Crufts Competitors

The Royal Canin company, owner of the ROYAL CANIN® brand, is a division of Mars Petcare and the global leader in Health Through Nutrition for cats and dogs. Founded in 1968 by French veterinarian Dr. Jean Cathary, Royal Canin has been continually working and partnering with veterinarians, nutritionists, breeders, and other pet professionals around the world to improve pet health and well-being. Based in Aimargues, in the south of France, we are proudly operating in more than 100 markets with 8,500 Associates all over the globe united by the same Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Our mission is to transform the health and well-being of each cat and dog by pushing the limits of nutrition and knowledge in partnership with pet professionals. Our unique approach always places cats and dogs at the heart of the innovation process. Their age, lifestyle, size, breed, and activity level are observed through science to produce specific diets for each animal’s specific needs. Carefully curated nutritional products and tailored formulas are available at pet specialty retailers and veterinary hospitals worldwide. To learn more about us, please visit www.royalcanin.com.

The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC® and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.

The Kennel Club is the largest organisation in the UK devoted to dog health, welfare and training. Its objective is to ensure that dogs live healthy, happy lives with responsible owners. It runs the country’s largest registration database for both pedigree and crossbreed dogs and the Petlog database, which is the UK’s biggest reunification service for microchipped animals. The Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme is the only scheme in the UK that monitors breeders, in order to protect the welfare of puppies. It also runs the UK’s largest dog training programme, the Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme and licenses shows and clubs across a wide range of activities, which help dog owners to bond and enjoy life with their dogs. The Kennel Club runs the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts, which is a fun family day out that educates people about how to buy responsibly and care for their dog. The Kennel Club invests in welfare campaigns, dog training and education programmes. As well as running health screening schemes with the BVA and through the Charitable Trust, funds The Kennel Club Genetics Centre and Cancer Centre at the Animal Health Trust, which is at the forefront of pioneering research into dog health.