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Dog registrationThe AKC is not the only registry of purebred dogs, but it is the one with which most Americans are familiar. For a dog to be registered with the AKC, the dog's parents must be registered with the AKC as the same breed, and the litter in which the dog is born must be registered with the AKC. Once these criteria are met, the dog can be registered as purebred by the AKC. The top 5 dogs registrated for 2006 are: [1]
Registration is necessary only for breeders (so they can sell registered puppies) or for purebred conformation show or purebred dog sports participation. AKC and healthEven though the AKC supports some canine health research and has recently been running advertising campaigns implying that the AKC is committed to healthy dogs, the AKC's role in furthering dog health is controversial. Unlike many dog clubs outside the US, the AKC has no health standards for breeding. The only breeding restriction is age (a dog can be no younger than 8 months[3]). Furthermore, the AKC prohibits member clubs from imposing stricter regulations, i.e., an AKC breed club cannot require a higher breeding age, hip dysplasia ratings, genetic tests for inheritable diseases, or any other restrictions. (Member clubs do have the power to define the looks of the breed, or breed standard.) As a result, attention to health among breeders is purely voluntary. The German Shepherd Club of Germany, for example, requires hip and elbow X-rays in addition to other tests before a dog can be bred.[4] Such breeding restrictions are not allowed in AKC member clubs. As a result, some US breeders have established parallel registries or health databases outside of the AKC; for example, the Berner Garde established such a database in 1995 after genetic diseases reduced the average lifespan of a Bernese Mountain Dog to 7 years. The Swiss Bernese Mountain Dog club introduced mandatory hip X-rays in 1971.[5] For these reasons, a small number of breed clubs have not yet joined the AKC so they can maintain stringent health standards, but in general the breeders' desire to show their dogs at prestigious AKC shows like the Westminster Dog Show has won out over these concerns. The other major concern is that contrary to most western nations under the International Kennel Federation which the AKC does not belong, is that the AKC encourages docked tails and cropped ears in its standards, a practise most countries now condemn outright. Indefinite Listing Privilege Program
AKC National ChampionshipThe AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is an annual event held in both Tampa, FL, and Long Beach, CA. The show is by invitation only. The dogs invited to the show have either finished their championship from the bred-by-exhibitor class or ranked in the Top 25 of their breed. Winners of the National Championship include "JR" Ch. Special Times Just Right! (Bichon Frise, 2001), "Mic" Ch. Torrums Scarf Michael (Kerry Blue Terrier, 2002), "Coco" Ch. Cracknor Cause Celebre (Norfolk Terrier, 2003), (no show held year 2004), "Knotty" Ch. Heathers Knock On Wood (Bloodhound, 2005), "Rufus" Ch. Rocky Tops Sundance Kid (Colored Bull Terrier, 2006), and "James" Ch. Felicitys Diamond Jim (English Springer Spaniel, 2007). [6] Open foundation stockThe Foundation Stock Service (FSS) is an AKC program for breeds not yet accepted by the AKC for full recognition, and not yet in the AKC's Miscellaneous class.[7] The AKC FSS requires that at least the parents of the registered animal are known. The AKC will not grant championship points to dogs in these breeds until the stud book is closed and the breed is granted full recognition. ActivitiesThe AKC sanctions events in which dogs and handlers can compete. These are divided into three areas:
Recognized breedsAs of October 2004, the AKC recognizes only 157 of the hundreds of dog breeds known around the world, and another 51 rare breeds can be registered in its Foundation Stock Service. The AKC divides dog breeds into seven groups, one class, and the Foundation Stock Service, consisting of the following (as of October 2004):
Other AKC programsThe AKC also offers the Canine Good Citizen program. This program tests dogs of any breed or type, registered or not, for basic behavior and temperament suitable for appearing in public and living at home. Notes
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