Resources

Dog organizations & registration

A static, hand-curated list of widely recognized organizations and entry points for pedigree registries, welfare, and dog sports—plus short country notes on registration. We do not scrape or auto-update these links; confirm requirements directly with each body and your local authorities.

Organizations & bodies

  • globalInternational
    Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
    World governing body of national kennel clubs; breed standards and international dog shows.
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    American Kennel Club (AKC)
    US registry, events, and breed information; widely recognized for pedigrees and sports.

    Regions: US

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  • countryKennel / breed registry
    The Kennel Club (UK)
    Official UK kennel club for pedigree registration, health schemes, and events.

    Regions: GB

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  • countryKennel / breed registryDog sports
    Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
    National registry and events for purebred dogs in Canada.

    Regions: CA

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    Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC)
    Peak body for canine affairs and pedigree registration across Australian member bodies.

    Regions: AU

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  • countryKennel / breed registry
    Dogs New Zealand (NZKC)
    National registry, events, and breed information for New Zealand.

    Regions: NZ

    Website
  • countryKennel / breed registryInternational
    Japan Kennel Club (JKC)
    National kennel club for Japan; registry and events aligned with international practice.

    Regions: JP

    Website
  • countryKennel / breed registryInternational
    Federación Canófila Mexicana (FCM)
    Mexican national canine organization and FCI member for registry and events.

    Regions: MX

    Website
  • countryKennel / breed registryInternational
    Kennel Club of India (KCI)
    National kennel club for India; registry and events as FCI member.

    Regions: IN

    Website
  • globalWelfare & advocacyEducation & standards
    World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA)
    Global veterinary community; dog health, vaccination, and welfare guidance used worldwide.
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  • countryWelfare & advocacy
    ASPCA
    US-based animal welfare organization; adoption, cruelty prevention, and pet care resources.

    Regions: US

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  • countryWelfare & advocacy
    RSPCA (England & Wales)
    Major UK charity for animal welfare, rescue, and cruelty reporting.

    Regions: GB

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  • countryWelfare & advocacy
    PAWS Philippines
    Animal welfare society; adoption, education, and humane treatment advocacy.

    Regions: PH

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  • globalEducation & standardsInternational
    International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD)
    Collaboration on dog health, genetics, and harmonized databases across stakeholders.
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  • regionalDog sports
    Cynosport / NADAC (dog sports)
    Examples of international-style agility and performance organizations (region-specific; verify local affiliates).

    Regions: US

    Many countries have national agility/obedience bodies—check your kennel club.

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Registration & local notes

Short orientation only—always confirm requirements with your kennel club, veterinarian, and local government. Filter by country to see the matching note.

  • United States
    US

    Pedigree dogs are often registered with the AKC or UKC; local licensing and rabies rules vary by state and municipality. Service/ESA rules are distinct from pet registration.

    AKC registration overview
  • United Kingdom
    GB

    The Kennel Club maintains the main pedigree register for many breeds; microchipping is legally required for dogs in Great Britain. Northern Ireland has separate pet-travel rules.

    The Kennel Club — registering your dog
  • Canada
    CA

    The Canadian Kennel Club is a common pedigree registry; municipal licensing and rabies vaccination requirements are set provincially and locally.

    CKC — registration
  • Australia
    AU

    State and territory laws govern registration, microchipping, and dangerous-dog declarations. ANKC affiliates handle pedigree registers; council pet registration is separate.

    ANKC
  • Philippines
    PH

    Pedigree and show dogs may be registered with PCCI (Philippine Canine Club, Inc.) as the FCI member body. Municipal pet ordinances and rabies vaccination apply locally.

    PCCI
  • New Zealand
    NZ

    Dogs New Zealand (formerly NZKC) is the national body for pedigrees and many events; local council registration is required in most areas.

    Dogs New Zealand