Dogs must apply for registration with UKC by showing proof of registry with another organization such as AKC or AMBOR (AMERICAN
MIXED BREED REGISTRY).
AMBOR is recognized by the United Kennel Club Inc., and is the leading
mixed breed registry in the US.
They're usually not registered, although there are
mixed breed registries that may offer some sort of documentation.
There are
mixed breed registries, there are mixed breed events — I know many people who participate in them, including mixed breed conformation.
Not exact matches
Horse
registries encouraged overbreeding, even offering «registration papers» for
mixed breed horses.
While the purebred dog suffers, our
registry considers more ways to promote
mixed breeds.
Although no major
breed associations recognize this
mix, the hybrid is listed on the
registry of the American Canine Hybrid Club.
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 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.
Like many designer dogs, the Saint Berdoodle
breed has grown tremendously in popularity over the last few years and while he is not eligible to be registered with groups such as the American Kennel Club (AKC) due to his
mixed breed status, he does fall within other
mixed dog
registries.
UKC is a purebred
registry but it allows spayed and neutered
mixed breeds to compete in performance events.
At present, the American Canine Hybrid Club is the leading
registry for
mixed breeds.
UKC was also the first
registry to include agility in its repertoire of events and still remains the only major
registry to accept
mixed breed dogs in agility and obedience competitions.
It is recognized by
registries that accept
mixed breed, crossbreed and designer dogs such American Canine Hybrid Club and the Designer Dogs Kennel Club.
For insight about
mixed breed dogs, guidance in choosing the right companion for your household and links to
mixed breed clubs and
registries, click or paste in the weblink below for Ms. Paylo's fine article:
One example is the American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC) which is nothing more than a
registry for
mixed breed dogs, and which does not guarantee either a healthy pet or a quality dog.