China National Kennel Club (CNKC) of China Animal Agriculture Association (CAAA), is the sole union of the kennel industry in China formed by the organizations engaged in the industry and relevant industries and the enthusiasts devoted to the breeding and raising of dogs, with the approval of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China.

The Association, playing a crucial role in the kennel industry with respect of management, service, coordination, self-discipline, supervision, legitimate right protection, consultation, and guidance, undertakes the mission to consolidate industrial resources, standardize industrial acts, promote industrial activities, safeguard industrial interests, and boost industrial development.

Registration management department: Ministry of Civil Affairs

Business management department: Ministry of Agriculture

Administrative management department: China Animal Agriculture Association

Business scope:

  Coordinate and promote the reform and development of national kennel industry; investigate and study the development trend of the industry and relevant industries both at home and abroad, and provide consultation and suggestions for the government to formulate industrial policies, laws and plans;

  Disseminate, spread and popularize kennel knowledge, compile and publish magazines and books pertaining to the industry, and establish a web site to offer consultation and information services;

  Work out a plan for the registration of pureblood dogs, and organize its implementation, and confer corresponding studbooks; The work has been authorized and commissioned by the animal husbandry and veterinarian authorities under the State Council;

  Assist the administrative management department of the industry in organizing the registration, certification and management of kennels, pet hospitals and grooming shops;

  Draw professional training plans, and organize the occupational training, certification and assessment of beauticians, cynologists, dogherds, examiners, and veterinaries;

  Organize the formulation of relevant standards and regulations for pureblood dogs and the industry;

  Work out national kennel activity plans, organize national and international exhibitions, fairs, seminars, forums and other activities related to the industry, hold national and international dog competitions in various forms and levels, and commend outstanding members;

  Recommend purebred dogs, high-quality feed, medicines, vaccines, applicable items, appliances, information, accredited pet hospitals, grooming shops, kennels, clubs, etc.

  Organize international communication and cooperation, and join Asia Kennel Union (AKU) and the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) on behalf of the national kennel industry; establish a mechanism on exchanging international visits, introduce and learn overseas advanced technologies and standards and become compatible with international practices as soon as possible;

  Respond to the relevant departments about members' requests, recommendations and suggestions so as to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests and coordinate the relations between members;