Records of
breed registries of foals show that most breeds have been declining in the number of new registrations.
Dogs in
the breed registry of a working dog club (particularly herding dogs) must usually have simple, no - nonsense monikers deemed to be «working dog names» such as «Pal,» «Blackie,» or «Ginger.»
Not exact matches
Based on
breed histories and the extent
of linkage disequilibrium, we conclude that all dogs carrying mdr1 - 1 are descendants
of a dog that lived in Great Britain before the genetic isolation
of breeds by
registry (ca. 1873).
It is a joint effort
of the National Greyhound Association, the official greyhound
registry and
breeding organization; and the American Greyhound Track Operators Association.
The UKC used to agree, but in 1991, this
registry re-designated all four Belgian shepherds as four varieties
of one
breed as the Canadians and Europeans have done for years.
Bostonians have a legacy
of being passionate about their pets, highlighted by the Boston Terrier Club's 1893 admission into the AKC with the
registry's first non-sporting American
breed.
Per
registry event records which anyone can verify, she is also the breeder / handler
of the ONLY Boykin Spaniel to have won the highly honored top award
of «Best In Show»... in an All
Breed Show!
It also comes as no surprise why this
breed is one
of the most popular among dog owners, according to statistics set by the American Kennel Club
registries.
For those looking to be involved with a live community
of other Pit Bull enthusiasts we are also the only
registry in the world to maintain a social network (Pit Bull Social) dedicated specifically to the
breed.
She added that «Centuries
of intensive, well thought out
breeding programs could be wiped out in a very short time...» Sadly, when we allow our
breed history to be disregarded simply to placate the
registries, purebreds will become rare
breeds.
In these guidelines it seems obvious that the
registry is on the front lines
of eliminating cropped and / or docked
breeds.
We
breed GWPs, so our answer is going to be different from a VDD breeder, but basically a VDD is a GWP that is registered with the American VDD
registry (licensed through Germany) instead
of registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC.)
A
registry was an important tool in a
breeding program, however it never seemed to be the intentions
of any
breed's architects to give a
registry power over
breed standards.
After a year or so
of working with our Olde English Bulldogge
breeding program, in 1995 we with a friend came up with the conceptual idea
of founding and establishing the world's first
breed specific
registry for Olde English Bulldogges, where all Olde English Bulldogges regardless
of bloodline could be recognized.
In a single
breed registry, there is no designation, because all
of the dogs registered are
of the same
breed and type.
As AKC does not
breed or sell dogs, it can not guarantee the quality or health
of dogs in its
registry.
Additionally, the AKC dedicates itself to upholding the integrity
of its
registry and promotes dog
breeding for type and function, along with the advancement
of the health and well - being
of dogs.
Although no major
breed associations recognize this mix, the hybrid is listed on the
registry of the American Canine Hybrid Club.
Neither
registry controls the quality
of the canines produced, only the «purity»
of each
breed's ancestors.
It has an extensive
registry regarding the purity
of dogs in each
breed through established pedigrees, and it provides breeder information for people to contact concerning the purchase
of purebred dogs and their pups.
Look no further than a guide dog foundation, pet therapy program, a neighbor down the street or perhaps in your own family — the Labrador ranks high in the AKC's annual
registry of top ten
breeds.
That same year was the first year the Bolognese was shown in the
breed registry and in 2001 they could participate in all shows, including an international show called «Crufts», which they were part
of in 2002.
Registries,
breeding and lines aside, the roots
of many
breeds as we know them today run deeper and in different directions than many surmise.
Currently, the only major kennel club to grant full recognition to the East - European Shepherd is the Russian Kennel Club, although the
breed is recognized by a number
of rare
breed registries in the United States such as the Dog Registry
of America and the Continental Kennel Club.
In my
breed, we have a huge problem with
registries like Universal and Continental Kennel Clubs and their «integrity» as to the validity
of their papers.
