Svenska Kennelklubben

Svenska Kennelklubben (SKK, Swedish Kennel Club) is a Swedish organization dedicated to purebred dogs and dog owners. It was formed in 1889[1] by a group of noblemen and hunters with the aim to maintain the capability of good hunting dogs. According to its charter, the goals of the organization are "to create interest in, and promote, the breeding of mentally and physically healthy purebred dogs that are adequate in terms of working and hunting and that have a favorable appearance".[2]

Today, the majority of SKK's over 300 000 members are ordinary dog owners; individuals who have a dog for pleasure. Many breeders (about 15 000), hunters and people who work with dogs in various ways are also members of SKK. Out of the 780,000 dogs that live in Sweden, approximately 70% of dogs are currently registered with the SKK.[2] The foundation of SKK's organization is the county clubs, specialty clubs and breed clubs located around the country. They conduct a wide range of activities and arrange many different exhibitions and competitions.

SKK's office is located in Stockholm and has 70 employees who handle the administration of the organization and provide support and advice to members.

SKK is a member of Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI).

Breeding

The Swedish Kennel Club is committed to helping breeders produce healthy dogs and advancing breed-specific strategies. The strategies include guidelines for genetic conditions, behavior traits, and show quality. As part of their commitment, the "SKK central office in Stockholm has a Department for Breeding and Health employing eight persons, including two fulltime breeding consultants, a veterinarian, and a geneticist."[3]

References

  1. ↑ H. Krumlinde; Svenska kennelklubben (1940). Svenska kennelklubben 1889 13/12 1939: minnesskrift vid 50-årsjubileet. G. Lindström.
  2. 1 2 "The Swedish Kennel Club". DogWellNet.com. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
  3. ↑ "Tufts' Canine and Feline Breeding and Genetics Conference, 2015". VIN.com. 2015-09-03.
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