[2][3] The SCC was founded in 1881, to sponsor dog shows in France as The Kennel Club was doing in England.

with other animal records, and it became the official French listing for purebred dogs.

Today, all purebred dogs are listed in this register, subject to checking and restrictions.

may be either open or closed, and there is a mechanism for recognising dogs with unregistered parents, by visual inspection.

In addition, there are commissions for education, scientific research, judges' training and the L.O.F., shows, and many other topics of interest to dog fanciers.