What does UKC stand for?

The duo is dosing in on the 500 Points Club in United Kennel Club Hunt Tests.

The United Kennel Club, meanwhile, has always accepted American Pit Bull Terriers on its registry.

While this breed is not yet officially recognized by the American Dog Breeders Association or the United Kennel Club, the legitimate name remains to be American Pit Bull Terrier.

``It is the first step toward banning domestic animals,'' said Wayne Cavanaugh, president of the Michigan-based United Kennel Club.

He and his Velcro buddy, Champion Port of Edmonds, a Portuguese water dog, have been on the move for six years, capturing 23 titles in six organizations, plus three coveted Dog World awards and patches certifying the two earned American Kennel Club, Canadian Kennel Club and United Kennel club companion dog, companion-dog excellent and utility dog titles within a year of beginning the quest.

The Carolina dog is now recognized by the United Kennel Club.

For over a decade it has provided DNA-based parent verification for major dog registries such as the American Kennel Club (AKC), the United Kennel Club (UKC), the Professional Kennel Club (PKC) and a number of other canine registries and breed clubs.

In 1898, the United Kennel Club or UKC was structured to provide fighting guidelines and registration for APBT as fighting dogs.