Emirates Kennel Club (EKC)
About EKC
The EMIRATES KENNEL CLUB is a society formed to interact with Dog owners, Breeders and Dog Lovers in the United Arab Emirates. Emirates Kennel Club is a full member and associated with the WORLD KENNEL UNION - WKU To achieve the following:
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To bring together Dog owners, Dog Breeders and Dog Lovers in the United Arab Emirates under one banner to look after the affairs of Dogs, as per international norms.
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To educate Dog owners, Dog Breeders and Dog Lovers in the UAE, the right ways and methods of dog keeping accepted by International Canine organizations
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To conduct exhibitions, competitions, meetings and seminars in the UAE. To issue Certification of breed and pedigree for Dogs.
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To support activities for the betterment of the Dog population. To stop cruelty towards the stray Dogs and To bring an awareness among people regarding all aspects about Dogs.
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The EKC is managed by a Governing Body consisting of Professional canine experts.
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The EMIRATES KENNEL CLUB has been conducting International Dog Shows annually in the United Arab Emirates since 2013. The Dog shows are conducted with renowned international judges from the World Kennel Union. The certification provided at EKC shows are accepted internationally due to EKC’s affiliation to various Dog Organizations in the World. EKC will also hold National, International and Specialty Dog Shows throughout the year for the benefit of the members. EKC will also provide Judges Courses for those who wish to become Judges.
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Apart from these the EKC members can avail various special offers and Discounts from Veterinary Clinics, Pet Shops and Pet related services in the UAE.
We invite you to join the EMIRATES KENNEL CLUB.
MEMBERSHIP TYPES:
General Member
Dog Owners, Dog loving individuals, Dog Professionals.
Annual Fee: AED. 500 /-
Professional Member
Dog Trainers, Dog Groomers, Dog Behavior specialists,
other Dog related Professionals
Annual Fee: AED. 750 /-
Breeder Member
Professional and Hobby Breeders
Annual Fee: AED. 1000 /-
Kennels & Clubs
Dog Clubs / Associations & Kennels
Annual Fee: AED. 1000 /-
Organizations & Businesses
Businesses catering for Dogs & Pets, Veterinary Hospitals & Clinics,
Veterinary Products Manufacturers and Suppliers.
Annual Fee: AED. 500 /-
All members will receive renewable membership cards.
Benefits of Membership
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General Members / Professional members:
By joining the EKC, the Dog Owners, Dog loving individuals, Dog Professionals, will become the part of an esteemed network dedicated to the welfare of Dogs, in the UAE.
Their membership will entitle them to participate in Dog Shows / Competitions held locally and internationally.
They will be informed about various events related to Dog ownerships and shows in the UAE and internationally.
Assistance provided in selecting the best of breeds, breeders, trainers, veterinarians, kennels etc.
Assistance provided in export / import and transportation of Dogs.
Members dogs can get Certification of Breed and Pedigree
Members can attend training sessions and seminars arranged with international organizations and Dog experts.
Members get discounted participation fees for various competitions and events.
Breeders:
Professional and Hobby Breeders who join the EKC will benefit to receive education and assistance to Dog breeding as per international standards. Accessibility to international breeders, local experts and renowned dog whisperers, will bring about quality and harmony in dog breeding standards in the UAE.
The members can get Pedigree certification for their puppies from dogs registered with the EKC. They can also have authentication of the breed if the dog does not have relevant papers to prove the breed, (subject to following EKC’s checking procedures)
Assistance provided in selecting the best of breeds, breeders, trainers, veterinarians, kennels etc.
Assistance provided in export / import and transportation of Dogs.
Training sessions and seminars arranged with international organizations and Dog experts to benefit the members.
Kennels & Clubs:
The membership in EKC will provide the Dog Clubs / Associations & Kennels, with the opportunity to elevate themselves to international standards of boarding and care of Dogs. They can receive guidelines, assistance and support to improve and maintain the quality and standards of organization.
Evaluation and Certification process processes followed by the EKC will benefit them to receive acceptance and trust from their associates and clients.
Their membership will entitle them to participate in Dog Shows / Competitions held locally and internationally.
Organizations & Businesses:
Businesses catering for Dogs & Pets, Veterinary Hospitals & Clinics, Veterinary Products Manufacturers and Suppliers who wanted to join the EKC will be enrolled only after evaluation of their products, businesses or practices, by the EKC’s Governing body.
Members will be listed in EKC’s “Recommended for Members” category.
Veterinarians and Professionals could also be selected to the EKC’s Technical Committee for various purposes.
Evaluation and Certification process processes followed by the EKC will benefit them to receive acceptance and trust from their customers or clients.
They will also benefit from the association with the EKC’s member Network to improve and develop their businesses / Practices further more.
How to join EKC:
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Fill up the EKC Membership form with details required.
Attach a copy of your Emirates ID.
Provide a Passport size colour Photograph.
Pay the required fee for type of membership you choose.
You will be provided with a membership Card and a Membership No.
How to Register your Dog:
Only members can register their dogs. So first you have to become a General Member or Breeder Member.
Each dog has to be registered by filling up the dog registration form
Fee for each dog registration is AED. 350 /-
If you require an EKC/WKU Pedigree for your dog, EKC’s Caninologist will evaluate the dogs existing Pedigree documents and confirm the breed. Then the details are submitted to the World Kennel Union, who will issue an Internationally accepted pedigree certificate with a unique number for your dog.
If your dog does not have any relevant documents to as proof of breed, then EKC’s Caninologist will evaluate the dogs existing Pedigree documents and confirm the breed. Then the dog will be given a Pedigree certificate without details of the bloodline (known as the ‘0’ Pedigree). This will help the off-springs of this dog or bitch to get pedigrees in future.
Puppies born to registered dogs are eligible for Litter registration. The Puppy registration fee for each puppy is AED. 350/- (if there are more than 4 puppies in a litter, then fee is
AED. 250/- each)
After checking the Puppies, the Puppy Card will be issued. Each Puppy Card will be exchanged for a Pedigree Certificate after 6 months. Puppy Card can be exchanged with new owners, if ownership of puppies are changed before Puppy Cards are issued.
Payments can be made in Cash or deposited/transfered to the below Bank account. Cheques to be issued in the name of Showline Fz LLC.
Account Title: SHOWLINE FZ LLC
A/c No: 90050200004592
IBAN: AE740110090050200004592
Bank: BANK OF BARODA
SWIFT: BARBAEADRAK
For any further details contact:
+971 52 5656440 / +971 50 3513139