As of 1 July, 2017 the New Zealand Kennel Club (formed in 1886) is now trading as Dogs New Zealand. The change of name was made to better reflect the make-up of its membership and their activities. Approximately 35% of the Dogs New Zealand membership is now involved in agility and obedience sports and competitions. The membership is also heavily involved in the provision of domestic dog (and owner) training for the public throughout the country
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Dogs New Zealand remains as the largest organisation of dog owners in New Zealand with a strong focus on healthy, active and well-mannered dogs. The breeding of pedigree pure-bred dogs across 219 recognised breeds remains as the core of its business and whilst the change of name to Dogs New Zealand will be reflected in its branding the history will be retained with the use of a common seal for pedigree pure-bred registered dogs.
Dogs New Zealand has 5,400 individual members aligned with its affiliated 285 clubs. It sanctions 650 sports and competitions per annum in the disciplines of conformation (breed showing), agility and obedience. 52 affiliated clubs are involved in the provision of domestic dog (and owner) training through the internationally acclaimed Canine Good Citizen programme. Dogs New Zealand holds the register for over 2,000 kennel names (licence to breed) with approximately 8,000 puppies registered per annum.
As New Zealand's largest organisation of dog owners it gives Dogs New Zealand collective bargaining power and a single voice to Government, the general public and other interest groups on behalf of dog breeders, competitors, trainers and owners.
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