| Abbreviation | ANKC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1958 |
| Type | kennel club |
| Legal status | active |
Region served | Australia |
| Website | ankc |
The Australian National Kennel Council is the coordinating kennel club of Australia.[1] It is a member of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.
The Australian National Kennel Council is the peak body for Australia's state-based kennel clubs, which are:[2]
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.[3]
The first meeting to consider forming the Australian National Kennel Council occurred in April 1949 during that year's Sydney Royal Easter Show. 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.[4]
