Kennel Clubs Around the World

Kennel Clubs Around the World

Kennel clubs are organizations that maintain breed standards, register pedigrees, and organize dog shows and working trials. They play a major role in how breeds are defined, recognized, and preserved. While each club has its own rules and classifications, they share a common goal: to protect the health, type, and heritage of purebred dogs.

• American Kennel Club (AKC) – United States
• The Kennel Club (KC) – United Kingdom
• Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) – An international federation representing many countries
• Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) – Canada
• Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) – Australia

These organizations publish official breed standards, oversee conformation shows, and often support health research and responsible breeding initiatives. On Dog Breeds Worldwide, we reference information from multiple kennel clubs to provide a balanced, global view of each breed.