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Kennel Club of England

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The Kennel Club of England is a British organization that plays a significant role in the world of purebred dogs. It is one of the national registries that maintain pedigrees and stud books for registered dog breeds within its country. Established in 1873, it set a standard for classifying breeds that other countries have largely followed.1

The Kennel Club, along with similar organizations like the American Kennel Club (AKC), establishes breed standards. These standards serve as a blueprint, describing the unique characteristics of each breed and guiding evaluations in dog shows. The Kennel Club of England is one of the oldest recognized kennel clubs globally.123

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