Welcome to Maryland Kennel Club. Established in 1885 in Baltimore, Maryland, we are the second oldest all-breed kennel club in The United States and are proud to continue carrying on our legacy as one of the original non-profit members of the American Kennel Club. Maryland Kennel Club works to protect and advance the interests of purebred dogs and to provide education and mentorship opportunities to new members and the public at large. We hold a large and historic all-breed conformation dog show annually and promote our club's values through sportsmanship and competition. We welcome new members who wish to become more involved in the world of dogs and appreciate you visiting our website to learn more about our club and its members.