UK Kennel Club

The UK Kennel Club (KC) is the main organization in the UK responsible for recording dog breeds, maintaining breed standards, and registering purebred dogs. It promotes responsible breeding, supports dog shows, and works to improve standards of health and welfare among purebred dogs. The KC also offers advice on care, training, and responsible ownership. Its role is to ensure the integrity of breed qualities and to help prospective dog owners find healthy, well-bred pets. The organization is a recognized authority on dog breeds and their characteristics in the UK.