The organization's main functions are to register pure-bred dogs and to act as governing body for the sport of pure-bred dogs.
Its activities include maintenance of pedigree documentation, dog shows, working trials, field trials, obedience classes and tests.
[1] The KCP was formed in 1947, and was soon affiliated by the Kennel Club of England.
the American Kennel Club made a reciprocal agreement with the KCP.
In 2006, the Asia Kennel Union gave the KCP membership.