The Mason City Kennel Club, Inc. is a not-for-profit dog club dedicated to the further advancement of all purebred dogs in accordance with the Rules & Regulations of the American Kennel Club. Mason City Kennel Club was organized in March 1948 and held its first American Kennel Club (A.K.C.) licensed dog show on May 30, 1949. The club has been conducting annual dog shows since 1973. M.C.K.C. encourages responsible dog ownership through exhibition, education, and training programs; and encourages dog owners and breeders to produce higher quality dogs in each breed.