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American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club (AKC), national organization in the United States devoted to the advancement and welfare of pure-bred dogs. It is comprised of approximately 500 autonomous clubs. A delegate represents each club in the AKC's legislative body, which votes on the rules and regulations that govern dog shows and obedience and field trials. The AKC keeps a registry of recognized breeds and records the ancestry of registered pure-bred dogs in its stud book. It also provides educational materials for dog owners and sponsors rescue groups for each breed.

Bibliography: See the official publications of the American Kennel Club, including The Complete Dog Book (18th ed. 1992).

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AKC

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AKC • abbr. American Kennel Club.

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club steak

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club steak American name for entrecôte steak.

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