The mission of the Detroit Kennel Club is to provide education concerning the purebred dog through its annual back-to-back benched dog shows. This is achieved in two ways. In showcasing the many arenas in which dogs registered with the American Kennel Club can participate, the DKC endeavors to raise the awareness of the purebred dog's remarkable versatility. And by providing a unique opportunity for the public to meet dedicated and knowledgeable breeders, it aides and encourages those in the market for a purebred dog to make an informed and appropriate choice.

In addition, the Detroit Kennel Club provides a superior venue for those who own AKC purebred dogs to participate and compete in a variety of events. In return, those participants help the DKC in its efforts to educate spectators on the many facets of purebred dog ownership.