In 1939, the Mississippi State Kennel Club, Inc. (MSKC) was established as a non-profit organization by a group of dedicated dog owners and was licensed by the American Kennel Club (AKC). On March 13, 1941, MSKC was incorporated by the State of Mississippi with the purpose of furthering the advancement of all purebred dogs. MSKC’s service area covers greater Jackson, Mississippi. Seventy years later, at the American Kennel Club’s June 2009 Delegates Meeting, MSKC was elected as a member club of the AKC.
Each year, MSKC offers a scholarship to a second year student from Mississippi enrolled at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Starkville, Mississippi.
Two American Kennel Club championship point shows, obedience trials and rally trials are held each year in mid-September in conjunction with two Greenville Mississippi Kennel Club shows at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson, Mississippi. The name of this cluster is the “Magnolia Classic”.
MSKC Contacts
General Club Information and Meeting Location & Time: Donna Webb
Breeder Referral:
Public Education Coordinator:
Legislative Liaison:
Website: Amy Lemmons
Club Meetings
The general membership of MSKC typically meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Times may vary according to board meetings on the same night. Visitors are welcome! For more information on attending a meeting, contact Donna Webb at 601-924-1902 or msstatekc@yahoo.com.
MSKC Code of Ethics
MSKC members pledge to uphold the goals of the club as set forth in the club’s constitution and bylaws, to encourage good sportsmanship in the sports of dogs, and to set an example of honorable kennel business practices when dealing with any person. Specifically, members further pledge:
• To uphold the AKC rules applying to Dog Shows, Performance Events, and Registration, particularly as it regards the maintenance of complete and accurate breeding records;
• To accept and uphold the Standard of the breed of my choice as developed by the parent club and approved by AKC;
• To breed only with the aim of maintaining or improving the qualities of the AKC breed of my choice as set forth in the standard approved by the parent club of said breed, and not for personal gain. I will never knowingly sell puppies to wholesalers, laboratories or pet stores, and will encourage all puppy buyers to behave similarly;
• To serve as an example of good sportsmanship in any aspect of the sport of dogs, and to assist and mentor newcomers and novices to the best of my ability;
• To keep myself informed in the fields of dog health and genetics and to carefully screen all breeding stock for hereditary faults, disqualifying defects, or unacceptable temperament, removing any questionable canines from my breeding program;
• To conduct all my kennel practices in a clear, honorable and open fashion, and to use a written agreement or contract whenever possible.