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American Kennel Club (AKC)
There are nearly 5000 dog clubs in the United States that hold affiliated events under the umbrella of the AKC for competition by AKC
registered dogs. The American Kennel Club is a non-profit organization comprised of over 500 member clubs and almost 5000
affiliated clubs devoted to the advancement of purebred dogs. Some are national parent clubs, others local specialty clubs, and still
others are devoted to a broad variety of events from agility to obedience and tracking, from field trials to lure coursing and herding
tests and trials.
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
The Canadian Kennel Club is the primary registry body for purebred dogs in Canada. The CKC is a non-profit organization dedicated
to "encouraging, guiding, and advancing…the interests of purebred dogs and their responsible owners and breeders in Canada. The
Canadian Kennel Club includes approximately 25,000 individual members and over 700 breed clubs across Canada. The CKC registers
purebred dogs, regulates dog shows and performance events.
The Westminster Kennel Club
Established in 1877, The Westminster Kennel Club is America's oldest organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs.
Westminster has become the symbol of the purebred dog, in show rings as well as in millions of television homes across North America.
The Kennel Club (UK)
Founded on 4th April 1873. Although the prime objectives of the Kennel Club are related to the interests of the pure-bred dog and
activities in shows and trials, the Club has in recent times become concerned by `anti-dog' legislation and actively represents the
interests of responsible dog owners whether the dog is Kennel Club registered or not. The Canine Code was published in 1988 and the
Good Citizen Dog Scheme, aimed at education towards responsible dog ownership, was set up in 1992.
Crufts Dog Show
Crufts is named after its founder Charles Cruft. The first Crufts show in that name was booked into the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington
in 1891.In 1938 Charles Cruft died and his widow ran the 1939 show. Three years later Mrs Cruft felt the responsibility for running the
show too demanding and, in order to perpetuate the name of the show her husband had made world famous, she asked the Kennel
Club to take it over and it was sold to them; 1948 was the first show under the Kennel Club auspices
The United Kennel Club (USA)
The United Kennel Club is the second oldest and second largest all-breed dog registry in the United States. Founded in 1898 by
Chauncey Z. Bennett, the registry has always supported the idea of the "total dog", meaning a dog that looks and performs equally
well. The performance programs of U.K.C. include Conformation Shows, Obedience Trials, Agility Trials, Coonhound Field Trials, Water
Races, Nite Hunts and Bench Shows
National Kennel Club Inc® (USA)
Since 1970 the National Kennel Club (NKC) has operated to help dog owners register any purebred dog. The NKC has been fair and
impartial to all breeders, dog owners, and the various breeds they represent. With the NKC rare breeds may be shown with equal status
as well as the major breeds. The NKC licenses all-breed dog shows, events for Coon Dogs, Beagles, Squirrel Dogs, Bird dogs, Fox dogs,
Licensed Dog Kennels, Show Judges, and other dog related-events.
United Kennel Club (Canada)
In 1917 a group of Montreal women got together and founded The Ladies Kennel Club of Canada, which still exists today under a
different name - The United Kennel Club. The LKC was incorporated under Federal Charter in 1929. In 1964 it was decided to admit
male members and changed its name to The United Kennel Club. The Ladies Kennel Club's first show was held at the Hunt Club
Kennels in May 1917, with proceeds going to the Montreal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). Keeping with
tradition each year proceeds from the show are given to charitable animal organizations.
The Irish Kennel Club
Up to 1920 all dog events in Ireland were held under license from the English Kennel Club. On St. Patrick's Day 1921 in the ancient
Concert Rooms in North Brunswick Street a Show was organized which included other breeds in opposition to the English Kennel Club
licensed Show at Merrion Square. This Show proved so popular and successful that the official event held at Merrion Square proved to
be the last event licensed in Ireland by the English Kennel Club. This was the catalyst that led to the formation of the Irish Kennel Club.
The Scottish Kennel Club
The Scottish Kennel Club is the leading canine authority in Scotland, existing for the main purpose of promoting and encouraging the
improvement and well being of dogs. It does this in several ways: By actively seeking to enlist dog owners as members; by running a
variety of shows and other canine events; by acting as a licensing authority for most pedigree dog shows in Scotland; by providing an
information source to the public relating to dogs in Scotland; and by means of an education program.
