Our Club

Club Objectives

The Utah Valley Kennel Club, Inc is an All-Breed, Obedience & Rally Kennel Club located in Utah County. It is an AKC Member Club and was established in 1976. Our members are dog owners from all walks of life, many of whom are full time dog breeders, weekend dog exhibitors or just concerned and interested pet owners.

To further the advancement of all breeds of purebred dogs, doing all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.
To do all in its power to protect and advance the interest in all breeds of purebred dogs and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and obedience trials.
To conduct sanctioned matches, dog shows and obedience trials under the rules of the American Kennel Club.
To disseminate knowledge regarding obedience training as well as dogs in general.

Utah Valley Roots

The Utah Valley Kennel Club was established in February of 1976 as the “Registered Dog Club of Utah County”. It was conceived as the idea of three families, and after advertising for new members, quickly grew in scope and size.

In May, the members changed the name to the Utah Valley Kennel Club, Inc. By the fall of 1976 the American Kennel Club approved the Club name and constitution. The Club also became incorporated with the State of Utah as a non-profit organization.

1976 was also the year of the Bicentennial Celebration and when the Utah County Commissioners invited all organizations to participate in the newly re-established Utah County Fair, the Club took advantage of the opportunity to foster public education and promote Club activities.

The Club has since continued to maintain its ideas to promote an interest in the breeding of AKC registered dogs, obedience training, and educating the public in all facets of healthcare and the responsibilities of dog ownership.

By 1981, the Club had completed all AKC requirements to become sanctioned. In 1985, after a rigorous trial period, the Club received AKC approval to offer championship points in conformation and obedience.

Today, the Club provides obedience demonstrations and instruction classes, handling classes, all-breed AKC shows, obedience and rally trials, guest speakers on a variety of different topics of interest to dog owners, and a breeders guide to help the public find the breed they are interested in.