The Global Boxer

There are over 203 breeds of dogs recognised by the Kennel Club and almost every one of these breeds has at least one breed club. More unusual breeds, such as the Alaskan Malamute, have only one club, but a really popular breed, like the Cocker Spaniel, boasts 24 clubs distributed across the entire country.

The people who set up and belong to these clubs are breed enthusiasts; they may have been involved with a particular breed all their lives, or be keen newcomers. As these clubs are for breed enthusiasts, they will be involved with all sorts of activities which promote the well being and understanding of their particular breed. Seminars and classes may be organised to discuss nutrition, grooming and showing techniques, the history of the breed, or perhaps to address hereditary problems in the breed. Judging seminars may be organised to give would-be judges a greater insight into the breed and lists of judges will be compiled. Clubs also produce magazines and other publications and dog shows may be scheduled.

The Kennel Club can help you with details of your nearest breed club if you telephone 0870 6066750.

(The above information is courtesy of the Kennel Club UK website www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/ )

If you would like to see your club linked from this page please email me at pippamiles@yahoo.com

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