Australian National Kennel Council
The Australian National Kennel Council is the administrative body for pure breed canine affairs in Australia It does not deal directly
with dog exhibitors, breeders or judges. Its goals are: To promote excellence in breeding, showing, training, obedience and other
canine related activities and the ownership of temperamentally and physically sound pure bred dogs by responsible individuals across
Australia, To promote responsible dog ownership and encourage State Member Bodies to put in place programs to that effect. To act
as spokesperson on all canine related activities on a National basis on behalf of State Member Bodies and to pledge assistance and
support to the respective State Member Bodies. For information pertaining to breeders, clubs or shows, please contact the relevant
State or Territory Controlling Body.
New Zealand Kennel Club
From its inception in 1886, the New Zealand Kennel Club was an association of societies and still is today. They now have over 300
societies affiliated to, associated with and recognized by us. These are classified by status and by the activity they carry out. Affiliated
clubs must be All Breeds Show clubs, geographically based and well established. They are our senior clubs and have a direct vote at
conference. In 1976, the NZKC introduced a second membership concept, individual membership. This means that before individuals
can do certain things they must also belong directly to the New Zealand Kennel Club.
Norwegian Kennel Club
Norsk Kennel Klub (NKK) was founded in 1898. The initiative to establish a kennel club was taken by the sportsmen, and the first aim
was to refine and improve the various hunting dogs and hounds. The first dog show arranged by the NKK was held in 1898. More than
100 years have passed, and today 11 international dog shows are arranged every year by the NKK in addition to lots of different trials.
NKK has about 95.000 members - 70.000 are members in collaborating clubs (breed clubs and district clubs) and about 25.000 are
direct members of the NKK.
The Finnish Kennel Club (Suomen Kennelliitto Finska Kennelklubben Ry)
The Finnish Kennel Club is a large, organization with over 100 000 members. It is also the head organization for approximately 1500
specialty and hunting clubs which in turn have a total of 450 000 members. The Club has an important role in the advancement of
purebred dogs, breeding, and exhibiting. The organization also supports new and older dog owners by giving them advice when they
need it. The Kennel Club encourages and supports studies on the fields of canine health, temperament and behaviour.
Swedish Kennel Club
The Swedish Kennel Club was founded in 1889, has about 300 000 members today, and is referred to for considerations in dog
matters. The Swedish Kennel Club is a union of non-profit clubs. Geographically, the Club is divided into 25 county clubs, and each
county club is responsible for membership care in its own county. The Swedish Kennel Club is governed by democratic decisions at all
levels. The final decisions are made by Kennelfullmäktige, who assembles once every second year. All member clubs send delegates to
Kennelfullmäktige. During the period between the KF assemblies, the Central Committee is responsible for running the club.
Japan Kennel Club
The Japan Kennel Club controls its own stud book and issues certified pedigree to make breeds promote, and at the same time we
have been acting with the aim of raising the spirit of love and kindness towards animals by guiding and encouraging the raising dogs.
They hold dog shows, training competitions, trimming competitions, handling competitions and agility competitions as well as dog
picture contests and dog photo contests.
Kennel Union of Southern Africa
The South African Kennel Club, now the Kennel Union of Southern Africa, was founded in 1891 through the combination of the Southern
African Kennel Club of Port Elizabeth (founded 1883) and the South African Kennel Club of Cape Town (founded 1889) KUSA aims to
serve both its members and South African society, as a whole, by promoting the improvement and well-being of dogs, by emphasizing
the importance of purebred dogs; responsible breeding of all dogs; by promoting responsible ownership to all ages and sectors of
society by reinforcing the necessity of educating both dog and owner, through the Canine Good Citizen Scheme.
Bulgarian Kennel Club (Bulgarian Republican Federation of Cynology)
Bulgarian Republican Federation of Cynology is an associated FCI member. It unites all the Kennel Breeds Clubs in Bulgaria, organizing
4 CACIB Dog Shows every year with respected international judges.
Danish Kennel Club (Dansk Kennel Klub)
The Dansk Kennel Klub (colloquially: DKK) is the largest organization for dog owners in Denmark. All dog owners (both of pure-bred
dogs and other dogs) and others interested in dogs can become members. Today the DKK has over 26.000 members. The DKK was
founded in 1897 and is consequently one of the oldest associations in Denmark. His Royal Highness Prince Henrik is patron of the DKK
(Site is mainly in Danish)
German Kennel Club (Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen (VD) e.V.)
The Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen (VDH) is represented on regional level by 16 VDH regional organizations. These are both
member associations, and regional subdivisions and protections of interests of the VDH are. The substantial tasks of the VDH regional
organizations are: regional agency of the VDH, consultation and public work, puppy switching. At these meetings, which rank among the
largest exhibitions in Germany, dogs are represented by 240 different breeds. (Site is in German)
The Slovenian Kennel Club (Kinološka zveza Slovenije)
The Slovenian Kennel Club is a young, independent national organisation with a rich tradition. Its beginnings date back to the 1907s.
Despite its small size it can compare with any national canine organisation in Europe. On 25 February 1929 it became an associate
member of the FCI; it became a full member of the Federation on 15 June 1936. The Slovenian Kennel Club has over 10,000
members with around 26,000 dogs who are active in over 99 clubs, societies and purebred clubs. By 1997 they had successfully trained
over 7,000 dogs, as well as over 250 rescue dogs.
Fédération Cynologique Internationale - World Canine Organisation.
The Fédération Cynologique Internationale is the World Canine Organisation. It includes 80 members and contract partners (one
member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI makes sure that the pedigrees and
judges are mutually recognized by all the FCI members. (Site is in French)
United Kennel Clubs International
The United kennel Clubs International was founded in Wiesbaden (Germany) on Oct. 23th, 1976 and has been registered in the
association register at the county court. The association´s purpose is to serve the various national societies as an international
umbrella organisation. The UCI commits itself to treat the interests of all societies (federal members) as equal. In addition, the
association strives for the improvement in breeding of dogs. The main purpose is to watch over national and international shows, and
to support and inform the members. The UKCIB© award (candidature for the international beauty-championship) and the CAC award
(candidature for the national beauty-championship) is carried in accordance the UCI show rules. The CAC is awarded in the country in
which which the show takes place.
American Rare Breed Association
The Leader of Rare Breed Dogs in the United States. Their goal is to protect and serve the Rare Breed Dog and serve all Dog Fanciers
who are interested in the Rare Breed Dog. The most common explanation for a Rare Breed Dog is, a breed of dog not recognized by
the American Kennel Club.
Austrian Kennel Club (Der Aufbau des Hundewesens des Österreichischen Kynologenverbandes)
The Austrian cynologist federation (OEKV), formed 1909, is the roof federation of approximately 100 Austrian dog associations, which
concern themselves with the breeding, attitude, education, exhibition, the training and examinations of the dog. its main functions are:
recover pedigree dogs of respectable breeders, dog exhibitions, dog training and hunting dog training, courses, seminars and
lectures, Dog haven and consultation in all dog questions, and a monthly magazine "UH - Our dogs " (Site is in German)
Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America
Owners of mixed breeds can enjoy the thrill of competing for titles in obedience, conformation, tracking and much more. The Mixed
Breed Dog Clubs of America (MBDCA) is a national registry for mixed breeds, providing many of the same opportunities that the
American Kennel Club (AKC) offers for purebreds. There are two basic categories of membership: participating and supporting. Those
who own a mixed breed and would like to work toward a title should join as a participating member and register their dog(s) for
competition. All dogs must be spayed or neutered before being registered. If you don't own a mixed breed, or don't plan to show, but
would like to encourage the club's goal of responsible dog ownership, you can join as a supporting member.
Italian Kennel Club (Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana)
The Associates breeders of ENCI are approximately 2.000 and the Associates Combine to approximately 100.000. The E.N.C.I.
reserves particular attention to the valorization and promotion of Italian breeds. ( Site is in Italian)
Kennel Club of Spain (Real Sociedad Canina de Espana)
Concerned primarily with the purity of Spanish breeds. The Kennel Club of Spain is the official
registry for purebred dogs in Spain. ( Site is in Spanish)
Kennel Club of Portugal (Clube Português de Conicultura)
The Kennel club of Portugal is the ruling entity of dog breeding in Portugal. Info on dog shows, breeds, lists of breeders and
Portuguese kennel clubs. (Site is in Portuguese)
Kennel Club of Argentina (Federación Cinológica Argentina
Russian Kennel Club (Russian Kynological Federation)
Hungarian Kennel Club (A Magyar Ebtenyésztök Országos in Hungarian
There are nearly 5000 dog clubs in the United States that hold affiliated events under the umbrella of the AKC for competition by AKC
registered dogs. The American Kennel Club is a non-profit organization comprised of over 500 member clubs and almost 5000
affiliated clubs devoted to the advancement of purebred dogs. Some are national parent clubs, others local specialty clubs, and still
others are devoted to a broad variety of events from agility to obedience and tracking, from field trials to lure coursing and herding
tests and trials.
