The Japan Kennel Club (ジャパンケネルクラブ) is the primary registry body for

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pedigrees in Japan. It hosts the FCI (

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) Japan International Dog Show held annually at the

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; the event also includes two grooming competitions, with the highest award regarded as the "best in Japan" title. Other than

conformation shows A dog show is an event where dogs are exhibited. A conformation show, also referred to as a '' breed show'', is a kind of dog show in which a judge, familiar with a specific dog breed, evaluates individual purebred dogs for how well the dogs '' ...

, the JKC promotes obedience trials for purebred dogs and confers championship and other titles in obedience and similar competitions; the JKC also certifies and examines groomers, trainers and other dog-related professionals. It also administers tests and certifies

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, as well as host rescue dog competitions.

History

The precursor to the organization, the was formed in 1949; this then became the in 1952. The Club became a member of the

(World Canine Federation) in 1979. The Japanese name was amended to in 1999.

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* Dog breeds originating in Japan Fédération Cynologique Internationale Kennel clubs 1949 establishments in Japan {{dog-stub

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