Japan Kennel Club  The Japan Kennel Club (ジャパンケネルクラブ) is the primary registry body for purebred dog pedigrees in Japan. It hosts the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) Japan International Dog Show held annually at the ; the event also includes two grooming competitions, with the highest award regarded as the "best in Japan" title. Other than conformation shows, the JKC promotes obedience trials for purebred dogs and confers championship and other titles in obedience and similar competitions; the JKC also certifies and examines groomers, trainers and other dog-related professionals. It also administers tests and certifies rescue dogs, as well as host rescue dog competitions. The precursor to the organization, the was formed in 1949; this then became the in 1952.. The Club became a member of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (World Canine Federation) in 1979. The Japanese name was amended to in 1999.