Membership
The Alberta Kennel Club is an all-breed dog club operating as a non-profit organization since 1904 under the auspices of the Canadian Kennel Club. Our meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month, starting at 7:00 pm. Our members support a variety of canine interests and activities. We encourage those with an interest in purebred dogs and community involvement to join.
To download a copy of the Membership Application CLICK HERE.
Membership Year
Membership in the Club shall begin on the 1st day of November and end on the 31st day of October.
Types of Membership
There shall be three types of membership:
a. Ordinary member –any person(s), resident in Alberta, who has made application for membership, whose application has been approved by the Executive and who have paid the membership fee prescribed Each ordinary member is entitled to one vote;
b. Associate member – open to those who do not meet the requirements for full membership or are unable to participate actively in the Club but nevertheless declare an intention to pursue the stated purpose of the Club. Associate members do not have voting rights;
c. Honourary members – the Club may, at any Annual General Meeting, elect honourary members by a unanimous vote of the members present. A notice of intention to propose the name(s) of any intended honourary member(s) shall have been given at the previous monthly general meeting by the member(s) making the proposal and each proposed honourary member must signify in writing, at least ten (10) day prior to the Annual General Meeting his/her acceptance to stand for such proposed honourary membership in the Club. Honourary members shall not be required to pay annual dues but shall enjoy all rights and privileges of regular members.
Who We Are
More than 100 years old, the Alberta Kennel Club is an all-breed dog club that was founded in 1904 by a group of Sporting Dog enthusiasts. The AKC is one of the oldest continually operated kennel clubs in Canada with a modest membership of 50 dedicated volunteers.
Our shows are 100% volunteer driven. We greatly appreciate everyone who contributes to our club and shows. You are the people who make us successful!
What We Do
The purpose of the AKC is to promote the betterment and welfare of purebred dogs by encouraging responsible breeding and ownership as well as sportsmanlike conduct.
To achieve this multi-faceted purpose, the AKC actively sponsors organizations that conduct pet visitations and breeder referrals, and has been holding two sets of dog shows for more than 30 years. The AKC is proud to host Canada’s largest outdoor dog show.
Join Us
Become a member of the AKC and be "adopted" into another family, we would love to have you!
We are always happy to have people who are willing to volunteer some of their time to the club and our shows.
