New Secretary Appointed
Adrian has taken over the role of Secretary of the Welsh Kennel Club; contact details have been updated and are now visible on the website.
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FRIDAY AUG 21, 2026
HOUNDS & TOYS
SATURDAY AUG 22, 2026
WORKING, PASTORAL & TERRIERS
SUNDAY AUG 23, 2026
GUNDOG & UTILITY
The Committee looks forward to welcoming exhibitors and visitors in August.
SUMMER
Events
Welsh Kennel holds a Championship dog show in August every year. It is visited annually by thousands of dogs, exhibitors and the general public. The show classifies all of the UK Kennel Club registered breeds, rare breeds and import register breeds, as well as holding other canine disciplines such as dogs competing in agility classes and championship level obedience. Everyone is welcome, even a spectator dog at a small administrative charge.
ALL YEAR
Events
Delegated by The Royal Kennel Club to issue the licences for companion dog shows being held throughout all of Wales. As canine activities continue to flourish around us, you will find contacts and links to help you learn more here. There is also a brief synopsis on Field Trials, and Obedience, hopefully it will cover the most popular of these canine activities.
Important Announcements
For Our Forthcoming Show
SHOW NOTICES
VIEW THE RKC’S, WELSH KENNEL CLUB’S PROFILE PAGE HERE.
Our Show schedules are now open for entry on Fosse Data. Click the schedule to view!
CHANGES OF JUDGE
Pastoral Puppy Group will now be Judged by Mrs L Bolton
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Friday August 20th 2027
Pastoral, Working & Terrier
Saturday August 21st 2027
Gundogs, Utility
Sunday August 20th 2027
Hounds, Toys