The Latest Breaking News from The Kennel Club

Ministers set to work out American XL bully dogs ban after PM pledge

Rishi Sunak said the dogs will be banned by the end of the year in response to a series of attacks.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

What are American XL bully dogs and what might happen if you own one?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the dogs will be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Sunak’s American XL bully dogs ban backed by architect of Dangerous Dogs Act

Lord Baker, who introduced the legislation when home secretary in 1991, said the dog types should be ‘neutered or destroyed’.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

'My dog licked lethal pond algae on a walk and 45 minutes later he was dead'

Jan and Paul Egginton are warning other pet owners after their dog, Cove, died within minutes of ingesting lethal blue-green algae while on a walk at Wimbleball Lake in Exmoor National Park

Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2023

Heartbroken owner's warning after dog died in 45 minutes

Experts have advised dog owners on the signs to watch for

Wales Online · Jul 11, 2023

SNP MSP David Torrance's 'best friend' crowned Holyrood Dog of the Year

SNP MSP David Torrance’s “best friend” has been crowned Holyrood’s dog of the year in the annual competition at the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2023

Kirkcaldy MSP’s ‘best friend’ Buster crowned Holyrood dog of the year

The golden retriever belonging to David Torrance took first place in the annual Scottish Parliament contest.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

What temperature is too hot for dogs and when is heat stroke risk increased

The warm weather is enjoyable for many but the soaring temperatures can be dangerous, and even fatal, for out beloved pets.

Daily Record · Jun 14, 2023

Messages to pet owners and over water use amid 29C heatwave in Nottinghamshire

Households should use water wisely this summer

Nottingham Post · Jun 9, 2023

'Concerned' dog expert lists once-popular breeds at risk of extinction in the UK

While the UK is fortunate to have such a wide variety of dog breeds, if Brits don't look beyond the most popular choices, there is a 'real danger we could lose some forever'

Daily Mirror · May 19, 2023