The "Great Barrington Kennel Club" was founded in 1941 and is a
member of the American Kennel Club AKC.
The Great Barrington Kennel Club (GBKC) is an organization
founded to promote and encourage the breeding of pure-bred
dogs for the sole purpose of improving the breeds in keeping
with the particular breeds' written standards, as well as to hold
dog shows and obedience trials, matches, field trials, agility trials,
and all performance events under the rules and regulations of
the American Kennel Club.
GBKC is a supporter of and donates to worthwhile canine-related
projects on both a local and national level. It is a member of the
American Dog Owners Association and supports their various
efforts on behalf of dogs and their owners.
Great Barrington Kennel Club
"The Friendly Club"