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The Board and Staff have been considering a program for mixed breeds since January 2005. After
extensive research, including gathering feedback from AKC Delegates, AKC Clubs, and mixed breed dog
owners, the Board unanimously approved a program for mixed breed dogs at the April 2009 Board
Meeting. This followed the non-binding resolutions passed by an overwhelming majority of the
Delegates at the March 2009 meeting asking the Board to reconsider a program for mixed breeds.
The details of the program are presented below. Thank you to all Delegates, club officers, and club
members who have provided feedback over the years. The program, which includes a Listing Service and
Competition Eligibility, is a result of many years worth of research. You have been an integral part of the
process and the feedback received has been invaluable.
Please contact
mixedbreeds@ akc.org if you have any questions regarding this new program. Effective October 1
st, 2009, mixed breed dog owners can list their dogs with the AKC’s new mixed breed
program.
1. Dogs in the program would be issued an ID number.
2. Dogs must be spayed or neutered.
3. The fee for the program would be $35.
4. In Phase I, listed dogs would receive:
a. A certificate of participation
b. A competition card, with their identification number. This number allows mixed breeds
to compete in AKC Agility, Rally, and Obedience events
c. Access to a community of dog lovers interested in supporting all things canine, including
the AKC Humane Fund
d. Affiliation with an organization that:
i. Actively supports the right to own and breed dogs responsibly by fighting antiownership
legislation at the local, state, and federal level
ii. Donates millions to canine health research, making all dogs healthier in the long
run
iii. Proactively responds to disasters like 9-11 and Hurricane Katrina, reaching out to
all dog owners in need during stressful times