Why are KCI dogs expensive?

Why are KCI dogs expensive?

The cost of the puppy depends on number of champs appearing in the registration papers… greater the number of champs, costlier the puppy. The dog will be easily registered if its parents are registered with the Kennel Club of India (KCI).

How do I verify KCI papers?

Ask breeder scan KCI Regd. papers of both Dam/Sire. Ask for litter Regd. Scan Paper….What to do if breeder never gave paper but only dates.

  1. Report KCI, with kennel regd number such malpractice.
  2. Report local police station about fraud.
  3. Keep records like deposit slips/sms/calls and use it as proof.

What is the use of KCI papers?

In a move to prevent misrepresentation of breeds, the Kennel Club of India (KCI) has made it mandatory for dogs registered with them to have microchips that can precisely identify the breed and its details inserted within each individual dog.

How do I contact the Kennel Club of India?

Kennel Club Of India (Registration Office), Chennai

  1. Address: Kennel Club Of India (Registration Office), AA-89/28, A-Block, 1st Street , Anna Nagar , Chennai – 600040 , Tamil Nadu.
  2. Phone: (044) 26213661,
  3. Name: Kennel Club Of India (Registration Office)
  4. Email:

What is the cost of KCI certificate?

Please see below indicative fees for KCI registrations:

Registration Criteria Rate
Championship Certificate ?225.00
Breeder’s Diploma ?225.00
IKG Subscription for 1 year ?600.00
IKG Subscription for 2 years ?1000.00

How can I microchip my dog in India?

Pet owners can get these microchips at a cost of around Rs1,500-Rs 2,000. “The microchips available in India are of the size of a grain. They are injected into the skin on the dog’s nape. After implantation, a unique identity number for the dog is given to its owner.

What is a Kennel Club certificate?

Take pride in your dog’s heritage with a unique record from The Kennel Club which details your dog’s family tree.

How do I register a kennel name with KCI?

Both the Sire and Dam must be registered with the KCI and bear a KCI approved microchip. The Litter Registration form is available here. The form once completed, should be sent along with the applicable registration fee per puppy. The fee varies depending on the age of the puppy.

Should you buy a dog without papers?

Many purebred puppies are offered for sale without registration papers, or with registration papers but no pedigree. These sellers will tell you that you don’t need papers/pedigree if you just want a pet. Papers and pedigrees, they might say, are only necessary if you want to show or breed your dog. This is false.

How many kennel clubs are there in India?

Statistics: Kennel Club of India (INDIA)

2014 2020
member (breed, regional, sporting, etc.) CLUBS 72 84
PURE-BRED DOGS REGISTERED WITH THE STUDBOOK 40,546 55,512
TOTAL number of PURE-BRED DOGS REGISTERED WITH THE STUDBOOK since its creation 695,775 961,215
Approximate TOTAL number of DOGS (PURE-BRED OR NOT) 147,200,000 15,894,789

How do I transfer ownership of my dog KCI?

On change of ownership of a registered dog, this application must be sent to The Administrator, The Kennel Club of India, accompanied by the Fee of Rs. 115/- only and the Original Registration Certificate. I/We wish to register, subject to the Rules and Regulations of the K.C.I.

Can I register my dog with the Kennel Club?

Yes, you can register your dog with The Kennel Club on the Activity Register. If you wish your dog to be on the Breed Register, you would need to discuss with the breeder as they are the only person who can apply for this, and both parents would need to be registered on our Breed Register.

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