About Us
Founded on 6th September 1954, The Trinidad and Tobago Kennel Club (TTKC) is the first kennel club established in the Commonwealth West Indies and the official authority dedicated to the protection, promotion, and advancement of purebred dogs throughout Trinidad and Tobago. For more than seven decades, the TTKC has worked tirelessly to safeguard breed integrity, promote responsible ownership, and uphold the highest standards in canine breeding, health, and welfare.
Our History
The Trinidad and Tobago Kennel Club is the only internationally recognized dog registry in Trinidad and Tobago. Established on 6th September 1954 as the Caribbean Kennel Club, it became the first kennel club in the Commonwealth West Indies, setting the standard for canine governance and welfare in the region. In 1981, the Club adopted its current name, reflecting its national role and ongoing dedication to advancing canine standards.
Today, the TTKC operates under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and maintains a reciprocal agreement with The Kennel Club of the United Kingdom, strengthening its international standing. Throughout its history, the Club has remained committed to preserving breed standards, promoting responsible breeding, and fostering a vibrant community of dog owners and breeder
Our Objectives
The Trinidad and Tobago Kennel Club operates in accordance with the following objectives:
- To protect dogs and to promote and advance their welfare.
- To hold, license, and promote dog shows, obedience trials, field trials, and working trials that encourage excellence and responsible participation.
- To classify breeds and establish recognized categories.
- To promulgate, maintain, and advance breed standards, ensuring the preservation and proper development of purebred dogs.
- To register pedigrees and ownership, maintaining accurate and authoritative records.
- To maintain, make, and enforce show and trial regulations, ensuring fairness and integrity in all competitive events.
- To award titles such as Champion and other official designations, as well as certificates and degrees of merit.
- To register canine associations, clubs, and societies, and to review and approve their constitutions, rules, and regulations.
- To publish books, journals, and papers that support education, research, and the advancement of canine knowledge.
- To acquire and manage property, real or personal, necessary for fulfilling the objectives of the Association.
Our Legacy and Commitment
Since its founding, the TTKC has remained steadfast in its mission to advance canine welfare and promote excellence in every aspect of dog ownership and breeding. As the first kennel club in the Commonwealth West Indies, we take pride in our enduring legacy of leadership and our ongoing contribution to the development of canine standards and practices in the region.
Through our shows, registration services, educational initiatives, and community engagement, The Trinidad and Tobago Kennel Club continues to strengthen and support the canine community, preserving the heritage of purebred dogs and ensuring their future for generations to come.
As a pioneering institution in the region, the Club provides official pedigree registration services, promotes education on responsible breeding and canine care, and fosters a vibrant community of breeders, owners, and dog enthusiasts. Our mission extends beyond record-keeping — we are committed to preserving breed standards, advancing canine health, and celebrating the enduring bond between people and their dogs.