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
The Canadian Kennel Club is the primary registry body for purebred dogs in Canada. The CKC is a non-profit organization dedicated
to "encouraging, guiding, and advancing…the interests of purebred dogs and their responsible owners and breeders in Canada. The
Canadian Kennel Club includes approximately 25,000 individual members and over 700 breed clubs across Canada. The CKC registers
purebred dogs, regulates dog shows and performance events.
The Westminster Kennel Club
Established in 1877, The Westminster Kennel Club is America's oldest organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs.
Westminster has become the symbol of the purebred dog, in show rings as well as in millions of television homes across North America.
The Kennel Club (UK)
Founded on 4th April 1873. Although the prime objectives of the Kennel Club are related to the interests of the pure-bred dog and
activities in shows and trials, the Club has in recent times become concerned by `anti-dog' legislation and actively represents the
interests of responsible dog owners whether the dog is Kennel Club registered or not. The Canine Code was published in 1988 and the
Good Citizen Dog Scheme, aimed at education towards responsible dog ownership, was set up in 1992.
Crufts Dog Show
Crufts is named after its founder Charles Cruft. The first Crufts show in that name was booked into the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington
in 1891.In 1938 Charles Cruft died and his widow ran the 1939 show. Three years later Mrs Cruft felt the responsibility for running the
show too demanding and, in order to perpetuate the name of the show her husband had made world famous, she asked the Kennel
Club to take it over and it was sold to them; 1948 was the first show under the Kennel Club auspices
The United Kennel Club (USA)
The United Kennel Club is the second oldest and second largest all-breed dog registry in the United States. Founded in 1898 by
Chauncey Z. Bennett, the registry has always supported the idea of the "total dog", meaning a dog that looks and performs equally
well. The performance programs of U.K.C. include Conformation Shows, Obedience Trials, Agility Trials, Coonhound Field Trials, Water
Races, Nite Hunts and Bench Shows
National Kennel Club Inc® (USA)
Since 1970 the National Kennel Club (NKC) has operated to help dog owners register any purebred dog. The NKC has been fair and
impartial to all breeders, dog owners, and the various breeds they represent. With the NKC rare breeds may be shown with equal status
as well as the major breeds. The NKC licenses all-breed dog shows, events for Coon Dogs, Beagles, Squirrel Dogs, Bird dogs, Fox dogs,
Licensed Dog Kennels, Show Judges, and other dog related-events.
United Kennel Club (Canada)
In 1917 a group of Montreal women got together and founded The Ladies Kennel Club of Canada, which still exists today under a
different name - The United Kennel Club. The LKC was incorporated under Federal Charter in 1929. In 1964 it was decided to admit
male members and changed its name to The United Kennel Club. The Ladies Kennel Club's first show was held at the Hunt Club
Kennels in May 1917, with proceeds going to the Montreal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). Keeping with
tradition each year proceeds from the show are given to charitable animal organizations.
The Irish Kennel Club
Up to 1920 all dog events in Ireland were held under license from the English Kennel Club. On St. Patrick's Day 1921 in the ancient
Concert Rooms in North Brunswick Street a Show was organized which included other breeds in opposition to the English Kennel Club
licensed Show at Merrion Square. This Show proved so popular and successful that the official event held at Merrion Square proved to
be the last event licensed in Ireland by the English Kennel Club. This was the catalyst that led to the formation of the Irish Kennel Club.
The Scottish Kennel Club
The Scottish Kennel Club is the leading canine authority in Scotland, existing for the main purpose of promoting and encouraging the
improvement and well being of dogs. It does this in several ways: By actively seeking to enlist dog owners as members; by running a
variety of shows and other canine events; by acting as a licensing authority for most pedigree dog shows in Scotland; by providing an
information source to the public relating to dogs in Scotland; and by means of an education program.
Australian National Kennel Council
The Australian National Kennel Council is the administrative body for pure breed canine affairs in Australia It does not deal directly
with dog exhibitors, breeders or judges. Its goals are: To promote excellence in breeding, showing, training, obedience and other
canine related activities and the ownership of temperamentally and physically sound pure bred dogs by responsible individuals across
Australia, To promote responsible dog ownership and encourage State Member Bodies to put in place programs to that effect. To act
as spokesperson on all canine related activities on a National basis on behalf of State Member Bodies and to pledge assistance and
support to the respective State Member Bodies. For information pertaining to breeders, clubs or shows, please contact the relevant
State or Territory Controlling Body.
