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What are the benefits of a KC registered dog?
The benefits of owning a dog registered by The Kennel Club
- Your dog will display the characteristics of the breed, in both looks and temperament.
- You will be able to breed from your dog and register the puppies with The Kennel Club.
- Your dog will be able to take part in shows and activities licensed by The Kennel Club.
Why should I register my dog with the Kennel Club?
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.
Why is KCI registration mandatory?
KCI makes sure that the breed is up to the mark and at the time of whelping a KCI representative may also visit the breeder, to ensure maintenance of breed standards. The registration certificate carries pedigree of 5 generations of the puppy. greater the number of champs, costlier the puppy.
Can you KC register a puppy after you have bought it?
There is no time limit. However we advise that the breeder registers all the puppies in the litter at the same time at approximately 4 weeks of age. This means that the documents can be received in time to pass them to the new owner, so they can then complete change of registered ownership.
What is the purpose of the Kennel Club?
Our objective is to ensure that dogs live healthy, happy lives with responsible owners.
Why do you need papers for a dog?
Papers and pedigrees, they might say, are only necessary if you want to show or breed your dog. So you really DO want papers and a pedigree with a purebred puppy – not because their presence indicates a good quality dog, but because their ABSENCE means you can’t evaluate the puppy’s level of inbreeding.
What do you need to KC register a puppy?
Checklist of things to do
- Register your litter with The Kennel Club by completing the litter registration form (form 1) online or download and complete the PDF version – ideally in time for new owners to be given the registration certificate when they collect their puppy.
- Advertise your puppies for sale on Find a Puppy.
How long do KC papers take to come 2021?
We aim to deliver within 28 days. However, please note that failure to fully complete the application form and/or include the correct payment will result in delaying the registration process and the application form may have to be sent back to you.
What does it mean when a dog is KC registered?
The Kennel Club maintains three dog registers. Breed Register: For pedigree breeds that are currently recognised by the KC (there are 218 of these) and where both parents are of the same breed and both are KC registered. Registered dogs may take part in KC licensed shows and may be used to breed future KC registered puppies.
What are the advantages of KC registration for breeders?
The main advantage of KC registration is identity and traceability of a puppy’s ancestors and the breeder’s details. The KC has a Code of Ethics for breeders, which includes item 6: Will agree not to breed from a dog or bitch which could be in any way harmful to the dog or to the breed. Click here to view the KC’s General Code of Ethics.
Why should I Register my puppy with the Kennel Club?
When browsing the offerings for pedigree dogs and puppies available for sale, in order to ensure that you buy a full pedigree dog that is recognised by The Kennel Club, you need to ensure that the puppy is registered with them.
Can a dachshund puppy be KC registered?
A breeder can only KC register a puppy if the sire (father) and dam (mother) are also KC registered, where the mother is owned by the breeder. Even if both parents are KC registered, the puppy cannot be registered if they are from different dachshund varieties (e.g.