The Japan Kennel Club

Here is the website for the Japan Kennel Club (JKC), the FCI recognized registry for Japan.
http://www.jkc.or.jp/
The phone number for the JKC: +81-3-3251-1651
Fax: +81-3-3251-1615
Email: jkc@jkc.or.jp


The JKC is the FCI recognized and largest canine registry for dogs in Japan. However when it comes to the Japanese breeds, very few are shown in the JKC system. The Nihon Ken have their own registries that always have been and continue to be the premier registries for the 6 aboriginal breeds. NIPPO (Nihon Ken Hozonkai or Japanese Dog Preservation Society) registers all 6 breeds, but is the main registry for the Shikoku, Kishu, and Shiba. AKIHO (Akita Inu Hozonkai or Akita Dog Preservation Society) is the main registry for the Akita. The Hokkaido is registered with DOKENHO (Hokkaido Ken Hozonkai) or DOKENKYO (Hokkaido Ken Kyokai), and the Kai is registered with the Kai Ken Aigokai (Kai Dog Protection Society). The largest number of Nihon Ken are registered and shown in these clubs, so the competition is high, the judges are breed specific with lifetimes of experience, and so the overall quality of the dogs is second to none.

If you import a Nihon Ken from Japan, they may be eligible to receive a JKC export pedigree. Due to new JKC rules that took effect from January 1st 2022 however, new transfers from Nihon Ken registries are only eligible to receive JKC Appendix Pedigrees.

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  1. I co-own an AKC Bernese mt dog that lives in Japan with the other owner. What is the process to get her registered so she can participate in JKC shows? Is it even necessary to register her with JKC if she has AKC registration?

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    1. The phone number for the JKC is listed in this post. Cheers!

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  2. can an AKC registered dog be bred to a JKC registered dog living in Japan? (Does JKC allow for a "foreign breeding"?) and will the offspring be eligible for JKC and AKC registration?

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    1. Unless pups are born in Japan, offspring cannot be registered with the JKC.

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  3. Hi, is there an English version of the Kennel Club? I don't speak Japanese

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    1. No, I don't believe there is an English version.

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  4. Where can I find information regarding Tosa inu/ken a alrge mastiff type dog. As to its breeders and training and other related information.

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    1. You could talk to the JKC or the Tosa Center. I'm not sure that either of them would have information for you however.

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  6. Is there a place to check the health screenings for a JKC champion dog?

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    1. Unfortunately I don't believe that information is available online.

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