeks’ free insurance for your dog is available to you to activate when you have completed the transfer of ownership.
Your registration fee helps support The Kennel Club Charitable Trust, making a difference for all dogs by funding a range of projects from science grants to welfare initiatives, all of which are giving dogs happier healthier lives.
How much does it cost to change?
There is a one-off fee of £22.
You can purchase additional items during the transfer.
These items include:
- Enhanced Five Generation Pedigree: This is an A3-sized pedigree certificate providing five generations of your dog's history. If any dogs are champions in the pedigree, they will be printed in red text
- Breed Record Supplement: The Kennel Club Breed Records Supplement (to the Stud Book) is a quarterly publication where all registration related applications are shown. This includes litters, transfer or ownership, change of name, exported and imported dogs, health results and many other related transactions from The Kennel Club. These are listed per breed and published per breed group. All applications entered on our database within each quarter make up each edition
Further registration services and information
How do I change the registered name of my dog?
The registered name of a dog is usually chosen by the breeder when they register the puppy. The breeder is the only person who is able to register a dog with The Kennel Club, and in order to complete registration they must select Kennel Club names for each puppy in the litter.
Please be advised that The Kennel Club name does not need to be the same as the pet name of the dog.
If you wish to change your dog's registered name, complete the online form to change the name of a registered dog (form 7). The breeder needs to sign the application to agree to the change of name and the application needs to be received within three months of registration.
How do I add my kennel name to my dog's name?
You can apply to add your kennel name to an existing dog's name in its registered ownership with The Kennel Club, providing a name change has not already taken place, or the dog's name is not published in the stud book.
To add your kennel name, the dog would need to have the same registered ownership with The Kennel Club as the kennel name. Complete the online form to attach your kennel name to the name of any dog(s) (form 8).
My dog has no registration papers but is a pedigree dog. Can I register my dog with The Kennel Club?
Yes, you can register your dog with The Kennel Club on the Activity Register.
If you wish your dog to be on the Breed Register, you would need to discuss with the breeder as they are the only person who can apply for this, and both parents would need to be registered on our Breed Register.