the American Kennel Club
/ði əˌmerɪkən ˈkenl klʌb/
/ði əˌmerɪkən ˈkenl klʌb/
(abbreviation the AKC)
- a US organization, established in 1884, that holds the official records relating to dog breeding in the US, proving that individual dogs are of a pure breed. The AKC also encourages people to be responsible dog owners and has a service to find lost dogs and a Canine Health Foundation for research to improve the health of dogs. compare Kennel Club
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the American Kennel Club