New Zealand Kennel Club
From its inception in 1886, the New Zealand Kennel Club was an association of societies and still is today. They now have over 300
societies affiliated to, associated with and recognized by us. These are classified by status and by the activity they carry out. Affiliated
clubs must be All Breeds Show clubs, geographically based and well established. They are our senior clubs and have a direct vote at
conference. In 1976, the NZKC introduced a second membership concept, individual membership. This means that before individuals
can do certain things they must also belong directly to the New Zealand Kennel Club.
Norwegian Kennel Club
Norsk Kennel Klub (NKK) was founded in 1898. The initiative to establish a kennel club was taken by the sportsmen, and the first aim
was to refine and improve the various hunting dogs and hounds. The first dog show arranged by the NKK was held in 1898. More than
100 years have passed, and today 11 international dog shows are arranged every year by the NKK in addition to lots of different trials.
NKK has about 95.000 members - 70.000 are members in collaborating clubs (breed clubs and district clubs) and about 25.000 are
direct members of the NKK.
The Finnish Kennel Club (Suomen Kennelliitto Finska Kennelklubben Ry)
The Finnish Kennel Club is a large, organization with over 100 000 members. It is also the head organization for approximately 1500
specialty and hunting clubs which in turn have a total of 450 000 members. The Club has an important role in the advancement of
purebred dogs, breeding, and exhibiting. The organization also supports new and older dog owners by giving them advice when they
need it. The Kennel Club encourages and supports studies on the fields of canine health, temperament and behaviour.
Swedish Kennel Club
The Swedish Kennel Club was founded in 1889, has about 300 000 members today, and is referred to for considerations in dog
matters. The Swedish Kennel Club is a union of non-profit clubs. Geographically, the Club is divided into 25 county clubs, and each
county club is responsible for membership care in its own county. The Swedish Kennel Club is governed by democratic decisions at all
levels. The final decisions are made by Kennelfullmäktige, who assembles once every second year. All member clubs send delegates to
Kennelfullmäktige. During the period between the KF assemblies, the Central Committee is responsible for running the club.
Japan Kennel Club
The Japan Kennel Club controls its own stud book and issues certified pedigree to make breeds promote, and at the same time we
have been acting with the aim of raising the spirit of love and kindness towards animals by guiding and encouraging the raising dogs.
They hold dog shows, training competitions, trimming competitions, handling competitions and agility competitions as well as dog
picture contests and dog photo contests.
Kennel Union of Southern Africa
The South African Kennel Club, now the Kennel Union of Southern Africa, was founded in 1891 through the combination of the Southern
African Kennel Club of Port Elizabeth (founded 1883) and the South African Kennel Club of Cape Town (founded 1889) KUSA aims to
serve both its members and South African society, as a whole, by promoting the improvement and well-being of dogs, by emphasizing
the importance of purebred dogs; responsible breeding of all dogs; by promoting responsible ownership to all ages and sectors of
society by reinforcing the necessity of educating both dog and owner, through the Canine Good Citizen Scheme.
Bulgarian Kennel Club (Bulgarian Republican Federation of Cynology)
Bulgarian Republican Federation of Cynology is an associated FCI member. It unites all the Kennel Breeds Clubs in Bulgaria, organizing
4 CACIB Dog Shows every year with respected international judges.
Danish Kennel Club (Dansk Kennel Klub)
The Dansk Kennel Klub (colloquially: DKK) is the largest organization for dog owners in Denmark. All dog owners (both of pure-bred
dogs and other dogs) and others interested in dogs can become members. Today the DKK has over 26.000 members. The DKK was
founded in 1897 and is consequently one of the oldest associations in Denmark. His Royal Highness Prince Henrik is patron of the DKK
(Site is mainly in Danish)
German Kennel Club (Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen (VD) e.V.)
The Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen (VDH) is represented on regional level by 16 VDH regional organizations. These are both
member associations, and regional subdivisions and protections of interests of the VDH are. The substantial tasks of the VDH regional
organizations are: regional agency of the VDH, consultation and public work, puppy switching. At these meetings, which rank among the
largest exhibitions in Germany, dogs are represented by 240 different breeds. (Site is in German)
The Slovenian Kennel Club (Kinološka zveza Slovenije)
The Slovenian Kennel Club is a young, independent national organisation with a rich tradition. Its beginnings date back to the 1907s.
