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| Abbreviation | IKC |
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| Formation | January 20, 1922; 102 years ago (1922-01-20) |
| Type | Kennel club |
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| Region served | Ireland |
| Official language | English |
| Website | www |
The Irish Kennel Club (IKC) is an organization dedicated to supporting dog breeds and their owners. It maintains a register of purebred dogs in Ireland, issuing pedigree certificates, transfer of ownership certification and export licenses where required.
History
The number of Kerry Blue Terriers increased dramatically in the Dublin area as the breed gained admirers in the early 1920s. On St. Patrick's Day 1921, a conformation dog show was organized which included other breeds, in opposition to The Kennel Club of the UK. The popularity of the show was the catalyst that led to the formation of the Irish Kennel Club. The first meeting was held on January 20, 1922.
Affiliation
Today, it is a member of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.
See also
References
- Bengtson, Bo (13 November 2012). Best in Show: The World of Show Dogs and Dog Shows. i5 Publishing. ISBN 9781620080535. Retrieved 13 March 2019 – via Google Books.
- "The curious history of our disappearing dogs". Independent.ie. 13 March 2017. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- "About the IKC". The Irish Kennel Club.
External links
- Official website
- Show Dogs Ireland, a magazine catering to the Irish show dog industry
- IKC St. Patrick's Celtic Winners dog show 2007
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