The Kennel Club

The Kennel Club ("KC") is a kennel club based in London and Aylesbury, England. Founded on 4 April 1873, the club is the oldest of the world’s all-breed kennel clubs. It is the governing body for dogs in the UK and its primary objective is 'to promote in every way, the general improvement of dogs'. It was the first official registry of purebred dogs in the world, and its annual registrations in the early 2000s average 280,000. The KC is not part ... more

The Kennel Club ("KC") is a kennel club based in London and Aylesbury, England. Founded on 4 April 1873, the club is the oldest of the world’s all-breed kennel clubs. It is the governing body for dogs in the UK and its primary objective is 'to promote in every way, the general improvement of dogs'. It was the first official registry of purebred dogs in the world, and its annual registrations in the early 2000s average 280,000. The KC is not part of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, as are most other countries' kennel clubs. The Kennel Club’s best known event is the Crufts dog conformation show, held since 1928, which attracts competitors from all over the world. Crufts is held every March at the NEC, Birmingham. The Kennel Club also holds the fun dog event Discover Dogs, in London every November. This event features the Scruffts grand final for crossbred and mixed breed dogs. The Kennel Club registration system divides dogs into seven breed groups: Hound, Working, Terrier,... less