Despite its small size it can compare with any national canine organisation in Europe. On 25 February 1929 it became an associate
member of the FCI; it became a full member of the Federation on 15 June 1936. The Slovenian Kennel Club has over 10,000
members with around 26,000 dogs who are active in over 99 clubs, societies and purebred clubs. By 1997 they had successfully trained
over 7,000 dogs, as well as over 250 rescue dogs.
Fédération Cynologique Internationale - World Canine Organisation.
The Fédération Cynologique Internationale is the World Canine Organisation. It includes 80 members and contract partners (one
member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI makes sure that the pedigrees and
judges are mutually recognized by all the FCI members. (Site is in French)
United Kennel Clubs International
The United kennel Clubs International was founded in Wiesbaden (Germany) on Oct. 23th, 1976 and has been registered in the
association register at the county court. The association´s purpose is to serve the various national societies as an international
umbrella organisation. The UCI commits itself to treat the interests of all societies (federal members) as equal. In addition, the
association strives for the improvement in breeding of dogs. The main purpose is to watch over national and international shows, and
to support and inform the members. The UKCIB© award (candidature for the international beauty-championship) and the CAC award
(candidature for the national beauty-championship) is carried in accordance the UCI show rules. The CAC is awarded in the country in
which which the show takes place.
American Rare Breed Association
The Leader of Rare Breed Dogs in the United States. Their goal is to protect and serve the Rare Breed Dog and serve all Dog Fanciers
who are interested in the Rare Breed Dog. The most common explanation for a Rare Breed Dog is, a breed of dog not recognized by
the American Kennel Club.
Austrian Kennel Club (Der Aufbau des Hundewesens des Österreichischen Kynologenverbandes)
The Austrian cynologist federation (OEKV), formed 1909, is the roof federation of approximately 100 Austrian dog associations, which
concern themselves with the breeding, attitude, education, exhibition, the training and examinations of the dog. its main functions are:
recover pedigree dogs of respectable breeders, dog exhibitions, dog training and hunting dog training, courses, seminars and
lectures, Dog haven and consultation in all dog questions, and a monthly magazine "UH - Our dogs " (Site is in German)
Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America
Owners of mixed breeds can enjoy the thrill of competing for titles in obedience, conformation, tracking and much more. The Mixed
Breed Dog Clubs of America (MBDCA) is a national registry for mixed breeds, providing many of the same opportunities that the
American Kennel Club (AKC) offers for purebreds. There are two basic categories of membership: participating and supporting. Those
who own a mixed breed and would like to work toward a title should join as a participating member and register their dog(s) for
competition. All dogs must be spayed or neutered before being registered. If you don't own a mixed breed, or don't plan to show, but
would like to encourage the club's goal of responsible dog ownership, you can join as a supporting member.
Italian Kennel Club (Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana)
The Associates breeders of ENCI are approximately 2.000 and the Associates Combine to approximately 100.000. The E.N.C.I.
reserves particular attention to the valorization and promotion of Italian breeds. ( Site is in Italian)
Kennel Club of Spain (Real Sociedad Canina de Espana)
Concerned primarily with the purity of Spanish breeds. The Kennel Club of Spain is the official
registry for purebred dogs in Spain. ( Site is in Spanish)
Kennel Club of Portugal (Clube Português de Conicultura)
The Kennel club of Portugal is the ruling entity of dog breeding in Portugal. Info on dog shows, breeds, lists of breeders and
Portuguese kennel clubs. (Site is in Portuguese)
Kennel Club of Argentina (Federación Cinológica Argentina
Russian Kennel Club (Russian Kynological Federation)
Hungarian Kennel Club (A Magyar Ebtenyésztök Országos in Hungarian
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Kennel Clubs not only maintain breed registries, they also
organize and promote breed competitions. The primary objective
of kennel clubs world-wide is to promote responsible breeding
and the advancement of purebred dogs. Local and Regional
Kennel Clubs are usually members of National Clubs. Although
not all, most dog shows are organized and run by kennel clubs.
organize and promote breed competitions. The primary objective
of kennel clubs world-wide is to promote responsible breeding
and the advancement of purebred dogs. Local and Regional
Kennel Clubs are usually members of National Clubs. Although
not all, most dog shows are organized and run by kennel clubs.
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