The Pug Dog Club of America
The NCPC is one of 20 chapter clubs from around the country in the Pug Dog Club of America, which serves as the American Kennel Club's parent club for the Pug breed.
The Pug Dog Club of America, Inc. an organization of canine enthusiasts, supports the responsible humane treatment of all canines and public education pertaining to selective ethical breeding. The PDCA encourages the human canine bond by competing with our dogs in conformation and performance events, supporting therapy and assistance programs, and promoting dogs as loyal family companions. The PDCA advocates humane genetic research and voluntary spay and neuter for non-breeding animals. Through its guardianship, it is the goal of the PDCA to help canines live longer, happier and healthier lives while opposing agendas of radical factions that fail to promote the welfare of canines and seek to ban breeding of all domesticated animals.
The NCPC is now licensed by the American Kennel Club to conduct Pug matches, conformation shows, and agility, obedience, and rally trials.
The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC® and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.