kennel club

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of kennel club¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

The breed “is not the best choice for a guard dog since they are extremely friendly, even with strangers,” according to the United Kennel Club.

From Los Angeles Times

“For centuries these rugged but elegant athletes have been the pride of Hungarian sportsmen, and their popularity in America increases with each passing year,” according to the American Kennel Club.

From Los Angeles Times

“Summer afternoons are best spent in an air-conditioned room as a Bulldog’s short snout can cause labored breathing in hot and humid weather,” according to the American Kennel Club.

From Los Angeles Times

The toy dog breed has become a darling favorite on social media and is considered the most popular dog based on registration statistics, according to the American Kennel Club.

From Los Angeles Times

Zola will compete in Crufts, the Kennel Club's most prestigious event, on Thursday morning in the agility category.

From BBC