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Definition of kennel club

: an association of dog fanciers concerned especially with advancing the interests of one or more breeds of dogs usually by establishing standards, providing competitions, or recording pedigrees

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“Kennel club.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kennel%20club. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.

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