Rhode Island Kennel Club
EST. 1886
For more than a century, the Rhode Island Kennel Club has brought together people who share a passion for dogs. From the show ring to our local communities, RIKC supports responsible dog ownership, canine education, preservation breeding, competition, and the many ways dogs enrich our lives.
A Rhode Island Tradition Since 1886
Whats Happening at RIKC?
Date
Upcoming dog Shows
Club Meetings
Special events + Education
Dates: Locations: Entry Information
Date: Time: Location
Seminars • Clinics • Community Events
More than a kennel club
CONFORMATION & DOG SPORTS
Supporting the sport of purebred dogs and celebrating dogs bred for purpose, health, temperament, and breed type.
EDUCATION
Helping owners, breeders, exhibitors, and the public learn more about responsible dog ownership.
COMMUNITY
Bringing Rhode Island's dog community together through events, programs, and shared interests.
THE NEXT GENERATION
Encouraging Junior Handlers and young people to become involved in responsible dog ownership and canine sports.
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There's a Place for You Here.
Join the Rhode Island Kennel Club
AKC affiliation
Whether you're a longtime breeder or exhibitor, involved in canine sports, or simply passionate about dogs, the Rhode Island Kennel Club offers an opportunity to learn, participate, and become part of Rhode Island's dog community.
The Rhode Island Kennel Club is proud of its long standing relationship with the American Kennel Club (AKC) and its place within the tradition of purebred dogs and canine sport in America.
For more than a century, our club has brought together breeders, exhibitors, handlers, dog owners, and enthusiasts who share a commitment to responsible dog ownership, education, sportsmanship, and the preservation of purpose bred dogs.
Today, we continue that legacy by supporting AKC events, encouraging participation in canine sports, welcoming the next generation of exhibitors and Junior Handlers, and strengthening Rhode Island's dog community.