ENCI

ENCI, the Italian National Kennel Club, is an association of breeders with a technical and economic role in protecting recognized purebred dog breeds. It manages the Italian Stud Book, providing information and services related to breed registration, pedigrees, breeding records and selected reproduction. Its website helps the public find breed standards, certified breeders, judges, training centres, local delegations and specialist dog associations. It also offers resources and administrative services for breeders, judges, trainers and handlers, including training materials, registers, forms and online applications.

ENCI organizes and publishes information about dog shows, working trials and sporting activities, with calendars, results and awards covering disciplines such as agility, obedience, rescue-dog work and hunting trials. Its broader work includes educational projects, publications and initiatives concerning canine health, conservation and the role of dogs in society. ENCI also provides news, institutional documents and member services, including its magazine and information on insurance and other partner agreements. The organization highlights that dogs sold as purebred in Italy must have that status certified by a pedigree.