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registration database for <a href="/search/breeds-a-to-z/" title="Breeds A to Z">pedigree dogs</a> and an <a href="/events-and-activities/activity-register/" title="Activity register">activity register</a> for crossbreed dogs</li> <li>We run the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.petlog.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="Petlog">Petlog database</a>, which is one of the UK's biggest reunification services for microchipped animals</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="m-tabs__panel"> <div class="a-wysiwyg"> <h2>Dog training and activities</h2> <ul> <li>We run the UK's largest dog training programme, <a href="/dog-training/good-citizen-dog-training-scheme/" title="Good Citizen Dog Scheme">The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Training scheme</a>. We also聽license shows and clubs which provide a range of activities.聽<a href="/dog-training/good-citizen-dog-training-scheme/taking-part-in-the-good-citizen-dog-training-scheme/" title="Taking part in the Good Citizen Dog Scheme">Find your nearest Good Citizen Dog Training club</a><strong><br></strong></li> <li>We also have <a href="https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/dog-training/kennel-club-accredited-instructors/list-of-accredited-instructors/">Kennel Club Accredited Instructors</a> who specialise in dog training and canine behaviour</li> <li>We help people to enjoy fun sports and activities with their dogs. We run聽<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.crufts.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="Crufts">Crufts</a>, the world's greatest dog show, which started in 1891. We license more than 4,500 other dog shows and events annually. We also run the International Agility Festival, the world's largest dog agility event. <a href="/events-and-activities/events/" title="Events">Learn more about our events and shows</a><strong><br></strong></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="m-tabs__panel"> <div class="a-wysiwyg"> <h2>Charity and dog health</h2> <ul> <li><a rel="noopener" href="http://www.kennelclubcharitabletrust.org/" target="_blank">The Kennel Club Charitable Trust</a> supports research into dog diseases and supports dog welfare charities. This includes聽<a href="/getting-a-dog/are-you-ready/breed-rescue/" title="Breed rescue">The Kennel Club Breed Rescue</a> organisations, which re-home dogs and assist dog charities.聽Looking for a rescue dog? Use our <a href="/search/find-a-puppy/" title="Find a puppy">Find a Puppy</a> service<strong><br></strong></li> <li>We jointly run health screening schemes with the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and, through The Kennel Club Charitable Trust, we fund The Kennel Club Genetics Centre at the University of Cambridge , which is at the forefront of pioneering research into dog health. <a href="/health-and-dog-care/what-we-do-for-dog-health/" title="What the Kennel Club does for health">Learn more about what we do for dog health</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="a-wysiwyg"><H2>Become a part of The Kennel Club</H2></div> <div class="a-wysiwyg"> <p><span>We offer a number of different memberships at The Kennel Club. </span><a href="/about-us/about-the-kennel-club/how-to-join-the-kennel-club/" title="How to join The Kennel Club">Read more about the benefits of each, and find a membership that's right for you</a>.</p> </div> <div class="a-wysiwyg"><H2>Download our Annual Report</H2></div> <div class="a-wysiwyg"> <p>Our <a rel="noopener" href="https://kc-media-production.azureedge.net/media/zcknztfv/the-kennel-club-ar-2023.pdf" target="_blank" title="The Kennel Club Ar 2023">Annual Report</a> details our work and achievements from the past 12 months.</p> </div> <div class="a-wysiwyg"><H2>Discover the history of The Kennel Club</H2></div> <div class="a-wysiwyg"> <p>Why did The Kennel Club begin? When did we begin running Crufts? <a href="/about-us/about-the-kennel-club/history-of-the-kennel-club/" title="History of the Kennel Club">Learn more about our history</a>.</p> </div> <div class="a-wysiwyg"><H2>Read our publications</H2></div> <div class="a-wysiwyg"> <p>Why not read the latest online edition of <a href="/about-us/the-kennel-clubs-publications/" title="Kennel Club publications online">The Kennel Club Journal</a>? If you'd like to receive our magazine filled with interesting dog features and all the news from the canine world, <a href="/shop/publications/" title="Publications">you can explore the full range of publications in our online shop</a>.</p> </div> <div class="a-wysiwyg"><H2>Our partners</H2></div> <div class="a-wysiwyg"> <p>We value our strong relationships with leading organisations, who help to ensure we provide the best advice, guidance and services to dogs and their owners. <a href="/about-us/about-the-kennel-club/our-partners/" title="Our partners">Read about our partners</a>.</p> </div> <div class="a-wysiwyg"><H2>Marketing and advertising opportunities</H2></div> <div class="a-wysiwyg"> <p><span>The Kennel Club has a range of commercial opportunities available and we work with many businesses to supply our database of dog owners with great value, quality products to suit their needs. 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