Celebrate UKC's 125th anniversary with a whole new look that goes way, way back. Heritage-style Display Pedigrees are available in the online store today!
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May 11, 2023 - Revisions to Elite Shed Dog Series Rulebook
We are excited about all the growth and progress in this sport and with growth comes the need for rule changes and clarifications. This year, the rule clarifications are short and sweet, and are mainly clarifications on the interpretation…
May 3, 2023 - New Format for 'Dog of the Year' Program
We at UKC are excited to announce a new format for this season's Dog of the Year program!
More Information On Dog of the Year Program
The changes exclusively effect the Dog of the Year for champion, non-retriever, and working classes. All…
Mar 23, 2023 - 2023 UKC Elite Shed Dog Series Nationals Running Order
United Kennel Club has released the Course Running Order for this year's Elite Shed Dog Series Nationals!
Each dog will run three courses over the duration of the competition (one each day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), and placements will…
Mar 21, 2023 - UKC Elite Awards, Presented by Bone Clone
UKC Elite Awards are Presented by Bone Clone
Here we are at the end of the 6th season of the elite shed dog season and presenting the last nominations for elite awards of season 6. There was heavy competition in many categories coming…
Mar 20, 2023 - Update to Shed Dog Rulebook - Retreating Rule Clarification
With Nationals just a few days away, it has been brought to our attention that there has been a misunderstanding of rule 4 under working/ youth class specific rules. To express the true intention behind the rule and to maintain fairness in…
Feb 10, 2023 - Take 20% off until February 12th!
This weekend only, take 20% off your purchase of a Display Pedigree through the UKC online store.
Plus, any Display Pedigree purchases through the UKC online store between now and February 12 at 11:59 p.m. EST will enter you to win one of…
Feb 9, 2023 - "U.K.C. is just three little letters..."
Did you know?
UKC was founded on February 10, 1898 by then 23-year-old Chauncey Z. Bennett.
The 125th anniversary is here! We are proud to celebrate this milestone achievement.
UKC Founder, Chauncey Bennett.
UKC shouldered its way…
Feb 9, 2023 - UKC 125th Anniversary: Enter the giveaway!
Enter for your chance to win one of FIVE $125 gift certificates to the UKC online store!
To enter:
Purchase a UKC Display Pedigree via the UKC online store between February 8, 2023 at 4pm ET - and February 12 at 11:59pm ET. Qualifying…
Feb 2, 2023 - UKC Elite Awards, Presented by Bone Clone
UKC Elite Awards are Presented by Bone Clone
As we wrap up quarter 3 of the 6th season of the Elite Shed Dog Series, we also close out the 2022 year. In 2022 we saw 16 new dogs earn their HOF title. Over the past few years we have seen…
Dec 14, 2022 - Elite Shed Dog Rule Book Revision
Notice: ESD Rulebook Revision as of January 1, 2023
Because it is difficult for a judge and spectators to be able to distinguish between innocent notetaking and potential cheating/ unsportsmanlike conduct, any notetaking/ documentation is…
