Raad van Beheer

What Raad van Beheer does

Raad van Beheer (Vereniging Raad van Beheer op Kynologisch Gebied in Nederland) is the official Dutch Kennel Club, founded in 1902 and headquartered at Emmalaan 16-18, Amsterdam. Operating as a non-profit association (vereniging), it is the Dutch member organization of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and holds regulatory authority over pedigree registration, breed standards, and championship recognition in the Netherlands. The organization serves individual dog owners, breeders, affiliated breed associations (rasverenigingen), kynologenclubs, and a youth segment aged 8-21.

The organization's core technology asset is the Nederlands Hondenstamboek (NHSB) — the official Dutch dog studbook — together with the Databank Honden, a public-access database containing pedigrees, health screening results, and ownership records for registered dogs. Supporting services include SNP-based DNA profiling for parentage verification, issuance of pedigree certificates, championship diplomas, UBN (Unique Breeder Number) identifiers, and breeding standards (Foknormen). The product portfolio also includes event licensing for dog shows, agility, obedience, flyball, and tracking trials, the MijnRvB digital member portal, the Kennis Tour educational lecture series, and the Raad van Beheer Youth program. Strategic sponsorship partnerships with Royal Canin and Eukanuba underwrite competitions and youth programs, while distribution partnerships with Figo and OHRA offer discounted pet insurance to pedigree dog owners.

Revenue is generated through one-time license fees on registrations, pedigrees, championships, and event permits, plus professional services fees for DNA testing, education, and health screening certificates. Pricing is set annually via a Tarievenbesluit (tariff decision) and is not publicly disclosed. The organization distributes services through its Amsterdam headquarters, the affiliated club network across the Netherlands, the MijnRvB portal, and the Databank Honden public lookup. Headcount is 51-100 employees and no revenue, funding, or ownership structure beyond the association form is disclosed.

Name

Raad van Beheer

Legal name

Vereniging Raad van Beheer op Kynologisch Gebied in Nederland

Website

https://houdenvanhonden.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Raad van Beheer is the official Dutch Kennel Club (founded 1902) and FCI member organization that maintains the Nederlands Hondenstamboek (NHSB) pedigree registry, issues breeding standards and championship titles, and organizes dog shows and youth programs for Dutch dog owners, breeders, and affiliated kennel clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dog Breed Registry Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (11521), Support Activities for Animal Production (115210)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Breed Registry, Pedigree & Performance Recording Services (AFAEAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Genomic Testing & Genetic Evaluation Services (AFAEAJAC), Breeding Soundness Evaluation & Fertility Testing Services (AFAEAJAM)

Keywords

• Dog breed registry
• Kennel club services
• Pedigree certification
• DNA parentage testing
• Dog show organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Dog Registration and Pedigree Services: Services including chip implantation, pedigree registration in the Dutch Dog Registry, issuing of pedigree certificates and studbooks, kennel name registration, and dog logbooks.
2. Championship and Title Management: Awarding of championships, titles, diplomas, and medals for dog shows and competitions.
3. Event Licensing and Organization: Licensing for organizing dog shows, competitions, exams, trials, and behavioral tests (including MAG tests), including related forms and materials.
4. Education and Training Services: Education programs, exam administration, and the Knowledge Tour featuring lectures for dog enthusiasts.
5. DNA Testing Services: DNA profile registration and parentage testing for breed verification.
6. Health Screening Certificates: Issuance of certificates for hereditary health screenings.
7. Publications: Publishing of books, magazines, regulations and breed descriptions in word and image.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Raad van Beheer operates the official Nederlands Hondenstamboek (NHSB) — the national Dutch dog studbook — recording pedigrees, issuing registration certificates, providing UBN breeder numbers, and administering SNP-based DNA parentage verification for purebred dogs. The organization also sets and enforces breeding standards (Foknormen), licenses and sanctions dog shows and competitions, awards championship diplomas and titles, runs dog sports (agility, FCI obedience, flyball, tracking, herding, working dog trials), delivers educational programming through the Kennis Tour, and operates the Raad van Beheer Youth program for junior dog enthusiasts ages 8-21.

Product overview

Raad van Beheer is the Dutch Kennel Club (Vereniging 'Raad van Beheer op Kynologisch Gebied in Nederland'), operating as a breed registry and kynological organization. The organization's primary offerings center on the Nederlands Hondenstamboek (NHSB) - the official Dutch dog studbook for pedigree registration and management. Core services include pedigree certificates, dog database access (Databank Honden), UBN breeder numbers, championship titles, breeding standards (Foknormen), DNA profiling for parentage verification, and permits for dog shows and competitions. The organization also provides educational programs through the Kennis Tour lecture series and operates Raad van Beheer Youth for young dog enthusiasts. Insurance partnerships with Figo and OHRA offer discounted pet insurance for pedigree dogs. The organization manages dog sports including agility, FCI obedience, flyball, tracking, herding, and working dog trials. Services are delivered through physical offices in Amsterdam and an online portal (MijnRvB).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Raad van Beheer Youth: Youth program for young dog enthusiasts organized by Raad van Beheer
• Raad van Beheer Kennis Tour

Products and services

• Nederlands Hondenstamboek (NHSB) The official Dutch Dog Studbook — the national registry that records pedigree information for all registered purebred dogs in the Netherlands, serving individual dog owners, breeders, breed associations, and kynologenclubs.
• Databank Honden (Dog Database) A comprehensive public database of registered dogs containing pedigrees, health screening results, and ownership information, accessible to dog owners, breeders, and the public.
• Pedigrees and Registration Certificates (Stambomen en Registratiebewijzen) Official pedigree certificates and registration documents issued to dog owners upon registration of their purebred dog in the NHSB, serving individual dog owners and breeders.
• UBN Nummer (Unique Breeder Number) Unique breeder identification number system for dog breeders, used for traceability and identification within the Dutch dog registration framework, serving individual breeders.
• Championship Diplomas and Certificates Official championship titles, diplomas, and certificates awarded to dogs that meet competition standards at sanctioned dog shows and trials, for individual dog owners and handlers.
• Foknormen (Breeding Standards) Supplementary breeding conditions specifying required health screenings for male and female dogs of specific breeds to ensure breed health, for dog breeders.
• DNA Profiling and Parentage Testing (DNA Profielen en Afstammingsonderzoek) SNP-based DNA profiling services for dogs and parentage verification to confirm pedigree relationships and support breeding decisions, serving individual breeders and dog owners.
• Exhibition and Competition Permits (Expositie- en Wedstrijd Vergunningen) Licensing and permits for organizing dog shows, competitions, exams, trials, and behavioral tests including the MAG-test, for affiliated breed associations and kynologenclubs.
• Raad van Beheer Youth Youth program for young dog enthusiasts ages 8-21 including summer camps, Junior Handling, Junior Agility, grooming competitions, FCI Obedience, and hunting training.
• Kennis Tour (Knowledge Tour) Educational lecture series for dog enthusiasts featuring expert speakers, covering topics relevant to breeders, dog owners, veterinarians, and kynological instructors, supported by Royal Canin.
• Hondenlogboek (Dog Logbook) Official logbook for recording a dog's activities, training, and veterinary information for registered dogs, for individual dog owners.
• MijnRvB Member Portal Online member portal providing access to Raad van Beheer services, registration management, UBN number lookup, and member information for dog owners and breeders.
• Speuren voor Werkhonden (Tracking for Working Dogs) Tracking sport (SpH) for working dogs — dogs track scents over 3-hour-old trails with various corners, objects to indicate or retrieve, and distraction trails, for working dog handlers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Royal CanincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Canin operates as 'Partners in Sport', 'Partners in Working Dogs', and 'Partners in Youth' with the Raad van Beheer. They support dog sports competitions, national championships, and the Raad van Beheer Youth summer camps.
• EukanubacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEukanuba is a premium pet food manufacturer serving as a main partner with exclusivity on branch-level activities for specific events such as the Dog of the Year Show.
• Figo Pet InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFigo Pet Insurance offers health insurance for dogs with 10% exclusive discount for Raad van Beheer pedigree dog owners. The organization also promotes the Figo Fokkersprogramma (Breeder Program) offering free one-month insurance for puppies.
• FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)coreOthersFCI is the international kennel federation. Raad van Beheer is the Dutch member organization of FCI, following FCI standards and regulations.
• Hulphond (Assistance Dogs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Hulphond for assistance dog initiatives in the Netherlands.
• Online Dog ShowsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Online Dog Shows platform for digital dog show participation.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Canadian national kennel club and FCI affiliate. Comparable registry, show organizer, and pedigree issuer; differs primarily by geography and the use of a CKC-specific studbook rather than NHSB.
• Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen (VDH): German national kennel club and FCI member. Direct peer providing pedigree registration, breed standards, dog shows, and breeder education in a neighboring market with similar regulatory environment.
• American Kennel Club (AKC): The largest FCI-affiliated national kennel club in the US. Comparable as a breed registry, pedigree issuer, dog show organizer, and provider of DNA and health screening services — though operating at significantly greater scale and a different geography.
• The Kennel Club (UK): The UK national kennel club and FCI member. Directly comparable as a national breed registry maintaining an official studbook, organizing conformation shows, and providing pedigree and DNA services in its domestic market.
• Société Centrale Canine (France): French national kennel club and FCI member. Comparable registry and show organizer operating the Livre des Origines Saint-Hubert (LOSH), with parallel services in pedigrees, championships, and breeding standards.
• Société Royale Saint-Hubert (Belgium): Belgian national kennel club and FCI member. Direct peer maintaining the LOSH studbook, organizing shows, and issuing pedigrees; geographically adjacent and structurally similar to Raad van Beheer.
• Swedish Kennel Club (SKK): Swedish national kennel club and FCI member. Comparable as a national pedigree registry, dog show organizer, and provider of breeding and health programs in a Nordic market.

Emerging players

• Embark Veterinary, Inc. Direct-to-consumer canine DNA testing and genetic health screening provider. Adjacent/competing in the DNA verification and breed identification space where Raad van Beheer also operates, with a stronger consumer-tech go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI): The international federation of which Raad van Beheer is the Dutch member. Not a direct competitor but the umbrella body that defines breed standards, recognizes pedigrees across member countries, and sets the regulatory framework the organization operates within.

Others

• Royal Canin: Premium pet food manufacturer and core sponsor/partner of Raad van Beheer across sport, working dog, and youth programs. Not a peer in registry services but a key commercial ecosystem participant and supplier to the kynological community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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