International Kennel Clubs
Nations that have active groups of dog breeders and people who practice the hobby of dog fancy usually have their own national kennel clubs, often affiliated with those of other countries. Most Kennel Clubs have reciprocal arrangements and dogs registered in one country can be re-registered in another country if the dog is imported.
The Fédération Cynologique Internationale represents over eighty countries and has ties to many countries' major kennel clubs. There may be reciprocal agreements or understandings between affiliate members of the FCI.
The major, most widely accepted kennel clubs for English-speaking countries are:
- American Kennel Club (United States)
- Australian National Kennel Council
- Canadian Kennel Club
- The Kennel Club (United Kingdom)
- Kennel Club (Kazakhstan)
- Kennel Club of India
- Kennel Union of Southern Africa
- United Kennel Club (United States)
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