National Purebred Dog Day!

Celebrate Purebred Dogs!

May 1, 2018

May 1 is National Purebred Dog Day. At UKC, we celebrate purebred dogs every day! UKC supports reputable breeders who seek to better their breed.

Each UKC recognized breed has a unique history and a specific standard against which they are compared. In Conformation events, the dogs are judged not against each other, but against their breed standard, or blueprint, to determine which dog matches the ideal image for its breed. What breed is your favorite? Select your breed from the drop-down menu to read more about it!

There are many activities in which your purebred dog can excel! Here are some helpful links to get you started.

Learn about UKC Conformation and Performance Events.

Learn about UKC Hunting Programs.

Want to add a purebred dog to your family? Find a breeder!

UKC recognizes over 300 breeds of purebred dogs. Brushing up on a breed standard can provide basic information about the breed. For instance, Claire is a purebred Australian Shepherd. True to her breed standard, she is intelligent and enthusiastic!

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A Kalamazoo, Michigan-based company founded in 1898, United Kennel Club is the largest all-breed performance-dog registry in the world, registering dogs from all 50 states and 25 foreign countries. Celebrating the unique Total Dog philosophy, UKC events highlight the instincts and heritage of dogs that look and perform equally well, as more than 60 percent of its annually licensed events are tests of hunting ability, training, and instinct. United Kennel Club prides itself on its family-oriented, friendly, educational events, welcoming both purebred dogs and dogs of unknown ancestry.