Founding of The Kennel Club

Date: April 4, 1873 • Location: West End of London, United Kingdom

The Kennel Club, the world's oldest kennel club, was founded in the United Kingdom after Sewallis Shirley became frustrated by trying to organise dog shows without a consistent set of rules.

The Royal Kennel Club is the official kennel club of the United Kingdom. Its role is to oversee various canine activities including dog shows and agility and working trials. It also operates the national register of pedigree dogs in the United Kingdom and acts as a lobby group on issues involving dogs in the UK.