Includes breed histories and
standards of all breeds registered by AKC.
Not exact matches
Registered breeders are supposed to be ethical in their
breeding practices, maintaining high
standards of breed conformity and have entered their dogs in championship dog shows.
Registered breeders with either
of the cat clubs are supposed to be ethical in their
breeding practices, maintaining high
standards of breed conformity and have entered their cats in championship cat shows.
As
breed standards change (sometimes it's just a matter
of a color becoming acceptable), and new
breeds are
registered and approved (a lengthy process), you'll need to understand the requirements.
In 1898 the United Kennel Club began
registering American pit bull terriers under the auspices
of C.Z. Bennett, who drew up
breed standards and wrote a set
of rules governing dogfighting.
The United Kingdom Kennel Club decided in May 2007 not to
register puppies with «Merle coat color in dogs» coloration due to the health risks associated with the gene responsible, and in December
of that year formally amended the
Breed Standard to say «Any color or mixture
of colors but never merle (dapple).»
Chances are that a Champagne Lab with
registered parents can also be
registered provided they conform to the rest
of the
breed standards.
Although Mini Bulls remain fairly rare in this country — fewer than 200 litters are
registered with the AKC each year — MBTCA remains committed to its mission
of promoting high
standards in
breeding practices so that more dog fanciers can fall in love with our mischievous, mighty Minis.
General Description — This
breed standard is meant to provide breeders that
register their dogs ABRA, competitors competing at ABRA shows and judges at ABRA sanctioned conformation shows with a written guide that describes the ideal American Bulldog and is representative
of the
breed as a whole, the guide should be used by the breeder and competitors when selecting show stock and by the judges when selecting dogs in an ABRA conformation show.
The Boxer was one
of the earliest dog
breeds to be recognized by the American Kennel Club — the first
breed standard was
registered in 1904.
In order for a particular group
of dogs to be classified as a
breed, there must be a written
standard describing the conformation
of the
breed, and a studbook must be maintained listing all members
of that
breed registered.
Breed standards are established and maintained by AKC Parent Clubs (each of the 158 AKC registered breeds is stewarded by a breed - specific Parent Club) keeping foremost in mind the welfare of the breed and the function it was bred to per
Breed standards are established and maintained by AKC Parent Clubs (each
of the 158 AKC
registered breeds is stewarded by a
breed - specific Parent Club) keeping foremost in mind the welfare of the breed and the function it was bred to per
breed - specific Parent Club) keeping foremost in mind the welfare
of the
breed and the function it was bred to per
breed and the function it was
bred to perform.
For each
breed the AKC
registers, there is a
breed standard which is a word description
of the perfect dog
of that
breed.
Breed only AKC / FSS or FCI
registered mature dogs which are no less than 2 years
of age, have passed all required health tests, have stable temperament and no disqualifying physical faults according to the AKC / FCI Czechoslovakian Vlcak
Standard.
Although the current German Shepherd Dog Club
of America
breed standard currently lists white as a disqualifying color, white is the second most common color
registered for German Shepherds by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
All -
breed clubs welcome purebred dog owners
of every
breed registered by the AKC, and hold dog shows evaluating a dog's conformation to its particular
breed standard.
AKC recognition means that a particular
breed standard and its parent club
registered population
of dogs is now under the sole control
of the AKC, its attorneys, and its professional, corporate management.
According to Michael Brim, public relations director
of The Cat Fanciers» Association, the typical person
registering kittens with CFA is a hobby breeder - someone who produces a few kittens a year in an effort to obtain one or two that fit a
breed standa rd. Kittens fitting the
standard compete in shows, and as they mature, a few are selected for
breeding.
The policy
of registering light shades
of the
breed standard - described colors was established after a