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kennel club

American  

noun

  1. an association of dog breeders, usually concerned only with certain breeds of dogs.


Etymology

Origin of kennel club

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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Crufts is organised by the Royal Kennel Club.

From BBC

Crufts, first organised by dog lover Charles Cruft in 1891 and now run by The Royal Kennel Club, is billed as "a celebration of everything we love about dogs and the people who care for them".

From Barron's

It has attracted 4,299 overseas entries -- the highest in the event's history -- with France leading the international contingent with 538 dogs, according to The Kennel Club.

From Barron's

Schijff puts Crufts growing international appeal down to easier travel with pets in the modern era, as well as "great" Kennel Club marketing and the many qualifiers it stages in many countries.

From Barron's

Earlier this week, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show — one of the most prestigious events in the dog world — crowned its latest Best in Show winner, Penny, a Doberman pinscher.

From Salon