Glossary
 
Bull Terriers in Council
Assorted Terriers

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American Kennel Club (AKC)
USA organization that:
1) regulates breed standards, breed clubs and conformation shows.
2) registers purebreds and issue pedigrees. The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the United Kennel Club (UKC), for example, are registries of purebred dogs in the U.S.A.
3) provides information and advice about dogs and pet ownership.
Cf. governing bodies