Breed associations such as the AKC, the UKC, and the CKC, do not recognize «designer dog» crosses as breeds.
These puppies are sold «without papers» or perhaps with a pedigree from one of the commercial registration companies or mixed
breed associations such as the Cockapoo Club of GB.
Not exact matches
But patents are more restrictive, says Niels Louwaars, director of Plantum, a plant breeder's
association in Gouda, the Netherlands: «When one trait in a plant is patented, you are in principle not allowed under the research exemption to use
such materials for further
breeding» without the patent holder's permission, he says.
Finally, the American Veterinary Medical
Association (AVMA) exhaustive review of dog bite studies conducted in North America and elsewhere has concluded that, «Serious bites occur due to a range of factors,» and that separate regulation based on
breed is not a basis for preventing
such dog bites.
The dog breeder is a member of SATHY, an organisation which describes itself as «a Finnish club devoted to dog
breeds not recognized by FCI related
associations (
such as the Finnish Kennel Club, and some others).
The Animal Pedigree Act provides that only one official registry per
breed may exist in Canada, and other
breeds not recognized by CKC are registered by other registries
such as the Canine Federation of Canada and the Working Canine
Association of Canada.
The American Tibetan Mastiff
Association is a member of the American Kennel Club and, as
such, is the only national Tibetan Mastiff
Breed Club which is recognized and sanctioned by the AKC.
The Goldendoodle
Association supports its Member breeders by providing access to the latest research and guidance from experts in fields
such as
breed development, canine reproduction, and puppy development.
Though registries
such as the American Kennel Club, The United Kennel Club, the American Rare
Breed Association and the Canadian Kennel Club (or what ever national registry is in your country) encourage ethical
breeding, it is impossible to get out and inspect all breeders.
However, the predilection for certain
breeds such as Scottish terriers, along with these environmental
associations, suggest a gene - environment interaction for this cancer in dogs.
Many border collie groups,
such as the American Border Collie
Association (ABCA), felt so strongly about the potential for unethical
breeding that they did not want the AKC to recognize their
breed.
(Source: The Journal of American Veterinarian Medical
Association) Fact:
Breed specific rescues and shelters purchase puppies from commercial breeders as well as import puppies from countries
such as Mexico, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe.
The terms «large -» or «giant -
breed puppy» are not regulated terms per the
Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and as
such may be misleading to consumers.
Being one of the first
breeds to embrace GeneSTAR, Brahman breeders have helped lead us to where we are today and now, with the incorporation of
such data into EPDs, breeders can gain valuable information directly from the
association,» Bormann says.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing that the Agency NOT schedule inspections of puppy mills, as mandated by the federal Animal Welfare Act, if third party entities
such as the American Kennel Club (AKC) and other dog
breeding industry groups
such as the Missouri Pet Breeders
Association approve of the facility.
The ESSFTA Foundation encourages potential grantees to first apply to major foundations sponsoring canine research
such as the Morris Animal Foundation or the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, then, following approval of a grant, to then apply to the ESSFTA Foundation for matching or partially matching funds or for project support through other ESSFTA resources,
such as the English Springer Spaniel DNA Bank or ESSFTA Foundation encouragement of the grantee's access to English Springer Spaniels owned by members of the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial
Association, the Parent Club of the
breed.
The Cat Fanciers»
Association recognizes 22 different felines
breeds that boast a solid black fur coat,
such as the exquisite Bombay cat.