Memphis Kennel Club, Inc.

Memphis Kennel Club is proud to be a member club of the American Kennel Club (the "A.K.C.") - the largest and most widely recognized kennel club in the United States.

Memphis Kennel Club is historically significant as one of the original conformation dog show clubs in the United States.  It has the distinction of holding dog shows regularly since 1874!  This gives the Club the honor of being the longest existent show club in the Country. Continuing this proud tradition, the Club carries its commitment to dog shows from a proud past into an exciting future. 

Dog shows are an exciting, fast-paced, competitive venue for owners and breeders to match dogs to determine which most exactly conforms to breed standards. Showing dogs is often referred to as an "art" because of the skill, time and energy necessary to breed and show a champion dog; yet, it is truly a competitive sport.

Like any competitive sport, winning requires a commitment to developing the skills necessary to compete and the dedication and endurance to prevail. Add the requirement that a dog meet the standard of its breed in structure and movement and it is easy to see how exciting and competitive shows can be.

Memphis Kennel Club is dedicated to providing its members with an opportunity to learn about and become involved in the sport of dog showing. Members meet in a cordial and congenial atmosphere to share their dog show experiences. In addition, as an integral part of learning to show, members learn about nutrition and health, grooming, show/ring etiquette and the rules and regulations applicable to A.K.C. dog shows. Members get to brag about their successes in the ring and obtaining those "points" so vital to the championship of a dog. You will, of course, have an opportunity to "brag" about your accomplishments as well! There are other important aspects to membership in the Memphis Kennel Club, such as community involvement, accessibility to services, public education, and the camaraderie of sharing your interest in dogs with people who share that interest.

The Memphis Kennel Club’s 2009 back-to-back All Breed Dog Shows will be held August 15 starting at 9 a.m. & August 16 starting at 8 a.m., at the Southaven Multi-Purpose Arena (a.k.a. “The Arena”), 7360 Highway 51 North, Southaven, Mississippi. Click here for driving directions!  (Memphis Toy Dog Club will hold a show on August 14 starting at 10 a.m.) Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Booth space available - click here for 2009 Booth/Vendor Contract. There are some do's and don'ts associated with attending a dog show, so you may want to review Proper Dog Show Etiquette prior to attending our shows. For additional Information, please call Donna at (901) 353-1805.

MEETINGS:  We meet at the Perkins Restaurant, 5112 Park Avenue, (Poplar and Perkins), Memphis, Tennessee from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month (except December). The meetings include club business, a speaker or discussion session, and time to meet and socialize with club members. You are invited to attend and participate! Click here for driving directions! 

LEGISLATION OF CONCERN TO DOG OWNERS:

 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION