The Canine Alliance has given a cautious welcome to the written response of 21st March received from Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary. We appreciate this written acknowledgement,coming as it does on behalf of the General Committee, whereby our current and prospective members can note for themselves both the recognition and effect of our efforts on […]
As we approach Crufts and the one year anniversary of the introduction of the flawed Vet Checks that led to the birth of the Canine Alliance, we are looking forward to the future. We’re encouraged that the Kennel Club is now listening to the views of our membership and engaging with the Alliance in constructive […]
From Stuart Mallard A note to all our members to update you on just some of what has been happening since the member’s meeting on the 7th November 2012 where the Canine Alliance put forward a draft proposal for a viable alternative to the current Vet Check system imposed on exhibitors by the Kennel Club. […]
Background The Canine Alliance was formed because of the outcry by dog people at the introduction of vet checks for 15 high-profile breeds at Crufts in 2012 by the Kennel Club. It was felt that the vet check system implemented by the Kennel Club is flawed and will not achieve its stated aims of improving […]
Joy Bradley’s presentation to the Members Meeting and thoughts afterwards The Assured Breeders Scheme: this has to be one of the best ideas to come out of Clarges Street and when the information was first released, it appeared to be a brilliant concept, giving credence to the breeders who deserved it. Sadly in reality it […]
The Canine Alliance is pleased to note the motion on the Agenda for the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Kennel Club being proposed by Mrs E Heard that members who have had a complaint against them should not be permitted to serve for ten years afterwards. Mrs Heard says that she considers “it entirely […]
We are delighted that Gavin Robertson, who handled Jilly the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen to Best in Show at Crufts this year, has taken the initiative to undertake a sponsored walk from the NEC in Birmingham to Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital in London from June 10th – June 14th. Not only will other major […]
So what road might the Canine Alliance travel on? As we have already stated, we were born out of the need to be rid of the Vet Tests after judging at shows, and we continue to argue that case at every opportunity with the Kennel Club. But, our members have also been so strong in […]
The Kennel Club was formed in the 19th Century by some wise and distinguished individuals, to whom we must all acknowledge a debt of gratitude. As a London Gentlemen’s Club, it showed genuine progressive traits when it accepted female membership. True democracy in the Kennel Club is, though, a long, long way from where […]
For several years many commentators on the British dog show scene have discussed the basic judging system and suggested various improvements. One possible change has been in the introduction of a grading system, somewhat similar to that employed by FCI where it is often accompanied by written critiques on each exhibited dog. The most recent […]
A number of members will almost certainly have changed address over the last 12 months and we do want to keep in contact with you about developments. If you have changed any of your contact details, do let us know by sending your new details to us at: correspondence@caninealliance.org We do want to keep you […]
As there appears to have been some misunderstanding in some circles, below is link a the letter from the Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding. This clearly states that ‘Patron’ status can be gained by the payment of £5,000 per annum. This is currently being considered by the membership of the Canine […]
Jay Hogan, Dobermann Breed Note Correspondent in Dog World and a Canine Alliance member, recently wrote the following which is reproduced with the kind permission of Dog World. Reviewing the new Assured Breeder Scheme Requirements, I see we are all being asked to meet ever more stringent standards of record keeping and veterinary confirmation of […]
Writing to the Canine Alliance in response to a number of our questions and observations, KC Secretary Mrs Caroline Kisko has suggested that veterinary health certification, prior to entry into the Stud Book or Crufts entry, is “fraught with complications – not least being the fact that certifying that a dog is healthy really only […]