This is the Olde English Bulldogge's Official
Breed Standard as provided by the most acknowledged registry of the breed, the International Olde English Bulldogge Associa
Breed Standard as provided by the most acknowledged
registry of the
breed, the International Olde English Bulldogge Associa
breed, the International Olde English Bulldogge Association.
We do not consider our dogs for
breeding stock until they have met a MINIMUM
of the following: Champion titled in AT LEAST 2 different
registries, holding AT LEAST 4 performance titles, has earned their Canine Good Citizen Certificate, and has been Health tested for hips, cardio and thyroid disease, has correct body structure, exemplary anatomy, with superior temperament and natural working ability, including outstanding genetic value.
There are many canine
registries in business today that will register any kind
of dog whether it's purebred, mixed
breed or even
of unknown origin.
The pit bull soon had two single -
breed registries, the UKC and the forerunner
of the ADBA.
On September 9, 1996, the Board
of Directors
of the American Kennel Club voted to accept the Canaan Dog into the AKC
registry and named the Canaan Dog Club
of America as the «Parent Club» for the
breed.
Data will be drawn from existing open health
registries, kennel and
breed club publications, and from voluntary submissions
of health documents made by dog owners.
Given the worldwide distribution
of the
breed, multiple
registries, and numerous and sometimes competing national clubs, health issues can wind up taking a back seat to other concerns and goals.
«Pure
bred» cats are uncommon and comprise approximately 3 - 5 %
of the cat population on this continent but, there are over 40
breeds recognized among all
of the feline
registry organizations in North America.
A
registry may encourage the ignoring
of breed standards in the
breed ring in the name
of inclusiveness.
The term «pit bull» is correctly applied only to dogs
of pure American pit bull blood or
registry; not to American Staffordshire terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, mixes
of these
breeds or any other
breed.
In fact, eye color is so genetically defined that some
breeds of cat have specific colors allowed by the
breed registry.
The American Kennel Club officially added the West Highland Terrier, the German Shepherd and the Doberman Pinscher to their
registry of dog
breeds.
The American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC) «is the official
registry worldwide for the American Bully,» however, they now accommodate not just the American bulldog but Bully
breeds of types.
The authors feel that the ADBA is now the flagship
registry of APBT as it is doing more to preserve the original characteristics
of the
breed.
While other
registries choose to be discriminatory and play politics with the Pit Bull the American Pit Bull Registry believes it has a higher calling to not only support its members and the purebred Merle Pit Bull but to also protect the entire historical lineage
of the
breed in all forms.
This is an often perpetuated myth by
registries and those in the humane care community that do not support the Pit Bull
breed and others that do not understand the Pit Bull's well established history as a pure
breed or what it takes to meet the standard
of a pure
breed line.
The Jack Russell Terrier Club
of America (JRTCA) is the National
Breed Club and
Registry for the Jack Russell Terrier in the United States and is the largest Jack Russell Terrier club and
registry in the world.
They're also very popular as pets, ranking consistently in the top 10
of the American Kennel Club's
breed registry.
When I first began
breeding I was using «Rackler Cavaliers», which
of course was my personal last name and later I discovered I could not register the Rackler name with the dog
registries.
The Donovan pinscher is not acknowledged by the American Kennel Club and does not appear on the
registry's list
of breeds.
The Jack Russell Terrier Club
of America is the National
Breed Club and
Registry for the Jack Russell Terrier in the United States and is the largest Jack Russell Terrier club and
registry in the world.
The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity
of its
registry, promoting the sport
of purebred dogs and
breeding for type and function.
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The JRTCA's unique
registry, with its strict inbreeding limitations and health requirements,
breed standard, Breeders» Code
of Ethics, and working certificate, sanctioned judge and field trial programs are all designed to do just that.
Because
of the inherent tension between the goals
of breeding to a working standard and an appearance standard, the American Border Collie Association voted in 2003 that dogs who attained a conformation championship would be delisted from the ABCA
registry, regardless
of ability.