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About the Mississippi State Kennel Club
In
1939, the Mississippi State Kennel Club, Inc. (MSKC) was established as
a non-profit organization by a group of dedicated dog owners and was
licensed by the American Kennel Club (AKC). On March 13, 1941, MSKC was
incorporated by the State of Mississippi with the purpose of furthering
the advancement of all purebred dogs. MSKC's service area covers greater Jackson,
Mississippi. Seventy years later, at the American Kennel
Club's June 2009 Delegates Meeting, MSKC was elected as
a member club of the AKC.
Each year, MSKC offers a
scholarship to a second year student from Mississippi
enrolled at the Mississippi State University College of
Veterinary Medicine in
Starkville,
Mississippi.
(See our Community Service page for information on our scholarship
recipients.)
Two
American Kennel Club championship point shows and
obedience trials are held each year in December in
conjunction with two Brandon Kennel Club shows at the
Mississippi State Fairgrounds in
Jackson,
Mississippi.
The name of this cluster is the "Magnolia Christmas
Classic".
View our
Club brochure
Please print a copy and take it to
your vet's office or email to a friend.
MSKC Contacts
General Club Information
and Meeting Location & Time:
Donna Webb
Breeder Referral:
Carol Beasley
Public Education Coordinator/Legislative Liaison:
Amy Lemmons
Website:
Sam Beasley
and
Amy Lemmons
Club Meetings
The general membership of MSKC meets on the
third Tuesday of each month. Times may vary
according to board meetings on the same night.
Visitors are welcome!
For more information on
attending a meeting, contact Donna Webb at 601-924-1902
or
msstatekc@yahoo.com.
MSKC Code of Ethics
MSKC members pledge to uphold the goals of the club as
set forth in the club’s constitution and bylaws, to
encourage good sportsmanship in the sports of dogs, and
to set an example of honorable kennel business practices
when dealing with any person. Specifically, members
further pledge:
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To uphold the AKC rules applying to Dog
Shows, Performance Events, and Registration,
particularly as
it regards the maintenance of complete and accurate
breeding records;
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To accept and uphold the Standard of the
breed of my choice as developed by the parent club
and approved by AKC;
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To breed only with the aim of
maintaining or improving the qualities of the AKC
breed of my choice as set forth in the standard
approved by the parent club of said breed, and not
for personal gain. I will never knowingly sell
puppies to wholesalers, laboratories or pet stores,
and will encourage all puppy buyers to behave
similarly;
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To serve as an example of good
sportsmanship in any aspect of the sport of dogs,
and to assist and mentor newcomers and novices to
the best of my ability;
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To keep myself informed in the fields of
dog health and genetics and to carefully screen all
breeding stock for hereditary faults, disqualifying
defects, or unacceptable temperament, removing any
questionable canines from my breeding program;
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To conduct all my kennel practices in a
clear, honorable and open fashion, and to use a
written agreement or contract whenever possible.
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