The Manawatu Kennel Club was established in the year 1903. For many years the annual exhibition had been held in connection with the Agricultural and Pastoral Association's summer meeting, and at these the greatest number of entries was 125; but since the formation of the club the exhibitions have been held under the auspices of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, as an important factor of their summer show, and the entries during the four years have increased to 350. The show building (on the right of the main entrance to the Association's grounds) is constructed of wood and iron, with up-to-date divisions, which belong to the club. Throughout the show three officials are in attendance to keep the pens scrupulously clean, to feed and water the dogs, and to give them daily exercise. The Association is financially responsible for the exhibition, and a large number of prizes are awarded each year. The club has achieved great success in the improvement of the breeding and classification of dogs. The Manawatu Kennol Club is affiliated to the New Zealand Kennel Club, and has a membership of forty-five. Mr. W. W. Jacob is president, and Mr. W. F. Durward and Mr. F. E. Watson are vice-presidents.