KENNELS DIRECTORY
Verified profiles of dog breeding kennels around the world — their history, the breeds raised under each name, and the judges and breeders behind them.
Understanding Dog Breeding Kennel Names
A kennel name, also called an affix, is the identity behind a breeder's dogs. Registered with a national kennel club and recognized through the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), an affix is protected for the breeder who registers it and appears in every litter they produce, generation after generation.
Behind most established kennels is a breeder who is also active in the show ring, sometimes as an exhibitor, sometimes as a licensed judge for the breeds they know best. DOGMASH tracks these connections directly, so a kennel profile here links not only to the breeds raised under that name, but to the people who built its reputation.
Every profile is built from verified public sources only, with the sources listed at the bottom of each page. Pair this directory with the Judges Directory to research the people behind a kennel, and Dog Breeds Directory to learn more about the breeds they raise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a kennel name (affix)? +
A kennel name, or affix, is a unique prefix or suffix registered with a national kennel club and recognized internationally through the FCI. It identifies every dog bred by a particular breeder or breeding partnership. Once registered, an affix is protected and cannot be used by another breeder in the same country.
How is a kennel different from a kennel club? +
A kennel club, such as the SCC, VDH, or AKC, is a national organization that governs dog breeding, registers pedigrees, and licenses judges. A kennel, by contrast, is an individual breeding operation, often a single breeder or family, registered under one specific kennel name. Our Kennel Club Directory covers the organizations; this directory covers the individual breeding kennels.
Can one kennel breed more than one dog breed? +
Yes. Many breeders register a single kennel name and use it across several breeds they have chosen to specialize in, provided each breed and litter is properly registered with their national kennel club.
Where does the information on each kennel profile come from? +
Every profile is built from verified public sources, including official kennel club judge and breeder records, kennel affix registries, and the breeder's own published materials, with sources listed at the bottom of each profile. If you spot an error or have more verified information, you can contact us directly from the profile page.