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The United Kennel Club (UKC) is a kennel club founded in 1898 in the United States. In contrast with the American Kennel Club, which is non-profit and which only clubs can join, the United Kennel Club is a profit-making corporation, open to individuals. [1] The UKC is not recognised by the International Canine Federation. [2]
For US waters, the US Code of Federal Regulations require ships and their masters to calculate UKC based on the ship's deepest navigational draft. 33 CFR 157.450 The regulations require the master to discuss the UKC calculation with the maritime pilot as the ship approaches US ports/waters. 33 CFR 157.450
Dogs can get UKC titles by competing in dock distance or height jumping like they can in agility, obedience, weight pulling, and others. North American Diving Dogs was founded by Debra Markwardt in 2014 [ 10 ] and offers diving dog titles recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and Canadian Kennel Club (CKC).
In addition to the larger all-breed hunts, the UKC also holds a number of nite hunts each year that are breed-specific, meaning that they are limited to dogs of only one breed. The Southeastern Treeing Walker Conference is an example of this. [24] The American Kennel Club and other kennel clubs also sanction coon hunting competitions. [25]
The rules for the United Kennel Club (UKC) use a different points system. A championship requires a combination of points and competition wins. A championship requires a combination of points and competition wins.
Rules were formed and classifications established. In 1881, the French Société Centrale Canine was founded, followed by the Italian Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana (ENCI) in 1882, the American Kennel Club in 1884 and the Swedish Svenska Kennelklubben (SKK) in 1889. The United Kennel Club was established in 1898.
UKC Rally follows a similar pattern as the AKC program. There are three levels of competition, three legs are required for a title, and there is an extended championship title. UKC rally is open to any dog and handler. The exercises in UKC rally vary slightly from the other organizations, mostly involving which exercises are in each level.
The United Kennel Club uses five odors and has five levels/titles including: Novice Nosework, Advance Nosework, Superior Nosework, Master Nosework, and Elite Nosework. [5] The Australian Canine Scent Work follows the rules and format of NACSW. [6] Canine - Work And Games (C-WAGS) uses four odors and nine different classes.