The Australian National Kennel Council is the coordinating kennel club of

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. Encyclopedia Britannica
"Dog breeds", ''www.britannica.com''
retrieved 23 December 2018. It is a member of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.

Role

The Australian National Kennel Council is the

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for Australia's state-based kennel clubs, which are:Australian National Kennel Council Ltd
"About us: structure", ''ankc.org.au''
retrieved 24 December 2018. * Australian Capital Territory Canine Association Inc (Dogs ACT) * Canine Association of Western Australia Inc (Dogs West) * Canine Control Council (Queensland) (Dogs Qld) * North Australian Canine Association Inc (Dogs NT) * Royal New South Wales Canine Council Ltd (Dogs NSW) * South Australia Canine Association Inc (Dogs SA) * Tasmanian Canine Association Inc (Dogs Tas) * Victorian Canine Association Inc (Dogs Vic) It maintains stud books for recognised dog breeds, and provides governance for dog shows, dog trials and canine events. It is a member of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, and the international representative of the kennel clubs of Australia.Fédération Cynologique Internationale
"FCI members and contract partners, Asia, Africa & Oceania", ''www.fci.be''
retrieved 24 December 2018.

History

The first meeting to consider forming the Australian National Kennel Council occurred in April 1949 during that year's

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. It was not until April 1958 that a constitution was drafted and presented at the Royal Easter Show, with it being approved and the council forming in September that year at the Royal Melbourne Show.Australian National Kennel Council Ltd
"About us: history", ''ankc.org.au''
retrieved 24 December 2018.

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History

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