Glossary
 
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Kennel Clubs
Organizations that:
1) regulate breed standards, breed clubs and conformation shows.
2) register 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) provide information and advice about pets and pet ownership.
Also known as governing bodies and canine councils.