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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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The monument in homage to hero dogs was an initiative of the French kennel club, the Centrale Canine.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2022

The English bulldog is “fierce in appearance, but possessed of affectionate nature,” says Britain’s largest kennel club.

From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2022

Dogs recognized by the AKC get to "compete at all levels of AKC-sanctioned events," the kennel club says.

From Fox News • Jan. 4, 2022

The collapse at the kennel club in 1997 was blamed on the demolition subcontracting company, which had a long record of safety violations and was accused of using dangerous techniques during the work.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2021

The Westminster telecast is moving to Fox Sports 1 next February for 10 years, and the kennel club management didn’t want him doing both its show and the National.

From Washington Times • Feb. 14, 2016