United Kennel Club
United Kennel Club (UKC) is a Kalamazoo, Michigan-based all-breed performance-dog registry founded in 1898.
Last updated October 5, 2026
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Overview
The United Kennel Club (UKC) is a company headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, founded in 1898. It describes itself as the world's largest all-breed performance-dog registry, registering dogs from all 50 U.S. states and 25 foreign countries. The UKC promotes its "Total Dog" philosophy and states that more than 60% of the events it sanctions each year are tests of hunting ability, training, and instinct. It offers registration services, performance and hunting events, and welcomes both purebred dogs and dogs of unknown ancestry.
History
UKC was founded in 1898 as an alternative to the dog registries that focused solely on conformation. Headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan since its inception, it describes itself today as the largest all-breed registry in the world.
Products and positioning
UKC positions itself as a community for people and their dogs that do more, emphasizing the owner-handler-breeder and an inclusive, fun, and educational environment.
Registration
Hunting Ops
All-Breed Sports
Recent events
United Kennel Club announces acquisition of American Field Publishing Company[5]
Reported:
United Kennel Club announced that it had acquired American Field Publishing Company, including Field Dog Stud Book; the acquisition was effective immediately.
UKC and Eukanuba announce three-year partnership[6]
Reported:
United Kennel Club announced a three-year partnership with Eukanuba, beginning in 2020 and running through 2023. Eukanuba will serve as UKC's official performance dog nutrition partner and support community engagement and UKC events.
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