HISTORY OF UNIVERSAL KENNEL CLUB HOME Email: info@universalkennel.com
Universal was founded in 1938 by Archibald (Arty) Smedly in Washington D.C.
In 1980, the Becchinelli family purchased Universal Kennel Club. Universal Kennel Club was
incorporated as Universal Kennel Club International Inc. in early 1997. The current
location of Universal is in Pearl River, NY, which is about 30 minutes north of
New York City.
Archibald started registering all breeds in 1938 and was the main registry for Rat
Terriers in America.
Universal still is the
main registry for Rat Terriers in America, registering well over 90%. Archibald also
worked hard to promote many rare
breeds which are accepted by most registries today. Universal now registers hundreds of
breeds. See-Breed List
Universal was the main registry that strongly promoted free and open communication between
it's members and a registry.
Full and strong support of it's breeders, has made Universal one of the largest registries
in America.
Mailing
Address: Universal
101 W. Washington Ave, Pearl River, NY 10965
Tel: (845) 735-0055 Fax: (413)451-1658
E-Mail: info@universalkennel.com
Where service is the HEART of
our business since 1938!
Loving Your Pet Every Step Of The Way
With integrity, experience and simplicity since
Universal
Kennel Club International Ltd.
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